Going with the Momentum

The Fire Spring dyed the night mist red. In Luofu Immortal Town, the bluestone road, eroded by a thousand years of time, was already pitted and uneven, carrying a mottled ancient charm. The "evening glow" flowed, Li Qingyue seemed to be draped in a layer of sacred radiance. She was quite prestigious, and her words had a great impact. Li Qingxu, dressed in purple, changed his expression slightly, sensing that something was wrong.

In an instant, a group of Beyond-Mundane Disciples began to whisper, and even those around Li Qingxu felt uneasy.

"Li Qingyue, this is none of your business," Li Qingxu said, holding Purple Bamboo Staff, maintaining a calm demeanor.

He realized that undercurrents were brewing. There was already a sworn enemy provoking him, and Li Qingyue's strong stance at this moment seemed to have shifted the current situation. "I don't want to repeat those words a second time!" Li Qingyue was dressed in white, ethereal white, and her whole body radiated a pale golden light under the glow of the Fire Haze.

"Li Qingxu, if we enter the Spirit Cave, we'll settle some old scores," Tang Xumi said.

"Li Qingxu, the duel will take place tomorrow in the Spirit Cave!" Core Disciple Jiang Shengyu announced without giving any reason. "Count me in too!" another person chimed in.

It took time, and many people understood that the Core Disciple had reached a tacit agreement: after entering the Spirit Cave, they would first send Li Qingxu away. The development of events was beyond many people's expectations.

Li Qingxu knew that Li Qingyue had swung her sword at the crucial moment, striking with great ferocity and putting him in a dangerous situation.

He knew perfectly well that Tang Xumi had no past grievances with him. This was clearly an opportunistic attack, giving Li Qingyue face while also getting rid of a pair of rivals. With someone setting an example, the Core Disciple could simply follow suit.

With all parties expressing their opinions, his situation became dangerous.

The Beyond-Mundane Disciples had initially sided with him remained silent. Although no one left, things might change after they entered the Spirit Cave tomorrow. No one wanted to go against the prevailing trend; what if those Core Disciple really joined forces? How could they possibly resist?

Li Qingxu said in a deep voice, "They are just bluffing and intimidating us. When we entered that Spirit Cave, we each took different paths, so we won't be surrounded at all. Even if we encounter a group, it's unlikely to lead to a bloody battle, because we all know each other's true intentions. Right now, we can't take these people's words seriously."

He had to keep the people around him calm; otherwise, he would lack help and struggle to cope in the competition for the Near Immortal Object. "Senior Brother Li, we will do our utmost to help you compete for that legendary item," Zeng Yuan declared.

In the past, he and Qin Ming had a good relationship, but after entering the Beyond the Mundane, he became completely close to Li Qingxu. Last time they met by chance at Black White Mountain, he, like Zheng Maoze, had no goodwill towards Qin Ming.

"Senior Brother Li, please rest assured, we are on your side." Another Beyond-Mundane Disciples spoke up. They and the Core Disciple complemented each other, and the sooner they took sides, the better.

Li Qingxu knew very well that although these people had all expressed their opinions, they might not immediately flock to him after entering the venue tomorrow; they would likely observe first. He nodded, appearing very calm and maintaining a composed and serene aura. The more he Say More or tried to persuade anyone to stay, the more counterproductive it would be.

"Not bad, that girl is quite something. She almost managed to take down a powerful competitor with just a few words." Outside Luofu Immortal Town, a master from Beyond the Mundane nodded and said. "If that Old Senior knew that his newly accepted disciple, with her exceptional talent, might be the first to be eliminated, wouldn't he be furious?"

"Silence, that person cannot be mentioned," someone reminded them.

That Old Senior was fiercely protective and ruthless, feared by everyone. The incomparably powerful Overlord was just one of the celebrities he killed with a flick of his wrist. The older he got, the angrier he became.

A young man outside the town spoke up, defending Li Qingxu, saying, "Junior Sister Li, you've gone too far. You haven't even entered the Spirit Cave yet, and you've already attacked prematurely." However, before he could finish speaking, an old man warned him, "That old disciple—yes, I'm talking to you—shut up immediately and step back!"

The Beyond the Mundane only allowed a group of disciples participating in the competition to live in the Immortal Town, and the events that occurred during this time were also a consideration, not allowing outsiders to interfere. The young man was initially a little regretful; he was only twenty-four years old, how could he be so old? At least compared to this old man, he was in his prime.

He didn't dare to talk back, obediently backed away, and guiltily stopped speaking.

The old man then pointed to a group of young people and said, "And you, a bunch of senior disciples, don't stand too close, all of you step back a bit."

Everyone in this group wanted to ask one question: Who's the oldest?

Cui Chonghe was among them. He was about the same age as the boys in Luofu Immortal Town, but he lost the right to compete and was even called an old disciple by a decrepit old man. He walked away expressionlessly.

In Luofu Immortal Town, after the initial tense standoff, harmony has now returned, and the Core Disciple have come together, chatting and laughing. Whether they are enemies or friends is hard to say.

In fact, all of this was just a formality. The Core Disciple had already made contact beforehand, and this was just a demonstration for the followers to boost their confidence. Qin Ming did not follow Li Qingyue into the Beyond-Mundane Disciples, but instead observed those who were on the New Life Path, trying to determine which of them had practiced the special Heavenly Light Force.

A small group of them deserves serious attention, because even the Beyond-Mundane Core Disciples dare not underestimate them.

The Tathagata's Abandoned Disciple, the Five Elements Palace disciple, and the successor of the Jade Clarity Force are all considered extremely dangerous individuals at this stage. Undoubtedly, these people who rely on physical mutations are also sizing each other up.

"Brother, if we really meet in the Spirit Cave, we can spar, but don't kill us. We're on the same path, true comrades." "Sure thing!"

"See that boy with arms that reach past his knees? His name He Tai. It's said he's mastered the Great Ape King Fist to an unparalleled level. He even killed Outer Saint during his New Life stage. He's extremely dangerous and has a violent temper. Don't mess with him!"

Qin Ming took a quick stroll around and learned quite a bit of information.

"He Tai, he's actually been invited to help out too! He's the top scorer in the grand exam, handpicked by the city lord of a super Giant City. He could kill Outer Saint even in his New Life stage, and now that he's stepped into the External Manifestation Realm, who can stand against him?"

In an instant, many people turned their attention to He Tai, and discussions about him increased.

Qin Ming couldn't help but look at him, and then realized that this was actually a young powerhouse that the Zheng Family had specially invited for Zheng Maoze.

"The Great Ape King Force is a super-complex type of Heavenly Light Force, which is very difficult to master. However, He Tai had already entered the inner circle a long time ago and was hailed as a future Master of boxing. He already possesses a certain air of authority."

Qin Ming listened quietly, remembering this dangerous person. "I didn't see wrong, did I? People from the Pure Yang Palace actually came too!"

Another formidable figure has been identified: Jiang Congyun, a disciple of the Pure Yang Palace. The Pure Yang Force of this lineage is known as indestructible and extremely domineering. This is a young master whom a member of the Millennium Aristocratic Family personally invited to the Pure Yang Palace on behalf of Wang Caiwei.

Many Beyond-Mundane Disciples showed expressions of shock. When they Mind Fast and Yellow Court realms, they needed to be highly vigilant against certain special techniques, otherwise they would truly perish. Pure Yang Force was exceptionally terrifying, capable of burning and shattering the Consciousness Spirit Light!

Wang Caiwei valued Jiang Congyun highly and kept him by her side, formally introducing him to a group of Beyond-Mundane Disciples.

"Which one is the Tathagata's Abandoned Disciple? Which one is the successor of the Jade Clarity Force? And where are the disciples of the Five Elements Palace from? Brother, do you know them? Can you point them out?" Qin Ming asked a burly young man beside him.

"I don't know. They're very well hidden. I have a feeling that these kinds of people could threaten the Core Disciple."

Not only people from the Beyond the Mundane, but also those who had taken other paths, appeared outside Luofu Immortal Town, all closely watching this competition.

As for the outside world, many places have already set up betting platforms where people can place bets on which Beyond-Mundane Core Disciples will ultimately win, turning it into a big business.

"The successor of the Jade Clarity Force, the Tathagata's Abandoned Disciple Buddha, Jiang Congyun, Cui Chongxuan, He Tai... among these specially invited individuals, who will be able to break through the Spirit Cave and have the last laugh? Will someone be able to defeat certain Core Disciple head-on for their employer and obtain the Near-Immortal artifacts?"

"I've placed my bet: Five Elements Force, Pure Yang Force, Six Royal Force... Which is weaker? I'll take the gamble."

Clearly, it's not just the Core Disciple who are receiving attention; those who are proficient in terrifying martial arts techniques and have been specially invited have also become betting targets for various betting platforms.

That night, in the cities and regions shrouded in fog, countless people were talking, and gamblers were placing bets as if welcoming a grand event.

Late at night, Qin Ming slept soundly, clutching the Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber, because he was worried that things were not going to be peaceful.

Now, everyone is paying close attention and is on edge. Even experts from Beyond the Mundane and direct descendants of the Millennium Aristocratic Family have personally gone to invite people, which shows how important this matter is.

Nothing happened that night, until just before dawn when the Fire Spring was fully revived and the stone slab covering it was lifted. Suddenly, someone attacked. At such a critical moment, someone actually made a move.

"Li Qingxu, I knew you would come, why bother hiding?" Li Qingyue pushed open the door and stepped out, her body radiating a glow that dispelled the night mist. Ahead of her was a figure who silently shattered a house and then retreated, without directly confronting Li Qingyue.

Because Tang Xumi also appeared and attacked, he whispered, "Shall we join forces to severely injure him and drive him away?"

"Time is running out." Li Qingyue shook her head. The dark figure was standing at the entrance of Luofu Immortal Town. Fighting there wouldn't allow for an instant kill; the people outside the town would see it. "He's lost the initiative and is trying to establish his authority by attacking one of us at night," Tang Xumi said, before disappearing into the night mist.

At this moment, Qin Ming was fully armed, his golden armor was dazzling, his figure was upright and he looked heroic, carrying twelve short spears on his back and Jade Iron Saber hanging at his waist.

He already knew that the Golden Armor crafted by the Beyond the Mundane People was engraved with special runes that could ward off one death calamity. After all, his original intention was only to compete for Near Immortal Object, and he did not want too many casualties.

The runes within the armor can erupt to form a protective light barrier, allowing the defeated to leave the Spirit Cave.

However, there are always exceptions. If someone tries to stop them at all costs and breaks through the protective light barrier, or if the loser is unwilling to leave immediately and exhausts the protective light barrier's lifespan, then there is a possibility of dying completely in the Spirit Cave.

Li Qingyue took out a thin, golden robe from her room. It was very soft and mysterious, with fine, gentle runes flowing around it. She whispered, "Wear this too; it will provide two layers of protection."

Qin Ming realized that this was Body Protecting Golden Garment specially crafted for Core Disciple, of exceptional quality.

He immediately shook his head. He already had the Golden Armor. If he were to wear Li Qingyue's life-saving item as well, he would truly regret it for the rest of his life if she encountered danger.

"I am strong enough that none of the Core Disciple can kill me. Moreover, I have protective measures in place, so even if unforeseen circumstances arise, I can escape the Spirit Cave immediately. You... have only Fifth New Life so far. I'm not underestimating you, after all, you've only been on the New Life Path for a short time, and you still need time to accumulate experience. I'm just worried that I might Buzhou be able to protect you adequately."

Li Qingyue was very frank and told him about her hidden worries.

Qin Ming shook his head firmly. Although he had come to help, the fact that she had offered him her life-saving golden armor warmed his heart, and he couldn't let her be put in such a dangerous situation. "If you're not going to wear the Body Protecting Golden Garment yourself, we might as well just give up on this competition!" Qin Ming said.

Finally, Li Qingyue returned to her room, put her golden robe back on underneath, and then donned a layer of silver armor. Instantly, she looked heroic and exceptionally elegant. At dawn, the rosy dawn from the Fire Spring bathed Luofu Immortal Town, dispelling the night mist and creating a radiant scene.

A group of people set off and soon arrived at the Immortal Mountain Ruins several miles away, heading towards a group of grottoes. "One group, one path, entering through different passages," a master from the Beyond the Mundane transmitted telepathically.

Qin Ming followed Li Qingyue along the cave passage, thinking they were going underground to a dark place.

To his surprise, he found himself in a pine forest with babbling brooks and abundant sunlight, as if Daylight Era had returned. The other three Golden Armor Guard, like Qin Ming, were also astonished.

Li Qingyue remained calm, gazing into the distance. On the flat ground outside the pine forest, she spotted a familiar face— Zheng Maoze.

From the mountains on the other side, Li Qingxu walked over with a smile and said, "What a coincidence, Li Qingyue, I didn't expect we'd run into each other so soon!" He looked at Zheng Maoze and said, "Let's join forces and send her away."

Then, he laughed again, because he saw Wang Caiwei leading Jiang Congyun the Pure Yang Palace, appear in the distance Li Qingxu said, "Caiwei, let's all three of us send Fairy Li on her way!"