《Blustering Immortalization Spell》


 C1

    "101, 102, 103 ¡­"


    In an empty space in a small courtyard, a fifteen to sixteen year old boy had a determined and spirited look in his eyes. He was carrying a stone half the size of his body as he squatted on the ground.


    As he was counting, his forehead was already covered with sweat. His face was also a little flushed from the weight exercise, and he was gasping for breath.


    The young man''s name was Ling Yan. Because his mother was weak and sickly, she died when Ling Yan was three years old.


    His father was a soldier from the southern border, and he placed Ling Yan at his old friend''s house, where the famous blacksmith Ye He lived. In the past, Ling Yan''s father would go home every year to bring delicious food to Ling Yan, telling him stories about his life at the border.


    Every time he heard this, Ling Yan would listen with great interest. Especially when he saw his father talking about how he would defeat the enemy, and how he would make a scene with a strong sense of warrior honor in his eyes, Ling Yan''s tiny heart slowly gave birth to the desire to protect his country and his people like his father had.


    However, ever since Ling Yan was ten years old, the borders of the South Heaven Kingdom had been in turmoil. Vicious beasts frequently appeared, and his father had never returned.


    Facing the sympathy, pity, and even disdain from some of the adults in the town, Ling Yan had never cared about them before.


    He believed that his father must still be alive, fighting bravely against enemies and vicious beasts. One day, his father would appear before him with his spear in hand. Then, he would rub his head and continue to tell him the story of the border.


    As for him, during this time, he would wait for his father to come back so that his father could see his best self.


    Because at the age of twelve, the martial arts talent test, Ling Yan, was a superior second-grade talent!


    After the results of the test, the whole town seemed to have lost a lot of sound. The people behind Ling Yan, who had lost his mother and his father, who seemed to have been orphaned due to his disappearance, were now completely silent.


    There were more than three thousand people in this small town. There were less than one hundred who had martial arts talent, and not a single person who had a grade two martial arts talent.


    It was very difficult to become a martial artist. Even with the talent in martial arts, one might not be able to become a martial artist.


    However, the higher the talent, the higher the chances of becoming a martial artist. Ling Yan had superior grade two martial arts talent.


    This talent was even higher than his father''s. Previously, there hadn''t been any martial artists in this town other than Ling Yan''s father. But now, this meant that Ling Yan would become the next martial artist in this town in the near future!


    A martial artist was strong. Once they became a martial artist, they would be at the lowest level. They would be at the first level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage.


    One person dealing with a few strong men wouldn''t be a problem, and like this, those people who only had a taste of their own medicine naturally didn''t dare to talk about Ling Yan at all, lest they offend Ling Yan''s bad luck and get their revenge from him in the future.


    Currently, Ling Yan was fifteen years old, and he was at the early Second Stage of the Mortal Realm.


    In the eyes of the people in the small town, Ling Yan was already very outstanding, very powerful.


    However, only Ling Yan himself was clear that the person that this world lacked the least was a genius.


    He did not know how many countries there were on the continent, but based on what he knew, there were more than forty million people living in South Africa alone.


    Among them, there were one to two million martial artists. Not to mention a second-grade talent, even a third-grade martial talent would be uncountable. Among them, his second-grade and high-grade martial arts talent would only be a lower grade.


    His father had once failed to choose the best martial arts school in South Tong Kingdom, Crimson Nimbus Martial School, and he wanted to enter Crimson Nimbus Martial School to make up for the regret in his father''s heart!


    And in a few more days, it would be the first day of spring, the day of Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s enrollment. Even Ling Yan, who had a calm demeanor tempered by the monotonous daily drudgery of cultivation, couldn''t help but feel a bit nervous.


    With his current strength, wanting to enter the Crimson Nimbus Martial School would be quite difficult.


    "One hundred and eighty-six, one hundred and eighty-seven, one hundred and eighty-eight ¡­" "Two hundred and one, two hundred and one ¡­"


    Now, Ling Yan could feel his thigh begin to uncontrollably tremble. Lactic acid was rapidly secreted, and his muscles were increasingly sore. Ling Yan clenched his teeth, tightly grabbing onto the large rock on his back with both hands, maintaining a stable center of gravity.


    At this moment, a clear and hurried voice could be heard within the courtyard. Even before the person had arrived, the voice had already traveled over.


    "Big Brother Yan, Big Brother Yan, it''s bad, it''s bad, those people are coming again! "Wuu, dad, he ¡­"


    Hearing this voice, Ling Yan''s expression changed. He immediately threw the stone on his body onto the ground, making a "peng" sound. The moment the beautiful figure entered, he felt her body lighten and was quickly pulled out by someone.


    "Yuan-er, are those ingrate here again?" While they were running, Ling Yan asked with a stern expression.


    "Yes, wuu. Big Brother Yan, Daddy ¡­ It seems like his condition has worsened ¡­"


    The little girl that was being pulled by Ling Yan was called Ye Chong''er. He was about fifteen years old and had a pair of crystal clear eyes that were as bright as stars. His fine black hair was draped over his shoulders, and he had a touch of gentleness.


    "Hmph, those people!" Ling Yan coldly snorted and did not say anything, but his feet became even faster.

 C2

    "Mr. He, you said you would provide our child to the school for three years, but it''s only the second year now, and you stopped funding. Aren''t you cheating people ¡­"


    "Right, back then you said that you would let our family of three eat a good meal and live a good life. It''s only been a few years, why are you so impatient? You''re a liar!"


    "Big liar, hurry up and give us the money. If we don''t, we won''t be leaving today!"


    "Right, right, give me money! Quickly give me money!" Damn, still not opening the door! "


    "¡­"


    In front of Ye Chong''er''s door, there were more than ten people surrounding her door, all of them furious. The few people in front of her were still banging on her door, making loud noises!


    Just as a thirty-something year old man was about to kick the door open, the door opened. A pale middle-aged man with weak steps arrived at the door with great difficulty.


    These people did not care about Ye He''s condition at all. When they saw the main character come out, they immediately started shouting excitedly.


    "Mr. He, you finally came out to pay. I got here first, give it to me first!" An old woman waved her hands and shouted excitedly.


    "¡­"


    The middle-aged man''s name was Ye He, and he was a famous blacksmith in Pai Mu Town.


    The residents of Peregrine, even in the next village, loved to buy the iron he made.


    Therefore, Ye He was a rather wealthy person in Pai Mu Town, which was located in a remote part of the South China Sea. Its economy was relatively backward, and there were also some poor people living in some of the surrounding towns.


    Some of them couldn''t even fill their stomach and couldn''t even afford to go to school. Thus, Ye He decided to help them out, and this gang never stopped.


    Now, Ye He was so severely ill that he no longer had the strength to forge iron. Since he had spent almost all of his savings on the treatment, he no longer had the money to help them.


    He didn''t expect that they would be so unsatisfied that they even forced their way to his doorstep ¡­


    "Fellow villagers, I am truly sorry. I have been ill recently. If my body can be cured, I will definitely give you the money."


    "How long will it take for you to recover?" someone asked.


    "I don''t know." Ye Chong shook his head with a bitter smile.


    This time, everyone was slightly unhappy.


    Ye He stared absentmindedly at these poor commoners that he had been saving all this time. Now, all he saw was a face filled with gratitude.


    It made his heart turn cold all of a sudden. As his mind trembled, Ye He suddenly felt a sweetness in his throat and spat out a mouthful of blood. That wasn''t ordinary blood, it was blood from his heart!


    He fell down straight down.


    "Uncle Ye!" An alarmed and furious voice rang out, followed by the crowd being pushed aside. Right when Ye He was about to fall to the ground, a pair of hands reached out to Ye He''s waist, gently lifting him up.


    He saw Ye He closing his eyes tightly, and his breathing was erratic. He was afraid...


    Ling Yan''s expression suddenly darkened, and he handed Ye He to the teary face of Ye Chong, before slowly turning around to face the crowd. His eyes were ice-cold, like a wild beast that was about to swallow a person.


    "You, what are you doing? Don''t stop us from asking for money."


    Even though their benefactor was critically ill, in their eyes, their interests were everything.


    An ingrate, that was all.


    "Scram!"


    Ling Yan suddenly let out an angry roar. His fist fiercely smashed into the ground below him. A huge explosion immediately sounded out.


    The ground was actually cracked open by Ling Yan''s attacks, as small cracks extended outwards in the surrounding area by a few dozen centimeters.


    Everyone immediately jumped in fright. Was this even a person? Even the stone ground had split open, and if they were to hit a person, they would immediately die.


    Seeing Ling Yan walk out expressionlessly with his bloody fist, everyone let out a loud cry and scattered in all directions. Not long later, the surroundings completely quieted down, with the exception of the sounds of heartbreaking grief from the courtyard ¡­

 C3

    Ling Yan carefully placed the unconscious Ye He on the bed. He extended his right hand and placed it on Ye He''s left wrist. A small amount of true essence entered Ye He''s body from the fingertips of Ling Yan''s right hand.


    After a while, Ling Yan, who had his eyes closed, frowned. After which, he opened his eyes.


    "Yan-gege, how is daddy?" Ye Chong''er looked nervously at Ling Yan, asking urgently. His hands were tightly clasped together, trembling slightly, afraid to hear any bad news.


    Blood attacked his heart and his body turned cold. Originally, Ye He was suffering from the illness mentioned in the books and could only live for a year or two. Now that he had been infuriated by those ingrate, he was afraid that it would not be long ¡­


    Thinking of this, Ling Yan tightly clenched his fist. Just a moment ago, he had simply bandaged his right fist a little. In an instant, blood once again flowed out, staining the white gauze red.


    Seeing Ling Yan in such a state, Ye Chong''er''s face paled, and his delicate body immediately began to totter, his beautiful eyes couldn''t help but become misty.


    "Wu wu, Big Brother Yan, I''m so scared ¡­" Ye Chong''er could not help but throw herself into Ling Yan''s embrace, and burst into tears.


    She was just like Ling Yan, who had lost his mother at a young age. Fortunately, his father had always loved her dearly and lived like a little princess, and now, even his only family member had to leave her. She was only a weak little girl, not as resolute as Ling Yan was.


    "Yuanyuan''er is not afraid, let''s leave immediately for South Tong City. This is the largest city in the country of South Tong, there must be a wise doctor who can save Uncle Ye!" Ling Yan gently patted Ye Chong''s head, and reached out his hand to wipe away the tear stains on her cheeks. A flash of inspiration passed through his mind, and he spoke with determination.


    "That''s right, that''s right. South Tongcheng is the capital of our South Tong Kingdom. It''s the most prosperous city in our country. It''s definitely possible." Ye Chong''er lifted her head. Her eyes were red, but they were shining brightly, as if she saw hope.


    Ye He woke up. He looked as if he had instantly aged by several tens of years and didn''t even have the strength to speak, only his constantly trembling lips and sunken eyes were fixedly staring at Ling Yan. Ling Yan could feel something as he bent down and pressed his ear against Ye He''s mouth.


    "Rock..." Yanzi, no need to go ¡­ Uncle Ye ¡­ Fear... He was afraid that he couldn''t take it anymore, as there was a box on the bedside table ¡­ Yes... There was one thing, and that was the year before last... I went out to collect the materials, and then I... It fell out of the metal during the forging process, so it should be able to be swapped for something else ¡­ . (see note: Uhh@@ Not a small sum of money, you... You take it, my daughter... "Please take care of me, thank you ¡­"


    Ye He strenuously chattered on and on. Before he could finish thanking Ling Chen, his body trembled as his voice suddenly stopped. He slowly closed his eyes, and the rough hand that was on Ling Yan''s shoulder powerlessly drooped down.


    "Daddy!" Ye Chong''er threw herself onto Ye He''s ice-cold body, and started wailing, "Wuwuwu, Daddy, don''t go. Yuanyuan''er doesn''t want you to go, don''t ¡­"


    The cries of despair were heart-wrenching.


    To the side, Ling Yan slightly lowered his head and was silent.


    Suddenly, two barely discernible tears slowly rolled down Ling Yan''s face, soundlessly falling to the ground.


    Uncle Ye, when I was three years old, my father entrusted me to you. In these twelve years, you took care of me as your own son, gave me the best food, and even allowed me to learn your exquisite blacksmithing skills. Later on, with my martial arts talent, I decided to practice martial arts.


    "Yuanyuan''er is your daughter, don''t worry. Even if you don''t say anything, I will do everything I can to make her live a good life. I, Yanzi, promise with my life!"


    Ling Yan slowly clenched his fists. After taking in a deep breath, he raised his head with a resolute expression.

 C4

    Ten days later, in the capital of the South Tong Kingdom, South Tong City.


    It was a bustling day in NanTong City. People were passing by on the streets in a steady stream. If one looked carefully, one would notice that there seemed to be a lot of young people walking on the streets with steady steps and powerful auras.


    The ordinary citizens of South Tong City all stepped aside when they saw these people to avoid any kind of collision or trouble.


    These youths were all martial artists. Although their strength wasn''t very high, they were still lofty existences to ordinary people.


    These young warriors were all walking in the same direction.


    There was no other reason. Today was the best martial arts school in the country, the day of Crimson Nimbus Guild''s enrollment!


    In order to take care of all the ambitious youngsters in the country, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School had opened its registration time for one month, which was enough for all the students who came to register on time to arrive at their destination.


    A 15-16 year old boy and girl were walking through the crowd on the main street of South China City. The boy was tightly holding onto the girl to prevent the crowd from dispersing. The boy and girl were Ling Yan and Ye Chong.


    After Ye He''s death, Ling Yan buried Ye He in a scenic spot in the back mountain. Ye Chong''er had no intention of staying at Pai Mu Town, and after pawning all of his remaining properties, he followed Ling Yan to the largest city in the Southern Kingdom, Nancomo City.


    The city was truly worthy of being called the capital. The streets were ten miles long, crowded with people, and extremely prosperous. Ling Yan was almost unable to distinguish between north, south, and west, and almost got lost.


    An hour later, Ling Yan and Ye Chong''er finally arrived at their destination, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s registration point!


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School was located in the northeast corner of South Tong City. It was three miles long to the east, a thousand steps wide to the north and a thousand feet wide to the south. It was the largest building in the entire South Tong City, excluding the Imperial Palace.


    But even if the round plaza had such a large volume, on the first day of the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School''s registration, the round plaza was almost squeezed to the point of bursting.


    After graduation, whether it was being a bodyguard or joining the army, the treatment would be much better than other martial schools. Because, all the martial artists that could enter the Crimson Nimbus Martial School were all strong, and their strength was much stronger than those of the same level!


    There were even some talented martial artists from the Crimson Nimbus Martial School who could jump ranks to challenge others. These martial artists hadn''t even graduated from the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, yet they had already been recruited by countless great families or even Royal families.


    After becoming a powerful martial artist, one could easily obtain power, beauties, and wealth. Wasn''t this what some people were looking for? The Crimson Nimbus Martial School was the best way to realize this wild hope of theirs. Dot!


    Ling Yan held onto Ye Chong''er''s delicate hand as he stood in the line. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, he had gotten to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s registration point earlier, otherwise ¡­ He turned his head back to look at the densely packed long line behind him. Ling Yan subconsciously trembled. Even if there were ten places to sign up, he didn''t know how long this line would take.


    Suddenly, he felt a faintly discernable gaze sweeping past him to look at Ye Chong''er. Ling Yan frowned slightly, and used his body to shield Ye Chong''er from his sight, before turning his head.


    Behind him stood a youth who was a few centimeters shorter than himself. He was dressed extravagantly and had a fair complexion, looking at him as if he was looking at a country bumpkin. When he saw Ling Yan turn his head, that person did not avoid his gaze and looked at him with a smile that was not a smile.


    It was obvious that he was the son of a rich family. Ling Yan''s heart sank, and he ignored him.


    Following the group slowly, more than two hours passed. Following the flash of a youngster in front of him, Ling Yan suddenly felt a bright light in front of him.


    There was a one-meter-wide table in front of him, and a man in his thirties was sitting behind it, writing on it.


    "Name, age, and talent." The man didn''t even raise his head as he spoke, his face expressionless.


    "Alright, next!" The man spoke very quickly.


    Ten minutes later, Ling Yan and Ye Chong''er finally squeezed out of the crowd and could not help but let out a sigh of relief.


    Just a moment ago, when he was registering, his eyes inadvertently glanced at the registration form on the table, and he saw more than ten third-grade, and even fourth-grade talents. There were still so many people queuing up afterwards, not to mention that this was only the first day of registration.


    He wondered if the Crimson Nimbus Martial School would increase the difficulty of the exam because of the average student''s high talent. After all, there was a limit to the number of students the Crimson Nimbus Martial School could recruit every year.

 C5

    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s registration will last for one month. First, I have to find a place to stay.


    After thinking for a while, Ling Yan prepared to take Ye Chong''er to an intermediary to find out more about the cheap houses.


    At this moment, a few figures suddenly appeared in front of Ling Yan and the other. Ling Yan raised his head and saw that it was none other than the youth that had been ranked behind him.


    "Heh, little brother with a second-grade talent, let me introduce myself. I''m Wang Ba, a disciple of the Southern King''s clan. Where are you from?"


    As Wang Ba spoke, he smilingly stared at Ye Chong for a long time.


    "There''s no need for you to worry about us, Brother. We still have matters to attend to, so please forgive us for our intrusion." As he spoke, Ling Yan took Ye Chong''er''s hand and was about to circle around Wang Ba.


    Wang Ba gave a meaningful glance and his lackeys surrounded Ling Yan and Xiao Xun. Ye Chong''er''s face paled and he fearfully pulled on Ling Yan''s arm.


    "Aiya, little sister, don''t be afraid. I, Big Brother Ba, have no ill intentions. I just want to get to know you guys."


    Looking at Ye Chong''er''s delicate and delicate appearance, an evil glint shot out from Wang Ba''s eyes, and his smile grew wider.


    What a nice little beauty. These two look like they came from the countryside, but don''t have any background. Since they''re here to deliver themselves to my door, then I, Brother Ba, won''t be polite, hehe.


    Ling Yan lightly patted the small hand of Ye Chong holding onto his arm as a consolation, and then looked at Wang Ba and the rest, his face darkening, and he snorted coldly: "The feet of the Son of Heaven, how can you allow us to act recklessly! As people of the capital, it''s fine if you don''t want to set an example. But for what reason did you want to stop us, the people of the outer city?


    Upon hearing Ling Yan''s voice, the young martial artists who had been queuing up and hadn''t gone far from the registration area all looked over. They noticed that Ling Yan was surrounded by Wang Ba''s group, and immediately knew that Ling Yan was in a disadvantaged position with just one look. When they heard Ling Yan say that Wang Ba and the rest looked down on the martial artists that had come from the outside, a large portion of the young martial artists immediately glared at them.


    F * ck, this kid, I''m looking down on a country bumpkin like you for not being a martial artist from another big city, what are you blabbering for!?


    The corners of Wang Ba''s eyes twitched, and his face immediately darkened. With so many people looking at him, there were even a few young martial artists walking towards them. It was not good for Wang Ba to act so arrogantly.


    Ling Yan sneered in his heart. Pushing aside one of Wang Ba''s lackeys who was blocking his way, he left with Ye Chong''er in large strides, soon disappearing from the sight of Wang Ba''s group.


    After Ling Yan left, Wang Ba was about to leave as well, but when he raised his eyes, he discovered that he was surrounded by over a dozen youths. Their gazes were all unfriendly, as if flames were burning in their eyes, and a few of them had already rolled up their sleeves.


    "Hehe, it''s a misunderstanding, it''s a misunderstanding. Everyone, don''t listen to that brat''s nonsense." Seeing so many people eyeing him with covetous eyes, Wang Ba wisely gave in, and with a smile on his face, he chuckled and said.


    "Misunderstanding what? Bullying the weak and afraid of the strong, everyone attack! Beat him up!"


    "Damn, you guys dare to hit me, do you know who I am!?" Young Master Wang! " Wang Ba shouted in anger.


    "Who cares who you are, you still dare to talk back!" The youngsters outside were not afraid of the heavens or the earth. Even if they were angry, they could not stop it. A group of people immediately rushed over, submerging Wang Ba''s group within the crowd.


    Wang Ba''s strength was only at the second level of the Mortal Stage large success stage, and his subordinates were only at the second level of the Mortal Stage early stage. How could they be considered young martial artists?


    Along with a series of miserable cries, Wang Ba and his men fell to the ground with bruises all over their faces. They looked like they had been electrocuted and their limbs were still twitching. They flung their sleeves and left after venting their anger.


    "Damn it, brat, just you wait, you dare to plot against me, I won''t forgive you!"


    Wang Ba hated Ling Yan to the extreme in his heart.

 C6

    Ling Yan, who had already left, naturally did not know that he had been deeply hated. He looked for a few intermediaries and finally found a small house that only cost ten taels of silver per month. Immediately, he and Ye Chong arrived at this place.


    The house Ling Yan rented was on the outskirts of NanTong City. Although it was quite a distance away from Crimson Nimbus Martial University, the house was still cheap and the air in the suburbs was fresh and fresh. After all, ordinary people would only have around 30 copper coins for three meals a day.


    There was still a month''s time before the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance exam. In this month, Ling Yan clearly knew in his heart that he had to put in 120% of his effort and definitely couldn''t slack off in the slightest. With his superior second-grade talent, wanting to stand out amongst the numerous outstanding competitors and successfully enter the Crimson Nimbus Martial School would be a little difficult!


    However, no matter how difficult it is, if you don''t work hard, you still can''t give up before the end. You must have the confidence in yourself. Ling Yan resolutely clenched his fist, and a determined look appeared in his eyes.


    There were two rooms in the small house. After Ling Yan made Ye Chong''er''s bed, he went back to his own room.


    "Big Brother Yan, take all of this money."


    Ye Chong''er suddenly pulled Ling Yan''s arm, and under Ling Yan''s puzzled gaze, he took out a small, colorful pouch from his bosom and handed it over to Ling Yan.


    Suddenly, Ling Yan''s body trembled. This was the money Ye Chong pawned for the rest of his possessions, including the equipment in the blacksmith''s shop. A total of 350 taels of silver. This was all that Ye Chong possessed.


    "Yuan-er, you can keep this money as your dowry. When Brother Yan has a future, prepare a set of thick and heavy dowry for Chong''er ¡­"


    "Yan-gege, Yuan-er doesn''t want to marry anyone else!" Ye Chong''er interrupted Ling Yan, and his face suddenly flushed a little as he lowered his head and said softly, "Daddy told Big Brother Yan to take good care of me, so you''ll always take care of me ¡­"


    Girls usually matured earlier than boys. At fifteen years of age, it was when the love between the little girls had just started. Ye Chong had grown up together and strived hard to improve, and the handsome Ling Yan had long since given his approval. Since his father''s death, this feeling of wanting to rely on became even stronger.


    "Brother Yan, I will give this money to you for cultivation. Although it is not much, Yuan''er hopes that one day, when Brother Yan is successful, there will be a person that will think of in her heart. Once, there was a girl that gave you a sum of money in your initial stage of martial arts cultivation. but it''s all she has! "


    Ye Chong''er was just a girl from an ordinary family, and with the death of his parents, Ling Yan was already a warrior. With his tenacity and determination, Ye Chong believed that Ling Yan would definitely be able to accomplish something in the future.


    She was afraid that Ling Yan would forget about her. Without Ling Yan, she really had no one to rely on. Therefore, she only hoped that in the future, Ling Yan would have a sliver of her position in his heart, and that would be enough.


    This was the concern of a young girl in love, and also the most sincere and innocent expression of emotion that came from the young girl''s heart.


    Ling Yan was stunned as he stared blankly at Ye Chong''er. Waves of waves rose in his calm heart, and then, with a gentle smile, he gently embraced Ye Chong''er in his arms.


    "Yuanyuan''er, I''ll always remember you ¡­"


    The youth could not speak words of love, and only used the simplest words to express the promise in his heart.


    However, she understood the young girl''s intention. Leaning on Ling Yan''s chest, Ye Chong''er''s lips curved up in a radiant smile, her beautiful eyes sparkling with happiness.


    "Oh, this is the scene of someone with a good impression. It makes my heart melt. I can''t bear to disturb you, tsk tsk."


    At this moment, a voice suddenly interrupted the warmth between the two. Ye Chong''er hid behind Ling Yan like a frightened rabbit.

 C7

    He was about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a cultivation at the early Second Stage of the Common Birth Stage. He was about the same as him, and although this person had a lot of injuries on his face, Ling Yan was not careless at all. Now that his subordinate had appeared, had Wang Ba also arrived?


    Wang Ba, a large success in the second stage of the Fetal Stage. Moreover, he''s the child of a rich person. He might even have a martial skill, even the lowest early stage human-step martial skill. It was more than enough to deal with the current Ling Yan.


    "Where''s Wang Ba?"


    After calming himself down, Ling Yan asked.


    Humph, do you still need the help of us Big Brother Ba to deal with you? Although you are also at the Second Stage of the Mortal Stage, but I grew up in the capital, and have followed you for a while, how can a country bumpkin like you compare to me?


    "So much nonsense!"


    Ling Yan''s eyes became serious. He gathered all of the true essence in his body, and with a sudden punch, his fist shot out like lightning towards the incoming person''s face.


    Ling Yan had always been a man of his words, and when Wang Ba''s lackey was careless, he was caught off guard.


    "AHH!" The man covered his face and cried out in pain. He stepped back a few steps and raised his zhen yuan to counterattack.


    How could Ling Yan not give the man any chance to react? He stomped on the ground, and his body instantly shot out like a leopard, repeatedly punching the man.


    "Bang, bang, bang, bang ¡­"


    A dozen or so fists filled with true essence caused the man to scream in pain. In just three minutes, the man was sent sprawling onto the ground by Ling Yan.


    "Scram!" Ling Yan coldly commanded the man lying on the ground.


    Without even looking at Ling Yan, the man struggled to get up and walked towards the door. Ling Yan turned around, and just as he was about to comfort Ye Chong, the corner of the man''s mouth curved in a crazy smile. A throwing knife appeared in his hand, and he threw it fiercely towards Ling Yan''s back.


    A flying knife that was infused with all of the true essence of a second stage Mortal Core warrior; its speed was simply too fast!


    Ye Chong''er did not even have the time to exclaim in surprise before the skin on Ling Yan''s back tightened and his hair stood on end!


    Under the crisis, Ling Yan instinctively moved an inch to the left, just barely dodging the bullet.


    "Hahaha, brat, now you know how amazing I am ¡­" "You ¡­" As the man laughed, he suddenly realized that Ling Yan had turned around and stopped laughing.


    He had already exhausted all of his true essence, and couldn''t help feeling a little scared, as he kept retreating, "You, why are you alright, don''t ¡­" "Don''t come over."


    Just as he finished speaking, a huge fist magnified in front of him. "Bang!" With a loud crash, the man fell heavily to the ground.


    "Big Brother Yan!" Ye Chong''er cried out in alarm, stumbling as she ran over, "Big Brother Yan, what happened to you? Don''t scare Chong''er, wuu ¡­"


    "That''s right, we should hurry and look for a physician!" Ye Chong''er seemed to have thought of something, and quickly stood up, before running out of the door in a panic.


    At this time, on Ling Yan''s chest, a simple pendant slid out from his collar, slowly absorbing the blood that Ling Yan had shed. Suddenly, it flashed with a dazzling brilliance, instantly enveloping Ling Yan''s entire body!

 C8

    Wang Ba and his lackeys walked out of a clinic in NanTong City. Under the treatment of a few doctors, the wounds on their faces and bodies had been greatly healed. If one did not look carefully, it was impossible to tell that they had been beaten up before.


    This was the first time in his life that a country bumpkin from the countryside had schemed against him. This made him extremely angry, and more importantly, if the elders of the family were to find out that the confinement was still light, he would probably be spanked until his butt blossomed and he would be bedridden.


    In addition, there were also some other rich and powerful families, some well-known families, and the Wang family was one of the eight great aristocratic families in the Southern Kingdom. Even though they were ranked lower than the royal family, they were still powerful and had a lot of prestige.


    Although he was the youngest son of the Wang Family''s Patriarch and was often beaten up by his father, the prestige of the Wang Family was even higher than the heavens. How could he allow others to trample on him so easily?!


    Since Ling Yan and the others came from the countryside, they definitely could not stay in an inn. After all, it was the peak period of registration, and not to mention the number of people who came, many inns'' prices were not something an ordinary person could afford. Therefore, without any accidents, Ling Yan and Ye Chong''er should look for a room to rent.


    Through some random friends, Wang Ba finally found the intermediary place that Ling Yan and the others were looking for, and also found out where Ling Yan was currently living. He could not take this lying down, but in order to prevent his disgraced status from being seen by Ling Yan, he sent a follower to teach Ling Yan a lesson, then brought Ye Chong''er here, and went to find a doctor to treat his injuries.


    Calculating the time, his follower should be returning from his mission soon. Wang Ba never thought that his follower would lose to a country bumpkin martial artist.


    "Hey, hey, Brother Ba, look, isn''t that the pretty girl beside that brat?"


    At this moment, a younger brother, who was standing beside Wang Ba and was at the peak of the First Stage of the Fetal Stage, suddenly pointed to a spot not too far away in shock as he yelled out.


    Wang Ba looked over with rapt attention, his heart was filled with joy, Damn, really? Looking at the little beauty who was panicking and panicking, it seems like my follower has found the right place, but he actually allowed her to escape, so the strength of a country bumpkin is not bad.


    However, the result is still the same. Hehe, little beauty, your luck is really bad. After escaping from the wolf''s den and running into the tiger''s den, then I, Brother Ba, will accept it without any hesitation.


    "Let''s go!" Wang Ba waved his hand, laughing heartily as he took the lead to charge at Ye Chong''er.


    Ye Chong''er panted heavily as she ran into the city, asking a passerby for the address of the nearest infirmary. After running for so long, she was completely out of breath, and her legs trembled disobediently, wishing she could sit on the ground and rest.


    However, thinking about Ling Yan who was lying on the ground, not knowing whether he was dead or alive, Ye Chong''er bit his lips, forcefully suppressing the discomfort in his body as he struggled to take a step forward.


    Suddenly, she saw a few people running towards her. She thought they were passersby, but upon seeing them, her beautiful eyes widened. Her face immediately paled, and her legs trembled as she sat down on the ground.


    Without thinking, Ye Chong wanted to immediately get up and flee. At this time, her body seemed to surge with new energy, and she immediately felt her body relax a little.


    Wang Ba snickered sinisterly. How could he let the meat in his mouth fly away? He took a big stride and grabbed hold of Ye Chong''er''s arm, followed by a sharp "Ah!". Ye Chong was thrown into the air, and was carried on Wang Ba''s shoulder.


    "Let me go, let me go! You bad guy! "Help, help me ¡­" Ye Chong''er''s beautiful face paled as she punched and kicked Wang Ba. Her body struggled against his body as she shouted for help.


    "Haha, little beauty, please continue to struggle. No one will save you here in South Tong City!" Wang Ba laughed out loud. His feet moved, and he excitedly slid a few steps on the ground, "Friction, friction, devilish footsteps, let''s go!"

 C9

    Indeed, although Ye Chong''er''s loud shout had attracted the attention of many people, upon seeing Kampa, they immediately turned their attention away.


    All the people in South Tong City knew that there was a playboy third young master in the Wang family. What could they do? The Wang family, as one of the eight great aristocratic families of the Southern Tong Kingdom, possessed great power and influence in the Southern Tong City. Without a deep background, who would dare to touch them? Ordinary commoners could only swallow their anger.


    Ye Chong''er looked at the passersby and even some of the warriors who were avoiding her gaze, and her heart immediately turned cold. Thinking of Ling Yan''s injury, and how he had become so fierce, Ye Chong''er grabbed Wang Ba''s arm and ruthlessly bit down.


    "Ahhh!" "Sh * t!" Wang Ba was in pain, and he couldn''t help but throw Ye Chong''er to the ground.


    Ye Chong''er immediately frowned, forcefully enduring the pain as she crawled up, wanting to escape.


    "F * ck, you dare to bite me? Your father will strip you of your clothes right here!" Wang Ba looked at the two rows of teeth marks on his arms. Blood was flowing out as his eyes blazed with fire. He pounced on Ye Chong!


    "Stop!"


    Just as Wang Ba was about to grab hold of Ye Chong''er and tear off her clothes in public, a loud shout suddenly sounded in everyone''s ears!


    Hearing this voice, Wang Ba''s body trembled. With a face full of misfortune, he dusted off his clothes and stood up from the ground, staring at the incoming person with an unfriendly face and some fear.


    She was the daughter of the South Tong City Symbol Master Guild''s president, an intermediate level Symbol Master with the strength of an early third level of the Mortal Stage. With her upright character, she hated those bullies who bullied young girls, especially this Third Young Master of the Wang family. He had already been bullied by her more than once.


    Although the Wang family was one of the top experts in South Heaven City, but the status of the Symbol Master Guild was extraordinary. The demand for paper talismans for martial artists was no less than weapons or pills, and as a support profession, it could bring powerful combat strength to martial artists. In addition, each of the high-level Symbol Masters had several strong martial friends by their side.


    It was impossible for the Wang family to offend the Symbol Master Guild just because of this good-for-nothing young master, Wang Ba. Moreover, it was the president''s daughter. Otherwise, if the Symbol Master Guild went to their enemy''s side, they would have to cry.


    Damn, when he heard that name, Wang Ba''s heart was filled with anger and a feeling of being filled with a cup of tea.


    Back then, when he still didn''t know of Lai Xinlan''s identity, he had led a group of people to transfer to someone else at the roadside exit. He did not expect that this little girl, who was young, had a temper that wasn''t small, and that his strength wasn''t low either. More importantly, his background was also deep, and once there was a disagreement, he would beat Wang Ba up for three whole streets, causing people to laugh at him. In the end, he would wait for him at his doorstep everyday, causing him to be afraid to come out even for a month.


    After that, as long as Lai Xinlan saw him bullying other girls, she would ruthlessly beat him up.


    Wang Ba had learnt his lesson this time and was running away like a dog. Lai Xinlan was stunned for a moment. In this short period of time, Wang Ba had already run far away.


    "Damn bitch, you''re ruthless. Just you wait!"


    After saying this vicious sentence, Wang Ba''s body flickered and he disappeared from everyone''s sight.

 C10

    "Where is this place?"


    Ling Yan doubtfully looked around at the vast expanse of white space. There was nothing there. It was as if Ling Yan was the only one in this world; it was terrifyingly quiet.


    Ling Yan lowered his head to look at his body. Although his clothes were still damaged, the wound on his back that had been pierced by the throwing knife had disappeared. Furthermore, his body seemed to have completely recovered.


    "Is this a dream ¡­" He felt a little speechless. If he was dreaming, why did he feel so real, where was Yuanyuan''er?


    "Hehehe, little friend, you''re not dreaming ~"


    "Who''s playing tricks on us, come out!"


    Ling Yan''s eyes glinted with a cold light as he bent his legs down to form a bow-like stance. He then clenched his fists, taking on the stance of a fighter.


    "Hehe, little friend, you have a pretty good martial intent. Hmm, this posture is quite standard too. It seems that your foundation is quite solid. If elder sister is a ghost, are you afraid?"


    As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Yan felt as if someone was touching the skin on his back. Immediately, his entire body exploded, like a cat that had been stimulated to the point of exploding.


    There was indeed a figure behind him, but what shocked him was that his punch had penetrated that person''s chest, as if it had hit the air.


    "Hm ~ You''re so bad, you actually hit me in the chest ¡­"


    Ling Yan doubtfully retreated a few steps. When he clearly saw the figure in front of him, his breathing instantly stopped, and he quickly shifted his gaze away.


    She was completely covered in a thin veil covering her body, and her snow-white skin was faintly discernible, attracting the heart, and at this moment, her hands were covering her chest, as if she was in pain, as she looked at Ling Yan in a wronged manner.


    This innocent youth, Ling Yan, had never encountered such a formation before. He felt as if a ball of fire was burning within his heart. He quickly took a deep breath and suppressed the restlessness within his heart.


    "Who are you!" When Ling Yan opened his eyes once again, he had already regained his clarity and coldly asked this question.


    Although her spirit energy had dropped to the very bottom, her own charm was at the top of the world. Not to mention that even an adult man who had experienced many things between a man and a woman would feel restless and unsettled when they saw her appearance, let alone a pure youth who had never experienced anything between a man and a woman before.


    "Hehe, I''m not playing with you anymore. Time is limited." Looking at the tensed young man, she could not help but laugh, "Alright, my little master, don''t be nervous, relax, I will not hurt you, instead, because you woke me up, I still need to repay you well."


    "Pay me back?" Seeing that the woman really did not have any ill intentions, Ling Yan relaxed slightly. His brows slightly creased as he asked without looking sideways.


    "Yes, after so many years, someone finally woke me up. Unfortunately, as my new master, you''re too weak. Compared to my previous masters, you''re really like an ant. I''m probably going to fall asleep soon ¡­" The woman mumbled helplessly.


    Hearing this, a line of black lines appeared on Ling Yan''s forehead. He knew that he was weak, so he didn''t need to strike him so thoroughly. Little ant?


    "Hehe, little master, don''t believe me, this is a six star transcendent battle spirit, one of the top battle spirits in the world. Although I don''t have much offensive power, this one can fuse with the master and directly increase his combat strength by 32 times!"


    Six star transcendent battle spirit? Spirit Realm? Ling Yan''s eyes were glazed, and his mind went blank. He couldn''t understand what he was talking about, but he understood what he was saying. After fusing with this woman, his combat strength had increased 32 times.


    He had never heard of any elixir or item that could directly increase one''s combat strength by so much. Increasing one''s combat strength by two fold was already a rare treasure!


    With his current strength at the early Second Stage of the Mortal Birth Stage, he could directly increase his combat strength by 32 times. Wouldn''t he be able to challenge someone stronger than him? And how many levels did he jump in?! Then wouldn''t entering the Crimson Nimbus Martial School be a piece of cake?


    Thinking of this, a trace of ecstasy appeared on Ling Yan''s somewhat serious face.


    "Hehe, little master seems to be very moved, but let me tell you a bad news. Because my last master was exploring a God level mystic realm and was surrounded by dozens of powerhouses from Spirit Realm, after an unparalleled battle, the original master was eventually defeated and died along with the others."


    "Master self-detonated to his death, and the family with a battle spirit was severely injured, and their cultivation fell to one star, and then they immediately fell asleep." Master self-detonated to their death, and the family with a battle spirit was severely injured, and their cultivation fell to one star, and then they directly fell asleep.


    Ling Yan automatically blocked her retort, and a bad thought flashed through his mind. He immediately asked: "So you''re saying, your fighting strength of 32 times is gone?"


    "There''s nothing else." The woman blinked her enchanting large eyes, appearing to be very innocent.


    "Then didn''t you just say that you were happy for nothing?" Ling Yan couldn''t help but roll his eyes.


    "Little master, don''t look down on me. Even if it''s just a one star, as a transcendent battle spirit, the highest quality battle spirit is still able to increase one''s combat strength by one fold. How could those bronze or silver battle spirits compare with me? Moreover, I have the memories of the martial skills and martial skills of my previous masters.


    "Well, little master, I remember a little, this is for you. I don''t know what it is, but it''s definitely better than some beginner level power technique you learned. Little master, you have to hurry up and awaken me again. I want to be one with you, I can''t take it anymore, I''m going to sleep ¡­"


    After the woman finished speaking, she extended her slender hand and pointed at Ling Yan''s forehead. Ling Yan''s body instantly trembled as his vision turned black. Following which, the heaven and earth began to spin like a tide as it violently attacked.

 C11

    "Phew ¡­ Phew ¡­ Phew ¡­"


    He looked around and felt a sense of familiarity. What entered his eyes was a simple and crude small house, and there was a man whose face was covered in blood lying on the ground. Wasn''t he the follower of Wang Ba, who was at the early Second Stage of the Mortal Stage?


    That mysterious woman who claimed to be a battle spirit just now ¡­ Thinking like this, Ling Yan suddenly felt his brain expand. Immediately afterwards, countless complex memories began to crowd into his mind, as if someone had nailed a nail to his forehead and then used a hammer to bang inside, causing him to have a splitting headache!


    "Ahh!" Ling Yan''s hands clutched his head tightly as his eyes widened. His eyes were bloodshot from the intense pain! Gritting his teeth, his lips had ruptured without even realizing it!


    It was too painful, it felt like he was enduring an inhumane torture!


    "Damn it!" Ling Yan let out a beast-like low roar, and his entire body fell onto the ground from the pain. His entire body was curled up, and his hands emitted a "Zi Zi" sound as they rubbed against the ground.


    It was said that the ten fingers linked together to the heart. But now, the pain in the ten fingers couldn''t even compare to a tenth of the pain in his head! Under the excruciating pain, the only thought that came to mind was to faint. However, even though Ling Yan''s eyes were bloodshot and his entire body was trembling, he still gritted his teeth and endured.


    If he had the guts, he would immediately faint on the spot. He wanted to make him faint on the spot. Dream on!


    After an unknown period of time, the pain in his head slowly faded away. Ling Yan was half-kneeling on the ground, motionless, as if he had turned into a statue. One could faintly hear his irregular breathing.


    It was too terrifying!


    Next, after digesting the memories in his mind, there was a huge surprise!


    This pain and suffering was too worth it!


    Now, Ling Yan finally knew what the mysterious woman had mentioned about the Spirit Realm and battle spirit.


    Spirit Realm was a higher level realm than the continent they were in. There were many experts inside. The legendary Xiantian master was just an ordinary martial artist that ran all over the Spirit Realm.


    Some of the super experts in the Spirit Realm could even overturn the world by using Stellar Transposition. Once they were enraged, the earth would split, the earth would crack, the rivers and mountains would move, the sky and earth would collapse!


    In Ling Yan''s opinion, this was simply inconceivable.


    And a battle spirit was something unique to the Spirit Realm. It was called a battle spirit, and it was an extremely rare treasure that the Spirit Realm martial artists fought over. Its use was very simple and effective, and it could temporarily fuse with its master, raising a martial artist''s combat strength!


    Quality was divided into four levels. After the lowest level bronze battle spirit was the silver battle spirit, the Radiant battle spirit, and even the transcendent battle spirit. Every battle spirit increased in strength from one to six stars!


    Even the lowest level bronze battle spirit, as soon as it appeared, would immediately send many powerhouses over upon hearing the news. This caused a great number of people to enter into a bloody war.


    Ling Yan suddenly remembered that the mysterious woman had mentioned that he was a six star transcendent battle spirit.


    For such an incredible existence to acknowledge him as his master, he must have had some bad luck.


    However, it was a pity that the battle spirit had been severely wounded, its strength had been pushed back, and it had fallen into a deep slumber. He didn''t know how to find her either.


    However, she said that as long as she worked hard to increase her strength, she would quickly come to her senses.


    As for increasing his strength ¡­ The corners of Ling Yan''s mouth gradually curled up into a smile.


    This was the greatest treasure he had obtained after suffering such a severe pain. It was a top cultivation technique in the Spirit Realm ¨C the "Berserk Golden Body Technique"!

 C12

    As for the two supplementary cultivation techniques, and , Ling Yan didn''t pay much attention to them because he roughly looked at them. One was a supporting profession, specialized in selling talisman paper, and the other was a change in appearance. For the current him, quickly increasing his combat strength and entering the Crimson Nimbus Martial School was his first choice.


    And the ? Berserk Golden Body Art ? had brought a deep mental shock to Ling Yan!


    This was a top body tempering cultivation technique in the Spirit Realm. The senior who created this cultivation technique was said to have been created by a Heaven Decimating Cow.


    The Heaven Decimating Cow was born in the primal chaos. It was dozens of feet high and hundreds of feet long, feeding on flood dragons and true dragons. It stood atop auspicious clouds and was indestructible; its pair of horns could split the heavens and earth! He was an extremely terrifying existence amongst the Primordial Divine Beasts.


    The purpose of this cultivation method was to increase a martial artist''s cultivation speed, but this cultivation speed was fixed. If a martial artist''s cultivation realm was too high and their cultivation speed was unable to keep up, then they would have to change the cultivation method.


    And this set of "Berserk Golden Body Art" created by the almighty elder not only increased one''s cultivation speed, but also increased one''s physical defense and physical strength. Furthermore, as one''s cultivation realm increased, the speed of cultivation would also increase faster and the defensive strength would increase more! It was simply too heaven-defying!


    However, perhaps it was because this cultivation method was too heaven-defying, or because the heavens were jealous, but the people who practiced this cultivation method would constantly consume the life force of their cultivators, which was also their lifespan! This was perhaps the only flaw in this beauty.


    If he wanted to practice this ? Berserk Golden Body Art ?, it would actually eliminate the true essence within Ling Yan''s body. This would inevitably require him to cripple his own cultivation and practice again. After three years of hard work, it would be all for nothing.


    With his current talent and strength, even if he worked hard for another month, the chances of being admitted to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School were less than one in ten. But, if he cultivated this top body tempering cultivation technique again, he might have a chance of success!


    As for the lifespan reduction and such ¡­ Moreover, if he was able to successfully cultivate it, his cultivation speed would also increase with every step he advanced to the next stage. This was equivalent to forcefully increasing his martial arts talent, and if he advanced to the later stage, the cultivation speed of those grade five or six martial arts geniuses would probably be caught by him!


    As long as he could break through to the Houtian realm, his lifespan would increase by 200 years. As for Xiantian ¡­ Ling Yan hadn''t thought about it at the moment, but with the ? Berserk Golden Body Art ?, the legendary Upper Sky Realm was no longer a dream!


    At that time, who would dare to be impudent in the face of such fierce beasts and enemy armies? Just thinking about it made Ling Yan excited.


    Since the heavens had placed such a good opportunity in front of him, how could he not cherish it?


    In just a short period of time, Ling Yan opened his eyes.


    Unexpectedly, it was done!


    Surprise flashed across Ling Yan''s eyes.


    Because he had inherited the memories of the previous'' Berserk Golden Body Art ''senior''s cultivation technique, Ling Yan was very familiar with the circulation route of the technique, as well as the difficulty of the bottleneck. Moreover, while Ling Yan was dispersing all of his true essence, the'' Berserk Golden Body Art ''suddenly emitted a golden light and caught all of the true essence that was seeping out of the surface of his body, in order to strengthen his flesh and blood.


    Furthermore, with his cultivation at the first level of the Mortal Core realm, Ling Yan could feel that his body was much stronger than it was before, when he was at the second level of the Mortal Core realm!

 C13

    He impatiently ran out of the house and arrived in front of a black-hearted wood that was as thick as a person''s arm.


    The Black Heart Wood was also known as the Iron Blade Wood. It was as hard as iron and hard as knives or axes. It was the best way to measure one''s strength.


    Ling Yan took a deep breath and galloped forward, instantly stabilizing his center of gravity. Soon after, a glint flashed across Ling Yan''s eyes as he suddenly took a step forward. With his leg at the waist, he suddenly punched the Iron Blade Wood in front of him!


    "Bam!"


    With a resounding sound, Iron Blade Wood shook a few times, causing a few leaves to slowly fall down and float past Ling Yan.


    Ling Yan concentrated and looked ahead. On the trunk of Iron Blade Wood, a fist imprint about an inch deep had appeared!


    500 jin!


    If not for his calm nature, he would have laughed out loud. Before, when he was at the second level of the Mortal Core realm, even if he poured all of his true essence into his fist, it would only be about 300 jins.


    Now that he had cultivated the ''Berserk Golden Body Art'', his true essence strength had been converted into the strength of his blood vitality. Just an early Mortal Core warrior at the first level of the Mortal Core realm had bestowed him with 500 jins of strength.


    There was still one more month until the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. He was determined to win! Ling Yan was filled with confidence.


    Suppressing the emotional fluctuations in his heart, Ling Yan''s ears suddenly twitched as he heard a familiar shout.


    Yuanyuan''er!


    Suddenly, Ling Yan''s face filled with joy. He poured his blood energy into his feet, and his five hundred jin strength exploded out in an instant. His entire body immediately rushed out as if he had turned on an electric pony.


    "Big Brother Yan, Big Brother Yan, where are you? Where are you? Quickly come out ¡­"


    Ye Chong''er rushed home with the doctor, and discovered that there was only Wang Ba''s underling lying on the ground, but Ling Yan was nowhere to be seen. Ye Chong''er panicked, Ling Yan had suffered such heavy injuries and lost so much blood, how could he not see? Did he crawl out by himself?


    "Brother Yan ¡­" "Yue-er, Yuan-er brought the doctor back. Y-you, where are you, don''t scare me like that ¡­"


    After searching every nook and cranny, she could not find any trace of Ling Yan. Ye Chong''er was so nervous that he was on the verge of tears. He finally squatted down sorrowfully, curled up into a ball, and his shoulders trembled lightly.


    At this moment, a hand touched her head, and upon feeling that familiar movement, Ye Chong''er abruptly lifted her head. The sunlight was somewhat dazzling, and a tall and straight body stood in front of her, smiling at her.


    "Big Brother Yan!" Ye Chong''er''s petite face was filled with surprise and joy. She quickly circled behind Ling Yan and saw that although Ling Yan''s clothes were a little torn, there was no wound at all. She couldn''t help but cry out of joy, "Big Brother Yan, you''re okay! That''s great!"


    "En, I''m fine. I made Chong''er worry." Ling Yan replied with a smile, "Oh right, where did you go?"


    When Ye Chong''er heard Ling Yan''s question, she simply recounted what happened after she left. When she mentioned how Wang Ba openly robbed people on the street, Ling Yan''s gaze immediately turned cold.


    His strength should be around 300-400 jins, which was not as strong as the current him. However, this kind of rich kid would definitely have some skills to support him, even if it was the lowest Human Stage Beginner Martial Technique, it would have a wounding effect of at least 500 jins, or at least 800-900 jins.


    It seemed that he had to enter the first level of the Mortal Stage as soon as possible. Otherwise, if that fellow bullied him, he wouldn''t even have the strength to protect himself, so how could he protect Ye Chong''er?


    Those rich kids would definitely not let it go!


    "Brother Yan, big sister Xin Lan looks pretty fierce, scaring Wang Ba to the point that he pees his pants, but she is still very good to me. Now that I have arranged for Yuan''er to be employed in their Symbol Master Guild, she wants me to eat and live there. Ye Chong''er pouted as she spoke, seemingly in a slightly emotional mood, "However, Yuanyuan''er wants to live with Big Brother Yan."


    He smiled as he patted her head and said: "Yuanyuan''er be good, I can''t live here anymore, but it''s a pity that I can''t take back the rent. You should stay in the Symbol Master Guild for now, safety, when Big Brother Yan becomes stronger, no one will dare to bully you anymore."


    "What about you, Brother Yan?" Ye Chong''er opened her beautiful eyes wide, saying worriedly, "How about, I talk to big sister Xin Lan, maybe she''ll agree to let you stay in the Symbol Master Guild ¡­"


    "No need. We don''t have a deep friendship, so it''s best not to trouble others. Big Brother Yan will think of a way himself. Alright, let''s go." Ling Yan gently shook his head and said.


    "Alright ¡­" Ye Chong''er obediently nodded her head, and followed Ling Yan out.

 C14

    The Nan Tong Slaughterhouse was located on the west side of Nan Tong City. In the busy city, it was the largest slaughterhouse in Nan Tong City. The goods purchased were not ordinary chicken, duck and fish meat, but vicious beasts that would cause any ordinary person to tremble in fear!


    The flesh and organs of a vicious beast had great benefits for a martial artist''s cultivation. Moreover, its taste was even more delicious than that of domestic animals and was rich in nutrition. Normal people would often eat it and their physique would greatly improve.


    Since only martial artists could capture berserk beasts, and also had a great body recovery effect, the price they had was not low. For ordinary people, it would be considered good if they could eat even a little bit a month.


    After Ling Yan sent Ye Chong to the Charm Magician''s Association, he wandered around South Heaven City for a long time before finally finding out about such a place.


    Moreover, there was still a month''s time before the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance exam. He had already bought the three hundred and fifty silver that Ye Chong had given him for the healing herbs, but he was afraid that he wouldn''t be able to hold on for that long. Therefore, he needed to find a part-time job to relieve the pressure on his finances and earn some change to buy some healing herbs.


    One of the reasons why Ling Yan chose this Southern Wasteland Slaughterhouse was because of the nature of its work; it dealt with vicious beasts. Some of the corpses of vicious beasts were very heavy, and they required several men to work together to carry them away.


    However, to Ling Yan, a vicious beast with a heavy weight could help him train his body. Moreover, he was a martial artist; his endurance was high, and he could earn money to train his body, so was there anything better?


    The second reason was because Ling Yan was still trapped in the economic crisis. To him, this was no less than another gospel.


    The third was the most important, because this slaughterhouse had a deep background. It was said to be an estate of the Third Prince of the Southern Tong Kingdom!


    In the South Country, the royal family was respected! Let alone Wang Ba, even if it was a super family like the Wang Family, did they have the guts to cause a ruckus in the princes'' territory?!


    Therefore, if Ling Yan was able to work inside and give Wang Ba hundreds of guts, he would not dare to find trouble with him. As long as Ling Yan managed to survive this period of time, he would no longer have to fear Wang Ba!


    As he thought about this, Ling Yan raised his head and saw that they had arrived at the same slaughterhouse.


    It was now noon, and the sun was shining brightly. Very few people went in and out of the slaughterhouse in the south. More than ten men, bare-chested, were resting in a shady corner. Ling Yan walked into the slaughterhouse.


    "Hey, little friend, did you go to the wrong place?"


    Just as Ling Yan entered the courtyard, within the slaughterhouse, a thirty-something year old martial artist with steady steps and restrained momentum walked over. He was called Pu Jie Ren, the manager of this place.


    How did a fifteen or sixteen year old boy come in?


    Usually, there wouldn''t be a young master from a rich family who''d come to order on behalf of their parents. However, Pu Jie Ren looked Ling Yan over from head to toe. Although Ling Yan looked to be in high spirits, his clothes were ordinary and there were a few patches on his clothing.


    The clients of the South Pine Slaughterer were basically the big restaurants, the big restaurants, and other rich and powerful families. The customers of the South Pine Slaughterhouse were basically the big restaurants, the big and powerful families, and the rich and powerful families.


    "Excuse me, do you have any more jobs?" Ling Yan went straight to the point.


    In the end, this was the steward of the third prince''s estate. Moreover, at this time, he was not too busy, and there weren''t many distinguished guests, so his attitude towards Ling Yan was still pretty good. He was not like some people, who relied on their power and basically did not care to talk to commoners.


    "No, I was looking for a job myself." Ling Yan said.


    "You?" He couldn''t help but laugh as he pointed to the corpses of the vicious beasts that he had just delivered to the courtyard. He said, "Little friend, our work here is to move the corpses of the vicious beasts, some vicious beasts should be heavier than you."

 C15

    Pu Jie Ren had already tactfully reminded Ling Yan that the work here might not be suitable for Ling Yan. After all, such a young child, if he could move the corpses of those vicious beasts, then he would definitely be a martial artist.


    However, Pu Jie Ren didn''t feel the true essence fluctuations from Ling Yan''s body. Although he could see that this little boy''s physical fitness was quite good, not to mention that an ordinary martial artist would have to rely on their own status.


    Ling Yan could hear the meaning behind Pu Jie Ren''s words, but for the current him, there was no job more suitable for him than this one. Ling Yan opened his mouth once more and said, "I know, but it''s not a problem!"


    "You''re so young and you''re injured, but we don''t care. In a few years, when you grow up, come try again." Pu Jie Ren advised again.


    "Thank you, but I can do it now!" Ling Yan said confidently.


    Where did this child get his confidence from?


    After having patiently tried to persuade him to back out, Pu Jie Ren frowned slightly. He pointed to the beast corpse closest to Ling Yan and coldly said, "Alright then. If you can move that beast corpse up, then I''ll let you work here."


    He was referring to a second-level vicious beast, a demonic pig. It was the equivalent of a human martial artist at the second level of the Mortal Stage. Although its strength was mediocre, it was several times bigger than a normal pig and weighed over 300 jins!


    A weight of over 300 jins required several adults working together to lift it, much less a teenage boy like Ling Yan.


    Pu Jie Ren didn''t allow Ling Yan to carry the other beasts that weighed less than a year, but chose a large beast instead, which could also be considered as having the intention of forcing Ling Yan to retreat. After all, letting a child work here was too dangerous, and if something happened, he wouldn''t be able to bear the responsibility of the third prince.


    Hearing this, Ling Yan nodded his head and walked over.


    The well-built men had long since noticed the conversation between Ling Yan and the overseer, Pu Jie Ren. Upon hearing that this little friend intended to come here to work, they all had faces of disbelief as they burst out laughing.


    Upon seeing Ling Yan approach them, they shouted from afar.


    "Little friend, remember to use all the strength you had when you were young, haha ¡­"


    "Little friend, you really have the courage. Aren''t you afraid of being squashed to death by a Demonic Boar ¡­?"


    "Stop joking, this is a 300 jin demon pig. If this brat can lift it up a foot, I''ll go sniff the weasel''s butt ¡­" A big fellow laughed and joked with his companion.


    "¡­"


    Ling Yan ignored the mocking laughter of these people and silently came to the dead body of the demon pig.


    At a closer look, with a body weight of over 300 jins, Ling Yan felt like he was standing next to a big tree and a small grass.


    Faced with the strong stench coming from the demonic pig, Ling Yan''s expression did not change. He slightly closed his eyes and took a deep breath.


    "Oh? "Your courage is pretty good." Pu Jie Ren watched from the side. Seeing that Ling Yan didn''t show any unusual reaction when faced with the enormous, ugly fierce beasts and the stench emitted from their bodies, he slightly nodded in his heart.


    "Little friend, did you faint from fright? Haha, hurry up and move!" Seeing that Ling Yan had closed his eyes, the men thought that he was afraid and could not help but laugh.


    Suddenly!


    Ling Yan opened his eyes, and a bright light flashed in his eyes. He abruptly took a step forward, and with both hands, he quickly grabbed the Demonic Boar''s head!


    "Hah!"


    With an explosive shout, the power of blood within Ling Yan''s body began to boil up. The veins on the muscles of his hands bulged out like twisted earthworms.


    With a "Chi ~" sound, Ling Yan''s fingers caught onto the skin of the demonic pig, and then his five hundred jin strength exploded outwards!


    The next moment, the entire demonic pig could not help but fly up as Ling Yan raised it high above his head!


    A series of consecutive moves, simple, crude, and direct!


    This, this... Damn, is laozi seeing things?!


    The big guys were all suddenly flabbergasted, and their eyeballs were about to fall out of their sockets. Was this brat''s finger made of iron, to the point where it pierced through the flesh of a demon pig. A pig''s skin was originally rough and thick, let alone an evolved version of a demon pig or beast.


    He must be seeing things!


    They usually needed two or three people to help them carry a 300 kilogram demon pig. How much strength would be needed to lift it so loosely above his head?!


    At this moment, the gazes of admiration could be seen in the eyes of the crowd as they gazed at Ling Yan.


    "That guy, go buy a weasel ¡­"


    "Scram!" "Ah!" The man who had previously said that Ling Yan would lift the demonic pig''s corpse and sniff the weasel''s butt immediately turned red with embarrassment. He had truly blinded his dog eyes.


    "Hahaha!" The big men roared with laughter. These people loved to be lively, so they did not have any malicious intentions.

 C16

    Ling Yan held the huge body of the demonic pig and panted heavily. He looked at Pu Jie Ren and asked, "Is this alright?"


    Pu Jie Ren''s eyes flashed with a strange light. This young man had such great strength, he could easily lift a 300 jin demon pig above his head, the strength of his body was probably no less than 500 jin. At the age of 15 or 16 years old, without any true essence power, he was able to reach 500 jin with just his own strength.


    No wonder he was so confident!


    Pu Jie Ren nodded to Ling Yan, and the corners of his mouth curled into a smile. He said, "That''s enough, you can continue to work here from now on."


    "Bam!" With a loud bang, Ling Yan threw the Magical Boar''s corpse onto the ground.


    "About that, can I make it for a month? Four hours a day, pay close to the end." Ling Yan thought about it for a moment, and still said his request. Otherwise, if he wanted to sign the contract, he wouldn''t be able to do it for a long time.


    "Why?" Puddleglum asked.


    "To be honest, one month from now, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance exam will begin. I''ve already registered; I usually have to take some time to go out and cultivate."


    "You are a fighter?" Pu Jie Ren widened his eyes and immediately questioned, "That''s not right, you clearly don''t have True Essence in your body."


    Ling Yan smiled and said: "I train the body."


    He took another look at Ling Yan, and carefully felt Ling Yan''s body. Indeed, there was a powerful blood vitality that was different from ordinary people, and just now, when Ling Yan was lifting the Magic Boar, the blood vitality in his body instantly erupted. It was very similar to a body practitioner, only, he did not notice it at the time.


    It had been a long time since he last saw a body refining martial artist. He never thought that right now, there would actually be someone that would choose body refining!


    A thousand years ago, it was the golden age of body practitioners. Monsters after monsters constantly explored the mysteries of the body, becoming saints with their bodies! To be a soldier, to be a blood warrior, to rule the world!


    A Qi Refining martial artist of the same level was just like a weak little sheep in front of a body refining martial artist. If one touched it, they would be injured and they would die.


    A Body Refinement realm martial artist was invincible at the same level!


    Ever since the arrival of a massive natural disaster, the sea had poured down, the continent had overturned, and countless martial artists had perished in this disaster. Those top body refining martial artists had disappeared without a trace, and the origin energy within the continent had been greatly damaged!


    Many powerful cultivation methods and martial skills were destroyed in that disaster, especially the body refining cultivation method and martial skill. Many powerful cultivation method and martial skills were destroyed in that disaster, especially the body refining cultivation method and martial skill, they had been severely injured, less than one in ten thousand.


    Although there were some ancient families left behind from ancient times that weren''t willing to give up and wanted to recreate the glorious era of body transformation martial artists, they all had the heart to do so, and could only constantly struggle upwards in some corners of the continent.


    There were still a few body refining martial artists on the continent. Aside from the body refining families, there were also some rogue cultivators. Presumably, what attracted them was their invincible cultivation at the same level, but none of them had any great achievements.


    Ling Yan did not understand so much. When he saw Pu Jie Ren staring at him with a strange expression, but did not say anything, he had no choice but to ask again: "Hello, what did I say just now, is it okay?"


    "No problem. One hundred and twenty silver taels a month, four silver taels a day, working hours, two hours. That''s right, if you still want to work for us at the slaughterhouse in a month, you can look for me." Pu Jiaren shrugged and chuckled.


    Fifteen or sixteen years old, an early Mortal Stage First Stage Body Refinement martial artist. Even if he was invincible at the same level, had he thought about the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s exam? Pu Jie Ren shook his head in his heart. He didn''t want to strike a blow at Ling Yan.


    The price that Pu Jie Ren offered made the men envious. They had worked hard all day and only got a hundred silver taels per month. However, when they thought of Ling Yan''s abnormal strength, they did not make a sound.


    "Thank you!" Ling Yan saluted with his hands folded in front of his chest, thanking Pu Jie Ren.


    At this point, Ling Yan temporarily stopped at the South Pine Slaughterer and began his path of body refinement.

 C17

    "Bang, bang, bang ¡­"


    At the foot of the mountain, in a forest, a well-built man was flying through the forest. He was fast and agile like a cheetah. As he ran, he punched the surrounding trees, creating muffled sounds like thunder.


    It was a fifteen or sixteen year old boy, bare-chested, his muscles well-proportioned and fit, his skin healthy and shiny from years of sun exposure and exercise, looking extremely beautiful. After practicing for a while, the boy''s body was covered in sweat, droplets of sweat trickling down his body.


    Suddenly, the youth withdrew his fist. He had thought that he would end his training this time, but unexpectedly, he stomped hard on the ground and his figure suddenly shot forward like a cannonball towards the nearest tree.


    Just as he was about to hit the tree, the youth did not dodge. Instead, he charged straight at the tree!


    "Bam!"


    The boy''s chest and body collided head on with the large tree, and a deep red bloodstain immediately appeared on his body. The strong rebound caused the youth to frown, but his two feet continued to step on the tree''s trunk, borrowing the huge rebound force to send his body flying. In an instant, his back came into contact with another large tree, causing a deep muffled sound.


    Before he could finish, the young man stomped his feet continuously and his entire body flew in the forest. Bang! Bang! Bang! The sound was unceasing and was mixed with some muffled groans.


    After an unknown period of time, the youth''s body, back, arms and legs were covered with countless wounds. Fresh blood immediately began to spill from some of his wounds.


    Just as the youth landed on the ground, the muscles in his thighs suddenly tensed up. He looked at a big tree three meters in front of him, and his black eyes flashed with a sharp light.


    "Boom!"


    With a loud bang, the tree shook violently before coming to a stop.


    Suddenly, a series of light "ka ka" sounds were heard. It was the sound of the boy knocking his forehead against the trunk of the big tree. Cracks immediately followed, and the cracks became bigger and bigger, spreading faster and faster. In the blink of an eye, the entire big tree broke in half and crashed into the ground!


    The youth rubbed his head and grimaced in pain. However, if one looked carefully, his forehead was actually completely undamaged. This terrifying defensive power!


    This young man was Ling Yan, who had found a job at the slaughterhouse and spent his free time cultivating the ? Berserk Golden Body Art ? at the foot of the Great South Mountain.


    With the end of the last blow to the head, Ling Yan''s training today came to an end.


    Arriving beside a huge rock, Ling Yan took out the healing herbs he bought from his bag and applied them to the wounds on his body. He then sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes.


    Ling Yan opened his eyes as he spat out a mouthful of impure air. His eyes were brimming with vigor!


    In a week, under his desperate training, he exhausted all of his healing herbs and finally stepped into the Small Success Stage of the First Stage of the Mortal Stage. His strength actually reached a thousand pounds!


    In addition to the full strength of his body, the defensive capabilities of his body had also risen by a level, especially that of his forehead.


    After cultivating his body, which part was hardest on Ling Yan? It wasn''t his fist, nor was it his leg, but rather his brain!

 C18

    The founder of the [Berserk Golden Body] was a Deicide Bull.


    The Heaven Decimating Cow had a pair of incomparably tough, giant horns that could split the heavens and earth! After Ling Yan cultivated, it was fortunate that he didn''t have a horn on his head, but instead had a forehead. Although his attacks were sharp and powerful, they directly struck his head. This method of attack actually made Ling Yan feel somewhat embarrassed.


    However, there was a martial skill included in the "Berserk Golden Body Technique" ¡ª ¡ª Frenzied Bull''s Head. This martial skill that was recorded in the top cultivation method "Berserk Golden Body Technique" was surely powerful.


    Ling Yan had only learned a little bit of the skin of a tree, yet he was able to smash an entire tree in half with a single blow of his head. This showed just how powerful he was.


    There were still twenty-three days until the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance exam, but Ling Yan was practically broke. Three hundred and fifty silver taels could be used by ordinary people for one or two years, and he had already used up all of it in just seven days.


    If he could advance to a small realm, Ling Yan could guarantee that he would be able to enter the best martial arts school in the country, the Scarlet Firmament Martial School!


    At that time, with the strength of a large success of the Fetal Stage, entering Crimson Nimbus Martial School would absolutely cause a stir!


    How could he earn any more money? Even though the salary of the slaughterhouse was high, it was more than enough for someone like him who had previously cultivated the .


    After putting on his clothes and packing his luggage, Ling Yan headed in the direction of the slaughterhouse with a trace of worry on his face.


    Just as he walked to the foot of the mountain, Ling Yan''s expression turned cold. Soon after, the corner of his mouth curled up slightly.


    Just as he was about to sleep, someone came to deliver a pillow.


    In front of Ling Yan, five to six youths were swaggering towards him. The one in the lead was a fifteen to sixteen year old youth. His face was pale and he wore embroidered clothing. He had an imposing appearance. Who else could it be other than Wang Ba?


    Speaking of this Wang Ba, after he was scared away by Le Xinlan, he came back to his senses and became extremely angry. Ever since he met Ling Yan and Xiao Budian, how could he be so unruly? He couldn''t bear being bullied by two country bumpkins!


    Therefore, in his heart, there was always a thorn. How was he to pull it out if he didn''t feel uncomfortable? He had to properly teach Ling Yan and Xiao Xun a lesson. The man was crippled, while the woman was enjoying herself.


    After inquiring, he found out that this girl, Ye Chong, had hidden herself in the Symbol Master Guild. He did not go out, and did not have the guts to come to her house, so he went straight to the suburban Ling Yan''s.


    However, Wang Ba found himself lying on the ground, moaning in pain as he woke up. Brother Yin, seeing Wang Ba coming over, this little brother does not dare to say that he was careless and got beaten up, but directly scolded Ling Yan for being despicable and sneak attacked him. Furthermore, after defeating him, he even said that Wang Ba''s lackeys were not good enough and Wang Ba himself did not do much.


    He had originally thought that Ling Yan would temporarily go out for some business and would come back to rest in the evening, but he did not expect that after squatting for three or four days, he would nearly have hemorrhoids on his feet.


    If not for one of his subordinates passing by the foot of Great South Mountain and accidentally seeing Ling Yan meditating and resting in the open area, he probably would have been squatting down in the suburbs.


    F * ck! What a waste of seven days! He finally caught me today!


    With a wave of his hand, Wang Ba led a group of lackeys and surrounded Ling Yan. After surrounding him, just as Wang Ba was about to speak, he suddenly widened his eyes with a look of disbelief. He was actually unable to feel the true essence fluctuations within Ling Yan''s body.

 C19

    There were only two possibilities. Firstly, Ling Yan''s strength had far surpassed his, and secondly, there was no true essence left in Ling Yan''s body. As for the power of blood energy, Wang Ba was not a body refining martial artist, so only when Ling Yan used the power of blood energy could he feel that Ling Yan was at the same realm as Pu Jie Ren.


    Previously, Ling Yan''s cultivation had only been at the early Second Stage of the Mortal Stage. In a short period of time, it was impossible for him to surpass two great realms. Then, there was only one possibility left ¡ª Ling Yan became a cripple and an ordinary person.


    "Hahaha, second grade talent little brother, where''s your true essence? Did you run away? How does it feel to be a cripple? Isn''t it great? Aiya, with this, how can you let Brother Ba have the nerve to attack!"


    Wang Ba was so happy that his mouth twitched. The Heavens had finally stood by his side. He had always been fond of bullying the weak. This way, it would give him a different kind of pleasure.


    If a different type of martial artist didn''t act, they wouldn''t be able to detect the true strength of their opponent. But what surprised Ling Yan was that he was actually able to detect the cultivation realm of Wang Ba''s group.


    Since Wang Ba did not know his strength, that would be for the best.


    "Wang Ba, what are you planning to do?" Ling Yan asked indifferently.


    "Hey, you brat, you actually asked me what I want to do. Didn''t you see the scene today?!"


    Wang Ba laughed. He glanced at Ling Yan as if he wanted to look at a fool, and sneered, "I originally wanted to prevent you from escaping, so I brought a few more people with me. Alright, you weak chicken, since you don''t have any cultivation, then don''t waste your cultivation. See that Big Brother Ba''s shoes are gone, today you lick them clean, so Big Brother Ba will let you go, how about it! "


    After saying that, Wang Ba spat on the ground. Then, he stepped on it. After rubbing it a few times, he raised his head and placed it before Ling Yan.


    Wang Ba was the third young master of the Wang family and should have a lot of money on his hands. If he tried to rob him, it would violate the laws of the South Tong Kingdom. He did not have any background, so he was afraid that he would be captured within minutes.


    However, there was one move that could be used. The possibility of Wang Ba going back on his word was very small.


    Ling Yan''s eyes flickered, and his mind rapidly spun.


    He felt more at ease in his heart and was a little pleased with himself as he said: "Second grade Big Brother, getting beaten up by others is very painful. Look, Big Brother Ba has already taken care of you, you don''t need to make Big Brother Ba lose his patience!"


    Haha, toying with a person is great. Wang Ba was secretly delighted.


    "Wang Ba, are there any battles related to the martial arts contract?" Ling Yan slowly said as he looked at Wang Ba.


    "Martial arts contract battle?" With just you, cripple? " Wang Ba was initially stunned, but soon after, he let out a cold snort and looked disdainfully at Ling Yan as he spoke.


    In the battle of martial arts contracts, both sides had to establish a contract before battling each other. Both sides had to agree on the time, place, and other things. Once the agreement was made, the contract would take effect and the contract paper would be placed in the hands of a notary.


    "You don''t have any balls?" Ling Yan smirked.


    "F * ck, who said I have no balls? It''s because Big Brother Ba doesn''t want you to die a horrible death!" Kampa was infuriated. He was actually looked down upon by a weak chicken. This was intolerable!


    "Weak chicken, since you want to die, don''t blame me for it. I will break your legs after the Martial Arts Contract and let you crawl back!" "Let''s go, where are we going?"

 C20

    "Wait a minute, your condition is to break my legs, I haven''t mentioned my condition yet." Ling Yan said with a faint smile.


    "Heh heh, heh heh, heh heh ¡­" Everyone, did you hear that? This brat still wants to give a conditions, he thinks a useless cripple like him can defeat me, do you guys think that it''s funny?! " Wang Ba rolled his eyes and burst out laughing.


    All of the lackeys nearby burst out in laughter, looking at Ling Yan as if they were looking at an idiot. This kid, his brain must be playing tricks on him.


    "Brother Ba, how about you take a break and let your little brother properly teach this brat in your place?"


    "It''s better if I do it myself. I''ve learned a new move, Thousand Killing Strikes. It just so happens that I can use this kid as a test subject."


    "Hahaha, you''re really bad when you''re riding a horse, haha ¡­"


    A few of his lackeys were casually fighting to educate Ling Yan, as if Ling Yan was already in their hands.


    "When the time comes, all of you can come together with Wang Ba." With a smile on his face, Ling Yan softly uttered a few words.


    Such a condescending attitude instantly caused a commotion among the crowd!


    "Brat, what did you say!" One of the brothers who was at the peak of Mortal Stage 1 glared viciously at Ling Yan and was about to charge forward.


    "Alright." Wang Ba spoke, causing everyone to become much quieter. He looked at Ling Yan and mocked, "Your cultivation is gone, but your tone has risen by quite a bit. Your elder would like to hear what conditions you have!"


    "To be honest, I feel like you''re quite rich." Ling Yan calmly smiled and extended a finger. "Well, that''s the number."


    "Nonsense, how could a country bumpkin like you be able to imagine that I have such a fortune? One hundred silver liangs, right? My appetite is not small, no problem. Alright, alright, hurry up and wash your neck and die!"


    "This is a completely brutal battle, and it''s a good opportunity to show off Big Brother Ba''s deep wealth to others. What, with your family background, you can only pay a hundred silver taels?" Ling Yan''s face was full of surprise, and pretended to be disappointed as he shook his head.


    He felt that he had been underestimated by this bumpkin, and immediately felt that he himself was a little petty. What he said was right, this was a completely crushed battle, and was extremely suitable for posturing. This brat was quite smart, and even helped me take note of it.


    "A thousand taels of silver." Ling Yan said with a smile.


    Although Wang Ba was the third young master of the Wang family, his resources were all linked to his talent and strength. For a popinjay like Wang Ba, the amount of resources he could obtain would probably be limited. He was about the same as an average son of a rich family.


    "One thousand taels!"


    Sure enough, Wang Ba''s breathing became sluggish, and his expression became a little unnatural.


    "What''s wrong, Brother Ba? How about a bit less?" Ling Yan looked at Wang Ba with an ''understanding'' as he inquired.


    "Brother Ba is so generous!" Ling Yan flattered him, then suddenly sneered, "Then let''s do it at the circular plaza outside the Crimson Nimbus Guild. It''ll be lively with more people!"


    In an instant, he felt as if he had been tricked by this brat. From beginning to end, he had always been led along by Ling Yan, from his opening words, to his provocation, provocation, and finally, to his flattery.


    The goal was to make him accept the challenge of the Martial Arts Contract and embarrass himself on the circular plaza at the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. After all, he was a member of the Wang family of a super family, and yet he had fallen to bullying a person without cultivation to fight for the Martial Arts Contract.


    If his father found out, even if he didn''t die, he would at least shed a layer of skin!


    He had completely humiliated the aristocratic families!


    Thinking of this, Wang Ba''s face turned gloomy. He had been toyed with like a monkey by a good-for-nothing who had lost his cultivation. How outrageous!

 C21

    "Aiya, what''s wrong, Brother Ba? You''re going to go back on your word. Then it''s fine, just make your move here. The young master of a noble family only has this little bit of credit." Ling Yan shrugged his shoulders and mocked.


    Furthermore, all the people entering and exiting the round plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School were all martial artists. Since it was still before the registration time, there would be a lot of people waiting for him. Thinking about it, when Wang Ba lost, he would not be able to renege on his debt.


    The battle of the martial arts contract was very sacred to martial artists. If someone dared to go back on their word, they would definitely be despised by all martial artists. If Wang Ba still wanted to stay in the circle of martial artists, then he would have to honestly give him the money.


    A few of Wang Ba''s lackeys looked at him, making it difficult for him to back down. If he went back on his words, these lackeys would not know what to think of him. In the future, whether or not his lackeys were willing to follow him was a problem!


    Tsk, Ling Yan, you bastard! I will kill you!


    "To go back on my word, I, your father, am such a person!" Wang Ba shouted in exasperation, "Let''s go to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s round plaza and cripple you in one move!"


    It was now almost noon. Taking advantage of the lack of people in the middle of the day, Wang Ba decided to kill Ling Yan in an instant. This way, not many people would know about it.


    "Alright, then let''s go."


    The corner of Ling Yan''s mouth curved into a meaningful smile.


    For some reason, when Wang Ba saw this smile, his body suddenly felt a little cold ¡­


    At noon, in the circular square of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    The ten deacons of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School that were responsible for registering were not present. They were probably going to eat lunch, and today was already the eighth day of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s registration. It was also noon, so there weren''t many people on the circular plaza.


    This guy was thinking in Wang Ba''s heart, haha, little brat, so what if you have a quick mind? The heavens are standing by my side.


    It''s your doom, today is your doomsday!


    Wang Ba impatiently pulled a fifteen-year-old youth, who was sitting on the edge of a flower bed in the plaza and was about to register as a baby at the second level of the Fetal Stage, and whispered in his ear.


    "Hey, little brother, I want to have a martial arts contract battle with this kid. Can you help me out a little and be a notary?"


    "The battle of the martial arts contract?" The person unconsciously raised his voice, his eyes filled with excitement. "Yes, I can. I''m extremely happy."


    Most of the martial artists loved to watch the excitement as much as the ordinary people. Therefore, the teenager readily agreed. Since the registration had not yet started, it would be good to watch the excitement.


    F * ck, you son of a b * tch. Why are you shouting so loudly? Wang Ba staggered forward with a sullen expression. He wanted nothing more than to slap this young man in front of him to death.


    He had wanted to finish the battle quickly and stealthily, but he hadn''t thought that it would be destroyed by an idiot.


    As expected, the youth''s words immediately attracted the attention of many people.


    "What? Someone is engaging in the battle of the martial arts contract?" Let''s go take a look! "


    "That''s great. I didn''t expect there would be a show to watch. I was just bored. Let''s go."


    "It''s those two youngsters. Eh, isn''t this the Wang family''s third young master? Why are they having such an official battle with others?" "Damn, that young man doesn''t have any true essence fluctuations. He''s just an ordinary person. What is this Wang family''s third young master doing? Isn''t he sullying the martial arts contract?"


    "¡­"


    In just a short period of time, many spectators had gathered around Ling Yan and Wang Ba. Most of them were martial artists, and some of the local martial artists were even pointing at Wang Ba with faces full of contempt.


    With a "pa" sound, he stuffed the contract paper into the young man''s arms. Wang Ba turned around with a gloomy face and looked at Ling Yan who had a calm expression on his face. At this moment, he could no longer contain his anger.


    "Weak chicken, laozi will turn you into a dead chicken!"


    With a loud shout, Wang Ba charged towards Ling Yan regardless of whether Ling Yan was ready or not. Since the result was the same, there was no way it would matter!


    He needed to finish the battle within seconds! This was too embarrassing!

 C22

    In the blink of an eye, the distance between them closed!


    Ling Yan quietly watched as Wang Ba rushed towards him!


    "This kid is scared silly, right? He''s not moving at all, the third young master of the Wang family is really something. Is there a need to be so serious in dealing with an ordinary person?!" A martial artist standing on the sidelines could not help but shake his head.


    "This youth must have offended Wang Ba. It seems that Wang Ba will have to deal a heavy blow to him. He refused to give him a chance to admit defeat. Bastard, bully the common people!"


    Within the crowd, a few female martial artists looked as if they couldn''t bear it any longer and wanted to stop Wang Ba.


    With just a light step forward, the distance between him and Wang Ba closed up by quite a bit.


    "Haha, boy, you are courting death, don''t blame me!"


    Wang Ba was overjoyed. Raising the Quintessential Essence in his body, he punched towards Ling Yan''s face!


    "Weak chicken, die!" Wang Ba laughed sinisterly.


    "Crack ~"


    With a crisp sound, a figure flew out in front of everyone. After forming a circle in the air, it cried out in pain and landed perfectly on the ground.


    The one that flew out wasn''t Ling Yan, but the one at the Second Stage of the Mortal Body Refinement Realm, Wang Ba.


    How is this possible!?


    This youth didn''t have the slightest bit of true essence in his body, so how could he send a large success stage Mortal Core warrior flying like a fly with a slap?!


    Even Wang Ba, who was lying on the ground, could not believe that a weak chicken had sent him flying after he crawled up and felt that he had been bullied?!


    "F * ck, I''ll kill you!"


    Wang Ba shouted out in exasperation and exasperation. The true essence within his body erupted and he kicked off the ground, his entire body shooting towards Ling Yan like an arrow!


    "Such a fast speed, can this young man even block it?"


    At this moment, everyone also felt that Ling Yan was somewhat extraordinary. Facing Wang Ba''s attack, he was simply too calm.


    The instant Wang Ba''s attack arrived, Ling Yan once again raised his hand.


    "Pa ~!" A crisp sound rang out.


    Wang Ba was sent flying once again. Because of the strong recoil, after he landed, he rolled on the ground a few times before stopping. The Qi and blood in his chest immediately surged.


    After a long while, Wang Ba finally crawled back up. He looked at Ling Yan with a bewildered expression on his face, "You ate the medicine?!"


    How could there be such a powerful medicine that allowed an ordinary person to be more powerful than a martial artist at the Second Stage of the Mortal Body Refinement Realm? Even if there was, the increase in combat strength of this kind of level was still a sky-high price, how could a country bumpkin like Ling Yan afford to buy it!


    Looking at Ling Yan standing there with an indifferent expression on his face, for a time, Wang Ba felt that Ling Yan had become somewhat enigmatic and unfathomable. In his heart, he could not help but show signs of shrinking back.


    At this time, a figure soundlessly appeared in the circular plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School. It was a red-haired old man of around fifty to sixty years old, with a very muscular body, as strong as an ox''s. However, as if no one could see this old man, the people present were still excitedly discussing something with the people around them.


    The old man''s eyes shined brightly as he stared at Ling Yan in the arena, as if he wanted to see through Ling Yan''s secrets.


    Unbeknownst to Ling Yan, he had already been targeted by an old man with a terrifying strength. Seeing the look of fear on Wang Ba''s face, Ling Yan smiled, raised his palm, and casually waved it towards Wang Ba as he muttered: "Swatting flies is really fun, tsk tsk!"


    How could Ling Yan let Wang Ba off so easily if he dared to bully Yuan Er.


    "F * ck you!" Wang Ba knew that Ling Yan was mocking him and was immediately infuriated. "AHH!"


    A sharp sword suddenly appeared in Wang Ba''s hand. Following that, a red flame ignited on the sword. The temperature of the surrounding instantly increased by several dozens of degrees, and it seemed as if even the air had a faint ripple from the heat!


    Wang Ba truly wanted to kill someone. His eyes were spitting fire and he had already lost all rationality.


    "Flame Slash, Beginner Rank Mortal Realm Skill!" Someone exclaimed.


    "This time, this young man is in danger. Wang Ba has used a martial skill, his combat strength has instantly increased by a level!"


    Martial skills? Ling Yan''s eyes narrowed slightly. He did indeed feel a bit of pressure from Wang Ba. Fortunately, he had already advanced to the initial stage of the first level of the Mortal Realm. If it was before, he would definitely not be Wang Ba''s match.


    But now, Ling Yan stretched out his hand and curled his finger towards Wang Ba with a smile.


    Provoke, naked provocation!


    Wang Ba was a descendant of a noble family and was incomparably arrogant in his heart. Normally, he looked down on foreign martial artists; how could he endure the provocation of someone who was just a country bumpkin in his eyes?!


    "AHH, DIE!" Kacha! Kacha! Kacha! Kacha! In a crazed state, Kampa. He suddenly rushed forward and raised the flaming sword in his hand and fiercely slashed it down towards Ling Yan!

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    Sword light, sharp, intertwined with raging flames!


    An intense flame aura spread out, causing the surrounding martial artists with weaker cultivations to pale in comparison. They couldn''t help but take a few steps back.


    The raging sword light completely enveloped Ling Yan, making it impossible for him to dodge!


    But, would Ling Yan dodge?


    The cultivation method he studied was a top cultivation method of the Spirit Realm, the "Berserk Golden Body Technique", it was extremely masculine and positive! Extremely pure and fierce! While others were crazy, Ling Yan was even crazier. As for others, he was crazier, and Ling Yan was crazier!


    When he saw that the flaming sword light was about to devour Ling Yan, Ling Yan let out a loud roar, and like the roar of a divine ox, the power of his blood suddenly erupted, and all of it poured into his right hand.


    "Heavens, is this young man crazy?!" He actually used his bare hands to receive the weapon of a martial skill. Although this longsword is not a treasure, it is still a top quality weapon, and is exceptionally sharp. Does this young man not want his hand anymore?! "


    "It looks like the outcome has already been decided. This young man is too arrogant ¡­"


    "Hmm? Did everyone feel that this youth was also a martial artist? This ¡­ The first stage of the Common Birth Stage, Small Success! "


    "F * ck, this is too crazy, just now, it was a first stage initial Mortal realm martial artist that was able to send a second stage great mortal stage martial artist flying two times?!"


    "¡­"


    While the crowd was discussing amongst themselves, the red-haired old man standing in the front suddenly had a glint flash across his eyes!


    Wang Ba''s flaming longsword had come into contact with Ling Yan''s palm!


    "Crackle, crackle, crackle ~"


    Immediately, an ear-piercing sound of metal colliding rang out as blood spurted out from Ling Yan''s palm. Ling Yan''s eyebrows furrowed slightly before they quickly relaxed.


    "Hah!"


    Ling Yan shouted in anger. His right hand grabbed onto Wang Ba''s longsword as his body shot forward like lightning. He extended his left fist and punched Wang Ba in the abdomen!


    "AHH!" Wang Ba cried out in pain.


    Before he could finish his words, Ling Yan''s eyes were filled with a piercing cold light. He swung his left fist continuously, and in just three seconds, he had sent out more than twenty punches, each of which landed squarely on his flesh!


    "AHH!" Wang Ba screamed out miserably as he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. His expression immediately became dispirited and the hand holding the sword instantly loosened as he staggered and fell to the ground!


    Ling Yan let out a cold snort. Ignoring his bleeding right hand, he tossed the longsword to the side, arrived in front of Wang Ba, looked at him condescendingly, and said indifferently: "You, lost! "Weak chicken!"


    "Puff puff!"


    Wang Ba''s face turned green and red when he was called "weak chicken" by the people he looked down upon. His mind shook violently as he spat out two mouthfuls of blood with a pale face.


    On the other side.


    "He won, he actually won!" To receive a martial skill with bare hands, and to completely suppress a second level of the Mortal Stage large success martial artist at the first level of the Mortal Stage! "


    "Who is this young man?" This strength is truly heaven defying, are you a student of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School?! "


    I''ve seen him before. Eight days ago, after he had registered, that youngster from the outer city, who was surrounded by Wang Ba''s group, left without making a move back then. Originally, he thought that his strength was inferior to someone and did not think about the conflict.


    "He''s crazy! He can even jump ranks to challenge others without even entering the Crimson Nimbus Martial School! After studying at the Crimson Nimbus Martial School for a few years, it''s not impossible to even choose two levels! He''s simply a genius among geniuses!"


    "This Wang Ba''s brain is also poisonous. Others don''t want to bother with him, but he still keeps sending heads up ¡­"


    "¡­"


    Ling Yan''s strong performance caused the entire audience to shake. Some of the other young martial artists that had also come to register couldn''t help but become more serious as they watched Ling Yan''s straight back.


    Good! Good! Ferocious and unparalleled, without changing his expression, crazy enough, crazy enough! This old man likes it! The red-haired old man stared fixedly at Ling Yan, a trace of satisfaction flashing through his eyes.


    Although my cultivation is a bit lacking at this age, this fighting style is very suitable for me. Moreover, I didn''t think that this boy would actually have a body tempering cultivation, moreover, his blood vitality is so pure, it is absolutely rare among body tempering martial artists. This is too rare, this old man has been waiting for this seed for a long time!


    Judging from this youth''s age, he should also be participating in this year''s Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance examination.


    The red-haired old man unconsciously revealed a faint smile.

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    "I''ve lost ¡­" I actually lost, lost to a person at the first stage of the Mortal Origin Stage who has reached the small success stage! "


    Wang Ba''s face was pale and his eyes glazed over as he muttered to himself.


    "Wang Ba, alright, you''ve lost. Hand over the money."


    Ling Yan walked up to Wang Ba and stared at him. A cold light flashed in his eyes as he faintly spoke.


    In the battle for the martial arts contract, it was clearly stated that it was impossible to maliciously kill the other party. And Wang Ba''s family background also meant that it was impossible for Ling Yan to have gone too far and even eliminated Wang Ba.


    With regards to this playboy who kept trying to humiliate Ye Chong''er, Ling Yan was cold in his heart. If he were to be found out again, even if the Yu Family became his enemy, it would not matter!


    In this life, the person he wanted to protect had been bullied multiple times, but he was still able to endure it. Where was the pride of a martial artist?


    "Brother Ba!" When Wang Ba''s lackeys saw that he had been defeated, they panicked and ran forward to help him up. They looked at Ling Yan with expressions of disbelief.


    "What? If you don''t give up, I''ve already said that you can all come at me together." Ling Yan looked at his subordinates as he spoke indifferently, and then pointed his finger at a few of them. "Didn''t you want to send me flying with a kick? Aren''t you trying to educate me? And you, didn''t you want to use a thousand years of killing to use me as a test subject? "


    The lackeys who were called out by Ling Yan immediately paled and hurriedly shook their heads.


    What a joke, a martial artist at the Second Stage of the Fetal Stage who was able to use martial skills had already been defeated. Even if they went up together, it still wouldn''t be enough to fill the gaps in their teeth!


    Moreover, this boy in front of them was so wild and violent. He was the master of a martial skill, so they didn''t want Ling Yan to punch him. It was an egg.


    The few of them supported the lifeless Wang Ba as they walked away dejectedly.


    "Hey, you want to run away now? You haven''t given me the conditions I put forward. Do you want to break the contract?" Ling Yan''s expression darkened as he coldly replied.


    At this moment, Wang Ba came to his senses. When he recalled that he had agreed to engage in a battle of martial arts contracts with Ling Yan with a thousand taels, he wished he could run into a wall!


    A thousand taels of silver was already a large sum of pocket money to him. Moreover, he had spent quite a bit of time drinking and spending this month, so he didn''t have that much money on him.


    Wang Ba''s face darkened as this thought flashed through his mind.


    F * ck, it''s already shameful enough anyways, it doesn''t matter how much more shameful it is. Isn''t it just being looked down upon by these martial artists? I, Big Brother Ba, am the one who loves who I say I am!


    As he thought about this, Wang Ba broke free from his underlings'' support and revealed a sinister smile towards Ling Yan.


    Ling Yan suddenly felt that something was wrong.


    "You country bumpkin want to take a thousand taels of silver from Big Brother Ba? Dream on!" As Wang Ba spoke, he took advantage of the inattentiveness of the fifteen-year-old who was acting as their notary to snatch the contract paper from his hands. Laughing maniacally, he tore the contract paper into pieces!


    "Hahaha, little brat, you destroyed the contract paper, do you have any other reason? Little brat, just wait and see!" Wang Ba threw his head back and laughed heartily. He glared viciously at Ling Yan and immediately led his lackeys out of the circular plaza.


    This Wang Ba actually dared to destroy the contract paper? He didn''t even have the reputation of a martial artist, wasn''t he afraid of bringing shame to the Wang Family?! The crowd burst into an uproar.


    Ling Yan clenched his fists tightly. He didn''t expect that Wang Ba would actually break the contract, even disrespecting the disciples of aristocratic families. But now, he didn''t have any other methods, since the contract paper had been destroyed, there was no proof.

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    Wang Ba swaggered out of the circular plaza. He felt extremely carefree in his heart, and even his body felt a little better.


    How could there be such a good thing to take from him, hahaha.


    "Humph!"


    Just as Wang Ba was feeling pleased with himself, a cold snort suddenly exploded in his ears!


    Suddenly, Wang Ba''s face turned as white as flour. His body trembled violently and his eyes bulged out. Then, as if he had lost his mind, he turned around and headed back the way he came from, like a puppet!


    "Hey, Brother Ba, what happened to you?" Wang Ba turned a deaf ear to the questioning of his lackeys. His eyes were dull as he continued to walk. Soon, he arrived at the circular plaza once more.


    Then, not long after, Wang Ba stood in front of Ling Yan. Under Ling Yan''s astonished gaze, Wang Ba took out a stack of silver bills and a white piece of paper, then turned around mechanically.


    "This... "What''s the situation?" Ling Yan was a little dazed. Why did Wang Ba come back to give him money? Has his personality suddenly changed?


    It seemed that he cared a lot about the reputation of the Venerable Class.


    Unbeknownst to Ling Yan, in the crowd, an old man in his fifties or sixties snorted coldly. After Wang Ba had given him the money, his figure moved slightly and disappeared from where he stood, turning into a shadow.


    After Wang Ba returned.


    "Brother Ba, you, you ¡­"


    The lackeys acted as if they had seen a ghost. Wasn''t Big Brother Ba breaking the contract? Why did he suddenly go back like he was possessed and give everything on him to Ling Yan?


    "What?" "Why are you looking at me like that? Is there a flower on my face?"


    At this time, Wang Ba''s body trembled, and his eyes regained their clarity. Looking at his underlings'' ghastly expressions, he frowned, and asked with a puzzled expression. Wang Ba''s heart sank. He touched his chest, and his expression suddenly changed. ''Damn it! My five hundred silver taels and an elementary true essence talisman are gone! ''


    "B-Big Brother Ba, don''t look at us. We didn''t take it, you took the initiative to give it to Ling Yan." A lackey looked at Wang Ba''s vicious eyes, swallowed his saliva and immediately explained.


    I gave the money to Ling Yan myself?


    Wang Ba was stunned for a moment. His mind suddenly had an impression of something. Just now, he thought he heard a cold snort by his ear. Then, his body seemed to have moved as though it was not his own.


    "Did you hear anything just now?"


    "Nope." The lackeys shook their heads.


    This time, Wang Ba felt chills in his heart. Could it be that after destroying the martial arts contract, he was being targeted by something?!


    With that in mind, Wang Ba felt a gust of cold wind blowing towards him. Immediately, he shrunk his neck and took a quick left and right look before he ran away with his wounded body.


    After the farce ended, the deacon in charge of registration from Crimson Nimbus Martial School came out. The surrounding people also dispersed and those who wanted to register immediately rushed to register. However, before they left, they gave Ling Yan a deep look.


    Ling Yan arrived at the edge of the circular plaza and counted the things that Wang Ba had given him.


    It was only five hundred taels of silver, and there was also a piece of white paper with some strange patterns on it. What was that? It didn''t seem to be of much use.


    Ling Yan shook his head. Forget it. It would be a pleasant surprise to be able to get five hundred taels back anyway.


    Just as Ling Yan was about to put everything away and head towards the slaughterhouse, a figure suddenly jumped out and stood in front of Ling Yan.

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    It was a young man around fifteen or sixteen years old. He was extremely handsome, wearing luxurious clothes. The corner of his mouth had a trace of an evil smile. Occasionally, his brows would be slightly raised, making him look like a restless lord.


    Ling Yan frowned slightly and asked, "You are?"


    "You actually beat Wang Ba. How domineering!"


    "You''re Wang Ba''s friend?" Ling Yan''s eyes narrowed slightly. He felt a trace of threat from the person who had arrived. It was likely that this person''s strength was much higher than Wang Ba''s!


    "No, no, no! "Young Master Dong, how could I possibly be that cowardly turtle Wang Ba''s friend?"


    Pu Dong rolled his eyes and snorted. He then looked at Ling Yan with interest, "Brother, you look unfamiliar. You must be from the outer city. Which big city has a young noble family?"


    Pu Dong didn''t look down on Ling Yan because he was dressed in ordinary clothes. Sometimes, the juniors of large clans would go out rather low key and Ling Yan''s strength was so strong that one could tell that this youth had an extraordinary background with just a glance.


    Time was of the essence, and training was a race against time. He did not want to waste time arguing with a stranger here.


    A warrior from the small town?


    Pu Dong was slightly startled, but he immediately shook his head, unable to believe what Ling Yan had said. Since when did ordinary families in small towns have to cultivate such a powerful martial artist?


    Pu Dong raised his eyebrows. He didn''t care much about it. In any case, he had no interest in Ling Yan''s family background. He was just a topic that came up with through chatty chats. In the past, he didn''t often pick up chicks like this.


    But when he saw Ling Yan throw away the item, Pu Dong''s eyes opened wide and instantly confirmed his thoughts.


    F * ck, an elementary true essence talisman that was worth 600 silver taels, this brat actually threw it away like trash and said he came from a small town!


    Although six hundred taels of silver was not a large sum of money for him, he would not just throw it away like that.


    As he thought this, while no one was looking, Pu Dong rushed over and took out the elementary true essence talisman from the trash can as fast as lightning. The corner of his mouth secretly smiled.


    "Heh, I picked up a talisman paper worth six hundred taels of silver for free. This young master''s luck is quite good ¡­"


    "What six hundred taels of silver?"


    A head suddenly popped out from beside Pu Dong, giving him a fright!


    Ling Yan looked at the scene of Pu Dong secretly whispering with glee as he held the thing he had just thrown away. He couldn''t help but widen his eyes. "You''re not saying that this piece of white paper is worth six hundred taels of silver?!"


    "Uh, you really don''t know what this is?" Pu Dong asked in disbelief, "Don''t tell me you don''t have a Symbol Master Guild over there? "Impossible, there''s usually a Symbol Master Guild in a large city, that''s where the exchange sells symbol paper ¡­"


    "What is the Symbol Master Guild?" "What exchange?" The documentation books in the small town were limited, so Ling Yan couldn''t gain too much knowledge about them. However, when he recalled that Yuan''er had said that Wang Ba wouldn''t dare to come to the Symbol Master Guild to cause trouble, he believed that he was also a colossus.


    "Alright, brother, you are the first man, excluding a woman, to have successfully piqued my interest ¡­" Pu Dong was somewhat speechless.

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    Although he was a bit speechless, but Ling Yan was an extraordinary martial artist who was born with a mysterious background, so he was more willing to deal with him. More importantly, Ling Yan had even beaten up Wang Ba.


    Strictly speaking, he and Wang Ba were the same type of person and both were very lecherous. However, the difference was that he paid attention to his sister because she was willing to do whatever it was you wanted, while Wang Ba was forcing him to do what he wanted.


    Forget about it, the moment this Wang Ba met him, he showed him that he had taken a fancy to a few girls today and had slept with a few women this month ¡­ F * ck, how could I be in the same noble realm as you!


    On the other hand, Wang Ba''s family background could be considered to be much better than Pu Dong''s. Moreover, both of their families were relatively sensitive, so Pu Dong wasn''t in a position to directly act against Wang Ba.


    Now, there was someone who beat up Wang Ba for him. How could he not clap his hands in delight!


    Pu Dong shrugged his shoulders as he rattled off all his knowledge regarding Symbol Masters.


    Not long after he finished speaking, the scene in front of Pu Dong''s eyes blurred. Then, the elementary true essence talisman in his hand disappeared. He raised his eyebrows and looked at Ling Yan with an unfriendly expression.


    "So the talisman paper looks like this. It really increases my knowledge. If it could really be sold for six hundred silver taels, then I really would have to thank you. I almost lost it like a piece of scrap paper." Ignoring Pu Dong''s unfriendly gaze, Ling Yan smiled and cupped his hands towards him, "I still have things to do, so I''ll leave first. If fate wills it, we''ll meet again."


    Pu Dong watched Ling Yan leave with a dark expression.


    What was going on? He was clearly the one who had picked up the items. This brat truly did not care about face. He still wanted to take back the items that he had lost. Could he take out some of the demeanor of a junior ¡­


    In the downtown area of South Tong City, the Charm Magician''s Association.


    After Ling Yan asked a passerby, he brought the elementary true essence talisman here.


    This elementary true essence talisman could really be sold for 600 taels of silver? Ling Yan looked at the strange pattern on the white piece of paper in his hand and found that it was a little inconceivable. After thinking for a moment, he went to the exchange center of the Symbol Master Guild and walked inside.


    It just so happened that after selling this talisman, he could go to the guild to take a look at Yuan''er. Speaking of which, he hadn''t seen her for a few days.


    Just as he entered the hall of the exchange center, Ling Yan saw a large number of martial artists walking about. Their gazes were all on the transparent counter in front of them.


    Taking a closer look, every transparent counter seemed to be independent. On it was a special electronic screen with a unique name on it. Below the name was a simple introduction.


    True Essence Talisman drawing proficiency: 28 points, Essence Gathering Talisman drawing proficiency: 11 points.


    Cen Xing: Elementary Charm Magician.


    True Essence Talisman drawing proficiency: 39 points, Essence Gathering Talisman drawing proficiency: 9 points, Strength Talisman drawing proficiency: 2 points.


    Ta Gang: Intermediate Charm Magician.


    True Essence talisman drawing proficiency: 168, Speed Talisman drawing proficiency: 92, Essence Gathering Talisman drawing proficiency: 116.


    The runes and skill points written on these introductions represented the types of runes drawn by this charm magician. Every time a rune was drawn successfully, the proficiency would increase a little.


    If you succeed, the nameplate will be recorded down. As long as you rent a counter in the Exchange Hall, the electronic screen on the counter will automatically refresh to ensure the timeliness of the information.


    Therefore, the various kinds of paper talismans that were placed inside the transparent counters were drawn by talismans that corresponded to their names and placed on the exchange market for sale.


    The front hall was where runes were collected and sold. There was also a back room at the exchange center where materials needed to draw runes were sold.


    As Ling Yan saw the various symbol papers being sold under the transparent counter, his eyes immediately popped out. He didn''t think that what Pu Dong said would actually be true. Even the worst basic true essence talisman could be sold for 600 taels of silver!


    There were also some beginner charm magicians with high proficiency who had made elementary true essence talismans that were much more expensive than six hundred taels of silver. Some intermediate symbol papers were sold for three thousand taels of silver, or even four thousand taels of silver! This was equivalent to half of a human-step primary treasure!

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    But symbol paper was different from a treasure. symbol paper was a one-time consumable while a treasure was a long-term fixed asset. Using this intermediate symbol paper two or three times was the same as throwing away an elementary human-step treasure.


    However, the talisman paper was an auxiliary tool. It was extremely important to a martial artist at a certain time!


    For instance, after using a true essence talisman, it could directly increase the user''s true essence. Beginner true essence talisman could increase true essence by 10% to 20%, intermediate true essence talisman could increase true essence by 10% to 40%, advanced true essence talisman could increase true essence by 20% to 70%, top true essence talisman could increase true essence by 50% to 100%, and top grade true essence talisman could increase true essence by 80% or more!


    Thinking about it, if both of them had similar strength and weapons, then even if one of them used the lowest level true essence talisman and increased his true essence by 10%, then the scales of victory would basically fall on his side.


    So, at a critical moment, these talismans can save lives!


    No matter what, life was always the most precious!


    Power talismans could increase the strength of the user, speed talisman, speed of the user, and speed of the user. Different talismans had different uses for different kinds of talismans, but relatively speaking, true essence talismans were the most popular talismans and also the most practical in battles.


    At this moment, a commotion broke out in the front hall of the Charm Magician''s Union Exchange.


    "Look, Master Fu Zhu is here. Could it be that he''s here to sell the Runes?!"


    "I have finally personally witnessed Master Fu Zhu''s honor. This is a high-level Symbol Master, one of the pillars of the Symbol Master Guild!"


    "I wonder what kind of talismans Master Fu Zhu will sell ¡­"


    "¡­"


    Ling Yan looked over at the sound of the voice and an old man slowly walked in from outside. He was in his sixties, and his hair was a bit white, but he looked lively and healthy, and his body seemed to be in good shape. As he walked, the martial artists unconsciously stepped aside to make way for the old man, all of them showing a trace of respect on their faces.


    The waiters who were serving the martial artists behind the counter suddenly straightened themselves. When the fat storekeeper, who was resting behind the front hall, heard that Fu Zhu had arrived, he immediately jumped out of his chair and rushed to the front of the counter, respectfully looking at Fu Zhu.


    Help me sell these symbol papers. Advanced grade true essence talismans, selling price 12,000 silver, advanced origin gathering talisman, selling price 11,000 silver, intermediate true essence talisman, selling price 5,000 silver, intermediate origin gathering talisman, selling price 5,000 silver ¡­


    As he spoke, six talisman papers appeared out of thin air and he passed them to the fat storekeeper.


    "Okay, okay." The fat storekeeper respectfully nodded his head and swiftly placed the six talismans that he had just received onto the counter of the elderly Fu Zhu ¡ª the most golden spot in the center of the hall!


    After old man Fu Zhu left, the front hall immediately burst into an uproar.


    High-grade symbol paper!


    There were a total of two advanced Symbol Masters from the Southern Mountain City Symbol Master Guild. Besides the guild leader, Le Cheng, there was only Master Fu Zhu who produced the highest level Symbol Paper. Although there were many outstanding intermediate Symbol Masters in the association who could draw high level Symbol Paper occasionally, because the failure rate was too high and their proficiency was not high, the results could not be compared to the intermediate level Talisman Paper.


    Therefore, once high level Symbol Masters Le Cheng and Fu Zhu made high-grade talisman paper, they would basically be bought by warriors from aristocratic families.


    After all, high-grade talisman paper was an expensive consumable. Ordinary martial artists were not willing to part with it. They would rather buy an elementary human-step treasure first.


    When Ling Yan saw this price, his eyebrows jumped. Holy crap, such paper talismans could sell for that much money! Poverty really limited his imagination.


    Perhaps the richest person in the entire South Tong Kingdom was not these high-level warriors, but these high-level charm magicians ¡­


    Suddenly, Ling Yan remembered that he had once obtained a cultivation method related to runes. It was called the ''Ancient Talisman'', and it recorded the drawing methods of runes, such as the ''Speed Talisman'', ''Essence Gathering Talisman'', ''Strength Talisman'', ''True Essence Talisman'', ''Armor Talisman'', ''Blood vitality Talisman'', and so on.


    The only difference from the runes here was that the runes made by ancient talismans were all of the highest quality!

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    In other words, as long as Ling Yan was able to draw out an elementary true essence talisman, then it would be a top grade elementary true essence talisman. The additional effect would be able to reach the top of every grade, and in other words, it would increase the effect by 10% to 20% of true essence! Sometimes, this effect was even better than with ordinary middle stage true essence talismans.


    There were also some explanations. For example, as a supporting profession, Charm Magicians were also divided into different grades: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, Grandmaster, and Grandmaster.


    The difference between the different grades of Symbol Masters was how long the paper would last. For example, when an apprentice level Symbol Master made a Strength Talisman, the effect would last for three seconds. A Grandmaster level Symbol Master could have three minutes.


    Back then, Ling Yan had subconsciously ignored the "Ancient Talisman" when he was focusing on the "Berserk Golden Body Technique". He hadn''t expected that the value of this item was probably not much less than the "Berserk Golden Body Technique"!


    As Ling Yan looked at the elementary true essence talisman in his hand, the method and materials to draw this kind of talisman quickly flashed through his mind, and his heart was slightly moved.


    If he could draw these runes and sell them, wouldn''t he be able to obtain a lot of wealth? This way, he wouldn''t have to worry about money for the sake of practicing martial arts in the future.


    At this moment, the front hall of the Charm Magician''s Exchange had become somewhat crowded and frantic due to the appearance of the high-grade paper talisman. The surging tide of people pushed Ling Yan out in a matter of minutes.


    Helpless, Ling Yan went to the back of the Exchange Hall. He wanted to see the prices of the various materials needed to draw runes in order to make his plans.


    Compared to the front hall, the back hall was much emptier and quieter. At this time, there were only a few dozen martial artists who had taken out the materials they had hunted from the vicious beasts and traded them with the shopkeeper.


    Relying on the memories in his mind, Ling Yan rapidly shuttled through the antique shelves. In less than half an hour, Ling Yan had finished gathering all of the information.


    "Oh, the price of raw materials to draw an elementary true essence talisman is 184 taels of silver, and after successful drawing, the minimum price for an elementary true essence talisman is 600 taels of silver, which is almost double the profit!"


    "A single elementary true essence talisman can earn me 400 taels of silver. But, the one I drew myself is of the highest quality and the value is even higher. Damn, I''m going to be rich!"


    Ling Yan was immediately flabbergasted, and a look of ecstasy appeared on his face. Awesome, I''m rich!


    With his heart full of expectation, Ling Yan immediately planned to sell off this elementary true essence talisman, and then buy all of his funds to draw up the materials for the elementary true essence talisman. Then, he would go home and draw it up.


    He could not wait to arrive at the front hall of the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange. At this time, there was still a large group of martial artists gathered in front of Master Fu Zhu''s counter, clicking their tongues as they praised the high grade symbol paper.


    It was too expensive, and he couldn''t afford it. These people were just ordinary martial artists. If they went out to hunt, they would at most earn several hundred taels of silver.


    Ling Yan shook his head. He didn''t even have enough time to compete for every second of cultivation, so how could he have the time to watch the show? He finally squeezed to the front of the counter, took out a talisman paper, and said to the fat shopkeeper: "Hello, I''m selling talisman paper. Six hundred silver taels."


    Because Ling Yan didn''t know who had made this elementary true essence symbol and how proficient it was, he could only sell it at the lowest price.


    The fat storekeeper glanced at Ling Yan. He looked unfamiliar as he glanced at the elementary true essence talisman in Ling Yan''s hand. Did you go to the Symbol Master Guild to obtain an identity token? "


    "Nope." Ling Yan shook his head.


    Alright, got it, the price is six hundred silver, the transaction fee is ten percent. This is the Symbol Master Card, after you sell the Symbol Paper, the money will automatically appear on the account, and there will be a reminder, that''s right, rent a counter for one hundred silver, if you don''t sell the Symbol Paper for seven days, it will automatically be discarded, and then you will need to rent again.


    As the fat storekeeper finished speaking, he took the elementary true essence talisman from Ling Yan and gave Ling Yan a small, black, square card as he spoke, his face expressionless.


    Damn, 10% commission fee, 600 taels is 60 taels of silver, this is simply snatching money! It costs a hundred silver to rent a counter, I ¡­


    The corners of Ling Yan''s mouth twitched, and he almost cursed out loud.


    But where was the initiative of others unless they were looking for martial artists to sell it? But most martial artists still liked to buy it from the Symbol Master Guild. Who knew if the symbol paper they sold was real or fake?


    Feeling pained, Ling Yan handed over a hundred taels of silver and bared his teeth as he prepared to leave.


    "Out of the way, all of you!"


    At this time, there were several loud shouts from behind the crowd. These martial artists were then violently pushed to the side.


    Some martial artists were about to get angry, but when they saw the person at the front, none of them dared to speak. They even subconsciously took a few steps back.


    The number one super family in the country of South Heaven, the second young master of the Ouyang Family, Ouyang Chao!


    The young master of the strongest family under the royal family. They would never dare to provoke him with such an identity.


    Just as Ling Yan turned around, a seventeen or eighteen year old young man appeared in front of him.


    "Kid, hurry up and get out of the way for the young master!"


    One of the guards standing beside Ouyang Chao stared at Ling Yan viciously before stepping forward to pull on Ling Yan''s body.


    His entire body was rooted to the ground like a tree stump. The guard did not expect Ling Yan to dare to resist, and instead, due to the recoil, he fell on his butt.


    Upon seeing this, Ouyang Chao narrowed his eyes, looked at Ling Yan, and slowly said, "You have great courage."


    "Shua, shua shua!"


    Immediately, the eight guards behind Ouyang Chao drew their swords and aggressively surrounded Ling Yan.


    In South Tong City, let alone him, no one would dare to touch Ouyang Chao''s bodyguards!

 C30

    "This young man is probably going to suffer. He''s not giving Ouyang Chao any face at all ¡­"


    "It seems like this young man came from another city, I''m afraid he doesn''t know about the Ouyang Family''s power and influence in South Heaven City. It''s said that a 4th level Mortal Realm martial artist whispered something to Ouyang Chao behind his back, and some words even reached Ouyang Chao''s ears. On the second day, that martial artist vanished from the world ¡­"


    "Is that so? This Ouyang Chao is so domineering and vicious, does the Southern Reach City not have any laws?!"


    "Shh, you want to die, lower your voice ¡­" A martial artist pulled at the martial artist who had just spoken.


    Ouyang Chao had still heard it. He glanced over with an indifferent expression. In an instant, the speaking martial artist paled. His head was dripping with cold sweat, and he quickly left without even looking back.


    Ouyang Chao gestured to one of the guards beside him, who nodded and immediately disappeared from the crowd.


    "That fighter is probably finished ¡­"


    In the front hall of the exchange, the martial artists took a detour and avoided Ouyang Chao like they were running away from a plague. They didn''t speak much when they were buying paper. Some martial artists directly left the Symbol Master Guild to avoid some sort of disaster.


    Ling Yan was surrounded by the remaining seven bodyguards. Each one of them was quite strong. If he couldn''t clearly see their cultivation bases, they were most likely at least at the third level of the Mortal Realm!


    With everyone gathered together, a powerful aura pressed down on Ling Yan, causing his expression to become extremely serious.


    Judging from Ouyang Chao''s character and way of doing things, he might not be able to be nice anymore.


    Ouyang Chao pushed aside a guard and took two steps forward. When he arrived before Ling Yan, his gaze was as though he was looking at a worm.


    "You should commit suicide to avoid dirtying my guard''s sword."


    His words were so casual, he didn''t even put Ling Yan in his eyes.


    Would an ordinary outer city martial artist have the qualifications to appear in his line of sight?


    "Hai Yan He Qing, Lang Lang Qiankun, the disciples of Venerable families are actually so brazen at the feet of the Son of Heaven?!" Ling Yan coldly snorted and said in a deep voice.


    "This is my nature, is your opinion important?" A trace of an arrogant smile appeared on Ouyang Chao''s face. He waved his hand and impatiently said, "This kid is too long-winded. Kill him."


    "Yes sir!"


    The guards all accepted the order. Immediately, their swords exploded with a dazzling brilliance, causing everyone else to shut their eyes.


    Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill!


    These seven guards all had Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skills!


    As expected of the young master of the number one family, the guards they carried around all had Mortal Stage Mid Rank Martial Skills that were difficult for normal warriors to obtain.


    The seven powerful guards had all used a Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill to instantly kill Ling Yan with lightning speed. Indeed, they did not hold back in their attacks.


    This is bad!


    Ling Yan''s complexion slightly changed. He felt as if his body was locked down by these seven powerful auras, unable to move a little.


    Damn, he had just obtained a top cultivation method of the Spirit Realm and his life had just begun, yet it had already ended like this? He was unwilling!


    "Uh, Young Master Ouyang, please restrain yourself for a moment at the Symbol Master Guild Exchange!"


    The fat storekeeper swallowed his saliva and said while trembling.


    If this exchange was destroyed, he wouldn''t be able to explain it to the president. In this period of time, the president had gone out to interact with other countries, otherwise, he would have sent a message to the president long ago, and the young master of the number one super powerful family would be the president who could suppress him. The rest of them really did not dare to touch him.

 C31

    Among all the nobles in the Southern Kingdom, only Ouyang Chao was a subversive person. He dared to destroy the territory of the Symbol Master Guild just because he was paranoid.


    "Do you have any objections?" Ouyang Chao glanced at the fat storekeeper.


    "Uh, no, no." Thinking of Ouyang Chao''s viciousness, the fat storekeeper hurriedly shook his head.


    "Don''t worry. After I squash this blind ant to death, if the Symbol Master Guild loses, then they will naturally give your president an explanation." After Ouyang Chao finished speaking coldly, he no longer bothered with the cowering fat storekeeper.


    "Do it."


    Looking at Ling Yan''s cold face, Ouyang Chao ordered with a cold smile.


    "Humph!"


    Suddenly, a cold snort appeared in the front hall of the Symbol Master Guild. It was like a thunderclap that shook the minds of all the martial artists present!


    As for Ouyang Chao''s seven bodyguards, they were especially serious. They all let out muffled groans as their mid-grade human-step martial skills were instantly scattered. Holding their long swords, they retreated several steps, then suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood!


    "Who is it!"


    Ouyang Chao''s expression changed as he stood around the lobby and shouted, "Who dares to hurt this young guard?!"


    Ouyang Chao''s body jolted as soon as he finished his words. He was hit by a strong force and fell to the ground with a loud thud.


    "Hmph, you little kid, hurry up and f * ck off. If you continue blabbering like this, don''t think this old man will pinch your balls." "Eggs!"


    A violent and dignified voice rumbled in the Symbol Master Guild''s front hall. It caused the blood within one''s body to roil, causing the martial artists'' complexion to change. What terrifying strength!


    Ouyang Chao stood up from the ground in a sorry state and looked around in bewilderment.


    The most important thing was that he had been able to do this without being able to see the enemy. Moreover, with just the sound alone, he was able to make people''s blood boil, and he couldn''t control his own strength. In the end, this level of strength must be the strength of a Pre-Sky Realm martial artist!


    As the number one super family, the Ouyang Family naturally had Houtian realm martial artists. However, Ouyang Chao had a feeling that these Houtian realm martial artists might not be as strong as this mysterious expert!


    As for the Upper Sky Realm ¡­ Ouyang Chao shook his head. There had never been a Xiantian realm martial artist in the South Tong Kingdom before.


    "Get out of here!" A loud shout exploded once again in the antechamber!


    Ouyang Chao waved his sleeves and deeply glanced at Ling Yan. He coldly said, "I hope you have such good luck. Let''s go!"


    Upon hearing this, the seven guards panicked and quickly followed Ouyang Chao out of the Symbol Master Guild Exchange.


    With Ouyang Chao''s departure, the fierce and authoritative voice seemed to have disappeared. The Symbol Master Guild became quiet. All of the martial artists present let out a sigh of relief.


    "Whew ~"


    Ling Yan took a deep breath. The skin on his back was completely drenched in cold sweat. If this mysterious powerhouse hadn''t suddenly appeared and forced Ouyang Chao to retreat, then there would be someone who would remember him next year.


    However, what made Ling Yan curious was that although he had clearly heard the violent and domineering shout, and saw that everyone else seemed to be affected by it, his body seemed to have no other reaction other than the slight pain in his ear from the shout.


    Strange, strange.


    Forget it, regardless of whether it was intentional or not, his life was temporarily saved.


    Ouyang Chao... Ling Yan felt a deep pressure pressing down on him. Right now, he couldn''t even compare to one of the bodyguards by his side.


    However, as long as he had time, one day, he would be able to trample Ouyang Chao beneath his feet!


    Ling Yan pursed his lips and clenched his fists tightly.


    If he didn''t, he would take his life. Very well, if he wanted to fight, then let''s fight!


    He definitely would not retreat!

 C32

    The numerous martial artists in the front hall of the Symbol Master Guild revealed pitiful expressions towards Ling Yan. If this young man was targeted by Ouyang Chao, in a few days'' time, a fresh corpse would appear at the unmarked cemetery.


    Ling Yan didn''t pay attention to the crowd''s stares as he walked into the back hall of the Charm Magician Union Exchange. Not long after he walked in, the pitch-black Charm Magician Card in his pocket suddenly vibrated, and as he took it out, he discovered that there was an additional 540 taels of silver inside.


    He sold it so quickly! The True Essence Talisman Paper was indeed sold well!


    Ling Yan was overjoyed. He quickly walked to the back hall and quickly went to the antique shelves. He wrapped up the materials according to five sets, and then went to the counter in the back room, passing all the materials to the shopkeeper.


    "Five drops of blood essence from a first-level vicious beast, ten coins for Witch Bone Grass, five taels for a single leaf of algae, and three coins for Flowing Light Flower ¡­" "A total of 920 silver." After quickly ordering the materials, he said this in an indifferent tone.


    Ling Yan handed the remaining 400 taels of silver and the pitch-black Symbol Master Card over to the shopkeeper. His face was filled with heartache; after the transaction, his entire fortune had instantly turned into 20 taels of silver.


    From rich to poor, it''s the price of a pile of materials.


    Forcing a smile, Ling Yan''s heart was once again filled with anticipation. It''s alright, when he produced the peak grade elementary true essence talisman, the money would still be flowing in, hehe.


    After packing the materials, Ling Yan carried them on his back and walked out of the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange center. After a few minutes of walking, he arrived in front of the main building of the Symbol Master Guild.


    It had a tall dome and thick walls, displaying the style of a Byzantine structure. Its entire body was snow-white, like white jade, which gave off a sacred feeling. The extended stairs were clean and transparent, emitting a faint radiance.


    The main building of the Symbol Master Guild was for the authentication, assessment, training, and reception of Symbol Masters. Along the way, many young people went there alone, and some young men and women accompanied by their parents entered and left.


    Is Yuan''er here working? It seems the environment isn''t bad, what reaction would Yuan''er have if she saw me here? After Ling Yan took a good look at the scenery here, he gave a slight smile and took a deep breath, preparing to enter.


    "Who is it, sneaking around in the Symbol Master Guild!"


    The shout gave Ling Yan a fright. Who was the one that was sneaking around? Ling Yan looked around.


    "Stop looking around, I''m talking about you, you stinking brat!"


    While Ling Yan was stunned, a beautiful figure quickly appeared in front of him. He stared at him with an unfriendly gaze.


    She was a sixteen-year-old girl. She wore a pink and blue dress, and her skin was slightly the color of wheat. She looked very healthy. Her jet-black hair fell vertically over her shoulders. Her face was slightly red, but her eyes were sharp.


    "You were talking to me just now?" Ling Yan blinked his eyes as he asked doubtfully.


    "Nonsense, even if I don''t tell you, who else should I tell!" Lei Xinlan''s pretty face was ice-cold.


    Ling Yan slightly furrowed his brows, saying: "Miss, you talk so brazenly, how have I offended you?"


    It was really weird, he didn''t even know this girl, as if he had offended her somehow. Could it be that this woman, despite her young appearance, was actually in her fifties or sixties, entering that indescribable period of mania?


    Thinking of this, Ling Yan''s body trembled and immediately retreated a few steps back. He looked at Lei Xinlan with a strange expression.

 C33

    "Stinking brat, what''s with your eyes?" Lai Xinlan''s eyebrows furrowed, she felt a bit uncomfortable under Ling Yan''s strange gaze. Then, she thought of something, and her pretty face suddenly turned cold, "I''m just asking you, what were you doing here just now!"


    "What is it? Look at people, what''s wrong? Could it be that your Symbol Master Guild treats people differently and they can enter, but I can''t? " Ling Yan said in a deep voice.


    "What is he doing? What are you doing? He looks at me with a nice expression. Hmph hmph, he is actually here to see a beautiful lady!" Lei Xinlan looked at Ling Yan with disdain, but in his heart, he was disdainful.


    At such a young age, if he didn''t study well and his family wasn''t well off, he would do the same thing with other rich kids.


    It was no wonder that Lei Xinlan guessed that a few days ago, after she took Ye Chong''er back to the Symbol Master Guild, she arranged for Ye Chong to welcome the visiting Symbol Masters at the entrance of the main building. The budding lily was pure and beautiful, and it was outstanding even in the Symbol Master Guild with their many beautiful maids.


    Some of the rich kids who saw this from afar were shocked, and they quickly overcame their fear of Lai Xinlan. Even from afar, they couldn''t admire Ye Chong enough, and some rich kids even went as far as Ye Chong to chat with her.


    The next day, he squatted beside the grass of the Charm Magician Union and waited for the group of rich young masters to come over. Then, he suddenly rushed out and started shouting crazily at them, scaring these rich young masters into running away.


    In order to prevent these rich kids from sneaking over again, Le Xinlan arranged for Ye Chong''er to go to the inner hall. Hmm, you guys dare to come to the inner hall and try.


    Sure enough, like this, those rich kids became much more obedient, but the notoriety of Lei Xinlan once again spread through the young master''s circle. Those rich kids all started to curse her behind her back.


    But it hadn''t been a few days and these rich young masters didn''t dare come, this commoner like Ling Yan actually had the guts of a boss. To be honest, she, Lei Xinlan, had never been a commoner before.


    "That''s right, I''m here to see a beauty." Ling Yan thought about it for a moment, and realized that his Yuanyuan''er was originally very good-looking, so he told her the truth, "It''s fine, don''t stop me. I need to go in and find Chong''er."


    Not far from them, they saw a rich young master like a mouse that saw a cat. When he heard Ling Yan''s words, he couldn''t help but stop in his tracks, his eyes filled with admiration for Ling Yan.


    Damn, this brother of his is too outrageous. He dares to speak so arrogantly in front of Mother Le, and says that he wants to enter the door to see a beautiful lady. He is truly a role model for our generation.


    As he expected, she suddenly turned cold, just like a piece of ten thousand year old ice. The surrounding air seemed to have dropped down a few degrees.


    Gritting her teeth, she stared at Ling Yan and rebuked him with cold anger, "Smelly brat, if this old lady doesn''t beat up civilians, don''t challenge this old lady''s bottom line!"


    "What is it? Yuanyuan''er is my sister. Is there a problem with me coming to see her?" "Oh yeah, about that, are you called Lai Xinlan?"


    Ling Yan understood it a little. This girl thought of him as a hedonist. Looking at this young girl''s appearance, he looked very similar to the one that Yuanyuan''er described. Was he the person who helped his? He couldn''t help but ask.


    "What did you say? Ye Chong''er is your sister? "


    Lei Xinlan''s pretty face froze as she suspiciously sized up Ling Yan. Indeed, Ye Chong''er had told her that she had an older brother.


    Hearing Le Xinlan''s admittance, Ling Yan''s complexion immediately eased up. Since he was the savior of Ye Chong''er, then he was also his savior. His temper almost reached the point where he could endure it.


    "Yes, I''ve grown so honest. Would I lie to you? If you don''t believe me, just ask Ye Chong''er to come out and you''ll know."


    "Alright, I''ll go in and call out Chong''er. Don''t play any tricks and take this opportunity to slip away. Otherwise, if I see you again, you''ll be dead for sure!" With narrowed eyes, Lei Xinlan coldly said this sentence as she twisted her waist and quickly walked towards the Symbol Master Guild.


    The young master from a rich family, who had stopped in his tracks to watch a good show, was stunned. Immediately, he felt even more admiration for Ling Yan.


    "Bro, alright, this is a good reason. What are you still standing here for? Why aren''t you running away?"


    "Why are you running? I''m still waiting for Chong''er to come out." Ling Yan asked in surprise.


    "F * ck, bro, aren''t you being too daring? You''ve gone too far trying to pick up a girl to pick up your own life. This is the first time I''ve ever seen such a thing ¡­" "Sh * t, that bitch came out. Big brother, I''ll leave first ¡­"


    Halfway through his words, the rich kid found out that Lei Xinlan had already brought Ye Chong out of the entrance of the Symbol Master Guild. His body immediately jumped, and he rapidly ran away with his butt on fire.

 C34

    "Big sister Xinlan, is what you said true? Big brother Yan is looking for me?" Just as he stepped out of the entrance of the Symbol Master Guild, he heard Ye Chong''er''s excited and surprised voice.


    "I don''t know if his name is Ling Yan, but he said that you are his younger sister and that he came to find you, so I came to tell you, in case you miss him too much." Lei Xinlan smiled, "Look, it''s right in front. Heh, this brat really is still here. Yuanyuan''er, if that brat isn''t your brother, then tell me. See if I ¡­"


    "Big Brother Yan!"


    Without waiting for her to finish, Ye Chong''s first glance was at Ling Yan, who was standing tall and straight not too far away. His beautiful eyes flashed with a look of pleasant surprise.


    She yelled as she excitedly ran over and threw herself into Ling Yan''s arms.


    "Yan-gege, Yuan-er misses you so much!" Ye Chong''er held tightly onto Ling Yan''s body, and sobbed softly in grievance.


    "Brother Yan also misses you. How is Yuan''er doing here?" Ling Yan lovingly patted Ye Chong''s head and said gently.


    "Yes, Yuan''er is very good. Big Sister Xin Lan is also very good to me. Let me introduce her to you." Ye Chong''er came out from Ling Yan''s embrace, and grabbed hold of Lai Xinlan''s arm as he smiled at Ling Yan, "Big Brother Yan, she''s called Lai Xinlan, Big Sister Xinlan. He''s called Ling Yan, my big brother."


    "Hello, hello." Lei Xinlan''s pretty face was a bit unnatural. Her ears seemed to be slightly red.


    This was too embarrassing. Was he trying to attack the foppish lord''s occupational disease? This person was really Ye Chong''er''s brother! ~


    Who told this brat to be so secretive outside that he would look around. Otherwise, how could he misunderstand? He was going to be a joke this time. Hmph, if this brat dares to laugh at me, let''s see if this old lady will let him off!


    As she spoke, Lei Xinlan glared fiercely at Ling Yan. The threat in his eyes was self-evident.


    Ling Yan smiled slightly and said: "Hello, it''s a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for saving Yuanyuan''er."


    After Ling Yan found out that Lei Xinlan was the savior of Ye Chong''er, he didn''t take her attitude seriously at all. On the contrary, his vengeful and vindictive character made Ling Yan somewhat admire her.


    As if you''re sensible, Lei Xinlan relaxed a little and revealed a smile towards Ling Yan.


    "Brother Yan, are you leaving again soon?" Ye Chong''er pouted and said reluctantly to Ling Yan.


    Ling Yan nodded, and patted Ye Chong''er''s little head, saying gently: "Yuan''er be good and stay with your big sister Xin Lan. Before long, big brother Yan will come to pick you up, alright?"


    "Alright, Brother Yan, you have to keep your word." Ye Chong''er knew of Ling Yan''s dream and nodded obediently.


    Thus, after Ling Yan accompanied Ye Chong''er for a while to talk, he greeted the two of them, and watched as Lei Xinlan brought Ye Chong into the Symbol Master Guild with her backpack on her back, preparing to go back and draw runes.


    "Hey, big brother, what a coincidence, we meet again!"


    After Lei Xinlan disappeared, a figure suddenly jumped out like a cat from the bushes, laughing heartily as he came in front of Ling Yan.


    "Boring."


    Ling Yan glanced indifferently at Pu Dong, then turned around and left. He had long noticed Pu Dong cat at the edge of the flower bush, sticking his head out like a thief towards here. Originally, he wanted to pretend that he didn''t see him and directly left, but didn''t expect this guy to jump out himself.


    "Ahh, big brother, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Although I''m not a beauty, I''m still a handsome man. Is there a need to dislike me so much?"


    Pu Dong laughed as he followed behind Ling Yan, chattering endlessly, "The sage said, once we meet, it''s fate. The second time we meet is true fate. Why are you so distant from me? Ai, your heart is cold ~"


    "Can you be quiet?"


    Ling Yan helplessly turned around and glared at Pu Dong. This guy kept talking nonstop, just like Tang Xian was reciting scriptures. It was so dry that Ling Yan wanted to hit him.


    "Alright, alright, I understand. Say the last sentence."


    Pu Dong leaned forward, chuckling. "Big brother, ah, no, big brother, could Ye Chong''er introduce us to her? Ever since I first laid eyes on Miss Ye Chong, I really wanted to talk to her, hehe ~"


    "Scram!"


    Ling Yan''s expression immediately darkened. Indeed, if there was nothing to offer, then it was a thief who was plotting against his Chong''er. If not for the fact that this person did not have any malicious intent, Ling Yan would definitely have fallen out with him.


    Stepping on the ground, Ling Yan''s body suddenly dashed forward.


    "Hey hey bro, don''t go ~" shouted Pu Dong from behind.


    "Reporting, Young Lord!"


    "Speak."


    "The young man that you wanted to kill has the Third Prince''s men by his side. I followed him all the way and did not find any opportunity to make a move. If I go any further, I will be in Third Prince''s territory. I am afraid that I will be exposed and I will be back." A third level of the Mortal Stage young master guard respectfully kneeled on the ground and reported to a young man in front of him.


    "Got it, you can go now!"


    "Yes sir!"


    After the guard left, the young man slowly turned around, revealing a cold and stern expression. This was the second young master of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan, the number one super family in South Tong Kingdom ¡ª Ouyang Chao!


    "Haha, little ant, your luck is quite good ¡­"


    Ouyang Chao''s eyes narrowed as a chilling ray flashed past them.

 C35

    The Symbol Master Guild was downtown, not far from the slaughterhouse. As Ling Yan ran, he soon arrived at the same slaughterhouse in the south.


    After arriving at the location, Ling Yan turned around and was a bit speechless. That fellow was like candy, and yet he was still following him.


    "You ¡­"


    Forget it. In any case, if he wasn''t a staff member of the slaughterhouse, he would have come out soon after he entered. Ling Yan shook his head and walked in.


    Unexpectedly, after seeing Ling Yan''s actions, the expression on Pu Dong''s face became even more astonished.


    How could Ling Yan be so familiar with the route to the Nantong slaughterhouse? Could it be ¡­


    On the other hand, he had heard that a godly youth had recently arrived at the South Consecutive Slaughterhouse. His astonishing strength made many of the heroes feel inferior. He really wanted to experience it, but he never got the chance.


    Now that he thought about it, this youth was most likely Ling Yan.


    If that was the case, if Ling Yan knew his identity, who knows what sort of expression he would have? Pu Dong raised his eyebrows once more, his face revealing an endless smile as if he was a thief who had succeeded.


    As he thought of this, he patted his clothes and swaggered into the South Chinese slaughterhouse.


    "Lil ''Big Bro Ling, you''re back. It just so happens that there are a few big guys. I''m counting on you now, we''re going to be paralyzed from all the moving, we can''t take it anymore ¡­"


    As soon as Ling Yan entered, many of the men smiled and greeted him. These past few days, Ling Yan had completely conquered all of these men with his strength.


    As for the other three, each of them could carry one beast, but for the others, he would have to rest after an hour of work. He had to do this for four hours in a row before he could rest, just like a human-shaped tyrannosaurus dragon.


    "Alright, brothers, I''ll come help later." Ling Yan said with a smile.


    "This is great! When little brother Ling goes out, it''ll be one in three! Haha ¡­" Uh, the young master is back. "


    Just as the large men were complimenting Ling Yan with their laughter, their expressions suddenly changed. Their somewhat lazy bodies immediately straightened up quite a bit.


    "Young Master?"


    Ling Yan''s heart skipped a beat. He turned around and saw a young man who looked extremely familiar as he winked at him.


    Damn, could it be that this fellow is the young master of the South Pine Slaughterer? Ling Yan was speechless.


    That''s right, he remembered that the overseer''s name was Pu Renjie, and this guy''s name was Pu Dong ¡­


    "Hehe, big brother, are you surprised or not? Not surprised, not surprised at all. I''ve already said that we are fated, yet you don''t believe me. Look, isn''t this the proof?"


    He said in a low voice, "So the God Power youth that everyone is talking about here is talking about you. Originally, I didn''t accept it, but after seeing the crazy and fierce way you beat up Wang Ba, I''m convinced. However, since you chose to refine your body, it''s still rare for you to be this powerful."


    "But for a body refining martial artist to reach the sixth level of the Mortal Core realm or higher is extremely difficult. Moreover, the lack of high level cultivation methods and martial skills is too serious. Are you sure you don''t want to change the system?"


    Ling Yan pushed Pu Dong''s hand away and said indifferently: "No need, I think this is good."


    No matter how powerful the Qi Refining Method was, how could it be compared to the top body refining technique "Berserk Golden Body Technique" of the Spirit Realm? He had only reached the first stage of the Fetal Stage and yet he was able to defeat Wang Ba, a person who was at the second stage of the Fetal Stage.


    Besides, choosing to refine qi was something that he wouldn''t achieve with his grade two natural talent.


    "Brat, since you''re back, why don''t you just go back and cultivate? Why don''t you spend the time spent it on women and cultivate, are you still as skilled as before?" If your father doesn''t pass Crimson Nimbus Martial University, your father will let you deal with the sow every day! "


    At this moment, a cold voice came from the inner courtyard of the slaughterhouse.


    Pu Dong instantly felt the tension in his body, and a constipated expression appeared on his face.

 C36

    Working with the sow every day... Is this even a father by blood? Isn''t he afraid that I''ll come over randomly and give birth to a pig grandson?


    "Got it, Dad."


    However, Pu Dong didn''t dare to say these words out loud. His entire body was like a deflated balloon as he patted Ling Yan''s shoulder. With a sigh, he walked towards a room in the inner courtyard.


    Ling Yan heaved a sigh of relief. The candy had finally left. However, he hadn''t expected that Uncle Pu would be so domineering.


    After helping the men from the slaughterhouse carry the remaining beasts to the cold storage, Ling Yan returned to his room and poured the materials for drawing runes onto the ground in front of him.


    Level one vicious beast blood essence, five drops of Voodoo Bone Grass, ten coins of Voodoo Bone Grass, five taels of single leaf algae, three coins of Flowing Light Flower ¡­


    Looking at all these materials, Ling Yan''s eyes flashed with excitement. His future happiness would depend on these things.


    After he divided it into five parts, he closed his eyes and calmed his mind. He circulated the ''Berserk Golden Body Art'' to maintain his body and mind in peak condition, and then recalled the method to draw a true essence talisman in the ''Ancient Talisman''.


    First, I have to turn these materials into liquid state. The body refining martial artist will use the power of blood vitality to build a bridge between the runes, and then, according to the method of drawing primary true essence runes recorded in the ''Ancient Talismans'', I will ingeniously and meticulously interact the power of blood essence with the runes.


    After a few times, Ling Yan opened his eyes, which were filled with a confident light.


    The first step, burn.


    Ling Yan extended his left hand forward, and a stream of blood energy flowed out from the tip of his finger. Immediately after, the two Coins of Voodoo Bone Grass were wrapped up in this blood energy and slowly floated into the air. As it rose up, the Voodoo Bone Grass seemed to be ignited by fire, emitting a series of crackling sounds.


    Ling Yan''s right hand stretched out at almost the same time and his blood energy surged out, wrapping around one or two algae. The algae rose up and a raging fire was ignited on the leaves, creating crackling sounds.


    Second step, extraction.


    Ling Yan pressed a strange frequency with his left and right hands, and the flames on the Witch Bone Grass and the single leaf algae also began to change color, slowly changing from red to purple. Then, visible to the naked eye, slivers of liquid began to slowly condense on the leaves, about to drip down.


    Ling Yan''s eyes became cold as two streams of blood power once again rushed out from his hands, stopping the droplets of liquid in midair. After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn out, the single-leaf algae and the voodoo bone grass were all burnt away, and in their place were two crystal clear, dark-green liquid droplets.


    The third step, fuse.


    Ling Yan''s heart was calm. His mind was completely focused as he carefully controlled the two drops of crystal clear black green liquid and made contact with each other.


    With a "Chi ~" sound, the fusion began. Ling Yan concentrated his mind and carefully controlled the two flows of blood energy, keeping them at the same frequency. The same energy was like a balance; the two ends were stable, slowly fusing together.


    Three minutes more and it was done!


    The two droplets successfully fused into one droplet.


    Ling Yan''s expression did not change, and he began to repeat the same procedure. He wanted to fuse all the materials into a single droplet of liquid, and then he would be able to draw up the symbols.


    Everything seemed to be progressing very smoothly.


    The drops of liquid slowly merged together in an orderly manner. Ling Yan could not help but reveal a slight smile on his face. It seemed that his talent as a Symbol Master was not bad.


    Thinking of this, Ling Yan''s mind couldn''t help but become restless for a moment.


    This is bad!

 C37

    Ling Yan''s complexion suddenly changed. Damn it, he was distracted. He was finished.


    Sure enough, in the moment that Ling Yan was distracted, the two streams of blood energy in his hands began to tremble erratically, and he didn''t even wait for Ling Yan to adjust.


    "Pop ~" With a light sound, the black droplets formed from a dozen different materials exploded, turning into a mist and disappearing into the air.


    The corners of Ling Yan''s eyes twitched. One hundred and eighty-four taels were gone just like that. His heart ached.


    One hundred and eighty-four taels of silver was enough for him to purchase many healing herbs. In the blink of an eye, he had already flown away ¡­


    Ling Yan''s eyes were somewhat lifeless. Blinking his eyes a few times, he found it a little hard to accept.


    Then, Ling Yan took a deep breath, and growled in an unwilling manner. Then, his hands began to dance once more.


    Perhaps it was because the first time he failed, he lost a lot of money. However, in his heart, he subconsciously did not fail the first time. The two contrasts made Ling Yan''s heart a little restless.


    As one could imagine, the second drawing was a step in the extraction process. Since Ling Yan wasn''t able to control the tiny frequency of the blood energy, those materials began to break apart one by one ¡­


    Again!


    Ling Yan clenched his teeth, and his eyes gradually began to bleed. His mind had long since been filled with unwillingness.


    Third time, fourth time ¡­ All failed!


    Out of the five sets of ingredients, only one was left!


    Again!


    Ling Yan''s eyes were bloodshot, and his face was somewhat sinister.


    "Bang, bang ~"


    "Little Brother Yan, are you inside? Can we eat now?"


    At this moment, the sound of knocking on the door pulled Ling Yan''s mind closer. His body trembled, and his eyes immediately became clear again. Looking at the scene before him, the scattered materials, Ling Yan felt a lingering fear.


    What was wrong with him? Why did he become like a gambler who had lost money, losing more and more as he gambled, getting more and more hot-headed, regardless of whether he wanted to win the money or not?


    Thinking back, Ling Yan''s eyes slightly moved. Previously, he had been completely controlled by the unwillingness in his heart. He couldn''t afford to suffer such a loss. He cared too much. Because he was afraid of poverty, any loss was hard to accept.


    "In the end, I still lost heart. This is too heavy," Ling Yan softly muttered.


    Whew ~


    Wasn''t it just a failure? In any case, the money wasn''t his. If he failed, then so be it.


    After understanding the situation, Ling Yan let out a mouthful of impure air, and his mind suddenly relaxed.


    "Got it, I''ll be right over."


    After Ling Yan shouted towards the outside, he once again focused his attention on the final set of ingredients. Whether he succeeded or lost, it was no longer important.


    After smiling faintly, Ling Yan began his fifth drawing exercise.


    Although the previous four drawings had consumed a great deal of his blood energy, Ling Yan still felt a little tired. However, after forgetting about his own loss, his mind had become much more relaxed, and he had become much more focused.


    Burn, extract, blend, draw...


    Two hours later, a strange pattern began to form in the air. It glittered like a shooting star in the night sky, and Ling Yan''s eyes suddenly lit up.


    Done!


    The last drawing was a success!


    Ling Yan forcefully suppressed the joy in his heart. He branded the top grade elementary true essence rune onto the snow-white talisman paper that the Talisman Master Guild had given him after they bought the materials.


    "Crackle ¡­" A few soft sounds rang out, and the paper talisman instantly began to display the exact same strange runes that he had seen in mid-air.


    Awesome!


    Ling Yan jumped up in joy. Although he was more mature than his peers, he was still a fifteen year old child.

 C38

    "My top grade elementary true essence talisman''s amplification effect is about 20%, and the average middle grade true essence talisman''s amplification effect is about 10% to 40%. If the user''s luck is bad, his own top grade elementary true essence talisman might be even better than an intermediate grade true essence talisman."


    Ling Yan calculated in his mind. Although he didn''t have any proficiency, his runes were 100% assured. Although they couldn''t be priced directly against a middle stage true essence talisman, they were at least at the top of the elementary true essence talismans.


    Usually, the price of a piece of elementary talisman paper is between 600 and 2000 taels of silver. Although the effect of the talisman paper drawn by yourself is excellent, it is not very famous and the price is directly set at 2000 taels of silver. If no one wants to buy it, then it would be slightly less expensive.


    Ling Yan nodded his head in his heart. This way, his income could be considered quite good.


    He could be considered a beginner Symbol Master. Ordinary beginner Symbol Masters had a success rate of more than fifty percent. Intermediate Symbol Masters had a success rate of more than fifty percent, and beginner Symbol Masters had a success rate of more than seventy percent.


    He thought that once he mastered the drawing method of symbols, he would be able to succeed and even be influenced by his state of mind. Fortunately, he was able to successfully draw the last rune.


    After a brief moment of relief, Ling Yan went out and quickly ate a meal before returning to the Symbol Master Guild''s Exchange.


    During the lunch break, the Symbol Master Guild temporarily didn''t serve outsiders, so at this moment, the Symbol Master Guild''s Exchange was empty and quiet.


    Ling Yan was not aware of this rule. He walked in with large strides and immediately saw the golden counter in the center of the hall. It belonged to old man Fu Zhu, and six talisman papers were already missing from the counter.


    So fast!


    Ling Yan secretly smacked his lips. In just over two hours, two high-grade paper talismans and four mid-grade paper talismans were sold. They were instantly sold for several tens of thousands of silver taels. High-grade paper talismans were indeed very popular.


    "Hello, Manager. I''m selling talisman paper."


    Ling Yan found the shopkeeper and said.


    The fat storekeeper, who was resting on the deck chair with his eyes closed, was startled when he heard the voice. His fat body almost fell off the deck chair as he turned around to look at the person.


    Seeing a young man in front of him, the fat storekeeper''s expression immediately darkened.


    He had a deep impression of Ling Yan. He seemed to be a newly advanced elementary rank Symbol Master. Furthermore, he had just luckily escaped from Ouyang Chao''s hands.


    However, these were not reasons that could disturb his rest.


    "Young man, don''t you know the rules of the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange? At this point, if you don''t serve any outsiders, you should quickly leave!"


    "Is it like that? I don''t know, I''m sorry ~"


    Ling Yan scratched his head as he spoke in an embarrassed manner. He was just a kid from outside the city. He originally didn''t even know what the Symbol Master Guild was, let alone the rules and regulations behind it.


    "Hmph, let''s go. Don''t disturb my rest!" Such bad luck! "


    The fat storekeeper impatiently waved his hand as if he was shooing away flies.


    Ling Yan''s expression slightly darkened. He was in the wrong to disturb someone''s rest, but he had come to the Symbol Master Guild to sell talisman paper. No matter what, he was a customer. Was the Symbol Master Guild''s shopkeeper of such quality?


    Initially, he had planned to leave and come back later. But now, Ling Yan needed an explanation.


    "What, I''ve already apologized. What''s with your attitude?"


    "What kind of attitude is this? You little kid, you''re sleeping so soundly. You woke me up, and if it wasn''t for your young age, I would have already beaten you up!" The fat storekeeper snorted and said.


    He was an ordinary person without any martial arts skills, but there were guards at the Exchange Hall. Moreover, besides Ouyang Chao, who else would dare to cause trouble at the Symbol Master Guild?


    "Beat me up?" Ling Yan laughed. Was this typical dog relying on a person''s power?

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    "What are you laughing at? Hurry up and leave. I''ll have someone chase you out. Do you believe me?!" The fat storekeeper shook the fat on his belly as he spoke fiercely.


    "I can leave, but you have to apologize."


    Ling Yan''s face was cold as he looked at the fat storekeeper word by word.


    "Get over to the side of this old man. Someone, kick out this kid who is messing with the market''s order!" The fat storekeeper snorted disdainfully, "Why would you ask me to apologize?!"


    He''s just a little brat, and from the looks of his clothes, he doesn''t seem like a rich person''s kid. Heh, he''s still selling talisman paper and his blind cat got lucky once.


    "He''s a friend of mine!"


    Just as a few guards were about to let Ling Yan out, a cold voice came from the front hall.


    Hearing this voice, the fat storekeeper''s face suddenly turned as white as flour, and his fat body couldn''t help but tremble.


    A girl wearing a pink and blue dress with slightly tanned skin walked in step by step from the entrance.


    She had only come to the Exchange office on a regular basis to check on the Charm Magician''s Association''s financial situation for the past month, but who would have thought that the shopkeeper would come to scold and shoo away the customers!


    She was a person who hated evil as if it were her own. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have seen the young master of a rich family bullying a weak girl.


    Lei Xinlan knew that this fat storekeeper was usually a bit of a fan, but his attitude towards other normal customers was a bit too harsh! It was the first time she realized today that she still had many things she had not seen before.


    The essence of service is to satisfy the customer!


    She definitely wouldn''t allow such bullying!


    The fat storekeeper''s behavior made Lei Xinlan feel very unhappy. She quickly walked in front of the fat storekeeper and scolded him: "Who do you think you are, talking to customers like this? You''ve been working for three or four years and you haven''t made any progress at all. If I was a customer, I would have long killed you with a slap!"


    "Yes, yes, xiaojie, you have taught me the wrong thing. It is my fault, my fault!" The fat storekeeper''s face was deathly pale as he nodded repeatedly. "But, miss, this brat doesn''t follow the rules. He''s coming over at this time ¡­"


    "Did I disturb your sleep?!"


    Le Xinlan coldly smiled, "Sleep is more important, it is better to serve your guests. Think about who gave you the money in your pocket, customer! You don''t even know what''s going on here. What are you doing, Manager?


    "AHH!" When the fat storekeeper heard that Lei Xinlan was going to fire him, his fat face immediately turned even paler. He was so scared that he trembled in the middle of the night as he said, "Miss, I''ve worked in the union for a few years, and because of something like this, you''re going to fire me. You ¡­"


    "Hmph, don''t think that I don''t know about your usual little tricks. Do you need me to tell you one by one?" A creepy smile suddenly appeared on Lei Xinlan''s face.


    "Uh, uh ¡­" The fat storekeeper''s body trembled and his mouth opened and closed, but he couldn''t say a single word.


    After the fat storekeeper had left, she turned to look at Ling Yan, only to find him staring at her with a strange light in his eyes. Her pretty face slightly blushed, then she glared and said, "Stinky brat, what are you looking at!"

 C40

    Ling Yan faintly smiled and withdrew his gaze, saying, "Thank you, Miss Xinlan."


    This lady''s style of doing things was swift, decisive, and Ling Yan admired her very much.


    "You''re welcome. I don''t really like people like him anyway. Oh yeah, why did you bring him here?" Lei Xinlan raised her eyebrows and said.


    "I''m here to sell paper talismans." Ling Yan answered truthfully.


    "Selling symbol paper?" "I heard from Chong''er that you have been practicing martial arts since you were young, and that you are determined to enter the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. How did you become a Symbol Master?"


    As long as one had a certain level of talent as a Symbol Master, becoming a beginner Symbol Master was not difficult, but it required a large amount of time and a large amount of practice. Most importantly, if there was no one to teach them, then with just the ruinous "Introduction to Symbol Masters" manual, it would take a very long time to figure it out.


    "Heh heh, it was a fluke, a fluke." Ling Yan waved his hand. It was not easy for him to explain too much.


    It wasn''t that he didn''t believe in Lai Xinlan''s character, but just in case, it was better for him to guard this secret by himself, so that he wouldn''t be targeted by some small fries. Right now, his strength still wasn''t at the level of protecting himself in Nancomo City.


    Seeing that Ling Yan didn''t want to say anything more, Lei Xinlan tactfully decided to not ask. Instead, he changed the topic and said: "Alright then. Take out the talisman paper. I will sell it for you."


    "Okay, thanks."


    Ling Yan expressed his thanks and then took out a white symbol paper from his pocket and handed it to Lei Xinlan, saying, "A top quality elementary true essence talisman is priced at 1500 silver taels."


    "Okay, what... "What!?" Lei Xinlan took the white paper talisman. Suddenly, her hand trembled and almost dropped the white paper talisman. Her beautiful eyes widened and her speech became a little awkward. "What did you just say? The price is too high, how much?"


    "One thousand five hundred taels of silver."


    He knew that this price was indeed a bit scary in the hands of a newcomer like him who was not famous at all. However, he could guarantee the quality of his rune and if anyone dared to buy it, he would absolutely not lose!


    1,500 taels of silver!


    This time, Lei Xinlan heard everything clearly. She asked again, "The price is so high. How skilled are your true essence talismans?"


    "Nope." Ling Yan threw up his hands and said, "I haven''t even been to the Symbol Master Guild and have yet to be certified by a Symbol Master Guild. I don''t even have an identity token."


    Then, she looked at Ling Yan with a strange expression, reminding him with good intentions: "Ling Yan, with you acting like this, I don''t think that anyone would buy your True Essence Charm, and also, your Elementary True Essence Charm is just an Elementary True Essence Charm. Who would want to add a top quality charm in front of them?"


    "It''s alright, Miss Xinlan, try selling it first."


    Ling Yan hesitated for a moment. In the end, he decided not to lower the price. It was already very cheap. He believed that among so many cultivators, there would definitely be someone who knew what was good for them.


    "Alright, since you insist, then I won''t force you. Do you have the sales counter for that?"


    Lei Xinlan shrugged her shoulders as if she didn''t care. However, she didn''t think much of Ling Yan''s pricing. She even thought that Ling Yan was being too arrogant.


    Even an intermediate level Symbol Master like her was unable to set such a high price for an elementary true essence talisman. If Ling Yan''s talisman could really be sold, then it would probably be worth it if he were to buy it.


    "Yes, the last one in the right corner."


    Alright, this time, I guess he won''t be able to sell it out. Think about it, for a novice Symbol Master like Ling Yan, the position he could obtain would definitely be the worst.


    Le Xinlan had already given up any hope. Forget it, if they could not sell it in a week, Ling Yan would understand his naive thoughts. At that time, the price would naturally be lowered.

 C41

    "Whew ~ Whew ~ Whew ~ ~"


    Ling Yan carried a 300 jin corpse of a boar and squatted down. Then, he put the boar''s corpse into the cold storage room and let out a sigh of relief.


    His four hours of work today had already ended. He would be borrowing the beast''s body weight to temper his own body.


    It had already been seven or eight days since he had consigned a top-grade elementary true essence talisman, and there was no movement from his black talisman master card. Ling Yan felt helpless; could it be that his price was too high?


    Sigh, why is it that no one knows what''s good for them?


    Because the top grade elementary true essence talismans hadn''t been sold yet, with just the salary of the South Stream Slaughterer, it wasn''t enough for him to use body tempering. Thus, these days Ling Yan had stayed in the slaughterhouse to train with the corpses of vicious beasts, not going out to the back mountains to cultivate his physique.


    What Ling Yan did not know was that this had allowed him to luckily escape another calamity.


    Without the healing herbs, if Ling Yan used the same method as before to strengthen his body, then that would be considered masochistic. Not to mention the slow growth of his cultivation level, but he would also need a period of time to recover from his injuries. After all, the ''Berserk True Essence Art'' mainly had the function of accelerating cultivation speed.


    "Brother Ling, your strength has been increasing recently. You can only hold the body of a demon pig for one or two minutes at the beginning. After more than a week, you can squat up to 300 deep. You''re simply a humanoid beast!"


    A big fellow beside him had long gotten used to Ling Yan''s strength and shook his head in admiration.


    This child was too abnormal. Their combined strength was not even as strong as Ling Yan''s.


    Furthermore, Ling Yan wasn''t just strong, his stamina was astonishing as well. After working for four hours straight, if Ling Yan were to agree to work all day, they would probably lose their jobs.


    "Hur hur, uncles, please excuse me. Actually, if I were to do it for a while longer, I would be tired as well." Ling Yan said with a somewhat bashful smile.


    "Little brother Ling Tian, you''re too modest. Your abilities are already there. After finishing your work, you can still carry over 300 Jin and squat down 300 times. Tsk tsk, you''ve really made us envy you ¡­"


    Ling Yan scratched his head. These men who were over ten years older than him were all looking at him with a pair of envious and admiring eyes, causing Ling Yan to feel a bit embarrassed.


    At this time, in the inner courtyard of the slaughterhouse, a figure sneakily walked out. He quietly arrived beside Ling Yan and wrapped his arms around his neck as he whispered, "Big brother, let''s go. Big brother will bring you to a exciting place today."


    "A place of stimulation? "Yikong Academy?" Ling Yan glanced at Pu Dong indifferently and said.


    In the past few days, Ling Yan had also learned of Pu Dong''s hobbies, which was to stroll around the Spring Pavilion and chat up pretty girls by the side of the road. However, he was still a decent person, and the ladies of the Spring Pavilion basically did not touch him.


    Pudong''s requirements for women were quite high, but if he really had the right eyes, he wouldn''t mind using his lower body to improve his relationship with the girls.


    "What the hell is with your eyes? That place is much more exciting than the Yi-Hong Yuan. As a martial artist, his blood will definitely boil when he sees it!"


    Pu Dong rolled his eyes at Ling Yan and said in a low voice, "Let''s go. Young master Dong, I promise that you won''t regret it. I won''t tell an ordinary person to go!"


    Something to do with martial artists? Ling Yan was a little curious as to why Pu Dong was talking so mysteriously. Moreover, he had been on edge for a long time. It would be fine even if he went out to relax. Thus, Ling Yan nodded his head and agreed.

 C42

    It was only then that Pu Dong was satisfied. He then glanced at the ten plus outer court disciples and threatened in a low voice, "Young master, I''ll go out and wave around for a while. Treat it as if you didn''t see me, do you understand?"


    The large men nodded their heads repeatedly. When the young master went out to do something, they naturally wouldn''t say anything. However, if the boss asked, they naturally wouldn''t dare to say anything.


    Regardless of what these men were thinking, Pu Dong brought Ling Yan out of the slaughterhouse entrance, and then quickly advanced towards a certain direction in the downtown area of South Tong City.


    After the time it took to make a cup of tea, Pu Dong stopped.


    "Arrived?" Ling Yan asked.


    He raised his head and saw that it was a huge circular building. In the downtown area, it was extremely prominent, with an area of tens of thousands of square meters, simple and elegant, magnificent, and two unfathomable people guarding it from the outside. Through the open door, Ling Yan could see the majestic palaces inside, as well as the rippling lake spring and lush green grassland.


    The owner of this building was either a rich man or a noble man. He was not just any rich man; even the guards could not see his cultivation! Ling Yan thought to himself.


    What did Pu Dong bring him here for? Was he here to visit someone else''s home?


    "We''re here. Hehe, let''s go. It should be starting already. There''s no one waiting outside."


    Pu Dong laughed mischievously as he pulled Ling Yan along and walked up.


    "Halt!"


    Just as the two of them approached each other, one of the two guards at the door suddenly stepped forward and raised his hand to stop them.


    With just a single step, a chilling aura gushed forth, causing everyone to feel extremely stifled.


    He took out a small golden card from his chest pocket and waved it at the guard. "Aiya, Big Brother, don''t be so serious. I''ve been here several times already and I still have to take out my pass every time. This is my friend." Pu Dong pointed at Ling Yan and indicated towards the guard.


    When the guard saw Pu Dong take out his pass, he immediately retreated. As before, his face was cold and he didn''t say anything, as if Pu Dong was just air.


    Pu Dong shrugged his shoulders. These two guards were too boring, they didn''t even talk to him.


    After bringing Ling Yan through the main entrance, Ling Yan suddenly felt a bright, big, and spectacular scene in front of him!


    "Alright, we can look at the scenery later. Let''s go look at something more interesting first." Pudong hurriedly brought Ling Yan deeper into the building. Not long later, Ling Yan discovered a pitch-black entrance at the end of the corridor. A table was placed at the entrance, and a person was sitting at the back.


    "This is?" Ling Yan felt a trace of astonishment.


    "This is the place I want to show you today. You''ll know when you get in!"


    Pu Dong revealed a mysterious smile towards Ling Yan. After taking out two hundred taels of silver and handing it to the person behind the table, he took the first step and stepped into the pitch-black entrance.


    Is this a ticket... Two hundred silver taels for one person, one hundred silver taels for each person. So expensive.


    Ling Yan was speechless. Thankfully, he wasn''t the one who paid for it, so he quickly followed suit.


    As soon as he entered, Ling Yan felt something slip beneath his feet. He was startled. This was a slope!


    He didn''t know how to make this slope. It wasn''t just the bottom, but even his surroundings seemed to have been watered with special water. It was abnormally smooth. Ling Yan sat down on one buttock and then uncontrollably slid down with a ''whoosh''.


    The speed of the black tunnel was so fast that it was like riding on a roller coaster. Those who were unaware at the start would definitely be shocked and normal people would not be surprised even if they screamed loudly.


    However, Ling Yan''s reaction was quick. After realizing that this was a slipway, his face calmed down. Such a small impact in speed had no burden on his heart, and since Pu Dong was the one who brought him here, there probably wasn''t any malicious intent.


    In just a few seconds, Ling Yan could feel the slope gradually leveling up, and his falling speed also slowed down until it stopped.


    Ling Yan stood up, in front of him was a three meter tall and wide pitch-black door. Walking up to it, Ling Yan placed his right hand on top of the door, and then lightly pushed.


    "Creak." A crack appeared in the door.


    Suddenly, a dazzling beam of light shot towards them. Ling Yan closed his eyes, and with a violent push, the door was completely opened.


    Hua ~


    A scene of intense activity and unprecedented prosperity had appeared in front of Ling Yan!

 C43

    The crowd was in an uproar; the seats were packed!


    Rows after rows of seats that were nearly ten thousand in size were already filled to the brim with people. In the center of this underground world, there was a giant rectangular metal cage that connected the left and right tunnels. It was about 300 feet long, 200 feet wide, and 200 feet tall!


    Each piece of metal was as thick as an infant''s arm and flickered with a cold and hard light. Furthermore, the cage was wrapped in a dense web and had a volt voltage of 100,000 volts.


    "Hey, big brother, how about it? Is it exciting to slide down there?" Pu Dong giggled as he appeared beside Ling Yan, grinning at him.


    He purposely did not mention the structure of this passage, but wanted to see how Ling Yan would react after he first stepped onto it. However, it seemed that Ling Yan''s aura was stable and his expression was normal, as if he did not feel anything at all.


    "Is this what you meant by excitement?" Ling Yan was speechless.


    "Of course not, big brother. Do you see this spectacular scene? There are so many people like ants. Do you know what day it is? Forget it, I won''t tell you."


    He shook his head as he continued, "Today is the opening day of the half-month beast fighting arena. Although it is called a beast battle arena, it is actually different from the tradition; this is a battle between humans and beasts!"


    With great difficulty, Pu Dong brought Ling Yan to a corner at the back and found two seats. After sitting down, he heaved a sigh of relief.


    "There is a war between humans and beasts! "As long as you enter the metal cage, no matter if it''s humans or beasts, one side must die to open one of the paths in the cage ¡­"


    Before Pu Dong could finish his sentence, Ling Yan interrupted him, "Isn''t this a bit too cruel? Also, you know it''s dangerous, but why would there still be people fighting vicious beasts!"


    "Why? Isn''t it all for the money?"


    "The rules of the Beast Battling Arena are, the organizer will send out the fierce beasts and the challenger will register. The level of the fierce beasts being challenged cannot be lower than one''s own level, killing a wild beast of the same level can give one hundred silvers as a reward, as well as something valuable on the body of the wild beast." Pu Dong raised his eyebrows and said, "The rules of the Beast Battling Arena will be, the organizer will send out the fierce beasts and challenge party to register.


    One must know that after a normal low level berserk beast is killed, the material on their body is far less than a hundred taels of silver, and high level berserk beasts can obtain both the materials and money.


    The people who came to register for the challenge were basically those lone rangers or martial artists with poor families. In their opinion, killing wild beasts outside is very dangerous, and killing wild beasts in the Beast Battling Arena is also very dangerous. However, the danger outside is unpredictable.


    When Ling Yan heard this, his heart was secretly moved. Killing a vicious beast of the same level one hundred taels of silver would mean a thousand taels of silver. Maybe he could try to kill this one.


    In another half a month, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance examination will begin. He had to strive for another small breakthrough.


    As for his life ¡­ A light flashed through Ling Yan''s eyes. Danger was always accompanied by luck, and if he were to encounter it and cower, how could he allow his father to be proud of him?!


    Moreover, he believed that relying on the Violent Golden Body Technique, he wouldn''t be a problem for a fierce beast at the same level, and he might even be able to jump a level.


    However, he had another question.


    "If the cross-realm reward is so high, then wouldn''t those genius martial artists make a killing if they came over? Wouldn''t the Beast Battling Arena be so easy to earn?"


    Pu Dong glanced at Ling Yan and said, "You''re overthinking it. Those genius martial artists that can defeat their opponents across levels, who doesn''t have a powerful family or influence supporting them from behind? Why would they come here and let tens of thousands of people view them like monkeys just for money?"


    Almost every time the Beast Battling Arena opens, there will be a full supply of people and each person will get a ticket fee of 100 silver. Think about it, even if those geniuses have no face and come, would they be able to make the Beast Battling Arena suffer?! Furthermore, if the warriors were to die, they would not be able to get anything. "


    That''s true. Ling Yan nodded. For a martial artist with amazing talent, there was definitely a lot of resources for cultivation. In addition, they also had their own pride. Naturally, they didn''t want to be looked at like a monkey by others, and there was also the risk of death.


    Ling Yan believed that if he maintained such a fierce momentum, it wouldn''t be long before many clans wanted to recruit him.


    Once every half a month, he would earn nearly a million silver taels ¡­ The Beast Battling Arena was truly an exceptionally terrifying machine to amass wealth. The background of the person behind it was probably not an ordinary one.


    "Are there any other rules?" Ling Yan asked.


    "Also, the organizers have stated that only martial artists who have reached the age of 16 will be able to participate in the challenge. This is also a form of protection for minors. After all, some children aren''t very mature yet, and their self-control is too poor."


    Pu Dong thought for a moment before speaking.


    Just as he thought of this, he suddenly remembered that he had obtained a cultivation method, ''Illusion Appearance''. This'' Illusion Appearance ''cultivation method not only perfectly changed one''s appearance, but also perfectly changed one''s body shape and body shape!


    Previously, when he realized that the was precious, he had spent some time to learn . Because he already had the circulation route and cultivation method of this technique in his mind, he quickly learned it.


    Ling Yan''s face could not help but reveal an expression of joy. He immediately let out a sigh of relief in his heart as a bright light flashed in his eyes.

 C44

    Ling Yan sat in the last corner of the beast fighting arena and looked down at the crowd. His heart skipped a beat as he realized that the people who had appeared were all dressed in bright and beautiful clothes.


    In Ling Yan''s mind, he couldn''t help but recall the golden pass that Pu Dong had shown to the guard when he brought him in.


    "Pu Dong, what''s with that pass?"


    "Hehe, ah, as long as you have a certain amount of power in South Tong City, you can go to the window of the Beast Battling Arena to get a gold pass." Hehe, ah, as long as you have a certain amount of power in South Tong City, you can go to the window of the Beast Battling Arena to collect a gold pass. Pu Dong smiled as he explained.


    "These upper class people are really in the mood to relax ¡­" "Hahahaha ¡­" "Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha¡­ ¡­!" Ling Yan was speechless.


    "Of course, after a man gets rich and has power, his life is empty. What else can he do, he can only find things for himself, doing business, playing with women, having fun, going to the Beast Fighting Arena, these kind of cruel and bloody places, they can only vent the negative emotions in their hearts, go crazy, go crazy, go berserk ¡­"


    Pu Dong raised his eyebrows and looked down in disdain. He disdainfully said, "Eastern Young Master is different from them."


    Looking at the fervent and excited crowd below, Ling Yan nodded his head to express his understanding. Just as he was thinking of an excuse to leave and register for the Beast Battling Arena, Pu Dong''s body suddenly straightened, and he quickly shook Ling Yan''s arm as he shouted excitedly.


    "Ling Yan, get ready! Let''s begin!" It began! Wow! "So beautiful! My goddess!"


    What do you mean you''re different from them?


    Ling Yan could not help but roll his eyes at Pu Dong. After which, he looked towards the front. When he saw it, he could not help but be slightly startled.


    "WenNa, WenNa, WenNa!"


    "¡­"


    Dressed in a light pink luxurious robe that lightly wrapped around her waist, a plain white muslin garment lightly draped over her shoulders. Her graceful and elegant neck and perfect white collarbone faintly appeared, making her appear charmingly beautiful.


    The two strands of hair seemed to hang carelessly in front of her chest as she put on a thin layer of makeup. The redness that faintly appeared on her cheeks created a tender and adorable look, her clear eyes, white teeth, and charming smile seemed to be able to captivate all living beings.


    Ling Yan was stunned for a few seconds before regaining his senses. Although this woman was very beautiful, he was still inferior to the mysterious woman he had seen in the illusionary space.


    Ling Yan''s heart skipped a beat as he turned to look at Pu Dong.


    As expected, this fellow was completely captivated by the lady before him. His eyes were blurred, his body swayed, and he was on the verge of spitting saliva from his mouth.


    Ling Yan could not help but feel somewhat suspicious in his heart. The main purpose of bringing him here was probably to see a beauty.


    But this is just right. Ling Yan''s lips curved up into a faint smile. Then, he gently stood up and quietly left from the back.


    "Hello, may I ask where the Beast Battling Field martial artists are registered?"


    Ling Yan found a waiter in the Beast Battling Arena and asked politely.


    At this moment, Ling Yan had already used illusions to change his appearance. From the looks of it, he was a robust youth in his twenties.


    "Let''s go from here. We can enter the left passageway." "Yes," the waiter replied, pointing the way.


    Ling Yan nodded his head in thanks before following the path indicated by the attendant. Soon, they arrived at the left passageway of the Beast Battling Arena.


    "Hello, I''m here to register."


    Ling Yan looked at a man seated at the left passageway and said.


    The man glanced at Ling Yan and saw that he was a stranger. He then said, "Think of a code name. I''ll register the card with you and you can enter."


    As he said this, the man took out a special funds card for the Beast Battling Arena from under the table. The color of the card was different than that of the one for the Symbol Master Card.


    "Next up, as long as you have some achievements in the Beast Battling Arena, the funds will be transferred to your card when you leave this place alive. I wish you good luck." The man revealed a mysterious smile.


    Ling Yan knew very well that if a person died, they would naturally be left with nothing.


    However, what made Ling Yan happy was that his appearance changing technique was indeed powerful. Even his opponent was unable to see through his true age and build.


    Taking a deep breath, Ling Yan walked into the left passageway of the Colosseum.

 C45

    The Beast Battling Arena was indeed rich. There were large numbers of Night Pearls hanging on both sides of the tunnel, emitting a gentle light. With a glance, one could see that there were at least a hundred of them.


    A few minutes later, Ling Yan walked out of the left passageway, in front of a rectangular spectator stand, at this moment there were already more than a dozen martial artists standing in front of the stands, quietly waiting for the start of the match. The martial artists with similar strength were all competitors, and because the number of berserk beasts in the colosseum was uncertain, there could only be one berserk beast of some rank, so the atmosphere in the stands wasn''t particularly friendly.


    Every martial artist emitted a faintly discernible aura. When a dozen or so auras combined together, it affected the blood flow of some martial artists with weaker cultivations.


    As soon as Ling Yan stepped in, his entire body subconsciously circulated the power of his Qi to resist.


    When the crowd of martial artists saw that someone had entered, they all turned their heads to take a look.


    Small success in the first stage of the Common Birth Stage?


    He looked to be in his twenties and was still in the first level of the Mortal Realm. How bad was his training talent?


    The underground beast fighting arena had hosted so many sessions. Although there were first-level vicious beasts at the beginning, they were basically those who had gone through the motions and had reached the age of 16. Even if a person with Grade 1 martial arts talent didn''t slack off, they would at least be at the second level of the Mortal Stage.


    Not only was this kid''s talent extremely poor, he was also extremely lazy in training.


    No, that''s not right. When these martial artists suddenly discovered that the power circulating within Ling Yan''s body wasn''t true essence, but rather his blood vitality, all of their eyes popped out of their sockets.


    Body refining? Damn, there are still body refining idiots these days?!


    This kid''s head should have been pinched in the door. His talent was originally poor, yet he still chose to obediently refine his Qi and chose an even more difficult body. He was sick, and not light either.


    "Ha ha-ha, body refining little rookie, invincible at the first level of the Mortal Realm, ha-ha ha!" A young man around the age of twenty couldn''t help but mock Ling Yan.


    Finally, someone who was even weaker than him came. He looked to be about the same age as him, he had achieved great success in the Second Stage of the Fetal Stage, and that kid was only at the early First Stage of the Fetal Stage.


    Suddenly, everyone began to wantonly laugh. This time, because of Ling Yan''s arrival, the atmosphere in the rectangular spectator stands couldn''t help but soften quite a bit.


    Ling Yan''s face was expressionless as he walked to the side of the stands by himself, ignoring these arrogant fellows.


    "Aiyo, look, big brothers, I''m still proud, I''m not willing to be in the same group as us, I''m really scared ~" The youth spoke up again, his scared expression was perfect, immediately causing the surrounding martial artists to burst out laughing again.


    The martial artists that came to the Beast Battling Field were basically all at the sixth level of the mortal realm or below, because between the fifth and sixth level of the mortal realm, there would be a bottleneck that most martial artists would never be able to cross. In the end, most people wouldn''t be able to cross it in their entire lives, but once they did, their strength would have a qualitative increase.


    As long as one successfully stepped into the sixth level of the Mortal Stage, no matter where they went, they would be favored by the big families, and obtaining resources for cultivation would be relatively easy. So if they weren''t particularly bored, then they wouldn''t come to the Beast Battling Arena to play, and these people weren''t stupid.


    Seeing that Ling Yan still did not say anything, the young man felt a little bored. Just as he was about to think of something else to say to tease Ling Yan, a beautiful voice rang out from the center of the colosseum.


    Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Today is the opening day of our underground beast fighting ring, and we very much welcome all of you bosses to enjoy the scenery. Alright, I''m Wen Na, the host of this arena.


    As she spoke, she blew a big kiss to the audience with a charming smile. Immediately, the crowd went into an uproar, shouting out ''Wenna'' nonstop, creating a ruckus.


    "It seems that everyone is looking forward to the next competition. Hopefully, this time our vicious beasts and warriors will create even more dazzling sparks. Alright, I won''t say too much. My dear ladies, we''ll start the countdown. We''ll count together, ten, nine, eight ¡­"


    "Seven, six, five ¡­"


    Everyone in the audience started to fully cooperate with the countdown timer.


    "Three, two, one, begin!"


    "Thank you for your cooperation, my dear ones." WenNa Mei smiled and bowed to the crowd. Whether intentionally or not, a trace of spring light was revealed, causing the audience to be in an uproar. The sound of gulping could be heard.


    "Wow, so white, so white ¡­"


    In a corner at the back of the underground beast arena, Pu Dong was drooling as he stared at Wen Na''s sexy body. His gaze was completely focused on his, and he didn''t even realize that Ling Yan had already disappeared.


    On the other side, in the fighter stands.


    Ling Yan''s body stiffened, and his face froze for a moment.


    The competition had finally begun!

 C46

    According to the rules, the beast grade would be determined first by the underground beast arena, and then by the martial artist according to the beast level.


    Before Ling Yan could think too much about it, the giant vault door at the right passageway of the underground beast arena slowly opened. Immediately afterwards, a small black figure appeared in everyone''s line of sight.


    "A mouse, a first-level vicious beast. Its body is smaller than an ordinary mouse, but its speed is very fast and its teeth are sharp. Anything larger than it can eat in minutes is nothing!"


    On the floating platform, Wenna smiled sweetly as she explained. She waved her hand, and the staff member of the Colosseum opened a small hole in the metal cage before quickly throwing a black cat inside.


    Logically speaking, the mouse would run away as fast as lightning when it saw the cat. However, as a ferocious beast, the mouse didn''t even have time to react when it saw a cat appear in its line of sight. Its narrow eyes immediately turned blood-red.


    "Meow, meow!"


    A stream of light flashed by, and the black cat''s painful cries suddenly stopped. On its neck, the rat opened its sharp mouth, and had already bitten through it, causing blood to gush out. In just a minute, shua shua, the black cat was eaten to the last bit.


    "Alright, this is the performance of a first-level vicious beast. Because no one challenges this little fellow within the rules, no martial artists are allowed to choose. Instead, they are directly sent out to let everyone watch ¡­" Wen Na said with a smile.


    Fighter''s square-shaped stand.


    "Hey, Big Brother Body Refinement Cultivator, this level one berserk beast is just enough for you to practice. If you don''t go, the level of the berserk beasts will become higher and higher. If you dare to go up, you will be trampled on."


    That youth of about twenty years of age pouted at Ling Yan, chuckling.


    "You just have to take care of yourself, otherwise you''ll be torn apart by the vicious beasts!" Ling Yan coldly glanced at the youth and said.


    "You! "Humph!"


    If it weren''t for the fact that the underground beast battle arena forbade martial artists from fighting, otherwise they would have permanently disqualified from participating in the battle. This youth would have gone up to teach Ling Yan a lesson a long time ago.


    Ling Yan slapped down on the red challenge button in the stands, neither light nor heavy.


    A first level vicious beast here was at least a hundred taels of silver. Ling Yan would not miss this opportunity.


    "Huh?" Wenna, who was standing on the floating platform, was surprised. Her charming appearance immediately attracted the attention of the men below.


    "Hehe, I didn''t think that there would be a Mortal Stage Level 1 martial artist today. Okay, in order to not let that martial artist come here for nothing, then I will let him fight. What a domineering name! "


    Wenna twisted her body and crossed her arms in front of her chest. Her voice was sweet as she pretended to admire him.


    As the beautiful voice of Wenna fell, the tunnel to the left of the Fighter''s viewing gallery slowly opened up.


    Ling Yan''s heart stirred. He walked into the cage, and in the next moment, he was inside the metal cage.


    "Bam!" The tunnel on both sides suddenly closed, and the barrier between the warriors and beasts in the middle of the metal cage slowly disappeared.


    "Fuck, go on, Lizard, eat that guy!"


    "Keep it up, little martial artist! Hold on for a few seconds! Don''t let that one move kill you!"


    "Hahaha, it''s time to watch the rat eat the human. I''m looking forward to it ¡­"


    "Mother Xi Pi, code name madman. Look at how arrogant you are. Hurry up and send him to his death ¡­"


    "¡­"


    After Ling Yan entered the metal cage, a lot of shouts came from the surrounding spectators. However, none of them didn''t want to see the vicious beasts devouring the people.


    I''m sorry, I''m afraid I have to disappoint you.


    Ling Yan coldly glanced at the crowd and slowly raised his middle finger at those who had spoken of him. After which, he smiled and pointed his middle finger downwards!

 C47

    Silence!


    It was very quiet!


    It was as if the surroundings had suddenly become silent. Following that, deafening curses came from all directions, like a tsunami that had come, overwhelming Ling Yan.


    "F * ck, a brat at the first level of the Mortal Realm? What are you doing? Careful, I will not let anyone kill you!"


    "Hurry up and die, you eyesore!"


    "F * ck, you dare to look down on me? Who do you think you are? Just you wait, if you have the guts don''t go!"


    "Hehehe, you sure are courageous. Come and be my watchdog. I''ll reward you with a large amount of silver to eat ¡­"


    "¡­"


    On the floating platform, Wen Na seemed to be surprised. She blinked her beautiful eyes a few times, then giggled. "Haha, it seems like our Mr. Kuang is really domineering. I''m looking forward to his performance. Don''t let me down ~"


    At this time, the barrier in the middle of the metal cage had completely disappeared!


    The mouse was currently wandering around the vicious beasts'' area. As the barrier disappeared, it instantly saw Ling Yan, who was not far in front of it!


    Suddenly, a bloodthirsty glint flashed in the little rat''s eyes. It squeaked in excitement and its petite body immediately scurried out, leaving an afterimage as it landed on the ground!


    "Go, bite him to death!" Everyone shouted!


    In the Fighter stands.


    Those martial artists also quietly watched on, although the little mouse was small, its speed was very fast, and its teeth were also sharp, making it one of the stronger first level vicious beasts. Ling Yanfan had reached the first stage of gestation, so even if he was a body refiner, if he didn''t have a special ability, he would still be in danger.


    This young man probably doesn''t know how fierce this rat is. It can only kill that black cat with an estimated strength of one sixth of its usual strength, and that young man just rushed up in such a hurry to fight. Didn''t he just throw his life away?


    A martial artist at the third level of the Mortal Stage shook his head and expressed his'' professional ''opinion.


    "Hehe, a fool is a fool. Otherwise, why would he choose to train the body?" The young man in his twenties immediately agreed. He looked down at the battle and chuckled. "Look, that rat is attacking. In the next second, that kid should have his throat pierced ¡­"


    The youth hadn''t finished speaking when his eyes suddenly widened. The other martial artists around him also had a trace of surprise in their eyes.


    Inside the metal cage, Ling Yan''s black eyes flashed. He lifted his foot up like a bolt of lightning, and then ¡ª


    "Boom!"


    With a loud sound, Ling Yan''s foot landed heavily on the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust that fluttered into the air!


    After one kick, the metallic cage stopped moving. Everyone opened their eyes wide and saw a mouse lying at Ling Yan''s feet. The rat''s internal organs had all been stomped on, leaving only its head exposed and its eyelids rolled out. It was dead beyond dead!


    Hua ~


    There was an uproar!


    Everyone could not believe their eyes as they watched this scene unfold. That ferocious rat from just a moment ago had been stepped on so easily as if it were an ant. How could it have been so easily trampled to death?


    He ignored everyone''s surprise.


    The warrior passageway on the left naturally opened. Ling Yan calmly walked over. The moment he entered, he stopped, looked around, and said.


    "Grade one berserk beast, just an appetizer."


    Crazy, so crazy!

 C48

    In the Fighter stands.


    As the martial artists saw Ling Yan return, all of them subconsciously glanced at him. Just now, Ling Yan''s movement had been followed by his attack, but this Billy Mouse was even faster. Some of them only saw a flash in their eyes and the fight was over.


    That youth in his twenties was one of them. He looked at Ling Yan in disbelief, thinking to himself, "Why can''t I see his movements clearly? I must have been distracted at that time!"


    He would never admit that his strength was inferior to Ling Yan''s.


    "Aiyo, boy, your luck isn''t bad. A hundred taels of silver is already so easy to get. How come you don''t have such good luck? Sigh ~"


    After Ling Yan returned, Wen Na, who was standing on the floating platform, reacted and giggled.


    "Hehe, mister Kuang is indeed crazy, and his movements are quite domineering. I''m really looking forward to seeing you perform, but unfortunately, the next berserk beast is at rank 2."


    A second-level vicious beast was equivalent to a human martial artist at the Second Stage of the Mortal Stage. Normally, martial artists that came to the Beast Battling Arena didn''t have the ability to jump ranks to challenge others.


    "Oh, your luck is here. A second-level vicious beast, go up and play around with it?" Ling Yan smiled faintly at the young man as he spoke in an indifferent manner.


    "Humph, even if you didn''t say anything, I would still have gone up. Let me show you what a Second Stage Mortal Stage martial artist battle against a Second Stage vicious beast is like!" The young man coldly snorted and pressed the red button in front of the Fighter stands with a "Pa" sound.


    "Very good, so soon there will be a martial artist to fight. Let''s see who it is. Wow, it''s a martial artist at the second level of the Mortal Realm. His code name is gone, this name is also very domineering."


    The youth with the nickname "Annihilation" glanced at Ling Yan complacently. Then, he strode into the fighter tunnel and quickly appeared in the metallic prison''s fighter area.


    "Next, let''s invite our Level Two Ferocious Beasts into the arena!" Wenna''s delicate voice was amplified by the loudspeaker, spreading to every corner of the underground beast battle stadium.


    Rumble ~!


    The gate of the berserk beast tunnel on the right slowly opened. A gigantic figure walked out while stepping on the ground.


    Hearing this sound, the youth''s face slightly changed and he had a bad premonition.


    "Weaker, weaker, weaker!" He cried out in his heart.


    However, the young man was no longer listening to her charming voice.


    "Ya, it''s a Level 2 Ferocious Beast, Berserk Devil Pig. Warrior, please prepare!"


    Berserk Demonic Boar! "The evolved version of the demon pig, although it''s also a level two berserk beast, it''s still much stronger than the demon pig. It''s a top level existence amongst level two berserk beasts!"


    Normally, a vicious beast relied on its body''s scales or bloodline to be a bit stronger than a Qi Refining martial artist of the same level, not to mention this kind of evolved vicious beast.


    The youth''s face instantly turned deathly pale.


    Today was the first time he heard that there was a competition in the Beast Battling Arena. He could choose the rank of a berserk beast. If he won, not only would he receive a reward of a hundred taels of silver, he would also receive all the valuable things from the berserk beasts.


    Although he understood the rules and said that once the challenge began, life and death would be decided by the heavens. The victor would live while the loser would die, he thought that his luck shouldn''t be that bad.


    He was at the second level of the Fetal Stage, so he could only kill first level vicious beasts in the outskirts of the Savage Forest. When he met some second level vicious beasts that he could kill, he would often form groups of them, so the amount of money he earned from them every month was very little, only a few hundred taels of silver.


    In the Beast Battling Arena, whether it was a one-on-one battle or a one-on-one battle, they could choose their own opponents. In the Beast Battling Arena, whether it was a one-on-one fight, or a one-on-one battle, they could choose their own opponents.


    But he hadn''t thought that he would encounter a top tier berserk beast of the same level!


    The youth''s heart immediately started to panic. He was just an ordinary Second Stage Mortal Stage Mid Rank martial artist, so he definitely wouldn''t be able to beat this Mad Demon Pig. Thinking that he would be torn into pieces by the Mad Demon Pig later, his leg began to tremble uncontrollably.


    Cold sweat flowed unceasingly from his face as he watched the barrier in front of him slowly disappear and the gigantic figure gradually become clear. The youth''s mind suddenly collapsed!


    He did not want to die!


    "I, I give up! Open the door! Quickly open the door!" The young man crazily shouted.


    "I''m sorry, Mister Annihilation. You can''t give up after accepting the challenge."


    On the floating platform, Wen Na smiled sweetly. However, this smile seemed a little cold.


    "I beg of you, open the door! I don''t want to die yet!"


    The young man''s face was filled with fear as the barrier became even thinner. The wild Magical Boar''s two sharp fangs and scarlet eyes caught the young man''s eyes.

 C49

    "AHH!" The youth seemed to have gone crazy. True essence surged through his entire body as he rushed towards the edge of the metal cage. He wanted to break out of it and escape!


    Wenna looked coldly at the youth''s actions. She did not stop him, and in fact, there was no need to.


    The metal pillar of this metal cage and the electric net surrounding it were constructed by them with great effort and millions of silver taels. Even if a peak 9th level Mortal Stage martial artist wanted to break through this metal cage, it would still take a lot of effort, not to mention this young man, who was only at the 2nd level of the Mortal Stage.


    "Bam!" With a resounding bang, the young man''s body crashed against the metal pillar of the cage. Then, the young man was sent flying, but the cage didn''t budge in the slightest.


    "Pu ~" The youth''s heart trembled when he felt the strong rebound. He then spat out a mouthful of blood, and his expression immediately became dispirited.


    The youth''s movements were also very fast. The spectators in the beast battle arena couldn''t help but be stunned for a moment, and then the entire set broke out into earth-shattering jeers.


    "Hahaha, that idiot, the metal cage is indestructible, he actually dared to use his body to hit it. Is this martial artist''s brain really stupid?"


    "This is truly worthy of being called ''Extermination''. This is going to exterminate me, ahahaha ¡­"


    "Motherf * cker, he''s not even as strong as the previous martial artist. Although he''s a bit arrogant, his movements are still quite domineering and straightforward!"


    "¡­"


    In the Fighter stands.


    "Fear of not fighting, fear of not fighting, death is normal."


    Amongst the martial artists, a Mastery of the Fourth Stage Mortal Stage male shook his head. If this youth''s martial arts determination was a bit stronger, he could overcome the fear in his heart and fight this Wild Devil Pig with all of his strength. He might have a 10% chance of survival.


    As expected of this Mortal Stage Level 4 warrior, when the screen disappeared, the Mad Devil Boar let out an ear-splitting roar when it saw the shadow lying on the ground. Its huge body suddenly moved on the ground like a fortress, and the young man was so terrified that he wanted to stand up and run away, but he, who was seriously injured, was overtaken within a few steps by the Mad Devil Boar.


    With a boom, the young man was pierced through by the wild demon pig''s sharp teeth, and then slammed into the edge of the metal cage!


    "AHH!"


    The youth that received such a heavy blow wasn''t dead yet. A horrifying scream came from his mouth, and a massive amount of blood flowed out from his chest, instantly dying the ground underneath him red. The smell of blood filled the air!


    The Berserk Demonic Boar became more excited as it smelled the smell of blood. It suddenly opened its mouth and bit the young man''s waist. The young man''s screams were immediately drowned out.


    "Creak, creak, creak ~"


    The Berserk Demonic Boar closed its mouth and enjoyed the taste of the delicacies in its mouth in a comfortable manner. The bloody scene caused everyone to hold their breath.


    However, after holding their breaths, they became lively once more. Their faces were flushed red, and they became excited.


    "Good, good!"


    "Berserk Demonic Boar is mighty!"


    "Haha, fun, really fun!"


    "¡­"


    After the young man died, Wen Na stood up and said regretfully, "It''s a pity that a warrior has fallen. Seeing the cruel side of us Berserk Demonic Boars, my dear warriors in the stands, who would want to challenge us? "If there isn''t anything else, then this little girl will change into a vicious beast and start over."


    Although Wen Na said it was a pity, she didn''t show any trace of pity on her face. She was used to this kind of scene in the Beast Battling Arena. For the sake of these martial artists, they had to be mentally prepared.


    After Wen Na finished her sentence, the martial artists'' stands became completely silent.


    Amongst the dozen or so martial artists, there was also a peak second level Mortal Core warrior. However, after seeing this, he hesitated for a moment and didn''t accept the challenge.


    The Berserk Demonic Boar was a vicious second level vicious beast. If he fought with it, he would at most be able to dodge, so he didn''t want to take the risk.


    "Alright, since there aren''t any warriors of the same stage that want to fight, then let''s move on to the next match ¡­ "Huh?"


    Just as Wen Na was about to rush the Berserk Demonic Boar back and enter a new selection mode, the electronic screen in front of her received a challenge message. She looked down and her face was filled with surprise.

 C50

    After a long while, Wen Na closed her mouth and revealed a sweet smile as she announced to the crowd in the surroundings.


    "Wow, let me tell everyone the explosive news. Our Mr. Kuang, the first brave warrior of the first stage of the Fetal Stage, actually challenged our Berserk Demonic Boar!"


    Almost all the spectators in the colosseum let out a slight sigh of surprise as soon as the announcement was made. However, the jealous man let out a cold snort of disdain.


    "Hmph, overestimating yourself and trying to attract attention!"


    "Hey, you don''t even have to say it. This brat truly put in a lot of effort in order to get Lady Wenna''s attention. He''s really an idiot, he doesn''t even want his life ¡­"


    "Does he think that the Wild Devil Pig is that first level berserk rat? That stupid thing will be a good show later. The Wild Devil Pig is going to have an extra meal soon, hahaha ¡­"


    "I thought this kid was pretty crazy, but it looks like he''s really arrogant. Did he think he was a genius from the Crimson Nimbus Martial School and still wanted to cross ranks to fight?"


    "¡­"


    "Uh, did you press the wrong number? If you press wrongly, quickly withdraw!


    Ling Yan shook his head, "I should be fine with that." As he spoke, he calmly walked into the fighter tunnel.


    "Damn, this person definitely wants to die, no problem?" "Tch!"


    He didn''t even have confidence that he could win. This boy was more than a stage lower than him, yet he still dared to speak such arrogant words. Let''s see just how you will die!


    After Ling Yan entered the arena, the entire stadium was immediately filled with boos.


    "You conceited lunatic, watch your performance!"


    "I bet you won''t last more than three seconds!"


    "Relax, be careful of the exploding chrysanthemums. Flower, with such big fangs, stabbing it will hurt a lot! "


    Seeing how enthusiastic the atmosphere was, Wenna didn''t mind. She giggled and said, "Wow! Seeing how calm Mr. Madman is, I''m sure he''s quite confident. Look at his figure, it''s the type of body I like!"


    As she spoke, she made a heart-shaped gesture, giving it to Ling Yan through the void.


    "F * ck you! How dare this brat steal my goddess! I won''t kill him!" A young master of a Wealthy Class stared at Ling Yan viciously, gritting his teeth as he spoke.


    Wenna smiled. She had achieved her goal.


    They had been running the underground beast battle arena for many years now. Even though it was still crowded every time it opened, the gap was still not small. At that time, let alone a seat, there wouldn''t even be a place to stand!


    At that time, at the peak, it was only two years ago. A sixteen year old youth appeared, valiant and valiant beyond compare.


    Even at the age of sixteen, his cultivation had already reached the peak of the fourth level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage. His talent was astonishing, and his combat prowess was heaven-defying.


    In the three months that he had been participating, the underground beast arena was packed to the brim.


    Almost everyone was after him, even Wen Na''s charm was outdone by him. For a moment, the name of the War God resounded throughout the entire underground beast fighting arena, and even the spectators were still talking about it when they left the arena. Suddenly, the legend of the War God began to spread outside of South Heaven City, spreading like the wind.


    Countless heads of great families had personally come to the colosseum just to recruit this genius! However, in the end, her master still took the initiative to recruit her.


    And now, he had already become the most outstanding youth of the younger generation in South Tong City. He was Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s number one fighting strength peerless genius ¡ª ¡ª Jiang Bo!


    However, ever since Jiang Bo had been recruited by his master, he no longer appeared in the Beast Battling Arena. At this point, the business of the arena had dimmed a lot, and it also hadn''t returned to its peak state. Thus, they had even set up a rule to allow people to bring along a companion for the purpose of earning more money.


    The management, of course, had to have something to sell and something to look out for.


    Although he could arouse the desire of the men and attract them to buy tickets, if there were any other ways to rouse their excitement, it would be useless to add wings to the tiger, and the beast fighting ring would naturally become more popular!


    Naturally, Ling Yan was used by her as a tool to blow up the atmosphere. It was best to have more men like this as much as possible. Only in this way would it be worth watching.


    A peerless genius like Jiang Bo would only appear in the Beast Battling Arena once every thousands of years. Moreover, he might not even come to the Beast Battling Arena, so Wen Na naturally didn''t have any expectations.


    With regards to Wenna''s caution, Ling Yan immediately understood. His brows slightly furrowed as he indifferently glanced at Wenna.


    A businessman is indeed a businessman with a lot of tricks up his sleeves. Ling Yan sneered in his heart, but he didn''t care too much about it. In any case, as long as he won, he would not renege on his debt.


    This place was only used by Ling Yan as a place to earn money.


    Towards Ling Yan''s unintentional glance, WenNa Fang''s heart was moved. This young man was very calm. From the beginning to the end, he had never been affected by her. This caused her to feel a little curious.

 C51

    But being curious was being curious. This young man had to survive this battle first.


    A top vicious beast at the second level was not comparable to Wang Ba, who was only at the second level of the Mortal Stage. This vicious beast had grown up one step at a time, and was definitely not to be underestimated!


    Three seconds later, the barrier disappeared!


    The huge body of the Wild Devil Boar that was circling around suddenly stopped, and its scarlet eyes instantly noticed Ling Yan in front of it. Its eyes immediately became bloodthirsty, and its four hooves fiercely dug into the ground a few times, and then rumbled as it rushed towards Ling Yan!


    With a speed that was more than 400 jins, coupled with this powerful running speed, the impact force was probably no less than 1000 jins!


    His current strength was only about a thousand pounds. Although he could block it head-on, he was definitely going to be injured. This Wild Demonic Boar''s skin was rough and thick, and its defensive power was astonishing. The current him was not suitable to face it head on!


    As he thought of this, the Berserk Demonic Boar had already arrived in front of Ling Yan. Its pair of sharp fangs flashed with a terrifying cold light. It wanted to do the same to that youth just now and pierce through Ling Yan!


    Humph!


    Ling Yan let out a cold snort. At the critical moment, the blood vitality in his body violently poured into his legs. He stomped on the ground and his body moved like lightning, dodging the wild demon pig''s charge. Immediately after, Ling Yan''s black eyes flashed with a bright light.


    "Hah!"


    With an explosive shout, Ling Yan used his strength to prop himself up and flew high into the air. The muscles in his legs suddenly tensed up, and like a cannonball, he suddenly shot out, heavily kicking the Berserk Devil Boar''s body with a force of a thousand jin!


    What was shocking was that the Wild Devil Boar''s four hundred pound body was actually sent flying several meters by Ling Yan''s kick, tumbling to the ground!


    "ROAR ~"


    The Berserk Demonic Boar opened its mouth and let out a painful cry. Its body moved and it roared as it tried to stand up!


    How could Ling Yan possibly give up such a good opportunity after knocking him down with a single kick?


    A long roar!


    Ling Yan''s feet once again stomped on the ground. This time, he shot up into the sky, pausing only a few dozen meters in the air before plummeting like a meteor. "Whoosh!" He fell down quickly.


    Knee strike!


    "Boom!"


    With a loud bang, Ling Yan''s bent knee viciously smashed into the relatively weak abdomen of the Wild Demon Pig!


    "Aooo!"


    The Wild Demon Pig cried out in pain. Its eyes turned blood-red as it entered a berserk state!


    If you enter berserk mode, the berserk devil pig''s body strength, speed, and defense will soar to a whole new level. If you charge at full strength, even if there is a thick layer of stone wall in front of it, it will still be able to break through! However, to have such combat prowess at the first level of the Mortal Core realm is extremely shocking! "


    In the viewing gallery of the martial artists, the fourth level of the Mortal Stage martial artist slowly said with some admiration.


    As for the peak Second Stage Mortal Core warrior, his eyes were glazed over. He had not heard the words of a Fourth Stage Mortal Core warrior, and was muttering to himself.


    "This kid, how could he be so violent? He obtained the upper hand in two moves. That''s a top rank two beast ¡­"


    Just like what a Fourth Stage Mid Rank Mortal Body Warrior had said, the berserk demon boar''s speed was shockingly fast. With a sudden flip of its huge body, Ling Yan was caught off guard and was pressed down by the wild demon boar!


    The surrounding audience couldn''t help but cry out in alarm.


    "This kid is finished. After being suppressed by the Berserk Demonic Boar, how else can he escape ¡­"


    She did not expect that Ling Yanfan, who was at the first stage of gestation, would be able to avoid the collision of the Berserk Devil Pigs. Not only that, but he was also able to react quickly and launch a violent counterattack, directly dealing a ton of damage, causing the Berserk Devil Pigs to enter a berserk state in such a short period of time!


    This kind of damage was rarely seen even amongst second level Mortal Nascent Soul stage martial artists. She never thought that Ling Yan was actually a genius among the first level Mortal Stage martial artists!


    However, its level was too low and its potential was too low. WenNa shook her head. This time, even Ling Yan probably wouldn''t be able to turn over his body.


    After suppressing Ling Yan, the Berserk Demonic Boar lowered its head to look at Ling Yan below it. Two fiery auras continuously sprung out from its nose, its eyes blood-red. It wanted to slowly tear this human that hurt it apart!


    "Roar!"


    The Berserk Demonic Boar let out a loud roar, causing the surrounding spectators to feel pain in their eardrums. Then, it opened its bloody mouth and fiercely bit down at Ling Yan''s head with its fierce eyes!


    "AHH!"


    The audience immediately exclaimed...

 C52

    A bloody scene was about to bloom. Everyone''s eyes were fixated on the scene, their breathing slightly sluggish as they waited for it to happen!


    With its bloody mouth right in front of him, Ling Yan could smell the stinky stench coming from the Mad Demon Pig''s mouth. Seeing that mouth about to swallow him, the veins on Ling Yan''s face bulged, and his hands broke free from the Mad Demon Pig''s body.


    The power of blood within his body instantly erupted. Ling Yan''s eyes bulged out, and in the instant that he fell into darkness, he angrily roared as he stretched out his hands!


    "Is this kid dead?"


    "Huh, why is there something wrong with the Berserk Demonic Boar''s expression? Why isn''t its mouth biting down?"


    "Look, the Mad Demon Pig''s mouth seems to have opened ¡­" Heavens, that kid is still alive, quickly look! "


    Everyone cried out in alarm as they stared at the Mad Demon Pig''s mouth.


    The Mad Devil Pig''s mouth was slowly being forced open by some kind of force. Soon enough, Ling Yan''s somewhat sinister and fair white face appeared in front of everyone''s eyes.


    The muscles on his arms bulged with blue veins and were knotted together. They were as hideous as earthworms, and as the green veins throbbed, they radiated with a powerful force. He actually managed to force open the mouth of the Wild Demon Pig!


    "Holy sh * t, this brat has so much strength. Although this Wild Devil Pig''s bite power can''t compare to that of a Devil Tiger or Demon Lion, it should at least weigh around 800 to 900 jins. This boy must have the strength of a thousand jins!"


    "Definitely, didn''t you see him send a four hundred pound Wild Demon Pig flying with a kick?"


    "What a terrifying man, if his cultivation were to increase by a few more levels, wouldn''t his strength be able to defy the heavens?!"


    "¡­"


    While everyone was still in shock, Ling Yan used both of his hands to grab onto the Wild Demon Pig''s mouth and pulled its head out. Then, his waist suddenly stood straight up, and his muscles violently trembled, using all his strength to push the Wild Demon Pig''s body up. Then, he gritted his teeth and used his strength to push his hands to the side.


    Ling Yan had actually swapped places with the Wild Devil Boar just like that. The Wild Devil Boar had been pressed beneath Ling Yan!


    Just as Ling Yan was about to brandish his fist and punch the berserk Devil Pig''s relatively weak abdomen, the berserk Devil Pig''s nose emitted a whooshing sound, spitting out two streams of heat as it turned over with a howl.


    Damn it, Ling Yan''s forehead was full of veins. Before the Wild Demonic Boar could fully suppress him, he once again succeeded in turning over his body. Taking advantage of this short period of time, Ling Yan threw out two punches as fast as lightning.


    "Aooo ~!" The Wild Demon Pig cried out in pain. Its huge body struggled violently. Although its four limbs were short and small, Ling Yan could still reach its level!


    Suddenly, his four limbs began waving violently towards Ling Yan. He slammed onto Ling Yan''s back with a ''bang'' sound!


    Not long after, blood started trickling out from the corner of Ling Yan''s mouth. He didn''t care about it at all, and continued waving his fists against the wild demon pig''s stomach with bloodshot eyes!


    Just like this, the man and the beast continued to roll about, and as they did, the sound of countless bodies colliding could be heard, mixed with the muffled groans of humans and the howls of vicious beasts.


    At this moment, the audience was stunned.


    What did they see? A close-combat battle between humans and vicious beasts?!


    For ordinary people like them, because they did not have their spiritual sense to deeply receive the information in front of their eyes, what they needed the most in battle was the collision of fist to flesh, the impact of the blood flying everywhere, the hoarse screams, and so on. This was the most obvious shock and stimulation to their body and mind.


    Ling Yan''s way of fighting was simple, straightforward, and brutal. This kind of fighting style that was very similar to a normal person''s violent beatings resonated with the hearts of many in the audience, filling them with joy!


    Of the martial artists that they had seen before, which one of them hadn''t dodged to the side when they encountered a vicious beast on the same level? Which martial artist had not dared to madly rush towards a vicious beast like Ling Yan, even though they had a cultivation realm lower than him!


    Some of the spectators were so excited that their faces turned red. They raised their fists and subconsciously followed Ling Yan''s movements, waving them in the air. It was as if they were Ling Yan, crazily battling with a vicious beast.

 C53

    "Mad God, go for it! Destroy this vicious beast!"


    "Go, Mad God, break the beast''s life!"


    "Ahh! Mad god, hit the beast''s eyes and nose. Be careful not to touch its fangs!"


    "¡­"


    For a time, cheers for encouragement suddenly sounded out from the four viewing platforms of the Beast Battling Arena.


    Ling Yan didn''t even know that he had gotten a bunch of fans here for no apparent reason due to his barbaric ways. He had even shouted at the "Wild God" and "Wild God".


    He blankly watched the battle between Ling Yan and the top rank 2 beast in the metal cage. He subconsciously thought to himself that this world was too crazy, and he wanted to go back and rebuild it.


    "I want to keep quiet ¡­"


    At this point in time, Ling Yan, who was in the middle of the battle, could no longer hear the cheers of the audience. His world seemed to have shrunk to the size of a small world, leaving behind only the wild demon pig''s sharp fangs, scarlet eyes, and smelly mouth!


    A man and a beast had been fighting for almost a quarter of an hour. Both Ling Yan and the Wild Devil Pig were exhausted after using such a high intensity of strength, especially the Wild Devil Pig, whose attack speed was gradually slowing down.


    "It''s really a miracle. This young man''s stamina and strength are so astonishing, he''s actually hitting the berserk demonic boar so hard that it doesn''t have enough energy to maintain its berserk state!" However, this young man has been able to hold on for such a long time, and is about to lose his strength. If he doesn''t have any other powerful techniques, even if he leaves the berserk state, the Berserk Demonic Boar would still be able to use its superiority to kill Ling Yan. "


    In the martial artists'' grandstands, the large success of the Fourth Stage Mortal Stage martial artist lightly sighed, expressing his appreciation and pity to Ling Yan. To be able to fight to this extent at the first level of the Mortal Core realm was already something he was proud of.


    Suddenly, the face of a Fourth Stage Mastery Stage martial artist froze!


    "Roar!"


    The Wild Demonic Boar was once again mounted on top of Ling Yan. It let out an extremely violent roar, and its protruding sharp teeth suddenly emitted a dazzling red light!


    "Ya, the Wild Devil Pig is furious. It''s preparing to use its final attack. This attack has already exploded the body of a second stage Natal Stage martial artist. I wonder if our Mister Kuang ¡­"


    On the floating platform, Wenna opened her mouth in surprise. Just as she was speaking, she was interrupted by Ling Yan''s explosive roar.


    "Roar!"


    What was inconceivable was that even Ling Yan actually let out a beast-like roar. Following that, Ling Yan did something that made everyone''s eyeballs fall out of their sockets.


    Ling Yan''s hands grabbed onto the Wild Demon Pig''s neck, and then his entire body seemed to be on fire, blood and Qi soaring to the sky. He raised his head, and a faint gold light flashed on his forehead, and he suddenly lowered his head, roaring in anger as he ruthlessly smashed towards the ball of energy on the Wild Demon Pig''s tusk!


    "Boom!"


    With a deafening collision sound, the entire underground colosseum seemed to tremble slightly, and a large cloud of smoke and dust flew up into the air at the center of the collision.


    As the smoke and dust dispersed, everyone impatiently turned to look at the metallic cage.


    Ling Yan was quietly sitting on the wild demon pig''s huge body, his face covered in blood, the blood and madness in his eyes slowly retreating, while the wild demon pig, one of its sharp fangs was broken, its head was a sight to behold, as if it had been completely smashed by something, turning into a watermelon!


    Naturally, the Berserk Demonic Boar lay motionless on the ground, dead beyond compare.


    "This ¡­"


    Even Iron Head Merits aren''t this powerful ¡­


    The surroundings were completely silent. One could hear the sound of a pin dropping.


    Everyone subconsciously held their breath.


    "Mad God is mighty!"


    It was unknown who had called out first.


    In an instant!


    "Mad God!"


    "Mad God!"


    "Mad God!"


    "¡­"


    Earth-shaking cheers and cheers resounded throughout the underground colosseum. It was deafening and resonating in every direction!

 C54

    On the main street of South Tong City, a relatively skinny young man was holding another young man''s hand, chattering nonstop like he was shooting a machine gun.


    "Hey, big brother, where did you go on your way? Did you see that fight with the God of Berserkers?!" That mad god is too domineering, as if he''s a little tyrant on the street! " Pu Dong looked excited, as if he was recalling the scene back then. He clicked his tongue and said, "I wonder what this guy''s brain is made of. With a single strike of his hammer, he sent the Wild Devil Pig to meet its eighteen generations of ancestors."


    "However, I''ll bet that although this kid''s brain is tough, he definitely had a big bag on him. Back then, in order to act tough, he endured the pain. I know about this. Even if you give me such a good chance to act tough, I will still endure it. Hehe."


    "¡­" Ling Yan was a little speechless. He actually wanted to know how Pu Dong''s mouth grew and why he had spoken so much.


    "I didn''t expect your attention to be focused on the battlefield." Ling Yan looked at Pu Dong with disdain and said as if he was pointing at something.


    He had expected that Ling Yan would see the pig-face that he saw when he saw WenNa, but he did not avoid it. Instead, he straightened his body and said in an unconvinced manner, "What, isn''t Miss WenNa good-looking? Young Master Dong dares to say that a majority of the men in the Beast Battling Arena are after Miss Wenna''s fame."


    "Good." Ling Yan spoke the truth, but then he had a question, "Miss Wenna is very famous, and there are so many nobles in Southern City who are pursuing her like crazy, does she not even like a single one of them? And these people are all so honest? "


    "Of course, even though she''s just a host in the Beast Battling Arena, she doesn''t seem to have a high status. With so many powerful people in South Tong City, I guess there are some men who want to rob her and take her for themselves. However, they really don''t dare to do that to WenNa!"


    As he spoke, Pu Dong leaned close to Ling Yan''s ear and carefully whispered, "It is said that the master of WenNa is the famous First Prince of our Southern Clans. I already told you, you mustn''t tell my father that I''ve gone to the First Prince''s territory.


    Seeing Ling Yan''s surprised expression, Pu Dong''s eyebrows twitched as he hurriedly said: "Aiya, you don''t have to say it anyway."


    "Fine." Ling Yan shrugged and agreed. After all, if Pu Dong hadn''t told him, he wouldn''t have known either.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have obtained such a great harvest. Ling Yan had only participated in two battles, and after killing the Wild Devil Boar in the second battle, because the rest of the beasts were all Level 3 and above, Ling Yan wouldn''t be so arrogant as to think that he was invincible and could even disregard Level 3 vicious beasts.


    Therefore, he withdrew from the fighters'' grandstands after having fought two battles.


    Although it was only two matches, he had crossed ranks to win the second one. Moreover, the flesh, scales, and fangs of the Wild Demon Pig were all better materials, so after Ling Yan left, he immediately received a deposit from the Beast Battling Arena. In addition to the materials for the vicious beasts, he also received a total of 1,188 taels of silver!


    To Ling Yan, this was a considerable amount of wealth. Even though his top grade elementary true essence talisman hadn''t been sold yet, it was likely enough for him to cultivate and rush into the next ten days or so.

 C55

    When the two of them returned to the slaughterhouse, Pu Dong sneakily entered the inner court of the slaughterhouse. After Ling Yan and the rest of the big men greeted each other, he went out to the pharmacy and bought some healing herbs, directly spending 1,260 taels of silver. At this point, Ling Yan only had 40 taels of silver left in his pockets.


    After buying the herbs, Ling Yan quickly rushed to the foot of the Great South Mountain. The place where he normally trained was now only a dozen or so days away from the entrance examination of Crimson Nimbus Guild.


    Time silently flowed by, and before long, it was the seventh day before the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s test.


    These days, the Symbol Master Guild could be said to be packed with people. Other than some martial artists that came occasionally, the rest were all young martial artists. They had all rushed to the Symbol Master Guild to buy talisman paper.


    This was because the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance examination was about to begin!


    Historically, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School never had a rule that a martial artist couldn''t use talisman or pills to strengthen themselves during a martial artist''s assessment. Whether it was a martial artist''s natural talent, family background, or fortuitous encounters, they were all inherently and fated things for a martial artist.


    Luck and wealth were also a part of one''s strength. If you didn''t have talent, who could you blame? Who are you blaming for not having the money to buy a Talisman Talisman Pellet? Who are you blaming for not having the money to buy a treasure?


    As long as you can pass the entrance exam, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School will take it. Anyways, if you can train in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School for six years, it''ll be enough for a true genius to stand out.


    After all, if your talent isn''t good, then no matter how rich you are, you can''t compare to a genius with astounding talent. Martial feelings, combat techniques, and comprehension ability aren''t things that can be bought with money.


    And the true cultivation resources of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School were usually given to the top 108 students of the Martial School.


    Only the one hundred and eight generals of Chi Xiao Martial Arts School could be considered as elite students.


    However, for the first step, these youths would have to try their best to enter the Crimson Nimbus Martial School first. That way, they would be able to compete for the title of 108 generals of Crimson Nimbus Guild and obtain a large amount of cultivation resources, wouldn''t it?


    Although it was unrealistic for new students to want to be on the leaderboard, older students would graduate sooner or later. Therefore, as long as they tried their best to improve their strength, it was not impossible for them to be on the leaderboard in the future.


    As the most powerful martial arts school in the country, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School had a great number of young martial artists that came, including some from wealthy and powerful families!


    The number of charm magicians in the Symbol Master Guild was limited, so naturally, the amount of charm papers produced every day was not much. Even if there were charm magicians selling charm paper outside, the amount of charm paper would not be enough to meet the demand of the young martial artists that swarmed in every day.


    However, there was a piece of paper that had not been visited even after such a bustling transaction. It was lying alone in a corner of the exchange center, as if it had been forgotten.


    It wasn''t like no one had asked before, but when they saw that the elementary talisman paper without any proficiency required a price of 1500 taels of silver, those people scoffed and left.


    No one knew which master of the rune it was, but they were not stupid enough to try to rob someone while they were still alive.


    During this period of time, Lai Xinlan had also come to the Charm Magician''s Association to help out. Other people''s charm papers had gone crazy. They would be sent flying soon after, and Ling Yan''s charm paper remained in place, unmoving.


    She shook her head. Was Ling Yan still unwilling to give up ¡­

 C56

    The day before the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance exam, in a forest at the foot of the Great South Mountain.


    "Swoosh swoosh swoosh!"


    A figure quickly scuttled through the forest, dodging the trees. Sometimes he would sprint, sometimes he would pause, and sometimes he would change directions. He was as nimble as a monkey that was jumping around in the forest.


    Not long later, with a "chi" sound, the figure suddenly braked, and its body came to a stop. In front of him, there was a huge rock standing there blankly.


    Standing in front of the boulder was a fifteen to sixteen year old youth. He had a handsome face, a tall and straight body, and strong muscles that didn''t match his age. His muscles weren''t too big, and he looked well-proportioned and natural.


    The youth looked at the boulder in front of him, and his waist sank as he took two steps forward and completed a standard horse stance. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.


    He clenched his right hand into a fist and swung it forward with his legs at the waist!


    The moment his fist touched the huge rock, a faintly discernable ripple shot out from his fist and entered the huge rock. His fist did not touch the huge rock, but ¡ª


    BOOM!


    The boulder suddenly exploded right in front of the youth''s eyes, shattering into pieces and rolling down to the ground.


    Fist wind!


    The youth withdrew his fist and revealed a faint smile. Looking carefully, this youth was Ling Yan, who was cultivating at the foot of the mountain.


    After ten days of consuming all the healing herbs, not only did Ling Yan successfully advance to the Mastery Stage, but he also relied on the top cultivation technique in the Spirit Domain, the "Berserk Golden Body Technique", and the cultivation experience of his senior, to successfully comprehend and stimulate his fist wind.


    Fist winds, as the name implies, were created with fists. Just like other weapons, those who used swords had sword winds, those who used sabers had blade winds, and those who used hammers had hammer winds.


    For example, in order to activate a fist wind, the user''s own true essence or blood vitality must be extremely refined. In addition to refining, one also had to learn to compress it, and after it was compressed to the limit, it could then be stimulated with a fierce punch of true essence, erupting with an extremely strong power!


    The force of the punch and the wind added together, causing the damage to multiply!


    These few processes are indispensable. Usually, this kind of thing that is imparted verbally can only be used to let people know that with these few steps, how one can activate it will depend on one''s own comprehension ability.


    Those with good perception might discover all sorts of changes in their true essence while they were cultivating, and then imitate them. With a flash of inspiration, they might be able to grasp some of the mysteries that stimulated the fist wind, sword wind, and so on.


    No matter how hard you tried to impart information to a person with poor perception, it was nothing but a lump of paste in his mind.


    Comprehension and martial arts talent were different. For some martial arts talents, once they comprehended a certain cultivation method or martial skill, their cultivation realm would rapidly increase. Otherwise, if you couldn''t comprehend it, their talent would be far superior.


    Therefore, perception and martial arts talent were complementary to each other. One could quickly enter the sect, break through bottlenecks, and the other could rapidly rise to new heights like adding fuel to the fire.


    Relatively speaking, it was better to perceive the fist wind. However, if Ling Yan were to comprehend the fist wind at the first level of the Mortal Realm, then it would definitely be a great shock to others.


    One had to know that the earlier one comprehended fist wind, the higher the probability of the fist wind evolving into fist light or even fist aura. If one grasped the fist aura, then one''s punch would deal a ton of damage.


    "Whew ~"


    Ling Yan let out a heavy breath of air. When he arrived at the foot of the Great South Mountain, he sat down cross-legged and began to meditate. Tomorrow was the start of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance examination.

 C57

    Symbol Master Guild Exchange.


    After six consecutive days of extremely explosive scenes, not only the staff, but also the charm magicians were so tired that their eyelids rolled up. They didn''t even think about lifting their hands or moving them anymore; if they were to sleep on the bed, they would definitely fall asleep within a second.


    Fortunately, after working overtime from all the members of the Symbol Master Guild, the demand of these foreign martial artists was finally met. The crowd of Symbol Masters were overjoyed. They were all relieved and went back to sleep.


    Therefore, on the second day, the number of paper talismans in each counter was pitifully small. With a single glance, one could count the entire quantity.


    Early in the morning, a rich young master dressed in silk clothing hastily ran into the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange area. He looked at the empty trading desk in front of him and a black line appeared on his forehead.


    The Charm Magician Union has closed down? Where was the talisman paper?


    His name was Xu Shizhen, the son of a wealthy businessman in South Heaven City. He was fifteen years old this year and had also registered to participate in the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School''s assessment. However, a while ago, in order to train his combat ability and not let his enemies compete with him, he went to the outskirts of the Savage Forest to gain experience and almost forgot the time.


    In the afternoon was the Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s entrance exam. He had finally returned to South Heaven City with great difficulty, and the first thing he did was rush to the Symbol Master Guild to buy talisman paper.


    However, the current situation of the Symbol Master Guild left him at a loss.


    Immediately, he went to the manager and raised a question.


    "Hehe, young master, you''ve come at a bad time. A few days ago, the Trade Union Exchange was very busy. Today, our charm magicians have rested, so we don''t have any paper talismans to sell." The one who spoke was a new manager. He was thin, tall, and had a kind face.


    "I''ll go ¡­" Xu Shizhen''s face immediately turned dark. If he couldn''t buy the talisman, he would definitely be outdone by his sworn enemy. F * ck, that guy was definitely going to mock me again.


    "Eh, that''s right. Sir, come to think of it, our Symbol Master Guild still has another talisman. It''s an elementary true essence talisman, but ¡­"


    Halfway through his sentence, Xu Shizhen''s eyes lit up as he hurriedly said, "Really? Where is it? I''ll buy it!"


    The shopkeeper pointed to the location, and Xu Shizhen quickly walked to a counter in the corner of the exchange center. Just as the storekeeper was about to take out the talisman paper to trade with Xu Shizhen, Xu Shizhen suddenly spoke.


    "Wait a moment, how can this elementary true essence rune be called a top grade elementary true essence rune?" And why didn''t I see any proficiency? "


    "Hehe, of course the name is given by the charm magician who sold this piece of charm paper. However, this charm magician has yet to go to the Symbol Master Guild to receive his identity token, so for the time being I don''t know how proficient he is in drawing true essence runes." The shopkeeper explained with a smile.


    "Holy shit, his proficiency isn''t public, and he is even priced at 1500 taels of silver? Is his name the top quality one or the best quality one?" "He''s preparing to cheat us!" Xu Shizhen shouted loudly.


    Although he was well-off, his family had spent a lot of money to maintain his family to practice martial arts. This time, he didn''t have a lot of liquid funds, 1500 taels of silver, which was equivalent to half an intermediate level true essence symbol.


    If it weren''t for the high proficiency elementary true essence talisman, he wouldn''t have dared to spend so much money to buy it. He might as well add another 1500 taels of silver to buy a second mid-grade true essence talisman to try his luck.


    "Then, this young master doesn''t plan to buy it, right?" The storekeeper shrugged his shoulders. He was ready to put the top quality elementary true essence talisman back in his hand.


    "Wait a moment, I, I''ll buy it!"


    Xu Shizhen grit his teeth and decided to buy it in the end.


    F * ck, who told him to come late. This was the last piece of paper on the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange.


    Thus, with a dark face, Xu Shizhen completed the transaction, took the talisman in his hand and left in a huff.

 C58

    In an open area at the foot of the Great South Mountain.


    Ling Yan gently closed his eyes and sat there quietly. His expression was calm and natural, and his breathing was even and powerful. His entire body seemed to have turned into a sculpture.


    It was the end of the day, and Ling Yan had already arrived here early in the morning. After getting warm for a while, he sat cross-legged on the open ground and meditated, recovering his mental strength to its peak state. He went to welcome the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance examination.


    Today, at the foot of the Great South Mountain, it was extremely quiet. Even the chirping of birds and insects seemed to have disappeared without a trace of wind, as if the wind had hidden itself for some reason. The air was filled with a sense of silence and coldness that caused even the ground to feel a tinge of coldness.


    "Rustle, rustle, rustle ~"


    Suddenly, there seemed to be an extremely faint rustling sound in the forest, like the rustling of leaves. If one did not pay careful attention, one would not be able to hear it.


    For some reason, Ling Yan, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation in a clearing in the forest, felt uneasy. He was a little distracted, and the pores on his body quietly stood erect for some reason.


    Ling Yan opened his eyes and felt that something was wrong. This kind of instinctive reaction from his body meant that something bad was about to happen.


    "Rustle, rustle, rustle ~"


    Ling Yan''s ears moved slightly. After practicing the "Berserk Golden Body Art", his perception had improved by a lot, and was much higher than those martial artists of the same level. After listening carefully, his eyes flickered, and he became vigilant.


    This was not the sound of the wind blowing through the leaves and the leaves gently rubbing against each other, but the sound of someone secretly moving forward and breaking through the leaves!


    Ling Yan was secretly on guard within his heart. However, his expression did not change in the slightest. His right hand quietly lowered itself and landed on the ground.


    "Who is this? What is his purpose in coming so close to me with such care?" Could it be that fellow, Pu Dong, wanted to play a prank on me? Or did Wang Ba send someone here to deal with me? "


    Ling Yan''s mind raced. Usually, his daily life was very monotonous and he had never come into contact with many people. Moreover, other than Pu Dong, the only other person who knew of this place was Wang Ba.


    However, very quickly, Ling Yan rejected Pu Dong. Because the distance was too far, he could only feel that this person''s strength was very high and was not able to determine the exact cultivation level. However, Pu Dong temporarily did not have that kind of strength.


    What was left was to be related to Wang Ba.


    This brat, Ling Yan was sure that the young master of an aristocratic family, Wang Ba, would not let him off so easily. Back then, he had beaten up Wang Ba in front of so many people.


    However, the person Wang Ba had called this time had caused Ling Yan to feel an immense pressure. If his judgement was accurate, this person''s strength was definitely above the 3rd level of the Mortal Realm.


    Although he had defeated Wang Ba, who was at the peak of the Second Stage of the Mortal Stage, earlier with his mastery of the First Stage of the Mortal Body Refinement Realm, and had raised his cultivation by about half a stage, a playboy like Wang Ba did not have much talent, nor did he have to suffer much. His cultivation was basically piled up with pills, and his strength was a little lacking.


    Ever since Ling Yan had started practicing martial arts at the age of twelve, he had been very strict with himself. He trained very hard, and his foundation was very stable, and his cultivation was actually formed from hard work and hard work, which was naturally not something that Wang Ba could compare with. In addition to the tempering of his top cultivation method in the Spirit Realm, the ''Berserk Golden Body Art'', it was still more than enough to deal with Wang Ba.


    Now, Ling Yan had advanced to the great perfection of the Mortal Stage, and his hidden opponent was at least at the third level of the Mortal Stage Initial Phase. Even though he had a top martial skill like the Frenzied Bull''s Head and had comprehended some fist wind, he was still at a disadvantage when fighting a battle without knowing the trump cards of others.


    Ling Yan felt a sense of danger!

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    However, Ling Yan had never expected that Wang Ba would want to get back at him. However, he was not here, and the unknown enemy that had appeared at the foot of the Great South Mountain was actually from the Ouyang Family, the number one super family in South Tong City ¡ª Ouyang Chao.


    Ouyang Chao was actually vindictive to this extent!


    Ling Yan had chosen to sit in an open area not too far away from the forest. There was only a distance of about ten meters between them. This distance was something that could be covered in the blink of an eye for a Mortal Stage Level 3 martial artist.


    At this moment, Ling Yan''s breathing slowed down. He could feel that the commotion beside him had suddenly disappeared. It was likely that that person had already stopped, hiding not too far away from him and coldly staring at him.


    Ling Yan''s heart was in his throat for a moment. He could not help but slightly tighten his muscles. Whether the person who came was a friend or foe, he would know soon enough!


    Somewhere in the forest, behind a big tree, a figure stood quietly. Through the gaps in the trees, he looked at Ling Yan who was meditating in the clearing with his eyes closed. Seeing that Ling Yan was not aware of the danger, a cruel smile appeared on his face.


    He was the weakest of the eight bodyguards under Ouyang Chao. His cultivation was at the third level of the Common Birth Stage, and Ouyang Chao''s order was to take Ling Yan''s life!


    He had carried out several missions, and each time he had killed a person whose cultivation base was lower than his own. However, he was cautious by nature, and paid particular attention to killing the enemy in a one hit kill, so as to not alert the enemy and not make a move in the future.


    After all, relatively speaking, only the first time to kill someone was the highest success rate, because the person who was killed was not prepared for it. If the first time to kill failed, then that person would definitely be on guard, and there would be countless of ways to protect his or her life.


    The previous few times, he had completed the mission in one go, and this time, against a kid at the first level of the Mortal Realm, it was still as easy as before!


    Although he knew that with his cultivation, even if he were to face them head on, Ling Yan would not be able to create any trouble, but he still liked the look of shock and terror on the face of the person who ambushed him and the person who was killed.


    After looking at Ling Yan for a while, he slowly took out a wooden bow from behind him. Afterwards, an iron arrow was nocked onto the bow. The bowstring was taut, and the cold arrow was aimed precisely at Ling Yan''s head!


    As the true essence in his body slightly rose, the metallic arrow suddenly glowed with a silvery light. The guard opened his mouth and let go!


    "Swoosh!"


    A stream of light rapidly flew across the air, bringing with it a gorgeous silver radiance, and shot towards Ling Yan''s head at lightning speed!


    The guard wore a smile on his face. In the next moment, he could see a brilliant picture of his brain rupturing and his head bleeding.


    Suddenly, the guard''s expression changed. He tilted his head to the side, and a fist-sized rock flew past his ear, smashing against a tree behind him with a dull thud.


    He immediately regained his senses and discovered that there was a figure rapidly leaving in front of him. Ling Yan, who was originally sitting on the ground, had already disappeared.


    "Humph, you want to run? In your dreams!"


    The guard''s expression turned cold and his body moved. He immediately turned into a gust of wind and swiftly headed in the direction that Ling Yan had fled in. He chased after him!

 C60

    Within the forest, Ling Yan was rapidly running. The blood vitality of his body had reached the limit. From afar, all he could see was a series of blurry shadows moving about.


    While quickly moving, Ling Yan nimbly avoided the big trees blocking his way. His expression was cold and there were a few drops of cold sweat on his forehead.


    Run!


    When the guard had used the power of his true essence to shoot the arrow, Ling Yan had discovered him!


    In an instant, Ling Yan recognized the guard. He was one of the eight bodyguards that Ouyang Chao had brought with him to the Symbol Master Guild. They were powerful and, more importantly, all of them possessed a Human Stage Mid Rank martial skill!


    In terms of cultivation, he had already surpassed Ling Yan by a huge margin, and even possessed a Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill. Ling Yan was definitely not his match!


    The "Berserk Golden Body Art" gave Ling Yan the ability to fight those who had crossed levels, but it was not strong enough to directly fight those who had crossed levels!


    Run!


    As long as he could temporarily avoid the attack of this guard, then when he entered the Crimson Nimbus Martial University and became the elder''s disciple, Ouyang Chao probably wouldn''t dare to deal with him so blatantly.


    Ling Yan''s escaping direction was not towards the downtown area of the southern city, because the direction that the guard had stood at that time was the road to the downtown area. Naturally, Ling Yan would not foolishly run over to his death.


    Taking advantage of the guard''s momentary daze, Ling Yan rapidly headed in the opposite direction. This time, the distance between him and the bodyguard had widened by a lot.


    However, Ling Yan did not believe that he would be able to shake off a Third Stage Mortal Core warrior in such a short period of time.


    He turned his head to find that, indeed, a few hundred meters behind him, a figure was rapidly approaching him. Even though he was running at full speed, the distance between the two of them was still shrinking by a meter per second.


    If not for the fact that he came here often to cultivate and was very familiar with the terrain, turning left and right would have probably been caught by the guard long ago.


    However, with the remaining few hundred meters, it was estimated that in less than the time it took to make a cup of tea, he would have to face a martial artist at the Third Stage of the Mortal Body Refinement Realm in close range.


    What to do!


    Ling Yan was burning with anxiety. He hadn''t even entered Crimson Nimbus Martial School, hadn''t made a name for himself, and hadn''t even seen his father. How could he just die like that?


    At the same time, his gaze shifted to both sides as he thought of a countermeasure. Continuing like this was not his way of exhausting his stamina before the fight even started, and surrender was not his style.


    To be honest, he didn''t want to die yet. At the very least, he couldn''t die in such a miserable way!


    Suddenly, Ling Yan''s eyes lit up as he saw a lake not too far away from him. His eyes lit up as he realized that there were traces of him running on the ground and it would be difficult for him to avoid being chased by the guards. However, in the water, he was very confident that he could hide himself.


    Since he was young, he had interacted with river and mud and learned a set of extraordinary underwater abilities. In addition, now that he had become a body refiner, his heart and lungs had been greatly improved. Just being able to hold his breath in water was enough to increase from several minutes to a dozen minutes!


    This way, as long as he carefully moved underwater, he might be able to escape the pursuit of the guards.


    However, Ling Yan had also made up his mind for the worst. If the guards found this place and went into the water to chase him, he would have no choice but to accept the challenge!


    Without hesitation, Ling Yan scurried to the lakeside. With a "plop", he jumped into the water, causing a splash the height of a man. Soon after, the ripples on the surface of the lake gradually disappeared, and everything returned to normal.

 C61

    Not long after, a person appeared beside the lake with a whistling sound. It was Ouyang Chao''s bodyguard.


    At this moment, the guard''s face was extremely gloomy, the bow and arrow on his back had already been thrown away by the guard. His right hand, which was holding onto a longsword, was squeezing it tightly, and his knuckles had turned slightly white.


    He didn''t think that Ling Yan''s explosive strength and physical strength would be so amazing. He had been able to catch up to a large success Mortal Stage martial artist at the third level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage for half a quarter of an hour, yet he hadn''t been able to catch up!


    If someone else were to find out about this, he would probably lose all face. The young master would probably just silently send him on his way.


    There were no more traces of that boy escaping. Needless to say, he jumped into the water. This made the guard''s face turn ugly, because he wasn''t able to swim that well.


    The guard looked around and his expression immediately eased up. A cold smile appeared on his face once again.


    The lake was leaning against a mountain wall, and high above, there was a stream of water flowing down the mountain, entering the lake. The water in the lake, however, had never spread out, so there must be some small hole at the bottom of the lake that caused the lake''s water to flow deep into the ground.


    But no matter what, the guard''s mood had relaxed.


    Hmph, going into the water right? Your father will wait on the shore for you to come out. There will always be a time when you can''t hold your anger!


    At this moment, the guard stood by the lake with a cold expression. His right hand pulled out the fine sword in his hand as his entire body slowly circulated true essence. He quietly stared at the lake, waiting for Ling Yan to come out and give him a fatal blow!


    What the guards didn''t know was that Ling Yan was currently at the bottom of the water not far in front of him, staring at him with his eyes wide open.


    When the guards found out that the lake was sealed off, Ling Yan had already noticed it from the bottom. The walls of the lake were all around them, so it would be difficult to break out.


    However, what surprised Ling Yan was that the water in the lake was actually hot. It was like a hot spring, and when one stayed inside, Ling Yan''s fatigue from running for a long time could not help but dissipate a lot.


    This was not the time to be enjoying himself. Ling Yan held his breath, slightly moving his palm up and down in the water, keeping his body underwater.


    Judging from the guard''s appearance, he must have known that he was hiding in the water and wanted to catch a turtle in a jar.


    Ling Yan slightly knitted his brows, and his face gradually turned cold. The way he looked at the guards also gradually turned cold and resolute.


    Even if he could hold his breath in the water for a long time, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance exam was about to begin.


    Since the guards were unwilling to leave, he could only give it his all!


    As he was thinking, Ling Yan slowly moved under the water and soon arrived at the edge of the lake. At this moment, the guard was standing on the shore above Ling Yan''s head.


    Ling Yan planned to find an opportunity to pull the guard into the water by surprise because he could tell that the guard didn''t seem to be very good at water. This way, if he was in the water, his chances of winning shouldn''t be low.


    Thus, Ling Yan was like a beast hidden in the shadows, ready to pounce on his prey at any time to let down his guard!


    Time flew by quietly. Just when Ling Yan felt that he had been holding his breath for too long and that his body was beginning to feel weak, the guard on the shore inadvertently opened his mouth and yawned.


    Now!


    Ling Yan''s eyes flashed as his body turned violent. He leaped out of the water, and under the surprised cry of the guards, dragged him into the water!


    Fight!


    Ling Yan let out an angry roar as his body ferociously pounced forward like a tiger pouncing down a mountain ¡­

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    The guard was stunned and a look of panic flashed across his face. He threw his sword on the shore, moved his body, and was about to charge forward.


    Suddenly, there was a strong gust of wind, followed by which, the guard felt his legs sinking, and his body submerged into the water.


    "Gulp, gulp ~ ~" Caught off guard, the guard immediately swallowed a few mouthfuls of the lake water.


    However, he was still a martial artist at the third level of the Mortal Stage. Although he wasn''t very good at the water, he knew how to swim. His true essence instantly erupted and he immediately broke free from the shackles on his feet.


    After a moment of panic, his expression became tranquil, but his eyes burned with a raging fire.


    This brat actually dared to sneak attack him!


    He turned his body in the water and immediately saw Ling Yan''s cold face. He waved his right fist and, along with a wave, punched towards his chest!


    Humph!


    The guard was infuriated. He clenched his fist, and the true essence within his body suddenly waved out. The two fists collided in the water!


    "Bam!" A muffled sound rang out and as the two fists collided, a ripple spread out in all directions, turning into an impact and charging straight up into the sky. Immediately, a pillar of water shot up into the sky from the lake, turning into splashes of water and scattering everywhere.


    Ling Yan gave a stuffy groan as he was forced several meters back into the water by the strong rebound force. Blood immediately flowed out of the corner of his mouth.


    His fist, wrapped in true essence, seemed as if it was about to be torn apart, causing bursts of pain. One could vaguely see that the skin on his fist had already been torn open, and a few traces of scarlet blood had flowed out.


    Taking advantage of the counterforce from the collisions, the guard''s legs moved and his body rushed out of the water. He rolled on the shore and immediately grabbed the sword he had thrown on the ground. He quickly stood up and stared fiercely at the lake.


    "Come out and die!" The guard shouted angrily at the lake''s surface.


    No one replied, as if the intense battle just now did not happen. The lake surface once again calmed down.


    However, the Imperial Bodyguards were not so casual this time. Just a moment ago, they had been slightly careless and had been ambushed by Ling Yan. If Ling Yan''s strength was similar to his, he would most likely be floating on the surface of the water by now.


    "Damn brat, I will tear you into a thousand pieces!"


    Being toyed with by someone whose cultivation base was far inferior to his own, the guard could not help but be enraged.


    Suddenly, a huge splash appeared on the surface of the lake. A cold light flashed in the guard''s eyes as he picked up his sword and waved it in the direction of the splash. In an instant, a dazzling brilliance flew out from his sword.


    No one?!


    The guard was startled. Suddenly, his heart trembled as he abruptly retreated a few steps.


    BOOM!


    With a loud bang, Ling Yan''s fist violently smashed into the place where the guard had been standing before. Immediately, a dozen centimeters deep fist hole appeared on the ground!


    Ling Yan''s attack did not hit, nor did he jump back into the lake. Instead, he stood where he was, with his waist sinking, legs stepping, and hands spread out in two directions.


    Even if he jumped into the lake again, it would be impossible for the guards to make the same mistake again. Continuing to waste time would not benefit him at all. It would be better to fight for his life.


    "Heh, boy, you finally dare to come out. You don''t want to hide anymore?" Since Ling Yan no longer intended to run away, he was happy to talk a few more words with the man who was about to die.


    "I''m just afraid that you''ll be tired. How long has it been since I last saw you? You''ve been chasing me for a quarter of an hour now, right? Are you feeling great?"


    Ling Yan indifferently looked at the guard and said with a hint of ridicule.


    The guard knew what Ling Yan meant, and laughed at him for not being able to take down a first level Mortal Core warrior even after a long time. Immediately, the guard was so angry that he started fuming all over, and angrily pointed his sword at Ling Yan, "I originally wanted you to live a little longer, but now, I''m going to kill you!"


    After saying that, the guard took a step forward and charged towards Ling Yan like a whirlwind. With a wave of his sword, a sharp sword light flashed out as he ruthlessly hacked towards Ling Yan''s head!

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    After entering battle mode, Ling Yan''s expression was abnormally focused. All that remained in his eyes were the bodyguards flying over and the longsword in his hand.


    All of the blood vitality in his body exploded out. As Ling Yan paced back and forth, he moved a foot to the side and forcibly dodged the sword attack. The guard''s sword missed and cut the ground, creating a series of ''chi chi chi'' sparks!


    Ling Yan''s facial expression did not change. Before he could even stabilize himself, he turned around and used a whip kick to heavily sweep at the guard''s body.


    The guard sneered, and dodged Ling Yan''s attack. With a move of his right hand, the sword immediately slashed towards Ling Yun''s arm like a viper!


    The sword was very fast!


    Ling Yan felt a sense of impending crisis, and before he could pull back his leg, his body was already instinctively stuck to the ground.


    "Walla ~"


    A sword light flashed, and a string of blood blossomed.


    Ling Yan took a few steps back and covered his left arm with his right hand as he stared at the guard with a serious expression.


    "Hehe, kid, how does it feel to have your skin cut by a sword?" The guard looked at Ling Yan, and the corners of his mouth curled into a proud smile.


    Little brat, you want to fight him? It''s the same as playing with him.


    "The 3rd level of the Mortal Stage is only at the initial stage. It''s only so-so." Ling Yan straightened his body, stood upright, and replied in disdain.


    The guard''s sword had only slightly cut his arm. To Ling Yan, this kind of injury was nothing more than a common occurrence, he didn''t feel anything at all.


    However, he had to admit in his heart that his current attack speed could not keep up with the speed of the guards.


    "Good!" Now, I shall send you on your way. It''s your fault, you displeased Young Master Ouyang! "


    The guard''s face darkened, and he no longer wasted time talking to Ling Yan. With an explosive shout, the longsword in his hand suddenly lit up with a dazzling white light. It was like a burning sun, emitting intense heat!


    Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill ¡ª Scorching Sun Slash!


    Ling Yan had a bad feeling about this. He turned around and dashed into the depths of the forest.


    "Haha, you want to run? You can''t! Die!"


    The guard laughed out loud, fiercely swinging his sword towards the running Ling Yan.


    "Swoosh!"


    A ball of energy carrying an intense white light almost instantly caught up to Ling Yan!


    Damn it! There was no time to use the Frenzied Bull''s Head!


    Ling Yan''s expression was somewhat sinister. With a loud shout, the blood vitality within his body surged out. His fist carried a fist wind as it heavily collided with the white energy mass of the Scorching Sun Slash.


    BOOM!


    A deafening sound rang out as a figure flew out from the tree, spitting out a mouthful of blood that splattered out in all directions. After that, Ling Yan''s entire body crashed into a large tree, breaking it in half and rolling a few times on the ground before finally coming to a stop.


    Just as he was about to struggle and get up, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him, then with a stomp on his chest, he smashed Ling Yan to the ground once again.


    "Boy, your life is quite tough. If you don''t die even like this, then an ordinary Third Stage Mortal Core warrior would be dead by now."


    The guard lowered his head to look at Ling Yan, his eyes flashing with surprise. This boy''s defensive power was too astonishing. He originally wanted to use his full strength to blow up Ling Yan''s body, but he didn''t expect that only a few wounds had been inflicted.


    However, no matter what, today was the day Ling Yan would die.


    The guard looked at Ling Yan with an ice-cold gaze. He stepped on Ling Yan''s chest, not allowing him to move. He raised the sharp sword in his hand, aimed at Ling Yan''s throat, and viciously stabbed down!


    An ice-cold killing intent suddenly attacked him!


    Ling Yan''s eyes were wide open, his face filled with unwillingness. Was he about to die?!


    "No!" Ling Yan let out a furious roar.


    Suddenly, his body was enveloped by a dazzling golden light. An extremely powerful aura exploded from Ling Yan''s body. The guard''s heart skipped a beat and was sent flying before he could even react. With a bang, he collided with a large tree behind him.


    "Cough, cough ~"


    The guard used his sword to prop himself up. He stood up and looked at Ling Yan who was slowly standing up, his eyes filled with shock.


    Suddenly, a strong killing intent enveloped the guard, causing his entire body to feel ice-cold. His blood seemed to have frozen, and he was barely able to move!


    "You, you ¡­" The guard trembled. How could this be? How could he suddenly become so powerful?


    At this time, Ling Yan''s entire body was bathed in golden light, and even his eyes seemed to have turned a resplendent gold. He looked at his own body, and then clenched his fists, feeling an extremely powerful force!


    "Is this the power of a battle spirit possessing the body ¡­"

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    Ling Yan mumbled to himself as he steadied himself. He glanced at the guard, and in that instant, the guard''s body shuddered, and he couldn''t help but take a few steps back.


    "AHH!"


    The guard suddenly roared, afraid that his mind would collapse if this continued any longer. He frantically circulated all of the true essence in his body and poured it all into the long sword in his hand. The long sword in his hand suddenly began to shine with a dazzling white light, like a burning sun, emitting a strong heat!


    "Scorching Sun Slash!" The guard gave a loud shout and suddenly hacked his sword at Ling Yan!


    An intense ball of white light appeared in front of Ling Yan and passed through his body.


    "Success?!" Before the guard could be happy, a person suddenly appeared in front of him, and with two hands grabbing onto his head, he did not have any time to react at all. Following that, a cruel smile appeared on the corner of Ling Yan''s mouth, and he slightly raised his head, a golden light flashed on his forehead, and he fiercely smashed his hammer down towards the guard''s head!


    "Creak!"


    With the sound of bones breaking, the guard didn''t even have the time to scream before his entire head was forcibly smashed into his neck, instantly dying!


    Ling Yan let go of the guard''s corpse and threw it on the ground.


    Following which, Ling Yan''s body shook, and the dazzling golden light on his body disappeared like the tide, turning into a streak of light and entering the ancient pendant hanging on Ling Yan''s chest.


    Following that, Ling Yan''s face turned white, and his body staggered forward, almost falling to the ground.


    "Young master, why didn''t you call others when you were in danger ¡­" If not for him waking up, and almost changing masters again, but with your current strength, you can only fuse with him at most once every six hours, for a maximum of ten seconds. Okay, I will go to sleep to replenish my spiritual energy, little master, you have to quickly increase your strength, the Frenzied Bull''s Head is a consummate technique, once used, all the energy in a martial artist''s body will be sucked out, little master should be careful ¡­ "


    After a one star transcendent battle spirit left these words in Ling Yan''s mind, it went completely silent.


    "Thank you, I will."


    Licking his somewhat dry lips, Ling Yan suddenly realized in his heart that it was no wonder that after using the Raging Bull''s Head at the Beast Fighting Arena, he had instantly lost all of his strength. At the start, he thought that it was due to his long and tiring battle, but who would have thought that the Raging Bull''s Head had sucked all the energy out of his body.


    The might of the Bull''s Head was astonishing, but one had to be careful when using it. Once it was used, one''s body would be extremely weak.


    Through that battle just now, Ling Yan was able to feel the effects of a battle spirit''s battle strength increase. Even if it was just a one time increase in combat strength, it was actually able to effortlessly kill a Mighty Elephant Stomp at the Third Stage; that was just too terrifying.


    If his transcendent battle spirit reached six stars, that would be thirty-two times the battle force. This, he would probably be able to instantly kill a martial artist at the fifth level of the Mortal Realm ¡­


    A battle spirit was truly worthy of being called the top auxiliary life form of the Spirit Realm!


    So it turned out that his battle spirit had always been in that simple and unadorned pendant on his chest. Fortunately, because it was a relic of Uncle Ye, Ling Yan hadn''t been willing to sell it, otherwise he would have already died today.


    After searching the corpse of the guard, Ling Yan accidentally found a small ring. With a thought, he sent his blood energy over, and a trace of joy appeared on his face. As expected, it was a storage ring!


    Even a small bodyguard had a storage ring. Although the space was only the smallest of four square meters, it was still very precious. Generally, this storage ring could be sold for at least five thousand silvers.


    He made it big!


    Ling Yan happily checked his storage ring. Unfortunately, it was empty, with only a few bottles of healing pills inside.


    However, Ling Yan did not feel that it was a pity. A storage ring was already enough to surprise him!


    After throwing the guard''s fine sword into his storage ring, Ling Yan took out a healing pill and quickly consumed it. Then, he circulated the < Berserk Golden Body Technique > and began to restore his exhausted body.


    The effect of the healing pill was not bad. An hour and a half later.


    Ling Yan opened his eyes, and a light flashed past like a sharp blade. He stood up, his black hair fluttering wildly in the wind. He gazed into the distance, towards the northeast direction of South Tong City.


    Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    I''m coming!

 C65

    It was a quarter to ten in the afternoon. South Stream City.


    From time to time, a few fifteen to sixteen year old teenagers would appear in the streets and alleyways, hurriedly running towards the northeast direction of South Tong City.


    Every single one of them more or less exuded a powerful aura. When the passersby saw this, they all made way for them, because these youths were all warriors.


    The passersby were wondering why all these martial artists suddenly rushed out of the streets. Then, after thinking for a moment, they suddenly realized that today was the start of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance exam. Before the time had even arrived, it would soon begin.


    At this time, the square of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School had long been crushed by the young martial artists participating in the assessment. The later people could only silently queue outside the square, the line was huge, and it stretched out for several hundred meters. Looking from afar, there was a sea of heads and a sky-high heat wave, perhaps no less than tens of thousands of people!


    There were more than forty million people in the entire country, and there were around one to two million martial artists. A fifteen year old martial artist was estimated to be less than one hundred thousand, and more than half of the candidates wanted to participate in the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School''s entrance exam.


    For so many years, there were many talented warriors who had profound families and great confidence in entering the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. However, there were also many ordinary warriors who wanted to enter the Crimson Nimbus Martial School purely because of luck.


    The crowd was bustling and bustling as they swarmed over. The strange smell coming from the bodies of the youths next to them intertwined together, causing the corners of Ling Yan''s eyes to twitch. He felt a little poisoned, and held his breath as he withdrew from the crowd to the furthest side of the street to wait and take a breath of fresh air at the same time.


    In any case, it would be everyone''s turn to take the exam. However, Ling Yan could not help but feel somewhat suspicious as he looked at this densely packed crowd of people.


    With so many people, how was the Crimson Nimbus Martial School going to take the exam? If he took each exam one by one, he felt that he could go back and cultivate for a period of time.


    Suddenly, Ling Yan''s heart skipped a beat as he felt an unfriendly gaze stare at him without restraint. Hearing the sound of footsteps, Ling Yan turned around, and with a slight raise of his brows, he calmly looked at the person who had come over.


    "Country bumpkin, I haven''t caused you any trouble these few days, do you think you''re amazing?"


    The pale-faced Wang Ba, dressed in a silk robe, strode towards Ling Yan and glared at him as he spoke sinisterly. Behind him, a well-dressed youth was sizing up Ling Yan with great interest.


    "Heh heh, how could a weak chicken like you understand how awesome your big brother is." Ling Yan chuckled, showing two neat rows of white teeth as he spoke to Wang Ba.


    Lie down!


    Wang Ba was stunned for a few seconds and then immediately flew into a rage as he cursed: "You want to die? Do you believe that I won''t throw you into the Songhua River to feed the fishes right now?!"


    "You?" Ling Yan shot an indifferent glance at Wang Ba. Smiling, he stretched out his fist and waved it in front of Wang Ba''s face. At the same time, he also matched it with a sound, "Peng, peng, peng!"


    "You ¡­"


    Wang Ba recalled the scene of Ling Yan crazily beating him up. His heart tightened, and he didn''t know what to say.


    "Brat, you''re quite arrogant."


    At this time, the well-dressed youth behind Wang Ba spoke. He looked at Ling Yan with disdain as he said, "An initial First Stage Mortal Body Refinement martial artist? Where does your self-confidence come from? "


    His name was Pan Xing. He had just turned fifteen and was a child of a wealthy family in Hua Ling, South Tong Kingdom. He had a mid-grade fifth-grade martial talent and was at the third level of the Mortal Realm.


    If not for the fact that his family wasn''t particularly prosperous and didn''t have the support of endless cultivation resources, he would have long since broken through to the 4th level of the Mortal Birth Stage.


    Even so, Pan Xing was still the most outstanding among his peers.


    Among the martial artists of the South Tong Kingdom, grade three martial arts talent was considered a good talent. Only one in a hundred could choose one out of ten thousand. A grade four martial arts talent was an outstanding talent, rarely seen.


    According to Pan Xing''s knowledge, of the tens of thousands of young martial practitioners who had come to register for the Crimson Nimbus Guild, only he was a grade five martial talent.


    In fact, out of all the hundreds of elite warriors in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, only a few of the top 108 generals had it!


    Pan Xing had the ability to be proud, and the ability to look down on his peers!


    Not to mention, in addition to his talent and cultivation, he had obtained the inheritance of an eighth level Mortal Stage expert during the Treasure Shop one year ago. It was like adding wings to a tiger!

 C66

    Ling Yan''s eyes narrowed. He couldn''t even see Pan Xing''s cultivation, so he guessed that Pan Xing was at least at the third level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage. He couldn''t help but sigh to himself; there was indeed a gap between humans, and if he hadn''t dreamt of obtaining a battle spirit from the Spirit Realm, he would still be at the second level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage.


    Wang Ba heard Pan Xing''s words and was startled. He instantly straightened his back, threw a glance at Ling Yan and said, "Brat, you''re dead. If Brother Ba guessed right, the final round of the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School is about combat. It''s like this every year, so don''t let Pan Xing meet you."


    Wang Ba had also unexpectedly found out that this time''s fighter was actually a fifth-grade martial talent and that his cultivation had already reached the third level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage. He was definitely one of the top candidates and there weren''t many decent competitors.


    As the third young master of the Wang family, he approached Pan Xing and brought him around to eat and drink. After that, the two of them immediately befriended each other.


    When Pan Xing heard that Wang Ba had been beaten up by a brat at the first level of the Mortal Realm, he couldn''t believe it. Even though Wang Ba had said something about Ling Yan, in Pan Xing''s eyes, Ling Yan was nothing more than an ant.


    After easily agreeing to Wang Ba''s request to beat up Ling Yan, it was naturally easy for him to do so. To deal with a Mortal Core warrior at the first level of the Mortal Core realm, he could easily destroy him with a raise of his hand.


    As for why Wang Ba had to find outsiders to deal with Ling Yan, it was mainly because he was surrounded by a group of dog friends. In terms of cultivation level, Wang Ba was the highest, but he did not dare to ask for anyone from his family. After all, he had lost his underpants during the battle with Ling Yan.


    "Hehe, Wang Ba, don''t let me meet you." The corner of Ling Yan''s mouth drew back, revealing two rows of dense white teeth.


    Since the other party dared to threaten him, Ling Yan would retaliate immediately.


    "Hmph, let''s wait and see!" Pan Xing, let''s go. It''s bad luck to talk so much with a countryside bumpkin. " Wang Ba glared at Ling Yan for a moment, trying to put on a brave front, but to no avail. Then, he turned to Pan Xing and strode off to the side.


    "A man should not be too arrogant. He will be punished." Pan Xing walked up to Ling Yan and spoke coldly. Then, he waved his sleeves and walked away.


    A martial artist above the 3rd level of the Mortal Life Stage ¡­


    Ling Yan''s black eyes flashed as his lips curled up into a faint arc.


    Try it, then.


    Just as Ling Yan was about to close his eyes and rest, his arm was suddenly deliberately touched by someone. He turned around and saw a radiant face. Wasn''t this Pu Dong?


    "Aiya, big brother, I''ve finally found you. Why are you outside?"


    He said in a low, wretched voice, "Big brother, just now during the process of searching for you, young master Dong discovered several beautiful beauties. Let''s go, should we go together with me and squeeze them while we have more people?"


    Ling Yan rolled his eyes at Pu Dong, saying: "If you want to go then go by yourself, that''s enough as long as you don''t get beaten up by other girls."


    "Hur hur, I was just saying. Is young master Dong such a person?" He shrugged indifferently. Then, his expression turned serious as he said, "Just now, I seem to have seen Wang Ba bringing a group of people and walking past here. Big brother, to be honest, did that cowering turtle come looking for you?"


    Ling Yan nodded his head.


    "Then you have to be careful, the young man behind him has a terrifying strength. As soon as he turns fifteen, his strength is already at the third level of the Mortal Nascent Soul stage, and his talent is rarely seen. He has a mid-grade fifth-grade talent, and in the circle of martial artists, he is considered a top talent." Then you have to be careful, the young man behind him has a very terrifying strength, and when he turns fifteen, his strength is already at the early fifth-grade, and also a rare mid-grade talent.


    "I''m only at the third level of the Mortal Realm. I probably won''t be able to take ten moves from him!"


    With a grave expression, Pu Dong inhaled a breath of air and slowly said.

 C67

    Although Pu Dong usually liked to play around, his talent was excellent and he didn''t neglect his training. He originally thought that he would be one of the most powerful candidates to become the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s number one.


    "If you work hard in your cultivation, you''ll definitely be stronger than him." Ling Yan said with a smile.


    "Of course, look at who this young master Dong is. Big brother, I like hearing your words, haha." Pu Dong beamed with joy as he patted Ling Yan''s shoulder and said in a righteous tone, "Isn''t it just an additional small realm higher than this young master? When the time comes, this young master will properly experience it! If we''re talking about picking up girls, that guy will definitely beat me up! "


    Just when Pu Dong was about to brag about his glorious past, a cold voice came from the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    "The hour has arrived. The first test of perseverance is officially starting!"


    His voice was grand and indifferent, moving closer and closer. Everyone present could clearly hear him, as if he was speaking into their ears.


    Immediately after, a dazzling white light appeared around the crowd. The white light became more and more resplendent, enveloping all of the young martial artists within in an instant.


    All of the young martial artists'' eyes were glazed, as if they had lost their souls.


    This was the school protecting array of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School ¡ª Great Illusion Killing Array. It was constructed by an outstanding formation master sent by the Crimson Nimbus Hall, who ruled over a radius of three hundred thousand miles. It could be used both as an illusory array and a killing array, but of course, no killing array was used to test freshmen.


    The Crimson Nimbus Hall was an extremely powerful martial arts sect. It transcended the mortal world and didn''t participate in any struggle in the secular world, but it controlled all of the resources within a three hundred thousand mile radius. The countries within its territory were only there to gather resources and gather talent for it.


    The reason why so many countries did not resist was because the Crimson Nimbus Hall was simply too powerful. As long as a Xiantian master came out of the sect, they could kill whoever they wanted.


    Was there not a single country with an Innate Ranker in them?


    Yes, but if you dare to resist, the Crimson Nimbus Hall will send out even more powerful experts to flatten this country.


    Moreover, in order to cultivate to the Xiantian realm, one needed the assistance of a top-tier cultivation technique. As for the top-tier cultivation technique, only the Crimson Nimbus Hall had it, so normally those martial artists that cultivated to the Xiantian realm would come out from the Crimson Nimbus Hall.


    All of the students of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School who were participating in the assessment were enveloped in illusions.


    In a corner of the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School, in a tea house, eight old men were sitting.


    "I heard that among this batch of people that came to register, there was a mid-grade fifth-grade talent. That kid feels pretty good." One of them, an old man in his fifties with a white beard on his chin, said indifferently. The corners of his eyebrows slanted in the air, as if he were two sharp swords.


    "Hmph, old sword man, don''t even think about it. That young man uses a blade, he should be in our blade department." The other old man snorted. His brows were filled with a domineering aura as he glared at the white moustached old man.


    "Hehe, that might not be necessarily true. Sword and saber are mutually linked. Who knows, maybe he might be willing to come to our Sword Arts to study." The white moustached old man chuckled as he stroked the white beard under his chin.


    "Bullshit, you shameless bastard. You''re still not satisfied with that little girl with the sixth-grade talent, Ouyang Yao Juan. You want to fight with me over this? Do you want to fight with me first?"


    The white moustached old man raised his white eyebrows and disdainfully said, "You were defeated by me. Do you think this old man is afraid of you?"


    "F * ck your mother!" The domineering old man was so angry that even the hairs on his nose started to rise. He immediately stood up, and an extremely powerful aura burst out from his body. The tea house couldn''t help but tremble, and the surrounding plants all bent down as if they were pressed down by something!


    "Alright, let''s sit down and talk."


    At this time, an old man wearing a bamboo hat spoke with an expressionless face.


    However, when the domineering old man heard this, his expression changed, and he snorted coldly. He instantly retracted his aura and sat back down. His expression was one of dread, and it seemed as if he was somewhat afraid of this old man.


    The Arts Department had always been their Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s strongest of the eight subjects, the bamboo hat old man and the Arts Department elder. They were the strongest amongst them.


    This was because they would occasionally exchange pointers with each other, and had never fought with them until now, apart from the martial arts elders. However, when everyone saw that his cultivation was only at the early Houtian realm, they believed that he didn''t want to humiliate himself, so they didn''t want to exchange pointers with him.


    The eight of them were all Houtian masters, and each one of them was skilled in different fields. The number of their disciples varied, and according to the strength of their disciples, the order of the eight divisions was as follows.


    Artistic, Sword, Knife, Axe, Rod, Gun, Hammer, Body.


    In terms of true strength, the old blade artist was slightly stronger than the old sword artist. However, Ouyang Yaojuan, who was a Grade Six Martial Arts Talent under the old sword master, had instantly defeated the other blade master''s disciples. She was ranked below the sword master in terms of actual strength, which was why the old sword master had said that he was a defeated opponent.


    "Does Old He have any feelings for this youth?" The sabre elder spoke as calmly as he could to the bamboo hat old man. After he finished speaking, his ears quietly perked up and he felt slightly nervous.


    He didn''t have much he could do if they tried to steal him away from him. As for the others, he wasn''t afraid of them at all.


    "It''s up to fate." After the bamboo hat old man said this sentence, he closed his eyes and started to meditate.


    Among the eight of them, there was a red-haired old man that sat alone in a corner. As he listened to their incessant discussions, his heart remained calm and tranquil.


    As for a kid with fifth-grade talent, that was good, but it was not his main dish.


    That brat should have also come ¡­


    The red-haired old man''s gaze was like a torch as it swept across the crowd. Following which, a sharp light shot out from his eyes and instantly locked onto the sturdy and sturdy youth with his eyes closed.


    A fifth-grade talented youth, you guys can go steal it, but this body refining brat.


    He must!

 C68

    When Ling Yan saw the dazzling white light, he felt that something was wrong. Immediately after, the white light enveloped him and Ling Yan''s body trembled. He immediately felt the world spinning around him, as if his soul was being sucked out!


    After a moment of dizziness, Ling Yan slowly opened his eyes.


    This was a white world with no end in sight. It was very similar to the battle spirit space that Ling Yan had entered before, but the difference this time was that all of the young martial artists were inside.


    They all looked around with astonished gazes. Although there was shock on their faces, there wasn''t much fear. After all, it was better to have more courage when facing a large number of people.


    "Where is this place?"


    Ling Yan gazed at the surrounding space, his mind in a blur, as though he was an illusion cut off from the rest of the world.


    "This is the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s great protective array. Haha, country bumpkin, you haven''t seen it yet, right?"


    A sneering voice appeared next to Ling Yan''s ear. Ling Yan turned around and saw Wang Ba bringing Pan Xing in front of Ling Yan.


    "A poor kid from the countryside naturally doesn''t have this kind of experience." Pan Xing said as he looked at Ling Yan with a hint of ridicule in his voice and folded his arms across his chest.


    "Do you know that there is a saying, ''Friendship is evil,'' and there is a saying, ''If you have nothing to do, you will find trouble with it.'' Do you think that''s a good saying?" Ling Yan said to the two of them with a smile.


    Since the two of them wanted to deal with him, there was no need for him to act too humbly. Did he think he was easy to bully? Ling Yan sneered coldly in his heart.


    "Yo, country bumpkin. I didn''t expect you to be able to say such an alluring sentence. Not bad, not bad." Wang Ba looked at Ling Yan in surprise. He was a little taken aback. "Well said. Great!"


    Pan Xing looked at Wang Ba speechlessly. His IQ was already comparable to a pig''s. Was that kid saying that Wang Ba didn''t hear it?


    Even though they didn''t say who they were, and didn''t seem to be targeting, Pan Xing still felt that Ling Yan was implying something from his words.


    Pan Xing''s expression immediately turned cold. He let go of his arms, walked up two steps, and directly faced Ling Yan. Then, he slowly stretched his head over and stopped ten centimeters away from Ling Yan.


    "In the actual battle of the third stage, before you come into contact with me, you''d better be perfectly fine." Pan Xing said coldly, word for word, with a vicious expression on his face.


    "Ha, what arrogant words you have there. I, young master Dong, would like to come and experience them!"


    At this moment, a voice filled with disdain rang out in their ears. A handsome young man wearing embroidered clothes appeared next to Ling Yan, provoking Pan Xing in a disgruntled manner.


    Pan Xing frowned as he looked at the newcomer. The corner of his mouth curled into a smile as he said, "I thought it might be some expert. With just you, you''re only at the early third level of the Mortal Realm?"


    Pan Xing didn''t take Pu Dong seriously. He turned to Ling Yan and smiled coldly, "Hey, are you looking for help?" I''m afraid it''s not enough to see. "


    "That''s right! Hahaha! Pu Dong, you think you can challenge Pan Xing? Go eat sh * t!" Wang Ba put his hands on his hips and laughed out loud.


    Pu Dong raised his eyebrows and crooked his finger at Wang Ba. Then, he sneered and said meaningfully.


    "Bastard, I heard that you like friction. Why don''t you remember how you were lying on the ground rubbing against each other?"


    "You''re courting death!"


    After Wang Ba heard this, he flew into a rage. This b * stard was ridiculing him for frequently getting pummeled into the ground by Loulan Slash before.


    Just as Wang Ba wanted to curse out at Pu Dong, the entire illusion space seemed to tremble slightly. Immediately afterwards, everyone felt something was wrong!


    They were all martial artists and had a perception that was much stronger than an ordinary person''s. They could clearly feel that the surroundings of this space seemed to be a little different. Even the air seemed to be a little stifling.


    What was going on?


    Ling Yan frowned. He felt that his body was a bit hot. However, he quickly realized that it wasn''t that his body was hot, but the entire space was!


    After Ling Yan sensed this, other martial artists began to feel it again and again. Traces of hot air began to emerge from the ground. This temperature was estimated to be over 60 degrees Celsius.


    Normal people would have already jumped up and down at this temperature, but although the warriors didn''t feel too much pain, they could feel the restlessness on their faces.


    Because they could feel that the temperature was still rising!

 C69

    Ling Yan''s heart stirred. He recalled that before he had entered this illusionary space, he had heard the sound of an examination beginning. This examination seemed to be ¨C the Endurance Trial!


    Endurance Trial? Ling Yan''s eyes flickered. This meant that this person was here to test a martial artist''s perseverance, was he here for the examination due to the hot air?


    Ling Yan tried to use his blood energy to separate the hot air. He never thought that the hot air would directly devour his blood energy and rush towards him even more fiercely. Ling Yan immediately stopped circulating his cultivation technique, and the strength of the hot air returned to its original state.


    Ling Yan''s eyes narrowed. Couldn''t he use his martial arts to resist?


    However, he had never been afraid of suffering any more, so let''s do it!


    Ling Yan immediately held his breath, sat down cross-legged, and closed his eyes with a concentrated expression. He was like a wooden stake, allowing the wisps of heat to penetrate into his body and pierce into his meridians.


    "F * ck!" "Oh no, are you preparing to roast me!?"


    He subconsciously tried to use his true essence to resist, but who would have thought that after circulating the true essence in his body, the hot air under his body would suddenly burst out. Immediately, Wang Ba let out a blood-curdling scream, and immediately severed the connection with the true essence in his body, which made him feel a little better.


    There were a lot of people who had the same thoughts as Wang Ba. Suddenly, a series of tragic sounds came from all around the Fantasy space, and some martial artists who weren''t strong enough fainted instantly under the fierce impact of the hot air. Then, a white light flashed, and their bodies disappeared.


    At this time, everyone became much more obedient. They couldn''t use their true essence to resist it. The more they resisted, the more intense the pain became. If they fainted, then they would die.


    Pu Dong rejoiced for a moment. Luckily, Wang Ba and the rest were the vanguards, so he almost circulated his true essence.


    The expression on Pan Xing''s face also changed slightly. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Ling Yan sitting on the ground with a calm expression, letting the hot air seep into his body. It seemed as if he didn''t care at all.


    "Hmph, putting on an act. I would like to see who can last longer!"


    Pan Xing let out a cold harrumph, flung his sleeves, and sat down, closing his eyes.


    It had only been an incense''s time since the first pass of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    There were dozens of martial artists in the crowd whose bodies trembled and their eyes suddenly opened. Their eyes were filled with fear, their faces were pale, and they were panting for breath in big gulps.


    They quickly checked their bodies, and when they discovered that there were no other things, a trace of joy immediately appeared on their pale faces. However, the joy that had just emerged didn''t last long before a cold voice once again pushed them down the abyss.


    "Just an incense stick''s worth of time has passed. If you don''t pass, then you''ve been eliminated!"


    "What!?" It''s been eliminated! "


    They looked around and discovered that the bodies of everyone else were wrapped in white light. Their eyes were closed, and all sorts of expressions were present on their faces. Some were calm, some were frowning, and some were fierce.


    It was unexpected that they were the first to come out. They were the lowest among the tens of thousands of martial artists. Those several dozen martial artists couldn''t help but blush. They dejectedly stood up and left the group of martial artists.


    Soon after, within the group of martial artists, white lights disappeared one by one, and then all of the martial artists stood up, trembling. Soon after, all of the martial artists in the group of martial artists disappeared, and then, all of the martial artists stood up, trembling.


    In less than the time it took to drink a cup of tea, less than half of the tens of thousands of cultivators were still struggling to survive.


    The martial practitioners who had woken up earlier were all eliminated!


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School already eliminated so many people in their first stage. The elimination rate was simply outrageously high!


    It was no wonder. The students recruited by the Crimson Nimbus Martial School were all the elites among the young elites. They were not some charity here, and their resources were limited. Naturally, they had to nurture those genius elites to their fullest.


    On the path of martial arts, the thorns and thistles were struggling, vying for the life of the heavens!


    Even if you had amazing talent, if you didn''t have the corresponding will, tenacity, tenacity, and courage, you would end up being ordinary and wouldn''t have any great achievements.


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School naturally wanted to eliminate this kind of person as soon as possible!


    Fine, if your talent is average but your willpower is amazing and unyielding, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School is still willing to give you a chance to enter the next round.


    A strong will could endure all kinds of pain and suffering, and eventually turn into a butterfly. This was one of the basic qualities that allowed one to become a martial artist. It was indispensable!


    As time quietly passed by, the number of people eliminated increased, and the number of people persisting became fewer and fewer.


    "Shua ~"


    A streak of white light disappeared, and the man abruptly opened his eyes. His forehead, arms, and back were all drenched in cold sweat.


    "You''ve endured for fifteen minutes and passed the first round." A cold voice sounded in his ears.


    That person was a youth. He hadn''t even recovered from his terror when he heard the voice. He was stunned for a moment before a look of ecstasy appeared on his face.


    "Haha, I passed!" "He passed!" The youth excitedly jumped up, his hands and feet dancing as he happily shouted out.


    "Tsk, he''s only passed the first stage of the examination. What''s there to be proud of?"


    Not far away, a martial artist that had been eliminated before whispered in a low voice as he watched the youth''s excited expression.

 C70

    At a corner teahouse in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    "Hehe, this year''s children''s willpower is quite good. Fifteen minutes have passed and there are still nearly three thousand people holding on. Several years ago, there weren''t even two thousand people left." The white-bearded old man from the Sword Arts Department smiled as he stroked his beard and said.


    It''s not like three years ago, when not only did Ouyang Yaojuan, a little girl with a sixth-grade martial talent, appear, but also a demon genius whose talent is not comparable to Ouyang Yaojuan''s, but her battle prowess is one level higher than Ouyang Yaojuan''s. Jiang Bo, two peerless geniuses appeared in the Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s freshmen assessment together, which caused a huge sensation at that time.


    The domineering old man shook his head, then looked at the old man wearing a black bamboo hat without revealing any emotion. "What a pity, this Jiang Bo chose arcane skills, it really makes us envious."


    "Yes, this Jiang Bo is indeed a genius. He has already broken the record for the first round of the freshmen assessment that the Crimson Nimbus Martial School has never done for more than ten years, and now, after three years, he has grown up to become the number one person of the younger generation. In a few years, he will probably reach the Houtian realm and become the youngest Houtian martial artist in the Southern Reaches."


    An old man with white sideburns and thick eyebrows and big eyes spoke in a rough voice. His rough face carried a trace of admiration.


    "Elder Diao, that''s not necessarily true. In terms of training talent, our family''s Ouyang Yaojuan is second, but no one is wrong. It''s true that Jiang Bo''s battle prowess surpasses those of the same level, but Ouyang Yaojuan is not bad either. If anyone wants to break through to the Houtian realm first, it must be Ouyang Yaojuan."


    When the white moustached old man from the Sword Arts Department heard the elder''s words, he became a little displeased and immediately opened his mouth to argue.


    The Axe Division''s Old Shou Jie smiled and no longer argued. In any case, those two disciples were not his. There was no point in speaking any further.


    Speaking of the records, I''m afraid that no one else in this batch of freshmen will be able to break them. Pan Xing, I think we''re still far off from the record for the first stage. The records for the first stage are still around the same level as the records for the first stage.


    The blade-like domineering old man pretended to inadvertently glance at the white moustached old man from the Sword Arts Department. His face was full of smiles as he spoke, but there was a hint of intention within his smile.


    "Humph!" The white bearded old man from the Sword Arts Department gave a cold snort. He was very angry in his heart, but he had no way to refute him. That was the truth.


    Although the difference was only half an incense''s time, the temperature inside the illusionary space became more and more terrifying the further one got, to the point where not even a second could withstand it.


    Seeing the old sword master being humiliated, the edge of the blade expert''s mouth slowly lifted up into a smile.


    Suddenly, the blademaster noticed something. The eyes of the body section head, Old Rong Yi, flashed with a bright light as he kept staring in a certain direction with a burning gaze.


    Puzzled, he followed the gaze of the tyrannical old man with the sword. Immediately, he saw a handsome young man with determination in his eyes standing there.


    With a glance, the old man couldn''t see his cultivation. He was shocked. With his level, how could he not see through a youth''s cultivation? Then, he thought for a moment and revealed a look of understanding.


    Since he was a body refiner, he didn''t have much interest in that moment. Out of the eight elders, only the body refiner always chose body refiners.


    In the past few years, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School has not had a single practitioner who had trained to the point of death. Without fresh blood, Elder Rong Yi would have probably become a bachelor in a few years. I assume Elder Rong Yi is already hungry. He was unable to endure his thirst any longer. When he saw that a youth with a refined body appeared, his gaze couldn''t even shift away.


    Moreover, he had long understood the outstanding innate strength of this batch of new students. The young man''s appearance was not on the list, so the domineering old man did not take Ling Yan to heart.


    The other Elders had also noticed Elder Rong Yi''s strange state. However, after seeing that Ling Yan was a body refining martial artist, they all shook their heads and no longer paid any attention to him.


    Seeing all the elders peeking at Ling Yan, Rong Yi glanced at them vigilantly.


    "Haha, Elder Rong Yi, don''t worry. This body refining little fellow is definitely yours. We are not interested." The Saber Arts Tyrant Elder laughed madly and said loudly.


    Upon seeing their intentions, Rong Yi grinned, "Very well!"

 C71

    Within the dreamscape space.


    At this point, the temperature on the surface had already risen to 100 degrees Celsius. If the water was inside, it would have already started boiling. What kind of damage would be caused by so much heat entering a person''s body?


    "AHH ~"


    Several hundred martial artists were rolling on the ground in pain, their skin completely red. Soon, these martial artists'' screams had stopped, and their bodies suddenly disappeared from the illusion space.


    Surprisingly, Wang Ba, the hedonistic young master, was actually able to hold on here, jumping up and down on the ground, running around like a monkey.


    "Motherf * cker, I''m going to die! I''m going to die! Ah, I can''t take it anymore!"


    Wang Ba screamed out continuously. The countless scalding wounds all over his body had been torn off, revealing his bright red flesh. His expression was ferocious as his body swayed left and right like a sieve of chaff.


    "Haha, bastard! You can''t hold on any longer! If you can''t hold on any longer, hang on! Lie down and don''t try to be courteous with Young Master Dong! Why don''t you just admit it? Stop holding on like this!"


    Pu Dong continued to stamp his feet not too far away from Wang Ba, grimacing in pain. Seeing Wang Ba act this way, he grinned as he laughed out loud.


    His face was as red as a monkey''s butt, and his head was dizzy. He was on the verge of losing his consciousness, but how could he be willing to lose to a playboy like Wang Ba? For the first time, he had surpassed his limits, and he had clenched his teeth and endured until now.


    "Scram, your mother, ah! How could Big Bro Ba be worse than you! "AHH!" Bao-ge dug up your family''s ancient grave, ah! "Ahhh!"


    Wang Ba was infuriated. However, he was in so much pain that he couldn''t take it anymore. As he cursed, he cried out miserably.


    Suddenly, a trace of abnormal redness appeared on his face. Wang Ba rolled his eyes and fell straight down. He could only hear him mumbling to himself as he fell.


    "He has stood his ground for so long ¡­" "Father shouldn''t beat me up anymore, right ¡­"


    "Hahaha, bastard! The young master Dong is stronger than you, right ¡­"


    Pu Dong bared his fangs and brandished his claws as he laughed heartily. Then, his eyelids flipped as he fell down as well, and his figure instantly disappeared.


    Four incense sticks of time had already passed, and there were very few people left in the illusionary space. With just a glance, it could be counted on one hand.


    The temperature was still rising. It had exceeded 100 degrees Celsius, and now it was approaching 120 degrees Celsius!


    At this point, every 1 degree Celsius increase in temperature would cause the torment of the human body to increase exponentially.


    A young man in extravagant clothing sat cross-legged on the ground, his body emitting a dense fog. Some of the surface was hot, while others were sweating due to the high temperature and directly evaporated. His face was abnormally red, and if one looked carefully, the muscles on his face were constantly trembling, as if they were cramping.


    The fine veins in his body had already ruptured, causing his clothes to be dyed red. His entire body began to tremble unnaturally, and even the strength to clench his fists was gone.


    Pan Xing''s eyes were closed, and his mind was still somewhat clear. He knew that he must protect this little bit of clarity. If he failed to defend it, he would definitely faint.


    How long has it been? It should be around four incense sticks worth of time, the remaining people probably aren''t many.


    Pan Xing had worked hard since he was young. In Hua Ling City, even though his family wasn''t particularly rich and couldn''t provide him with a large amount of cultivation resources, he still relied on his own hard work and talent to leave his peers far behind. There were even some from the Wealthy Class, and even martial practitioners a year or two older than him.


    In terms of martial arts training determination, he was confident that he wouldn''t lose to anyone. This time, coming to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, he was prepared to amaze the freshmen with a single move.


    Hmph, in terms of talent, his medium fifth-grade talent was above all the other freshmen. In terms of strength, even someone at the small success stage of the 3rd level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage was considered top-notch, so who could compete with him?!


    At this thought, Pan Xing struggled to open his eyes. He wanted to see how many people were still left in the illusion space.


    Six more? Not bad, he was able to hold on for so long. However, from the looks of it, they wouldn''t be able to hold on for long. In the end, he still won.


    Hm?


    All of a sudden, Pan Xing''s gaze froze as he saw a familiar young man standing in front of him.


    This guy was still here?!


    A shadow flashed across Pan Xing''s eyes. Although Ling Yan''s body was trembling, his face was slightly distorted, and he was covered in cold sweat and blood, it didn''t seem to be painful at all. It seemed he still had some energy left, which made Pan Xing extremely unhappy.


    Acting, continue acting! I don''t believe that you won''t feel uncomfortable!


    However, Pan Xing hadn''t expected Nie Tian to last so long.


    "Humph, you want to compete with me? You''re too weak!" Pan Xing took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and gritted his teeth as he persevered.

 C72

    "Aiyo, not bad, it''s almost five incense sticks worth of time. There are still three people who are persisting ¡­" Eh, Elder Rong Yi, the body tempering little fellow that you have your eyes on is actually still here? "


    The tyrannical old man looked at Ling Yan in surprise, and then said to Rong Yi.


    "Haha, that''s right. Don''t think about my eyes!" Rong Yi laughed crazily, proudly saying, "I said it already, you won''t fight over it!"


    Originally, he had only felt that Ling Yan''s foundation was solid, that his blood vitality and fighting style was very much to his liking. He hadn''t thought that his willpower would also be so outstanding, he had thought that with his current age and cultivation, he would be able to last for more than four incense sticks worth of time.


    But now, even if Ling Yan''s martial talent was not good enough, he would still be good enough in the future. Even if he could not reach the Houtian realm, he would still be able to reach the peak of the 9th level of the Mortal realm.


    If Ling Yan''s talent was a little higher, then he might be able to make those people ¡­ A hint of coldness and hatred flashed through his eyes before it disappeared in a flash.


    "Don''t worry, I will keep my word. Although this boy''s willpower is good, his talent is still insufficient!" The blade technique expert chuckled.


    What he didn''t say was that you guys don''t have any top quality cultivation techniques. No matter what, the speed at which you improve your martial arts can''t compare to them.


    "However, I feel that Pan Xing is probably the one who can last through the first stage. According to my understanding, this kid has never accepted defeat since he was young, and he''s been training very hard. The blade-like domineering old man chuckled and said.


    Pan Xing was someone he had his eyes on, and he also used a saber. It was highly likely that Pan Xing had entered his blade arts. Therefore, that domineering old man had already treated Pan Xing as his own associate disciple.


    "Hiss ~"


    In terms of willpower, how could a Qi cultivator compare with a body cultivator? A body cultivator had to polish their body in a way that was different from an ordinary person''s since they were young. Their skin would often be lacerated, and blood would gush out.


    "Heh, Elder Rong Yi seems to be unconvinced, then ¡­" The blade technique expert stared at him and was about to argue.


    Suddenly, the two white lights disappeared from the circular plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. Pan Xing and the other youngster shuddered and retreated from the illusion space.


    "So what?"


    Rong Yi glanced at the domineering old man with a smile on his face.


    "Humph!" The blade technique elder''s voice paused, he waved his sleeve and said coldly, "To martial artists, the most important thing is to be able to deal a huge amount of damage, having a strong combat ability, having good willpower doesn''t mean anything. If your talent isn''t good, then everything is useless!"


    Don''t think that I don''t know the way of body cultivation, it isn''t strange for my willpower to be good. In the second and third stages, if you don''t have enough strength, then let''s see how this brat ranks. Among the thousands of people, he can rank in the top 100. It would be great if he didn''t get disqualified from the other exams. "


    The saber-related domineering old man was also someone who cared about face. Seeing his chosen disciple being beaten by the weakest of the eight physical body disciples, his face immediately lost all its light.


    Although Ling Yan''s strength was indeed not as good as Pan Xing''s, he had seen the battle between Ling Yan and Wang Ba before. Even if Wang Ba was at the peak of the second stage of the Fetal Stage, it was still quite impressive for Ling Yan to be able to defeat him with a cultivation level of half a realm higher than his. Ling Yan did not have much confidence in being in the top fifty.


    Thus, there shouldn''t be any problems for Ling Yan to enter Crimson Nimbus Guild.


    However, the purity of Ling Yan''s willpower and blood vitality was something he had never seen before in his life, and it far surpassed that of other physical body''s disciples. This increase in combat strength was very high, and after a few years of nurturing, not only would Ling Yan''s position be changed, he would also be able to be ranked in the top thirty among the top one hundred and eight of the Crimson Nimbus Guild.


    In this way, the other Elders would not always mock and ridicule him for his lack of discipline, not even having a single seedling.

 C73

    "Five incense sticks of time has passed, it''s truly astonishing. There''s only this body tempering boy left, could it be that this boy wants to break Ouyang Yaojuan''s little girl''s record?!" With a surprised look on his face, the Axe Division''s old man, Shunjie, said with a rough voice.


    "Impossible. From the looks of it, if he can hang on for one minute longer, that would be his limit. How could he possibly break Ouyang Yaojuan''s record?"


    At this moment, the Sword Arts Department''s Elder Bai Xu could no longer sit still and hurriedly spoke up. If Ling Yan were to persist for a few more minutes, he would surpass Ouyang Yaojuan from the Sword Arts Department.


    "How is that impossible? Ouyang Yaojuan is indeed a monstrous genius, but willpower and talent have nothing to do with each other. Old Man Jian, for the first stage of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance exam, the results of the second place disciple are not guaranteed." The Saber Arts Tyrant Elder laughed out loud. To be able to strike a blow to the Sword Arts, he was naturally pleased.


    "Bullshit! Old Saber, what are you so proud of? Your good disciples of the Saber Department have all died at this stage of the trial, hahaha!" The old sword man raised his brows and immediately retaliated.


    Sh * t! The blade technique expert''s face darkened.


    The moment Pan Xing appeared, he immediately stood up. Without caring about his physical discomfort, he looked around and swept his gaze across his surroundings.


    Suddenly, his pupils constricted, and his entire face turned ugly.


    A tall and sturdy looking youth with a resolute expression was standing not far from him. A white light still enveloped him. In the white light, the youth''s face twisted sinisterly, as if he was enduring a great pain.


    Still there!


    That kid!


    Pan Xing''s fists clenched involuntarily, and his knuckles turned white. He actually lost to a kid at the first level of the Mortal Realm?!


    Five incense sticks worth of time had passed ¡­ Damn it!


    At this time, only Ling Yan was left in the illusion space. The other qualified youth martial artists as well as those who didn''t pass yet chose to stay and watch, couldn''t help but focus their eyes on Ling Yan, whispering amongst themselves.


    "Who is this person? I don''t think there''s any information about him on the hot new student list ¡­"


    "I was at the second level of the Fetal Stage, I couldn''t even see his cultivation. Could it be that this person has already broken through to the fourth level of the Fetal Stage?"


    "Impossible, the strongest strength of this batch of new students is at the third level of the Mortal Realm. There are three of them, but none of them are him ¡­"


    "Amazing! I endured for more than five incense sticks'' worth of time. I only endured for three incense ''worth of time, but the heat already made me feel like my butt was going to fly away. I can''t take it anymore ¡­"


    "F * ck, I know him. Wasn''t this youth the one who was previously at the battle of the martial arts contract, refining his body, and beat up Wang Ba, who is at the peak of the Second Stage of the Fetal Stage, with his mastery of the first level?" "As expected of a genius who could challenge others to a higher level, no wonder he was able to persevere for so long!"


    Suddenly, a few people in the crowd recognized Ling Yan, and they immediately shouted out in excitement. When the others heard the words'' Martial Arts Contract Battle ''and'' rank '', they all started gossiping with interest to the youths who were familiar with the matter. Those youngsters coughed, as if they were the main characters.


    Wang Ba was not far away, listening to the stories of how Ling Yan violently crushed him. In that instant, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and the corners of his mouth were twitching nonstop. Eggs, will you die if you f * cking speak less?!


    Some of these youngsters were also members of Lin City''s Wealthy Classes. Their family status was a bit lower than the Wang Family''s, but they didn''t have too many people. Their family also had a lot of power.


    "Hahaha, b * tch, I feel really good. Hitting little friend Wang Ba, that name they gave is too good!" It was unknown when Pu Dong appeared beside Wang Ba, but he laughed with his hands on his hips, "Isn''t the helper you found awesome? Pan Xing? Tsk tsk, why, you''ve already withered ahead of time. "


    "Pu pu Dong, go stand by the side for Brother Ba. Brother Ba doesn''t want to talk to you right now." With a dark expression, Wang Ba pushed Pu Dong away and walked to the side in large strides.


    Five incense sticks had passed!


    Ling Yan, who was enveloped in white light, suddenly trembled. The white light immediately flickered, but in the next moment, the white light returned to normal ¡­


    With this, everyone was amazed.


    "What a fellow, he was about to come out just now, but he actually held on again. Just how strong is his willpower ¡­"


    "This little big brother is so strong, and he''s so handsome too. I want to get to know him ¡­" A fifteen-year-old girl blushed as she whispered.


    "It''s been so long. The temperature inside should already be over 150 degrees Celsius right? Is this kid made of plastic? "No heat conduction?"


    "¡­"


    Behind the crowd, a seven foot tall youth dressed in black suddenly appeared. His eyes were cold and his expression was terrifyingly gloomy. His eyes were like a falcon as he stared at Ling Yan, his entire body emitting a cold aura.


    "This little ant isn''t dead yet, and it even got into the limelight. What''s going on with Little Eight?"

 C74

    Originally, he had just been returning to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School from his home. He hadn''t paid much attention to the entrance examination grounds, but now that he had stumbled upon Ling Yan, he was extremely unhappy. He stood there for a good while and watched as the boy endured for more than a minute before Ouyang Chao''s face became darker and darker.


    Ling Yan''s current result had long since surpassed his. Back then, he had scored five incense sticks of time for the first test, which was already very impressive. After all, in all of Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s history, there were only a handful of students who had endured five sticks of incense for the first test.


    But now, this result made Ouyang Chao extremely unhappy.


    He didn''t mind if his sister, Ouyang Yaojuan, was better than him, and he had nothing to say about the fact that the number one of the younger generation, Jiang Bo, was better than him. However, he was actually surpassed by the little ant he looked down upon, which made Ouyang Chao go crazy with anger.


    After another two minutes, it was close to five incense sticks worth of time!


    At this point in time, the Elders in the tea house of Crimson Nimbus Martial School could no longer sit still. The Sword Department Elder with the white beard couldn''t help but sit up straight as he stared at Ling Yan with a twinkling gaze.


    Even the Arts Department elder wearing a black bamboo hat slightly raised his head. A pair of black, white, and silver eyes opened as he quietly glanced at Ling Yan.


    In the illusion space, hot air and smoke curled up. The entire illusion space was filled with high temperature water vapor.


    Ling Yan sat cross-legged on the ground, his eyes tightly shut.


    He didn''t know how much time had passed, nor did he know how many people were still in that dreamland. All he knew was that he was feeling very, very uncomfortable right now!


    If one could look inside, they would be able to clearly see that the countless tiny blood vessels within Ling Yan''s body had already burst open. The hot air that rushed into his body was like the fiercest of venomous snakes, wantonly destroying Ling Yan''s skin, blood vessels, and meridians!


    Ling Yan''s face was extremely twisted and hideous. It was impossible to see his true appearance clearly. His handsome appearance had long since become that of a terrifying devil!


    "Ahh ~!"


    Ling Yan continuously let out inhuman cries of pain from his mouth, he was in so much pain that he almost fainted.


    "Persevere!" I can still hold on for a little longer! " Ling Yan roared in his heart.


    Relying on his tenacious willpower and his personality that refused to admit defeat, time quietly passed by, one minute at a time ¡­


    At an unknown point in time, the illusion space''s ground suddenly changed color. It changed from red to purple, and in an instant, a soaring high temperature rushed forth, immediately drowning Ling Yan.


    Ling Yan''s body violently trembled. He didn''t even have the chance to scream before he fell down. In that instant, he disappeared from the illusionary space.


    "AHH!"


    Ling Yan let out a loud cry as he suddenly jumped up from the ground. His entire body was drenched in cold sweat. His face was pale as he panted heavily, greedily breathing in the fresh air outside.


    When he felt his body slightly slow down, Ling Yan felt that the atmosphere was a little strange. He raised his head and looked around.


    The martial artists around him all had different expressions. There was jealousy, disdain, admiration, and admiration ¡­ It made him a little confused for a moment.


    "Persisting for one minute after six sticks of incense, passing the first round of examination ¡­"


    A cold and detached voice suddenly sounded out beside Ling Yan''s ear. However, there seemed to be surprise mixed within this voice.


    "The first test has been passed. Awesome!"


    Ling Yan''s right hand clenched into a fist as he heavily swung it in the air. A trace of happiness appeared on his face.


    Suddenly, Ling Yan felt a pair of cold eyes staring at him from the crowd. He immediately turned around and looked at the person who had just arrived, and his pupils slightly contracted.


    Ouyang Chao glared coldly at Ling Yan, making a neck-slashing gesture before disappearing into the crowd.


    Ling Yan''s face darkened. Ouyang Chao, do you think I am a piece of mud that you can pinch however you please?


    I don''t know if you received the news of your subordinates being killed, but I guess you didn''t. Otherwise, with your personality, you would have been angered to death. Hehe, the victory was already in your hand, while your subordinate was being killed instead.


    Since you want my life, I don''t want to die yet. Since there''s a chance, I can only let you greet the King of Hell on my behalf!


    Ling Yan knew of Ouyang Chao''s terrifying family background, and his own strength was not something that Ling Yan could see through, so he was very powerful. He had to be careful, and Ouyang Chao would definitely take action again!

 C75

    Without waiting for Ling Yan to think any further, that cold voice once again sounded out in the air above the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s plaza.


    "The rookies who passed the first round will proceed with the second round''s combat strength test! In three minutes, quickly gather at the square of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. Don''t even think about fishing in the muddy water if you failed the examination, you can try if you don''t believe that you can catch a cripple, heh! "


    As soon as these words were spoken, the young martial artists'' expressions suddenly changed. They abruptly stopped moving their legs. The last word of the martial artist''s laughter was extremely cold. It caused all of these young martial artists to feel a chill in their hearts, making them feel as if their thoughts had gone awry.


    Now, after the first round of the exam had passed, the number of people had instantly reduced by more than half. When he arrived at the round plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, it was not crowded at all. There were over three thousand people standing here, and there were more than enough people.


    What a terrifying elimination rate ¡­ Ling Yan smacked his lips. If it wasn''t for his fortuitous encounter, even if he could endure through the first trial, passing the next exam would be extremely difficult.


    "Sure, big brother, you really make the young master of the East look at you in a new light. You actually endured past six incense sticks'' time by an extra minute!"


    He put his arm around Ling Yan''s shoulder and chuckled, "You didn''t know, just now other people recognized you, and told me about how you beat up Wang Ba, but you didn''t know Wang Ba''s expression at that time, like he was constipated. Haha, and that Pan Xing, seeing that you came out later than him, his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, tsk tsk."


    After hearing Pan Xing''s words, Ling Yan gave a slight smile. He had only just heard the whispers of the bystanders when he realized that he had held on to the end. As for Pan Xing''s provocation, it had never crossed his mind.


    In the circular plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, ten three meter tall, stone-like buildings had been built in front of them. The stele was a deep blue color and there was a white crystal on top of it; no one knew what it could be used for.


    Under the instructions of the examiners, the three thousand rookies were divided into ten teams. In front of each team was a dark blue square stone tablet, and next to the square stone tablet was the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon.


    After a minute, the second stage of the exam will officially begin. Do you see the stone tablet in front of you, the newcomer who is going up for the exam doesn''t need to worry about anything, as long as you use your most powerful fighting strength to attack this stone tablet, then as long as the light beam on the stone pillar exceeds the top, the white crystal will light up. As long as the white crystal lights up, it means that you have passed the first round of the exam.


    "Everyone has three chances. But, let me remind you, you can save as much true essence as possible, because the third trial is actual combat. After the second trial is over, you won''t have much time to recover your true essence!"


    After the main examiner finished, he closed his eyes to rest. As for the young martial artists, they all held their breaths and rubbed their fists and palms, waiting for the exam to begin.


    The atmosphere at the corner tea house of the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School was a little strange.


    "It''s over, it''s really over! Six incense sticks per minute, not only did it break Ouyang Yao''s record of five incense sticks per minute, it also broke the record of six incense sticks per minute for Jiang Bo!" "Hehe, the record of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s first test in history was actually broken by a little kid with poor talent. How strange, how strange ¡­"


    The sledgehammer elder, who had been silent from the start, also spoke up at this moment. His face was covered with sideburns and his eyes were filled with astonishment.


    "I wonder how that kid Jiang Bo will react after hearing this news. The record he just set was not even set for three years and he already broke it. Tsk tsk." The gunner said.


    As soon as the spear elder finished speaking, the several elders turned their gazes towards the black bamboo hat arcane master, as if to see how he would react.


    The arcane master''s face was calm. He didn''t look at the other elders, but turned his head and looked at Ling Yan''s determined face from afar. He said faintly, "This youth is not bad."


    The Arcane Arts Elder, Helian Yun, rarely evaluated anyone. After so many years, only Jiang Bo and Ouyang Yaojuan had received his praise. Now, these two had indeed grown up to be someone worthy of respect.


    Now there was another Ling Yan. Didn''t this mean that in the future, Ling Yan also had a chance of becoming one of the leading figures of the younger generation?


    Only after reaching their level of cultivation did they understand how important it was to possess an extremely strong willpower when one crossed the bottleneck in their martial arts.


    Immediately, the eyes of several elders in the tea house began to flicker.

 C76

    A minute passed in the blink of an eye.


    "The second test, the combat strength test. Starting from now, the rookies will be tested in an orderly manner!" The main examiner opened his eyes and said indifferently.


    If the first test of a martial artist''s will and will was said to measure a martial artist''s heart towards another''s martial artist, then this test would measure a martial artist''s talent. As long as one''s talent was enough and passed the first test, no matter whether one''s family background was good or bad, their combat strength was strong enough to cause the white crystal on the deep blue monument to shine.


    Not being able to shine only proves that your talent is not enough.


    The ten squads of young martial artists all began to move as soon as the main examiner finished speaking.


    This trial was much easier compared to the first trial. Everyone only needed to have one chance to reach the top of the pillar of light, and let the white crystal shine. They didn''t have to endure the torture for too long because the speed of the test was much faster.


    Ling Yan stood at the back of the third row. As the young martial artists finished their tests one by one, the number of people in front of him also decreased. As they moved forward, Ling Yan''s ears were filled with all sorts of sounds.


    There were the sounds of young martial artists exerting their strength, the sound of dark blue stone tablets being struck, the flat announcement by Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon, the miserable howls of young martial artists being eliminated, and the cheers for promotion.


    The test was still going well.


    "Bang, bang, bang ¡­"


    "Three times the pillar of light has risen above the peak. Failing the assessment will result in elimination!"


    "Bang, bang ¡­"


    "The second pillar of light has been successfully passed. The test has been completed and you have passed!"


    "Bang, bang, bang ¡­"


    "Three times the pillar of light failed the test, failed the test, eliminated!"


    "¡­"


    All of the young martial artists that passed the nearby tests were only successful on the second or third time. This was because they remembered the master examiner''s words. For this trial, they had to save true essence, otherwise it might affect the actual combat strength of the third trial.


    Therefore, for the first time, they would only use thirty percent of their strength to attack. If they didn''t pass the first time, they would look at the location where the light pillar had risen from before making a second attack to adjust the strength.


    "Bam!"


    "One success, passed!"


    At this time, the first youngster to pass the test in one go appeared on the examination grounds. Everyone turned to look at him. 30% of his strength was enough to make the white crystal on the stone tablet glow, so this youngster was very strong.


    This youngster was 1.6 meters tall, and his skin was darker. He wore high-quality silk clothing, and he was using a provocative gaze to look at the young man dressed in embroidered clothing at the front of Ling Yan''s group.


    He was the son of a wealthy merchant, with a cultivation base at the 3rd level of the Common Birth Stage and a cultivation level at the 3rd level of the Small Success Stage. At home, he was in the silk business, and the dark skinned youth''s name was Ning Bang, with the same cultivation level at the 3rd level of the Common Birth Stage and his family was also in the silk business.


    However, Ning Bang''s talent was a bit better than Xu Shizhen''s, and his cultivation was also a bit deeper. Thus, when the two of them fought in the martial arts battle, Xu Shizhen often lost more than he won, but Xu Shizhen wasn''t convinced of his abilities. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have resisted the scam of being cheated and used 1500 taels of silver to buy a three blank elementary true essence talisman.


    Xu Shizhen had naturally noticed Ning Bang''s provocative gaze. He clenched his fists tightly and his handsome face turned a little gloomy. However, he was quite calm, and he knew that Ning Bang had a plan to lure the enemy in.


    In the past, he was always impulsive. Whenever Ningbo provoked him and ridiculed him, he would hold back his anger and work crazily with Ningbang with a reddened face. However, he would often not be able to display his true strength and be easily crushed by Ningbo.


    After being beaten up several times, Xu Shizhen finally understood what was going on. It was to provoke his emotions, to make him go crazy.


    Humph, you still want to provoke me? You want me to use up too much of my true essence power in this trial? Then, in the next trial, I will obtain a lousy ranking in actual combat and have my ranking erased?


    "Young man, it''s your turn. Don''t be stupid!" At this time, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School Deacon responsible for Ling Yan''s side saw Xu Shizhen''s dark and uncertain expression and didn''t have any reaction. He frowned and reminded him.


    "Oh, okay!"


    Xu Shizhen quickly regained his senses and no longer looked at Ning Bang. Taking a deep breath and looking at the deep blue monument in front of him, he circulated 30% of his true essence. His right hand formed a fist and he suddenly took a step forward.


    "Buzz buzz ~"


    The deep blue stone monument trembled for a moment, and then a pillar of light shot up from the bottom. It was extremely fast, and in a moment it broke through the top and entered the white crystal. The white crystal instantly lit up with a dazzling white light.


    "One success, passed!" The Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon''s calm voice came out.


    Another expert shouted in a low voice.


    Xu Shizhen''s face lit up after his successful challenge. He then walked to the side and shot a look of disdain at Ning Bang.


    "Humph!" In any case, even if he didn''t succeed, he had enough confidence to beat Xu Shizhen in the third trial. For the sake of the entrance examination this time, he had endured the pain of buying an extremely proficient elementary true essence talisman.

 C77

    The test continued steadily.


    "Bang, bang ¡­"


    "The second pillar of light has been successfully passed. The test has been completed and you have passed!"


    "Bang, bang, bang ¡­"


    "Three times the pillar of light failed the test, failed the test, eliminated!"


    "Bang, bang, bang ¡­"


    "Three times the pillar of light failed the test, failed the test, eliminated!"


    "¡­"


    After the time it took for an incense stick to burn had passed, only a dozen people remained in each column.


    "Boom!"


    Suddenly, a loud sound rang out, attracting everyone''s attention. They saw a well-dressed youth still maintaining his boxing posture while the deep blue stone tablet in front of him continued to tremble slightly. The white crystal on it glowed with a dazzling light.


    "One success, passed!"


    The deacon''s eyebrows twitched, and said.


    "Damn! He really lives up to the name of Pan Xing. This punch should have the strength of at least a thousand kilograms. Judging from his expression, he doesn''t seem to have much true essence left ¡­"


    "So domineering. This time, he must be aiming for the title of the strongest freshman ¡­"


    "Unsurprisingly, the title of number one freshman in terms of fighting prowess is his. The two youngsters who passed the first round seem to have the same cultivation base as Pan Xing, both in the 3rd level of the Mortal Realm. However, when it comes to actual combat, they''re not on the same level."


    "¡­"


    Everyone was discussing the matter, and all kinds of surprised gazes were fixed on Pan Xing.


    Pan Xing withdrew his fist and looked in the direction of Ling Yan. Then, he slowly raised his middle finger!


    The fact that he had been defeated by Ling Yan, whose strength and talent were far inferior to his, made Pan Xing quite frustrated. He had no choice but to admit it, because he had struck the deep blue monument hard, wanting to show Ling Yan the difference between them.


    Who was Pan Xing provoking?


    The crowd burst into an uproar. They immediately followed Pan Xing''s gaze to look for Ling Yan, and upon seeing him, everyone became excited.


    Wasn''t Ling Yan the same youngster who had dominated the first stage? No wonder Pan Xing had paid attention to him. Could it be that Ling Yan''s combat strength was also very powerful? But there was no Ling Yan in the list of seeded contestants.


    Could it be that Ling Yan is a strong dark horse?


    Very soon, it was Ling Yan''s turn to take the test. Ling Yan didn''t mind the crowd''s attitude towards watching a good show, but since someone was already at his doorstep, he could only accept it.


    What he lacked the least was power.


    Without circulating the power of blood, just by relying on his own strength, Ling Yan had already reached 1500 jins at the first major completion of the mortal pregnancy!


    This was the true strength of the body. It was comparable to an ordinary Second Stage Mortal Body Refinement martial artist that used all of their true essence.


    If a Mighty Elephant Staged Stage Three martial artist didn''t have a martial skill, Ling Yan could basically rely on the pure and condensed power of his blood energy to increase his strength and speed, and could even contend against them.


    If his cultivation had reached the third level of the Mortal Stage, even if his family was poor, he could still buy a low rank Mortal Realm martial skill and learn it by killing vicious beasts, hunting materials, or making money by serving as a bodyguard for some families.


    There were very few Mortal Stage Martial Skills on the market. They were usually considered the most precious treasures of the clan in some small clans, but generally speaking, lower ranked Martial Skills could be found in large shops and shops.


    The second test was a test of combat strength, and strength was also a manifestation of one''s combat strength. The difference from a Qi Refining martial artist was that it was a muscle strength that a body refining martial artist possessed, so it basically didn''t need to consume too much of the blood energy in their body to move it.


    Soon, it was Ling Yan''s turn for the second stage of the examination.


    Everyone''s spirits were slightly shaken. It was finally the turn for the dark horse to appear for the first stage. They didn''t know what kind of strength Ling Yan would use to face Pan Xing''s provocation. Fifty percent? Eighty percent? All?

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    Everyone shook their heads slightly. If Ling Yan only used more than fifty percent of his power to surpass Pan Xing''s seemingly casual strike, then there wouldn''t be much to watch. There was basically no hope for the actual combat that followed.


    Although everyone had heard that Ling Yan''s strength was only at the first level of the Mortal Realm, they were still filled with anticipation when they saw the surprising results from before.


    At a corner teahouse in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    Alright, from what I heard from that group of kids just now, about Ling Yan''s matter of the martial arts contract, I wasn''t able to tell that this kid is still able to defeat a Mighty Ones of the Second Stage of the Mortal Stage with his mastery of the first stage. However, from what I know, Wang Ba''s mastery of the Second Stage of the Mortal Stage is a little weak.


    The saber-wielding elder nodded slightly before changing the subject. "From the looks of it, that kid is planning to fight Pan Xing?" Haha, you''re too confident. Pan Xing''s punch is already equivalent to the full power of a second stage Mortal Parturition martial practitioner. Even if Ling Yan could surpass it, would he have to use his full power? "Just like this, you''re too stupid. The next trial has a much higher probability of being wiped out. Elder Rong Yi, your little sapling might not be fated with you, haha!"


    "Hur hur, maybe there will be a surprise." Rong Yi gave a faint smile, not saying another word.


    If he wasn''t mistaken, Ling Yan''s cultivation had risen by a small realm and the blood energy within his body had grown a lot stronger during this period of time. With the help of his body''s cultivation, it was possible for him to surpass Pan Xing by a thousand pounds.


    Although he couldn''t do it as freely as Pan Xing, it wouldn''t take too much effort. After all, the gap in their cultivation bases was too wide.


    The rest of the Elders didn''t say anything. They all admired Ling Yan''s superb willpower, but in the end, what displayed the value of a martial artist was his actual combat strength.


    If Ling Yan''s combat prowess didn''t pass, then he wouldn''t have any value in cultivating it, and he might even be eliminated.


    "Young man, it''s your turn." The deacon of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School indifferently said to Ling Yan.


    Ling Yan nodded. He took a step forward and bowed towards the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon. Then, he looked at the deep blue monument before him. He then closed his eyes and adjusted his breathing in an orderly manner.


    When the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon saw Ling Yan''s luggage for him, he was somewhat surprised. This was the first time a freshman was this polite. After the accident, his gaze became gentler towards Ling Yan.


    Pan Xing, who was standing not too far away, couldn''t help but spit out. "Hmph! You''re putting on an act. Let me see how you can do this kind of damage as easily as I can!"


    The time of three breaths had passed, and just when the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon wanted to softly remind Ling Yan to hurry up ¡­


    Ling Yan, who had his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes. His body moved and his anus retracted and his feet instantly separated from his shoulders. With a swing of his hands, the muscles of his legs suddenly tensed up as his right hand clenched into a fist.


    "Hah!"


    Ling Yan''s right foot stomped on the ground in front of him. "Bang!" With a heavy sound, Ling Yan''s right fist instantly charged towards the deep blue monument like a fierce tiger descending from the mountain. An inch in front of his fist, one could vaguely see ripples in the air!


    This violent display of power caused the surrounding people to be shocked. They didn''t even wait for Ling Yan to land a heavy punch on the deep blue monument.


    At a corner teahouse in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    With a "whoosh", Rong Yi stood up from the stone bench. A pair of eyes under his thick eyebrows flashed with surprise!


    Fist wind!


    It was actually a fist wind!

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    Ling Yan had actually comprehended the wind from his fist! This was too surprising! Rong Yi took a deep breath.


    Next, the next second.


    BOOM!


    A white beam of light rapidly climbed upwards at the speed of a rocket. In a split-second, it broke through the top of the pillar and entered into the white crystal stone. Suddenly, the white crystal slightly trembled, and at the same time, a dazzling white light brightened the eyes of some martial artists with weaker cultivations.


    After finishing his punch, Ling Yan''s expression did not change, but his heart remained calm. He gave another salute to the stunned Crimson Nimbus Martial School Deacon, and then walked away.


    "One success, pass ¡­" "Pass!"


    In the third row, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon slightly stuttered as he announced that he was the closest to Ling Yan''s dark blue monument. Naturally, he could clearly see Ling Yan''s fist wind, and at the same time, he could feel Ling Yan''s strength.


    A martial artist at the Large Success of the Fetal Stage had comprehended a fist wind! What kind of monstrous comprehension ability was needed?


    After graduating from Crimson Nimbus Martial School, he had stayed in the academy to work. It was also not long ago that he had comprehended Hammer Wind. Suddenly, when he thought about it, he felt a little embarrassed.


    Among the surrounding young martial artists, there were no lack of knowledgeable martial artists. When they saw this scene, their eyeballs nearly fell out of their sockets. They were momentarily tongue-tied, unable to speak.


    The other martial artists were only amazed at Ling Yan''s formidable destructive capabilities. But, after they had been explained the mysteries of the fist wind, they were all dumbstruck, and the sounds of cold air being sucked could be heard.


    Pan Xing had naturally witnessed the entire process of Ling Yan striking the deep blue stone tablet. His expression instantly darkened, and his face was so black that it seemed as if it could drip water. He gritted his teeth and let out a gurgling sound.


    "This kid, how could he comprehend the power of a fist so quickly? He has received the inheritance of an eighth level Mortal Core warrior. Right now, he is only at the initial stage ¡­"


    "Alright, this boy, I''ll take the sword section!"


    The white moustached old man from the Sword Arts Department suddenly clapped his hands and drank a cup of tea from the round table in one gulp as he spoke in a clear voice.


    With such terrifying comprehension ability, the entry time for those high level cultivation methods and martial skills would be greatly reduced. Although the cultivation speed could be increased through other means, the comprehension ability would depend on one''s own body. If this was the case, then not long later, Ling Yan would also grow to be an existence that caused fear among those at the same level.


    There was no longer any hope for him to refine his body, but for Qi Refining, with the help of his high level cultivation technique, his cultivation would soon surpass his current level.


    Go go go go, old sword man. Didn''t you and the others agree to not fight over it with me? Besides, that kid is a body refiner.


    The old man''s face instantly darkened as he panted heavily.


    "This is what the blade old man said on our behalf. I don''t have that intention." The sword department elder with a white beard stroked his beard as he smiled.


    "What?!" Did I say that? How come I don''t have any impression of him? " The Saber Arts Tyrant Elder widened his eyes as he looked at the crowd with an expression of disbelief.


    Cao Nima!


    The corners of Rong Yi''s mouth twitched. These old fogeys were playing dumb with him this time. Forget it. Luckily, he still had a trump card. Seeing Ling Yan''s courteous appearance, he believed that his success rate would be very high.


    "Hmph, then let''s give it a try. I have never been afraid of anyone before!"


    The red-haired old man let out a cold snort. He immediately sat down and didn''t say anything else.

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    At a small yard on the mountain behind the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    Although it was called a small courtyard, the inner space was actually very large. There was a space of nearly a hundred square meters, and at the edge of the open ground, there were over a dozen ivy growing orderly, exuding a green glow and full of vitality. In the middle of the small courtyard, there was even a small fountain.


    The environment of this small courtyard was very elegant. Furthermore, the place was clean and tidy with a refreshing smell. It could be seen that its owner had certain requirements for the living environment.


    "Creak ~"


    Following the light sound of the door, a beautiful figure walked out.


    Her beautiful long hair flowed down like a waterfall, her eyebrows curved like the moon, her almond-shaped eyes were filled with desire, her nose was exquisite, her cheeks were slightly red, her lips were like cherries dripping with water, her oval face was sparkling like jade, her delicate skin was like snow, her figure was tempting, but her expression was cold, like an otherworldly fairy.


    Her slender left hand was holding a long silver sword. Although the sword was sheathed, one could still feel a faint coldness around it, and with a glance, one could tell that it was a top-grade treasure sword. The woman did not put the sword into her storage ring, as it was said that this way, she could make her sword move even faster.


    The girl was about to leave when she suddenly stopped after taking a few steps. Her eyebrows slightly knitted together as a sound transmission suddenly reached her ears.


    "Yao Juan, if there''s nothing else, come find me on the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s circular plaza."


    "Alright, disciple will arrive shortly."


    She did not know what the Sword Management Section''s Elder wanted to see her about at this time. Usually, at her level of cultivation, she would have already attained the quintessence of the undergraduate elders. What would happen next would be the issue of time, moreover, if he were to guide her or assess why she was in the plaza, it should be in a relatively quiet courtyard or secret room.


    Right, today is the day the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s freshmen assessment enters the school. Isn''t the Sword Division''s Elder looking for disciples?


    However, since Master was looking for her, she naturally complied. Thus, Ouyang Yaojuan walked out of the courtyard with large strides.


    At a tea house in the corner of Crimson Nimbus Martial School, an Elder with a white beard from Sword Department could not help but reveal a faint smile when he heard Ouyang Yaojuan''s reply.


    With Ouyang Yaojuan''s peerless beauty and influence, who among these youths would have the heart to reject her? Ling Yan was no exception.


    Hm?


    Rong Yi sensed the indescribable smile on the corner of the Sword Department Elder''s mouth. He didn''t know why, but he felt that this old fogey''s smile was so despicable ¡­


    In the circular square of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, the second round of examination was over.


    There were around 2,000 youths that had successfully passed the test among the 3000 young martial artists.


    It seemed that the elimination rate was not high, but this was to be expected.


    A young martial artist who could pass the first stage of the test of perseverance already had the basic talent to become a powerful martial artist. If one''s martial arts talent wasn''t too bad, they could normally pass the second stage of the test with a certain level of cultivation.


    However, if one expended too much true essence in the second trial, then basically, they would not have the chance to enter the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    This was another round of screening. Even if those young martial artists passed the second trial with ease, the third trial still might not be able to pass.


    As long as it was an outstanding talent, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School only needed the elite of the elite!


    Because no matter how many new students passed the second trial, they would only be able to enter the top 100 in the final trial!


    Therefore, before these young martial artists could be happy about passing the second trial, the Chi Xiao Martial School''s deacons had already removed the deep blue stone monument. The chief examiner had arrived in front of everyone and indifferently said this.


    "First of all, congratulations everyone for passing the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s first two tests. There is only the last stage left until you all enter Crimson Nimbus Martial School. Those who have learned the assessment mechanism of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School throughout the years will know that there is a surprise waiting for you in the final battle! "


    The chief examiner looked indifferent, "The first surprise is, with so many of you, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School will only be able to enter the top one hundred! This is also the reason why I recommended you to save as much true essence as possible in the second stage.


    Surprise, this was too much surprise!


    As the chief examiner spoke to here, some of the young martial artists who had passed the second trial felt their intestines turn green with regret. They regretted not caring about the chief examiner''s suggestion, and instead used an extreme amount of true essence to hit the deep blue stone monument.


    If you don''t do it, you won''t die...


    Ignoring the various expressions of the youths, the chief examiner continued: "The second surprise is, the actual battle is the only one with a reward. Only the first ten will be rewarded, the first one will be rewarded with one Bear Heart Pill, the second one will be rewarded with two High Level Soul Gathering Pellets, the third will be rewarded with one High Level Soul Gathering Pellet, the fourth to sixth middle level Origin Gathering Pellet, the seventh to tenth level Origin Gathering Pellet, ten pellets!"


    At this time, the eyes of the originally calm and carefree young martial artists that were strong lit up. To them, this was a pleasant surprise!


    He didn''t expect that there would be a reward, especially for the first place reward, a Bear Heart Pill!

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    With its heart as a guide, its entire body''s essence and blood as support, plus a dozen or so precious herbs that were meticulously refined by a high level alchemist for over ten hours, the Bear Heart Pill had an extremely powerful effect of removing the impurities in the blood vessels and meridians of a martial artist, strengthening the blood vessels of a martial artist, thus making the energy within the body more smoothly circulate.


    If a 3rd level Mortal Body Refinement Cultivator reached the breakthrough stage, with this Bear Heart Pill, he might be able to directly break through the bottleneck and successfully advance!


    Even if one''s cultivation wasn''t at the third level of the Mortal realm, the Bear Core Pill was still effective. After completely refining it, it could successfully increase the boundary of a martial artist. It was a rare and top-grade cultivation pill for a low-level disciple!


    The most important thing was that he couldn''t even see this kind of pill on the market. It was something that came from the martial arts sect, the Crimson Sky Sect.


    As for the second and third place rewards, they were also able to increase the speed of cultivation, but whether it was in terms of value or effectiveness, they were far from being comparable to the Bear-Heart Pellet. There was no need to talk about rewards for ranks four and below, even if the worst reward was the tenth place reward, those ten low grade Soul Gathering Pellets would still cost a thousand silvers.


    However, these young martial artists with extraordinary strength basically did not lack money. Although these low level Soul Gathering Pellets were not eaten like sugar beans, they were not too far off from each other.


    As the young martial artists saw this Bear-Heart Pill, the fighting spirit in their hearts immediately rose, and their eyes seemed to burn with a blazing fire.


    Amongst the crowd, Pan Xing glanced at them with disdain in his eyes. "Hmph! A bunch of idiots are daydreaming! This Bear Heart Pill will be his exclusive item!"


    And on the other side, Ling Yan''s eyes lit up. This Bear-Heart Pill was simply tailored for him!


    Strengthening his blood vitality and cultivation base!


    In that case, he had to obtain first place!


    While the chief examiner was speaking, in the open space at the side of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s round plaza, ten simple battling arenas were arranged in an orderly manner. The numbers from one to ten were even written down on the arenas.


    Each arena was ten meters long, ten meters wide, and two meters tall. The arena was built using solid red sandstone, which was enough to allow martial artists below the 4th level of the Mortal Stage to fight.


    "Alright, do you see the mahogany box next to me? There are one to one thousand numbers inside, and the rules for the competition is that those who draw the same number will automatically be divided into groups. Each hundred numbers is a unit. For those who do not draw a number in the first round, they will automatically enter the next round. For some people, this is considered a pleasant surprise, as luck is also a part of their strength.


    "The first round of battles is over. The hundred young martial artists in each arena will continue to follow the numbers and automatically match until the first place is taken out from each arena. The top ten martial artists in each arena are this year''s new disciples of the Crimson Nimbus Guild, and the top ten martial artists in each arena will be ranked according to the performance of the contestants.


    "In addition, weapons, pills, paper talismans, and other supporting tools are permitted during the competition. However, you cannot intentionally cause others to become disabled or even die, the other party can no longer attack you after admitting defeat, and once someone leaves the arena they will automatically give up. No more attacks, and anyone who violates the rules will have their cultivation crippled on the spot! Do you hear me clearly? "


    "Listen up!"


    As soon as the chief examiner finished speaking, the two thousand young martial artists responded loudly.


    "Alright, draw your card according to the order!"


    Immediately, the young martial artists lined up in front of the red wooden boxes. They stretched their hands out and took out two inches square paper. On it were numbers written.


    "Haha, no numbers, it''s empty, that''s great!"


    At this time, among the young martial artists that had drawn their digital cards, there was a voice of pleasant surprise. A handsome but short youth had a happy expression on his face; he hadn''t listened to the chief examiner''s advice in the second trial of combat strength. He had used a massive amount of his true essence to show off.


    He was still full of regret, but he didn''t expect that he would be left empty-handed in the first round. Wasn''t this the blessing of the heavens? It allowed him time to recover the true essence in his body.


    Immediately, looks of envy and jealousy appeared on the faces of the onlookers. There was no lack of people like this young man who had also used a great deal of their true essence in the second trial.

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    After Ling Yan pulled out the card, he walked to the side and flipped the card over before lowering his head to look at it.


    "Hey, big brother, you scared me. I thought you were going to join my squad, but who''s going to be in the same squad as a strong animal like you?" Sh * t! "Young Master Dong''s heart is still beating crazily ¡­"


    Pu Dong suddenly arrived beside Ling Yan and stuck his head out. When he saw Number 436 in Ling Yan''s hand, he widened his eyes and immediately heaved a sigh of relief as he patted his chest and cried out in a strange voice.


    Pu Dong had always felt that he had underestimated Ling Yan, but he didn''t expect it to be even more so.


    Not to mention Ling Yan''s amazing perseverance in the first stage was worthy of his admiration, in the second stage, his comprehension of the fist wind was even more terrifying. In addition to Ling Yan''s suicidal fighting style, even if Pu Dong felt that his strength was higher than Ling Yan''s, he still felt a little apprehensive toward Ling Yan in the bottom of his heart.


    You are the animal, the whole family!


    Ling Yan silently glanced at Pu Dong, and then put away the card. He casually asked, "What number are you?"


    "Uh, let''s not talk about that. We''re not in the same group anyway."


    Unexpectedly, Pu Dong''s expression changed, and he waved his hand, wanting to be perfunctory.


    This time, Ling Yan was somewhat curious. He recalled that Pu Dong had said that their numbers were very similar. Could it be ¡­ Ling Yan blinked his black eyes, and a look of understanding appeared on his face. He could not help but smile, "I understand ¡­"


    "It''s fine as long as you know. It''s just 438. I''ve never been afraid of anyone. It''s just a small number. What a shitty little number!" Pu Dong''s face darkened, and he had a displeased look on his face.


    "Hahaha, I didn''t hear wrong just now, Pu pu Dong, your number is 438, Mr. 3 or 8 died, haha ¡­"


    Wang Ba and Pan Xing walked over, and upon hearing Pu Dong''s retort, Wang Ba''s eyes lit up and he immediately began to laugh maniacally.


    Hearing Wang Ba''s ridicule, Pu Dong''s face turned even uglier.


    "You cowardly turtle, go to the side and stay with me. Don''t meet me, or I''ll teach you how to conduct yourself!"


    "Aiya, I''m sorry, Brother Ba almost believed it. Let me see the number of Brother Ba. Whether you''re angry or not, I''m asking whether you''re angry!"


    Wang Ba put his hands on his hips and laughed loudly. He waved the number 436 in front of Pu Dong''s eyes and pretended to be asking for a beating as he looked at Pu Dong.


    "Ugh ¡­"


    Pu Dong''s expression suddenly turned strange. 436? Wasn''t this the same number as Ling Yan? Haha, that idiot Wang Ba, how could he be so pleased with himself?


    "What happened? You''re not speaking, are you so angry that you can''t speak? Haha!" "I''m not trying to shock you. Pupu Dong, this Brother Yue Bao has hung a few lolis, but unfortunately ¡­"


    Wang Ba''s face was filled with pride as he watched Pu Dong suffer a "loss". He felt extremely comfortable in his heart, but soon after, he recalled the incident with Ye Chong. It was a pity that he did not have such a beautiful little loli.


    It was all because of this guy, ever since he met this kid, he had carried it for who knows how many times. Not only did Ye Chong not eat Ye Chong, but he was also scammed by Ling Yan. Not only was the contract not broken, but his underpants had lost as well.


    Sh * t! Recently, his little brother had been looking at him weirdly.


    The painful beating from that time had not left a mark on Wang Ba''s memory. Although Ling Yan did not have the confidence to kill Wang Ba right now, but once the Crimson Nimbus Guild''s competition begins, and as far as the rules of the arena allowed, he will let Wang Ba have a taste of the painful consequences he should have!


    Therefore, before Wang Ba could spout those harsh words, Ling Yan looked at him with a cold expression and said.


    "Wang Ba, take care of yourself."


    Looking at Ling Yan''s appearance, it seemed that he would definitely run into him. With so many people here, the chances of meeting a specific person was actually very low. Unless they were in the same arena, during the final stage of the competition, the number of people would greatly decrease, and only then would they be able to meet him.


    As long as he entered the top one hundred, he would at most give up when he met Ling Yan. In any case, his father wouldn''t beat him up after he entered Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    As for Ling Yan, regardless of whether or not he met Pan Xing in the end, he would still get Pan Xing to teach him a ruthless lesson. If possible, he would break one of Ling Yan''s hands, one of his legs, and let him lie in bed for three months!


    Hmph, Ling Yan still wants to beat him up.


    "Country bumpkin, I won''t give you a chance, haha, stupid brushes ¡­"


    Halfway through his sentence, the corner of Ling Yan''s mouth twitched slightly. He then sneered as he pulled out the number paper on his body and placed it in front of Wang Ba.


    436!


    The red figure was like a sharp knife that pierced Wang Ba''s heart!


    At that moment, Wang Ba''s eyes became wide open. He was tongue-tied, and was instantly stupefied.

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    "Big Sister Xinlan, tell me, did Big Brother Yan pass the exam? Otherwise, why haven''t you come to find me yet?"


    In the downtown area of South Tong City, two figures were quickly moving towards the northeast.


    It was two girls around fifteen to sixteen years old. The girl on the left was a little petite and had a pair of bright and clear eyes that were as bright as stars. Her jet-black hair was soft and beautiful as it draped over her shoulders.


    The girl on the right looked a little bigger. She was wearing a pink and blue dress with skin the color of wheat. Her black hair hung down her shoulders like a waterfall. Her face was slightly red, but her eyes were sharp.


    Today was the day of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance examination. Ye Chong was eagerly awaiting news from Ling Yan, because Ling Yan had promised her that he would tell his at the first possible moment, regardless of whether the test was excessive or not.


    Perhaps it was because he was too eager to see him, but Ye Chong felt that he had lived as long as a year. Seeing that Ling Yan had not come over yet, he decided to run over and take a look himself.


    After spending the past few days with this little girl, Lei Xinlan was quite fond of this delicate, weak, and cute Ye Chong''er. She was afraid that Ye Chong might have something to do outside, so she followed him.


    "It shouldn''t be too fast. This time, there are so many young martial artists that have come to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School to register. From the looks of it, the fastest time is only the third trial."


    Lei Xinlan said somewhat helplessly. She wondered if Ling Yan was too embarrassed to face Ye Chong''er because he couldn''t pass the test.


    After all, according to Ye Chong''er, Ling Yan''s martial arts talent was only of the upper tier. In the circle of martial artists, only a third-grade talent was considered average, and since their family did not have any money, a martial arts cultivator would not be that high.


    However, seeing that Ling Yan was able to produce beginner talisman paper, his talent must be pretty good. But, seeing that Ling Yan was able to produce beginner talisman paper, it seemed that his talent was pretty good.


    Since Ye Chong''er wanted to take a look, then she would go and take a look. If Ling Yan really was eliminated, and if he wanted to join the Symbol Master Guild, she could tell his father. After all, it was very rare for a poor boy to be able to self-taught and become a beginner Symbol Master.


    Becoming a Symbol Master required a certain level of talent, coupled with a large amount of practice and time. In this way, how could Ling Yan possibly have the energy to practice martial arts? I''m afraid he won''t make it past two stages.


    Of course, Le Xinlan did not say these words, otherwise, that little girl Ye Chong''er would probably feel extremely uncomfortable. Ye Chong''er was very concerned about Ling Yan, as his big brother, Ling Yan''s fortune was really not bad, Le Xinlan thought to herself.


    "Oh, that Brother Yan must still be here!" Ye Chong''er''s face was flushed red, and she nodded confidently.


    With regards to Ye Chong''er''s blind trust in Ling Yan, Le Xinlan was left speechless.


    Ten minutes later, the two of them arrived on the street outside the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. As expected, the exam hadn''t ended yet, and the youngsters who had been eliminated three times in the circular plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial University were still watching.


    With great difficulty, the two of them managed to squeeze through the crowd. Ye Chong''er''s eyes lit up, and immediately saw the firm and unswerving figure of the contestant. A radiant smile blossomed on her small face, and she quickly ran over.


    Ling Yan seemed to have come to a tacit understanding as he turned his head and saw Ye Chong running towards him. At first, there was a hint of surprise on his face, but soon after, he gently smiled.


    Only then did Lei Xinlan react and she quickly shouted: "Yuan''er, that''s the competition grounds. We can''t go in ¡­"

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    When Wang Ba, who was still trapped in a daze, heard Lai Xinlan''s voice, he immediately felt as if he was struck by a bolt of lightning. His entire body shook, and he instantly woke up, his face changed color as he quickly squeezed to the other side of the crowd like a mouse seeing a cat, and even pulled Pan Xing along.


    "Yuan-er, why are you here?" Ling Yan said warmly as he smiled and rubbed Ye Chong''s small head.


    "Yuanyuan, I missed you. Yan-gege, you didn''t bring any news for so long, so I couldn''t help but come over." Ye Chong''er pouted her lips and said in a low voice. She then took a glance at Wang Ba''s departing route, and a hint of fear appeared on her face, "Big Brother Yan, did that Wang Ba bad guy come to cause trouble again?"


    "It''s fine. Let''s see how your Brother Yan will beat up that bad guy later!" Ling Yan smiled.


    "That, Miss Ye Chong''er, I am called Pu Dong, Ling Yan''s good brother, hehe ¡­" "Hrm ~"


    When Pu Dong saw Ye Chong''er coming over, his eyes lit up, and impatiently started to introduce himself. But halfway through his words, a gaze filled with ill intent made him extremely unhappy, and he glared at Lei Xinlan who was running over, "What, you even care about talking to others?!"


    "Yuanyuan, let''s go, we have to wait outside, but talking to you ¡­ ¡­ This guy is a pervert among men, he always hit on pretty girls, we don''t want to talk to him!" Ling Yan, you better not be corrupted. "


    Zhang Xinlan glanced at Ling Yan, and then held onto Ye Chong''er''s small hand, bringing her with his as they walked towards the outskirts of the competition grounds.


    Seeing Ye Chong nodding his head in understanding, Pu Dong''s expression darkened.


    "Lie down. F * ck, mistress Le, this young master merely likes to talk to beautiful girls. It''s all thanks to you and my wish, you son of a b * tch. He''s the pervert! Big Brother Ling Yan, do you think this woman is infuriating? "


    "I feel that Miss Xinlan is right, don''t talk to Chong''er in the future." Ling Yan said faintly.


    Pu Dong was momentarily at a loss for words. He curled his lips before rolling his eyes. He then grabbed Ling Yan''s shoulders and whispered into his ear.


    Big brother, I have something to discuss with you, I have been feeling unhappy with Wang Ba for a long time, and because of some special reasons in the past, I have been inconvenient to take action, but this arena battle is a good opportunity, can you change the number with me, um, I also treat you well, last time there was a good beast battle, I did not forget about you, right?


    That being said, if it wasn''t for Pu Dong bringing him to the Beast Battling Arena, he might still be worrying about the funds for cultivation, and he wouldn''t have advanced to the great success of the Mortal Nascent Soul stage before the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts Academy exam. It might have even been due to the fact that he didn''t raise his cultivation realm.


    Thus, Ling Yan nodded and agreed. The two of them secretly exchanged numbers without anyone noticing.


    On the other side, Wang Ba sneakily pulled Pan Xing and whispered.


    "Pan Xing, I''ve thought of a good idea. Isn''t Ling Yan number 436? I''m also number 436. If I change my number with you, you''ll be able to stomp on Ling Yan in the first round!"


    "Oh, that''s a good idea!"


    Pan Xing looked at Wang Ba in surprise. This kid''s IQ had finally risen to its maximum level. Was he scared out of his wits?


    At that moment, the two of them also secretly exchanged numbers. The two of them looked at each other and laughed sinisterly.

 C85

    While Ling Yan, Pu Dong, Wang Ba, and Pan Xing were still in the midst of their minor actions, the battle on the stage had already begun in full swing.


    Below the arena, Ling Yan was watching the battles of the young martial artists on the ten arenas with a surprised look on his face.


    As his cultivation increased, he unexpectedly discovered that his opponent''s movements seemed to become slower when he was concentrating.


    It was just like when he was challenging the Wild Demonic Boar, he could only see the Wild Demonic Boar. When the Wild Demonic Boar launched its final berserk attack, he seemed to be able to accurately find the weakest point and use the Frenzied Bull''s strength to break through it!


    Although Ling Yan did not know why he had such a reaction, it was definitely not a bad thing.


    The young martial artist shouted out loud, but in the last few batches of martial artists that went on stage, there didn''t seem to be any strong martial artists. They were basically at the second level of the Mortal Realm, and during the fights, there would occasionally be a low rank Mortal Realm martial skill that caught the eyes of others.


    Some of the youths that were eliminated in the first two rounds were still staying in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s round plaza, outside the battle area, watching the battles between the youths who had passed the test.


    Seeing the performance of these young martial artists on the martial stage, some of the young martial artists that were eliminated in the first trial had looks of jealousy and hatred flash in their eyes. These young martial artists were all quite strong and also had martial skills.


    "Look, that dark-skinned youth is going on stage!"


    Suddenly, a scream came out from the crowd, everyone turned around and looked at Ring Eight.


    Ningbang, Mortal Stage Level 3, Small Success. The second stage''s combat prowess allowed one punch to pass with ease. His powerful performance made everyone look forward to it.


    However, as his opponent, his mood was not so good.


    Originally, with his peak Second Stage Mortal Realm strength, even if he couldn''t enter the top ten, he could at least pass the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s freshmen selection. But now, it seemed that he had met a strong opponent in the first round and was about to be eliminated.


    Seeing his opponent standing on the stage gloomily, a peak Second Stage Mortal Core warrior, Ning Bang immediately burst out laughing.


    "Haha, young man, don''t be unlucky at Crimson Nimbus Martial School. It''s your bad luck to run into me. Surrender. If I don''t beat you up, you can go back without any problems. Isn''t that great?"


    If he could avoid fighting, he could at least conserve his primeval essence. Moreover, Ning Bang discovered that his nemesis, Xu Shizhen, was also in Stage Eight. This way, if nothing unexpected happened, the first place position would be between him and Xu Shizhen.


    Although Xu Shizhen''s cultivation was on the same level as his, his true essence was still slightly thicker. Coupled with his own elementary true essence talisman, which had the highest proficiency in the Charm Magician''s Association, the increase in his cultivation base shouldn''t be too great. It was more than enough to deal with Xu Shizhen.


    "How do you know I''m weaker than you without fighting? You want me to stop dropping from the sky? Dream on!"


    When the skinny youth heard Ning Bang''s words, his expression changed and he coldly snorted.


    Just as he steadied himself, the skinny young man didn''t wait for them to greet him. "Whoosh!" He drew his sword, and with a flash, his entire body surged with true essence. He rushed towards Ning Bang like a bolt of lightning. As he ran, the red sandstone arena was trampled so hard that there were faint traces of sand rolling down from the arena!


    Ten meters passed in a blink of an eye. The moment before the sword in the skinny youth''s hand approached Ningbang, a humming sound could be heard. Soon after, a red light enveloped the sword!


    A low rank human-step martial skill ¨C Flame Slash!

 C86

    The skinny youth used his full strength as soon as he attacked. He knew that if he didn''t strike first, the chances of winning were too small.


    "Hmph, since you don''t know what''s good for you, don''t blame me for not showing mercy!"


    Ning Bang''s eyes flashed. A pair of sledgehammers appeared out of nowhere in his hands. The sledgehammer instantly lit up with a layer of blue light!


    Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill ¡ª Boy, disciple!


    "Boom!"


    The two hammers hit the sword that the skinny youth was swinging over. The two martial skills immediately produced an ear-splitting sound when they collided, and with a "kacha" sound, the skinny youth''s sword was broken by the sledgehammer!


    The weapon broke into pieces. The skinny boy was shocked. Before he could react, Ning Bang sneered and sent a kick towards the skinny boy''s chest!


    "Pfft!"


    The skinny youth''s chest was in extreme pain as his body was sent flying. He landed at the edge of the arena and spat out a mouthful of blood.


    He struggled to stand up, but suddenly, a pair of hammers whizzed past him! It appeared within one centimeter of him, and with a wave of his hand, it pierced his back with a piercing chill. His pupils immediately contracted!


    "I... I''ve lost. "


    He knew that if this had been a life and death battle, his head would have been smashed open by the sledgehammer a long time ago.


    How powerful! The crowd exclaimed in a low voice. A full powered strike from a peak Second Stage Mortal Core warrior was easily broken. Not only did it break the weapon, but it also didn''t give the opponent any reaction time. It was too powerful.


    In addition, Xu Shizhen, who was at the third level of the Mortal Stage and was at the small success stage, had also comprehended the fist wind. This time, there was going to be a good show to see.


    Some people whispered.


    As for the other young warriors who were on the same stage as Ning Bang, when they saw how strong his performance was, all of their expressions were very solemn. Especially those young martial artists whose numbers were close to Ning Bang, their faces were bitter as they lamented their bad luck.


    "I already told you to surrender earlier, but you still didn''t listen. Now, you should feel the pain."


    He shrugged his shoulders and walked out of the arena. When he left the arena, he paused and raised his eyebrows at Xu Shizhen, who was watching him in the crowd, with a provocative look on his face.


    Although it seemed like Ning Bang had easily won this battle, against a peak Second Stage Mortal Core warrior, he had used more than 30% of the true essence in his body to display this martial skill. Thus, Ning Bang didn''t overly provoke Xu Shizhen, but instead quickly walked down the stage and sat down with his eyes closed.


    Xu Shizhen gave a cold snort and suppressed his temper. He knew that he definitely could not let Ning Bang disturb his state of mind.


    They had been sparring since young, and they had long understood each other''s martial skills and battle methods. Basically, if the two of them were to display their abilities normally, the victor would be four, while he would be six, but right now, this guy seemed to have quite a bit of confidence. He must have a trump card, such as ¡ª ¡ª Symbol Paper.


    Xu Shizhen was very familiar with the background of Ningbang. With Ningzhou''s pocket money, he definitely wouldn''t be willing to buy intermediate level talisman paper. However, there was a high possibility of buying an elementary level talisman paper with a high proficiency.


    F * ck, it was too late for me to go to the Symbol Master Guild Exchange, so I could only bear with it and buy a piece of paper that no one else had ever bothered to buy.


    Right now, he could only secretly pray that Ning Bang would use the paper talisman at a lower level, but his nameless talisman talisman must not be too ugly.

 C87

    The battle progressed very quickly. Although there were nearly 2000 young martial artists, because their cultivation wasn''t too high, there weren''t many people that were able to use martial skills. Moreover, if they used martial skills, with just a few moves, all of their true essence would be drawn out.


    After an hour, thirty-five youths finished competing.


    "Newcomers with 36 ending numbers in each arena, prepare to go up!" The chief examiner''s indifferent voice rang in the field.


    "Shua!"


    A figure quickly jumped up onto Stage Four, placed his hands on his hips, and laughed out loud.


    "Wang Ba, come up here and accept your death!"


    This person was none other than Pu Dong, who had exchanged numbers with Ling Yan. When he thought about how he could brazenly beat up Wang Ba in front of everyone, Pu Dong''s mood became abnormally comfortable. The pores all over his body opened up, and he flew around freely like a butterfly.


    Pu Dong laughed heartily as he waited for Wang Ba to come up. Wang Ba probably never would have thought that his opponent would suddenly turn into him. At this time, Wang Ba was probably feeling depressed in his heart.


    In just the time of a single breath, Pu Dong saw someone from the crowd walk up from the other side of the stage.


    "Haha, Wang Ba, how is it? Surprise ¡­" "Hmm?"


    Pu Dong stopped midway through his sentence. His expression suddenly became gloomy as his brows deeply wrinkled. What? It wasn''t Wang Ba? Could it be that they were also ¡­?!


    Pan Xing stared coldly at Pu Dong and withdrew his surprised expression.


    He did not expect that Ling Yan and Pu Dong would actually change their numbers as well. Could it be that after seeing the exchange between him and the tyrant, he had given his number paper to this kid in front of him due to his cowardice?


    Since that was the case, he would first cripple the kid in front of him before ruthlessly teaching Ling Yan a lesson. In any case, Ling Yan and him were both on the same stage, and he hoped that Ling Yan would be lucky enough not to be eliminated before meeting him!


    As Pan Xing stood on the stage, the spirits of the young martial practitioners below were suddenly lifted, and they immediately turned their attention to arena number four. Pan Xing, the rumored strongest among the freshmen, was finally going to make his move in actual combat.


    "Haha, that kid, his name is Pan Xing, not Wang Ba. He has long eyes ¡­"


    "Eh, an early third level Mortal Core warrior. He must have had some bad luck. He ran into Pan Xing in the first round. Otherwise, it wouldn''t have been a problem for him to get into the Crimson Nimbus Martial School ¡­"


    "That''s right. Aiya, but the Crimson Nimbus Martial School doesn''t accept people with bad luck. Hahaha ¡­"


    "Awesome, a strong competitor has been eliminated, haha!" A youth at the peak of the second level of the Mortal Core realm in the fourth arena said in excitement.


    "¡­"


    Below the stage, Ling Yan''s gaze slightly narrowed as he turned to look at the somewhat astonished and upset Wang Ba, who was not far away. At this moment, Wang Ba also happened to look over and raised his nose, revealing a sinister smile towards Ling Yan with a complacent expression.


    Although Wang Ba felt a little regretful, it was still a joyous thing for Pan Xing to beat up Pu Dong. Pu Dong still wanted to beat him up in the open?! Haha, Pu pu Dong, you didn''t expect it right! Wang Ba felt that his IQ was already heaven-defying.


    As for Ling Yan, he would be taken care of by Pan Xing sooner or later, so Wang Ba wasn''t worried at all.


    "Brat, make your move. Otherwise, you won''t have any chance at all."


    Pan Xing reached out his right hand and beckoned towards Pu Dong as he stood in the arena, speaking in a disdainful tone.


    "Who is making the sound? "Strange, even I couldn''t understand what you were saying. Oh right, it sounds like the sound of a pig. I''ve already said it, how can a human understand the language of pigs?" Pu Dong''s eyes stared wide open as he opened his mouth in surprise.


    Little fellow, who doesn''t know how to act cool? He, Pu Dong, is a character in the range of A and C.


    F * ck, you want to die!?


    Pan Xing''s smile froze on his face. Then, he flew into a rage and stamped his feet with a bang! He stomped on the ground and moved like a rabbit!


    His figure instantly arrived in front of Pu Dong, and a palm imbued with thick true essence slammed down!

 C88

    Pu Dong had long since been extremely wary of Pan Xing. The moment Pan Xing took action, he moved his legs, and instantly swept his feet off the ground.


    "Bam!"


    Pan Xing''s palm did not hit Pu Dong. The residual force of his palm hit the red sandstone and left an inch deep imprint on it!


    "Damn, that''s amazing! I just punched it with all my might, and it didn''t even have a single mark on it. If Pan Xing were to hit it with his palm, then all the bones in his body would have been broken!" The young martial practitioner who was watching the fight from the side saw Pan Xing''s attack power and exclaimed in shock.


    "There''s nothing we can do about it. We can''t compare to Pan Xing''s innate talent or cultivation base. His speed in dodging is quite fast.


    "He''s fast, but Pan Xing still hasn''t used his full strength yet. I bet he won''t last more than ten moves!"


    "¡­"


    While everyone was talking, Pu Dong dodged Pan Xing''s palm strike. Seeing that Pan Xing hadn''t turned around yet, he was overjoyed. This was a good opportunity!


    Sweeping the hall legs!


    Pu Dong''s feet swiftly drew a semicircle on the ground before stopping. True energy erupted from his entire body as he lifted his right foot slightly and shot it towards Pan Xing''s ankles like a cannonball!


    His right leg, which contained all of Pu Dong''s true essence, was like steel. It was a solid hit that could even break a steel plate!


    However, what Pu Dong didn''t notice was that a sneer suddenly appeared on Pan Xing''s face. The moment Pu Dong''s kick landed, Pan Xing''s body sank slightly.


    "Yes!"


    Pu Dong roared, "Bam!" His right leg landed heavily on Pan Xing''s ankle, and a muffled groan sounded out.


    To everyone''s surprise, the owner of the muffled groan wasn''t Pan Xing, who had been viciously kicked, but Pu Dong himself!


    Pu Dong sent a powerful kick filled with true essence towards Pan Xing. Pan Xing''s entire body did not move at all. It was as if his entire being was rooted to the ground like a giant tree!


    Pu Dong, on the other hand, felt that his kick had not hit a person''s leg, but rather an incomparably hard steel rock. In an instant, he felt a sharp pain in his calf, followed by an extremely powerful rebound that came from the point of contact.


    Pan Xing laughed out loud. His body instantly turned around and with a stride, he arrived beside Pu Dong. He kicked his leg like lightning at Pu Dong''s lower abdomen. Pu Dong''s body immediately flew backward; it seemed as if he was about to fly out of the arena.


    A trace of viciousness flashed through Pan Xing''s eyes. In an instant, his speed had reached an extreme, leaving behind numerous afterimages wherever he passed.


    Human Stage Mid Rank Movement Technique: Phantom Steps!


    Pan Xing''s figure caught up to Pu Dong in the blink of an eye. With a sneer, he stomped heavily on Pu Dong''s chest, causing Pu Dong to spit out a mouthful of blood. Pu Dong''s body, which was flying outwards, immediately stopped just at the edge of the stage.


    So fast!


    Pan Xing''s movements were extremely quick. The young martial practitioners with weaker cultivations simply couldn''t keep up with his movements. They saw Pu Dong fall to the ground after being injured and stepped on by Pan Xing in a flash.


    Immediately, everyone''s eyes were filled with reverence as they looked at Pan Xing. They thought that he was going to be kicked by Pu Dong, but they didn''t expect him to retaliate so quickly.


    This strength was even greater than what they had imagined. A mortal being at the early third level of gestation was only able to take three moves from him!


    "Brat, you didn''t expect this, did you? Whether your legs are painful or not, hehe, my Thousand Jin Pendant is not for nothing. At the beginning, I remembered that you wanted to teach me a lesson. What did you just say? You called me a pig? Then, are you even inferior to a pig? "


    Pan Xing lowered his head and looked at Pu Dong. A hint of a disdainful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He leaned over and whispered into Pu Dong''s ear, "You''re standing up for Ling Yan, right? Let''s first take care of you and then take care of him!"


    "Ugh ~ Please don''t use your excrement organs to speak to me at such a close distance. This is a huge test for me, ah, ah, ah!"


    Even though Pu Dong''s skills weren''t as good as Pan Xing''s, he acted tough. Ignoring the large amount of blood that leaked out of the corner of his mouth, he rolled his eyes, pretended to be sick, and yelled at Pan Xing.


    "You''re courting death!"


    Pan Xing was infuriated, and his aura suddenly soared! Then, he suddenly lifted his foot and true essence instantly gathered on his right foot. He ruthlessly stomped down at Pu Dong!


    With this stomp, most likely half of Pu Dong''s life would be gone. He wouldn''t be able to get out of bed for at least three months.


    Now!


    With great difficulty, Pu Dong endured the pain in his chest, and a bright light suddenly exploded in his eyes. Two daggers appeared in his hands, and a cold light flashed from them as he stabbed them toward Pan Xing''s right leg!


    Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill ¡ª Gleam of the Wind!

 C89

    Everyone couldn''t help but exclaim in surprise. They thought that Pu Dong was just being stubborn, but who knew that he still had the energy to retaliate!


    However, Pu Dong''s mouth was filled with anger ~


    The dagger''s attack speed was so fast that under the support of true essence, it directly stabbed into Pan Xing''s right leg like a whirlwind!


    "It hit!" Everyone cried out in alarm.


    However, Pu Dong''s expression didn''t look too good. He knew that it was just Pan Xing''s illusion. Damn it, this guy''s reaction was fast.


    Sure enough, the figure that was stabbed by Pu Dong''s daggers slowly disappeared in the next second.


    After failing his sneak attack, Pu Dong, who was lying on the ground, felt a chill in his heart. Since he was too passive while lying down, he immediately turned around and tried to stand up.


    However, in that instant, Pu Dong felt a strong gust of wind whistle past his ear!


    So fast!


    He could only raise his arm to block upwards.


    "Boom!"


    A loud sound reverberated, and the entire red sandstone arena seemed to tremble a few times. Following that, there was a "kacha ~" sound, as if everyone could hear the sound of bones breaking.


    Pu Dong immediately let out a groan and his face immediately became somewhat distorted.


    Pan Xing''s powerful kick had broken Pu Dong''s arm!


    The entire process happened in a flash of lightning, from Pan Xing''s stomp, Pu Dong''s counterattack, to Pan Xing''s ghostly dodging, and then breaking Pu Dong''s arms in the blink of an eye. The weaker martial artists in the surroundings weren''t able to keep up with their movements.


    This kind of battle made people''s blood boil. However, Pu Dong''s strength was limited, so he couldn''t force Pan Xing to use too much strength. This caused people to feel some regret. At the same time, the surrounding freshmen looked at Pan Xing with fear.


    Too strong, there was only a small gap between the 3rd and 3rd level of the Mortal Stage. Was a rank 5 martial arts talent really that strong?!


    It seemed like the only people who could fight with Pan Xing were those who were at the third or third level of the Mortal Stage and who had performed quite well in the previous two stages, Ning Bang and Xu Shizhen. Unfortunately, Pan Xing and those two weren''t on the same stage during the freshmen assessment.


    Suddenly, Ling Yan''s figure appeared in everyone''s minds, and they shook their heads in slight hesitation. Although Ling Yan had comprehended fist wind, his cultivation base was still injured, not to mention that Pan Xing didn''t even know what trump card he had.


    In the crowd at the bottom of Arena Eight, Ning Bang and Xu Shizhen stood below the Arena as they watched Pan Xing on Arena Four. Their eyes were filled with a serious look.


    Movement techniques were even more difficult to come by than martial arts. There were very few elementary human-step movements on the market, let alone intermediate human-step ones. Pan Xing wasn''t a member of any powerful family. He must have had some sort of opportunity to learn an intermediate human-step movement technique.


    The two of them only knew the beginner human-step movement techniques. When they encountered Pan Xing, they couldn''t keep up with his speed and could only passively defend. How could they fight back?


    In Stage Four, after Pan Xing broke Pu Dong''s arms with a heavy stomp, he sneered and lowered his head. He looked at Pu Dong, who was drenched in cold sweat from the pain, and mocked him: "Kid, do you feel pain? Just scream out in pain, hur hur. Feeling my strength, am I so strong that it makes you tremble? "


    "Ha ha your head, if you have any more strength, can you hold your ass back?!"


    Pu Dong opened his blood-soaked mouth, baring his blood-red teeth as he coldly snorted at Pan Xing.


    "Good, very good!" Pan Xing''s expression instantly darkened as he said coldly, "Seeing how unyielding you are, I don''t think you''re going to admit defeat!"


    "It''s good that you know this. Young Master Dong ¡­" "Poof ~"


    Before Pu Dong could finish his sentence, Pan Xing viciously lifted his leg and stomped on Pu Dong''s chest. Pu Dong immediately spat out a mouthful of blood!


    "Are you still not adamant?" Pan Xing asked with a faint smile.


    "Bah!"


    What Pan Xing replied to was Pu Dong''s bloody spit. Pan Xing quickly dodged it, but his body couldn''t help but be splashed with blood.


    Sh * t! This set of luxurious clothing was one that he loved the most. Pan Xing was instantly infuriated by the fact that it had been soiled just like that!

 C90

    Pan Xing only felt a surge of anger shooting from the bottom of his feet to his head, causing his eyes to be filled with blood. He clenched his fists and let out a crackling sound as he immediately lifted his right foot!


    "Bam!"


    "Are you convinced?!" Pan Xing shouted coldly.


    "Haha, have your dreams ¡­" Pu Dong laughed arrogantly.


    "Bam!"


    "Are you convinced?!"


    "Haha, stupid son ¡­"


    "Bam!"


    "F * ck, are you convinced?!"


    "Haha, have you gone insane ¡­"


    "Bam!"


    "Are you going to submit to me?!"


    "Haha ¡­"


    "¡­"


    Pan Xing viciously stomped on Pu Dong from the fourth arena. At first, Pan Xing had held back a bit, but later, Pu Dong''s taunting and disdainful look infuriated Pan Xing, causing him to stomp harder and harder!


    Scarlet blood constantly flowed out of Pu Dong''s mouth. His clothes had already been soaked in blood, and a large chunk of fresh blood had stained the red sandstone arena. It seemed more and more demonic, and the strong stench of blood was wafting out from the arena!


    The scene was quite tragic!


    Pu Dong laughed brazenly, madness flickering in his eyes. He glared at Pan Xing and yelled, "If you have the guts, kick me to death! Come on, you stupid son!"


    This...


    Everyone was shocked. Was this kid not afraid of death? He was even infuriating Pan Xing.


    This crazy scene caused the surroundings to turn silent. The other nine youths who were competing in the arena couldn''t help but stop what they were doing. They all looked at Stage Four with dull eyes.


    F * ck ¡­ This wasn''t a life-and-death battle ¡­


    Everyone turned to look at the Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s chief examiner. Logically speaking, since Pu Dong had been beaten to such a state, even if he didn''t admit defeat, this would already be considered a loss.


    The face of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s chief examiner was cold and indifferent. It was hard to tell that he had any intention of stopping the match.


    Warriors could be proud and unyielding, but they also had to know how to be flexible. They had to learn to yield temporarily, as a tough muscle wouldn''t bring them any benefits. Instead, they would be tortured more.


    If Pu Dong admitted defeat, Pan Xing would still fight, or Pan Xing had plans to kill Pu Dong. He would naturally stop the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s examiner.


    "Good, very good!" Pan Xing laughed from anger. "You wanted to force me to kill you, so you let the Crimson Nimbus Martial School cripple me, right? You''re thinking too beautifully! "Heh, your father will break your remaining two good legs and let you stay home in peace for three months!" "You ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­ you ¡­


    As soon as Pan Xing finished speaking, his aura skyrocketed, and a strong surge of true energy could be clearly seen gathering in his right leg. Pan Xing then lifted his right leg like a bolt of lightning and stomped on Pu Dong''s feet with a savage grin!


    "Break!" Pan Xing shouted coldly!


    "Stop!"


    At this moment, an angry shout came from below stage number 4, sounding like thunder!


    The corner of Pan Xing''s mouth curved into a cold smile. "Idiot, will I even care about you?" He ignored it and continued to step on it.


    Just as he was about to step on Pu Dong''s legs, a shadow suddenly appeared at the corner of the stage. It quickly stretched out its hand and everyone only saw a shadow flash in front of them before Pu Dong was pulled down from the stage.


    "Boom!"


    With a loud boom, Pan Xing stomped his feet on the red sandstone arena and instantly created a "ka ka ka" sound. Upon landing on Pan Xing''s feet, he saw countless dense, spiderweb-like cracks appear on the ground, looking extremely ferocious! "Swish !"


    He could imagine that if it wasn''t for Pu Dong being pulled away by someone and his foot stepping on that person''s leg, that person''s leg would have immediately caused a comminuted fracture. That wouldn''t be a simple three month rest.


    Pan Xing had struck down heavily!


    Pan Xing narrowed his eyes when he saw that the attack had missed. As soon as he looked at the person who had arrived, a cold light flashed across the depths of his eyes.


    Hehe, Ling Yan?


    "How is it? Do you feel any trembling?" Pan Xing looked down at Ling Yan condescendingly, his gaze filled with disdain, as if he were looking at an ant. "Heh, he''s the same as you!"


    "Prepare to be slaughtered!"


    Ling Yan calmly said as he looked into Pan Xing''s arrogant and disdainful eyes.


    The wind picked up, sweeping up a few fallen leaves from the ground. They flew to the two of them but broke apart in an instant. There seemed to be a sharp aura rising from the two of them, slaughtering anything that came close!

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    As an outsider, Ling Yan directly pulled all of the martial artists off the arena. This action of his could be said to be in violation of the Crimson Nimbus Guild''s secret rules in the arena.


    At that time, the chief examiner hadn''t said what the people outside had to follow. It was only because most of them understood it in their hearts.


    And if they violated the rules related to the arena of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, they would be disqualified from the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s exam on the spot!


    Naturally, he did not know the rules related to the arena, but even if he did, he would still drag Pu Dong down. Pu Dong''s tough words were his business, but seeing his friend being trampled over like this, he would definitely not stand by!


    Although Ling Yan didn''t say it out loud, and often detested this bastard, he still acknowledged him from the bottom of his heart. After all, his nature wasn''t bad, and he had gone overboard for him.


    However, just when the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s examiner had a cold expression and was about to announce something, his complexion suddenly changed. He heard a sound transmission and immediately, the originally slightly opened mouth of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s examiner quietly shut up.


    After Ling Yan pulled Pu Dong off the stage, he was about to send him to the clinic. Pu Dong looked severely injured, his arms were broken, and his body had lost too much blood. His face was extremely pale.


    Whether it was an ordinary person or a martial artist, losing too much blood would be a great harm to their body.


    "Cough cough, big brother, I''m fine, that brat is just a milk baby, he doesn''t have any strength at all! Young Master Dong vomited some blood.


    He extended his hand to stop Ling Yan from sending him to the infirmary. Due to the injuries caused by his words, he coughed a few times and continued, "This injury is nothing to me, young master Dong! There is no need to go through so much trouble! "Hurry up and go fight, it''s your turn."


    If Ling Yan were to send Pu Dong to the clinic this time, he would definitely miss the match.


    Thinking for a moment, Pu Dong took out a jade white porcelain bottle from his bosom. He poured out a round, sparkling pill from within. His eyes showed some reluctance, but he swallowed it in the next second without any hesitation.


    As soon as he took it out, it was filled with a refreshing fragrance that made people feel relaxed and happy. It was easy to tell that this pill was of the highest quality.


    Sure enough, after eating it, Pu Dong''s complexion immediately became much better, and it wasn''t that difficult for him to stand up again.


    Pu Dong waved his hand towards Ling Yan, indicating that he was fine. However, a trace of loneliness still flashed across his face.


    If he failed, then he would no longer have the fortune to enter Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    "Alright, big brother, it''s your turn. Quickly go up." Pu Dong adjusted his mental state and squeezed out a smile as he spoke to Ling Yan.


    "Pan Xing, leave it to me!"


    Ling Yan looked deeply into Pu Dong''s eyes as he solemnly said this. Then, with a cold expression, he walked onto the stage.


    "Big brother, don''t force him, he ¡­" Pu Dong worriedly asked, but was interrupted by Ling Yan with a wave of his hand.


    "Don''t worry, I know what I''m doing!"


    The moment Pan Xing kicked Pu Dong away, the battle had actually ended. However, just as Pu Dong was about to fall off the stage, Pan Xing used his Human Stage Mid Rank Movement Technique to catch up with Pu Dong''s flying figure. He forcefully stopped Pu Dong''s momentum with a stomp, and then toyed with him!


    Most people assumed it was Pan Xing''s moves. However, in Ling Yan''s eyes, he saw a slight pause in Pan Xing''s chain of attacks. He assumed that the reason Pan Xing decided to use his movement technique to catch up with Pu Dong and stop him from falling off the stage was to play with him.


    Pan Xing thought that Pu Dong was the helper that Ling Yan had hired. If he crippled Pu Dong first, it would be a huge blow to Ling Yan''s morale!


    So what if his willpower was outstanding? So what if he had comprehended a fist strike? His cultivation base was right there. He, Pan Xing, was the strongest among the freshmen!


    Pan Xing, good, you''re very good!


    Ling Yan stood expressionlessly on the stage, his head lowered, his fists slightly clenched. A violent aura slowly radiated from his body, filled with an aura that prevented strangers from entering.

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    For some unknown reason, the youth felt as if he was being stared at by a vicious and bloodthirsty vicious beast. His back suddenly felt a chill, and his legs couldn''t help but tremble, as if Ling Yan would be like a vicious beast that ate people in the next second, suddenly injuring him!


    The young man couldn''t muster up the courage to attack. He stood there trembling, and Ling Yan didn''t seem to have any plans to attack either. He remained silent for a while as a violent aura gradually spread out in all directions.


    What Ling Yan did not know was that this was precisely the violent aura that emerged from the cultivation of the "Berserk Golden Body Art". Usually, it was hidden within one''s vital energy and blood, and only when Ling Yan''s mood was bad, when the anger in his heart rose or was stimulated, when the vital energy and blood in his body went berserk, would this aura rush out of his body along with Ling Yan''s emotions!


    Whether it was a vicious beast or a martial artist, once they came into contact with this aura, their mind and blood would be affected. If their cultivation wasn''t high enough and their mind wasn''t firm enough, then with just this wild and violent aura alone, they would be able to destroy the enemy''s mind!


    Moreover, in the berserk state, Ling Yan''s own combat strength would increase by 30%!


    "I... "I concede ¡­"


    In just three seconds, in arena number 4, a small success Mortal Core warrior who was facing off against Ling Yan at the Second Stage said while trembling.


    Ling Yan glanced at the martial artist expressionlessly, and slowly walked down the arena without saying a word.


    After Ling Yan descended, the berserk aura around his body did not decrease at all, and even his eyeballs seemed to turn red. After Ling Yan descended, the berserk aura around him did not decrease at all, and even his eyeballs seemed to turn red.


    "Is this a human or a fierce beast?"


    Some of the young martial artists looked at Ling Yan in shock, their hearts filled with amazement. The aura that Ling Yan was emitting at this time was actually just like those powerful vicious beasts that they had encountered; it was terrifying!


    At a corner teahouse in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    All the elders noticed this abnormal situation. When they used their own perception to investigate Ling Yan, they discovered to their shock that when that strand of perception entered within a three meter radius around Ling Yan, it actually fluctuated, as if it was being pulled by something invisible.


    This phenomenon immediately shocked them!


    They were Pre-Sky Realm martial artists, and their perception was extremely high. When they were investigating a First Stage Mortal Stage martial artist, their senses became slightly disordered. If an ordinary Second or Third Stage Mortal Realm martial artist were to enter, they would have already been exterminated!


    A martial artist at the first level of the mortal birth stage would actually have something similar to a domain. This was simply unbelievable!


    "Could it be ¡­"


    The red-haired elder, Rong Yi, suddenly stood up from the stone bench with a ''whoosh''. His face was slightly red from excitement, and a light flickered in his eyes.


    "Could it be that this young man is also from an ancient clan that cultivates the body, and he also has a mysterious bloodline within him that has already awakened?!"


    The red-haired medical elder''s eyes flashed. It was as if a bolt of lightning had struck his heart, causing his mind to be instantly cleared up.


    This was no wonder. He was still so young, yet the blood vitality within his body was so pure and refined, almost comparable to his own. One must know that his cultivation before this was ¡­


    It was really hard to believe. What bloodline did a body refining family have to have such refined and pure blood energy?


    "Elder Rong Yi, what did you discover?" The Axe Division''s old man, Shujie, asked with a coarse voice.


    They did not understand this abnormal phenomenon. Therefore, when they saw the expression on Rong Yi''s face, they must have an answer in their hearts.


    Qi cultivators naturally did not know about the information regarding bloodlines in the ancient clan. However, Rong Yi was not stupid enough to explain, which would increase Ling Yan''s position in their hearts. Even though Ling Yan was now a little out of the ordinary in their eyes.


    Besides, the more he talked about this, the more likely he would be exposed. Those despicable fellows from the Crimson Sky Sect had always been thinking about one of the things he possessed.


    "Hehe, this old man discovered that his Mental Energy was able to detect a subtle obstruction from this boy. Unbelievable!" Elder Rong Yi pretended to be shocked as he spoke.


    Nonsense, we already knew that!


    All of the elders couldn''t help but roll their eyes at Rong Yi. They were a bit speechless. How old are you?


    Good boy, you have surprised me more and more.


    As he stared at Ling Yan''s back, his heart was in turmoil.

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    The battle continued on at the same pace. On the other arenas, the young martial artists were in a fervent battle. One punch, one palm, two swords, and the sound of metal clashing rang out. It was extremely lively.


    Arena number four was fine for the rest of the time, but as long as it was Ling Yan''s turn to go up on stage, his opponents would all bow their heads and admit defeat on the spot. They didn''t even have the courage to fight, even if they didn''t have the opportunity to join the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    Logically speaking, even if one''s strength was insufficient, as a martial artist, especially a martial artist who had passed the first trial of perseverance, they wouldn''t be able to submit without fighting a strong opponent. But for some reason, those young martial artists had done so.


    "Next match, No.439 against No.440, please make your preparations."


    "I... "I concede ¡­"


    Number 440 was a young martial artist at the second level of the Nascent Soul Stage. Looking at Ling Yan''s expressionless face, he felt that he had been targeted by a terrifying vicious beast, and he immediately said with a trembling voice.


    "¡­"


    "Next match, No.439 against No.442, please make your preparations."


    "About that, I admit defeat ¡­"


    Number 442, a young martial artist at the second level of the Nascent Soul Stage, shook his hand shakily and then jumped down from the arena.


    "¡­"


    "Next match # 439 against # 452, please make your preparations."


    "Wu wu, so terrifying. I won''t fight anymore, I want to go home ¡­"


    This was a young female martial artist at the second level of the Mortal Stage. She seemed to be so frightened that she didn''t even dare to go up the stage. She directly gave up on the match with a trembling voice and ran out of the crowd.


    "Next, No.427 against No.438, please make your preparations."


    "Admit defeat!"


    Pan Xing shouted at his opponent who was at the second level of the Mortal Core realm.


    "Are you crazy? You''re really strong. Even if I can''t beat you, don''t think that I''ll admit defeat!" The youngster standing opposite of Pan Xing immediately turned towards him. He took out a three-foot-long blade, infused all of his true essence into it, and charged towards Pan Xing while screaming!


    "Sh * t!"


    Pan Xing was infuriated. His illusionary steps moved, and true essence surged from his body. He instantly arrived behind the youth and kicked him off the stage!


    He was going crazy, what right did he have?!


    With the same level of strength, why would the other party admit to it upon encountering Ling Yan? Why would the other party not be afraid of him at all? Could it be that Ling Yan was even scarier than him?


    What kind of world-class joke was this?!


    Even though Pan Xing felt that Ling Yan''s aura was a bit strange at the moment, and even though he could vaguely sense that the flow of his Qi was slightly hindered while he stood not too far away, he didn''t take it to heart. He simply assumed that he had suffered from the side effects of too much carnage last night.


    However, he was also a bit puzzled. There had never been such a situation before.


    Pan Xing didn''t have time to think about it.


    "Next, No.438 against No.439, please make your preparations!"


    The examiner''s extremely plain words seemed to ignite Pan Xing''s heart like a fire in spring.


    Damn it, this father has finally waited a long time for it to come to an end! Pan Xing was overjoyed!


    "Hahaha, Ling Yan, get the hell up here. I didn''t expect to meet you so soon. Then I''m really sorry. You''re going to end up at Crimson Nimbus Martial School, haha ¡­"


    Pan Xing leaped into the air and swiftly arrived at Ring Four, shouting excitedly towards the audience.


    Damn it, he could finally teach this brat, Ling Yan, a lesson. Otherwise, he would have gone crazy from frustration. If he stole the limelight, he would make Ling Yan die a horrible death.

 C94

    As the organizer''s voice fell, the fourth ring immediately attracted everyone''s attention.


    Pan Xing''s power was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Even an early Third Stage Mortal Realm martial practitioner would not be able to take three moves from him. From this, it could be seen that his opponent was extremely unlucky.


    However, the sudden strangeness of this Guan Lingyan caused people''s hearts to palpitate with fear. At the same time, it caused them to be excited.


    In addition to the first and second stages of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, Ling Yan''s domineering performance made everyone look forward to him even more. Perhaps Ling Yan would be able to force Pan Xing to show more of his strength.


    As for whether Ling Yan could defeat Pan Xing? Everyone''s eyes were filled with confusion ¡­ Is that possible?


    As Ling Yan walked step by step towards Ring Four, the youths and young girls of the nine other arenas all stopped what they were doing and looked towards Ring Four.


    One of them was recognized as the strongest amongst the freshmen, while the other one was a dark horse who had suddenly appeared.


    Whether the dark horses could continue on their way to the end would be seen in this battle.


    After all, the difference in cultivation was too great. Although Ling Yan seemed a bit strange and scary at the moment, and he also had an extremely strong comprehension ability that allowed him to comprehend the fist wind, in the end, his cultivation was still the foundation of a martial artist.


    Pan Xingfan had achieved the third stage of gestation, while Ling Yifan had achieved the first stage of gestation, which was more than half of the realm that he was in. According to normal thinking, Pan Xing could have killed Ling Yan with a finger.


    Ling Yan walked very slowly, but every step he took was steady. His two feet treaded on the red sandstone stage steps, and if one were to look carefully, the ground that Ling Yan walked on seemed to be covered with cracks.


    At this moment, Pan Xing was in a joyful mood. He wasn''t in a hurry, and it was just a matter of time before he crippled Ling Yan.


    Outside the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s round plaza.


    "Big sister Xinlan, what should we do? That person seems to have a grudge with big brother Yan. He''s so strong and fierce, could big brother Yan be in danger ¡­"


    Ye Chong''er held her hands tightly in front of her chest, her face filled with anxiety. Thinking about how Pan Xing had dealt with Pu Dong, Ye Chong''s heart tightened, and she was afraid that Pan Xing would torture Ling Yan too.


    "About this, I don''t know either, but I think Ling Yan is also not a brainless person like Pu Dong. If his skills are inferior to others, he can just admit defeat and that will be great."


    Lai Xinlan hesitated for a moment before speaking.


    The place they were standing at was rather far away, so they did not notice the change in Ling Yan''s aura. They only felt that Ling Yan''s mood was not very good.


    However, Ling Yan''s opponents had confused Lei Xinlan for a moment. Did these people have a stomachache after taking laxatives yesterday? Why did he admit defeat before the battle even began? He couldn''t help but sigh at Ling Yan''s luck, which was quite good.


    Unfortunately, just as Ling Yan was about to enter the top ten of the arena, he coincidentally bumped into Pan Xing. This meant that he would be ranked in the top hundred of Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    From the looks of it, Ling Yan didn''t have the fortune to enter Crimson Nimbus Martial School. I hope he doesn''t force himself.


    If he were to be eliminated by the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, his mood would probably fall to the lowest point, and it would be great if he could not recover from the setback. It seems that I have to prepare the wording to invite Ling Yan to their Symbol Master Guild when the time comes.

 C95

    "Hey, kid, you''ve been in the dark for so long, you''re finally here!"


    Pan Xing looked at Ling Yan proudly, suppressing the excitement in his heart as he chuckled.


    Hm? Something was wrong.


    Pan Xing frowned slightly as he faced Ling Yan from less than ten meters away. The strange feeling he had just had became more and more obvious, as if his breathing had been restricted and he was feeling a bit stifled.


    I''m afraid that this isn''t the reason. There''s something strange about Ling Yan!


    Ling Yan didn''t say anything. He finally raised his head and looked at Pan Xing. A trace of an expressionless face finally showed on his face. The corners of his mouth lifted, and his snow-white teeth shone with an exceptionally sharp light under the sunlight!


    F * ck you, laughing your ass off!


    Pan Xing was not happy with Ling Yan''s current expression. However, since the ants had come, he still decided to play with Ling Yan.


    He, who was at the third level of the Fetal Stage and had achieved the first level of the Fetal Stage, was no different from playing around.


    With a cold snort, Pan Xing moved first. He didn''t use his movement technique, but rather used his true essence to drive his body. Even so, Pan Xing arrived in front of Ling Yan in the blink of an eye, stretched out his palm, and swept it toward Ling Yan''s face with lightning speed!


    He''s going to smash Ling Yan''s mouth to pieces. Didn''t you turn white? I''ll break a few of your teeth and let you leak some air. Pan Xing grinned viciously.


    Upon seeing Pan Xing''s reaction, the crowd below the arena couldn''t help but start discussing among themselves.


    "Damn. It seems like Pan Xing plans on playing a good game with Ling Yan. But even if he doesn''t use movement techniques, his speed is just too fast. I can''t even see him clearly anymore ¡­" A large success Mortal Stage martial artist immediately exclaimed.


    "There''s nothing I can do about it. With his high innate talent, I heard that he obtained some sort of opportunity. Naturally, he''s much more powerful ¡­"


    "If this is the case, Ling Yan should be able to hold on for a little longer. Haha, but his mouth will probably be slapped ¡­"


    Everyone spoke very quickly. In the next second.


    "Pah!"


    Everyone was immediately stunned. Their mouths were open so wide that an egg could fit inside!


    A crisp sound rang out as a figure retreated a few steps, clutching his left cheek as he looked on in disbelief.


    "You can''t."


    Ling Yan said indifferently as he slowly lifted the corner of his mouth and waved his index finger in front of Pan Xing.


    Pan Xing immediately exploded in anger. "Tsk! Not only did he not slap Ling Yan, he even slapped him in the face. He even made people who he thought were ants look down on him."


    Humiliation, an enormous humiliation!


    "You''re courting death!"


    Pan Xing flew into a rage. True energy surged through his body to his legs, and he suddenly stomped on the ground.


    "Bam!"


    The red sandstone arena seemed to have been struck by a sledgehammer. Pan Xing appeared in front of Ling Yan in the blink of an eye and threw a heavy punch.


    The wind from his fist blew against his opponent''s fist, but it was still as cold as before!


    Pan Xing was more than twice as fast as last time, but Ling Yan could still see where he was going to attack.


    Ling Yan''s eyes were focused on Pan Xing, and he was the only one left in his line of sight. He even stopped himself from breathing, and just as Pan Xing''s heavy punch was about to hit Ling Yan''s head, Ling Yan grinned, lifted his hand, and 1500 pounds of strength exploded out!


    "Pah!"


    Pan Xing didn''t expect Ling Yan to be so strong. He was sent flying like a swallow with broken wings, but this force seemed to have been deliberately controlled by Ling Yan. Pan Xing landed heavily on the edge of the arena, and with just a little more strength, Pan Xing would have fallen.


    Pan Xing wanted to play with Ling Yan, and Ling Yan was no different.


    The audience was in an uproar!

 C96

    What did they see?


    Not only did the defending champion, Pan Xing, who was known as the number one freshman, lose two moves in a row, he was even sent flying by someone and almost fell off the stage. They didn''t even think about it at the beginning.


    As for Pan Xing, who was lying motionless on the ground, Nie Tian didn''t know if he had fainted or if he was too embarrassed to get up. No matter what, everyone found it hard to believe.


    Even Pan Xing was sent flying. Was this young man''s strength that terrifying? Pan Xing was trying to steal something from Nie Tian. If he wanted to play, someone else would have to play with him.


    F * ck, didn''t they say that body tempering had declined?


    "Big brother, well done! These two slaps were so domineering that they made him act so arrogantly. Haha!"


    Pu Dong shouted from below the stage. His face was slightly red from excitement. Damn, this was too relieving.


    At the side of the crowd, there was a fair skinned youth with an unsightly expression. He subconsciously touched his face, as if he was recalling the bleak scene from his previous life.


    "Impossible! How could Pan Xing be defeated so quickly? He hasn''t even used his martial skills or movement techniques. Even if Ling Yan''s strength is astonishing, he should still be able to defend himself against a third level Mortal Realm martial artist. Is this idiot faking his death?"


    "You idiot! Get up and fight, just use your strongest combat skill!" Wang Ba thought that this was not enough and ran to the edge of Stage Four, where Pan Xing was lying on his stomach, and yelled into Pan Xing''s ear.


    "Pan Xing, don''t play dead. I know you''re not dead yet. Hurry up and beat him up!"


    F * ck, of course I''m not dead! Pretend to be dead!


    He had been sent flying by Ling Yan, and even now, he still couldn''t believe it. Thinking about the people around him watching him, he felt embarrassed to death, so he just kept lying on the ground and didn''t get up.


    However, if Ling Yan dared to come at this time, he did not mind letting Ling Yan have a taste of his fierce counterattack.


    However, with Wang Ba''s shout, Pan Xing was unable to continue acting. Otherwise, people would have thought that Ling Yan had knocked him out with a single slap.


    Stupid as a pig!


    Pan Xing wished he could send Wang Ba flying with a single kick.


    As soon as Wang Ba''s voice fell, Pan Xing''s body began to move. Then, he slowly stood up. Pan Xing''s face darkened as an enormous aura emanated from his body. It swept out in all directions like a gale, causing the onlookers'' expressions to change.


    Pan Xing was enraged!


    However, Pan Xing''s face was currently so white that a pair of fiery red handprints could be clearly seen on both sides of his face. This made him look somewhat comical.


    "Brat, I admit that I have underestimated you. However, do you think that you are stronger than me? "What a joke!"


    Pan Xing stared coldly at Ling Yan. Under everyone''s gaze, he slowly pulled out a pitch black, five-foot-long blade from his storage ring. The blade didn''t have any patterns on it, but after he pulled it out, it seemed to devour the light.


    A treasure, this was definitely a treasure!


    Everyone exclaimed. This time, Pan Xing was serious. He had never brought a weapon before, and his first move was a treasure that was worth at least ten thousand silver taels.


    Ling Yan was in danger!


    "Take out your weapon, or you won''t have a chance." Pan Xing looked at Ling Yan and said coldly.


    "Is it necessary?"


    The corner of Ling Yan''s mouth slightly parted as he spoke in an indifferent manner.


    Ling Yan, who cultivated the ? Berserk Golden Body Art ?, had the best weapon with his body!


    However, when Pan Xing heard Ling Yan''s words, it became red. To deal with him, there was no need to use a weapon.


    Good, very good!


    Pan Xing laughed in extreme anger. "Then go and die."


    He activated Phantom Steps, and Pan Xing''s figure instantly disappeared from where he stood. Next, a streak of cold light suddenly appeared next to Ling Yan, chopping down viciously!

 C97

    Everyone cried out in alarm.


    "Boom!"


    With a loud bang, Pan Xing''s attack missed. The pitch black blade hit the hard red sandstone, and a one-meter-long mark that was an inch deep appeared.


    Pan Xing snorted coldly as he sensed the intense coldness behind his back. He instantly turned around and held the blade in front of him.


    Ling Yan''s fist, which was accompanied by a gust of wind, landed heavily on the pitch-black blade.


    A sound like metal striking metal rang out. From the point of contact between the two attacks, it seemed as if a ripple was spreading in all directions. The air was slightly distorted from the pressure, and a powerful counterforce was suddenly transmitted!


    Pan Xing''s expression flickered as he staggered backward a few steps before regaining his balance.


    Damn, this brat had such great strength!


    On the other hand, Ling Yan''s body sank and his right foot stomped on the ground. Amidst the violent tremors, Ling Yan''s body was only able to take one step back. It was as if a big tree had taken root.


    "Aren''t you very stable? You''re just so-so." Ling Yan sneered. Compared to a body refining martial artist, he was still a bit too tender.


    "You''re courting death!"


    Ling Yan''s aura was too strange. A martial practitioner at the peak of the Mortal Body realm actually caused him to subconsciously feel fear. Moreover, when he was within three meters of Ling Yan, he could clearly feel the blood in his body becoming restless, and that his strength had been slightly affected.


    "I''ve heard these words many times, and I''m still fine. Can you help? You didn''t drink milk when you were young? " Ling Yan smiled and shook his head. "Listening to you speak, I can''t help but have a sense of superiority in IQ."


    The moment Ling Yan said this, everyone in the crowd burst into laughter. In front of Pan Xing, only Ling Yan would dare to say something like that.


    "Haha, Pan Xing, if you can''t, go home and drink some milk. If you like animal milk, I can send someone to bring some for you." Pu Dong seemed to have resurrected on the spot as he placed his hands on his hips and laughed maniacally towards the sky.


    Pan Xing was so angry that his entire body was trembling. The corners of his mouth were twitching, and his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.


    "Swoosh!"


    Pan Xing''s figure suddenly disappeared from where he stood. His illusory steps continued to activate, causing numerous afterimages to appear on the arena. It was as if he had completely merged into the air, and everyone could only hear a series of footsteps and sharp sonic booms. It was the sound of blades slicing through the air.


    "Damn, even with such a fast movement technique, I can''t see him anymore ¡­"


    "I''m really speechless. If I can''t see, how can I still fight ¡­"


    "Spare me, my head hurts ¡­"


    "¡­"


    The eyes of the crowd in the audience widened. Even though their true essence was surging to their eyes, they still couldn''t see Pan Xing''s movements clearly. They simply couldn''t keep up with his footsteps.


    You had no idea where Pan Xing had come from, nor where he had attacked from. With such a fast movement technique, he was already powerless before the eyes. The perception of ordinary martial practitioners was nothing more than a blur.


    Would Ling Yan be able to see Pan Xing''s movements?


    Pan Xing appeared behind Ling Yan in a flash. He laughed sinisterly, raised his long black saber, and slashed it towards Ling Yan''s head. The blade was as fast as lightning, and it was completely silent.


    Pan Xing wasn''t worried about killing or crippling Ling Yan because there were examiners watching the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. However, if the examiners made a mistake, it would be for the best.

 C98

    "Ling Yan, prepare to die!"


    Pan Xing let out an angry roar as his pitch black five-foot-long saber suddenly shone with a black light. The blade chopped towards Ling Yan''s shoulder with the force of a hot knife cutting through bamboo.


    Ling Yan''s breathing became sluggish as his eyes instantly focused. The power of his Qi and blood suddenly erupted. His feet stomped on the ground, and his body shot forward like a bolt of lightning.


    "Boom!"


    Pan Xing''s blade struck the arena, sending sparks flying everywhere!


    The red sandstone arena was as hard as iron, but even so, Pan Xing still cut a foot-long hole in it. This showed just how powerful his attack was.


    Pan Xing raised his eyebrows and said coldly, "Ling Yan, you did a pretty good job of dodging. I have to admit that the explosive power of your body alone is enough to increase your speed at the primary stage! But if you think that you can dodge my attack just like that, then let''s see how much blood vitality you still have to maintain your speed! "


    "In terms of speed, how can you compare with me! Without movement techniques, you are destined to fail! "


    Pan Xing took a step forward and unleashed all of his illusory steps. Immediately, his body formed a series of blurry, blurry afterimages, which could disturb a person''s vision!


    Ling Yan''s eyes turned serious. Yes, without movement techniques, it would be a hard injury.


    If he hadn''t cultivated the top cultivation method in Spirit Realm, the "Berserk Golden Body Art", and its speed and strength, he wouldn''t have been able to withstand Pan Xing''s first attack, let alone counterattack.


    With Pan Xing at full power, Ling Yan realized that he could no longer see Pan Xing''s movements. He could only feel a faint trace of movement, and instantly, Ling Yan found it difficult to cope with the attack.


    "Woosh woosh woosh woosh woosh woosh!"


    Pan Xing''s long blade was as fast as a sword and shockingly fast. In the blink of an eye, he had already slashed out a dozen times. The blade flashed, and a freezing chill filled the air as it instantly sealed off Ling Yan''s surroundings.


    With the short distance between the arena and Pan Xing''s attack, Ling Yan had no choice but to retreat.


    However, if he were to retreat, he would fall off the ring. That would mean he would lose his qualifications to compete!


    Drops of sweat the size of beans dripped down from Ling Yan''s forehead, soaking his clothes. He stared unblinkingly at the trajectory of Pan Xing''s saber as the blood energy in his body continued to burn, barely managing to survive the violent winds and torrential rain.


    "Ling Yan is doomed. It seems like he won''t be able to hold on for much longer ¡­"


    "He was able to fight Pan Xing for such a long time, and yet he endured such intense and fierce attacks for so long. He must be proud of himself ¡­"


    "He''s too strong! Did Pan Xing really just turn fifteen? Who else among his peers could possibly be his match ¡­"


    "Speechless, isn''t the blade focused on opening and closing? The attack power is strong but the attack speed is average. This, Pan Xing wielding such a large blade is faster than me wielding a light sword. He''s so drunk ¡­"


    "¡­"


    Outside the circular square of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, a beautiful figure was stamping her small feet. Her face was full of anxiety.


    "Big Sister Xinlan, what should we do? Big Brother Yan seems to be dying, with such a fast attack speed, if we accidentally hit Big Brother Yan, wouldn''t that cause a lot of blood loss? No, I have to go and stop that person ¡­"


    "Hey, Yuanyuan!"


    "Yuan''er, you can''t enter the competition area, and even if you go there, it would be useless. Pan Xing has already made up his mind to deal with Ling Yan, so how could he stop so easily. But don''t worry, if your big brother Yan''s life is in danger, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School will immediately stop you."


    "But ¡­" Big brother Yan will be injured. " Ye Chong''er''s beautiful eyes were filled with watery mist as she said with a pained heart.


    "The path of a martial artist is destined to be filled with blood. Since your Big Brother Yan has decided to cultivate martial arts, he should be prepared for injuries." Lai Xinlan said softly.

 C99

    "Incredible, incredible! A martial artist at the first level of the Mortal Realm actually managed to endure for such a long time under the hands of a martial artist at the third level of the Mortal Realm. Moreover, this Pan Xing isn''t an ordinary martial artist at the third level of the Mortal Realm ¡­"


    He rubbed his chin, which was full of white sideburns, and spoke with a rough and rough voice.


    "If I''m not wrong, this little kid called Ling Yan already possesses around 1500 jins of strength at this stage. The strength of a Body Cultivator at the same level is only about 700 to 800 jins. That directly doubles it!"


    The elder hammer had a surprised look in his eyes as he exclaimed, "Plus, he even comprehended fist wind. His perception is truly heaven-defying. If he didn''t comprehend the fist wind and cancel Pan Xing''s saber energy while dodging, he would have already lost."


    "Hehe, this kid''s physique is amazing, and his perception is also heaven-defying. Pan Xing was careless in the beginning, but from the looks of it, he''ll be defeated in less than thirty seconds. Pan Xing is destined to be the number one student in this year''s freshmen assessment.


    "Moreover, Pan Xing''s martial talent is medium fifth-grade, whereas that Ling Yan''s martial talent is not even third grade. It''s hard to imagine what kind of achievements he will have in the future. Even if Ling Yan entered Crimson Nimbus Martial School, without good cultivation resources, the gap between him and Pan Xing will only grow larger and larger!"


    The tyrannical old man firmly stood on the side of his own prospective disciple. Moreover, this was the truth.


    Even though the blade-wielding tyrannical old man said this, the other elders didn''t say anything.


    While the talent of a martial artist was important, it was not impossible for him to improve. However, perception was something that he was born with and was destined to never change.


    In a situation where one''s martial arts talent was mediocre, a talented genius could also become an expert.


    They were also very hesitant. If Ling Yan''s martial talent was a little higher, even if he had only reached the low-grade third-grade, if he had offended Elder Rong Yi, they would still fight for him.


    However, it was a pity. If Ling Yan were to be defeated in this stage, there would be no fate for him to be at Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    If that was the case, then Elder Rong''s side would lose this little seedling.


    All of the elders thought of this and could not help but turn their heads to look at the silent red-haired Yi.


    "Don''t look at this old man with such sympathetic eyes. The match is not over yet!" Rong Yi said expressionlessly.


    At this moment, Rong Yi was in a terrible mood. No, it should be said that ever since Ling Yan had gone against Pan Xing, his mood had instantly turned sour.


    There were only about twenty people left in arena number four. If Ling Yan was facing other martial practitioners in this match, then even if he met Pan Xing next time and lost, he would still be able to enter the top one hundred places of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    And now, just before the door was about to open, he made a move. Damn it!


    Rong Yi''s hands subconsciously tightened. His eyes darkened, and his expression turned cold. A faintly discernable tyrannical aura was emitted from his body unsteadily, as if he was on the verge of erupting.


    When the domineering old man saw this scene, he sneered. However, he did not let this matter get the better of him. In his heart, he was quite satisfied. If he did not take into consideration his status as an elder, he would have laughed out loud.


    Didn''t you feel very proud just now? But now, you should be regretting to death, haha.


    For a moment, even Pan Xing had been overshadowed by Ling Yan, who had been highly regarded by Elder Rong Yi. But now, with the end of his good fortune, he had met Pan Xing and been directly eliminated!


    The blade-wielding tyrannical elder had a smile on his face, his mood instantly becoming joyous.

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    "Woosh woosh woosh woosh woosh woosh!"


    Pan Xing''s saber light was sharp as he flew in every direction. Because his speed was too fast, it was as if a gust of wind had blown across the red sandstone arena.


    Pan Xing''s saber light swept through the wind, enveloping Ling Yan from all directions. At the same time, the strange Qi that had affected Pan Xing earlier was also cut apart by the blade of the saber.


    "Hahaha! Awesome! Boy, feel my strength! Are you in despair? Watch you struggle and die! Do not feel too good!"


    Pan Xing''s hands constantly moved as he laughed wantonly.


    On the opposite side, Ling Yan''s complexion was no longer as rosy as before, and was slightly pale. This was because he had consumed too much of his blood energy, and because of this, Ling Yan''s dodging movements had also slowed down a bit.


    However, even if he managed to barely dodge, the clothes on Ling Yan''s body had already been torn apart by the attacks, which were as fast as dense rain droplets. Streaks of silk hung from his body, making him look extremely pathetic.


    Although Ling Yan struggled to defend against such a powerful attack, his expression remained calm. His eyes were fixed on Pan Xing as he channeled the power of his blood energy into his legs, causing his movements to become unstable.


    The people in the audience were all cheering, forcing Pan Xing to such a state. Only Ling Yan had managed to do it so far.


    "Little tramp Ling Yan, aren''t you very arrogant? Stand up and play around with me. You must be frightened!" Wang Ba''s eyes lit up with excitement as he watched. He wished that he could be Pan Xing in the arena right now. He beat Ling Yan to a pulp. "Go on, Pan Xing. Take out your strongest attack, and speed. It''s just like last night''s sprint. It really makes people excited!"


    The moment Wang Ba''s words came out, Pan Xing''s aura instantly became unstable. He staggered, and his face immediately turned black.


    Tsk, dumb pen, do you know that there''s something wrong with your words? Those who don''t know what the two of us did last night ¡­


    As expected, the crowd suddenly fell silent. Everyone looked at Pan Xing and Wang Ba, and their eyes couldn''t help but turn strange and ambiguous. Obscure expression.


    Some of the girls who understood what was going on immediately looked at Wang Ba and Pan Xing with disgust and contempt.


    "What''s wrong?" Wang Ba looked confused.


    At this time, on the stage.


    A good chance!


    "Hah!"


    Ling Yan''s eyes flashed with a bright light as the blood energy within his body erupted. His feet stomped on the ground, and with a loud bang, he grabbed the opportunity when Pan Xing stopped his attack. Like lightning, his right foot pierced through the saber light and heavily kicked Pan Xing in the chest.


    "Thump, thump, thump ~"


    Pan Xing took a few painful steps backwards, while Ling Yan took the opportunity to put some distance between him and Pan Xing.


    The sky had already darkened slightly. Unknowingly, it was already close to evening. A gust of wind blew past everyone''s faces, bringing with it a slight chill.


    Ling Yan heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. They had finally reached this point, and the time interval between their battle spirit possession was about to be eliminated. In that case, the next step would be Pan Xing''s nightmare.


    It was time to counterattack!


    "Sssii!" With a sound, Ling Yan tore off the somewhat tattered clothes on his body, revealing his healthy and robust upper body. The muscles on his body already had a certain outline, and had a graceful line, with a strong sense of beauty.


    Some of the young ladies in the audience immediately blushed when they saw this.


    Ling Yan''s counterattack was just too fast. Everyone was still in a daze. In the next second, Ling Yan''s words swept through the entire square like a hurricane!


    Ling Yan stood tall and straight on the stage with his head held high and his chest held high. Black hair fluttered wildly on his head and his eyes were cold. Suddenly, the corners of his mouth curled up as he pointed at Pan Xing and spoke coldly.


    "One move, I''ll finish you off!"


    It was like the Emperor''s judgement of his subjects. Those firm and forceful words were like a sharp nail that instantly pierced the hearts of everyone present!

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    One move, I''ll deal with you!


    The mighty words continuously echoed in everyone''s ears. For a moment, everyone below the stage was completely stunned.


    At a corner of the tea house of Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    "Uh, what did I just hear? Ling Yan said he wanted to finish Pan Xing off in one move?" The blade-wielding domineering old man dug his own ears in disbelief, "Is this old man hearing things?"


    "I don''t think so. I heard it too." The chief elder subconsciously stroked the white beard under his chin and muttered.


    "What a joke. Is that Ling Yan flustered and exasperated? His brain isn''t sharp enough, and he''s spouting such arrogant words. Who does he think he is?" He had just been suppressed by Pan Xing, and if it weren''t for the fact that Pan Xing''s words had disturbed him and caused his aura to become unstable, how could he have let Ling Yan grab the opportunity to retreat with a single kick?!


    The blade technique expert''s face was filled with disdain.


    "Humph, in a battle, splitting one''s spirit is a taboo, which means that one''s mind is not strong enough. If we don''t fix this weakness in the future, we will suffer a big loss sooner or later!" Rong Yi coldly snorted and said.


    "Heh, Elder Rong Yi finally spoke, but I''m sorry. Pan Xing is going to knock this body tempering kid to the ground soon. He has no fate at Crimson Nimbus Martial School." The blade-like domineering old man said with a smile that was not a smile.


    "It''s a pity."


    The Sword Arts Department Elder, Bai Yixue, shook his head indifferently. He had originally planned to have Ouyang Yaojuan come over and invite Ling Yan with all his advantages, but now it seemed that there was no need.


    Fortunately, Ouyang Yaojuan hadn''t arrived yet, so there was no need for her to travel here for nothing.


    Just as he was about to send a sound transmission to Ouyang Yaojuan, his expression suddenly changed as if she had sensed something.


    The other Elders also noticed this. For a time, these people all stood up one by one. Even the Arcane Arts Department bamboo hat Elder He Yun''s eyes revealed a hint of surprise.


    "Ling Yan, you have successfully angered me. I really want to see just how you will deal with me in one move!"


    Pan Xing was infuriated, and as he spoke, his rage rose to the peak.


    "Rumble ¡­"


    With a light sound, Pan Xing raised the five-foot-long, pitch-black blade in his hand. The space seemed to turn black in an instant, and a strange black light seemed to devour the light.


    Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill ¡ª Evil Spirit Slash!


    With a treasure coupled with a Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill, its power had risen by more than just a single grade!


    Before Pan Xing could finish, he waved his hand, and a snow-white talisman exploded in midair, turning into motes of starlight that flew into Pan Xing''s body.


    The increase from the middle stage true essence talisman!


    In an instant, a monstrous might rose up on the martial stage, pressing all of the surrounding young martial artists back. Their complexion immediately changed, and those martial artists with weaker cultivations had no choice but to revolve a massive amount of true essence within their bodies to resist.


    Too strong!


    Everyone was shocked.


    Pan Xing locked his gaze on Ling Yan, a grim smile on his face as he slashed downward with his saber.


    "Swoosh!"


    A strange black light flashed across the sky, bringing with it a countless amount of cold Yin Qi, and instantly appeared in front of Ling Yan.


    "I''m definitely going to win." Pan Xing laughed coldly.


    As the black light was about to engulf Ling Yan, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s examiner was about to act and save Ling Yan.


    Suddenly!


    A dazzling golden light suddenly exploded out from Ling Yan''s body. His body was enveloped by a glaring golden light, and an extremely powerful aura exploded out from Ling Yan''s body like the roar of a mountain torrent, an erupting volcano!


    Ling Yan''s entire body turned into a resplendent golden color, and even his eyes seemed to flash with a dazzling golden light. A powerful aura as if a god had descended from the heavens rumbled out!


    Facing the incoming black light, Ling Yan''s face was expressionless. He clenched his fist, and with a flash, it made contact with the black light.


    BOOM!


    A deafening explosion sounded out like the rumbling of thunder. The fierce collision caused a fierce shockwave, and with a ''ka ka ka'' sound, the red sandstone ground instantly cracked apart, sending large chunks of rock flying in all directions.


    Dozens of small rocks splashed out, inadvertently smashing into the other martial artists on the martial field. Immediately, these martial artists paled. Their bodies were penetrated by these small rocks, and they immediately spat out blood!


    The scene was a mess!


    The loud explosion caused everyone to cover their ears in pain, they almost thought they would lose their voice.


    It was at this moment that he suddenly appeared beside Pan Xing and pressed his palm down on him.


    What, so fast!


    Pan Xing turned pale with fright!

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    Pan Xing, who had just regained his senses, could only lift the black blade of the artifact and put it in front of Ling Yan''s body to protect himself from Ling Yan''s sudden, strange speed.


    "Bam!"


    Ling Yan''s golden palm seemed to have lightly touched Pan Xing''s blade, but the effect it produced was shocking. Pan Xing was immediately sent flying as if he had been struck by a colossal creature!


    How abnormal, is this the power of a human!?


    Shocked, Pan Xing felt the web between his thumb and index finger go numb. His right arm felt sore, and he almost lost his grip on the blade. He used Phantom Steps to adjust his body in midair and was about to counterattack.


    Suddenly, Pan Xing felt his vision darken as a figure soundlessly appeared in front of him. Pan Xing was utterly shocked. What!?


    "Pah!"


    A muffled groan escaped Pan Xing''s mouth as a crimson handprint appeared on the right side of his face. Blood spurted from the corner of his mouth and dripped to the ground. His body plummeted like a rocket.


    Ling Yan, who was in mid-air, had an ice-cold look in his eyes. His body moved like a bolt of lightning!


    Ling Yan arrived at Pan Xing''s landing spot in an instant. He lifted his foot, and with an imposing aura, kicked Pan Xing''s lower abdomen.


    "Ah!" Pan Xing spat out a mouthful of blood and acid from his mouth. He let out a shrill cry as his body once again flew up into the air!


    Pan Xing wanted to circulate his true essence in pain and use Phantom Steps to dodge Ling Yan''s attack, but what shocked him was that Ling Yan''s current speed was too terrifying. He clearly did not have a movement technique, but he was still able to catch up to him by relying on the strength of his body!


    "Bang bang bang bang!"


    After a series of crisp blows, Ling Yan''s entire body was enveloped in golden light. He was just like a god, and his powerful aura caused others to tremble.


    Pan Xing was beaten to a state where he couldn''t even retaliate. His body flew through the air like a figurine being kicked down by Ling Yan. He didn''t even land on the ground for a moment!


    "AHH ~"


    Pan Xing continued to scream miserably. His face had already swollen from being hit by Ling Yan, and his body was now bloated in a different way. He was riddled with wounds, crying out in pain.


    Pan Xing was scared out of his wits. He wanted to admit defeat, but he realized that Ling Yan''s attacks were too fast, and he didn''t even have a chance to open his mouth.


    The dazzling golden light shone into Pan Xing''s eyes, as if he were in the deepest depths of hell. At this moment, Pan Xing couldn''t help but hope that the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s examiner would act and rescue him.


    Furthermore, if Pan Xing could curse right now, he would definitely curse Ling Yan to the point that his head would be drenched in dog blood.


    F * ck, you think I never went to school?


    "Bam!"


    With a heavy kick, Pan Xing was kicked into the air like a broken doll.


    BOOM!


    With a long howl, Ling Yan, who was wrapped in golden light, suddenly stepped onto the ground. With a loud bang, his body suddenly rose into the air and flew at an extremely fast speed, vaguely producing a sonic boom.


    Ling Yan''s eyes were ice-cold and merciless. His incomparably violent aura spread out in all directions, causing him to look just like a wild beast. Suddenly, the corners of Ling Yan''s mouth twitched, revealing a pair of snow-white teeth that brought a trace of chilliness.


    "Bam!"


    A figure rapidly descended from the sky. This time, Ling Yan didn''t chase after him. Unprepared, Pan Xing made an intimate contact with the ground.


    BOOM!


    The fourth ring suddenly released a thunderous sound that shook the soul. A huge crater was directly created on the stage, and countless stones were thrown into the air. Pan Xing glared at the ring, and a mouthful of blood shot out from his mouth.


    "Bada ~"


    Ling Yan gently descended. 10 seconds had passed and his battle spirit possession had come to an end. The golden light that covered his body instantly vanished into Ling Yan''s body.


    His face was somewhat pale, and his body involuntarily trembled, as if he had collapsed. However, his eyes were firm and unyielding, as if they carried a firm and unyielding character.


    In the next second, Ling Yan took a deep breath and straightened his back in an instant. Like a sharp javelin, he pierced through the world!


    He won, Ling Yan won.


    The surroundings were completely silent. The sound of a pin dropping could be heard.

 C103

    The moment Ling Yan possessed his battle spirit, he had originally wanted to use Frenzied Bull''s Head to defeat Pan Xing. However, he suddenly recalled the powerful might of Frenzied Bull''s Head.


    It would be the same for Pan Xing. However, during the competition, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s examiner wouldn''t just stand by and watch as he killed Pan Xing. He would definitely stop him.


    Furthermore, he would be temporarily exhausted after executing his final technique, and wouldn''t be able to continue the match. Although Ling Yan was sure that he had defeated Pan Xing with his performance, he was pretty much the top student in this year''s competition.


    However, no matter how much the Crimson Nimbus Martial School chose, it was not something Ling Yan could predict. So, it was better to be safe than sorry.


    As a friend of Pu Dong, Ling Yan wanted to seek justice for him.


    Therefore, within the limited time span of ten seconds, Ling Yan had used an overwhelming force to ravage Pan Xing, making him deeply remember the pain he had suffered today.


    From the strongest freshmen, who everyone had initially paid attention to, to the ones who had received successive blows, or the ones who didn''t even have the chance to attend Crimson Nimbus Martial School, Pan Xing was a proud person.


    Heh, he asked for everything. If Pan Xing hadn''t provoked him and insulted Pu Dong, Ling Yan wouldn''t have tortured Pan Xing like this.


    At this moment, Ling Yan''s heart was completely devoid of emotions, and he didn''t feel any guilt at all.


    If someone does not offend me, then I will not offend them. If anyone offends me, then it will be repaid a hundredfold!


    Immediately after Pan Xing fainted, he was carried off the stage for medical treatment. Ling Yan slowly walked down from the stage, and instantly, everyone quickly opened up a path for Ling Yan under stage number 4.


    A trace of reverence appeared on everyone''s face. Some of the youths even looked at Ling Yan with gazes full of fanaticism. Some young girls'' gazes were evasive, and as Ling Yan approached, his eyes turned red. The upper part of their naked bodies was filled with the scent of male hormones, giving them a strong visual impact. Their faces couldn''t help but turn red.


    This was the respect and adoration for the strong.


    A major completion of the Mortal Stage could defeat a minor completion of the third level of the Mortal Stage. And his opponent was a recognized genius. This only showed how extraordinary Ling Yan was.


    "He won, he won! Big Brother Yan won!"


    Outside the circular square of the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School, Ye Chong''er jumped in joy. Her beautiful big eyes were curved like crescent moons as the corner of her mouth revealed a joyful smile.


    "He won. Unbelievable."


    Lei Xinlan''s beautiful eyes stared blankly as she said with a blank expression.


    Originally, Lei Xinlan had thought that it was already impressive for Ling Yan to just take one move from Pan Xing. However, after two moves, Pan Xing was sent flying by Pan Xing, and after Pan Xing''s rage, his combat strength had increased by who knows how much.


    He had thought that Ling Yan would be unable to hold on any longer, but in the end, he had crushed Pan Xing to the point that he fainted ¡­


    All of this is fake, this Ling Yan is way too strong, you know, from Ye Chong''er''s words, they came from a poor town, that is to say, since Ling Yan was young, he did not have many cultivation resources.


    It really was ¡­


    Lai Xinlan felt that at this moment, she was a little ¡­


    Within the crowd, a skinny handsome youth stood there quietly. His body seemed to be trembling with excitement. After a long time, with two "Drip, drip, drip" sounds, a few droplets of flower marks appeared on the ground.


    Following that, a choked and choked voice came out of the young man''s mouth.


    "Big brother, thank you ¡­"


    Pan Xing''s lack of fortune at Crimson Nimbus Martial School was the biggest blow to Pan Xing and also the best consolation for Pu Dong.

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    Ever since Ling Yan crushed Pan Xing, an absolute authority had been erected in the hearts of the youngsters. Even though Ling Yan looked rather weak right now and his previous berserk aura had also disappeared, he was still unable to muster up the courage to fight Ling Yan.


    As long as it was Ling Yan''s match, the opponents would all admit their defeat as if they had agreed beforehand. After all, they had successfully advanced to the top ten in the arena and could easily enter the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. Why did they have to cause trouble by fighting with a humanoid beast like Ling Yan?


    If Ling Yan went crazy again, wouldn''t they be beaten into a pulp like Pan Xing?! Their IQ was online, and they weren''t stupid. They didn''t think that admitting defeat was a shameful action, but instead thought that they had done it wisely.


    Therefore, Ling Yan had kept his eyes closed all the way until he reached the green light below the ring.


    Perhaps it was because the fight between Ling Yan and Pan Xing had been too exciting, but the other martial practitioners had lost interest in the battle.


    Even if Ning Bang and Xu Shizhen, two freshmen in arena eight, had the strongest cultivation at the third level of the Fetal Stage, and they fought intensely and passionately, they still could not garner much interest from the crowd. At most, they would be more interesting than the other young martial artists.


    The battle between Ning Bang and Xu Shizhen had reached a critical moment, and both of them were more or less dead. Due to the intensity of the battle, Xu Shizhen''s hair had fallen out of its bun and was draped over his head.


    "Haha, Xu Shizhen, even in a normal match, you are still not my match. You don''t want to blossom on your body, so quickly bow down and bow down!" The slightly dark skinned youth, Ning Bang, raised his two hammers and laughed loudly as he looked at Xu Shizhen.


    Damn it!


    Xu Shizhen held a huge bronze axe that was eight feet long, supporting his body with the handle of his hammer. His breathing was a little ragged.


    Nimbus was right. Under normal circumstances, Nimbus has a 60% chance of defeating him, while he only has a 40% chance of winning. Although the difference doesn''t seem like much, in reality, if he doesn''t perform beyond his usual limits, he would basically lose.


    Could it be that he was going to lose again? Under the watchful eyes of so many people ¡­


    However, even if he still had the talisman paper, it would still be of no use to Ning Bang. Xu Shizhen would never believe that Ning Bang didn''t go to the Symbol Master Guild to buy the talisman paper.


    Forget it!


    With a wave of his hand, a white talisman appeared in his palm. He poured his true essence into the talisman, and in an instant, the white talisman emitted a bright white light that seemed to shine like the stars. The white talisman broke into pieces, turning into specks of starlight and quickly entering Xu Shizhen''s body.


    "Hmm? "Howl ¡­"


    As the white light entered his body, Xu Shizhen''s body slightly trembled. His eyes suddenly revealed a shocked expression, as if he had seen something unbelievable. His expression froze, and his mouth opened involuntarily.


    "Hehe, is this an elementary grade true essence talisman paper? Why, it seems like its effect is not great. It looks like you are fated to not be able to pull it out of my palm!"


    Ning Bang chuckled. With a flip of his hand, a similar white talisman appeared in his palm. Following that, the white talisman broke into pieces, and countless starlight seeped into his body.


    These were the most proficient elementary true essence talismans in the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange. No matter how bad his luck was, the added effect would not be any less.


    "Haha, 14% increase in true essence. Xu Shizhen, you''re finished!"


    A trace of happiness flashed across Ning Bang''s face. He was laughing to his heart''s content. The two hammers collided with each other, and the deep and heavy sound was enough to make one''s heart tremble.


    Ning Bang''s feet moved, and he rushed over while laughing maniacally. The moment he approached Xu Shizhen, his body jumped up, raised his twin hammers and smashed down with a loud bang!


    Xu Shizhen smiled as Ning Bang''s hammers descended with the sound of a strong gust of wind.

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    "Boom!"


    An extremely powerful aura suddenly burst forth from Xu Shizhen''s body. With an angry roar, he brandished the giant axe in his hand and smashed it against Ning Bang''s dual hammers with an earth-shattering force.


    A deafening sound reverberated across the field. The collision between the huge axe and the two hammers caused ripples in the air. The ear-piercing sound of the explosion made everyone cover their ears.


    The smile on Ning Bang''s face suddenly froze. An extremely strong rebound force came from his twin hammers, and his body was sent flying.


    What!


    Ning Bang was shocked. He hurriedly used his movement technique to adjust his body in midair. After falling to the ground, he looked towards Xu Shizhen in anger.


    Suddenly!


    "Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill ¡ª ¡ª Sky Opening!"


    With a loud shout, Xu Shizhen''s huge axe suddenly lit up. In the blink of an eye, he arrived in front of Ning Bang, leaped up with both hands holding the axe and hacked towards Ning Bang. Under the dazzling blue light, the faint image of the God of Heaven Axe appeared above the axe.


    "Humph!" Your attack is useless against me, just look at my absolute defense! "


    Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill ¡ª Diamond Barrier!


    Ning Bang reacted quickly. He lowered his body and a bright yellow light rose from his body. He raised his hand, and a golden cover appeared above him, glowing with a golden light.


    In the next second, the huge axe slashed down on the King Kong Barrier.


    BOOM!


    The dull thunders seemed to be able to pierce through everyone''s eardrums. In the midst of the buzzing sounds, Ning Bang pushed his true essence to the limit and used it to resist the giant ax''s power to open up the mountain.


    "Haha, Xu Shizhen, like I said, you won''t be able to break my defense ¡­ "Hmm?!"


    As soon as the words left his mouth, his expression changed. A crack suddenly appeared on the top of the golden barrier above him where the huge axe had come in contact with it.


    "Crack, crack, crack ~"


    The next moment, like a spider web, a crack appeared in the sky.


    Bang!


    The [Vajra Barrier] shattered.


    "Impossible!" Ning Bang cried out in alarm and anger. Because his martial skill had been broken, he had lost contact with the supply of primeval essence. The backlash came back and he couldn''t help spitting out a mouthful of blood, his face pale.


    "Nothing is impossible." Xu Shizhen appeared in front of Ning Bang, sneering at him, "I''m sorry, but I''m not shocked because the additional True Essence talismans are too low, but because they are too high!"


    Just as he finished speaking, Xu Shizhen flew up into the air and kicked Ning Peng''s buttocks. Instantly, Ning Bang, like a kite with its string cut, flew out of the arena and smashed onto the ground below. The backlash had not disappeared yet as his chest violently shook with such humiliation, causing him to instantly faint from both shame and anger.


    Mom sold a lot and finally won once. Awesome!


    Xu Shizhen was physically and mentally exhausted, but he could not help but reveal a trace of excitement on his face.


    This was too great, this was the first time he had defeated Ning Bang in the last dozen exchanges. Furthermore, under the witness of so many people, he had kicked Ning Bang''s butt, humiliating him and making him fall flat on his face. This feeling made Xu Shizhen feel as if all the pores in his body had relaxed.


    He was able to win this match and successfully defeat Ningbo. It was all thanks to that mysterious top-grade elementary true essence talisman.


    19% bonus effect.


    [Exquisite. Exquisite.]

 C106

    Ever since the battle between the Peace Prefecture and Xu Shizhen had ended, the following battles did not have any spectacular results.


    Half an hour later, the third stage of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School was over. Every arena had their first place.


    Ling Yan, without a doubt, was the champion of arena number four, Xu Shizhen was the champion of arena number eight, and the other eight were all at the 3rd level of the Mortal Core realm.


    Amongst this group of people, without a doubt, Ling Yan was extremely dazzling.


    Relying on his mastery of the Fetal Stage, he would be able to enter the top ten ranks of Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s current freshmen. He would also be able to stand out among them.


    "Good. The third test of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s freshmen assessment has ended. The top ten students of each arena will gather at the central square. Everyone else, disperse!" The chief examiner walked in front of everyone and spoke in an indifferent tone.


    After the hundreds of new students had lined up, the chief examiner spoke once more.


    "Congratulations to all of you for demonstrating extraordinary strength during this year''s enrollment. That''s why you will be accepted by the Crimson Nimbus Martial School ¡­"


    When the chief examiner spoke to this point, many of the hundred people below revealed joy on their faces. Their hearts were ready to move, and even if they didn''t know each other, they couldn''t help but clap and celebrate.


    "Don''t be agitated!" The Chief Examiner immediately interrupted everyone''s thoughts, "This is just the beginning, the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School is the best martial arts school in the country. As everyone knows, what we want is not only the elite, but also the elite of the elite!"


    In the martial arts school, you will have six years to study, and your goals should be the same as the 108 generals of Chi Xiao. Only by becoming one of the 108 generals of Chi Xiao can you be considered a true elite student of the academy.


    "After graduating, Chi Xiao''s treatment will definitely not be something an ordinary student can compare to. He will have status, beauties, power, everything! I want to see who will be the first to enter the one hundred and eight generals of Chi Xiao and be the first to obtain this supreme glory! "


    He couldn''t help but reveal an expression of yearning, as if he saw himself successfully squeezed into Crimson Nimbus Guild''s 108 generals. He saw countless gold and silver treasures, and peerless beauties fighting each other, and his young heart was intensely shaken. They were short of breath, but their hands were tightly clenched, and their faces were flushed red.


    Coupled with the fact that some people had a very deep background in their families, they more or less had the pride of a martial artist and the determination to not admit defeat. The words of the chief examiner set a goal in the bottom of their hearts to strive for the top position.


    Ling Yan muttered in his heart as he slowly clenched his hands. His expression was firm and his eyes firm.


    Previously, Ling Yan didn''t even dare to think about becoming a part of Crimson Nimbus Martial School. But now, he had done it, and he, who also possessed the top cultivation method of Spirit Realm, the "Berserk Golden Body Art", would have unlimited possibilities for the future.


    Father, did you see, Yanzi, I have already been accepted into the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. After I graduate, I can apply to go to the border.


    Father, are you alright? Yanzi, I miss you a lot ¡­


    Where are you...

 C107

    Noticing the eager gazes of the crowd below, the Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s chief examiner slightly pursed his lips. It seemed that he had achieved his goal. Next, he would have to see the performance of these new students.


    If he wanted to win the title of one hundred and eight generals of Chi Xiao, it would not be so easy.


    In the hundred years of history of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, there were only a few people who managed to become one of the 108 generals of Crimson Nimbus within a year of entering the Martial School. In recent years, there were only two people: Jiang Bo and Ouyang Yaojuan.


    Jiang Bo, a fifth-grade pinnacle talent with an astonishing fighting intuition, was hailed as the rare genius in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School who, for the first time in a hundred years, managed to get into the army of one hundred and eight generals of Crimson Nimbus Guild. Ouyang Yaojuan, a sixth-grade martial arts genius from the history of the Southern Faction, was also the first time she broke through the army of one hundred and eight generals of Crimson Nimbus Guild, and these two people had entered the army of one hundred and eight generals of Crimson Nimbus Guild during the freshman period.


    And among this batch of freshmen ¡ª


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s chief examiner swept his eyes over the one hundred students below and shook his head slightly. Finally, his gaze stopped on Ling Yan.


    To be able to defeat Pan Xing, who was a mid-grade fifth-martial talent and possessed decent potential, this little guy had some skill. However, his cultivation was still too low. It seemed that his talent was only average.


    If one''s talent was lacking, their cultivation speed would be affected. In the future, their cultivation level would also rise slowly. Even if they had the ability to challenge opponents beyond their cultivation level like Jiang Bo, their future accomplishments would still be far inferior to him.


    Ling Yan had studied at the Martial Arts School for one or two years, so he should have a chance of becoming one of the one hundred and eight generals of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    "Alright, you guys wait a moment. The final results for the top ten freshmen will be discussed by all the Elders of Crimson Nimbus Martial School before you make the announcement!" The chief examiner said indifferently.


    "Elders, let''s get to the conclusion after some discussion. It seems like the Elders of Crimson Nimbus Martial School are all watching us fight. But where is he? How come I can''t see him ¡­"


    Amongst the crowd, someone looked around the entire square and asked.


    "Nonsense. Principal Chi Xiao Wu is always such a great character. His cultivation is astonishing. If he were more than one mile away, he would be able to observe every single one of our movements ¡­"


    "Just now, I only used one punch and one palm to finish off most of my opponents. I wonder if I will enter the Elder''s Dharma Eyes ¡­"


    "Come on, now we''re in the top ten of the new students'' assessment. It''s from the top ten of each arena. You''re not going up, you''re thinking too much ¡­"


    "Ah ah ah, there are rewards for the top ten rankings, especially for the first place reward, the Bear-Heart Pill. This is a treasure that can only be found by luck and not sought for, it is something that cannot be bought on the market ¡­"


    "¡­"


    Everyone in the crowd was discussing the reward of the first ranking Bear-Heart Pill. This pill could produce blood impurities and increase one''s cultivation. However, they could only think of it.


    In the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the chief examiner''s ears twitched as if he had received the news. His gaze immediately turned to Ling Yan. Indeed, it was within his expectations.


    Seeing that the chief examiner''s gaze was fixated on Ling Yan, everyone''s attention was piqued. Could it be that ¡ª


    "Next, we will announce the top ten freshmen this time, from bottom to top. The tenth place Bai Yi will be rewarded with ten low level Origin Gathering Pills and the ninth place Zi Qing will be rewarded with ten low level Origin Gathering Pills ¡­" Sixth place: Illusionary Cloud Hu. Five Yuan Pills will be accumulated in the reward. Fifth place: Ren Cainan. Five Yuan Pills will be accumulated in the reward. Third place in the Peace Prefecture will be rewarded with one high-level Soul Gathering Pellet! "


    "Second place, Xu Shizhen, will be rewarded with two high-level Origin Gathering Pills!"


    "First place!"


    The chief examiner paused for a moment. As everyone''s breathing quickened, a name that everyone wanted to hear entered their ears.


    First place, Ling Yan! "One Bear-Heart Pill is rewarded!"


    Ling Yan, it really is Ling Yan!

 C108

    Ling Yan winning first place among the freshmen could be said to be what everyone wished for! There were no objections.


    For the first trial of perseverance, Ling Yan''s result was six incense sticks'' worth of time. His perseverance was the best! In the second stage of the trial of combat, Ling Yan used the power of his fist to suppress Pan Xing''s attack. He once again took first place! In the third trial, Ling Yan was directly defeated by Pan Xing, the strongest freshman in the group. He was still number one!


    After his strong performance in the past three stages, Ling Yan''s powerful image had become deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people. No one paid attention to his cultivation and talent. As of now, there was no one better than him.


    Number one among the new students, he was worthy of his reputation. They were convinced!


    Under the envious gaze of the crowd, the top ten freshmen of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School went up onto the stage and received their rankings from the Chief Examiner.


    When Xu Shizhen received the award, his mouth was about to twitch from laughing, especially when he saw the gloomy expression on Ning Bang''s face. He was even more elated as he shook his head and proudly accepted the reward before returning to the crowd.


    F * ck, Nimbus'' lips twitched, and his already swarthy face turned even darker.


    "First place Bear Heart Pill, keep it properly." The Chief Examiner said indifferently, and then he handed over a shiny, black pill to Ling Yan.


    "Thank you." After Ling Yan made a bow, he carefully took the Bear Core Pill into his hands.


    "Is this the Bear Heart Pill?"


    As Ling Yan looked at this round, sparkling pill, he could feel a powerful energy emitting from it. Thinking of the effects of the Bear Heart Pill, a trace of joy appeared on Ling Yan''s face.


    "Alright, up until now, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s assessment has all ended. Since the new students'' list has been confirmed, then before you can enter Crimson Nimbus Guild, you must choose your own subjects that you wish to study!"


    The chief examiner glanced at everyone and continued, "In the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School, there are a total of eight subjects. They are Arcane Arts, Knife, Sword, Axe, Pole, Gun, Hammer, and Body."


    Generally speaking, you all have weapons you like to use. Those who want to learn swords can go to Sword Arts, those who prefer sabresmanship can go to Sword Arts, those who like to play with spears can go to Spear Arts and so on. Alright, I''ll give you all one minute to consider.


    The ranking went from big to small, which was the order from the hundredth place all the way to the first place. This was also to give the Elders of Crimson Nimbus Guild more time to consider how to win over those outstanding disciples.


    This was the difference between an ordinary disciple and an outstanding disciple. An ordinary disciple would take the initiative to choose a subject and an outstanding disciple would take the initiative to choose an elder. Their treatment of each other would be different.


    "Bang, bang, bang, bang ~!"


    In an exquisite room, countless porcelain bottles, brushes, and drawing ink stones were sent flying. A series of crackling and popping sounds immediately rang out in the room. All of the porcelain bottles and tools were broken on the spot, scattering debris everywhere.


    When there was nothing left to throw, a man stood where he was with a gloomy face. A tyrannical, icy aura emanated from him, causing the temperature of the room to drop by a few degrees.


    Below the man, there were six guards standing there with their heads lowered. Their bodies were trembling slightly and they were as silent as cicadas in winter.


    Since the man didn''t say anything, the guards didn''t dare to say anything. They knew that the young lord was on the verge of erupting with rage, and if they weren''t careful, they would lose their lives.


    "Ta, ta, ta ~"


    Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps disturbed the tranquility of the room. A guard quickly pushed open the door and walked in with an unsightly expression.


    "Found Little Eight?" The man spoke coldly.


    "Reporting to Young Master, Little Eight, he ¡­" He''s dead ¡­ "He died in an ugly way ¡­" The guard who pushed open the door said in a low voice.


    Dead?!


    Hearing the guard''s words, the man''s expression didn''t change at all. Ever since Ling Yan appeared at the entrance of the Crimson Nimbus Martial University and obtained a series of astonishing results showing his formidable combat strength, coupled with the fact that Little Eight hadn''t replied yet, the man knew that perhaps Little Eight wasn''t going to have much luck.


    The man slowly turned around, revealing a stern expression. After a long time, he clenched both his fists, and the veins in his hands bulged!


    "Very good, little ant!"


    The cold words were like the biting wind of winter, chillingly cold.

 C109

    One minute passed in the blink of an eye. Although the amount of time he had to think was short, the chief examiner was right. When they first started learning martial arts, they had already found their own weapons.


    Therefore, most of them had already made their decision in an instant.


    In front of them, eight ten feet high flags had been erected. At the top of the flags, there were two large, fiery red words written on them. They were the names of the various subjects.


    "Alright, if you want to choose a subject, stand under the banner of each subject. In a while, each of you will be brought to the living area by their respective elders." The chief examiner said indifferently.


    The registration began.


    "I choose the knife arts ¡­"


    "I choose arcane skills ¡­"


    "I choose sword arts ¡­"


    "I choose the gun department ¡­"


    "¡­"


    These new disciples had chosen very quickly, and not long after, more than half of the one hundred new students had chosen their place.


    Most people chose the Sword and Saber Department and the Sword Department. Because in the South Sky Kingdom, swords and sabers were the mainstream, with the most weapons and the most cultivation techniques and martial skills. It was relatively easy to enter the sect, and naturally more people learned it.


    Guns, hammers, axes, and sticks are difficult to learn and are usually limited to men, so they are not popular.


    As for the arcane skills, it was a mysterious subject. It was undeniable how powerful it was, beyond the same level, but in order to learn arcane skills, one needed not only extremely high martial talent and comprehension, but also a certain special physique.


    If the students who chose this course didn''t have an elemental constitution, then he would be a tragedy. Even if the Crimson Nimbus Martial School trained for six years, they probably wouldn''t be able to learn anything.


    This was the reason why very few new disciples had the courage to choose this department. Only if he had tested his own physique before and was confident in his own natural talent and comprehension ability would he choose this section.


    But, the most depressing thing was that there was still not a single new student that had chosen to pursue a physique. The reason, forget about it, these people were all refiners of Qi, and their physique was cultivated by them. Who would be so bored that they would waste their energy cultivating, give up on their own cultivation, and turn into a body cultivator?


    Before long, only a dozen or so new disciples remained.


    At this moment, the surrounding crowd suddenly stirred. Everyone looked over with doubt, and some of the youths'' eyes were immediately glued to it.


    At the entrance of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, a beautiful figure walked towards them.


    Her beautiful long hair flowed down like a waterfall, her eyebrows curved like the moon, her almond-shaped eyes were filled with desire, her nose was exquisite, her cheeks were slightly red, her lips were like cherries dripping with water, her oval face was sparkling like jade, her delicate skin was like snow, her figure was tempting, but her expression was cold, like an otherworldly fairy.


    Although there was no expression on her face, but when she faced the crowd with her beautiful face, she was captivating.


    What a goddess-like person.


    Amongst the crowd, there were people who recognized her and couldn''t help but cry out in excitement.


    "Oh god, Ouyang Yaojuan, the prettiest girl in the country of South Heaven, the eldest senior sister of the Sword Arts Department and a Grade Six Martial Arts Talent. She has rarely appeared in public for the past few years. It is said that she is cultivating in seclusion.


    "So beautiful, I can''t take it anymore, my little heart can''t take it anymore ¡­"


    "What? Is this woman a Sword Arts student? Ah, I remember now, I like swords. I chose the wrong subject. I want to go to Sword Arts ¡­" A male disciple who had chosen the Sword Arts Department suddenly smacked his head and yelled out, pretending to have made a mistake.


    "Right, right, that''s right. Me too. The match has been too long, I can''t even think straight ¡­" The other saber-wielding teenager put the sabre back into his storage ring without batting an eyelid and said confidently.


    "You guys are saying exactly what I wanted to say ¡­" A disciple who had chosen the Axe Branch quickly said.


    "¡­"


    After saying that, they left the team and headed for the Sword Arts Department.


    "The subject has been selected and cannot be changed as you wish. Otherwise, you will be deemed as giving up your qualifications to enter the academy!"


    Suddenly, a cold voice came from the ground. The Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s examiner spoke with a cold expression.


    As he finished his sentence, the faces of the new disciples, who had been busy with other subjects, suddenly showed expressions of regret.


    At a corner of the tea house of Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    The Sword Department Elder with a white beard leisurely supported the white beard under his chin. It was as if he did not notice the unfriendly gazes from Saber Department''s Tyrant Energy Elder and the others.


    Hehe, Yao Juan, this little girl is indeed a beauty, she is too attractive to these teenagers.


    In this way, if Yao Juan took the initiative to invite someone, who would refuse?

 C110

    "Fuck, sword old man, you are a sword user alright, you are a slut!"


    Fortunately, Ouyang Yaojuan had arrived late, and most of the disciples had already made their decisions. However, the blade-wielding domineering old man could not help but curl her beard in anger and curse loudly.


    Sabers and swords were the mainstream. This was why the disciples who chose the Saber and Sword Department accounted for a large portion of the hundred. His Saber Department and Sword Department were basically split by five.


    On the other hand, when Ouyang Yaojuan arrived and saw the expressions and actions of the youths, if it wasn''t for the fact that she couldn''t change her decision after choosing a subject, many of his freshmen students would have run away from her.


    There was no need to talk about blade skills, the elders of the other subjects did not look too good either. Originally, they did not have many disciples and could only replenish their own fresh blood.


    The person with the ugliest expression, Chief of the Mustang Body, seemed to have aged.


    Apart from his average talent, all other levels had reached the peak. Even so, in terms of all of his attributes, Ling Yan was still one of the top existences in the subject, and might even be one of the top existences.


    If he was properly nurtured, Ling Yan might be able to break out of the Crimson Nimbus Martial University and enter into the top thirty ranks of the Thousand Military Array without any physical disciples!


    And if all of this was done according to normal conditions, Ling Yan would undoubtedly enter their body.


    Ling Yan was simply too outstanding. Besides talent, everything else was good. Moreover, talent was not impossible to raise. It was just that the price was a bit high. But compared to Ling Yan''s other talents, cultivating him was absolutely worth it!


    Not only would he become a genius like Jiang Bo and Ouyang Yaojuan in the future, he would at least become one of the leading figures of the younger generation.


    The Elders of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School competed with each other. The strength of their disciples determined how much cultivation resources they could obtain.


    All of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School under its jurisdiction would send their students to participate. As long as a disciple of any country was chosen by the Crimson Nimbus Guild during the Hundred Nation Trial, then no matter if it was the country or the master of that disciple, they would all receive a generous reward from the Crimson Nimbus Sect.


    This was a huge opportunity for a country or a person!


    Therefore, when Rong Yi first appeared in front of Ling Yan, he already had a bad premonition. Now that he saw the sword department''s white bearded elder, his face immediately turned green.


    Rong Yi knew that for a fifteen or sixteen year old boy, beautiful things were extremely tempting. Especially if a martial artist only practiced martial arts to obtain beauty, wealth, or power, then they would have little ability to resist temptation.


    Ouyang Yaojuan was known as the number one beauty in the entire south, and those who adored her could circle around the south for a while. A hero loves a beautiful woman, a beautiful lady, and a noble woman.


    F * ck, how despicable! Rong Yi cursed in his heart.


    Facing the furious gazes of the other elders, the sword department''s Elder, Bai Xiang''s, expression did not change. Laughing merrily, he stroked the white beard under his chin and said, "Haha, everyone, don''t be nervous. This old man has only heard from Yao Juan that she has reached a bottleneck in her cultivation and wants to relax.


    Deceiving ghosts, what he said was better than singing. All the Elders were enraged.


    "Oh? "Really? This little girl Ojwin has reached a bottleneck in her cultivation. Now, let her come over and see if I have any insights to help her overcome this bottleneck." The blade-like domineering old man sneered as he looked at the white-bearded old man.


    "Hehe, Old Man Dao, you don''t have to worry about that. After Yao Juan meets with all the new juniors, I naturally have a way to help Yao Juan." The sword department''s Elder White Beard replied with a smile.


    He had not expected that Ouyang Yaojuan''s appearance would cause such a huge reaction. If she had come earlier, the freshmen of the Sword Arts Department might have exploded.


    However, this was just a thought. If he really brought the other disciples here, he would probably be ambushed by the elders. Moreover, he only wanted to get Ling Yan; other disciples were nothing more than that.


    Moreover, once an outstanding martial artist had set their goal, they would firmly walk in this direction. A martial artist who had a change of heart would not have a great achievement in the future if they didn''t have sufficient mental fortitude.


    The more disciples, the harder it would be.


    Sure enough, when it was time for the top ten young martial artists to choose their subject, other than the three of them who had given up on their original plans and left for the Sword Arts course, the remaining young martial artists, despite drooling over Ouyang Yaojuan, finally clenched their teeth and chose the subject they had decided on.


    For example, Ning Bang had gone to the Hammer Department and Xu Shizhen to the Axe Department. This made the elders of Hammer Department and Axe Department feel relieved. These two youths were pretty strong, so they could properly cultivate and bring honor to their undergraduates.


    Finally, it was Ling Yan''s turn to choose his subjects.


    Ling Yan, can you resist the temptation?


    At this moment, Rong Yi''s heart couldn''t help but tighten.

 C111

    Rong Yi was a bit nervous. He was afraid that Ling Yan would choose the Sword Arts Department out of the blue. Suddenly, he stood up and walked out of the tea house.


    Standing at the circular plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, Ling Yan had already understood the eight subjects of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    Of the eight subjects, only one was for body cultivation, while the other seven were for qi cultivation. It could be seen that body cultivation had indeed declined in this era.


    When Ling Yan saw Ouyang Yaojuan, her eyes couldn''t help but flash with a look of amazement. What a beautiful woman, she had a holy and cold aura, like that of a fairy. Fortunately, he had seen many exceptional women before, and they had quite a bit of control over their beauty.


    Even though Ling Yan''s heart was slightly agitated, he quickly calmed down.


    If he wanted to possess beautiful things, he would need to possess great strength. As for himself, he didn''t have one right now.


    He was very clear about his choice of subject. There was only one subject, and that was body training.


    At this moment, Ling Yan no longer hesitated and walked towards the empty space under the banner.


    At this moment, Ouyang Yaojuan, who had been silent all this time, seemed to have received some kind of information. Her good-looking brows slightly furrowed, but she still did as she was told, "Is this junior brother Ling Yan? Our Sword Arts Department has the top cultivation method of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. Do you want to come over and practice together?"


    Although the invitation was a bit formal and didn''t have much appeal, it came from Ouyang Yaojuan. Everything was different, as if a huge rock had been thrown into a lake, causing monstrous waves!


    "Oh my god, Ouyang Yaojuan actually took the initiative to invite someone. This is simply unbelievable. One must know that to ordinary people, she is someone who doesn''t put on an act ¡­"


    "Tsk, does Ling Yan count as an ordinary person? He''s the number one new student ¡­" One of Ling Yan''s misty brothers couldn''t help but retort.


    "So what if he''s the Number One Freshman? The previous two Freshmen Number One didn''t even see Ouyang Yaojuan come out, let alone take the initiative to invite her ¡­"


    "Can the top new students from the previous two stages be compared to Ling Yan? Ling Yan''s endurance is over six incense sticks in the first stage, and his combat power is like a fist in the second stage. In the third stage, if he were to defeat Pan Xing, a genius at the third stage of the Mortal Realm, with his strength at the peak of the First Stage, how can others compare to Ling Yan?" Did they do it?! " Mang Di was not convinced and said loudly.


    "Hmph ¡­" That person could not finish his sentence. He gave a cold snort and no longer spoke.


    Outside the circular plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, Ye Chong''er''s small face drooped, as if she was in a somewhat dejected mood.


    "Yuanyuan, what''s wrong?" "Why are you so unhappy all of a sudden?" Lei Xinlan noticed the look on Ye Chong''s face and asked with a hint of surprise.


    "That, why did that woman suddenly invite Big Brother Yan ¡­" Ye Chong''er pouted her small mouth, and spoke somewhat angrily.


    "Uh, that is the senior sister of the Sword Arts Department, Ouyang Yaojuan. He is one of the famous figures in our Southern Reach City. She invited Ling Yan because he has taken a fancy to Ling Yan''s potential.


    Lei Xinlan was a bit surprised by Ye Chong''s attitude. Wasn''t it a happy thing for her brother to be recognized by others?


    "But, but ¡­" Ye Chong''er hesitated, and finally could not help but stamp her small feet, and did not speak in anger.

 C112

    When he heard Ouyang Yaojuan''s invitation, that melodious, clear voice was like a warbler''s cry as it echoed in Ling Yan''s ears. Ling Yan stopped walking and glanced at Ouyang Yaojuan.


    "Junior brother Ling Yan, come. Our fellow brothers and sisters in the Sword Arts Department welcome you."


    A short ''oh'' as an auxiliary phrase caused Ouyang Yaojuan''s voice to be filled with a hint of playfulness as she strummed her heartstrings.


    The youngsters below were intoxicated by what they heard. Some of the new junior disciples could not help but look at Ling Yan with jealousy. Why didn''t they have such good luck and receive Ouyang Yaojuan''s invitation?


    With such an unparalleled beauty inviting them over and over again, all men would agree to it. Everyone was very sure, as if if if Ling Yan didn''t agree, then they wouldn''t be men.


    They all looked towards Ling Yan, and once again, Ling Yan became the center of attention.


    As soon as Yi Fazi heard Ouyang Yaojuan''s voice, he had a bad premonition. His body flashed, and he instantly appeared in the middle of the square, right in front of Ling Yan.


    The sudden appearance of a figure in front of him caused Ling Yan to jump in fright. His heart leapt into his throat and he reacted completely out of reflex. He threw a heavy punch, and the wind from his fist flashed past!


    "Ke ke, little fellow, you have a fast reaction. However, do not be nervous." Rong Yi extended his hand to grab Ling Yan''s fist as he chuckled and said.


    "You are?" Ling Yan asked doubtfully as he looked at the red-haired old man with a body as strong as a cow''s.


    At the same time, he was secretly shocked. His punch with wind was unknowingly received by the old man in front of him. It was as if what he punched was not a punch with destructive force, but a baby''s fist.


    Rong Yi released Ling Yan''s right hand and looked him up and down. At such a close distance, Ling Yan''s Qi and blood were as vigorous as a furnace. He was a Body Cultivator and could clearly sense it. A look of satisfaction flashed across Rong Yi''s eyes.


    "This old man is a medical elder, Huiyi."


    Chief of Body, Old Man!


    Ling Yan''s heart skipped a beat. He didn''t think that the Elders would appear so soon. Didn''t they say that they would only appear after all the new budding disciples had chosen their subjects and take the undergraduate students to the living area?


    "Greetings, Elder."


    However, Ling Yan hadn''t forgotten the proper etiquette. He immediately bowed towards Rong Yi.


    "Hehe, no need to be so formal. Little fellow, you are a Body Cultivator, right? I am also a Body Cultivator, so I can be considered a family member. You''re not bad. From now on, you can ask me any questions about cultivation!"


    Rong Yi laughed as he spoke, as if Ling Yan was already a physical disciple.


    "Thank you, Elder."


    Ling Yan also smiled. He had originally planned to choose the physical body. He was very surprised at the invitation, but since he had already decided on the matter, he would not change it. Furthermore, Ouyang Yaojuan was the young miss of the Ouyang Family, Ouyang Chao''s older sister.


    With regards to Ouyang Chao, his personality was eccentric, paranoid, and narrow-minded. Ling Yan''s heart was filled with disgust, and even the entire Ouyang Family didn''t have a good impression of him. Therefore, when Ouyang Yaojuan invited him, Ling Yan only felt surprised and didn''t have any other special thoughts.


    "What? An elder?" Rong Yi glared and pretended to be angry.


    "Ugh ¡­" Ling Yan immediately reacted and was about to call for his teacher.


    "Swish, swish, swish, swish ~"


    With a few soft sounds, a few old men with unfathomable auras appeared in front of the crowd.


    The moment he saw these people come out, Rong Yi''s face darkened.

 C113

    "What do you guys mean by this?" Rong Yi stared at the elders with an unfriendly expression as he spoke in a low and deep voice.


    He naturally wouldn''t go back on his word. Moreover, the arcane arts was a rather mysterious subject, and if the arcane arts bamboo hat elder Helian Yun were to snatch Ling Yan away, and subsequently find out that Ling Yan didn''t have a special elemental constitution, wouldn''t that be harming someone else?


    "Hahaha, what does that mean? Isn''t it the same as you, Elder Rong? We still want to observe outstanding disciples up close." The Saber Arts Tyrant Elder laughed and said without changing his expression.


    "Ling Yan, is that so? Looking at your physique and strength, this old man thinks that you''re very suitable for our Axe department. With a thick and heavy Mountain Splitting Ax, sweeping away your enemies is easy!"


    The Axe Division''s boss, Old Shou Jie, spoke in a low and muffled voice and directly tried to rob people.


    "No, no, no, young lad Ling Yan, if you want to know about this, you will be ranked first in the spear arts. With your spear pointed horizontally, who can compete with that!" Even the gun chief, who rarely spoke, spoke up.


    "Go, go, in terms of Ling Yan''s amazing physical constitution, he is the king of our blade techniques. Ling Yan, little fellow, don''t worry, as long as you enter the blade technique, this old man will definitely nurture you well and pass on to you the top cultivation method this old man cultivates, a middle grade Profound Rank martial skill. With the support of a large number of cultivation resources, you will be able to charge into the top ten ranks of the Thousand Army Array in the next year!"


    The saber-wielding tyrannical elder stared at Ling Yan with shining eyes, and directly took out his full strength.


    His favorite prospective disciple, Pan Xing, had actually been killed by Ling Yan. This was completely beyond the old man''s imagination. He had thought that this year''s batch of blade arts students would welcome the arrival of spring and receive a genius disciple, but unfortunately, they died in the end.


    On the other hand, Ling Yan, who he had initially been unoptimistic about, had instead changed his mindset time and time again. It wasn''t until Pan Xing was killed by Ling Yan that the domineering blade elder realized that this body tempering kid was actually the strongest among the freshmen!


    Even though his talent was average, his willpower, perception, and physique were all top-notch!


    If true essence was compared to water, then a martial artist''s body would be like a pond. The stronger a martial artist''s physique was, the larger the reservoir would be, and the more water they could store. At the same level, true essence would naturally be thicker.


    This was also the reason why body cultivators could crush cultivators of the same level.


    And after the saber domineering old man said this, the other Elders were all shocked. They never imagined that the saber domineering old man would make such a promise in order to obtain Ling Yan!


    Letting Ling Yan enter the top ten ranks of the Thousand Army Array within a year, meant that Ling Yan would have the opportunity to represent the Crimson Nimbus Martial School in the Hundred Nation Trial and fight against the young experts of the Hundred Countries!


    If he performed outstandingly, he might be selected by the Crimson Sky Sect, and he might ascend to the heavens in a single step!


    Even Jiang Bo and Ouyang Yaojuan had entered the top ten ranks of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s Thousand Army Array within a year, which was also the top ten of Crimson Nimbus Guild''s 108 generals.


    Ling Yan''s talent was far inferior to theirs. In other words, the Saber Arts Tyrant Elder would spend an enormous amount of resources and energy to nurture Ling Yan. This price was truly too high.


    There was nothing he could do about it. His nemesis, the Sword Arts Department, was Ouyang Yaojuan, who was like a mountain pressing down on all the disciples of the Sword Arts Department. If he did not nurture someone who could fight against Ouyang Yaojuan, he would lose her face and be mocked by the old sword geezer every day.


    With regards to Ling Yan''s comprehensive attributes, if he were to enter their blade techniques, he would have the greatest chance of becoming the most promising person to do so.


    After Ling Yan heard this, a ripple suddenly appeared in his heart, as if his heart had been moved.

 C114

    The other elders hesitated when they saw that the saber art domineering old man had put in such a large amount of effort.


    In two years, training Ling Yan to be one of the top ten martial artists in the Thousand Army Array would inevitably cost them most of their resources. If Ling Yan could grow, then it would be alright.


    This was a huge risk. Besides the sword arts, the other subjects were not as wealthy as the blade arts.


    As for the Sword Arts Department, they already had Ouyang Yaojuan, a genius disciple. Their training resources made up a large portion, and they would give a large amount of resources to Ling Yan.


    No matter how powerful Ling Yan was, he was still inferior to Ouyang Yaojuan. As long as Ouyang Yaojuan was able to make a name for herself in the Hundred Nation Trial''s competition and attract the attention of the Crimson Sky Sect, he would also receive a considerable amount of cultivation resources.


    If Ling Yan was willing to come in, he would also spend a lot of resources to nurture him.


    Hmph hmph, fighting with me, you are still too inexperienced. Seeing the hesitant looks on the elders'' faces, the elder sneered in his heart.


    As for the new disciples below, they were all stunned by this scene.


    With so many elders appearing together, it was as if they were all here for Ling Yan. What was going on?


    It was one thing for Ouyang Yaojuan to take the initiative and invite a person over. Normally, divine dragons didn''t see divine tails, but instead, the many Elders of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School were all competing for Ling Yan ¡­


    Competing with someone was truly infuriating ¡­


    With such generous conditions, it was practically the same as grooming the number one person in the sect. What reason did Ling Yan have to reject?


    There seemed to be only two options placed in front of Ling Yan. One was to join the Sword Arts Department, and the other was to join the Sword Arts Department.


    This was like a game of beauty and resources. Ling Yan wanted to see whether he would throw himself into the embrace of beauty or submit to the embrace of resources.


    The blade-wielding tyrannical old man calmly stood there, as if victory was already within his grasp. He was only waiting for Ling Yan to say something.


    In the world of martial arts, resources were everything. He had top cultivation methods, top martial skills, true essence stones, cultivation pills, and even more. Especially top martial skills and cultivation methods, one could imagine just how attractive they were to martial artists.


    If he wanted to vigorously nurture Ling Yan, it would inevitably cause the other undergraduate disciples to have fewer resources. He hoped that Ling Yan wouldn''t embarrass him.


    However, if this domineering old man knew that the top skills and martial skills in their techniques were considered inferior in the eyes of Ling Yan, who possessed one of the top skills in the Spirit Realm, the "Berserk Golden Body Technique", then what would he think?


    After obtaining the "Berserk Golden Body Art", Ling Yan was bound to walk the path of body refinement. What other cultivation method on the continent could be stronger than the top body tempering technique in Spirit Realm, the "Berserk Golden Body Art"?


    No matter how many true essence stones and cultivation pills there were, it was impossible for him to give up on the ''Berserk Golden Body Technique'', much less the ultimate skill, ''Wild Bull''s Head''. Although his body would be weakened for a period of time after using the ''Wild Bull''s Peak'', it was still a powerful attack that could be called a trump card!


    Without much hesitation, Ling Yan gave a slight smile and said: "I''ve thought it through, I''ve chosen ¡­"


    "Wait a minute!"


    A loud shout interrupted Ling Yan''s words, and his chest heaved as if he was suppressing something.

 C115

    "Oh? Elder Rong Yi seems to have something to say? " The tyrannical old man said with a smile as he looked at Rong Yi.


    He was not worried at all that he would lose to Rong Yi.


    In terms of resources, his skill and skills were also inferior to his knife skills. In terms of his master''s cultivation, even fusing could not compare to him. If Ling Yan wasn''t a fool, then he should know how to choose.


    Rong Yi''s chest heaved slightly as he subconsciously clenched his fists. The expression in his eyes was filled with uncertainty.


    He knew what it meant for a martial artist to have a promise from a domineering saber old man. It was not easy to get a hold of this seed, but he did not want to give up. Could it be that by displaying his true strength, he would be able to let Ling Yan know that following him was a realm that others could not touch?


    As he thought of this, Rong Yi immediately gave up. This won''t do. If he let those people from the Crimson Sky Sect know that he wasn''t dead, they would definitely personally come out.


    He had been hiding in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School for so long because he wanted to find an outstanding disciple to inherit his legacy so that this disciple could help him fulfill his wish.


    He absolutely could not reveal his true strength before his great vengeance was avenged.


    Physics had always been one of the lowest levels of resources available. If Rong Yi were to bring up a condition that matched that of a domineering blade master, it might arouse the suspicion of others.


    He was not afraid of ten thousand, just in case. If he had to be extremely careful, then this road would no longer be possible.


    With this, there was only one last path left. If Ling Yan had any feelings of camaraderie ¡ª


    Linyi''s eyes flickered. This was the only option left to him, and he immediately prepared to send a sound transmission.


    At this moment, perhaps because Rong Yi had not spoken for a long time, Ling Yan shrugged his shoulders and directly opened his mouth.


    "I choose ¡ª medical!"


    "Mmm mmm mmm, my good disciple, you''re still not called master ¡­" Hm? Ling Yan, what did you say just now? " Suddenly, he felt that something was wrong, as if he had misheard something. Ling Yan seems to be referring to physical fitness?


    "Saber Elder, thank you for your love, but I''m sorry, disciple still likes to train in the body, so I chose the body." Ling Yan bowed apologetically to the domineering old man.


    At that time, the saber-wielding elder was already capable of it.


    Not only was the Saber Arts Tyrant Elder stupefied, everyone present was also stupefied.


    Could this Ling Yan have gone mad? If he did not choose such good conditions, he would be choosing the worst physique in every aspect?


    Initially, he had already treated Ling Yan as a great enemy within his generation, and was prepared to train hard to challenge Ling Yan in the future and defeat him. But now, it seems that before long, he would be able to defeat Ling Yan.


    He was truly worthy of being called the god of willpower, firm in his conviction, bravely advancing in his own direction, fearless of danger, cutting through thorns and thorns, completely unbewitched by the external world. Ouyang Yaojuan''s beauty had no effect on Ling Yan, and the rich resources of Sabresmanship had no effect on Ling Yan.


    "Master, please receive this disciple''s respect."


    Ling Yan came in front of Rong Yi and respectfully bowed.


    "Ah, ah?" Rong Yi''s body shook, he had finally reacted. Seeing Ling Yan bowing to him, Rong Yi''s eyebrows immediately relaxed, and he hurriedly supported Ling Yan, laughing loudly, "Good, good! Disciple need not be so courteous, hahaha! "


    The saber-related domineering elder looked deeply at Ling Yan, and with a flick of his sleeve, he arrived in front of the new disciples of the sabre arts department. He coldly said, "Let''s go!" and took the lead to leave with the new disciples of the sabre arts department.


    Ouyang Yaojuan glanced at Ling Yan as well, his cold gaze making it impossible to see his expression. His body moved as he floated away.


    At this point, the Elders of the other subjects had also left with their new disciples.


    Rong Yi looked at Ling Yan, and the more he looked, the more satisfied he became. He rubbed his chin, and said with a sonorous voice, "Xiao Yanzi, do you know who this old man is?"


    Little Yanzi?

 C116

    Elder Rong opened his mouth and slapped Little Yan. Ling Yan''s eyebrows twitched a little, this ¡­ Isn''t that the name of a eunuch in the palace? I ¡ª


    "Teacher, you can just call me Yanzi, no need to add a small word." Ling Yan corrected him.


    "Oh, Little Yanzi." Rong Yi nodded.


    Ling Yan''s face darkened. He accidentally saw the smile on Rong Yi''s face, and felt that his master was deliberately teasing him. Ling Yan''s heart stirred.


    "Master, who else could you be? Aren''t you just an old man?" The corner of Ling Yan''s mouth curled into a faint smile as he spoke.


    The smile on Rong Yi''s face instantly froze, and two black lines appeared on his forehead.


    Smelly brat, is there anything you can say... However, it was still real.


    With this, the two became much closer. The nervousness that Ling Yan felt towards this Elder immediately disappeared by a large half.


    Rong Yi was not dissatisfied with Ling Yan''s casual attitude. Instead, he rather admired Ling Yan''s high comprehension ability. This was because his original intention was to dispel Ling Yan''s fear towards his teacher.


    This was also the method of ''One with the Earth'' and ''One with the Earth''. However, this was because he took a fancy to Ling Yan''s aptitude as well as Ling Yan''s appetite. For ordinary disciples, ''One with the Wind'', this was basically not a smile.


    Rong Yi patted Ling Yan on the shoulder, his burly body walking in front as he brought Ling Yan to the medical area.


    On the way, Rong Yi didn''t speak, but instead sent a true essence sound transmission over.


    "Yanzi, do you remember when Wang Ba destroyed his promise and returned?"


    Ling Yan, who was following behind Rong Yi, paused for a moment. He then said with a true essence sound transmission, "I know, uh, how did you know, Shifu, could it be ¡­"


    Ling Yan glanced at Rong Yi in surprise. Could it be that his master had interfered and got Wang Ba to obediently give him the money?


    That''s right, Ling Yan remembered now. Back then, when Wang Ba returned, he had been like a puppet, as if he had been controlled by someone. His movements were mechanical and his face was lifeless.


    "That''s because I had my eyes on you back then. Also, if it wasn''t for you, I''m afraid your life would not have survived on the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange ¡­" Rong Yi said with a smile.


    "Why?" Ling Yan''s heart skipped a beat. Suddenly, it was as if a bolt of lightning struck his heart, instantly clearing it up. "Master, so you''re saying that the mysterious hum in the Symbol Master Guild''s Exchange was caused by you?"


    "Yanzi, you don''t know the character of that kid Ouyang Chao. The person he has his or her eyes on will do anything to achieve his or her goal, but he is a proud and arrogant person. He won''t personally deal with the small fries he looks down upon, but he will also send other people to achieve his goal."


    "But now, you''ve become my disciple. If anyone dares to play tricks in the dark, I''ll break their eggs." "Eggs!" As Rong Yi said this, a cold infernal energy rushed out from the surface of his body, causing Ling Yan to be unable to breathe. All of the hairs on his body stood on end!


    What a powerful baleful aura. Ling Yan was shocked in his heart. Just the fleeting baleful aura caused him to be unable to breathe.


    Rong Yi had also realized that he had slightly lost control of himself earlier, so he instantly retracted the aura on his body and his expression returned to a gentle expression.


    "At first, I wanted to tell you these things when you were going to choose your subject so that you would remember your old friendship. I didn''t expect that you would really be to my taste and directly decide it, hahaha!"


    Ling Yan slightly smiled and said lightly: "Because he is a King."


    "What a good body cultivation!"


    An intense light suddenly exploded out of Rong Yi''s eyes. He looked deeply at Ling Yan for a moment, before forcefully patting Ling Yan''s shoulder with his large hand as he said this.


    "You, very good!"

 C117

    The moon was bright and the stars were sparse. The moon shone brightly from high up in the sky. Strands of pure white light shone down from the sky, bringing a gentle luster to the night sky.


    The east side of Crimson Nimbus Martial School was the living areas of each subject. The living areas were divided into eight areas according to the subject. Each area was clearly separated from the others and there weren''t many people coming and going.


    ¡­


    Currently, Ling Yan was sitting in a small room that was about ten square meters. The room''s facilities were very simple: a bed, a wardrobe, a table, and two stools.


    But in front of Ling Yan, there was a pile of all sorts of different materials. These were the materials needed to draw an elementary true essence symbol paper.


    According to the rules of the Symbol Master Guild, once a special cabinet is opened, the cabinet cannot be empty for more than seven days. One must sell the rune within seven days, or else the original owner''s qualification will be revoked and the lease will be given to someone else.


    For the current Ling Yan, a hundred taels of silver to open a special counter was still very precious. Thus, after Ling Yan finished his entrance exam at Crimson Nimbus Guild, he went to the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange.


    The top grade elementary true essence talisman from before had actually been sold. This caused Ling Yan to feel a bit happy; it seemed that there really was someone who knew what was good for him.


    Thus, after deducting the 10% administration fee, Ling Yan had 1,355 silver taels in his hands. He used 552 silver taels to buy the materials for drawing the runes, while he also bought the rest for the body refining herbs.


    Ling Yan let out a light sigh of relief and closed his eyes. He sat down cross-legged, letting his mind relax. He had to adjust his condition and seize every moment to draw out the peak grade elementary true essence talisman in the middle of the night.


    After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Ling Yan opened his eyes. A bright light flashed past his eyes and the drawing of a rune began!


    Just like before, Ling Yan was extremely familiar with the technique.


    The first step, burn!


    Ling Yan extended his left hand forward, and a stream of blood energy flowed out from the tip of his finger. Immediately after, the two Coins of Voodoo Bone Grass were wrapped up in this blood energy and slowly floated into the air. As it rose up, the Voodoo Bone Grass seemed to be ignited by fire, emitting a series of crackling sounds.


    Ling Yan''s right hand stretched out at almost the same time and his blood energy surged out, wrapping around one or two algae. The algae rose up and a raging fire was ignited on the leaves, creating crackling sounds.


    Second step, extraction!


    Ling Yan pressed a strange frequency with his left and right hands, and the flames on the Witch Bone Grass and the single leaf algae also began to change color, slowly changing from red to purple. Then, visible to the naked eye, slivers of liquid began to slowly condense on the leaves, about to drip down.


    Ling Yan''s eyes became cold as two streams of blood power once again rushed out from his hands, stopping the droplets of liquid in midair. After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn out, the single-leaf algae and the voodoo bone grass were all burnt away, and in their place were two crystal clear, dark-green liquid droplets.


    The third step, fuse!


    Because he had previously experienced it, Ling Yan''s face remained calm as he drew, and his heart was completely calm. Even if he failed, it did not stir up any ripples in his heart.


    Just like that, four hours later, Ling Yan stopped what he was doing. He opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of impure air, and a look of delight flashed across his face.


    Of the materials for three elementary true essence talismans, he had successfully drawn one. His luck was pretty good!


    If he was a bit more proficient, then presumably his success rate would be greatly increased. In the future, he wouldn''t need to worry about not having enough body refining resources!


    Ling Yan clenched his fists tightly, and a huge stone in his heart quietly fell to the ground.

 C118

    The next morning, Ling Yan woke up. He took the peak quality elementary true essence talismans he had drawn last night and went to the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange.


    Because it was still early, there weren''t many martial artists in the Charm Magician Union''s Exchange. Thus, Ling Yan easily found the shopkeeper.


    Standing in front of Ling Yan was a thin storekeeper. He had a kind face with a smile on it. Ling Yan raised his eyebrows. Lai Xinlan was indeed swift and decisive. She had been a fat storekeeper for a few years, so she could change at will.


    "Hehe, what kind of service does Young Hero need?" The thin shopkeeper laughed as he looked at Ling Yan and asked.


    "Mm, here are my elementary true essence talismans. I''m here to consign them. They have a counter in the back." Ling Yan took out a top-grade elementary true essence talisman from his storage ring and handed it to the shopkeeper. At the same time, he pointed at his counter.


    "Alright, Young Hero, you want to sell it for a price?" The thin shopkeeper didn''t slack off just because Ling Yan had only sold an elementary true essence talisman. He still smiled as he spoke.


    "Top grade elementary true essence talisman, 1500 taels of silver."


    "Okay, err ~ ~" The thin storekeeper''s smile suddenly froze as he asked again with some surprise, "Young Hero, if I didn''t hear wrongly just now, your consignment price was 1500 silver taels?"


    Was this young man a veteran beginner Symbol Master? So young.


    "Yes." Ling Yan nodded his head confidently.


    Since the first person bought his paper talisman, then there would be a second person. Moreover, he believed that the first person who bought it would taste the sweetness after using it.


    Although his top quality elementary true essence talisman was relatively expensive, it was definitely worth it!


    Even the elementary true essence talismans crafted by a high-level talisman could not be compared to Ling Yan''s.


    Seeing Ling Yan''s resolute expression, the thin storekeeper shrugged his shoulders and said, "Okay, the price is 1500 taels of silver."


    As he spoke, the thin shopkeeper came before Ling Yan''s counter. Just as he was about to place Ling Yan''s talisman paper inside the transparent counter, his expression suddenly changed. He was stunned. There was no information on the special electronic screen on the transparent counter.


    This meant that this young man hadn''t received his Symbol Master Guild identity token, and was just a black sheep ¡­


    As for other people''s matters, he didn''t need to worry about them. As long as he served his customer well, that was enough. But this young man was too arrogant. The thin storekeeper thought to himself.


    Ling Yan thanked him and quickly left.


    He remembered that this boy had drawn up these three pieces of talisman paper. Because the day before the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School''s entrance exam, the talisman paper had basically sold out. A rich young master had no way to buy his talisman paper.


    Could it be that this guy thinks that the runes he produced are very popular? This time, the price has been set at such a high price, and it''s practically two to three times higher than the original price. Hehe, now that we don''t have such a special situation, how could this type of talisman be sold?


    Did he think that those warriors were stupid? If the talisman did not even have any proficiency, then someone would buy it for a minimum price of six hundred silver taels. One thousand and five hundred silver taels.


    If this brat''s talisman can be sold, I''ll go eat shit. The thin storekeeper curled his lips and was prepared to return to the deck chair to take a nap.


    At this moment, a figure hastily ran into the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange area, heading towards a corner.


    "Hey, shopkeeper, hold on! I''m buying symbol paper!"


    This was a young master from a wealthy family wearing embroidered clothing. His face was pale, as if he had rushed over. A trace of sweat appeared on his forehead. He couldn''t help but heave a sigh of relief when he saw the talisman placed on the counter in the corner.


    "Hehe, Young Master, what kind of talisman paper do you need?" The thin shopkeeper laughed as he saw the incoming business.


    Xu Shizhen pointed at the transparent counter in the furthest corner and loudly said, "That is the top quality elementary true essence talisman!"


    Plop ~


    The thin storekeeper''s body staggered and he immediately fell to the ground!

 C119

    "Eh, Manager, what are you doing?" Xu Shizhen nearly peed his pants when he saw that the shopkeeper didn''t say anything. He had only bought a single piece of talisman paper, was there a need to be so excited?


    This guy must have graduated from the Southern Tong City''s Arts Academy. There were so many scenes playing in his heart ¡ª


    "Cough cough ~" The thin shopkeeper suddenly stood up, looking a bit embarrassed. He smoothed out a lock of hair that had fallen off his head, and with a dry smile, he said, "My lord, you must be joking. You were careless and fell down. Haha, I''ll give this talisman to you right now."


    As he spoke, the thin storekeeper nimbly took out the top grade elementary true essence talisman from the transparent counter and handed it to Xu Shizhen. However, he kindly reminded him.


    "Uh, this young master. Since he didn''t have any proficiency in determining the value of this true essence talisman, I wonder just how effective it is, why is the price so high ¡­"


    "It''s fine, I''ll take it." Xu Shizhen patted his chest and said loudly.


    After snatching the top quality elementary true essence talisman and quickly paying the bill, Xu Shizhen excitedly left.


    "This... "There''s really a martial artist with their brain pinched by a door ¡­" The corners of the thin manager''s mouth twitched.


    "Th, shopkeeper, you said just now that ¡­" If someone bought this piece of talisman paper, they would ¡­ to eat shit... "This ¡­" A waiter beside them stuttered as he asked about the pot.


    "Go, go!" Your life! " The thin storekeeper''s face immediately turned red, and he shouted at the waiter.


    F * ck, what a coincidence!


    In the Symbol Master Guild, in an exquisite single room, an old man sat cross-legged on a cushion, meditating with his eyes closed.


    Suddenly, the door was pushed open by someone. Then, a figure hurriedly ran in and looked at the elder sitting on the cushions as he spoke with an anxious voice.


    "Uncle Fu, was the sound transmission you sent me just now true? Daddy met a bandit on his way, is his life or death unknown?!"


    Hearing his voice, Fu Zhu opened his eyes, which were filled with worry. He sighed and said, "I also can''t believe that you would encounter such a situation. Just now, your father suddenly transmitted a long distance sound transmission to me. After anxiously explaining the situation, the sound was cut off ¡­"


    "Ah, then what should we do? Father, he ¡­" Lei Xinlan''s voice was choked with sobs. Even her normally valiant and valiant looking self was thrown into disarray by such a situation. Tears welled up in her eyes.


    Fu Zhu stood up and pretended to comfort Lei Xinlan as he held her in his arms. He patted her shoulder as if she was a senior treating a junior. A lewd and evil ray of light quietly flashed in his old eyes.


    "It''s okay, Lan''er. I''ve already sent my men to where you are. I believe you will be fine with your great fortune."


    "Thank you, Uncle Fu." Lei Xinlan wiped the tears off her face, raised her head and sincerely said.


    "Lan''er is too polite. This old man and Brother Le are good friends, naturally I will save you. Alright, Xin Lan, you can go back first. If there''s any news, Uncle Fu will immediately inform you."


    Fu Zhu''s ears moved slightly as if he had sensed something. He then pushed Lei Xinlan away just in time, accidentally rubbing against the soft flesh of her waist as he spoke with an unchanging expression.


    "Yes, yes." This was a normal action, and Le Xinlan didn''t feel anything unusual about it. After nodding her head, she sobbed softly and walked out of the room.


    After Le Xinlan left.


    "Come out."


    Fu Zhu calmly said to a corner of the room.

 C120

    As the voice of the elderly Fu Zhu faded, the air in a corner of the room slightly fluctuated, and a man dressed in a black battle robe appeared in front of Fu Zhu.


    "How is it, is there any news? Is that old fogey going to die? "


    Fu Zhu asked. Unlike his usual kind and kind expression, his face now had a hint of coldness to it.


    "For the time being, I''m not sure. Na Le City has escaped into a secret plane. This secret plane is not dangerous, but the environment is very complicated. It''s like a maze. The others are still searching. I''ll come back and talk to you first."


    The black robed man said indifferently, "You are really going to kill your old friend just for this little loli?"


    This old man has spent half his life on this bullshit rune. A dozen years ago, this old man had been stuck at the level of a Grandmaster Symbol Master, but he still doesn''t have the slightest idea of what''s going on. I guess his chances of advancing to a Grandmaster Symbol Master are slim, and his cultivation can''t even reach the Pre-Sky Realm.


    "He''s already in his sixties and hasn''t enjoyed anything. Is he still like this for the rest of his life? This old man is not willing! " Fu Zhu''s slightly aged face turned malevolent as he sinisterly said, "Besides, I''ve worked for this old fellow for so many years, and the profits of the Symbol Master Guild has only been distributed to me with thirty percent?!"


    "As the number one high-level Symbol Master in South Tong City, he has also groomed quite a few mid-level Symbol Masters for the Symbol Master Guild. After making so many contributions, in the end, he still took advantage of Lei Cheng''s family!"


    "After the death of Lai Cheng, this old man was the only high-level Symbol Master in South Tong City. In addition to the prestige that I had built in my years of being a Symbol Master, controlling the Symbol Master Guild is not a problem!"


    He licked his shriveled lips and said, "With the Symbol Master Guild here, I can draw runes whenever I want. If I don''t want to draw runes, I can''t draw, and every month, I still have to do some bullshit''s personal tasks?!"


    "In addition, although this old fogey''s daughter, Lai Xinlan, is not an unparalleled beauty, she is still very tasty. I like her, hehe, I''ve struggled for the past half of my life and haven''t even tasted a woman before. Now it''s time to taste a new one ¡­"


    The corner of Fu Zhu''s mouth curled up in an evil smile, "Little loli has three good points. Qingyin, Rou, and being easy to push down. Le Xinlan is not bad. That little girl called Ye Chong''er, who just arrived, is definitely a beauty. Old Man Le Cheng, since you''re here, you must let this old man off easy! "


    The man in black shrugged his shoulders and gave a faint smile. "Your taste is indeed unique. Alright, after this is over, don''t forget the 30 high-grade symbol papers."


    "Don''t worry, as long as we can confirm that the old fogey from the City of Le has already died, we can promise you a lot of things!" Fu Zhu said indifferently.


    Lai Cheng went out to exchange studies with other countries and invited four warriors of the 6th level of the Mortal Realm or above to follow him and protect him. Coincidentally, three of them had close interactions with Fu Zhu.


    Fu Zhu seized the opportunity to bribe the three warriors beside Le City to come to an agreement under the terms of thirty high-grade talisman papers.


    Each person''s share was around one hundred thousand silvers. Normally, if a sixth or seventh level Mortal Realm martial artist wanted to earn that much money, it would be difficult to earn that much money in one or two years. Therefore, the three martial artists agreed without much hesitation.


    In any case, they were alone and wandering around. If they couldn''t get away, then so be it.


    Moreover, the success rate in making this one was quite high, Le Cheng was only at the sixth level of the Mortal Stage, the other warrior was at the peak of the sixth level, and among the three people hired in Le Cheng, one of them was at the seventh level of the Mortal Realm, while the other two were at the peak of the sixth level.


    With the three of them working together, it was basically an easy feat to take out both Lai Cheng and the other peak Mortal Realm disciple.


    The black-clothed man that had arrived at Lai Cheng''s room was a martial artist at the early seventh level of the Mortal Core realm.


    "It''s good as long as you remember. Let''s wait for the good news. A severely injured and dying peak sixth level Mortal Core martial artist will not be able to escape from our grasp!"


    With that, the black robed man''s body moved slightly and disappeared from the room.

 C121

    After Ling Yan left the Symbol Master Guild, he thought that since he was here, he should go to the Symbol Master Guild to see Yuanyuan''er. Just as he arrived at the entrance to the street where the Symbol Master Guild was located, his ears suddenly twitched.


    Soft sobs could be heard from the bushes, but the sound still sounded a little familiar. "Ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ¡­"


    Ling Yan followed the source of the voice and immediately discovered a figure crouching on the grass. His shoulders gently trembled and the grass in front of him, where he squatted, glimmered as if it had been moistened by some water droplets.


    Isn''t this Lai Xinlan?


    Ling Yan was flabbergasted. What was going on? Why did it seem as if he had been wronged and was crying?


    "Hey, Miss Xinlan, what happened to you?" Ling Yan walked forward, patted Le Xinlan on the shoulder and softly asked.


    "No, nothing!"


    As if she had just noticed someone coming over, Lei Xinlan hurriedly stood up from the ground. She frantically used her small hands to wipe away the tears that were still sliding down her face, fiercely sniffing as she spoke.


    Uh, that''s alright. He''s crying like a kitten. Ling Yan was speechless.


    But when Ling Yan thought about it, the Symbol Master Guild''s position was extraordinary, ordinary martial artists would not go against them, moreover, everyone knew of Lei Xinlan''s notoriety in the Southern Wasteland Society, and no one would try to bully her. Just what kind of thing had happened, even the strong-natured Lei Xinlan could not help but cry?


    Ling Yan couldn''t guess, and since Lei Xinlan didn''t want to say it himself, he didn''t ask. He could only console his.


    "Miss Xinlan, if there''s anything I can help you with, look for me. I''ll definitely help you!" Ling Yan said firmly.


    "Thank you, Ling Yan. However, you will not be able to help me." With a forced smile, he sobbed lightly, "You must have come to find me, Chong''er. She''s inside. I ¡­ I''ll go back first ¡­"


    As she said this, Lei Xinlan lowered her head. With a downcast expression, she entered the Symbol Master Guild without looking back.


    Ling Yan looked at the preoccupied Lei Xinlan before letting out a sigh of relief. Following that, he also stepped into the Symbol Master Guild.


    On the other side of the conversation, after Xu Shizhen bought Ling Yan''s top-grade elementary true essence talisman, he leisurely walked down the main street of South Tong City. In his mind, he thought back to yesterday''s Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School''s entrance examination arena, where he had kicked out a dog eating shit, and couldn''t help but have a proud smile on his face.


    This talisman was too awesome!


    Xu Shizhen glanced at the white talisman in his hand. He was in a great mood. He had struck gold, he had struck gold!


    Normally, these elementary true essence talismans that could increase the price by nearly 20% would cost around 2000 taels of silver.


    It was unknown whether the charm magicians who had been lucky enough to make this talisman last time had extremely high proficiency. They would need to find an opportunity to test it out again. If it was added twice, it would basically mean that the charm magicians who made this talisman had extremely high proficiency.


    Xu Shizhen shook his head and swaggered in the direction of the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School.


    "Xu Shizhen, stop right there!"


    At this moment, a loud shout rang in Xu Shizhen''s ears. He stopped in his tracks and saw a dark-skinned youth angrily rushing over. The corners of Xu Shizhen''s mouth immediately curled.


    Heh, I was just about to test the talisman in my hand when this guy fearlessly delivered it to me.


    "Ningbang, what? You don''t accept this?" Xu Shizhen looked at the newcomer with a face full of pride.


    "I admire you, my ass! I''m going to fight with you!" Ning Bang said as he glared viciously at Xu Shizhen.


    F * ck, this brat actually kicked me out of the arena in such a humiliating manner in front of all the Elders of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School and so many people! The anger of Ningbang has never abated since yesterday, so early in the morning, he went to the Symbol Master Guild and bought an Intermediate Talisman Paper!


    He had to get back at him!


    "Oh, is that so? As you wish!" Xu Shizhen sneered.

 C122

    Ning Bang and Xu Shizhen made an appointment to go to Scarlet Firmament Martial School''s round plaza.


    Here, under the witness of many cultivators passing by the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, Ning Bang planned to wash away his shame.


    However, this was exactly what Xu Shizhen meant when Ning Bang fell down. Why did he stand up? Just continue lying down.


    As for the martial artists that passed by, after hearing that these two new students wanted to duel, some martial artists that had nothing better to do stopped and looked over, waiting to see a good show.


    "Xu Shizhen, this time I won''t give you the chance to turn the tables. Watch me take care of you in one move!"


    Ning Bang''s expression was cold as he pointed at Xu Shizhen with an icy tone.


    "Pah! Do you think you''re my idol, Ling Yan? You even took care of me in one move! You tramp! Scram! This old man will only take care of you in one move!" Look at your face, it''s as black as charcoal, and you have the nerve to imitate Ling Yan?! "


    Xu Shizhen was fuming with anger. This bastard dared to imitate Ling Yan''s actions and tone; he was sick of living. How could the God of Willpower in his heart be unreasonably imitated by the Peace Prefecture?!


    "Bastard, you''re courting death!"


    In a flash of light, two black hammers made of steel appeared in his hands, and in a flash, a white talisman paper dissipated into the air, turning into bright specks of starlight and fusing into Ningbang''s body. Immediately, an immense aura was emitted from his body, charging towards Xu Shizhen.


    Xu Shizhen was the first to do so as his expression slightly changed. This Ning Bang''s aura was almost twenty percent stronger than before!


    "Haha, Xu Shizhen, you wouldn''t think of it, right? I spent all my pocket money for this month and specifically bought the Intermediate Talisman Paper, just to vent my anger, I bought it with a 193% bonus, although it is not very high, but it is enough to beat your face and make you cry for your parents. I do not believe that you would buy the Intermediate Talisman Paper!"


    Upon seeing the change in Xu Shizhen''s complexion, a trace of complacency surfaced on Ning Bang''s swarthy face as he laughed maniacally.


    "Get down!"


    Ning Bang shouted loudly. He stomped his feet on the ground and rushed forward like a fierce tiger. "Weng ~" With a light sound, a layer of black light appeared on the surface of his two steel hammers.


    Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill ¡ª Overlord Hammer Top!


    Under the increase of 193% of the middle stage true essence talisman, the true essence within Ning Bang''s entire body surged out like a ferocious tiger. His mouth was wide open, and an imposing manner surged towards Xu Shizhen!


    Xu Shizhen''s breath couldn''t help but falter when he saw the fierce aura approaching from the front.


    He gritted his teeth and gave it his all!


    In Xu Shizhen''s right hand appeared a huge bronze axe that was eight feet long. His left hand flashed and a white talisman appeared in his hand, which was quickly activated by Xu Shizhen''s true energy. The white talisman turned into bright specks of starlight and quickly entered Xu Shizhen''s body.


    Suddenly, Xu Shizhen''s body shook as a trace of ecstasy appeared on his face.


    "Hah!"


    Without enough time to laugh, Xu Shizhen let out a loud shout and the huge bronze axe was suddenly swung up by him.


    "Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill ¡ª ¡ª Sky Opening!"


    Xu Shizhen''s giant axe lit up, and in a blink of an eye, he was in front of Ningbang. He leaped up, and with both hands holding the giant axe, he ruthlessly hacked towards Ningbang. Under the dazzling blue light, the illusion of the Heaven God''s Axe faintly appeared above the giant axe.


    BOOM!


    The huge axe and the pair of hammers collided with each other. In that instant, the sun seemed to have lost its color, and dazzling rays of light shot out in all directions like countless golden swords.


    "Pu, pu!"


    Two sounds of blood being spat out rang out, and then two figures were sent flying before fiercely crashing to the ground.


    "Cough, cough ~"


    Blood trickled down from the corner of Ning Bang''s mouth as he used his hammer to prop himself up. He looked at Xu Shizhen who had already stood up in disbelief and said, "Impossible, how could you defeat me?! Could it be that you are also using an intermediate true essence symbol?! "


    "Hmph, no comment. NingPang, you''ve lost again!"


    Xu Shizhen''s face was rather pale. He had already used up all of his true essence in that ''Opening Heavens'' move, but the joy of defeating Ning Bang far exceeded his fatigue. With a disdainful expression, he stretched out his right index finger and waved it at Ning Peng, "You can''t do it."


    Awesome, too cool!


    Xu Shizhen was pleasantly surprised. This time, he had used this top grade elementary true essence talisman, and the increase had actually gone straight up to 20%! Peak elementary true essence talisman!


    [The best quality is indeed the best quality!]

 C123

    "Come, Young Master Xu, let''s toast to you. Congratulations on successfully stepping on Peace Prefecture beneath your feet again!"


    In a luxurious room on the second floor of a restaurant, Xu Shizhen was sitting with a group of friends. The table was filled with delicacies and fine wine. As they spoke, they clinked their glasses, and the sounds of toasting rang in their ears.


    "Haha, that''s easy to say. That kid, Ning Bang, has been too arrogant lately. I can''t help but ¡­" Just by wanting to beat him up, this fellow had become an idiot. To think that he would be defeated in a single strike... It''s not enough yet. He had to deliver the human head this time! "Haha ¡­ Burp ~"


    Xu Shizhen seemed to have drank a bit too much. His face was flushed red, and as he spoke, his tongue was flicking. As he spoke, he laughed loudly.


    "Of course, who the hell is our Young Master Xu? How can Ningbang be Young Master Xu''s opponent?!" Someone at the side echoed, but suddenly that person probed, "I heard that Young Master Xu has gotten rich recently, and didn''t feel bad buying so many Intermediate Talisman Paper. Just what kind of road did you take, Young Master Xu, could you reveal it to everyone so that we can broaden our horizons?"


    "What road to riches ~ Burp ~" Xu Shizhen burped and waved his hand with a drowsy look, proudly saying, "Let me tell you, it''s actually my good luck that I was able to buy a top-grade elementary true essence talisman."


    "Oh, is that so? An elementary true essence talisman also has such a powerful effect?" That person was stunned as he exclaimed.


    Haha, you probably don''t know this, but I''m actually also very shocked. When the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance examination was about to begin, I came too late and didn''t have any talisman paper to sell on the Symbol Master Guild Exchange. So, I used 1500 taels of silver to buy a talisman paper called the top quality elementary true essence talisman.


    "Do you know, this time, I had a bit of a guilty conscience after Ningbang took out the middle stage true essence talisman. But what surprises this young master is that using that top grade elementary true essence talisman has a 20% bonus effect, 20% ah!"


    As Xu Shizhen spoke, he started dancing with joy, "Treading on a horse. How dare he act so arrogantly in front of me with the 1/93rd addition effect of Ningzhou. Laozi will immediately teach him how to conduct himself, hahahahaha!"


    "So that''s how it is. Young Master Xu''s luck is indeed godly!" The person lightly patted Xu Shizhen''s ass, then suddenly frowned and covered his stomach with his hands. His expression was a little pained, "No, my stomach is hurting a little, go out and take some shit. You guys continue. Young Master Xu, excuse me!"


    "Go, go, burp!" Xu Shizhen waved his hand without a care, continuing to share toasts with the others, boasting as much as he could.


    In another room on the second floor of the restaurant, a dark-skinned youth stood there with a gloomy expression.


    "Creak!" The door was gently pushed open and someone walked in.


    "Well, can you come up with anything?" Ning Bang said coldly.


    "Young Master Ning, we managed to get him out. That idiot, he blurted it out after getting drunk." That person''s eyes flashed with disdain, he continued, "Xu Shizhen bought an elementary true essence talisman, but from his point of view, that elementary true essence talisman had been added with the highest quality talisman twice, and it was placed in the corner of the exchange center. Its price is 1500 taels of silver."


    "Very good!" Ning Bang patted the man on the shoulder, gave him a hundred taels of silver, and dismissed him.


    "Hmph, Xu Shizhen, you didn''t think that one of your friends would be one of my people, right?!" Ning Bang''s face was a little sinister as he growled, "So that''s how it is. Xu Shizhen, I''ve almost used up all my pocket money this month. You just wait for next month!"

 C124

    The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone into the house, Ling Yan opened his eyes. He then pushed open the door to the empty courtyard and began to practice his fundamentals.


    An hour later, Ling Yan retracted his fist and spat out a mouthful of foul air.


    Ling Yan was in a very good mood. The top grade elementary true essence talismans that he had placed on the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange yesterday had been sold off in a short period of time. This caused him to be a bit surprised.


    It seems like his talisman has a market. Hehe, Ling Yan thought to himself.


    Coincidentally, his healing herbs had already been used up, so Ling Yan planned to buy some of the money he had earned to help with his cultivation.


    At this moment, a sound transmitting talisman exploded in front of him. A fiery red light flashed, and Ling Yan could hear Yi''s voice in his mind.


    "Yanzi, come over here for a moment. Come to the Body Technique Pavilion. Your master has something to tell you."


    Teacher is looking for me? Body Technique Pavilion? Isn''t that the place to choose a cultivation method or martial skill? Ling Yan''s heart stirred. Could it be that his master is going to teach him a cultivation method or martial skill?


    He did not care about martial skills, but in terms of martial skills, he only had the Frenzied Bull''s Head. However, the Frenzied Bull''s Head was his ultimate skill, and he could only use it once.


    If it was a fist wind, then it could only be considered a support weapon. Even a battle spirit was the same. Thus, in the end, Ling Yan still didn''t have a decent martial skill to support him.


    Ling Yan didn''t hesitate at that moment, and quickly ran towards the Body Arts Pavilion.


    After an incense stick of time, Ling Yan arrived outside the Body Technique Pavilion. Just as he was about to enter, two men walked over from the side.


    The two men looked to be seventeen or eighteen years old, and both of them were extremely sturdy and sturdy, especially the man in the lead. Although he wasn''t as tall and sturdy as Rong Yi, he still looked like a hulk standing in front of Ling Yan, giving off an inexplicable sense of oppression.


    Ling Yan nodded towards the two of them and then headed inside the body transformation pavilion.


    "Wait a minute!" Another sturdy man stepped forward to stop Ling Yan, and said with a frown, "You new kid? "Newcomer, you should know the rules. If you see senior brother, why don''t you greet him!"


    The stocky man pointed at the man beside him.


    Physician Senior Brother? Ling Yan was stunned. He immediately turned around and looked at the man in the lead once again before cupping his hands together and saying: "Ling Yan greets eldest senior brother."


    "Yes." The man in the lead let out a light voice from his nostrils, as if he didn''t take Ling Yan to heart and didn''t even look him in the eye.


    Ling Yan''s heart skipped a beat, and his face turned cold. Seeing that the two men were about to walk past him, Ling Yan immediately passed by the two men and took the lead to enter the body pavilion.


    The Eldest Senior Brother stopped in his tracks, and his face instantly became gloomy.


    "Where did this rookie come from? He''s so arrogant!" Hua Shuo was somewhat stupefied, seeing the gloomy look on the Eldest Senior Brother''s face, he hurriedly said, "Eldest Senior Brother, don''t be angry, let''s see how little brother will teach him a lesson then."


    "Humph!"


    With a cold snort, he entered the body training pavilion with a dark face. Behind him, Hua Shuo quickly followed.


    After Ling Yan entered the Body Technique Pavilion, he saw Yi Fanyi standing in front of him in the hall. Below him, there were already over ten people gathered there.


    All male.


    So many people? Ling Yan was slightly surprised in his heart.


    "Yanzi is here. Come, come." When Rong Yi saw Ling Yan approaching, he smiled and waved at him.


    Ling Yan was completely confused. Under everyone''s gaze, he arrived at Rong Yi''s side.


    "Master, this ¡­"


    "Hehe, it''s just a simple entrance ceremony for new students to get to know everyone. All of us who are from the body science department will be here soon."


    Not long after, the Barracks and Hua Shuo also walked in. The Barrack''s complexion had already returned to its normal state. Seeing their Senior Brother coming over, everyone hastily made way for him.


    The respect from the crowd made him feel a lot better, but his attitude towards Ling Yan became even more displeased.


    He hadn''t even thought about running to the camp that he would be the one looking down on others. Could it be that he would be courted by someone licking their face?


    With the arrival of Rushing Camp and Hua Shuo, all the members of the physical medicine department had arrived.


    "Pa, pa, pa."


    After clapping a few times, he attracted everyone''s attention. He then led Ling Yan to the front of the crowd and said lightly: "I believe everyone is clear that we called you guys here today, yes, our science department has finally recruited a disciple this year, he is called Ling Yan, this year''s Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s student recruitment test, first place for new students!"


    Number one freshman!


    Upon hearing Rong Yi''s words, the originally unconcerned senior brothers suddenly trembled. Their eyes immediately revealed shock, becoming much more serious as their eyes filled with a kind aura.


    On the other hand, the expression of the person running the camp was the complete opposite. Sensing Rong Yi''s amiable attitude towards Ling Yan, an ominous feeling began to swirl in his heart.


    This kid!

 C125

    The freshmen of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School who had taken the first place in the entrance examination, were well aware of this.


    After the establishment of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, all the new disciples who had obtained the first or second position had obtained very dazzling results during the following six years.


    For example, three years ago, the first ranked student of Jiang Bo and the second ranked student of Ouyang Yao Juan had now become the 108th ranked general of Crimson Nimbus Martial School. Two years ago, the first ranked student of Ouyang Chao also made it into the top 108th ranked general of Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    Even if Ling Yan''s talent was a bit lacking, to successfully enter the top thirty of the Thousand Army Array in the future, that was basically a foregone conclusion.


    The top thirty of the Thousand Army Array were all big shots. One had to know that the best result they had ever achieved was when their senior brother rushed to camp. The top fifty-three of the Array were not even in the top fifty.


    This was because every year, the strongest level among the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s freshmen was about the same. The lower Ling Yan''s cultivation was, the higher his potential, and the stronger his combat prowess was!


    It was only a matter of time before Ling Yan surpassed them.


    Linyi led Ling Yan to the front of the crowd, but before he could say anything, the senior brothers all stepped forward one by one and greeted him in a friendly manner.


    "Hello, junior brother Ling Yan. I''m Wang Zhouzi. This year I''m seventeen, and I''m at the peak of the 3rd level of the Mortal Realm ¡­"


    "Hello, junior brother Ling Yan. My name is Zheng Jian. I have a cultivation base at the third level of the Fetal Stage. Everyone calls me lowly ¡­"


    "Hello, junior brother Ling Yan. I am Heng Ping. I''m 18 this year. I''ve reached the small success stage of the 4th level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage. Please advise me in the future ¡­"


    "¡­"


    Seeing everyone being so cordial and friendly, Ling Yan also smiled as he nodded and shook hands with the other senior brothers one by one. However, he secretly sighed in his heart. So these were all the disciples of the physical body.


    It seemed that the total number of students in the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School was around six hundred. Compared to the other subjects, where there were tens or even hundreds of students, the number of students was truly shabby.


    On the other side, seeing how the others were trying to curry favor with him, a fire burned in his heart, causing his face to darken. At the same time, his heart was filled with jealousy.


    Because back then, he had not entered the top ten of the freshmen, so naturally he had not received such treatment like Ling Yan.


    These past few years, it wasn''t easy for him to establish himself as a senior apprentice brother. But now, he had been robbed of his limelight by a kid who had just arrived!


    How preposterous!


    "Big brother, don''t worry about it. Let''s see how little brother will teach him a lesson!" Hua Shuo noticed the unsightly expression on the face of Rushing Battalion, and used a sound transmission to say, "Isn''t this the same as shaking hands? Heh, a new disciple can''t possibly be that strong, big brother will let him have a taste of his own pain, and let him know, a new disciple shouldn''t be too arrogant!"


    "Mm, be careful. Old Man Rong is still watching from the side." He transmitted his voice coldly.


    "Big brother, don''t worry. I will just assume that I was too excited and overexerted myself. I don''t think Master will blame me for that." Hua Shuo laughed sinisterly.


    With just ten people, Ling Yan quickly arrived in front of the camp.


    "Hello, eldest senior brother." Ling Yan lightly said as he extended his hand forward with a calm expression.


    "En, hello. My name is Rushing Battalion." The face of the camping party didn''t seem to show anything. It was as if they were meeting Ling Yan for the first time. However, he didn''t introduce himself. He slowly reached out his big hand and lightly touched Ling Yan''s hand.


    Ling Yan turned to look at Hua Shuo.


    At this moment!


    "Aiya, Junior Brother Ling Yan, the Number One Freshman is so awesome. In the future, you have to take care of me!"


    Hua Shuo shot forward like an arrow, grabbed Ling Yan''s hand with a shout, and said with an extremely excited expression on his face!


    "You''re too polite ¡­" "Hmm?"


    Ling Yan slightly furrowed his brows. He suddenly felt a powerful force being transmitted from his hand in a flash. It came surging forward like a fierce tiger wanting to swallow him up!


    What, you want to use force?


    The corners of Ling Yan''s mouth slowly curled up into an almost inaudible sneer.

 C126

    The moment he successfully caught hold of Ling Yan''s hand, a sinister look flashed across Hua Shuo''s face as he screamed in his heart.


    "Let''s scream in pain, kid, haha!"


    His cultivation was already at 1500 jin, what cultivation was Ling Yan''s? Even if his talent was extraordinary, to be able to push him to the end of the line with 1000 jin, wouldn''t it be easy for him to crush him to death?!


    Caught off guard, Ling Yan did not even have the chance to retaliate!


    However, Hua Shuo had underestimated Ling Yan''s perception ability. As soon as Hua Shuo unleashed his strength, Ling Yan had already sensed it.


    You want him to make a fool of himself in front of everyone? Ling Yan sneered in his heart.


    In terms of physical strength, Ling Yan had already reached 1500 jins. The strength of Hua Shuo simply wouldn''t cause him any pain, but since Ling Yan knew Hua Shuo''s goal, how could he let Hua Shuo off so easily?


    Immediately, at the moment the two palms came into contact, Ling Yan''s eyes flashed with a bright light, and all of the blood vitality in his body exploded forth!


    The surging power was like the eruption of a volcano. In a flash, it had far exceeded 1500 Jin!


    "AHH!" With a miserable scream, Hua Shuo suddenly jumped up like his butt was on fire, repeatedly waving his hand and letting out a sharp intake of breath.


    "Hey, hey, senior brother, I''m sorry. Seeing that you''re so excited, I, your junior brother, am also extremely excited. My blood is truly boiling, and I can''t even control my strength well. Come, let me see if I''ve harmed you ¡­" Ling Yan cried out in alarm and ran over, pretending to be concerned. He was extremely sorry.


    "No, it''s fine. Junior brother, you are too friendly." Seeing Ling Yan coming over, Hua Shuo subconsciously took a few steps back and waved his hands.


    "It''s good that you''re fine, it''s good that you''re fine. Senior Brother, please don''t take it to heart. I was really careless." Ling Yan sincerely apologized, sneering in his heart.


    Seeing this, the face of the nearby Rushing Camp immediately turned green, what''s going on with Hua Shuo, for him to be scared to this extent by a kid of the Mortal Stage ¡ª Large Success Stage?


    Hua Shuo knew that he had screwed up, and didn''t dare to look straight into the eyes of the battalion commander. Lowering his head, he dejectedly walked over to the battalion commander''s side.


    Rong Yi had already noticed the ferocious look on Hua Shuo''s face, and knew that this brat was going to make a move and stop him. However, he did not expect that Ling Yan''s reaction speed would be so fast.


    Hua Shuo was in the wrong. Since Ling Yan had punished Hua Shuo, there was nothing much to be said about Rong Yi. As for Ling Yan who had just entered the medical field, how could he possibly have a break with Hua Shuo?


    "Alright, all the new juniors are done. You can leave now." Rong Yi said indifferently to the disciples below, "Ling Yan, stay behind."


    "Yes sir!" Besides Ling Yan, the other disciples respectfully nodded, and then one by one, they left the Body Arts Pavilion.


    "Come here, Yanzi."


    After everyone had left, Rong Yi waved at Ling Yan, revealing a meaningful smile at the corner of his mouth.


    "Master." Ling Yan bowed respectfully.


    He knew that Rong Yi must have realized that he was purposely circulating his Qi to deal with Hua Shuo, and since that was the case, Hua Shuo''s initial little move couldn''t escape his eyes. Thus, he only counterattacked passively, and Rong Yi shouldn''t blame him.


    In his heart, Ling Yan was still a little apprehensive. After all, on the surface, it seemed that he did not understand the rules.


    "Yanzi, what''s going on between you and Hua Shuo?"


    Coming. As expected, Master noticed it.


    Ling Yan''s heart skipped a beat.

 C127

    Ling Yan bowed once again towards Rong Yi, and gave a brief account of what had happened at that time.


    Ling Yan calmly described the situation as it was, without any exaggeration, without any rhetoric or affectation.


    During this period of time, Rong Yi had been looking into Ling Yan''s eyes and only saw a pair of clear and limpid eyes. He nodded slightly and then frowned.


    "Brothers and sisters in the same sect should be friendly with each other. However, if there is someone who is rude first, then we can''t let him suffer a loss. We''ll do what we can!" Rong Yi glanced at Ling Yan and said, "Yan, you''re new here and you''re also a new student. Rong Yi looked at Ling Yan and said," Yan Zi, you''re new and you''re new and you''re new and you''re also talented.


    As the chief of the Body Refinement Department, Rong Yi should treat his disciples equally. However, just now, he said that he was standing by Ling Yan''s side, causing him to be slightly frightened.


    "Understood, Master." Ling Yan nodded and said.


    At this point, he knew that Ling Yan could understand his meaning.


    "Today, other than letting you get to know the other senior brothers, as a new budding disciple, I will naturally teach you martial skills first."


    As Rong Yi spoke to here, Ling Yan became slightly excited. As expected, there were martial skills to learn.


    He looked around and found that at the back of the hall, there was a tightly shut door. It was vermilion in color and its exterior was flickering with a fluorescent light.


    He smiled faintly and said: "You guessed right, all of our physical cultivation technique''s jade slips are placed behind the Zhu Clan. However, I have seen your competition and discovered that you have a good body and do not have a corresponding martial skill or movement technique. Therefore, I have tailor-made a set for you."


    After he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and three jade slips shining with a dark blue light appeared in the palm of his hand.


    "There are three jade slips here, one is a cultivation technique, one is a martial skill, one is a movement technique, and the other is a martial skill. Other than martial skills, the rank of the martial skills and movement techniques are not high, but the foundation, you should properly comprehend it, if there is anything you do not understand, please ask me, remember ¡ª" As Rong Yi said this, his expression suddenly became solemn, "Remember, do not spread the things I gave you, once you have mastered it, immediately destroy the martial skill jade, do you know!"


    With an unprecedented seriousness on his face, Ling Yan hurriedly nodded his head.


    "Understood, Master!"


    Seeing Ling Yan solemnly nod his head, Rong Yi''s expression slightly relaxed, and he patted Ling Yan''s shoulder as he said, "There''s something I need to tell you, the First Year Ranked Thousand Military Array Competition is going to be held at the end of this month. We only have one new disciple in our body technique, so in these twenty odd days, you have to comprehend the cultivation technique I gave you, and fight for our body technique in the Thousand Military Array! "Also, take these true essence stones to cultivate with. This will be enough for you to use for a period of time."


    As he spoke, Rong Yi took out an exquisite, patterned pouch and passed it along with the jade slip to Ling Yan.


    "There are only 108 effective rankings in the Thousand Military Array. That is to say, the 108 generals of Chi Xiao that you all have talked about during the entrance examination for new students!"


    Although the Crimson Nimbus Martial School is large, its special resources are still limited. Thus, the usage time of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s special practice formation will only come after the top 108. However, as a freshman, it''s impossible for you to enter the top 108 for the first time.


    Would it be impossible for a freshman to enter the top 108? Ling Yan''s eyes twinkled.


    Noticing Ling Yan''s unconvinced gaze, Rong Yi couldn''t help but laugh, "Yan Zi, it''s a good thing that you have a goal, don''t expect too much from me."


    Rong Yi didn''t continue speaking. He already understood Ling Yan''s meaning. Was he afraid that the higher the expectation, the greater the disappointment?


    "Master, did Jiang Bo and Ouyang Yaojuan successfully enter the top 108 of the Thousand Military Array when they first broke through the Array?" Ling Yan suddenly asked.


    "The two of them ah ¡­" Rong Yi smiled, "There is. The two of them are probably the most monstrous geniuses in the history of the South Tong Kingdom. What a pity ¡­"


    Rong Yi sighed in his heart. If one of them was a body cultivator, then his chances of success in his revenge would be even greater.


    "I know."


    Ling Yan lowered his head and replied softly. His expression could not be seen.


    As he watched the resolute expression on Ling Yan''s back as he turned around to leave, a thought appeared in Rong Yi''s heart.


    In addition, Ling Yan''s comprehension ability was extremely high, and his combat ability could also surpass his opponent by more than a realm. That opponent''s talent was also not bad, so from the looks of it, Ling Yan might have a slight chance of surpassing the two of them.


    In an instant, his eyes flashed.


    Perhaps, Ling Yan really could give him a pleasant surprise.


    Hopefully, because he didn''t have much time left.

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    Ling Yan bid his farewells to Rong Yi. He walked out of the Body Arts Pavilion and headed back to his own residence. At this moment, his mind was already running through the three jade chips Rong Yi had given him.


    Indeed, just as Yi Fanyi had said, movement techniques and martial skills were not of a high rank.


    The name of the movement technique was ¡ª ¡ª Thunder Step. Middle Rank Mortal Realm. The name of the martial skill was ¡ª Thunder Finger. It was a middle rank Mortal Realm martial skill. It was rather shabby for the top freshmen.


    Normally, the top ten new students would go to their respective subjects, and the cultivation techniques and martial skills passed down by the Elders were mostly of high-grade human-step or above.


    However, when Ling Yan saw the cultivation method that Rong Yi had bestowed upon him, he was immediately shocked in his heart.


    Earth Stage Mid Rank Cultivation Method ¡ª Eastern Extreme Xuan Scripture!


    Could it be that the treatment for physical disciples was this good? Or could it be that the South Heaven had reached such a level of strength? Ling Yan was at a loss.


    That''s not right!


    One of them was the middle grade Profound Rank martial skill that the saber domineering old man had practiced. Judging from his proud expression and tone at the time, it was likely that this kind of high grade martial skill was already considered one of the top in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    Moreover, out of the eight subjects, physique was the weakest. Then why was the cultivation method that was easy to cultivate at such a high level, directly surpassing the blade technique''s domineering elder by a large level?!


    He recalled that when Rong Yi gave him the movement and martial skills, he had a profound look in his eyes when he said that he wanted him to lay down the foundation. In addition, the three jade slips that Rong Yi had given him all contained the experience of Yi''s cultivation.


    Not only were there tens of millions of physical cultivation methods, but there were also many ancient books and records contained within them.


    Could it be that there was something Master was hiding from him? Ling Yan thought to himself.


    Thinking about it carefully, Ling Yan felt that Rong Yi was too kind to him, and treated him as if he was his own son.


    After thinking for a long time, Ling Yan could not think of anything else. All he knew was that Rong Yi did not have any intention of harming him, and that was enough, treating him well was not enough, Ling Yan laughed. He was too suspicious, and if his master hid something from him and wanted to tell him, he would naturally tell him.


    However, Ling Yan didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. Even though the body cultivation method that Rong Yi gave him was far stronger than any of the other cultivation methods in his country, he already had the top cultivation method in Spirit Realm, the "Berserk Golden Body Art".


    However, from what he could see, Yi Fanyi wanted him to build a solid foundation. It was likely that after he mastered this mid-grade human-step movement technique and martial arts, he would also have higher level movement techniques and martial arts for himself to learn.


    And in twenty days, he would have to participate in the first Thousand Army Array of the freshmen ¡­


    Ling Yan thought for a moment and felt that time was a little tight. He had just broken through to the Mortal Birth Stage and had not completely stabilized, and it was best if he could break through to the second level before the Thousand Military Array. That way, he might have the strength to fight against the title of 108 generals of Crimson Nimbus Guild.


    In terms of the precious resources to increase one''s cultivation, he still had the ''Bear Heart Pill'' that was the number one reward for freshmen. However, the ''Bear Heart Pill'' was not suitable for martial artists at his level to consume for the time being.


    If he wanted to consolidate his cultivation base, he would probably need about a week. However, with the help of that thing, he would probably need to increase his speed by quite a lot.


    A light flashed through Ling Yan''s mind. This was the Blood Assembling Talisman!


    The drawing method of the runes of one of the lost parts of the contracting continents.

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    Blood Gathering Talisman, as its name implied, was a talisman that could gather blood and increase the speed of blood flow. Combined with a cultivation method, it could greatly increase the flow of blood and blood. It was a body cultivator''s special talisman, similar to the effect of an Essence Gathering Talisman on qi cultivation.


    The top grade elementary true essence talisman from yesterday had already been sold. Now, in his pocket, Ling Yan''s assets were now 1,390 taels of silver.


    If his success rate in drawing runes had a basic guarantee, then he wouldn''t have to worry about lacking cultivation resources. Not to mention that Rong Yi had also given him a great deal of true essence stones, which could increase his cultivation speed.


    Moreover, his cultivation could be promoted to the third level of the Mortal Embryo Stage. This way, he could attempt to draw several top grade and medium-grade symbol papers. The profits of one top grade medium-grade true essence talisman would be even higher!


    Thus, after Ling Yan made his own plans, he immediately went to the Charm Magician''s Association''s exchange and the infirmary.


    After spending 736 taels of silver to buy 4 sets of materials for the elementary true essence talisman, 2 sets of materials for the Blood Gathering Talisman for 480 taels of silver, and the remaining 174 taels of silver to buy some white jade ointment to heal his wounds, Ling Yan''s pockets were emptied.


    Since Ling Yan was already used to spending money, he wasn''t as pained as he was the first time around. After all, he spent money as quickly as he came in.


    He had never dared to imagine that he could change his hand to just a few thousand taels of silver.


    Bringing the materials needed to draw runes back to his own residence in the physical fitness area, Ling Yan closed his eyes, sat down cross-legged, and began to meditate.


    Before drawing the rune, keep your mind at peace and mind full.


    After the time it took to make a cup of tea, Ling Yan opened his eyes. He then began to draw the runes with great familiarity.


    The elementary true essence rune Ling Yan had already drawn many times. As his palm flew through the air, each drop of crystal clear liquid had completely fused together, forming a strange pattern in the air that was as beautiful as a stream of light ¡­


    Of the four sets of materials for the elementary true essence talisman, Ling Yan had succeeded in two of them.


    It was possible that Ling Yan was in an exceptionally good condition this time. In one go, during his first attempt to draw a top-grade elementary Blood Convergence Talisman, he had succeeded in drawing both sets of materials. This caused Ling Yan to be overjoyed!


    However, drawing the runes six times in a row caused even the thick Qi and blood in Ling Yan''s body to feel a little overwhelmed. His face slightly paled, his mouth was dry, and his breathing was slightly hurried.


    Thinking this, Ling Yan took out a true essence stone from an exquisite patterned bag.


    Its tentacles were warm and warm, and one could feel the pure energy contained within.


    These were true essence stones. One was worth 200 silver taels.


    This was Ling Yan''s first time using true essence stones. There was no helping it, it was too expensive. The energy inside was very pure, but it would be absorbed in a short period of time.


    What is money? It was something that Ling Yan did not have at the moment.


    However, the cultivation resources of South Heaven were limited, and naturally there weren''t too many true essence stones. Every year, the Crimson Sky Sect would distribute true essence stones according to the size of the countries'' strength, the degree of a martial artist''s output, and the degree of collection of resources.


    The other elite disciples only received several dozen true essence stones each month.


    Ling Yan looked inside the small bag and saw that it was filled to the brim with nearly 100 true essence stones. That was equivalent to 20,000 silver ¡­


    Twenty thousand taels of silver, what sort of concept was that? Ling Yan ran his fingers through it for a long time before coming to the conclusion that he needed to sell the Heavenly Talisman Paper non-stop for dozens of days without stopping and without being able to cultivate.


    It seemed that Rong Yi had high hopes for Ling Yan.


    Ling Yan let out a long breath and looked at Ji Hao with a pair of determined eyes. "Master, rest assured that I, Ling Yan, will not lose face for you!"


    His left hand gripped a true essence stone. The ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'' began to revolve. Suddenly, the pure energy from the true essence stone began to rush into Ling Yan''s body like a raging river.


    Comfortable!


    Ling Yan couldn''t help but close his eyes. As he felt the pure energy rush into his body, he felt it constantly transform into his own blood vitality. After around an hour, with a crisp ''pa da'' sound, the true essence stone in his hand shattered.


    At this moment, Ling Yan stood up as well. His face was glowing, and he had returned to his peak condition.


    After he had fully recovered, Ling Yan immediately brought the talisman paper to the Charm Magician''s Exchange. The thin shopkeeper just happened to be tidying up the counter. Upon seeing Ling Yan enter, the corner of his eye slightly twitched.

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    "Oh, little brother, you''re here again." The thin storekeeper restrained his emotions and greeted Ling Yan with a smile.


    Ling Yan nodded. He took out two top grade elementary true essence talismans and handed them over. He said, "Shopkeeper, may I trouble you to sell them to me. Two top grade elementary true essence talismans are priced at 1500 taels of silver."


    "Hehe, little brother, you''re amazing. Aren''t you afraid that you won''t be able to sell your talismans?" The thin shopkeeper reminded with a smile, "Little brother, you can go to the Symbol Master Guild to take the certification examination. After that, you can draw a charm paper with some proficiency. The majority of martial artists would buy this."


    The secret of the thin storekeeper was that most of the martial artists didn''t even glance at their proficiency in drawing talismans. If a product like you, who had no products, could be sold, then your luck wouldn''t be too good.


    "It''s fine, my talisman is of the highest quality. As long as someone dares to buy it, I guarantee that I won''t let him down. There will definitely be other customers who will return!" Ling Yan shook his head with a smile and said confidently.


    Not only would it take him some time to go to the Symbol Master Guild to be a certified Symbol Master, but once the examination was completed, his level of proficiency in drawing talisman paper would be low.


    Heh, this kid is really confident. Even their high level Symbol Master Guild Leader didn''t dare to say that every piece of symbol paper he made was of the highest quality. What an arrogant kid!


    The thin storekeeper calmly placed Ling Yan''s true essence talismans into the sales counter. After Ling Yan left, he held his cheek and looked at the two three pieces of paper in front of Ling Yan, his eyebrows slightly twitching.


    He truly did not believe it. If Ling Yan''s three pieces of paper could still be sold, even if it could, it would at least take a long time. For example, that rich young master from last time.


    He spoke casually and strutted about, afraid that others would not know that he was rich. In reality, he was just a fool.


    Ling Yan even confidently said that there was a guest who would return. This is the best joke I''ve heard this year. If these two or three pieces of symbol paper can move a single piece in these two or three days, I''ll ¡­ I''ll have an extra meal every day! It just so happened that he was thin!


    The thin storekeeper wasn''t stupid this time. Why did he need to have a cheap mouth for things that were not good for him? He quickly changed to a "Poison Oath".


    "Dong dong, dong dong!"


    Just as the thin storekeeper was lost in thought, someone knocked on the counter in front of him. The thin storekeeper suddenly came back to his senses and saw a dark-skinned youth standing in front of the counter, waving at him.


    "Little brother, do you have any instructions?" The thin storekeeper revealed a professional smile and quickly asked.


    "Manager, I want to buy a top quality elementary true essence talisman." Ning Bang went straight to the point.


    "Hehe, little brother, all of the paper talismans in our Symbol Master Guild''s Exchange have proficiency. Those paper talismans with high proficiency are naturally better than those paper talismans."


    "Nonsense, of course I know that." Two black lines appeared on Ningbo''s forehead.


    "I said, this rune is called a top quality elementary true essence rune!"


    As Ning Bang spoke, he ignored the thin shopkeeper, and, following the instructions that he had obtained from Xu Shizhen, went to the corner counter of the Charm Magician''s Exchange, his eyes suddenly stopped. He looked at the smallest sales counter, his eyes lit up, and said to the thin shopkeeper, "Right, that should be it! Give me one! "

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    "Em, little brother, are you sure you want this piece of talisman?"


    The thin storekeeper was stunned and even stuttered when he spoke.


    What the hell?


    He just made a vow and people are already coming to buy it, does God really like to joke with him?!


    "1500 silver taels, top grade elementary true essence talismans, this is the corner counter!" Ning Bang slapped his thigh. He clenched his teeth, took out one thousand and five hundred taels of silver, and threw it to the thin storekeeper.


    Ning Bang had originally planned to come back to buy some the next month when he had some spare money and had some spare, but yesterday, Division Chief Hammer had led a bunch of new hammer department disciples with a piece of news: the Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s first Thousand-military Arena Score Ranking Competition would be held at the end of the month.


    There was no helping it, Ning Bang licked his face as he collected 1500 taels of silver from his lackey. After gathering the money, he didn''t hesitate and immediately went to the Charm Magician''s Association''s exchange to see if there were any top-grade elementary true essence talismans that Xu Shizhen had bought.


    Division Chief Hammer had said that in this new student''s 1000 army points ranking competition, whoever could obtain the number one result among the new students would be rewarded with 30 true essence stones!


    30 true essence stones was 6,000 silver taels!


    Although to a rich young master like him, 6000 taels of silver was not a large amount, but true essence stones were a rare and rare object. The cultivation effect was much better than the Soul Gathering Pellet and the ''Essence Gathering Symbol'', sometimes even if he had money he might not be able to buy one.


    Ning Bang knew that the hammer elder was speaking to him, because he was the third place in the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School''s entrance exam. If Xu Shizhen''s paper talisman had not been added much higher than his, the second place would have been his, Ning Bang.


    In terms of true strength, the Peace Prefecture was much stronger than Xu Shizhen.


    Therefore, Ling Yan was the only opponent of Peace Faction in this ranking competition.


    Thinking of Ling Yan, the corner of Ning Bang''s mouth curled up into a cold smile. This idiot, this tyrannical blade expert old man had given such good conditions, yet he still refused to go. In the end, he went to the worst of the eight subjects.


    What kind of decent technique could a practitioner take out? Would its grade be better than a hammer? Could the movement technique and rank of a martial art be compared with a hammer? Were the training resources as generous as the Division Chief Hammer?


    Ning Bang sneered. Yesterday, in order to encourage the Division Chief to obtain the first place, he had secretly given him 20 true essence stones. Just how many would he, Ling Yan, receive?


    It had to be known that even if he was an elite disciple of the Hammer Department, he would only get 40 true essence stones every month.


    He had even learned a low-grade Profound Rank cultivation method, a top grade human-step martial skill, and a high-grade human-step movement technique. What good stuff could Ling Yan learn?


    Ling Yan''s current strength was indeed much higher than that of the Peace Faction. However, the Peace Faction believed that in the last twenty-something days, with his outstanding cultivation techniques, martial skills, movement techniques, and even more cultivation resources, he would definitely have the opportunity to eliminate Ling Yan and obtain the result of the number one student in the Thousand Military Array!


    As for Xu Shizhen, hmph, with this top-grade elementary true essence talisman, he still wants to show off in front of me?!


    As Ning Bang thought of Ling Yan and Xu Shizhen being able to step on him at the end of the month, his mood immediately became extremely comfortable. He grabbed the top-grade elementary true essence talisman from the thin storekeeper, smiled wantonly, and then leisurely left.


    Not long after Ning Bang left, before the thin storekeeper could react from his speechlessness, he saw a familiar figure. It was a young master from a wealthy family, dressed in brocade clothes and with a fair complexion.


    F * ck, why did such a stupid person come again? Could it be ¡­ The thin manager''s heart skipped a beat.


    "Haha, there really is one. My luck is really good. Shopkeeper, pack that piece of talisman paper for me!" Xu Shizhen laughed and pointed at the white paper talisman in the corner of the sales counter.


    Xu Shizhen took the top quality elementary true essence talisman from the suspicious looking shopkeeper and walked out of the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange with a wide smile on his face.


    Ranking competition for the new 1000 military points, hehe.

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    In a small room that was about ten square meters, a handsome young man with a resolute expression sat cross-legged on the bed. His eyes were slightly closed, and his breathing was even and long.


    This was a sign of his extremely high cardiopulmonary capacity.


    After half an incense''s time, Ling Yan opened his eyes. A bright light flashed across his black pupils.


    With a wave of his hand, two top-grade elementary blood gathering talismans appeared in Ling Yan''s hands. After a light sigh of relief, Ling Yan threw the blood gathering talismans into the air and activated the blood energy. Instantly, the top grade blood gathering talisman paper shattered and turned into specks of starlight that poured into Ling Yan''s body.


    Ling Yan''s body slightly trembled. Suddenly, he felt the blood in his body become restless. He subconsciously started to circulate the [Berserk Golden Body Technique].


    "Hualalala!"


    It was like a water pipe that had a large opening and was broken. The blood in his body began to rapidly circulate. This speed was 30% faster than the speed of his usual cultivation method!


    Ling Yan turned his right hand, and a true essence stone appeared that shined with a deep blue light. Then, he pinched his palm and began to absorb the pure energy from the true essence stone.


    Instantly, the blood within Ling Yan''s body began to churn like a flood. His body began to rumble, and the blood energy within his body began to madly circulate like a wild horse that had just escaped from its restraints.


    Feeling the rapid stabilization of his inner realm, Ling Yan was secretly delighted.


    With the Blood Gathering Talisman and true essence stones added together, it was truly a godly help in cultivation!


    It was a pity that he was short on money and could not cultivate so extravagantly every day ¡­


    "Kacha, kacha ~"


    As time passed, Ling Yan took out one true essence stone after another. Underneath the bed, there were already many fragments of true essence stones scattered about, as if he didn''t need money and had no choice but to use them.


    Ling Yan, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, slightly closed his eyes. His entire body was emitting a strong energy of blood ¡­


    At noon on the second day, Ling Yan pushed open the door and walked out of his room. His face was rosy and radiant, and the corners of his mouth carried a trace of a smile.


    In just a single day, he had consolidated his cultivation at the great success stage of the Fetal Stage. The amount of time he had increased by more than seven times, but correspondingly, the two Blood Gathering Talismans had ended earlier, and he had used more than a dozen true essence stones!


    This rate of spending made Ling Yan click his tongue.


    The one hundred true essence stones that Rong Yi had given Ling Yan, although he could use them for a period of time, was probably calculated based on the earth-step cultivation method that he had given Ling Yan. This month, Ling Yan could take a break, but in Ling Yan''s hands, the super strong cultivation speed of the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'' meant that he only had seven or eight days left to live.


    After not eating for a day, Ling Yan''s stomach was empty. The Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s canteen was located in the south, where all 600 students of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School would have their meals.


    After a while, Ling Yan arrived at the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s cafeteria.


    It was the time for the students to eat. Logically speaking, one hour should have passed since the most optimal meal time, and there shouldn''t be many people in the cafeteria. However, after Ling Yan entered the cafeteria, he couldn''t help but be startled by the crowd of people crowding at the entrance.


    Quite a number of people were looking in a certain direction near the entrance to the cafeteria with excitement shining in their eyes. A few young men subconsciously swallowed their saliva, as if they had seen something delicious.


    The most exaggerated thing was that there were still a lot of empty seats on the north and east sides of the cafeteria. On the south, there were many people lining up, and only a three square meter vacuum area was left, as if afraid to disturb someone.


    Ling Yan looked over with rapt attention. Within the three square meter vacuum area, there was a beautiful figure sitting there, eating with a cold expression.


    Ouyang Yaojuan?


    No wonder, with regards to the occurrence of this strange phenomenon in the surroundings, Ling Yan suddenly understood.

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    Ouyang Yaojuan''s attractiveness towards a man was beyond doubt. Her peerlessly beautiful face, slender waist, and slender and straight legs constantly stirred the nerves of a man.


    Therefore, whenever it was time to eat, the young men of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School who admired Ouyang Yaojuan would prepare their meals and stand at their place. They would wait for Ouyang Yaojuan to come over, but because they admired the goddess too much in their hearts, they didn''t dare to sit too close for fear of disturbing her meal.


    The south side of the cafeteria was close to the gate, and those youths who didn''t have a place to go could only stand near the door and watch their goddess. This was also the reason why Ling Yan noticed such a strange phenomenon when he entered the cafeteria.


    Shaking his head, Ling Yan was noncommittal to the actions of these young men.


    Such a woman was born into the top aristocratic family in the Southern Clans, and her talent was amazing as well. With her beauty, power, and martial prowess, she could be said to be a favored child of heaven. Whoever married her could be said to have been blessed by the heavens, and they would have great fortune in their lives.


    But then again, not anyone could subdue such a cold and arrogant woman.


    It just so happened that this kind of animal loved to dream, especially when daydreaming. Without even thinking about it and not even daring to speak, how could he possibly allow others to take a second look at him?


    Ling Yan''s shoulders shook as he glanced at Ouyang Yaojuan. Then, he withdrew his gaze, walked to the window of the canteen, and ordered two servings of meat and two servings of noodles. Then, he went to the west side of the canteen, found an empty seat, and quickly lowered his head to eat.


    The food in the Crimson Nimbus Martial University cafeteria was pretty good. The meat and meat dishes were all fierce beast meat, and the vegetarian dishes were also carefully cultivated. Ling Yan ate them with great relish.


    Perhaps it was because Ouyang Yaojuan was currently here and the cafeteria was relatively quiet, but the "hissing" sound of Ling Yan eating noodles was rather ear-piercing.


    It was as if a stone had been thrown onto a calm lake surface. Water splashed in all directions as everyone turned their heads to glare at Ling Yan.


    This kid actually had an impact on Ouyang Yaojuan''s dining experience?!


    Ling Yan paused for a moment before continuing to eat as if no one else was around.


    When others ate, he would also eat. Moreover, he didn''t make any noise on purpose, so what did it matter?


    Ling Yan didn''t have much of an opinion towards Ouyang Yaojuan, so she naturally wouldn''t please her like the others. Moreover, it was one thing for Ouyang Yiyao to not appreciate her kindness.


    Ling Yan was still happily savoring the delicacies in his bowl when he suddenly had a thought.


    A pair of unfriendly eyes stared straight at Ling Yan, and then Ling Yan heard the sound of footsteps.


    "Hey, kid, I''ve been looking forward to this position since the beginning. How are you going to snatch my position? Give me a spot!"


    A tall seventeen to eighteen year old youth appeared beside Ling Yan. He looked down at Ling Yan from above as he coldly spoke.


    Is that right?


    Ling Yan''s eyebrows shot up. He had no way to verify what this young man was saying, so he might as well do as he said.


    Ling Yan stood up, picked up his plate and was about to sit at the next table.


    "Wait a minute, I''ve booked some food over there as well. My friends will be coming over later to eat!" The young man said coldly once again.


    Hm? Ling Yan slightly frowned, then brought the plate to walk around in a circle before coming to the table at the back, preparing to eat.


    "Hey, what a coincidence. There are already people there. Brat, you should leave!"


    "Bam!"


    Ling Yan placed the plate in front of him, which was neither light nor heavy, on the table. Raising his head, he looked expressionlessly at the youth and asked indifferently, "Is there something you need?"


    Ling Yan could tell that this young man was here to cause trouble.

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    Pang forcefully shrugged his shoulders and pretended to be surprised. "Hey, little friend, you seem to be angry. Why do you want to be angry? I''m speaking the truth. If you don''t believe me, you can ask the others."


    Pang forced himself to point at the young men who were standing not too far away, innocently looking at Ling Yan.


    "Hehehe ~" Those young sword arts students looked at Ling Yan with a mischievous smile on their faces. They crossed their arms in front of their chest, as if they were watching a good show.


    Even though he didn''t know why Pang Qiang would want to go against a kid who was obviously a newcomer, he was just a freshman. What kind of waves could he create?


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School only strictly forbade bullying the weak and bullying the weak. There was no rule that forbade them to use their mouths to bully the rookies.


    Furthermore, he wasn''t his junior in the field of surgery, so it would be quite interesting to tease a young surgical friend.


    As for the new disciples of the Arts Department, it was unlikely that Pang Qiang would provoke them into playing around with them. Therefore, these youths of the Sword Arts Department didn''t feel the slightest bit of pressure.


    Ling Yan glanced at the group of people and realized that among the group of youths, there were a few that had Pang Qiang''s sword in their hands as well. It was clear to him that they were people from the Sword Arts Department.


    Could it be that this was the traditional custom of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School? Old students bullying new students? Should he give the newcomer a show of strength? Then why didn''t the seniors of the other departments do so?


    Ling Yan thought to himself as he pondered about the reason.


    Seeing Ling Yan remain silent, the smile on Pang Qiang''s face grew even wider. He wanted to eat in peace, so he went outside to sit and eat like a beggar.


    "I heard that you''re a swordsman, and you seem to be very powerful?"


    At this moment, Ling Yan raised his head, calmly looking at Pang Qiang as he inquired.


    "Heh, little friend, your eyes are pretty good. What, are you regretting it? "Why didn''t you choose then? It''s too late to regret now!" Pang Qiang forced a smile on his face.


    Back then?


    Ling Yan was intrigued. Back then, Ouyang Yaojuan from the Sword Arts Department had invited him, but he had chosen not to agree. However, how did the other disciples know?


    "Humph, boy, I''ll tell you the truth, don''t even think about eating in the cafeteria anymore, you have a lot of guts, Ouyang Yaojuan put down her status and personally invited you, and you actually dared to reject her. She''s the eldest senior sister of our Sword Arts Department, if it''s not convenient for me to teach you a lesson, then let me play with you, I''m already lucky to be able to talk to you!"


    He had heard yesterday from some of the new budding disciples of the Sword Arts Department that there was a fellow called Ling Yan who had ignored Ouyang Yaojuan''s repeated invitations and directly chose the Body Metamorphosis Department.


    He was one of Ouyang Yaojuan''s diehard admirers. Thinking that it would be very disappointing if his goddess was rejected by others, he wished that he could just find Ling Yan and press him to the ground and rub him!


    Therefore, Pang forced himself to find those newly advanced sword arts disciples and find out about Ling Yan''s appearance and figure. In the future, when he found this boy, he would find an opportunity to teach him a ruthless lesson.


    Ouyang Yaojuan instructed him?


    Ling Yan''s brows slightly twitched as he turned his head to look at the beautiful figure eating with her head lowered to the south side of the cafeteria.


    As if she had sensed Ling Yan''s suspicious gaze, Ouyang Yaojuan lifted her head. His cold gaze glanced at Pang Qiang for a moment, then slightly paused on Ling Yan''s body. Her expression was unclear, but she withdrew his gaze.


    Seeing Ouyang Yaojuan''s gaze on him, Pang Qiang''s heart trembled. This was because he had initiated the provocation against Ling Yan on his own accord, and upon discovering that Ouyang Yaojuan did not intend to denounce him, he immediately thought that her actions had been tacitly approved by Ouyang Yaojuan. Therefore, he heaved a sigh of relief, and the evil smile on his face became even more obvious.

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    Ouyang Yaojuan had a cold and indifferent nature, wholeheartedly pursuing martial arts. She rarely cared about what happened in the outside world.


    As for Pang''s provocation towards Ling Yan, in her opinion, as long as Ling Yan did not make the first move, nothing would happen to him as long as the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s rules were in place. After the meal, he picked up his Cold Light Sword and indifferently walked out of the cafeteria.


    After Ouyang Yaojuan left, the dining hall suddenly became quite empty. A large portion of the young martial artists also left the dining hall, and a small group of young martial artists stood inside the dining hall, watching Pang Qiang and Ling Yan.


    Among them, in an inconspicuous part of the cafeteria, the Senior Brother Hua Shuo was also there.


    "Big Bro, those guys from the Sword Arts Department are actually bullying someone from our department. Should we go up and stop them?" Hua Shuo seemed to not like the way the other subjects treated him, and hurriedly opened his mouth to speak.


    "Have you forgotten? How could Ling Yan let you make a fool of yourself in public?" The battalion glanced at Hua Shuo indifferently and said.


    However, if it was Ling Yan who was doing it, then he wanted to destroy Ling Yan''s prestige. Since there were disciples from other subjects who were looking for trouble with Ling Yan, then it couldn''t be any better, not to mention that it was a person with a small reputation in Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    Pang Qiang was one of the 88 generals of the Thousand Military Array, one of the 108 generals of Crimson Nimbus Guild. He was at the early Fourth Stage of the Common Birth Stage, and if Ling Yan dared to make a move, he would be asking for trouble.


    Hearing these words, Hua Shuo''s eyes immediately flashed with resentment, and nodded his head, saying: "That''s right, this kid is too arrogant. Letting the Sword Arts Department''s people suppress him would be good as well!"


    As the words left his mouth, after Ling Yan had sorted out his thoughts, his expression also turned cold. His impression of Ouyang Yaojuan had instantly dropped by a large margin.


    Ouyang Chao was not a good person. His sister, Ouyang Yaojuan, was also a trash. She had only rejected her invitation and had already sent people to make trouble for him. Ling Yan''s heart turned cold.


    Ling Yan was very clear about the rules of Crimson Nimbus Martial School. He knew that as long as he didn''t take the initiative to attack, senior students would not be able to deal with him.


    Since Pang was unable to deal with him by force, then if he only relied on his mouth, Ling Yan''s lips curled up, revealing a faint smile. After being together with Pu Dong for so long, he couldn''t help but get infected with Pudong''s habits.


    "Kid, what are you laughing about!" Pang Qiang felt that Ling Yan''s smile was a little strange, so he coldly spoke as he raised his eyebrows.


    "Wow, Senior-apprentice Brother Jian, that silver sword in your hand is quite impressive. It must be a treasure weapon. Let me guess Senior-apprentice Brother Jian, you must know a powerful sword skill ¨C the Drunken Sword, right?!" Ling Yan suddenly pretended to be excited and jumped up, his eyes shining as he stared at the silver sword in Pang Qiang''s hand, and said with envy.


    Pang Qiang glanced at Ling Yan in shock. Why did this brat''s personality suddenly change? Furthermore, how did he know that he had learned the Drunken Sword?


    The silver sword in his hand was a medium-grade human-step treasure, worth thirty to twenty thousand silver taels. Judging from Ling Yan''s clothing, he probably wouldn''t be able to afford a treasure even if he sold everything he had.


    Did Ling Yan admit his mistake? Hey, if I had known earlier, I wouldn''t have let you go. Pang forced a smile on his face.


    "Hehe, kid, your eyes aren''t bad after all. You can even guess the martial skills I''ve learned, but unfortunately ¡­"


    "Oh ~ So it''s like this ~" Ling Yan opened his mouth, interrupting Pang Qiang. He then smirked as his next words were like a torrential rain, falling towards Pang Qiang''s face.


    "Oh, there are so many weapons in the South China Sea, if you don''t learn them, you will learn the sword; if you don''t learn the sword, you will learn the sword; if you don''t learn the next sword style, you will learn the drunk sword; if you don''t learn the iron sword, you will learn the silver sword!" Finally, you''ve mastered martial arts: the Drunken Silver Sword! Finally, he reached the realm of one with the sword ¨C Sword Person! Really congratulations, you slut senior brother! "


    Pang was stupefied.

 C136

    Ling Yan''s words were fast and urgent, like a machine gun, causing Pang Qiang to be at a loss.


    When did he learn the Drunken Silver Sword? How come he didn''t know that there was also the realm of ''one with the world''? He wanted to comprehend it, but the potential was limited.


    Pang Qiang forcefully blinked his eyes as he stood there in a daze. Although Ling Yan''s words seemed to be praising him, he still felt that something was amiss.


    "Pu, pu ~"


    After everyone in the canteen was quiet for a while, some of them seemed to have understood the meaning behind Ling Yan''s words. Immediately, their faces flushed red and they could not help but burst out laughing.


    "Hahaha ¡­" "What a great ''one with the world'' bitch, hahaha ¡­" The disciples of the Sword Arts Department laughed the loudest. Many of them held their stomachs as their facial muscles twitched.


    After the friendly reminder from the people who understood what was going on, everyone in the cafeteria understood what was going on outside of Ling Yan''s words. Immediately, an earth-shattering wild laughter sounded in the cafeteria, with the exception of the dark-faced disciples of the Sword Arts Department.


    This was because they were all swordsmen, and Ling Yan''s words had offended them all.


    Pang Qiang also woke up at this moment, smoke was coming out from his seven orifices!


    "Yinyin ~!"


    A crisp sound of a sword could be heard. Pang Qiang pulled out the silver sword in his hand and aimed the tip of the sword at Ling Yan''s forehead.


    "Brat, say that again if you dare!"


    As the sharp tip of the sword approached his body, a cold light overflowed. In the next second, it would pierce through his skin. Ling Yan''s expression did not change as he said in surprise, "Senior Brother Jian, what do you mean by this? I am praising you."


    "You''re returning the sword senior brother, sword, sword, sword your sister!?" Do you really think laozi is stupid?! " Pang Qiang was so angry that his entire body began to tremble. Even the right hand holding the sword began to tremble.


    "Oh ~ So you''re not stupid ~" Ling Yan suddenly said, his eyebrows slightly jumped, "What, Senior Brother Jian seems like you want to attack a newbie like me? If you want to, then come, I can''t stop you."


    As he spoke, Ling Yan forcefully curled his finger at Pang Bo with a smile.


    "You!"


    Pang Qiang''s aura fluctuated violently, and the silver sword instantly shot out a silver light. He almost stabbed the sword into Ling Yan''s forehead, but at the last moment, he forced himself to stop.


    If he killed Ling Yan on an impulse, then he would also be punished by the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, and his life would be exchanged for his life.


    "You little bastard, you have a mother and no son, just you wait, don''t let me get the chance!" Pang Qiang glared fiercely at Ling Yan. His ferocious expression made it seem as if he wanted to devour Ling Yan.


    "What did you say?"


    Ling Yan''s expression slowly turned cold as he looked expressionlessly at Pang Qiang.


    To call him a bastard, wasn''t that insulting to his parents? Furthermore, his mother had died of an illness since he was young, and his father''s whereabouts were unknown. This had always been a pain in Ling Yan''s heart.


    "Your father said you have a mother and no son. What? Are you angry?" Did I really guess it, haha! Angry? Fine, do you have the courage to play with me? Aiya, my cultivation is only at the early Fourth Stage of the Mortal Realm! " Pang Qiang was stunned for a moment. Then, he raised his head and laughed.


    What he didn''t notice was that Ling Yan''s expression had turned increasingly cold, and a red light inexplicably flashed through his eyes.


    Pang Qiang wanted to agitate Ling Yan a bit more.


    Suddenly!


    A berserk aura exploded out from Ling Yan''s body like a tsunami!


    What! Pang Qiang''s expression changed, and he couldn''t help but take a few steps back.


    "Noon of the third day after the new student''s 1000 military array ranking competition, at the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s round plaza, don''t be terrified!"


    Ling Yan''s ice-cold eyes glanced at Pang Qiang for a moment, before he pushed away the shocked Pang Qiang and walked out of the cafeteria.

 C137

    Pang Qiang stood on the spot, his face was filled with shock and bewilderment.


    What was going on with this brat just now? Suddenly, a tyrannical aura was emitted from his body, and when she stood in front of him, she actually felt as if she couldn''t breathe properly and her vital energy and blood were being blocked?


    How could this be? His cultivation was only at the early fourth level of the Mortal Stage. That guy was only at the peak of the First Stage of the Mortal Embryo Stage. There was a difference of two whole realms between him and her!


    How could the aura of a large success Mortal Stage martial artist possibly affect him! Pang Qiang''s expression kept changing as he stood there in a daze.


    It must be an illusion!


    Pang Qiang forced himself to come back to his senses. In his mind, he suddenly recalled the words Ling Yan had said before he left: war. He laughed coldly in his heart.


    Heh, isn''t this kid''s brain a bit better than Watt''s? He actually wants to challenge me?


    The ranking competition of the new Thousand Military Array was held at the end of the month. Ling Yan had said that it would be held at noon on the third day after the new Thousand Military Array.


    Was this a joke? Who did Ling Yan think he was? Having obtained the results of number one among the freshmen, his proud tail had even tilted upwards. Did he really think he was Jiang Bo or Ouyang Yaojuan?


    That idiot! He was ranked 88th in the Thousand Military Array, and one of the one hundred and eight generals of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School!


    Ling Yan is just daydreaming. At that time, let''s see how laozi will deal with you and drive you crazy!


    Pang Feng forcefully sneered, his face full of disdain.


    Ling Yan''s words weren''t light or heavy, but everyone in the cafeteria heard them. Everyone looked at each other, thinking that they had heard wrongly.


    "Did you hear what that brat said just now?" You''re saying that after the ranking competition of the new 1000 military points, you have to challenge Pang Qiang? " A male disciple of the Sword Arts Department asked a disciple of the Axe Department in surprise.


    "I heard it too. Isn''t this boy stupid? Pang Qiang already said his strength before. A freshman, no matter how strong he is, is he able to defeat the top 88 disciples of the Thousand Army Array within a month?" The Axe Branch disciple laughed.


    "Humph, that kid is dead for sure. Senior Pang will teach him a lesson!" At the same time, a disciple of the Sword Arts Department had a face full of displeasure with Ling Yan because Ling Yan had previously used a slut to describe him as a sword-wielding student.


    "¡­"


    In an inconspicuous corner of the cafeteria, Hua Shuo''s eyes glazed over as he muttered to himself, "This Ling Yan is truly crazy. I don''t know where he got his confidence from, but he doesn''t know that Chi Xiao will be an elite student of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. How could a freshman possibly win against him ¡­"


    I saw that not long after the new Thousand Military Array was completed, Ling Yan would be lying in bed for a while. Didn''t old man Rong Yi think highly of Ling Yan?


    The face of the camp was a bit ferocious. Every subject''s senior brother would enjoy the additional benefits of resources. It was not easy for him to stay in the camp and not give up this position to others.


    Each of these subjects had the strongest seniors. Even if Ling Yan was highly valued, he would first find an opportunity to cripple Ling Yan before his strength surpassed him.


    No one could even think of moving his position! He roared in his heart.


    Very quickly, the news that Ling Yan was going to challenge the eighty-eight Swordsmen in one month''s time, forcefully, like a whirlwind, spread throughout the entire Crimson Nimbus Martial School in an instant.

 C138

    "Hello, Doctor. Give me four Sting Pills."


    Ling Yan came to a clinic and spoke to the doctor who was in the backstage counting points.


    "Why did Young Hero want to stab Erdan?" The doctor was around fifty years old, and his hair was already slightly white. Hearing that Ling Yan was going to stab Erdan, he couldn''t help but say, "Let him go, young hero."


    Even though he said those words, the doctor''s movements were very nimble. He quickly found the Stinger of Erdan from the medicine cabinet, took out four black, lacquered Stinger pills, placed them into a small porcelain bottle, and handed it over to Ling Yan.


    After being absorbed by the human body, it would cause all the pores on one''s body to spurt out blood. If it was a large amount of blood, it would make one''s body splash out in a chaotic manner in just a minute.


    Ling Yan knew the effects of this pill, but to a body cultivator, it was only a cultivation pill.


    A Body Cultivator''s blood vitality was strong. As long as one controlled the amount of Stabbing Orchid, it could effectively stimulate the activity of the blood, and then circulate cultivation techniques to assist them, thus rapidly increasing their cultivation.


    "Doctor, don''t worry, I''m using the Stabbing Erdan for cultivation, not for harming people."


    Ling Yan said with a smile. However, this doctor was quite interesting. He wanted to sell this kind of pill and also wanted to remind Ling Yan not to harm others ¡ª


    After handing over the two thousand taels of silver, Ling Yan used the remaining seven hundred and fifty-two taels of silver to go to the back hall of the Symbol Master Guild to buy three sets of materials for elementary true essence talismans. He then returned to the Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s physical education department and planned to first draw up the runes and then sell them.


    After taking a deep breath, Ling Yan began to draw out the top grade elementary true essence talismans. Of the three sets of materials for elementary true essence talismans, Ling Yan only succeeded once. He shook his head.


    After leaving his room to sell the elementary true essence talismans at the Symbol Master Guild exchange, Ling Yan once again returned to his own residence. With a flick of his right hand, a blue true essence stone appeared.


    An hour later, as the deep blue true essence stone''s light gradually dimmed and then immediately shattered with a ''kacha'' sound, the blood vitality that was consumed in drawing up the rune was completely replenished.


    Next was the time to go into closed-door training.


    Ling Yan placed a ''Do Not Disturb'' sign outside the door, then entered the room and sat down cross-legged on the floor.


    "Sword-arts Pang forcefully, Eighty-eighth in the Thousand Military Array, and a cultivation at the early Fourth Stage of the Common Birth Stage, right ¡­" Ling Yan whispered.


    He wasn''t acting on impulse to challenge Pang Qiang to a fight within a month or so. According to normal thinking, it was a bit unrealistic for a freshman to defeat the top 88 disciples of the Thousand Army Array in a month''s time.


    Even though he was infuriated at the time, Ling Yan''s mind was clear. He had his own considerations.


    He still had more than 80 true essence stones that he had yet to use. He had the top quality cultivation increasing pill that he had obtained from the freshmen ¨C the Bear Heart Pill. As long as he broke through to the second stage of the Mortal Stage in a short period of time, with the help of the powerful effects of the Bear Heart Pill, his cultivation could once again increase by a great deal!


    A 1-star transcendent battle spirit could increase one''s combat prowess by one fold. The Frenzied Bull''s Head was a supreme technique. Even with Ling Yan''s current cultivation, it still far surpassed all martial skills at his level!


    In total, if Ling Yan were to fight him, he might be able to defeat Pang Qiang.


    Ling Yan did not know how the others would respond to such a situation after he insulted his mother. Wasn''t the purpose of Pang Qiang trying to use this opportunity to provoke Ling Yan so that he could not help but make the first move and teach him a lesson?


    Since he wanted to fight, Ling Yan''s black eyes narrowed slightly as a cold glint shot out from them.


    Then, let''s fight!


    With a wave of his hand, a black, lacquered, piercing pill appeared in Ling Yan''s hand. Afterwards, Ling Yan no longer hesitated and immediately swallowed it ¡­

 C139

    Time was too thin, and the gaps between his fingers were too wide. Ten days had quietly passed.


    In a certain room in the body training area of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, a figure was sitting upright on the ground like a monk, his entire body enveloped in a brilliant golden light.


    If one looked carefully, they would see that it was a fifteen to sixteen year old boy with a head of black hair, a head full of black hair, a magnificent appearance, and an unswerving determination. Under the brilliant golden light, one would discover that his clothes seemed to be drenched in red fuel.


    It turned out that the youth''s entire body was soaked in fresh blood. Some parts of his eyes were dark red, and some parts were fresh red. It was likely that they had just flowed out from his body not long ago.


    A large amount of blood could be seen splashing onto the ground, turning into a bewitching flower of blood. It was as if a brutal murder had occurred in the entire room; it was a shocking sight to behold!


    Ordinary people would have lost so much blood, yet they were already so weak that they might as well have died in the air. However, this young man sitting upright on the ground had a ruddy complexion, a straight back, and in between his breathing, streams of blood were constantly intertwining and gushing out.


    "Weng ~!"


    Suddenly, the golden light vanished and the youth stood up abruptly.


    BOOM!


    A powerful aura burst out from his body and scattered like a whirlwind. It directly blew away a porcelain vase on the table before landing on the ground. With a "peng" sound, it shattered into pieces.


    Done!


    Peak of the 1st level of the Fetal Stage!


    Ling Yan closed his eyes and felt the vigorous Qi and blood energy in his body. His face revealed a slightly happy expression as he lightly clenched his fists. His muscles bulged and his veins that were pulsing emitted a strong power.


    It should be around two thousand jin of strength. Ling Yan was slightly moved.


    In the first stage of the ? Berserk Golden Body Art ?, the initial five hundred pounds of strength would increase his strength by five hundred pounds for every small increase in level. Right now, his strength was two thousand pounds for the peak of the first stage of the Common Birth Stage!


    Ling Yan''s lips curved up in a faint smile. Right now, the damage that his physical body could cause was equal to the damage that a peak second level Mortal Core martial artist could inflict with their entire body''s true essence. A top cultivation method in the Spirit Realm was truly powerful.


    In the future, when he cultivated the "Berserk Golden Body Art" to higher realms, the power of his Qi and blood would become denser, and his strength and defense would increase by an even greater extent. Not to mention Qi Cultivating, even Body Cultivators of the same level would be able to leave him far behind.


    The Ling Yan who was in a good mood cleaned up his room, washed his body, and changed into a set of clean clothes. Then, he left for the Symbol Master Guild.


    It had been over ten days since he last saw Ye Chong, so Ling Yan decided to visit her.


    After all, he had embarked on the road of martial cultivation, and in the future, he might not have much time to accompany Ye Chong''er.


    Just as Ling Yan walked out of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance, he bumped into a figure outside the circular plaza.


    Seeing the young man walking straight toward him, Ling Yan stopped in his tracks with a calm expression.


    The young man walked to a spot three meters away from Ling Yan and stood still. He had a cold and stern expression on his face, his eyes filled with benevolence and his lips were narrow.


    "Little ant, you''re living quite comfortably." He looked down at Ling Yan and sneered, "You are lucky to be able to pass the Crimson Nimbus Martial School with the school rules. However, it''s best if you don''t wander around outside; you won''t be able to predict what might happen."


    The threat was self-evident.


    "I know you''re not treating me as a number ¡­"


    "It''s good that you know this ¡­" Ouyang Chao said coldly.


    "But!" Ling Yan interrupted Ouyang Chao as the corner of his mouth curled into a faint smile. He walked past Ouyang Chao and said, "But, I have never placed you in my eyes either!"


    The light words drilled into Ouyang Chao''s ears like a heavy hammer!


    Instantly!


    Ouyang Chao''s face suddenly darkened as his knuckles cracked.

 C140

    Walking towards the Symbol Master Guild, Ling Yan was completely unperturbed by the words that he had just provoked Ouyang Chao.


    There was no possibility of peaceful coexistence between him and Ouyang Chao. Even if he, Lord Ling Yan, had never remembered any villains, a person like Ouyang Chao would never let him off, not to mention that Ling Yan was not such a magnanimous person.


    The first time was at the Symbol Master Guild, and if it wasn''t for Yi Rong''s order to retreat Ouyang Chao, he would have already died at that time. The second time was at the foot of the Great South Mountain, and if it wasn''t for the appearance of his battle spirit which gave him a double combat strength, he would have already fallen under the sword of Ouyang Chao''s bodyguard.


    As such, for so many people who had wanted to take their lives, how could Ling Yan not take into account the past?!


    He and Ouyang Chao will fight, and if he doesn''t die, then Ouyang Chao will die!


    However, Ouyang Chao''s background was terrifying. If Ling Yan wanted to kill Ouyang Chao, he would definitely attract the wrath of the number one family in South Tong Kingdom, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. If he wasn''t confident enough to escape from the hunt of the number one family, he wouldn''t be able to kill Ouyang Chao.


    Moreover, with Ouyang Chao''s current strength, even Ling Yan was far from being a match for him. Later on, if he was confident that he could defeat Ouyang Chao, then Ling Yan''s black pupils suddenly flashed with a bright light. There was a mysterious rune recorded in the ''Ancient Talisman of Concealment'' ¡ª Concealment Talisman.


    Concealment Charm was a magical charm that had never been heard of by any Charm Magicians in the Zhuzhou Continent, and it was a unique magical charm even in the Spirit Realm. It was a mysterious charm that had been created by the great powers who had spent a great deal of effort to create the ''Ancient Talisman''.


    It was different from the stealth magic practiced by those martial artists. The talisman had completely restrained the breath of one''s body, and if one were to be hit by something, it would pierce through the body without causing any loss, and could even counteract a portion of the energy attack. Moreover, even a powerful martial artist several realms higher could not sense the martial artist who used the talisman.


    However, the only disadvantage was that it could not be moved after it was used. Once it was moved, the user would be exposed. However, after the rune realm had increased, the effect would greatly improve.


    Thus, the Concealment Talisman was definitely a powerful life-saving talisman.


    However, in order to draw the basic concealment charm, Ling Yan had used the ancient talisman manual in his mind. Through comparing its appearance and smell, he was able to find a suitable material to draw the ancient talisman.


    These materials were not common, and there were a few types of materials, such as Drinking Dragon Grass, Rank 9 Ferocious Beast Blood, and so on. They were all rare items.


    The place where the Intoxicated Dragon Grass appeared was often accompanied by the life of an Earth Dragon. An Earth Dragon was an existence that was at least an elite; it was equivalent to a martial artist at the Houtian realm.


    This was fine, as martial artists at the sixth level of the Mortal Stage and above could be harvested with luck.


    However, the blood essence of a rank 9 beast meant that it was necessary to kill a warrior with the cultivation of the 9th level of the Mortal Stage, or even a Houtian realm beast. In every country, there were only a few Houtian realm martial artists, and there weren''t many masters of the 9th level of the Mortal Stage, so the value of the blood essence of a rank 9 beast was very high.


    Ling Yan was truly poor. Right now, he did not even use runes to assist him in his cultivation. He could not afford to buy a single strand of hair from a rank 9 vicious beast.


    Fortunately, he had the hundreds of true essence stones that Rong Yi had given him, making up for Ling Yan''s recent lack of cultivation speed.


    Shaking his head, Ling Yan could not wait to increase his cultivation. As long as he was at the third level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage, he could attempt to draw up a top-grade mid-grade rune, which would allow him to earn money faster. If he reached the fifth level of the Mortal Nascent Stage, he would be able to just barely draw up a high-grade rune.

 C141

    The Cui Xian Residence was one of the luxurious restaurants in South Tong City. People who entered and left were all upper class people in South Tong City, there was no lack of nobles, young mistresses, senior warriors, and so on.


    In a luxurious private room in the Cui Xian Residence, there was a table full of delicious food, high quality wine, high quality meat of ferocious beasts, this table was not cheap, it was over ten thousand taels of silver.


    Two figures were sitting facing each other. One of them seemed to be a little flustered and frightened.


    "Young master Ouyang, you''re being too polite. If you have any orders, feel free to tell me. There''s no need to personally treat me to a meal ¡­"


    Pang forcefully swallowed his saliva as he respectfully said in a low voice.


    He did not expect Ouyang Chao to find him and even treat him to a meal. Even without mentioning his status as the second young master of the number one family in South Heaven City, just his strength as the number ten of the Thousand Military Array was already enough to make Pang Zi''s heart tremble.


    "It''s fine, just a small amount of money." Ouyang Chao''s expression was indifferent. He did not pay attention to a meal worth more than ten thousand silver taels. "Pang Qiang, I''ve come to find you today because I have something that I need your help with."


    "Young Master Ouyang must be joking. If you have something to say, feel free to say it. It''s my good fortune to be able to help Young Master Ouyang."


    Pang Qiang hurriedly said with a respectful tone, he was both excited and confused at the same time.


    What could he do to help Ouyang Chao? In terms of family background, he couldn''t do anything. In terms of connections, he couldn''t do anything. In terms of cultivation, Ouyang Chao could probably kill him with one move.


    "Yes." Ouyang Chao replied with a faint "En" sound from his nose. He said coldly, "I heard that you and Ling Yan have a duel scheduled, will it start at the beginning of next month?"


    "Ah?" Right, right, right, at noon on the third day after the end of the new 1000 military battle points ranking competition, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s round plaza will be held. " Pang Qiang was stunned for a moment before he nervously asked, "Young Master Ouyang, do you know Ling Yan?"


    It can''t be, could it be that Ling Yan is related to Ouyang Chao? This is bad, Ouyang Chao came to find him today to interrogate him?


    No, even if he was just asking for a crime, why was he being so polite? There was no place to spend money, and giving him the money for this meal was not a bad idea.


    However, in the next second, Ouyang Chao''s words caused Pang Bo to sigh in relief. At the same time, he also felt a chill run down his spine.


    "Do you think that little ant Ling Yan is qualified to know me?" Ouyang Chao''s cold eyes swept across the crowd.


    With that, cold sweat broke out on Pang Qiang''s forehead as he hurriedly replied, "That''s right, what kind of status does Young Master Ouyang have? That kid, Ling Yan, can''t even compare to a single dog from Young Master Ouyang''s house ¡­"


    Seeing Pang Qiang trembling uncontrollably, disdain flashed across Ouyang Chao''s eyes. He said lightly, "Alright, the reason I called you here is to cripple Ling Yan on the day of the competition ¡­"


    "Ah, this is not good. The Crimson Nimbus Martial School has a rule that you cannot use force in a match. You can even cripple or even kill the opponent!"


    Before Ouyang Chao could finish his words, Pang Qiang''s heart skipped a beat and he shouted in shock.


    Even though he was furious at Ling Yan for rejecting Ouyang Yaojuan''s invitation time and time again, and also at Ling Yan for humiliating him with her words, even if that was the case, Pang Qiang still did not dare to take the opportunity to cripple Ling Yan. At most, he would cruelly teach him a lesson, break Ling Yan''s arms and legs, and let him know how formidable she was.


    If he crippled Ling Yan, his future would be ruined as well.


    Ouyang Chao had enmity with Ling Yan?


    At this point, Pang Qiang suddenly felt an extremely cold gaze shooting toward him like a sharp blade. It was as if his throat had been grabbed, causing him to feel suffocated.


    "You, dare to interrupt me?"


    The corners of Ouyang Chao''s mouth curved into a cold smile.

 C142

    "Plop ~!"


    A loud sound rang as Pang Qiang kneeled down heavily on the ground, kowtowing continuously and saying with a trembling voice, "Young Master Ouyang, I''m sorry, I''m sorry! This lowly one was wrong! "


    Pang Qiang was drenched in cold sweat as his face turned pale.


    He understood Ouyang Chao''s character. He was vengeful and fiercely paranoid. Sometimes, he would simply look at someone and let them erase the existence of someone else.


    His family background was average, and he couldn''t even match up to a rich one, let alone an aristocratic one.


    Even if Ouyang Chao killed him today, as long as his movements were clean enough, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School would not be able to find out anything. Even if there were some clues, under Ouyang Chao''s terrifying family background, he might just close his eyes.


    His life had only just begun, he did not want to pay his respects to the Old Ancestor so quickly.


    "Alright, get up!" Ouyang Chao glanced at Pang Qiang coldly. After he stood up from the ground and sat down, he continued, "In this competition, mistakes are inevitable. Advanced martial skills are not easy to use, and failures are also possible."


    I will give you a small bottle of Melting Bone Water. Before the competition, just apply it evenly on the blade of your sword, and at that time, as long as you cut through Ling Yan''s skin, the Melted Bone Water will naturally seep into Ling Yan''s body, hiding within his bones. After a week, when the Melting Bone Water flares up, all the bones in Ling Yan''s body will slowly soften.


    Looking at Ouyang Chao''s cruel and sinister smile, a chill ran up Pang Qiang''s head from head to toe. This was too terrifying.


    "So, as long as you compete normally and injure Ling Yan, then that''s enough. What happens later on, no one will suspect you. Even if they suspect you, without any evidence, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School will not dare to do anything to you."


    After which, Ouyang Chao glared coldly at Pang Qiang and asked, "Is there a problem?"


    "No, no problem!" Pang Qiang hurriedly said as he straightened his body.


    What a joke! Did he dare to say there was a problem? Pang forcefully believed that as long as he said there was a problem, it would be a problem if he could get out.


    Would Ouyang Chao be able to tolerate being rejected?


    "Alright, let''s eat!" The corner of Ouyang Chao''s mouth curled up as he said calmly.


    "Little ant, you are very arrogant. Heh, I will make you beg for death ¡­"


    The main building of the Charm Magician Guild had a towering dome and thick walls that displayed the style of a Byzantine structure. It was snow-white all over, just like white jade.


    Ye Chong''er was working in the inner hall. Ling Yan stood at the entrance and took a deep breath, smiling as he walked through the entrance of the Charm Magician Union.


    The decorations of the Talisman Master Guild were simple and not luxurious, but they had a faint atmosphere. Simple patterns and carvings depicted a magnificent feeling.


    The outer hall was a place for some people to apply for, and for certified Symbol Masters. The inner hall was a place for Symbol Masters to temporarily rest while waiting for their assessment.


    Ling Yan strode through the outer hall and arrived at the inner hall. He immediately saw a cute and petite figure in the inner hall, but right now, there was an old man in his fifties or sixties standing next to his.


    Upon seeing this, Ling Yan''s expression immediately darkened. Controlling his emotions, Ling Yan walked over with a cold expression.

 C143

    Girl, look, starting from the side of the palm between the thumb and forefinger, walk towards the lines at the bottom of the palm. This is called lifeline, the length of lifeline does not represent the length of one''s lifespan, but rather the strength of one''s life force.


    "Rise." "The point is the same as the lifeline. The line heading towards the pinky finger is called the wisdom line. This is neither too long nor too short, your intellect is just perfect ¡­"


    "The line leading from the palm of the little finger to the index finger is called the emotional line, and it takes walking between the index finger and the middle finger as the median line. If you go all the way under the middle finger, it belongs to the realm of the heart, and you pay more attention to the love of the spirit. If you go under the middle finger, it is the love of the body, and you don''t pay much attention to the alliance of the sea. If you bend below the middle finger, you love willfully and recklessly ¡­"


    The elder smilingly ran his large hand over Ye Chong''s palm. Feeling the little girl''s soft and tender hand, he said, "Girl, your emotional chain is linked. I''m sure you''re sentimental ¡­"


    At first, Ye Chong''er felt a little dizzy from listening to him. However, when the old man talked about emotional lines and her sentimental feelings, she nodded her head in a serious manner.


    It was true that her heart was with Ling Yan, but Ling Yan would definitely soar into the heavens in the future. She was often worried that his own qualifications would not be worthy of Ling Yan in the future, causing his mood to fall.


    Since Ling Yan was so outstanding, there would definitely be many rich girls in the future. How could she compare to those rich and powerful girls when they were all girls?


    Seeing the old man''s serious look, and his benevolent look, Ye Chong''er did not feel that he was taking advantage of her.


    "Then, is there any way to straighten out your emotions?" Ye Chong''er looked at the old man and asked in a low voice.


    "Haha, fate is fated and cannot be changed. However, within a certain range, the method is naturally someone''s idea ¡­" The old man mysteriously opened his mouth and secretly glanced at the bulging area below Ye Chong''s exquisite collarbone, before casually saying, "As long as this old man sees the line of work, it''ll be easier for this old man to think of a way to deal with it."


    "Career line?" Ye Chong''er was startled, looking at the palm of her hand, asking doubtfully, "Which one is the career line?"


    "Don''t leak the secret of the heavens. Girl, come to my room. This old man will have a good chat with you." The old man revealed a smile. It was just a little girl, he would believe it even if he told her.


    Just when the old man was about to bring Ye Chong''er to the next room.


    "Yuanyuan''er!" A voice sounded beside the two of them.


    Ye Chong''er turned around in pleasant surprise. Seeing the newcomer, she cheered, "Brother Yan, you''re here!"


    As she spoke, Ye Chong''er rushed forward and threw herself into Ling Yan''s embrace, so excited that her face turned red.


    "You are?" The old man frowned slightly. Where did this brat come from? He was trying to spoil his good fortune, and judging from the attitude of this little girl, she must have had a deep relationship with the youth in front of her.


    Master Fu Zhu?!


    Ling Yan suddenly recognized the old man in front of him, and a hint of surprise flashed past his eyes. What was Master Fu Zhu bringing Ye Chong''er for? It was a mysterious feeling, and Ling Yan felt that something was amiss.


    "Master Fu, he''s my Brother Yan." Ye Chong''er introduced happily.


    "Oh, so it''s brother. I just showed my palm to this little girl. Since your brother came to find you, then let''s end it here today. This old man will be leaving now."


    As he spoke, a trace of regret flashed past Fu Zhu''s eyes. He then smilingly strode into a quiet room.


    After Fu Zhu had left, a strange feeling still lingered in Ling Yan''s heart. However, for the time being, Ling Yan could not think of any reason.


    "Yan-gege, how did you come to see Yuanyuan''er today?" Ye Chong''er lifted her head slightly, her beautiful eyes brimming with joy.


    "I just happened to be free, so I came to the Symbol Master Guild to see if Yuan-er is doing well." Ling Yan gently said as he smiled and rubbed Ye Chong''s small head.


    "Mhmm, Yan-gege, Yuanyuan''er is about to get off work. Can we go have dinner together later?" Ye Chong''er looked at Ling Yan with a look of anticipation.


    "Alright." Ling Yan smiled and nodded. "Right, where did Master Fu Zhu take Chong''er just now?"


    "No, no." Ye Chong''er''s small face turned red. She found it embarrassing to say that she wanted Fu Zhu to help her with her emotional ties. Ling Yan was right in front of her.


    Fu Zhu was a high-level Symbol Master Guild master of the Symbol Master Guild, and was considered of great virtue and prestige in the Symbol Master Guild. Moreover, he had a kind and benevolent appearance, so he probably would not do anything to Ye Chong''er.


    "Yuan-er, remember, don''t casually stay in the same room with strangers. No matter how he does it, understand?"


    Looking at Ling Yan''s serious expression, Ye Chong''er pouted and said in a low voice, "I know, Big Brother Yan, I''ll listen to everything you say!"


    "Alright, then let''s go eat later." Ling Yan revealed a smile and walked to the side of the inner hall. He found a chair and sat down.


    "Oh yeah, Yuanyuan, recently Miss Xinlan doesn''t seem to be in a good mood?"


    At this time, there wasn''t much rest for charm magicians in the inner hall, so Ye Chong''er was relatively idle. Ling Yan remembered Lei Xinlan''s strange behavior a few days ago and asked.


    "That''s right, Big Sister Xin Lan seems to be very worried recently, and her complexion isn''t too good either. There isn''t a smile on her face anymore." Ye Chong''er sighed and said.


    "Did she say what happened?"


    Ye Chong''er shook her head, "I don''t know. I asked Big Sister Xin Lan, but she didn''t say anything. Sigh ~"


    Ling Yan nodded and no longer asked.


    Since Lai Xinlan didn''t want to say it, he definitely wouldn''t be able to help, so let''s just forget about it.

 C144

    "Phew ¡­" Inhale, exhale... "Inhale..."


    In a small room around 10 square feet, Ling Yan was completely wrapped in gold light. He closed his eyes and sat on the bed, breathing evenly and powerfully. In his right hand he held a blue true essence stone.


    The room was very quiet, and one could even hear the faint sound of Ling Yan''s strong heartbeat.


    After a long while, Ling Yan opened his eyes, and spat out a mouthful of impure Qi, his eyes shining brightly.


    The peak of the 1st level of the Mortal Realm, stabilized!


    Moreover, under the guidance of the Human Stage Mid Rank Movement Technique ¨C Lightning Steps and the Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill ¨C Lightning Finger, under the guidance of the jade chip training experience, Ling Yan was able to grasp it.


    Ling Yan calculated the time, there was still half a month before the Ranking Tournament of the New Thousand Military Arrays, and the fight with Pang would begin in three days. Ling Yan calculated the time, there was still half a month until the Ranking Tournament of the New Thousand Military Arrays, and the fight with Pang would begin in three days.


    Now that he was at the peak of the first level of the Mortal Body Refinement Stage, if he wanted to break through, he would need a body refining pill ¡ª a body refining pill.


    The Body Refinement Pellet could help a Mortal Stage Level 1 Body Refinement Cultivator break through. Its value, uh, was three thousand silvers.


    Thinking of this, Ling Yan''s smile faded. Yes, he remembered that he seemed to have no money.


    The top-grade elementary true essence talismans that he had previously placed on the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange hadn''t been sold yet.


    Even if he sold it, he would still not have enough money.


    What should he do?


    Ling Yan blinked his eyes. Could it be that he wanted to sell some true essence stones?


    Thinking of this, Ling Yan quickly rejected this idea. True essence stones were scarce resources, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s total quantity was limited, and the results of cultivation were much better than that of ordinary Soul Gathering Talismans and Soul Gathering Pills.


    That would be awkward, then where would he get the money?


    Hm? That''s right!


    Ling Yan''s eyebrows suddenly jumped. Wasn''t today the start of the underground beast arena?! Exactly one month had passed since the last activation!


    Heh, what a coincidence. Ling Yan relaxed and the corner of his mouth revealed a trace of a smile.


    As Ling Yan thought of this, he took out a sound transmitting talisman and tossed it out.


    Not long after, a flame suddenly lit up in front of Ling Yan, and soon after, Pu Dong''s voice entered Ling Yan''s ears. Ling Yan smiled, immediately tidying up his clothing, and pushed open the door to the South Pine Slaughterer.


    Pudong said he was on his way home and told him to wait for him at the South Side slaughterhouse.


    After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Ling Yan arrived at the entrance of the South Pine Slaughterer. He could smell the scent of blood and body odour of the vicious beasts from far away.


    The dozen burly men had just finished their round of work and were resting under a great banyan tree. When they saw the person, they immediately cried out in alarm.


    "Isn''t this little brother Ling? Long time no see, his body has become much stronger ¡­"


    "I heard that little brother Ling has entered the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. Oh my god, he''s too amazing ¡­"


    "Hehe, little brother Ling, don''t tell me you''re here today to find a job again ¡­"


    "¡­"


    The group of muscular men teased Ling Yan familiarly, and Ling Yan was not angry, smiling as he responded to them one by one.


    At this moment, a middle-aged man walked out. All of the men''s voices immediately quieted down. Ling Yan turned around and saw that it was the manager of this place, Pu Renjie.


    "Hello, uncle." Ling Yan bowed towards Pope.


    "Hehe, little fellow, you''re really not bad at all. You really make others look at you in a new light!" Pu Renjie glanced at Ling Yan in astonishment. As he felt Ling Yan''s blood vitality surge several times over than before, he sighed in admiration.


    He originally thought that Ling Yan would definitely be eliminated by the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, but who would have thought that he would be able to enter the Crimson Nimbus Martial School with the result of first place among the freshmen?


    However, it was a pity for his son. Thankfully, that person had also been wiped out by Ling Yan.


    "Thank you, Ling Yan."


    "You''re welcome, Uncle." Ling Yan knew that it was because he had taught Pu Renjie a lesson for bullying Pu Dong''s people that Pu Renjie was able to express his gratitude. Thus, he waved his hand and said.


    "Hehe, you must be looking for Dong Zi. He will be back soon." It seemed that the relationship between Ling Yan and his son wasn''t that bad. Ling Yan would definitely be valued highly by the Elders at Crimson Nimbus Guild if he became the top student among the new students. His achievements in the future should not be underestimated.


    In this way, it wasn''t a bad thing for Pu Dong and Ling Yan to interact more. If they were lucky, then when the time came, his master and third prince could use this relationship to further contact Ling Yan ¡­


    Not long after, a series of running sounds could be heard from outside the slaughterhouse. Ling Yan''s heart stirred and he faintly smiled. That fellow had arrived.

 C145

    "Big brother, hahaha! Long time no see! How have you been?" "Uh, dad, you''re here too."


    When he saw Ling Yan, he wanted to share his experience with him, but he suddenly felt a ''murderous intent''. Turning his head to look, his body immediately shivered, and the words of the top quality chick stuck in his throat.


    "Exquisite?" "Exquisite what?" Pan Renjie looked sinisterly at Pu Dong as he spoke.


    "Exquisite ¡­" "What a shitty brat. Let me tell you, dad, that shitty brat is already six years old. Hahaha, he''s actually running around bare-chested while urinating ¡­" Pu Dong''s eyes were wide open as he began to speak nonsense.


    "Hehe, I can pee on the road, but what about you? You''re six years old and you''re still pissing on the bed?" Buleng Jie''s brows twitched as he sneered.


    "¡­"


    Pu Dong''s face instantly turned red. Was this his father, ah, his father?!


    With so many people around, how could he continue to be like this in the future when he had already mentioned the embarrassing moments of his childhood?


    He wanted to get up and go to the toilet to pee, but the problem was, he found the toilet before he even woke up, can you blame him?


    "What are all of you laughing for, ah?!" Pu Dong glared fiercely at the dozen or so burly men who were resting under the great banyan tree.


    "No, no, young master, you misunderstood, we just suddenly slapped our lips ¡­" All the big men immediately turned around, not allowing Pu Dong to see them holding back their laughter. However, their shoulders were faintly shaking. It must have been very hard for them to endure this.


    Pu Dong''s face immediately darkened.


    "Alright, alright. Let''s go." Ling Yan smilingly patted Pu Dong''s shoulder and led him out.


    "Ugh ¡­" Pu Dong looked at his father and saw that he had turned around and was walking into the yard of the slaughterhouse.


    Was he silently allowing him to go out? Pu Dong was stunned for a moment. His father was acting a little abnormal today.


    Usually, when he returned home, he would strictly urge him to cultivate, saying that he absolutely couldn''t lose face by not being admitted to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. He even set a small cultivation goal: breaking through the third level of the Mortal Stage in three months ¡­


    Pu Dong couldn''t understand, so he immediately stopped thinking about it. Isn''t this great? Hehe, Ling Yan is simply his lucky star.


    Pu Dong went forward and wrapped his arms around Ling Yan''s neck, and winked as he said: "Big brother, are you busy studying at Crimson Nimbus Martial School? Why did you come find me today? If you didn''t tell me, I would have forgotten. "You actually remember it better than I do. Say it, why are you going to the Beast Battling Arena? It can''t be, hehe ¡­"


    Ling Yan looked at Pu Dong''s warmth. Concealed Light knew what he was thinking and curled his lips.


    "It''s nothing. I just trained for a long time and wanted to go to the Beast Battling Arena to have a look. That''s all ¡­"


    "Oh, the Beast Battling Arena is a place for ordinary rich kids to vent their emotions and desires. What are you doing, a martial artist? You''re not even 16 years old yet, and you won''t be able to enter the tournament ¡­" With an expression as if he had seen through Ling Yan, Pu Dong proudly said, "Stop lying to me, big brother. Honestly speaking, have you taken a fancy to Miss Wenna?"


    "Ai, I''m not the one who said it, Miss Wenna is indeed very seductive, with a seductive figure. Men can''t stop when they see her, and it is said that she is also a virgin, too rare. I can''t help but drool when I think about her voluptuous body, don''t be embarrassed, you understand ¡­"


    Ling Yan simply shut his mouth. This bastard ¡­ Yeah, too long-winded.

 C146

    After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the two of them stopped.


    The building had an area of tens of thousands of square meters, it was simple and elegant, magnificent, and outside, there were still two unfathomable people guarding it. Through the open door, Ling Yan could see the majestic palaces inside, as well as the rippling lake water and green grassland.


    He arrived at his destination.


    "Big bro, look, we''re late again. The people waiting outside have disappeared." Pu Dong shrugged and led Ling Yan forward.


    "Halt!"


    Seeing Ling Yan and Pu Dong coming over, one of the guards at the gate immediately took a step forward. With a cold expression, a strong killing intent instantly rushed towards the two of them!


    "Oh my god, big brother, we just met a month ago, is there a need to be so unfamiliar with each other?!"


    Pu Dong madly rolled his eyes. He walked in front of the guard and raised his eyebrows.


    The guard looked coldly at Pu Dong, his hand already placed on the long sword at his waist. If Pu Dong didn''t follow the rules, then he would most likely unceremoniously pull out his sword and face him.


    "Eh, you are ruthless!" Pu Dong swallowed his saliva. He was so frightened that he retreated a few steps. Then, he took out a golden pass and waved it in front of the guard, "Alright, can you enter now, young master Dong?"


    The guard returned to his original position without a word.


    "Too stiff, boring, boring ~"


    After entering the main gate, Pu Dong shook his head and complained.


    However, Ling Yan was secretly shocked. As expected of the First Prince''s residence, even the guards were so diligent in their duties.


    Just like before, Pu Dong casually took out two hundred silver taels and entered the pitch-black entrance with Ling Yan.


    With his previous experience, Ling Yan didn''t feel anything at all on the slide this time. Following Pu Dong pushing open a three meter tall, wide and pitch-black door, the two of them arrived in this underground world.


    Despite having come here once before, Ling Yan was still shocked by the spectacular sight before him.


    The crowd surged, the crowd clamored, and there were no seats filled!


    Boisterous shouts and roars drowned Ling Yan out of the world. Rows after rows of round seats were filled with people''s heads. Everyone''s breathing was intertwined. Even though the underground colosseum had made good ventilation measures, the scene was still a bit hot and stuffy.


    The two of them squeezed through the crowd in search of a seat. After a while, they finally found two seats at the corner of the back that had the worst view, and sat down.


    "F * ck, I have to come earlier next time. If I''m late, I won''t even have a good seat, so I might have to stand." Pu Dong wiped off the sweat on his forehead and sighed.


    Ling Yan, on the other hand, felt that this spot wasn''t too bad and wasn''t in the middle of the crowd.


    Ling Yan looked around at the surging crowd, and said with a slight raise of his brows: "It seems that there are more people this time around than last time?"


    "Heh, that''s true, but who cares. These people are either here to stimulate the competition or to visit Miss Wenna. However, I think most of them are here to see Miss Wenna. Heh ¡­" Pu Dong disdainfully opened his mouth, wanting to say something else.


    At this time.


    At the center of the audience stands, a square shaped platform slowly descended from the roof. A beautiful figure appeared before everyone''s eyes.


    Pu Dong''s eyes instantly widened as he hurriedly pulled on Ling Yan''s arm and excitedly said, "Ling Yan, Miss Wen Na is coming out!"


    When the audience saw the newcomer, the entire underground beast arena erupted into cheers and whistles that shook the heavens and earth!


    "WenNa, WenNa, WenNa!"


    "¡­"


    Just like before.


    WenNa was wearing a light pink dress with a soft waist and a plain white muslin dress. Her graceful neck and perfect white collarbones were faintly revealed, making her appear charming and pretty.


    The two strands of hair seemed to hang carelessly in front of her chest as she put on a thin layer of makeup. The redness that faintly appeared on her cheeks created a cute and lovely look.


    A good chance!


    Ling Yan''s eyes lit up as he glanced at Pu Dong, who was standing to the side. As expected, Pu Dong''s eyes were glazed as he stared at Wen Na.


    Ling Yan faintly smiled, quietly stood up, and disappeared from the audience stands.

 C147

    "Hello, I''m here to register."


    Ling Yan used a hallucination technique to change into the appearance of the robust youth who was in his twenties and arrived at the left passageway of the underground beast arena. He politely spoke to a deacon sitting at the entrance.


    The man quickly glanced at Ling Yan, and then immediately looked at him closely. It could be that he found Ling Yan familiar.


    "Isn''t this Mister Kuang? He''s here again."


    "Yes, I''ll have to trouble you." Ling Yan nodded.


    "How could that be? The registration is done. Mister Kuang, you should go in." The man waved his hand and smiled at Ling Yan, "I wish you good luck."


    Watching Ling Yan enter the left passageway, the man shook his head. This young man had tasted the sweetness and had come here after a month. However, it was best not to act too haughtily. If he wasn''t careful, he would die miserably.


    Ling Yan walked through the long left passageway and quickly arrived at the rectangular shaped viewing gallery.


    As soon as the martial artist stepped into the stands, an invisible pressure instantly rushed towards Ling Yan. Ling Yan''s expression didn''t change as he circulated the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'' to resist this impact. He indifferently walked towards a corner of the stands.


    At this time, there were already a dozen or so martial artists standing at the edge of the stands, indifferently watching the chaotic crowd below.


    Several martial artists couldn''t help but look back as they heard the commotion behind them.


    Hm?! Peak of the first level of the Common Birth Stage? There was actually a martial artist of this level who also trained the body.


    One of the peak Second Stage Mortal Core warriors was stunned for a moment and then immediately laughed. Seeing Ling Yan walking towards a corner, he quickly called out to him.


    Heh, first level Mortal Body Refinement Layer big brother, you really do have courage. Do you know that the Beast Battling Field is usually filled with second level vicious beasts and above?


    Ling Yan didn''t seem to hear that person''s shout as he walked to the corner of the ring and closed his eyes to rest.


    Sh * t! This brat actually ignored him!


    That person was enraged and was about to step forward.


    Suddenly, a large hand appeared behind him and stopped him in his tracks.


    That person turned his head and asked curiously, "What''s wrong, Big Brother?"


    The one who was called ''big brother'' was a martial artist at the third level of the Mortal Stage. He shook his head at his little brother and said seriously, "Don''t mess with him."


    The peak Second Stage Mortal Core warrior asked in confusion, "Big Brother, why?"


    Wasn''t he just a brat at the peak of the first level of the Mortal Stage? He was even one level lower than him, and judging from his big brother''s expression, it seemed that he was afraid of Ling Yan.


    "You know I was here a month ago." A martial artist at the third level of the Refinement Stage whispered.


    The lackey nodded, "Yes, and then."


    "The last time I came, this young man was also here. He was only at the initial stage of the First Stage of the Mortal Realm."


    "What''s wrong with that? He was able to advance from the first level of the Mortal Realm to the peak of the first level in a month. As long as there are sufficient resources, I should be able to do it." The little brother curled his lips in disdain.


    "His cultivation speed is still secondary. Do you know what that young man did when he was in the first level of the Mortal Realm?" Without waiting for his little brother to speak, a look of reminiscence appeared in his eyes, and then he slowly said as if he was exclaiming, "He killed a second-level vicious beast, the Berserk Demonic Boar!"


    "Isn''t it just a Level 2 Ferocious Beast ¡­?" "Uh, what, Berserk Demonic Boar?!" The words of a peak Second Stage Mortal Core warrior caught in his throat as his eyes instantly popped out!


    The Wild Devil Pig, a top vicious beast among the second-level vicious beasts, was comparable to a martial artist above the Second Stage of the Mortal Stage. Even a peak Second Stage Mortal Stage martial artist would be somewhat afraid of it; they wouldn''t want to provoke such a vicious beast if they had nothing to do with it.


    This brat can kill a Berserk Demonic Boar?


    Is this for real?! The peak Second Stage Mortal Realm martial artist was instantly stunned.

 C148

    "Big, big brother, you''re not wrong, right? When this boy was at the first level of the Mortal Nascent Soul stage, he killed a top rank two vicious beast, the Wild Demon Pig?"


    The peak Second Stage Mortal Core warrior said with a look of disbelief.


    What a joke, with his current strength, he wouldn''t even dare to say that he had a certain chance of winning against the Berserk Demonic Boar. That kid was still more than a stage lower at that time, so how could he have defeated the Berserk Demonic Boar?


    "Big brother, that Berserk Demonic Boar is a piglet, right ¡­?" I can''t help but suspect that it''s still acceptable for a Level 1 Mortal Stage martial artist to be able to defeat an underage Berserk Devil Pig.


    Just as he finished speaking, his brain exploded in pain. The lackey rubbed his head in pain and looked at his big brother gloomily. He did not understand why his big brother had hit him.


    "You don''t even believe Big Brother''s words, are you looking for a beating? Will I still harm you?!" The Mighty Ones of the Fetal Stage glared at his younger brother in dissatisfaction. "In short, you''d better not provoke this young man, understand?"


    "Got it." However, he still looked at Ling Yan with an unconvinced expression.


    This kid, is he really as amazing as big brother says?! If he dares to fight with me, I''ll see if I don''t force him to the ground and beat him up.


    Not long after Ling Yan arrived, the number of martial artists in the viewing gallery continued to increase by six or seven. All of them were at least at the second or second level of the Mortal Realm.


    Ling Yanfan''s cultivation was at the first level of gestation, which was quite eye-catching among this group of martial artists. Some martial artists at the third level or above did not even look at Ling Yan. In their eyes, a first level Mortal Stage martial artist did not enter their eyes.


    Before he could finish speaking, after an incense''s time, a beautiful voice sounded from the center of the Beast Battling Arena.


    Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Today is the opening day of our underground beast fighting arena. We very much welcome all of you bosses to enjoy the scenery. Hehe.


    As soon as she said that, a roar came from below.


    "Miss Wenna, you''re the most beautiful. I like you ¡­"


    "What are you talking about? Miss Wenna can''t stand to watch ¡­"


    "That''s right. Miss Wenna, if you''re free in the future, I''ll treat you to a meal. Do you have a chance? I''ve come here a dozen times already, just to see you ¡­"


    "¡­"


    "Thank you everyone for your warm cheers and support, what ~ ~"


    Wenna ignored the words about wanting to be alone with her, smiled, and blew a big kiss to the audience. Even so, the crowd was still in a frenzy, shouting out ''Wenna'' non-stop, creating quite a ruckus.


    "It seems that everyone is looking forward to the next competition. Hopefully, this time our vicious beasts and warriors will create even more dazzling sparks. Alright, I won''t say too much. My dear ladies, we''ll start the countdown. We''ll count together, ten, nine, eight ¡­"


    Although the format was the same every time, everyone would still pay the bill for the beauty.


    "Seven, six, five ¡­"


    Everyone in the audience started to follow the countdown of Wenna. A few men shouted with red faces and thick necks.


    "Three, two, one, begin!"


    "Thank you for your cooperation, my dear ones." WenNa Mei smiled and bowed to the crowd, giving them some good benefits. Her fair complexion caused the audience to be in an uproar, and sounds of gulping came out one after another.


    In the Fighter stands.


    Ling Yan spat out a mouthful of foul air. The duel was finally about to begin!

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    Wen Na stood in the air above the beast arena. Her small mouth moved slightly, and under the amplification of the loudspeakers in the arena, her sweet voice could be heard clearly by everyone.


    "Mm, in the first round, our Beast Battling Arena will send out Level Two Ferocious Beasts. I would like to ask the martial artists in the stands to prepare themselves ¡­" "Hehe, I''ve got it. Someone is challenging me so quickly. My nickname is Lil ''Mi, what a cute name. Welcome Mr. Lil'' Mi. Hehe."


    WenNa looked at the challenge message on the electronic screen in front of her. She immediately covered her mouth with her hands as she giggled. There was a roaring wave in front of her.


    In the Fighter stands.


    The youth who was at the peak of the second level of the Mortal Core realm proudly glanced at Ling Yan, who still had a hand that had not been slapped down, and swaggered towards the path of martial artists.


    As he passed by Ling Yan, the youth sent him a true essence sound transmission.


    "Little brother, I''ve heard that you''re very powerful. Then the fierce beasts behind you should behave a bit better. This rank 2 fierce beast, I will not be disrespectful to you, haha!"


    With such a lowly appearance, the young man was overjoyed that the other party still wanted to snatch it from him.


    Generally speaking, the rules for releasing vicious beasts in the Beast Battling Arena were to go from low to high, from weak to strong. In other words, the grade two vicious beasts that were first released and then released were weaker than the grade two vicious beasts.


    Didn''t Big Bro say that Ling Yan was very strong? Then let me show him. A peak second level Mortal Core warrior disdains him.


    Ling Yan shrugged his shoulders indifferently and smiled speechlessly.


    There were always some people in life who could gain pleasure by beating others. The best way to deal with such people was to ignore them.


    Whether he was angry or not, he would ask whether he was angry!


    Damn, this young man was already extremely displeased when he saw how relaxed Ling Yan was. Wasn''t this just the peak of the first level of the Mortal Realm? What was he pretending for?


    Just as he was about to berate Ling Yan ¡­


    "Hey, Mr. Mi Ge, it''s time to enter, otherwise it''s equivalent to giving up." Wenna''s charming voice sounded from outside the arena.


    Hmph, the young man glared at Ling Yan, and quickly walked into the path of the warriors.


    Soon, the young man called Little Mi Bro came to the metallic cage''s fighter area. He seemed to have watched too many matches outside in the past. After he came out, he waved to the audience and shouted, "I''m Little Mi Bro, and I''m bringing you an amazing visual feast!"


    However, when he noticed the stupefied expression of the audience, he awkwardly withdrew his hand.


    "Is this brat stupid? What are you doing? Who is he? " Everyone looked at each other.


    "Hehe, Mr. Little Mi Ge is so cute. I''m also really looking forward to it. Then, let the match begin!" "Level two berserk beast ¡ª Spiked Snake, enter the stage!"


    Snake Thorn Snake was one of the more ordinary Level Two Ferocious Beasts. It was just like its name. It wasn''t as slippery as an ordinary snake. Instead, the back of the snake was covered with inch-long spikes, just like a hedgehog.


    "Stabbing the snake, huh? This is nothing."


    Little Mi Ge laughed in his heart. He had killed quite a number of these ordinary Level 2 Ferocious Beasts in the outskirts of the Ferocious Beast Forest.


    Hehe, so simple. One hundred and ten silver coins in his hands!


    The barrier in the middle of the metal cage slowly disappeared as the thorny snake entered it.


    The slithering stinger snake discovered the human, its crimson tongue sticking out wildly, its 10 feet long body swimming rapidly. When it neared Little Mi, it opened its bloody mouth and bit towards him.


    A pungent smell wafted over. The corner of Little Mi Ge''s mouth twitched in disdain as he unsheathed his sword in an instant!


    Little Mi Ge''s figure moved, and his body flew past the Thorny Snake''s side. He raised his sword, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.


    "Crack, crack, crack, crack ~"


    A series of metallic sounds rang out as the spike on the snake''s back was shortened. The broken spike fell to the ground with a thud.


    "Hiss ~"


    The thorny snake let out a pained roar, and swung its tail at Little Mi.


    "Hmph, a snake with a broken spike still dares to be arrogant!" Little Mi Ge let out a cold snort. His long sword flashed a green light and he activated his Beginner Rank Mortal Realm martial skill. A sharp sword light flashed and hit the snake''s body.


    "Bada ~"


    The snake was cut in half, its body still writhing in pain.


    "One, two, three, die!" Little Mi Ge tapped his finger lightly with a smile, and after three rings, the snake indeed stopped moving.


    It was extremely simple!


    Little Mi Ge smirked and walked into the fighter tunnel with his head held high.


    Ling Yan, do you know how awesome he is? Hahahaha, Little Mi Bro is very pleased with himself.

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    Little Mi Ge returned to the fighters'' grandstands, and when he passed by Ling Yan, he raised his eyebrows and said proudly, "What do you think, you''re still worthy to be in my eyes right?"


    "Just barely." Ling Yan said with a smile.


    At this moment, his cultivation was only at the peak of the first level of the Mortal Stage, and with just the power he had, it was equivalent to using all the true energy in his body to attack. If he used the power of blood and qi, then the peak of the second level of the Mortal Realm would definitely not be his match.


    Needless to say, Ling Yan still had a lot of cards on him that he hadn''t used yet.


    "Heh, little brother, your tone is quite impressive. It seems that you think you''re stronger than me?" Little Mi Ge''s brows jumped up and down as he said proudly, "Are you interested in following me to battle against the martial arts contract?"


    "Oh, what''s the wager?" Ling Yan smiled as he looked at Little Mi.


    Did someone want to give him money?


    "Why don''t we just bet? It''s convenient." Little Mi Ge asked, "Three hundred silver taels, are you coming?"


    He only earned a few hundred silver taels and three hundred silver taels in the Savage Forest every month, which was still a very expensive bet for him. However, since Little Mi was able to win over Ling Yan, he didn''t feel any heartache.


    "Three hundred silver taels?" Ling Yan was stunned.


    "What, do you think that''s too much? It doesn''t matter, no matter how much you can take out."


    Big brother must have seen the wrong person. How could such a poor person have the resources to advance from the first stage of the Mortal Realm to the peak of the first stage of the Mortal Realm in a month?


    Besides, if this kid had the resources, it wouldn''t be because of his cultivation.


    "If it''s three hundred silver, forget it." Ling Yan couldn''t help but laugh and shake his head. Rather than wasting his time during the battle of the martial arts contract, he might as well go back and draw up a top grade elementary true essence talisman.


    "You don''t dare?" Little Mi Ge sneered.


    "How about a thousand taels of silver?" Ling Yan said with a smile.


    "You ¡­" Little Mi Ge''s face darkened. This brat was purposely making such a big deal out of nothing, making him retreat in the face of difficulties? Heh, since you want to give me money, don''t blame me for it. "One thousand taels then ¡­"


    "Shut up!"


    Suddenly, a loud shout interrupted Little Mi Ge''s words. Then, a figure quickly ran to Little Mi Ge''s side and carried him away like a little chick.


    "Big brother, what are you doing ¡­" Little Mi Ge saw his brother''s expression was a little gloomy and said in a low voice.


    "I told you not to provoke him, but you still didn''t listen. If you don''t listen, I''ll beat you up!" A third level Natal Stage martial artist coldly berated.


    Seeing that his big brother was truly angry, Little Mi Ge did not dare to retort and kept quiet. However, his eyes were still unconvinced.


    At this moment, a charming voice sounded.


    "I''m very happy that Mister Xiaomi started off with a clean and crisp start, and I''m looking forward to the martial artists'' brilliant performance in the future. In the second round, the ones that come out are also Level 2 ferocious beasts. "Wow, it''s going to be filmed again soon, who is it this time?!"


    Wenna smiled sweetly and looked down at the electronic screen. Then, her rosy lips couldn''t help but open wide as if she had seen a friend she hadn''t seen for a long time. Her eyes sparkled, and she looked a little excited.

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    Ling Yan looked at the peak Second Stage Mortal Core warrior in surprise. This time, he actually did not fight over him.


    "Hmph, kid, it''s your bro who asked you to do this. Let''s see where your ability to be arrogant is. If I were to snatch it, would you still have a chance to challenge me?" Little Mi ge held his head high and said with a true essence sound transmission in disdain.


    Actually, this time when Little Mi Ge was carried over by Big Bro, he did not react in time. Otherwise, he would have slapped him a long time ago.


    How could he possibly reject such a good opportunity to earn money? How could he give it up to someone else?


    Ling Yan couldn''t help but laugh. He nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders and walked into the path of martial artists.


    "Pfft, little tramp, I want to see how a peak first level Mortal Core warrior can fight a second level vicious beast. It would be funny if he died accidentally." Little Mi Ge thought to himself.


    In the audience stands of the underground beast battle stage, everyone was a bit confused when they saw that Na was so excited that her mouth was wide open. Some of them even shouted out loudly.


    "Miss Wenna, what''s wrong with you? Is the martial artist on stage so hard to pronounce this time ¡­" In that person''s opinion, only someone who Wenna could not pronounce her name would be stumped.


    "Nonsense, what did you say? Can Miss Wenna read?!" Someone angrily rebuked.


    "That''s right, don''t spout nonsense. Miss WenNa just paused for a moment ¡­"


    "¡­"


    The crowd clamored for a moment. The man who had just opened his mouth wanted to retaliate, but his words were quickly drowned out by the crowd''s saliva.


    "Alright, I''m really sorry, my dear ones ¡­" She then blinked her right eye playfully and said in a tender voice, "Hehe, let me tell you a piece of good news. The madman from before has returned. My dear guests, you must have seen this mister before."


    "Miss Wenna is so mysterious. Who is this madman ¡­" Someone shouted.


    Madman?


    Immediately, quite a few people seemed to have thought of something, and their breathing inexplicably quickened, with a bit of anticipation in their eyes.


    At this time, Ling Yan had already arrived at the entrance of the martial artist passageway that led to the metal cage, and then slowly walked out.


    "Hehe, my dear ones, this madman has already come out. Has anyone recognized him?" When Wen Na saw Ling Yan coming out, his beautiful eyes lit up and he immediately spoke up.


    ~ *


    Countless pairs of eyes from all directions were staring at the strong figure standing in the Fighter District of the metal cage, looking at him.


    "Who is this person? I don''t know him ¡­" Someone asked with a frown.


    "It doesn''t seem familiar ¡­"


    "I don''t remember this person having such an appearance ¡­"


    A portion of the audience looked at Ling Yan and found him a little unfamiliar. They shook their heads. Indeed, they didn''t recognize him.


    However, what they didn''t notice was that when the large group of people around them saw this figure, their bodies unconsciously trembled. Their eyes instantly froze and their bodies seemed to have been immobilized by some sort of movement technique.


    However, in the next second, an impulse that came from the depths of their hearts broke through the shackles on their bodies. They abruptly regained their senses and stood up with a ''whoosh''. They opened their mouths and exclaimed in excitement.


    "F * ck! He''s gone mad! Mad God, look at me!"


    "Wild God, I''m your fan. Why didn''t you come half a month ago? I''m so disappointed. To think I''d be able to see you today. Hahahaha!"


    "Don''t stop me, I want to shake hands with Mad God!" A man excitedly ran towards the metal cage, but was pressed down by his companion. Stupid pen, the barbed wire surrounding the metal cage had a hundred thousand volts of electricity on it.


    "To be honest, I came here today just to try my luck. I saw that Mad God didn''t come, but I didn''t expect that I would actually meet him. Ahhh, how exciting ¡­"


    "¡­"


    In the spectators'' area of the underground beast arena, a wave of cheers and cheers surged out like a surging tide. The name of the God of Berserkers resounded throughout the entire underground beast arena, and some people were even excitedly standing on chairs and waving their hands without caring about their image.


    In the Fighter stands.


    Upon seeing this scene, Little Mi Ge was dumbfounded.

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    The heck, is the head of these people going crazy or the brain of them going crazy?


    Who is Madman?!


    Little Mi Ge looked around and saw that everyone''s eyes were focused on the figure in the metal cage. He was flabbergasted. "This ¡­ this is the kid?!"


    "Do you know now? I told you not to provoke him. This young man is very strong!" A third level Natal Stage martial artist walked over and said solemnly to Little Mi.


    "No matter how high my cultivation level is, it''s still only at the first stage of the Mortal Stage," Little Mi Ge muttered.


    When Wen Na, who was floating in the air above the colosseum, saw the enthusiastic reactions of the crowd below, her beautiful eyes flashed a hint of surprise. Originally, she had only come here to fawn on the atmosphere, but she didn''t expect Ling Yan to cause such a sensation.


    But isn''t it good like this? Look, the atmosphere has brightened up. This Mister Kuang is really surprising.


    It seems that my dear friends still remember him, and so does this little girl. I''ve always wanted to see the mighty and domineering battle between Mr. Wild God and myself, but now, after a month''s time, my dream has finally come true.


    Wen Na cupped her hands and said, "Good. Next up, our Level Two Ferocious Beast has appeared. Wow, it''s a Rock Wolf. It''s a top Level Two Ferocious Beast. It''s much stronger than the Wild Demonic Boar."


    As soon as she finished speaking, the gate of the tunnel slowly opened. A black figure rushed out and arrived at the metal cage''s ferocious beast area. The moment the figure came out, it bared its fangs at the people outside the cage.


    The Rock Wolf''s entire body was covered in a thick layer of hard rocks. When it collided with the stone wolf, even the Wild Devil Pig would be sent flying. It was ferocious and violent.


    Everyone''s heart tightened when they saw the vicious appearance of the Cliff Wolf after hearing Wenna''s introduction. It had only been a month, so the Mad God was confident that he could defeat a vicious beast even stronger than the Wild Demonic Boar.


    In the fighter stands, Little Mi Ge Le was going crazy.


    Ha ha, luckily I was in a daze and didn''t press the fight button. Otherwise, I would have been the one facing this Rock Wolf.


    This wolf''s entire body was as hard as iron. He had fought against it once in the Savage Forest, and even the sharp sword that he used a Human Stage Initial Phase martial skill with was unable to cut through the wolf''s body. Thinking of its terrifying defensive power, Little Mi ge shivered all over; if it wasn''t for his big brother, he would probably have run for his life.


    This kid, he looks quite sturdy. Heh, strong and good, a Rock Wolf can have a hearty meal now.


    "Little brother, don''t be so happy. Watch carefully until you see it for yourself." Little brother, don''t be so happy. A warrior at the peak of the First Stage of the Common Birth Stage lightly glanced at Little Mi ge as he shook his head.


    If you weren''t my younger brother and you wanted to give money to Ling Yan, I wouldn''t even bother to pay you back then.


    "Okay, okay. Big brother, I''m watching." I saw how this brat was eaten up by the Rock Wolf. I thought of how with a smile on my face, I looked from the fighter''s grandstand to the metal cage''s battle area.


    The barrier in the middle of the metal cage had already disappeared. The Cliff Wolf instantly saw Ling Yan, opened its mouth, and charged towards him with a bloodthirsty look in its eyes.


    The distance of 50 meters closed in an instant!


    Seeing Ling Yan not moving, everyone held their breath.


    Soon after, they saw Ling Yan smilingly walking forward as he extended his right hand ¡­

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    Everyone''s eyes blurred as a loud sound echoed in the combat zone of the metal cage.


    BOOM!


    The deafening sound was so loud in the silence that it was almost deafening. Everyone covered their ears in pain, but their eyes were still staring unblinkingly at the battle area of the metal cage.


    When they saw it, everyone''s breathing suddenly stopped.


    A smiling youth was squatting to the side, his right hand maintaining a pressing posture. Underneath his right hand was a shattered skull, blood, and a motionless vicious beast.


    The Rock Wolf''s skull was shattered with a single palm strike ¡­


    In just one move, a top second-level vicious beast had died under Ling Yan''s hand, and it had even been smashed to pieces.


    As the saying goes, a wolf was a creature with an iron body and a tofu waist. Not to mention, the skull of the Rock Wolf, which was known for its defensive capabilities, had been easily crushed by a single slap!


    Ordinary people might not have much of a feeling towards this feeling, only that it was very fierce. But as martial artists, especially those that had fought with the Cliff Wolf before, they had a much deeper feeling.


    The stone wolf''s skull was so large that even a third level Mortal Core martial artist would have to spend a great deal of effort to break it.


    In the martial artists'' stands, the martial artists who had never looked at Ling Yan before could not help but focus their attention on him as they looked him up and down in surprise.


    When the audience had seen Ling Yan earlier, they had crazily shouted at him, causing all of the martial artists present to be surprised and feel some disdain for him. But now, they couldn''t help but look at him in the eye.


    For a brat at the peak of the first level of the Mortal Realm to be able to easily deal with a peak rank 2 savage beast, could it be that his cultivation was just a disguise?


    However, when they carefully probed with their spirit senses, they couldn''t find any way to disguise themselves on Ling Yan''s body.


    Could it be that Ling Yan''s strength was higher than theirs? If Ling Yan was more powerful than him, then wouldn''t that mean that he was at least at the sixth level of the Mortal Stage? This kind of martial artist still needed to secretly suppress his cultivation, pretending to be at the first level of the Mortal Stage to earn this little bit of money?!


    From the looks of it, this young man was actually a genius. Maybe he was a genius who had reached great heights after cultivating for a long time! Everyone was sure.


    "Did you see that, little brother? Do you think that you''re going to play with him, or do you think he''s going to play with you?" A martial artist at the third level of the mortal pregnancy realm laughed as he looked at his younger brother.


    He was very clear about his little brother''s ability. When his little brother encountered the Rock Wolf, he was forced to jump up and down, and it was him who killed the Rock Wolf and saved Little Mi.


    Little Mi Ge was speechless. He felt his mouth was a little dry. He swallowed his saliva with difficulty. His expression was stiff. The corner of his mouth was twitching as if he had been slapped twice.


    After a long while, he turned around and looked at his big brother, sincerely thanking him, "Big brother, thank you so much. If you hadn''t stopped me in time, I might have lost my underpants ¡­"


    Little Mi ge felt a lingering fear. A thousand taels of silver, how long would it take him to earn ¡­


    Thinking about how he lowered his head to look at Ling Yan''s back, his heart began to beat wildly.


    This kid was too strong. Sh * t, he''s simply not a human!


    Ling Yan gently stood up, patting his own hands. With an indifferent look on his face, it was as if he had not killed a second-level vicious beast that was a stage higher than himself, but rather had stepped on a little ant.


    With a faint smile, Ling Yan walked into the Fighter passageway under the dumbfounded gazes of everyone who had yet to react.

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    WenNa blankly blinked her beautiful eyes. Watching Ling Yan''s back disappear into the path of martial artists, she finally reacted. A trace of surprise flashed through her beautiful eyes.


    In just a short month, this youth''s strength had increased by so much?


    One month ago, facing the berserk Demonic Boar, even though Ling Yan had defeated it in the end, he still appeared to be exhausted. But this time, facing the wild Demonic Boar, which was even more ferocious than the wild Demonic Boar, Ling Yan had only used such a powerful slap to push the wild wolf to the ground.


    One month ago, he had reached the small success stage of the first stage of the Mortal Stage. One month later, he had reached the peak of the first stage, which allowed him to cross two small stages!


    Could it be that Ling Yan had consumed some sort of supreme pill to raise his cultivation? Or could it be that he was a genius and had started cultivating much later than others?!


    At this moment, Wenna''s mind raced. However, now was not the time to consider this issue, and the host still had to continue.


    After thinking about it, a look of admiration appeared on WenNa''s face as she spoke happily.


    "Wow, our Mister Kuang carries on his usual fierce and domineering attitude. This crisp slap seems to have penetrated his little heart. Mister Kuang, how hateful." "I really hope to see the brilliant performance of Mr. Kuang. My dear friends, what do you think?"


    Wenna''s words cleared up the dazed audience.


    Some of the men became furious when they saw that WenNa seemed to be attracted to Ling Yan and wanted to give him a good show. However, just as they were about to speak, they were drowned out by the fanatical voices of Ling Yan''s fans.


    "Mad God is mighty, but Mad God is domineering!"


    "Mad God, you almost changed my sexual orientation!" A chubby man with a beer belly and a flushed face crazily shouted.


    "Mad God, Mad God, Mad God!"


    "¡­"


    Ling Yan returned to the ring. Once he came out, all the martial artists'' gazes swept over him, as if trying to see through him at a close distance.


    With so many martial artists whose cultivation realms were much higher than Ling Yan''s, if it was a normal person, they would definitely feel pressured and their actions would be a bit unnatural.


    However, Ling Yan, who had practiced the "Berserk Golden Body Art", seemed to have a strong resistance to strong auras since birth. He glanced at everyone without changing his expression, and then came to his original location.


    Ling Yan''s indifferent gaze swept over Xiaomi Bro, who was at the peak of the second level of the Mortal Stage. For some reason, he felt a little guilty and subconsciously lowered his head, not daring to meet Ling Yan''s gaze.


    Ling Yan''s strength had completely subdued him.


    As the battle continued, Wen Na''s charming voice echoed throughout the entire beast battle arena.


    "Ai, seeing how excited my dear friends are about Mister Kuang''s performance, this little girl is truly a bit infatuated with him. But it''s truly a pity. In the third match, we sent out a vicious beast of the third rank ¡­"


    Even the worst third-level vicious beast was several times more powerful than a top second-level vicious beast.


    As soon as Wen Na finished her words, a lot of sighs sounded from the spectators in the Fighting Beast Arena. A few of the militants actually started shouting at her.


    Half a month ago, the level two berserk beasts appeared five times consecutively, and today, they are all in a frenzy! Why is it only twice, and each time they were snatched away by a brushstroke! It''s fine if I don''t see the Wild God this time, but since I did, why is the Wild God only fighting once?


    "That''s right, to be honest, I really like the fighting style of Mad Gods. This is what you call a true man, hurry up and find a rank 2 beast. I want to see Mad God fight a rank 2 beast!"


    "¡­"


    The Beast Fighting Arena was in an uproar. Under the leadership of the few people in front of them, most of the fans of the mad gods also began to loudly resist. The scene was extremely chaotic.


    Even Wen Na, who was floating in the air, was stunned. This was the first time that such a situation had occurred since she had presided over the Beast Battling Arena for five or six years. Even the legendary youth who was known as the War God two years ago didn''t create such a situation.


    Just as she was about to ask the guards to maintain order in her panic, the electronic screen in front of her suddenly flashed and a challenge message appeared.


    Wenna looked down and her delicate body trembled. Her beautiful eyes widened with shock.

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    Wenna seemed to feel that she was seeing things. She reached out her hand to rub her eyes and took a closer look. The challenge message was accurate, and it was still flashing on the screen. The "Challenge Name" in the middle was very eye-catching!


    The restless sound was getting louder and louder. It was almost out of control!


    WenNa took in a deep breath. With a look of disbelief, she said in a loud voice, "Dear ones, calm down ¡­"


    At this moment, Wenna''s beauty was somewhat inadequate. She finally experienced what a true fanatic she was.


    In the next moment, she used true essence.


    "Alright, my dear ones. Calm down. Your beloved Madman is about to appear!"


    In a split-second, the entire colosseum quieted down. Someone scratched their ears and asked with suspicion, "Miss Wenna, what do you mean by that?"


    "Hehe, what else could it be? Just now, after he mentioned the rank of the fierce beast, he received a challenge message. The person who pressed the battle button ¡­" Wenna opened her red lips and dragged out her voice. After which, she chuckled and said, "He is your Madman!"


    "Ah, really, Miss Wenna, it''s not a lie!" Everyone cried out in alarm.


    "Of course, how could I lie to you all? You are all my dear friends. Hmph, just now, you guys actually dared to yell at me. I''m angry!" WenNa put her hands on her waist, tilted her head, and pouted as she spoke in a huff.


    This charming and beautiful appearance instantly charmed a bunch of men.


    "Ehh ¡­ Miss Wenna, I''m sorry. I was too rash just now. I''ll apologize to you ¡­" The rich man who claimed to be Yours Truly and wanted to find Level 2 Ferocious Beasts in the Beast Battling Arena quickly apologized with a coy smile.


    "That''s right, why did you act so fiercely just now? Miss Wenna was frightened by you ¡­" Someone stared at the man and said.


    "Haha, haha ¡­" Many men who had regained their composure let out awkward laughs and sat back down obediently.


    In the martial artists'' stands, all of the martial artists were looking at Ling Yan in shock. At this time, Ling Yan was still clapping the red button with his big hand.


    "Brat, no, you ¡­" Did you just press the battle button? "


    Little Mi Ge''s eyes widened as he looked at Ling Yan in disbelief. He opened his mouth and was tongue-tied, "You ¡­" Didn''t you hear, this time it''s not a second level vicious beast, but a third level vicious beast ¡­ "


    This was insane. To challenge a third-level vicious beast at the peak of the first level of the Mortal Core realm, he had directly crossed more than a realm! And it was a 1v3!


    It had to be known that in every large realm, the difference in strength was extremely great. From a second-level vicious beast to a third-level vicious beast, the difference in strength was more than three times greater! Some third-level vicious beasts with outstanding bloodlines could even kill third-level vicious beasts!


    Crossing one great realm to challenge meant courage. Defeating a genius meant crossing two great realms to challenge ¡­ Either Ling Yan had gone mad, or he had gone mad. How could he win?!


    He had never seen such a powerful fighter in his life.


    Ling Yan didn''t say anything. He just glanced at Little Mi, and under everyone''s astonished gaze, he walked into the fighter tunnel with a calm face.


    Originally, against an unknown third-level vicious beast, even if Ling Yan''s strength had increased by a lot, he still wouldn''t have easily tried it. After all, if a peak third-level vicious beast appeared with strength comparable to a fourth level Mortal Core warrior, then he would be in for a tragedy.


    The reason why Ling Yan had pressed the red battle button so quickly was because he had discovered that ever since he had entered the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School''s freshmen battle gate and activated his berserk aura, he could vaguely sense the strength of others.


    Previously in the Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s cafeteria, Pang Qiang didn''t say anything about it, but Ling Yan could vaguely feel that his cultivation was above the fourth level of the Mortal Realm.


    Fierce beasts were no exception.


    Although the third-level vicious beasts sent out by the Beast Battling Arena were separated by a vicious beast channel, Ling Yan could still feel that they were very strong. But, he had a 50% intuition that he would be able to defeat them.


    Cultivating martial arts was a struggle against the heavens!


    Thus, he decisively patted it.

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    "The exciting moment is about to come. It''s the first time in two years that a martial artist who has crossed two great boundaries to challenge someone, Mister Kuang. Can you continue the legend of his genius? This battle will reveal its potential!" Wenna''s high-pitched voice resounded throughout the entire underground beast arena.


    If Ling Yan won this battle, then he would definitely be a demon level fighter, comparable to the wargod Jiang Bo. Although his current strength was a lot weaker than Jiang Bo''s, if Ling Yan could still maintain that kind of speed of progress, then even if he couldn''t compare to Jiang Bo, he would still be much stronger than ordinary geniuses.


    "Bada."


    The martial artist passageway connected to the entrance of the metal cage. A foot stepped out first, and then, under the expectant gazes of everyone, Ling Yan walked out.


    In an instant!


    "Mad God!" Mad God! "Mad God ¡­"


    Earth-shaking cheers swept through the entire beast battle arena like a tidal wave. It was as if boiling water had boiled up inside.


    Ling Yan frowned slightly, as if he felt that it was a little too noisy. He raised his right hand in the air and instantly, the loud cheers disappeared. However, the fiery hot gazes continued to stare at Ling Yan.


    She seemed to have seen the shadow of Jiang Bo on Ling Yan. Back then, Jiang Bo''s appeal was like that of a deity descending from the heavens, and countless people came to pay their respects. But now, Ling Yan was also able to do that.


    Looks like I have to observe carefully. After this battle, I''ll know whether or not Ling Yan is worth Master''s recruitment.


    Their underground beast fighting arena was only a place to amass wealth, Master would usually recruit talents from the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, and the appearance of a Jiang Bo from the beast fighting arena was already a great surprise. But now, another talent that was similar to Jiang Bo had actually appeared?! If their master knew, he would probably be very surprised.


    Wen Na smiled knowingly and then said loudly, "Next up, the Level Three Fierce Beast has appeared ¡­"


    Long


    The gate to the tunnel for the vicious beasts opened, and a tall, burly, pitch-black figure walked out step by step. With every step, a rumbling sound like that of a hammer smashing the ground rang out.


    The tall, burly, pitch-black figure slowly walked out of the path of fierce beasts. The instant it took its foot out, its entire appearance was immediately exposed under the dazzling lights of the underground beast arena!


    With a ten feet tall body, strong arms as thick as an adult''s waist, two chest muscles as hard as iron, and a pair of giant feet that could split the earth, his face was ferocious.


    As the martial artists in the martial artists'' stands saw this vicious beast, their pupils immediately shrank. The only martial artist that had reached the large success stage of the fifth level of the Mortal Stage let out a breath of relief as he gasped in a low voice.


    "Berserk Demon Ape? It''s actually a berserk Demon Ape? The King''s bloodline of berserk beasts? Its strongest power is comparable to a human at the peak of Houtian realm? Luckily, it''s only a weak third grade underage beast!" However, even if it''s the weakest level three minor, a top level vicious beast like the Violent Demon Ape, this young man is too dangerous! "


    "No, this Violent Demon Ape has been injured before. Maybe because of its violent resistance when it was arrested by the Beast Battling Arena, it still hasn''t recovered from its internal injuries. But even so, it is still much stronger than a normal level three berserk beast."


    After the martial artists had understood the situation, they looked at Ling Yan''s back and all shook their heads in sympathy.


    This kid was a bit unlucky. He probably wouldn''t be able to survive.

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    "Berserk Demon Ape, a top third-level vicious beast. Mister Kuang, prepare yourself!"


    As soon as she finished speaking, the thick barrier separating the Fighter area of the metal cage and the Fierce Beast area began to slowly disappear.


    At this moment, Ling Yan''s expression became slightly serious. After the fierce beast came out, the berserk aura it emitted did indeed make him feel a little pressured. He took a slight step forward, and before the barrier completely disappeared, Ling Yan had already prepared himself for battle.


    Somehow, under the violent aura of the Violent Demon Ape, Ling Yan felt a little dry. The blood in his body couldn''t help but churn, as if there was something inside of it that was about to explode.


    "Oh, this is the first time I''ve seen this little girl prepare herself before the fight even started. It seems like this little girl is feeling pressured too."


    Wenna explained with a smile while floating in the air. She stared at Ling Yan with sparkling eyes and thought to herself, "It''s just a battle. The genius who dies isn''t a genius anymore."


    The thick barrier completely disappeared, and the Violent Demon Ape and Ling Yan were instantly exposed in each other''s line of sight!


    Although Ling Yan was strong, he was like a little chick in front of the Violent Demon Ape.


    "Roar!"


    When the Violent Demon Ape saw Ling Yan, it opened its mouth and let out a roar, violently slapping its chest muscles. Its over a thousand jin body suddenly jumped, and with a "peng" sound, the ground of the metal cage instantly created many cracks. In the next moment, the Violent Demon Ape smashed down towards Ling Yan like a meteor!


    "Boom!"


    Pieces of stone immediately scattered in all directions. Ling Yan had already jumped to the side a second ago. Then, his body spun in the air as his right fist brought along a whirlwind to hit the Violent Demon Ape''s back.


    "Boom!"


    Unexpectedly, under this heavy punch from Ling Yan, the huge body of the Violent Demon Ape only trembled slightly. It didn''t even move a single step!


    Such terrifying defensive power!


    Ling Yan''s expression changed, and he immediately retreated backwards.


    In the next second, the Violent Demon Ape turned around and punched the place where he was just standing!


    With a loud boom, a huge crater was formed on the ground by the impact.


    "Roar!"


    The Violent Demon Ape roared and waved its two fists against its chest that was as hard as granite. Its scarlet eyes looked towards Ling Yan, filled with bloodthirsty rage.


    This damned human was hurting it.


    The berserk Violent Demon Ape took big steps as it charged towards Ling Yan. Its huge fist brought with it a crushing force as it smashed towards Ling Yan like a bolt of lightning!


    Ling Yan dodged it. The berserk devil ape''s punch cut his skin like a knife. It was hard to imagine the speed and impact of a berserk devil ape''s punch!


    With an explosive roar, a red light flashed in the Violent Demon Ape''s eyes. Immediately after, the Violent Demon Ape''s aura skyrocketed and its fists rained down like a torrential rain as they smashed down on Ling Yan''s figure, instantly sealing off all of Ling Yan''s escape routes!


    Everyone exclaimed!


    The force of the impact caused Ling Yan''s expression to change slightly, and decisively, a glint of light flashed across Ling Yan''s black eyes.


    Human Stage Mid Rank Movement Technique ¡ª Lightning Steps!


    Sou sou sou sou sou ~


    Suddenly, a figure shot through the metal cage like a lightning bolt. The violent ape''s fists were as dense as the rain, just like a fish swimming in water. Although it was in the middle of the cage, it wasn''t injured in the slightest.


    This was the movement technique Ling Yan had just learned. It was the first time he executed it in a practical battle in the Beast Battling Arena. He didn''t expect that the results would be so astonishing.


    Even the fierce attacks of a third-level vicious beast could be dodged.


    Ling Yan immediately felt that the Lightning Steps was definitely not an ordinary Human Stage Mid Rank movement technique.


    There was something mysterious about it.

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    Under the violent attacks of the Violent Demon Ape, although Ling Yan appeared to be in danger, he was able to withstand the concentrated attacks. His expression was cold as he stared at the location where the Violent Demon Ape''s fist landed and reacted in an instant.


    Ordinary people''s vision could no longer keep up with the Violent Demon Ape''s attack speed and Ling Yan''s dodging figure. They could only hear the deafening rumbling of a huge fist smashing the ground and the extremely blurry figure.


    The Violent Demon Ape had been unable to attack for a long time, and was becoming more and more violent. All of the hair on its body suddenly stood up, as if it had suffered some kind of stimulus.


    With this, the pressure on Ling Yan suddenly increased!


    Dammit, I''ve been suppressed by the Violent Demon Ape. After the Violent Demon Ape''s rage, the berserk aura on its body became even stronger, causing the blood on Ling Yan''s body to faintly boil. Inadvertently, a red light actually flashed across Ling Yan''s eyes.


    "Bam!"


    Finally, Ling Yan used up all of his energy in one breath. Before he could activate the Lightning Steps, a punch from the Violent Demon Ape struck his body.


    In an instant, Ling Yan gave a stuffy groan and flew up from where he stood like a kite that had lost its string. He drew a semicircular arc in the air before heavily landing on the ground.


    BOOM!


    The sound of flesh hitting the ground caused everyone''s heart to tremble.


    Seeing Ling Yan lying motionless on the ground, the spectators in the Beast Battling Arena fell into silence, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.


    "So what if you''re a mad god, can you still get up ¡­"


    "Heavens, to be struck by such a terrifying fierce beast''s fist, I don''t even dare to imagine ¡­"


    "Mad God, are you alright ¡­" Ah, Mad God, quickly get up, the fierce beasts are coming! " Some people turned pale with fright.


    "Quick, quick, Mad God, get up!"


    Seeing the Violent Demon Ape walk towards Ling Yan step by step, everyone started to shout nervously.


    "Is it over?"


    On the floating platform, Wen Na was mumbling to himself. A hint of regret flashed through his beautiful eyes. Ling Yan was indeed very outstanding. What a pity. He was destined to die under the jaws of a vicious beast.


    What no one noticed was that Ling Yan, who was lying on the ground with his back facing them, had his eyes turn blood-red. His body was trembling slightly unnaturally, as if he was about to spit something out.


    Long


    Looking at the motionless Ling Yan on the ground, the Violent Demon Ape excitedly smacked its two fists against its hard chest a few times. It then stared at Ling Yan with bloodthirsty eyes, lifting up its huge right foot that could split the earth, and ruthlessly stomped on Ling Yan''s body!


    "AHH!"


    Everyone seemed to be unwilling to see such a bloody scene, and what they killed was their favorite Madman. They all covered their eyes with their hands, and other than a few men who had strong feelings for Wenna and wanted Ling Yan to die immediately, they were all ecstatic. If they weren''t afraid of being ganged up on, they would have already cheered.


    However, in his heart, he was still fiercely cursing Ling Yan to die!


    The Violent Demon Ape''s giant foot stomped down, but the expected vibrations and splatters of flesh did not occur.


    Wenna looked and frowned. What was going on? Did the Violent Demon Ape go easy on him?


    Impossible! How could a vicious beast release water on a human!


    Suddenly, WenNa''s beautiful eyes widened, as if she had discovered something unbelievable. Then, the others who were covering their faces also moved their hands away. The moment they saw the metal cage, a trace of excitement appeared on their faces.


    Mad God, didn''t die!


    At this time, the Violent Demon Ape seemed to have encountered something terrifying, and the violent aura on its body suddenly stagnated!


    "Roar ~"


    A pair of hands suddenly stretched out and grabbed the feet of the Violent Demon Ape. A series of inhumane growls came out from the mouth of Ling Yan, who was under the feet of the Violent Demon Ape. Soon after, an enormous berserk aura suddenly erupted from Ling Yan''s body, like a volcanic eruption.


    When the berserk aura of the Violent Demon Ape came into contact with Ling Yan''s berserk aura, it was like a kitten against a tiger; it couldn''t withstand a single blow!


    "Roar!"


    With another violent roar, Ling Yan stood up, his eyes blood-red!


    And in that instant, the Violent Demon Ape that Ling Yan had grabbed with both hands with its right foot was suddenly sent flying through the air by Ling Yan!


    Ling Yan frantically spun on the spot, and actually used the Violent Demon Ape, which weighed over a thousand jin, as a weapon. After forty-nine laps, Ling Yan suddenly stopped and loosened his hand, causing the Violent Demon Ape to fly like a rocket and heavily hit the metal pillar on the side of the metal cage.


    BOOM!


    The entire metal cage rumbled like thunder, and a large, burly, pitch-black figure fell to the ground with a thud.


    "Roar!"


    Ling Yan faced the sky and roared, as if he were a living devil!

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    The underground beast battle arena was completely silent. Almost everyone held their breath at this moment. Many people had their necks stiffened and subconsciously swallowed their saliva.


    Is this a mad god ¡­ Everyone muttered to themselves.


    In the arena, Ling Yan''s black hair was barbed, his eyes were blood-red, and his eyes were ice-cold. His black clothes fluttered in the air without any wind!


    A violent and tyrannical aura continuously poured out from his body. Even though they were separated by a great distance, everyone could feel that their hearts were beating chaotically.


    Did the God of Berserkers go berserk... How terrifying, but ¡­ Too cool!


    Some of Ling Yan''s hardcore fans quickly reacted, and in an instant, they all went crazy. Some of the men seemed to have transgender, "ripping" their shirts off, and then wildly waved them around as they screamed.


    "Mad God, I love you, ahh ¡­"


    "Mad God, give me a chance to have a meal together ¡­"


    "Mad God, look at me! Look at me!"


    "No, no, you should look at me. Look at me, Mad God!"


    "¡­"


    Ling Yan, who was inside the metal cage, didn''t seem to hear the crazy shouts of the surrounding people. After throwing away the Violent Demon Ape, he walked towards it with large strides.


    Dong, dong, dong!


    Ling Yan''s footsteps weren''t as dull and powerful as the Violent Demon Ape''s, but it was as if he was stomping on the beat of everyone''s heart, resonating with their hearts, causing them to feel a sudden pain in their chests.


    He didn''t think that a peak first level Mortal Core martial artist would have such power. Although this tempo didn''t affect him too much, it was because his strength was much higher than Ling Yan''s. If it was several levels lower ¡­


    The martial artists at the fifth or third level of the Mortal Birth Stage turned their gazes to the martial artists at the side as they thought about this.


    As he expected, those several martial artists were holding onto their chests, frowning as their faces paled, especially Little Mi. His body was curling up, and cold sweat dripped down from his forehead, forcing him to use his true essence to resist this strange force.


    If a martial artist was like this, then the spectators in the beast battle arena were in an even worse situation. Several of them jumped up and down a few times, and then their bodies began to twitch and they began to froth at the mouth.


    Seeing this, Wen Na''s face changed. She stretched out her delicate hand and pressed a red button at the bottom right corner of the electronic screen.


    At this moment, a layer of transparent blue light appeared around the metallic cage, enveloping it in its entirety in an instant.


    This was a protective measure of the underground beast arena. It was able to cut off the transmission of energy and energy, and it was used to prevent the blue martial artist''s vicious beasts from overflowing with power and injuring the audience.


    After all, those that came to watch the beast fighting arena were all from the upper class society of South Tong City. Although they did not have much strength, they had a deep background and even though the beast fighting arena was very resourceful, they did not want to get into any small trouble.


    Once the blue light enveloped the metallic cage, everyone began to feel better. A few people began to pant heavily as shock filled their eyes.


    In a corner of the last row of the beast fighting arena.


    Pu Dong had already been awake for a long time. There was no helping it, he was also a fan of the Mad God. It''s just that he wasn''t as crazy as some people.


    At the moment, he was staring at the mad god in the metal cage with doubt in his heart.


    ''This is strange. Why does this aura feel so familiar? It''s as if I''ve seen it somewhere before ¡­ ''


    Pu Dong raised his eyebrows and frowned as he pondered.


    That''s right!


    Suddenly, Pu Dong slapped his thigh and his eyes instantly widened. He remembered!


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s actual combat.


    Ling Yan!

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    Yes, it couldn''t be wrong!


    Pu Dong''s heart surged. This tyrannical aura that the Wild God was emitting was exactly the same as the one that Ling Yan was emitting!


    Pu Dong was astonished. He turned his head and looked at the empty spot beside him. Then, his eyes stared at the Mad God inside the metallic cage. He was at a loss for words as he muttered, "This can''t be Ling Yan, right ¡­"


    In order to confirm his thoughts, Pu Dong thought for a moment before he sent his perception over. Once the perception entered within a three meter radius around the Wild God, an invisible, tyrannical Qi instantly tore apart Pu Dong''s strand of perception. Pu Dong''s face instantly paled, and his body fiercely trembled.


    It was the same, absolutely the same! Pu Dong took a deep breath.


    Last time in the Beast Battling Arena, when he came back to his senses, Ling Yan wasn''t by his side, but a mad god had appeared.


    This time, he came back to reality. Ling Yan was still not by his side, and a mad god had appeared.


    Could this, this double, be a coincidence?


    Pu Dong wasn''t stupid in the first place, but combining all these layers of coincidences together seemed inevitable. He was already extremely suspicious.


    However, that''s not right. The Madman God looked like a strong young man in his twenties, and there was a huge difference between him and the current Ling Yan. What kind of disguise technique was so powerful under the heavens?


    Besides, the underground beast battle arena was the First Prince''s territory. All of the First Prince''s subordinates were elites, and the rules forbade youths under the age of sixteen from participating in the competition. There must be some measure to prevent others from fishing in troubled waters.


    When he thought of this, Pu Dong was puzzled, they were at odds. Did he believe in his own feelings, or did he believe in the First Prince''s protective measures?!


    While Pu Dong was still conflicted over this matter, Ling Yan had already arrived two meters away from the Violent Demon Ape.


    "Roar!"


    Ling Yan let out a furious roar from his mouth. His blood-red eyes flashed and his body suddenly moved. Blood Qi lingered on his right fist as it suddenly smashed towards the Violent Demon Ape that was on the ground with the momentum of a long rainbow.


    In that instant, the hair on the back of the Violent Demon Ape suddenly stood up, and its huge body nimbly dodged to the side.


    Sure enough, just by relying on the Violent Demon Ape''s terrifying defensive power, Ling Yan''s violent swing just now didn''t seem to cause any substantial damage to the Violent Demon Ape.


    BOOM!


    Ling Yan''s fist heavily smashed into the ground, and in an instant, rubble flew in all directions. Puff! - It flew out from the metal cage and hit the blue light barrier, shattering it.


    After dodging Ling Yan''s attack, the Violent Demon Ape took advantage of Ling Yan''s lack of strength to retreat a few steps back. The violent aura around its body also receded a little, and its ferocious face had a fierce look, as if it felt some fear.


    It was as if the Violent Demon Ape wasn''t facing a human but an even more ferocious beast!


    On the floating platform, WenNa was holding her red lips with her lily-white hands, her face filled with disbelief.


    During this period of time, under the pressure from a Mortal Stage Level 8 martial artist, the Violent Demon Ape refused to compromise at all. Its eyes were filled with a violent light and its body exuded a violent aura of evil, and it was only dragged over after the Mortal Stage 8 martial artist used brute force to knock it out.


    The royal blood of the berserk beasts were naturally filled with pride, how could it submit to the tyrannical power of humans?!


    Even an eighth level Mortal Stage martial artist couldn''t do it. A first level Mortal Stage martial artist actually did it!


    How could this not surprise her?


    This mad god was too terrifying. If he had only started cultivating recently, then his future achievements would be limitless. He was afraid that even Jiang Bo would be defeated by him!


    WenNa Fang''s heart skipped a beat as such a thought unconsciously appeared in her mind.

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    After Ling Yan''s attack missed, his ice-cold face didn''t show any expression. His blood-red eyes immediately swept towards the Violent Demon Ape.


    When the Violent Demon Ape saw Ling Yan staring at it, its berserk aura immediately weakened. The Violent Demon Ape took another step back and opened its mouth, revealing its sharp teeth. It howled at Ling Yan in a low voice, seemingly warning him not to come close.


    Ling Yan smiled. The corner of his mouth curled up, revealing two rows of pure-white teeth. Under the spotlight of the Beast Battling Arena, his teeth flashed with a frightful chilliness.


    In the next second, he activated the Lightning Steps. Ling Yan disappeared from his original position, and his speed was even faster than before!


    Everyone''s eyes were wide open as they saw Ling Yan appear behind the Violent Demon Ape in a flash. A blood-filled punch landed heavily on the Violent Demon Ape''s back.


    "Boom!"


    A muffled sound like thunder rang out. This time, the Violent Demon Ape actually let out a painful howl. Its huge body that was ten feet tall rumbled as it fell two steps forward.


    Ling Yan''s bloody eyes flashed as he took a step forward as fast as lightning. Shaking his hand into a finger, his forefinger flashed with a golden light.


    Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill ¡ª Lightning Finger!


    "Hiss ~"


    Unexpectedly, the Violent Demon Ape''s terrifying defensive power was directly pierced through by Ling Yan''s finger. Fresh blood immediately spurted out from the small hole!


    "Roar!"


    After suffering from Ling Yan''s painful attack, the Violent Demon Ape immediately went berserk. It overcame the sliver of fear in its heart, and with a roar of rage, its aura suddenly shot up! Turning around, he sent a massive fist straight at Ling Yan.


    The wind whizzed through his fist, as fast as lightning!


    Ling Yan raised his arm to block, and with a bang, a powerful force directly smashed into Ling Yan''s body, causing his body to sink. Immediately afterwards, a huge black shadow enveloped Ling Yan, and when Ling Yan raised his head to look, the Violent Demon Ape roared and swung its sturdy arms, which were as thick as an adult''s waist, at him!


    The ear-piercing sound of something tearing through the air was about to pierce through one''s eardrums!


    It hit! Everyone exclaimed!


    However, when he looked closely, he discovered that at the last moment, Ling Yan had used both of his hands to grab onto the Violent Demon Ape''s two giant wrists. The muscles on his arms were twisted, taut, and blue veins bulged out.


    "Roar!"


    The Violent Demon Ape''s eyes were bloodshot as it entered a berserk state. All of its hair exploded, and it furiously increased its strength in an attempt to crush Ling Yan into pieces.


    With a low growl, the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'' began to swiftly circulate. Immediately, waves of incomparably majestic blood energy suddenly surged out and poured into his arms. In an instant, both of his arms seemed to have been cast out of iron as they firmly supported each other.


    A man and a beast were stuck in a stalemate on the spot!


    "Unbelievable, simply unbelievable!"


    In the viewing gallery of the martial artists, the martial artist at the fifth level of the Mortal Body Refinement Realm exclaimed in a low voice, his eyes full of shock.


    After transforming into a Level Three Violent Demon Ape, its strength would reach more than three thousand Jin, which meant that a thousand Jin boulder could be shattered in a single strike. However, Ling Yan was able to withstand the pressure from the Violent Demon Ape and didn''t lose in terms of strength at all!


    Previously, Ling Yan was sent flying by the Violent Demon Ape''s punch, and logically speaking, a First Layer Birth Stage martial artist should have already burped, so a Body Cultivator shouldn''t have been able to do it. However, after a while, Ling Yan suddenly stood up from the ground, as if nothing had happened, and even released his powerful combat strength, instantly sending the Violent Demon Ape flying!


    A Fifth Stage Mid Rank martial artist almost peed his pants. Was he sure that Ling Yan was a human and not a humanoid vicious beast?!


    Little Mi Ge was flabbergasted. His eyes bulged and his worldview suffered a serious shock.


    That brat definitely wasn''t from their world ¡­


    The more Little Mi Ge saw, the more he suppressed his self-confidence. A martial artist at the first level of the Mortal Realm was already so strong, he even doubted his cultivation level.

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    Time passed minute after minute. Ling Yan, who had entered a berserk state, with the power of blood within his body like a furnace after cultivating the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'', possessed abnormal stamina, endurance, and recovery abilities. He was actually able to compete evenly with the rank three berserk demonic ape that possessed a king grade bloodline, or even surpass it!


    The berserk mode of the Violent Demon Ape had begun to weaken.


    "Hah!"


    Ling Yan''s eyes flashed, and with a loud shout, his index fingers suddenly flashed with a golden light!


    Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill ¡ª Lightning Finger!


    CHI CHI ~


    "Roar ~"


    The Violent Demon Ape''s wrist had been pierced by the golden light. It immediately let out a painful howl as it unnaturally loosened its enormous arms.


    A good chance!


    Ling Yan closed in on him with a Lightning Step, then he suddenly turned his body.


    Backstab!


    BOOM!


    With each step it took on the ground, it let out a series of heaven-shaking booms. Before it could steady itself, a figure quickly appeared in front of it, and with a leap, Ling Yan grabbed onto the neck of the Violent Demon Ape with both of his hands.


    Possession of a battle spirit!


    Suddenly, a heaven-shaking and earth-shaking sharp aura emitted from Ling Yan''s body. It was like a billowing cloud of smoke that shot straight into the heavens!


    "Bang, bang, bang ¡­"


    A large number of spotlights above the Colosseum exploded under this soaring infernal energy. Immediately, waves of exclamations were heard from the audience!


    Ling Yan''s blood-red eyes were suffused with a ruthless infernal energy. As his body began to move, a strength of 2000 jins exploded outwards! The power of blood within his body erupted! In addition, his battle spirit had doubled in strength!


    "Roar!"


    Ling Yan faced the sky and roared. His body instantly flashed with golden light, making it hard for people to open their eyes like a glaring sun. The muscles on both of Ling Yan''s arms tightened, and the Violent Demon Ape''s head snapped.


    "Crack!"


    With a crisp sound, the huge and sturdy body of the Violent Demon Ape suddenly trembled twice. Its four limbs instantly stiffened, and Ling Yan expressionlessly released his hand.


    "Boom!"


    The giant body of the Violent Demon Ape fell heavily onto the ground. Its head was snapped off by Ling Yan, but it still didn''t die. Its blood-red eyes were half open, and it unconsciously let out deep roars.


    Ling Yan''s expression was ice-cold as he walked over. He slowly lifted his right leg and suddenly stomped down on the Violent Demon Ape''s head!


    Bang!


    Blood mixed with white brain matter splattered on the ground. The huge feet of the Violent Demon Ape stomped on the ground, and all the energy in its body vanished!


    After killing the Violent Demon Ape, it was time for his battle spirit to take over his body. The golden light all over his body vanished into Ling Yan''s body, and the blood in his eyes also receded like a tide after the Violent Demon Ape''s death.


    Ling Yan''s body shook, and his face paled. With his inner vision, he only had 10% of his blood vitality left. The consumption was too great. Luckily, he had won.


    Where did that wild Qi of his come from, and why did it come without any warning?


    Ling Yan could feel that it was not under his control at all. It was as if he had received some sort of stimulation, and a violent aura suddenly rushed out from the surface of his body.


    The last time at the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, he had also activated Berserk Qi for no apparent reason. After that, his combat power had increased by a level, and under the possession of his battle spirit, he could easily destroy Pan Xing without needing to hold back his ultimate skill ¡ª Wild Bull''s Peak!


    This time was the same, the berserk aura had given him a considerable boost in strength, and it also seemed to have some effect on the berserk beasts. After his battle spirit had doubled in strength, even the third-level king level berserk beast Demon Ape was defeated by him.


    Ling Yan couldn''t understand what was going on. He could only faintly feel that it had something to do with his emotions or the stimulation from some external force, especially after his strength had recently increased, he felt that it was getting more and more obvious.


    Suddenly, Ling Yan felt a fiery gaze shoot towards him from all directions. It was followed by Ling Yan seeming to realize something as he quickly stuck two of his fingers into his ears.


    Almost at the same time, a series of thunderous roars resounded throughout the entire underground beast arena!


    "Wild God, invincible!"


    "Wild God, invincible!"


    "Wild God, invincible!"


    "¡­"


    The crowd went crazy and stirred up!


    Life and death happening at an extremely high speed, going against the will of the heavens!


    A peak Mortal Stage Level 1 martial artist defeated a peak level 3 berserk beast!


    Mad God went berserk, so powerful!


    The audience was so excited that they were almost unable to control themselves.


    If it weren''t for the fact that Wen Na had made preparations beforehand and sent out a large number of guards to maintain order in the colosseum, who knows what these crazy fans would have done ¡­


    Ling Yan slowly walked towards the martial path. As he entered, his heart stirred, and a sound transmission was transmitted into his mind.


    "Dear Mister Kuang, is it convenient for you? I''d like to see you face to face. Don''t reject me, it''s good for you too ¡­"


    Wenna?


    What did she want to do? Ling Yan whispered.

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    As Ling Yan neared the path of martial artists, he saw a floating platform. Wen Na''s beautiful eyes quietly turned, and then his eyebrows knitted together, and he covered his stomach as he spoke.


    "My dear friends, I''m sorry. I''ve been having a special period recently, and my stomach is hurting a little now. I''ll go down and rest for a while and come back later. I''m very sorry."


    With that, she bowed towards the beast fighting arena in a wronged manner.


    When everyone heard that Wen Na was sick and wanted to go back and rest, they immediately felt that it was a pity. A part of their original intention was to come visit her, but they were reasonable and responded.


    "Miss Wenna, go. It''s better if you come back earlier. We''ll wait for you ¡­"


    "That''s right. Miss Wenna, your health is more important. You''ve been paying attention to yourself recently ¡­" It seemed like everyone understood what the special period was.


    "¡­"


    "Thank you, my dear ones." Wenna smiled and blew a big kiss to everyone. Afterwards, she called for a maid to come over and temporarily receive her as the host.


    The maid who came over was also beautiful. Although she couldn''t compare to WenNa, she was still very pleasing to the eyes. When everyone saw her, even the tiniest bit of complaint in their hearts disappeared without a trace.


    That maid must have trained before. After taking over from Wen Na, she opened her mouth and skillfully took over.


    "Alright, this little girl will temporarily take over from big sister WenNa. I hope everyone won''t be disappointed ¡­" After that soul-stirring contest just now, our Mad God had lived up to everyone''s expectations and defeated the vicious third-level vicious beast. This is truly too great. I''m afraid that tonight, the heroic image will appear in his dreams ¡­ "Next, we will send out a fourth level vicious beast, please be prepared, aiyo ¡­"


    In a guest room of the underground beast battle arena, Ling Yan was sitting quietly.


    After a while, someone knocked on the door.


    "Dong Dong ~"


    "Come in!" Ling Yan said in a clear and bright voice.


    "Creak!" The door to the guest room was pushed open, and a flirtatious figure walked in.


    Her beautiful long hair danced in the wind, her eyebrows were like smoke, her almond eyes were bright, her nose was delicate, her cheeks were slightly red, her lips were alluring, and her flawless face was as clear as jade.


    At a close distance, the beauty was even more breathtaking.


    Ling Yan was slightly startled for a moment before immediately regaining his composure.


    Wen Na''s beautiful eyes were filled with surprise. This Wild God was truly powerful. Just now, before she came to meet the Wild God, she specially went back to his room to dress up. He didn''t expect that Ling Yan still hadn''t been shocked.


    "Miss Wenna is looking for me. Is there something you need?" Seeing that he did not say anything, Ling Yan was the first to speak.


    After all, Ling Yan had sensed that WenNa''s strength was not ordinary, at least her current cultivation level was much higher than his. However, after hearing that WenNa had vowed that she would definitely benefit him after coming over, Ling Yan hesitated for a moment before agreeing.


    It shouldn''t be easy for people to see the Spirit Domain''s Great Leader''s "Illusion Appearance Technique".


    WenNa came back to her senses and covered her mouth with her hand. She smiled and said, "Mr. Kuang, can you speak the truth? Are you in need of money?"


    As soon as Wen Na finished speaking, a trace of awkwardness flashed through Ling Yan''s eyes. This young lady was really direct.


    When Wen Na saw Ling Yan''s fleeting expression, she immediately understood. Since the God of Berserkers was short on money, then it would be easier to deal with him. However, this God of Berserkers, on closer inspection, seemed quite manly.


    "Hehe, dear Mr. Kuang, your heroic performance has really made others look at you in a new light. Wow, the muscles on your body are so well-shaped, so powerful, and your face ¡­ "Ahh!"


    Wen Na suddenly exclaimed. Her delicate body''s true essence was about to explode, but she held it back and looked at Ling Yan with an aggrieved expression. "Mister Kuang, you''re hurting me ¡­"


    However, Ling Yan didn''t seem to feel anything. He let go of his fair hands and frowned. With an expressionless face, he apologized, "Sorry, I don''t like people who aren''t familiar with me touching my face."


    "Alright, alright, I got it. Just say it, and you made me hurt so much ¡­" Wen Na scoffed.


    "Are you alright? If there''s nothing else, then I''m leaving." When Ling Yan saw that Na didn''t talk about proper business for half a day, he didn''t have the time to waste here. He immediately turned around to leave.


    "Wait a minute!" WenNa called out to Ling Yan. When Ling Yan turned around to look at her, he withdrew his smile and spoke sternly.


    "Mister Kuang, do you want to cooperate?"


    Cooperation? Ling Yan was stunned.

 C164

    Hearing that Wen Na wanted to work together with him, Ling Yan was a little stunned. He was a rogue cultivator, and although his cultivation was heaven defying, his cultivation was still there.


    If he had no strength, no influence, or influence, what benefits could the Beast Battling Arena get if they asked for his help?


    "Yes, Mr. Kuang, you didn''t mishear me, I''m here to cooperate with you." She continued, "Didn''t he ask you if you were short on money just now? He was just setting you up. But it seems like Mr. Kuang really is short on money. He has an idea, so I don''t know what he thinks."


    "Tell me about it." Ling Yan looked at Wen Na and said in an indifferent voice.


    "Alright." Wenna nodded. "The idea is simple. It is for Mister Kuang to give your sound transmitting talisman to someone else. When you are coming to participate in our Beast Battling Arena, tell us in advance that we can prepare."


    Hm? Upon hearing this, Ling Yan was moved.


    Preparing in advance? Was it to advertise? Ling Yan immediately thought of the crux of the matter.


    It seemed that the underground beast arena had taken a fancy to his influence on the audience. Right now, his popularity had already reached its peak when he defeated the top rank 3 beast, the Violent Demon Ape.


    If these spectators were to go out today, the news of the Madman''s achievements would definitely spread out, attracting even more attention.


    When word got out, it spread like wildfire. His reputation as a mad god was practically shining like gold.


    If the news of Ling Yan participating in the Beast Battling Arena had been spread out ahead of time, not only would Ling Yan''s former fans be there, but also those who were present, wanting to see just how mighty and domineering these brash deities were!


    Heh, the calculations of the Beast Battling Arena are not bad after all. Ling Yan''s brows twitched.


    "Hehe, looks like Mr. Kuang has also thought of it. Yes, we really plan to use Mr. Kuang''s current fan appeal to allow the number of spectators in the Beast Battling Arena to reach its peak once again."


    When Wen Na saw that Ling Yan had caught the hidden meaning in her words so quickly, a trace of surprise flashed through his beautiful eyes.


    "What good is that to me?"


    Ling Yan bluntly said. He was such a straightforward person. Since the Beast Battling Arena wanted to use him to make money, he would not be used for nothing.


    "Of course it''s good for you, Mr. Kuang. We can double the unit price that Mr. Kuang challenged, which is, every time Mr. Kuang defeated a berserk beast of the same level, he changed the unit price from 100 taels of silver to 200 taels of silver. Every time he defeated a berserk beast, he changed the unit price from 1000 taels of silver to 2000 taels of silver. Of course, I''ll double the price of the materials for berserk beasts to you. "


    "With Mister Kuang''s strength, it is likely that most vicious beasts do not have any threat. After the competition ends, he will also earn several times the amount of silver taels. I wonder what Mister Kuang thinks?"


    When Ling Yan heard this, he sneered in his heart. This underground beast battle arena was really good at scheming.


    He was certain that once this beast battle ended, his reputation would grow exponentially. His arrival, coupled with the deliberate promotion of the beast battle arena, might not be so exaggerated as to double the number of people, but he was sure that his fame would rise a little.


    With a 20% increase in the rate, Ling Yan was confident that he could roughly calculate the increase in the number of people by one to two thousand. With the registration fee of one hundred to two hundred silver per person, the Beast Battling Arena would have a total of one hundred to two hundred thousand silver taels.


    How much could he, Ling Yan, obtain from it? Merely several thousand taels of silver, to the Beast Battling Arena, it wasn''t worth mentioning!


    His Ling Yan talisman paper''s income was not particularly stable, and he did not have enough funds to cultivate. Sometimes, coming to the underground beast ring to earn some extra money was much safer than going to the Savage Forest to hunt down and kill Vicious Beasts.


    Therefore, after a moment of consideration, Ling Yan nodded his head and said: "Alright, I agree."


    As he spoke, Ling Yan and Wenna exchanged sound transmitting talismans.


    "Hee hee, Mister Kuang is really straightforward. Then I wish us a happy cooperation." WenNa covered her mouth and smiled. She extended her slender hand and placed it in front of Ling Yan.


    "Crack ~"


    Ling Yan used his large hand to gently pat the palm of Wen Na''s jade-like hand. The corner of his mouth curled up, revealing two rows of white teeth as he smiled and said.


    "Un, let''s have a happy cooperation!"

 C165

    An hour later, Ling Yan walked out of the underground beast fighting arena and arrived at the main street of South Tong City. Next to him was a young man with a handsome face.


    At this moment, the youngster was circling around Ling Yan with eyes full of suspicion.


    After being stared at for a quarter of an hour, Ling Yan helplessly stopped and said, "I say, Pu Dong, can you walk a bit more normally? Why are you wandering around by my side?"


    "Hey, big brother, tell me, what have you been doing in the Beast Battling Arena for so long?" Pu Dong stared straight at Ling Yan and laughed coldly.


    "What else can I do? I went to the toilet."


    "He fell into the toilet?" Who would believe that? Look at young master Dong''s face, does he look like an idiot? " Pu Dong patted his handsome face and said as he raised his eyebrows in disdain.


    "Why would I lie to you? After going to the toilet, I saw the Madman. I was just watching from the bottom. We sat so far away, so remote, and what could I see? It would be better to watch the Madman fight closer!" Ling Yan glanced at Pu Dong and said in a faint voice.


    On the way back, the moment he saw Pu Dong''s suspicious look, Ling Yan knew that he had been exposed, causing a speculation in Pu Dong''s mind. However, he quickly came up with an excuse.


    It wasn''t that Ling Yan didn''t acknowledge his identity, nor was it that he suspected that Pu Dong couldn''t keep his identity a secret. The main reason was that his illusion techniques were too magical, and martial artists that were several levels stronger than him couldn''t see through it.


    Not only his demeanor, movements, appearance, height, body shape, and even his cultivation level could be imitated! "Phantom Image" was indeed a miraculous Martial Skill. It was much more profound than any other disguise technique in the world.


    Therefore, it was inconvenient for him to say it, just like how he couldn''t tell Le Xinlan how he drew out his talisman.


    It was safest to keep secrets hidden in one''s heart.


    Before he had the power to protect himself, the things on his body made people jealous. Maybe some outlaws would forcefully take him away and control him or something.


    He felt that what Ling Yan said made sense, but the doubt in his heart continued to spiral about. There was no helping it, besides the appearance and height of Ling Yan and Madman, their other actions, movements, methods, martial skills, etc. were too similar!


    "What? You don''t think I''m a mad god, do you?" Ling Yan stared at Pu Dong with his eyes wide open, as if he had just seen something unbelievable.


    "Really?" Pu Dong came over and asked suspiciously.


    "Of course not, you think that I would be able to participate in the Beast Battling Arena if I were a mad god? Is the First Prince playing with the surveillance system? " Ling Yan rolled his eyes at Pu Dong and said.


    "Yeah, I think so too." Pu Dong nodded, and suddenly, a thought emerged in his mind. Pu Dong slapped his thigh and loudly shouted: "I know, Ling Yan, Mad God ¡­"


    Hm? Did Pu Dong catch some clues? Ling Yan''s heart skipped a beat.


    "Mad God, did you come from a family?" Pu Dong excitedly looked at Ling Yan. He felt that the chances of this happening were extremely high. His grandmother! He had actually thought of this!? He really was a genius!


    "You''ve already discovered this!" Ling Yan pretended to be shocked as he said.


    At the same time, he couldn''t help but laugh in his heart. This Pu Dong was quite imaginative. Since he thought this way, then so be it.


    "Haha, that''s right, who is this young master Dong? He is even more handsome than Pan An, Zhuge!" Seeing Ling Yan''s stupefied expression, Pu Dong felt as if a clear spring had poured into his heart, causing him to feel extremely good!


    Ling Yan was actually frightened by him. He really was a genius, hahaha!

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    Ling Yan and Pu Dong parted ways with the slaughterhouse in South China. Afterwards, Ling Yan went to the pharmacy and to the back hall of the Charm Magician''s Union Exchange.


    In the Beast Battling Arena this time around, Ling Yan had fought two more battles, both of them crossing ranks. In the Beast Battling Arena this time, Ling Yan had fought two more battles, both of them crossing ranks.


    He spent three thousand taels of silver in the pharmacy to buy the body refining pellet needed to be promoted to the second stage of the Mortal Embryo Stage. He went to the back hall of the Charm Magician''s Exchange and bought seven sets of materials for the Blood Assembling Talisman, spending one thousand six hundred and eighty taels of silver.


    After spending more than four thousand taels of silver, Ling Yan''s heart was completely calm. The only feeling he had was the feeling of throwing out money with a wave of his hand. It felt pretty good ¡­


    Carrying a pile of materials, Ling Yan returned to his room in the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School.


    Ling Yan took a deep breath. It hadn''t even been half a month since the Thousand Military Array started and he had already bought the Body Refinement Pellet to reach the second stage of the Mortal Stage as well as the materials for the Blood Assembling Talisman to quickly consolidate his cultivation.


    Ling Yan muttered to himself. Without any hesitation, he sat cross-legged on the bed and took out a dark red pill from his storage ring, opening his mouth and throwing it in.


    As the pill dissolved in his mouth, it turned into a ball of light and drilled into his limbs and bones from Ling Yan''s mouth ¡­


    Ling Yan silently closed his eyes and began to circulate the ''Berserk Golden Body Art''. After swallowing the Body Refinement Pellet, there was no reaction, but he knew that this was only the calm before the storm.


    After an incense stick of time, Ling Yan felt his body heat up. At first, it was as if he had drunk a cup of strong wine, and his throat, esophagus, and stomach began to burn.


    The heat spread in all directions, passing through his skin, and was just about to seep out through his pores. At this moment, Ling Yan''s entire body flashed with a golden light, and immediately after, Ling Yan''s entire body was enveloped in a golden light. That heat was like a prey being hunted, and was completely dragged back into Ling Yan''s body.


    Just like the first time when Ling Yan had his cultivation restored, the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'' had tyrannically pulled back the true essence that had escaped, refining it and converting it into the power of blood energy.


    Ling Yan''s spiritual sense had been monitoring the situation of his body the entire time. Seeing this scene, he couldn''t help but feel speechless and also very happy. With the help of the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'', he was able to perfectly absorb the medicinal effects of the Body Refinement Pellet.


    However, in this way, the pain that Ling Yan felt was more than twice that of before!


    Ling Yan felt as if his entire body was on the verge of burning to pieces. It was as if someone was using countless steel needles to stab his body time and time again. The pain was so excruciating that Ling Yan felt like he was about to collapse!


    Ling Yan tightly bit his lips. Unknowingly, his lips had been bitten by Ling Yan, causing a trickle of blood to flow out. However, Ling Yan was unaware of this.


    Ling Yan''s entire body was violently trembling. Not long later, his forehead was covered in cold sweat. His back, front, and limbs were all drenched in it, like a broken water bag.


    Ling Yan was not unconscious. He guarded the last bit of clarity in his heart. He knew that only when he was awake would he be able to obtain the best absorption of the medicinal effect ¡­


    In an incredibly exquisite room of the underground beast battle arena, Wenna respectfully lowered her head behind a man.


    The man wore a purple and gold crown with his hair tied up. He wore a yellow brocade dragon robe, and he wore a colorful silk ribbon with a long tassel knot. He also wore a pair of Qilin boots. With his back facing Wenna, he couldn''t see his face. However, he could feel a sense of respect from the figure that he was born with.


    The man stood there quietly, as if he was thinking about something. WenNa didn''t dare to urge him.


    "Wen Na, are you saying that another peerless genius similar to Jiang Bo has appeared in the underground beast arena?"


    After a long while, the man spoke. His voice was calm, but within it was a faint sense of majesty.


    Hearing that, Wen Na hurriedly said, "That''s right, First Prince, his cultivation speed has been very fast recently. Within a month, he advanced from the Small Success of the First Stage of the Fetal Stage to the Peak of the First Stage of the Fetal Stage. His battle power is even stronger than a Third Stage Mastery Stage martial artist ¡­"


    "He''s only at the first level of the Mortal Realm. Did he eat some sort of heavenly material or something? Otherwise, why is his cultivation still at the bottom even at the age of twenty?" The man called the First Prince said indifferently.


    "I''m not too sure about this, maybe because I''ve practiced martial arts too late. The blood energy in this person''s body is very refined, and I can''t feel any traces of him eating heavenly and earthly treasures. Logically speaking, if this person''s talent is poor, then it would be impossible to completely refine all the impurities in heavenly and earthly treasures within a month ¡­"


    "Moreover, this person has won the favor of countless spectators with his unique fighting style. With such a strong influence, I have already exchanged my sound transmitting talisman with him and have agreed upon the conditions. Even if he is unable to continue on, with his current influence, he will probably be able to make a huge profit in the short term."


    "Good, you did well. Observe him. If he is indeed like Jiang Bo, immediately inform this king!" The man spoke indifferently.


    "As you wish, your Highness the First Prince!"

 C167

    More than ten days quietly passed like flowing water.


    On this day, all the freshmen of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School were informed that they would gather at the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s round plaza. They would then proceed to the Thousand-Arms Array Scoreboard Competition for the first time since they had entered the school!


    This was not only a test of the students'' combat ability, but also a test of the degree of improvement that these freshmen had gone through in the past month.


    Especially the top ten among new students. Because of their ranking in the school, they had received even more attention from others. They wanted to see if they could continue to have a good talk and retain their ranking after the ranking competition of the new students'' thousand military points.


    Of the 100 new students that had entered the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, which one wasn''t a talented genius? They had been waiting for this tournament for a long time. They needed to prove themselves and prove themselves!


    None of the geniuses were willing to lower themselves to others. These people were all young and full of pride. They had been cultivating with all their might for the last month, and were all waiting to amaze everyone today!


    Their teachers and elders all said that it was a fantasy for a freshman to break into the Crimson Nimbus Hundred and Eight Generals. However, since they had never experienced it before, these young geniuses didn''t believe it.


    At dawn, on the circular plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School, other than the physical body, all the freshmen had arrived on time and gathered around a hundred people. Some of them were friends and chose different subjects, and during this month, they had worked hard in their training, so they had not seen each other at all.


    They were simply discussing how much their strength had increased in this month, what cultivation methods they had learned, martial skills, and so on. Besides these, they were also discussing the new students'' 1000 military array points ranking competition, as well as the top 10 rankings.


    "Do you guys think that Ling Yan will still be able to suppress everyone this time and take first place in the New Thousand Army Array?" Someone said in a low voice.


    "I think it''s still in suspense. The physical body is the weakest of the eight. How much stronger can Ling Yan''s strength be if he doesn''t possess a superior cultivation technique, battle technique, or resources?" Someone immediately said in disdain.


    "I heard that Ning Bang has been training with all his might for the past month. Even the elders of the Hammer Department have been praising the progress of his training and it seems like he has broken through to the third level of the Mortal Stage!" "Furthermore, hammer techniques are not bad either. At the very least, they are much better than physical techniques."


    "It''s the same for Xu Shizhen of the Axe Branch. I''m his friend, I haven''t been able to get an appointment with him recently. The moment we get in touch, he says that I''m cultivating ¡­" "Damn, look, Ningbo and Xu Shizhen have matched up!" The man suddenly pointed in a direction and exclaimed.


    Immediately, everyone turned their heads.


    At the side of the crowd, Xu Shizhen and Ningbang looked at each other. An invisible aura rose up between the two of them and then they clashed against each other. One could almost hear a slight "chi chi" sound in the air.


    Seemingly realizing that they were unable to suppress the other party, the two of them retracted their aura after a single breath.


    "Hmph, Xu Shizhen, looks like you''ve made quite a bit of progress recently." Ning Bang coldly glanced at Xu Shizhen as he spoke.


    "You''re not spouting nonsense. You''re a defeated opponent, yet you want to use your aura to suppress me?" Xu Shizhen arrogantly glanced at Ning Bang and disdainfully said.


    NingPang, you have advanced to the third level of the Mortal Stage, how can I not be one as well?!


    In front of so many people, Xu Shizhen boasted shamelessly, causing Ning Bang''s face to darken like the bottom of a pot. In front of so many people, Xu Shizhen boasted shamelessly, causing Ning Bang''s face to darken like the bottom of a pot.


    "Xu Shizhen, just you wait, don''t be arrogant!"


    Ning Bang coldly looked at Xu Shizhen as he walked past him with a cold expression, arriving at his own hammer squad.


    After this Thousand Military Array, I''ll let you see the fruits of my month of hard work. Xu Shizhen, didn''t you use that top quality talisman paper to suppress me? I have it now too, so you''re nothing to worry about!


    Even if it''s Ling Yan, if he were to go to the lowest level of physical fitness, I will step on whatever bullshit he learns. I will show you who is the true number one freshman of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School!

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    However, what made everyone curious was that the other subjects were all here. They were all lined up in twos and threes, while there wasn''t even a single member of the physical fitness team.


    Too eye-catching!


    With a single glance, everyone could tell that Ling Yan had yet to arrive?! What was going on? Everyone began to discuss with one another.


    "Ling Yan is already at the point, why isn''t he here yet? Isn''t he oversleeping?"


    "If he can sleep for so long, I also admire him. I think that Ling Yan should know that his progress has been slow this month and that the Thousand Military Array cannot afford to lose this much time, so he might as well give up." A youth who was jealous of Ling Yan for obtaining the precious medicinal pill, the Bear Heart Pill, guessed maliciously.


    "Bullshit! No matter how slow Ling Yan''s cultivation realm is, how can you compare to him? With a Bear Heart Pill, your cultivation will be able to rise faster and faster. I think it''s because something happened to Ling Yan, and he might not be at Crimson Nimbus Martial School! " Someone felt indignant for Ling Yan.


    "¡­"


    Just as everyone was discussing, the sounds of people tearing through the air could be heard. Immediately, eight old men appeared in front of them.


    Immediately, the argument came to a screeching halt. All of the young men and women stood straight as they respectfully looked forward.


    When the eight Elders of Crimson Nimbus Martial University arrived, they immediately noticed the abnormality of the physical body. The hammer department''s elder glanced at the body section''s elder, Rong Yi, and said, "Elder Rong Yi, your family''s treasure has yet to arrive. Are you giving up on the ranking competition?"


    Giving up was good. This way, even the Hammer Department Ning Bang would be able to effortlessly obtain first place in this year''s Thousand-military Point Ranking Tournament. This old man would also be able to show his face among the rest of the subjects.


    However, even if he didn''t give up, he had already observed the cultivation progress in the past month. Not only that, but he had also given some true essence stones to the Lin State to speed up their cultivation, as well as better cultivation methods and martial skills.


    During the entrance examination, there was still a huge gap between Ling Bang and Ling Yan. However, there was no good cultivation technique or martial technique in the Peace Prefecture, and Ling Yan seemed to be born with a strong bloodline.


    Body cultivation was already a waste. Out of the ten strongest people on the continent, only one was a body cultivator.


    Thus, the sledgehammer elder wasn''t too worried. Even though there was still some distance between him and Ling Yan, as time went by, surpassing Ling Yan was certain.


    Rong Yi also saw that Ling Yan did not come over to gather them. His heavy eyebrows creased and he threw out a sound transmitting talisman.


    Seeing Rong Yi''s actions, several Elders secretly laughed in their hearts. Be anxious. It would be better if Ling Yan didn''t come. That way, their disciples would lose a strong competitor.


    The bamboo hat Elder He Yun spoke up at this moment, "Elder Rong Yi, wait for the time it takes for your disciple to burn an incense stick. Once the time has passed and there''s not enough people, we''ll give up."


    After Rong Yi heard this, he slightly nodded his head, but his large hands suddenly clenched.


    Ling Yan, what''s going on? Logically speaking, if a sound transmitting talisman could be sent out, then that person shouldn''t be too far away. Could it be that something has happened?


    In a certain room at Crimson Nimbus Martial University.


    As the golden light around his body vanished, a robust figure abruptly opened his eyes. In an instant, his eyes seemed to shoot out a beam of light like a sharp blade into the air, slashing out a light rippling aura.


    He had broken through to the early Second Stage of the Common Birth Stage!


    Ling Yan stood up. Feeling the immense strength from his body, he was overjoyed.


    3000 pounds of strength!


    What time is it now? Ling Yan estimated the time in his heart. Just as he was about to go out and ask someone, a strong flame suddenly exploded in front of him!


    An urgent sound transmitting talisman?!


    Ling Yan was startled, and immediately followed up with a hurried voice from Rong Yi in his mind.


    "Yanzi, haven''t you received the sound transmitting talisman yet? Now hurry to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s circular square. The new students'' thousand military array points ranking competition is about to begin!"


    After a dozen days passed, Ling Yan was greatly shocked. He did not even bother to pack up. He pushed open the door, activated his Lightning Steps, and rushed out.

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    Time passed minute after minute, and the time it took to burn an incense stick passed by in an instant.


    "Looks like Ling Yan will not come. I shall treat it as giving up ¡­" Halfway through his words, Helian Yi''s heart tightened.


    "Wait, wait, I''m sorry, I came too late for training ¡­"


    At this moment, a hasty voice rang out from afar, and with a flash before everyone''s eyes, Ling Yan appeared within the medical team. He opened his mouth, and bowed apologetically to the elders.


    During the critical moment of his breakthrough, he had automatically blocked messages from the outside world. Naturally, Ling Yan hadn''t received his first message through a sound transmitting talisman.


    After that, Ling Yan broke through to the early Second Stage of the Mortal Birth Stage. He originally wanted to take the Bear-Heart Pill and increase his cultivation, so that he would have a better chance of breaking through to the top 108. He never thought that this time''s breakthrough would take so long, and in the blink of an eye, more than ten days had passed, and he had almost missed the Ranking Competition of the New Thousand Military Array.


    When Rong Yi saw Ling Yan appear at the last moment, his tightened heart immediately relaxed. He unhappily rolled his eyes at Ling Yan.


    This child, if he doesn''t make people go up and down, wouldn''t he be uncomfortable?


    After which, he stared at Ling Yan with a hint of pleasant surprise in his eyes. Good boy, he had actually broken through to the Second Stage of the Mortal Body Refinement Realm!


    As a Body Cultivator, he was able to tell Ling Yan''s cultivation level with a single glance. He had completed a breakthrough within a month or so, and this had given Rong Yi a pleasant surprise.


    Originally, Yi Fanyi thought that with Ling Yan''s cultivation talent, even if he was given enough true essence stones to practice, he would still be able to reach the peak of the first stage of the Mortal Stage before the Ranking Tournament of the new 1000 military points was already quite good.


    Good boy! A faint smile appeared at the corner of Rong Yi''s mouth.


    The other Elders were temporarily unable to see Ling Yan''s cultivation. Seeing that Ling Yan had arrived at the last moment, the Arts Elder He Yun did not say anything more. He simply said, "Alright, since everyone is here, let''s head to the Thousand Military Array Assessment location."


    Under the lead of eight Elders, the one hundred freshmen passed through the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s circular plaza. In the time it took to boil a cup of tea, they arrived at the northern side of Crimson Nimbus Martial School near the Great South Mountain.


    In the center of the valley, there was a small plaza that was about a hundred square meters in area. In the center of the plaza, there was a white altar, and on top of the altar, it was engraved with dense and complicated runes that only formation masters would be able to understand.


    He arrived at his destination.


    "Alright, it''s getting late, stand on the small square!" The elders instructed their disciples.


    "Yes sir!" The disciples obeyed and walked towards the small plaza.


    While Ling Yan was on his way, a sound transmission was transmitted over. His heart skipped a beat.


    "Yanzi, are you confident?"


    "Master, don''t worry. I won''t embarrass you." Ling Yan faintly smiled, as he smiled confidently at Yi Fanyi, before walking up to the small square.


    As he gazed at Ling Yan''s back, which was as straight as a mountain, Rong Yi took in a deep breath as a glint flashed across his eyes.


    Just how far could Ling Yan go? Was he able to reach rank 108 in the Thousand Military Array?


    In Yi Rong''s eyes, there was no doubt that Ling Yan would become the top student of this year''s Thousand Military Array. However, for Crimson Nimbus to successfully charge through the first hundred and ten generals, the difficulty was too great ¡­

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    "Oh? It looks like Elder Rong''s disciples have a lot of confidence in themselves. Why, why, do they have such great progress in cultivation, and want to reach the top 108? "


    The Chief of Hammer Division had been paying attention to Rong Yi and Ling Yan. Upon seeing Ling Yan''s confident expression towards Rong Yi, his heart stirred and he immediately walked over, chuckling as he spoke.


    With Ling Yan''s shitty second-grade high grade talent, in a month''s time, to what extent could he cultivate it to, he would probably only be able to break through to the peak of the first level of the Mortal Spiritual Birth Stage.


    It was funny. His disciple, Ning Bang, had also broken through from the Third Stage of the Mortal Stage to the Third Stage of the Mortal Stage. Although they were only at a small realm, the difficulty of breaking through was greatly different.


    Rong Yi glanced at the elder, his burly body straightened and said with a faint smile, "Not bad. As for the top 108 of the Thousand Army Array, it''s up to Ling Yan himself."


    Heh, looking at Rong Yi''s appearance, it looked as if Ling Yan really had the ability to make it into the top 108 of the Thousand Army Array, which was quite laughable.


    The hammer elder felt disdain in his heart. With a face full of smiles, he congratulated, "Haha, then I''ll be looking forward to Ling Yan''s dazzling results."


    A hundred freshmen stood firmly on the small plaza. Following which, the Arts Department Elder, Helian Yun, led the way and announced the rules. His faint voice was clearly transmitted into the ears of every freshman.


    The time to participate in the Thousand Military Array assessment is uncertain. There is a illusionary killing array inside, but the array formation has its own ability to distinguish people. Before you die, it will teleport you out.


    "In the Thousand Army Array, there is only one enemy. After a period of time, the number of enemies will increase and their strength will slowly increase. This is until the last thousand people are in the same formation, which is also the origin of the Thousand Army Array."


    "Thousand Military Array, the initial enemy will start from the first stage of the Mortal Stage, every time you kill an enemy at the first stage of the Mortal Stage, your points will increase by 1 to 4 points, your points will increase by 40 points, you will be able to kill an enemy at the third stage of the Mortal Stage, your points will increase by 100 to 400 points ¡­" All the way to the Houtian realm martial artists. But, you don''t even need to think about this anymore. "


    "Be careful, kill as fast as possible if you can, and the longer you can kill the enemy, the more enemies there will be, and the stronger they will become, which would be disadvantageous to you!" "Alright, it''s your turn to go in."


    Without giving them much time to react, the elders waved their hands and streams of dense Zhen Yuan flew in the air and immediately disappeared into the white altar in the middle of the small plaza.


    Immediately, everyone felt the small plaza start to shake. Immediately after, the white altar exploded with a brilliant white light, enveloping all one hundred freshmen. All of them trembled and stopped moving. Under the white light, their figures also started to become blurry.


    The rankings competition of the new 1000 military points had begun!


    Ling Yan arrived at a vast, white world, deathly still and without end.


    Suddenly, the space in front of Ling Yan fluctuated, and a Mortal Core warrior of the first stage appeared in front of him.


    The martial artist held a long sword in his hand. As soon as he saw Ling Yan, he immediately rushed over!


    First trimester ¡­ Ling Yan shrugged his shoulders. In the moment that the martial artist rushed towards him, Ling Yan flicked his finger, and a surge of blood energy shot into the body of the first stage Mortal Core warrior.


    "Putong ~" The martial artist at the first level of the Mortal Core realm died in response.


    In a breath''s time, space fluctuated as two figures appeared in front of Ling Yan. One of them was a first grade ferocious beast, while the other was an initial Mortal Core warrior. In an instant, both of them charged towards Ling Yan.


    Ling Yan laughed. Then, his gaze turned grim as he shouted in a low voice, "Come!"


    Kill!

 C171

    Not long after the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s freshmen began their battle formation, many figures appeared around the altar. There were Sword Arts, Sword Arts, and Hammer Arts ¡­ At first glance, the Sword Department had the most disciples, including many of the 108 generals of Chi Xiao. For example ¡ª Sword Pang.


    When the group of Elders saw Pang Feng forcefully appearing, they immediately understood in their hearts. It seemed that they had also heard about the matter of Ling Yan and Pang Feng forcibly challenging each other.


    "Elder Rong Yi, your family''s little disciple really jumps out of the way. He didn''t come to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School for only a few days and he''s already fought our sword arts major, Pang. He really makes people look at him in a new light." With a smile that didn''t quite reach his eyes, the Sword Department Elder, the white bearded elder, turned to look at Rong Yi and said.


    Although the Sword Department Elder, the white moustached old man, seemed to be praising Ling Yan''s appearance, but all of the Elders were clear in their hearts that the Sword Department elder secretly mocked Ling Yan for being too young and overestimating himself.


    The Sword Arts Pang forced them to understand that he was ranked within the top 20 in strength while he was ranked 88th in strength in the Thousand Military Array. Although his strength wasn''t very outstanding in their field of study, it was like a mountain crushing down on a freshman.


    What cultivation did Ling Yan have? One month ago, he was only at the peak of the Mortal Embryo Stage. With his inferior martial arts talent, how much could he increase in a month even if he were to give Ling Yan good cultivation resources?


    Even if Ling Yan''s battle prowess was terrifying enough to allow him to jump levels and challenge others, Pang Qiang could still be considered a genius. If he were to go out and fight someone at the same level, it would not be a problem.


    In this way, what were the chances of Ling Yan defeating Pang Qiang?


    In a battle, injuries were unavoidable because the sword had no eyes. If Ling Yan wasn''t careful, he would be injured by Pang Feng and his legs would be broken. Even though he could heal them, it would still be a waste of time.


    I wonder what Ling Yan is thinking. Could it be that he thinks he''s invincible after obtaining the rank of Crimson Nimbus Guild''s Number One Freshman? You can put the older students in your eyes now?


    All of the elders shook their heads slightly. None of them thought well of Ling Yan. In their hearts, they evaluated Ling Yan with one more word: reckless!


    It was no good for a martial artist to be reckless in the cultivation of martial arts. If he were to go out and act recklessly, he would probably lose his life.


    Ling Yan, you have rejected this old man''s generous invitation. Let''s see if you have the ability to defeat someone from the Sword Arts Department. I wonder if you will regret your decision when someone pressed you down on the ground and you won''t be able to move!


    "Old Man Jian, you''re too kind, too kind. There''s no point in talking too much. When the time comes, we''ll see how it goes!" Rong Yi replied indifferently.


    Looks like this little fellow isn''t a peaceful host either. I''m afraid that Crimson Nimbus Martial University will be bustling with noise and excitement in the future ¡­


    Rong Yi understood the reason for Ling Yan''s challenge, so he was very supportive of Ling Yan''s decision.


    A dragon has a reverse scale. Touch it and you will die!


    Moreover, Ling Yan wasn''t the sort of person who didn''t have a brain. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have set the time limit to three days from now. Thinking about it, Ling Yan had a certain amount of confidence in doing so.


    For some reason, he was looking forward to it.


    Pang Qiang stood alone in a corner of the valley, staring at the small plaza expressionlessly.


    He knew that today was the ranking competition of the new 1000 military points. And three days later, it would be his match against Ling Yan.


    He had come here today to see what rank that arrogant kid would obtain.


    Pang Qiang wasn''t worried that he would be defeated by Ling Yan at all. He was just a freshman, and it was as easy to deal with as playing with mud.


    Even though he knew that Ling Yan wouldn''t be able to threaten him, Pang Qiang still forced him to do it.


    The others must have come over only to see what qualifications Ling Yan had to challenge Pang Qiang in such an arrogant manner. They all had the mentality to watch a good show and waited for the end of the ranking competition for the new 1000 military points.

 C172

    "Pu, pu, pu ¡­"


    Within the Thousand Military Array, Ling Yan was facing nine peak Mortal Stage First Stage martial artists. One of them was at the early Second Stage, and without even looking, ten streams of blood energy suddenly shot out from his hand and drilled into the bodies of these martial artists like poisonous snakes. Immediately, all of their hearts shattered, and they died on the spot.


    Cultivators at the first or second stage of the mortal birth stage were like ants in front of Ling Yan. With a raise of a hand, they could be easily killed. There was no pressure at all.


    Weng ~


    The space fluctuated. At this time, a huge black shadow appeared in front of Ling Yan. Soon after, there were another twelve warriors behind the black shadow.


    The second-level vicious beasts appeared, and the twelve martial artists behind them all had the strength of an early Second Stage Mortal Core warrior.


    "Roar!"


    The shadow of the fierce beast had materialized. It was actually a Berserk Devil Pig, a top level two vicious beast!


    The Wild Devil Pig roared, and immediately entered a berserk state! Four iron hooves stepped on the ground, eyes scarlet as they rumbled and charged towards Ling Yan. Two sharp fangs flashed with a cold light, vowing to pierce through Ling Yan!


    Facing the Berserk Devil Pig this time, Ling Yan''s eyebrows slightly twitched. The corners of his mouth lifted, and the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'' began to revolve. A surge of blood energy was poured into his fist, and Ling Yan suddenly took a step forward and punched out!


    His fist was as fast as lightning as it instantly smashed into the wild demon pig that was running forwards. A strength of 3000 jins suddenly exploded forth!


    "Boom!"


    Ling Yan''s punch landed squarely on the middle of the violent demon pig''s head, and with a crisp sound of bones breaking, the wild demon pig issued a miserable howl, and its huge body of over 300 jin was instantly sent flying, crushing several warriors behind it.


    "Crack crack crack crack ¡­"


    With another burst of bone cracking sounds, Ling Yan''s body moved like an arrow and arrived in front of these Mortal Core warriors. Without giving them any time to react, Ling Yan suddenly lifted his leg and quickly stomped down!


    "Bang bang bang bang bang!"


    In five heavy strikes, the Violent Demon Ape and the four Mortal Realm early Second Stage martial artists all died. Fresh blood splattered everywhere, and the entire process had not even taken a breath of time!


    After killing five of his enemies, including a top rank 2 berserk demon pig, Ling Yan''s momentum instantly soared. "Berserk Golden Body Technique" quickly circulated as Ling Yan charged into the remaining enemies like lightning. He punched like the wind and kicked like the rain!


    "Bang bang bang bang!"


    After a series of violent attacks, Ling Yan was like a ferocious tiger descending from the mountains, unstoppable! The eight early Second Stage Mortal Body Tempering martial artists'' hearts were all smashed apart by Ling Yan''s fist, and they died on the ground.


    Ling Yan took a deep breath and subconsciously lowered his head to squeeze his hands, feeling the formidable strength within. Unknowingly, he had already grown to this level!


    Before he had obtained the ''Berserk Golden Body Art'', he had already attained the early Second Stage of the Mortal Stage. But now, after he had obtained the ''Berserk Golden Body Art'', the gap in strength between the two was as wide as the clouds and mud!


    A few breaths later, the space fluctuated and dozens of illusions gradually appeared ¡­


    On the other side of the Thousand Military Array.


    After Ning Bang had killed the last Level 2 Ferocious Beast among the five enemies with a single strike, a slight fluctuation appeared in the air of the Thousand Military Array. More than ten shadows slowly appeared.


    He wiped the sweat off his forehead and smiled.


    It was too simple. The speed at which the thousand man army formation killed their enemies was not even close to his.


    Although killing enemies quickly would consume more of his physical strength, it was only a slight respite. After activating his cultivation technique, he quickly recovered to his peak state.


    These martial artists and vicious beasts before him weren''t even enough. With a single strike of the hammer, they would be able to take away their lives. This was simply too great!


    I wonder where Ling Yan is now. Is he faster? Ning Bang was secretly pleased with himself.

 C173

    At the start of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s new students'' thousand military array points ranking competition, on the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange.


    Her father was still missing, her fate unknown. She had lost a lot of weight, her pretty face was haggard and pale, and her eyes were no longer as lively as before.


    However, the Symbol Master Guild was established by her father. Since her father wasn''t around, she had to do what she needed to do.


    Today, as a matter of routine, Lei Xinlan came inside to check on the financial situation of the recent exchange. The moment she entered the inner hall of the exchange, she subconsciously glanced at the sales counter.


    A white talisman lay there quietly, as if it had been in a deep slumber for a long time.


    Sure enough, Ling Yan''s top quality elementary true essence talisman was still there. Lei Xinlan shook her head. It had already been over a month, and Ling Yan still hadn''t given up yet? This toughness was quite good.


    Why don''t I buy this piece of talisman? Ling Yan was from a small town, so one could imagine how much cultivation resources he had. A little over 1000 taels of silver should be enough for him to practice martial arts for a period of time.


    However, with such a shortage of resources, Ling Yan was actually able to obtain the title of Crimson Nimbus Guild''s Number One Freshman. This really made Lei Xinlan shocked!


    Asking Ye Chong about Ling Yan''s martial arts talent, Ye Chong did not know either. She only knew that Ling Yan had been extremely hardworking ever since he started practicing martial arts.


    To be able to defeat Pan Xing, who was at the Third or Third level of the Mortal Stage when he was just at the major completion stage, Ling Yan''s strength was simply too terrifying.


    However, it could be because of Ling Yan''s unswerving determination that gave birth to his relatively stubborn side.


    As she thought of this, she rejected the idea of buying the Ling Yan talisman. After all, this was the type of talisman that could not be cured. Today, she had bought the talisman from Ling Yan out of goodwill, but Ling Yan didn''t know that the next time he would sell it at the same price, would she be able to buy it?


    The most important thing was to change Ling Yan''s opinion. First, let him go to the Symbol Master Guild and verify it, so that every time he succeeded in drawing talisman paper, he would have a proficiency level. Once his proficiency level increased, the price of talisman paper would naturally increase, and it would also sell quickly.


    When the thin shopkeeper from the Symbol Master Guild saw that Lei Xinlan had arrived, he immediately welcomed her with a smile on his face. He noticed that she was staring at the charm paper on the corner of the counter.


    This was because sometimes, Lai Xinlan would buy some talisman paper that had a relatively high proficiency level. However, this talisman paper was not only an elementary one, but also a black one. There wasn''t any information about it at all.


    The thin storekeeper couldn''t help but ask: "Miss, do you want to buy this three percent symbol paper?"


    "No, I was just taking a look ¡­" Hm? What did you just say? " Lei Xinlan subconsciously shook her head. Suddenly, she snapped out of her daze and keenly caught a word from the thin storekeeper''s mouth.


    Also?


    Lei Xinlan frowned and said, "Old Mo, what''s going on? Could it be that someone came here before to buy this kind of paper?"


    Hearing the Miss''s question, the thin shopkeeper naturally didn''t dare to not answer truthfully.


    "Yes, Miss. I''ve already sold quite a few, but they all seem to be ¡­" The thin storekeeper hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he did not add the words "rash youth" into his conversation.


    From the thin storekeeper''s point of view, these three products could only be bought by a young man who had money and spent money like water.


    Lei Xinlan seemed to have ignored the second half of the sentence, but the few words that echoed in her mind were actually simple words.


    "I''ve already sold quite a few ¡­"


    How many copies had he sold?

 C174

    Le Xinlan could not believe that someone would actually buy this elementary talisman, priced at 1500 taels of silver, without any proficiency information?!


    Lei Xinlan blinked and immediately asked, "Old Mo, did those people say anything when they bought the spell paper?"


    "No, they were all bought with a smack on the table ¡­"


    This time, Lei Xinlan''s curiosity was piqued. The people who bought these top grade elementary true essence talismans had a great amount of curiosity, so they didn''t lack money to buy them. But in this short period of time, they sold several of these talismans, which was a bit surprising.


    "Old Mu, are there any customers returning to this talisman?" She wanted to verify her guess.


    "Yes, there was a young master who came several times."


    As soon as the thin storekeeper finished speaking, a light flashed through Lei Xinlan''s eyes. It seemed like there was no mistake. This top grade elementary true essence talisman must have been used by someone for the first time. Otherwise, there wouldn''t be anyone who would return.


    This time, Le Xinlan was even more surprised. Thinking back to the time when Ling Yan had asked her to consign the talisman, his face was full of confidence. He wondered, could the talisman made by Ling Yan really be that useful?


    After hesitating for a moment, Lei Xinlan stretched out her hand and pointed at that top grade elementary true essence talisman. She crisply said, "Old Mu, help me grab that talisman paper. I want it ¡­"


    She needed to study it first, then use it to see if it was really worth it.


    Thousand-army array illusionary space.


    "Roar!"


    With a loud roar, a third-level vicious beast mage opened his mouth wide and rushed over with a roar. The Demon Lion had a huge body, as tall as a person, 10 feet wide, and as heavy as 800 jin.


    Seeing the Demon Lion charge at him, Ling Yan''s expression didn''t change. He clenched his fists, and with a crackling sound, the power of his blood vitality erupted from his entire body!


    "Die!"


    With an explosive shout, Ling Yan took a step forward, and the distance of three meters between him and Ling Yan instantly closed. Immediately, he threw out his fist with lightning speed, and with the combination of his physical strength and Qi, he unleashed over four thousand pounds of strength!


    "Bam!"


    Ling Yan''s punch directly landed on the Demon Lion''s open mouth. Immediately, the Demon Lion''s sharp fangs were broken and fell to the ground, as if it had been hit by a rapidly moving train.


    Before the Demon Lion could cry out in pain, Ling Yan''s fist had already entered the Demon Lion''s mouth, directly reaching its heart. Ling Yan then grabbed the still beating heart of the Demon Lion and gave it a hard pinch, "Pu ~" With a dull thud, the huge body of the Demon Lion suddenly shook before it crashed to the ground.


    The third level vicious beast died in a single move, and the battle intent in Ling Yan''s eyes surged. The "Berserk Golden Body Technique" began to madly circulate, and seeing the dozen or so second or third level Mortal Core warriors that had just arrived, Ling Yan let out a long howl and charged into the enemy''s formation like a rainbow!


    "Bang bang bang bang bang bang ¡­"


    Blood recklessly splashed into the air, and the sound of bones breaking resounded in everyone''s ears. The thick-skinned vicious beast couldn''t withstand Ling Yan''s punch, and the fragile martial artist even died instantly.


    "Peak 3rd level Mortal Core warrior!"


    After Ling Yan had killed the last Mighty Elephant Staged Stage Third Stage martial artist with a single punch, the space suddenly fluctuated. A peak Mighty Stage Third Stage martial artist appeared out of thin air, and then nearly fifty figures slowly formed into an imposing manner that gave off a mountain-like pressure.


    Finally, there was a martial artist at the peak of the 3rd level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage. From the looks of it, those 50 shadows were all at least at the 3rd level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage.


    My god, an enemy with fifty levels higher than Ling Yan!


    Ling Yan saw that this peak Third Stage Mortal Core warrior that he had transformed into was holding a sword and rapidly rushing towards him. He was not afraid; on the contrary, his heart was burning with a burning flame. This was an intense fighting spirit!


    "400 points, I''ll take you down first!"


    The corner of Ling Yan''s mouth curved up, revealing a savage smile. With a single movement of his feet, he closed in on the peak of the third level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage like a bolt of lightning.


    "Crack!" The martial artist stretched out his sword, and a sharp sword light flew out, sweeping towards Ling Yan.


    Ling Yan dodged with a Lightning Steps. Then, his figure bent down and his feet stepped on the ground. His body immediately slid across the ground, and then he suddenly swung his leg, striking towards the underside of a peak third level Mortal Core warrior!


    The martial artist''s reaction was also quite fast. He quickly retreated backwards, barely dodging Ling Yan''s sweeping kick. During this period of time, he had slashed down with his sword!


    Sword light flashed as cold air permeated everywhere!


    After Ling Yan''s cultivation had reached the early Second Stage of the Mortal Core realm, the power of his blood vitality had become increasingly thick. After Ling Yan''s cultivation reached the early Second Stage of the Mortal Core realm, the power of his blood vitality had become increasingly thick.


    "Rumble ¡­" A ripple seemed to appear in front of the massive fist. A fist of wind!


    The warrior turned around and blocked with his sword.


    The martial artist''s complexion changed and a shadow flashed in front of his eyes. With a bang, the body of a peak third level Mortal Core warrior was punched in the chest by Ling Yan. He was immediately sent flying and a mouthful of blood spewed from his mouth.


    Staggering to the ground, before he could even react, Ling Yan had already appeared in front of him. His right foot lashed out like a whip, and at this time, how could a Mortal Core warrior at the peak of the third level possibly block Ling Yan''s attack?


    He was immediately sent flying with a kick, spitting out blood in the air.


    Just as this peak Third Stage Mortal Core warrior was flying backwards and the middle door opened, Ling Yan''s black eyes flashed and the corner of his mouth turned into a sneer. He turned his hand into a fist and a dazzling golden light appeared on Ling Yan''s right index finger.


    Lightning Finger!


    "Chi ~" the golden light instantly pierced through the heart of the peak third level Mortal Core warrior. The martial artist''s eyes widened, he had died!


    At this moment, the fifty phantoms had completely materialized.


    Come on, looking at so many enemies that are one realm higher than him, Ling Yan excitedly laughed out loud. His figure flashed, and he charged over like a fierce tiger that had just descended from the mountains ¡­

 C175

    In a natural valley near the Great South Mountain on the north side of Crimson Nimbus Martial School, at the location of the Thousand Military Array assessment.


    Two incense sticks of time had already passed. More than half of the freshmen on the small plaza beside the white altar had already been sent out.


    All the freshmen that were sent out had incomparably pale faces, as if they were covered in flour. Their eyes were filled with fear, and their expressions were distorted.


    As soon as they came out, their eyes unconsciously looked at the white altar above them. There was a rectangular figure that was like a curtain, and above it was the ranking of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s student army, the Thousand Military Array.


    On the virtual shadow, 108 names were especially eye-catching. In the first row, there was only one name: Crimson Nimbus Guild''s number one expert ¡ª Jiang Bo!


    His name was larger and more dazzling than anyone else''s. Furthermore, his calligraphy was like a flying dragon and dancing phoenix. At a glance, it seemed to possess a terrifying power!


    In the second row, there were two names, Ouyang Yaojuan and Peng He. Although their words were slightly smaller than Jiang Bo''s, they were still quite domineering and extraordinary compared to the other names.


    Three names in the third row, four names in the fourth row, and so on.


    After reaching rank 108, everyone''s name was only the size of a sesame seed. If one did not look closely, they would not be able to see their names clearly.


    However, it was said that the first place Jiang Bo had millions more points than the second place Ouyang Yaojuan. That meant that Jiang Bo, who was slightly lower in cultivation level than Ouyang Yaojuan, would be able to kill a few more Mortal Stage 7 or higher martial artists than Ouyang Yaojuan in the midst of a group of enemies!


    In the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, Jiang Bo''s reputation could be said to have changed. He was the number one expert with a deep reputation!


    As for the third place person, Peng He, compared to the second place person, Ouyang Yaojuan, the difference in their points was also in the millions. It could be seen that the difference in strength between the top ten rankers in the Thousand Army Array was still enormous.


    After the participation of the Thousand Military Array ended, the student''s name would flash for a few seconds on the virtual shadow curtain. This way, it would be convenient for the student to find his or her ranking right after it ended.


    After these freshmen came out, they immediately found their rankings on the screen.


    "Tan Xinmei, rank 537 ¡­"


    "Shi Fengyan, Rank 526 ¡­"


    "Gorho, Rank 586 ¡­"


    "Louver, rank 544 ¡­"


    "¡­"


    Out of the dozens of people that came out, none of them entered the top five hundred.


    After all, they were new students and hadn''t been here for more than a month. The top five hundred students had already trained at the Crimson Nimbus Martial School for at least a year.


    After these new students came out, the surrounding Crimson Nimbus Martial School Senior Brothers and Sisters didn''t even blink. Their purpose for coming here was very clear; they wanted to see where Ling Yan''s so-called arrogant capital was.


    As for the eight elders outside the small plaza, their gazes were even calmer as they watched indifferently.


    The competition between the freshmen that they were proud of was what they were concerned about the most.


    The new disciples Xu Shizhen and Ningbang, who were at the bottom, were ranked second and third among the freshmen. Their strength was extremely similar, and none of their opponents wanted their own disciples to be a head over their opponents in the ranking competition of the new Thousand Military Array points!


    He believed that Xu Shizhen would definitely not be a match for the Peace Prefecture at this time. Even if it was the freshman, Ling Yan, who had been away for a month, the Peace Prefecture might still be able to defeat him.

 C176

    As time passed, more and more people were being scoured out of the small plaza. In the end, there were only ten people left.


    These ten people were the top ten martial artists among the freshmen of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. After all, it had only been a month, and the students behind them couldn''t catch up so quickly if they wanted to use their full strength.


    The third incense stick had just passed.


    A white light suddenly disappeared and a young man''s face turned pale. He sat down on the ground, exhausted, cold sweat dripping down his face.


    Everyone looked and saw that it was the sixth ranked freshman, Illusionary Cloud Hu. They never expected him to appear so early.


    His gaze shifted to the illusory curtain on the white altar. The Illusionary Cloud Hu''s name was flickering in a certain spot on top of it.


    Hm? The thirtieth row?


    Everyone was startled. The ranking for the 30th row should be around 400 places, right?


    Sure enough, after the Illusionary Cloud Hu''s name flashed twice, his name also appeared ¡ª ¡ª 488th place!


    "Hua!"


    The first freshman to charge into the top 500 rankings of the Thousand Army Array!


    Immediately, all the freshmen looked at him with eyes full of admiration. This ranking meant that, within the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, there were probably eleven older students who were not a match for the Illusionary Cloud Hu who had just entered the academy for a month.


    By this time, the Illusionary Cloud Hu had also regained his senses and rested for a while. His complexion had improved a lot, but when he discovered that he was the first one out of the top ten students, his heart sank and the joy of breaking into the top five hundred immediately vanished.


    During this one month, his rate of improvement had actually decreased compared to the last few people ¡­


    Outside the small plaza, several elders'' expressions changed.


    "Gun geezer, your disciple is pretty good. He''s been practicing for a month, but he''s already killed more than a dozen older students ¡­" The sledgehammer elder congratulated him while chuckling.


    "Not bad, but I didn''t think that the other kids would be improving so quickly. If the speed at which they kill the enemy is the same, then the original sixth place student, Illusionary Cloud Hoodlum, would become tenth."


    The gun department head said in a neither light nor heavy manner. He glanced at the hammer department head, who seemed quite pleased with himself. "Hur Hur, Elder Hammer seems to be in high spirits. It seems that this little baby Ning Bang will be able to amaze the world with a single brilliant feat."


    "Not at all, I am just fine if I can perform as I normally would." Although the Hammer Department''s old saying was true, the smile on the corner of his mouth couldn''t help but curl up.


    At this time, two more white lights disappeared. Two figures with pale faces retreated from the Thousand Military Array.


    "Bai Yi, military formation number 481 ¡­"


    "Zi Qing, rank 496 of the Thousand Military Array ¡­"


    Looking at this, all the freshmen were shocked. Zi Qing obviously came from the back, but why was her rank so much lower than Bai Yi? It couldn''t even compare to the Illusionary Cloud Hu who retreated from the Thousand Military Array a minute ago?


    Was there a problem with the Thousand Military Array?


    Don''t make wild guesses, have you not experienced it before? In the end, the enemies'' strength and numbers became higher and higher, and your killing speed became slower and slower, and you would unknowingly be surrounded by a large number of enemies. At this time, we just need to see how many you can kill while being surrounded by enemies.


    Seeing the blank looks on the freshmen''s faces, an older student nearby couldn''t help but laugh and give an explanation.


    When the freshmen heard this, they immediately understood. That''s right, if you were in the Thousand Military Array and only knew how to dodge and not kill the enemy, it would be useless to persevere for long.


    Upon hearing this, Huan Yun heaved a sigh of relief. His complexion was much better. That was good, he had chased after his enemies with extreme speed, killing them until he failed.


    This way, his ranking might even be a bit higher than those who hadn''t come out yet.

 C177

    "KILL KILL KILL KILL KILL!"


    In the illusion space of the Thousand Military Array, a rich young master dressed in luxurious clothing waved his nine feet huge bronze axe in anger. Under the encirclement of over twenty enemies, he was dodging and attacking in a dangerous way.


    His brocade robe had been torn, and there were two bone-deep wounds on his body. His flesh was turned out, blood was congealed, and his hair was disheveled, making him look somewhat miserable.


    "F * cking hell, can''t you give this young master some time to catch his breath? We''ve just killed ten and there''s already a dozen more ¡­" Xu Shizhen jumped up and down and shouted loudly.


    Although he knew that the Thousand Military Array wouldn''t listen to him, he still couldn''t help but want to shout out.


    "Chi, chi ¡­" "Aaah!"


    Xu Shizhen''s huge axe spun fiercely to the side, slashing two Mortal Core warriors to death. A cold light flashed behind him, and Xu Shizhen couldn''t help but let out a painful groan. Another bloody wound appeared on his back in an instant.


    Xu Shizhen rolled on the ground, barely avoiding a series of sword Qi attacks as he stood up.


    With a spatial ripple, a peak third level Mortal Core martial artist appeared out of thin air. Immediately, nearly fifty phantoms began to form around him. Each phantom''s cultivation was above the third level of the Mortal Nascent Soul stage ¡­


    "Lie down. "Sh * t!"


    Xu Shizhen immediately cursed out. Fuck, how could they fight? There were still over ten second or third stage Mortal Stage martial artists that they had yet to take care of, and now there were almost fifty third stage or higher Mortal Stage enemies.


    F * ck, he''s not an animal, so his physical strength can''t keep up.


    Xu Shizhen quickly took a few steps back, dodging a few flying attacks. His eyes were fixed on the Third Stage Mortal Stage Peak Rank martial artist that had already materialized. A sharp light flashed in his eyes as he coldly snorted.


    "If that''s the case, then I''ll deal with you first. While the fifty shadows still need some time, I''ll kill a few second or third level Mortal Stage enemies!"


    Xu Shizhen did not hesitate. His left hand flashed and a white talisman paper appeared in his palm. It was quickly activated by Xu Shizhen''s zhen yuan. The white talisman paper turned into bright specks of starlight as it quickly entered Xu Shizhen''s body.


    Good job, 196%!


    Xu Shizhen''s eyes immediately lit up as the aura from his body skyrocketed!


    "Hah!"


    With a loud shout from Xu Shizhen, the huge bronze axe was suddenly swung up by him.


    "Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill ¡ª ¡ª Sky Opening!"


    In the blink of an eye, he arrived in front of a peak Mortal Core warrior. With a leap, he raised the giant axe with both hands and ruthlessly chopped down at that warrior. Under the dazzling blue light, the illusion of the Heaven Splitting Axe could be vaguely seen above the giant axe.


    It seemed as if the peak Third Stage Mortal Core warrior had never thought that Xu Shizhen''s attack would suddenly become so fierce. He hastily used his sword to block!


    The light sword and the giant axe clashed, one blocked while the other charged forward. One could only imagine what the result would be.


    "Crack!"


    The light sword was immediately broken. The great axe came chopping down. Chi ~ A peak Third Stage Mortal Core warrior was directly split in half by the axe. Blood and organs burst out from his body, and he died on the spot!


    "Phew ¡­ Phew ¡­"


    When Xu Shizhen used all his strength in one move, the true energy within his body was instantly reduced by more than half. His face slightly paled and his movements immediately became slightly slower.


    When Xu Shizhen hacked apart a Mortal Stage Level 3 stage martial artist, a dozen or so Second or Third Stage Mortal Stage martial artists had already arrived. All sorts of attacks came. Before Xu Shizhen''s old wounds could even be seen, new wounds had already appeared.


    "Chi ~!" A sharp sword pierced through Xu Shizhen''s chest. It was actually a martial artist at the third level of the Mortal Stage who took the opportunity to use a martial skill to strike at Xu Shizhen''s body!


    "Pfft!" Xu Shizhen spat out a mouthful of blood, gritted his teeth that had been dyed red by the blood, grabbed the sharp sword that had pierced his chest, and swung the huge axe forward!


    Bang, bang, bang. After breaking three Mortal Stage Level 2 martial artists, a giant hammer descended from the sky and smashed into Xu Shizhen''s head. Immediately, Xu Shizhen''s vision went black ¡­


    Xu Shizhen''s only thought was that he had been driven out of the Thousand Military Array by the altar.


    F * ck, why did he get the hammer ¡­

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    Outside the white altar, a white light suddenly disappeared and a young man in silk clothing fell out.


    "Everyone look, Xu Shizhen is coming out!"


    All the freshmen hurriedly looked over, only to see Xu Shizhen sitting limply on the ground, panting heavily. His eyes were still a little unfocused, as if his soul had yet to enter his body.


    Seeing Xu Shizhen come out, the freshmen looked at the curtain above the white altar more urgently than Xu Shizhen himself. A name the size of a sesame seed flashed in the middle of the twenty-fifth row for a few seconds.


    "Xu Shizhen, Rank 362."


    Immediately, everyone was amazed.


    "Amazing, the first big boss to break through to the top 400 has appeared ¡­"


    "However, I didn''t expect Xu Shizhen to be the first one to come out. Wasn''t he the second ranked student before him? One month later, the Peace Prefecture had actually caught up to him ¡­"


    "What''s so surprising about that? Initially, both Ning Bang and Xu Shizhen have similar talents and strength, so it''s quite normal for them to move about ¡­"


    "Since Xu Shizhen has come out, then Ning Prefecture should be coming out as well ¡­"


    "I guess so. The Ning Prefecture has made a comeback this time. I wonder how much its ranking will be higher than Xu Shizhen''s ¡­"


    "¡­"


    Everyone whispered amongst themselves, and Xu Shizhen also came back to his senses. He subconsciously looked at his own ranking. Rank 362? Not bad, hehe.


    In the next second, he noticed that there were actually two more flashes of white light on the small plaza. His white face instantly turned black as he looked over with rapt attention.


    Ling Yan? No wonder, this person was a God of Willpower. Furthermore, Ling Yan''s powerful and ferocious battle prowess had already conquered him long ago. Thus, Xu Shizhen was not surprised that Ling Yan was able to last longer than him.


    However, there was still one more person ¡­ Xu Shizhen''s heart raced. He had a bad premonition. The only one who was on par with him in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School was ¡­ He glanced to the side. It was dark!


    Sh * t!


    Xu Shizhen''s eyes slanted. Fuck, this Ningbang kid was actually still in the Thousand Military Array?!


    This was impossible!


    Xu Shizhen couldn''t believe it. Not long ago, he had been able to push Ningbang down to the ground. Moreover, today he had used the top quality elementary true essence talisman to increase his strength. Ninety-six percent of its effect, who could compete with the beginner true essence talisman?!


    Could it be that Ning Bang had bought an intermediate level true essence talisman?


    Xu Shizhen shook his head. Intermediate true essence talismans were outrageously expensive. With his financial strength, he wouldn''t be able to afford a second true essence talisman.


    Moreover, the Charm Magician Union didn''t have any intermediate true essence talismans that had a certain level of proficiency. Therefore, the additional effect wouldn''t even reach 20%, unless Ning Bang bought an intermediate true essence talisman crafted by a high-level Charm Magician.


    "Shizhen, don''t think too much about it. I''m guessing that fellow Ningbang is currently fleeing into the Thousand Military Array. The longer he stays in there, the higher his points will be." When a friend of Xu Shizhen saw Xu Shizhen''s indignant expression, he immediately went over and comforted him.


    After all, his movement technique wasn''t particularly outstanding, and such a tactic like wandering and killing isn''t suitable for him. He might as well kill a few more enemies before the Thousand Military Array is refreshed. Otherwise, the entire map will be filled with enemies and it won''t even be that easy for him to run away.


    Ning Bang''s agility skill was about the same as his. If he dared to use guerrilla warfare tactics, even if he persisted longer than Xu Shizhen, his score might not even be as high as his own!


    As Xu Shizhen thought of this, his complexion immediately improved. He crossed his arms in front of his chest as he coldly stared at Ningbang.

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    The Thousand Military Array assessment had already lasted for the time it took four incense sticks to burn. Among the new students, only two of them were still persisting.


    In the late morning, the warm sunlight shone into the valley, bringing a deep warmth to the cool spring. Under the illumination of the sunlight, the two who were currently examining the small plaza closed their eyes, their bodies covered in a layer of golden light.


    Everyone''s eyes were fixated on these two people.


    In a corner of the valley, Pang Qiang forced out a long yawn as he glanced at Ling Yan, who was still persisting on. This was within his expectations, after all, he was the Number One Freshman, otherwise it would not be fun. He still wanted to play with Ling Yan in the competition, and if Ling Yan''s strength was too weak, he would find it boring.


    Freshmen still needed to have their own will and will in order to challenge him. The top student among the freshmen was indeed very arrogant. Pang Qiang forced a cold smile on his face.


    Among the eight elders, one of them had an unpleasant expression on his face.


    He and Division Chief Hammer were always rivals, just like the blade and sword departments. He had often sparred with them, and had always thought that his students would be able to suppress them.


    In the previous eight subjects, according to the student''s ranking, he was stronger than the Hammer Department. During the freshmen entrance assessment, Xu Shizhen had also managed to defeat the rest of Ningzhou, once again trampling over the Hammer Department disciples.


    For the sake of ranking the new student in the Thousand Military Array, he had also given Xu Shizhen some benefits to help him with his cultivation. Xu Shizhen had been very successful in breaking through to the third level of the Mortal Stage in a short period of time.


    He had originally thought that he would be able to shine within this Thousand Military Array. However, it was hard to predict what would happen next. The hammerhead disciples actually rushed up to him.


    Feeling the faintly discernible, complacent gaze of the Chief of the Hammer Department at the side, the face of the Chief of the Axe Department, Old Shunjie, immediately turned black.


    "Heh heh, Elder Diao, don''t be so discouraged. It''s just a small competition between freshmen. Besides, a child from Peace State might not be as good as your Xu Shizhen in terms of points, right?" Seeing that Qu Jie had suffered a setback, the hammer elder chuckled and said, "Hehe, don''t be in such a good mood."


    You''re still showing off?! Seeing your face smiling like a chrysanthemum, he immediately snorted coldly and said, "Don''t worry, Elder Hammer, this old man is doing very well. Anyway, that disciple of yours is about to come out!"


    In this period of time, the Chief of the Ax Division had already noticed that Ning Bang''s face began to twist in pain within the white light. In this period of time, the Axe Elder had already observed that Ning Bang''s face began to twist in pain within the white light, and he sneered in his heart.


    "Who said ¡­" Before he could finish his words, he stopped himself because he saw Ning Bang''s twisted and pained expression. This was a sign of him being seriously injured in the Thousand Military Array. Once he was seriously injured in there, he wouldn''t be far from leaving.


    Three seconds later, there was a flash of white light, followed by a muffled groan. Ning Bang had retreated from the Thousand Military Array.


    Everyone hurriedly turned their gazes to the shadow curtain above the white altar, especially Xu Shizhen. As he stared at the shadow curtain with burning eyes, their hearts trembled.


    With just that little bit of time left, Ning Bang''s score might not even be as high as his, Xu Shizhen thought to himself. However, when he saw a name flash in front of the 25th row, Xu Shizhen''s heart sank.


    In the shadow of the curtain, the name of Ningbang was fixed.


    "Ningbang, rank 355."


    Damn, Xu Shizhen''s fists were clenched tightly.

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    After that, he did not look at his rank, but swept his gaze across the people in the small plaza. As long as he confirmed that he was the last one out, then he would be the most famous person in the ranking competition.


    With this single glance, he met with both admiration and envy. Ning Bang felt slightly complacent in his heart. He had always been this cocky.


    "Oh, isn''t this the brat Xu Shizhen? He actually came out earlier than me, and he even looked like he wanted to eat me. I''m afraid of him," Ning Bang showed a reckless smile on his face.


    He then glanced over to Ning Bang, enjoying the feeling of attention. During this time, he also noticed some seniors from other subjects looking at him with eyes full of surprise. They must have been surprised by his ranking, as it made their hearts jump.


    The smile on his lips became wider and wider. Suddenly, Ning Bang''s pupils contracted. There was a conspicuous white light!


    Someone else?


    The smile on Ning Bang''s face froze, and when he clearly saw who it was, he was unable to smile anymore.


    Ling Yan? This kid!


    Previously, Ling Yan''s background was not bad, and now that he has obtained a pill that can greatly increase his cultivation, it''s normal for his strength to increase by a large amount within a month. However, he''s in the physical body, and with the resources and cultivation techniques he has, even if you can''t catch up to him in a short period of time, at most one year, Ling Yan can''t even match up to you!


    A true essence sound transmission was transmitted to Ning Bang''s mind. His body slightly trembled, and he felt somewhat relieved.


    That''s right, he admitted that a month ago, even if it was two of them, he still wouldn''t be Ling Yan''s match. Moreover, the reward of the top new student, the Bear-Heart Pill, was a rare pill that could not be found on the market.


    His master was right. It wouldn''t be long before the Peace Prefecture would be able to surpass Ling Yan. Having gone to the Department of Health, Ling Yan was destined to be left behind by him. He was nothing to worry about!


    At this time, there was only one person left in the ranking competition of the new 1000 military points!


    Countless pairs of eyes turned to look at the tall and sturdy young man standing next to the white altar ¡ª Ling Yan!


    Under the cover of the white light, Ling Yan''s eyes were slightly closed. His face was tranquil, and his breathing was long and strong. Vaguely, there was a thick surge of blood energy boiling within his body, as if boiling water.


    The fourth stick of incense was almost half done ¡­


    More than half of the fourth incense stick...


    Fifth incense stick...


    Suddenly, just as the fifth incense stick was lit ablaze, the sword-like eyebrows on Ling Yan''s face under the white light leaned slightly towards the middle. His nose let out a low, inaudible groan and his face quietly turned white.


    "Look, Ling Yan seems to be injured!" Someone with sharp eyes shouted out loudly.


    "He''s finally injured. Five incense sticks of time have passed. That''s an entire incense stick''s worth of time more than the second place, Ning Bang ¡­"


    "Just you wait, I''m still injured. Although the pressure has greatly increased after being injured, a Body Cultivator''s recovery and endurance is much better than a Qi Cultivator''s. I think they can still hold on for a bit longer ¡­"


    "This is too heaven-defying. I heard from my senior apprentice brother who is ranked 107 on the Thousand Military Array say that he only managed to break through the Array by five incense sticks worth of time. Ling Yan, this ¡­"


    Hearing the spear arts freshman''s words, all the freshmen looked at each other in dismay. This couldn''t be true. Could it be that Ling Yan had the strength to attack Crimson Nimbus'' one hundred and eight generals?

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    In a corner of the valley outside the Thousand Military Array, Pang Qiang''s face gradually became solemn. This boy had been able to last for such a long time, five incense sticks of time. If Ling Yan had been fighting like this, then he would probably be in the top 200 to 300 rankings!


    Breaking into the top four hundred of the Thousand Army Array was a genius. Breaking into the top three hundred could be said to be a rare talent in the Crimson Nimbus Guild. As for the top two hundred, they were considered peerless geniuses!


    As for the top 108 ¡­ Since Crimson Nimbus Martial University was established, there had only been a few appearances of this kind of monster. Especially Jiang Bo and Ouyang Yaojuan, who appeared out of nowhere three years ago.


    Pang Qiang didn''t believe that Ling Yan could enter the top one hundred and eight, but even so, his current results were shocking enough. Pang Qiang didn''t believe that Ling Yan could enter the top one hundred and eight, but even so, his current results were astonishing enough.


    Presumably, Ling Yan had already eaten the Bear-Heart Pill. Such a precious pill that could greatly increase one''s cultivation, eating it at the first level of the Mundane Stage was indeed a waste of this treasure.


    Fortunately, after this Ranking Competition of the new 1000 military points ended, Ling Yan would have to fight with him. In this way, no matter how great Ling Yan''s current potential was, in three days he would become a good-for-nothing that would never be able to rise again!


    Pang Qiang revealed a sneer on his face. "Hehe, genius?" A crippled genius was no longer a genius!


    ¡­ ¡­ Within the 1,000 man army illusionary space.


    "Worthy of being an early Fourth Stage Mortal Core warrior. Such incredible speed! He was almost cut in half by a single saber strike!"


    Ling Yan''s complexion was solemn as he stared at a nearby black-clothed saber-wielding martial artist. His left arm had a large cut, and after a simple bandage, blood still flowed out, instantly dyeing half of his body red.


    "He''s injured, looks like he won''t be able to hold on for long ¡­" Ling Yan''s face was slightly pale. He looked around at the nearly one hundred enemies that were about to materialize. He felt a chill in his heart as he sensed the enormous aura contained within them.


    "Swoosh!"


    A cold light dangerously brushed past Ling Yan''s face, and the sharp aura caused Ling Yan''s hair to stand on end. If not for him using his spiritual perception to lock onto this Mortal Core warrior and activate the Lightning Steps in time, Ling Yan would have been beheaded!


    In three days, Ling Yan would have to face the Mighty Elephant Staged Fourth Stage martial artist, Pang Qiang, who had trained in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School for three years. The martial artists of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School were much stronger than the martial artists of the outside world!


    "Hu ~" Ling Yan took a deep breath. He estimated that he had reached the end of the Thousand Army Array that had broken through to here. He needed some time to transform his enemy that was at least at the third level of the Mortal Stage.


    In a one on one match, he had yet to fight a fourth stage Mortal Core warrior.


    Ling Yan didn''t want to delay any longer. After wasting some time, he might be able to kill a few more enemies that had reached the third level of the Mortal Stage. However, he didn''t want to miss his first chance to fight a fourth level Mortal Stage martial artist!


    "Swoosh!" The saber light attacked again, and Ling Yan swiftly dodged. As he looked at the rapidly approaching black-clothed martial artist, Ling Yan''s complexion froze, and the fighting spirit in his eyes soared!


    Come on!

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    "Whew ~"


    With a light sound, a Fourth Stage Mortal Body Refinement black-clothed martial artist flew out with the wind, instantly arriving in front of Ling Yan. A mass of flames appeared on the surface of his long saber, and layers of crimson waves of fire spread out from the saber as the temperature around him suddenly rose!


    As the long saber struck down, a violent wave of heat transformed into a dense net in front of Ling Yan. The net covered the entire area, locking down the surrounding space. Ling Yan was unable to evade it!


    Martial Skills!


    The black-clothed martial artist used a powerful martial skill without a second word!


    At this time, Ling Yan had no intention of dodging. If he wanted to fight, then let''s have a good fight!


    His black eyes flashed, and a sharp light shot out from them.


    "Hah!" With an angry shout, an extremely dazzling golden light rushed out from Ling Yan''s chest, instantly enveloping Ling Yan''s entire body. Ling Yan''s entire body flickered with golden light, even his eyes seemed to have turned a dazzling golden color.


    His aura was like billowing smoke, shooting into the sky!


    Possession of a battle spirit!


    Facing this surging wave of red waves, Ling Yan didn''t dodge. Instead, he stepped backwards with his right foot, and the ground instantly exploded!


    Taking advantage of this counterforce, Ling Yan shot towards the black-clothed martial artist like a cannonball. His golden fist was like the blazing sun in the sky. He punched forwards, bringing with it an imposing momentum that surged like the wind.


    "Boom!"


    With a deafening explosion, the flames that filled the sky collided with the golden fist. The fist wind instantly broke through the flame barrier, and as the flames scattered in all directions, a golden fist rushed out, striking the black-clothed martial artist''s body with a ''puu ~'' sound.


    Hm? Ling Yan didn''t feel the slightest bit of joy. He activated the Lightning Steps and abruptly retreated backwards.


    BOOM!


    With a loud explosion, the place where Ling Yan had been standing was fiercely hacked apart by the martial artist''s saber. With a loud bang, the place where Ling Yan had been standing was blown apart by the martial artist''s saber.


    Even though Ling Yan was dodging very quickly, a rock still passed by Ling Yan''s right cheek, bringing up a series of blood droplets.


    And in the air, the black-clothed martial artist that Ling Yan had struck earlier slowly turned into a distorted light that dissipated into the air.


    It was an afterimage!


    The black-clothed martial artist seemed a bit surprised by Ling Yan''s explosive combat strength. But, he immediately smiled, and then, his figure disappeared like a ghost.


    Ling Yan''s pupils suddenly contracted. He subconsciously used the Lightning Steps and his body moved a few feet to the side.


    "Chi ~" A sharp blade light streaked across the ground, bringing with it a series of sparks, as it swept past Ling Yan''s body.


    The black-clothed martial artist didn''t care that his strike didn''t hit. He moved, and like a bolt of lightning, approached Ling Yan. He raised his saber and began to rapidly swing it.


    ~ *


    The black-clothed martial artist''s speed was extremely fast. In just a second, he had slashed out 36 times.


    Saber Qi spread in all directions, cold light radiated from them! Ling Yan was not even given the time to react or to dodge!


    "Hah!" Ling Yan shouted out explosively and a golden light flashed in his eyes. The power of his blood and Qi exploded out and he swung his two golden fists without dodging as he welcomed the densely packed blade lights!


    Fist against longblade!


    "Ding ding ding ding ding ¡­"


    The black-clothed martial artist''s 36 blades were completely received by Ling Yan''s golden fist. Underneath the possession of his battle spirit and with the power of his blood vitality rolling like a furnace, Ling Yan''s fist was as hard as iron, completely unafraid of a superior weapon!


    BOOM!


    The two of them clashed and both retreated back over a hundred feet. Coincidentally, they both used up the energy in one breath. The two of them stood still and stopped attacking for a split-second.


    Ling Yan''s gaze froze as his chest heaved up and down, his thoughts racing.


    This won''t do. With a battle spirit attached to his body, he would only be able to tangle with the black-clothed martial artist for a while. Although he no longer feared the black-clothed martial artist''s attack, defeating him was still a bit difficult!


    Since that was the case, he could only take advantage of the fact that his battle spirit was still in his possession and use his final move.


    At this moment, a dozen or so third level Mortal Stage large success martial artists had already materialized. Ling Yan didn''t have time to think any further, and his two legs suddenly stomped on the ground, his figure suddenly shooting towards the black-clothed martial artist!


    As the black-clothed martial artist saw Ling Yan rush towards him, he raised his long saber. Red flames several times hotter than before shot out from his long saber, and as Ling Yan neared, the black-clothed martial artist waved his hand and the red flames surged towards him like a surging tide!


    "Rumble ¡­"


    A golden light flashed on Ling Yan''s forehead, and his body instantly streaked across the sky like a streak of rainbow ¡­


    Mad Bull''s Head!

 C183

    "He''s gone mad, it''s been almost five incense sticks worth of time and Ling Yan still hasn''t come out of the Thousand Military Array!"


    "It can''t be! His endurance is just too great! Didn''t he get injured just now? How can he last so long!"


    "F * ck, just now some friend of his said that he''s a Senior-apprentice Brother from OneHeadShotWithoutExplanation. He lasted for over five incense sticks'' time, and then came out at rank 107?"


    "It''s fake. Doesn''t this mean that Ling Yan is only 15 years old? After entering the academy for a month, his strength is comparable to the 108 generals of Crimson Nimbus Guild?" "He must have heard wrong ¡­"


    "No, I''m sure of it!" That freshman from the gun department retorted with a flushed face.


    "Tsk, do you think that Ling Yan is Jiang Bo or Ouyang Yaojuan, to be able to charge into the top 108 on his first try!?"


    Ling Yan was indeed powerful, but no matter how powerful he was, there was still a bottom line. It wasn''t as if no one hadn''t broken into the top 108 of the Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s freshmen that were going to challenge the Thousand Army Array for the first time.


    Who are they? Jiang Bo and Ouyang Yaojuan!


    Of these two, one was a fifth-grade limit talent, and the other was a sixth-grade middle talent. Amongst the millions of martial artists in South Heaven, their potential was at the top!


    This was especially true for Ouyang Yaojuan, who was a Grade Six Martial Arts Genius. This was the first time that she had appeared in the history of the Nan Gong State.


    Although Jiang Bo''s martial arts talent was not as good as Ouyang Yaojuan''s, he possessed a strong sense of martial arts. Even Ouyang Yaojuan was slightly inferior to him in terms of fighting consciousness, and her battle prowess was heaven-defying, far surpassing that of cultivators of the same level.


    It was the first time that these two people had entered the top 108 of the Thousand Army Array. No one was surprised at all.


    However, Ling Yan''s martial arts talent seemed to be a superior second-rate talent ¡­


    Although there were many other aspects where Ling Yan might not be inferior to those peerless geniuses, the limitations of his martial talent meant that his cultivation wasn''t too high.


    At the same level of talent, when Jiang Bo first challenged the Thousand Military Array, his cultivation was already at the peak of the 4th level of the Mortal Stage, just a step away from the 5th level! When Ling Yan entered the academy, he had only achieved a large success in the first stage of the Mortal Stage. In this one month''s time, even if he consumed a precious pill like the Bear Heart Pill, which could quickly raise his cultivation, with his poor talent, it was hard to say whether he would be able to break through to the second stage of the Mortal Embryo Stage.


    Alright, even if Ling Yan had broken through to the Second Stage of the Mortal Stage, compared to Jiang Bo''s Half-step Fifth Stage cultivation, it would be useless. Just by thinking about it, he could tell what was the difference between the two of them.


    It''s true that Ling Yan is not Senior Brother Jiang Bo or Senior Sister Ouyang Yao Juan, but this does not stop him from breaking into the top 108 of the Thousand Army Array. What do you know? Senior Sister Ouyang, forty-eighth place! Ling Yan has persisted on until now, and is ranked around one hundred, or even one hundred, how is that impossible?! "


    Around the small plaza, they seemed to have seen this group of rookies belittling Ling Yan as they compared him to Jiang Bo and Ouyang Yaojuan. They thought that it was impossible for Ling Yan to enter the top 108, and one of the older students could not bear to watch any longer.


    The voices of all the new students became sluggish, and it was hard to refute them. Indeed, they had been instilled with an idea, and besides peerless geniuses, it was simply impossible for new students to break into the top 108 of the Thousand Army Array for the first time.


    In addition, with Ling Yan''s bewilderment regarding his cultivation level, even if he had extraordinary battle prowess, he would still be thinking highly of Ling Yan if he was given a fight against five of them.


    Furthermore, the cultivation base of the Peace Faction had risen by a small realm this time, and their strength was even more powerful. They were only at 355th place, and if they were to estimate their top tens, hundreds, and even Ling Yan''s ranking would be announced.


    "Ling Yan''s two hundred name is already the highest. Moreover, after Ling Yan got injured, he might have been running for his whole life. What''s the use of a long period of time ¡­" A freshman whispered.


    At this moment, the white light in front of everyone vanished and a figure retreated with a muffled groan!


    Ling Yan had appeared!


    Everyone was startled. No matter if they were freshmen, older students, or Crimson Nimbus Guild''s Headmaster or Elder, all of them quickly raised their heads to look at the curtain phantom above the white altar.


    Instantly, everyone''s pupils slightly shrank. A huge name appeared in front of everyone''s eyes. It was the symbol of Chi Xiao''s one hundred and eight generals, and was as big as a lightning bolt that struck their souls!


    "Ling Yan, rank 103!"

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    "My god, rank 103. Ling Yan has really broken into the top 108 of the Thousand Army Array!"


    "This is too heaven-defying. Think about what cultivation Ling Yan has. He''s at most at the early second stage of the Mortal realm. This ¡­" The battle force is too strong! "


    "Unbelievable, simply unbelievable! He was able to last for over five incense sticks of time. That Senior Brother from the Spear Arts was ranked 107th, but Ling Yan was ranked 103rd! Just what does this mean? Ling Yan''s speed at killing an enemy with his fists is actually faster than with his spear! "


    The crowd gathered at the side, and upon seeing Ling Yan''s ranking, they couldn''t help but suck in a breath of cold air.


    As the saying goes, every inch long and every inch strong, spears were weapons that were 10 feet long. In the army, most of the battles were fought with long weapons like spears.


    Spear could pierce, slash, chop, draw, dance, circle and kill. Its momentum was indomitable and unstoppable. Under the sweeping, the enemies were all thrown away like straw. Its lethality was amazing, and its killing speed was extremely fast!


    But even so, at the same time, he still couldn''t defeat that pair of fists ¡­


    Ling Yan was simply a demon!


    At a corner of the valley.


    Pang Qiang''s expression completely darkened. Ling Yan''s performance had far exceeded his imagination. He had originally thought that Ling Yan would at most be ranked outside of the top 200, but this final result had directly slapped his face.


    One hundred and third place? The first new student to break through the Thousand Army Array and obtain the title of 108 generals of Crimson Nimbus!


    What did this mean? It represented an extremely strong potential!


    How could a kid with superior second-grade talent have such strength? Pang forced himself to breathe heavily, not daring to believe it.


    It seemed like the effects of the Bear-Heart Pill was even better than he imagined. He did not understand, with Ling Yan''s talent, how could he use pills with such high efficiency?!


    After Ling Yan came out, he could feel a cold gaze peeking at him from the crowd''s line of sight. He turned around and found the owner of the gaze.


    Pang Qiang? Upon seeing this, the corners of Ling Yan''s mouth slightly lifted, and an intense fighting intent burst out from his eyes.


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial University was a genius at the early fourth level of the Mortal Realm. He would have to give it a good try!


    As Pang Qiang saw the fierce fighting intent in Ling Yan''s eyes, his complexion instantly darkened and he sent a true essence sound transmission.


    "Brat, I have underestimated you, but do you really think you have the ability to fight me? The Bear-Heart Pill is quite good, right? I didn''t expect you to absorb it so well and raise your cultivation base by such a large amount, but there''s still three days until the battle with me, and you still have the chance to obtain such a precious pill? "


    "Even if you managed to get your hands on it, consuming a pill which can raise your cultivation in a short period of time will only result in massive side effects. It''s best if the poison breaks out during a battle, you won''t die from the pain!"


    "Wait for three days later!"


    After speaking, Pang Qiang flicked his sleeves as he strode out of the valley. He needed to make some preparations, he would definitely win the battle three days later. Moreover, he seemed to have thought of something as a sinister smile appeared on his face.


    The other seniors who were watching the battle all left after Ling Yan broke through the thousand strong formation. As they left, they gave Ling Yan another deep look, especially the 108 generals of Crimson Nimbus. They couldn''t help but feel a trace of pressure in their hearts.


    From now on, this rising star would probably climb onto their heads.


    Thinking of the match between Ling Yan and Pang Qiang three days later, even though they saw Ling Yan''s outstanding performance, the older students still shook their heads.


    Ling Yan''s strength was not bad, but he was a little too arrogant.


    With such an inflated heart, Pang Zi was going to teach him how to keep a low profile.

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    After Ling Yan came out, it was the end of the ranking competition for the new 1000 military points.


    The elders whispered to the new students to gather in the small square. Soon, one hundred people lined up according to their subject.


    Looking at his master, some people were happy, some people avoided their eyes, and some people lowered their heads in shame.


    After all the arcane skills had been gathered together, the bamboo hat elder He Yun said as he swept his eyes over the crowd.


    "Today, the first test of the Thousand Military Array for freshmen has ended, and everyone is aware of their own strength rankings. These rankings will be the focus point of each elder''s disciple training for the next month, meaning that outstanding disciples will receive even more resources."


    At this point, a few disciples sighed with bitter expressions. The other disciples who had obtained good results had a joyous look on their faces as if flowers had bloomed on them.


    Well, this is not a fixed situation. There are disciples who have accumulated a lot of resources, and it all depends on how you fight for it, so you can come and take the Thousand Military Array test whenever you want. However, this old man advises you, it would be best if you could come over here and increase your strength a lot.


    "It''s about once a month. Although the following words might be a little too early for you guys, there are still some people you can listen to."


    The eyes of the Black White and Silver Fist Sect''s Elder, Helian Haoyan, swept across Ling Yan in the crowd, then looked at the crowd and said, "You guys have been at Crimson Nimbus Martial School for nearly a month, or even before you came to participate in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance examination, you should know that the Crimson Nimbus Guild has the title of one hundred and eight generals.


    Although the Crimson Nimbus Martial School was the nation''s number one martial arts school, with both the strength of the teachers and cultivation resources at the top, in terms of the most precious cultivation resources, it was the four arrays of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    The four arrays were called Thunder Ultimate Array, Violent Waves Array, Wooden Puppet Formation, and Chaotic Stone Array. These few special arrays had an extremely great effect on cultivation, but as for the specific effects, he had to ask his own master, although the arrays had a special effect, because of the limited cultivation resources, not everyone could use them. Only the elites among the elites had the qualifications to use them!


    The reward of the Thousand Military Array will be distributed to the 108 generals of Chi Xiao every 1st day of the month. Each person will be given 30 hours of practice time of the formation technique every month. Alright, let''s end the introduction here. From now on, whether you are a dragon or a worm, all of you can disperse. "


    As soon as the old man finished speaking, his figure flashed, and he disappeared. The other elders of the other departments also disappeared after giving their instructions to their disciples.


    Before leaving, he sent a telepathic message to Ling Yan.


    "Yanzi, you have truly surprised me. Good, very good! Three days later, aren''t you going to fight with Sword Pang forcefully? The Thousand Military Array has just ended, so you should rest up and come to the Body Arts Pavilion to look for Master. "


    After the elders left, the group of freshmen immediately relaxed. Hearing the arcane master''s words just now, their gazes immediately turned to the firm and straight figure in the crowd, their eyes filled with envy.


    Only the 108 generals of Crimson Nimbus Guild have the qualifications to use the four formations of Crimson Nimbus Guild. The four special formations are the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s biggest cultivation resource.


    This meant that since both of them were freshmen, Ling Yan would receive this honor. This also meant that even if Ling Yan had gone to the Department of Physics, the gap between Ling Yan''s strength and theirs would only grow larger and larger!

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    When the difference in strength was about the same, people might view them as competitors. However, once the gap was too wide, people would be filled with envy. Not only would they not be able to muster the courage to compete, they would even have the thought of being unmatched.


    Most of the freshmen looked at Ling Yan with a hint of admiration, especially the young girls. Their eyes lit up, occasionally glancing shyly at Ling Yan. It was unknown what they were thinking in their hearts.


    Ling Yan was a very handsome man, and his body was tall and straight. His muscles were clearly outlined, and he was filled with the charm of a man.


    However, there was no lack of jealous youths among them. Ningbang was one of them.


    It could be said that the one who suffered the most was him.


    This was because he was constantly thinking of surpassing Ling Yan and becoming the number one freshman. Moreover, the indications from the beginning indicated that he was indeed the strongest candidate to be the number one freshman in the Thousand Military Array.


    Hammer techniques were better than martial arts. His martial arts skills were also better than martial arts, and his cultivation resources were also better than martial arts. In addition, the hammer director had always given him a small break, giving him several dozen more true essence stones.


    Then, after a month or so, his cultivation broke through and he was promoted to the great completion of Mortal Stage Third Stage. His strength greatly increased and even the Peace Faction was certain that they would be able to show off their skills this time around. However, when the results came out, not only did he not catch up with Ling Yan, he became even more powerful!


    Moreover, this time, Ling Yan was going to obtain the special honor of obtaining the one hundred and eight generals of Crimson Nimbus Guild, as well as the resources needed to cultivate the Crimson Nimbus Four Formation Technique ¡­ Ning Bang felt as if his anger wasn''t going well, and he hurriedly suppressed the jealousy in his heart. Otherwise, he would have suddenly burped out of fear that his vital energy and blood would attack his heart.


    In the underground beast fighting arena, even the gazes of over ten thousand people were unable to cause a ripple in his heart, let alone these one hundred people. Ling Yan did not have any intention of staying here for long; he was now preparing to go to the Body Arts Pavilion to find ''Ease''.


    After the Thousand Military Array was formed, his mind did feel a bit uncomfortable at first, as if his soul had suddenly become somewhat empty. However, after circulating the "Berserk Golden Body Technique" for a while, he relied on his strong recovery ability to quickly return to normal.


    After a few jumps, Ling Yan disappeared from everyone''s sight.


    Ningbang had been watching Ling Yan''s figure leave his line of sight, and his heart was in turmoil.


    "Heh, Ningbang, what, you still want to compete with Ling Yan? I am a man of great willpower, how can you imagine my strength! "


    At this moment, a disdainful voice rang in Ning Bang''s ears. He came back to his senses and sneered, "Xu Shizhen, what are you forcing? Let me see your rank. Oh, rank 362, so strong ~"


    "You!" Xu Shizhen''s face was flushed red. Ning Bang''s ranking was higher than his this time, and he even showed an amazed expression. This was all ridicule from him, he was immediately angered, "Don''t be too proud, don''t think that I don''t know about this. You must have spent a huge sum of money to buy a high proficiency middle stage true essence talisman, which should have cost you 5000 to 6,000 taels of silver.


    "Idiot." Ning Bang looked at Xu Shizhen arrogantly, disdainfully saying, "Do you think I''m as stupid as you? People like you will definitely go and buy high skilled intermediate level true essence talismans at a high price if you lose."


    "You didn''t buy it? "Impossible!" Xu Shizhen could hear the hidden meaning behind Ning Bang''s words. His face was filled with disbelief!


    Haha, Xu Shizhen, do you think I don''t know? You bought a top grade elementary true essence talisman, 1500 silver taels each, adding stability, and directly pushing the limit by 20%. Sorry, but this time I also bought a top grade elementary true essence talisman! Nimbus laughed out loud proudly.


    "How could you buy that kind of product that doesn''t even have three parts?!" Xu Shizhen understood Ning Bang''s character, and valued money very highly. He would never buy things that he wasn''t sure of. If it weren''t for the last talisman paper, he wouldn''t have bought that piece of trash.


    It was so expensive, yet also not safe. It was very easy to be cheated.


    "Hehe, that talisman paper''s effect is quite good."


    Ning Bang wasn''t stupid, how could he say that Xu Shizhen had someone by his side? He didn''t answer Xu Shizhen directly, but closed his eyes as he thought about it.


    When the freshmen at the side heard the conversation between the two, some of them seemed to understand the underlying meaning. Their eyes flashed for a moment before they quietly left the crowd.

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    The freshmen hadn''t been charging through the Thousand Military Array for very long, and in addition to the amount of time they had spent on the road, it was only a little less than an hour.


    Because there weren''t many customers in the outer hall right now, and it wasn''t too noisy either, she didn''t go to the inner hall''s Charm Magician practice room. Instead, she stood on the spot, closed her eyes, and activated a thread of spiritual sense to quietly observe this piece of paper.


    Watching from the side, Lei Xinlan was secretly shocked.


    This rune drawing method seemed to be the same as the drawing method of ordinary elementary true essence talismans. There seemed to be some inconsistencies, as if Ling Yan''s top quality elementary true essence talisman drawing brush was more exquisite, thin but not brittle, and full of tenacity.


    It had to be known that in order to stabilize the structure of the symbols, as well as to use a large amount of true essence to construct the structure during the drawing process, it was necessary to create imperfections in some of the small details, resulting in a small flaw in the symbol paper.


    Furthermore, that small blemish meant that the talisman had the final addition probability. The greater the blemish, the lower the probability of obtaining a high increase.


    Usually, Symbol Masters would rely on drawing and familiarizing themselves over and over again to slowly reduce the output of their true essence power, so that every bit of true essence power matched up with the liquid that was refined from the materials of the symbol to reach a more perfect state.


    During this process, the Charm Magician''s soul force would become more and more powerful, and their control over true essence would also become more and more powerful. Thus, the drawn paper charm would have a better effect.


    Therefore, in the Charm Magician Union Exchange, those paper talismans with high proficiency were relatively better in terms of effect and stability.


    Drawing runes was a long-term project. Where would Ling Yan get the time and energy to draw runes?


    In order to draw up a level like Ling Yan, an ordinary Symbol Master would not need to draw it day after day for over ten years. They would also need to ensure a high success rate, otherwise it would be impossible to reach such a level!


    Even if Ling Yan drew runes inside his mother''s womb, it shouldn''t be that exaggerated ¡­ Le Xinlan''s eyebrows twitched.


    Could it be that Ling Yan possessed the monstrous talent of a Symbol Master?


    Perhaps this was the only way to explain why, at such a young age, the runes that Ling Yan could draw seemed to be the work of a master. At the very least, if her father, Zhang Cheng, were to draw an elementary true essence talisman, his calligraphy would be much better than Ling Yan''s.


    His father was one of the highest ranked charm magicians in the Southern Kingdom.


    This... Even though she was already at the first stage of the Common Birth Stage, she was probably not her match. And now, the status of the youngest Intermediate Symbol Master that she was so proud of, seemed to be even less worthy of mentioning in front of Ling Yan ¡­


    She felt hurt.


    At this time, the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange market suddenly became somewhat noisy. It seemed like a group of people were rushing in, immediately interrupting Lei Xinlan''s train of thought.


    She opened her eyes and discovered that there were dozens of young martial artists that had appeared in front of the sales counter. Moreover, none of them were weak.


    Looking at their age and strength, they could only be the new students of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    At this time, why was a large number of freshmen from the Crimson Nimbus Martial School coming to the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange? There hadn''t been any competitions recently.


    Among these new students, there seemed to be people that recognized Lei Xinlan. They all cried out in joy, "Miss Xinlan, I heard that there''s a top-grade elementary true essence talisman seller at the Charm Magician''s Association, isn''t that right?"


    "Ah, you''re talking about that one with one thousand and five hundred silver taels?" Lei Xinlan opened her mouth and looked at the charm paper in her hand.


    So many people had come to ask, could the effects of this talisman be that good?


    For a moment, she stared at the talisman in her hand, frozen in place.

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    "That''s right, the talisman at this price ¡­"


    The freshmen spoke excitedly, but after they saw Lei Xinlan finish, they stared straight at the charm paper in her hands, seemingly a little surprised. Everyone then thought that Lei Xinlan was a genius Symbol Master from Southern Reach, the youngest middle ranked Symbol Master!


    Could it be ¡­ Everyone opened their mouths, and a logical thought appeared in their minds.


    "Miss Xinlan, you must be the charm magician who drew this piece of charm paper, right? No wonder, after Ning Bang and Xu Shizhen bought it and used it, they were full of praises ¡­"


    "That''s for sure. Who is Miss Xinlan? She is the youngest Intermediate Symbol Master in South Tong City and may become the youngest Advanced Symbol Master in the future. This kind of Symbol Master genius''s talisman paper would naturally have an outstanding effect ¡­"


    "Miss Xinlan, are you here to consign some top-grade elementary true essence talismans? Come here, don''t put them on, I''ll directly give you the money ¡­" Someone''s eyes lit up. Seeing the spell paper in her hand, he immediately wanted to make a deal on the spot.


    "Go away, I came first. Miss Xinlan, I''ll go first, I''ll buy!"


    "F * ck, what are you trying to squeeze? Do you want to compete with me?"


    "Come on, who''s afraid of who!"


    The crowd suddenly became restless. Everyone wanted the white talisman in her hands, as they waved their arms while shouting. For a moment, it was very noisy.


    Lei Xinlan was crowded in the middle of the crowd. Her confident and natural tone made her face turn red, and her face was full of embarrassment.


    If this talisman was crafted by her, then it would be alright. But the key point was that she wasn''t the one who drew it. These people''s flattery made Lei Xinlan feel even more uncomfortable.


    The hateful Ling Yan. For a time, Lu Xinlan''s teeth were itching from the hatred he felt towards Ling Yan. This was too embarrassing.


    "I''m sorry, but this talisman is not for sale!"


    Lei Xinlan angrily pushed everyone away and quickly rushed out of the exchange center of the Symbol Master Guild with her little feet. She left the group of Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s freshmen in a daze as she watched her back disappear.


    "What''s wrong with Miss Xinlan, why does she seem so angry all of a sudden?"


    "I don''t know ¡­" Everyone was at a loss.


    When she returned to her room, perhaps because she ran too fast, her chest rose and fell. After bending over to catch her breath, she stood up and took out the peak grade elementary true essence talisman.


    Ling Yan''s luck was pretty good. The symbol paper he bought at that time should have been bought by the freshmen of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, and the results were pretty good after he used it several times. Moreover, it was definitely worth 1500 taels of silver.


    She had used her soul force to probe the structure of the symbol paper. In addition to the exquisite movements of the master''s hand, there were also several minor changes to the symbol paper. This was a different drawing technique from the ordinary elementary true essence talismans.


    Every place''s Charm Magicians had their own inheritances, but they didn''t know where Ling Yan''s rune drawing techniques came from. It seemed that his method was much more profound than theirs from the other countries.


    Lei Xinlan remembered that she had asked Ling Yan how he had the time to become a Symbol Master, and Ling Yanyan had looked around and changed the topic. It seemed this was really suspicious.


    Ling Yan definitely had a secret!


    Lai Xinlan let out a breath of air, as she solemnly vowed to herself.


    Alright, then let me see how amazing the bonus effect is that it could make people go crazy.


    As she said this, she waved her hand and threw the talisman into the air. Then, her true essence was activated, and the white talisman instantly broke into pieces, turning into specks of starlight that flew into Lei Xinlan''s delicate body.


    Hm?


    Suddenly, Lei Xinlan''s body shook. Shock gushed out of her beautiful eyes as she stood there stunned.


    There was actually a 99% increase!

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    On the way back, they met many older students of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. Upon seeing Ling Yan, they all nodded their heads in a friendly manner, and some of them did not recognize Ling Yan. After the others spoke, they all sized him up with astonished eyes.


    Amazing!


    Therefore, they immediately retracted their arrogance as seniors and greeted Ling Yan with a smile.


    After all, Ling Yan''s potential was limitless, and his current strength was much stronger than most of them. His strength would be immeasurable, and he might even have the chance to enter the top eight of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School to compete for the supreme glory of the Hundred Nation Battlefield Competition held by the Southern Tong Kingdom.


    In the Hundred Nation Battlefield Competition, if one was chosen by the Crimson Sky Sect as their disciple, then they would be even more extraordinary. Their future would definitely be brilliant, and after learning and returning, even the emperors of the Southern Kingdoms would have to be respectful and have unparalleled authority!


    For a future powerhouse like him, even if he didn''t strike up a good relationship with her in the early stages, he still couldn''t casually start a relationship with her.


    Towards all the friendly gazes that were directed at him, Ling Yan also smiled and replied one by one. At the same time, he also sighed in his heart, this is the influence that strength brings.


    Without strength, you would be looked down by others and even bullied. With strength, others would flatter you and at the very least, they wouldn''t dare to have any ideas about you.


    After seven or eight minutes, Ling Yan stopped. He had arrived at the Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s body technique pavilion. He wondered why his master was looking for him this time. As he thought to himself, his mind wandered a little.


    At this time, a senior martial brother walked out from inside the room. He seemed to have received Yi Rong''s instruction just now. He lowered his head in contemplation, but didn''t see the person in front of him. He walked very fast and directly bumped into him.


    The man staggered and almost fell to the ground in a daze. He was furious.


    "Who is it, you don''t have eyes for walking ¡­" Uh, so it''s junior brother Ling Yan. Does junior brother Ling Yan want to go in?


    Just as the senior brother was about to curse, he suddenly saw a familiar figure. He looked over and saw that it was Ling Yan. He had just received the title of 108 generals of Crimson Nimbus!


    Although he was two years older than Ling Yan, he was still out of the three hundred. He couldn''t afford to offend him.


    Immediately, the Senior Brother''s expression changed and changed to a friendly look as he greeted Ling Yan with a smile.


    "I''m sorry, Senior Brother. I was distracted just now." Even though the physical fitness senior had a fawning expression, Ling Yan still apologized very politely.


    "It''s okay, it''s okay. It''s the same for senior brother. I didn''t notice you, so it''s fine. I''m going now. Senior brother suddenly has some comprehension of martial skills ¡­"


    The senior medical student nonchalantly waved his hands and then quickly left, leaving Ling Yan behind. He was afraid that Ling Yan would suddenly go back on his word and cause him trouble.


    After Ling Yan saw that his senior brother had left, he transmitted a message to Rong Yi, and then walked into the Body Arts Pavilion.


    Rong Yi had been waiting inside for a long time. Seeing that Ling Yan had come looking for him so quickly, his eyes were filled with surprise.


    "Yanzi, have you recovered?"


    "Mm, it''s about time." Ling Yan nodded.


    "Alright, then in order to save time, I will be frank." After scanning Ling Yan''s body and confirming that Ling Yan was fine, Rong Yi said directly, "Three days later, it will be the match between you and Sword Arts Pang. How much do you know about Pang Qiang?"


    "Reporting to Master, Yanzi only knows that his cultivation is at the early Fourth Stage of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage, and that he is ranked eighty-eighth in the Thousand Military Array. He uses a long sword." Ling Yan revealed what he knew.


    "Mm, this is only his basic information. According to what I know, this Pang Qiang''s sword is thinner than the others, which means that he likes to use quick swords, and his martial arts techniques also increase his attack speed. Right, how is your control of the Lightning Steps?"


    "I can already familiarize myself with it." Ever since the Beast Battling Arena had first used the Lightning Steps in combat, Ling Yan had experienced several battles, large and small. In addition to the Lightning Steps, the jade slip contained an easy understanding and experience, which was why Ling Yan was able to quickly master it and become proficient in it.


    "Very good, the sword is famous for its speed, its attack is weaker compared to the spear, body training, the defense of the body is stronger, but with your current cultivation, your physical defense might not be able to block Pang''s blade." Very good, the sword is well-known for its speed compared to the spear, its attack is weaker compared to the saber, body training, and the physical defense is strong compared to Pang''s sword.


    After a slight pause, Rong Yi looked at Ling Yan and said, "Yan, come with me."


    After saying that, Rong Yi led the way to a secret room on the left side of the Body Arts Pavilion.

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    Ling Yan followed Rong Yi into the secret chamber and found that Rong Yi had walked to a corner of the secret chamber. He quickly hit the wall a few times with a certain rhythm and rhythm.


    "Kacha ~ ~" Suddenly, a piece of brick on the wall seemed to bulge out a small distance.


    After which, he reached his hand out and pulled out a transparent crystal from the brick.


    Ling Yan could clearly see that within the transparent crystal, there seemed to be a liquid that was slowly flowing like mercury. After feeling the heat in the palm of his hand, this liquid that was like mercury suddenly dispersed, tightly sticking to the crystal wall as if it were alive.


    "Master, this is ¡­" Ling Yan asked in surprise as he watched this scene.


    Rong Yi walked over and handed the crystal stone in his hand to Ling Yan, smiled and said, "Yanzi, this is called silver fat, there''s a saying that calls it walking goat fat, the hardness of the jade is average, it''s more beautiful than just its appearance, but this silver stone has special liquefaction, it has strong plasticity and hardness, the key is that it has intelligence."


    Do you see its current state? It will sense the heat and attach itself to it, allowing the human body to absorb it. After absorbing it, it will swim in the skin, strengthening the bones, and finally stop at the hardest part of the human body.


    Generally speaking, the body training body basically doesn''t need outside force to be used. The body is the weapon, and the body usually uses the hands and feet to attack, so, after absorbing this silver fat, apart from the whole body''s defensive power increasing, the arms and legs'' defensive power will be even more powerful than before.


    As Rong Yi spoke to here, he discovered that Ling Yan''s expression was a bit strange. He raised his eyebrows and said with a puzzled expression, "Yan Zi, what''s wrong? Do you have some doubts?"


    "No, no, master, I understand. This silver fat can strengthen the bones of the body and increase the defense of the body, but it will also strengthen the hardest parts of the body, right?"


    "Yes." Rong Yi nodded, "Come, crush the transparent crystal and absorb the silver liquid. Then, let me experience the hardness of your fist."


    "Uh, okay." Ling Yan received the transparent crystal, his eyes flickered a few times, and then said hesitantly, "But, Master, my ¡­" "The hardest part is not the limbs ¡­"


    "No?" What is that? " Rong Yi was stunned.


    Ling Yan awkwardly tapped his forehead with his hand.


    "The forehead? "Yanzi, you''re practicing the Iron Head Merit Art?"


    "Yes ¡­" "Yes." It was impossible to say that this was a naturally strengthened part of the ? Berserk Golden Body Art ? that Ling Yan had practiced. When it came to top cultivation techniques in the Spirit Realm, Ling Yan had always maintained the principle of keeping a secret, unless there was nothing in this world that could threaten him.


    "Alright, then you first absorb it. When the time comes, I will experience the toughness of your forehead, the toughness will increase, and the damage will also increase. Head attack, this is a battle that doesn''t lack a method to catch people off guard."


    Ling Yan took a deep breath and slightly exerted force with his palm. Along with a light bang, the transparent crystal shattered, and the silver inside lost its binding. Like a bird trapped in a cage in broad daylight, it instantly rushed out, entering into the skin on Ling Yan''s hand.

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    After the silver came into contact with his body, a cool and refreshing feeling rapidly flowed through Ling Yan''s bones. Wherever the silver went, one could faintly hear his bones making a series of crackling sounds.


    During this crisp process, Ling Yan used his spiritual sense to feel that his bones were becoming more and more translucent, as if they were covered with a layer of silver film. The density of his bones was also increasing, which meant that his resistance to blows was rapidly increasing.


    The skin attached to the bones also became more tenacious and fine during the process of strengthening the bones.


    Strengthening the body would bring about great benefits. Correspondingly, he would also experience quite a bit of pain.


    Although the silver grease''s aura was cold, it still caused a burning pain as it moved around, as if countless sharp silver needles were repeatedly piercing Ling Yan''s body, causing him to break out in a cold sweat, and his teeth to clack.


    However, to Ling Yan, the pain of being able to make an ordinary person faint was a common occurrence. This was how he had always been, and this was how he had honed his strong willpower.


    Therefore, Ling Yan just clenched his teeth, his face slightly trembling, and his eyes clear and full of strong confidence.


    Rong Yi, who was watching on the side, secretly nodded his head as a look of appreciation flashed in his eyes. He had absorbed this silver grease and knew that he had suffered from it. At that time, his condition wasn''t that much less relaxed than Ling Yan''s.


    This kid was something that could be created!


    An hour later, with the silver liquid finally seeping into Ling Yan''s forehead, Ling Yan''s body stopped trembling. He wiped the sweat off his forehead and heavily breathed out.


    After recovering, Ling Yan felt that his body was a little different from before.


    He looked at his own hands, which were clearly thicker than before. His entire body had grown a bit taller and stronger. As his fists collided with each other, a thunderous sound exploded out.


    "Good, not bad. It seems the absorption effect is very good." Rong Yi looked at Ling Yan with satisfaction, then continued, "Come, Yan Zi, use your forehead to attack me."


    "Uh, master, are you sure ¡­" Ling Yan hesitated. After completely absorbing the silver, he had a strong premonition that the toughness of his forehead was enough to cut down a medium-grade human-step treasure.


    In order to train the body, one had to use the power of blood to strengthen themselves. Just the hardness of the body was many times stronger than that of a Qi cultivator, but once faced with a sharp weapon, if one didn''t need the power of blood to strengthen themselves, they would still be cut.


    From what Yi Fanyi was saying, he wasn''t prepared to use the power of blood to directly use his body to resist Ling Yan''s head. This ¡­ What if his master was beaten into an idiot by him?


    This thought mysteriously appeared in Ling Yan''s mind.


    "Yanzi, don''t hesitate. Rest assured, master knows what to do." When Rong Yi saw Ling Yan''s hesitant appearance, he couldn''t help but find it funny.


    He was once a Xiantian expert, so even if his strength regressed, and his body became as strong as it was in the past, how could he care about the all-out attack of a second stage Mortal Core warrior?


    Even if he stood there and let Ling Yan beat him up until he was tired out, he would still be completely fine.


    Just as Ling Yan had thought, Rong Yi didn''t plan on using his blood energy at all, even just a little. To him, an attack from a 2-stage Mortal Body Cultivator was like scratching an itch.

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    "Come on, save time." Rong Yi gave Ling Yan a look as if he was ready to let go.


    My master is a Houtian master, and since my master is already so confident, why should I be worried about him? I should just go all out and try my best. He also wants to see if he can break through his defense by attacking a Houtian master who doesn''t need the strength of his blood energy.


    Ling Yan closed his eyes and took in a deep breath. The instant he exhaled, Ling Yan''s black eyes opened as a sharp light flashed within them!


    "Hah!"


    Looking at Ling Yi who was standing on the opposite side with a smile on his face, Ling Yan gave a loud shout, and his fighting spirit began to boil.


    With a move, he arrived in front of Rong Yi. The blood energy in his body raged like an erupting volcano with an unstoppable momentum. At the moment he approached Rong Yi, he grabbed his shoulder with lightning speed and slightly raised his head.


    However, in the next second, when he saw Ling Yan''s forehead that seemed to be on the verge of burning, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. Without enough time to think, Ling Yan smashed his head down.


    "Bam!"


    A figure quickly flew out and rolled on the ground. Ling Yan immediately stood up and rubbed his forehead. Although he looked fine, he was still grimacing in pain.


    His master was truly worthy of his title. Even if he did not use the force of Qi and blood to defend, just his own body''s defense was enough to cause him to suffer.


    Ling Yan only used all the blood energy in his body to increase his strength, and did not use the Frenzied Bull''s Head. After all, fusing was not an enemy, and he would still be weak for a period of time after using the Frenzied Bull''s Head.


    "Master, what do you think?" "Ugh ¡­" Ling Yan came back to his senses. Just as he was about to ask about the strength of Rong Yi''s attack, Ling Yan suddenly pursed his lips as he looked at Rong Yi. His mouth was slightly moving, and he looked like he wanted to laugh but didn''t dare to.


    All that was seen was Ling Yan''s forehead, where he had knocked his forehead, a deep red. On this forehead, a small lump of blood could be seen growing out, revealing a sharp point; it was extremely adorable.


    The smile froze on his face, and the corners of his mouth twitched.


    Good boy!


    Yi Fanyi shook his head. A few stars appeared in his eyes, but he was extremely shocked in his heart.


    He was well aware of the strength of his body. Even if he didn''t use the power of his blood, an ordinary weapon wouldn''t be able to harm him. He could break a sharp sword with his bare hands, but he didn''t expect that it would be unable to withstand Ling Yan''s head hammer.


    With such hardness, perhaps even a treasure would be mediocre.


    He was once a Xiantian expert, yet he was actually laughed at by this disciple. Just now, he had promised Ling Yan that he would give it his all when attacking, which caused Rong Yi to feel a bit embarrassed. However, what came next was a huge surprise.


    Seeing Ling Yan''s stifled laughter, Rong Yi pretended not to see it, and lightly coughed before laughing out loud, "Haha, Yan Zi, not bad, the efficacy of the silver resin will be completely absorbed in the next few days. At that time, your body''s strength will also increase by a small level.


    Qi Cultivators'' physical defenses are weak. Although our body cultivators have declined, our body''s recovery ability and physical strength still far exceeds those of our peers. Earlier, we used up some of Pang Biao''s true essence, then we seized the opportunity to get close to him in battle and used your iron head to smash him, causing him to be unable to take care of himself ¡­


    After that, Rong Yi told Ling Yan a lot about his experiences and experiences in cultivation. As Ling Yan listened, he understood that Ling Yan''s understanding of martial arts was becoming deeper and deeper.


    Before leaving, Ling Yan curiously asked Rong Yi, "Master, why are you so good to me?"


    After which, his eyes flashed with a light that Ling Yan could not see through. He smiled and stared deeply at Ling Yan as he spoke.


    "Yanzi, remember this. I won''t hurt you ¡­"


    Ling Yan left, but he had already made up his mind.


    Master, he''s hiding something.

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    It was already noon by the time he left the Body Arts Pavilion. During dinner time, Ling Yan went to the cafeteria at the south side of Crimson Nimbus Martial School and casually ate a bit to fill his stomach.


    In the cafeteria, he had run into a group of senior students from the previous Sword Arts Department. Although they were still hostile towards Ling Yan, they did not tease him or provoke him.


    After all, Ling Yan''s status was no longer the same. To be able to charge into the ranks of the 108 generals of Chi Xiao, he was not someone that ordinary older students like them could compare to.


    Even so, those people from the Sword Arts Department still secretly cursed Ling Yan for being forcefully tortured by Pang Bo three days later. Regarding this, Ling Yan only laughed it off.


    Walking out of the cafeteria, Ling Yan returned to his own residence. After hanging the ''Do Not Disturb'' sign at the entrance, he closed the door.


    Ling Yan sat at the head of the bed and waved his hand. Following a flash of white light, a pile of rune materials appeared on the floor in front of him. 7 drops of Level 2 Ferocious Beast blood essence, 7 taels of garlic East Grass, 7 taels of daisy leaf, 7 taels of Purple Grass ¡­


    These were the materials needed to draw up seven sets of Blood Assembling Talismans. Ling Yan had originally planned to draw up the Blood Assembling Talismans before the Thousand Military Array began, but who knew that he would miss out on the assessment when he broke through.


    Time was of the essence. Ling Yan took a deep breath and without any hesitation, two streams of blood energy flowed out from his fingertips. They quickly wrapped around one or two garlic leaves and the daisy leaf began to burn ¡­


    Burn, extract, blend, draw...


    Ling Yan''s mind was highly focused. His breathing was steady and powerful as he meticulously controlled the flow of the blood energy in his hand.


    Six hours later, from daytime to nightfall, as Ling Yan finished his last stroke, he let out a light sigh of relief.


    Fortunately, his condition wasn''t bad. He had succeeded in completing four of the seven top-grade Blood Gathering Talismans. This way, his cultivation of the early Second Stage of the Fetal Stage should be able to completely consolidate.


    With a flip of his right hand, he took out a blue true essence stone. Ling Yan revolved the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'' and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.


    Two hours later, with a true essence stone faintly shattering, the blood vitality within Ling Yan''s body was restored to its peak!


    "It''s starting." Ling Yan''s eyes flickered as he stared at the four High Rank Basic Blood Gathering Symbols in his hands and muttered to himself.


    The time of the Blood Assembling Talisman could be stacked on top of each other, and Ling Yan could activate all four Blood Assembling Talismans once and for all. The four Blood Assembling Talismans in the air shattered, turning into red dots of light and shooting into Ling Yan''s body.


    Ling Yan''s body shook, and the blood in his body began to circulate faster. He closed his eyes, and with a flip of his right hand, an azure true essence stone appeared, and the ''Wild Gold Body Tactic'' began to madly revolve. For a time, within Ling Yan''s small room, a thunderous sound seemed to ring out ¡­


    When a senior from the Body Metamorphosis Department returned to his own residence, he passed by Ling Yan''s room and was startled by the sight before him.


    What was going on? Was there a thunder in Junior Brother Ling Yan''s room? Or had something happened?!


    That individual Senior Martial Brother originally wanted to go in and take a look, but when he saw Ling Yan outside, cultivating on the Do Not Disturb signboard, his footsteps paused.


    He repeatedly shook his head and sighed to himself. Junior brother Ling Yan truly was worthy of being called that. Even the sound of his cultivation had become so loud ¡­


    The next morning, Ling Yan woke up. After a short rest, he took out the precious pill that the number one freshman had obtained ¡ª the Bear Heart Pill.


    Bear Heart Pill was something that a martial artist at the third level of the mortal pregnancy had the best effect on. A martial artist below the third level might waste some medicinal efficacy because their true essence was insufficient to absorb, but at this time, Ling Yan couldn''t care so much.


    A day and a half later, he would have to fight with Pang Quan. He couldn''t afford to lose!


    The Bear Heart Pill could greatly increase one''s cultivation base and strengthen the vital energy and blood in one''s body. To Ling Yan, it was much more suitable than cultivating Qi.


    Then let''s do it!


    Ling Yan''s eyes flashed. Without the slightest hesitation, he threw the Bear-Heart Pill into his mouth ¡­

 C194

    The next day, the sun slowly rose from the mountainside, lazily stretching its body, enveloping the entire land and dense jungle with its heat, instantly giving life to all living things.


    As time passed, the sun rose higher and higher. The originally cold and round square of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School suddenly began to boil like boiling water.


    Ten people... Twenty people... Fifty people.


    The closer it was to noon, the more people came to the circular plaza.


    At this time, nearly two hundred people had already appeared in the circular plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. Some people were gathered together in groups of twos and threes, while others were leaning against a tree and resting with closed eyes.


    All students of Crimson Nimbus Martial School!


    Some of the bystanders noticed this phenomenon, and their mission was to keep an eye on the students that came and went of Crimson Nimbus Martial School. When they met someone their master wanted to recruit, they would come forward to communicate and invite them.


    After discovering this unusual situation, they all tossed out sound transmitting talismans, sending the situation to their masters.


    After that, they all received the same instruction: pay close attention to the situation, report any news that comes in time!


    Therefore, unknowingly, around the circular plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, there were a few strange men wearing the clothes of servants from their families. From time to time, they would look around the plaza, and their ears would also prick up.


    In the circular plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, everyone was talking at once.


    "Heh, how many moves do you think Ling Yan can withstand Pang''s forceful attack?"


    In less than ten moves, you have to know that the sword was originally meant to win quickly, while Pang forced himself to use the thin sword, so his speed was even faster. I saw him fighting with an early Mortal Core warrior of the Fourth Stage outside, after Pang forcefully launched his attack, that warrior was unable to block at all, and lost instantly.


    "There''s nothing worth watching today. This newcomer Ling Yan is really arrogant. Heh, I came to see him after he''s been beaten up. I wonder what kind of expression he''ll have on his face ¡­"


    "However, it''s best not to be too careless. No one would have thought that a body cultivator with superior grade two martial arts talent would be able to obtain the number one new student. Moreover, he managed to reach the top 108 of the Thousand Army Array within a month. No matter what, Ling Yan''s potential cannot be underestimated ¡­"


    "Take a look. The 103rd place and the 88th place of the Thousand Military Array are only a dozen places lower. If they were to fight, the three Ling Yan''s would not be Pang Qiang''s match ¡­"


    Some people stood in a more objective angle and analyzed, while some people were purely jealous. They could not bear to see a newcomer climb on top of them, maliciously belittling and speculating others, wishing that Ling Yan could be forcefully killed by Pang Yu from the very beginning to satisfy the perverted jealousy in their hearts.


    Right at this moment, a commotion suddenly sounded from the crowd. When the crowd saw who had arrived, they all stared blankly.


    Her beautiful long hair flowed down like a waterfall, her eyebrows curved like the moon, her almond eyes were filled with desire, her nose was exquisite, her cheeks were slightly red, her lips were like cherries dripping with water, her oval face was sparkling like jade, her delicate skin was like snow, her figure was tempting, and her expression was cold like a fairy.


    Her slender left hand was holding a long silver sword. Although the sword was sheathed, there was still a slight coldness around it.


    Ouyang Yaojuan!


    Everyone was shocked. Ouyang Yaojuan had also come to spectate the battle!

 C195

    The students of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School didn''t dare to imagine that Ouyang Yaojuan, who hadn''t appeared in public for two years and could only be found by eating in the cafeteria, would actually appear before them for the first time today.


    Who did she come to see?


    "Today, besides the fight between Ling Yan and Pang Yu, are there any other fights, such as the PK of the top ten of the Thousand Army Array?" Someone asked in a low voice.


    It was also possible that the day of the clash had already arrived. If there was a battle between the top ten students of the Thousand Army Array, it would be acceptable for Ouyang Yaojuan to come out and take a look.


    "Without these things, the top ten would find a place to spar in private even if they were fighting. For example, the Chi Xiao Martial Arts School''s Martial Arts Practice Field, how could it appear outside in the round plaza? The ground is too brittle, and their attacks are too destructive, making the round plaza unable to withstand them."


    The one who spoke was a veteran student that was over a hundred of the Thousand Army Array. With this, everyone nodded their heads in agreement, the top ten powerhouses of the Thousand Army Array had accidentally unleashed a few powerful moves, and the square was probably going to be rebuilt. They wouldn''t have to pay too much for it, and they didn''t want to spend money to repair it for nothing.


    If it was the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s Martial Arts Practice Field, then the material used to build it would be top quality, enough for Pre-Sky Realm martial artists to spar with each other. If it was damaged, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School wouldn''t let you lose money, so most of the martial artists would fight in the Martial Arts Practice Grounds.


    "That''s right, according to my understanding, when Ling Yan obtained the first rank of a freshman, Ouyang Yaojuan had invited him out to choose his subject." That''s right, according to my understanding, when Ling Yan obtained the first rank of a freshman, Ouyang Yaojuan had invited him out to choose his subject.


    "Impossible, how could Ouyang Yaojuan be that narrow-minded of a person, she must have been forcefully decided by Pang Zi on her own accord. At that time in the cafeteria, Pang Biao was the one who forcefully insulted Ling Yan, then Ling Yan exploded, and the final battle was set. Don''t slander Ouyang Yaojuan!"


    One of Ouyang Yaojuan''s admirers glared unhappily at the person who had spoken just now. Immediately after, it attracted the approval of many people and they all glared at him.


    Seeing that he had provoked the wrath of the crowd, that person did not dare to speak. Suddenly, his eyes widened as he looked in a certain direction, as if something unbelievable had occurred. His eyeballs almost popped out of their sockets, even more exaggerated than when he saw Ouyang Yaojuan.


    When the crowd saw this, they all followed their line of sight and looked over. Immediately, their bodies shook and their mouths opened so wide that an egg could fit inside!


    A man wearing a black battle robe slowly walked out of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance. His eyebrows were thick and his eyes were starry. His expression was indifferent.


    Although it was just a casual walk, there was still an indescribable aura emanating from it. The oncoming people didn''t even have time to react before they were gently pushed away by this aura.


    The newcomer walked out of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance and lightly floated to Ouyang Yaojuan''s side. He was unaware of the ice-cold aura that Ouyang Yaojuan had emitted, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.


    "Why are you here?" Ouyang Yaojuan''s voice was cold, as if she didn''t want to say another word to the newcomer.


    "Hur hur, what about you? Why are you here?" the man asked with a smile.


    "None of your business!"


    "I can''t do anything about it now, but maybe in the future."


    The man in black stared straight at Ouyang Yao Juan. He stretched out his slender hand and clenched it slightly, as if he wanted to hold something in his hand.


    Just as the black-clothed man said this, an ice-cold aura burst forth from Ouyang Yaojuan''s body, charging straight at the man!


    "In your dreams!" Ouyang Yaojuan''s beautiful eyes stared coldly at the man dressed in black, her gaze sharp like a sword.


    The black-clothed man slightly shrugged his shoulders. He closed his eyes without a care and no longer spoke.


    There was nothing he couldn''t get that he wanted.


    When the surrounding people saw this man, their hearts couldn''t help but tremble.


    A peerless genius of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, the number one expert of the younger generation ¡ª ¡ª Jiang Bo!


    It appeared!

 C196

    Everyone''s hearts trembled. Jiang Bo, why did you come?!


    Pang Qiang was only a top disciple of the Sword Arts Department. Although he was ranked 88th in the Thousand Military Array, in Jiang Bo''s eyes, he wasn''t even worth mentioning. What qualifications did he have to attract Jiang Bo''s attention?


    In that case, there was only one possibility. Jiang Bo had come to see Ling Yan ¡ª


    Everyone looked at each other with faces full of shock.


    Jiang Bo was a rare peerless genius in the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School, and his combat power was heaven defying. No one could compete with him, and he had accumulated a lot of prestige in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. He might be interested to take a look at the top ten disciples of the Thousand Army Array.


    It was true that Ling Yan was the number one freshman, and it was also true that his battle prowess surpassed those of the same rank. However, he was still a freshman, and they had never seen Jiang Bo take the initiative to watch others fight.


    The first way is to watch the fight from the sidelines. The second way, when you feel that someone in the middle of a fight is a threat to you, it will affect your status or something. Then, you will focus on that person''s fighting style. The third method was to admire a person and purely come to show respect.


    Jiang Bo couldn''t be bored to come over to watch the show, and Ling Yan couldn''t possibly threaten him. In that case, only Jiang Bo was able to admire Ling Yan, so he appeared?


    What about Ouyang Yaojuan?


    Madness! Everyone felt like they had gone mad! The two peerless geniuses from Crimson Nimbus Guild who were so powerful that they couldn''t even see their divine tails appeared on the same day with the same goal in mind ¡­


    Ling Yan, what sort of charm did he have?


    While everyone was guessing, at a corner of the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School''s circular plaza, Jiang Bo slightly closed his eyes, as if he had already entered into meditation.


    He did not know what these people were thinking. Even if he knew, he would not bother to explain.


    Ling Yan, what the heck is he?


    He had no interest in talking to anyone else.


    He had come here today purely because of Ouyang Yao Juan. He had also heard from one of Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School''s spies that Ouyang Yao Juan had suddenly appeared in the circular plaza as if she was going to watch a showdown between older students and new students.


    He knew that Ouyang Yaojuan had a cold and indifferent personality, paying very little attention to the outside world. She wholeheartedly wanted to break through to the precelestial stage, so how could such a woman pay attention to the battles of others, and one of them was even a freshman?!


    Furthermore, both of them were men.


    A hint of gloom appeared in Jiang Bo''s eyes. He immediately ordered some people to dig out the information on Pang Qiang and Ling Yan.


    Looking at Pang Qiang''s information, Jiang Bo immediately dropped the PASS. His talent was average, his strength was average, his looks were average, and he was just trash!


    However, in Jiang Bo''s eyes, Pang could only be considered trash. He didn''t know what Pang would think after hearing Jiang Bo''s evaluation. Would he just run into a wall and die?


    When Jiang Bo flipped to the information on Ling Yan, his gaze froze.


    It wasn''t because of Ling Yan''s innate talent or strength, but because he saw Ouyang Yaojuan actually invite Ling Yan during the freshmen assessment that day.


    A hint of coldness flashed across Jiang Bo''s eyes. His woman had taken the initiative to invite someone, and yet she was rejected?!


    Very good!


    Jiang Bo smiled. However, his suddenly benevolent gaze showed that he was not in a very good mood.


    Therefore, in the next second, he arrived at the circular square of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. He wanted to see exactly who Ling Yan was that would attract such attention from Ouyang Yaojuan.

 C197

    As the sun rose higher and higher, the temperature of the sun rose higher and higher. It hadn''t even been a quarter of an hour since noon.


    At this time, in a certain residence in the physical fitness section of Crimson Nimbus Martial School, after a brief period of calm, a dazzling golden light suddenly passed through the crack in the room. The entire room seemed to have turned into a small sun, dazzling and dazzling!


    The brilliant radiance was maintained for less than a blink of an eye, and then quickly retracted like the tide, returning to its previous appearance.


    In the room, a figure suddenly stood up. Black hair fluttering in the wind, sharp eyes, and a faintly discernible sense of determination and sharpness could be seen between his brows. His body was tall and straight, his muscles powerful and full of strength!


    Ling Yan joyfully clenched his fists. Feeling the surging blood energy that was being transmitted from his body, the corner of his mouth slightly lifted.


    Peak of the Second Stage, strength 6000 jins! Its defensive power had risen to another level!


    In addition, the effects of the silver had already been completely absorbed by him. Even if it was an attack from a 4th level Mortal Stage martial artist, it would not be so easy to cut through Ling Yan''s body without great destructive power.


    Moreover, it seemed that the effects of the Bearheart Pill had not yet been fully absorbed. A small part of it had been left in his meridians. When he bought the Tyrant Body Pill and broke through to the 3rd level of the Mortal Stage, these effects would immediately materialize and strengthen his cultivation!


    The ''Berserk Golden Body Art'' was truly worthy of being called one of the top cultivation methods in the Spirit Realm. It was able to perfectly absorb medicinal pills. Otherwise, he would at most be at the peak of the Second Stage of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage.


    What surprised Ling Yan the most wasn''t the massive increase in his cultivation, but the fact that his own fist wind seemed to have evolved.


    Ling Yan pushed open the door and went out, arriving at a small courtyard outside the house. He randomly found a stone block, gently extended his fist, and stopped an inch in front of the stone block. Then, the power of blood in his body slightly moved.


    "Boom!"


    With a loud explosion, the block of stone in front of Ling Yan''s fist instantly burst apart, as if it had been struck by a powerful energy, and was crushed to pieces.


    Fist light!


    Was this the power of the fist light? It was a level higher than the destructive power of the fist wind! Ling Yan muttered to himself and retracted his fist. His eyes lit up.


    Now that he had broken through, his strength had increased by more than three times!


    What the heck!


    Ling Yan smacked his head and suddenly thought of something. He immediately raised his head to look at the sky and was shocked. It was almost noon!


    The time for the match that he and Pang had forcefully agreed upon was coming to an end.


    After he had tidied up his attire, his body moved in a flash and disappeared from where he stood in the blink of an eye.


    Almost half of Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s students had already arrived. Those who didn''t know which two super strong experts were going to fight in the academy.


    Pang Qiang had arrived and was standing in the middle of the circular plaza.


    He looked around at the crowd and sneered in his heart.


    He did not expect that a showdown between a freshman and an older student would attract so many people to attend, not to mention some of the 108 generals of Crimson Nimbus Guild. Especially when Pang forcefully saw that Ouyang Yaojuan and Jiang Bo had also arrived, his pupils suddenly constricted with disbelief written all over his face.


    He knew that Jiang Bo seemed to be interested in Ouyang Yaojuan, and he didn''t have any presumptuous thoughts towards Ouyang Yaojuan either. He simply admired her, so Pang forced himself to believe that Jiang Bo might have accompanied Ouyang Yaojuan here.


    Then why had Ouyang Yaojuan come over? Did she come to cheer him on?


    Pang Qiang''s eyes widened as his heart skipped a beat. The moment this thought popped into his mind, it immediately invaded his mind.


    The goddess actually came to cheer him on, this was great! Pang Qiang felt a sudden sense of happiness and immediately became excited.


    Haha, Ling Yan, you must be my lucky star. Rest assured, I will be a little more gentle with you. Pang Qiang laughed in his heart.

 C198

    The sun was high in the sky, and there was only one minute left before noon. The spectators had all arrived, yet Ling Yan had yet to appear.


    At this time, on the circular plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, everyone couldn''t help but start whispering to each other.


    "I say, is this Ling Yan scared? He''s almost at the rendezvous point, and he hasn''t arrived yet. Did he run away just before the battle?"


    "Lie down. "Tsk, that can''t be, right? What a waste of laozi''s waiting time. I didn''t expect Ling Yan to be such a coward!"


    Ling Yan is too arrogant. He thinks that he is invincible just because he took the first place student in the freshmen class and doesn''t put anyone else in his eyes, so he thought that he can surpass Pang Qiang in about a month''s time. But now, it''s time.


    "¡­"


    Pang Zi forced himself to listen to the surrounding people''s discussions. Not a single one of them wasn''t praising him for belittling Ling Yan. Their expressions were filled with joy, and soon after, a strong sense of anxiety rose in their hearts.


    F * ck, Ling Yan, why haven''t you come yet? Don''t be scared, your father''s goddess has come to see me with great difficulty, and you still want to show me that you don''t want me to have fun, you''re too infuriating!


    Don''t worry, I definitely know what I''m doing. I can just stand there and let the goddess enjoy my recent practice. When the fight is over, I might be able to ask the goddess for some pointers.


    In a corner of the square, Jiang Bo opened his eyes and calmly looked at Ouyang Yao Juan. "It seems like I don''t dare to come."


    "If you think it''s boring, then hurry up and leave!" Ouyang Yaojuan coldly said with a true essence sound transmission, not even looking at Jiang Bo.


    If it wasn''t for the fact that she couldn''t beat him, he would have already been thrown out of the room.


    Recently, Ouyang Yaojuan had made a breakthrough in her cultivation. She had thought that she would be able to suppress Jiang Bo. However, when she saw Jiang Bo and felt the faint smile on the corner of her mouth, Ouyang Yaojuan gave up.


    This was a confident smile on his face.


    Even if his current cultivation level was slightly higher than his, if they were to fight in real combat, his chances of winning would probably not exceed thirty percent.


    She and Jiang Bo had sparred three times before, and none of them had won.


    This guy was very scary!


    Perhaps in the end, she didn''t expect that Ling Yan would take the initiative to challenge Pang Zi. Previously, when they were in the cafeteria, Pang Zi had forcefully teased Ling Yan and played with him, but in her eyes, he had thought that Ling Yan would take this loss for now and get back at him in the future.


    As long as Ling Yan did not make the first move, even with the Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s rules, Pang Qiang would not dare to do anything to him.


    She knew that Pang Qiang had been sent by her, but she didn''t care, nor did she want to explain anything. Even though Pang Qiang''s attitude had made her feel extremely disgusted, she had expected him to be fine, so she left.


    In the end, her heart was very principled. This matter was caused by her, so she didn''t care about anything. However, she shouldn''t let innocent people be implicated.


    After Ling Yan issued the challenge, she frowned. Today, he had only come to save Ling Yan in a crisis, and to remove one of the knots in her heart. That was it.


    "Hehe, how could I be bored? With such a beauty by my side, just looking at her is a type of enjoyment." Jiang Bo also used a true essence sound transmission and smiled.


    "Humph!" Ouyang Yaojuan''s charming face instantly turned cold. She snorted coldly and ignored Jiang Bo.


    In the square of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, a sundial was placed to record the time of day. Under the rays of the sun, the shadow of the sundial slowly shifted to the north. The time had come!


    Just when everyone thought that this battle would end with no end and that they would leave with curses and curses.


    A figure quickly passed through the crowd and arrived at the center of the round plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. He stood in front of Pang Qiang.


    Everyone was slightly shocked and stopped in their tracks.


    Ling Yan had finally arrived!

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    Seeing Ling Yan appear at the last moment, Pang forced his eyes to light up. He thought that Ling Yan wouldn''t be able to retreat, otherwise he wouldn''t be able to show off in front of his goddess.


    "Heh, boy, you''re a bit bold. How do you want me to play with you?" Pang Qiang forcefully lifted his head as he gently looked at Ling Yan and said.


    He wanted to use long-range attacks to make Ling Yan jump up and down, but he was unable to control himself. In the end, he got tired of using his sword to cut Ling Yan''s skin time and time again, causing Ling Yan to feel his blood gradually drain away.


    Two hours before the start of the final battle, Pang forced himself to apply the dissolving water onto his silver sword. He did not dare to forget Ouyang Chao''s orders.


    When he thought of how Ling Yan would become like a little bug after today, unable to stand up and could only writhe on the ground in pain, a cruel smile appeared on Pang Qiang''s face.


    Seeing Pang Qiang''s arrogant expression as if he didn''t even put him in his eyes, Ling Yan smiled and said, "Please don''t use your lungs to talk."


    "What?" Pang Qiang was puzzled, he did not understand what Ling Yan was talking about, and he wondered why Ling Yan was talking so casually.


    "Because what you said was nonsense!" Ling Yan smirked.


    "Sh * t, you''re courting death!" Pang Qiang raised his eyebrows. He unsheathed his silver sword and shot out a sharp sword light, "Let''s see if you can block this father''s sword energy!"


    While Pang Qiang was speaking, the white stream of sword Qi cut through the air and arrived in front of Ling Yan in an instant.


    Ling Yan''s expression was calm as he received a full-powered strike that was comparable to the full power of an ordinary third stage Natal Stage martial artist. He rotated his blood and Qi, lifted his arm and placed it in front of his face.


    "This fool, using his arm to receive Pang Qiang''s sword qi, is he crazy!?"


    "This arm is going to be crippled ¡­"


    In the next second, everyone''s eyes widened. Why?


    "Whoosh ~ ~" The white colored sword beam landed on Ling Yan''s arm, and seemed to have hit a steel plate. It only left a shallow mark, but it instantly shattered.


    In the blink of an eye, the shallow mark returned to its original state.


    "It''s nothing more than that." Ling Yan shook his finger at Pang Bo with a faint smile.


    "Die!"


    Pang Qiang was so angry that his eyebrows jumped, "Shua shua shua ~" A sharp sword qi once again shot out from his silver sword. After infusing Pang Qiang''s true essence, the sword qi''s surroundings seemed to emit a cold chill, and the sound of air exploding could be heard!


    Ling Yan''s eyes flashed with a bright light as he quickly raised his fists and punched the incoming sharp sword Qi three times. "Bang bang bang ~" The three sharp sword Qis were all shattered by Ling Yan''s fist.


    "This, Ling Yan''s physical body has such a strong defense, it''s even comparable to some fine steel armor. Is a peak Second Stage Mortal Body Cultivator''s defense so strong!?"


    "Peak of the Second Stage of the Common Birth Stage?! "If you didn''t say it, then I wouldn''t have noticed, but isn''t this progress too fast? It''s only been a month since reaching the peak of the Second Stage of the Mortal Nascent Stage. The absorption rate for a martial artist at this stage isn''t high, what talent does Ling Yan have?"


    "I remember hearing someone say that he had a superior second-grade martial talent." Someone recalled and said.


    "Impossible!" How can a second-rate martial arts talent have such a fast cultivation speed! " Some people immediately retorted. This kind of speed of advancement was probably only achievable with the help of the Bear Heart Pill, a superior fourth-grade, or even fifth-grade martial talent.


    What no one knew was that Ling Yan''s martial talent was no longer a top grade two martial talent. One of the heaven-defying functions of the "Berserk Golden Body Technique" was that it could increase one''s cultivation speed. Every time a martial artist''s cultivation increased by a large realm, their cultivation speed would double.


    When Ling Yifan was at the first stage of gestation, his cultivation speed was already comparable to a martial artist with superior third-grade talent. When he advanced to the second stage, his cultivation speed was equivalent to a martial artist with superior fourth-grade talent.


    During Pang''s two powerful attacks, Ling Yan''s body did not move at all. He only casually raised his arm and waved his fist a few times to block the attacks. Pang Mu was like a clown as he continued to play.


    "How is this possible? Your cultivation base!" Pang Qiang was shocked. When Ling Yan had broken through the Thousand Military Array, hadn''t he already eaten the Bearheart Pill? How could his cultivation soar so fast after three days?!


    "Can you do it?"


    Ling Yan couldn''t help but laugh as he looked at Pang Qiang. His gaze was filled with ridicule.


    This seemed to be the eighty-eighth rank of the fake Thousand Military Array.


    Pang Qiang was enraged. He had been looked down upon, and he was a freshman with a cultivation base at the peak of the Second Stage!


    Good, very good! Since you are so eager to die, I will grant your wish!

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    "If you want to die, I''ll grant you your wish!"


    Pang Qiang shouted in anger. He stomped his feet on the ground, and the earth suddenly burst apart from the violent true essence. His figure instantly disappeared from his original position, and he rushed towards Ling Yan like a meteor!


    Human Stage High Rank Movement Technique: Large Steps: Meteor!


    The moment he neared Ling Yan, "Yin ~" Pang Qiang''s long sword let out a sharp cry, and the sword''s edge shot upwards like lightning, piercing towards Ling Yan''s ribs!


    Didn''t you like to use your hands to block? Didn''t your defensive power surpass everyone else''s? This old man would like to see just how powerful your body''s defense is? How powerful can it be to be stronger than a medium-grade human-step treasure sword that has been enhanced by true essence! Pang Qiang sneered in his heart.


    Pang Qiang''s silver sword was thinner than ordinary swords, and its speed was countless times faster than ordinary swords. With this sword, many people could only see an afterimage as it moved at extreme speed!


    The crowd widened their eyes. Could Ling Yan dodge it?


    In the next moment, their eyes bulged out. What did they see? Ling Yan still had his hand out, grabbing down as fast as the wind!


    What was Ling Yan doing, grabbing a sharp treasure sword with his bare hands?! Could he even keep up with the speed of Pang Zi''s sword?


    "CHI CHI ~!"


    In the next second, the ear-piercing sound of metal clashing rang out, and everyone''s pupils shrank. Pang Qiang''s silver sword was caught in Ling Yan''s hand just like that, and not a single trace of blood could be seen from the point of contact between his sword and his palm.


    Ling Yan was perfectly fine as he received Pang Qiang''s menacing sword attack!


    Lie down!


    Everyone was shocked. What kind of defense was this?! Was Ling Yan''s body made of iron? Furthermore, Ling Yan was actually able to keep up with Pang Qiang''s attack speed. This was simply not the strength of a second level Mortal Core warrior.


    What!


    Pang Qiang felt this was unbelievable. His sword attack had actually been seen through by Ling Yan ¨C how was this possible!


    He wanted to retract his silver sword, but he discovered that it was just like casting iron. He used all his strength and violently pulled, but he still didn''t move at all. Immediately, a trace of astonishment appeared in Pang Qiang''s eyes.


    Ling Yan looked at Pang Qiang indifferently, and sneered in his heart. His physical strength of 6000 jins was just a joke, just based on physical strength alone, it was already comparable to a person at the peak of the 3rd level of the Mortal Stage using all of his true essence. Not to mention, with the help of his blood vitality, even if an early Fourth Stage Mortal Stage cultivator did not need a large amount of true essence, it was still not easy to extract.


    Just as Pang Zi was about to erupt his true essence and pull out the silver sword, a light flashed in Ling Yan''s eyes.


    He let go of his right hand that was holding onto the silver sword, and clenched his left fist, aiming for Pang Qiang''s chest!


    Due to Ling Yan suddenly releasing his fist, Pang Qiang''s body unconsciously leaned backwards and his body became unsteady. However, he was worthy of being an elite student of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. He immediately reacted and stared at the incoming fist.


    Immediately, the raging Pang Qiang erupted with true energy all over his body, and a powerful aura surged out from his body. The silver sword in his hand was instantly wrapped with true energy, and with a cold edge, it directly chopped towards Ling Yan''s fist.


    Good timing!


    Only with such a high attack strength would it be interesting.


    Ling Yan laughed out loud. After his strength had broken through, he was about to find a suitable opponent to test it out. Pang Qiang, early Fourth Stage Mortal Body, eighty-eight in the Thousand Military Array, and one of the one hundred and eight generals of Chi Xiao, just perfect!


    "Die!" Pang Qiang swung his sword over with a ferocious expression!


    Ling Yan''s fist was instantly covered in a layer of golden light, and after that, it abruptly flashed ¡ª ¡ª


    Fist light!


    BOOM!


    With an earth-shaking explosion, the fierce impact of true essence and the power of blood pressed down on the air, pressing it down and forming a solid film of air. With a heaven-shaking explosion, the fierce impact of true essence and the power of blood pressed down the air, forming a solid film of air.


    All of a sudden, there was a commotion in the surroundings. All of the martial artists used their true essence to smash away the flying bricks. Then, as they focused their eyes, they saw that in the center of the explosion, two figures were sent flying backwards.

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    Ling Yan activated the Lightning Steps in mid-air and instantly adjusted his body. After which, he fell to the ground and the muscles on his thighs suddenly tensed up, immediately offsetting the force of the impact. His face was flushed red and there was a tinge of excitement in his eyes.


    Good, good fight!


    On the other hand, Pang Qiang did not expect that Ling Yan''s seemingly ordinary punch would actually release such a powerful force at the last moment.


    Pang Qiang''s body spun a few times in midair before falling to the ground with a "whoosh" as he used his sword to prop himself up. Only then did he stand up. His chest heaved up and down; it was obvious that the blood in his body was churning.


    "You ¡­" A hint of surprise flashed through Pang Qiang''s eyes. That power just now, it seemed to be ¡­ He wasn''t sure.


    Impossible, impossible! Pang Qiang stared at Ling Yan in shock, as waves of shock raged within his heart.


    A few of the 108 generals of the Crimson Nimbus Guild also arrived. They seemed to have noticed the mystery behind Ling Yan''s fist and their expressions instantly became as incredulous as Pang Qiang''s.


    Normally, a martial arts genius who used fists or swords would only be able to comprehend fist wind or sword wind at the 4th level of the Mortal realm or around the 8th level of the Mortal realm!


    As for Ling Yan, he had a cultivation base at the peak of the second level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage!


    Such a cultivation had already comprehended something that an ordinary martial artist would never be able to comprehend in their entire life. This perception was simply monstrous!


    It seems like Jiang Bo and Ouyang Yaojuan weren''t as terrifying at this stage as they were now ¡­ They were all shocked and couldn''t help but take a glance at Jiang Bo and Ouyang Yaojuan, who were at a corner of the square.


    "Fist light, haha, boy, I am a little interested in you now."


    At this time, an indifferent voice sounded from the round plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. The voice seemed to come from all directions, and the tone of the voice contained indifference and a faint surprise.


    The group of new students looked around, not knowing where this sound came from. It sounded like it came from the horizon, but it also looked like it came from close by.


    When the seniors heard this voice, their expressions could not help but abruptly change. Although they knew who had made this sound, they did not have the courage to look directly at it.


    And the content of that voice caused a huge commotion in the hearts of this group of people!


    What, fist light?!


    They knew about fist light, but they didn''t see it with their eyes. This was why Ling Yan had suddenly exploded and used such a powerful force to send Pang Zi flying.


    So it was fist light! This was a fist light that could increase the destructive power of a martial artist by more than 50%!


    How old was Ling Yan, and how much cultivation did he have?! No one dared to imagine what level he would reach in the future.


    This time, there was a hint of fear in the eyes of everyone looking at Ling Yan, especially those sword disciples who had once had conflicts with Ling Yan. At this moment, there was a trace of fear in the eyes of everyone looking at Ling Yan, especially those sword disciples who had once ridiculed Ling Yan.


    Ling Yan''s heart stirred. He keenly caught the source of the sound. "Shua!" He turned around and saw a certain corner of the circular plaza of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    Hm? Ouyang Yaojuan?


    Ouyang Yaojuan''s appearance surprised Ling Yan a little, but it was only an accident. Ling Yan felt an inexplicable pressure in his heart when he saw the young man standing there, and a special feeling arose in his heart. She did not seem to be standing there; she seemed to be blending with the environment, appearing and disappearing at the same time.


    This person was very strong!


    Ling Yan''s eyes narrowed as his heart trembled!

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    Hm? Can you notice my existence? This kind of spiritual sense was much more outstanding than that group of freshmen. There were even some seniors who were not as outstanding as Ling Yan. Jiang Bo''s eyebrows slightly twitched in surprise.


    "Miss Yao Juan, you have pretty good eyes, is this kid''s perception good enough? I heard that you invited this kid back then and he rejected your invitation?" Jiang Bo said as he looked at Ouyang Yaojuan with a smile.


    "You''re investigating me?!" Ouyang Yaojuan''s long, shapely eyebrows twitched as a chilling light flickered in her cold eyes.


    "Hehe, there is nothing that I want to know that I don''t know. There is nothing that I cannot get that I want." Jiang Bo looked deeply into Ouyang Yao Juan''s eyes and spoke as if he was referring to something.


    What exactly was Ling Yan that had attracted Ouyang Yaojuan''s attention?


    From the looks of it, Ling Yan, who was nearly sixteen years old and had a superior second-grade talent, who was at the peak of the second level of the Common Fetal Stage, had comprehended a fist light. He was ranked 103rd in the Thousand Military Array for the first time, and in the eyes of others, he was considered heaven defying.


    She was extraordinarily handsome, and her build was taller and harder than an average person. However, Ouyang Yaojuan was not someone who was shallow and shallow. Just based on this, Ouyang Yaojuan had given Ling Yan a second glance?


    Jiang Bo sneered in his heart. It would be best if Ling Yan didn''t have any presumptuous thoughts towards Ouyang Yaojuan. Was he worthy of that?!


    "It''s impossible between us. I''m not interested in you." Ouyang Yaojuan coldly gazed at Jiang Bo, sending a true essence sound transmission.


    "Heh, there is nothing impossible in this world. Do I need to do less of the things that create miracles? I''ve said before that there are no things that I want ¡­" As Jiang Bo sent out a true essence sound transmission, a flame exploded in front of him. The contents of the sound transmitting talisman entered into Jiang Bo''s mind.


    Subsequently, a sound transmitting talisman exploded in front of Ouyang Yaojuan as well.


    Jiang Bo smiled and looked meaningfully at Ouyang Yaojuan. "Miss Yao, you''ve received it as well, haven''t you? The First Prince inviting us and your father to visit his mansion is good news ¡­"


    Ouyang Yaojuan''s charming face turned ice-cold. The sword wielding Qianqian clenched tightly. She knew what the First Prince was going to say after he left.


    But the invitation of the First Prince, not to mention her, even the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan couldn''t simply refuse it!


    Her father wouldn''t let her go.


    His cold eyes glanced at Ling Yan as she sighed in his heart. Ling Yan, take care of yourself. Without even glancing at Jiang Bo, she gracefully stepped forward and disappeared from where he stood ¡­


    On the surface, Jiang Bo didn''t seem to care about Ouyang Yaojuan''s attitude. However, a trace of a benevolent look flashed in her eyes the moment Ouyang Yaojuan turned around and left.


    Woman, you can''t get away.


    Such a peerless girl was only fit for him to have! Even if I can''t get your heart, I''ll take your people first!


    With a slight movement, Jiang Bo''s figure turned into a shadow and disappeared.


    Ling Yan was a little surprised in his heart as he watched the two of them disappear. Ouyang Yaojuan had glanced at him one last time before she left, but there was actually a trace of helplessness and worry in her eyes?


    Worry about him?


    What was going on? Was he mistaken? How could Ouyang Yaojuan be worried about him? She was probably overjoyed to see Pang Zi forcefully cripple her.


    For a time, Ling Yan could not help but stare blankly.


    Pang Qiang had already reacted. Seeing Ling Yan in a trance, he was overjoyed. At the same time, boundless rage welled up in his heart.


    F * ck, he actually dares to be distracted in a match with me. Is this the same as looking down on me?!


    At this time, Pang forcefully gripped his sword and rushed towards Ling Yan. True essence poured into the silver sword, emitting a sharp whistling sound. The High Rank Mortal Realm movement technique ¨C Meteor Steps!


    "Swoosh!" In a split-second, Pang Zi arrived in front of Ling Yan like a bolt of lightning, "Ling Yan, prepare to die!"


    Pang Qiang gave a loud shout and true essence began to flow throughout his body. The long sword suddenly erupted with a brilliant blue light, and a sharp aura rushed out, cutting towards Ling Yan''s chest like a hot knife through butter!


    High Rank Mortal Realm Skill ¡ª Sharp Blade Ling Tian!


    Piercing sword Qi tore through the air, causing a series of ear-piercing explosions.


    Pang Qiang''s face flashed with a sinister light. This father won''t believe that I can''t break through your defense. As long as I cut open a tiny bit of your defense, you''ll be dead for sure, Ling Yan!

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    The hairs on the stunned Ling Yan''s body instantly stood on end!


    F * ck, diverting the attention of a battle is taboo!


    Fortunately, Ling Yan''s [Berserk Golden Body] spiritual sense was astonishing, and his cultivation had broken through to the peak of the second level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage. His spiritual sense had risen to another level, and he had reacted in an instant.


    Ling Yan''s eyes narrowed. At this time, he was locked onto by a powerful aura. At such a close distance, it was impossible for him to completely dodge it even if he used the Lightning Steps. He could only fight head on!


    However, he was not afraid of a head-on clash. If Ling Yan were to use his fist to fight it head-on, he would not be able to withstand Pang Zi''s powerful sword attack.


    However, the toughest part of his body wasn''t his fists.


    "Haha, Ling Yan, die!" Pang Qiang discovered that Ling Yan didn''t even have the intention to dodge, and started to laugh maniacally. True essence surged within his body, and he also injected some of it into his silver sword.


    Upon seeing Pang Qiang''s extremely powerful attack, the surrounding freshmen all paled. Even though they were over a hundred meters apart, they could still feel the terrifying power contained within the sword.


    They would definitely not be able to block this move!


    NingPang was also among the spectators. Today, he had specially stopped cultivating to see how Ling Yan had been forcefully oppressed by Pang Bo. At the same time, he wanted to see what qualifications Ling Yan had to actually make it into the 103rd place of the Thousand Military Array.


    He was also a person who refused to admit defeat. He believed that Ling Yan''s foundation was only temporary, and that he would one day be surpassed by him once he had gone to the Department of Medicine.


    He hoped that Pang Mu wouldn''t kill Ling Yan too quickly, so that he could take a closer look at Ling Yan''s combat techniques, combat techniques, martial skills, movement techniques, and more.


    Knowing himself and knowing his enemy, he would not be defeated even in a hundred battles. The next time he had the confidence, he would challenge Ling Yan and trample over him.


    However, upon his arrival, Ning Bang discovered that he seemed to be ridiculously wrong.


    What did he see? Pang Qiang, who was ranked 88 in the Thousand Military Array, had easily been attacked by Ling Yan several times, and could not even break through Ling Yan''s defense. If he did not use his spiritual perception to sense that every move of Pang Qiang''s was extraordinary, Ning Bang really would have thought that Ling Yan and Pang were just playing tricks on him!


    How could Ling Yan be so strong! Ning Bang''s heart trembled.


    Wasn''t this the 103rd place in the Thousand Military Array? The Thousand Military Array objectively reflected a martial artist''s strength, and the fluctuations in strength generally wouldn''t exceed a few. Ling Yan''s and Pang Qiang''s rankings were 15 places lower, after all, Pang could easily suppress Ling Yan by force.


    Could it be that Ling Yan had been holding back when he was trying to break through the Thousand Military Array and hadn''t used his full strength? Thinking of this, a look of shock appeared in Ningbo''s eyes.


    Seeing that Ling Yan''s expression did not change in the face of the battle, and that his steps were steady and reliable, and that he had even comprehended the light of his fists, Ning Bang subconsciously swallowed his saliva. Finally, he had no choice but to admit the fact that the gap between him and Ling Yan was as wide as the clouds and mud.


    Under the might of his fist, coupled with Ling Yan''s terrifying strength, the Mortal Core warrior that he was so proud of had just mastered the advanced Mortal Realm martial skill, so he couldn''t be bothered to mention it.


    In a single exchange, he was afraid that he would lose ¡­


    It had only been a month since Ling Yan had joined the academy, but his strength had risen by so much! Far beyond him.


    Would he really be able to surpass Ling Yan in his lifetime?


    Ning Bang asked himself in a daze. The thought of doubting himself had quietly appeared in his mind.


    He believed himself to be a genius, and that none of his peers would be convinced by him. Even Pan Xing had only put a bit of pressure on him, and in the future, he would go all out in his cultivation and overtake Pan Xing.


    And now, for the first time, when faced with Ling Yan of the same age, Ning Bang had the thought of not being able to catch his eye.

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    Suddenly, a burst of cold air stimulated the dazed Ning Bang. He suddenly snapped out of his daze and discovered that Pang had forcefully unleashed a massive offensive, as if he could pierce through the mountains and rivers!


    And Ling Yan seemed to find it abnormally difficult to even dodge this attack. This move was definitely not something Ling Yan could block!


    A glimmer of light flashed in Ning Bang''s heart. That''s right, Pang''s forceful attack was only a probing attack in the beginning. This was his true strength. Ling Yan was indeed strong, but he couldn''t possibly be Pang Qiang''s opponent.


    Ling Yan was about to lose! He wanted to see how Ling Yan vomited blood after being injured to the end.


    Just like Ning Bang, everyone watching the fight was startled. Pang Qiang''s attack had unleashed 120% of its power. It was likely that not even a fourth stage Mortal Stage martial artist would be able to withstand it!


    Ling Yan, if I can''t dodge it, how am I supposed to fight?! Using a fist to clash with it?


    In the next second, Ling Yan gave his answer.


    Ling Yan immediately used the Lightning Steps, his body slightly lowered, the power of his vital energy and blood suddenly exploded. The moment the sword Qi made contact with Ling Yan, Ling Yan slightly raised his head, and aimed his forehead at Pang Qiang''s silver sword.


    What, a high-rank Mortal Realm martial skill that used its forehead to withstand Pang Qiang''s attack?! The crowd didn''t have time to cry out in alarm.


    Ling Yan''s eyes flashed with a brilliant light. Possession of a battle spirit! The golden light instantly enveloped him! A peerless aura burst out in all directions!


    "Boom!"


    A terrifying energy instantly exploded outwards, and for a time, the ground seemed to turn into a dazzling sun, distorting the space around it as a beam of light that was as thick as a person''s thigh formed from the light, shooting out in all directions like a massive golden sword.


    The terrifying collision force formed waves of air visible to the naked eye. The bluestone floor tiles of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s circular square were torn apart by the terrifying energy flow. Countless crushed stones flew into the air, and the nearby group of weaker disciples were blown away like straw!


    For a time, the entire plaza resounded with a series of miserable howls.


    In this violent flow of energy, Ling Yan was forced back several dozen feet. The blood in his chest violently tumbled over. With a stuffy cough, a trace of blood leaked out from the corner of his mouth.


    Furthermore, in the end, Pang forcefully retracted a portion of his protective true essence and infused it into the silver sword to enhance his attack power. With this, Pang Zi was sent flying thirty meters away, rolling a few rounds in the air before crashing heavily onto the ground.


    "Boom!"


    A loud sound rang out as Pang Qiang was forced to lie down on the square. His clothes had already been turned to dust under the wild, sharp light. His body was riddled with wounds, and it was a mess of flesh and blood.


    "Pu ~" A mouthful of blood spurted out from his mouth. Pang Qiang''s face paled, and he immediately became dispirited.


    Such a forceful action could be said to have caused the combat power to plummet.


    Pang Qiang glanced at Ling Yan, who was standing not far away, whose body was glowing with a golden light, as though he was unharmed. His eyes suddenly widened as he stared at the ground, his eyes glazed over.


    He seemed to have lost ¡­


    No!


    Impossible, how could he lose? He was one of the eighty-eight powerhouses of the Thousand Military Array. How could he lose to a freshman?!


    A crazed look suddenly flashed in Pang Qiang''s eyes. He endured the pain in his body and grabbed the silver sword that had fallen to the side. He revolved his remaining Zhen Yuan and was about to counterattack.


    Ling Yan''s eyes flashed, and his figure instantly disappeared.


    "Swoosh!"


    A dazzling golden light streaked across the sky, bringing with it a long streak of light. In an instant, it stopped right in front of Pang Qiang.


    The terrifying aura contained in the giant golden fist that suddenly appeared in front of Pang Feng was deeply stinging Pang Feng''s face.


    He believed that as long as he dared to resist, this fist would mercilessly smash downwards!


    Pang Qiang clenched both his fists tightly. Because of the excessive force, the veins on the back of his hands bulged out, looking terrifying and ferocious. His heart was violently struggling, unwilling to accept this outcome!


    After a long while, he let go of his fist.


    "I... "I lost ¡­"


    After that, he indifferently dragged his heavily injured body away and pushed through the crowd. Step by step, he walked towards the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, leaving everyone with a gloomy figure.


    Everyone watched as Pang Qiang left in disappointment. Then, they suddenly turned their heads and cast their gazes at the young man in the middle of the plaza. His body was glowing with a golden light, and as he slowly left, a golden light flashed.


    At that moment, Ling Yan was like a descending god, dazzling everyone''s eyes!


    After Ling Yan left, in less than an incense stick of time, the news of Ling Yan''s victory over Pang Qiang swept through the entire Crimson Nimbus Martial School like a hurricane!


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School was shocked!


    After entering the academy for the next month, he would take the stance of a freshman and attack Chi Xiao''s 108 generals. He would challenge the 88 genius disciples of the Thousand Military Array to defeat his opponent with absolute strength.


    Unexpectedly, after that battle, Ling Yan''s name appeared on the list of major powers in the South Country.


    According to the scouts'' reports, the major powers had specially arranged for an emergency meeting to be held. Each head held a piece of white paper and placed it on the round table. The contents of the paper were very simple.


    Ling Yan, nearly sixteen years old, a freshman of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. In a single month, he defeated Chi Xiao''s 108 disciples, who were at the peak of the Second Stage of the Mortal Realm, and comprehended a fist light with infinite potential!

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    After Ling Yan returned to his residence, he was preparing to draw up some runes to sell. A Body Shattering Pellet that could advance to the 3rd level of the Mortal Stage would cost 5000 taels of silver.


    His top grade elementary true essence talisman had already been sold not long ago. Currently, he still had 1618 taels of silver on him. If he wanted to buy a Body Shattering Pill, he was still far from enough.


    Ling Yan also felt that his speed of advancement was extremely fast. Three days ago, he had just broken through to the second level of the Mortal Stage. Now, he was about to break through to the third level of the Mortal Stage.


    Even though his cultivation speed was fast, Ling Yan''s foundation was still solid. He could not help but sigh; with resources and opportunities, as long as he worked hard enough, he would definitely have a good future.


    After tidying up his room, Ling Yan was prepared to go to the Charm Magician''s Association to purchase some rune materials to draw up runes.


    At this moment, a dazzling flame suddenly ignited in front of him, and the contents of the sound transmitting talisman entered Ling Yan''s mind.


    "Yanzi, come over to the Body Technique Pavilion."


    His words were very simple, and there seemed to be traces of urgency within them.


    What happened to Master? Is there an emergency? Ling Yan was a little puzzled, but he didn''t hesitate. He immediately pushed open the door and dashed towards the Body Arts Pavilion.


    A few minutes later, Ling Yan arrived at the Body Technique Pavilion.


    A few Senior Brothers with Body Skills walked out. When they saw Ling Yan, their eyes lit up. Damn, isn''t this Ling Yan? They immediately started to congratulate him.


    "Junior Apprentice Brother Ling Yan, congratulations on defeating Sword Arts Pang in a forceful manner. You''re too awesome. You''ve only been admitted into the academy for a month and already have the strength of the top 88 in the Thousand Army Array ¡­"


    "Junior brother Ling Yan, I have to take care of you in the future. With you here, your senior will be able to walk out of the door and stand straight. The other subjects'' disciples won''t dare to carelessly point out our discipline ¡­"


    "Of course, Junior Brother Ling Yan has great potential. In the future, he might be able to make it into the top thirty of the Thousand Army Array, or maybe even into the top ten. The top ten are all big shots, and those people won''t dare to carelessly say that we have physical skills anymore. In the future, we might have to ask Junior Brother for some guidance ¡­"


    As the saying goes, a person getting into the world is like getting into the world, and the strength of a senior in the same subject basically determines his position in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. Since Ling Yan had just enrolled into the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, he had a total of six years to learn it, and with Ling Yan''s terrifying potential, in two years, they will all be able to breathe heavily.


    Ever since Ling Yan had entered the academy, he had created a series of miracles that ordinary people could not do. Everyone had long ignored his martial arts talent. To a monstrous genius, was martial arts talent important?


    Towards the flattering and fawning of his seniors, Ling Yan politely responded one by one, and then strode towards the body training pavilion.


    Two figures slowly walked out from a corner of the Body Arts Pavilion. One of them had a gloomy expression that seemed as if it could drip water.


    Originally, they had planned to go to the Body Arts Pavilion to look for Rong Yi and examine their martial skills. After passing, they would be able to choose another set of martial skills, but who would have thought that they would run into Ling Yan.


    He had been a Senior Brother for a long time, but he had never seen the face of these physical body disciples before.


    Ling Yan''s strength was beyond his expectations. At such a rapid rate of development, he would probably surpass him in less than a year. Rushing into the camp, he faintly felt a sense of danger; his Senior Brother''s position might not be preserved.


    This was definitely not what he wanted to see!

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    "Elder Senior-apprentice Brother, this Ling Yan is too arrogant. He''s been praising him so much that he doesn''t even change his expression. I really wonder how he''s so shameless. If Eldest Senior Apprentice Brother were to make a move, dealing with Pang Qiang would be as easy as reaching out his hand!" Seeing that Pang Qiang''s face didn''t look good, Hua Shuo hurried to flatter him.


    "Hmph, Pang Qiang is naturally not my match. Ling Yan, you brat, previously didn''t put me in your eyes, but now, I''m afraid your tail is about to rise to the sky." "Humph!"


    "Elder Senior-apprentice Brother, what should we do? Give Ling Yan some more time, and he''ll climb onto our heads."


    Hua Shuo was also a bit nervous. Ling Yan''s improvement speed was just too fast. Even Pang, who was in the Sword Arts Department, was killed by him. He was the 88th ranked member of the Thousand Military Array, a ruthless person!


    Previously, he was acting arrogantly towards Ling Yan, and even wanted to deal with him. He didn''t know whether Ling Yan had remembered or not, but now, Hua Shuo''s heart had turned green from regret. If he knew that Ling Yan was so fierce, he would have restrained himself.


    "What, are you afraid? Or perhaps, do you think that you have no future by following me and want to hide behind Ling Yan''s buttocks? " Hua Shuo''s cold voice rushed forward and appeared in his ears, his body instantly trembling as he hurriedly shook his head, "No, no, eldest senior brother, how could that be? My loyalty to you is clear to see ¡­"


    "You can go back first, I have something to do."


    "Ah! Eldest senior brother, don''t chase me away. I really have no other intentions ¡­" Hua Shuo thought that his guess had been guessed, and thus decided to ignore him, immediately becoming flustered.


    He had offended some people in the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. In the past, he had the backing of the camp, and those people didn''t dare to do anything to him.


    Although he wouldn''t really die, he would still suffer physical pain every day.


    "If I tell you to go back, then go back. I have matters to take care of myself. Do you believe that I''ll slap you for speaking so much?" He shouted in a low voice, his eyes wide open.


    "Oh, oh, I understand ¡­" Seeing that the Barracks didn''t seem to have any intention of kicking him out, Hua Shuo relaxed, and hurriedly left.


    After Hua Shuo left, the camp''s eyes flashed. After walking a few more steps, they came to an empty corner and spread out their spiritual sense. After confirming that there was no one nearby, the camp took out a red sound transmitting talisman.


    Generally, sound transmitting talismans were white and could only be used for short distance sound transmissions. Normally, this red sound transmitting talisman could only be used for short distance sound transmissions and could only be used for short distance sound transmissions.


    However, most of the time, only when a war broke out or when the large clans of the city were in contact with each other would a voice transmission be used.


    If the sound transmitting talisman couldn''t be sent out, then there were three possibilities. The first was that the sound transmitting talisman had to be separated from the other, and the third was that the person was dead.


    After speaking a few words in a low voice, he tossed out a red sound transmitting talisman and it instantly combusted into a dazzling red light that vanished without a trace.


    Successfully transferred.


    Seeing this, a faint, cold arc appeared on the corner of his mouth.


    Soon, one or two minutes passed. A dazzling flame exploded in front of them as the sound transmitting talisman was transmitted into their minds.


    "No problem. If you have the conditions, say it to my face. Come to the woods outside the city at a quarter to ten!"

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    At the same time, in the downtown area of South Tongcheng, there was a magnificent mansion with an area of over ten thousand square meters. At the same time, in the downtown area of South Tong City, there was a magnificent mansion with an area of over ten thousand square meters.


    The four golden words glittered brightly. In South Tongcheng, they symbolized supreme glory and power!


    In a winding corridor, two figures were walking side by side. One of them was slightly skinny and seemed to have an unstable aura around him. As he spoke, a cold and dissatisfied voice lingered between the two of them.


    Father, your daughter said that your daughter isn''t interested in Jiang Bo. Why didn''t you stand by your daughter''s side just now and express your attitude to the First Prince?


    Hearing the woman''s words, the middle-aged man who was addressed as father shook his head helplessly, "Yao Juan, it''s not that father doesn''t like you, as the eldest son of the imperial family, the First Prince has an exalted status. Even though father is the Patriarch of the number one family, it''s not good for him to directly give the First Prince face.


    "The First Prince is extremely satisfied with Jiang Bo. His talent is outstanding, his outer appearance is not bad, and his fighting strength is peerless. His future martial arts cultivation is unimaginable, and at his age, why is his daughter so dismissive of him?"


    A trace of disgust flashed across Ouyang Yaojuan''s beautiful face, and she said coldly, "This man is too arrogant, too possessive, and refuses to give up even if she doesn''t achieve her goal. From the entrance exam three years ago, when our daughter fought with him, he was dishonest, has a bad character, looks down on everyone, and possesses all the strength she can, our daughter does not care!"


    After the middle-aged man heard this, he nodded his head slightly. If he wanted to be the son-in-law of the Ouyang Family, character and cultivation were very important.


    In addition, Jiang Bo was also a trusted general trained by the First Prince. Even if he became the son-in-law of the Ouyang Family, it would be difficult to say whether his heart was with the Ouyang Family or not.


    When Jiang Bo matured, he was afraid that not only would the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan not rise to a higher level in power, they might even end up as the First Prince''s pawns and fangs!


    How could the middle-aged man not have thought of this? Thus, after the First Prince issued the invitation, he came up with an idea. The purpose of this plan was to protect the prestige of the Royal Clan, and also allow the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan to remain unscathed.


    The First Prince was very ambitious ¡­


    Ouyang Ming from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan narrowed his eyes as his heart trembled.


    The emperors of the Southern Kingdoms had reigned for twenty years, with thirteen princes beneath them. However, the throne of the crown prince had always been vacant, with many princes eyeing it covetously.


    Amongst the thirteen princes, in terms of character and talent, they were outstanding. As the third prince, in terms of decisive killing, he was well versed in the way of governance. As the first prince, these two princes were the only ones to stand out after so many years.


    Right now, the Third Prince and the First Prince monopolized half of the imperial city. The royal family was divided into two sides, and some of the nobles and wealthy families who were unable to do so were basically all on good terms with each other.


    Aristocratic families were the strongest under the royal family. This was because if he could win over an aristocratic family to support him, he would be like a tiger with wings when fighting for the dragon and the dragon!


    It was said that the first prince was trying to win over the Wang family. If the Ouyang family were to assist the first prince, the third prince would have no chance of winning.


    Even if the Emperor wished to make the other princes his rulers, the First Prince would probably be unwilling to compromise.


    Not long ago, the emperor had said that he would establish himself as the crown prince of this dynasty, that he would know of the fates and give up the throne to a sage, and that the new emperor would ascend to the throne!


    Only the powerful and wise emperors could lead the South to a more glorious era.


    It had only been three years since the Emperor realized his destiny at the age of fifty.


    At this stage, the Third Prince and the First Prince were on the verge of action.


    For now, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan also didn''t want to stir up any trouble here. In any case, no matter who ascended the throne of the South Tong Kingdom, no one dared to touch the position of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. Even if it was the Royal Clan, if they dared to make a move, they would suffer severe injuries.


    "Alright, Yao Juan''s father will respect your opinion. One year from now, the Crimson Sky Sect will organize the Hundred Nation Battlefield Competition, so practice well. As long as you''re chosen by the Crimson Nimbus Sect, you will have a lot more authority to speak and speak on your own.


    Ouyang Ming lovingly rubbed Ouyang Yaojuan''s head and said gently.


    Ouyang Yaojuan had a cold personality, but her grievances and favors were distinct and her principles were strong. If the little girl Ouyang Chao was half as good as her older sister, the Ouyang Family would not have a lack of successors.

 C208

    As Ling Yan walked into the Body Technique Pavilion, he saw Ling Yi sitting in the hall with his eyes closed. He had a head full of dazzling red hair, wantonly scattered, and a tall and sturdy figure, which gave him a wild look.


    Seeing that Rong Yi was meditating, Ling Yan did not disturb him. He immediately stopped walking and waited for Rong Yi to wake up.


    "Yanzi, you''re here."


    However, Rong Yi seemed to have sensed Ling Yan''s approach a long time ago. He immediately opened his eyes, stood up and looked at Ling Yan as he spoke.


    "Master." Ling Yan bowed towards Rong Yi, "Yes, I''m here."


    He walked over, laughing heartily as he patted Ling Yan''s shoulder and said, "Yan, you really went against my expectations and made me curious about the bloodline in your body, to actually be able to cause a person with a high grade two martial talent to improve so quickly and continuously release such powerful strength."


    "Bloodline?" Ling Yan blanked out for a moment, as he did not understand what Rong Yi was saying.


    "Hehe, it''s nothing. Master has asked you to come here today because he has something to tell you."


    Rong Yi thought that Ling Yan''s family clan might have its own clan rules, so he didn''t care too much about it. However, his expression turned solemn, which made Ling Yan''s heart tighten. His master seemed to have something important to say.


    At this moment, Ling Yan''s expression became slightly solemn. He was waiting for Rong Yi to continue.


    "Yanzi, I have some matters to attend to recently, so I may need to go out for a period of time." Yanzi, I have some matters to attend to recently, so I may need to go out for a period of time.


    "Since you were able to defeat the sword technique, I believe you have already mastered the three sets of martial skills that I gave you before. Now, this is the most powerful martial skill and technique that I have learned." Since you were able to defeat the sword technique, I believe you are able to master the three sets of martial skills that I was giving you before.


    "This ¡­" After Ling Yan received the two martial skill jade slips, he was stunned. At the same time, he verified the conjecture that he had been keeping in his heart for a long time.


    He found that Rong Yi was very good to him, but he didn''t think that he would directly become a direct disciple. Moreover, the martial skills he took out were of a high level, and didn''t seem like something that could be found in the other countries.


    With these cultivation techniques and skills, even if Rong Yi''s cultivation was only at early Houtian realm, he would still be an invincible existence within the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. After all, the blade director''s cultivation technique was only at the middle Xuan grade.


    Perhaps only a large sect would have such an Earth Ranked Martial Technique.


    However, why had Rong Yi remained unknown at the Crimson Nimbus Martial School for so long, as if he was hiding something? Why?


    Furthermore, right now, Ling Yan was not prepared at all for such a hasty and abrupt situation. To suddenly hand over all his life''s knowledge to Ling Yan, could it be that Yi Rong''s trip was life-threatening?!


    For a time, countless thoughts flashed through Ling Yan''s mind.


    "Yanzi, whether or not I return at that time, whatever you have learned in your lifetime will be passed on to you. With your talent, I am currently the most qualified to inherit your master''s legacy." Yanzi, whether or not I return at that time, what you have learned in your lifetime will be passed on to you.


    As he spoke, he placed a black crystal in Ling Yan''s hand, and said solemnly, "Yanzi, if I don''t come back within half a year, once you reach the sixth level of the Mortal Realm, you should be able to destroy this memory crystal. It contains something that you want to know about, and after that, your master''s lifelong wish will be up to you."


    Hearing Rong Yi''s words, Ling Yan''s body stiffened, and his gaze became firm. He shook his head and said, "Master, as the saying goes, master will be father for life. You treat Yan Zi well, and I will remember it in my heart.


    "Good, good!" Yi Fanyi patted Ling Yan''s shoulder which was getting thicker and didn''t say anything more. A pleased look flashed past his eyes.

 C209

    Coming out of the Body Arts Pavilion to bid farewell to Rong Yi, Ling Yan felt a heavy weight at the bottom of his heart.


    However, with his current cultivation, he wouldn''t be able to help Rong Yi. The only thing he could do now was desperately improve his own strength.


    Ling Yan returned to his room and closed the door. He touched his storage ring and two sparkling, white jade slips appeared in front of Ling Yan. They were the early Earth Ranked Martial Technique, Heavenly Thunder Finger, and the early Earth Ranked Movement Technique, Lightning Flash.


    It was an Earth Ranked Martial Technique and movement technique. Ling Yan''s eyes instantly burned.


    The cultivation method he grasped, the ? Berserk Golden Body Art ?, although it was the number one cultivation technique in the world, martial skills and movement techniques had always been hard wounds on Ling Yan''s body. Before entering the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, he could only rely on his physical strength to attack and dodge.


    Only after he entered Crimson Nimbus Martial School did he obtain the Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill: Lightning Finger and the Human Stage Mid Rank Movement Technique: Lightning Steps. This made up for some of his shortcomings.


    At that time, he had also thought about it. As the number one freshman of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, the treatment he received should be very good. No matter how lonely his physical fitness was, it was still a subject of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    After obtaining the Human Stage Mid Rank Martial Skill and movement technique, he was stunned for a moment. Now that he thought about it, it was just as he expected. The Lightning Steps and Lightning Finger were only the basics, and there were also advanced Martial Skills and movement techniques.


    His master had been focusing on cultivating him from the very beginning, and from that Earth Stage Mid Rank cultivation technique, the Eastern Ji Xuan Scripture, he could take a glimpse or two.


    Ling Yan also didn''t care about why Rong Yi hid his true strength and stayed at Crimson Nimbus Martial School; he felt that Rong Yi wasn''t the kind of person who would commit adultery and evil acts.


    As a Body Cultivator, although he couldn''t sense the specific realm of fusion, there was a trace of righteousness and righteousness within the surging blood energy in his body.


    Ling Yan did not know why he was so confident, but this was how his spiritual sense was fed back, as if he had the intuition of a wild beast.


    Add to that the fact that Rong Yi had treated him so well, Ling Yan took a deep breath.


    Ling Yan had just gotten his hands on an Earth Ranked Martial Technique and movement technique, so he couldn''t wait to learn it. He temporarily put aside his breakthrough and focused on settling his cultivation.


    Currently, his attack power was not many, but his Thunder Finger was very powerful. More importantly, his body strength of 6000 jins and the fist light''s destructive power was comparable to a top rank human-step martial skill. In comparison, his movement technique was much weaker.


    He himself had already mastered the Lightning Steps, so it was time for him to step into the next level. As for the Heavenly Thunder Finger, it wouldn''t be too late to learn it after he had mastered it.


    After making up his mind, Ling Yan stretched out his hand and grabbed the movement jade slip of the Thunder Flash. He used his spiritual sense to investigate the situation, and just like before, the jade slip contained a simple method of cultivation, as well as suggestions: It is easier to enter and improve your realm in a thunder-attribute environment.


    Thunder Extinction Array?


    Ling Yan was slightly surprised for a moment, and then he suddenly understood. Isn''t this one of the four array formations of the Crimson Nimbus Guild, a special cultivation resource exclusive to the 108 generals? He had charged into the 103rd place at the end of last month, and now he had 30 hours of special array cultivation time!


    Great! He had come at the right time!


    Ling Yan was overjoyed. After a moment of preparation, he immediately got up and ran towards the direction of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s spell formation.

 C210

    Three quarters of an hour later, the sky slowly darkened. The lanterns on the treetops on both sides of the streets of South Tong City were lit up, filling the dark streets with light. Most of the farmers and commoners were resting in bed.


    Outside of South Tong City, there was a small forest. Outside of the forest, there was a river. The river was crystal clear, and the sound of flowing water could be heard.


    However, the weather had yet to turn warm, and the night was even colder. Therefore, once night fell, the small forest would be deserted, with not a single stream of people in sight. Only the occasional bird cry and flapping wings could be heard flying through the forest.


    And today, in the small forest at this hour, there were two uninvited guests ¡ª both were grown men that were over seven feet tall.


    One of them had a strong build, a sturdy build, and was covered in muscles. He walked like a tiger with a strong wind. The other was relatively smaller, but his eyes were long and narrow.


    The two of them arrived at a place that was relatively denser than the forest and stopped. The skinny man spoke in a gloomy and cold voice.


    "Speak, run camp. What exactly do you want me to do? Cut the crap!"


    The camp didn''t care much about the newcomers because it was their nature to be cold-blooded and ruthless just like the snakes. However, this way, they would have a higher chance of killing their prey.


    "Haha, Brother Hua Ning, you''re still as quick as ever. This time, I''ve entrusted you with the task of killing a person."


    "What cultivation level?"


    "Peak of the Second Stage of the Common Birth Stage."


    "Tch, running camp, you can''t be joking with me, right? I told you, a peak Second Stage Mortal Core warrior like me killing a peak Second Stage Mortal Core warrior, the reward for asking me to kill you is not low, are you sure?" Hua Longning frowned and said coldly.


    "Brother Long Ning, listen to me, this peak of the Second Stage Mortal Core warrior is no ordinary warrior. His combat power far surpasses those of the same level, and he even defeated eighty-eight warriors from our Crimson Nimbus Guild''s Thousand Military Array, as well as an early Fourth Stage Mortal Stage warrior. Tell me, is he worth it for you to take action?"


    "Oh?" Hua Longning''s interest was piqued, and a hint of a cold smile appeared on his face. He loved to kill geniuses, "Information!"


    "Ling Yan, almost 16 years old, new body, peak second level of the Mortal Core realm, comprehended fist light, his body strength is formidable, his defense is formidable, he''s comparable to a medium-grade human-step treasure ¡­" He then told him everything he had gathered.


    When Hua Long Ning heard this, the corner of his mouth curled into a smile, and he said with a smile: "Running camp, this Ling Yan looks like a peerless genius. You are harming your junior brother, aren''t you afraid of being caught by your master? You know, the punishment of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School is very severe, aren''t you afraid of getting yourself involved?"


    Hua Longning seemed to be very familiar with the rules of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School. His face was full of ridicule as he looked at the camp. At this point, he saw through the reason why the camp asked him to kill someone.


    He fiercely said: "Old Man Rong just sent a sound transmission to us, saying that we will be out for a very long time, and now is the best time to make a move, to eliminate the possibility of Old Man Rong protecting Ling Yan. This brat doesn''t put me in his eyes, when he grows up, wouldn''t he kick me away?!"


    In order to prevent any clues from being seen, I definitely can''t do anything to Ling Yan. I thought of you, Brother Long Ning, after this is done, I will give you a high reward, but I hope that Brother Long Ning won''t stay in South Stream City for the time being, just in case!

 C211

    "I can promise you that I will agree to this condition of leaving South Tong City after the matter is settled. However, I will still talk about the reward."


    Hua Long smiled sinisterly and stretched out three fingers, "Thirty thousand silver taels and fifty true essence stones."


    "Brother Long Ning, you''re asking too much, aren''t you? We''ve known each other for so long, that''s not good."


    When the battalion heard this, they immediately frowned with a trace of displeasure on their faces.


    30,000 silver was almost like a human-step treasure. If he bought cultivation resources, he could use them for an entire month, not to mention true essence stones. As a Senior Apprentice Brother of the Physique Department, he would only receive 60 true essence stones every month.


    This fellow said he would take away so much money, but now he even needed to spend close to a month without using true essence stones to cultivate. Wasn''t this just a bit too ridiculous!


    "Hehe, do you think that Ling Yan is not worth that much money?"


    Hua Longning smiled, "A person who has comprehended fist light has already reached the peak of the 4th level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage. Within a year, he should be able to pull you down. This is the third year of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, and there are still three more years left. The resources that Senior Apprentice Brother''s status has brought are merely 30,000 silver taels, and 50 true essence stones can be compared with him?"


    Hua Long Ning snorted coldly, "Forget it, since you don''t have any sincerity, then I won''t accompany you. Goodbye!"


    "Stop!"


    He knew that Hua Longning was right, he had lost a lot in the short term, but in the long run, he was still very profitable. He couldn''t bear to see the kids fail, so he gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, I promise you, when can we move?"


    "Tsk tsk, take half of the reward first."


    "What? Brother Long Ning doesn''t believe me?" Qin Lie''s face turned cold as he replied.


    "Running camp, rules, this is my rule. I''ll take half of the money first, don''t break my rules, if you don''t want to, then go ahead!" Hua Long said coldly as he stared at the running camp.


    "Alright, take it. I hope you can bring me good news!" He took a deep breath, suppressed the discontent in his heart, and took out 25 true essence stones and 15,000 silver notes from his storage ring, and handed them to Hua Longning.


    "Don''t worry, I don''t even care about an ordinary martial artist at the fifth level of the Mortal realm, much less a little kid!" After obtaining the true essence stones and banknotes, Hua Longning''s complexion eased a bit. He coldly smiled and waved his hand towards the running camp, "I''m leaving. Crimson Nimbus Guild can''t do anything now. Ling Yan, come out and send me a sound transmission!"


    Watching Hua Longning''s figure disappear into the woods, the corners of his mouth gradually curved up in a comfortable smile. That eyesore''s life was finally coming to an end.


    Hua Longning, a martial arts genius from Crimson Nimbus Martial School, the 61st general of Crimson Nimbus Guild, was often bullied and bullied by the new students for stealing cultivation true essence stones from them and was reported to be expelled by Crimson Nimbus Martial School. After being expelled, he, who was filled with hatred, went to become a killer.


    After he became an assassin, Hua Long Ning Tian licked his lips and licked his lips, liking to challenge high difficulty in life and death battles. He especially loved to drink and hate those so-called geniuses under his sword, and at the same time, developed a strong combat ability.


    With this kind of strength, it would be easy for him to kill the growing Ling Yan.


    Ling Yan, ah, it''s all your fault for choosing a physical body. If you want to become a physical body master, you might have a chance in your next life.


    With a loud laugh in his heart, he moved his body and disappeared into the forest.


    The wind blew, rustling the leaves of the small forest...

 C212

    West of the Crimson Nimbus Guild, where the Thunder Extinction Array was located.


    The entire stone chamber was made up of dark gray magnetic ore. With the support of the array formation, it was possible to absorb the free thunder essence of the world no matter if it was day or night. If it was a thunderstorm, then the thunder and lightning would be directly sucked into the magnetic ore chamber to supplement the power of thunder.


    At the entrance of the magnetic ore room, there was a Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon who was standing guard there. After Ling Yan went over to explain his purpose, the deacon took out a shiny crystal and placed it in front of Ling Yan.


    The crystal shone with a misty white light, and Ling Yan only felt as if his body had been scanned. Then, to his surprise, a few lines of small characters appeared on the surface of the shining crystal: Ling Yan, 103rd place in the Thousand Army Array.


    How amazing, Ling Yan thought to himself. There should be a special formation within this shiny crystal. It could directly obtain the student''s ranking of the Thousand Military Array on the white altar, as well as record the student''s usage time this month.


    Formations were truly a miraculous thing.


    After obtaining Ling Yan''s identity, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon nodded and smiled: "Junior Apprentice Brother Ling Yan, authentication is qualified. Seeing that Junior Apprentice Brother Ling Yan is unfamiliar, I presume this is the first time you''ve come to the Thunder Ultimate Formation.


    Ling Yan cheerfully nodded his head.


    The moment someone enters, the magnetic chamber will automatically cut off the lightning supply and teleport you out. However, Junior Brother Ling Yan, it''s best if you take the initiative to leave on your own when you can''t hold on any longer.


    After all, if it was passively transmitted out, the power of lightning would probably stay in your body for a short period of time when you were unconscious. This would slightly damage your body, and after you woke up, you would also need to spend additional time to repair the loss of your meridians.


    He was not afraid of ten thousand. If the formation suddenly failed and he fainted in the magnetic darksteel chamber, he would be in grave danger.


    "Within the magnetic darksteel chamber, you can choose your own thunder and lightning strength. Step by step, it''s enough. Junior Brother, you can always stay within a formation. The moment you finish cultivating, you will be sent out by the formation."


    Because the deacon was a student of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School who had graduated and stayed here to work, he was definitely older than the other students. In theory, calling a student a student of any subject a junior was not excessive at all.


    "Okay, thank you senior brother, I understand." Ling Yan smiled and thanked him. Then, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon made a gesture to invite him in, and Ling Yan walked into the magnetic chamber.


    After Ling Yan, Ling Yan, and Ling Yan entered the magnetic room, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon muttered to himself. This was strange; this name sounded so familiar, as if he had heard this name somewhere recently.


    Aiyo, I ¡­ F * ck!


    Suddenly, the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon let out a cry of surprise. He suddenly turned his head and saw that Ling Yan was no longer there. However, there was still a trace of surprise in the eyes of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon.


    "Now that I think about it, not long ago, Pang who was ranked 88 in the Thousand Military Array fought with a freshman. Didn''t the news of him losing spread like wildfire? This freshman''s name seems to be Ling Yan!"


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon''s eyes went wide. Holy crap, I finally got to see the real body today. I didn''t expect him to be so polite. This Junior Brother Ling Yan is pretty good. The Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon confidently nodded.


    Upon entering, Ling Yan was surprised to discover that the large magnetic darksteel chamber was divided into ten smaller rooms, which meant that it could be used by all ten of the students at the same time.


    If everyone was in the same magnetic chamber, it would inevitably be unable to meet everyone''s needs. After all, dividing the ten would allow them to make the best use of the power of thunder to provide the best cultivation experience for the students of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    Ling Yan scanned the room and found that some of the doors of the ten small magnetic chambers were flashing with green lights, while some of them were flashing with red lights. He went up to push on the doors of the small magnetic chambers that were flashing with red lights.


    Ling Yan guessed in his heart, and immediately verified his thoughts. He arrived in front of the small magnetic chamber with the flashing green light, placed his palm on the door, and with a slight push, the door opened.


    As expected, the corners of Ling Yan''s lips curled upwards as he entered the formation.


    "Bam!" With a soft sound, the door to magnetic chamber eight closed tightly ¡­

 C213

    There was no lighting inside the small magnetic chamber because it was impossible for any lighting to remain unharmed under the power of thunder. Therefore, the room was dark and normal people who entered would instantly be blinded.


    To a martial artist, whether it was true essence or the power of blood, they would be able to see clearly in the dark.


    There was a faint screen wrapping around the walls of the dim magnetic chamber. Although Ling Yan didn''t touch it, he could still vaguely feel the violent aura inside as if it was about to break free from the restraints of the wall.


    Ling Yan guessed that all of it should be the power of thunder.


    In the center of the magnetic chamber, there was a circular object inlaid on the ground. Ling Yan walked over and looked down.


    This was like a millstone. In the middle of the millstone was a blue thunderbolt pattern, and around it was a scale of one to ten. There was a pointer that currently pointed to zero.


    This should be the item to select the strength of thunder. Ling Yan''s mind moved; he would just have to give it a try. Thinking this, Ling Yan extended his right hand and placed it on the needle on the millstone, gently pushing him down to one scale.


    Instantly, Ling Yan heard a slight buzzing sound from the magnetic chamber. Immediately, traces of white thunder energy overflowed from the walls in all directions, scattering in all directions like thousands of arrows!


    "Swish, swish, swish, swish ~"


    Countless white threads of thunder and lightning energy filled the entire small magnetic chamber. Ling Yan immediately received an attack from the white thunder and lightning energy.


    "Crackle, crackle, crackle ~"


    As the white power of thunder entered into his body, Ling Yan''s body slightly trembled. As the white power of thunder wantonly roamed and destroyed through his meridians and blood, a slight numbing sensation spontaneously arose. His muscles trembled slightly, and one could even hear an extremely minute crackling sound within Ling Yan.


    This was the sound of the power of thunder burning away the impurities in his blood.


    With the power of thunder at the first level, Ling Yan only had a very small feeling. It was like he was bathing in a river and was being sucked away by a group of small fish.


    This was all thanks to Ling Yan''s refined and rich blood vitality as well as his formidable physique. If it was a normal peak Second Stage Mortal Core warrior, even if they were only at the first level of the power of thunder, their entire body would still tremble. They could only use their true essence to form a protective barrier on the surface of their body.


    And at this level of strength, Ling Yan didn''t plan on using the power of his blood vitality to form a protective barrier, and then slowly extracting the power of thunder to temper his body.


    At this moment, something unexpected happened.


    After the power of thunder entered his body and roamed around, it would break out of his body and enter the ground.


    But in that instant, a dazzling golden light unconsciously erupted from Ling Yan''s body. The ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'' actually began to revolve on its own!


    Immediately, the threads of white lightning energy that were about to break free from his body seemed to be pulled back into Ling Yan''s body by a powerful pulling force!


    Soon after, under Ling Yan''s senses, he was surprised to discover that after the threads of white thunder energy were caught, they entered his blood and disappeared with a "chi chi" sound.


    What was going on? Ling Yan was stunned.


    At this moment, Ling Yan''s entire body was wrapped in golden light, as if he had become an extremely powerful electric conductor. The white power of thunder that overflowed from the walls of the small magnetic chamber no longer spread out like headless flies; instead, it seemed as if it had found its own organization as it rushed towards Ling Yan''s direction!


    The walls of the small magnetic chamber slightly trembled. In the next second, even more white thunder energy surged out from all directions. The white thunder energy was like silver needles piercing into Ling Yan''s body, and the small magnetic chamber instantly became as bright as day!

 C214

    With such a dense mass of white power of thunder pouring into their bodies, even if it were of the lowest level of strength, some Mortal Core third stage martial artists would immediately faint from the impact!


    Ling Yan''s body could not help but tremble a few times. However, just as he felt the numbness throughout his body, a golden light suddenly flashed a few times. Immediately, Ling Yan no longer felt anything.


    In this situation, Ling Yan was shocked to the point that he wanted to stop the circulation of the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic''. But he was actually rejected!


    What was going on?! Ling Yan paled with fright. This was the first time he had heard that a cultivation method could resist the will of a martial artist. He could even faintly feel that the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'' was excited ¨C


    Could it be that his cultivation technique had become spiritual? Ling Yan was stunned.


    Fortunately, when Ling Yan discovered that so much white thunder energy had flowed into his body, he didn''t feel any discomfort. As he poured his spiritual sense into his body, his body suddenly trembled and his eyes widened as if he had seen something unbelievable!


    Amongst the surging blood energy in his body, besides the original red color, there was also a hint of white mixed in with the blood. As this white flowed, it made a series of ''pa pa'' sounds, like small thunder claps.


    This is... Ling Yan was shocked, and an uncontrollable thought popped up in his mind. The power of thunder had actually been absorbed by him!


    Ling Yan was stunned.


    It had to be known that the heaven and earth origin energy contained a great deal of elemental energy. For instance, thunder, fire, and ice could all be absorbed by the human body.


    However, the prerequisite for this was that the martial artist who absorbed the power of the elements would have a corresponding body of elements.


    The Elemental Body was something that was decided when a person was born. When one had the martial talent at the age of twelve and began to practice martial arts, the Elemental Body would be activated and they could be tested.


    A martial artist who had the Elemental Body would not only have twice the effect with half the effort, but they would also be able to increase the power of their martial skills to a certain degree depending on the grade of their Elemental Body.


    It could be said that a martial artist with the Elemental Body was still much stronger than an ordinary martial artist. Especially the top-level elements of elements, the dark element, light element, space element, and thunder element.


    What did a grade six martial arts talent mean? Ouyang Yaojuan was only present among the millions of martial artists since the founding of the Southern Tong Kingdom. It could be seen how precious a grade six martial arts talent was to her.


    However, this was precisely the reason why Ling Yan was puzzled. Back then, besides testing the grade of one''s martial talent, he had also tested the body of an Elemental Body. However, he didn''t have an Elemental Body, so it was impossible for him to absorb Elemental Energy.


    But even if he had an elemental essence body, just how high would he have to be in order to directly absorb this solidified thunder energy?


    Thunder was the most violent and unstable energy in this world. If it was directly absorbed, the meridians of a person''s body would be ravaged by this tyrannical power of thunder. It would be strange if it didn''t explode.


    However, reality was right in front of him. The endless white power of thunder was absorbed by Ling Yan, gently fusing with his blood vitality as if he were in a dream. This meant that Ling Yan also possessed the ability to use thunder and lightning.


    While Ling Yan was still stunned, a charming female voice suddenly appeared in Ling Yan''s mind.


    "Hehe, little master, your silly look is really funny. I was sleeping well when I was awakened by a trace of numbness. So it''s because lightning entered my body."


    Hearing the battle spirit''s voice, Ling Yan''s mind shook and he immediately returned to his senses. He quickly asked, "Battle spirit, I don''t have an elemental body, so how could I absorb the power of thunder? Moreover, I can''t seem to control the circulation of the ''Berserk Gold Body Tactic''. Is there a problem with that?"


    "Hehe, little master, you''re really adorable. The problem is naturally this'' Berserk Golden Body Tactic ''¡­"


    Ling Yan''s heart stirred. Indeed, this was the case. He no longer spoke, only listening to the battle spirit''s explanation.

 C215

    After a long time, Ling Yan couldn''t hear any battle spirit say in his mind. He couldn''t help but raise his eyebrows, puzzled. Could it be that he had fallen asleep again?


    "Battle spirit, are you there?" Ling Yan shouted in his heart in a testing manner.


    "He''s here."


    "Why aren''t you saying anything?" A few black lines appeared on Ling Yan''s forehead.


    "You didn''t ask him, what did he say?" The battle spirit said in a coquettish voice.


    Ling Yan was speechless. Shouldn''t a battle spirit understand the concept of its master?


    "Hehe, alright little master, I have a special feeling of being out of bed. I accidentally made a little joke ¡­" The battle spirit giggled. Without waiting for Ling Yan''s expression to darken, it immediately said, "I just said that this problem is with the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic''. Little master, do you know where this'' Berserk Golden Body Tactic ''came from?"


    "I know. Didn''t you say just now that it was created by Senior Exterminate the Heavens?" Ling Yan replied.


    "Yes, let''s say that this Heaven Decimating Bull is one of the Primordial Divine Beasts. It was born in the Primal Chaos, dozens of feet tall, 300 feet long, fed on Flood Dragons, was an enemy of True Dragons, stood on auspicious clouds, and was invulnerable to heavenly bodies. It is an extremely terrifying existence among the ancient Divine Beasts. After creating the unparalleled ''Berserk Golden Body Art'', the technique naturally contains a trace of the aura of the Heaven Decimating Cow. "


    "What does that have to do with me absorbing the power of thunder?" Ling Yan was puzzled.


    "Of course it''s related to that. Because this Heaven Decimating Cow''s primordial chaos lightning body possesses the destructive properties of chaos lightning, so the ''Golden Primal Chaos Formula'' that was created is extremely tyrannical and powerful. It has a very strong affinity to thunder and lightning, and as long as little master continues to absorb the power of thunder and evolve into a lightning body, there''s hope for the creation of a world shocking chaos thunder body ¡­"


    So that''s how it was. After the explanation of his battle spirit, Ling Yan was suddenly enlightened about the strange phenomenon of him absorbing the power of thunder. If he could become like Senior Exterminate the Heavens Ox, then just how powerful would the Chaotic Lightning Body be?! Ling Yan couldn''t help but start to look forward to it.


    Taking advantage of the battle spirit awakening, Ling Yan brought up the other part of his mind that had been pressing down on him.


    "Battle spirit, there were two times during battle where my body seemed to be emitting a strange aura. It seemed to be able to influence the flow of someone''s mind and blood. Why is this?"


    Oh, that, according to the previous owner''s experience with the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'', in the lower stages of strength, this berserk aura is passively activated, and it has something to do with little master''s anger or being stimulated by a similar aura. When little master''s strength increases to a certain realm, you can actively activate this berserk aura.


    "Then what''s the level?" Ling Yan asked.


    If he could actively trigger this berserk aura, then he would be able to increase his strength by 30%, and he would also be able to affect his opponent. To Ling Yan, this was like adding wings to a tiger!


    "About this, it varies from person to person, at least to the Xiantian realm." The battle spirit said. In her eyes, a Xiantian master was nothing more than a small fry.


    Upper Sky ¡­ Ling Yan''s eyelids jumped. He had not even broken through to the sixth level of the Mortal Stage, let alone the Houtian realm, not to mention Xiantian realm. Raising his strength really had a long way to go.


    "Okay, little master, you don''t have to be discouraged. At the very least, you should be able to rank 49 among all the masters that have followed him for tens of thousands of years ¡­"


    Tens of thousands of years and 49? Seemingly not bad at all, Ling Yan was amazed at the long lifespan of a battle spirit. He couldn''t help but feel some joy at being able to rank on the list. He couldn''t help but ask, "How many masters do you have following a battle spirit?"


    "Hehe, little master, you will know based on your own ranking."


    The smile on Ling Yan''s face froze as his brows twitched slightly.


    F * ck, I really know how to use my mouth at the moment ¡­

 C216

    After Ling Yan heard about his confusion from his battle spirit for a period of time, his battle spirit fell into a deep slumber.


    With a dazzling brilliance, it shot into Ling Yan''s body. Using his spiritual perception to examine his body, Ling Yan discovered that the white colored power of thunder was wrapping around his blood, and as the power of his blood essence flowed out, there were waves of faint thunderous explosions.


    As the power of thunder in his body grew richer, the white power of thunder that shot into him brought with it a momentary numbing sensation, gradually fading away. In other words, Ling Yan had already adapted to this degree of power of thunder.


    Hm?


    At this moment, Ling Yan unexpectedly discovered that his body seemed to have regained control. The dazzling golden light around his body retreated like the tide, and soon after, the white power of thunder that came from all directions began to scatter all over the place, as if the soldiers in the army had lost control.


    What? Ling Yan''s eyelids jumped as he subconsciously circulated the "Berserk Golden Body Technique". The blood in his body surged and surged, and he could faintly hear the faint sound of thunder.


    While Ling Yan was channeling the ''Berserk Golden Body Charm'', the white thunder energy that was drifting about in the small magnetic chambers didn''t seem strange at all. Even the white thunder energy that entered his body also quickly flew out from the surface of Ling Yan''s body as if it had met its own kind.


    I can''t absorb it anymore. Ling Yan blinked, and his heart stirred. Could it be that after he acclimated to this level of thunder, his body reached a saturated state, and he couldn''t absorb too much of this white thunder energy?


    According to the battle spirit, the power of thunder was also divided into grades. The first stage was divided into three levels, the middle and upper stage, and the lower stage was his own power of white thunder. It could be considered the lowest level, lower stage, and could cause fatal damage to a first stage mortal.


    Since the small magnetic chamber divided the power of thunder into ten levels, then there must be a difference in the strength of these ten levels of power of thunder.


    Ling Yan''s heart skipped a beat, feeling a bit excited.


    In that case, for him to be able to absorb the lowest level of the power of thunder, it should have a similar effect to other types of power of thunder. Didn''t that mean that his own power of thunder could also be promoted?


    Thinking of this, Ling Yan did what he was told. In any case, even if he couldn''t level up, the tyrannical power of thunder was extremely effective in refining the impurities in his blood.


    Bending his waist, Ling Yan stretched out his right hand and moved the dial of the millstone to the two scales.


    Instantly, the walls of the magnetic chamber shook. Following which, Ling Yan saw a white colored lightning that was twice as thick as before shoot out from the walls. Immediately, one of the lightning bolts struck Ling Yan.


    "Hiss ~"


    The thick white power of thunder pierced through Ling Yan''s body with a strong current of electricity, sinking into the ground. Ling Yan couldn''t help but shiver.


    Hm?


    After trembling, Ling Yan felt that it was strange. Why didn''t the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'' respond? Was it because he couldn''t absorb it? Or was it because he couldn''t absorb it, or because he couldn''t absorb it because he couldn''t absorb it.


    Can''t quantitative change cause qualitative change?


    Ling Yan wasn''t too disappointed. In any case, there were still eight levels of power of thunder behind him, and these were at least of a higher rank. Moreover, as this second-level strength of power of thunder entered his body, Ling Yan felt the impurities in his blood rapidly disappearing.


    There had to be a process to adapt to the power of thunder. This baptism of the second level power of thunder could be considered a transition period.


    Immediately, Ling Yan emptied everything into the air, allowing the countless thick bolts of white thunder to strike his body. For a time, white light raged all around Ling Yan, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, and the entire small magnetic chamber was enveloped by a blinding white brilliance.


    If there were any other martial artists here that saw this, their jaws would have fallen out of their sockets.


    The power of thunder was the most brutal and savage energy in this world. Within the Thunder End Array, the power of thunder was at the second level, and even a third level mortal would have to firmly wrap their entire body with true essence and protect themselves with a true essence barrier. Then, they would draw out a small wisp of the power of thunder that was flowing in the small magnetic chamber and introduce it into their body, burning away the impurities in their blood and tempering their bodies.


    At the peak of the second level of the mortal life stage, he was able to use his body to directly withstand the countless impacts of the second-level power of thunder. This was also what Ling Yan was able to do, and it was all thanks to Ling Yan''s extraordinary body, the condensed and vigorous energy of his blood essence, as well as the special Thunder Body that was brought about by the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic''!


    Half an hour later, Ling Yan had already adapted to the second level power of thunder. He quickly activated the third level strength.


    A smile surfaced on the corner of Ling Yan''s mouth as he watched the light yellow lightning that had shot out from the wall of the small magnetic chamber.


    He felt the excitement of the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic''. In the next moment, golden light automatically enveloped Ling Yan, and like a whale sucking in water, countless pale yellow thunderbolts rushed towards Ling Yan like a tide ¡­

 C217

    At the entrance of the magnetic chamber, west of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, where the Thunder Extinction Array was located, the deacon stood there bored. Seeing that no one was around, he took out a gray biography book from his pocket and perused it with high spirits.


    He just happened to see a critical moment. The main character had learned a divine art at the bottom of the cliff and was about to go back and blow up the villain. His eyes immediately lit up as he stared at the biographical novel with great interest.


    Suddenly, a shadow flashed at the entrance of the magnetic chamber, and a figure was teleported out.


    The deacon quickly put away the biography in his hand. When he saw who it was, he was startled.


    What the hell, who is this? The deacon hastily ran over.


    The body of the person lying on the ground was charred black, his hair was slightly yellow, and his hair was standing up, as if it had been hit by a powerful electric current. His clothes were in tatters, and with a slight touch, his clothes would fall off.


    There shouldn''t be any problems right? Who was so brazen? Didn''t they say that they would have to take things step by step and use their true essence to protect themselves, and then slowly absorb them? Now that you''ve suffered so much, you''ve been sent out by the transmission array.


    The deacon quickly arrived at that person''s side and was about to grab his hand to see if there was any hope.


    A black hand grabbed onto the deacon''s arm.


    "Aiya, I ¡­" "F * ck!"


    A cry of alarm rang out, almost causing the deacon''s biographical novel to fly out of his pocket. He violently shook off the black hand, retreating a few steps. He was still in a state of shock.


    "Cough, cough."


    The African man on the ground coughed lightly and slowly got up. Looking at his current state, he shrugged his shoulders without showing too much of an expression.


    "You, you are ¡­" The deacon stared at the black man, trying to find a memory in his features.


    "Hello Senior Brother, this is Ling Yan." The black man''s mouth slightly parted, revealing a mouthful of snow-white teeth. At this moment, it was quite clear what was going on between him and the black and white.


    Ling Yan?


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon slightly froze for a moment, then immediately came to his senses. Pointing at Ling Yan, he said in a low voice, "Junior Brother Ling Yan, the one who entered the magnetic chamber two days ago?!"


    Ling Yan nodded his head.


    Suddenly, a strange and shocked expression appeared on the face of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon. He walked over and sized Ling Yan up from head to toe, and praised him.


    "As expected of the super genius who rushed into Crimson Nimbus Guild as a freshman and defeated the eighty-eighth rank of the Thousand Military Array. Her endurance is simply too heaven-defying!"


    This kid could actually stay in the magnetic room for thirty hours, and was only sent out because time was up.


    When the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon saw Ling Yan''s dark and unassuming appearance, he believed that Ling Yan definitely wouldn''t have nothing to do after eating his fill. He would waste precious array cultivation time and wouldn''t activate the power of thunder.


    However, with Ling Yan''s cultivation, he would at most be able to open the power of thunder at the third level.


    But even if it was the lowest level of the power of thunder, a fourth level Mortal Core martial artist could not withstand the baptism of thunder for 30 hours. Ling Yan being able to last for so long with the strength of a peak second level Mortal Core was still fine, then there was only one possibility ¡­


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon looked at the tall figure that greeted Ling Yan and left. His body suddenly trembled as if he had thought of something, and a violent wind suddenly rose in his heart, violently smashing into his heart!


    The only possibility was that Ling Yan possessed a rarely seen peak-tier body of lightning elemental essence! This level of rarity was comparable to a grade six martial talent! It was truly a rare occurrence in a hundred years!


    He didn''t know what rank of Lightning Elemental Body it was, but to be able to endure for so long, it had to be at least a Xuan grade ¡­


    High quality top-tier elemental body coupled with unparalleled combat strength surpassing those of the same rank ¡­


    This... The Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon felt as if he couldn''t breathe ¡­


    Junior brother Ling Yan, your future is limitless!


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon''s Adam''s apple couldn''t help but roll a little bit. For a long time, he couldn''t calm down.

 C218

    Ling Yan quickly returned to his room in the body technique department and changed his clothes. Then, he arrived at the small courtyard in front of his house.


    After meditating and closing his eyes for the time it takes to boil a cup of tea, Ling Yan opened his eyes. A bright glow appeared and he immediately exhaled a mouthful of impure air, his face brimming with vitality.


    After thirty hours, two days, and three nights, his strength had unknowingly risen by so much. As expected of a special resource that could only be used by the 108 generals of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    Ling Yan whispered in his heart as he stretched out his right hand. The power of blood within his five fingers slightly moved, and faint traces of light yellow arcs of electricity appeared. They flickered like small yellow snakes, crackling and popping as they intertwined.


    With a flick of his finger, the light-yellow electric snake on Ling Yan''s five fingers disappeared in a flash, disappearing into a huge boulder about three meters away.


    "Crack, crack, crack ~"


    After an extremely soft sound, there was no more movement. Ling Yan watched this scene indifferently with a calm expression.


    Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew past the huge rock. As if it had suffered an earth-shattering collision, it instantly disintegrated, shattering with a loud bang!


    The huge rock immediately turned into tiny pieces of rock, rolling in all directions along with the wind.


    Subsequently, all the blood vitality in Ling Yan''s body stirred, and a faint yellow lightning ball appeared on his right palm with a crackling sound. The lightning ball was as big as a goose egg, and it contained an energy that made one''s heart palpitate; with a light swing, the light yellow lightning ball instantly landed on a tree trunk that was ten zhang away.


    BOOM!


    With a loud bang, the entire tree suddenly exploded into pieces. Its entire body was scorched black!


    This was the toughest ironwood. It would require a force of ten thousand jin to create such an effect, but the power of one strike of thunder was enough. One could see the terrifying destructive power of thunder.


    The pale yellow power of thunder that he was currently grasping was something that not even a fourth level Mortal Core martial artist would be able to withstand.


    The corners of Ling Yan''s mouth curved up. This was the power of thunder! Not only could it affect the outside, it could also cause a powerful impact. It could also directly affect the inside of objects, causing terrifying damage! If this was used on a human''s body, then if there wasn''t a very good protection on the inside, then perhaps all of the meridians and organs within the body would be scorched into smithereens by the tyrannical power of thunder!


    If he had the chance in the future, he would be able to upgrade the power of thunder in his body to the power of earth-step blue thunder. The power of heaven-step red thunder was even higher than the power of purple and black thunder.


    Thinking of this, Ling Yan let out a long sigh of relief. The next time he had the chance, he would definitely go to the Lightning Extinction Array!


    This time, Ling Yan was only able to reach the sixth level of strength, and was unable to endure it. Even with the [Berserk Golden Body Art] ''s absorption and suppression, Ling Yan was still burned by that extremely strong numbing heat, and his entire body was in pain. His chest was stuffy, and he couldn''t breathe.


    If not for Ling Yan''s timely return to Rank 5 strength, he would have been teleported out of the formation in less than 30 hours.


    It was still a pity. If he could withstand the power of thunder at the sixth level of strength, then the pale yellow power of thunder in his body would have increased by another level, and its quality would be even closer to that of a middle Xuan realm.


    If Ling Yan''s thoughts were to be found out by the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s deacon, he would probably consider Ling Yan a freak.


    The power of thunder at the sixth level of strength required a martial artist at the peak of the fifth level of the mortal realm or above to barely withstand it. Not just that, but under the comprehensive protection of true essence, a tiny bit of the power of thunder at the sixth level or higher was introduced to temper the power of thunder.

 C219

    The power of thunder at the sixth level of strength, Ling Yan''s cultivation, was still insufficient. After adapting to the power of thunder at the fifth level of strength, Ling Yan thought of his main purpose in coming here; he practiced the earth-step movement technique ¨C Thunder Flash!


    Having the Lightning Element Physique could be said to be a pleasant surprise. After a moment of surprise, Ling Yan devoted himself to cultivating the Lightning Flash.


    According to the experiences from training with the power of thunder, Ling Yan was more and more able to comprehend the power of thunder and lightning. In addition to the secret movement skill of the Thunder Flash, Ling Yan had only trained in the magnetic chamber for an hour.


    No wonder the first two words of his movement technique were called ''Thunderclap'', and he had even comprehended the Lightning Extinction Array by fusing them together. This should allow him to clearly feel the speed and strength of the lightning at a very close distance!


    How did the lightning form? When the weather was hot and humid, the water on the ground would turn into steam and rise with the hot air on the ground. When the lightning met the cold air in the air, the rising water vapor would condense into small water droplets and form cumulus clouds.


    The water droplets in the cloud are blown by strong airflow and split into some small water droplets and large water droplets. The larger water droplets carry positive charge, while the smaller water droplets carry negative charge.


    Fine water droplets congregate with the wind to form negatively charged thunderclouds. Large positively charged water droplets often land on the ground to form rain or float in the air.


    As a result of electrostatic induction, the thunderclouds with negative electrical energy can sense positive charges on the surface of the earth. In this way a large capacitor is formed between the thundercloud and the earth.


    When the electric field was very strong, exceeding the breaking strength of the atmosphere, there would be an electric discharge between the thunderclouds and the earth!


    In other words, the formation of lightning required the attraction of positive and negative electric charges!


    At first, it could transform the human body into a negative charge, and when it moved, it would attract the positive charge of the earth, and then explode with lightning speed.


    Once one''s cultivation reached a certain boundary, in the second stage, they could transform the human body with positive charges, attracting the negative charges in the air, and thus allowing a martial artist to be as fast as lightning in the air!


    After comprehending the cultivation method of the Thunder Flash, Ling Yan was immersed in it. He let the power of thunder refine the impurities in his body, while cultivating the Thunder Flash until the spell formation was completely used up and sent out.


    Because the teleportation spell formation involved the power of space, and it was a forceful teleportation, the feeling of space pulling on space was even greater.


    Ling Yan practiced the Thunder Flash and spent most of the Qi and blood in his body. Therefore, he was caught off guard and his head was immediately ripped off by the strong power of space. He fell onto the ground and only recovered after a while.


    At this time, due to the loud noise made by Ling Yan, some of the senior brothers who were staying in the medical housing area didn''t know what was happening outside, so they all went out to check on the situation.


    He fainted. Ling Yan had been too excited just now and had forgotten that the ironwood in the living quarters belonged to the Gong Family. If he broke it, he would have to pay for it himself.


    Ling Yan scratched his head in embarrassment, but still stood where he was and did not take the opportunity to slip away.


    Ling Yan had always been able to see right from wrong.


    "Junior brother Ling Yan, where''s your training?" A senior medical student saw that Ling Yan was standing not too far away from the explosion of the ironwood. Just by thinking about it, he knew that Ling Yan had done it.


    In these days, talented warriors were always a bit eccentric. If they wanted to use iron wood to cultivate, then there would be a valley near the Great South Mountain in the northern part of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School that was full of trees. It would be enough for cultivation.


    With a face full of envy, he shook his head and returned to his own room. Seeing that nothing had happened, the other senior martial artists all greeted Ling Yan amicably before leaving as well.

 C220

    With his comprehension of the power of thunder and his ability to cultivate the early rank Earth Realm martial skill ¨C Heavenly Thunder Finger, he was most likely able to achieve twice the results with half the effort.


    Successfully mastering two Earth Ranked Martial Techniques would be a qualitative increase to Ling Yan''s combat strength!


    After all, only large sects would have an Earth Ranked Martial Technique. In the mortal world, Xuan Grade Martial Techniques were rarely seen. In normal small countries, a Mortal Ranked Martial Technique would be treated as a treasure.


    In the 30 hour smelting trial of the Thunder Soul Formation, the blood impurities within his body had been refined, the power of his blood vitality became increasingly pure, and his physical strength, endurance, and regenerative ability greatly increased. Although his cultivation hadn''t improved by much, his foundation was still much thicker.


    In the legends, once a body cultivator reached an extremely high level of cultivation, their body would be immortal, their cells would be limitless, and they could even regrow limbs. There were even ancient body cultivators that were able to reconstruct their body with just a drop of their blood, like a phoenix rebirthing from the ashes!


    Although this was just a legend, it could still be seen from the side how powerful a Body Cultivator was!


    Moreover, Ling Yan could also feel that as his cultivation increased, the power of his blood vitality became increasingly condensed, and his body''s self-recovery ability also greatly increased.


    Ling Yan took out the high-quality long sword that he obtained from killing Ouyang Chao''s guards. The tip of the sword was gleaming with a cold light and was filled with a sharp aura. With an unchanging expression, Ling Yan drew the tip of the sword on his arm.


    The sharp sword tip left a white mark on Ling Yan''s skin. Ling Yan raised his eyebrows and increased his strength. "Chi ~" The long sword finally cut through his skin, revealing an inch long wound. Streams of dark red blood immediately flowed out from the wound.


    Ling Yan didn''t even use his blood energy to repair it, and the unbelievable happened. In the time it took for a single breath, blood began to condense on the surface of that inch long wound, forming a scab. Then, in the time it took for a single breath, the black scab fell off, and his skin healed, returning to its original appearance.


    With this effect, Ling Yan was very satisfied. With his current defensive power, he could resist a medium-grade human-step treasure without suffering any damage. His forehead''s hardness was even higher, and even if his body was injured, it would still quickly recover.


    Normally, these small wounds didn''t need pills to treat them. They could be healed by just the activity of the cells.


    This kind of body recovery rate was ten times that of an ordinary body cultivator, not to mention those who cultivated Qi.


    Ling Yan thought to himself. Suddenly, his peripheral vision shifted as he looked at the fine sword in his hand. A thought struck his mind.


    He was worried that he did not have enough money to buy the Body Breaking Pill, so he wanted to draw the rune and sell it. However, whether it was drawing or selling it, it would take a lot of time.


    A fine longsword had a starting price of 5,000 taels of silver, which was the same as the price of a Body Shattering Pill. What a coincidence! Ling Yan''s face lit up.


    Therefore, without thinking too much, Ling Yan retrieved the fine sword in his hand and headed towards a nearby big shop.


    After Ling Yan walked out of Crimson Nimbus Martial School, he did not notice that at a corner of the circular plaza, there was a figure watching him leave from afar. The corner of his mouth gradually revealed a smile of condensation.


    Ling Yan, you''re finally out!


    That person whispered in a cold voice. Then, with a wave of his hand, a red sound transmitting talisman turned into a dazzling flame that quickly disappeared into thin air.

 C221

    Ling Yan arrived at the downtown area of South Tong City and found a large shop. He sold the fine sword in his hand at a starting price of five thousand silver taels and went to the pharmacy to buy the Body Breaking Pill.


    After eating this Body Shattering Pill, he would be able to advance to the third level of the Mortal Realm. Ling Yan let out a sigh of relief as a trace of joy appeared on his face.


    Ling Yan could sense that Ouyang Chao was not someone who would let him go so easily. He had repeatedly destroyed his mood, and he had even killed his bodyguards. Although this was just self-defense, would Ouyang Chao care about this?


    Even if he was at the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, it would be impossible for him to constantly pay attention to Ling Yan. For example, when the Great South Mountain''s Ouyang Chao had attacked, Rong Yi had not noticed. If it wasn''t for his last battle spirit possession, he would have been killed by Ouyang Chao''s guards a long time ago.


    Not to mention now, since Rong Yi had some matters to attend to, Ling Yan would have to be even more careful.


    As long as he could raise his strength enough to protect himself, or alert those big clans, he would be much safer if he joined any big clans.


    In the end, he needed strength.


    After storing the Body Breaking Pill in his storage ring, Ling Yan planned to go to the Charm Magician''s Exchange and buy some elementary true essence rune materials and elementary blood gathering rune materials. He would use the true essence talisman to sell, and the Blood Gathering Talisman would be used to consolidate his cultivation after breaking through the 3rd level of the Mortal Embryo realm.


    But now that his cultivation had reached the third level of the Mortal Embryo Stage, he could attempt to draw up intermediate runes. Although it was difficult and couldn''t be drawn multiple times a day, the profits would be several times greater than that of an elementary true essence talisman.


    If his cultivation could reach the fifth level of the Mortal Stage, then he would be able to draw high-level runes. The high-grade talisman paper sold by Old Fu Zhu would cost more than ten thousand taels of silver.


    The Symbol Master Guild''s exchange area was not far from the downtown area. Ling Yan didn''t use any high-profile movement techniques to travel on the street. He was only walking a little faster than a normal person as he rushed towards the Symbol Master Guild''s exchange area.


    Ling Yan had just turned a corner when he suddenly felt that something was wrong. He was patted on the shoulder.


    "Eldest Brother?" Ling Yan turned his head and looked at the newcomer, feeling somewhat surprised in his heart. In the past, whenever he ran into the camp, he would always have a constipated face, so why would he greet him?


    "Junior brother Ling Yan, it really is you! Can you come with me to the outskirts of the Savage Beast Forest outside South Tong City? A few Body Arts disciples encountered a small wave while hunting Vicious Beasts and are now trapped in a cave. As soon as I received the distress signal, I immediately rushed out, but unexpectedly, I met a person who looked like Junior brother Ling Yan on the road."


    "I am Ling Yan." Lin Fan looked at Ling Yan and spoke quickly with an anxious expression.


    "If Junior Brother Ling Yan has any matters to attend to, then go and do your own." Seeing Ling Yan hesitate, he sighed and said: "If Junior Brother Ling Yan has any matters to attend to, then go and do your own matters.


    Since it''s not convenient for Junior Brother Ling Yan, then forget it. As the Senior Brother of the Physics Department, if we meet with danger while also being disciples of the Physics Department, we must take the lead and ignore the danger. Alright, there''s not much time left, I''ll be going. "


    Speak, I''m going to run away.


    "Wait a moment." Ling Yan called out to Barracks, and after muttering to himself in a low voice, he said, "I''ll go."


    Since the camp had already reached this point, Ling Yan was too embarrassed to not go. Otherwise, Ling Yan would appear cold and heartless, and if Senior Brother Zhou was in trouble, he would naturally be willing to help.


    Moreover, Ling Yan was surprised by the actions of his eldest senior brother. He did not expect this person''s character to be so good, and was rather responsible for the disciples of his undergraduate class.


    Hearing Ling Yan''s reply, he turned around and dashed forward. The corner of his mouth curled up into a smile, and it seemed as though he had succeeded in his plot.

 C222

    Ling Yan and the two men from the camp were running rapidly through the streets of South Tong City. The surrounding commoners only felt a gust of wind blowing past them, causing their hair to become a little messy. Some of the warriors quickly moved to the side, looking at the two figures with shock.


    To possess such a movement technique at such a young age, he must be an elite of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    Along the way, Ling Yan followed the pace of the camp and asked, "Eldest senior brother, how much longer do we need to reach our destination?"


    Ling Yan had yet to go to the Savage Forest, so he didn''t know how far it was from South Tong City.


    The Fierce Beast Forest stretched across the entire continent. In some special places, the exchanges between the two countries might even need to traverse the Fierce Beast Forest. This was also because of the existence of the Fierce Beast Forest.


    Hearing Ling Yan''s question, the battalion leader replied without looking back, "It''s not far. The outskirts of the Savage Beast Forest is only a few dozen miles away from the Southern Tong City. We will be there in less than an hour while ensuring our physical strength is at the same time."


    Ling Yan nodded his head. Looking at the back view of the troop, his heart was slightly moved.


    Since he''d cultivated the "Berserk Golden Body Art," his spirit sense had been much stronger than martial artists of the same level. Since he''d been independent since childhood, he''d developed a resolute and meticulous personality, and so he vaguely felt that something wasn''t quite right at this moment.


    First, a person''s personality was not so easy to change. Running camp had previously seemed to hold a deep prejudice against one another, so why would they suddenly face each other in the blink of an eye? It was because of their strength that made them admire and acknowledge each other, and because they knew that they were not to be trifled with, they decided to build good relationships with each other and eliminate their grudges?


    Ling Yan didn''t believe it. He decided to switch positions and think about it. If he was running a camp, he would at most not drop his position to befriend a newbie even if he had a good future.


    The problem now was that he wouldn''t let go of his position to get close to a newbie. When he received the help from his senior brothers, he knew that he might not be able to save him, so why did he go alone?


    After meeting him, he just wanted to invite Ling Yan to come with him and save Senior Brother Shi Yan?


    Ling Yan believed that even if his own strength was not bad, after obtaining the body of thunder element and grasping the power of thunder, his strength would be comparable to an ordinary peak fourth-stage Mortal Core martial artist.


    But, as the Senior Brother of Physical Education and the one who had been at Crimson Nimbus Martial School for several years, could it be that he didn''t have a friend with great strength?


    Inviting a genius student of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School who was at least at the fifth level of the Mortal Realm was much safer than inviting him.


    Secondly, relying on his keen spiritual sense, Ling Yan discovered that the Qi he was using to run around the camp was a little off.


    Previously, when he had just entered the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s body technique department, he had seen a Barracks in the Body Arts Pavilion. Compared to the previous Barracks, the Barracks now had less vigor and more chilliness.


    A person''s personality or cultivation technique could affect their aura. Could it be that running the camp would result in them changing a new cultivation technique?


    Ling Yan frowned and did not say anything. His eyes constantly flashed.


    That''s not right!


    This meant that his cultivation base had declined by quite a bit, but he had heard that recently, when he was training in seclusion to consolidate his martial arts cultivation, even if it was a Profound Ranked martial skill, the intensity of the backlash from failure should not have dropped by so many realms.


    Not to mention, he had already studied the physique cultivation technique manual pavilion before. The highest ranked techniques were only at the top rank of the Mortal Realm.


    Something was wrong. Something was wrong!


    Ling Yan took a deep breath and looked at the back of the departing figure. A trace of vigilance appeared in the bottom of his heart.

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    It was impossible for Ling Yan to not be wary of him. Ouyang Chao was still glaring at him from the shadows, preparing to kill him at any moment now.


    If Ling Yan was at the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, Ouyang Chao probably wouldn''t be able to do anything. However, after leaving the Crimson Nimbus Martial School and coming to a sparsely populated area outside the city, the danger increased greatly.


    Who knew if Ouyang Chao had sent someone to keep an eye on his movements, and after discovering his whereabouts, he had sent someone to deal with him.


    Ling Yan had never thought that after a person reached a certain level of jealousy and possessiveness, their hostility towards others would actually turn into killing intent.


    When the two of them left South Tong City, the more they ran, the more desolate the surrounding environment became. Originally, they could still run into a few merchants and martial practitioners traveling in the countryside from time to time, but after three to five minutes, they would only meet one or two people.


    The public road gradually disappeared as well. The weeds on both sides of the road began to grow to the height of a person. The weeds were as thick as a jungle, and once a person was thrown into them, he would instantly disappear.


    In this sort of place, killing people and throwing away corpses could be said to be impossible. For some reason, Ling Yan felt a faint unease in his heart, and the wariness in his eyes grew even stronger.


    Today, the camp was filled with an unusual aura. Ling Yan thought to himself that he and his eldest senior brother did not have any grudges against him. At the very most, his senior brother was just unhappy with him, so he shouldn''t have any special thoughts towards him.


    However, he had to be wary of others. Even those close to him would occasionally play with him, not to mention someone who didn''t like him in the beginning.


    If he were to rush through the camp and try to do something unfavorable to him, the current Ling Yan was still lacking by a grade!


    "Eldest Brother, how far is it?" Ling Yan asked from behind him.


    At this moment, the group of soldiers in front stopped. Turning around, they looked at Ling Yan with a faint smile and said, "We have arrived."


    Arrived? Ling Yan was startled. He looked around at the surrounding dense and withered yellow weeds and felt his heart tighten. This was not like a forest of vicious beasts.


    Even the outer perimeter of the Savage Forest was not so quiet. There was not even the chirping of insects. The unease in Ling Yan''s heart grew stronger. A chill unconsciously rose from the bottom of his feet, and he couldn''t help but slow down.


    Suddenly, a dense killing intent came from the front. Ling Yan immediately felt a chill on his back.


    This killing intent was emitted by the camp!


    "Eldest Brother, what do you mean?" Ling Yan''s breathing slowed, and he instantly took a few steps back. With a cold expression, he ran towards the camp, and then, as if he had suddenly thought of something, he coldly said, "No, I understand, you are definitely not the eldest senior brother!"


    At this moment, a thought suddenly flashed through Ling Yan''s mind. He finally understood why he felt that his running behavior at this time was so strange and his aura was off.


    In this world, there was another method called appearance changing technique. Although it was inferior to his appearance changing technique and could completely duplicate the other party after completing the appearance changing technique, he could still use it to change his appearance and body shape.


    He could only blame himself for waking up too slowly and not having thought of this at the start. Otherwise, if he kept his guard up, he would know if this person had really run to camp on the way. That way, he would be able to make preparations as soon as possible without falling into a dilemma.


    Although the strength of the person in front of him was not as good as that of the person running away, Ling Yan could feel from his aura that he was not a match for this person!


    What to do!

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    "Tsk tsk, young man, you''ve finally realized that your spiritual sense is not bad." "Rushing Camp" on the opposite side looked at Ling Yan with an insidious smile, not minding that Ling Yan had pulled away from him.


    It would only take a blink of an eye for him to catch up to Ling Yan.


    Hua Longning was very confident in his disguise techniques. Even some Mortal Stage Fifth Stage martial artists had been killed by him.


    Although he was an assassin, compared to hiding in the dark and delivering a fatal blow, he preferred to approach his target openly, wipe off his neck unexpectedly, and watch as their eyes widened in disbelief before their final moments of death. He felt a kind of perverted pleasure.


    If the other party was a genius, this feeling would be even more intense. His body would even start trembling from excitement.


    He had originally thought that deceiving a peak Second Stage Mortal Core warrior would be an easy thing to do. He had wanted Ling Yan to do something stupid, but he didn''t expect that he would be seen through in the end.


    However, he didn''t care too much about it. Right now, this place was one that he had searched for two days ago. If a person died here, no one would be able to find him.


    With a wave of his hand, he shook his body, and Hua Longning immediately revealed his real body.


    His slightly emaciated figure had long and narrow eyes, and his entire body was emitting a cold and gloomy aura. He was like a poisonous snake in the forest, coldly staring at Ling Yan in all directions.


    Tsk tsk, young man, don''t blame me for this. I was only asked by others to help you get rid of the calamity, so you can be at ease. When that time comes, your body will turn into dust and merge with the world.


    Long Huanning laughed sinisterly as he looked at Ling Yan with the gaze of a dead man.


    "I''ve heard that you''re a genius. Just nice, I like to torture and kill geniuses!"


    "Who asked you to kill me?" Ling Yan stared at Long Huanning with high concentration, in case he suddenly attacked, "Wang Ba? Pan Xing? Pang Qiang? Ouyang Chao? "


    In an instant, Ling Yan listed all of the names that might appear on the list.


    Wang Ba, ever since he met him, he had been extremely unlucky. Everything had gone wrong, and it was normal for him to harbor hatred in his heart.


    Pan Xing''s heart was higher than the heavens, yet he had suffered a violent tumble at Ling Yan''s place. In the end, he had no fate at Crimson Nimbus Martial School. Thus, it was normal for him to harbor hatred within his heart.


    Pang Qiang, the genius disciple of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, had a freshman, Ling Yan, defeat him like a thunderbolt. He had left with his tail between his legs and lost face. It was also possible for him to take revenge.


    Ouyang Chao had a narrow-minded and insane personality. He would use any means at his disposal and view Ling Yan as a thorn in his side. There was a high possibility that he could act quickly whenever he wished to.


    At the very end, even the figure of Ouyang Yaojuan flashed through Ling Yan''s mind. Wasn''t Pang Qiang sent by Ouyang Yaojuan to provoke him?


    "Tsk tsk, I have no interest in wasting any more words with you. Just go on your way peacefully!"


    Long Huanning''s smile faded as an enormous aura instantly erupted from his body and shot into the sky like billowing smoke!


    "Clang!" With a loud sound, a long pitch-black blade appeared in Hua Longning''s hand, fiercely chopping towards Ling Yan''s neck.


    Assassins were supposed to kill in a single hit. They were supposed to kill quickly!


    Long Huanning was Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s previous genius in saber arts. He was stronger than Pang Qiang by more than a level. If he were to use a saber, his speed would be even faster than Pang Qiang''s sword!


    At an incredible angle, his saber instantly appeared at Ling Yan''s neck!


    The sharp edge of the blade caused Ling Yan''s hair to stand on end. He instantly activated the Earth Stage Low Rank movement technique ¨C Thunder Flash.


    "Swish ~"


    The shadow left behind by Ling Yan was instantly split apart by the sharp blade, while Ling Yan''s real body appeared ten meters away, breathing in shock.


    Ling Yan was secretly rejoicing in his heart. It was fortunate that he had practiced the Earth Stage movement technique first, otherwise, with just the Lightning Steps, he probably wouldn''t have been able to dodge this strike. He would have already gone to pay his respects to the King of Hell.


    Hm? Long Huanning frowned slightly when his attack missed.


    "Kid, you reacted quite quickly." Hua Longning muttered sinisterly.

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    Hua Longning didn''t expect that a boy at the peak of the Second Stage would be able to dodge a blade strike at the peak of the Fourth Stage. It was truly strange.


    While he was still in a daze, a dazzling yellow light pierced through the horizon and suddenly appeared in front of him.


    This was a yellow thunder ball the size of a goose egg. The surface of the thunder ball flashed with the power of yellow thunder, crackling and crackling. The inside seemed to contain a power that caused one''s heart to palpitate.


    "Hehe, insignificant skill! It''s just a mere thunder-attribute cultivation method. "


    Hua Longning reacted in a flash. With a fiendish grin on his face, he raised his long, pitch-black saber. As his true essence rolled, the long saber cut through the air, heavily striking the yellow thunder ball.


    The instant they came into contact, Hua Longning''s expression changed. He could smell a trace of an unusual aura. The lightning balls released from this lightning attribute cultivation method were so pure, it was as if ¡ª


    No, it was the power of thunder! Real lightning!


    Hua Longning''s complexion greatly changed. He immediately inserted more true essence into the blade.


    At this time.


    BOOM!


    The long blade and the lightning ball clashed, and the explosion shockwave spread out in all directions like a tidal wave. The yellow lightning ball was torn apart by the lightning blade, and before Hua Longning had the time to feel proud of himself, the countless yellow thunderbolts had already drilled into Hua Longning''s body through the metal blade.


    "Sizzle, sizzle ~"


    Hua Longning''s body suddenly trembled, and he let out a stuffy groan. The power of thunder wantonly rampaged through his body like electric snakes, wanting to burn his meridians and destroy his internal organs. He hurriedly protected his inner body with his true essence, and it took him several breaths of time to completely destroy the power of thunder that was drilling into his body.


    Damn it, how could it be the power of thunder! This brat was actually a rare thunder-attribute body type martial artist! Hua Longning''s eyes flashed with shock.


    The Lightning Element Physique was a top tier physique. Its rarity was comparable to a sixth-grade martial talent. With it, if there were no mishaps, it would definitely become a dragon amongst men in the future, dominating the world!


    Hua Longning finally reacted with a smile on his face. A peerless genius? Tsk tsk, that''s even better. Fortunately, he hadn''t grown up yet. He was about to witness the downfall of a peerless genius under his hands!


    Hmph, damnable camp, he actually didn''t say anything about this news. This level of genius, the price he previously offered was too low. Once he kills Ling Yan, he will go back and speak to the camp.


    These thoughts flashed across Hua Longning''s mind in the blink of an eye. He raised his long blade to take Ling Yan''s life, only to discover that Ling Yan''s shadow was nowhere to be seen. He lifted his head and saw a figure rapidly leaving in the distance.


    "Want to run?" He was overthinking it! "Wishful thinking to escape from my hands!" Hua Longning''s face turned cold. He extended his body and chased after Ling Yan with lightning speed.


    "Swish, swish, swish, swish ~"


    Ling Yan quickly dashed through the weeds as he used the Thunder Flash. Although he had only just entered the sect, his speed was still twice that of the Thunder Step. Normal peak Second Stage Mortal Core warriors wouldn''t even be able to see Ling Yan.


    Wherever it passed by, large patches of weeds seemed as if they were being blown by a strong wind, falling down in one direction.


    Ling Yan decided on a direction and ran for his life. As long as he could run to a place with people nearby, he would be safe.


    His intuition told him that at the moment, he was not Hua Longning''s match. After throwing out his Thunder Ball, he turned around and ran without any hesitation.


    He did not turn his head back, but his spiritual perception was stretched out endlessly behind him. Very quickly, he discovered that a figure had entered his spiritual perception, and was chasing after him at a speed even faster than his own.


    "Damn it, this man is so fast!" Ling Yan furrowed his brows. Indeed, his attack did not have much of an impact on this man. It had only hindered him for a little while.


    What Ling Yan didn''t know was that the chasing Hua Long Ning became more and more apprehensive. He had almost used all of his true essence power, but he still hadn''t closed the distance between him and Ling Yan.


    How is this possible!?


    He was a martial arts genius, and his sabresmanship was exquisite and tyrannical, but compared to sabresmanship, his movement technique was even more outstanding. And after he was expelled from Crimson Nimbus Martial School, he became a killer.


    Hua Longning''s heart was thrown into turmoil. Within the time it took for an incense stick to burn, a fifteen or sixteen year old boy had continuously refreshed his worldview. one after another.


    In this world, there was actually such a genius!


    Compared to Ling Yan, the talent which he was proud of was like shit to him. He felt utterly humiliated.

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    The two of them continued to chase in the desolate grassland, and the distance between them was getting closer and closer. Ling Yan gritted his teeth, continuously urging on the blood energy within his body.


    Fortunately, his body had been tempered by thunder and lightning, and the blood vitality within his body had become much purer. Although it couldn''t achieve the effect of endless life, his recovery ability had increased by a great deal, and his endurance was 10 times that of a normal peak Second Stage Mortal Body Cultivator.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to use the Earth Grade Movement Technique for long before the blood energy in his body was drained. He had long since been overtaken by Hua Long Ning.


    Relying on his extremely strong qi and blood recovery ability, Ling Yan could see that although Hua Longning was chasing him relentlessly, he was only able to close the distance between them for a short period of time. He knew that this was already Hua Longning''s maximum speed.


    Originally, Ling Yan had planned to waste time with him. He wanted to see whether or not Hua Longning would run out of true essence in the long run, and cancel his pursuit.


    Not to mention that Hua Longning was also a talented martial artist, and the true essence concentration within his body was even higher than that of an ordinary martial artist at the fifth level of the Mortal Embryo Stage. Relying on the advantage of his cultivation that he had raised by nearly two realms, he had forcefully eliminated Ling Yan''s superb movement technique and abnormal physique.


    "This won''t do. If this continues, I''ll be able to enter his attack range in less than fifteen minutes." While running at full speed, Ling Yan''s feet were moving as fast as the wind. At the same time, his mind was racing.


    The Thunder Flash consumed too much blood energy. Although his regenerative ability was very strong, he still couldn''t help but use his Earth Stage movement technique.


    It seemed that in order to escape from Hua Longning''s pursuit, he would have to use his battle spirit. He wondered if he could throw off a sufficient distance in ten seconds and make Hua Longning give up the chase.


    However, if he wasn''t able to break free after possessing a battle spirit and the power of his blood vitality was greatly consumed, then that would be the end of him ¡­


    Ling Yan took a deep breath. In this life or death situation, his heart had become increasingly calm and his eyes flashed with determination.


    The more Hua Long Ning chased, the more frightened he became because he had to ensure that Ling Yan had enough true essence power to kill him. He had already eaten several powerful pills that could rapidly restore true essence, and each one of them was worth a thousand taels of silver!


    He made Hua Longning''s eyelids twitch. F * ck, he didn''t even finish the mission and already paid a huge sum of money. This fellow was truly despicable. He really didn''t have enough information!


    However, thinking about it, no matter how extraordinary the talent of a Mundane Stage Level 2 martial artist was, how could he possess such endurance and speed? It was very likely that he had learned an advanced cultivation technique or movement technique.


    To be able to reach such a level in such a low level, the quality of the cultivation technique and movement technique must be at least a Superior Grade Profound Ranked Martial Technique. There was even the possibility that they might be ¡­ Earth Stage?


    Earth Stage!


    Hua Longning was frightened by his own guess. This was something that only an elder or peerless genius of a large sect would be able to learn!


    This boy was a disciple of a large sect? Then why did he still come to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School?! Hua Longning was stunned.


    Suddenly, a dazzling golden light appeared in the distance, causing Hua Longning''s eyes to narrow. He was shocked to discover that the figure that was chasing him had suddenly widened the distance between them at an incredible speed, and was getting further and further away!


    Lie down!


    Hua Longning''s eyes immediately popped out. F * ck, this brat actually hid himself!


    No, there must be a secret on Ling Yan''s body, an enormous secret!


    Hua Longning''s eyes flashed. No matter what, he had to keep this kid here. If he managed to kill Ling Yan, then he would obtain a heaven-defying opportunity!


    Hua Long Ning was about to make a move!


    Immediately, Hua Longning''s face twisted as he bit his tongue and spat out a mouthful of blood. No one knew what he was mumbling about, but his complexion paled as a blood-red light wrapped around his body.


    In the next second, Hua Longning increased his speed and chased after Ling Yan at lightning speed.


    At this time, Hua Longning''s speed was actually even slightly faster than Ling Yan''s!

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    Closer. Closer!


    Hua Longning''s eyes were fixed on Ling Yan who was running at a distance of one hundred zhang. A strand of his soul force was already connected to the storage ring in his hand. As long as it entered his attack range, he would instantly use his blade.


    After only three seconds, Hua Longning''s pale face became even paler.


    He used a secret technique to burn his own life force, obtaining a speed increase that far exceeded his own. This was something he had obtained by chance when killing a genius disciple from an evil sect who had gone out to gain experience, and had yet to be destroyed. Because after using it, his life force would be ignited.


    Who would have thought that he would be used to kill his target today!


    He had paid such a huge price, even risking his own life to kill Ling Yan. He only hoped that Ling Yan''s secrets were worth it.


    "Huhuhu ~"


    Ling Yan''s body flashed with golden light. With each step he took, a slight sound of thunder exploding was produced between his feet and the ground. Along with the sound of thunder exploding, Ling Yan''s body flew forward like lightning for dozens of feet.


    With such a high speed, Ling Yan''s breathing gradually became rough. With his battle spirit possessing his body, he used the Thunder Flash. The consumption was too great. Moreover, he could clearly feel that the ghostly figure behind him was quickly approaching!


    "Dammit, it''s so hard to deal with!" Fine beads of sweat appeared on Ling Yan''s forehead, and were instantly blown away by the high speed wind.


    There were only five seconds left of a battle spirit possession!


    Ling Yan was anxious. He didn''t know what the other party was up to, but in a battle spirit possession situation, his own speed was actually inferior to the other party''s. Once the battle spirit possession process ended, it would only take a few blinks of an eye for him to catch up.


    What to do!


    "Tsk tsk, kid, give up on struggling. If you obediently stop and let me slaughter you, I''ll kill you myself. Otherwise, if you torture me to death, I guarantee that I''ll make you struggle and beg me to kill you ¡­"


    Hua Longning, who was less than three hundred meters behind him, spoke in a loud voice that directly reached Ling Yan''s ears, and was filled with a cold smile.


    However, the reality is.


    F * ck, why does this brat still have so much energy? Is the blood energy in his body a bottomless pit? If he can''t use it all, then stop for laozi!


    Hua Longning was on the verge of going crazy. In just a few seconds, the blood sacrifice secret technique had taken away almost a year of his lifespan. In another minute, more than ten years of youth had been taken away.


    I f * cking believe this brat''s evil, this brat is simply not human.


    Ling Yan didn''t respond. At such a distance, answering would waste one''s blood vitality. Now every ounce of blood vitality was protecting one''s life, not allowing Ling Yan to waste even a little bit of it.


    There were only three seconds left of a battle spirit possession!


    After the two had chased each other for a while, the surrounding scenery gradually became out of the scope of the wild grass. Gradually, a green color appeared, and Ling Yan could faintly hear rumbling sounds coming from the front.


    Ling Yan''s heart was moved. This sound of flowing water that sounded like rumbling thunder seemed to be the sound of a waterfall!


    If it was the latter, it would be fine to fall down, but if it was the former, as long as the vertical height exceeded 10,000 feet, even if a Houtian realm martial artist fell down, they would not be able to survive.


    However, to Ling Yan, this might be a blessing.


    The essence of the Thunderclap Flash technique was to use the attraction of positive and negative charges to create a powerful impulse. Although he couldn''t fly in the air with the help of the free negative charges, he could still barely reduce the pressure of falling.


    Besides, this was their only chance!


    Immediately, Ling Yan no longer hesitated and turned into a ball of golden light, rushing towards the waterfall.

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    Three seconds passed in the blink of an eye. The battle spirit possession time was up!


    Countless golden light quickly converged onto Ling Yan''s body, and Ling Yan''s face immediately paled. He felt a little powerless, and before he could think about it, he had already seen a surging river beside him. Dozens of meters away, the river water seemed to be broken into pieces, and fell down in the blink of an eye.


    The waterfall was coming!


    Ling Yan''s blood vitality suddenly surged as he activated the Thunder Flash Technique. Even if he was dozens of meters away, he would still need less than a breath of time to get there.


    However, after losing the amplification of battle spirit energy, the blood-red light behind him instantly arrived less than a hundred meters behind Ling Yan.


    "Haha, boy, you finally couldn''t hold on any longer, so go die!"


    Hua Long Ning''s hair flew around wildly, because he had been using the secret technique of Blood Sacrifice, his face was as white as an evil spirit from hell, the pitch black long blade appeared in his hand, he roared angrily, a layer of black light appeared on the surface of the long blade, and fiercely slashed towards Ling Yan''s back.


    The black beam of light expanded in mid-air, transforming into a black flood dragon. It aggressively rushed forwards, its speed increasing dramatically!


    Ling Yan didn''t even turn his head around as he felt a biting cold aura from behind him. It was as if a cold light was being emitted from his back, causing the hairs on his back to stand on end.


    At this time, his body had already jumped up. In the air, Ling Yan fiercely grit his teeth, and the blood vitality in his body erupted. He suddenly turned around, and a golden light flashed out from his fist!


    BOOM!


    The golden fist light collided with the black flood dragon, creating a powerful shockwave that spread out like a tidal wave.


    Ling Yan, who was in the middle of the air, suddenly felt a strong force transmit through his body. His entire body was instantly thrown into the air. Then, a black light, which carried a raging true essence, rushed out of the shockwave and pierced into Ling Yan''s body like a sharp concealed weapon.


    In an instant, he felt as if there were dozens of sharp weapons ruthlessly scraping his internal organs, spurting out a mouthful of blood. His vision immediately turned black.


    At this time, Ling Yan''s body had already crossed the waterfall. After the force of the fall disappeared, his body was immediately affected by the gravity and began to rapidly fall!


    The wind whistled past his ears. Ling Yan squinted his eyes as he tried to deduce the height of this waterfall. He heaved a sigh of relief in his heart.


    With a distance of nearly three hundred feet, even a sixth stage Nascent Soul martial artist would not dare to jump down without a good method to escape.


    "Damn, this kid!"


    Ling Yan had only fallen into the waterfall for less than a second when a blood-red figure rushed to the edge of the waterfall, forcefully stopping his footsteps.


    "Brat, don''t think that you can escape and die just like that!"


    Hua Longning''s gloomy and cold face flashed with a malevolent look. He raised his long black blade, and true essence poured into his entire body. In a split-second, the sky seemed to fill with the shrill sound of a blade, and violent saber lights rushed towards Ling Yan like a flood!


    The saber light immediately transformed into a stream of light. At this moment, Ling Yan had no way of dodging it. He could only use the remaining strength of his blood to protect his entire body.


    The blood in his body violently churned, and he couldn''t help but spew out another mouthful of fresh blood. After suffering two heavy blows in a row, even with Ling Yan''s powerful physique, he felt dizzy and his four limbs were weak!


    Ling Yan, who had been attacked once again, suddenly plummeted like a rocket. In the blink of an eye, he was out of Hua Longning''s attack range.


    "Damn it!"


    Hua Longning cursed from the top of the mountain and quickly ran down the mountain. He wasn''t willing to pay such a huge price. He had to reap even greater rewards from Ling Yan.


    Ling Yan had to die, and everything on his body would be his spoils of war!


    If he fell down from this height, even a sixth level Mortal Core warrior would be smashed into meat paste. Not to mention that this small Ling Yan, he only hoped that the waterfall''s current flow wasn''t too fast, and that Ling Yan''s corpse would be far away, making it more difficult for him to search for it.

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    From the third second after Ling Yan fell, he forcefully suppressed the injuries in his body and activated the Thunder Flash skill at full speed.


    In that instant, Ling Yan seemed to be vaguely able to sense the tiny negative charge particles floating in the air.


    He tried his best to apply positive charge onto his feet, but because his cultivation was not high enough, the effect was minimal. However, even though there were only a few bits of positive charge, Ling Yan still felt a wave of inexplicable joy.


    Under the collision of the positive and negative electric charges, Ling Yan''s rapidly falling body was somewhat eased.


    Just like this, Ling Yan endured the intense pain of his body and frequently used the Thunder Flash. Using his positively charged feet, he tried his best to touch the floating negative electrical charges in the air.


    A dozen seconds later.


    "Plop!"


    Even though Ling Yan had tried to borrow strength in midair many times, due to his cultivation base, Ling Yan''s body still heavily fell into the river in the end. Suddenly, the turbulent river below him fell into the river like a giant boulder, instantly creating a huge vacuum crater as water splashed everywhere.


    Even though it had been weakened multiple times, falling into the water at a height of more than a thousand meters wasn''t much less than the damage it would cause when falling onto the ground.


    Ling Yan was already severely injured, and now he felt as if all of his internal organs had been dislocated. A suffocating pain crazily assaulted his brain, almost causing him to lose his breath.


    Relying on his own strong willpower, Ling Yan forcefully didn''t let himself faint. He quickly took out a true essence stone from his storage ring and began to rapidly restore the blood vitality within his body.


    But because of the river''s powerful current, before Ling Yan could even balance his body, he was directly sent rushing out. This immediately affected the efficiency at which he absorbed blood vitality from the true essence stones.


    Ling Yan rushed out of the water, and a huge splash appeared on the surface of the surging river, hitting Ling Yan so hard that he couldn''t even open his eyes.


    At this moment, Ling Yan''s body was weak, and he did not have much strength to swim to the shore. He could only barely control his body as he followed the rapid stream, listening to the sound of flowing water.


    Halfway there, Ling Yan saw many towering trees by the river. A thick branch of one of these trees extended to less than a meter above the center of the river.


    Ling Yan was overjoyed. Just as he was about to reach the thick branch, he extended both his hands and grabbed onto the thick branch.


    Ling Yan had originally wanted to push himself out of the torrent''s embrace, but he had underestimated the strong impact of the torrent. Just as he was about to use his full strength, he felt a powerful impact hit him from behind.


    With a cracking sound, Ling Yan suddenly felt that something was wrong. He quickened his movements, wanting to prop himself up. In the next second, the branch broke!


    Immediately, Ling Yan''s body toppled over and he fell onto the surface of the water. While in a state of confusion, he touched a hard object and grabbed it by his side.


    Under the splashing water, Ling Yan squinted and clearly saw that this hard object was the broken branch.


    With this thick branch, although the buoyancy was not great, it still allowed Ling Yan to save quite a bit of strength.


    The surface of the water on both sides of the river became wider and wider. This time, Ling Yan gave up on the idea of swimming to the shore. He allowed the water to flow rapidly, bringing his body along with him as he floated into the unknown distance ¡­

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    Three minutes past midnight, in the woods outside South Tong City.


    The endless night shrouded the small forest. It was so dark that one couldn''t see one''s own fingers in front of one''s eyes. There were many shadows of the trees on the ground. Everything was desolate and quiet.


    The sky was covered with dark clouds, blocking most of the moon. Under the dim moonlight, a tall figure could be seen standing quietly in the woods, as if waiting for someone.


    Not long after, a faint sound of wind could be heard in the air. The tall figure''s ears twitched as he raised his head and opened his eyes.


    "Brother Long Ning, since you''re here, don''t hide anymore. Come out!" That person faintly said to a certain spot in the air.


    "Tsk tsk, as expected of the senior brother of the physical body. His spiritual sense is indeed sharp!" A cold voice came from the air, and soon after, in front of the camp, there was a slight fluctuation in the air, and a slightly thin figure appeared in front of him.


    "Hehe, did Brother Long Ning call me here today to bring me good news?" The battalion looked at Hua Longning with a beaming smile, but soon after, they were a bit surprised. "Brother Long Ning doesn''t look that good."


    Although the moonlight was dim at the moment, as a martial arts genius at the early stage of the Fetal Stage, he could clearly see Hua Longning''s pale face as if he had overused himself.


    "Humph, so what if it is me? You don''t need to care about that. Alright, Ling Yan is already dead. Take out the rest of the payment." Hua Longning said in a cold voice. It was obvious that he was not in a very happy mood.


    When Ling Yan had fallen down the waterfall, Hua Longning had immediately rushed down the mountain. In fact, when he saw the height of the waterfall, he had a bad premonition.


    Sure enough, the river at the bottom of the mountain was galloping with a great momentum. If an ordinary person spoke at a close distance, it would be difficult for them to hear it clearly if they did not drag their throats.


    If a person fell into a river, they would be washed away and disappear without a trace.


    His spiritual sense immediately spread out in all directions like a spider web, covering an area of 300 meters, including the bottom of the lake.


    As time passed, the expression on Hua Longning''s face became colder and colder.


    He quickly followed the flow of the river for close to a kilometer, but to no avail. Hua Longning''s face darkened as if he was about to drip water. An invisible, violent voice lingered on the surface of his body.


    He knew that there was no need for him to continue searching. Ling Yan''s corpse had probably already been washed away by the torrent of water.


    Damn it, he had paid such a heavy price, yet he still hadn''t gotten anything back from Ling Yan.


    After a fruitless search, Hua Longning left in a fit of anger, and that night he made an appointment to rush out to camp.


    Ling Yan is dead? Where is his corpse?! " A hint of joy appeared on his face as he replied hurriedly.


    "None!"


    "No?" "How would I know if Ling Yan is dead or not without his corpse? Brother Long Ning, you should at least let me see the evidence, right?"


    "What? You don''t believe me?" Hua Longning stared coldly at the running camp, "He fell from the three hundred foot high cliff of the waterfall, and even received two heavy blows from me. Ling Yan is merely a mere peak of the second level Mortal Core realm, does he still have his life left?


    If the water below the mountain wasn''t too turbulent, I would have long brought Ling Yan''s corpse here.


    "This ¡­" After all, the price of killing Ling Yan was quite high, 30,000 silver was enough, and 50 true essence stones was a great help to any martial artist. Even though he was a senior martial artist, taking out 50 true essence stones all of a sudden was very painful for him.


    Thus, he wanted to see Ling Yan truly die in order to feel at ease.


    While he was thinking, he suddenly felt his whole body turn cold, and a viper''s gaze shot over.


    Baring''s heart skipped a beat. Hua Longning was angry. This guy was so angry that he didn''t recognize any of his close relatives. Even though he was facing Hua Longning directly, he wasn''t worried about his own safety.


    However, this guy was like a poisonous snake. He was afraid of secretly staring at him while he waited for an opportunity to shoot him a cold arrow or whatever. Every day, he would be stared at by a cold killer, so he felt uncomfortable just thinking about it.


    Moreover, he understood Hua Longning''s personality quite well, and there was a certain principle in being an assassin. Therefore, he believed that Hua Longning shouldn''t lie to him.


    Immediately, he broke into a laughter, "Alright, Brother Long Ning, I naturally believe in you. Since Ling Yan is already dead, and his corpse has been washed away by the flowing water, then that''s it. Here, take it."


    Hua Longning coldly took 15000 silver notes and 25 true essence stones from the hands of the bandit. Without a word, he turned around and left.


    After Hua Longning left, the corners of his mouth curled up as he relaxed.


    Ling Yan, it''s better if you die!

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    The South China Sea is located on the edge of the continental plate.


    The coastal waters were shallow and surrounded by islands. The shallow waters eventually flowed into the depths of the outer seas.


    And each lake, river, river and other water flow to the shallow sea.


    That night, the sky was dark and the weak moonlight slowly scattered down in all directions.


    100 miles away from South Sky City, in a shallow sea area, a faint breeze blew across the sea, causing the sea water to rise and fall slowly.


    Other than the slight sound of waves, there was no sound at all from the surroundings, as if all the creatures nearby had gone into hibernation.


    In this quiet moment, a light cough came from somewhere in the shallow sea, breaking the silence.


    A black spot appeared there, and when he looked closer, he discovered that the black spot was actually a person lying on a thick branch, floating up and down with the ocean current.


    This was a fifteen to sixteen year old youth, yet he had a tall and straight figure that was comparable to an adult''s. He had a handsome and resolute face, and between his brows, he emitted an unyielding and unyielding aura.


    It was Ling Yan who had jumped down from the waterfall and flowed westwards along with the turbulent river. Ling Yan, who was in the shallow sea, could not help but fall asleep due to his heavy injuries and extreme exhaustion.


    "Cough cough ~" Ling Yan woke up. He looked at the sky and felt a lingering fear in his heart.


    Fortunately, there weren''t any fierce and aggressive type of berserk beasts in the shallow water, otherwise he might have already become a snack on the belly of those berserk beasts.


    "Where is this?"


    Ling Yan lay on the thick branch and looked around at the endless sea, muttering under his breath.


    There wasn''t much light in the middle of the night. The surroundings were all black, so even if Ling Yan knew where they were, he wouldn''t be able to tell where they were.


    Helpless, Ling Yan could only continue to float on the surface of the sea. At the same time, he took out a true essence stone from his spatial ring and began to absorb the pure energy within.


    However, based on the current situation, he should be temporarily safe. There weren''t any fierce beasts in the shallow water, and Hua Longning shouldn''t have chased this place. If he had come early, Ling Yan probably wouldn''t have been able to wake up.


    He could only wait for daybreak, or drift to a place where there was smoke and ask around for directions.


    "Who actually sent Hua Longning to assassinate me?"


    Ling Yan frowned. There were only a few people that disliked him. In short, Ouyang Chao was the most likely one.


    Ouyang Chao...


    Ling Yan''s eyes flashed with a cold light. One day, he would personally cut apart Ouyang Chao!


    Ling Yan closed his eyes and began to revolve the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic''. In his right hand he held a blue true essence stone, and an endless flow of energy flowed into his body from Ling Yan''s hand, constantly transforming into blood vitality.


    Fortunately, Ling Yan''s physique was strong and his blood was vigorous. Even when he was in a coma, his injuries did not erupt. Instead, he was slowly recovering.


    The blood vitality in his body had also recovered by almost half, and with a certain degree of self-preservation, the internal injuries in his body had started to improve. The ruptured internal injuries had almost completely healed, and if he was given another hour or so, he would be able to recover to his peak condition!


    At this moment, Ling Yan saw two watchtowers not far away from the sea. He was overjoyed.


    The tower meant that it was not far from the shore. There should be an island in the vicinity.


    Immediately, Ling Yan, who had recovered a certain amount of strength, started to swing his legs and swim towards the entrance between the two watchtowers.


    Approaching the two watchtowers, Ling Yan wanted to greet the two guards at the top of the tower, but discovered that they were dozing off, as if they were extremely sleepy. After thinking for a moment, Ling Yan gave up and quietly swam in.


    The tide beat softly around the bottom of the tower.


    With such a rhythm, it was as if there was a huge black figure at the bottom of the shallow sea. Not long after Ling Yan swam through the rocks, it followed the entrance of the watchtower and floated in ¡­

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    At the bottom of the shallow sea, the huge black figure floated along with the ocean current. When it reached the bottom of the watchtower, it stopped moving.


    At this moment, the clock struck midnight.


    The two guards standing on top of the two watchtowers suddenly woke up.


    "It''s finally 12 o''clock, why aren''t the two of them here yet?" I''ll go call them and go back to sleep. Ah Biao, you stay here and watch them for a while.


    One of the sentries yawned and looked at the other guard sleepily.


    "Ok, got it. Ah Zhong, you go quickly, I ¡­" I''ll doze off a little more. "


    The man called Ah Biao narrowed his eyes and waved his hands as he spoke.


    Being lazy during work hours was a common occurrence for them.


    It was no wonder that they were on a small island near the sea. People were fishing for a living, and the two watchtowers were like a formality. The few guards had been standing guard here for more than ten years, but nothing had happened.


    It was a good job for people like them who didn''t have much ability to fish and didn''t want to go out to sea to work.


    Other than the fact that they were going to be hit by the biting cold in the winter, everything else was fine. The most important thing was freedom, as well as a fixed salary.


    "Ah ~ Ah Ha ¡­"


    The man called Ah Zhong was still laughing. He slowly walked down the stairs with eyes full of fatigue. He kept mumbling to himself as if he was blaming the guards who had arrived late.


    There were two small boats docked next to the watchtower, their usual means of transportation.


    As he was about to board the boat under his watch tower, a series of strange sounds came from behind him.


    In the middle of the night...


    Ah Zhong hastily turned around and saw countless bubbles appearing on the surface of the sea not far behind him. It seemed that something was about to appear under the sea.


    "Damn, look at the size of the water bubble, could it be that there''s a big fish down there?!"


    Ah Zhong saw this and curled his lips. His face was full of helplessness because he didn''t know how to fish.


    "Little fellow, it''s your luck to have met me. Bye bye, I won''t accompany you any longer!" Ah Zhong turned around and walked towards his boat.


    "Gulp..." "Gulugulu ¡­"


    The sounds of bubbles coming from behind him became louder and louder. The noisy Ah Zhong impatiently turned around and scolded, "Heh, a fish like you has quite the guts. Everyone says that your father ¡­"


    Before he could finish his sentence, a giant pitch-black tentacle reached out from the water surface and wrapped around Ah Zhong, pulling him into the sea in an instant.


    Bang!


    The sound of water splashing everywhere was exceptionally ear-piercing in this silent night.


    "I ¡­" "F * ck, Ah Zhong, you b * stard. What are you doing? Hurry up and call Ah Mao and the others over. I''m so tired!"


    On the other guard tower, A-Biao was dozing off. His entire body shuddered and he almost fell face first onto the ground due to the loud noise.


    Suddenly, he got angry. He crawled to the edge of the watchtower and shouted at the people below.


    Hm? Where''s the loyal?!


    Ah Biao felt strange and looked around. There was no one at the watchtower and no one at the boat. Where would Ah Zhong go?


    Could it be that he had accidentally fallen into the sea?


    Damn, it must be that brat Ah Zhong. He walked without opening his eyes, and directly walked into the sea. Ah Biao rolled his eyes, and cursed in his heart.


    "Hey, Ah Zhong, hurry up and come up as soon as you''ve fallen. What are you doing down there for so long? Take a bath!"


    After a few seconds, the surface of the sea did not react at all. Logically speaking, it was not like he could not swim at all.


    A-Biao''s eyes were fixed on the surface of the sea. For some reason, he felt a sense of nervousness in his heart.


    In the dark silent night, the two watchtowers stood alone in the sea. Ah Zhong suddenly disappeared, leaving him alone.


    "Damn Ah Zhong, why aren''t you coming out? Do you believe that I won''t beat you up?" Ah Biao swallowed his saliva and shouted with a trembling voice.


    "Clap ~ Clap ~"


    The wind was blowing harder, and the waves were rising, bringing with them the sound of water splashing against the metal base of the watchtower.


    At this moment, the clouds in the sky gradually dispersed and the moon appeared. Under the bright moonlight and the light of the watchtower, the pupils of Ah Biao''s eyes, which were looking at the sea, suddenly shrank!


    He saw a large expanse of scarlet floating above the sea. It was ¡­ The color of blood!


    Ah Zhong!


    A chill instantly rose up from the soles of Ah Biao''s feet. In the final moment of his life, he saw an unforgettable scene!


    A black tentacle that was more than ten meters long shot out of the water and hit the metal watchtower in the middle like a whip.


    With an explosive boom, the entire metal watchtower instantly bent, and two thick metal pillars were directly smashed apart.


    "Ka Cha!"


    The metal watchtower suddenly shook. A-Biao, who was standing on top of the tower, immediately became unsteady. He was originally standing at the edge of the tower, but after a 45 degree bend, he immediately flew out of the tower.


    "AHH!"


    A-Biao screamed in panic as he flew through the air. His arms and legs subconsciously moved in all directions. In the next second, he looked down as his eyeballs bulged out!


    "Gulp, gulp ~"


    A huge octopus head popped out of the water. It stared at A-Biao with bloodthirsty eyes and opened its sharp mouth ¡­

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    An extremely shrill scream was followed by the sound of something being chewed on. A large amount of blood oozed out of the deep sea demon octopus''s mouth, staining the sea red.


    After the abyssal magic octopus had eaten the two guards, it quickly sank to the bottom of the sea.


    The huge dark figure was fumbling in the shallow sea when it suddenly felt the splashing sounds of water in the distance. It seemed as if something was flopping.


    Immediately, excitement filled its fierce eyes. As if it had smelled an extremely powerful aura of blood, the eight tentacles began to rapidly tremble at the bottom of the sea as they quickly scurried away.


    "Hualala ¡­"


    In order to save energy, Ling Yan did not throw away the thick branch in his hand.


    His hands rested on the thick branches, his feet lightly bouncing up and down on the surface of the water. Water splashed in all directions as he moved forward at a uniform speed.


    It had already been almost an hour. The moon was in the sky as it gradually tilted to the west. Ling Yan estimated that he had swam several kilometers.


    The outpost would not be built far from the shore. Ling Yan thought that he would soon be able to see the outline of the land.


    At this time, Ling Yan had already recovered most of his internal injuries by relying on his powerful recovery ability. As long as he didn''t exercise vigorously for a short period of time, it would only take two hours before he fully recovered.


    "Hualala ¡­"


    Ling Yan increased the rate at which his legs trembled, and the speed at which he swam instantly increased by 30%.


    After a quarter-hour, Ling Yan''s eyes lit up. With his good eyesight, he seemed to be able to see a vague black shadow three kilometers away.


    The black shadow was unending, like a long dragon that couldn''t be seen from both sides.


    Hey, here we are!


    Finally seeing Ling Yan on land, he became excited. Throwing away the thick branch in his hand, he dived into the sea. Using both his hands and feet to swim nimbly in the sea, he was like a dragon swimming in the sea.


    Ling Yan, who had been rolling in the mud and water since he was young, was now swimming in the sea. It was as if he had found what he once felt, as if a fish had returned to the sea and regained its vigor.


    There was still 2.5 kilometers left!


    The shallow waters were still relatively clear. Ling Yan could clearly see what was below the surface of the sea. This was because Ling Yan''s galloping had scared a lot of fish out of their wits, causing them to flee in panic.


    However, there were still some small fish that didn''t seem to be afraid of living. They would surround Ling Yan''s body, and from time to time, they would quickly approach Ling Yan''s body, using their lips to lightly peck at him.


    This should be a clean fish from the sea. It specializes in eating the bacteria, dregs, and minced meat on the surface of the sea creatures.


    Ling Yan smiled and did not chase them away. Instead, he continued to move forward. The teeth that were used to clean the fish''s mouth were completely unable to break through his defense.


    There was still one kilometer left!


    Just as they were about to arrive, Ling Yan let out a soft sigh of relief.


    Suddenly, at this moment, the cleaning fish around Ling Yan quickly scattered as if they were frightened by something.


    Hm? What''s wrong? Ling Yan felt that it was a little strange, and immediately became vigilant.


    Clean fish in the sea were born with the ability to predict danger in advance, so before a crisis approaches, they will often be able to avoid it and protect themselves.


    Their anomalous phenomenon indicated that an inexplicable danger was imminent!


    Ling Yan immediately scattered his spiritual sense in all directions, focusing his attention. At the same time, his swimming speed did not slow down, but instead became even faster!


    Logically speaking, there shouldn''t be any dangers in the shallow waters, and those fish cleaning should not be able to pose a threat to him.


    However, he was afraid of everything. There was no mistake to be cautious.


    A few minutes passed, but nothing happened in the sea. On the contrary, it became calmer and calmer, and the other fishes could no longer be seen.


    Ling Yan became even more vigilant. Just as he was about to step out of the sea to take a breath of fresh air, a gigantic pitch-black figure suddenly appeared within the range of his spiritual perception, emitting a monstrous and vicious aura.


    Berserk beast? How could there be a berserk beast here!?


    So powerful!


    Ling Yan was shocked!

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    The deep sea demon octopus was a top fourth-level vicious beast. Its strength was comparable to a peak fourth-stage Mortal Core martial artist.


    Even when Ling Yan was at his peak, he would not dare to act rashly, not to mention that he still hadn''t fully recovered from his injuries. In this state, if he encountered a peak fourth-level berserk beast, the odds were against him!


    Damn, what bad luck!


    Ling Yan''s spiritual sense had covered an area of one kilometer, which meant that the distance between him and the magic octopus was still close to one kilometer, and right now, he was about one kilometer away from the shore.


    Normally, this distance of one kilometer was infinitely longer.


    Ling Yan could clearly feel the huge figure behind him, fiercely staring at him and charging towards him at an extremely fast speed.


    With Ling Yan''s current speed, even though he had already surpassed the speed of an ordinary person running on land, it was impossible for him to compare with the speed of these sea creatures.


    If he was on land, he could still rely on the advantage of his Earth Grade Movement Technique to escape from the magic octopus. However, this was just thinking about it.


    Under the current half-seriously injured state, even though the cooldown of possessing a battle spirit had already expired, Ling Yan still wasn''t sure if he could escape from the Octopus''s chase in the water or not.


    At this moment, he couldn''t care so much anymore!


    In this moment of life or death, all of the blood vitality within Ling Yan''s body began to burn. His battle spirit possession began!


    Immediately, a strong golden light exploded from Ling Yan''s body. He charged out of the water surface, bringing along a long golden stream. Countless splashes of water splashed in all directions. Like a roaring flood, he charged towards the shore.


    "Wooosh!"


    When the Octopus saw this, it let out an ear-piercing screech. The red light in its eyes flashed, and immediately the black light around its body intensified, increasing its speed by several times. It practically turned into a mass of black flowing light, shooting towards Ling Yan like an arrow!


    Ling Yan did not need to turn around to hear the huge commotion behind him. The distance between him and the Octopus was quickly closing!


    Ling Yan''s gaze was fixed on the shore. Closer! Closer!


    300 meters left!


    Not good, Ling Yan''s expression suddenly changed. His body quickly turned around on the surface of the water.


    BOOM!


    A thick pitch-black tentacle directly smashed into the spot where Ling Yan was just standing, causing water vapor to surge into the sky. The surging waves from the strike splashed Ling Yan''s face.


    Ling Yan didn''t stop. His battle spirit had been in his body for only 10 seconds. Now, three seconds had already passed.


    Time was of the essence!


    "Hua Hua!"


    Ling Yan''s entire body flashed with a golden light, bringing with him a huge splash of water, as he continued to rush towards the shore.


    Fortunately, it was already late at night and there weren''t many people at the port. Otherwise, when the people here saw this situation, who knew what kind of commotion it would create?


    This was a relatively poor and backward small island. 99.99% of the people here were ordinary people, living a normal life. When had they ever seen such a horrifying scene!


    200 meters to the shore!


    "Shua!"


    A strong current of air brushed past Ling Yan. If not for Ling Yan''s swift dodging, half of Ling Yan''s life might have been taken with this blow!


    "Wu ci, wu ci!"


    The magic octopus''s two attacks didn''t even hit Ling Yan, but its scarlet eyes seemed to be very angry. It let out a sharp roar, and in an instant, eight huge black tentacles that were more than ten meters long madly flew out, covering Ling Yan from all directions.


    There were only two seconds left of a battle spirit possession, 100 meters from the shore!


    The eight black tentacles seemed to have completely sealed off Ling Yan''s space.


    Ling Yan was expressionless and terrifyingly calm as he stared straight ahead. As the two gigantic pitch-black tentacles intersected and swung towards him, Ling Yan suddenly raised his hand, and a thumb-thick light yellow thunder energy shot out from his palm, directly entering the magic octopus''s tentacle.


    Although it was only a small wisp of pale yellow thunder energy, thunder was the most brutal and violent energy in the world. Although it was only a small wisp, the light yellow power of thunder below the Profound Rank would still have a serious impact on a mortal fourth stage martial artist.


    Although the Deep Sea Demon Octopus was a Vicious Beast and had a physique that was much stronger than Qi Cultivators of the same level, its entire body still involuntarily trembled. The two huge pitch-black tentacles blocking in front of Ling Yan were immediately separated by a little bit.


    Now!


    Ling Yan''s black eyes suddenly burst out with a bright light as his body sped up by thirty percent. Like an arrow, he shot out from between the two gigantic black tentacles!


    And at this time, Ling Yan was already less than 10 meters away from the shore. Without hesitation, Ling Yan dehydrated himself and flew into the air!


    "Hu!"


    At this moment, it was impossible for Ling Yan to change direction because there was only one second left for a battle spirit to possess its body. Once he changed direction and lost the support of his battle spirit, he would instantly be struck by the fierce attacks of the magic octopus.


    He could only fight head on!


    Ling Yan took a deep breath and a golden glow erupted from his right fist. Then, he turned around and a golden light flashed as he punched out!


    BOOM!


    An enormous pitch-black tentacle smashed into Ling Yan, and a tremendous force surged into his body along Ling Yan''s fist. Ling Yan''s internal injuries were not yet completely healed, and under this violent impact, his old injuries immediately reappeared!


    "Pfft ~"


    With a sweet taste in his throat, Ling Yan immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, and his face instantly turned incomparably pale.


    Fortunately, because of this tremendous force, Ling Yan''s body flew towards the shore at an even faster speed.


    With a "peng" sound, Ling Yan''s body heavily crashed into the ground. He forcefully endured the pain in his body and raised the power of his blood to activate the Thunder Flash skill. With a few ups and downs, he disappeared from the shore.


    "Wu Ci!"


    The Octopus seemed to loathe the land, and didn''t land. It could only watch as the fat food disappeared from its field of vision. It angrily cried out, and the eight giant black tentacles frantically hit the sea surface.

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    As soon as Ling Yan left the harbor, his body began to shake. He no longer had the power of blood vitality to maintain his movement technique. Not only that, but because of the old wounds in his body, most of the strength in his body had dissipated.


    Just as he was about to take out some healing pills and true essence stones from his storage ring to assist him, his body suddenly shook. A surge of blood rushed from his chest up his throat, and with a ''pu'' sound, Ling Yan spat out another mouthful of blood.


    After spitting out this mouthful of blood, Ling Yan immediately felt dizzy. His vision instantly turned black as he staggered and fell to the side of the road ¡­


    Haifeng Island, located in the west of the South China Sea, belonged to the South China Sea, and was less than a hundred miles away from the South China Sea City. It was a slightly poor and backward small island.


    Follow the sunrise, the sunset of the work and rest time.


    Sea Peak Island had a special characteristic. They did not use candles to illuminate the island, but rather used copper wire to illuminate the island. This was mainly because there was a peak on Sea Peak Island called the ''Thundercrest''.


    On the peak of the lightning mountain, there was a thousand feet tall, cylindrical object that looked like a lightning rod. However, its function was different from that of a lightning rod. This object was specifically used to draw thunder and was used to supply electricity to the residents of the island.


    This was a place that naturally attracted thunder, and it was similar to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s lightning array. However, relatively speaking, the lightning on the peak of the lightning was not concentrated enough, it was just yellow lightning.


    And within the absolute array of thunder, there was a Xiantian master that had laid down a magic tool that could amplify the power of thunder. This magic tool could greatly enhance the power of thunder.


    However, even though this was the ordinary yellow colored thunder that came from nature, it was enough for the residents of the island to use for daily energy supplies.


    Early in the morning, the sun gradually rose, bringing endless vitality to the land of Sea Peak Island. A new day had begun.


    In a house not far from the harbor, the door was pushed open and a tanned middle-aged man walked out with a fishing prop on his back.


    The people fishing on the island, the wind and sun every day, the skin color is basically black.


    Just as the middle-aged man stepped out of the room, a clear and melodious voice rang out.


    "Dad, be careful when you''re at sea. Come back early!"


    As he spoke, a beautiful figure stood at the door and smiled at the middle-aged man.


    This was a sixteen or seventeen year old girl. She was not exceptionally beautiful, but her figure was slender, and her face was pretty. Her skin was fair and rosy.


    "Hehe, dad understands. Ah Yi, you can enter the house. Daddy will be leaving now."


    The middle-aged man waved with a smile as he carried his fishing equipment and left the house.


    The middle-aged man''s name was Yi Jun, thirty years old. He was strong and had great fishing skills, and he also brought a few outstanding disciples along. He was one of the more famous fishing experts on Sea Peak Island, and other than the mayor, he was also a man with a lot of prestige among the people.


    As usual, Yi Jun left home at 7 a.m.


    A year in the spring, a day in the morning.


    Over the past decade, Yi Jun had developed a very regular schedule of work and rest because of his diligence and boldness. Every year, his family would reap good rewards and his family would be quite wealthy.


    Other families had accumulated dozens of silver taels a year, but Yi Jun''s family had accumulated at least a hundred silver taels a year, which made people very envious. The salary of the Mayor of Haifeng Town on Haifeng Island was not much.


    Yi Jun used a familiar route to take a shortcut. Just as he turned the corner, he immediately stopped.


    He saw a burly young man lying on the ground motionlessly.


    Hm?


    Yi Jun walked to the youth''s side and turned him over. Immediately, Yi Jun frowned slightly. It was a stranger.


    Haifeng Town, Sea Peak Island, had a small population. Although Yi Jun could not call out everyone''s name, he was still familiar with their faces. This was obviously the first time he saw this young man.


    He probed his nose and mouth, but could still breathe.


    "Is he sick?"


    Yi Jun looked at the young man''s pale face and shook his head gently.


    Forget it, it wasn''t his style to refuse to save someone when they were about to die. Since he had met with the other party, it meant that it was fated. From the looks of the young man, he didn''t seem like one of those evil villains.


    After giving it some thought, Yi Jun carried the young man on his back and headed home.


    This youth was Ling Yan, who had fainted on the ground not far from the port after escaping from the Octopus. At this moment, Ling Yan had no consciousness and allowed Yi Jun to carry him.

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    "Father, why are you back? "Eh, who''s that on your back?"


    Yi Jun had just reached his house when he heard the familiar footsteps of Yi Xiaoyuan. A trace of doubt flashed across his face as he looked at the young man on Yi Jun''s back.


    Dad doesn''t know either, it''s just that halfway through, Dad noticed that this young man fainted, so he carried him on his back. Although the temperature during the Spring Festival isn''t very low, it''s still easy to catch a cold if you just lie on the ground.


    Yi Jun smiled amiably. "Yi, don''t we still have a small room? Put the youth there. Help watch him and give him some food when he wakes up. He''s not from our town."


    Hearing Yi Jun''s words, Yi Xiao Chong nodded his head. He curiously sized up Ling Yan''s face and found that he looked really unfamiliar. His face was abnormally pale, but ¡­ Very pretty.


    Just as this thought appeared in Yi Xiaoyuan''s mind, she turned around and entered the room, blushing. She was afraid that her father would notice her little trick.


    This was normal as there were only a few thousand people in Haifeng Town on Haifeng Island and less than 800 young men and women.


    Yi Xiaoyuan''s looks could only be considered pretty in South Tong City, but she was a rare beauty on Sea Peak Island. More than 90% of the men in the town wanted to marry her, and the remaining 10% was because they didn''t dare to think too highly of themselves.


    In Haifeng Island, the fishing industry was the main sector. When the boys reached adulthood, they would learn fishing skills and go out to sea to hunt. They would get exposed to the sun and wind every day, and their skin would become relatively rough and dark.


    However, compared to Ling Yan, who was a Body Cultivator, the muscles all over his body seemed to be formed from nature, filled with a streamlined sense of beauty. Tightening his muscles, it seemed like he could erupt with a strong power, like a masterpiece created by a creator.


    In addition, Ling Yan was a very handsome man. Between his brows, there was a sharp aura, as if a sharp sword had been unsheathed, giving off a powerful impact.


    Although he wasn''t as handsome as those pretty boys, he was more masculine and handsome, much more stylish than the young men of Sea Peak Island.


    Yi Xiaoyuan had never seen such a man before. It was normal for her to be flustered and flustered when she saw how messy he was.


    Yi Jun did not notice the abnormality of Yi Xiaoyuan as he carried Ling Yan into the house and placed him on the bed in a small room to the left.


    "Alright, Ah Yi. Father will be leaving now. Take care of this young man first. He seems to be sick. Go to the town and ask Physician Liu to come take a look."


    "Oh, okay, Daddy." Yi Xiao Chong nodded as he watched Yi Jun walk out of the house. He rushed out to find Doctor Liu.


    No wonder this youth''s face was so pale. He must be sick.


    After a while, Yi Xiao took Doctor Liu to the guest room where Ling Yan was.


    "Doctor Liu, I''ll have to trouble you to see how he is."


    "Oh, such a handsome young man. Is he the husband of Miss Yi Yuan''s family? But he doesn''t seem familiar." Doctor Liu looked at Ling Yan, who was lying on the bed with his eyes closed. A trace of astonishment appeared in his eyes.


    It was because he did not seem to know this young man. It was because the beauty of Haifeng Town, Yi Xiaoyuan, seemed to have a man. This way, the young men in the town could no longer be sad.


    "No, it''s not like that. Doctor Liu, you, you''re talking nonsense!"


    Just as Doctor Liu finished speaking, Yi Xiaoyuan blushed. Even her ears were red. She stomped her feet in anger and said coquettishly, "Alright, now help someone take a look."


    Doctor Liu, what the heck! He actually misunderstood that the young man was his husband. This...


    Yi Xiao''s heart was as though a deer that had been struck by a deer, her beautiful eyes quietly glanced at the unconscious Ling Yan, then at that handsome face of his. Somehow, she shyly lowered her head.

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    "Doctor Liu, how is he?" Yi Xiaoyuan saw that Doctor Liu was holding Ling Yan''s pulse and did not say anything for a long time. She could not help but ask.


    Doctor Liu shook his head and frowned slightly. There seemed to be disbelief in his eyes as he muttered to himself.


    "Weird, weird thing, this young man''s body seems to have a lot of wounds on it. His internal organs have many ruptures, and he seems to have been severely injured, but the weirdest thing is that the ruptured wound does not cause an abnormal reaction in the human body, resulting in a disorder of physiological functions or further damage to his tissues.


    "This is the first time I have seen this young man''s Qi and blood being so vigorous. Perhaps it is because of the powerful recovery ability brought by his Qi and blood. This young man''s body is amazing!"


    "Aiya, Doctor Liu, now is not the time for you to praise the health of others. If he is injured, can he still be saved?!"


    Yi Xiaoyuan heard that Ling Yan was not sick but was seriously hurt. She was anxious and hurried to ask.


    Doctor Liu was silent for a moment, then took his right hand away from Ling Yan''s pulse, and said: "With the medical conditions in Haifeng Town, I don''t think he will be able to cure the hidden injuries in his body, unless we transport it to a nearby city, such as our capital, Southern Tong City, where we have an even better doctor, and give him a better pill, it should be able to cure the disease.


    However, based on the condition of this young man''s body, it''s best not to make any large movements, or else those wounds will probably rupture. This way even the deities won''t be able to save him. "


    Doctor Liu tried to comfort her when he saw the nervousness on Yi Xiaoyuan''s face.


    "Lady Xiao Yuan, you don''t have to worry too much. This young man''s physique is very good, his wounds are basically in a stable condition. How about this, come here and get a few Chinese medicines that can strengthen your body. If you let him drink them, it can speed up the healing of his wounds."


    "Alright, alright. Thank you, Doctor Liu." Yi Xiaoyuan was relieved and a smile appeared on her face.


    "Hehe, you''re welcome. Is this the responsibility of a doctor?" Doctor Liu smiled and waved his hand. "Let''s go, Miss Xiao Yuan. Come with me to get the medicine."


    After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Yi Xiaoyuan took the three medicine packs and left Doctor Liu''s infirmary.


    Not long after she left, a young man looked at the back of Yi Xiaoyuan and walked into Doctor Liu''s clinic.


    Hearing the sound of footsteps, Physician Liu, who was sorting out the medicinal herbs, lifted his head and looked at Zhang Xuan with a hint of respect.


    "Oh, it''s Second Young Master Min. May I ask what kind of medicinal ingredients Second Young Master needs to catch today?"


    Min Ren, the youngest son of the mayor of Haifeng Town on Haifeng Island, was 17 years old. Normally, she didn''t know anything and was very carefree, which made the villagers very unhappy.


    No matter where one was, the status of the classes would always be there.


    "Old Man Liu, I saw Miss Xiao Yuan take the medicine bag back just now. Is she sick or is her father sick?"


    Min Ren breathed in and out, ignoring Doctor Liu''s words and going straight to the point.


    Could it be that Yi Xiaoyuan herself was sick?


    If possible, he might be able to gain some small advantages. It would be best if this beauty was moved by my gentle and caring expression and threw herself into my embrace, hehe.


    Min had been eyeing Yi Xiaoyuan for a long time. If it wasn''t for her father''s fame on Haifeng Island, which made him respected by the villagers on the island, and his father''s warning to him not to act recklessly, he would have probably taken measures to compel her to do so.


    Therefore, Min couldn''t do anything but try to please Yi Xiaoyuan. Unfortunately, Yi Xiaoyuan didn''t seem to have any feelings for him.


    Min Ren had no choice but to hook up with Yi Xiaoyuan''s best friend, Chang Qi, and give her some benefits. He then had Chang Qi invite Yi Xiaoyuan. Sure enough, the success rate had increased significantly.


    Emotions could be developed slowly. He believed that if they were to meet again, he would be able to capture Yi Xiaoyuan''s heart one day.

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    Doctor Liu knew Min Ren''s strong feelings for Yi Xiaoyuan. Although he despised Min Ren for his character, and felt that he was not worthy to be with Yi Xiaoyuan, he didn''t dare to show his disdain because of Min Ren''s identity.


    Hearing Min Ren''s question, Doctor Liu quickly told him the truth. "No, it''s not. Second Young Master, a young man from Miss Xiao Yuan''s family was severely injured. She bought medicine for that young man."


    Doctor Liu didn''t dare to lie to him. He knew that Min Ren would definitely follow him over to take a look. If he found out that Doctor Liu was deceiving him, the clinic wouldn''t be opened anymore.


    Young man?


    Min Ren''s expression became serious as he asked in a low voice, "Who is that young man? What does he have to do with Miss Xiao Yuan?"


    ''F * ck, I''m sick of living. Who on Sea Peak Island doesn''t know that he, Min Ren, was interested in Yi Xiaoyuan? Who dares to touch someone on Taizong? How dare you?! If you let me know who you are, I''ll beat you until you can''t take care of yourself! ''


    "I''m not sure about this young man, but he seems to be from our town." Doctor Liu could tell Min Ren was angry, and his voice was lowered by quite a bit.


    Not from town?!


    Min Ren was stunned. His face darkened as he waved his hand and left. His cursing voice echoed in the infirmary.


    "F * ck, where did this wild animal come from? I''ll go take a look!"


    Hai Feng Island was a poor island. It had been a few years since an outsider had come, and they had just happened to pass by. Now that an outsider had come, and they had even bumped into Yi Xiaoyuan, was it intentional or not?


    He had never heard of anyone that Yi Xiaoyuan knew outside. He wondered if this brat had gotten lost and came to the island and coincidentally saw her pretty face. He had an evil intention and pretended to look like he was hurt, which made Yi Xiaoyuan feel sorry for him.


    Sh * t, too despicable!


    The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. He had never experienced the treatment that Yi Xiaoyuan had personally given him, not to mention that she had to take care of that bastard after buying the medicine.


    Damn brat, just you wait!


    Min Ren was getting more and more angry, and his footsteps were getting faster as well.


    When Min Ren was about to reach Yi Xiaoyuan''s house, he suddenly stopped.


    No, if he went straight to Yi Xiaoyuan''s house, what would he say? Asking about the identity of the young man? Was he being a little too rude? He had nothing to do with Yi Xiaoyuan. If he went by that recklessly, it would create a bad impression.


    Besides, if the Iraqi army was here, he would probably be thrown out.


    Forget it, let''s just ask Chang Qi, Yi Xiaoyuan''s best friend, about the situation first. She would also go to Yi Xiaoyuan''s house often, and at the same time, ask that guy about how things went and everything went according to plan.


    I am really witty, Min Ren thought to himself.


    Immediately, he turned around and walked in another direction. Yi Xiaoyuan''s best friend, Chang Qi''s home was over there. Coincidentally, he was burning with anger right now, so she had to find that girl, Chang Qi, to quell his anger first.


    At Yi Xiao''s house.


    Yi Xiaoyuan followed Dr. Liu''s instructions and spent an hour to fry the medicine in a medicine bag. She then poured the slightly yellow medicine into the bowl and took it into the guest room where Ling Yan was.


    On the bed, Ling Yan was still motionless. His eyes were tightly shut, and his face had a tinge of blood on it. His lips were slightly pale, and his pale face made one''s heart ache.


    Biting her lips, Yi Xiaoyuan came to Ling Yan''s side and sat down. While holding the medicine bowl, she lifted Ling Yan''s head with some difficulty and placed it on her thigh. This way, it would be easy to feed the medicine.


    It was her first time being so intimate with a man. Yi Xiaoyuan blushed.

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    Yi Xiaoyuan steadied Ling Yan''s head, then she scooped a spoonful of the liquid into her mouth and blew on it. When her lips did not feel the burning sensation, she took the spoon and carefully brought it to Ling Yan''s mouth.


    This was because Ling Yan was in a comatose state. Although he still had a certain amount of swallowing and chewing reaction, his mouth would not open.


    Yi Xiaoyuan recalled what Yi Jun had told her before and gently placed the medicine bowl on the cabinet beside the bed. She stretched out her left hand and placed her fingers on the muscles at each end of Ling Yan''s face, giving it a squeeze that was neither light nor heavy.


    With this pinch, Ling Yan immediately opened his mouth slightly. Although it wasn''t large, it was large enough to be fed with spoons.


    The corner of Yi Xiaoyuan''s mouth curved up, and she slowly poured the spoon into Ling Yan''s mouth.


    She did not dare to fall too fast, because her father had once said that people who were unconscious had a swallowing reaction. However, it was not too intense. If it was too fast, it would cause them to choke and spit things out.


    It took Yi Xiao less than an hour to finish the entire bowl of medicine. She wiped the sweat off her forehead and heaved a sigh of relief. She then placed Ling Yan''s body on the bed.


    Yi Xiaoyuan sat on the bed, looking at Ling Yan with his beautiful eyes in a daze.


    Who was this youth? What''s your name? Where did it come from? Why was he injured? When will he wake up? This man looks... So beautiful.


    Yi Xiaoyuan''s mood fluctuated. Many thoughts flashed through her mind. Her body trembled as the last thought flashed through her mind. She quickly covered her face with her hands and blushed all over her ears.


    Aiya, what was she thinking about? It was so embarrassing.


    However, from the looks of it, he seemed to be severely injured. Was he really alright?


    Suddenly, Yi Xiaoyuan stopped blushing. She moved her hand away from her face and looked at Ling Yan''s pale face. She bit her lips and a trace of worry flashed across her eyes.


    Unconsciously, she extended her fair hands and slowly approached Ling Yan''s face.


    Just when Yi Xiaoyuan''s small hand was about to touch Ling Yan, the door was pushed open and a slightly sharp female voice sounded.


    "Xiao Yuan, are you there? I''m here!"


    "Shua!"


    Yi Xiaoyuan''s body trembled and quickly retracted her hand. Her beautiful eyes were wide open in shock. Her chest rose and fell. She took a deep breath to make herself look normal before getting up and walking towards the door of the guest room.


    "I''m here." Yi Xiaoyuan covered up her panic as she walked out of the guest room. Seeing her best friend Chang Qi, she agreed and was about to close the door.


    Unexpectedly, Chang Qi seemed to have found something. She excitedly rushed over and pushed open the door to the guest room. Before Yi Xiaoyuan could react, Chang Qi rushed in.


    "Hey, Chang Qi, what are you doing!" Yi Xiaoyuan was shocked. She ran in and shouted.


    "Wow, Xiao Yuan, that''s amazing, you actually hid a handsome guy at home, no wonder you didn''t even attend those gatherings."


    Chang Qi stared at Ling Yan as if he had discovered a new continent. She had his back to Yi Xiaoyuan, and then he rolled his eyes, pretending to be puzzled as he said, "Eh, Xiaoyuan, this man doesn''t seem to be from our town. How do you know him? Also, did he lose consciousness from his injuries? "


    As she asked, Chang Qi scanned Ling Yan with her eyes, which sparkled. What a good-looking man, his physique, his appearance, compared to any other man''s, he was at least several times stronger. She wondered how good he was in that area, he should be very outstanding.


    Thinking of this, Chang Qi''s breathing quickened and his expression turned fiery.

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    As Chang Qi had her back facing Yi Xiaoyuan, Yi Xiaoyuan did not notice the change in her demeanor. Hearing her question, she quickly asked.


    "No, I don''t know him. It was father who found him lying on the ground not too far away when he left the room. Father said that he was heavily injured and in a coma, so he told me to call the doctor over to have a look. That''s why I called Physician Liu over and went to get the medicine."


    I don''t know him, that''s for the best. "Chang Qi was overjoyed, he looked at Yi Xiaoyuan and said with a smile," Xiaoyuan, your luck is pretty good, I picked up a handsome guy and he looks like he''s not even 18 years old, he''s perfect for you, a handsome guy and a beauty, they are a match made in heaven. "


    "Ah, Chang Qi, what are you talking about? I don''t even know him ¡­" Yi Xiaoyuan couldn''t help blushing and said shyly.


    "What does it matter if you don''t know him, a man should marry a woman, love can be cultivated slowly. Xiao Yuan, you are so beautiful, and you saved this young man, under the double attack, it might actually be possible, I wonder how Xiao Yuan feels about this handsome man?"


    "I, I ¡­" Chang Qi, you''re so bad, I won''t tell you anymore. Come on, let''s go out and let him have a good rest. "


    Yi Xiaoyuan stomped her foot in anger, grabbed onto Chang Qi''s arm and dragged her out of the room.


    Seems like Yi Xiaoyuan had a good impression of this handsome guy, Chang Qi thought to herself. No wonder, with those streamlined muscles and his handsome face, the most important part was that he had an indescribably sharp aura that made people unable to look away.


    If this man had publicly recruited a bride in Haifeng Town, there would probably be quite a number of girls who would stick up for him.


    If this young man had any other abilities, then that would be even more incredible.


    How could such an outstanding man not be from Haifeng Town? When he wakes up, he would probably leave. He would definitely not be able to stay in Haifeng Town for long. Unfortunately, Chang Qi shook her head in disappointment.


    No matter, he finally met a handsome guy. If possible, he would need to experience the strength of this guy. Yi Xiaoyuan reckoned that he was probably too conservative and wouldn''t agree to marry his daughter to an outsider.


    Although she was not as pretty as Yi Xiaoyuan, Min Ren had developed her body and let her be. She secretly hinted to the handsome guy that she didn''t need his responsibility, so no man would refuse.


    Chang Qi had already made up her mind. She was waiting for the handsome guy to wake up.


    She knew that Min Ren was just messing with her and couldn''t marry her. As a woman, the one Min Ren really liked was Yi Xiaoyuan, he was jealous of his looks.


    If she had Yi Xiaoyuan''s looks, Minren would have been mesmerized by her. He would have been able to firmly hold the position as the daughter-in-law of the Mayor of Haifeng Town.


    While she was still young and pretty, she took more money from Min Ren to live a more comfortable life. At that time, she could find someone to marry and this would be the end of her life.


    However, Chang Qi suddenly changed her mind. If this youth really fancied Yi Xiaoyuan and passed Yi Jun''s trial, and married her, would there be a woman in Haifeng Town who was as pretty as her?


    If she was pregnant with Min Ren''s child, who else could she marry other than Min Ren?


    Chang Qi''s heart skipped a beat. This attention seemed to be pretty good.

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    In Haifeng Town, there was a relatively gorgeous room that was decorated.


    "How is it? Is there an unfamiliar young man at Yi Xiaoyuan''s house?"


    Inside the room stood a seventeen year old youth. He wasn''t very tall, and as soon as a woman pushed open the door and entered, he immediately turned around and coldly spoke.


    "Yes, young master Min. That young man is not from our town. He was picked up by Yi Jun halfway. He is still in a coma and looks very handsome. Yi Xiaoyuan seems to have a good impression of him."


    The one who came to Min Ren''s room was Chang Qi, who was at Yi Xiao Chong''s house. After asking about Ling Yan''s situation, he casually chatted with Yi Xiao Yuan for a while, came out and ran towards Min Ying''s house.


    Speaking of Ling Yan''s looks, Chang Qi''s eyes could not help but burn with passion.


    After Min Ren heard this, his face darkened and he noticed the abnormality in Chang Qi''s eyes. He immediately said coldly, "Oh, is that so? That youth looks so handsome? Do you have an idea?"


    "No, how could that be!" Chang Qi''s heart skipped a beat as he hurried over to Min Ren''s side with a smile. He grabbed his arm and coquettishly said, "I''ve always been kind to young master Min, and young master Min has always been so kind to me. How could I have any other thoughts?"


    "Better not!" Min Ren snorted coldly, and then said, "Three days later, it''s Selma''s birthday and he''s my brother. Naturally, I want to give him a party.


    When you go to Yi Xiaoyuan''s house later, you must ask her to join in the party. Selma was her friend too, and she would definitely not reject his birthday.


    "No, I will go with you now. You can ask Yi Xiaoyuan out. Yi Jun should still be outside at this point. I would like to take this opportunity to see what kind of beast that so-called alien is."


    "Ah, Young Master Min, you want me to go with you?!"


    When Chang Qi saw Min Ren''s cold expression, he felt bad. Was he going to attack that young man? Min Ren was very possessive towards Yi Xiaoyuan and would never allow any potential dangers to occur.


    Now, she regretted saying that Yi Xiaoyuan had a good impression of Ling Yan. If that young man was killed by Min Ren, she wouldn''t be able to satisfy his inner desires.


    "What? You can''t bear to part with it?" Min Ren''s cold eyes seemed about to freeze.


    "No, no, then let''s go now." Chang Qi laughed dryly and said in a hurry, "It looks like Min Ren is really going to deal a heavy blow to that young man."


    Her ultimate goal was to become the daughter of the Mayor of Haifeng Town and become the Mayor''s wife in the future. Although it was a pity that the young man would be killed by Min Ren, there was nothing she could do about it.


    If only the young man had woken up now. With his physique, no one would be a match for him.


    Chang Qi could only pray in his heart.


    Not long later, the two of them arrived at Yi Xiaoyuan''s house. Min Ren hid to the side and signaled to Chang Qi.


    Chang Qi took a deep breath to regain her composure, then pushed open the door and entered Yi Xiaoyuan''s house.


    If it was an ordinary person, they would definitely knock on the door politely. Chang Qi, who had known Yi Xiaoyuan for a long time, was used to it.


    "Xiao Yuan, I''m back. I''m telling you, I saw a stall in the market with a very fine pattern of thorns. Come, let''s go out and choose with me."


    The moment Chang Qi saw Yi Xiaoyuan cleaning the room, she immediately went up to her and pulled her novel with a smile.


    "Ah, this ¡­" Yi Xiaoyuan hesitated. She usually liked the pattern of the Thorny Flower but Ling Yan was still unconscious in the guest room and he didn''t know when he would wake up. His father told her to take a good look at Ling Yan.


    "Aiya, it won''t be long. That young man won''t be able to wake up in a while, we''ll be back soon. Besides, it''s Selma''s birthday three days later, shouldn''t we pick out a present for him? Don''t tell me you aren''t going to his birthday party."


    "Selma''s birthday party. I''ll be there." Yi Xiaoyuan pursed her cherry lips and nodded, "Okay, then let''s go and come back quickly."


    The corner of Chang Qi''s mouth twitched, and she immediately pulled Yi Xiaoyuan out of the house with a smile.

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    Min Ren looked at Yi Xiaoyuan and Chang Qi leaving with a cold smile on her face.


    Then, with a quick movement, he pushed open the door of Yi Xiao Chong''s house and entered.


    According to Chang Qi, Min Ren came to the small guest room on the left after he entered. The door was unlocked, so with a light push, the door opened.


    It was a small guest room of less than ten square meters. Min''s eyes immediately opened wide when he saw a figure lying on the bed.


    F * ck, he hadn''t thought about how handsome the young man from the Chong Family was, as Chang Qi said. Haifeng Town only had so few people, and his horizons were limited, so the picture that he imagined was at most better than his own.


    Now that he looked at it, he couldn''t believe he was still human. Where did he come from? What''s the point of being so good-looking?


    Compared to this young man, he felt like he was shitting.


    This kind of man would definitely have a strong killing force against women.


    At this point, Min Ren believed the truth, and Yi Xiao Chong had a favorable impression of Ling Yan.


    Min Ren came back to his senses. His face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. He couldn''t let this young man stay. He would kill him when he was unconscious. If he woke up and tried to hit Yi Xiaoyuan a few times, how much resistance would Yi Xiaoyuan have?!


    When the young man was done cooking, Yi Jun would not be able to take Yi Xiaoyuan away even if he did not agree with Ling Yan.


    Such a situation was absolutely not allowed to happen. In that case, the danger would be nipped in the bud!


    Min Ren''s eyes narrowed slightly. A cold light flashed in the blink of an eye.


    He took out a dagger that was unusually sharp and cold. He had bought it from a grocery store when he had passed by. According to the boss, this dagger was as sharp as a pig slaughtering knife.


    Humph, a pig''s skin can even be split, much less a human. Min Ren smirked as he placed the dagger beside Ling Yan''s face and patted it lightly.


    "Brat, since you''re still unconscious, don''t wake up. This old man will gift you with good fortune and let you live forever in your dreams. You don''t need to thank me, gaga ¡­"


    Chang Qi and co. would be back soon, so Min Ren didn''t dare to waste too much time. After saying this, he raised his dagger and stabbed it into Ling Yan''s left chest!


    "Die!" Min Ran growled with a fierce look in his eyes.


    "Clang!" With a ''kacha'' sound, Min Ren''s eyes opened wide as he heard the sound of metal clanging against each other. The dagger was pressed tightly against Ling Yan''s left chest, and was shaking violently due to the force of the two forces. The dagger was broken.


    Lie down!


    What kind of trashy dagger is this? The boss of the grocery store actually dares to lie to me! He even said that it was comparable to a pig slaughtering knife and a horse riding on, but this was a toy right? Min Ren immediately became furious.


    Holding up the broken handle of the dagger, Min Ren looked at Ling Yan''s left chest, which only had a hole on it. The corner of his eye twitched, and his eyes were spewing fire as he clenched his fists.


    "Sh * t, boss of the grocery store, you''re finished. I''ll show you what kind of trash you gave me later!"


    Min Ren grabbed the broken tip of the dagger and prepared to hide it in his pocket until Ling Yan could be exterminated. Then he took it and slapped the shop owner''s face.


    However, the moment Min Ren grabbed the tip of the dagger, the cup came to him due to him exerting too much force.


    "AHH!" "Mom! Mom!"


    Min Ren jumped up high like a cat and shook off the broken tip of his dagger. His lips trembled as he looked at his bloody palm.


    I actually got hurt by a toy knife...


    That''s not right!


    Min Ren finally reacted. With his identity in Haifeng Town, the grocer wouldn''t dare to lie to him even if he was beaten to death. Although the dagger wasn''t as exaggerated as he said, it was definitely true.


    This, could it be ¡­ Min Ren stared at Ling Yan, who was lying unconscious on the bed, and his mind jolted. Could this young man''s body be harder than steel?


    "Pah!"


    Min Ren slapped himself in the face, realizing that he was not dreaming. He could no longer remain calm.


    How could a person''s body be so hard, made of stone?


    Min Ran did not believe what he had just heard. He gripped his unharmed right fist and heavily punched towards Ling Yan''s head.


    Since this fellow seemed to have trained before, he will beat your head and turn you into an idiot! Blast you!


    The head was one of the most vulnerable parts of a person''s body. Min Ren smiled coldly.


    "Bam!" A muffled sound rang out.


    Suddenly, Min Ren''s smile froze on his face. He bit the cut finger of his left hand with his lips as fast as lightning. He tried so hard not to scream out loud, but his facial expression became twisted.


    Min Ren''s body was trembling as well as he raised his right hand.


    It hurt so bad!


    This guy was not human, Min Ren was already frightened. This guy was so strong before he even woke up, and now he was injured. If he woke up, he wouldn''t even have the right to scream.


    Min turned his head and saw the cabinet beside the bed. His eyes showed a trace of ruthlessness. Even if he let Yi Xiaoyuan''s family know that someone else came in, he would kill this man.


    Min Ren was about to pick up the cabinet when he heard someone talking outside the door.


    Sh * t, they''re back.


    Forget it. I''ll find a chance to use my home''s machete next time. It''s best if this bastard comes. After a few days of not waking up, he burped automatically while Min Ren cursed in his heart.


    At that moment, Minren didn''t want to stay any longer. He quickly covered up his trembling body and ran out of Yi Xiaoyuan''s house.

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    This was a pitch-black world. There was no sound, nor any light. There was only a figure standing there, as if he was the only one.


    He could not feel the passage of time in this world of darkness. The silence was terrifyingly quiet. It was as if a needle falling onto the ground would cause an intense vibration.


    After an unknown amount of time, the figure standing in the dark world slightly moved. After which, he opened his eyes and looked around in a daze.


    Where is this place? I''m still alive?


    Ling Yan blankly stared at this empty and dark world. He wanted to open his mouth and call out. Was there anyone here? However, he found that he had opened his mouth and was unable to hear his own voice.


    It was as if this world was a silent world, making the lonely more lonely, making the lonely more lonely.


    Furthermore, what caused Ling Yan''s heart to tighten was that other than his head being able to move, the rest of his body was completely unmoved, no matter how much he tried to control it.


    A sealed space, a dark space, and a single person. Anyone who stayed here for too long would go crazy.


    Ling Yan just stood there quietly. Although this silent feeling was very uncomfortable, he still endured it. His mind was quickly working, thinking of a way to deal with it.


    There was nothing that couldn''t be solved, wasn''t the problem solved by others? As long as one didn''t give up hope, there would always be a chance to seize the chance to live a new life.


    Time slowly passed as Ling Yan quietly stood there.


    At a certain moment, Ling Yan''s heart quietly moved in the darkness. He felt a strange warmth radiate from his body, from inside to outside, nourishing every inch of his muscles, organs, blood, and bones.


    And because of this unending stream of warmth, Ling Yan was pleasantly surprised to discover that his body could now move.


    He could faintly hear some sounds in this space. Although he still couldn''t speak, he could hear the sounds in this space from somewhere and it gradually became clearer.


    "Xiao Yuan, it''s almost time. Let''s go and celebrate Selma''s birthday."


    A sharp female voice came from outside the door. Chang Qi saw that she wasn''t in the living room nor the bedroom, so she pushed open the door to the guest room. As expected, she found Yi Xiaoyuan there as if she was feeding something to the young man.


    "Ah, are we still going to the sea?"


    Yi Xiaoyuan put down the medicine bowl in her hands and frowned worriedly, "Weren''t there a lot of people missing on the island recently? It''s said that those people went out to sea. Daddy only set up nets by the sea recently and told me not to go out to play. We''ll talk about it after the investigation is done."


    "Aiya, what''s there to worry about. Those people must have gone out to sea too far, and the weather hasn''t been very good recently either. The waves are too far away, so they probably haven''t come back yet." Aiya, what''s there to worry about, those people must have gone out to sea too far.


    Chang Qi twitched his mouth and shrugged indifferently, "Xiao Yuan, if you''re not going, I''ll tell Selma. But you promised to attend his birthday party, so it''s not good to go back on your word."


    "This... "Okay, you can go ahead first. After I feed the rest of the potion, I''ll go to the port and find you guys."


    Yi Xiaoyuan hesitated but still nodded in agreement.


    If it wasn''t for you taking care of him meticulously, he probably wouldn''t have had a life left. If I were him, I would be grateful to you after waking up. If you had any request, Xiao Yuan, this youth probably wouldn''t have refused.


    Perhaps, this young man will find you gentle and charming, a kind and beautiful heart, and will pursue you with all his might. Xiao Yuan, you have to hold it in. "


    "I hate you. Hurry up and go, stop talking nonsense."


    Yi Xiaoyuan shyly scolded Chang Qi, she stomped her foot and backed her out of the room.


    After closing the door to the guest room, Yi Xiaoyuan leaned on the back of the door. Her beautiful eyes inadvertently glanced at Ling Yan as a strange blush flashed across her face ¡­

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    "It has already been three days ¡­"


    Yi Xiaoyuan walked over to the bed and used the same method as before to feed Ling Yan his medicine. After laying Ling Yan''s head flat on the pillow, she held his head and looked at Ling Yan in shock.


    Even if someone fed him or her, his or her body would drop to a freezing point. After all, in a person''s unconscious state, the cell''s vitality was not very high, and with the lack of nutrition, the cell gradually lost its vitality and eventually completely disappeared.


    However, what surprised Yi Xiaoyuan was that even though Ling Yan had been unconscious for the past few days, his complexion was gradually recovering. From his pale face from three days ago to his slightly red and steady breathing.


    If one didn''t pay close attention, one would think that Ling Yan was sleeping and not unconscious.


    If not for this, she would have long ago called Dr. Liu over to see what was going on with Ling Yan.


    Seeing Ling Yan like this, Yi Xiaoyuan was sure that she would wake up soon. She felt relieved and let out a sigh of relief.


    Yi Xiaoyuan looked at the time. It was almost time. She should rush over. Since she promised her friend, she should do it.


    Yi Xiaoyuan then stood up and prepared to rush to the seaport.


    Within a dark space.


    Ling Yan clearly heard the conversation between Yi Xiaoyuan and Chang Qi.


    He remembered, he was chased by a killer before he jumped off the waterfall and was then inexplicably swept into a shallow sea by the torrent of water.


    On the way to shore, they actually encountered a fourth level vicious beast, the Deep Sea Demon Octopus. After risking his life and escaping, he finally couldn''t hold on any longer and fainted.


    After that, he was probably saved by Yi Xiaoyuan''s family. After that, the girl named Yi Xiaoyuan took care of him for three days ¡­


    When Ling Yan heard that there were countless people missing in the sea, the girl with the slightly sharp voice had said that they had gone out to sea too far away and had been drowned by the storm, Ling Yan shook his head with a grave expression.


    The Deep Sea Demon Octopus had a bloodthirsty personality. After eating meat, its growth rate was extremely high, and it could grow into a seventh level vicious beast at most. This octopus should have just matured not too long ago, so its strength was only at the fourth level.


    However, why would a creature from the deep sea come to a shallow sea? Ling Yan frowned. It must have been washed away by the ocean current, and after losing their way, they wandered all over the place.


    But no matter what, if such a horrifying carnivorous berserk beast were to come to this shallow sea, it would cause a huge disaster to the local residents. These fishermen who depended on fishing to survive would become their nightmare!


    Yi Xiaoyuan had saved him and taken care of him for so many days. Ling Yan was very grateful to her, and upon hearing that she agreed to go to the sea to attend some birthday party, Ling Yan''s brows immediately furrowed. He did not want to let such a kind-hearted girl lose her life for nothing.


    But, how could he wake up? Ling Yan had heard Yi Xiaoyuan''s movement and was worried that she would not make it in time.


    At this moment, just as Ling Yan was feeling somewhat anxious, he suddenly discovered that this world of darkness was gradually lighting up. The light grew brighter and brighter, instantly enveloping Ling Yan and causing him to widen his eyes!


    "Don''t go!"


    Ling Yan shouted and sat up on the bed. He reached out his hand and grabbed Yi Xiaoyuan''s soft and white body. He immediately stopped Yi Xiaoyuan.


    "AHH!"


    "Ah!" Yi Xiaoyuan shouted and turned around. There was the surprise of Ling Yan waking up in his eyes, and the panic of his hands being grabbed. For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.

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    But soon, Yi Xiaoyuan remembered that she still had to go to her appointment. She came back to her senses and lightly pulled her small hands. She realized that Ling Yan was still holding onto her hands tightly. Her face blushed and she whispered.


    "Can you let go of me first? I still have to go, it''s almost time ¡­"


    At this moment, Ling Yan realized that he was still holding onto the girl''s small hand. He felt embarrassed and quickly let go of her hand, but he still looked at Yi Xiaoyuan and said seriously, "Lady, you better not go. Didn''t many people disappear on Haifeng Island recently?"


    "How do you know what happened on the island?"


    Yi Xiaoyuan opened her eyes wide and asked in surprise. Could it be that he could hear their conversation while he was unconscious?


    With this thought, Yi Xiaoyuan''s delicate body couldn''t help but tremble and her ears instantly turned hot. That was so embarrassing. Didn''t Chang Qi tease her until Ling Yan heard it all? Sniff ¡­


    Fortunately, she didn''t say anything, or else how could she face Ling Yan?


    Sure enough, Ling Yan''s next words made Yi Xiaoyuan want to find a hole and hide in it.


    "Uh, you guys said I was unconscious for three days, but I don''t seem to have any impression of the previous few days. However, I can hear what you guys said just now. It should be because I''m on the verge of waking up that I have such a reaction."


    Ling Yan took a deep breath and shook his head. His body hadn''t completely recovered yet, but his consciousness had returned to normal. He would need at least a few more days of proper treatment.


    "Lady Xiao Yuan, if there are people on the island searching for those missing people, it''s best that you tell them to hurry back and stop doing useless deeds and let your father know. Don''t go to the beach for now, it''s not safe there either."


    Although the Deep Sea Demon Octopus did not like the land, it did not mean that it would not come up. This was just its nature to make them like staying in the sea, if it did something to stimulate them, they would inevitably become angry and overcome their internal discomfort, rushing onto the shore.


    Besides, that guy had tentacles over ten meters long. He didn''t even need to go ashore, and just like before, he carried the people from the shore into the sea.


    "Why?" Yi Xiaoyuan restrained her shy feelings and asked in confusion.


    "I am 90% sure that those people are not missing, but dead!"


    "There is a rank 4 beast, the Sea Demon Octopus, that has come here. I believe that it won''t leave anytime soon after discovering meat. It must still be in this shallow sea!"


    "What is a berserk beast?"


    Yi Xiaoyuan stared at Ling Yan in a daze, her small mouth slightly opened, wondering if this young man was still conscious. "We don''t have any deep sea magic octopus here, but we do have some octopus, but we need to drive the boat far away before we can catch them."


    Ling Yan slapped his head and fainted. This place was so isolated from the world that even the vicious beasts here didn''t know about it. Could it be that there weren''t any martial artists here?


    "Uh, Miss Xiao Yuan, can I ask, do you have any warriors here?"


    "A warrior? "I don''t know." Yi Xiaoyun shook her head in confusion, "But we have a lot of fishermen."


    Ling Yan: "¡­"


    I''m going. There''s still food on the table at home, so if you''re hungry, eat first. When Daddy comes back tonight, I''ll cook it.


    Yi Xiaoyuan was about to run outside, but was stopped by Ling Yan.


    "Don''t go!"


    "Alright, stop messing around. I promised someone else. If I''m late, they''ll beat me to death." Yi Xiaoyuan was helpless. What was wrong with this youth? Why did it seem like things didn''t make sense?


    I didn''t expect a person to be so good-looking, it''s just a little unreasonable.

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    ¡­


    The night was like a curtain, and the sky was as cool as water. A dark half moon hung high in the sky, accompanied by a few stars. It seemed that the sky was rather desolate.


    However, even if the weather was a little dismal, it would not be able to extinguish the burning passion in the hearts of the teenagers.


    A group of more than ten people had gathered at the harbor. Some of them even carried large bags on their back. It was likely that they had brought a lot of good stuff with them.


    It was Selma''s birthday, and the people who came were all his friends, including Minmin.


    As the son of the mayor, Min Ren, as well as the second young master of the island, was surrounded by people. A few young men were flattering him from time to time, making Min Ran feel like he was on high ground.


    However, he was still not in a good mood. He looked at the sky and saw that it was already time. Why was Yi Xiaoyuan not here?


    He turned to look at Chang Qi and asked, "When you came out, were you sure Yi Xiaoyuan would come over soon?"


    "Yeah, Xiao Yuan told me like that. I don''t know why she''s not here yet. It wouldn''t be so slow to feed her medicine." Chang Qi frowned in confusion.


    "Has that kid woken up?" Min Ren walked over to Chang Qi''s side and pulled her aside as he asked in a cold voice.


    Chang Qi shook his head.


    Min Ren was relieved when he saw this. A trace of anger flashed in his eyes. "Why is his life so tough? He hasn''t burped for three days!"


    It was not as if he did not think of going to Yi Xiao''s house and chop Ling Yan to death with his big machete. However, something strange had happened on the island in the recent days and the time of the Yi Army''s trip had become irregular. Just to be safe, Min Ren did not make a move and only asked Chang Qi to keep an eye on Ling Yan''s situation.


    Whether dead or awake, tell him in time.


    Chang Qi was actually quite happy that Yi Xiaoyuan didn''t come. In that case, Min Ren''s eyes would be on her.


    In any case, Min Ren told her to do what he did. Since Yi Xiaoyuan herself didn''t come, Min Ren couldn''t blame his for anything.


    However, the young man from Yi Xiao''s family didn''t wake up even after three days of unconsciousness. Not only did he not become weaker, he looked much better. It was really a miracle. How strong must one''s body be to have such a powerful recovery ability?


    As he thought of this, an unknown thought flashed through Chang Qi''s mind. His body felt a burst of heat and he could not help but tighten his legs.


    "Well, Young Master Min, since Yi Xiaoyuan is not here, there must be a temporary reason. Maybe Uncle Yi Jun is back and won''t let her out. It''s already time for our birthday party for Selma, it won''t be a good one if we drag it out."


    Chang Qi grabbed Min Ren''s arm and leaned over, shaking his arm while speaking coquettishly with his own delicate body.


    Chang Qi was also quite pretty. Although she was not as pretty as Yi Xiaoyuan, she was still one of the top beauties in Haifeng Town.


    Today, she was even specially dressed up. She wore a light blue dress with a thin, white muslin covering her body. Her beautiful figure was vividly displayed, giving her a very charming appearance.


    In addition, she was using her beautiful figure to seduce him. With this, Min Ren''s qi and blood began to boil, wishing that she could take care of this cunning fox, Chang Qi on the spot.


    "Hmm, you''re right. The date of the birthday shouldn''t be delayed, otherwise we might be injured. Since Yi Xiao Chong can''t come, then forget it, let''s get on the boat!"


    Sly fox, I''ll deal with you later.


    Min Ren restrained the restlessness in his heart, waved his hand at the crowd, and ordered.


    The other men in the crowd saw that Yi Xiaoyuan was not coming and sighed. They then followed Min Ren and the others onto a big ship.


    After a while, the boat started moving and slowly headed towards the sea ¡­

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    Yi Xiaoyuan''s small guest room.


    Yi Xiaoyuan pouted angrily. She glared at Ling Yan, who was standing at the door blocking her way, and scolded him like an angry kitten.


    "You, get out of my way, I''m going out!"


    However, Yi Xiaoyuan, who had a gentle personality, could not sound angry. Although she was reprimanding Ling Yan, she acted like a spoiled child and did not harm him at all.


    "No, I''ve told you many times, you can''t go out today." Ling Yan ignored Yi Xiaoyuan''s angry eyes and shook her head lightly.


    Ling Yan was also a little depressed. How could Yi Xiaoyuan not believe what he said? He had to see the octopus with his own eyes before she would realize that what he said was true.


    However, if you were to go to the sea and see the deep sea Demon Octopus with your own eyes, it would be hard to say whether you would be able to come back alive.


    Even at his peak, Ling Yan only had a 5-5 chance of winning against the Deep Sea Demon Octopus. That was because he was very good at swimming.


    Unless he broke through to the 3rd level of the Mortal Embryo Stage and learned the Heavenly Thunder Finger, he would have an extremely high chance of killing a rank 4 beast.


    The Ling family saved him, and even took care of him for so long, they were neither family nor friends. This simple and kind character was priceless, and Ling Yan had kept this kindness in his heart, so no matter what, he wouldn''t let Yi Xiaoyuan take the risk.


    There was a high chance that the deep sea octopus was still in this shallow sea. Only after a long period of time, when it wasn''t used to living in this shallow sea, would it finally leave.


    You, how can you be like this? It''s not like you belong to me, why do you care where I go? I took care of you for three days in vain, and you even restricted my freedom.


    Yi Xiaoyuan was anxious, she was already late this time. She wondered if they were still waiting for her.


    She had gone back on her words and blamed herself in her heart. All of this was due to the man before her!


    It was very dangerous to go there. She didn''t know why this man would randomly make things up to deceive her, and even pretended to be doing it for her own good. How annoying.


    Yi Xiaoyuan''s impression of Ling Yan plummeted.


    Ling Yan could see the disgust in Yi Xiaoyuan''s eyes. He could only smile wryly in his heart.


    Sometimes, the truth comes at a huge cost. He would rather be hated by others than to be harmed in the slightest by the people who show him favors!


    "I already told you, you won''t be able to leave today." Ling Yan looked at Yi Xiaoyuan with a smile, but still stood motionlessly in front of the door.


    "If you continue like this, I, I will call for more people. When the time comes, you are done for!" Be sensible, you, hurry up and leave! "


    Yi Xiaoyuan was unspeakably mischievous when she threatened them. Other people might not be nervous, but she was.


    This girl was so cute! Ling Yan thought to himself in amusement. If he had wanted to shout for her, she would have already done so. It was probably because he was afraid that someone would come and harm Ling Yan.


    After all, Ling Yan had only stopped her from leaving, and had not done anything to her. She also did not want any misunderstandings to occur after calling for help, so he did not want to do anything to Ling Yan.


    "What are you laughing at? What, what''s so funny, I really yelled!" Yi Xiaoyuan stared at Ling Yan angrily. Ling Yan''s eyes seemed to be able to see through her, causing her to feel upset.


    "Why aren''t you shouting? Do you need to be like this for me to make you scream?"


    Ling Yan thought Yi Xiaoyuan was cute. She wanted to play with her and delay a little bit, so she pretended that she was going to pounce on her and opened her arms.


    "AHH!"


    However, Yi Xiaoyuan really thought that Ling Yan was going to pounce on his. Immediately, he screamed with a pale face.


    At this moment, Yi Jun returned. When he heard the scream in the room, Yi Jun''s expression changed drastically. He immediately pushed open the door to the guest room and shouted.


    "Little Yi, what happened!"


    Upon entering, Yi Jun saw Ling Yan opening his arms to pounce towards his and Yi Xiaoyuan''s frightened face.


    "Tsk, you bastard, what are you trying to do to my daughter!"


    Yi Jun''s eyes bulged and he instantly went into a rage. He took a step forward and appeared in front of Ling Yan, slapping him on the face.


    "Pa ~!"


    A clear and crisp sound rang out. Ling Yan didn''t even dodge. His face was immediately hit and a faint palm print appeared on the right side of Ling Yan''s face.


    "Hello, uncle." Ling Yan bowed to Yi Jun without batting an eyelid.


    He was a good father who stood up for his daughter. It was not wrong for him to be beaten up.


    Was his acting really that good? Even Yi Xiaoyuan believed him ¡­


    "Uncle, Uncle your ass!"


    Yi Jun''s palm was aching from the slap. Seeing that the boy was fine, his anger flared up and he stepped forward to kick him.


    At this moment, Yi Xiaoyuan reacted and went over to stop Yi Jun.


    "Daddy, don''t!"


    She came to a sudden realization that Ling Yan was only joking with her just now because he was too nervous.

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    "Yi, this kid did nothing to you just now!"


    Yi Jun reached out his hand and placed Yi Xiaoyuan behind him, looking at Ling Yan warily.


    This fellow wasn''t very old, but he was quite well-built and had a powerful appearance. Previously, he had beaten his own hand until it felt numb, but this person didn''t seem to feel anything.


    The moment this thought surfaced, Yi Jun was alarmed. How could he think this way!?


    In terms of strength, no one on Hai Feng Island could compete with him. He could carry a weight of several hundred pounds on his own for more than a thousand meters.


    It was also possible that his physical strength was fake, as long as his muscles and bones weren''t strong enough.


    This brat was actually an ungrateful bastard. If he knew earlier, he wouldn''t have saved this bastard and sent him to freeze to death and starve to death!


    No wonder he fainted from such a severe injury. He must have done too many bad things, getting beaten up. Such a person could actually land on land. Why didn''t he drown in the sea? Yi Jun began to regret his good deeds.


    Yi Xiaoyuan''s beautiful eyes started to hide when she heard her father''s question. She stuttered and said, "N-nothing."


    She hadn''t thought that her father would return so early today. Her father had warned her before that she absolutely couldn''t go out to sea for fun these few days. She wouldn''t have gone anyway.


    Plus, Chang Qi and the others also said that they wouldn''t go very far. It was not far from the harbor, and Yi Xiaoyuan thought that nothing would happen, so she agreed.


    However, she definitely couldn''t let her father find out about this. Once he found out, he would definitely watch over her and forbid her from leaving.


    Hmph, it''s all this young man''s fault. If it wasn''t for him stopping her from going out, she would be giving her good friend a birthday party right now.


    Yet, now that her father had arrived, it was impossible for her to escape even if she wanted to.


    Thinking of this, Yi Xiao Chong pouted and glared at Ling Yan with unspeakable grievance in her eyes.


    Hm?


    Yi Jun was protecting Yi Xiaoyuan as she faced Ling Yan. She was on high alert so she could not see the expression on Yi Xiaoyuan''s face. However, her faltering tone made Yi Jun feel suspicious.


    Yi Jun, who knew Yi Xiaoyuan''s personality, immediately realized that he was hiding something from him. Her face darkened as she turned to look at his.


    "Little Yi, tell dad the truth."


    Although Yi Jun''s tone was calm as if he was talking normally, but with his current attitude, Yi Xiaoyuan''s heart trembled. He knew that his dad had sensed something.


    Usually, she was very obedient. When she saw that Yi Jun was a little angry, she bit her lips and mumbled, "He didn''t do anything to his daughter. He just stopped his daughter and refused to let her out ¡­"


    Yi Xiaoyuan did not have much confidence when she said that. The voices became softer and softer until the word ''leave'' sounded like a mosquito. She could not even hear it clearly.


    Fortunately, Yi Jun was close to Yi Xiao. Furthermore, his hearing was not bad. He could hear what he was saying.


    Immediately, Yi Jun''s face darkened, "Xiao Yi, where are you going? I heard today is Selma''s birthday. Is it possible that a lot of people want to celebrate his birthday? "You''re going too, right? Where is the location?"


    The Iraqi army had already thought of something and veins were already popping out on their foreheads.


    If they weren''t going to the sea, Yi Xiaoyuan wouldn''t have hesitated to speak, as if she was afraid that he would know.


    As expected, Yi Xiaoyuan''s words proved his guess.


    "We, we... The selected location is, not far from the port ¡­ "In the sea ¡­"


    "Bam!"


    Yi Xiaoyuan was shocked by the crisp sound. She looked up and saw Yi Jun''s furious eyes.


    "Nonsense!"


    Yi Jun lifted a cup of water from the table beside him and smashed it onto the ground.


    Then, he turned around and glared at Yi Xiaoyuan, and shouted, "I told you, the sea is not peaceful these days. Don''t go out, don''t go out! Are you treating my words as though they were nothing? What if something happens! Have you ever thought that I only have one daughter?! believe it or not, I, I! "


    Yi Jun was so angry that his entire body was trembling.


    Yi Xiaoyuan was shocked as she stared blankly at her father''s big hands falling down ¡­

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    Just as Yi Jun''s big hand was about to land on Yi Xiaoyuan''s face, a hand reached out from the side and grabbed Yi Jun''s wrist, stopping his movements.


    "It''s a good father to stand up for your daughter, but no matter how angry you are, you still have to listen to the reasons of others first. I know you love your daughter very much, and you''re afraid that she''ll get hurt.


    Ling Yan stared fixedly into Yi Jun''s eyes. When his anger gradually dissipated, he released his hand.


    "Wuu, wuu, wuu ¡­" "I''m sorry daddy, daughter is wrong, wuu ¡­"


    At this moment, Yi Xiaoyuan came to her senses. She had never seen Yi Jun so angry before. She knew her father was doing it for her own good, but she felt wronged. She had to do what she had promised.


    Yi Xiaoyuan''s beautiful eyes were suddenly covered by a layer of mist as she started to cry.


    When Yi Jun saw Yi Xiaoyuan crying, panic flashed across his eyes and he went up to comfort her.


    "Xiao Yi, your father was in the wrong. Your father shouldn''t have hit you. My good daughter, your father will compensate you. Don''t cry, be good ¡­" Yi Jun said as he wiped the tears off Yi Xiaoyuan''s face and patted his shoulders.


    It took a while for Yi Xiaoyuan to regain her composure. Her eyes were red, and two tears could still be seen. She sniffed and sobbed, lowering her head and remaining silent.


    After stabilizing Yi Xiaoyuan, Yi Jun heaved a long sigh of relief. He then turned around and looked at Ling Yan. Embarrassment flashed across his face as he spoke in a helpless manner.


    "Um, little brother, I''m sorry about what happened just now. I didn''t ask you the reason why, but the moment I came, I gave you a slap. I''m really sorry."


    Ling Yan smiled as he shook his head, "I just said that a father who stands up for his daughter is a good father. Your goal is to protect your daughter, so I am proud of Miss Xiao Yuan having a father like you. Why would I blame you?"


    "Little brother, you are really reasonable. Also, thank you very much. Strange things have happened at sea recently, I don''t want my daughter to go there at this time, no matter how close she is."


    Hearing Ling Yan''s words, Yi Jun felt even more embarrassed.


    He didn''t even ask why and just slapped the other person hard. Not only was the other person not blaming him, he even praised him as a good father. This was something rarely seen in his life!


    No wonder the young man had no intention of escaping when Ye Zichen slapped him.


    If it was an ordinary person, they would have immediately retaliated in anger after receiving his slap. How could they still speak to him so calmly and peacefully?


    "Uncle Yi Jun, I think that since the sea area is so dangerous right now, we should inform those people who went out to have fun. Tell them to come back as soon as possible to prevent any accidents."


    Ling Yan thought about it for a moment, then opened his mouth to remind Yi Jun. Although those people had nothing to do with Ling Yan, they were still living lives.


    He was still unable to kill the Deep Sea Magic Octopus, but it would be a piece of cake for him to remind it.


    "Right, right, I''ll go and contact those people''s parents right now. Those kids are probably out sneaking out into the sea too. We have to get someone to pull them back!"


    Yi Jun immediately reacted and nodded to Ling Yan, thanking him for his reminder. He then turned to Yi Xiaoyuan, who was still silent.


    "Yi, stay at home and don''t go out. Do you understand?"


    "Got it." Yi Xiaoyuan lowered her head and replied in a low voice.


    "Bam!" Yi Xiaoyuan raised her head after the door was closed. Her eyes were still red with tears rolling down her cheeks.


    If it wasn''t for Ling Yan who stopped her, her father wouldn''t have known. If he didn''t, he wouldn''t have been so furious, and it wouldn''t have been good for his health.


    She was also in the wrong for not listening to her father''s orders. However, she had meekly promised others that she would do what she had promised. Moreover, like they said, it shouldn''t be a big deal even if she was in the sea.


    The more Yi Xiaoyuan thought about it, the more wronged she became. She tried her best not to let her tears fall. She looked at Ling Yan and pointed at the door with his trembling hands as he sobbed, "You ¡­" Get out! You bad guy, I... I don''t want to see you again! "


    "Alright."


    Ling Yan was dejected. With a forced smile on his face, he nodded his head before opening the door of the guest room with the word ''good''. Step by step, he left slowly.


    It''s good that you''re fine. So what if it''s a misunderstanding? I''m fine.


    Ling Yan took in a deep breath and silently sighed. His somewhat sorrowful figure gradually blended into the darkness of the night ¡­

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    . At the shallow waters of Haifeng Island, about six kilometers away from the port.


    Dark clouds were approaching, blocking a large portion of the moonlight. The sky turned even darker.


    The shallow sea was empty as far as the eye could see. There were no other ships, only this large ship that seemed to be independent from the world.


    The ship was brightly lit, full of laughter and chatter. It was extremely lively, and was not affected by the weather at all.


    "Come, come, come and do one more. I wish Selma a happy seventeenth birthday. After today, she will be an adult at the age of sixteen. Her family will have to arrange marriage arrangements!"


    Min Ren raised his wine bowl with a smile and said to the crowd while looking at Selma with a big smile.


    "Haha, that''s right, does Selma have a girl she likes? Let us brothers have a good look at her later. Come, cheers!"


    A man with a braid on his head next to Selma laughed at her.


    "Let''s wait and see about getting married. I''m not ready yet ¡­"


    The young man called Selma was pretty handsome, but his personality was a bit shy. It seemed that he was not used to the atmosphere. His face had started to turn red from being toasted so much. His cheeks turned even redder from being teased like that.


    Shaking his head, he said in a low voice, "Alright ¡­" After this round is over, I won''t be able to drink anymore. I''m going to get drunk soon. Let''s eat something. "


    "Aiya, Selma is so shy. You''re the big birthday today. How can you drink this much? Don''t worry, someone will bring you home when you''re drunk."


    One of the girls who was sitting in the crowd glanced at Selma and laughed.


    "Aiyo, aiyo, the one who brought Selma home isn''t you, is it? Little Qi!" Immediately, people in the surroundings started to cheer.


    It was not a secret that Little Qi liked Selma on Sea Peak Island. Everyone knew what they could do, and now that Little Qi had said it, no one wanted to go astray.


    "I hate you all, big mouth!" The girl called Xiaoqi immediately glared at the crowd shyly and said in a displeased tone.


    "Hahahahahaha ¡­" Everyone roared with laughter, and the atmosphere was lively.


    "Alright, alright. Let''s eat and drink to our heart''s content. Chang Qi and I are heading to the stern for a chat."


    Min Ren stood up and waved to the crowd. He then led Chang Qi to the stern of the boat.


    He had almost been unable to endure it for a long time. This seductive fox was dishonest even when it was eating, and the whooshing sounds on his body caused the flames of desire that he had suppressed with great difficulty to surge out once more.


    There was no other way around it. They had just finished half of the meal and needed to settle their physical needs first.


    Looking at Chang Qi''s blushing face, which was filled with love, and at the beauty that could be seen through the thin veil, Min Ren''s breathing quickened as he pulled Chang Qi along at a much faster pace.


    Everyone smiled as they watched the two passing by the back of the boat.


    However, they didn''t dare to mess around with Min Ren.


    The girl called Zee must have had too much to drink, too, and gave Selma a red-faced wink.


    In a split-second, Selma felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her whole body shuddered and she immediately lowered her head to eat her meal. She pretended not to see anything, but her face was extremely red.


    "Hmph." With a snort, she was slightly dissatisfied with Selma''s response. Turning her gaze to the food on the table, she focused her emotions on it and started to eat.


    "Wu Ci!"


    At this moment, a strange sound came from far away and entered everyone''s ears.

 C251

    "Did you hear anything strange?" Selma stopped eating and raised her head doubtfully, looking at the crowd as she asked.


    "What? Selma, are you drunk? Where did this weird sound come from?"


    The man with the braid patted Selma''s shoulder drowsily. Then he leaned over and burped. The smell of alcohol permeated the air as he whispered into Selma''s ear.


    "Come on, Selma, why don''t we do it again?"


    "I... I think I heard it a little too, but it wasn''t very clear. " Amongst them, the girl called Xiaoqi, who liked Selma, suddenly spoke up.


    Selma pushed away the braided man and looked at the others. Other than the two who were in deep conversation and were not very focused, everyone else had more or less heard the commotion and nodded slightly.


    "Alright, who cares about him. He''s not able to keep us in the mood. Come, let''s eat our fill and get ourselves a program to celebrate. How about we pick up the dragon with a mountain song?!"


    The braided man said in an indifferent manner as he extended his hand to call everyone over.


    "I''ll start first." The pigtailed man drank too much and became a lot more daring. His body swayed as he straightened up and he started singing. "Flying bird in the sky ¡­"


    "All of you, quickly take a look!" Someone in the crowd cried out in alarm.


    Plaits had just finished singing when he was interrupted by a loud shout. He was very unhappy and wanted to spit at that guy, but as everyone''s gaze fell on him, he unconsciously glanced at it and was immediately stunned.


    A kilometer away from the ship, there were two dark shadows. Judging from the distance and direction they were travelling, everyone knew that they were reaching the outpost.


    What surprised everyone was that the watchtower was not the same. One of them looked normal, but the other one looked a bit "disabled" compared to the other one. They couldn''t see much of the distance since it was dark and there wasn''t much light.


    However, as the ship got closer, the faces of the two watchtowers appeared clearly before them.


    "Lie down. F * ck, what the hell was going on!? Why did the watchtower break?! "


    The braided man looked at one of the towers, which had been bent 45 degrees, and sobered up. He shouted with his mouth agape.


    Everyone looked at each other in dismay. This was the first time they had been out in the sea recently, so they naturally didn''t know.


    Weren''t the watchtowers like they used to be? How did they become like this?


    "Holy sh * t! It must be the guards who are slacking off. I don''t think they have been on duty for a long time. Otherwise, the post tower would have been bent. They would have informed us that someone had already come to repair it."


    "But it''s also strange, could it be that the fishermen that go fishing in the deep sea did not notice this when they passed by the watchtower? The destruction of the watchtower is so obvious, could it be that those people are blind?!" Someone curled his lips and said in a speechless manner.


    "Wu Ci!"


    At this moment, a strange sound could be heard once more from far away as it echoed throughout the sea. This time, everyone on the boat could clearly hear it as many people covered their ears from the ear-piercing sound.


    "F * ck, what kind of sound is that?! I almost went deaf from the shock!" The braided man yelled at the top of his lungs.


    The large ship had already reached the perimeter of the watchtower, and as they got closer, the bent tower''s contours were clearly reflected in everyone''s eyes. When they saw the cracks on the watchtower, their bodies trembled.


    Everyone has the common sense to live, metal aging easy to deform, eventually may become fragile, the wind will blow easily broken.


    This was the appearance of the middle part of the watchtower. The fracture was quite a mess. It was obvious that it had been broken by some sort of heavy object after the collision.


    The watchtower had stood in the sea for so many years and had been repaired by people many times, it was impossible for the people on the island to destroy it.


    A blue-haired young man had heard many weird stories from the old man when he was young. He couldn''t help but swallow his saliva and speak in a low voice when he heard the strange disappearance of a lot of people on the island.


    "Say, do you think monsters have appeared?"


    "You ¡­ Don''t scare me! " The young lady''s body trembled as she glared at the blue-haired young man.


    "I think we should hurry up and leave ¡­"


    Selma looked around and felt inexplicably afraid. It was as if a ferocious beast had opened its big mouth and was ready to pounce at any time.


    A cold wind rose from the sea, blowing over everyone''s bodies.


    Immediately, everyone shivered as they felt an ominous premonition.


    "Go, go quickly!"

 C252

    At the stern of the ship, a pair of young men and women were entangled with each other.


    Min Ren laughed evilly as he spread the clothes he had taken off on the ground and then threw Chang Qi onto the ground ¡­


    Because of the alcohol, the two of them were having fun. If not for the fact that there were a lot of people at the bow of the ship, Chang Qi would have already started shouting like crazy.


    What they didn''t notice was that in the shallow sea less than ten kilometers from the stern, there was a huge black shadow swimming towards them at an extremely fast speed.


    As the ship started to move, its speed gradually increased, and the watchtower behind them gradually became smaller and dimmer.


    However, everyone present still felt a little uneasy.


    As they listened to the indistinct sounds of men and women moving from the stern, they shook their heads.


    The young master Min was quite interested, but it was also possible that they were overthinking things.


    "Come on, let''s continue eating. Don''t waste the food." The blue-haired youth shouted to everyone.


    "That''s true. It''s Selma''s birthday. Why are we all so tense? There are still some things we need to finish."


    Little Qi nodded, then picked up a chicken leg from the table and handed it to Selma. "Look at you, you''re so thin. You should eat more meat."


    "Thank you." Thelma was a little embarrassed, but she took the chicken leg and took a bite under her gaze.


    When she saw that Selma had eaten it, her mouth curled up and her mood improved. She picked up a piece of dried fish and started to eat.


    When the others saw these few people eating with relish, they forcefully suppressed the trace of unease in their hearts and joined in.


    "Hey, what do you think made that sound just now?" Halfway through his meal, the braided man still could not hold back the doubts in his heart and asked.


    These few handfuls of things almost shattered his eardrums. This made him very unhappy.


    "Damn, why are you bringing this up? It''s not easy for everyone to not think about it, you must have deliberately come here to cause a panic." The azure haired youth glanced at the braided man in annoyance.


    "I don''t think it was made by animals. How could animals in this sea make such a sound? I''ve never heard the adults in the family mention it. "


    "Forget it, who cares about him. If that thing dares to appear in front of me, I''ll see how I take care of it!"


    The pigtailed man spat towards the sea with a displeased look on his face.


    BOOM!


    At that moment, a loud sound mixed with a shrill and miserable scream rang out. The ship shook violently, and before anyone could react, the entire ship broke apart!


    Suddenly, the ship tilted at a great angle and the bow of the ship tilted up high. The two men lost their balance and slid down the deck. A girl who was leaning against the side of the ship was thrown off the ship by a sudden force and fell into the sea.


    The ship was in a state of panic!


    "Lie down. "Sh * t, what''s going on!?" The azure haired youth grabbed the side of the boat tightly, not letting himself slide down as he screamed in panic.


    "Help, help me!"


    The cries of terror could be heard once again from the back of the boat. Everyone turned to look, only to see Chang Qi desperately swimming towards them. His face was deathly pale and his eyes were wide as if he had seen something terrifying.


    The ship they were on was nearly thirty meters away from the stern. Due to the strong force of the explosion, the distance between the stern and the hull was separated by more than a dozen meters by the surging waves.


    Hearing Chang Qi''s shout, the braided man''s reaction was the fastest. He picked up a thick rope from the side and threw it towards Chang Qi.


    "Come, Chang Qi, catch this. Hold on to the rope, we''ll drag you over here ¡­"


    Just as the braided man finished speaking, not only him, everyone behind him saw a gigantic pitch-black figure suddenly appear behind Chang Qi, causing their pupils to constrict.


    Lil ''Qi trembled as she pointed behind Chang Qi and said.


    "Constant... Chang Qi, you ¡­ "Behind you ¡­"


    Chang Qi had already discovered that the sea in front of her had suddenly sunk into darkness. A shadow suddenly enveloped her, causing her face to turn pale!

 C253

    Early in the morning, the sky had just begun to brighten, but there was a huge disturbance on Sea Peak Island.


    Last night, except for Selma, none of the twelve young men and women who went to sea last night escaped. Among them was the mayor''s younger son, Minmin.


    When the rescuer found Selma, he was sitting on a floating wooden board in a trance. His eyes were glazed and his face was bloodless!


    The moment he came out of his trance, he started shouting and baring his fangs and brandishing his claws like a madman. No one knew what he was saying, but they could vaguely hear a few words, such as "monster", "giant", "many hands", "cannibal", and so on.


    It wasn''t easy for them to come back and wait for him to calm down a little, and they finally got some information from Selma.


    The moment this news came out, it instantly shocked this town!


    Monsters had actually appeared in the shallow waters of Sea Peak Island, and they were man-eating monsters!


    The people who searched for help didn''t doubt Selma''s words. It was obvious that he was frightened. Moreover, there were fragments of the ship and the vague smell of blood coming from the sea. All of them showed that there had been a tragedy here!


    He thought about how none of the people who had gone to sea in the past few days had been heard from ¡­ The people who were searching for help were so scared that they quickly drove away on the boat. Fortunately, they didn''t encounter any problems on the way.


    It was said that one of the families, who had lost his son, almost threw himself into the sea to commit suicide, and was rescued in time by someone.


    On Sea Peak Island, a thick layer of dark clouds covered everyone''s hearts.


    The mayor Min Huang was furious. He gathered the outstanding fishermen on Sea Peak Island, preparing to deal a heavy blow to the monster.


    Haifeng Town, Yi Xiaochao''s house.


    "Selma, you... Are you alright? " Yi Xiao asked in a low voice as she looked at Selma, who was still pale.


    Selma shook her head and forced a smile at Yi Xiaoyuan. Her mouth moved slightly as she said in a dry voice, "It''s fine. Xiaoyuan, did you call me over to find out what happened last night?"


    "Mm ¡­" In the morning, after hearing the news from the town, saying that it was Chang Qi and the others ¡­ All dead, eaten by monsters... "This ¡­"


    "Yes, they''re all dead! They''ve been eaten! I watched them struggle in terror, and then they were eaten one bite at a time by the monster ¡­"


    Selma laughed nervously, "I don''t know why this monster didn''t eat me. It probably ate more than a dozen people and was full. Hehe, I am really lucky. "Heh."


    "Selma ¡­" Yi Xiaoyuan looked at Selma worriedly. After yesterday''s incident, this shy boy would not be affected anymore.


    "It''s okay, I''m not dead yet, hur hur." Selma stood up and waved a hand at Yi Xiao Chong. "Xiao Yuan, luckily you didn''t go. Your luck is very good too. If there''s nothing else, I''ll be going first ¡­"


    Yi Xiaoyuan saw Selma wobble out of the room like she had lost her soul. She wanted to say something but stopped herself.


    Good luck. That''s right, meeting that young man should be considered good luck.


    It was he who kept stopping his from leaving her house, allowing her to escape. It was laughable that she even suspected that Ling Yan was lying to deceive her, teasing her, and even kicked him out of his house in the end.


    He just woke up, his body must be very weak right? It''s so cold outside, I ¡­


    At this moment, a wave of remorse filled Yi Xiaoyuan''s heart.


    Sorry...


    "I want to go find him!"


    Yi Xiaoyuan clenched her fists as determination flashed across her face. She quickly pushed open the door and ran out.

 C254

    From morning to noon, it took Yi Xiaoyuan six hours to find all the places that she needed to go in Haifeng Town. Along the way, she asked a lot of people, as Ling Yan was very recognizable and was very outstanding in Haifeng Town.


    However, he still did not get any news about Ling Yan from the passersby. It was as if Ling Yan had disappeared into thin air.


    Where would he go ¡­ Yi Xiaoyuan was exhausted. She dragged her body home and found that Yi Jun had returned.


    "Xiao Yi, where did you go just now? Why do you look so tired?" Seeing Yi Xiaoyuan''s tired face, Yi Jun quickly took out a hot towel and wiped the sweat off her face.


    "Father, I ¡­" "I''m going to look for that young man ¡­" Yi Xiaoyuan said with his head lowered, as if he did not dare to look Yi Jun in the eye.


    "Hmm? Didn''t that young man leave by himself? Why are you looking for him? " Yi Jun asked in surprise.


    When he came back, Ling Yan was no longer around. He asked Yi Xiaoyuan and she told him that Ling Yan would leave if he had something to do, which made Yi Jun a little regretful. He had yet to thank Ling Yan properly.


    Now, such a big thing had happened in the sea. Yi Jun was frightened. If it wasn''t for Ling Yan blocking Yi Xiaoyuan''s way, Yi Xiaoyuan probably wouldn''t have survived. Now, he would have to thank Ling Yan even more.


    But unfortunately, Ling Yan was simply too fast.


    "Th-that ¡­" Yi Xiaoyuan glanced at Yi Jun and said softly, "Actually, I ¡­ I threw him out of the house... Father, I ¡­ I was wrong, don''t be angry! "


    Yi Jun glared at Yi Xiaoyuan and shook her head. He said helplessly, "Xiao Yi, look what you''ve done. Did the young man find it?"


    After all, she was his own daughter. In addition to what Ling Yan had said previously, although Yi Jun was angry, he managed to hold it in.


    "No, I looked for him in the town and asked a lot of people, but they all said I didn''t see him." Yi Xiaoyuan sighed with a trace of loneliness on her face.


    The feeling of blaming someone made her feel very uncomfortable.


    "Alright, Little Yi, stop blaming yourself. There is a fixed amount of time in your mind. Just let nature take its course." Yi Jun gently rubbed Yi Xiaoyuan''s head and said gently.


    "Good ¡­" "Fine." Yi Xiaoyuan answered with a low voice. Then, she seemed to recall something and looked at Yi Jun, asking anxiously, "Dad, did the mayor invite you out to hunt monsters ¡­"


    "Yes, the mayor has already contacted me just now, there are still 7 or 8 outstanding fishing experts on the island. The time is set for tomorrow. I will look for those people later to discuss and make some preparations so as to ensure that everything is safe!"


    "But daddy, that monster is so scary, and it ate so many people. You went, and I was so worried!" Yi Xiaoyuan was immediately worried. She grabbed Yi Jun''s arm tightly, afraid that he would never return.


    Yi Jun smiled and comforted her, "Xiao Yi, it''s alright. I''ve grown up and have never experienced any hardships. Besides, if this monster is not eliminated, the fishermen won''t be able to go out and Hai Feng Island won''t be able to develop either. Dad can''t save up money to prepare a thick dowry for you."


    Yi Xiaoyuan blushed when she heard the word ''dowry''. The male boss should be married off to the female lead. She was already at the appropriate age for the marriage. If it wasn''t for the respect from Yi Jun, she would have already been married off.


    After feeling embarrassed, she was still a little nervous. However, Yi Jun had made up his mind that it was impossible to change his mind. He bit his cherry lips and said, "Alright, father, you must be careful ¡­"

 C255

    Early the next morning, Yi Jun brought along a few sharp steel forks, a few bottles of corrosive potions and other large scale fish hunting tools and headed towards the sea port.


    The nine of them were scheduled to gather at the seaport at dawn today.


    Yi Jun was the first to arrive. Not long after he arrived, the others began to arrive.


    The nine of them, including Yi Jun, were well-known fishermen in Haifeng Town. All of them had robust and muscular bodies which were brimming with a sense of power.


    They were familiar with each other. A few of them were even brought by Yi Yuan, so they greeted him immediately upon meeting him.


    "Brother soldier, it''s morning."


    Yi Jun nodded with a smile. Seeing that there were so many people, he said, "Everyone, please count your belongings. After ensuring that there are no omissions, we will board the ship."


    A few minutes later, the group followed Yi Yuan to the edge of the port where a large ship made of the hardest wood on the island was docked.


    Amongst the crowd, the eyes of a twenty-seven or twenty-eight year old youth who was carrying a single bag lit up. He excitedly said, "Brother soldier, isn''t this the ship that you have been hoarding for a long time?"


    The entire body of the wooden boat was as hard as iron, and a normal wooden boat would have a big hole if it collided with it. The wooden boat was as hard as iron, and a normal wooden boat would have a big hole if it collided with it.


    "Hehe, there''s no other way. This mission must be fruitful, so everything must be used the best. Isn''t that monster able to break an ordinary wooden boat? Its strength must be quite strong. Just in case, we should use the wooden boat as insurance."


    He had been building this ship for several years, and it had been useless all this time. Now, he had no choice but to be cautious. Once he was at sea and there were no ships left, their fighting strength would be greatly reduced.


    "Don''t worry brother soldier, even if this mission is dangerous, I promise I will stand in front of you." A twenty-seven or twenty-eight year old youth with a single shoulder bag on his back laughed as he spoke.


    "Little Tiger, I''m talking nonsense. I''m older than you, so I''ll be the one to take responsibility if I have anything to do. Is my skin itchy again?" Yi Jun glared at the young man and said.


    Little Tiger chuckled and shrugged his head. He did not speak anymore. He was brought out by Yi Jun, so he was rather respectful towards him.


    For fishermen, owning a sturdy and durable ship was something they dreamed of. As for the veterans in the eyes of these fishermen, after boarding the boat, they would be like newbies touching the land and looking to the west.


    Everything was ready.


    Yi Jun untied the ropes tied to the iron pillars at the port. Then, with a "whoosh", all the canvas on the mast of the wooden boat was untied. The wind blew gently and the wooden boat left the port rapidly, heading towards the outskirts of the shallow sea.


    "As expected of a wooden boat made of several hundred taels of silver. This speed is truly fast!" Xiao Hu clicked his tongue in admiration, and the others revealed envious looks.


    The ship''s speed was fast, and its handling was convenient. Its hull was sturdy and durable, unlike normal ships with strong winds and waves. Relying on this, its survivability had greatly increased.


    "Alright, everyone be on high alert. We have already set out to sea. In this sea, no matter where, that monster could be hiding!" Yi Jun stared at the surface of the sea with sparkling eyes as he observed the surroundings for any movement. At the same time, he warned the big fellow.


    Everyone nodded and spread out with their tools. They spread out in all directions of the ship, and once they found any traces of monsters, they would work together to kill them!


    The hunt began!

 C256

    There was a mountain peak on Sea Peak Island, which was the highest peak in the area. It was called Thundercrest, and on top of the mountain was a three hundred meter tall, cylindrical object that was like a lightning rod, specifically designed to attract lightning to provide energy to the residents of the island.


    The location of the lightning peak was not far from the port. As long as a person arrived at the port, they would be able to look up and see the incomparably tall lightning pillar.


    Because of the existence of the lightning pillar, the lightning mountain was constantly attracting the floating lightning ions in the air. If it was a thunderstorm, the entire mountain would be filled with thunder and lightning.


    The entire mountain peak had an elevation of three hundred meters and carried an electric current. The intensity of the current gradually decreased from the top to the bottom. When it reached the ground, ordinary people would only feel a slight numbing sensation, but it would not cause any harm to the human body.


    However, once a person was over 500 feet high, the electric current would be over 50 mA, causing harm to the human body. Once a person was over 100 feet high, their body would be penetrated by the electric current.


    Therefore, even though the summit of the Thundercrest Mountain was a wonder of Sea Peak Island, the people of Sea Peak Town wouldn''t foolishly walk to the peak of the mountain to see the scene of the lightning dancing.


    Therefore, there were no signs of humans on the summit. The entire mountain was bare, and not many plants survived.


    Now, if someone happened to pass by the harbor, at the foot of the Thundercrest Mountain and raised their head to look, they would be shocked to discover that there was someone quietly sitting on the ground at the peak of the Thundercrest Mountain, seemingly unaffected by the terrifying electric current.


    Upon closer inspection, there were traces of yellow lightning flashing on the surface of that person''s body. Golden light radiated all over that person''s body, making him look like the son of the Thunder God.


    This person was Ling Yan, who ran away from Yi Xiaoyuan''s house two days ago.


    After Ling Yan came out, he originally wanted to find a quiet place to rest, but when he walked to a small path near the port, he keenly sensed the strange situation.


    The ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'' gave him a body of thunder and lightning. It could directly absorb the essence of thunder between heaven and earth to strengthen the power of thunder within his body. This was why Ling Yan was exceptionally sensitive to thunder.


    He was keenly aware that the nearby lightning element was very active, as if there was a lightning concentration camp.


    The power of thunder was the most violent and raging energy in this world. It was a place filled with the power of thunder, so it was certain that it was a peaceful and quiet place. No one would disturb it, especially on this poor island.


    Ling Yan had always wanted to find a quiet place, and the location of the power of thunder could be said to be the best place to do so.


    After searching with his perception, Ling Yan soon found a mountain peak less than a kilometer away from the harbor.


    The whole mountain actually contained electricity, and the higher one''s perception was, the richer the thunder element was. Ling Yan was slightly delighted. He could feel that the power of thunder on this mountain was yellow, which was the power of thunder at the middle Profound Rank.


    Ling Yan''s current power of thunder had just entered the lower Profound Rank. This way, he could not only peacefully cultivate here, but also improve the quality of his own power of thunder.


    Without much hesitation, Ling Yan climbed up the Thundercrest Peak and stayed there for two days.


    Two days later, Ling Yan, who was sitting cross-legged on the summit of the Thundercrest Peak and meditating, slightly opened his eyes. A faint yellow light flashed from his eyes, and the air immediately began to emit crackling sounds of thunder.


    Ling Yan stood up and deeply exhaled. After two days of recuperation, with the help of a large number of healing pills, his internal injuries were finally completely healed. It was time to take the Body Breaking Pill and break through to the 3rd level of the Mortal Spiritual Birth Stage!


    Ling Yan clenched his fist, and a bright gleam flashed across his eyes.


    After he broke through to the 3rd level of the Mortal Stage and learned the Heavenly Thunder Finger at the Thundercrest Mountain, he would return to the Southern Faction. Whether it was the Deep Sea Demon Octopus or that killer Hua Longning, none of them would be his match!


    However, with the existence of the octopus in such a small place, it was definitely a disaster. Yi Xiaoyuan''s family had done him a favor. If the octopus was still around, she would definitely kill it before she left!


    Thinking up to this point, Ling Yan lifted his head and gazed into the distance, towards the shallow waters not far away.


    With Ling Yan''s eyesight, he could see everything within a kilometer of him.


    Hm? Why are there ships in the shallow waters now?


    Ling Yan frowned slightly as he muttered to himself. Promptly, his eyes narrowed as he instantly saw the figures within the sailboat.


    Uncle Yi Jun?! Why was he here?!


    From the looks of it, they seemed to be planning to kill something?


    Combined with what had happened recently, were they here to kill the deep sea demon octopus?


    Ling Yan''s eyelids jumped up. This was simply nonsense! They probably didn''t know the power of a top fourth-level vicious beast. This was far too dangerous. Once the Octopus appeared, none of them would be able to escape!


    Just as Ling Yan was about to go over and warn them to return, Ling Yan''s complexion suddenly changed, as if he had sensed something.


    "Swoosh!"


    A strong gust of wind blew past, and Ling Yan immediately disappeared from the mountaintop.

 C257

    Even though the wind above the sea was not very strong, the speed was still very fast. Among the nine people, the older ones, who were relatively more experienced, steadily controlled the direction of the ship. They searched within a radius of five kilometers.


    It had already been less than an hour since they had set out. The wooden boat circled around the shallow sea two or three times, but they didn''t find any signs of the monster.


    "Brother soldier, how about we expand the area? Maybe that monster has gone to a distant place and can''t feel our presence." Little Tiger came to Yi Jun''s side and suggested softly.


    Yi Jun nodded his head and acknowledged Xiaohu''s words. He then said, "Old Mu, we will expand the search to a distance of ten kilometers!"


    "Alright!" The man in the driver''s seat rubbed his hair as he replied. With a wave of his hands, the ship changed direction and started to move away from the ship.


    "This monster eats humans, which means it''s a carnivore. Carnivore means it''s very sensitive to the smell of blood. In order to increase its efficiency, we throw some of the internal organs of the pigs and ducks into the sea. Did any of you bring any?" Yi Jun turned to look at the crowd.


    "Hehe, old soldier, if you didn''t say it, I would have already made a suggestion. Otherwise, wouldn''t I have brought this pile of organs here for nothing? It would be a little heavy."


    A stocky man took out a large metal barrel from a big backpack and forcefully opened the lid. Immediately, a strong smell of blood drifted out. If it wasn''t for the fact that ordinary people had smelled this smell before, they would probably have choked and even their stomachs would have been thrown into chaos.


    "Beautiful!" Yi Jun snapped his fingers in praise and said, "Old Yellow, then I''ll have to trouble you to throw these things in the stern."


    "No problem, leave it to me." Old Yellow patted its chest, then picked up the huge metal barrel and headed towards the back of the ship. As the boat moved, it would throw a bloody internal organ every ten meters.


    There are carnivorous fish in the shallow waters, but they are relatively small, and these fresh animal entrails attract them.


    However, it didn''t matter. The more small fish and prawns came, the better. To the monster, these were food. With so many fish gathering together, it was no less attractive than the bloody smell. It was even more direct.


    Soon, the group arrived near the outpost as the ship continued to move at high speed. The deeper they went into the sea, the more types of sea creatures they encountered and the larger the size of the creatures became. The winds and waves became fiercer, causing the danger to increase.


    "Alright, let''s use the watchtower as the boundary. It''s exactly 10 kilometers, we''ll start circling around it." Yi Jun waved his hand to stop Old Mu from advancing. Just as he was about to continue speaking, Yi Jun''s expression suddenly turned serious.


    Everyone noticed that Yi Jun''s expression turned serious. Following his gaze, they saw a broken watchtower.


    Everyone knew about the situation of the outpost. The people who had rescued Selma the night before had also discovered the abnormality because it was very dark and the sea scene was quite terrifying. The people who had rescued Selma had returned with a rapid speed without looking carefully.


    Today, under the sunlight, the crowd could clearly see the situation of the Broken Broken Sentinel Tower. The entire tower had four steel pillars the size of a human fist. Half of the steel pillars had been broken, and the broken traces clearly showed that it was broken by something heavy!


    "Could this be caused by that monster?" When everyone saw this, they were stunned.


    If that monster was able to break through such a thick steel pillar, the wooden boat they were on might be sturdy, but it wouldn''t be comparable to steel ¡­


    "Everyone, don''t panic. It''s possible that the guard of this watchtower has forgotten to report back to the town about the maintenance and repair of the watchtower. This watchtower has been exposed to wind and rain for many years, so it''s possible that it will become weak.


    Although Yi Yuan School said that, they did not believe it. They were old. The Jianghu was no longer in such a state. The fracture caused by the strong wind was not as neat as it was before, as if it had been cut by the wind.


    Gritting his teeth, Yi Jun said coldly, "Since we''re here, we''re prepared to die. We have to get rid of this monster. Otherwise, we won''t need to come out for the rest of our lives. With so many people on the island, we''ll starve to death!"


    "Yes, we must kill that monster for the sake of the Sea Peak Island and for the sake of us. We must also avenge the dead villagers!" Little Tiger responded loudly to Yi Jun''s words.


    Everyone wanted to reply.


    Suddenly, the surface of the sea began to churn violently. After that, they widened their eyes as their entire body began to tremble!


    An enormous pitch-black figure suddenly emerged from the surface of the sea less than a kilometer away from the tungsten wood vessel. Its scarlet eyes flickered with a vicious bloodlust as it coldly stared at them ¡­

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    This... What is this!? Zhang... Octopus?!


    Everyone''s body stiffened as a chill ran up their spines!


    They had never seen such a large octopus. It was simply like a house, its entire body pitch black. Those bloodthirsty eyes stared at them, causing them to shiver uncontrollably. Their bodies simply couldn''t move, as if they had been immobilized.


    "Wu Ci!"


    A high-pitched screech pierced through the sky, causing everyone''s scalps to go numb. The next moment, the huge black figure charged towards the group like a surging wave!


    "AHH!"


    Finally, someone reacted. A few men unexpectedly let out a sound similar to a woman''s shriek. Due to the excessive fright, their faces were somewhat distorted.


    "Quick, run!" someone shouted.


    Old Mo, who knew the direction of the ship, became flustered. Sweat covered his forehead as he started to operate the steering wheel. Sweat began to trickle down his face. His heart was in his throat!


    The heck, how could there be such a big octopus? Did it turn into a spirit?!


    "Everyone, don''t panic. Even if you panic now, it''s useless. This guy is targeting us!" Hurry up and take out the tools that you brought with you. It''s death anyway, we''ll fight it out with! "


    Yi Jun was the most composed person in the group. After recovering from his shock, he immediately reacted and shouted at everyone.


    He didn''t care if the others heard him or not. He grabbed the sharp steel fork and the bottles of corrosive potions he had brought, and quickly arrived at the stern of the ship.


    It was the east wind, and the long wooden boat was traveling very fast. However, compared to the octopus, its speed was like that of an adult and a child''s. Within the blink of an eye, it had arrived at a distance of two or three hundred meters from the stern.


    Looking at it from a close distance, the ferocious and terrifying pitch-black body of the deep sea demon octopus was like that of an apocalyptic demon king. When the few men saw it, their expressions became extremely terrified.


    Yi Jun''s eyes narrowed as he stared at the approaching deep sea octopus. His heart was beating like a drum as he subconsciously swallowed his saliva.


    One hundred meters!


    Just as the deep sea magic octopus appeared a hundred meters away from the group, a glint of light burst forth from Yi Jun''s eyes. With an angry roar, he used all his strength to throw the corrosive potion bottle.


    As the most outstanding fisherman on Sea Peak Island, Yi Jun had good eyesight and strength. Even though he was nervous, his hands were still quite steady. The deadly poison had struck the head of the deep sea octopus first.


    "Bam!" With a crisp sound, the bottle containing the poison shattered. A stream of deep green liquid immediately sprinkled onto the skin of the deep sea demon octopus''s head.


    "Chi! Chi! Chi!" After a few sounds, there was no more movement.


    This drop of corrosive medicine was diluted a hundred times by the water in the bowl. The moment a person touched it, his skin would quickly fester, but now, with the bottle''s high concentration of corrosive medicine sprinkled on the monster''s body, it was only producing traces of white smoke?!


    Before Yi Jun could regain his wits, the sharp steel prong smashed the head of the deep sea demon octopus with a corrosive potion.


    With a "peng" sound, the steel fork that could pierce through metal was sent flying. It flipped in the air and fell into the sea. It didn''t even manage to pierce through the monster''s skin.


    At this moment, everyone felt fear. When the men who were originally going to follow the attack of the Iraqi army saw this scene, their hands trembled and something fell onto the boat with a "clang".


    "Wu Ci!"


    With a sharp roar, a group of tiny humans unexpectedly caused it to feel traces of pain. Even though the damage was insignificant, the deep sea demon octopus was still furious.


    This time, its body was less than ten meters away from the ship.


    "Hua!"


    Eight huge pitch-black tentacles suddenly shot out from the surface of the water, like a group of devils dancing in the air, and ruthlessly waved towards the group of people on the wooden boat ¡­

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    "Boom!"


    With a deafening explosion, the strongest wooden boat on Sea Peak Island was smashed into smithereens by the massive pitch-black tentacles!


    Old Mo did not even have the time to react before he was smashed into meat paste by one of the gigantic pitch-black tentacles!


    There were two other men on the boat, and they were only barely hit by the tentacles. One of their legs and one of their arms was sent flying, blood spurting out!


    For a time, everyone was screaming in pain!


    The wooden boat was broken into a dozen pieces, and the broken pieces of the ship floated in the shallow water. When the boat broke up, the remaining six unharmed people were thrown into the sea, and once they fell into the sea, they didn''t care about anything else.


    "AHH!" "Ahhh!"


    With two miserable shrieks, everyone subconsciously turned their heads to take a glance. Their faces suddenly turned abnormally pale and their hands and feet trembled, almost having cramp.


    The two men with severed arms and legs were caught by the two huge black tentacles and then swallowed with a creak. Streams of bright red blood flowed down from the corners of the mouth of the deep sea demon octopus.


    After eating those two, the deep sea demon octopus''s bloodthirsty eyes looked at them. The corner of its mouth slightly moved, revealing a bloodthirsty smile.


    Everyone swam in a scattered manner, because this was the only way for the deep sea octopus to attack one person at a time. Only then could they have a chance of survival!


    Everyone was praying that they would not be targeted, that they would not be targeted.


    At this moment, Yi Jun, who was in front of them, felt a chill on his back. His face was ashen. He had been targeted!


    The deep sea demon octopus stared at Yi Jun with its bloodthirsty eyes. It had recognized him. It was this person who had used something to cause it to feel traces of pain!


    "Wu Ci!"


    Immediately, the deep sea demon octopus shrieked. Its huge body stirred a rolling white wave as it charged towards Yi Jun at great speed.


    It really came!


    Yi Jun''s expression changed drastically as a look of despair surfaced on his face.


    It was impossible for him to be a match for this monster!


    A few seconds later.


    "Hiss ~"


    A sharp aura suddenly appeared behind Yi Jun. The hairs on the back of Yi Jun instantly stood up. He turned his head and a thick pitch-black tentacle came rolling over like a giant python.


    Yi Jun immediately stared with widened eyes. His brain stopped working and his body froze on the spot.


    "Army Bro, be careful!"


    Xiao Hu and Yi Jun were very close to each other when they fell into the water. When Xiao Hu felt that the monster had its eyes on Yi Jun, he swam towards Yi Jun with all his might.


    At the moment when the black tentacles were about to wrap around Yi Jun, Yi Jun suddenly felt a powerful force attacking him from the side. A figure suddenly pushed him away!


    "Little Tiger!"


    Yi Jun''s eyes looked as if they were about to split open. He watched helplessly as Little Tiger was carried away by the gigantic pitch-black tentacles. Then, he was eaten by the monster. He died a miserable death without a complete corpse.


    Little Tiger...


    In a trance, Yi Jun heard a young man of about twenty-seven years old who was carrying a backpack say to him, "Don''t worry, Brother Jun. Even if this mission is dangerous, I guarantee that I will stand in front of you ¡­"


    Tears flowed silently from the face of the Iraqi army.


    "Chi!"


    The huge pitch-black tentacles swung out once more.


    "AHH!"


    Yi Jun widened his eyes and roared at the deep sea demon octopus with his mouth wide open, "Come!"


    Little Tiger, in the next life, Big Brother will stand in front of you! Yi Jun''s heart was filled with grief. With a calm expression, he closed his eyes and waited for death to come.


    However, Yi Jun had to wait for a few seconds. Logically speaking, with the speed of the monster, he should have been hit long ago.


    The puzzled Yi Jun could not help but open his eyes slowly. He immediately saw the deep sea octopus move at an even faster speed than it did when it arrived, charging towards a direction at the edge of the port excitedly and furiously, as if it had sensed something even more delicious.


    "Wu Ci!"


    The sharp voice gradually disappeared into the distance, and that terrifying figure gradually disappeared.


    Everyone blankly stared at the monster as it disappeared into the distance. They looked at each other and their pale faces were filled with surprise. Then, they all let out a long sigh of relief, revealing smiles as if they had survived a disaster.

 C260

    Ling Yan floated on the surface of the sea below the lightning peak. An enormous amount of blood energy burned wildly. His entire body flashed with a golden light as he charged like lightning towards the other side of the harbor, towards the back of the lightning peak.


    He could feel that the deep sea demon octopus was crazily rushing towards him!


    Right now, what he needed to do was lure the octopus away, so he could not head in the direction he came from and swim towards the port. Otherwise, after he escapes, Yi Jun and company would definitely be in the shallow waters.


    When he sensed the deep sea magic octopus on the summit of the Thundercrest Mountain, he immediately went down the mountain and quickly arrived at the port. "Putong!" He leaped into the sea and advanced rapidly towards Yi Jun and company like a flood dragon in the water.


    However, although Ling Yan was fast, the Deep Sea Magic Octopus was even faster. Furthermore, it was closer to Yi Yan and his group.


    Therefore, Ling Yan was only halfway there when the octopus launched its attack.


    Without the slightest hesitation, Ling Yan directly possessed his battle spirit. Then, the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'' began to revolve at full speed. The power of blood within his body surged out like billowing smoke, directly impacting into the heavens!


    The deep sea demon octopus was a carnivorous vicious beast. It had a very strong perception of blood essence. The stronger the blood essence, the better it would be for its growth.


    Compared to Ling Yan''s blood energy, Yi Jun and the other nine combined were not even a thousandth of Ling Yan''s strength.


    It was because of this that the deep sea octopus sensed the surging blood energy when it was about to attack Yi Jun. Its eyes immediately turned red and its entire body trembled in excitement. It abandoned Yi Jun and the other small fries and charged towards Ling Yan.


    "Wu Ci!"


    After a minute or so, a sharp cry came from afar. Ling Yan, who was swimming in the distance, knew that the deep sea octopus had appeared.


    At this time, the time that his battle spirit possessed had long since ended. His swimming speed had slowed by a bit, and he was rapidly closing the distance between him and the deep sea demon octopus.


    This was because the foot of the mountain peak was only a few hundred meters away from him. At such a distance, even without the support of his battle spirit, with his peak battle spirit, it would have still taken him no more than 10 seconds to reach the sea.


    In just a few seconds, there were still a few kilometers of the octopus that couldn''t catch up!


    At this moment, the deep sea demon octopus also realized that Ling Yan wanted to run to the shore, so it immediately let out a sharp angry roar. Such a big delicacy was about to slip away for the second time under its nose.


    Immediately, the deep sea demon octopus went berserk, its eight thick pitch-black tentacles crazily waved, instantly churning the shallow seas and sending waves flying everywhere!


    The tail of its body swelled up and a jet of jet-black ink sprayed out. It was as if its engine had turned on, and its speed increased by 30%!


    However, even so, after a dozen seconds, Ling Yan landed on the shore with a flip of his body. With a sudden flash of lightning, he instantly traveled dozens of meters away from the shore, smiling as he watched the deep sea Demon Octopus rush towards him.


    "Wu Ci!"


    After Ling Yan came ashore, the deep sea octopus stopped a few hundred meters away from the shore. Its pair of fierce, bloodthirsty eyes coldly stared at Ling Yan for a few seconds, as if it wanted to remember Ling Yan''s appearance.


    Ling Yan smiled coldly. You bastard, I will let you live a little longer. The next time we meet, it will be your death!


    After this dangerous encounter, Uncle Yi Jun and the rest probably wouldn''t dare to come out anymore, Ling Yan thought to himself.


    Letting out a breath of relief, Ling Yan''s body moved. His feet lightly pressed against the ground, and his entire body shot towards the summit of Thundercrest like an arrow.


    He needed to be at ease and prepare for a breakthrough!

 C261

    Not long after that, Yi Jun and the others returned. Sea Peak Island had completely fallen into a state of panic.


    Such a terrifying and cruel big octopus had actually appeared in the shallow waters!


    Even the nine most outstanding people on the island, when they joined hands to hunt, were instead eaten up by three people, killed by one person, and even the wooden boat was broken down. The other five were barely saved by the Goddess of Luck.


    With such a man-eating monster around, how could they dare to go out to sea?


    However, Haifeng Island depended on fishing for a living, and fisheries were the main business. The adult males in every household were basically fishermen. If they could not go out to fish, they would soon be caught in an economic crisis.


    Many of the residents on the island turned to the mayor, Min Huang, for help. But what could Min Huang do? Yi Jun and the others were defeated and almost lost their lives.


    Furthermore, they couldn''t go out now. Even if the capital was closer to the city, what was the use of them not going out?


    All the inhabitants of Haifeng Island were terrified. Some of them even slept for fear that the monster would rush up and eat them.


    This place was engulfed in a gloomy atmosphere.


    "Rumble!"


    A few days later, accompanied by the sound of thunder and lightning, it suddenly started raining heavily. Countless bean-sized raindrops started falling down from the sky, hitting people in the face in pain.


    The residents of Haifeng Town who were walking on the street suddenly screamed out. They picked up their belongings and rushed towards their own homes.


    The people who were collecting wild vegetables and fruits in the mountains quickly packed their stuff and ran back.


    "How unlucky. Before we even reach the mountains, it''s already raining cats and dogs. What''s going on with this weather ¡­"


    A slightly obese man around the age of thirty ran along a small mountain path beside the port with a depressed expression on his face as he spoke.


    Fortunately, his house wasn''t far from the harbor. As long as he could get out of the mountain trail, he would be home in a few minutes.


    "Chi la, chi la ~!"


    Just as the man ran out of the mountain path and reached the harbor, his face was lit up by beams of golden light. This area was much brighter than the others, as if he had arrived in a golden world.


    Because there were trees blocking the path in the mountains, the light was not very obvious. As soon as it came out, there was no cover, making it completely different.


    The man knew that this was a miraculous scene that had been created by the lightning peak.


    Once there was a thunderstorm, the lightning pillars on the peak of the Thunderstorm Peak would attract a large amount of thunder. It would rain heavily everywhere else on the island, drawing lightning from the peak of the Thundercrash Peak.


    However, it was rare to see lightning and rain on Sea Peak Island. Therefore, it was not common to see lightning and thunder dancing on the summit. The man quickly ran, his eyes subconsciously sweeping over the spectacular sight on the summit of the Thundercrest Peak.


    "Sizzle ~"


    A long friction mark appeared between the man''s feet and the ground, producing an ear-piercing sound.


    He suddenly stopped, looking like he had seen a ghost. He wondered if the rain was too strong, making his eyes blur, making him unable to see clearly.


    He vaguely saw something. A person!


    It was as if there was a person at the summit of the Thundercrest Peak whose entire body was enveloped in a golden light. Yellow lightning twined around his body and lightning even shot out from his hands.


    Screw it, did his eyesight go blurry!?


    The man rubbed his eyes. When he opened his eyes, he found that the person at the peak of the Thundercrest peak had moved as if he had teleported. Sometimes he was here, sometimes he was there.


    Did the God of Heaven descend to the mortal world ¡­


    The man''s eyes glazed over. He wasn''t afraid of lightning attacks, but instead of lightning attacks, there was also a speed that a human could not possibly have.


    As he thought about this, a trace of ecstasy appeared on the man''s face.


    God must have descended to save them!


    The excited man shouted and rushed into the town.


    "Everyone, come and take a look! Come and take a look! The gods are here. We''re saved!"

 C262

    A small square in Haifeng Town.


    On the plaza, there was a hanging clock the size of a person. It was made of copper, and beside the clock, there was a hammer placed on a stone block.


    The rain was pouring down crazily. No one was going to travel on the streets of Haifeng Town. All the residents were hiding at home.


    At this time, a series of loud and clear bell sounds suddenly came from the town. The bell sounds were very urgent, as if something big had happened.


    Everyone who was hiding at home was startled. Everyone had to gather in the square within ten minutes because it was a rule.


    "Bang, bang, bang ~"


    Almost at the same time, the doors of all the houses in the town opened, and a group of men and women holding umbrellas ran towards the small square in the middle of the town.


    "Did something happen? Did the bell ring so urgently?"


    Along the way, many residents met, and they asked as they ran.


    "I don''t know. That monster couldn''t have come out, right ¡­"


    "No way, don''t scare me ¡­"


    "¡­"


    In less than ten minutes, the town''s several thousand people had all come out, causing the square to be packed to the point that not even a drop of water could trickle through.


    Everyone looked up and saw that it was a 30 year old fat man standing next to the clock. The town was so big and almost everyone knew who he was.


    Therefore, before the fat man could say anything, someone from the crowd anxiously asked, "Ning Peng, what happened? Why did you call everyone over so suddenly?"


    "That''s right, did you discover something? Why are you in such a hurry ¡­"


    The fat man rushed from the port to this small plaza. Although the town wasn''t big, it was still a few kilometers away. He was panting like a bellows.


    The droplets of water on his face could not be determined whether it was the rain or the sweat. He fiercely wiped them away, and after throwing a handful of water, he shouted out to the crowd in excitement.


    "Let me tell you all a piece of good news, I see the God of Heaven!" His entire body flashed with golden light, and lightning curled around him. As he moved, bolts of lightning shot out from his hands, and the sky rumbled. This must be the descent of a god to save us and eliminate that monster! "


    After he finished speaking, the man Ning Peng waited for the crowd to cheer along with him. However, to his surprise, the crowd looked at him with darkened faces, as if they were looking at idiots.


    The heck, was this fellow''s brain struck by lightning just a moment ago?


    He was like a god that descended to the mortal world, shooting lightning with his hands. He could speak in a more reasonable manner ¡­


    "Is that why you rang the bell and asked us to gather here?" The crowd parted, and Min Huang walked over under an umbrella, asking Ning Peng in a gloomy tone.


    "Uh, town... "Mayor."


    When Ning Peng saw the anger flickering in Min Huang''s eyes, and how he obviously didn''t believe him, he immediately became anxious, "Mayor, believe me, I really saw it. If you don''t believe me, go with me to the port to lure Lei Feng Mountain, I saw it from there, why should I lie to you!?


    Even that terrifying octopus has appeared, so why would it be strange for a god to appear? It''s not good to lie to you, I''m not the kind of person who would seek for a ridicule from others! "


    "Alright, everyone, let''s go take a look."


    Min Huang looked coldly at Ning Peng. In his heart, he also felt that there was no need for Ning Peng to lie to them like this. Moreover, he did not have the guts to do so.


    After the mayor gave the order, under the lead of the fat man Ning Peng, everyone rushed towards the Thunderbolt Mountain.


    Ten minutes later.


    Ning Peng was surrounded by the crowd.


    "Where is the God of Heaven?"


    Min Huang''s face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. He breathed out hot air, seeming to be suppressing his anger. He looked at Ning Peng and said coldly.


    There was indeed a scene of thunder and lightning crackling and dancing wildly on the summit of the mountain, but the "god" that Ning Peng spoke of, covered in golden light and shrouded in lightning, was nowhere to be seen.


    "Ah, ah, ah ¡­" Ning Peng''s eyes were wide open as he stared at the empty summit. His eyes were dull as he mumbled, "It''s true, it''s true. I really saw it. Why did the God of Heaven disappear ¡­"


    "Make up and disrupt order!" Someone come, take Ning Peng away and lock him up for fifteen days. You only eat one meal a day to make an example for others! "


    Min Huang was so angry that the hairs on his nose stood out. He gave a command and turned around to leave.


    What nonsense! Where did this god come from?

 C263

    Just like this, under the terrifying shadow of the big octopus, the residents of Sea Peak Island cowered on the land, not daring to go out to sea at all, fearing that they might accidentally become fertilizer pulled out by that monster.


    After a month, there were people who could not sit still. It was too torturous! If he didn''t go out fishing to subsidize his family, his family wouldn''t even bother to visit him.


    A few men from poor families gritted their teeth and carried their fishing equipment to the port. They then boarded a small boat and set out to sea.


    No matter what, he would die. He would either starve to death or be killed. He still had a wife and children to raise at home. As a man, no matter what, he had to support his family.


    They were all prepared to meet and be eaten by the deep sea demon octopus, but after a few hours, the shallow water was calm, and they didn''t meet that man-eating monster at all. After catching some fish, they safely landed on land.


    This caused them to be inexplicably surprised, as if the heavens were blessing them!


    The next day, the third day, they bravely continued to sea, but they still returned safely.


    This time, they cheered and told the good news to everyone in the town.


    Everyone saw that those people were fine for a few days and wondered if the octopus had left. After all, the octopus was a deep-sea animal, so even if it stayed in the shallow water for a long time, it would still feel uncomfortable.


    Thus, everyone mustered up their courage and went out to sea. After a day of peace and quiet, they returned home full of rewards.


    Two days later, it was still safe.


    Three days, four days ¡­


    Suddenly, everyone cried out in joy. The sea around the island regained its former vitality, as if nothing had happened.


    However, within a few days, the catastrophe struck again!


    Of the people who went to sea, seven of them went missing just like before ¡­


    The next day it was all right again, but a day or two later someone else disappeared again.


    Hai Feng Island was thrown into panic again, but at that moment, while everyone was still worried, the mayor''s eldest son, Min Qi, came back.


    Those residents who were on good terms with the mayor knew about Min Qi. It was said that when he was playing as a child, he was chosen by a man who passed by. After exchanging a few words with the mayor, he took Min Qi away.


    Later on, from the excited expression of the mayor Min Huang, he found out that the man who had his eyes on Min Qi was very powerful. Under the mayor''s watch, he smashed a head-sized rock with his fist.


    Therefore, those people also knew that there was another powerful profession in the world called martial arts.


    They knew that the ten warriors were not a match for Shi Mu and Shi Mu. However, they knew that Master Min had been taken away to train in the Martial Arts.


    Therefore, when the news of Min Qi''s return reached these people''s ears, their spirits were immediately lifted.


    Was Master Min Qi back from martial arts training? That monster was going to be killed by Master Min Qi!


    Haifeng Island, Haifeng Town, at the mayor''s house.


    "Father, what did you say?!" Younger brother died? Killed by a man-eating octopus?! "


    A middle-aged man with a clean face was leaning on a table, looking at his father in shock.


    "That''s right. Not only your brother, dozens more have died in the town ¡­" Min Huang sighed.


    If this continued, then Haifeng Town''s economy would not rise and its population would drop. Even if the country were to pay attention to this place and send people to eliminate this monster, he would have achieved his goal.


    "I wonder why this octopus is so big and fierce ¡­"


    Don''t worry dad, this time I went out from the academy to gain some experience and it just so happened that I was a bit closer to home. I thought that it had been a while since I went out to train for a long time, so I came home to take a look.


    Min Qi''s face turned cold. He knew that the octopus in his father''s mouth was a ferocious beast.


    However, Min Qi didn''t think much of it. They lived in the shallow seas within the borders of the Southern Kingdom, and the country wouldn''t allow any powerful ominous beasts to appear nearby to threaten the lives of ordinary people.


    He was now 25 years old and had a cultivation at the early fourth level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage. That level of berserk beast posed no threat at all.

 C264

    The news of the Mayor''s son, Min Qi, returning from his martial arts training to hunt and kill the big octopus spread across the entire Sea Peak Island in an instant.


    The next morning, the harbor was packed with people. A large number of villagers came to send Min Qi off, hoping that he would be able to kill the monster successfully.


    After a while, the crowd stirred up a commotion, and Min Qi appeared.


    "Eldest young master, it''s been so long since we last met. We''ve grown up like this ¡­"


    "The eldest young master walks like a tiger, full of vigor and vigor ¡­"


    "Eldest Young Master, we wish you a victorious return ¡­"


    "¡­"


    A middle-aged man with a clean face and medium stature walked towards them from a distance. The villagers gave way to Min Qi one by one. All of them were staring at Min Qi with excitement and expectation.


    Without wasting too much time, Min Qi jumped onto a small boat.


    "Master Min Qi, this boat is too brittle. Should we change it to a better one?" Someone spoke up.


    Min Qi looked at the man and said, "It''s not necessary. It''s just a place for me to settle down. If that man-eating octopus meets me, it will die. You just wait!"


    Min Qi drove the boat without looking back.


    So domineering! The villagers watched Min Qi leave in admiration, gradually disappearing from their sight.


    No one left. They were waiting for the heroic return of Master Min Qi.


    Among the crowd, Yi Xiaoyuan and Yi Jun were there as well.


    "Daddy, do you think Master Min Qi can kill that monster?" Yi Xiaoyuan pursed her rosy lips and asked in a low voice.


    "I don''t know. That octopus is too terrifying. If ordinary people like us were to meet it, we would not even have the slightest chance of resisting. We would be killed in an instant!" Master Min Qi is said to be a powerful fighter. He must be very confident in his profession. "


    Yi Jun shook his head as he recalled the deep sea demon, the octopus. It was as though he had returned to the time when he was in deep danger and had been pushed aside by Little Tiger. He watched helplessly as Little Tiger was eaten by the monster ¡­ His heart ached.


    Such an outstanding and sincere young man had died just like that, and it was to save him.


    "Dad, don''t be sad. People can''t be revived when they die. Big brother Xiao Hu definitely doesn''t want to see you like this. Besides, I believe that young master Min Qi will be able to kill that monster and avenge big brother Xiao Hu!"


    Hearing Yi Jun mention the word warrior, for some reason, Yi Xiaoyuan recalled a question Ling Yan had asked her before: "Miss Xiao Yuan, do you have any martial artists here?"


    At that time, Ling Yan''s astonished expression was still fresh in his mind, but unfortunately ¡­


    Where are you, did you go back? Yi Xiaoyuan looked lonely.


    Right at this moment, everyone''s ears moved. They heard a violent fluctuation coming from the distant shallow sea. The waves overturned the skies and surged violently. It was mixed with an inexplicably sharp sound.


    Yi Jun and company could not be more familiar with this voice. Immediately, their expressions changed as the monster appeared!


    Judging from this sound, was Master Min Qi fighting with that monster?!


    The battle lasted for only a few minutes, and the distant sea surface regained its calm. This was because everyone''s line of sight was limited, so they were unable to clearly see what was happening in the distance.


    When they realized that the commotion had stopped, everyone was anxious. Had Master Min Qi won?


    Everyone held their breath as they stared unblinkingly at the surface of the sea.


    After the time it takes an incense stick to burn, a figure gradually appeared in everyone''s line of sight. As the distance between them grew closer, the figure became increasingly clear.


    Min Qi was carrying a huge black octopus on his back. He was riding the boat slowly with a proud look on his face.


    After landing on the shore, he casually threw the Deep Sea Demon Octopus on the ground, clapped his hands, and left the port with his head held high and his chest puffed out under the shocked gazes of the crowd.


    It was nothing more than a mere Level 2 Ferocious Beast.


    "Hua!"


    Everyone was excited. Master Min Qi had really killed this monster!


    Everyone began to cheer, to shout, to dance with joy, to jump with joy, their faces brimming with excitement and excitement.


    The monster that had stopped them from fishing and threatened their lives was finally dead!


    Yi Xiaoyuan was also very excited, "Daddy, look, that scary monster is dead! Dead!"


    However, Yi Jun''s expression was not very happy. Instead, it was somewhat solemn.


    No, this is not the octopus.


    That octopus was bigger and more terrifying. Its body was like a house, and this one was at most half the size of that octopus.


    For some unknown reason, the Iraqi army felt a faint unease in their heart, as though a shocking massacre was about to begin ¡­

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    Demon Octopus, an egg-bearing animal that laid 100,000 eggs at once. When young are born, they would devour each other, eventually leaving behind one that had the strength of a second-level vicious beast. After reaching adulthood, it would become a fourth-level vicious beast, with the highest growth reaching the seventh level.


    In the middle of the biggest mountain rock was a big hole, about a hundred feet wide. The hole was dark and there were a lot of fish swimming around.


    At this moment, two large fish that were about a meter long passed this hole. They unwittingly wagged their tails and swam into the hole.


    Suddenly, they seemed to have realized something, and they quickly moved their fins, preparing to leave the large hole.


    "Chi ~!"


    A huge pitch-black tentacle emerged from the depths of the cave, and with a flash of lightning, it caught the two big fish and dragged them into the cave.


    The sudden movement caused the fish to explode and quickly scattered in all directions.


    "Pa da, pa da, pa da ¡­"


    Not long after, the sound of something moving could be heard coming from the entrance of the cave. Then, a huge monster came out from the cave.


    It had a short oval shape, without any flippers, and was completely black. It was as big as a house, and eight thick pitch-black tentacles were wildly dancing in the sea. Its entire body was emitting a fierce aura.


    In the blink of an eye, all of the surrounding small fish and shrimp disappeared without a trace.


    The deep sea demon octopus didn''t chase after them. Instead, it opened its mouth and let out strange sound waves, as if it was calling for something.


    After a long time, perhaps because something had not come back yet, the deep sea demon octopus was a bit irritable.


    "Bam!" With a "peng" sound, a hard mountain rock beside him was smashed into pieces by a thick pitch-black tentacle!


    After a while, the eyes of the deep sea demon octopus turned red. Its massive house-like body began to dart around the sea, and everything in front of it was brutally smashed into smithereens!


    Unknowingly, the deep sea octopus had entered the shallow waters of Sea Peak Island.


    "Screech!"


    A sharp sound that soared into the sky was suddenly emitted from the mouth of the octopus. It sensed something and its eyes instantly turned blood-red. Its enormous body rumbled and charged toward Hai Feng Island like a volcanic eruption ¡­


    Sea Peak Island, a small manor.


    This was where the mayor lived. The environment was beautiful, the place was wide, and it was the best place in Haifeng Town.


    Today was an extremely lively day in Haifeng Town. The level of liveliness was comparable to the New Year''s Festival.


    Because the dark clouds surrounding them had already dissipated, the horrifying big man eating the octopus had been eliminated by Master Min Qi!


    Every household was decorated with lanterns, singing, and dancing. It was extremely lively.


    The mayor Min Huang''s face was glowing red. He was full of energy as he held a banquet inviting the residents of the town over. The first was to welcome his son Min Qi and warmly celebrate his success in killing the man-eating giant octopus as a way to solve the crisis of Haifeng Town.


    In the small manor, tens of huge tables were placed, enough for over a thousand people to drink and talk merrily.


    It didn''t matter if the people who arrived late did not have seats, as the banquet was being held for a long time. After eating one meal after another, the Mayor was bleeding heavily today and he treated the residents of the town to a free meal.


    More importantly, today there was a very luxurious staple food, and that was the corpse of the giant octopus.


    The body of the octopus, which looked like a small house, was stewed in a homemade oversized iron pot. The meat was enough for everyone in the town to have a bite to eat.


    The big octopus had eaten so many people, and now they wanted to let it know the taste of being eaten. Moreover, they had never eaten such a big octopus before.


    Especially those families who had lost their loved ones to the octopus, they came to the manor early, waiting for the mayor''s order to tear the octopus into thousands of pieces and swallow them to vent the hatred in their hearts!


    At the peak of the Thundercrest Peak.


    A golden light soared into the sky and an enormous aura instantly engulfed the entire peak, blowing away a few stones.


    A figure suddenly stood up, his surging qi and blood like a raging river. His eyes opened and a sharp light shot out from his pupils like a sharp knife. A vague piercing sound came from the air.


    The 3rd level of the Mortal Life stage, 7500 jins of strength!


    Ling Yan fiercely clenched his fist, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. Breaking through the boundary, his strength had increased tremendously. In addition to the familiarity of the Earth Ranked Martial Technique, the Heaven Thunder Finger, the Earth Ranked Movement Technique, the Lightning Flash, and his combat prowess had increased by leaps and bounds!


    Suddenly, his black eyes narrowed as he turned his head to look in the direction of the distant harbor. A trace of cold light flashed through his eyes.


    Again?


    "Then stay."


    After a soft whisper, the people at the peak of the Thundercrest Peak disappeared without a trace.

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    "Come, come, come. Everyone can eat and drink as much as you like. Today, we will enjoy ourselves to the fullest ¡­"


    The mayor, Min Huang, walked among the crowd with his son, Min Qi. He raised his wine cup and laughed loudly as he greeted the crowd.


    "Hahaha, the mayor is so polite. And young master Min Qi is truly worthy of being a dragon among men. Thank you so much for killing that monster for everyone ¡­"


    "That''s right, that''s right. If it wasn''t for Master Min Qi killing that man-eating monster, our family wouldn''t even know what to do. If we couldn''t go out to fish, that would be the end of our livelihood ¡­"


    "Young Master Min Qi is invincible, I''ll toast to you!"


    Min Qi had killed the octopus, which frightened the common people. All the residents here were grateful to see him and treated him as their savior. They came up to toast him.


    The mayor, Min Huang, had a bright smile on his face. He was truly worthy of being his son. His youngest son had surpassed his older brother by just half. What a pity that his life was short.


    Within the manor, drinking wine and drinking wine, everyone had a small piece of the Deep Sea Magic Octopus meat placed in front of them. The cooking was fragrant and everyone ate with relish.


    "Delicious, this taste is pretty good!"


    At a party in the manor, Yi Xiaoyuan was holding a piece of black meat. She frowned and whispered, "Dad, this is so ugly. Is it really that delicious?"


    Yi Jun snapped out of his thoughts and smiled at Yi Xiaoyuan. Just as she was about to speak, a figure appeared beside the table.


    "Miss, this is the flesh of an octopus from the deep sea, it''s a nourishing substance, especially its skin. It has a great nourishing effect on a girl''s skin, Miss, if you eat it, you''ll be even more beautiful."


    Min Qi looked at Yi Xiaoyuan with glowing eyes but looked like a gentleman as he explained to her with a smile.


    Originally, he was unconcerned about his father''s request for him to follow him, so he was bored to death as he dealt with the passionate villagers, ignoring the passionate worshippers of some girls.


    But he didn''t expect to see such a delicate and lovely girl at his table after walking around in a circle. Her beauty and figure wasn''t inferior to the girls in his academy.


    It was really rare to see such a beautiful woman on Sea Peak Island with such a small number of people.


    Min Qi quickly got rid of his father and came to Yi Xiaoyuan''s place.


    "Ah, it''s Master Min Qi." Yi Xiaoyuan was shocked when she saw the person. She bowed to Min Qi and said, "Thank you so much for killing this monster, Master Min Qi ¡­"


    It was because of that monster. Not only did it kill so many of her friends, it also almost killed her father. Yi Xiaoyuan hated it very much.


    "Hehe, it''s no big deal. I don''t care about this little beast. Even if it were just a little bit bigger, I would still be able to kill it in minutes."


    Min Qi was in a very good mood since he could act cool in front of a beautiful woman. This girl''s speech was pleasant to listen to, and at a close distance, he looked more and more charming. Not bad, not bad, it seemed that he needed to stay in Haifeng Town for a few more days to get to know this girl.


    He was such a hero on the island, and he was also the eldest son of the mayor. With multiple identities, it would be easy for him to pursue an ordinary girl.


    "Master Min Qi, this dead octopus is probably not the octopus we were chasing after. That octopus is much bigger than this octopus, each tentacle is more than ten meters long. I feel a bit uneasy ¡­"


    Yi Jun could not help but voice his worries. These days, his right eyelid was twitching and his chest was feeling stuffy, as if reminding him that something bad was about to happen.


    "Haha, what''s there to be afraid of? I can kill a small vicious beast, and I can also kill another. If it has the ability, then come out. I''ll let it have a taste of my blade''s power!" Min Qi burst into laughter, looking indifferent.


    Just as he was about to continue his conversation with Yi Xiaoyuan.


    Suddenly!


    "AHH!" "Help! Help! Monster is here! Monster is here!"


    A mournful and miserable cry came from Haifeng Town. Accompanied by the sound of buildings collapsing, smoke and dust rose in all directions. Even the ground began to tremble slightly.


    "What, what happened?!"


    Everyone stood up and looked around in a daze.


    Soon after, everyone''s bodies stiffened. From a distance, they saw a huge, pitch-black octopus that looked like a house, with scarlet and vicious eyes. It violently waved its eight thick tentacles, madly slaughtering and destroying everything around it, and also charging towards the manor at an extremely fast speed!


    Min Qi turned his head and his face instantly turned pale!

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    Such a massive abyssal Demon Octopus, its entire body exuded a monstrous infernal energy. It was definitely a vicious beast with an adult body that was at least at the fourth level!


    How could such a powerful vicious beast appear in the seas of Sea Peak Island?


    Moreover, didn''t the Deep Sea Magic Octopus hate the land? How could it rush onto the shore like this ¡­ Could it be?


    Min Qi subconsciously looked at the flesh and blood of the octopus that was cooked on the table. A shocking thought flashed through his mind. "This underage octopus couldn''t be the mature body of this adult, right?!"


    This adult abyssal Demon Octopus only overcame its disgust towards the land after it realized that its child had been killed by someone, and brutally charged up to retaliate!


    Min Qi''s face was pale and his body started to tremble uncontrollably. He was only at the fourth level of the Mortal realm, and his age of twenty-five was considered outstanding among the warriors. However, he was not outstanding enough to challenge an adult Sea Demon Octopus.


    This was a top fourth-level vicious beast. He was absolutely not a match for it!


    This was the first time that he had encountered a vicious beast with an aura as imposing as a mountain. It pressured him to the point that he was unable to breathe, and he immediately stood on the spot in a daze.


    At this time, the deep sea demon octopus had already smelled the blood and flesh of its child. Its expression became more and more violent, and anything that stood in its way was torn to shreds!


    A large number of the residents who were trying to escape on the streets were smashed into a bloody mess by the thick pitch-black tentacles. Countless houses collapsed, and those who didn''t manage to run in time were instantly crushed by the stones and bricks.


    "AHH!"


    A series of terrible screams filled the entire town. For a moment, it was as if Haifeng Town had fallen into a bloody purgatory. Broken limbs, broken walls, flesh and blood flew everywhere!


    "Is... "Why is there another monster ¡­"


    Someone on the manor started to run away while screaming. The table and chairs fell to the ground with a loud bang.


    "Min ¡­" "Master Min Qi, please save everyone and kill that monster ¡­" Yi Xiaoyuan''s pretty face turned pale. When he came back to his senses, he immediately shook Min Qi''s arm and shouted in a trembling voice.


    However, Min Qi didn''t seem to have any reaction. His eyes were blurry and his breathing was heavy. It was as if his soul had left his body.


    "Little Yi, let''s go quickly!"


    Seeing Min Qi in a daze, Yi Jun knew something was wrong. He shouted and ran towards the back of the manor with Yi Xiaoyuan in her arms.


    At this moment, Yi Jun felt a brutal and cold gaze lock onto them. It made their hearts turn cold and their bodies turn stiff.


    It was more about Min Qi than about them.


    Min Qi was only at the 4th level of the Mortal Stage. Although the power of Qi throughout his body was not comparable to that of a Body Cultivator, he was much stronger than an ordinary person. Even in the pitch black night, he was like a bright light, making it hard for the octopus to ignore him.


    Moreover, Min Qi had just killed the baby deep-sea demon octopus not long ago, and its body still had the faint aura of a baby octopus.


    Immediately, the adult deep sea demon octopus went into a rage!


    "Wu Ci!"


    A sharp and ear-piercing roar turned into a violent shockwave that spread out in all directions!


    "AHH!" Hearing this voice, the residents immediately covered their ears in pain and began rolling on the ground.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    The eight thick, pitch-black tentacles of the Deep Sea Demonshine swiftly trampled on the ground, creating a series of explosive sounds like that of a tank crushing everything in front of it!


    The residents who were unable to escape in time instantly became ghosts under the tentacles. They didn''t even have time to scream.


    After a few breaths of time, the octopus was less than ten meters away from Min Qi. Min Qi immediately woke up from the intense murderous aura, but it was too late.


    Yi Jun and Yi Xiaoyuan''s bodies stiffened. They could not even run a few steps before they were covered by the tentacles'' attack range!


    The few of them opened their eyes wide in fear. Yi Xiaoyuan''s pretty face was drained of color. She was panicking and in despair ¡­


    At this moment, a strong wind suddenly blew past ¡­

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    Everyone only saw a flash before their eyes, followed by a loud thud.


    BOOM!


    The ground trembled slightly as if there was an earthquake. The strong tremors caused one''s eardrums to hurt. As everyone covered their ears, their eyes involuntarily widened. Their lips quivered as if they had seen something unbelievable.


    The horrifying monster that was baring its fangs and brandishing its claws seemed to have suffered an inexplicable blow. Its massive body flew several meters to the side, crushing some tables and chairs. Smoke and dust flew in all directions!


    As for the place where the monster used to be, a strong and tall figure had appeared.


    Who was this person? When did he appear? The monster was sent flying with a single kick? Everyone was stunned!


    The person who was the most stunned was a beautiful lady in the crowd. She slightly opened her mouth and looked at the figure in front of her. She felt as if she was in a dream. An indescribable happiness filled her eyes.


    It''s him, he''s still here ¡­


    The whole process was just a slight pause. Before Yi Xiaoyuan could speak up.


    "Wu Ci!"


    An angry and sharp roar rang out, and the deep sea demon octopus suddenly stood up, its fierce and bloodthirsty eyes stared at the youth that had suddenly appeared, and all the baleful qi in its body immediately exploded, as a thick pitch-black tentacle ruthlessly smashed towards Ling Yan!


    "Ah, be careful!" Yi Xiaoyuan couldn''t help but exclaim.


    The expected tremors did not happen. Everyone looked on helplessly as the terrifying pitch-black tentacle, which could smash a house and split the earth, was grabbed by the young man in front of them.


    "Hah!"


    Ling Yan''s black eyes flashed, and with an explosive shout, the muscles on his arms suddenly tensed up, exploding forth with a strength of 7500 jins!


    The deep sea demon octopus only weighed over a thousand jin. Caught off guard, it was immediately uprooted by Ling Yan!


    Ling Yan grabbed the several meters long thick pitch-black tentacles and turned it around. Immediately, the deep sea octopus''s huge house-like body began to spin in the air like a windmill. At a certain moment, Ling Yan abruptly let go.


    "Swoosh!"


    A huge pitch-black figure flew out of the air like a cannonball. After flying for dozens of meters, it heavily smashed into the ground.


    BOOM!


    It was as if a thunderclap had struck the ground. A deafening reverberation resounded from the surroundings. Everyone who was far away could feel the intense trembling of the ground!


    "Wu Ci!"


    However, a trace of fear flashed in the depths of its scarlet eyes. After roaring angrily, everyone thought that the monster was about to go berserk, but they did not expect that the monster''s eight thick pitch-black tentacles moved one after another and quickly charged towards the direction of the harbor.


    "You want to enter the sea?" How could it be so easy! "


    Ling Yan''s black eyes narrowed. His body moved, and he explosively shot out, chasing after the deep sea demon octopus with lightning speed.


    The strength of the deep sea octopus on land would drop by more than 30%, so Ling Yan would not let go of such a good opportunity!


    At the villa in Haifeng Town.


    Those fleeing warriors couldn''t help but stop in their tracks, staring blankly at the gigantic figure of the deep sea magic octopus, subconsciously swallowing their saliva.


    The monster ran away? Scared away? Who was that person? He was simply not a human. Even a house-like monster had been sent flying by him. Just how much strength did he have?


    Amidst the crowd, Yi Jun was dumbfounded. Was this the young man he had rescued? Wasn''t his strength too terrifying? Back then, he had slapped Ling Yan in the face, and if Ling Yan had any malicious intent towards him, none of the ten of him would have been his match.


    Min Qi finally realized what was going on. He felt a doubtful gaze from a group of people, as if saying, "Such a great danger is about to befall you, Master Min Qi. Why did you just watch as the monsters killed the people?"


    Dammit, how could he be frightened? The image of a mighty figure that he had built up in front of the villagers had already been destroyed, not to mention the fact that there was such a beautiful girl beside him.


    Min Qi was especially annoyed when he saw that Yi Xiaoyuan seemed to be infatuated with that guy.


    This limelight had been snatched away by a youth from who knows where. He could sense that this youth''s cultivation was only at the 3rd level of the Mortal Core realm.


    This kind of cultivation level could actually beat an adult octopus and make it flee on the spot. This top rank 4 beast was not as scary as he had imagined. Min Qi raised his eyebrows with a face full of anger.


    "Take good care of this monster. I will definitely take revenge for the dead villagers!"


    Min Qi put down his arrogant words and moved his body. He then started to chase after Ling Yan and the octopus.

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    Rumble ~


    An enormous pitch-black figure was waving its eight thick tentacles and rampaging across the streets of Haifeng Town.


    The street was smashed into a mess by the fierce impact. Broken limbs and a blood-red floor formed a bloody and miserable scene.


    Behind the gigantic pitch-black figure, a relatively insignificant figure was rapidly approaching.


    It was not as nimble and swift as the ocean. After Ling Yan broke through the third stage of the Mortal Stage, the blood in his body surged, and he could use the Thunder Flash Skill to more than half of its speed. Like a flash, it shot straight at the deep sea demon octopus!


    "Wu Ci!"


    The deep sea octopus sensed the figure behind it rapidly approaching. Its eyes flashed, and the belly below its body opened up. Immediately afterwards, a thick black ink sprayed out like a fountain from behind it!


    "Crackle, crackle, crackle, crackle ~"


    As the black ink splattered on the floor, walls, and human bones, a large amount of white smoke immediately rose up. The black ink splattered on the ground, wall, and human bones, suddenly producing a large amount of white smoke.


    It was many times stronger than the corrosive potion that Yi Jun had thrown out!


    Behind him, Ling Yan''s complexion immediately changed. With a loud shout, he waved his hands and a massive amount of blood energy burst out from his body, forming a blood-red blood energy barrier in front of him.


    Almost at the same time, the black ink rushed in front of Ling Yan.


    "Crackle, crackle, crackle, crackle ~"


    The barrier created by Ling Yan''s blood vitality began to violently shake. A massive amount of blood vitality began to evaporate from the corrosion. However, Ling Yan''s expression remained unchanged as he steadily maintained the barrier.


    The deep sea demon octopus''s thick black ink had a large range and was extremely corrosive. Even a fifth stage Nascent Soul martial artist would have to revolve their true essence to resist it, if they didn''t have the confidence to avoid it.


    Although Ling Yan''s cultivation was only at the 3rd level of the Mortal Embryo Stage, the power of his blood vitality was like a burning furnace, and the degree of thickness and refinement was ten times stronger than a Body Cultivator at the same level.


    In addition to its powerful regenerative ability and endurance, the corrosive power of the thick black ink of the Deep Sea Magic Octopus was of no threat to Ling Yan.


    "Hah!" Ling Yan shouted out explosively as he operated the "Berserk Golden Body Art". Both of his hands pushed forward and two blood-red auras came out like long dragons. They instantly dispersed the thick black ink in front of him.


    Without the black ink blocking his vision, Ling Yan''s eyes immediately lit up.


    But just at this moment, the Deep Sea Demon Octopus had already run to the shore. It turned around and gave Ling Yan a cold and cruel look before diving into the sea, splashing water ten feet into the air.


    "Today, since you''ve appeared, I won''t let you escape and harm the villagers again!"


    Ling Yan''s black eyes flashed with a sharp light. His eyes were as sharp as knives. Today, the deep sea demon octopus would definitely die!


    The tip of his foot touched the ground as he activated Thunder Flash. Ling Yan''s body instantly rushed forwards like a bolt of lightning!


    A streak of light flashed past. In the blink of an eye, Ling Yan arrived at the port and, without hesitation, jumped into the harbor.


    Just as he entered the water, a huge pitch-black figure slowly floated up from the sea. His bloodthirsty and cruel gaze directly shot towards Ling Yan as the corner of his mouth revealed a hint of a sinister arc.


    "Hoho, you are waiting for me right? A Fierce Beast like you is quite smart and you know how to use your strengths. However, I am no longer the me from before." Ling Yan floated on the surface of the sea as he looked at the deep sea octopus and muttered to himself indifferently.


    At Hai Feng Town''s manor.


    "That mysterious young man and Master Min Qi have gone to kill that monster. Should we go and take a look?"


    "This... That monster is so terrifying, if it goes crazy, we''ll lose our lives ¡­ "


    "We will stay behind and watch from a distance to cheer young master Min on. Otherwise, if that young man and young master Min Qi can''t kill that monster, we won''t be able to survive either ¡­"


    Just as everyone was whispering to each other, a beautiful figure quickly ran out of the manor, afraid that she would be unable to see anyone if she was late.


    "Hey, Yi!" Yi Jun shouted from behind as he quickly chased after them.


    "Look, even a weak girl like Xiao Yuan went out to cheer for Master Min Qi. Why are we men so timid? Let''s go!"


    Immediately, some people took the lead and rushed out. The people behind followed one after another.


    In next to no time, an empty and messy manor was left behind ¡­

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    After Ling Yan jumped into the sea, the deep sea demon octopus did not attack immediately. Instead, it stared at Ling Yan with its fierce and cruel eyes. Eight thick pitch-black tentacles extended from the sea surface and slowly swayed, as if it was brewing something.


    The Deep Sea Demon Octopus stared at him with a vicious look. Ling Yan smiled, but didn''t have any intention of attacking. He quietly floated on the surface of the sea, watching the Demon Octopus.


    Although it seemed to be casual, Ling Yan''s spiritual sense had already locked onto the deep sea demon octopus. After all, the intense corrosive properties of the black ink from the deep sea demon octopus were still a threat to Ling Yan.


    But that was all. If it wanted to run, it could try.


    After advancing to the early third level of the Mortal Embryo Stage, coupled with the fact that he had mastered two Earth Ranked Martial Techniques, the pressure from the Deep Sea Magic Octopus was not as heavy as the pressure from a huge rock. In fact, Ling Yan could feel that if he used even a little bit of strength, he would be able to knock the rock in front of him away.


    However, he was still very vigilant, as he was wary of the deep sea Demon Octopus having other trump cards.


    "Swish ~"


    A light sound pierced the air. Then, a middle-aged man with a clean face appeared at the port. He was the young master of Haifeng Town, Min Qi. He was an Early Mortal at the Fourth Stage.


    However, Ling Yan and the deep sea demon octopus didn''t even look at this person who had suddenly appeared.


    To the Deep Sea Demon Octopus, Ling Yan was the greatest threat. Moreover, the power of blood within Ling Yan''s body was surging like the waves of the ocean; he was definitely the best of the best.


    Compared to Ling Yan, Min Qi, who was at the early Fourth Stage of the Common Birth Stage, was like a sesame seed to the octopus.


    "Phew, your luck isn''t bad. We haven''t fought yet ¡­"


    Min Qi stood up straight and smiled, looking at the octopus and Ling Yan in the sea not far away. He said to himself with a smile, "It''s good that they don''t fight, the octopus is in my possession. How dare this little boy at the Third Stage of Mortal Stage dare to eat it?"


    With that, he jumped onto a small boat and followed the flow of the water towards the deep sea octopus.


    The distance between them was getting closer and closer.


    Three hundred meters ¡­


    Two hundred and fifty meters ¡­


    200 meters ¡­


    Min Qi took out a long blade. It was three feet long and one inch wide. It was cold and sharp. As he injected his Zhen Yuan into the blade, it emitted a bright light. It was clearly a high rank blade.


    Min Qi was secretly pleased with himself. This was because of his outstanding performance in the academy. His master had specially rewarded him with an elementary human-step blade that was worth ten thousand taels of silver.


    The value of this blade alone was enough to earn a year''s worth of income for hundreds of people in Shanghai. That third stage Mortal Stage kid, looking at his ugly clothes, it was obvious that he didn''t even need a tael of silver. Moreover, he didn''t even use a weapon when fighting with berserk beasts, so he probably couldn''t even afford to buy an ordinary weapon.


    How could Yi Xiaopao possibly be interested in such a poor and destitute person?


    Min Qi waved his low-rank human-step treasure blade in the sunlight, and it reflected light on Ling Yan''s face. He wanted to attract Ling Yan''s attention and make him jealous. He also wanted to take a look at Ling Yan''s expression.


    As he shook the saber, he followed the line of sight of Ling Yan''s clothes and saw Ling Yan''s face. His heart immediately shook.


    Sh * t, why is this brat so handsome?!


    Min Qi''s eyes almost popped out of their sockets. He was nearly 1.8 meters in height, muscular build, and a tall and straight build. He was handsome and had a handsome appearance, just like a tough and handsome man!


    This time, Min Qi''s face looked like he had just eaten dog shit.


    "Damn, this guy has a good face, hmph, but he''s only good-looking. I, your father, am relying on my ability to eat. After he kills the Deep Sea Demon Octopus, he will be the hero of Haifeng Town. All beauties have a heroic complex, Yi Xiaoyuan probably does the same."


    If you dare to compete for a woman with laozi, laozi will pinch you to death!


    Min Qi whispered angrily. He then looked at the octopus. He pointed the blade at it and arrogantly raised his head. "Well, your mission is done. Today is the day you die."

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    The deep sea demon octopus was a bit irritable. It didn''t know where this little ant came from, but it was fine for it to be wandering around in front of it, and it even drew its sword to provoke it.


    It ignored Min Qi and focused all its attention on Ling Yan. Only this person gave it a strong sense of danger.


    In Min Qi''s eyes, the restless movements of the deep sea monster, the octopus, was just a gesture of fear. The complacency on its face became even more apparent.


    At this moment, a series of hurried footsteps came from behind. Quite a few villagers ran over while panting heavily. However, they were several hundred meters away from the port. They looked in the direction of the shallow sea and cheered.


    "Come on, young master Min Qi, kill that monster!"


    "Master Min Qi, we are all here to support you. Come on ¡­"


    "¡­"


    Everyone knew Min Qi, who was also the mayor''s eldest son, and he had killed a monster before. Although he didn''t seem to protect everyone well just now, now that Master Min Qi had woken up, he was going to give a painful blow to that monster. Everyone was filled with expectation.


    The cheers of the crowd made Min Qi feel good. He proudly glanced at Ling Yan, seemingly saying, "Do you see? I am the hero in people''s hearts. You cannot compare to me."


    He turned around and waved back to the crowd. Min Qi was a warrior at the early Fourth Stage of the Fetal Stage. He could still see the scene behind him clearly from hundreds of meters away.


    Hm? The beauty had also come! Min Qi was delighted.


    Yi Xiaoyuan was standing at the front of the crowd, worriedly looking at a sturdy and tall figure in the shallow water. Her chest was heaving up and down, and she was biting her lower lip as if she wanted to say something.


    However, he seemed to be afraid that the man would ignore him. His small hand tightly gripped the corner of his clothes.


    Back then, when she misunderstood him, she scolded him and said some harsh words, so he must still be angry ¡­


    The feeling of being misunderstood must be terrible. Yi Xiaoyuan remembered Ling Yan''s forced smile and lonely back view when he left and his heart ached inexplicably.


    Sorry... I... I didn''t mean to...


    True... I... I was wrong...


    "Right... Sorry, you... You must be careful! "


    In the end, Yi Xiaoyuan shouted out loud. Ling Yanli ignored her, but she did not want to see anything happen to Ling Yan. After he finished, Yi Xiaoyuan''s heart skipped a beat as he stared at Ling Yan''s back.


    Can he hear me? He ¡­ Would you care about me...


    Ling Yan was standing very close to Min Qi. Min Qi was overjoyed because of the cheers from the crowd, which made him think that this beautiful girl was worried about his safety.


    Min Qi waved his hand and looked at everyone with high spirits. He stopped for a few seconds on Yi Xiaoyun and replied, "Watch and see how I cut this monster down!"


    "Hurry up and leave, it''s dangerous!"


    Ling Yan''s eyes were fixed on the octopus, but the words coming out of his mouth were directed at Min Qi.


    Min Qi had already arrived fifty meters away from the octopus. This was the attacking range of the octopus.


    Ling Yan could clearly see that the octopus was restless. If not for his suppression, the octopus would have launched its attack on Min Qi.


    If this guy went a little further or attacked the deep sea demon octopus as if it was seeking death, the octopus would definitely go berserk. At that time, he would have to distract himself to save this guy.


    Ling Yan heard Yi Xiaoyuan''s words. His sharp spiritual sense knew that she was talking to him, and she couldn''t help but feel a little sorry for her. In fact, Ling Yan didn''t blame her since he knew that he was gentle and kind and kept his promise.


    He didn''t respond to Yi Xiaoyuan because there seemed to be an idiot that was going to attack the deep sea demon octopus. If he accidentally moved and touched the sensitive nerves of the deep sea demon octopus, then the idiot would probably be in trouble.

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    Sure enough, he was angry ¡­ Ignore Me...


    Yi Xiaoyuan drooped her head in despair.


    She believed that if Min Qi could hear her, then so could Ling Yan. However, he did not react in the slightest, thus indicating his attitude.


    On the other side.


    Min Qi heard Ling Yan''s warning and quickly left. He couldn''t help but feel angry in his heart.


    F * ck, this dog is competing at 13, and now he''s even commanding me. What did he hear, telling him to quickly leave? Dangerous?! Funny.


    Min Qi glanced at Ling Yan with disdain and sneered, "You little rascal, what nonsense are you talking about. Min Qi glanced at Ling Yan with disdain and said," What nonsense are you speaking about?


    "Idiot!"


    Ling Yan expressionlessly spat out these two words. This was a classic suicidal move. Unless it was the Yellow River, he would not give up, and he would not shed tears until he had seen the coffin.


    "F * ck, who are you talking about!"


    Min Qi glared at the octopus. He was furious. This brat actually dared to curse him. Hmph, he will deal with you after he kills this octopus.


    Min Qi coldly snorted. His gaze suddenly turned to the Deep Sea Demon Octopus that was dozens of meters away. True essence suddenly erupted from his entire body. The low-grade human-step great blade in his hand instantly emitted a red light!


    Low-rank human-step martial skill ¨C Flame Slash!


    "Buzz!" Min Qi stomped on the deck of the boat and bounced up under the intense vibration. He raised his red blade and rushed towards the octopus like an arrow.


    "Ha ha-ha, beast, die!" Min Qi''s lips curved up into a sinister smile. He raised the big blade in his hand high up into the air and used all his strength to chop down towards the octopus''s head!


    It was the first time that the villagers of Haifeng Town had seen a warrior fight. Seeing Min Qi jump dozens of feet high with a huge blade emitting a strong red light, the villagers cried out in alarm.


    "Young Master Min Qi is so powerful ¡­"


    Min Qi heard the praises from the villagers while he was in the middle of his mission. He looked pleased with himself. "I am amazing! Beautiful girl, did you see that?"


    Min Qi turned his head to see if Yi Xiaoyuan was shocked by his heroic figure. Suddenly, a sharp murderous aura appeared behind him.


    The deep sea demon octopus finally could not stand the provocation of a small ant in front of it.


    A mouthful of thick black ink was sprayed towards Ling Yan, while he rushed to Min Qi''s side.


    "Wu Ci!" A sharp cry.


    Min Qi felt a chill in his body. He turned around and saw a thick black tentacle coming towards him.


    BOOM!


    It was as if a huge mountain was pressing down on Min Qi, and the Raging Flames Slash was instantly crushed. Min Qi was sent flying along with his saber.


    "Pfft!" Min Qi spat out a mouthful of blood. He felt a sharp pain coming from his chest. All the bones in his body seemed to be broken. His face turned pale. He then fell into the sea with a "plop".


    How was this possible? How could this monster be so strong! Min Qi was shocked.


    He struggled to emerge from the water, and a trace of astonishment appeared on his face. Unknowingly, the deep sea demon octopus had arrived in front of him. Its fierce, bloodthirsty eyes flashed with red light as it stretched out a thick pitch-black tentacle and rapidly attacked him with a sonic boom!


    No!


    Min Qi''s eyes widened in fear. He had just been severely injured and his zhen yuan had been dispersed. He hadn''t even gotten a breath before he had to helplessly watch as those thick black tentacles smashed towards him!


    He instantly smelled the scent of death ¡­


    Just when Min Qi was thinking that Min Qi would die, Ling Yan scattered the thick black ink that flew towards him. His figure flashed like lightning and appeared next to Min Qi.


    "Boom!"


    The dark, thick tentacles of the deep sea magic octopus smashed hard on the surface of the sea. Instantly, the sea surface exploded, sending out countless waves that splashed up tens of feet high, like a fountain.


    Ling Yan used his movement technique and lightly tapped on the surface of the sea. He leaped hundreds of feet and arrived on the shore in the blink of an eye. He threw Min Qi on the ground and returned to the sea.


    "Cough! Cough!" Min Qi was not prepared, and immediately rolled on the ground. His face was covered with dirt and dust, and his body was covered with blood. His face was pale and looked extremely awkward.


    "Little Qi!" The mayor, Min Huang, led a few men and helped Min Qi up. They retreated to a distance away from the port together. He looked at Min Qi with a nervous face. "Xiao Qi, are you alright ¡­"


    His youngest son was already dead. If anything happened to his eldest son, Min Huang felt that he might be unable to stand up straight.


    Min Qi''s eyes were glazed. He was still gasping for breath like a bellows. He had yet to recover from the fear of death.


    Everyone''s heart tightened when they saw Min Qi like this. Luckily, the young man had rescued young master Min Qi. That monster was so scary. Could the young man do it?


    Min Qi had been crippled by the monsters. Now, Ling Yan was the only one he could rely on.


    We have to work hard. Please, everyone''s mood fluctuated.


    Yi Xiaoyuan looked at Ling Yan worriedly. She closed her eyes and clasped her hands together, praying to Ling Yan.

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    The moment Ling Yan returned to the sea, his blood energy began to circulate, and his body pounced on the octopus like a leopard. It seemed that the octopus didn''t have any other methods, then he wouldn''t delay any longer!


    "~"


    After advancing to the early Third Stage of the Common Birth Stage, coupled with his proficiency in the Thunder Flash Technique, Ling Yan''s comprehension of Thunder Flash was even greater. On the surface of the sea, his feet were actually light as they treaded on the surface of the sea, rapidly moving as if they were on land!


    This action immediately shocked the crowd who were watching closely behind them. Could a person still run as if he were walking on flat land in the sea ¡­


    Ling Yan ran faster and faster, turning into a phantom. The moment he neared the deep sea demon octopus, Ling Yan''s black eyes flashed with a bright light!


    Possession of a battle spirit!


    "Hah!" Ling Yan shouted angrily, and immediately, his entire body erupted with a strong golden light, like a brilliant sun. It was as if his eyes had turned a brilliant gold, and suddenly, a peerless aura burst out from Ling Yan''s body, like the roar of a mountain torrent, the eruption of a volcano!


    While running, Ling Yan''s body immediately turned into a golden ray of light and appeared in front of the deep sea demon octopus!


    "Wu Ci!"


    The deep sea demon octopus felt a strong sense of danger. It spat out several mouthfuls of thick black ink at Ling Yan at lightning speed. Its eight thick pitch-black tentacles were like eight giant pythons crazily smashing towards Ling Yan!


    Ling Yan''s face was cold. His toes tapped on the surface of the sea and his body suddenly rose high into the air. He leapt several dozen feet high into the air, and all of the attacks of the Deep Sea Magic Octopus missed.


    In the air, Ling Yan''s entire body began to shine with a golden light. That dazzling golden light was like the sun itself, dazzling and brilliant beyond compare.


    Ling Yan raised his right hand, turned his palm into a finger, and pointed his index finger at the deep sea octopus.


    "Buzz!" With a light sound, an incomparably dazzling golden light burst out from Ling Yan''s index finger, as if it was accompanied by bursts of thunder. Like a golden arrow from a god, it transformed into a golden ray of light that streaked across the horizon!


    Heavenly Thunder Finger!


    The deep sea demon octopus felt that something was wrong, but before it could dive into the sea, with a "pu" sound, the golden light penetrated the body of the octopus from head to toe like lightning.


    Its mouth slightly moved, as if it wanted to open its mouth and scream. However, in the next second, the ferocious and cruel light in its eyes dimmed, and its eight thick, pitch-black tentacles fell down powerlessly. With a few bangs, its body sank into the sea.


    The top fourth-level vicious beast, Deep Sea Demon Octopus, dead!


    After almost surmounting two levels and defeating the berserk beasts, Ling Yan''s expression was still calm. He slowly descended from the sky, and then landed on the shore. The golden light around his body suddenly disappeared, and Ling Yan softly uttered a muffled sound.


    On the other side, the villagers of Haifeng Town, who were watching the battle from afar, all had sluggish expressions on their faces.


    Suddenly, a fat man in his thirties rushed out from the crowd. He pointed at Ling Yan and yelled excitedly.


    "Empyrean God, you are an Empyrean God! I''ve seen you before!" On that day at the Thundercrest Mountain, golden light flashed all over his body. Lightning would be released from his hands and his speed would be incomparable ¡­ God of Heaven, you have finally appeared! "


    With a "plop," the thirty-something year old fatty knelt down and kowtowed towards Ling Yan. His eyes shone with fanaticism.


    The rest of the people also saw the dazzling golden light around Ling Yan''s body. It was like the sun in the sky, making people unable to look straight at it. Then, with the force of thunder, he rushed into the sky and with a light tap of his finger, that terrifying giant octopus died in a flash of golden light!


    Such strength, if it wasn''t the work of an Empyrean God, would a human like this be able to do it?


    Moreover, would humans even emit golden light all over their body? Would they even feel like land on the surface of the sea? Would they even jump several dozen zhang into the air? Impossible!


    The young master Min Qi was said to be a powerful warrior who was easily crippled by that monster. If the God of Heaven hadn''t saved the young master Min Qi, the young master Min Qi would already be dead.


    Immediately, the ordinary citizens all knelt down in excitement and shouted loudly.


    "Lord God of Heaven, divine might unparalleled, eternal life!"


    Toad?


    Ling Yan was stunned, confused by this sudden scene.

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    F * ck, what are you guys doing ¡­ Ling Yan''s eyelids twitched. So many people had knelt down to him, and some of them were even 70-80 years old. Wasn''t this taking away his life?


    So, Ling Yan quickly took a few steps forward and cupped his fists towards the crowd, saying in a clear voice, "Everyone misunderstands, I am not some god, I am just a martial artist. This deep sea demon octopus is a threat to everyone''s lives, as a martial artist, it is only right for us to protect the ordinary people from harm.


    "Lord God of Heaven, protect your people, love without boundaries!"


    The villagers didn''t even hear what Ling Yan said as they kneeled down and shouted once again.


    Ling Yan was speechless. The people in this poor and backward place were truly superstitious. If he spoke normally, these people would basically not listen.


    Ling Yan shook his head. It seemed that this was the only option. His expression immediately became serious as he solemnly said: "Monster Floating Punisher, you all get up and quickly settle down!"


    "We are in compliance with the orders of the Lord God of Heaven!"


    As expected, Ling Yan was quite good at pretending. When those people heard the God of Heaven speak, they immediately bowed respectfully, then quickly stood up and dusted themselves off before lowering their heads and leaving.


    Soon, the ordinary citizens left the harbor, leaving only a dozen or so people standing on the spot.


    Because of Min Qi, they knew a lot about the profession of martial arts. Therefore, when they heard Ling Yan say that he was a martial artist, they believed him to be a very powerful martial artist, much more powerful than their Young Master Min Qi.


    Min Qi woke up at this time. He looked at Ling Yan with a complicated expression and then lowered his head in shame.


    It turned out that he had always looked down on Ling Yan''s strength. Only by personally meeting him would he know that it wasn''t that the deep sea magic octopus was too weak, but that Ling Yan was too strong!


    Back then, he had wanted to beat up Ling Yan. Wasn''t he asking for a beating ¡­


    Who would have thought that Ling Yan would be able to easily kill a peak rank 4 deep sea monster, the Octopus, with just a cultivation at the Third Stage of the Fetal Stage. What kind of talent was this?


    Where did this young man come from? He must be a student of the academy. He came out to gain some experience just like the young man. He came home by chance.


    And he''s so young and yet he has such terrifying skills. Furthermore, this place is so close to the capital, South Sky City. Could it be that ¡­


    Min Qi''s heart trembled. He couldn''t be wrong. This young man must be from the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, and he must be a super elite!


    The Crimson Nimbus Martial School, the strongest martial school in the country that all young martial artists dreamed of! Min Qi couldn''t help but hold his breath. He had been directly eliminated ¡­


    This time, Min Qi looked at Ling Yan with admiration.


    The mayor Min Huang took a deep breath and walked towards Ling Yan with a trembling body. He cupped his hands towards Ling Yan and respectfully said, "Thank you for your help. I will never be able to thank you enough for bringing peace to Haifeng Town!"


    Ling Yan''s heart stirred. This person should be the mayor. He immediately smiled and bowed, saying, "Mayor, there is no need to be polite. As I said, as a martial artist, it is your duty to protect the common people from harm."


    "Young Hero, the courage of a hero is truly admirable. How about I hold a banquet to thank you for beheading this monster. Young Hero, even you want me to show you your face?"


    Seeing that Ling Yan did not have any airs of arrogance, the mayor Min Huang slightly relaxed and enthusiastically invited him.


    Ling Yan waved his hand and refused: "There is no need. Haifeng Town has suffered a lot of damage this time, so it is best not to waste it. I thank the mayor for his good will, and I also have matters to attend to, so I cannot stay for long."


    "Alright, then I won''t disturb you." The mayor, Min Huang, nodded his head regretfully. After greeting Ling Yan, he left with Min Qi and the others.


    "Xiao Yi, we''re leaving ¡­" Yi Jun stealthily pulled Yi Xiaoyuan''s arm, gesturing her to leave.


    However, Yi Xiaoyuan was as motionless as a nail on the ground. She stared at Ling Yan, who was not far away, with his mouth slightly agape. She wanted to say something but hesitated.

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    Sensing Yi Xiaoyuan''s gaze, Ling Yan turned around and gave his a sincere smile.


    With a handsome and resolute face, a pair of black eyes curved slightly due to a brilliant smile. Two rows of neat, pure white teeth gleamed in the sunlight, giving off a feeling of gentleness.


    Seeing this smile that was full of sunshine, Yi Xiaoyuan''s heart trembled and her nose turned sour. She almost cried out in excitement.


    He ¡­ He wasn''t angry.


    However, although Yi Xiaoyuan tried her best to hold back the agitation in her heart, her beautiful eyes couldn''t help but mist. She whispered to Ling Yan once again, "Yes ¡­" Sorry... That day, I... "I was wrong to blame you ¡­"


    Ling Yan walked over with a smile and said: "I can understand how you were feeling back then and I don''t blame you in the slightest. On the contrary, you were able to keep your promise, this bit of quality is extremely valuable.


    "Really, you don''t blame me!" Yi Xiaoyuan''s beautiful eyes lit up immediately. She seemed to have a life of her own as a look of joy appeared on her face.


    "Of course, look at you. You''re such a big girl, yet you can''t even control your tears. How shameful." Ling Yan looked at the tears that were coming out of Yi Xiaoyuan''s eyes and joked as she reached out her hand to wipe them away.


    But in the next second, Ling Yan''s right hand paused in the air, and then he embarrassedly withdrew his hand.


    She had fainted. The other party wasn''t Ye Chong''er, and what she was doing was too casual ¡­


    Ling Yan then nodded apologetically at Yi Xiao Chong, took out a white handkerchief from his storage ring and handed it to her.


    At that time, Ling Yan was a bit embarrassed, and did not see a flash of disappointment in Yi Xiaoyuan''s beautiful eyes when he retracted her hand.


    Yi Xiaoyuan lowered her head, taking the white handkerchief with her small hand and said in a soft voice, "Thank you." Then she wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and fell silent.


    The atmosphere immediately became quiet, and Ling Yan was momentarily at a loss for words.


    Now that the monster was gone and Sea Peak Island had returned to its previous appearance, his wounds had fully healed and his strength had risen to a whole new level. It was time to go back and take back that killer''s life!


    It would be best if the killer was still here, and even if he wanted to know who the mastermind was, he had to figure it out one by one!


    Just as Ling Yan was about to say his farewells, Yi Jun, who was at the side, said shakily.


    "You... Aren''t you really a god ¡­ "


    Yi Jun''s mind was still replaying Ling Yan''s golden glow all over his body, as if a god had descended. He looked like he was about to kill an octopus with one hand and did not even dare to look Ling Yan in the eye as he spoke.


    When he thought back to how he had attacked the Empyrean God, his face instantly turned pale.


    "Uncle Yi Jun, I am just a warrior, not a god. If there is a god in this world, I am definitely an even stronger warrior."


    Ling Yan explained with a smile. He patted Yi Jun''s shoulders to signal him not to be so nervous, but he did not eat people, "Uncle Yi Jun, look, Miss Xiao Yuan and the few people from the mayor believe what I said. Why do you not believe me?"


    "Ah, I ¡­" "I forgot ¡­" Yi Xiaoyuan''s face suddenly turned red as she stuttered.


    Just now, her entire heart was focused on Ling Yan. She was only concerned about whether Ling Yan would forgive her or not. How could she care if Ling Yan was a god or not?


    A woman''s mind is so magical at special times.


    Uh, okay. Ling Yan scratched his head, a little speechless.


    "Alright, the things are almost done. It''s time for me to go back."


    "Ah, you, you''re leaving?" Yi Xiaoyuan suddenly raised her head, looking at Ling Yan with her beautiful eyes as she said in a daze.


    Ling Yan nodded. For some reason, he was a little afraid of Yi Xiaoyuan''s gaze. There seemed to be some kind of hidden meaning in it that made his heart jump. She was actually a little nervous.


    "Oh." Yi Xiaoyuan mumbled an "oh" and forced a smile, "Then ¡­" Can you eat with us for the last time? Um, you stopped me from going to the gathering last time and saved my life. My father has always wanted to repay you ¡­ Furthermore, I ¡­ I want to... "I''ll repay you ¡­"


    Yi Xiaoyuan''s face suddenly turned red and her voice became softer and softer. "Then I want to repay you," she said, "I can''t even hear the word ''repay you'' anymore."


    Ling Yan''s body trembled. His black eyes met Yi Xiaoyuan''s beautiful eyes. The look of anticipation in her eyes made Ling Yan''s heart soften. She nodded in agreement as if she had seen a ghost.


    "Alright."


    Yi Jun, who was at the side, saw the admiring look on Yi Xiaoyuan''s face and silently sighed.


    His daughter was finally enlightened, but it was a pity that the target of their emotions was like the moon in a mirror after all; they couldn''t reach her.

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    As nightfall approached, the fishermen of Haifeng Town happily went ashore with their harvests. Their faces were brimming with a happy smile.


    Now that the man-eating monster was gone, their lives would not be disturbed. This was all thanks to the God of Heaven.


    What Ling Yan didn''t know was that because of his appearance, he had taken out the Deep Sea Demon Octopus with the speed of thunder, saving the residents from the heat of the water.


    No matter who it was, before going out to sea to fish or after returning from sea, they would put their hands together and kneel on the ground, kowtowing to the Thundercrest to pray for the blessing of the gods.


    Of course, this was something to wait for later.


    Haifeng Town, Yi Xiaochao''s house.


    On a round wooden table, there were more than ten plates of various dishes. Each plate was filled with all kinds of dishes. Although the style and appearance weren''t as eye-catching as the dishes cooked by the chefs in the restaurant, they were still quite exquisite.


    A dozen or so dishes, including meat, vegetables, and soup. Red and green matched perfectly.


    As soon as Ling Yan entered the room, he smelled a burst of fragrance and immediately rushed over. Upon seeing the table filled with exquisite dishes, he couldn''t help but feel his appetite rise.


    Yi Xiaoyuan timidly stood behind the round table. Her face was glowing red as she said in a low voice, "You ¡­" "You''re here, the food''s ready ¡­"


    This was the first time Yi Xiaoyuan cooked for an outsider and she was also the target of her desire. She was extremely careful when cooking and tried it again and again, afraid that she would not like what she cooked.


    She had been preparing these dozen or so dishes ever since she had come back. It had taken his two to six hours to prepare them, and could be said to be one of her painstaking efforts. He didn''t know if Ling Yan would like them.


    "Wow, it''s so pretty! It smells good too!" Ling Yan''s face was filled with astonishment as he praised. His eyes were shining brightly, as if he couldn''t wait to have a taste.


    Looking at Ling Yan''s expression, Yi Xiaoyuan was overjoyed. Her face was red and very cute. She rubbed the corner of her clothes and said softly, "Then ¡­ "Then I''ll go get father. We can eat now."


    Ling Yan nodded. Yi Xiaoyuan lowered her head and jogged happily to the port to call for the Yi Army to repair the ship.


    After a while, the two of them returned. Ling Yan did not sit down, but made a gesture to invite them to sit down first. His every move was filled with the air of a gentleman, making Yi Xiaoyuan''s heart beat faster.


    After the three of them sat down, Ling Yan saw that the two of them were a little restrained, as if he was their master and Yi Jun and Yi Xiaoyuan were servants.


    "Uncle Yi Jun, Miss Xiao Yuan, are you guys here to watch me eat? I am so thick-skinned, but I will be very embarrassed."


    "Puchi ~"


    Yi Xiaoyuan heard that Ling Yan''s words were interesting and immediately laughed. However, she covered her mouth with her hand and glanced at Ling Yan shyly.


    Yi Jun also laughed and the atmosphere immediately became lively.


    Ling Yan smiled as he first picked up a piece of meat and put it into his mouth. He lightly chewed on it for a moment and then repeatedly nodded his head, "Mmm, it''s delicious. Hurry up and eat it. I won''t be polite anymore!"


    Yi Xiaoyuan''s food was delicious and delicious, not worse than some excellent cooks. Ling Yan was also hungry, so he ate with gusto.


    Seeing Ling Yan like this, Yi Xiaochang breathed a sigh of relief, and happily began to move his chopsticks. However, while eating, the little girl sneakily glanced at Ling Yan. He could even see the adoration in his eyes.

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    Of course, Ling Yan noticed Yi Xiaoyuan''s furtive glance. He still liked her a little, but it was not a love between a man and a woman.


    Like her carefulness, like her commitment to the quality of the quality, like her gentle and charming face.


    After interacting with this girl for so long, even Ling Yan was afraid that he would fall in love.


    Unfortunately, he had made too many enemies. Before he grew up, he could only try his best to avoid feelings, lest they get implicated by him.


    Thus, he could only pretend that he did not see anything and continued to eat the delicious food.


    After a long while, after dinner, Ling Yan stood up.


    "You ¡­ Are you leaving now? " Yi Xiaoyuan looked up at Ling Yan, bit his red lips and said in a low voice, "How about ¡­" Why don''t you sleep here for a night, and then the next day... "Let''s go again."


    "Thank you for your good intentions, I''m going back, so I won''t stay."


    "Alright, then... "Then I''ll send you off." Yi Xiaoyuan lowered her head in sadness.


    Looking at Yi Xiaoyuan''s sad face, Ling Yan almost agreed on impulse. He took a deep breath and said, "Ok, let''s go."


    This won''t do. If this goes on, this girl will fall even deeper into his trap. If Ling Yan couldn''t give her a future, wouldn''t that be harming other girls?


    At that moment, Ling Yan greeted Yi Jun and left through the door.


    After walking for hundreds of meters, they reached the port. Ling Yan stopped and Yi Xiaoyuan also stopped.


    "I''m leaving." Ling Yan softly said.


    "En ~" Yi Xiao replied. She didn''t say anything else but lowered her head, her expression indistinguishable.


    Ling Yan silently inhaled and decided not to dawdle any longer.


    Gritting his teeth, he jumped onto a boat given to him by Yi Jun. Although he could run on the surface of the sea as though it was flat land, he was still more than a hundred miles away from Nancomo City.


    Riding a small boat would save him time and effort, allowing him to maintain his peak condition and deal with sudden situations.


    However, just as Ling Yan was about to board the boat and leave, Yi Xiaoyuan suddenly raised her head and took a few steps forward with a "Da Da". She came to the edge of the port and looked at Ling Yan with her beautiful eyes and said with a trembling voice, "I ¡­ Will we meet again ¡­ "


    Ling Yan was silent for a moment, then the corner of his mouth revealed a trace of a smile, "Yes, I will. My name is Ling Yan, it''s a pleasure to meet you. Goodbye."


    Unsurprisingly, Ling Yan probably wouldn''t come to Sea Peak Island. However, looking at Yi Xiaoyuan''s sad and pained face, Ling Yan''s heart trembled. He didn''t want to say that he was going to hurt her, he just hoped that time would erase her memory and she would finally be able to enjoy a happy life.


    While smiling and waving his hands, Ling Yan''s figure, which was riding on the boat, got further and further away with the wind, and gradually disappeared into the night.


    Yi Xiaoyuan stared at Ling Yan''s departing figure. She stood there for a long time, as if she wanted to carve that resolute figure deep into her heart.


    The moment Ling Yan disappeared, Yi Xiaoyuan''s beautiful eyes dimmed. He squatted down weakly with his shoulders shaking and whispered in a choked voice.


    "Ling Yan... Ling Yan... "Goodbye ¡­"


    Yi Jun suddenly appeared beside Yi Xiaoyuan and patted her shoulder. He sighed and said, "Xiao Yi, the wind is strong outside. Let''s go back to the house."


    Wake up, my daughter, such a fine young man, we... Not worthy.


    "Father ~"


    Yi Xiaoyuan murmured. When she raised her head again, her eyes were red and her face was full of tears. Her helpless expression made Yi Jun''s heart hurt. She was a silly child.


    When the two of them returned home, Yi Xiaoyuan absentmindedly went to the small guest room where Ling Yan used to stay. It seemed that she could still feel the scent of him.


    She looked at the bed in a daze. Suddenly, a small package on the bed brought Yi Xiaoyuan back to her senses.


    This... Was it Ling Yan''s? Did he forget to take it?


    Yi Xiaoyuan rushed forward and saw a small slip of paper beside the package. She picked it up and looked at it, tears streaming down her face.


    On the slip of paper, there were a few words: Gentle and considerate young lady Xiao Yuan, thank you for taking care of me for three days, I have nothing to give you now, I left you a thousand taels of silver as a token of gratitude, I hope you do not mind, it is a pleasure to meet you ¡ª ¡ª Ling Yan.


    One thousand taels of silver in Haifeng Town would take ordinary citizens over ten years to earn. Even if it was Yi Xiao''s family, it would take them around five years. To them, this was equivalent to a huge sum of money.


    But now, Yi Xiaoyuan was not as excited as before. She stared at the note in her hand and lost her vision as tears fell from her eyes.


    "I''m also very happy to meet you ¡­ I know, you were trying to comfort me. Right? I''m not coming back... "However, it''s alright ¡­"


    Yi Xiaoyuan lightly sobbed. She took out the white handkerchief Ling Yan gave her before and wiped her tears. After that, she pressed it against her chest and forced herself to smile.


    "No matter what, meeting you at my most beautiful age is my good fortune ¡­ Even if I were to marry and become a woman in the future, you would still be my dream. I ¡­ Always... An unforgettable memory ¡­ "

 C278

    South Stream City, Crimson Nimbus Martial School.


    The students of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School started their training as usual. There was nothing special about the sparring session.


    However, in the meantime, a small episode had occurred.


    More than a month had passed, and the new round of the Thousand Military Array ranking had been updated. To everyone''s surprise, this year''s newcomer Wang Lingyan actually dropped out of the top 108!


    When this news spread out, it instantly caused a flurry of discussion amongst the Crimson Nimbus Martial School students.


    Ever since Ling Yan had participated in the entrance examination, he had always been very high-profile. He was like a strong black horse charging forward, giving the older students a lot of pressure.


    Unexpectedly, after just two months of admission, Ling Yan had already withered.


    They had also heard that Ling Yan had persisted for six incense sticks of time during the first trial of perseverance. This result had already broken Jiang Bo''s record as the overlord!


    Who was Jiang Bo! The most outstanding youth of the younger generation of the South Tong Kingdom!


    Then, with Ling Yan''s mastery of the Great Perfection of the Fetal Stage, he was able to display a fist wind that even martial artists above the sixth level of the Fetal Stage were unable to comprehend. Once again, it refreshed everyone''s vision.


    Not to mention the fact that in the third stage of combat, Pan Xing, a genius martial genius with a cultivation base at the third level of the Mortal Realm, was ranked first among the freshmen!


    If one were to say that these deeds were not extremely shocking, then the following actions would cause one to drop their teeth and spectacles. This proved that Ling Yan''s talent was comparable to Jiang Bo and Ouyang Yaojuan''s, and was a heaven-defying talent.


    In the first month since he had entered the academy, he had become the third among the students to enter the army of 108 in the last dozen years! Ling Yan was like a hot knife through butter as he trampled over the seniors beneath him, successfully becoming Crimson Nimbus'' 108 General.


    Moreover, three days later, facing the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s martial arts genius, Pang Qiang, whose cultivation was half a realm higher than him, Ling Yan was fearless.


    After this battle, Ling Yan''s name resounded throughout the entire Crimson Nimbus Martial School, and even the entire Southern Tong City. His potential was highly regarded by countless people, and they believed that he would become one of the leading figures of the younger generation, just like Jiang Bo and Ouyang Yaojuan.


    Many noble clans had secretly paid attention to Ling Yan. As long as Ling Yan''s momentum didn''t decrease, he would become the target of those powerful clans, and would be crazily robbed by them.


    However, just as the great families were preparing to come into contact with Ling Yan, Ling Yan suddenly shriveled up.


    His impotence caught everyone off guard.


    Although Ling Yan was currently ranked 133rd in the Thousand Military Array, for a new student who had just entered for two months, his results were already quite heaven-defying. He could still be said to be a genius amongst geniuses.


    However, because Ling Yan''s previous performance had been too brilliant and he had suddenly regressed, it gave people the illusion that he was completely exhausted of his potential and that he was powerless to continue on.


    Who knew if Ling Yan would collapse and continue to fall.


    Therefore, the leaders of the large families were hesitant, as they had turned back into a spectator mode. Some of the more decisive leaders of the large families had even ordered their names off Ling Yan''s list of talents.


    When Senior Martial Brother Qin heard the whispers and discussions of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s students, the corner of his mouth revealed a trace of a smile.


    Hehe, it seems like Hua Longning really did not lie to him, Ling Yan is definitely dead.


    A dead person''s ranking naturally wouldn''t rise any further. In this way, his Senior Brother''s position would be as steady as Mt. Tai. Hahaha. Running away means running away with a great deal of joy in his heart.

 C279

    Compared to the excitement of rushing to camp, among all the freshmen of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, there was one person who was also exceptionally happy. That person was the Peace Prefecture.


    He had always regarded Ling Yan as his opponent. Ever since Ling Yan had gone to the Department of Physical Education, he had once been very confident that he could surpass Ling Yan in the coming year.


    However, after the end of the first ranking competition of the freshmen Thousand Military Array, when he discovered that Ling Yan''s heaven-defying results could allow him to train in the Crimson Nimbus Guild''s special formation technique, Ning Bang had become very dispirited.


    The four arrays of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School could be used as an excellent cultivation resource, and only the 108 generals of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School could use them. The four arrays of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School could be used as an excellent cultivation resource, and only the 108 generals of the Crimson Nimbus Guild could use them.


    After that, he saw Ling Yan not changing his facial expressions when he was fighting with the Sword Arts Pang. His steps were steady, and he had good evidence for his strength. In fact, he even comprehended the light from his fist.


    He unconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva. He finally had to admit that the difference between him and Ling Yan was like the clouds in the sky.


    He even had the thought of whether or not he could surpass Ling Yan in his life.


    However, just as he was about to give up chasing after Ling Yan, he suddenly discovered that Ling Yan seemed to have run out of energy. A month later, the ranking of the Thousand Military Array plummeted, falling out of the top 108!


    This meant that Ling Yan had lost the resources of the special cultivation formation, so how could Peace Prefecture not be happy?


    Ling Yan definitely won''t be able to do it. If he was able to use the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s four array formations, he wouldn''t even be able to preserve his own ranking, yet he fell so much.


    Very good, Ling Yan. Even if you have repeatedly created miracles before, but they will eventually disappear, and you will soon be caught up by me again and be stepped on! Ning Bang''s eyes shone brightly, and a proud smile appeared on his face.


    The sun was high in the sky and the endless sun was shining down, bringing a scorching heat to the earth.


    Crimson Nimbus Martial School, Department of Physical Education.


    The two of them, one at the front and one behind, left the medical area, preparing to head to the academy''s canteen for a meal.


    "Senior Apprentice Brother, it seems that Ling Yan hasn''t improved much in the past month. The title of one hundred and eight generals of Crimson Nimbus Guild has been directly added down. This is truly a pleasant feeling." Hua Shuo also followed along, laughing loudly.


    "I think that kid must have gotten some sort of dog shit luck. His strength rose by leaps and bounds, and he even got a precious medicine like the Bearheart Pellet to raise his cultivation. Now that he''s exhausted all of his potential, even the four formations of the Crimson Nimbus Martial University cannot save him."


    He was well aware of Ling Yan''s situation, but he was naturally not stupid enough to say it out loud.


    "That''s right, this kid was previously so arrogant and didn''t put anyone in his eyes. Right now, I''m guessing he''s hiding somewhere and doesn''t dare to come out to meet me. I was wondering why I haven''t seen him around recently." Hua Shuo shook his head and sighed.


    "Mm." Rushing Camp indifferently replied. Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks. Shock flashed across his face as waves of shock surged through his heart!


    A tall and straight youth with a resolute and handsome face was walking towards the physique and living area. They bumped into each other.


    This kid was still alive!


    "Eldest Brother, what happened to you?" Hua Shuo felt that his breath was unstable at the moment of running, and curiously followed his gaze. His eyes immediately opened wide, and just as he was about to say Cao Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrived. Isn''t this Ling Yan?


    "Haha, junior brother Ling Yan, long time no see."


    Although Ling Yan''s strength had regressed, a skinny camel was still stronger than a horse. His strength was still much higher than Hua Shuo. Since he saw him, Hua Shuo couldn''t pretend not to have seen him, so he greeted him with a dry smile.


    "Hello senior brother Hua, hello eldest senior brother." Ling Yan first responded to Hua Shuo, then nodded his head in the direction of the running camp.


    After all, he was a senior in Physique. Since he was disdainful towards him, Ling Yan still had the basic etiquette.


    Putting on an act of calmness, Qin Guan and Hua Shuo nodded their heads as they left the medical area at a leisurely pace.


    Looking at the departing figures of the Rushing Battalion and Hua Shuo, Ling Yan paused his steps as his black pupils flickered.


    The initial shock in the camp did not escape Ling Yan''s eyes. Eldest senior brother, what was he so shocked about?


    Could it be that he was surprised by her appearance?


    Ling Yan''s black eyes narrowed, and a bit of doubt appeared in his heart.

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    "Eldest senior brother, what''s wrong with you? Your complexion doesn''t seem to be very good."


    Hua Shuo followed at the back of the camp, and upon seeing him leaving the residential area, his face immediately became gloomy, as if someone owed him tens of thousands of taels of silver. His body faintly emitted a cold and gloomy aura.


    Those who were still fine a moment ago, those who were talking and laughing with him, changed their expressions all of a sudden ¡­ Was it because he saw Ling Yan?


    Hua Shuo stared blankly, looking at his senior brother. He didn''t seem to particularly want to see Ling Yan.


    While Hua Shuo was lost in his thoughts, he gave him a cold look.


    "Go eat by yourself, I have something to take care of first!"


    Saying this, he didn''t give Hua Shuo the chance to ask about it. With a flash, he disappeared from Hua Shuo''s sight with a few leaps.


    "Ugh ¡­" Hua Shuo blinked in shock, his head filled with fog as he watched the camp disappear. Shaking his head, he couldn''t figure out what the boss was thinking. Without a word, he went to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s cafeteria by himself.


    In the forest outside the city.


    A strong, muscular man was walking by the river with a gloomy face, as if he was waiting for something.


    After a while, the man''s ears twitched and he coldly snorted before looking to the side.


    The sound of breaking air rang out, and then a relatively petite man with long narrow eyes and cold eyes appeared in the small forest.


    As soon as the petite man appeared, he quickly arrived beside the strong man. His long and narrow eyes were filled with shock as he spoke, "What did you say? That brat is still alive?!"


    Hua Longning felt this was inconceivable. At a height of three thousand feet from the waterfall, even if he fell down, he would be smashed to pieces, let alone a boy whose cultivation was far inferior to his.


    Can that kid fly?


    Hua Long Ning shook his head decisively. These days, he had never heard of a Mundane Stage Level 2 martial artist flying. Could it be that he had learned an Earth Stage or Heaven Stage flying movement technique?


    What a joke. Such a high level of movement technique required a great amount of comprehension. Even if one were to learn something, with a cultivation at the peak of the second level of the mortal pregnancy, the true essence in one''s body would be completely sucked out.


    "Hmph, of course it''s true. Today, I personally saw him at Crimson Nimbus Martial School. Not only did he not die, his cultivation also broke through to the 3rd level of the Mortal Stage Early Phase! I gave you so much reward, and this is how you complete your mission?! "


    Rushing his chest was heaving up and down. He was obviously suppressing the anger in his body. His tiger-like eyes were staring at Hua Longning as if he wanted him to say something.


    The reward of 30,000 silver and 50 true essence stones was not a small amount, especially true essence stones. This sort of scarce resource was not something that many people were willing to take out.


    From the looks of it, he didn''t seem to be lying, and there was no need for him to lie. This kind of trash lie could be exposed in an instant, so when Hua Longning heard the words, his face suddenly turned gloomy.


    Grass chicken. Alright, not only did this little brat not die, his cultivation had also broken through. Didn''t that mean that he had overdrawn his large amount of life force at that time?!


    He had just completed a reward for killing a fifth level Mortal Stage martial artist, so he was in high spirits as he prepared to take the generous reward of leaving Southern Tong City. He didn''t expect to hear such a disappointing piece of news.


    "Alright, I understand. Even if this kid has broken through, I won''t take it seriously. Pay attention to that kid''s movements; the moment he leaves the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, immediately notify me. I want to see how he will escape from my grasp this time!"


    A cold light flashed through Hua Longning''s long and narrow eyes.


    "Hmph, I hope you won''t disappoint me this time!" "If there''s any news, I''ll immediately inform you. I''m leaving!"


    "Swish, swish ~"


    Moments later, two figures quickly left the forest in two different directions.


    A few seconds later, about ten meters away from where Hua Longning and the rest of the camp stood, a burly figure slowly came out from behind a tree. His eyes were cold and emotionless as he watched the retreating back of the camp.


    "Eldest senior brother, you ¡­ you''re not bad at all ¡­"


    The man''s handsome and resolute face was as indifferent as water. A trace of a cold smile gradually appeared on the corner of his mouth.

 C281

    Without a doubt, the sturdy figure at the back of the small forest was Ling Yan.


    When he had entered the body training area of the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School and encountered the Rushing Camp, Ling Yan had noticed the shocked expression that flashed on the face of the Rushing Camp.


    Logically speaking, even if he hadn''t appeared for a long time, the next time they met shouldn''t be with that kind of expression, rather than a somewhat astonished look, just like Hua Shuo.


    Besides, there was a gap between him and the camp. He would ignore him if he could, to the point that he would ignore him. The expression on his face was even more so as if he had seen something unbelievable.


    Although it only lasted for a moment, it was still caught by Ling Yan.


    After advancing to the third level of the Common Birth Stage, Ling Yan''s spiritual perception had improved once again, and was even sharper than that of an ordinary martial artist at the peak of the fifth level of the Common Birth Stage.


    Unless he had something up his sleeve, only then would he react subconsciously.


    With a bit of doubt in his heart, Ling Yan quietly followed behind the camp.


    While the "Berserk Golden Body Art" greatly increased a martial artist''s spiritual sense, it also had its own unique characteristics for restraining one''s own aura. Although Ling Yan and Rushing Battalion had a difference of two great realms, after circulating the "Berserk Golden Body Art", Ling Yan was not far from the Rushing Camp, and so the Rushing Camp did not have any reaction.


    Running around sneakily using movement techniques to quickly leave the city had aroused Ling Yan''s suspicions.


    After that, the moment that Hua Long Ning appeared, everything became clear!


    Ling Yan had never thought that the person who wanted to kill him would be his Big Brother, who was also in the same discipline as him. Running camp!


    He did not have any real conflict with the camp. If he was killed just because of that small conflict, then the camp would be too petty!


    Furthermore, the main reason was not because Rushing Battalion was looking down on others, but rather because it disapproved of Ling Yan''s friendly attitude.


    Ling Yan had never thought that he would lose to Wang Ba in terms of enmity. He had even thought that it was Pang Qiang who had been defeated by him in front of everyone, and thus, he felt embarrassed, angry, and murderous.


    However, now the truth has been revealed. Since that''s the case, Eldest Martial Brother, if you''re heartless, then don''t blame me for being unjust, Ling Yan muttered with an ice-cold expression.


    "If you want to know where I am, then I''ll just tell you. You don''t have to be courteous to me."


    The corner of Ling Yan''s mouth slightly curled up. With a movement of his body, he disappeared from this small forest within the time of a few breaths.


    An hour later, Ling Yan appeared in the medical area. Just as he took a step forward, a thought struck his mind.


    An indescribable aura quickly wrapped around him the moment he entered the medical area. This aura was extremely well hidden. If it wasn''t for the fact that Ling Yan''s spiritual sense had improved significantly, he really wouldn''t be able to detect it.


    Ling Yan sneered in his heart. He knew where this aura came from and who it came from.


    Eldest senior brother, you are truly hardworking. Is this the meaning of always keeping an eye on me? It must have been the same before. No wonder I met that fake "run" not long after I left.


    Ling Yan did not stop his steps. He pretended that he did not know about the scouting and walked to his house. However, he did not go in.


    Because all the residences provided by the Crimson Nimbus Martial School had the function of blocking the students'' senses, which was a way to protect the students'' privacy, if Ling Yan were to enter the school, he wouldn''t be able to see what he was doing during his run.


    Furthermore, at this time, Ling Yan had already delivered himself to the door to let the camp know where he was. Naturally, he wouldn''t enter the house to block out the camp''s senses.


    Ling Yan didn''t dare to let him down by rushing to the camp to kill him.


    However, Ling Yan still knew his own limits. Right now, his chances of victory were not too high, because he discovered that his cultivation had increased by a small realm, and he had reached the small success stage of the 5th level of the Mortal Stage!


    But it was more than enough to kill that Hua Long Ning.


    The other side could just collect some interest on the assassin. The account for running the camp was not far away!


    He muttered to himself, "I should go to the Great South Mountain first to train for a while. That place is empty and quiet, and the environment there isn''t bad. I should take advantage of the remaining time of the month to cultivate until the end of the month to participate in the Thousand Military Array assessment."


    With that, Ling Yan turned around and walked out.


    After Ling Yan left, he ran to open his own door and walked out. The corner of his mouth curled into a sneer.


    You still want to participate in the Thousand-Arms Array ranking test at the end of the month? Go to Hades!


    He took out a red sound transmitting talisman from his chest and activated his true essence. He threw it into the air, and the red sound transmitting talisman instantly turned into a ball of fire that vanished into the air.

 C282

    Shen Shi, South Tongcheng, at a clearing in the forest, beside a pond.


    A burly and resolute figure sat cross-legged on the ground with his eyes closed. He had a long and powerful breath, and a blood-red aura was faintly emitted from his body, accompanied by the sound of thunder. This was the manifestation of his vigorous and vigorous blood energy as well as his lightning attribute body.


    This person was Ling Yan, who had come from the Crimson Nimbus Martial School to the Great South Mountain to cultivate.


    Of course, the matter of cultivating was true. However, he had to catch a big fish first.


    Ling Yan sat upright, not moving an inch like a wooden pillar. It seemed as though he was in deep sleep.


    However, at this moment, Ling Yan''s Spiritual Awareness had already covered an area of one kilometer. If there was any movement within this distance, he would be able to detect it immediately.


    He quietly waited for the fish to take the bait.


    Eldest senior brother, you better not keep me waiting ¡­


    The wind blew gently, the gentle wind quietly blowing across the land, the leaves, Ling Yan''s body ¡­


    Time passed bit by bit...


    At some point in time, the sound of "Drip Drip" was heard. It was like a drop of water gently dropping onto the ground.


    Ling Yan, who was sitting cross-legged in a clearing in the woods, trembled slightly. A smile appeared in his heart. He had finally arrived.


    Ling Yan continued to sit with his eyes closed as if he had not heard anything.


    The place where he sat was the place where he had killed Ouyang Chao''s guard. Not far away from it was a steaming hot pool of water. The water there seemed to have a special effect of soothing his fatigue.


    After he killed Hua Longning, he went to the pond to cultivate.


    "Drip, drip ~"


    The sound came closer.


    Suddenly, a black figure appeared behind a big tree about two hundred meters away from Ling Yan. The person who came was wearing a black tight-fitting clothing. His hair was tied back with a ribbon, and his eyes were narrow and long.


    He finally found it.


    Hua Longning stared at Ling Yan, who was sitting cross-legged in the forest, like a venomous snake. A cold smile appeared on his face.


    That idiot should still be unaware of the impending death. Last time, this brat was lucky enough to escape. No matter what, he had to leave it behind this time. He must have a lot of treasures on him!


    Hua Longning glanced at the ring on Ling Yan''s left hand; his eyes were filled with greed.


    His battle prowess far surpassed his peers, and he also had a rarely seen top-grade lightning elemental body. This kid was definitely from a large clan or a hidden sect, and he definitely had quite a few good things in his storage ring.


    Hmph, now he''s got to keep an eye on him. All the fortune this kid has will be his!


    A future supreme expert would be killed by him at this moment!


    Thinking of this, a trace of excitement appeared in Hua Longning''s eyes. If Crimson Nimbus Guild dared to chase him out of the academy, then he will kill the disciples of Crimson Nimbus Guild and exact his revenge!


    Hua Longning silently took out his long black blade, and slowly walked towards Ling Yan like a cat. Within a hundred meters, he would be able to unleash his strongest destructive power, and would definitely kill him in one strike!


    However, just as Hua Longning took a step forward, his heart suddenly skipped a beat. A voice came out from Ling Yan''s mouth.


    "Since you''re already here, why are you sneaking around? Come out."


    Hm?


    Did this guy find me? Hua Long Ning was startled. Impossible. As an assassin, his skill at concealment was outstanding. Furthermore, Ling Yan''s cultivation was only at the early third level of the Mortal Realm. How could he possibly discover his whereabouts?


    Could it be that someone else came over and Ling Yan discovered it?


    Hua Longning used his senses to scan the surroundings but didn''t find anyone else.


    "That guy in black clothes, stop shaking your head and wagging your tail. He''s talking about you, who are you pretending to be dumb for!"


    Ling Yan''s gentle voice sounded once more.


    Hua Longning''s face darkened. Damn, who was shaking their heads and wagging their tails, who was pretending to be stupid?!


    Although he didn''t know how Ling Yan had found him, since his whereabouts were exposed, Hua Longning no longer hid. Carrying his long black saber, he walked out from the side with a gloomy face. In a few breaths, he arrived less than twenty meters away from Ling Yan.


    "Tsk tsk, boy, you are quite courageous. Seeing that I have come and yet you are still sitting so calmly on the ground, I must say that you are extremely stupid. Although I do not know how you managed to discover me, that is not important.

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    "Hehe, there are too many people who would say those words to me. But sadly, I''m still alive and well."


    Ling Yan stood up with a smile and said to Hua Longning with a calm expression.


    Seeing Ling Yan''s indifferent expression, Hua Long''s heart skipped a beat. His long and narrow eyes couldn''t help but slightly squint as he swept his gaze at Ling Yan like a venomous snake.


    Hua Longning didn''t immediately take action. Ling Yan was right in front of him, and at such a close distance, he wouldn''t give Ling Yan the chance to escape.


    However, he discovered that the boy in front of him was a little strange. No matter how he looked at him, he was just trash who had just broken through to the 3rd level of the Mortal Stage.


    Where did this brat get his confidence from?


    "Do you know that I have always repaid favors with grudges?" Ling Yan indifferently said as he looked at Hua Longning.


    "What? You mean you want to kill me today?" Hua Long Ning frowned, his face had a playful smile, "With your Mortal Core cultivation?!" I''m so scared. "


    "You must die!" Ling Yan''s expression turned cold as he coldly replied.


    "Humph, what big words you have there. I would really like to see how you will kill me!"


    Hua Long Ning snorted angrily and stomped his feet on the ground, creating two large craters in the ground. His body suddenly moved, leaving behind a series of afterimages. He waved the black broadsword in his hand, and slashed it ruthlessly towards Ling Yan!


    Thunderbolt Blade!


    As the saber descended, it was as if it sliced through the air, and the sound of air splitting exploded was extremely terrifying!


    The moment Hua Longning''s black blade came down, Ling Yan''s eyes flashed with a bright light. He didn''t use any martial skills, nor did he circulate his blood energy. He used his own strength to form his right fist and smashed it down with a loud bang!


    Ling Yan, who had broken through the 3rd level of the Mortal Stage Initial Phase, had a physical strength of 7,500 jin, which was comparable to some peak 4th level Mortal Stage Qi Cultivators. With the addition of his own terrifying defensive power, Hua Longning''s probing attack was not even in Ling Yan''s eyes.


    BOOM!


    Hua Longning''s complexion changed. He could only feel a powerful force shooting out from the tiger''s mouth, causing his hand to go numb. He almost couldn''t hold on to his treasured blade!


    What the hell!


    Hua Longning''s feet stomped on the ground for a few times to dispel the immense strength that was transmitted to him from the blade. He then steadied his body and looked at Ling Yan with surprise and bewilderment.


    How could this boy have so much strength and even have a fist? How could he not fear the edge of his medium-grade human-step treasure saber? Just what kind of defensive power was this?!


    "Hehe, so it was an accident. A person who fled in desperation a month ago actually dares to confront you head on now. Stop talking, I''m just so arrogant." The corner of Ling Yan''s mouth slightly raised as he calmly looked at Hua Longning.


    "Arrogant brat!" I didn''t even use much strength! "


    Hua Longning was so angry that he started laughing, "Don''t be too arrogant, go to hell!"


    Hua Longning shouted. His figure had already disappeared from where he stood. There was only the sound of footsteps and the sharp sound of something breaking through the air!


    That was the sound of a sharp weapon slicing through the air!


    Hua Longning appeared behind Ling Yan in a flash and revealed a sinister smile. He raised the long blade in his hand and chopped towards Ling Yan''s neck with lightning speed.


    The speed of the saber reached its limit. It was as if even the sound was swallowed up, leaving no traces behind!


    This was the fatal blow!

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    "Tsk tsk, die!"


    The corner of Hua Longning''s mouth curled up into a grin as he widened his eyes. He wanted to helplessly watch Ling Yan''s head being chopped off by his broadsword!


    Come on, blood is splattering everywhere. Let me feel that burning sensation. Hua Longning grinned as his tongue stuck out.


    "Swoosh!"


    The long blade hacked towards Ling Yan''s neck without any obstruction, as if Ling Yan''s neck was made of air.


    Immediately, Hua Longning''s smile froze, and he quickly retreated a few steps. His gaze turned, and instantly became gloomy.


    Only to see Ling Yan standing on the other side with a smile as he indifferently looked at him.


    Only then did Ling Yan''s shadow dissipate where Hua Long Ning''s long blade had slashed past ¡­


    How could this brat''s speed be so fast!


    The corner of Hua Longning''s eye twitched. Although he did not use his full strength, he knew that Ling Yan also did not use his full strength. This was because Ling Yan had an explosive method that could greatly increase his speed.


    However, based on his previous experience in killing Ling Yan, before he exploded, his speed was still inferior.


    While Hua Longning was still in shock, he saw Ling Yan beckon at him with a smile.


    "Continue."


    F * ck!


    Hua Longning immediately became furious. This brat actually dared to look down on him!


    "Boom!" With an explosive sound, Hua Longning''s feet cracked the ground. His entire body was like a bolt of lightning, instantly appearing in front of Ling Yan. His pitch-black blade cut across the air, as if he was about to cut Ling Yan in half!


    Ling Yan gently smiled as he released the Thunder Flash. His body slightly moved to the side, as if he had calculated it beforehand, and completely dodged Hua Longning''s horizontal strike.


    "Sh * t!"


    Hua Longning did not believe this. True essence erupted from his entire body, and he waved the long blade in his hand!


    "Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish!"


    In the short span of a breath, Hua Longning had waved his blade countless times. In the air, one could only see the blade-light filling the sky and the sound of air being pierced by countless blades!


    Blades of light filled the sky like a huge, densely packed net, covering Ling Yan from all directions. Any one of these blade lights could seriously injure a Mortal Core warrior who was above the fourth level of the Mortal Core realm, and make him cough up blood.


    Under the cover of this dense net of saber light, Ling Yan''s expression was calm, and he was not in a hurry. Under the cover of this dense net of saber light, Ling Yan''s face was calm, and he was not in a hurry.


    Without a doubt, Hua Long Ning''s blade had not even hit Ling Yan.


    Hua Longning was frightened. This was the first time in his life that such a thought had appeared in the head of a kid with a cultivation far lower than his own.


    It had only been a little more than a month, how could this kid''s movement technique become so profound? Furthermore, it seemed as if his movement technique had improved by another level!


    "Swoosh!"


    Hua Longning made the last cut, but it was to no avail. He took a big step back, opening up a distance between him and Ling Yan as his chest heaved up and down.


    Just a series of attacks that were swift like thunder had consumed a great deal of his physical strength and true essence. On the other hand, Ling Yan seemed to be unharmed, and his breathing was much steadier than his own.


    How is this possible?!


    "Tired?" Ling Yan''s smile vanished as he coldly said, "Since you are tired of fighting, then it''s my turn to take action!"


    Just as he finished his sentence, Ling Yan''s figure instantly left an afterimage as he appeared in front of Hua Longning like a bolt of lightning. He raised his right fist and punched forward!


    In the instant that he smashed Long Ning''s fist, a bright light flashed across Ling Yan''s black eyes. The blood energy in his body exploded, and a golden light flashed on the surface of his fist!


    Fist light!

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    Ling Yan''s physical strength alone was 7,500 jins. When the power of his blood vitality combined together, he had an enormous strength of 10,000 jins!


    In addition to nearly 50% of the punch''s damage being dealt, Ling Yan''s fist was also thrown out, creating a whirlpool on the surface. It gathered together a surging momentum that seemed to be able to break through everything!


    Hua Longning''s pupils constricted. He could actually feel a trace of death in this punch.


    "Hah!"


    Hua Longning shouted and a large amount of true essence was poured into his long black blade. The long black blade instantly burst out with a solid blue light.


    Hua Longning raised his blade high into the air, quickly raising it above his head and fiercely swung his fist towards Ling Yan!


    At that moment, a vague image that was several tens of meters tall appeared behind him. It was a fierce looking wild bull that had an enormous body.


    "High Rank Mortal Realm Skill ¡ª Raging Ox Slash!"


    The sharp blue blade and the golden fist collided.


    Time seemed to come to a standstill.


    Soon after, an unparalleled explosion erupted from both sides!


    BOOM!


    In that instant, the sun seemed to have lost its color, and a blinding light shot out in all directions like countless golden swords.


    Two figures were simultaneously sent flying by the immense force produced by the explosion. "Pa da", they staggered before falling to the ground.


    "Thump, thump, thump ~"


    After landing on the ground, Ling Yan took three steps back. When his last step landed, the muscles in his thigh suddenly tensed up. Along with a "Chi" sound, his entire right leg stabbed into the ground like a nail.


    On the other hand, Hua Longning had to retreat more than a dozen steps in order to escape this force.


    He raised his head and looked at Ling Yan with a pair of long and narrow eyes that were filled with disbelief. It was as if this was the first time he had met Ling Yan. His heart violently trembled.


    This brat, how did his strength suddenly become so strong!


    A month ago, Ling Yan hadn''t dared to confront him head on. He crazily fled, and a month later, he would be able to face him head on and not be at a disadvantage!


    Could it be that during this period of time, this brat had run into another heaven-defying opportunity?


    Thinking of this, Hua Longning''s heart was filled with jealousy.


    What right did the heavens have to take care of a person like this? Not only did he give Ling Yan battle prowess that far surpassed his peers, he even gave Ling Yan a top grade Lightning Elemental Body that was rarely seen in the world. It was even possible that there was a powerful family or sect supporting him from behind.


    If I had this kind of talent and background, why would I need to worry about resources? Would those old bastards of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School dare to kick me out?!


    Hua Longning''s chest heaved up and down. His pair of cold eyes were almost drowned in hatred and envy!


    "There''s no need to test any further. It''s useless. Go all out. Otherwise, you will have no chance at all." Ling Yan''s lips revealed a faint smile as he coldly spoke.


    Ling Yan had pretty much verified it. Although Hua Longning''s attack was a probing attack, it was still at the level of an ordinary Fourth Stage Mortal Realm expert.


    In other words, with just his physical strength and defense, Ling Yan didn''t even need to use any martial skills to fend off an ordinary Fourth Stage Mortal Realm martial artist.


    One had to know that the higher the cultivation, the greater the gap.


    It was already very abnormal for his physical body to be able to challenge a large success of the Second Stage of the Mortal Stage at the First Stage of the Mortal Stage. Now that his cultivation was at the Third Stage of the Mortal Stage, Ling Yan could still fight a large success of the Fourth Stage of the Mortal Stage. It had to be said that Ling Yan''s foundation was extremely deep, like a favored child of heaven!


    It also proved once again that the ? Berserk Golden Body Art ? was a heaven-defying technique. It was like a body cultivation sacred art!

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    "Good, good, good!"


    Hua Long Ning flew into a rage and said, "Do you really think you can beat me? "Brat, you were still playing with mud when laozi came out to adventure. Then, I''ll let you have a taste of laozi''s strongest move!"


    As soon as his voice fell, Hua Longning suddenly stepped forwards, true essence surging from his entire body. The pitch-black long blade flew into his hand. In an instant, the medium-grade treasure saber seemed as if it had been dipped in ink, becoming incomparably thick and black.


    The blade drew a huge black circle in the air. After a short pause, the black circle suddenly shrank in the direction of the center. The entire black circle instantly became the size of a palm.


    This highly compressed energy true essence emitted a soul-piercing strength. Around this palm-sized black energy, even the air seemed to twist and distort, and even space itself seemed to faintly fluctuate.


    "Black Flame Saber!"


    Hua Longning shouted and waved his long black blade. That palm-sized mass of energy instantly fell like a meteor. Dozens of meters away, it seemed to lose its meaning and rushed towards Ling Yan!


    Ling Yan''s eyes narrowed. In the face of this terrifying energy attack, his expression didn''t change at all.


    Ling Yan''s black eyes lit up. His entire being seemed to be boiling as he let out an angry shout!


    Possession of a battle spirit!


    With a "weng ~" sound, countless golden lights burst out from Ling Yan''s body, instantly enveloping him in a dazzling golden light. Even his eyes seemed to have turned a resplendent gold color.


    Ling Yan, who was enveloped under a dazzling golden light, seemed to be possessed by a god. He clenched his fist into a finger and pointed his index finger straight ahead, aiming it at the rapidly approaching pitch-black palm.


    Heavenly Thunder Finger!


    A golden beam of light shot out from Ling Yan''s index finger ¡ª ¡ª


    "Bam!"


    An incomparably clear sound rang out. The pitch-black palm was like a piece of glass that had been stabbed by a spike. It immediately shattered into countless black fragments!


    However, the golden light didn''t dissipate, passing through the countless black fragments and transforming into a golden rainbow, arriving in front of Hua Longning.


    Hua Longning''s facial expression changed drastically. He subconsciously moved his body, wanting to dodge the attack.


    Suddenly, a yellow ray of light entered Hua Longning''s body like a small snake. His body felt like it was being electrocuted, suddenly freezing, and soon after, his internal organs felt as if they were being bitten by countless small snakes. A severe pain came in vain!


    He quickly used his true essence to protect himself, but he instantly realized something.


    This is bad!


    Hua Longning was overwhelmed with shock. He raised his head and watched helplessly as the golden light hit him.


    "Hiss ~"


    Hua Longning''s body shook as if a steel needle had pierced through a piece of paper. A golden beam of light instantly pierced through his left chest, creating a bloody mist. Suddenly, blood started to flow out from Hua Longning''s chest, dyeing his lower body red.


    He blankly stared at the fist-sized hole in his left chest. Blood was still flowing, and the air was gradually filled with a faint smell of blood.


    With his heart pierced, Hua Long Ning didn''t die immediately. He raised his head stiffly, his eyes filled with fear and his mouth slightly opened. "You ¡­" You... "How is this possible ¡­"


    "Boom!" Three seconds later, Hua Longning''s eyes widened. He pointed at Ling Yan with his right hand and unwillingly fell to the ground.


    A Fourth Stage Natal Stage martial artist, dead!


    Ling Yan walked over to Hua Longning''s corpse and looked down at him with eyes full of regret. He sneered and said, "The heavens will punish you for your evil deeds! Serves you right!"


    Sweeping his gaze over Hua Longning''s corpse, he noticed that there was a ring on his left index finger which immediately attracted Ling Yan''s attention.

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    Looking at the ring on Hua Longning''s left index finger, Ling Yan guessed that this should be the storage ring.


    He had almost forgotten that even a martial artist with a bit of money would buy storage rings to store things. Even the smallest storage ring was only 4 square meters. With this thing, it would be much easier to carry things around.


    Hua Longning was a Mastery of the Fourth Stage of the Mortal Body Refinement Realm, and he was still a hitman. His family background should be pretty good.


    Ling Yan rubbed his hands together in excitement. Lowering his body, he took Hua Longning''s storage ring off his finger.


    Because Hua Longning was already dead, the storage ring was an ownerless object. With just a single thread of Ling Yan''s soul force, he was able to sense the items within the ring.


    Immediately, Ling Yan''s eyes lit up.


    This was a storage ring with a space of fifty square meters!


    It had to be known that the crafting of storage rings was very complicated. Because it involved the power of space, only artificers who were proficient in the power of space would be able to create it. Furthermore, the materials they spent were much more complex than weapons of the same level.


    The smallest four square meter storage ring cost 5,000 silver, which was equal to half a human-step elementary rank treasure.


    The larger the space in the storage ring, the deeper the skill required, and the higher its value. This 50 square meter storage ring was already selling for more than a Human Stage primary treasure, reaching a price of 30,000 silver, which was comparable to a Human Stage intermediate treasure.


    Even if the storage ring had nothing, Ling Yan would still make a fortune. Furthermore, wouldn''t there be anything stored in the storage ring of a Mighty Completion Mortal Stage Fourth Stage martial artist?


    Ling Yan swept his gaze downwards ¡ª ¡ª


    Eighteen thousand silver taels ¡­


    Hundreds of true essence stones ¡­


    Some healing pills...


    Eh? These two pills ¡­


    Ling Yan''s gaze froze as he looked at the two elixirs placed on the left side of the space, which were clearly different from the ones used to heal wounds.


    These two pills were much more lustrous than those healing pills, and their shape was also much more cloudy. Moreover, there were faint veined patterns on the surface of the pills; one of them seemed to be a dragon, and the other one was a white cloud.


    Dragon Mark and Cloud Mark...


    Ling Yan faintly whispered. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind. Ling Yan''s eyes immediately widened. He remembered!


    "Pah!" With a clap, Ling Yan slapped his thigh, his eyes flashing with excitement. Reaching out his hand, he touched his storage ring, and two round, sparkling pills appeared in Ling Yan''s palm.


    As soon as the two pills were exposed to the air, a strong fragrance wafted through the air, causing one to smell it and feel as if their blood was about to boil.


    So it was like that!


    Ling Yan''s eyes were shining. This Dragon Mark Pill was called Dragon Power Pill, Grade 5, Cloud Mark Pill was called Heaven Origin Pill, Grade 6. Other than the different grades, they were all fine pills that could raise one''s cultivation!


    Although it wasn''t like the Bear Heart Pill, which only came from a large sect, it was still rare. Usually, it only appeared in a large trading bank a few times a month.


    Previously, the Bear-Heart Pill was only Grade Three and was suitable for martial artists below the Third Stage of the Mortal Embryo Stage. On the other hand, the Dragon Strength Pill and Heaven Origin Pill were suitable for martial artists at the Fifth or Sixth Stage of the Mortal Embryo Stage.


    This was especially so for the Heaven Origin Pill. Not only could it greatly increase one''s cultivation, it could also help a fifth level Mortal Core realm martial artist to break through; its value was even higher than a normal seventh grade pill!


    It seemed that Long Huanning prepared these two pills in advance in order for him to break through to the sixth level of the Mortal Spiritual Birth Stage as soon as possible after advancing to the fifth level.


    There was a small bottleneck between the fifth and sixth stage of the mortal pregnancy. Although it wasn''t a big bottleneck, it was only a small bottleneck for geniuses. An average person might end up stuck here for their entire life.


    Once one broke through to the 6th level of the Mortal Stage, their strength would greatly increase and their status in their own country would rise. They would receive the respect and invitations from powerful and wealthy families and would be able to rise to the heavens in a single step.


    Hehe, these two elixirs are really good stuff. I have really taken advantage of them. Ling Yan''s lips curled up into a smile.


    After storing Long Huanning''s medium-grade human-step treasure saber into his storage ring, Ling Yan was about to destroy his corpse and erase all traces of it. A pale yellow power of thunder crackled on his right hand.


    Lightning could instantly convert electricity into energy, instantly raising it by several hundred degrees celsius or even a thousand degrees celsius. It was no worse than a flame.


    Just as Ling Yan was about to toss the pale yellow power of thunder into Hua Longning''s corpse, he suddenly stopped.


    A golden light flew out from his chest and entered Hua Longning''s body. Immediately, Ling Yan''s breathing couldn''t help but stop ¡­

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    Ling Yan could see Hua Longning''s corpse withering at a speed visible to the naked eye. It was like a balloon that had been deflated into an ugly piece of human skin in just a few seconds.


    This... Ling Yan was flabbergasted.


    The golden light that shot out from his chest seemed to be ¡­


    Just as Ling Yan realized this, that golden light suddenly flew out from the paper-like corpse of Hua Longning. Then, under Ling Yan''s astonished gaze, it gradually condensed into an illusory golden figure.


    Although the figure looked blurry, Ling Yan could vaguely see that it was a woman.


    Elegant and graceful, with a protruding front and back.


    Ling Yan''s eyelids twitched. Why was this person so familiar?


    That''s right, isn''t this the battle spirit? When Ling Yan had just obtained the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'', he had encountered a seductive woman in his battle spirit space. Her figure was just like this.


    "Hehe, little master, haven''t you seen my body for a long time? Do you miss me for a while?"


    At this moment, a coquettish voice appeared beside Ling Yan''s ear. The source of the voice came from the golden figure in front of him.


    "You ¡­ You really are a battle spirit. Why did you come out ¡­ And this ¡­ "What''s going on?"


    Ling Yan was stunned for a moment, pointing at Hua Long''s paper-like body, stuttering a little as he asked.


    "Hehe, I''ve found something good. It''s a bit beneficial for me ¡­"


    As the battle spirit saw Ling Yan''s somewhat confused expression, it twisted its waist and arrived in front of Ling Yan. With a somewhat illusory finger pointing at Ling Yan''s forehead, it cutely smiled and said, "Little master, that ignorant appearance of yours is truly adorable. The thing this fellow is referring to is this fellow''s blood essence ¡­"


    With these words, Ling Yan immediately took a few steps back. His expression instantly became a little tense.


    Damn, it can''t be, right? A battle spirit can still absorb a human''s blood essence as nourishment ¡­


    If he had such a terrifying thing with him, would he be alright?


    Although a battle spirit could allow him to display a formidable combat strength for a short period of time, if a battle spirit came along and sucked up all of his blood essence, wouldn''t he die?


    After cultivating the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'', the blood vitality within his body was countless times stronger than a Qi Cultivator. His blood essence was even more precious, and his battle spirit wasn''t moved by this?


    Moreover, that''s right, this'' Berserk Golden Body Tactic ''was given to him by his battle spirit back then. It even urged him to cultivate it properly and quickly increase his strength ¡­ Could it be that the battle spirit had already been planning on this?


    As Ling Yan thought of this, he couldn''t help but swallow his saliva. He felt a chill run down his spine.


    Strength was important, but relatively speaking, a small life was more important.


    "Aiya, little master, are you nervous?" As the battle spirit saw Ling Yan vigilantly look at it, it immediately felt a bit wronged. "Humph, I''m angry. I''ve helped you so much and you still suspect me ¡­"


    The battle spirit ruthlessly glared at Ling Yan. It suddenly moved to a nearby rock and sat on it. Its head turned, leaving Ling Yan with a magnificent and angry back view.


    An invisible resentment seeped out from the battle spirit and quickly wrapped around Ling Yan.


    Ling Yan was also a bit embarrassed. Now that he thought about it, if it wasn''t for his battle spirit, he would have died countless times over already.


    He probably couldn''t even beat Wang Ba, that playboy.


    That way, not only herself, but also Ye Chong''er would be in danger. Not to mention the fact that she would be admitted into the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, and would also be hunted down by Ouyang Chao''s guards.


    "Battle spirit?" Ling Yan called out probingly.


    There was no response.


    Ling Yan lightly coughed twice. He rubbed his nose and slowly walked to the side of the battle spirit. Although the battle spirit was blurry, it still had an astonishingly beautiful side profile. "Battle spirit, don''t misunderstand. I was only a bit frightened all of a sudden, how could I suspect you?"


    "Humph!"


    The battle spirit gave a charming snort and turned its head to the side, once again leaving Ling Yan with a gorgeous, angry back of its head.


    "Ugh ¡­" That... That... "That ¡­" Ling Yan had never had the experience of coaxing girls, so this time, he was immediately blinded. The one who kept talking didn''t know what to say.


    It was one thing for him to hit him, but he wasn''t good at persuading others.


    The battle spirit had already pricked its ears, but it hadn''t heard Ling Yan speak for a long time. This caused the battle spirit that wanted to hear what apology Ling Yan had to say to her to suddenly become somewhat speechless.


    "That, that you big head, smelly master!"


    The battle spirit stood up and flirtatiously rolled his eyes at Ling Yan. "Well, I''m not a stingy person. I''ll forgive you. There won''t be a next time, otherwise I''ll strike."


    "Awesome."


    "What''s so good about it? They''re hoping for a strike, aren''t they?"


    "No, no, no ¡­" Ling Yan quickly waved his hand and explained, "You have forgiven me. It was extremely good ¡­"


    Possession a battle spirit was a killing move of Ling Yan. If it was a strike, then Ling Yan''s combat strength would drop by more than a level.


    "Pfft ~ Little master, you look so cute in your panic ¡­" "Alright, let''s cut to the chase. Let''s get down to business."


    The battle spirit laughed, and then her face turned solemn. She put away her smile and looked at Ling Yan.

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    Seeing a battle spirit act in such a serious manner, Ling Yan''s expression became much more serious, and he waited for the battle spirit to speak.


    This time, the battle spirit wasn''t mischievous and directly said, "Little master, I''ll explain why you want to absorb the blood essence first. Otherwise, you won''t even be able to sleep soundly if you think about it every day."


    Disregarding Ling Yan''s somewhat embarrassed expression, the battle spirit stroked its own somewhat illusory and elegant long hair as it continued to speak.


    "Little master, I heard from him that because of the explosion of the previous master, his cultivation level dropped from a top six star to a one star. 32 times the battle strength has increased, and that''s more than double the battle power, right?"


    Ling Yan nodded his head to show that he remembered.


    "That''s right. Do you know why you were able to enter someone''s battle spirit space in the beginning? Forget it, I won''t ask you anymore. Even if I ask you, you won''t know ¡­"


    "I don''t know. Why don''t you tell me then?" The corners of Ling Yan''s eyes slightly twitched.


    The battle spirit seemed to have ignored Ling Yan''s somewhat darkened expression. It twisted its waist and said, "Because at that time, I felt a trace of the blood essence and then absorbed it. Little master, you were then able to enter this person''s battle spirit space.


    Ling Yan wasn''t stupid to begin with. As he heard his battle spirit speak to here, a light lit up in his mind. Without waiting for his battle spirit to speak again, Ling Yan spoke.


    "So what you''re saying is that you actually need blood essence to raise your cultivation level?"


    "Yes, and no."


    The battle spirit giggled. Her slender jade hands tapped Ling Yan''s forehead as she praised, "Little master''s mind is still quite bright. But if I want to recover to my peak condition, I have several ways."


    "Firstly, through the radiation effect of the energy in the body of the current master, I will slowly treat his injuries. This is also why he told you to quickly raise your cultivation level, because the higher the cultivation level of a martial artist, the more intense the radiation is ¡­"


    The second reason is to use someone else''s body to protect themselves from falling into a deep slumber, and then absorb the energy of heaven and earth to recover by themselves. This is also why that person often falls into deep sleep, and little master''s current strength is not enough for someone to remain awake for a long time.


    As for the third reason, that is because they had done something just now, and that is because they needed the blood essence of a martial artist to be nourished. The blood essence of a martial artist contains the purest of their energy, and the nourishing effect is also very good; the higher the cultivation, the more talented a martial artist is, the more pure and powerful their blood essence would be, and the better the effect would be. "


    As the battle spirit spoke, Ling Yan was puzzled.


    "But I remember that after I killed the guard named Ouyang Chao last time, you didn''t appear to absorb his blood essence ¡­"


    "Humph, that guard is just a piece of trash, the blood essence in his body is not pure at all. If this kind of blood essence is absorbed, wouldn''t that be staining his body? Only a mortal at the fourth level of the Mortal Stage is barely strong, of course, it would be best if the little master is a genius like this right now ¡­"


    As the battle spirit spoke, it extended its small red tongue towards Ling Yan and licked its bright red lips.


    Uh, Ling Yan hurriedly took a few steps back, reminding him, "Don''t hit me. I''ll tell you, or else I''ll ¡­"


    "Isn''t that all? Little master, do you want to hit me? Wa, wa, I''m really scared ¡­"


    The battle spirit pretended to be afraid. Then, it pouted its small, rosy lips and caved in. Her curvaceous body shot out a coquettish glance. "Little master, come here and let you hit me, hit this place ¡­"


    Ling Yan was exasperated. Was this a person who had lived for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years? How could he be so mischievous?


    However, after having his battle spirit interrupted, Ling Yan understood that in order for a battle spirit to absorb blood essence and raise its boundary, what was needed was the blood essence of geniuses. This was because the energy within a genius martial artist''s body was far more pure and formidable than that of an ordinary martial artist.


    So it was like that.

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    "Okay, little master, since the blood essence of this martial artist has been absorbed, I will not stay outside. This kind of cultivation of a martial artist''s blood essence is nothing but a cup of water. I will not say anymore, I will go to sleep ¡­"


    As she spoke, the battle spirit''s ethereal figure turned into a mass of golden light that drilled into Ling Yan''s collar. Then, she seemed to recall something, and her charming voice echoed within Ling Yan''s mind.


    "That''s right, little master. Before you destroy the corpse, remember to use the illusion technique on it. That way, you''ll be able to get closer to the body cultivator who''s at the small success stage of the fifth level of the Mortal Stage. That body cultivator can barely be considered a genius, right? Kill him and let him nourish you a little bit more ¡­"


    Indeed, without a battle spirit to remind him, he had almost forgotten that the appearance changing technique was several times better than the appearance changing technique of Hua Longning. It was almost able to perfectly duplicate a single person.


    Regardless of that person''s height, build, cultivation level, temperament, etc., there was no difference between him and the main character.


    If one''s cultivation wasn''t several times higher than Ling Yan, their spirit sense wouldn''t be as sharp as Ling Yan''s. They would basically not be able to see through any flaws.


    "That battle spirit, you''ve absorbed the blood essence of a great genius at the 4th level of the Mortal Core realm. How much has your realm increased? How much more do you need in order to reach the 2-star Transcendent stage?" Ling Yan asked in his mind.


    If a battle spirit could reach two stars, then the body would be able to increase combat strength by two times, and even more, it would be able to greatly enhance Ling Yan''s combat strength.


    "Aiya, little master, you think too much, this kind of small martial artist''s blood essence is only able to sew in the gaps between their teeth, do you think that his cultivation realm is so easy to enhance, take your time, if little master has the strength, then you can just kill a few small Xiantian martial artists and let him suck their blood essence, that would barely be half a star higher than that."


    Xiantian realm martial artists were f * cking small martial artists. Killing several Xiantian realm martial artists would only be able to raise one''s cultivation by half a star ¡­


    Ling Yan''s face darkened. He really had the nerve to say that his cultivation was at the sixth level of the Mortal Core realm. He might not even be able to survive, let alone a Xiantian realm martial artist.


    If I had the strength to kill a Xiantian realm martial artist, would I have been chased around like that?


    If he could, then so be it. It seemed that raising his battle spirit realm required a long period of time. But, he couldn''t rush it either. As long as his cultivation increased, then it would be of great help to his battle spirit.


    At this time, Ling Yan relaxed his mind and didn''t disturb the battle spirit that was sleeping.


    Arriving in front of the paper like corpse of Hua Long, Ling Yan stretched out his right hand, and with a thought, a faint golden light appeared on his right hand.


    Immediately after, Ling Yan crouched down and slowly scanned Hua Longning''s shriveled skin with his pale golden right hand ¡­


    Head... Abdomen... Legs...


    Fortunately, Hua Longning''s corpse was now as dry as a piece of paper.


    If not, even if Ling Yan were to touch from top to bottom, he would still be touching a man, or even a corpse. Just thinking about it made him feel a bit uncomfortable.


    Ten seconds later, the pale golden light in Ling Yan''s palm dissipated. He stood up with his eyes closed, and then opened his eyes, which were shining brightly.


    The illusion technique successfully replicated!


    Hua Longning''s corpse made a few ''pi pi pi pi'' sounds and turned into ashes in the blink of an eye, dissipating into the air.


    Except for the charred ground, there was no sign that a body had ever been destroyed.


    Senior Brother, after we take care of this killer, it will be your turn.


    Ling Yan muttered to himself as a cold smile appeared on his face.

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    After everything was settled, Ling Yan temporarily put down some of his worries.


    The most important thing right now was to quickly increase his own strength. As long as he was strong enough to protect himself from harm or attract the attention of the leaders of the large families, joining an organization would greatly reduce his own danger.


    Ouyang Chao was probably the one who wanted him dead the most, moreover, Ouyang Chao was from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan, one of the eight great clans of the Southern Tong Kingdom.


    Thus, if Ling Yan wanted to protect himself, he must obtain the favor of the imperial family!


    With the royal family supporting him, no matter how brazen Ouyang Chao was, he wouldn''t dare to do whatever he wanted.


    However, all of this still required him to have sufficient capital.


    Ling Yan slightly narrowed his black eyes. He believed that the title of Crimson Nimbus Guild''s Number One Freshman might not be taken seriously by the Royal Family.


    However, for a freshman to obtain the title of one hundred and eight generals of Chi Xiao and defeat the eighty-eighth genius of the Thousand Military Array, this amount of capital should be enough to attract the attention of the royal family.


    I heard that the students of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School who performed outstandingly will be invited by the leaders of the influential families to sign an agreement to serve them after graduation. Moreover, they will also be provided with cultivation resources.


    But at the moment, Ling Yan hadn''t been invited by anyone. It was likely that the leaders of those large families had hesitated.


    After all, it had only been less than half a year since he had entered the academy. Although the early stages looked like they had amazing potential, some geniuses would gradually lose their potential and slowly lose it.


    This was because the level of talent that the leaders of the large families saw in a single student was most likely based on the ranking of the Thousand Military Array. The rank of the Array basically showed the level of a person''s strength, and the number of people that went up and down didn''t exceed a few.


    The younger one was, the higher their ranking would be, and the greater their talent would be!


    Therefore, when Ling Yan thought back to how he had not participated in the Thousand Military Array last month, he estimated that his rank had already dropped.


    Perhaps it was because of this that the leaders of the large families began to hesitate over whether they should invite Ye Xiao or not.


    Those who were jealous of him must be overjoyed to see such a situation unfold.


    Thinking of this, Ling Yan smiled. There was still half a month until the end of this month. During this half month, he would train at Great South Mountain and then go to the Thousand Military Array to add to his fire!


    Every month at Crimson Nimbus Martial School, he still had to obtain the special formation cultivation time. The Thunder Extreme Array was too helpful in raising his strength.


    According to his current strength, it would be easy for him to regain the title of one hundred and eight generals of Chi Xiao. Moreover, he might even give those people who were taking pleasure in his misfortune a blind pleasant surprise.


    With the current situation, the more high-profile he was, the easier it would be for him to attract attention. In that case, Ling Yan''s black eyes flashed. When the time comes, a grand opening would follow!


    Ling Yan took Hua Longning''s 50-square-meter storage ring and placed it inside his storage ring. His equipment had also been upgraded.


    Shaking the index finger of his left hand, which was still wearing his new storage ring, Ling Yan felt carefree. This was the richest time he had ever seen such a thing.


    Arriving at the pond, Ling Yan put his clothes into his storage ring and jumped in.


    "Splash!" A splash as high as a person''s height caused the ground on the shore to be drenched bit by bit.


    This time, when Ling Yan calmed down, he found that the pool contained a strange energy. This energy was very weak and gentle, and it was contained in the river.


    As long as a person''s spiritual sense was sharp enough, they would be wrapped by a comfortable and warm aura. In this situation, the fatigue on their entire body would gradually disperse. The speed at which they circulated their cultivation technique was also faster than usual.


    What a magical place! Ling Yan''s eyes were filled with surprise. Cultivating here could also achieve twice the results with half the effort.


    At this time, Ling Yan was leaning against the shore, his eyes closed. With a flip of his left hand, a deep blue true essence stone appeared. As he soaked in the hot spring water, he began to absorb the pure energy within the true essence stone and revolve the ''Wild Gold Body Tactic''.

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    However, not long after Ling Yan started cultivating, he quietly opened his eyes. His eyes flickered as if he was thinking about something.


    Ling Yan supported himself on the shore with his elbows as he floated upwards a little.


    He finally remembered.


    The first time he came in contact with this hot spring was when he was still cultivating at the foot of the mountain. He was chased by Ouyang Chao''s guards and ran around the mountain to find a pond.


    At that time, he had been wholeheartedly considering how to avoid being hunted by Ouyang Chao''s bodyguards. Thus, even though he had noticed that this pool of water was a little strange, he hadn''t investigated it too deeply.


    Now that he thought about it, Ling Yan felt that this pond seemed to have another mystery.


    At that time, he vaguely felt that the water was relatively warmer. Moreover, the closer he got to the other side of the mountain, the higher the temperature!


    Although the change in temperature was not very obvious, there was indeed such a change.


    "How about we go to the bottom of the lake to feel it?" Ling Yan muttered to himself.


    Ling Yan thought it wouldn''t take long to reach the bottom of the lake. He put away the true essence stone and dove into the water.


    The pool was warm and clean, but there were no other living creatures in sight. Not to mention the small fish and shrimps, when Ling Yan swam to the bottom, he didn''t even see a single aquatic plant.


    However, after Ling Yan dived into the water, his eyes brightened up.


    Sure enough, the water temperature at the bottom of the lake was slightly higher than the water surface, although it was only one or two degrees, ordinary people wouldn''t be able to feel it.


    However, for a martial artist, they would be able to distinguish them by sensing them carefully.


    Moreover, as the temperature of the water slightly increased, Ling Yan could also feel that strange energy becoming much denser. When he was training underwater, his cultivation method''s circulation speed was even faster than the surface of the water by 20%!


    This effect was similar to consuming a low level Soul Gathering Pellet.


    The only difference was that there was no need to spend money here, and it could be used for unlimited amounts of time!


    "Oh my god, this pool is invincible now." Ling Yan was secretly speechless. If he had discovered this place earlier, his cultivation might have risen even faster.


    From the looks of it, he was the first one to discover the strangeness of this pool in the depths of Great South Mountain.


    What on earth caused this pool to have the effect of restoring body strength and helping cultivation?


    Ling Yan frowned slightly. If it was the Spirit Xiu of the Heavens and the Earth, it would be fine if it was born. However, if it was in another situation ¡ª


    As Ling Yan thought of this, his breathing couldn''t help but quicken.


    If the latter was the case, then there was some heavenly material that affected the terrain, which was why this pool had such a special effect.


    To be able to affect this large pool, allowing it to increase its cultivation speed and restore its bodily functions, if it was able to obtain this heavenly material, then how terrifying would its cultivation speed be?!


    When Ling Yan thought of this, he immediately got excited. Without the slightest hesitation, he quickly swam towards the mountain cliff.


    The entire pond was no more than a few hundred meters long. Ling Yan swam quickly under the water, and in a few seconds, he reached the mountain wall.


    The wall of the mountain spanned across the entire pool. The mountain was dark in color. Ling Yan examined it carefully, but didn''t find anything special about the wall.


    However, the density of the strange energy in the water had increased by quite a bit. If one were to say that heavenly resources were the most likely to appear, then that was the only place.


    In that case, were there really any heavenly or earthly treasures here?


    Ling Yan closed his eyes in the water, and then an invisible wave suddenly spread out from his mind.


    His spiritual sense was fully opened!

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    With Ling Yan as the core, his acute spiritual sense spread out in all directions, penetrating through the mountain walls, the rocks, and the soil under the water ¡­


    Ling Yan knew very well that if there really was a heavenly treasure, it would definitely be in the nearby mountain walls, rocks, or even under water. Moreover, it wouldn''t be too far away.


    This was because the temperature here was the mildest and the energy the most abundant. The cells in his body were the most active.


    Ling Yan closed his eyes and spread out his spiritual sense. Carefully examining every inch of his body, he did not miss a single small spot.


    At a certain moment.


    Hm?


    Ling Yan let out a light cry of surprise before suddenly opening his eyes. Within his eyes, there was a faint joy.


    He felt that the soil was about three meters deep under the water, thirty degrees away from where he was. His spiritual sense seemed to have been blocked by something, and directly spread to the side.


    Something was off!


    Ling Yan was not alarmed, but instead happy. It wouldn''t take long to break through a depth of one zhang.


    Ling Yan immediately withdrew his Spiritual Awareness and accurately pinpointed the location he just sensed. He then bent down and thrust his hand into the water and soil.


    Although the bottom of the pool was covered with dirt, there were still a lot of small rocks mixed in. The hardness of some of the rocks was comparable to some of the best weapons, and most people would need to dig with their weapons, directly using their hands. Even a 4th level Natal Stage Body Cultivator would need the force of their blood to wrap it up.


    However, just like that, Ling Yan directly plunged into the ground, as if those tough, small stones didn''t exist.


    With a "Chi ~" sound, Ling Yan''s right hand easily stabbed into the ground. The moment the small stones that were blocking him touched Ling Yan''s finger, they seemed to be pierced by a sharp awl, and directly shattered.


    Ling Yan''s entire right hand pierced through the ground and with a light raise of his hand, he lifted up a large clump of mud and pushed it to the side.


    Following that, Ling Yan''s hands constantly moved about, and in an instant, countless amounts of crushed rock and dirt were scattered in all directions like flowers had been scattered on the ground.


    The mud pit in front of Ling Yan was rapidly growing and deepening at a speed visible to the naked eye!


    Not long after, Ling Yan stopped his movements and stood by the side of the mud pit. His black eyes quietly stared at the layer of mud below.


    The place he sensed had arrived, about an inch below this layer of mud.


    Ling Yan didn''t know what it was, but even if it wasn''t a treasure of heaven and earth, it was definitely something extraordinary that could shield one''s senses. Thus, Ling Yan silently nodded his head in approval.


    This time, Ling Yan was not as crude as before, because he didn''t know how hard this thing was. If it was accidentally destroyed by Ling Yan, then Ling Yan would have no tears left.


    Ling Yan reached out his hand to gently brush the mud on the ground as he used his Spiritual Awareness to feel it.


    A dozen seconds later.


    Ling Yan removed the last layer of dirt on top of the basin. It was about the size of a small piece of rock. It was pure white like jade and crystal clear like a stone.


    However, when Ling Yan saw this thing, his entire body trembled. An extremely shocked expression surged out of his eyes, and he could not help but tremble slightly.


    This... This... This seems to be ¡­


    Ling Yan''s heart surged with a monstrous wave.


    Ever since Ling Yan started practicing martial arts, he spent most of his time on cultivation. Other than practicing martial arts, he liked to read books during his free time, especially about the chronicles of the continent, the biographies of famous martial artists from both ancient and foreign countries, as well as bizarre fierce beasts, rare materials, treasures, and other such books and stories.


    If, the words recorded in the book were correct ¡ª


    Ling Yan''s eyes were burning with passion. His normally calm and steady hands could not help but tremble. He slowly brought his trembling hands closer to the sparkling rock, and then placed them on the surface of the rock.


    Instantly!


    An extremely warm stream of air flowed into Ling Yan''s body from the inside of the jade-like rock. At this moment, Ling Yan felt as if he had entered his mother''s stomach before he was born.


    The feeling of comfort, warmth, and the feeling of being wrapped up could not be described with words!


    All of the cells in Ling Yan''s body began to cheer in joy. The power of his blood vitality seemed to have been ignited by a raging inferno as it combusted in a flash!


    In that instant, a look of ecstasy appeared on Ling Yan''s face. His gaze was fixated on the jade-like rock below him. He pursed his somewhat dry lips and even the breath he exhaled was boiling hot.


    10,000 Year Stone Milk!


    It was actually 10,000 Year Stone Milk!

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    In this world, there were a few spiritual objects. They were rare and rare, and they took a long time to form.


    Every spirit item possessed an incredible power of Creation.


    Some of them were excellent holy materials for forging Divine Weapons, some of them were super holy medicines for raising one''s cultivation, and some of them were life-saving sacred medicines for the flesh and bones of people on the verge of death ¡­


    Ling Yan understood from the records of heaven and earth treasures that the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk could be said to be one of the best spirit items.


    It had two forms. The first was its solid state, which was that Ling Yan could now see its crystal-clear, jade-like appearance.


    In this form, the 10,000 Year Stone Milk exuded a warm and mellow aura that greatly increased the speed of a martial artist''s cultivation. Compared to the normal elementary Soul Gathering Pellets that martial artists normally used, their effects were countless times stronger.


    Even if it was a top-grade Origin Gathering Pill, in front of the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk, it was like the difference between a small river and a large river; it was completely incomparable.


    The higher the martial artist''s talent, the more powerful their cultivation speed was. With the help of the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk, how could their cultivation speed be described as terrifying!


    Even if one''s talent was low, with the help of 10,000 Year Stone Milk, it would be equivalent to exchanging blows with a bird''s spear for a cannon. A Grade 2 martial arts talent was more than enough to match a Grade 4 martial arts talent.


    The ? Berserk Golden Body Art ? that Ling Yan practiced had the effect of increasing his cultivation speed. Every time his cultivation level advanced a stage, his cultivation speed would increase by one fold. There was a difference of one fold in cultivation speed, which was the difference between a grade one martial arts talent.


    Right now, Ling Yanfan was in the early Third Stage of Embryonic Body, which was four times faster than when he was not cultivating the ? Berserk Golden Body Art ?. This was equivalent to forcefully raising his upper grade two martial arts talent to upper grade five martial arts talent!


    Superior Grade Five martial arts talent, what kind of concept was that? That was the best talent that could be found in tens of thousands of people!


    One had to know that back then, the highly regarded defending champion, Pan Xing, only had a mid-grade fifth-grade martial arts talent. Before the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s entrance exam, many Elders had paid close attention to such talent and vied to take it into their department.


    With Ling Yan''s current cultivation speed, he could even squeeze into the top ten of the Crimson Nimbus Martial School''s six hundred students!


    Jiang Bo''s martial arts talent was only at the limit of the fifth rank.


    The second form was liquid form. This meant that the outer shell of the 10,000 Year Stalactite had to be shattered.


    After shattering, a milky white liquid would gush out of it, bringing with it a strange and mellow fragrance. Just by smelling it, one would feel as if they had ascended to the Immortal Realm.


    The liquid 10,000 Year Stone Milk had an incredible healing effect. For martial artists below the sixth level of the Fetal Stage, they only needed a single drop of 10,000 Year Stone Milk to instantly restore their true essence or blood vitality.


    As for this 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk that was the size of a washbasin, Ling Yan didn''t know how long it had been going on. In Ling Yan''s memories, it was only the size of a plate at most.


    Now that he had seen this 10,000 year old stone milk, perhaps it had grown for more than 10,000 years. Perhaps even 100,000 years ¡­


    Such a large 10,000 Year Stone Milk was able to instantly restore the complete strength of one''s true essence or blood vitality of a martial artist below the sixth level of the mortal realm with a single drop, and instantly restore their injured body ¡­


    F * ck, why would I be afraid of a ball when it''s time to fight? It''s like going back to the food. As long as I don''t die, one drop can make me lively again!


    Ling Yan couldn''t help but curse out. For a moment, his mouth was somewhat dry. He didn''t think that by chance, he would encounter such a great lucky chance!


    Even the martial arts sects treated this item like a treasure. It was likely that it was a sacred treasure of their sect.


    If news of the appearance of the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk were to spread out, Ling Yan believed that countless supreme experts would come here after hearing the news. It was even possible that a great battle would erupt because of this.


    They absolutely could not leak it out!


    Ling Yan took a deep breath. This sort of sacred artifact was like a hot potato to the hand. Once it was leaked, no matter how big of a background he had, it would be difficult to eliminate the coveting of those top powerhouses!


    At his current level, if he were to meet those people, he would instantly die.


    Ling Yan suppressed his agitated mood. He should immediately put away this good thing.


    However, in the next second, just as Ling Yan was about to raise the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk with both hands, his body suddenly froze.

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    The reason that caused Ling Yan''s body to stiffen was because he discovered that with his strength, he was actually unable to move the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk that was the size of a washbasin ¡­


    This... Ling Yan was dumbfounded.


    After he broke through to the Third Stage of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage, his strength had already reached 7500 jins!


    In other words, this basin sized 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk had an astonishing density. If Ling Yan were to estimate it, the weight would be no less than 10,000 jins!


    Ten thousand catties ¡­


    Ling Yan was speechless. If he could not move this stone milk, then he would not be able to keep it in his storage ring. Because there was power in the world, there was no boundary to the earth, so no matter how strong the spatial power was in the ring, it could not compare to the power of the earth.


    Otherwise, as long as the spatial ring was powerful enough, and a martial artist had their eyes on a mansion on the side of the road, wouldn''t that mean that they could directly take it away?


    The prerequisite for accepting such a treasure was that one had to completely uproot the mansion before doing anything else.


    Legend has it that the storage ring of an ancient Supreme Elder was a world. Because the cultivation of these Supreme Elders were extremely useful, they were able to seize the energy of heaven and earth and reverse the flow of the universe.


    But to Ling Yan, this was too far away. The most important thing right now was to keep the 10,000 Year Stone Milk into his storage ring.


    Otherwise, if he were to leave this precious object here, Ling Yan would feel a constant sense of anxiety and torment.


    After all, this thing was too precious. It was a priceless treasure!


    After a long while, Ling Yan sighed. For the time being, he had no other choice but to bury it again and pray that no one would discover the mystery of this place.


    It seemed that he needed a short period of time to break through. As long as his cultivation reached the peak of the 3rd level of the Mortal Embryo Stage, he would be able to possess a tremendous strength of 12,000 pounds. With a difference of more than 2000 pounds of strength, he should be able to lift the 10,000 kilograms of stone milk.


    That''s not right, Ling Yan thought. There was another way, and that was to directly break the crystal shell of the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk and take away the spirit liquid within.


    Thinking this, Ling Yan quickly rejected this idea. Not only did he need a great number of top-grade jade bottles to store this sort of spirit liquid, but every single one of these jade bottles were also priceless.


    Even if Ling Yan could afford it now, if he were to break the shell of the stone milk under the water, he would not be able to control the flow of the spirit liquid with his current strength.


    If the spirit liquid overflowed into the pond, wouldn''t it be a waste of time? The effects of the spirit liquid had been diluted countless times by the pond''s water. Even if it was useful, it wouldn''t be so abnormal.


    Therefore, he could only wait for his cultivation base to rise before storing the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk into his storage ring.


    As for the Ten Thousand Year Stone Milk, he didn''t have to worry too much about it being stored in his storage ring.


    Even if he wanted to use the spirit liquid when the time came, he only needed to make a small hole in it. With the stability of the space in the storage ring, the spirit liquid wouldn''t leak out.


    Unfortunately, these two forms of functions could not be used together. One could either choose the solid state 10,000 Year Stone Milk to obtain an incomparably fast cultivation speed, or choose the liquid 10,000 Year Stone Milk to obtain a perverted healing effect.


    Ling Yan thought for a moment. Unless he had no other choice, if he was seriously injured or his blood vitality was in urgent need, he wouldn''t break through the outer shell of the 10,000 Year Stone Milk.


    This way, with the assistance of the solid-state stone milk, his cultivation speed would blind everyone.


    At this point, martial arts talent was no longer Ling Yan''s weakness. On the contrary, because of his cultivation, Ling Yan would become unstoppable!


    Immediately, Ling Yan no longer hesitated and exited the pit. He quickly reburied the sand and stone that had just been pushed to one side.


    After a while, the bottom of the water returned to its original state. If one did not look carefully, one would not be able to find traces of digging.


    He could only pray that no one would discover this place within a short period of time.


    During this period of time, Ling Yan would cultivate underwater. The energy here was the densest, and the best way to increase one''s cultivation speed was by increasing one''s speed.


    In order to increase his strength as much as possible, this was the only way.


    Ling Yan silently pondered for a moment, and then reached his hand into his storage ring, swiping across. A crystal clear pill with dragon patterns on it that carried a sweet scent appeared in Ling Yan''s hand.


    Dragon Strength Pill, a grade-5 pill, a valuable item to raise one''s cultivation!


    Ling Yan gently lifted his hand and shoved the Dragon Strength Pill into his mouth ¡­

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    Under the alluring sunlight, the imprints of time began to decay on her back. In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed ¡­


    At the Great South Mountain of South Heaven City.


    The beautiful winding mountain range coiled around like a sleeping dragon.


    The tallest mountain overlooked the foot while white clouds filled the air. The surrounding mountains were surrounded by clouds and mist.


    In one of the empty areas, there was a lake, next to a mountain wall.


    At the bottom of the lake, there was a shadow of a person with his eyes closed and a thin bamboo pole in his mouth. The bamboo pole pierced through the surface of the water like a pointed lotus.


    Suddenly, the thin bamboo pole slightly moved. The little red dragonfly seemed to be frightened and quickly spread its wings and flew away.


    The slender bamboo pole trembled slightly before it stopped moving. The figure at the bottom of the water opened his eyes.


    This person''s expression was firm and handsome, and his physique was sturdy. He was Ling Yan, the person who came to the pool to cultivate half a month ago.


    In half a month''s time, he had consumed a massive amount of true essence stones. In addition, with the help of the 10,000 Year Stone Milk and the help of the ''Berserk Golden Body Tactic'', the medicinal efficacy of the fifth grade Dragon Strength Pill had been perfectly absorbed by him.


    The peak of the 3rd level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage had the strength of 12000 jins!


    Ling Yan didn''t need to consciously sense the state of his body to feel that there was a tremendous power hidden within him, like a volcano. He had a strong desire to immediately find a fifth level Mortal Stage expert and fight to his heart''s content!


    There were less than three days until Ling Yan''s participation in the Thousand Army Array at the end of the month.


    In such a short period of time, he estimated that it would be too late for him to break through to the early fourth stage of the Mortal Stage. This was because even the peak of the third stage would need a period of time to consolidate.


    But even so, Ling Yan believed that his current overall strength was no worse than that of an ordinary person at the peak of the fifth level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage.


    As expected, at the end of the month before the Thousand-military Combat Array ranking test, Ling Yan planned to get rid of this narrow-minded villain.


    After all, if his Thousand Military Array was finished and his ranking was too high, he might attract the vigilance and fear of the camp. Moreover, Hua Longning couldn''t disappear for too long, and it would cause the camp to be suspicious of him and then run away.


    After calming himself down, Ling Yan decided to end his cultivation. He dug out the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk that was buried in the mud beneath him and stored it in his storage ring.


    At this moment, there was a sudden movement above the pond. Ling Yan raised his head and saw a slight ripple on the surface of the water. Following that, a jade-like foot was submerged in the water.


    Ling Yan was stunned. He suddenly had a bad premonition. Could it be that someone had come here to take a bath ¡­


    The pool was warm and gentle, like a hot spring. It could not help dispel fatigue and could also help with cultivation. If it was an ordinary person, they would only feel that they could relax their body and mind. Would a martial artist feel the difference in the strange energy under the water like him?


    Or had he already discovered the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk and was preparing to dig it up?


    At this moment, Ling Yan''s heart was in his throat. His entire body was motionless, afraid that he would attract the attention of others.


    If the person who came had the intention to dive into the water, then no matter what, Ling Yan would immediately dig up the soil, collect the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk, and then madly flee.


    Danger and opportunity coexisted. The process of practicing martial arts was filled with thorns and thistles. Only by fearlessly advancing forward could one obtain the acknowledgement of the Heavenly Dao and achieve some accomplishments in the martial way.


    He only hoped that this person wouldn''t be too strong. Otherwise, no matter what, he wouldn''t be able to protect this 10,000 Year Stone Milk, and he might even lose his life because of this.


    However, what made Ling Yan slightly at ease was that this situation didn''t seem like he was here to take away the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk. Perhaps he hadn''t even discovered it.


    That''s right, unless he had sharp senses like Ling Yan, dived into the water, and successfully arrived at the side of the mountain wall, and used his spiritual sense to detect any abnormalities within a three meter radius of the ground, otherwise, just staying on the water would only cause him to feel that the water in the pool had a special effect.


    But who would have dived into the water with nothing to do? If not for the fact that Ling Yan had been chased down by Ouyang Chao''s guards and had no choice but to dive into the water, he wouldn''t have discovered such an abnormality.


    Just as Ling Yan''s nerves were tensing up, in the next moment, Ling Yan saw something fall into the water. He immediately widened his eyes as a wave of hot air rushed up from his body, causing him to almost bleed from his nose ¡­

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    Ling Yan saw a slender body slip into the water. Apart from its head, the rest of its body was visible to Ling Yan.


    If beauty could be used as a weapon, then the capital that Ling Yan had seen would definitely allow him to look down on all other heroes.


    Amito Fu, do not look at it unless you are polite, do not look at it unless you are polite...


    Ling Yan only stared at it for a second before realizing what was happening. He immediately closed his eyes and started chanting the Heart Cleansing Spell.


    What the hell? Who was this girl? Did she not know who was down there that took off her clothes so cleanly ¡­


    When had this innocent youth, Ling Yan, ever seen such a formation before? He only felt an intense heat rising from his body, and even the Pure Heart Formula was almost unable to suppress it.


    He fiercely bit down on the tip of his tongue. The intense pain immediately made Ling Yan much more clear-headed. He did not open his eyes, afraid that he would be tempted by something else.


    As for Ling Yan, he had forgotten one thing. He was still biting on a slender bamboo pole. When his teeth landed on the tip of his tongue, the bamboo pole immediately left his mouth, causing ripples on the surface of the water.


    Sh * t!


    Ling Yan''s expression immediately changed!


    Sure enough, in that instant, the woman who was bathing on the surface of the water was keenly aware of the commotion in the distance. Looking carefully at the appearance of the bamboo pole, it was obvious that it was made by someone else, and thinking about the effect of the bamboo pole in the water, the woman''s face turned cold. In a flash, she jumped out of the water and put on her clothes.


    "Who''s down there!" "Come out!"


    An extremely cold voice turned into an invisible shock wave that instantly seeped into the pool.


    The expression on Ling Yan''s face changed once again. Converging sound into a wave, such powerful strength!


    He definitely wouldn''t be able to beat her!


    Hiding in the water wasn''t an option. If this woman were to go into the water and discover any abnormalities in the water, it wouldn''t be worth it. In this situation, Ling Yan''s best course of action was to get to the shore.


    Firstly, he could avoid the discovery of the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk, and secondly, he wasn''t wrong in the first place. This woman took off all her clothes and let him see her enter the water by accident.


    Immediately, Ling Yan''s figure flashed, and like a nimble fish, he charged out of the water within the span of a few breaths and arrived at the shore.


    As soon as he landed, all of the hairs on Ling Yan''s body stood up, and an incomparably sharp aura pierced out from behind him!


    Unconsciously, Ling Yan rolled to the ground, dodging the attack. He then activated Thunder Flash and retreated dozens of meters back, vigilantly looking forward.


    When he saw it, he was stunned. His face was filled with disbelief.


    Just now, the woman he had seen earlier ¡­ It was actually the senior apprentice sister of the Sword Arts Department, the young miss of the Ouyang Family who was ranked second in the Thousand Military Array ¡ª Ouyang Yaojuan!


    Ouyang Yao Juan had also clearly seen who it was. When she realized it was Ling Yan, a trace of astonishment flashed across her ice-cold face. Following which, her gaze turned increasingly colder as it shot out in all directions.


    "Miss Ouyang, please don''t misunderstand!" Ling Yan realized that Ouyang Yaojuan was about to make a move, and hurriedly reached out her hand and shouted, "Don''t just take action like that! It''s not what you think! "Listen to me!"


    Ouyang Yaojuan''s chest was heaving up and down violently. It was likely that she would be unable to calm down for a long time.


    The delicate body of Bing Qingyu, whom she had protected for so many years, was actually seen by an unfamiliar man. This made Ouyang Yaojuan so angry that she had the urge to kill him. Let''s see what this brat has to say.


    "Speak!" Ouyang Yaojuan squeezed out a word from between her teeth, her beautiful eyes staring unwaveringly at Ling Yan. If Ling Yan didn''t say what he wanted to say, he would be hacked to pieces!

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    Just now, Ouyang Yaojuan had been slightly frightened. She changed into a new set of clothes rather quickly and casually pulled out a thin, long robe from her storage ring, draping it over her body, revealing her protruding, delicate body.


    When he thought about the soul-stirring incident just now, Ling Yan took a deep breath and quickly tossed the dirty thoughts out of his mind.


    He knew that if he didn''t give a proper explanation today, he would die here.


    Ling Yan was confident that if he was given a bit more time, he would be a thorn in the side if he overtook Ouyang Yaojuan. However, he was far from being his match right now.


    However, no matter what, Ling Yan had no qualms about it. After all, he was still a victim. To be able to cultivate underwater and encounter such a thing the moment he opened his eyes, how could he have expected this?


    Ling Yan paused for a moment. His black eyes calmly looked at Ouyang Yaojuan as he said, "Regardless of whether you believe me or not, before you came, I had already stayed below this pond for more than half a month. I had already been harboring thoughts about cultivating since the beginning, how could I have thought that someone would come here to soak in the water."


    "Cultivate?!" Ouyang Yaojuan sneered. "What''s the point of you cultivating to create an empty slender bamboo pole that has potential underwater?"


    Ouyang Yaojuan did not deny that there was a warm and comfortable atmosphere in the pond, which could greatly relieve the fatigue of the body, as well as increase the speed of cultivation.


    However, Ouyang Yaojuan paid no attention to the 20% to 20% increase in cultivation speed on the surface of the water. Basically, she would come once every half a month, letting her mind clear up for a bath.


    "I am a body cultivator, as you know, a body cultivator''s focus is on training the body. The deeper the water, the greater the pressure, the better it is to temper the body. Although the depth of this pool is not as deep as those large rivers, it still has the effect of increasing one''s cultivation speed and soothing muscles."


    Ling Yan''s expression did not change as he looked Ouyang Yaojuan in the eye with a cold gaze. He continued, "The reason why I made a thin and thin bamboo pole out of thin air was for the sake of absorbing air. It could save a lot of time and improve the efficiency of cultivation!"


    Ling Yan''s mind raced, and he immediately came up with a convincing reason. This was because every single one of Ling Yan''s words were reasonable, making it impossible for anyone to refute him.


    Moreover, this explained why Ling Yan had used this thin bamboo pole without revealing the secret underneath. It was a beautiful sight to behold.


    As expected, just as Ling Yan finished speaking, Ouyang Yaojuan''s eyes flickered slightly. He seemed to believe him and his expression eased a little. "So you really don''t have any evil thoughts?"


    I''ve only just discovered that this pond has this special function, so I''ve only been training here for half a month. Furthermore, I, Ling Yan, am a righteous man.


    This was a very strict oath. All martial artists believed in the existence of the Heavenly Dao, and they had already decided on their own. The pinnacle of martial arts was the Heavenly Dao, and no martial artist would dare to take their future as a joke, not to mention a genius like Ling Yan who had a firm heart and a firm heart.


    Ouyang Yao nodded. She completely believed him. However, when she thought about how his clean and clean body was seen by another man, she felt extremely uncomfortable in her heart.


    He could only blame himself for being too confident. Initially, he thought that she was the only one who knew of this place. He didn''t expect that a second person would appear here.


    She was a very principled person. Since Ling Yan did not do it on purpose, then he might as well pretend that he had suffered a loss. After calming down, Ouyang Yaojuan''s heart was filled with a faint shyness besides anger.


    Ouyang Yaojuan''s cold eyes finally paused on Ling Yan''s face for a moment. Then, with a cold expression on his small face, he stretched his body and gracefully left the room like a swallow.


    After what had happened, she was no longer in the mood to take a bath.

 C299

    Looking at Ouyang Yaojuan''s disappearing figure, Ling Yan heaved a heavy sigh of relief. He could only feel that his back was slightly wet.


    It would be a lie if he didn''t say he was nervous.


    With the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk in the air, there was a high risk of being exposed. With such a heavy combination, it would be strange if Ling Yan wasn''t worried.


    Fortunately, Ouyang Yaojuan was quite reasonable and reasonable. If it was Ouyang Chao, then Ling Yan would probably be in trouble today.


    From the looks of it, Ouyang Yaojuan was still a pretty good person. The impression Ling Yan had of her had eased quite a bit.


    After spreading out his spiritual sense and confirming repeatedly that there was no one within a kilometer radius, Ling Yan jumped into the water. He quickly swam to the bottom of the cliff, where the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk was hidden.


    Ling Yan pushed the mudstone aside with familiarity, and soon enough, the basin sized, pure white, jade-like 10,000 Year Stone Milk appeared. Ling Yan''s eyes flashed with an excited light, and he held back his anger, grabbing both sides of the 10,000 Year Stone Milk with both hands and exerting himself.


    Hm?


    Ling Yan''s expression changed slightly as the blood energy in his body surged up once more. He felt that the corner under the 10,000 Year Stalactite had loosened a little, and then sunk down again.


    What the hell!


    The corner of Ling Yan''s eyes twitched. This object was much heavier than he had imagined. His cultivation was at the peak of the third level of the Mortal Realm, and his physical strength was 12,000 jins. Coupled with the increase in his blood vitality, he might have reached 15,000 jins!


    Such a huge force was actually unable to lift the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk that was the size of a washbasin. The density of this thing was probably several times higher than that of steel!


    It seemed like he did not have any hope of taking away the 10,000 Year Stone Milk in the near future. Ling Yan shook his head in disappointment. However, he soon calmed himself down.


    Everything was set by the heavens. Since he was able to see this Sacred Item, it meant that he was fated to see it. Merely, it was not the time for him to take it away yet.


    Otherwise, why would Ouyang Yaojuan, who had come many times, still pass by this sacred artifact?


    Moreover, these 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk had existed for at least tens of thousands of years, so why was it still buried underwater?


    Ling Yan was not discouraged. He smiled faintly. When his cultivation broke through to the fourth level of the Mortal Stage, he would give it another try. Perhaps, that would be enough.


    As he thought about this, Ling Yan quickly moved the dirt and rocks that he had previously dug to the side back into the mud pit. Once again, he firmly buried the 10,000 Year Stalactite Milk.


    Seeing that there were no holes, Ling Yan swam out of the pond and headed south to the same city.


    She had disappeared for more than a month and hadn''t seen Ye Chong''er for so long. Furthermore, Yuan''er couldn''t contact him, so Yuan''er must be very worried for him right now.


    Ling Yan circulated his movement technique, Thunder Flash, and his entire body moved like lightning. The scenery on both sides instantly passed by his shoulders ¡­


    In the time it took to make a cup of tea, Ling Yan arrived at the entrance to the Symbol Master Guild and walked in.


    Arriving at the inner hall of the Symbol Master Guild, Ling Yan looked around, but did not find Ye Chong''er. He thought to himself, could it be that Yuanyuan''er was resting today?


    After he thought for a moment, Ling Yan lit a white sound transmitting talisman and said a few words with his true essence, intending to send a sound transmitting talisman to Lei Xinlan. He waved his hand and a white sound transmitting talisman appeared in the air.


    Hm?!


    Ling Yan''s eyebrows shot up. Why didn''t the sound transmitting talisman send out? Was Lei Xinlan cultivating in seclusion blocking sound transmissions?


    The Symbol Master Guild was owned by the Lei Xin Lan family, so usually, Lei Xin Lan wouldn''t leave the Symbol Master Guild far away. Moreover, no one dared to find trouble with the Symbol Master Guild, so with her personal safety, it shouldn''t be a problem.


    Generally speaking, he would do the same when he went into seclusion.


    Alright, Ling Yan shrugged his shoulders, casually found a male attendant in the inner hall and asked: "Hello, may I ask if Ye Chong''er is resting today? Do you know where she is?"


    If Yuanyuan''er was resting at home, he could go find her and give her a surprise.


    "Leaves..." Ye Chong''er? No... "I don''t know."


    When the male attendant heard Ling Yan say Ye Chong''er''s name, a trace of unease flashed across his face. He then shook his head repeatedly, indicating that he didn''t know anything. "I''m sorry, I have to serve the Charm Magician. Please do as you please."


    As he said this, the male attendant apologetically nodded at Ling Yan. He then pushed open a room for Charm Magicians and walked inside.


    This waiter was a little strange. Only now did Ling Yan keenly sense the uneasiness on the servant''s face. Looking at the servant''s back, which had disappeared in a flash, his black eyes narrowed and a cold light flashed across them.


    In his mind, he suddenly recalled the time he saw Fu Zhu point out Ye Chong''er''s small hand.


    Somehow, Ling Yan had a bad premonition in his heart. In addition, he couldn''t even contact Lei Xinlan. Perhaps things weren''t as simple as he had imagined!


    Yuanyuan, do not let anything happen to you!

 C300

    As dinner was about to arrive, in the hall of the Charm Magician Union, the door to the Charm room was opened and a male attendant respectfully stepped out.


    After coming out, he looked around left and right, and after not seeing Ling Yan''s figure, he let out a sigh of relief.


    After that, he went to the staff room to change out of his servant clothes. After changing his clothes, he walked out of the entrance of the Symbol Master Guild.


    At this time, he had to go home and eat dinner. After lunch, he would return to work in the afternoon.


    However, what he didn''t notice was that when he was dozens of meters away from the hall, a strong and sturdy figure came out from a corner of the hall. With an indifferent expression, he watched as the male attendant left, and then followed him at a moderate pace.


    When Ling Yan felt that this male attendant was a little abnormal, he decided to get some information from the male attendant.


    Whether it was good or bad news, to the current Ling Yan, this waiter was the only way out!


    This was because he had asked the others about it after the male attendant entered the Charm Magician''s drawing room.


    With his probing heart, the rest of them did not show any signs of shock, perhaps they really did not know where Ye Chong was.


    The only news that they received was that it seemed that Ye Chong had not come to the Charm Magician Union to work for more than a dozen days, and they had assumed that he had decided not to leave.


    Ye Chong''er couldn''t not do it for no reason. Even if she did, she would wait for him to come back and tell him. Moreover, she couldn''t contact him. Was there something in common between the two?


    This was because Ling Yan had heard from the other attendants that it had been a long time since Le Xinlan had come to the Charm Magician''s Association to inspect, but they did not dare to gossip about the Eldest Miss''s actions. Moreover, without Ling Xinlan''s supervision, their work did not have too much pressure or restraint, so it was relatively easy.


    From the looks of it, something must have happened. Ling Yan''s black eyes flashed with a cold light. Seeing the waiter turn into a alley, Ling Yan remembered that there weren''t many people there. Immediately, his figure flashed, and he quickly caught up.


    "Ahhh ¡­" "Phew ¡­"


    He said to himself, "I''m a bit sleepy, I need to take a nap at noon. Alas, I met that person who asked for news about Ye Chong''er earlier, do you want me to tell him what I know? This is a big matter ¡­"


    "What''s the big deal?"


    A voice suddenly sounded in the male waiter''s ears, causing him to jump up and down on the spot in fright. His face instantly turned pale.


    "Who ¡­" Who''s talking! " The waiter stammered as he looked around while shouting.


    "Speak, what do you know!"


    Ling Yan walked out from around the corner. His face was cold and his gaze was like the nine nether abyss. He looked at the male waiter and a faintly discernable berserk aura was emitted from Ling Yan''s body, enveloping the male attendant.


    Suddenly, the waiter felt as if he was being stared at by a ferocious beast. He couldn''t help but tremble, especially his legs, which were shaking so much that his speech became incoherent.


    "I... Me, Ye... She ¡­ "She ¡­"


    "Speak properly!"


    Ling Yan''s tone became a bit more gentle as he retracted the berserk aura from his body.


    The waiter gulped in fear. He didn''t even think about resisting at all. Furthermore, this had nothing to do with him. He stuttered, "That lord, I saw him by chance. I was afraid that I would be found out. If I were to be found out, I would die for sure ¡­"


    "Get to the point!" Ling Yan''s tone turned cold.


    "Ah, alright."


    The male waiter''s body shook, and he hurriedly nodded, "Half a month ago, because I was too tired, I fell asleep in the employee lounge, and woke up at night. Just as I was about to go back, I heard some hurried footsteps, and because I was afraid of being found out and thought I was lazy, I was so scared that I didn''t open the door.


    Then Small Hair... Discovering Fu... Master Fu Zhu appeared. At that time, Master Fu Zhu''s expression was extremely cold, as if he had changed completely ¡­ "


    The male attendant recalled the scene and subconsciously swallowed his saliva once more. He continued, "Master Fu Zhu had meddled with the door of the President''s research room for a very long time and discovered that the door could not be opened. After that, he extended his hand and placed something on it.


    Not long after I saw Master Fu Zhu leave, I took the opportunity to leave the staff lounge. Later on, I realized that the passageway to the president''s research room was blocked, and that no matter who it is, they are not allowed to go in.


    Large... "Master, don''t tell Master Fu Zhu about what I''ve told you. If you don''t tell me that I''ve lost my job, my life might be in danger ¡­"


    The male attendant seemed to have realized Fu Zhu''s evil intentions, as he inadvertently saw the other side of Fu Zhu. This side, however, was usually deeply hidden by Fu Zhu. It was likely that no one on the other side would have a good ending.


    If Fu Zhu wanted to kill him, it would be as simple as killing an ant. Moreover, he was unwilling to give up the well-paid job of being a servant of the Charm Magisters Guild.


    Therefore, he could only stay in the Symbol Master Guild, trembling with fear, and force himself to forget everything he had discovered.


    "Don''t worry, you can go back now." Ling Yan lightly patted the male waiter''s shoulder, expressing his understanding of his actions.


    Following which, Ling Yan turned around, his feet touched the ground as his figure disappeared in a flash.


    The waiter was stunned for a few seconds, then he ran back home without looking back.

 C301

    After obtaining the information he wanted, Ling Yan turned around and returned to the Symbol Master Guild.


    What gave Ling Yan some peace of mind was that Ye Chong''er and Le Xinlan should be fine, just that they seemed to be trapped.


    He didn''t expect Fu Zhu, a kind-looking and amiable old man, to be so gloomy in his heart. He actually dared to lay his hands on Le Xinlan. Wasn''t he afraid that Le Xinlan''s father, Le Cheng, would come back to settle the score with him?


    While Ling Yan was thinking about this, he had already arrived at the inner hall of the Symbol Master Guild.


    The inner hall was divided into two parts. Three fifths of the space on the right was for the Charm Magicians to wait and rest. Besides the local Charm Magicians, it also included a few Charm Magicians who had come to attend the Charm Magicians'' Accreditation Exam.


    On the other side, two-fifths of the space was divided into single rooms. There were exam rooms for Symbol Masters, drawing rooms for Symbol Masters, private rooms for Symbol Masters, and so on. However, the Symbol Masters'' private rooms were for Symbol Master Guild bosses, and they were all relatively hidden.


    As the president of the Symbol Master Guild, Le Cheng had naturally chosen the most spacious and quietest place ¡ª the end of the corridor.


    At this time, Ling Yan was sitting on a seat in the reception area on the right. Opposite of him was a long passageway with various Symbol Master cabins on both sides. At the end of the passageway, there were two cold looking black clothed men standing to the left.


    Ling Yan did not pay any attention to him and just casually swept a glance before withdrawing his gaze.


    It seemed like the left turning point would be the research room of the President of the City of Lai. Presumably, Ye Chong''er and Lei Xinlan were still inside.


    Fu Zhu was really bold. brazenly sending people to block the way to Lai City''s research lab. Was he not afraid of Lai City knowing? Or was it that this old man was already fully prepared?


    Ling Yan narrowed his eyes and began speculating in his heart. If he were Fu Zhu, then doing something would definitely be done with caution and caution. Only by meticulously planning would he be able to implement the plan.


    Furthermore, Fu Zhu had lived for such a long time that no one noticed anything amiss. It was likely that even Le City did not know Fu Zhu''s true personality.


    From the looks of it, Fu Zhu was also extremely cautious and meticulous.


    As for the two Mighty Ones of the Fourth Stage of the Fetal Stage, Ling Yan casually glanced at the two black-clothed men and was able to sense their cultivation.


    If he wanted to go over now, then dealing with these two fourth level Mortal Stage large success martial artists wouldn''t be a problem. However, if he tried to force his way through, it would be like alerting a snake. This wasn''t what Ling Yan wanted to see.


    Dealing with the small fry wouldn''t solve the problem at all. As long as the masterminds behind it were eliminated, Ye Chong''er and Le Xinlan would truly be safe.


    Moreover, he didn''t know what realm old man Fu Zhu''s strength had reached. If his cultivation far surpassed his own, then letting him know that he had discovered his secret, it would be equivalent to giving him a life threatening opponent for no reason!


    The most important thing was how could he get close to old man Fu Zhu so that he wouldn''t suspect anything.


    Then first, he had to meet them.


    Ling Yan thought for a moment, stood up, pulled over a female attendant, and softly smiled. "Hello. May I ask, how can I meet Master Fu Zhu?"


    The female attendant had been secretly observing the handsome and resolute Ling Yan from the start, and upon hearing Ling Yan''s inquiry, his heart skipped a beat, and his face immediately became slightly red. He shyly whispered, "Recently, Master Fu Zhu has not appeared for a long time. It has been almost half a month ¡­"


    "Okay, thanks." Ling Yan smiled and nodded his head, then turned around, the smile on his face vanishing.


    And it''s been half a month?


    Ling Yan had a strong premonition that Old Fu Zhu was at the end of the corridor, in a room near the Lai City''s research room!

 C302

    If he did not take the initiative to attack, he would not have been able to wait for Fu Zhu on his own. Moreover, he did not have much time, and it was impossible for him to always be waiting at the Symbol Master Guild.


    Judging from Fu Zhu''s current situation, he was probably waiting for Lei Xinlan and Ye Chong to succumb and voluntarily fall into their trap.


    Based on the words of the male attendant, Ling Yan guessed that Fu Zhu would not be able to open the Lai City''s research room, so he decided to just wait there. He predicted that Ye Chong and Le Xinlan would obediently come out in the end.


    After all, there was one important point. One had to at least eat and drink.


    Even if there was food stored in the Lai City research lab, it was probably not a lot, and it would not be able to last for long for two people. After a long period of time, under the cold and hunger, Lai Xinlan was a martial artist, so her tolerance was still better.


    It had already been half a month, and the situation was getting worse. As Ling Yan thought about this, his heart began to grow anxious.


    Ye Chong''er was one of his few family members in this world, and since Lai Xinlan was his friend, he did not want anything to happen to them.


    Time was of the essence, he had to make his own strike!


    As Ling Yan was considering how he should meet old man Fu Zhu, he saw that at the end of the corridor, the two black-clothed martial artists had suddenly straightened themselves. They then respectfully bowed towards a corner that Ling Yan couldn''t see, and then a white-haired, hale looking old man had appeared in Ling Yan''s line of sight.


    The corner of Ling Yan''s mouth slightly curled up. He really came to find a pillow whenever he wanted to. Just as he was about to see Fu Zhu, this person came out. Indeed, this was heaven''s will.


    Although Fu Zhu was a high-level Symbol Master and did not majored in martial arts, his cultivation had already reached the peak of the fifth level of the Mortal Nascent Stage.


    Lifting his head, Fu Zhu followed his gaze and saw a tall and sturdy man. When he saw the man, his eyes could not help but narrow.


    Heh, isn''t he that person?


    He recognized Ling Yan. Wasn''t this Ye Chong''er''s older brother? Why was he here? Was he looking for Ye Chong''er?


    Then why was she looking at him? Did he know that Ye Chong was stuck in the Lai City research room and did not dare to come out? Or was it LeXinlan who had sent out a sound transmitting talisman to call for help?


    Fu Zhu tossed this thought aside immediately. It was true that Lai Xinlan could walk out of the sound transmitting talisman barrier and send out a message for help. However, it was important to remember that there were two Fourth Stage Mortal Realm martial artists guarding the entrance day and night.


    But, even if Lei Xinlan called for a helper, was it a youth who did not seem to be 18 years old? Fu Zhu couldn''t help but laugh in his heart.


    He did not place Ling Yan in his eyes at all. If Ling Yan knew his secret, in order to prevent this secret from being revealed, he would have no choice but to eliminate this brat.


    Because the life or death of this old guy in the Lai City was still unknown, he didn''t want the news of him attacking Lai Xinlan to spread. Otherwise, those martial artists that used to be on good terms with him wouldn''t be used to his methods, and would come to fight against him for injustice.


    And once this is ugly. If word of this got out, he would become a street rat. Everyone would want to beat him up, so there was no need for him to stay in the city anymore.


    Such a large Symbol Master Guild was an extremely good money amassing machine. It could live a luxurious and carefree life for the rest of his life. He did not want to give up just like that.


    He didn''t know what those fellows were up to, but even after dealing with a severely injured sixth level Mortal Core martial artist, they still hadn''t been able to kill him.


    However, Fu Zhu also believed that, sooner or later, Lai Cheng would rush to the underworld, so after a period of time, he finally couldn''t resist the urge to make a move on Lai Xinlan and Ye Chong. However, he didn''t expect that the little girl would actually be on guard, catching him off guard.


    The Lai City''s research lab was specially constructed by the Lai City. If one did not know the password to break in from the outside, one would be asking for trouble if they did not have the strength at the ninth level of the Mortal Realm or above.


    Fu Zhu gave up after a few tries. All he could do was set up a sound barrier around himself and have others guard him, waiting for the two ladies, Le Xinlan and Ye Chong''er, to take the initiative to come out.


    Half a month had passed. He should have finished eating by now. Fu Zhu sneered in his heart. If he didn''t come out now, he would starve to death!


    Fu Zhu believed that Lei Xinlan wasn''t the kind of person who was willing to wait for death, and would definitely fight to the death. As long as she dared to come out, wouldn''t he be willing to knead her?


    As Fu Zhu thought of this, he noticed that not far away, Ling Yan was walking towards him.

 C303

    Oh? This brat has guts. He looks at the old me with an unchanging expression as he scrutinizes me. This old man would like to see what this brat wants to do.


    Fu Zhu stood calmly on the spot, waiting for Ling Yan to approach.


    He had already made up his mind. If Ling Yan asked for news of Ye Chong''er as soon as he opened his mouth or had him release her, then Ling Yan would probably know something.


    There was no need for him to quibble or deny anything. He directly brought Ling Yan there, and then turned around a corner. In a place where no one outside could see, he exterminated this boy with the force of thunder, bringing about no future troubles!


    At a distance of over a hundred meters, even though Ling Yan was walking at a leisurely pace, it was only for a few dozen seconds.


    Fu Zhu was already confident that Ling Yan knew the truth. Just as Ling Yan was about fifty meters away from him, Ling Yan''s next action caused Fu Zhu to be slightly stupefied.


    As if he had seen Fu Zhu clearly, Ling Yan''s eyes widened as he charged over excitedly, stopping two meters away from Fu Zhu. He rubbed his hands together as he yelled excitedly, "Ah, it''s Master Fu Zhu indeed. I''ve waited so hard for you ¡­"


    Uh, wait, why was the plot a little different from what he was thinking? Fu Zhu was slightly dazed.


    This brat had been waiting for him the entire time, and had then walked over just to confirm that he wasn''t Fu Zhu?


    Fu Zhu swept a careful glance over Ling Yan, but did not discover any true essence fluctuations from Ling Yan''s body. This fellow was not a martial artist?


    These thoughts quickly flashed through Fu Zhu''s mind, but he still calmly opened his mouth and asked, "What are you waiting for me for?"


    "I heard that Master Fu Zhu is the most powerful high-level Symbol Master of South Tong City. That ¡­" I am also very interested in drawing runes, and I also heard that in the past, Master Fu Zhu selflessly gave pointers to the basic and intermediate level Symbol Masters of the union. I have a lot of respect and admiration for an old man like you who has selflessly and selflessly offered himself up, so I waited for you for so long just to obtain Master Fu Zhu''s guidance ¡­ "


    "Master Fu Zhu, you''re a famous person in the Symbol Master World. I''ve admired you for so long, and I''ve finally found you ¡­"


    Ling Yan''s eyes flickered with excitement and adoration, as if he had seen a super idol. His saliva flew everywhere, and it was unknown whether he was speaking on purpose or not, but Fu Zhu''s face was sprayed with it.


    Fu Zhu immediately took a few steps back in disgust. Although he was not satisfied with Ling Yan spitting out his saliva, what Ling Yan had said had comforted him. This brat truly knew how to speak.


    Not to mention the rest of the adjective ''noble character and selfless dedication''. Just based on that phrase, ''the most powerful high-level Symbol Master of South Tong City'', Fu Zhu had taken a liking to Ling Yan.


    Previously, the most powerful high-level Symbol Master in South Heaven City could be said to be Fallen Avenger City. His level of rune drawing skills were still a level lower than in the City of Le.


    The news of the death of Lai Cheng had yet to be spread out, so he was still the most powerful high-level talisman master in South Heaven City. Fu Zhu had been wanting to obtain this title for a long time.


    Since he couldn''t get a proper route, he could only use improper means.


    Even if he now felt that he was the strongest Charm Magician in South Tong City, he would not be so arrogant in front of others before the news of his death in Le City spread.


    However, if these words were spoken by someone else, it would naturally have nothing to do with him. However, he still had to pretend to be humble.


    Fu Zhu smiled and waved his hand, saying, "You flatter me, little brother. I know my level well, and I was decisive enough to surpass the President of Le City. Uh, what did you say just now? You are a fighter? "


    From the looks of it, Fu Zhu was going to guide Ling Yan.


    The rest of the people in the inner hall of the Symbol Master Guild, especially the newly advanced Symbol Masters, were all looking at Ling Yan with envious gazes. This bastard ¡­ The flattery was too good, why didn''t they think of that?


    Fu Zhu was someone who would give guidance to a newly advanced Symbol Master, primary stage, and intermediate stage Symbol Master. However, that was in the past; it seemed that Fu Zhu had not given guidance to anyone in the past one to two months, and this was the first time that Ling Yan had given guidance in such a long time.


    "Yes, yes. Master Fu Zhu, I am a 3rd level Mortal Nascent Soul Stage body cultivator and have entered the elementary rank of Symbol Master."


    Ling Yan nodded his head repeatedly on the surface, but a sneer emerged in his heart.


    The first step, approach, was more or less enough. Then, the next step would be paralysis.


    He looked like he was at the peak of the fifth stage of gestation, which wasn''t too much of a pressure at all.

 C304

    Ever since Ling Yan had started cultivating the ? Berserk Golden Body Art ?, his spiritual sense had greatly improved. Even though he was a Body Cultivator, he could still sense the realm of Qi Cultivating.


    Even those who were a few levels higher than him were able to make a relatively fuzzy distinction, so the difference between the top and bottom wasn''t that big.


    Therefore, the feeling Fu Zhu gave him was that he was at the peak of the fifth level of the Fetal Stage, and that was that.


    Fu Zhu definitely wouldn''t be able to surpass the sixth level of the Mortal Stage. Once Fu Zhu broke through to the sixth level of the Mortal Stage, his strength would increase even more than the first level to the fifth level. The pressure on Ling Yan wouldn''t be as easy as now.


    "Third level Mortal Body Cultivator?" Fu Zhu sized up Ling Yan from head to toe. No wonder this brat was so muscular; he was a Body Cultivator.


    Since he was a Body Cultivator and was only at the 3rd level of the Mortal Stage, he wouldn''t be a threat. It was likely that this kid was looking for him to learn rune drawing techniques.


    Due to Ling Yan''s flattering skill just now, this brat''s worshipping gaze also made Fu Zhu extremely comfortable. He waved his hand and said, "This old man has some time right now. Let''s go to the Symbol Master''s Drawing Room and let me see your drawing skills."


    "It''s true! Master Fu Zhu, thank you so much!" Ling Yan immediately pretended to be pleasantly surprised as he beamed with joy.


    In this way, under the envious gazes of everyone in the inner hall of the Symbol Master Guild, the two of them walked into a room where the Symbol Masters were drawing.


    "Which rune are you familiar with? Let me see if you can improve on which one you can draw." Fu Zhu crossed his hands behind his back as he spoke to Ling Yan in an indifferent manner.


    "Alright."


    Ling Yan nodded his head, and went to a rectangular stone table in the center of the room. He then took out a few materials to draw up a few basic true essence talismans from his storage ring, and pretended that he wasn''t very familiar with these materials, and began to mix them together.


    Out of the corner of his eyes, Ling Yan could clearly see Fu Zhu''s brows furrow slightly.


    Asking Fu Zhu to teach him how to draw runes was just a method that Ling Yan thought of to approach Fu Zhu. In terms of drawing the runes, with the Spirit Realm Supreme Elder''s < Ancient Talisman > in his possession, who had the qualifications to teach him?!


    He estimated that the top quality intermediate talisman paper that Ling Yan had produced now would have a 40% increase in strength, and was even stronger than high grade talisman paper. He couldn''t say whether or not Fu Zhu was stronger.


    After randomly matching the materials, Ling Yan began to draw the elementary true essence talisman.


    Burn... Extraction... Blend... Draw...


    There were a total of five materials, and Ling Yan followed these four familiar steps and painstakingly drew them five times, only succeeding once.


    After he was done, Ling Yan deliberately let out a heavy breath, his face revealing a happy expression, pretending to be happy that he had succeeded.


    Ling Yan didn''t use the technique recorded in the "Ancient Talisman" and instead drew it using the technique recorded in the "Introduction to Symbol Master". This caused his failure rate to be much higher, and the talisman paper he made also had a poor effect.


    Furthermore, since Ling Yan often used the techniques recorded in the ''Ancient Talisman'' to draw top-grade talismans, he naturally wasn''t very familiar with the drawing techniques of common talismans. As Fu Zhu watched from the side, his face was completely expressionless.


    "Alright, Master Fu Zhu."


    Ling Yan put away the talisman, and looked at Fu Zhu expectantly, pretending to be sincere in wanting to hear his opinion.

 C305

    This boy had only drawn an elementary true essence talisman five times and yet he still lacked strength and looked breathless. It seemed like the blood vitality within his body wasn''t too strong, and his cultivation was only at the third level of the Mortal realm.


    With such a good body, he felt that the strength of his body wasn''t bad and was full of energy. He didn''t think that just looking at him wouldn''t be enough.


    Damn, hurry up and send this kid back. This old man is very busy.


    Thinking like this, Fu Zhu indifferently said, "Alright, with your level, you should have just stepped into the elementary level. There are a lot of points that you need to increase."


    "First, your mix of materials for the elementary true essence talisman was too messy at the start. I don''t know where you saw it, but you bought a fake one. The correct mix of materials for the elementary true essence talisman, a drop of blood essence for a first-grade vicious beast, two coins for the Voodoo Bone Grass juice, and a tael of single-leaf algae juice ¡­"


    "Second, when you take the burning step, don''t burn these materials with your blood energy. Not only are you unable to control them well, you can also easily destroy the material''s internal structure, increasing the chances of failure ¡­"


    "Third, when extracting, the hand must be steady, the eyes must be straight, and the mind must be focused. The frequency of blood energy output must be consistent, otherwise, it will be easy for miscellaneous items to appear and the unclean situation will occur ¡­"


    "The fourth ¡­"


    "¡­"


    Fu Zhu''s expression was indifferent as he pointed out seven or eight areas that needed to be improved on.


    "Wow, Master Fu Zhu, you''re really amazing, to be able to discover so many points of improvement. You''re truly worthy of being the most powerful high-level Symbol Master in South Tong City, you''re practically the star of my life, illuminating the path I walk. It''s my honor to be able to be guided by a master with so much talent and prestige like you!"


    Ling Yan looked up at Fu Zhu with a face of admiration, praising him immensely, as if Fu Zhu was the most awesome person in the world.


    This kid was a talent!


    Fu Zhu was overjoyed. Since there was no one else in the room, he accepted everything shamelessly, his tone becoming much gentler. "Mm, young lad. Work hard and have a bright future. Alright, this old man has something to do, so I''ll be leaving first."


    Although Fu Zhu was disdainful of Ling Yan''s trash talent, seeing how Ling Yan was so good at flattering, he acted on his conscience and encouraged Ling Yan. After he finished speaking, he lifted his foot and was about to leave.


    "Alright, alright. Master Fu Zhu, take care!" Ling Yan hurriedly and respectfully opened his mouth to speak, and then when Fu Zhu opened the door and was about to leave, he casually pretended to whisper in excitement.


    "Great, looks like my rune drawing level can be raised by a lot, so I can earn a lot of money. Hmm, I''ll tell Yuanyuan later on this news and I don''t know where she went, could it be that I went out with Miss Xinlan to play?" You''re still not back after so long? Seriously, you''re not even telling me about it! "


    When Fu Zhu heard Ling Yan mumbling to himself, his footsteps paused for a moment. He then pretended that he didn''t care and walked out the door.


    Heh, it seemed like this kid really didn''t know the whereabouts of Lei Xinlan and Ye Chong''er, he was overthinking it. That''s right, this kid was just a hothead, if he were to ask this kid for help, his brain would probably be ruined.


    Fu Zhu sneered in his heart and completely relaxed.


    After Fu Zhu left, Ling Yan stopped talking to himself. The corner of his mouth gradually curved into a smile, resembling the smile of a reaper.


    Peak of the 5th level of the Mortal Stage, just you wait!

 C306

    Having lowered Fu Zhu''s vigilance and roughly understood Fu Zhu''s strength, his main goal now was to contact Le Xinlan and Ye Chong''er.


    Since the Symbol Master Guild had a lot of people during the day, they could only wait until night before taking action.


    After Ling Yan decided on his plan of action, he walked out of the Symbol Master Guild and found a secluded place to meditate and cultivate.


    Symbol Master Guild, Le City Research Unit.


    Two beautiful figures quietly sat on two stone stools. Both of their hands were resting on the stone tables. Their faces were haggard and their eyes were bloodshot. Their mental states did not seem to be very good.


    "Gulp, gulp ~"


    A voice suddenly sounded from within the quiet room.


    The petite girl sitting on the left side of the stone chair instantly blushed and embarrassedly covered her stomach.


    "Yuan-er, you''re hungry, right?"


    The girl sitting on the other side of the table, who had the color of wheat, raised her head and looked at the girl with a loud stomach, and said softly.


    Although Ye Chong''er felt a little embarrassed, she was really hungry. She bit her lips and nodded.


    "Here, Yuan-er, there''s still the last piece of pancake. Eat it."


    Lei Xinlan took out a dried yellow pancake from her storage ring. She subconsciously swallowed her saliva, but immediately clenched her teeth and handed it to Ye Chong.


    "Big sister Xinlan, and... "It''s better if you eat. You haven''t eaten for so many days, how can you take it ¡­"


    Although she really wanted to eat it, when she thought about how Lai Xinlan ate less than her, and gave her basically all the food she ate, Ye Chong''er shook her head in refusal.


    "It''s alright. I''m a martial artist, and my endurance is much better than an ordinary person''s. I only need to eat a little bit a day. Take it and eat it. Don''t be too hungry." With a pale face, Lai Xinlan smiled at Ye Chong.


    "Then... "Then let''s eat together."


    Ye Chong''er took the dried yellow pancake about the size of a human head and broke it in half, leaving half for her and half for Le Xinlan.


    Although Lei Xinlan said that she could hold her own as a martial artist, Ye Chong''er was not a person without good eyesight. She discovered that Lei Xinlan''s face was extremely unsightly, as if she was sick, and was very worried about her body.


    Seeing Ye Chong''er''s resolute expression, Lei Xinlan smiled with her chapped lips. This time, she did not refuse, and took the other half of the dry yellow pancake.


    To be honest, she really couldn''t take it anymore.


    It had already been half a month since he escaped from Fu Zhu''s Demon Claw ¡­


    The two of them didn''t know how they had endured this half a month.


    If it weren''t for the two of them saving their food, they would not have lasted more than three days. However, even so, they had already finished all the food.


    Most of the food was given to Ye Chong''er. Since she was not a martial artist and her body was relatively weak, it was much better for her.


    However, he only drank one or two mouthfuls of water and ate a little bit of coarse grain every day. Even if he was a Third Stage Mortal Body Cultivator, he would not be able to endure it, let alone a female cultivator of the same level.


    She had seen the outside world through the crack of the door more than once. The two black-clothed martial artists that had been keeping watch over her for 24 hours had left her in despair.


    He would definitely be caught if he went out. Otherwise, he would be trapped to death and starve to death ¡­


    It''s just that she had been wronged by this little girl, Ye Chong''er. Lei Xinlan smiled wryly; she really didn''t know how to escape.


    Even with her complete strength, she wouldn''t be able to defeat any one of the black-clothed martial artists, much less now when her body was extremely weak.


    What should I do...

 C307

    Time passed by quickly, and before anyone knew it, night fell. The vast darkness of the night covered the entirety of South Heaven City.


    Inside the hall of the Symbol Master Guild, a black shadow silently snuck in. It directly flew past the lobby and arrived at the back. When it turned a corner, the figure stopped.


    Under the dim moonlight, a handsome and resolute face was revealed. This was Ling Yan, who was about to investigate everything at night.


    Ling Yan did not turn his head to go out and check. His blood energy slightly rotated as his sharp spiritual sense instantly dispersed in all directions. Very soon, two figures appeared at the end of the corridor within Ling Yan''s perception range.


    As expected, it was twenty-four hours a day. Ling Yan''s black eyes narrowed slightly.


    However, when humans slacked, even the strongest martial artists couldn''t maintain 100% of their spiritual energy 24 hours a day, not to mention the two martial artists who were only at the 4th level of the Mortal Core realm.


    If he forced his way in, in order not to ruin his plans for the future, the only thing he could do was to kill the two guards.


    However, this would easily raise Fu Zhu''s vigilance and cause some trouble for what he was about to do.


    Therefore, he could only sneak past the two Mortal Core warriors without anyone noticing. The safest method was to knock them out in an instant, and not cause them to make any noise.


    Because Ling Yan didn''t know whether Fu Zhu was nearby or not, if he was, it would cause too much noise and alert Fu Zhu. Even if Fu Zhu''s strength was slightly lower than that of an ordinary fifth level Mortal Core warrior, he would still be in great danger!


    Although Ling Yan was confident that he could knock out two ordinary Fourth Stage Mastery Stage martial artists in an instant, it was inevitable that his appearance would be revealed. Fortunately, he still had other methods.


    The corner of Ling Yan''s mouth slightly curled up as he stretched out his right hand. With a slight thought, traces of yellow lightning twined around Ling Yan''s right hand like tiny electric snakes.


    The power of fire was at the middle stage of the Xuan grade. Even a martial artist at the fifth stage of the mortal realm would be injured and affected by it, let alone a fourth stage mortal.


    With the strength of the power of thunder that Ling Yan currently grasped, it was easy for him to paralyze two Fourth Stage mortal martial artists in an instant, unless they were prepared and used their true essence to protect their entire bodies.


    However, looking at how absent-minded the two of them were, it was likely that they did not notice Ling Yan''s arrival.


    Ling Yan''s complexion was indifferent. He flicked his finger and two tiny bolts of yellow thunder instantly sunk into the ground. In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the end of the passage. They directly drilled into the bodies of the two black-clothed martial artists like poisonous snakes.


    The two black-clothed martial artists immediately gave a stuffy cough. Their bodies stiffened and their eyelids rolled up, about to fall to the ground.


    Ling Yan''s black eyes flashed, and he activated Thunder Flash. His figure flashed like lightning and arrived beside the two black-clothed martial artists, gently stopping them from fainting. He then placed them on the ground, his movements as smooth as flowing water, silent and noiseless.


    Done!


    Ling Yan stood still for a few seconds. After the surroundings did not move, he let out a sigh of relief.


    Raising his head, he saw that at the end of the corner, there was a room with a door that was clearly thicker than the other rooms. The door was made of an unknown material, and even in the dark night, there was still a glimmer of black light.


    On top of this layer of black light, there seemed to be a layer of faint blue light.


    Ling Yan thought to himself, this should be the sound barrier that Fu Zhu had set up. On the left side of the door, about five feet from the ground, there was a square frame that was slightly larger than the palm of his hand.


    Without giving it much thought, Ling Yan slowly walked over ¡­

 C308

    Symbol Master Guild Le City Research Unit.


    The two of them sat in silence from afternoon until night. There was not a single word spoken. The room was quiet, and the air was filled with a sorrowful and desolate atmosphere.


    "Big Sister Xin Lan, are we going to die soon?"


    After a long while, a soft voice broke the silence in the room.


    She knew that they were being targeted by a villain, and that villain wanted their bodies. However, Ye Chong''er had her own insistence. No matter what, even if they died, she would still give her innocence to someone she liked.


    With great difficulty, she got up and walked towards the door.


    Although she knew that her chances of escaping were limitless, she still prayed in her heart for the two black-clothed martial artists to make some sort of mistake and leave. She even prayed that someone would be able to discover this abnormality ¡­


    However, was this even possible? That old man, Fu Zhu, must have been well-prepared, waiting for them to fall into his trap.


    As she thought this, a trace of determination flashed through her beautiful eyes. At worst, she could just go all out. Even if she were to die, she wouldn''t yield to Fu Zhu who had the heart of a beast with a human''s face! It''s just that they pitied Ye Chong''er, alas ¡­


    He leaned against the door and looked outside through the crack in the door, wanting to see what was going on outside.


    At this look, Lei Xinlan''s delicate body trembled, and her beautiful eyes opened wide ¡­


    He saw a sturdy and resolute figure slowly walk over from the front of the tunnel. Following that, under the weak moonlight, that figure became clearer and clearer in Lei Xinlan''s eyes.


    This is...


    Lei Xinlan was shocked. Her delicate body couldn''t help but tremble slightly.


    Ling ¡­ Ling Yan?!


    Ling Yan had arrived!


    Lei Xinlan rubbed her eyes in disbelief. Was it because her body was too weak, causing her mind to be in disorder, causing her to hallucinate?!


    Why did Ling Yan appear here, the two Mortal Core warriors guarding outside? Was it gone?


    After rubbing her beautiful eyes with all her might, she once again looked through the crack in the door. Her heart began to beat wildly. She really hoped that this wasn''t an illusion ¡­


    It seemed like ¡­ Really, it wasn''t an illusion ¡­


    Lei Xinlan''s breathing slowed down. Immediately, tears began to appear in the corner of her eyes. She was overjoyed. Finally, she was free ¡­


    "Yuan-er, we seem to be saved, your Yan-gege is here!"


    "Big Brother Yan? Is that true! " On Ye Chong''s pale little face, his lifeless eyes suddenly shone with a shocking brilliance, as he exclaimed out loud in excitement.


    "Yes, they''re outside the door ¡­" Le Xinlan smiled.


    Ling Yan''s body stopped at the entrance of the Lai City''s research room and looked around at the structure of the door. Just as he was about to knock on the door, the door suddenly shook a little and slowly opened under Ling Yan''s surprised gaze.


    "Rocks ¡­"


    Just as Ye Chong''er was about to happily shout out, Ling Yan''s expression changed. He hurriedly moved to cover his mouth and entered the Lai City''s research room. At the same time, he had Le Xinlan close the door.


    After everything was fine, Ling Yan let go of the hand that was holding onto Ye Chong''er.


    "Yuanyuan, don''t shout. That old man Fu Zhu might be around. If he shouts too loudly, it will be dangerous." Ling Yan said in a low voice.


    "Wuwuwu, Yan-gege, Yuanyuan''er misses you so much, Yuanyuan''er thinks ¡­" "I thought I would never see you again ¡­"


    Unexpectedly, Ye Chong''er''s eyes reddened, and she threw herself into Ling Yan''s embrace, sobbing softly.


    Ling Yan''s expression turned warm as he gently hugged Ye Chong''er, and stroked her head as he consoled her, "It''s alright, didn''t Big Brother Yan come? You guys will be fine ¡­"


    "Gulp, gulp ~"


    At this moment, a strange sound rang out, and the atmosphere instantly became quiet.

 C309

    "What is that sound?"


    Ling Yan''s ears twitched as he looked doubtfully at Ye Chong and Lei Xinlan. This voice seemed to be ¡­


    This time, it was Lei Xinlan who felt embarrassed. Since when did her stomach not growl when she heard Ling Yan''s voice? She was so embarrassed that she wanted to find a hole to hide in.


    "Big Brother Yan, do you have food? Big Sister Xin Lan hasn''t eaten much in a long time. She''s really good. Most of the food is for Chong''er to eat ¡­"


    Ye Chong''er heard the sound of Lei Xinlan''s stomach rumbling. She now knew that Lei Xinlan must have lied to her before. What kind of martial artist had good endurance and wasn''t that hungry?


    She must be starving, but in order to keep her from starving, she would rather not eat anything for her, thought Ye Chong, and her eyes reddened again.


    So it was like this. At this time, Ling Yan also noticed that Lei Xinlan''s complexion wasn''t very good, and her body was on the verge of collapse. Feeling touched, he hurriedly took out a few steamed buns and some fruit rations from his storage ring and placed them on the table.


    "Thank you, Miss Xinlan." Ling Yan thanked him sincerely.


    "You''re welcome. Yuanyuan is so cute and younger than me, I like her a lot too. It''s only right that I take care of her." Le Xinlan stealthily glanced at the food, then raised her head to look at Ling Yan, her lips slightly pursed as she quickly lowered her head.


    "Eat, Miss Xinlan, otherwise you really won''t have the strength to talk."


    Ling Yan found this funny. He was obviously hungry, but he still remained reserved. Shaking his head, Ling Yan turned around and pretended to focus his attention elsewhere in the room to size up the situation.


    Seeing Ling Yan turn around, Lei Xinlan quickly swallowed his saliva. Then, he quickly went up, picked up a steamed bun and an apple, and began to eat in big mouthfuls.


    "Uh, Miss Xinlan, take your time and eat, don''t choke ¡­"


    When Ling Yan saw how Lei Xinlan was wolfing down the food, he immediately turned around and kindly reminded his.


    "Ugh ¡­" You... You... Go... "Turn around ¡­"


    He had not expected that Ling Yan would suddenly turn around and let her see himself eat in such an indecent manner. Immediately, a faint blush appeared on his pretty face as he stomped his little foot on the ground while pouting coquettishly towards Ling Yan.


    "You''re still looking? You''re so annoying ¡­" With great difficulty, Lei Xinlan swallowed the food down. Seeing that Ling Yan was still looking at his with a funny expression, he immediately puffed up his cheeks.


    Now, he no longer had the swift and decisive appearance he once had. He had simply transformed into a shy little girl.


    "Alright, alright. I won''t look, I won''t look."


    Ling Yan smiled as he shifted his gaze, quietly waiting for Lei Xinlan to finish eating.


    After a while, after she finished eating two apples and three steamed buns, she stopped eating. She knew that she had been hungry for too long, so she couldn''t eat too much at the beginning.


    "You''re done?"


    Ling Yan sensed that Lei Xinlan had stopped, so he turned his head and smiled at her. Then, he suddenly used his finger to touch the right side of his lips, as if indicating something.


    Lei Xinlan understood immediately. With a blushing face, she quickly used her small hands to wipe away the residue at the corner of her mouth. She nodded and said in a low voice, "Alright, thank you."


    Even if it was only fruit and steamed buns, it was the most delicious food that Lei Xinlan had eaten in such a long time.


    "Alright, I''m relieved to see that you''re safe. However, I''ll have to trouble you guys for the next few days." Ling Yan said as he looked at the two women, his expression somewhat more serious.


    "Ah, Brother Yan, why?" Ye Chong''er thought that Ling Yan was here to save them, but why did he say such words?


    However, Lei Xinlan quickly understood. A hint of anger flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by worry.


    "Don''t worry. Before long, I will personally behead this evil person who wants to harm my family and friends!" Ling Yan''s expression turned cold, his tone as cold as the cold squall of winter.


    "That''s right, Ling Yan, how did you know we were trapped here?"


    "It was also a coincidence. When you escaped into the Lai City''s research lab, you were accidentally seen by an oversleeping attendant. Today, I noticed that the attendant was off, and finally forced the information out. I didn''t expect Fu Zhu to be such a despicable person!" Ling Yan''s black eyes flashed with a cold light.


    "Hmph, I also didn''t expect Fu Zhu to be such a bastard. My father treated him so well, yet he actually harmed him and even pretended to be kind. He''s actually a beast with a human''s face!"


    "If not for the time I accidentally overheard that bastard Fu Zhu conversing with another person, I would never have thought that he would not only harm my father, but also extend his evil hand towards me and Chong''er!"


    "Thankfully, I took advantage of Fu Zhu''s inattention to run into my father''s research room with Ye Chong''er. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable ¡­"

 C310

    "Ling Yan, are you really sure? Fu Zhu''s strength has already reached the peak of the fifth level of the Mortal Core realm. Although he is not an orthodox martial artist and is weaker than an ordinary peak of the fifth level of the Mortal Core realm, his cultivation is still there."


    Even though she saw the confidence in Ling Yan''s words, she couldn''t help but feel somewhat worried. Ling Yan''s strength had only reached the great perfection stage two months ago, right?


    Even if he entered the Crimson Nimbus Martial School, in these two months, he would at most break through to the second level of the Mortal Stage, the small success stage or the large success stage.


    No matter how powerful Ling Yan was, with the strength of a Mastery Stage Second Stage Mastery Stage martial artist, it was already amazing enough for him to deal with a Fourth Stage Mortal Stage martial artist. However, how could he be a match for Fu Zhu?


    She felt that the best method was to have Ling Yan invite those experts that her father knew to come over.


    Because he often stayed in the Symbol Master Guild, he naturally didn''t know that Ling Yan had broken through to the peak of the Second Stage of the Fetal Stage within a month or so after entering the Crimson Nimbus Martial Arts School.


    And now, Ling Yifan was at the peak of the third stage of gestation. Lu Xinlan wasn''t a Body Cultivator, so she wasn''t able to see Ling Yan''s current cultivation.


    Ling Yan knew what Lei Xinlan meant, and didn''t directly respond to his. He only smiled and asked, "Then Miss Xinlan, can you contact a powerful martial artist?"


    It was good that he could get in touch with them, so he wouldn''t have to take a risk to kill Fu Zhu.


    After all, even if Ling Yan had broken through to the 4th level of the Mortal Core realm, he would still have some variables if he didn''t know Fu Zhu''s trump card. Moreover, Fu Zhu was a high-level Symbol Master with a lot of money.


    However, if there were no mishaps, Ling Yan was more than enough to deal with Fu Zhu with his cultivation at the early Fourth Stage of the Fetal Stage.


    Lei Xinlan was stunned for a moment before she shook her head with a wry smile. Among those people, only her father could contact her. How could she have that kind of ability?


    Seeing his expression, Ling Yan was clear in his heart. He originally didn''t have much hope, so he wasn''t too disappointed. He shrugged and said, "Alright, time is short, I should leave now. Those two black-clothed martial artists outside should be waking up soon. I''ll leave all the food here for you two to eat for 10 to 15 days. When that time comes, I''ll come back!"


    "Ah, there was a black-clothed martial artist outside just now, you ¡­ How did you get in? "


    Hearing Ling Yan say this, Le Xinlan was immediately dumbfounded. She had only seen Ling Yan come through the gap in the door a moment ago. She thought that the two black-clothed martial artists had actually briefly left, allowing Ling Yan to seize this opportunity.


    It seemed that the two black clothed martial artists at the fourth level of the Mortal Core realm had been knocked out by Ling Yan.


    This... How was this possible?!


    "Ling Yan, you ¡­ "What cultivation level are you at?" Lei Xinlan asked subconsciously.


    "Peak of Fetal Stage Level 3."


    Ling Yan said casually, and then rubbed Ye Chong''er''s small head, indicating that she would suffer for a while. He then said a few words to Le Xinlan who had a blank look on her face, and quickly left the Lai City''s research room.


    Peak of Fetal Stage Level 3 ¡­


    Lei Xinlan blankly watched Ling Yan close the door and leave, his small mouth wide open, completely dumbfounded.


    In two months'' time, he had advanced from the first level to the peak of the third level of the Mortal Embryo Stage. He now had two whole realms.


    Didn''t Ling Yan say that this was a superior second-grade martial talent? Who would be able to achieve such a terrifying result? Perhaps only those fifth-grade or above geniuses would be able to compete with this kind of talent.


    Not to mention that Ling Yan''s combat prowess was far beyond that of his peers ¡­ Judging from his appearance, it was too perverted to think that he could easily defeat two great perfection Mortal Stage martial artists at the same time.


    The key point was that Ling Yan''s talent as a Symbol Master was something she couldn''t match up to. If they competed with each other, it would really infuriate his to death. Le Xinlan was speechless.


    A heaven-gifted genius, he must be referring to this kind of person.

 C311

    Not long after Ling Yan left, the two fainted black-clothed martial artists in the inner hall of the Symbol Master Guild slightly moved their bodies, and then regained consciousness.


    As soon as they woke up, they jumped up from the ground and looked at each other.


    "What just happened? Why did he lie down?" One of the black-clothed martial artists asked in surprise.


    "I''m not too sure either. I feel my body go numb, and then there''s no reaction from my body ¡­" Another black-clothed martial artist responded.


    "Did we get attacked just now?" "Oh no, someone is here to save those two girls!" The first black-clothed martial artist who spoke was startled. He quickly turned around and looked at the research room of Le City behind him.


    When he saw it, he heaved a sigh of relief. The light in the room was still on, indicating that there was still someone inside the Lai City research lab.


    In the inner hall of the Charm Magician Union, there were all sorts of room lights for Charm Magicians. The lights indicated that there were people inside, so that some of them wouldn''t be unaware of the fact that they were intruding and disturbing the work of the Charm Magicians inside.


    "Alright, as long as the person is here, it''s fine. It can''t be that we''ve been guarding here for too long, so our minds are tired. At that time, I felt rather tired ¡­"


    "Forget it, forget it. I''ll take a short rest first. You guard it, I''ll guard it later. You rest, no one will enter the Symbol Master Guild in the middle of the night. Let''s rest properly as well ¡­" Another person suggested.


    "Alright, really, why didn''t I think of it before? You should rest first."


    The next day, dawn had just arrived. It was the Crimson Nimbus Martial University''s physical training area.


    In a spacious room, Barracks was lying on his bed as he slowly woke up.


    "What''s going on? It''s already been half a month since Brother Long last hunted Ling Yan. Why hasn''t there been any news yet?"


    The more time passed, the more uneasy he became. Somehow, he had the feeling that something bad had happened.


    Could it be that Hua Longning still hadn''t killed Ling Yan?


    That shouldn''t be the case. Even so, he should have told him about it, not to mention that with Hua Longning''s strength, killing an early Third Stage Mortal Core warrior was as difficult as killing a chicken.


    Could it be that Hua Longning had failed his mission and did not dare to face him?


    It was also unlikely. Hua Longning''s reputation was quite good, and besides, Ling Yan had not been to the Crimson Nimbus Martial School for a while.


    Forget it, this fellow, if you don''t contact me, I can contact him myself.


    Even though Ling Yan seemed to lack energy, his growth rate was still very fast. It was so fast that it made the entire camp terrified. He was afraid that his position as the senior in the physique department would be destroyed and his cultivation resources would be greatly reduced.


    Without thinking too much, Lin Fan took out a red sound transmitting talisman from his storage ring. He said a few words with true essence and then casually tossed it into the air. However, the expected flame didn''t appear.


    Hm?


    Why didn''t he teleport out?


    At this point, the bad premonition in the camp became even stronger. With Ling Yan''s abnormal combat strength, could it be that he had killed Hua Longning?


    The moment this idea appeared, the eyes of the battalion commander twitched. Impossible!


    The camp kept shaking his head. Although Hua Longning was only at the level of Mortal Stage Fourth Stage, his combat power was already at the early Fifth Stage. How could he possibly be in danger from killing Ling Yan, who was at the early Third Stage?


    If that was really the case, then Ling Yan''s strength was simply too terrifying.


    Although in the lower realms, the gap between each realm wasn''t too great, for ordinary people, the difference between each realm was as small as the clouds and mud. Not to mention that Ling Yan had crossed nearly two great realms!


    If Hua Longning was truly killed by Ling Yan, who knows if Ling Yan knew that Hua Longning was invited by him? If that was the case, then he would be in danger.


    Even if Ling Yan was currently no match for him, as long as he did not falter too far, Ling Yan would definitely catch up to him within a year!


    Just as the camp was bewildered, ready to make some plans just in case, a sound transmitting talisman suddenly lit up in front of him.


    Hearing the voice in his head, a hint of astonishment appeared on his face.

 C312

    Hua Longning''s sound transmission...


    Ben Ying''s expression was bewildered, what was going on, he had just sent out a sound transmission and it did not succeed, why did he receive Hua Longning''s sound transmission now?


    After thinking about it, Ben Ying was a little speechless, this was too much of a coincidence, he raised his hand and a sound transmitting was sent back, successfully.


    This guy, before he went into closed door cultivation, he did not tell me about the situation, causing him to worry for nothing. After Ben Ying saw that the sound transmitting had been successfully sent out, he relaxed a little, and started to complain.


    "Why do you want me to go to the Great South Mountain?"


    Ben Ying puzzledly muttered. Hua Longning also did not tell him much within the sound transmitting, but he only said a few ordinary words, saying that there was something he needed to say to find and go to the Great South Mountain.


    Fine, you killed Ling Yan, you''re the boss, so let me run over this time. Ben Ying shook his head and heaved a sigh of relief, then immediately tidied up the bed and pushed the door open.


    "Eldest Brother, you have to go out."


    The moment Ben Ying stepped out of his room, Hua Shuo, who was practicing in his own small courtyard, immediately noticed it and eagerly ran over.


    "There''s no need for you to follow me today. Cultivate properly. Ask me again when you''re back!"


    Ben Ying stretched out his hand to stop Hua Shuo''s movements, and without saying anything more, his figure flashed, and quickly disappeared in front of Hua Shuo.


    "Ugh ¡­" Hua Shuo awkwardly stopped in his tracks.


    "What''s going on with this Eldest Brother recently, his emotions are really a bit unstable ¡­"


    "..."


    At the same time, somewhere in the Great South Mountain, in an empty area beside a pond.


    Following the sound of breaking wind, a strong figure appeared.


    Ben Ying looked around, and then spoke somewhat helplessly to his surroundings: "Brother Long Ning, I''m here. Come out."


    Just as he finished speaking, a man with a thin figure and long narrow eyes that emitted a cold and gloomy aura slowly walked out from the nearby mountain forest.


    Seeing this man appear, Ben Ying praised, "It seems like Brother Long Ning has made great progress in his closed door cultivation this time. Even at such a short distance, I still can''t sense your existence.


    Ben Ying praised, but was secretly surprised.


    What was outstanding about Hua Longning before was his ghost-like agility, sharp blade force, and his concealing ability was quite average. At least, he could still feel it easily.


    And now, after merely half a month, the hidden ability had actually increased by so much, could it be that this fellow obtained some kind of great benefit from Ling Yan''s body?!


    No wonder he was contacted so late. It was likely that after obtaining such a great benefit, he couldn''t wait to go into closed-door training and increase his strength.


    Thinking about it, Ben Ying felt some jealousy in his heart. A peerless genius like Ling Yan would definitely have a heaven-defying opportunity, he would definitely have a lot of good things on him. Now, even Hua Longning had obtained the benefits, and even paid a considerable price.


    If Ling Yan gave him some opportunities, he might even be able to quickly break through to the peak of the fifth level of the Mortal Nascent Soul Stage, and then rush into the Prenatal Stage Six. He might even have a chance to fight for the top eight in the Thousand Military Array s, and use that to participate in the Hundred Nation Battlefield Competition''s show half a year later.


    "You''re too kind."


    Hearing Ben Ying''s praise, Hua Longning remained expressionless as he calmly walked over.


    "Say it, Brother Long Ning asked me to come here. What''s the matter?" Ben Ying shrugged. He didn''t mind Hua Longning''s cold attitude and directly asked.


    Hua Longning was already at Ben Ying''s side. Hearing Ben Ying''s question, the corner of his mouth revealed a strange smile, pointed at his surroundings, and said: "What do you think about this surrounding environment?"


    Environment?


    Ben Ying was puzzled. Why did you bring up the topic so casually? Why not just say it directly?


    "The environment is pretty good." Ben Ying replied speechlessly, "Brother Long Ning, you didn''t bring me here to see the environment of this place right ¡­"


    "Hur hur, it''s good that you think it''s good. I specially asked someone to be your companion."


    Hua Longning''s tone was cold and gloomy as he said something that caused people to be puzzled, but a cold feeling inexplicably struck into Ben Ying''s heart!


    Just as Ben Ying was about to say something, a cold light suddenly appeared below Ben Ying''s right side at the speed of lightning!


    A cold edge flashed in front of his eyes!


    Ben Ying immediately turned pale with shock!

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    At such a close distance and with such speed, it was impossible to dodge!


    "Pfft ~!" Bang! With a soft sound, Ben Ying''s eyes stared wide open, his body suddenly froze, and in the next second, he abruptly struck his palm towards Hua Longning, who knew that his opponent was already prepared. With a flash, he dodged to the side, and stood not far from him.


    "You ¡­ You... "You actually ¡­"


    Ben Ying''s face was filled with disbelief, he never thought that Hua Longning would sneak attack him. His left hand trembled slightly as he held onto the sharp dagger that was stabbed into his body.


    "Is... "Why?!"


    Ben Ying and Hua Longning had known each other for a few years. Although Hua Longning would never lie to him, Ben Ying knew that it was due to Hua Longning''s personality, and it was the same for everyone. In terms of relationship, the two of them were not bad.


    They did not have any deep grudges or conflicts of interest between them, so why did Hua Longning want to put him to death? Ben Ying could not understand it at all!


    Hearing Ben Ying''s furious inquiry, the opposing Hua Longning laughed.


    "Why, Eldest Brother, can you hear my voice?"


    Hua Longning''s voice suddenly changed, and became a different clear voice.


    The moment this voice came out, Ben Ying''s expression abruptly changed, and his face filled with shock.


    "Ling Yan, why is it you?! How did you become Hua Longning''s appearance! "


    The person in front of him was exactly the same as Hua Longning. No matter whether it was appearance, body, temperament, cultivation level, etc., they were all the same, carved out of the same mold.


    If Ling Yan were to stand together with Hua Longning in his current state, no one would be able to tell which one was the real Hua Longning.


    Was this a disguise technique?


    What kind of disguise technique was so high-end? Forget about the body size and cultivation level, even those with high skills could disguise themselves for a bit. But a person''s temperament was innate, unique from the inside out, it was simply impossible to duplicate!


    Otherwise, Ben Ying would have long surpassed the Hua Longning in front of him. He was not the real Hua Longning.


    Hehe, I am Ling Yan. Eldest Brother, how have you been?


    "Hua Longning" laughed, and then, his body slightly swayed, following the disappearance of a golden light, a strong and sturdy figure appeared in front of Ben Ying.


    Seeing this person, Ben Ying completely believed that the person who had really was Ling Yan who had disguised himself.


    Where did the real Hua Longning go?


    Could it be ¡­ Ben Ying''s heart skipped a beat.


    As if he had seen through Ben Ying''s thoughts, the corners of Ling Yan''s mouth curled coldly, "Eldest Brother, you''re looking for a good killer, the first time was almost enough. You can almost kill me the second time, and the second time was not enough.


    Ling Yan''s face carried a faint smile, and said indifferently, "Because, the place where that assassin died is right here ¡­."


    Hearing Ling Yan''s light tone, Ben Ying had already recovered from his shock. His expression darkened as he said in a cold voice, "Ling Yan, do you really think that you can keep me here? Are you sure you''re not walking right into a trap! "


    Since Ling Yan had discovered his motive, and the two of them had shed all pretense of cordiality, Ben Ying would not be courteous anymore.


    "Don''t you know how good the physique of the body cultivation is? Even if I get stabbed, so what if I am at the small success stage of the cultivation level of the 5th level of the Mortal Realm? I will still kill you! " Ben Ying growled with a sinister look.


    "Oh? Eldest Brother, don''t you feel it? "


    "Feel what?" Ben Ying frowned.


    Ling Yan chuckled, "Do you think I''m that stupid? Naturally, I know the advantages of body cultivation, but, junior brother, I stuck a dagger into Eldest Brother''s body and smeared it with a bit of good stuff, you''ll definitely be satisfied."


    "Tap on the horse ¡­" How despicable! It''s fine if you are going to sneak attack me, but you are still playing dirty! "


    At this time, Ben Ying also felt that something was amiss within his body, and his expression immediately changed.

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    Hearing Ben Ying call him a sneak attack and calling him despicable, Ling Yan felt as if he had heard a huge joke.


    "Eldest Brother, how can you say these words?"


    Ling Yan revealed a look of despise, "The world is big, but it is not as big as the Mind''s Eye that you lack, no, it only means that I am too strong, and can catch Eldest Brother unprepared, don''t worry, Eldest Brother can just penetrate his heart and bones little by little, only affecting the flow of the force of qi and blood a little. And if you do not circulate your energy, you can still live for around an hour even if you do not accept the antidote."


    Ben Ying''s eyes were spitting fire, he pulled out the dagger from his waist, and then quickly pointed at the wound, the blood immediately stopping, he raised his head and shouted.


    "Ling Yan, I admit that I have underestimated you, but, don''t take yourself too seriously. Do you believe that I will kill you before the effects of the Heart Corrosion Powder fully erupts!?"


    This thing was extremely vicious. As long as a human body came into contact with it for even a little bit, within a few minutes, all the skin and flesh of the body would be unconsciously corroded. It would also affect the flow of blood.


    If martial cultivator were to circulate his energy to expel it, not only would he not be able to remove even a sliver of it, instead, it would be greatly increase the activity of Heart-Piercing Bone Shattering Powder due to the surge of the true essence or force of qi and blood, allowing the poison to corrode the bones in the entire body and even the organs inside of the body as quickly as possible. At that time, even if there was the antidote, the possibility of survival under heart-piercing poison wouldn''t be very high.


    "Wow, Eldest Brother is indeed quite domineering, junior apprentice-brother truly admires him."


    After Ling Yan finished praising him, the smile on his face faded as he said indifferently, "Eldest Brother, I will give you the same words. Please, do not take yourself seriously, since you are here today, there is no possibility of you returning!"


    Ling Yan''s expression was calm. He might have to expend a bit more effort to deal with Ben Ying who was at the peak of the fifth level of the Mortal Realm, but against Ben Ying who was injured, the threat he posed was greatly reduced.


    Just in case, Ling Yan had planned to sneak attack Ben Ying before he made his move. Compared to Ben Ying secretly requesting for the assassin to kill him, what he had done was not worth mentioning.


    Furthermore, from the moment Ben Ying wanted to kill him, the relationship between the two had been one of life and death. Towards life and death enemies, Ling Yan had not yet been generous and fair.


    If he only had the blood power of the Three Heroes, he probably wouldn''t be able to live for long.


    "Ha, ha, ha, ha!" After Ben Ying heard this, he suddenly laughed out loud, and his expression suddenly became cold: "Such big words, this is the biggest tone I have heard this year, but compared to this, how confident are you!"


    "Heh heh, Eldest Brother, I''d better take a good look at this." Ling Yan smiled and crooked his finger at Ben Ying, "As for how much confidence I have, won''t you know after you try?"


    "En, you''ve actually reached the peak of Mortal Stage Level 3?!"


    At this time, Ben Ying finally noticed Ling Yan''s cultivation level, and was shocked as he looked at Ling Yan in disbelief.


    Half a month ago, he remembered that Ling Yan had just broken through the early stages of the third level of the Mortal Nascent Realm. But now, in the blink of an eye, he had already reached the peak of the third level of the Mortal Nascent Realm.


    "That''s right, Eldest Brother, there''s no need to be afraid, you should thank me instead. I was afraid that after a few more days, the cultivation level would surpass the Eldest Brother and I would be able to kill you with just a raise of my hand. This is a little too boring, that''s why I came to find you so early to play and give myself a little pressure."


    Ling Yan''s lips slightly raised, as he spoke with a face full of arrogance.


    "Arrogant brat!" Since you want to die, I''ll grant your wish! "


    Sh * t!


    Ben Ying was furious. Ling Yan actually looked down on him, and thanked him. Thank you, damn you!


    He actually wanted to see what kind of capital Ling Yan had. A mere peak of the third level of the Mortal Stage cultivation level, if he wanted to kill with a raise of a hand, would he really think that he was invincible? He wasn''t a hoodlum after all these three years in the Chixiao Martial School!


    Boom!


    Bang! With a loud sound, Ben Ying stomped his feet on the ground, causing the ground to crack. Then, like a ferocious beast, Ben Ying rushed towards Ling Yan.


    A huge fist struck towards Ling Yan''s face!

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    The fist wind rippled out, bringing about a strong gale, as though this punch had the power to pierce through stone and gold.


    "Haha, good one!"


    Ling Yan''s eyes lit up, laughed out loud, and instead of retreating, he advanced. Raising his right fist, he directly smashed it towards Ben Ying''s heavy fist.


    A head-on battle was something he loved the most.


    Seeing that, Ben Ying''s face revealed a sinister smile, Ling Yan actually did not dodge at all, and still wanted to fight him head on.


    Idiot!


    Ben Ying was ecstatic, this brat might have forgotten that he was also a body cultivation. After many years of training, Ben Ying''s body strength had already reached 9000 jin!


    Compared to those at the same level who were at the early stage of the fifth stage of the Mortal Realm, an additional two thousand kilograms was more. With the addition of the assistance of the force of qi and blood, it was enough for them to reach a total of two thousand kilograms!


    Hehe, even if Ling Yan has extraordinary talent, being able to reach six thousand kilograms in strength is already his limit, and this guy doesn''t even need to increase his force of qi and blood.


    Arrogant and arrogant brat, it''s about time for you to suffer. If you go against him and underestimate your opponent, then don''t blame him for breaking all the bones in Ling Yan''s body one punch at a time and causing him to die from pain!


    In a split-second, their fists collided against each other.


    Boom!


    A sound like muffled thunder rumbled. A shockwave visible to the naked eye burst out from the point of collision between the two fists!


    It was a direct confrontation!


    The two figures didn''t retreat at all. The powerful impact set off a raging wind that spread out in all directions. The mud on the ground was blasted away as if it had been blown away by a bomb.


    What!


    Seeing that his fist that was more than ten thousand jin did not break Ling Yan''s fist, Ben Ying was shocked beyond words. Suddenly, he saw Ling Yan give a strange smile.


    Before Ben Ying could react, what was Ling Yan laughing at?


    Suddenly!


    He saw Ling Yan''s fist emit a yellow light, following that, Ben Ying''s body trembled, as though he was struck by lightning, his entire being became paralyzed in that moment, and his entire body was in extreme pain, as though his heart was being burnt by fire!


    "Ahh ~"


    Ben Ying let out a painful cry, and hurriedly used his force of qi and blood to prevent this force from entering his body. The moment he was distracted, Ling Yan''s black eyes flashed.


    "Hah!"


    With an explosive shout, Ling Yan fiercely stomped on the ground with his right foot, causing the mud to instantly shatter, and a huge crater to instantly formed on the ground from Ling Yan''s stomp. With his leg and waist, with his fist on his belt, the force of qi and blood in his entire body exploded out, striking directly at Ben Ying''s chest!


    A golden light flashed as a fist light burst forth!


    Under the layers of layers upon layers of damage, the punch weighed almost 20,000 pounds!


    Ben Ying turned pale with fright. Under his haste, he barely managed to raise his arm to block in front of him.


    Boom!" A loud explosion resounded. "Crack crack crack ~


    Faintly, the sound of bones shattering could be heard before a figure was sent flying.


    "Thump, thump, thump, thump ~"


    Ben Ying''s face twisted slightly from the pain. He stepped on the ground and retreated several meters away.


    At this moment, Ben Ying felt as if his own arm was no longer his, and was numb to the point where he could not feel anything at all.


    "You ¡­ How can you have such a strong power! "


    Ben Ying''s finger trembled as he pointed at Ling Yan. It was only now that he had the chance to speak, and spoke with a face full of shock.


    In the beginning, Ling Yan was able to clash with his fist and not retreat at all. Moreover, he did not even use the force of qi and blood, which meant that Ling Yan''s physical strength alone was already around 12,000 kilograms!


    This kind of physical strength would probably require him to break through to the peak of the fifth level of the Mortal Stage!


    What, what cultivation level, the peak of the third level of the Common Birth Stage!


    Was he even human?!

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    "Eldest Brother felt very surprised, this has to be said that you are ignorant and ill-informed."


    Ling Yan laughed and shook his head, then said indifferently, "What this world does not lack is talents. As the saying goes, a mountain is higher than a mountain, a person who cultivates martial arts must be respectful to the outside world, anything is possible, do not be too confident and bring suffering upon yourself."


    "Hehe, aren''t you afraid that if you get too arrogant, you''ll lose!"


    Ben Ying was so angry that his eyebrows were trembling. This brat was even more f * cking arrogant than him!


    "No, no, no."


    Ling Yan waved his index finger at Ben Ying, glanced at Ben Ying, and said indifferently, "Normally, I am still very low key, but some people are too arrogant and want to go against me, so there is no other way, I can only let them see how powerful I am, don''t worry, Eldest Brother, even if I know how to capsize, I will not capsize your boat, and let me send you on your way."


    Sh * t!


    Ben Ying was furious in his heart, and an enormous wave of anger directly rushed to his head from his chest!


    "Good, very good! Do you really think you can beat me? Even if I have to risk my life, I will still crush you under my feet and chop you into mincemeat!"


    "Swish, swish, swish ~"


    Ben Ying quickly took out a few white talisman paper s from the Storage Ring and activated them quickly. In a moment, three white talisman paper s turned into specks of light and entered Ben Ying''s body.


    Suddenly, Ben Ying bellowed, and a burst of majestic aura burst out from his body like a torrential flood. His entire being seemed to have grown larger, his originally tall and sturdy body became even more burly, comparable to a small sized vicious beast!


    Ben Ying stared straight at Ling Yan, all the muscles on his body bulged, the veins that were twined like earthworms became even more sinister, and as they jumped, they released a terrifying power.


    The skin all over his body became denser and shined with a faint light.


    Ling Yan raised his eyebrows slightly when he saw it. If he had not expected it, Ben Ying had used talisman paper s that could increase strength, defense, and vitality.


    Time was of the essence. If he could not finish Ling Yan off as soon as possible, Ling Yan could drag him to death with him.


    Ben Ying had also realized that his strength had decreased by more than twenty percent after being poisoned. Just now, he had used the force of qi and blood to assist his physical body in its battle with Ling Yan, and the speed at which the poison corroded his body was even faster.


    Although channeling energy would hasten the poison''s invasion, if he didn''t get rid of Ling Yan and find the antidote as soon as possible, he would die from the poison soon. It would be better to give it a try, since there might still be a chance of survival!


    "Ling Yan, die!"


    Ben Ying felt that his entire body was filled with explosive power, even if there was a mountain in front of him, he could still destroy it with a single punch, let alone a small Ling Yan.


    With an angry shout, Ben Ying "Bang!" With a stomp on the ground, the ground was immediately trampled into countless tiny rocks. Like an arrow that had been released from a bow, his figure instantly and quickly rushed towards Ling Yan.


    "Weng ~", Ben Ying, who had flown over, suddenly had his eyes light up. His right fist instantly became extremely huge, to the extent that it was as big as a person''s head. A wave of incomparably majestic aura coiled around Ben Ying''s right fist.


    Dozens of meters of distance seemed to have lost all meaning, Ben Ying arrived in front of Ling Yan like lightning, and punched out with his right fist.


    Top grade Martial Skills s in human-scale ¡ª Overlord Fist!


    Seeing Ling Yan who did not seem to react at all, Ben Ying opened his eyes wide with a sinister smile. He wanted to see the miserable state of Ling Yan''s head getting smashed in one punch.

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    Just like that, Ling Yan quietly watched Ben Ying''s fist strike towards him with an explosive strength. Surprisingly, his expression was calm, as if he was not facing an initial stage martial cultivator of the fifth level of the Mortal Realm who had gone through the addition of a variety of talisman paper and was an insignificant little nobody.


    The sharp fist wind brought along a huge force that could split mountains and shatter rocks as it smashed onto Ling Yan''s face. Ling Yan could even feel a slight stabbing pain coming from the surface of his skin, and saw Ben Ying''s sinister and terrifying smile.


    At that moment!


    An extremely dazzling golden light enveloped Ling Yan, following that, an extremely powerful aura burst out from Ling Yan''s body, like a volcanic eruption, hurricane roared!


    Ling Yan, who was enveloped under the dazzling golden light, seemed as if a god had possessed his body. He clenched his fist into a fist and pointed his index finger straight ahead, aiming straight at the huge fist that was flying over at him.


    Ling Yan smiled indifferently.


    Heavenly Thunder Finger!


    A golden light suddenly shot out from Ling Yan''s index finger.


    "Bam!"


    He felt something fly out before landing on the ground with a crisp sound.


    Ben Ying''s sinister smile froze, his eyes were in a daze, he lowered his head and stared at his empty right arm, as though he was thinking where his right arm had gone to.


    In the next second, a ''bang'' sound was heard. It was as if a water tap had burst open. A large amount of scarlet blood spurted out of the wound on his shoulder and arm. Following that, an intense wave of pain gushed over like a surging tide.


    Ah!


    Ben Ying immediately let out a miserable cry, his left hand desperately grabbed onto the shoulder of his severed right arm. The pain made his entire body begin to tremble, and his face instantly became a lot paler.


    "Da Da Da ~"


    Hearing the footsteps, Ben Ying turned his head, seeing the cold face of Ling Yan as he walked slowly towards him, a chill immediately ran up his spine, and in his eyes there was fear, as he unconsciously took a few steps back.


    "Junior Brother Ling Yan, if you have something to say, say it, if you have to say it."


    Having lost his right arm, Ben Ying''s fighting strength had been greatly reduced. In addition to the excessive loss of blood, the excessive circulation of his techniques had caused the poison''s attack to speed up.


    He subconsciously activated the agility, wanting to escape this place.


    Just as Ben Ying moved his body, with a "whoosh" sound, a well-built and sturdy figure suddenly appeared in front of him, laughing coldly, causing Ben Ying to be startled when he suddenly appeared, and he fell down onto the ground.


    "Ling ¡­" "Junior Brother Ling Yan, I was wrong, I shouldn''t have covered my heart, I have coveted the position of Eldest Brother, I was wrong, as long as you don''t kill me, I will give you everything on me, I will give you the position of Eldest Brother too, I will give it to you immediately ¡­"


    Ben Ying panicked a little. He stood up in a sorry state and retreated several steps back, as if he was only feeling safer when he was slightly further away from Ling Yan.


    "One cannot be too kind, even if they know their wrongs and can correct them."


    Ling Yan looked at the terrified Ben Ying and spoke indifferently. Just when Ben Ying thought that he would let him go, he was overjoyed. He thought that when the time came, regardless of whether he had money or not, he would invite people to kill Ling Yan.


    With his right arm crippled, unless he obtained the kind of spirit medicine that could regenerate severed limbs, it would be difficult for Ben Ying''s strength to advance even an inch in his entire life. Even if he was lucky enough to break through the Prenatal Stage Six, wanting to break through the precelestial stage would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens.


    Originally, with Ben Ying''s talent, there was a chance to break through the precelestial stage. But now that everything had been destroyed by Ling Yan, how could he not feel hatred!


    At this point, Ben Ying did not have the intention to reflect on himself, and blamed all of his crimes on someone else.


    But before Ben Ying could rejoice, his next sentence from Ling Yan caused him to plummet into the abyss once again.


    "Eldest Brother, but I''m sorry, revenge is the way I do things. Since you want to kill me, for the sake of my life, I think it''s safer to just die."


    Ling Yan stood three meters in front of Ben Ying, and the corner of his mouth revealed a cold and sinister smile, "Furthermore, if you die, all of your things will naturally be mine. Eldest Brother''s position, will definitely be mine as well! "Therefore, I don''t want to waste any more words with you. I hope that you can be a good person in your next life."


    "You ¡­ Just you wait, even if I become a ghost, I won''t let you go! "


    Ben Ying felt Ling Yan''s intense killing intent and knew that Ling Yan would never let him off. His expression immediately changed as he roared at Ling Yan with a sinister expression.


    "To be honest, the thing I''m least afraid of is ghosts. Goodbye!"


    Ling Yan sneered. Without waiting for Ben Ying''s reaction, a thick yellow lightning snake rushed into Ben Ying''s body with a lightning speed.


    Ben Ying''s entire body immediately stiffened. With a stuffy groan, he plummeted straight to the ground.


    Ben Ying''s eyes widened, his body could not help but twitch, the intact finger on his left hand trembled as he pointed at Ling Yan, and said in shock, "Power of thunder, originally ¡­ "So you ¡­"


    The words came to an abrupt end as Ben Ying stared with his blood-red eyes and tilted his head in dissatisfaction. A trickle of scarlet blood flowed down the corner of his mouth, it was already jet-black, it was the appearance of someone whose internal organs had been burnt black by the lightning and tainted with blood.


    Ben Ying, dead!

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    Looking at how Ben Ying died with grievances, Ling Yan did not feel any guilt at all.


    If not for Ben Ying wanting to kill him time and time again, Ling Yan would not have taken Ben Ying''s life so decisively.


    There is no right or wrong, only retribution.


    For the sake of his own benefits, Ben Ying had wanted to kill Ling Yan.


    It was just that if Ben Ying wanted to kill someone, he had to be prepared to be killed.


    Ling Yan had his own guidelines in mind. He would not take the initiative to cause trouble, and he was not afraid of trouble either. As long as someone had ill intentions towards him, in a suitable situation, if that person did not die, then it would be you!


    The path of martial cultivation was destined to be full of blood and slaughter. For benefits, for power, for resources, for women ¡­ As long as you keep your heart, you won''t get lost.


    Wherever there were people, there would be fights. If you didn''t provoke others, it was not certain that others wouldn''t provoke you, unless you made your strength reach a level where no one dared to provoke you, reaching the peak of the Wu Ji Realm and beyond the cycle of reincarnation!


    Only a strong power could stand firm in this martial arts world, only then could it protect itself, and even protect all the people and things that it wanted to protect from harm!


    Thinking up to here, Ling Yan took a deep breath, clenched his fists and muttered: "Even if my martial arts path is bumpy, with killing intent everywhere, I am not afraid in the slightest. My life is mine!"


    Just at that moment, a ball of gold light appeared from Ling Yan''s chest, and instantly rushed into Ben Ying''s body, following that, Ben Ying''s entire body became as weak as a broken balloon.


    After a few flashes of golden light, it returned to the pendant on Ling Yan''s chest.


    Ling Yan knew that his battle spirit was harvesting the blood essence of others.


    "Young Master, you''re so fast! You killed another genius martial cultivator, and this man''s blood essence is even slightly better than the last one. Not bad, not bad. It''s equivalent to sleeping for a while."


    The charming voice of the Battle Spirit resounded in Ling Yan''s mind. "Do your best, Young Master. If you can kill that thousand and eight hundred geniuses, maybe their realms can be increased a little."


    Upon hearing this, a black line appeared on Ling Yan''s forehead. There were even eighteen hundred people, let alone whether he could find so many geniuses like Ben Ying. Even if he did find them, he wouldn''t just randomly kill innocent people.


    Ling Yan ignored the battle spirit''s words. After Ling Yan burnt Ben Ying''s corpse into nothingness, he raised his hand and looked at the black ring on his hand. This was Ben Ying''s Storage Ring.


    A talented martial cultivator with a cultivation of the fifth level of the Common Birth Stage should have a good background, Ling Yan thought.


    With his soul force in, in the next second, Ling Yan was speechless.


    13,000 silver notes, more than 20 true essence stone, some healing Pills ¡­ Gone.


    Yes, that''s all.


    Ling Yan could not help but widely open his eyes as he ridiculed in his heart. Was this the kind of family that a Chixiao Martial School should have? It was even worse than the killer Hua Longning from last time.


    Too poor!


    Ling Yan shook his head in disappointment. He thought that he could earn a lot of money this time, but unexpectedly, he met a poor guy.


    Ling Yan was wronged, as a body cultivation, he had to use up a lot of energy to cultivate, and he also had the least amount of resources for the physical body. Although he was a Eldest Brother and his monthly allocation of resources was limited, he still had to rely on him as a deputy to keep up with his progress.


    However, Hua Longning was different. As an assassin, the number of times he killed others for their treasures was countless.


    However, although Ben Ying''s family background was not that great, at the very least, it was an item he took for free. Ling Yan smacked his lips but did not say anything.


    It was almost the end of the month, and it was about to be the peak of the Thousand Military Array''s assessment.


    Ling Yan''s black eyes slightly narrowed, a streak of cold light flashed past in the blink of an eye.

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    Two days later, north of Chixiao Martial School.


    In the center of the valley, there was a small plaza that was about a hundred square meters in area. In the center of the plaza, there was a white altar, and on the altar, it was engraved with a dense number of rune s.


    This was the place where the students of Chixiao Martial School participated in the Thousand Military Array''s assessment.


    At this time, there were a lot of students from the Chixiao Martial School gathered around the small plaza. There were elite students, ordinary students and a lot of new students.


    Because today was the end of the month, for the top one hundred and eight students in Thousand Military Array, after today, there would be a new special formation training time tomorrow.


    Furthermore, the Chixiao Martial School s'' rankings would affect everyone''s allocation of resources for the following month.


    Some people were confident in their abilities and might come early to participate. However, compared to the examination at the end of the month, the benefits were the highest and the results were the best.


    Of course, if the students were not afraid of the exhaustion that would affect their cultivation after participating in the Thousand Military Array''s assessment, they could come over to take the assessment once in awhile.


    However, ordinary people would not waste such precious cultivation time.


    Therefore, basically by the end of the month, all of Chixiao Martial School''s students will be coming to participate in the Thousand Military Array''s assessment.


    Other than the big shots of the top ten of Thousand Military Array, their rankings were already unshakable. The difference between the top ten and the top ten was like a huge gap, it was not something that could be crossed in a short period of time.


    For example, if the 11th was trying to make it into the top 10, even with the points from the 30th to the 11th, he might not even be able to make it to the top 10.


    Right now in the small plaza, there were dozens of people participating in the Thousand Military Array''s assessment.


    The older students had the arrogance of the older students and the pride of the 108 generals of Chi Xiao, so they were naturally unwilling to participate in the assessment with the new students. In any case, the examination didn''t take long, so they didn''t mind standing and closing their eyes to rest for a while, waiting for the new students to finish first.


    After several incense sticks of time had passed, all the new students participating in the Thousand Military Array assessment had left the Thousand Military Array. One of them was a tanned young man, but after coming out, he did not care about his dizziness and the discomfort, and immediately cast his gaze towards the illusory curtain above the white altar.


    After several flashes of light, a sesame seed sized name was hidden at the end of the 25th row on the screen.


    "Ning Bang, Thousand Military Array is ranked 325th."


    When the dark-skinned youth saw this ranking, he let out a small breath and the corner of his mouth curved into a smile.


    The first time he participated in the freshmen Thousand Military Array Ranking Tournament, he was ranked 355, and the second time he participated 343. Today was the third time, so he was ranked 325.


    Every month, Ning Bang would participate, and every time he participated, there would be a small increase. It looks like he would be able to enter the top two hundred of Thousand Military Array in a year''s time.


    Ning Bang also saw Xu Shizhen''s ranking, 328th place, true. The egg was like a piece of dog skin paste, following him every month. How annoying.


    But Ning Bang did not care about Xu Shizhen, he just followed him.


    This time, he seemed to have thought of something, and his gaze immediately shifted to the curtain shadows, quickly scanning over them.


    Soon, he saw the name he wanted to see, and the corners of his mouth curled up inexplicably.


    "Ling Yan, Thousand Military Array is ranked one hundred forty-sixth."


    He did not know if he had participated in the Thousand Military Array''s assessment before, but if he did not, then it was fine. But if there was, then it meant that Ling Yan was truly weak and was not worth worrying about.


    Seeing that there were so many older students who were not taking part in the examination, one of them could not help but to be an expert in the top two hundred. If this round continued, who knew where Ling Yan''s ranking would fall to.


    Just thinking about it made everyone look forward to it, who knew what kind of expression Ling Yan would have when he was defeated.


    A moment of glory is after all only a moment, enduring is the way of the king, Ning Bang said to himself proudly.


    Just as Ning Bang was about to leave, an uproar came from the valley.