Never expected it

"Please... Fairy Tang, what are you trying to do?"

Some people were puzzled, such as Tang Jun, who was still in a daze. He had just witnessed a young man rise to power and cross the border to overthrow the Young Ancestor, and he hadn't come to his senses yet.

"No way?" Qian Chuan suddenly "realized it."

In the past few days, no one understood that young man better than him, and he immediately guessed that this was the beginning of a challenge against Tang Jin?

Sure enough, Tang Jin, dressed in black and with a graceful figure, turned slightly dark-skinned upon hearing these words.

"What do you want to do with Fairy Tang?" Cheng Rui asked in a low voice.

"Stop talking!" Xin Youdao quickly stopped her.

In fact, even Zhao Minghui was unaware of what was going on. She was initially smiling until she noticed Tang Jin's dark expression, at which point she realized what was happening.

The two elderly men, Yu Gensheng and Zhao Ziyuan, clicked their tongues in disbelief, thinking how "brave" this young man was, before watching the show with smiles on their faces.

The Purple-Eyed Crow had a strange look in its eyes; in fact, it was secretly amused.

Ling Yu swayed, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and immediately stepped forward, saying, "This is our duel, it's over, my Senior Sister won't participate."

He was indeed worried, because this boy from Black White Mountain seemed to be truly unsolvable in the same field.

"Just a simple sparring match," Qin Ming said.

Ling Yu sighed. In the entire competition, he hadn't even seen the height of "Ancestor Mountain," which was truly regrettable, and his feelings were quite complicated.

When he thought back to how he had been knocked unconscious by the other party's palm strike, he was still very resentful, believing he had been ambushed. Now, thinking about it carefully, it seemed...

If the other party wasn't exceptionally beautiful, how could she have suddenly appeared so close to him? Everything had been foreshadowed.

"This battle is over," Ling Yu said. He knew that his Senior Sister was proud and arrogant; otherwise, she would not have gone to the Pure Land, the Immortal Land, and the Sunland to challenge them alone.

He thought that the young mangdan from the white mountain would definitely be the one to call the car.

Qin Ming didn't speak, but simply smiled at the aloof woman.

Tang Jin glared back, naturally understanding his meaning; this was truly "unyielding ambition." For a moment, the scene suddenly became quiet.

"It's just a friendly spar, Sister Tang. How about I have a match with you?" Little Wu spoke up, breaking the silence.

"These days, the young people are all incredibly brave," sighed the old man Yu Gensheng. He knew very well who Tang Jin was, and how he had always been a formidable figure.

"Hmm?" Soon, he noticed Little Wu's unusual behavior. He looked ordinary, but he dared to challenge Tang Jin. This was not right. He was another promising talent!

Tang Jin glared at Little Wu, then walked towards Qin Ming and said, "Are you sure you want to challenge me?" "Yes!" Qin Ming replied with absolute certainty.

Tang Jin had a slender figure and was quite tall for a woman, only slightly shorter than Qin Ming. Her graceful steps were elegant and charming.

"You'll regret this!" She approached, her black hair flowing, her fair and delicate face covered in ice and snow, making her appear even more aloof and beautiful.

Everyone perked up. The legendary Fairy Tang was about to take the stage—a truly rare sight! Although she was young, her fame was immense, and she was already capable of competing against her seniors.

"Come on!" Qin Ming couldn't wait, his eyes sparkling with Divine Rosy Radiance.

"Caw caw!" The Purple-Eyed Crow couldn't help but laugh twice when it saw Tang Jin leave the stage.

In an instant, Tang Jin turned around, glared at it, and felt that this guy had really betrayed her, acting like a traitor. Did it really want to see her defeated?

In the arena, colorful mist flowed and billowed. Qin Ming stood within Five-Colored Light Wheel, like a banished immortal, pure and ethereal, as he raised his Five Colors Saber.

"Please!" he said, preparing to go all out and unleash a devastating attack. He had absolute confidence in the First Realm realm.

"Heh..." Tang Jin laughed, like ice thawing, the usually aloof person suddenly beaming with a radiant smile. However, Qin Ming sensed that something was terribly wrong!

Sure enough, that was the end of it. He remained in the same position, unable to move.

Tang Jin went all out from the start, seemingly controlling the situation with unfathomable skill.

Qin Ming's flowing robes froze in place, and the Five-Colored Light Wheel and the colorful mist around him also stopped, as if this place had "frozen".

He couldn't even manage a wry smile; he maintained his confident expression, holding the Five Colors Saber in one hand, facing the Black-Clad Woman who was gracefully approaching.

Little Wu shouted, "Miss Tang, this is unfair of you! My brother clearly wanted to spar with you in the First Realm!" "Did he mention a duel within the same realm?" Tang Jin asked calmly.

Wu Yaozu said, "As I said last time, there's no need to emphasize it again today."

"Last time? I forgot. But everyone heard it just now." Tang Jin smoothed her hair, gracefully approached Qin Ming, and revealed a faint smile.

Neither Little Wu nor Qin Ming expected that such a cold and arrogant person would have such a side. Everyone was speechless. The renowned Fairy Tang actually used such methods, almost cheating, when facing a young man in the First Realm.

Tang Jin circled Qin Ming once, then extended her slender, snow-white hand and flicked it at the Five Colors Saber, producing a crisp, ringing sound. "Alright, that's enough for today," the old man Zhao Ziyuan said.

With a gentle flick of Yu Gensheng's sleeve, Qin Ming realized he could move again and immediately stumbled back a few steps, nearly turning his joy into sorrow. "A true opponent, who would fight you at the same level?" Tang Jin said calmly.

"What else can Qin Ming do? The agreed-upon sparring session fell through, all because she's more skilled. You can say whatever you want." Tang Jin said calmly, "Don't be unconvinced. Even in a fight between equals, you can't do anything to me."

"I don't believe it." Qin Ming shook his head.

"I'll give you a chance!" Tang Jin stepped back, creating enough distance between them. Her body glowed, and her black clothes fluttered as she prepared for a second duel.

Qin Ming rubbed his hands together, unable to bear it any longer.

In the next instant, a pale yellow straw rope appeared in Tang Jin's hand. It looked ordinary, but suddenly it shone with golden light and spread and expanded forward as fast as lightning.

With a whoosh, Yu Gensheng and Zhao Ziyuan both moved. Although they looked old, when they actually moved, it was like a thunderbolt passing through, and the entire Martial Arts Arena shook violently and rumbled.

They moved like giant beasts, their sleeves billowing, causing a howling wind. Qian Chuan, Cheng Rui, and the others were nearly blown away, staggering away in utter shock.

The two were too fast and ended up blocking the way for the straw rope.

Tang Jin quickly stopped, realizing that the boy from Black White Mountain had truly become their precious treasure. She hadn't used excessive force; she had only wanted to tie him up.

The Purple-Eyed Crow, who had been expecting a good show, was taken aback again and said, "Wasn't that rope on your teacher's roof beam tied to a... animal that you brought out?"

"The other one," Tang Jin replied.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood that this was a rare treasure crafted by Grandmaster, and in a battle between equals, it was simply... unsolvable!

"Alright, that's enough for today's sparring," Zhao Minghui said, then went to talk to Qian Chuan and Tang Jun, sternly warning them not to speak carelessly.

Tang Jin put away the straw rope, looked at Qin Ming, and said, "Even in the First Realm of the New Life Path, you are not necessarily invincible. The Night Mist World Vast and Boundless. Never underestimate those unknown opponents. Moreover, there are other paths, with a hundred flowers blooming and each still exploring its own way." She only said this much before the straw rope loosened and disappeared into her sleeve.

Qin Ming nodded upon hearing this.

Yu Gensheng and Zhao Ziyuan were already all smiles as they looked at the young man before them. They were quite excited and secretly felt that there might still be hope for New Life Path.

Currently, the future of this road is bleak. No one has been able to pave it for many years, and with the passing of several Ancestor, it is very likely that it will be completely cut off.

Qin Ming sensed genuine affection; these two elderly people of high status truly liked him. They held his hands, carefully examined him, felt his bones, and repeatedly said "good."

Even one of the old men had slightly reddened his cloudy eyes, and said with a touch of sadness, "Watching other geniuses emerge one after another, with outstanding figures constantly growing up, and then looking at those of us on the New Life Path who have shone a little over the years, ultimately becoming followers of others, my heart aches."

Zhao Ziyuan said, "Old Yu devoted his life to teaching six disciples, treating them like his own sons and daughters. In the end, some died, some were crippled, and some couldn't bear the loneliness, couldn't endure the slow progress on this path, and disappeared. Alas."

Yu Gensheng gazed into the distance with his old eyes and sighed softly.

Then, he looked at Qin Ming and said, "We won't make any demands on you. We just hope you can survive and go far enough down this path. Let nature take its course."

It's all because they've experienced too much, held too many expectations, and each time ended in disappointment. Geniuses died young, prodigies perished, and those who occasionally shone brightly rose only to wither away just as quickly.

Qin Ming said, "Thank you for your high regard, seniors. I am still a New Life Evolver just starting out, and I don't have any grand words to say. I want to be down-to-earth and take one step at a time."

"Alright!" Both of them nodded. They were really worried that he might be too confident after defeating Ling Yu across borders, but seeing his current state, they were quite relieved.

Zhao Ziyuan said, "Child, cultivation requires a lot of exchange and practice; you can't just shut yourself away and try to learn on your own. In a while, I'll find you a top genius from the Immortal Land so you can fully understand that path."

Yu Gensheng objected, saying, "Currently, rigorous cultivation is the most important thing. Women will affect the child's speed in drawing the Five Colors Saber. Your descendant is a precious gem, and she won't have to worry about marriage. There's no need to rush."

"You don't understand..."

Qin Ming was stunned and couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Little Wu sidled up, utterly envious. Even someone like Ming Ge, who seemed destined to live a solitary life, was being snatched away like this. When would her grandmother's wish ever come true?

"These are the <Dragon Snake Scripture> and the <Body Nourishing Soul Technique>," Tang Jin said, walking over and handing over the two books.

Qin Ming gave the second book to Little Wu, and held the <Dragon Snake Scripture> in his hand, quite excited. This was Extraordinary Art practiced by the Sky Bearing Ancestor, which ultimately granted him unparalleled Divine Power, allowing him to hold up the sky with his hands.

When Tang Jin handed over the five gold notes, her fair fingers held them tightly, reluctant to let go. These were all her own Day Gold, and it was too painful for her to part with them all.

Ling Yu lowered his head, not daring to look at her, and whispered, "Senior Sister, I'll repay you later."

Qin Ming forcefully pulled out the gold note, clutched it in his hand, and said with a broad smile, "Fairy Tang, actually I'm not very interested in Day Gold." "Then give it back to me!"

Qin Ming nodded and said, "It's not impossible, just give me another Extraordinary Art." "I'll give you the <Undying Butterfly Scripture>." Tang Jin's eyes immediately lit up.

"No need, we have it here!"

The two old men exclaimed at the same time, "Why would we need to buy this? We already swapped them!"

Tang Jin watched as Qin Ming tucked the five gold notes into his pocket, her heart bleeding. Even a fairy would need Day Gold to walk in this mortal world.

"Sister Tang is such a good person," Little Wu said with a smile.

Instantly, the "good guy" raised his white fist, intending to smash it against him and Qin Ming. "You two come here!" The two old men spoke at the same time with utmost seriousness.

Thank you to Guo Jiuxing for the Golden Alliance donation again. I feel ashamed that such a generous donor keeps giving me donations while my updates are still at Night Without End until daytime. I am grateful and ashamed.

(There's more to come!)