Chapter 383 - 382: Officially Joining
"What terrifying power."
"Those two monsters died without even being able to put up a fight."
"That kind of Attack Power is even greater than a Half-Step King’s!"
The crowd erupted into discussion. The brocade-robed old man’s expression was especially grave; with his Cultivation as a Half-Step King, he had a much clearer sense of the terrifying nature of Qin Ya’s Sword Qi. It could be said to utterly crush any Martial Artist below the King realm...
But what concerned him even more were the Mysterious fluctuations that had emanated from Qin Ya just now. They horrified him. He’d never seen such fluctuations before. Even the strongest first-rate Mysteries he’d ever witnessed didn’t feel so profound!
Without a doubt, Qin Ya had mastered a terrifying Mystery!
’His supreme speed must be some kind of speed-related Mystery. Add to that the Mysterious fluctuations contained within that Sword Qi, and this boy has comprehended at least two Mysteries.’
’And neither of them is low-grade. They’re first-rate, at least.’
’Terrifying comprehension! A terrifying youth!’
The brocade-robed old man’s eyes filled with apprehension. Just then, the killing began anew. A flash of ruthlessness crossed the eyes of a Martial Artist who hadn’t obtained a Ninth-Grade Sword Artifact. He secretly gathered True Essence in his palm and suddenly struck another Martial Artist. That person was still reeling from the shock of Qin Ya’s Sword Qi and had no time to react.
SPURT... Blood sprayed through the air!
The Martial Artist was instantly and severely wounded. His attacker showed no mercy. With a flicker of movement, the longsword at his waist was unsheathed, striking out like a viper!
HISS! The longsword lopped off his head!
A head was sent flying, and blood gushed like a fountain!
The Martial Artist gave a savage grin, then took the Storage Ring. His eyes scanned the surroundings as he focused his guard. The other Martial Artists who had failed to claim a sword were also getting restless!
Seeing this, Qin Ya furrowed his brow slightly. He immediately swallowed an Elixir to begin restoring his depleted True Essence. At that moment, a brilliant blade of light hacked toward him!
"You’re courting death!"
Although Qin Ya’s True Essence was exhausted, his Physical Power was extraordinary. He clenched his fist, gathering the Qi and Blood throughout his body, and an overwhelming, domineering aura swept out!
It was as if he alone was the honored one between heaven and earth!
He threw a punch, and its immense power instantly shattered the blade of light. The attacking Martial Artist was horrified, his eyes filled with disbelief, before he was sent flying!
With a BOOM, the Martial Artist was blasted into the mountain wall, his breathing ceasing.
Everyone’s pupils constricted. Those Martial Artists who had seen that Qin Ya’s True Essence was depleted and wanted to seize the Sword Artifacts from him immediately abandoned the idea, turning their gazes toward others.
’Damn it, he’s still this ferocious even without any True Essence.’
’This guy is more of a monster than those Blood Slaves.’
The crowd muttered to themselves, their apprehension of Qin Ya deepening.
Just then, Muh Qing hurried to Qin Ya’s side. Seeing the unnatural pallor on his face, Muh Qing’s heart tightened, and he stood guard for him.
With Qin Ya’s current physique, each use of Overlord Fist exhausted all his Qi and Blood. He quickly took out another Elixir to restore his Qi and Blood and swallowed it. He possessed a Leakless Body, giving him astonishing Recovery Power. Aided by the Elixir, he quickly recovered most of his strength and smiled faintly at Muh Qing. "Thank you, Brother Muh."
"It’s nothing. I’m just glad you’re alright, Brother Qin."
Soon, seven days had passed. The Sword Artifacts had all found their owners—whether by being found or by being taken from their previous owners’ corpses, the matter was settled.
Today, a dazzling light suddenly erupted from within the pillar of light!
The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi surged, forming a giant human face. It was none other than the Chief of the Kunn Mountain convention, Xu Zhenhong. He glanced around and said with a slight smile, "It seems the ones who have passed the second trial of the Kunn Mountain convention have been decided. Everyone, please step into the pillar of light. The exit of Hundred Acupoints Peak will then reveal itself."
Hearing this, everyone walked into the pillar of light. They looked up and saw a huge boulder slowly moving aside, revealing a cave entrance above them. Seeing this, they all took to the sky, following the pillar’s guidance as they flew out of the peak.
The piercing sunlight shone down, and Qin Ya couldn’t help but narrow his eyes.
Nearby, Xu Zhenhong looked at the crowd and said, "All of you have passed the second trial and are now members of my Kunyun Palace. Please take out your Cyan Cloud Orders."
Hearing this, everyone quickly took out their Cyan Cloud Orders.
The Cyan Cloud Orders were suddenly pulled away by a tremendous, invisible force. A series of seals shot out from Xu Zhenhong’s hands, and then the orders returned to everyone’s hands.
"Alright, now..."
"Wait a moment."
At that moment, the old man who always followed Xuer Kong spoke to Xu Zhenhong. "Elder Xu, forgive my presumption, but why hasn’t my young master come out yet?"
"Xuer Kong." Xu Zhenhong’s brow furrowed slightly.
Hearing this, the crowd exchanged glances, and their eyes gradually turned toward Qin Ya.
When Xuer Kong’s attendant heard this, he also looked toward Qin Ya. His heart suddenly skipped a beat, and a thread of unease rose within him. He knew there was deep hatred between Qin Ya and his young master. For Qin Ya to come out alive, that meant...
’No, no, it can’t be.’
The old man shook his head, thinking to himself, ’It can’t be. The young master had two Blood Slaves with him. Not even a Half-Step King could kill him. How could Qin Ya... ’
As his thoughts raced, a cold, indifferent voice suddenly spoke.
"Xuer Kong? He was eaten by his own Blood Slaves."
Hearing this, the old man’s pupils shrank. He whipped his head toward Qin Ya—the one who had spoken. A storm of shock, thick with unease and terror, crashed through the old man’s heart. He roared, "You’re lying! Those two Blood Slaves were bound to the young master! How could they possibly have turned on him? Tell me, where is the young master...?"
Before he could finish, he saw Qin Ya take out an item.
"Are you talking about this?"
The item Qin Ya produced was the very chain used to bind the Blood Slaves. He had felt it was special, which was why he had taken it. The moment the old man saw the chain, he began to tremble uncontrollably. His eyes turned crimson, and his face filled with terror...
’The young master... is really dead!!’
Xuer Kong’s identity was not simple. As his follower, he had allowed Xuer Kong to die. A chill ran down his spine as he thought of the fate that awaited him!
"Oh, right. I was the one who personally threw him into the Blood Slaves’ mouths."
"Then, I sent him and the Blood Slaves to Hell together."
Qin Ya’s words were like a thunderclap from the Nine Heavens, crashing through the old man’s mind. He trembled all over, pointing at Qin Ya, utterly speechless.
’The young master was killed by Qin Ya!’
’The Blood Slaves were killed by Qin Ya!’
’How could this Qin Ya possess such a method? How could he possibly have killed two Blood Slaves? Those were monsters that not even a Half-Step King could handle!’
"Qin Ya, I’ll kill you!!"
The old man roared, his white hair flying wildly. Looking completely crazed, he charged forward, gathering blood-red True Essence in his hands and blasting a powerful strike toward Qin Ya!
"Insolence!!"
Just then, a deep shout rang out. The powerful Palm Qi was instantly crushed by an unknown force. The old man shuddered and gradually regained his composure. He turned to face the nearby Xu Zhenhong, whose face was grim and whose body radiated the domineering majesty of a King. The old man’s voice trembled, "I... was out of line."
"Hmph. The Kunn Mountain trial has always been a matter of life and death. You can only blame your young master for being less skilled. Qin Ya is now a member of my Kunyun Palace. It is not your place to discipline him. I’m giving you until the end of the day to leave Kunyun Palace!"