White Jade Training Ground.
As Qin Hao's words fell, the bustling training ground instantly went quiet, leaving only scattered whispers.
"Looks like Shi Yongbo really can't stomach it."
"So what if he can't? Everyone has seen Qin Hao's strength. Shi Yongbo is no match for him anymore."
"Exactly. Qin Hao is a genius who has comprehended sword intent!"
The crowd murmured among themselves.
"Qin Hao, don't get too arrogant!"
Shi Yongbo's face darkened, anger flashing in his eyes. "Your so-called talent and potential only amount to something in the Myriad Phenomena Hall. Across the Southern Reach, you're nothing."
"You're in no position to point fingers at my talent. Cut the nonsense. Are we fighting or not?"
Qin Hao's response was forceful.
"You..."
Shi Yongbo's breath caught. Then he gritted his teeth. "Qin Hao, I'll make you understand what despair means! Just you wait. You won't stay so arrogant for long!"
"Anyone can make threats! If you're not fighting, get lost!"
Qin Hao's tone was indifferent.
"Hmph!"
At those words, Shi Yongbo's expression grew even uglier. He shot backward and disappeared beyond the training ground.
"Qin Hao."
Zhu Jingming approached with a cold snort. "That Shi Yongbo really is a petty villain. First he ambushed you in the Stone Man Secret Realm, and now that he knows he's no match for you, he's making snide remarks. Despicable."
"A spear in the open is easy to dodge, but an arrow in the dark is hard to guard against. Be careful, Qin Hao," Dong Fei added.
"I know."
Qin Hao nodded, understanding their concern. "Let's go to the Internal Affairs Hall to exchange our Inner Sect Disciple Tokens."
The group of twenty-two immediately headed toward the Internal Affairs Hall on Main Peak.
Twenty-three people had earned advancement to the Inner Hall, but Shi