Qin Rou Emerged from Seclusion

"Have you heard? Senior Brother Xiao Chen is going to duel with Senior Sister Qin from Heavenly Spirit Institute?"

"Of course I heard about it. I was there when the two made their three-year agreement; I witnessed the whole process."

"Tell everyone in detail."

"..."

In every corner of the Dao-Seeking Academy.

Many inner and outer disciples were discussing the past grievances between Xiao Chen and Qin Rou.

Especially among the disciples of the Sword Dao Institute, many of them were of the same generation as these two.

They knew everything about each other's past.

No one could have imagined that this once loving couple would now be reduced to fighting each other.

However, everyone also wanted to see what these two were capable of.

After all, the Heavenly Spirit Institute represents the strongest combat power among the ten academies of the Dao-Seeking Academy.

In a secret chamber behind Clear Snow Peak, at Heavenly Spirit Institute.

Qin Rou had been in seclusion for nine days, so she was completely unaware of what was happening outside.

Qin Rou was currently surrounded by an extremely cold aura.

Everything in the sealed room had frozen solid under the influence of this aura.

Click... Click...

The surrounding ice blocks made a series of cracking sounds, and countless cracks appeared on the thick ice surface.

At the same time, Qin Rou's spiritual energy was so full that it was about to overflow.

Click...

Another crisp sound echoed in Qin Rou's ears, but this time the sound didn't come from the surrounding ice; it came from within her dantian.

After a few breaths, Qin Rou's aura surged.

His cultivation level also underwent a tremendous change.

After a long while, Qin Rou opened her eyes, her eyes radiating a chilling aura.

It seemed that just one glance from her eyes would turn one into an eternal iceberg.

"I've finally broken through to the Heavenly Origin Realm; I don't even know how many days have passed."

Qin Rou muttered something to herself, adjusted her breathing, and strode out.

The disciple guarding outside the secret chamber smiled as Qin Rou emerged, saying, "Congratulations, Junior Sister Qin, on breaking through to the Heavenly Origin. Your breakthrough speed is among the best in the Heavenly Spirit Institute."

As she spoke, there was a hint of envy in her eyes when she looked at Qin Rou.

Qin Rou truly lived up to her reputation as a disciple who was specially nurtured by her master; she broke through to the Heavenly Origin Realm in just a few years.

Even in a place like Heavenly Spirit Institute, where geniuses emerge in large numbers, it generally takes ten years to break through from the True Fate stage to the Heavenly Origin.

Needless to say, it takes other departments even longer; it's normal for them to take twenty or thirty years.

Qin Rou bowed slightly. "Thank you in advance for protecting me, Senior Sister Zhang Qin Rou."

"It's no trouble at all. We're all from the same sect. It's just a small thing for me."

After finishing her sentence, Senior Sister Zhang seemed to remember something and said, "Junior Sister Qin, you should go and pay your respects to Master. He must be waiting for your good news."

Upon hearing the words "Master," Qin Rou's lips curled into a Qianqian smile.

She knew that her master was focusing on training her because Xiao Chen was getting stronger and stronger.

However, Qin Rou deeply respects her master; without her master, she would not have achieved what she has today.

As for Xiao Chen, his task was completed when he gave me that spiritual herb; now all I have to do is sever all ties with him.

Thinking of this, Qin Rou subconsciously quickened her pace.

"Disciple greets Master."

Qin Rou bowed slightly to Elder Bing, whose eyes were closed.

Elder Bing opened her eyes abruptly upon hearing the sound; her gaze was as sharp as a knife.

He could see through and understand everything about Qin Rou at a glance.

"Indeed, I was worried that your cultivation speed was too fast and your foundation was unstable."

Now it seems my previous concerns were unnecessary. Although you have just entered the Heavenly Origin Realm, your aura is stable and powerful, no weaker than a cultivator at the Heavenly Origin Second Layer.

Qin Rou respectfully replied, "Master, you flatter me. All of this is thanks to your guidance."

Elder Bing said calmly, "You should know why your master is focusing on cultivating you."

"This disciple understands," Qin Rou said respectfully.

"A few days ago, that brat Chu Feng brought Xiao Chen to deliver a challenge. I've already accepted it on your behalf. Ten days from now, you and Xiao Chen will face off on the Life and Death Arena."

After Elder Bing finished speaking, he stared intently at Qin Rou, wanting to see if any hesitation would appear in the girl's eyes.

Qin Rou's Divine Spark firm. "Master, rest assured, this time I will definitely sever all ties of karma and let the world know that my previous choice was correct."

"Good!"

A smile appeared on Elder Bing Bing's perpetually icy face.

"This is how we cultivators should act. Regardless of any past entanglements between you and him, you are now from two different worlds. Let's use this battle to show the world the power of our Heavenly Spirit Institute."

"This disciple will certainly live up to Master's expectations."

Qin Rou's tone and gaze gradually turned cold.

Inside the Miscellaneous Dao Institute.

Xiao Chen, Cao Youqian, Qin Qin, and Wang Baole were busy in the kitchen at that moment.

Wang Baole is a very curious person. Every day he pesters his two senior brothers to ask about their experiences during their training outside.

Whenever he heard something particularly exciting, he couldn't help but shout "Bravo!"

While kneading the dough, Wang Baole asked, "Senior Brother, there are only ten days left until your decisive battle with Qin Rou. Why aren't you practicing diligently?"

Cao Youqian chuckled and patted him on the shoulder, "Kid, you don't understand. With Senior Brother's strength, dealing with Qin Rou is no problem at all. There's no need for excessive preparation."

"That's not actually the case."

Xiao Chen smiled and explained, "I've spent the past year or so in the midst of battles. What I need to do these next few days is to calm my mind and dissipate the killing intent and hatred in my heart."

A qualified swordsman should not have too many distracting thoughts in their mind.

"Then why don't you practice Taiji Fist, Senior Brother?"

Wang Baole asked with a curious expression.

What is Taiji Fist?

Cao Youqian became interested immediately upon hearing the word "fist".

Wang Baole looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression, and slowly said, "It was Master who taught me and Senior Sister Qin a basic cultivation method. Master said that practicing this method can not only help us lay a solid foundation, but also allow us to enter a state of tranquility without distracting thoughts."

After listening, Xiao Chen said, "It seems this is a cultivation method tailor-made for the two of you by your master. Cultivate it well."

Cao Youqian said with a grin, "Junior Sister Qin, why don't you play it for us right here and let us see? I've been feeling quite restless lately."

"Good."

Qin Qin responded, then put down what she was doing and walked to the open space in front of the kitchen to start practicing Taiji Fist.

After finishing one round of Taiji Fist, Cao Youqian and Xiao Chen were both stunned.

After a while, Xiao Chen said, "Master is indeed extraordinary. This Taiji Fist seems ordinary, but it contains the principles of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. It can indeed help people enter a meditative state quickly. It's a pity that this is a martial art."

If it's swordsmanship, I might consider learning it.

He had barely finished speaking when Chu Feng's voice came from not far away, "It's not like we don't have Taiji Sword Technique."