Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, more than a month has passed.
It is now autumn, with the morning breeze carrying a hint of damp chill, and the grass and trees beginning to show signs of withering yellow.
Behind the thatched cottage, there is a small mountain, mostly rocky with few trees. At this moment, Ye Tian is sitting cross-legged on a large black stone about a yard wide, his expression calm and motionless.
After a moment, the mountain wind rises, and a few dry leaves dance in the breeze, drifting past Ye Tian.
At this moment, Ye Tian suddenly opens his eyes, and two beams of light shoot out from them, sharp as daggers and imposing!
Then he suddenly stands up, his figure flickering like a shadow, and in the blink of an eye, he has already landed in the small courtyard below the mountain.
Nodding in satisfaction, after a month of diligent cultivation, his strength has advanced once again. Of course, the Azure Ice Fox's inner pill has played an indispensable role.
In fact, this breakthrough was quite unexpected. Ye Tian had never anticipated that the Azure Ice Fox's inner pill would provide such rapid enhancement. Initially, he had only hoped to fill his Spirit Pouch. However, after refining the spiritual energy from the Spirit Beast Inner Pill completely, he suddenly realized that even signs of a breakthrough to Martial Sovereign were faintly appearing.
Thus, as things gradually improved, Ye Tian increased the intensity of his training and finally succeeded in breaking through to Sixth-Stage Martial Artist today!
Sixth-Stage Martial Artist... only four stages remain until he reaches Martial Unity Expert.
Of course, with gains come losses. The significant increase in Martial Sovereign strength has resulted in his Spirit Pouch not being very full. The spiritual energy that could have filled the First Spirit Pouch is now only half full.
However, with this level of strength, it is already sufficient to help Lin the Elder take revenge.
Returning to the courtyard, Lin Qingshan is chopping firewood. Seeing Ye Tian glowing with excitement, he asks, "What has you so happy?"
Ye Tian smiled as he took the axe from Lin the Elder's hands. He had basically recovered, so chopping wood was a simple task for him now. Of course, with Lin Qingshan's strength, it wouldn't be a problem for him to chop non-stop for three days and nights.
"I have some good news to tell you," Ye Tian said mysteriously, swinging the axe to split a piece of dry wood.
"What is it?" Lin Qingshan asked curiously.
"Just now, I successfully broke through to Sixth-Stage Martial Artist!" Ye Tian could hardly contain his excitement.
Upon hearing this, Lin the Elder was stunned. Although the difference between Five-Stage Martial Artist and Sixth-Stage Martial Artist was just one stage, the process was extremely difficult. It required not only good timing but also significant talent.
Not to mention Ye Tian's achievement as a Sixth-Stage Martial Artist, Lin Qingshan remembered that it took him three years to advance from A First-Stage Martial Artist to the second stage. Moreover, since then, he had not shown any signs of breaking through until now.
Of course, this was somewhat related to his circumstances, but regardless, it was clear that this young man had extraordinary talent.
"Great! That's wonderful!" Lin Qingshan exclaimed joyfully, grabbing Ye Tian's shoulders and shaking him vigorously.
After two months of getting to know each other, the bond between the elder and the younger had deepened significantly. If this had happened before, Lin Qingshan would have been pleased with Ye Tian's breakthrough simply because it made him more valuable. But now, his happiness came from genuine feelings.
"Lin the Elder, I feel like I can fulfill your long-held wish now," Ye Tian said with determination in his eyes.
Lin Qingshan hesitated for a moment before firmly refusing.
"Why?" Ye Tian was surprised; wasn't this what he had been longing for?
"Let's talk about it once you are fully recovered," Lin Qingshan replied sincerely without any pretense.
"Hey, don't worry. A few Four-Stage Martial Artists are nothing to me," Ye Tian waved his hand dismissively, looking relaxed.
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingshan felt a surge of emotions, thinking to himself how youthful and reckless he truly was.
"Don't be too careless. As the saying goes, a good tiger cannot withstand a pack of wolves, and you are only slightly stronger than them. Facing many with just a few, your chances of winning are not great," Lin Qingshan kindly reminded.
Ye Tian did not respond immediately and instead closed his eyes.
Delving into his Divine Consciousness, a violent power surged within the boiling blood in his body.
"I am not a tiger; I am... a dragon!" Ye Tian suddenly opened his eyes, a ray of Kanazawa brilliance bursting forth.
Lin Qingshan was taken aback by this radiance and involuntarily took two steps back. By the time he regained his composure, Ye Tian had already returned to normal.
"This child will surely become a dominant force in the future," Lin Qingshan thought to himself, no longer worried about Ye Tian becoming overly arrogant and making mistakes.
"Lin the Elder, make me a bowl of oil-splashed noodles. After eating, we will set off," Ye Tian declared with great enthusiasm, feeling somewhat impatient after not having taken action for a long time.
"Alright!" Lin Qingshan replied as he went into the house. After some busy work, the two of them ate their fill and set off on their journey!
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A day later, an old man and a young man appeared on the streets of Southern Wilderness Town.
The two looked like grandfather and grandson. The elder's face was lined with deep wrinkles, showing signs of age; however, at this moment, he radiated joy as if something good had happened. The youth was imposing; while he might not be strikingly handsome, the natural aura he exuded was enough to make people take notice.
Needless to say, these two were indeed Ye Tian and Lin Qingshan, who had come seeking revenge.
As they walked through the crowd, they strode confidently, looking like roosters ready to start a fight...
Of course, this is just the feeling of the common people. In the dark corners of an unknown alley, a gaze filled with surprise and confusion was firmly locked onto the two.
"Should we keep a low profile?" Lin Qingshan asked, enjoying the attention from the crowd but speaking against his true feelings.
"Why should we keep a low profile? Aren't we here for revenge?" Ye Tian casually pushed aside the person blocking his path and continued, "Since we're seeking revenge, we should do it boldly. What's the point of being low-key?"
The person pushed aside by Ye Tian was a burly man with a lot of excess flesh, clearly not a good person at first glance. His fierce expression matched perfectly with his identity as a thug.
"Are you looking for death?" the fat man shouted angrily, taking a couple of steps to grab Ye Tian.
Ye Tian suddenly turned around, his eyes flashing coldly.
The fat man stumbled back in fright, nearly falling over, and dared not say another word as he fled in panic. This kind of street thug could bully ordinary people, but when faced with someone tough, he would scurry away with his tail between his legs.
Moreover, Ye Tian's earlier gaze had been filled with killing intent. Over the years, hundreds had died at Ye Tian's hands; that kind of fierce aura cultivated through slaughter was something a petty thug could hardly withstand.
Having scared off the fat thug, Ye Tian felt quite bored. He looked around, starting to search for his next target.
Making a bold entrance into Southern Wilderness Town was Ye Tian's purpose for this trip, so creating some commotion before infiltrating the Lin family was necessary.
Soon, Ye Tian's gaze locked onto another person—a different fat man who was even more brazen than the last. He took whatever he wanted from the stalls he passed by and couldn't resist making crude advances on any young woman nearby.
"Who is this guy?" Ye Tian gestured to Lin Qingshan to see if he recognized him.
"I've forgotten his name. When I was in charge, he was still a junior. However, the force behind him is quite large; he is a figure from Arhat Hall, the second largest power in the area," Lin Qingshan said slowly, completely unaware that Ye Tian was about to take action against that man.
After hearing Lin Qingshan's words, Ye Tianxin said it was him. He then walked towards the Fat Villain.
"What are you doing?" Lin Qingshan noticed something was off.
"By the way, what level of power does your Lin family have here?" Ye Tian suddenly asked.
"Considered a first-rate power, but not in the top three," Lin Qingshan replied.
"That's even better." Ye Tian smiled mysteriously, preparing to take action against someone from the local second-largest power.
He came this time to stir up a storm in Southern Wilderness Town, so naturally, he needed to establish his authority by dealing with the local tyrant.
Ye Tian quickened his pace, and Lin Qingshan hurried to catch up, vaguely guessing what this guy was planning.
Meanwhile, the Fat Villain was completely unaware of the impending disaster. He reached out to grab a handful of a young woman's chest, ignoring her disgust as he swaggered away.
As he walked, someone suddenly blocked his path. The Fat Villain instinctively cursed and reached out to push them aside.
However, as his chubby hand extended like a dough bun, he suddenly felt a sharp pain, followed by the crisp sound of bones cracking. The Fat Villain let out several agonized cries, beads of sweat instantly forming on his forehead.
The sudden turn of events was so unexpected that even the Fat Villain's lackeys behind him didn't react in time.
Ye Tian was also taken aback. He had heard Lin Qingshan say that this guy was part of the local second-largest power, so he subconsciously thought he must have some skills. He never expected him to be so pathetic.
"Damn it, you're looking for death!" The Fat Villain regained his senses. Relying on his master's reputation, he had been running rampant locally; even figures from the first-largest power wouldn't dare to act so arrogantly against him.
"Yes, I'm looking for you," Ye Tian replied, showcasing his knack for infuriating without consequence.
"You are..." The Fat Villain suddenly felt intimidated. Although the young man across from him wore a smile, he sensed the sharp aura hidden beneath that grin.
"I am here to exorcise you." As soon as Ye Tian thought of the words "Arhat Hall," they slipped out.
The Fat Villain grimaced in pain. In fact, he was also an Eighth-Dan Warrior, and his talent was above average; the only regret was that he had started later than others. However, this was not a problem. His master spoiled him, allowing him to cause trouble outside as long as he didn't offend the top powers. No matter what happened, his master could handle it.
Unexpectedly, today he was confronted by a kid who looked like an outsider, who without saying a word, broke his finger. What on earth was going on?
"Don't you know who I am?" The Fat Villain thought maliciously but felt timid. His first reaction was to assume Ye Tian was just a reckless youth. If that were the case, he couldn't confront him head-on; he needed to find an opportunity to outsmart him, which would carry less risk.
"Are you...?" Ye Tian pretended to be astonished as if realizing something.
Seeing this, the Fat Villain gained confidence; it seemed this kid recognized him.
"I am Hu Han, the inner disciple of Arhat Hall!"
"I'm here for you, Hu Han!"
Before the Fat Villain could hide his smug expression, Ye Tian had already thrown a punch.
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