Young Grandmaster

In the night fog, a young man appeared. He was tall with slightly broad shoulders; though not burly, he possessed a strong presence.

He walked over unhurriedly, with an inexplicable rhythm; each step he took was like striking a special spiritual drum, resonating in people's hearts.

So they've already made their move?

Nearby, some teenagers felt a tightness in their chests, a great discomfort, and their hearts seemed to resonate with the sound of his footsteps.

Many people realized that the person who came was no ordinary person.

In the dead of night, the desolate wilderness, devoid of Fire Spring, is as if soaked in ink, making it impossible for ordinary people to see anything.

As the boy approached, his eyes shone brightly, like two lamps in the darkness. His steps were steady, each one as if precisely measured, with no deviation in either distance or force.

The ground trembled slightly as he arrived with a peculiar "force." Some of the teenagers watching nearby felt as if their hearts were being gripped, and their discomfort grew increasingly unbearable.

With a clang, a sound of a blade rang out in the darkness. Qin Ming, who stood still, slightly drew the Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber on his back, instantly breaking the rhythm.

The boy opposite was disturbed, his steps faltered, the special resonance disappeared, and Earth Essence dissipated into the night mist.

"Yu Zhuohan!" the visitor announced his name.

The mountains standing not far away were all swallowed by darkness, not even a blurry shadow could be seen; this was the true face of the Night Mist World.

Qin Ming had excellent eyesight; after Sixth New Life, he could clearly see the scenery beneath the night fog. Gazing ahead, he introduced himself, saying, "Qin Ming."

Yu Zhuohan has a head of silver hair that falls to his shoulders, each strand glistening and glowing in the dead of night. His face is sharply defined and has a strong three-dimensional quality.

The two men sized each other up but did not rush to make a move.

Where did the Cui Household find this helper? Even Meng Xinghai frowned slightly, feeling that this silver-haired youth was quite extraordinary.

The rules he set were rather "strict," and he made it clear in advance that no Outer Saint were allowed to participate in the battle, for fear that Cui He would invite help from those whose cultivation far exceeded the bounds of the Dao.

"This is probably not a pure New Life Evolver," said Qi Daoming, who had an ethereal air about him. He was the son-in-law of the Li Household and was here purely to observe.

Moreover, the presence of direct descendants from three generations of the Li Household is clearly intended to undermine the Cui Household. They are happy to see who wins and who loses, and they are all smiling broadly.

Upon seeing the direct descendants of the Li Household, Cui He and Cui Shuning's expressions immediately turned cold, with no goodwill or warmth whatsoever between them.

Suddenly, the two sensed something and turned to look, only to find Wang Caiwei's fifth uncle and her elder brother, who shared the same mother, standing on the other side watching the battle.

In the past, the Cui Household was in the wrong because they hadn't informed the Wang Family of the fake Cui Chonghe's identity beforehand. Afterwards, they felt somewhat guilty when facing the Wang Family's direct descendants.

In particular, this fake Cui Chonghe, who once traveled with Wang Caiwei, has shown signs of "transforming into a dragon" since embarking on the New Life Path.

Most importantly, the Cui Household had already abandoned him, sending him and a group of old men with little lifespan left to lure away the main force of the Li Household, so that he could die and contribute his remaining energy.

Even though some people within the Cui Household wanted to "save the relationship," they all had reservations, believing that there was an irreparable rift between the two sides that could lead to future trouble.

In the distance, Zheng Maorong muttered harshly, "Look at Cui He, the fourth brother who practices the Yi Wood Art. His green hair and deathly pale face look like he'd eaten a dead rat. He actually dared to slap me! I'll definitely get my revenge later!"

He had relied on his status and, without personally taking action, had used his eyes and a faint smile to incite others to harm Qin Ming.

The other people of his age, both men and women, all from prominent Aristocratic Clan, looked at Qin Ming Qin Ming the night fog with complicated expressions, thinking about the past. Some of them had been very close to him and were his old friends.

This time, these scions of the Aristocratic Clan heard that many acquaintances would be coming to watch the match, so they flocked over.

More than two years have passed. Some of these people have long since disdained to associate with the fake Cui Chonghe, but others had wanted to visit him in this remote place and took the opportunity to come to the scene today.

In the distance, shrouded in Black Mist, Li Qingyun appeared, sitting on a large blue stone with a wine jar in one hand and a wine cup in the other, gesturing to Fifth Master Cui Household to drink together.

Fifth Master Cui didn't want to pay attention, finding the atmosphere too overpowering; he was completely being coerced. He had realized that unless Qin Ming entered a sect's Ancestral Court or joined a prestigious university, he wouldn't be able to escape.

Under the night fog, the two boys made their move!

The battle broke out, and everyone in the surrounding area fell silent; there was no sound.

In the darkness, astonishing Heavenly Light Force flowed from their bodies, like two bolts of lightning piercing the night, illuminating the wilderness, and colliding fiercely.

Yu Zhuohan quickly retreated, his chest heaving violently as he gasped for breath. In that brief exchange of blows, he had felt an immense pressure.

The Cui Household remained calm, showing no signs of worry.

The Lu Family members, who were only there to watch the show and had no connection to the matter, were now showing signs of surprise. It seemed that it had been confirmed that Qin Ming was indeed Otherworlder!

Lu Yuzhi stared intently. She truly hadn't expected that Qin Ming, whom she had met by chance in Brocade Auspice City, would possess such astonishing comprehension and might even be an Otherworlder. With such a foundation, he was absolutely qualified to enter the Jade Purity Lineage.

"He has grown to this level in such a short time?" Zheng Maorong's expression changed, and it didn't look good.

In the night fog, Qin Ming remained calm and composed, his tall figure like a mountain, exuding a sense of oppression as he approached his opponent.

He knew this opponent was extremely strong; he had managed to withstand his punch without injury, and seemed quite confident.

He assessed the situation; the silver-haired youth possessed extraordinary physique, with a strength exceeding eight thousand jin, practically qualifying him Otherworlder. If he were to use six...

Using the Heart Sutra and the Tathagata Scripture to nourish one's body will inevitably lead to rapid entry into that realm.

Yu Zhuohan looked up in the night fog, his whole body becoming translucent, as if mysterious patterns were spreading and expanding within his flesh, and his body surface shone with a brilliant Silver Light.

Regardless of his confidence, Qin Ming was fearless. He took a step forward, traversing the uneven wilderness, and arrived in an instant, pressing down with his palm.

Yu Zhuohan's entire body seemed to be enveloped in a silvery-white flame, his aura completely different. This time, he still dared to confront his opponent head-on, even unleashing a terrifying burst of light from his fist.

Sure enough, his strength increased significantly. He clashed with Qin Ming like lightning, their movements colliding repeatedly. It seemed as if the Earth Qi rose from beneath his feet, while his body was bathed in flames.

Qin Ming was deeply surprised. At this stage, New Life Evolver could hardly absorb the Earth Essence. Had the other party also practiced the Wuji? And mastered the fist techniques of the fire domain? The combination of the two seemed to be quite powerful.

The next moment, the soil beneath Qin Ming's feet trembled, the Earth Essence surged, and his Wu Ji Fist erupted, striking out with lightning speed.

The two collided like two meteors, unleashing a dazzling burst of light that rippled through the Heavenly Light Force. The collisions were numerous, and wherever they passed, massive rocks crumbled and towering ancient trees exploded.

With a bang, Yu Zhuohan was thrown a long way, crashing into an old tree that was over a hundred years old. He staggered and landed on the ground, gasping for breath.

In the night sky, it was as if a brilliant rainbow had streaked across the sky. Qin Ming gave him no time to catch his breath, closing in at Li Fire Force speed. His fiery energy erupted, and his right palm shone brightly as he pressed forward, like a Golden Crow soaring through the sky, dazzlingly bright and crushing all the night mist.

With a deafening roar, sand and stones flew everywhere, ancient trees crumbled, and figures tumbled about as Qin Ming followed, relentlessly pursuing Yu Zhuohan. The Cui Household members' expressions changed slightly, but they didn't show any signs of anxiety.

Someone spoke up, "This Qin Ming is unbelievably strong during his New Life year. He can calmly suppress such a powerful opponent; he's quite remarkable."

Then, the Wang Family members looked at Cui He, and Wang Caiwei's eldest brother asked, "Just how many times has Qin Ming New Life?" Because many people felt that something was wrong.

Yu Zhuohan was practically an Otherworlder, yet he was forcefully suppressed by Qin Ming. As far as they knew, Qin Ming had only been on the New Life Path for less than half a year. It should be noted that during this period, there was a red line in front of him: New Life could not exceed five times!

Meng Xinghai smiled and said, "Qin Ming is a lucky boy. In the past, to avoid starvation, he became a hunter. He once dug up a ' Ethereal Bamboo Shoot ' in Black White Mountain. After eating it, he was purified and the red line that prevented him from Fifth New Life a year was no longer binding him."

Many people were astonished. Could such luck really exist? A single Ethereal Bamboo Shoot was priceless, capable of neutralizing toxins and Curse; it was a rare and Treasured Medicine.

Of course, if it could grow into Ethereal Bamboo, its value would be even greater, as it wouldn't need to be ingested; simply carrying it around would purify one's flesh and blood at all times.

Meng Xinghai had to fabricate a story; otherwise, the problem would be too serious.

Even when he learned that Qin Ming Sixth New Life and his arm strength had reached nine thousand jin, he still felt it was too unbelievable and was somewhat stunned. If this were to get out, he feared that some incredibly terrifying Old Senior would come in person, not just the strong on the path of New Life, and those people would study Qin Ming's body.

If that happens, even if Li Qingyun is nearby, he won't be able to protect Qin Ming.

Upon hearing this, Wang Caiwei's elder brother glanced at Cui He indifferently and said, "Even after he embarked on his journey, he was still more powerful than Cui Chongxuan, who was nurtured by the Cui Household with the Six Imperial Heart Sutra.' If this continues, could he rival Cui Chonghe, who has Near-Immortal potential?"

Cui Shuning said with some displeasure, "How can someone on the New Life Path compare to Near-Immortal Seed from the Beyond the Mundane? Even if he is one of the best among the Otherworlder, in front of Chong He, he is merely a Divine Armor Guard, or perhaps a follower at a higher level. He has reached his limit!"

Cui He also spoke up, disliking what the Wang Family said, "His upper limit is set; there are insurmountable hurdles. There are countless New Life Evolver, but how many will ultimately become Ancestor like Sky-Pillar, Tathagata, or Six Sovereigns? Moreover, even such a sect leader had to grind his cultivation level up by simply waiting for the right time."

Meng Xinghai interrupted him rudely, saying, "You two really talk too much. Have you prepared the fragments of the * Yi Wood Scripture * and the * Abiding World Scripture *?"

"It's still uncertain who will win!" Cui Shuning replied, her face shrouded in night mist, but her expression remained icy cold.

With a boom, as if in response to their words, Qin Ming's body was filled with Wind Force, as if he were flying through the air, stepping on the fresh wild grass, chasing after Yu Zhuohan had already been knocked away. The Li Fire Force out, like a raging fire burning the night sky, blasting his opponent away again.

A group of teenagers were shocked. This old acquaintance, who had been exiled to a remote place and almost killed off, had actually managed to get to this point through his own efforts?

"You're too arrogant and proud!" Cui Shuning shouted at the silver-haired boy, sensing that things were getting out of hand.

Yu Zhuohan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, stood in the wilderness, and said, "I'm not just helping you, I'm also sparring and honing my skills."

The next moment, the obvious abnormalities on his body became even more pronounced. Silver flames actually flowed out of his body, and his entire body emitted a dazzling light. His head of crystal-clear hair seemed to be on fire, and every pore on his body was surging with intense flames.

In the thick night fog, he seemed to be standing in a burning silver moon!

"Sorcerers from the Beyond-Mundane Calamity Land?" Some people looked surprised. As for the group of teenagers, they were greatly shocked.

"He's a member of the Esoteric Sect, and a very rare one at that—he's a natural-born ability user!" someone said, revealing the silver-haired boy's true background.

This is quite astonishing. Yu Zhuohan's physical body is already close to that of Otherworlder, and his expertise lies in the methods of the Esoteric Sect. This young powerhouse is clearly no ordinary person.

Qin Ming was fearless and pressed forward, displaying a calm and composed demeanor, completely unconcerned about the other party's background.

Yu Zhuohan was dazzling, standing in the burning silver moon. He waved his hand violently, and instantly, a crescent-shaped halo of light flew out, slashing towards Qin Ming.

Qin Ming didn't pause for a moment. He simply tilted his head slightly to avoid the attack, and with a powerful surge of Heavenly Light Force, he stepped forward.

Yu Zhuohan swept his hands across the air, and countless flames burst forth, transforming into silver blades that blazed fiercely and slashed forward at lightning speed.

Qin Ming continued to approach, showing no sign of stopping, but a brilliant golden light emanated from his body, enveloping his entire being, and the Heavenly Light Force was three inches away from his body.

His protective technique— the Golden Light Shield —expanded completely.

All the fiery spirit blades struck the Golden Light Shield, faintly producing metallic clanging sounds, but they couldn't break through the defense.

Yu Zhuohan formed hand seals, rapidly changing his hand gestures, and then conjured a silver spear that flowed with dazzling light, carrying a flame that seemed capable of burning the night sky. He then hurled it out.

Qin Ming remained unmoved. The Golden Light Shield faded, and golden threads covered and spread across his hands, extending three inches beyond his body. He slapped his palms forward, then caught the dazzling flaming Spirit Spear with a bang. Next, he forcefully crushed the spear with both hands, causing it to shatter with a boom, transforming into a dazzling stream of light that dissipated directly into the night sky.

Qin Ming strode forward steadily, closing in on his opponent as if a mountain were descending upon him!

Someone sighed, "Composure! He can easily neutralize the powerful natural abilities of the Esoteric Sect. I've been hearing a lot about the so-called 'Young Grandmaster's demeanor' in the Night Report lately, but I think this young man truly possesses that aura!"

Qin Ming's left fist and right palm both emitted dazzling Golden Haze, like two golden Scorching Sun crossing the night sky, shining with divine radiance and suppressing his opponent!