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Translator: Silavin
The two strands of Spiritual Energy collided in a flash. However, to Huyuan Songqing’s surprise, that thin thread of Spiritual Energy was unexpectedly solid. It was not immediately destroyed by his Spiritual Energy, but temporarily held its ground.
However, Huyuan Songqing did not pay much attention to this situation. After all, he was the one who initiated the attack, and the other’s Spiritual Energy had also reached the Spirit Realm. Not being able to overcome it immediately seemed understandable.
“Stop struggling and just bloody die!” Huyuan Songqing shouted loudly, then his Divine Soul Bead moved, releasing the vast Spiritual Energy contained within. It swept out with a strong oppressive aura, like waves, crashing towards that stubbornly resisting thread of Spiritual Energy.
What was strength? It was being able to crush one’s opponent who was at the same level!
Under his full power, Huyuan Songqing seemed to see Qin Yichen’s hateful face becoming fearful. At this moment, a smile also appeared on Huyuan Songqing’s lips.
“Why are all the people who duel with me in Alchemy so arrogant, all wanting to shatter my Knowledge Sea?” Faced with that vast Spiritual Energy, there was not a hint of fear on Qin Yichen’s face. Instead, a look of confusion flashed in his eyes.
He did not know that since making contact with Ye Liangchen, Ye Liangchen’s inherent sarcastic show-off attitude had been passed onto him.
When it came to showing off, Qin Yichen believed that if Ye Liangchen was here, he would have lost. After all, Qin Yichen had not reached the level of getting beaten up just for walking. Furthermore, that crab walk was not something easily learned and gotten used to.
“Break!” Faced with Huyuan Songqing’s full-force attack, not only did Qin Yichen not show any sign of retreat, but he also let out a light shout.
Following his shout, that thread of Spiritual Energy, like a sharp sword, directly broke through the previous Spiritual Energy attack. Then, without losing momentum, it fiercely stabbed towards the wave-like Spiritual Energy that was crashing over.
*Whoosh!* Under Huyuan Songqing’s horrified gaze, Qin Yichen’s Spiritual Energy directly cut through his vast Spiritual Energy. It did not even weaken in momentum, directly charging towards his Knowledge Sea without slowing down.
“This… how is this possible? How can control over Spiritual Energy reach such a level!?”
Huyuan Songqing screamed in disbelief in his heart. Faced with that whistling Spiritual Energy attack, he, with his Knowledge Sea now empty, no longer had any courage to resist. Moreover, even if he was in his best condition, Huyuan Songqing was not confident he could withstand this attack.
“Stop, Qin Yichen!” Just as this thread of Spiritual Energy was about to pierce Huyuan Songqing’s Knowledge Sea, Bian Lingzhu’s alarmed cry came over.
Hearing Bian Lingzhu’s voice, Qin Yichen frowned, but at the last moment, he still withdrew his Spiritual Energy.
He had some understanding of Bian Lingzhu now. From her previous attitude towards Huyuan Songqing, it was not hard to see that she did not have much affection for him.
Since Bian Lingzhu spoke up to stop him, it must be out of consideration for the Forces behind Huyuan Songqing.
“Huyuan Songqing… the Huyuan family, huh?” Qin Yichen casually took out a fragrant Qi Recovery Liquid from the Pill Furnace and muttered in his heart.
Among the Eight Millennial Families of the Central Province, any single Family had the power to easily destroy the Heavenly Unicorn Dynasty.
These Eight Millennial Families were not unchanging. In this world where strength was supreme, even Families as strong as the Millennial Families were often replaced by some other stronger Family.
However, over thousands of years, only two Millennial Families had never had their positions shaken.
The Huyuan family behind Huyuan Songqing was one of them. As for the other, it was the most mysterious Zhao Family among the Eight Millennial Families.
To stand firm for thousands of years in the Central Province where powerful experts were as common as clouds, their foundation and strength were unimaginable.
At this moment, countless onlookers looked at Huyuan Songqing’s pale face and the already refined Pill in Qin Yichen’s hand. Countless people’s hearts were stirred by huge waves – the victor had been decided.
A young man from a small kingdom had actually defeated Huyuan Songqing in an Alchemy Duel!?
Although Huyuan Songqing was not the number one Alchemy Master among the younger generation in the Central Province, his strength was definitely among the top. Yet he was defeated in just a few breaths by an unknown youngster!?
Could it be that this young man, even younger than Huyuan Songqing, had actually attained his Spiritual Energy through his own hard work? Otherwise, how could his control over Spiritual Energy be even more exquisite than Huyuan Songqing’s?
However, no one could understand. Even if one started cultivating from the womb, it would be difficult to reach his level of mastery over Spiritual Energy at his age.
“He actually defeated Huyuan Songqing?!”
“Hmph, Huyuan Songqing must be tired after the Alchemy Tower Test. This kid just took advantage of that.”
“Even so, he does really have some skills…”
“What skill? He’s just shameless, taking advantage of Huyuan Songqing’s fatigue to win by trickery. He’s just trying to make a name for himself using Huyuan Songqing!”
Whispers of discussion continued to rise from the crowd of onlookers.
However, because Huyuan Songqing already had a formidable reputation in the Central Province, and this time he indeed was not at his peak condition, many people felt sorry for him. Some even went so far as to curse Qin Yichen for being despicable and taking advantage of others when they were weak.
“I… I’ve struck it rich! Qin Yichen, I love you to death!” Amidst a sea of curses, a suddenly loud shout rang out.
This shout made Qin Yichen turn his head to look. When he saw a gambler excitedly waving his thick arms at him, he twitched the corner of his mouth and quickly turned back to look away.
“Examiner, I wonder if you could make an exception and test me.” Qin Yichen looked at the middle-aged man from the Alchemy Tower with sincere eyes, respectfully cupping his fists as he spoke. His expression showed no pride for defeating Huyuan Songqing, as if he had just done something as ordinary as eating or drinking.
Looking at Qin Yichen, the examiner’s face also showed signs of struggle.
From his level of control over Spiritual Energy earlier, even he, as an Instructor in the Alchemy Tower, had to admit that he was inferior. If he could introduce such a youth to the Alchemy Tower, it would definitely be a great achievement for him.
However, this rule of considering lateness as automatic forfeiture had been passed down in the Alchemy Tower for countless ages. Although it was not to say that this rule had never been broken before, as an ordinary Instructor, he did not have the authority to make an exception.
