Chapter 384 - 383: Law Enforcer
Kunyun Palace was a Hidden Sect, its authority inviolable.
For the old man to now openly declare his intent to kill Qin Ya—who had already passed the Kunn Mountain trial and become a member of Kunyun—right in front of Xu Zhenhong was a blatant provocation!
The old man knew he had lost his composure. He knew even more that killing Qin Ya within Kunyun Palace was absolutely impossible. He gave a slight bow to Xu Zhenhong, then turned to glare at Qin Ya with venomous eyes, yet behind that venom lay a hidden trace of fear!
"Qin Ya, this isn’t over."
With those words, the old man turned and departed via Sky-Controlling.
Meanwhile, Xu Zhenhong had his men arrange futures for the others—some became Kunyun Disciples, others Stewards, and so on. Qin Ya, however, approached Xu Zhenhong.
"Elder, I have a question."
"Speak."
Xu Zhenhong nodded, an imperceptible flash of admiration crossing his eyes. Even someone like him, who had seen countless geniuses in the world, couldn’t help but be amazed by Qin Ya’s Talent. Not only had he reached the Extraordinary realm at such a young age, but he had also comprehended Top Level Mysteries!
Such a peerless prodigy was a rare sight, even in Kunyun Palace.
"Elder, do you know the location of Lingxiao Palace?"
Xu Zhenhong was somewhat surprised to hear this, wondering why Qin Ya was asking such a question, but he answered anyway. "The Four Great Hidden Sects are difficult to track. Not even Kunyun Palace knows their exact whereabouts. We only know that it exists in a mysterious, isolated pocket of Space. As for where that is, perhaps only the Palace Master knows."
Qin Ya hadn’t expected that even Xu Zhenhong wouldn’t know the precise location of Lingxiao Palace. He was a little disappointed, but he quickly asked, "Then where is the Palace Master?"
"The Palace Master announced his seclusion two days ago. Besides, given his status, even the Peak Masters find it difficult to get an audience with him, let alone a new recruit like you."
Hearing this, Qin Ya’s thoughts began to race.
’Even if I found Lingxiao Palace with my current strength, it would be useless. I’d have no way of rescuing Leng Ningshuang and the others. The most urgent task now is to increase my power.’
’As a Hidden Sect, Kunyun Palace has a deep foundation and abundant resources—exactly what I need. I’ll use this place as a stepping stone and focus on my Cultivation for now.’
"Qin Ya, you have extraordinary Talent. You could be a prodigy of our Kunyun Palace. There are seventy-two Lower Peaks, one of which is a gathering place for prodigies. Every Disciple there is comparable to a Master of One Peak. How about I arrange for you to be sent to that peak?"
Qin Ya shook his head. "Thank you for the offer, Elder, but there’s no need. I’m doing just fine on the Seventh Peak. I don’t need to transfer to another peak."
"As you wish, then."
After the matter was settled, Qin Ya returned to the Seventh Peak with Muh Qing.
The moment he stepped into the pavilion, a small figure rushed over and hugged him tightly, as if she would never let go. Feeling Jing’er’s small body tremble, Qin Ya stroked her head, lifted her into his arms, and said softly, "Jing’er, Big Brother is back. And... Big Brother has gotten revenge for you."
Jing’er stared blankly, a mist slowly filling her dull eyes. Teardrops fell one after another like pearls from a broken string, and then she began to wail.
Nearby, Luox Xinyu let out a soft sigh. Qin Ya turned to her and said, "Thank you for taking care of Jing’er these past few days, Master Luox. I will take my leave now."
"Please, Brother Qin, feel free."
Jing’er’s cathartic crying lasted for two full hours. Finally, as if exhausted from weeping, she fell into a deep sleep. Two months passed in the blink of an eye.
「On a summit of the Seventh Peak.」
Luox Xinyu’s ten fingers danced across the strings, and the sharp Zither Sound flowed out, carrying a murderous intent. It was like thousands of golden spears and iron-clad horses sweeping across a battlefield, utterly invincible!
The Sound Waves, like the aura of swords and sabers, swept toward him. Qin Ya felt as if he had been plunged into a battlefield, facing the charge of countless iron-clad cavalry, and for a moment, his spirit wavered.
But he immediately channeled his Divine Thought, dispelling the Zither Sound’s bewitching effect. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as a long spear appeared in his hand. His aura became imposing, like that of an inviolable War God.
Spear in hand, Qin Ya charged toward Luox Xinyu. He was faster than a bolt of Thunder, but Luox Xinyu merely smiled faintly. Her slender, jade-like fingers plucked the strings, and an even more formidable Zither Sound flowed forth, causing Qin Ya’s figure to freeze. In an instant, a tide of countless Zither notes, sharp as blades, surged toward him!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The Zither Sound not only carried immense Attack Power but was also all-pervasive, shaking his very soul. Even his Divine Thought was affected and couldn’t be used properly. The twin energies of Thunder and Fire erupted from Qin Ya’s body, forming a gigantic spear. With one thrust, he stabbed it forward violently!
The Thunder-Fire Spear versus the zither’s Sound Waves!
The two forces collided violently, but there was no earth-shattering roar. The Sound Waves simply surged forward, continuously battering the Thunder-Fire Spear. The immense energy contained within it was dismantled inch by inch, before it and the Sound Waves vanished completely.
"Heh, it’s not over yet."
Qin Ya chuckled softly. Thunder erupted, and endless bolts raged through the void with a crackling sound. It then spread through the Space, enveloping the entire area!
The surroundings seemed to transform into a sea of lightning—a Thunder Sea!
"Your application of Mysteries has reached a new level."
Although she couldn’t see, Luox Xinyu was still aware of the changes in her surroundings through her Divine Thought. She couldn’t help but praise him, though her beautiful face remained calm.
Her ten fingers began to pluck the strings at extreme speed. The melody shifted again, becoming chaotic and wild, like a storm sweeping across the land, destroying everything in its path!
Countless zither waves spread out, battering the Thunder Sea into disarray until it began to show signs of dissipating. Seeing this, Qin Ya gave a low shout. The surrounding Thunder Power suddenly contracted and gathered, forming numerous purple spears!
The spears hovered in the void, radiating astonishing fluctuations of power!
Each one was powerful enough to obliterate an ordinary Extraordinary. Under Qin Ya’s control, the countless spears streaked across the void like Celestial Punishment, hurtling toward Luox Xinyu.
But she just smiled serenely. Her ten fingers plucked, and even more powerful zither waves spread out. The Thunder Spears were disintegrated inch by inch by the zither waves when they were less than a meter away from her. Luox Xinyu, still in her white robes, looked like a zither fairy.
Qin Ya stood with his spear in hand and praised in a low voice, "Heh, as expected, Senior Sister Luox’s strength is astonishing. A move that could kill a Celestial Human had no effect on you at all. The Sound Wave Mysteries are truly worthy of being a first-class branch of the Mysteries of Heaven and Earth."
Luox Xinyu smiled faintly. "Junior Brother Qin, you jest. You possess Top Profound Mysteries and Mysterious Speed. If you continue your Cultivation diligently, you will surely become a Top Level expert in the future."
Hearing this, Qin Ya smiled slightly. He then picked up Jing’er, who had just run over from nearby and whose Cultivation had also broken through to the Profound Origin Realm. He said, "Jing’er, who do you think is stronger? Sister Luox or your big brother?"
Jing’er tilted her little head, a conflicted look on her face, but she still said in a crisp voice, "Big brother is a little bit stronger."
Qin Ya burst out laughing and tweaked her nose. Ever since her long cry two months ago, it seemed Jing’er’s emotional block had been released. Gradually, she had become just like any other little girl.
"Senior Sister Luox, the exam date for the Law Enforcers you mentioned last time is in a few days, right?" Qin Ya suddenly asked.
Hearing this, Luox Xinyu smiled faintly and said, "Yes, but you should think it over carefully, Junior Brother Qin. The Law Enforcer exam isn’t so easy to pass."