On the top of Mt Maoqing, in the backyard of the mansion.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sounds of successive collisions rang unceasingly as a vast dust cloud shrouded the area. From within, blinding crimson red lightning and purple lightning clashed viciously.
Suddenly, two figures collided together. As the crash resounded, the two dazzling colours shot out in all directions, dyeing the area in a beautiful glow.
The next moment, a golden Soul Energy erupted, sweeping across the area. With ease, it suppressed the lightning glow from both parties as it descended upon the two figures. To their surprise, the dominating power left everything in the courtyard, down to the smallest blade of grass, unharmed.
Having brought the white-hot battle under control, Wei Wushuang, who was spectating, nodded, “Lei Qian’s progress is far beyond my imagination. In the past, you could barely hold up your defences against Lin Qian’s brutal assaults.”
As the two figures broke apart, the purple lightning Soul Energy crackled and dissipated, revealing Lei Qian, covered in bruises, bumps and soil all over. His hands were massaging his swollen and dark red right red, struggling to even open it the slightest bit, wincing with every light brush “But the results are still the same! Every time I end up looking like an idiotic toad!”
On his opposite, Lin Qian landed lightly from midair and broke into a burst of superior and slightly arrogant laughter, “Well, you can only blame your paper-thin defences for that! At least now, you can barely injure me, provided I tone down my abilities…”
As he spoke, Lin Qian lifted his slightly sore and bruised right arm and pointed at the pinkish-red bump, “Too bad, you still can’t touch my face…”
With the back of his hand, Lei Qian brushed across his forehead, sweeping every drop of sweat cleanly from it, sighing dejectedly, “Why would I bother comparing myself to freakish geniuses like you, boss? What’s more, you are already holding back. If you really let loose…”
“Hey, you have already undergone massive and phenomenal changes. You even completed the Supplementary Round.” Smiling proudly, Lin Qian gave a firm and steady thumbs up for his capable subordinate. “Supplementary Round. That is no easy matter.”
“Supplementary Round….” Hearing those words, even Lei Qian himself was shaken down to his core.
Supplementary Round, this was a cultivation method to patch the remaining incomplete rounds of the Nine Rounds Nirvana. Of course, this was much easier said than done. Just like the Materialised Vitality Stage, all the Practitioner had to do was ignite the Soul Energy in his Dantian when he reached 9th Tier Nirvana Stage and restart his training from 1st Tier again.
If this idea was proposed to Lei Qian in the past, it would have been shot down without delay.
After all, he was already twenty-two years old. It had taken him four long years to climb all the way up to 9th Tier Nirvana. Moreover, it was only possible with the numerous elixirs his grandpa had procured to help him.
Should he really attempt the Supplementary Round, he had no confidence that he could scale the seemingly impossible peak to the Ninth Tier Nirvana Stage again.
If the practitioner fails to return in time, part of the benefits from the Martial Soul Attributes would be permanently compromised. Moreover, the original strength of the Martial Soul Attributes would also be weakened forever.
But now, things had changed. With the unnamed technique given by Lin Qian, Lei Qian could feel how his practice speed was worlds apart from the past.
More importantly, after disintegrating his Soul Energy, Lei Qian found all of his disintegrated Soul Energy still remained in his body and did not dissipate. Of course, he had no idea what Lin Qian did to do so.
Owing to the multiple aids Lin Qian had given, in just twenty days, Lei Qian skyrocketed from 1st Tier to 9th Tier Nirvana again. Facing his terrifyingly rapid cultivation speed, even the man himself found it inconceivable.
However, he could feel it. His Soul Energy was feeble. According to Lin Qian, his potential was still dormant within him. As such, he needed to put aside any thoughts of breaking into the Revolutionary Stage, solidifying his foundations before he moved on to anything else.
After his success with the Supplementary Round, Lei Qian’s Martial Soul Attribute, Paralysis, was magnified by several levels.
Under the immense burden that Zhuge Ming had placed onto Lin Qian through Heaven’s Slit, the Paralysis was sufficient to delay Lin Qian’s response time substantially.
“There are 5 more days to the exploration of the Ancient Ruins. Seems like the Inner Sect is much livelier now than before?” Beside the stone table, Lin Qian wiped his mouth with his hands as he poured a cup of water for himself, drinking it in one gulp.
Also coming to the table, Lei Qian drank from his cup, “Indeed, several disciples within the Inner Sect are grabbing their last chances to challenge the chosen few for the position to enter the ruins.”
“Within the Inner Sect, there are actually several Powerhouses concealed and hidden amongst the masses. After all, Universal Phenomenon Sect is part of the biggest powers in the Province, we have a firm and steady foundation.” At that point, Wei Wushuang walked over smiling, “Several of our disciples do not stay within the Sect Mountain. Instead, they love to take on missions and explore the world outside.”
“Often, these disciples all possess abilities that aren’t to be underestimated. Of course, their battle experiences are far ahead of their peers back here within our protection.”
Lei Qian nodded solemnly as he looked at the Battle Emperor Wei Wushuang in front of him, “I remember that Uncle Wei and the Sect Leader were part of this group. Initially, hid your abilities and laid under the radar. Later, during the battle for a place to enter the ancient ruins, your strength burst forth, quickly overwhelming the opponents. ”
“Later in the ancient ruins, the two of you also dominated disciples from other Sects, pushing them over and frustrating them. That was when they earned the title, Universal Phenomenon Duo.”
When he heard what Lei Qian said, Wei Wushuang nodded with a smile, pointing at Lin Qian and Lei Qian: “Actually, the two of you are like the hidden dragon and crouching tiger of the Inner Sect.”
“Oh? Interesting, then why isn’t anyone challenging me?” Looking at Lei Qian, Lin Qian’s expression curled up in confusion.
These days, Lin Qian had cooped himself up within Mt Maoqing, never once stepping out. However, when the training was over, Lei Qian had to leave the mountain to return home.
On his way back, he would naturally meet other disciples. Coupled with the Rushing Thunder Guild that he led, he was well-versed with the happenings within the Universal Phenomenon Sect.
Hearing the ridiculous question, Lei Qian burst into uncontrollable laughter, “Boss, your strength is terrifying. Who would dare to do so?”
“They don’t dare to?”
Seeing the still perplexed expression, Lei Qian carefully explained the multiple reasons for the absence of any challengers.
It seemed like anyone only had one chance to fight for a spot to enter the Ancient Ruins. Once they failed to steal it, they could not issue another challenge.
As such, any disciple that wished to fight for an opportunity, or had fearsome hidden abilities, still had to weigh their choice of an opponent with extra care and caution.
After all, all of their chances were on this one battle. A second chance did not exist for them.
Initially, the entire Inner Sect made light of Lin Qian. In their eyes, he was an easily crushed opponent. With his only support, Battle Emperor, walking the tightrope of death, Lin Qian had no one to be his backing anymore. This was not like Lei Qian. When he had the position, the Thunder King Lei Heng stood and watched over the situation.
However, ever since his battle with Liu Ming, a mysterious glow and aura always radiated from his body.
Back then, they all mocked the Young Emperor. They believed he was just a ball of exaggerated rumours, unable to complete an Infused Vitality Equipment and would never enter the Nirvana Stage.
Who knew, the same man took out an Infused Vitality Equipment and crushed Lei Qian with it during the Deathbattle. Moreover, the latter had even lost all signs of hatred, willingly following the former, recognising him as boss.
Then came Liu Ming and Lei Kuo, setting a trap for Lin Qian, challenging him to a team fight.
It seemed like a perfect plan. Yet, from thin air, Lin Qian summoned a massive army of three thousand 9th Tier Nirvana Stage Soldiers, swarming every disciple the duo had brought together. With a single fist, he rendered Liu Ming unfit for combat, sending him rushing off the arena with his tails between his legs.
As for Lei Kuo, he was mercilessly killed by a single thrust of Lin Qian’s sword!
Since then, in the eyes of disciples, this Young Emperor, Lin Qian, was very sinister and cannot be measured by common sense.
If they chose to challenge Lin Qian, they had to answer one pressing question. What would they do if things didn’t go as planned?
From the start till the end, the masses could only conclude one thing about Lin Qian. His strength was immeasurable for he was a miracle-doer.
“So, challenging you, the boss, is courting death. No one of the sane minds would do so.” After he spoke, Lei Qian received the bottle of Nirvana Flame tempering Bath Potion from Lin Qian, and put on his cloak that was hanging by the tree, “Alright, I’m going back then.”
Blinking a few times, Lin Qian looked at his Teacher.
Wei Wushuang could only sigh and shrug his shoulders, “Lei Qian is right. You, little rascal, you are definitely freakish.”
Just after he spoke, the doors burst open violently. Right behind, Lei Qian scurried frantically into the courtyard, rushing straight to Lin Qian in a daze.
“Hm? Why do you run back here?” Looking at the frenzied expression on his subordinate, Lin Qian’s brows furrowed.
“Someone… someone has challenged you.”