Chapter 40 - Mark My Words! (1/2)
Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio
“Could it be… You burst your Soul Energy Nebula again?” As Lei Qian felt Lin Qian’s Cultivation state, only one possibility appeared in his mind. To drop from 9th Tier Materialised Vitality Stage to 1st Tier, there could only be one possibility. Completing the 9 Round Nirvana. And now, Lin Qian went through this drop.
During the Death Battle, Lei Qian clearly remembered, from Lin Qian’s Soul Energy glimmer, there were already nine halos, meaning he had completed a 9 Rounds, which is already one round above him!
After all, within the Universal Phenomenon Sect, only the most powerful practitioner within the Inner Sect completed all 9 Rounds before he broke through.
Yet, Lin Qian was an odd case. He had completed all 9 Rounds, yet his cultivation dropped again.
Sparing any unnecessary explanation, Soul Energy burst from within Lin Qian.
“1, 2, 3….10!?! WHAT?!” Carefully counting the halos over and over, Lei Qian gasped aloud, his eyes widened and his pupils shrunk in shock. “You are indeed a monster. I am thoroughly convinced of your strength.” He thought he had seen the true prodigies, yet, now the one standing in front of him was indeed a monster.
Originally, Lei Qian had been awfully proud about his 8 Rounds Nirvana Cultivation before he broke into Nirvana Stage. Now, seeing the ten halos on Lin Qian, his pride was thoroughly shattered and dissipated into nothingness.
Suddenly, Lei Qian thought, calling this monstrosity boss, was actually not too bad after all.
“In any case, the slot to enter the Ancient Ruins, can it be won over?” sometime later, Lin Qian pulled himself together.
Giving his face a hard rub, Lei Qian suppressed the giant shock he just received, “Yes, before the trip into the Ancient Ruins, anyone can challenge the candidate. Should they win, the position would have to be given over.”
“What’s more, the Sect had dictated. To promote friendly rivalry within the disciples, the candidate cannot reject any challenges.”
Hearing that, Lin Qian glanced suspiciously at Lei Qian, “That’s odd, you are only number 1 within the Inner Sect. Why didn’t anyone challenge you?”
Hearing the awkward question, Lei Qian smiled wryly, “Because of my grandfather. No one dares to provoke him.”
“Hmph, my teacher is the Battle Emperor. On what basis do they have the guts to challenge me?” as Lin Qian spoke, his head whipped over to face Wei Wushuang, “Teacher, these scums are looking down on you!”
Wei Wushuang smiled and thought about it, quickly understanding the situation, “Everyone thinks that I am terminally ill and that my days left on this earth are numbered. Even if I’m the Battle Emperor, I am only a mere dying Battle Emperor. What is so scary about me?”
“The Battle Emperor’s open-mindedness, this junior is thoroughly impressed and convinced.” Hearing how Wei Wushuang remained optimistic and even indifferent to his imminent death, Lei Qian’s respect for Wei Wushuang soared, cupping his fist and bowing courteously to the latter.
Facing the salute, Wei Wushuang did not respond, merely smiling, “This issue, Qian’er, you settle it on your own. Having said his share, Wei Wushuang turned and entered the rooms, leaving Lin Qian and Lei Qian alone in the courtyard.
“Now what?” After Wei Wushuang left, Lei Qian turned and asked Lin Qian.
“There is always a solution to the problem. Since he thinks I’m easy prey, I will roll with him!” Nonchalantly, Lin Qian shrugged his shoulders, continuing to ask Lei Qian, “How does this work? Do I fight him now?”
Vigorously, Lei Qian shook his head, explaining, “Not that quickly. Liu Ming had already made clear his intentions. He has set the date as 7 days later at noontime. The venue would be the 13th Arena. Should you not meet his challenge, the candidature slot would be his.”
“Alright, I shall meet him 7 days later then!” Right as he finished, Lin Qian sent a kick straight into Lei Qian.
The assault came out of nowhere and slammed into the unprepared Lei Qian, flying back as he winced in pain.
As Lei Qian hugged his chest and struggled up, Lin Qian laughed as he prepared his stance, “Then, lets train!”
At the Holy Sword Sect, outside the Sword Shed, a majestic and elegant lady guarded as she watched the content within the shimmering crystal in her palms.