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Five victories, all without defeat!
Du Ziheng, Ye Kuangxing, Qin Jingxian, Ancient Sword, Rokai.
One by one, these brilliant talents of the same generation fell at Qin Tian's feet.
With their bodies, they paved a path for the strong.
Stepping on these five individuals, Qin Tian's rank had already risen to third place.
Third in the Inner Sect Tournament.
He had qualified to enter the Nine-Man Battle.
However, to everyone else, this was an honor that would take a lifetime to pursue.
In his eyes,
it was still not enough!
"Only first place grants the right to know the secrets of that year. For my father, for the Queen Mother, and for the people of Homeland. I must uncover the secrets of that year!"
Homeland, Northern Yan, was a forbidden topic in Qin Tian's heart.
For three years,
he had kept it buried deep within, even Shen Tianming, his only friend before, had no idea.
First place!
No matter the cost, even if it meant sacrificing his life, he would obtain it.
"Pei Haidong, I challenge you!"
Qin Tian's fighting spirit was unmatched as he looked towards Renfeng Peihai Dong.
At the Ren Peak seat, Pei Haidong, who had been leaning against the railing and gazing at the Arena, shook his head at that moment.
In disbelief from countless onlookers, he chose to refuse.
"What’s going on? Pei Haidong's strength is clearly above Rokai. Why would he give up?"
"I don't know. Does he think he's not as good as Qin Tian?"
Even the Renfeng Brothers looked at their senior brother in surprise.
"Renfeng Peihai Dong forfeits; Qin Tian advances to second place."
As the elder's cold voice fell, Qin Tian's rank rose once again.
Second.
Even the elders of the two major sects and the Heavenly Pride were stunned.
What was happening?
Above Sky Peak, Gong Xueyi's lips curled into a slight smile at that moment.
Yes, it was her.
Three days ago, before the competition had even begun, she had gone alone to Ren Peak to meet with Pei Haidong in secret.
No one knew what they discussed.
Even later, when many of the Earth Peak brothers asked him, he remained silent.
It wasn't until today that some who were in the know began to understand.
It turned out that Gong Xueyi had gone to such lengths for Qin Tian.
"Although I don't know why you insist on being first, I will support you."
With a faint smile at the corner of her mouth, Gong Xueyi whispered to herself.
...
...
"Then only Sister Gong remains."
Qin Tian looked up at the figure on Sky Peak, a figure he had always found difficult to face.
The undisputed first Heavenly Pride of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect.
Behind her stood an incredibly powerful background.
He feared no one, yet against this figure, he felt he had little chance of winning.
Strictly speaking, he was not even qualified to touch the hem of Gong Xueyi's clothing.
He could not discern Gong Xueyi's cultivation at all.
This meant that Gong Xueyi had likely already stepped into the Qi Control Realm.
The Qi Control Realm.
Where one can manipulate qi, flying through the skies and traversing the earth.
Even if one reaches perfection in the Channeling Realm, without a magical artifact, they cannot soar through the air.
Though it was just a step away, the difference was like heaven and earth.
"Sister Gong, I want to challenge you."
Qin Tian spoke up.
Regardless of the outcome, for the sake of his homeland, he had to fight.
"When the day comes that you catch up to my pace, I will battle you."
Facing tens of thousands of disciples and dozens of elders,
Gong Xueyi resolutely declared.
With those words, the crowd erupted in excitement.
Everyone turned their gaze toward Qin Tian.
Who would believe it if there wasn't a leg to stand on?
If before, many people were skeptical about Gong Xueyi favoring Qin Tian, now, after this statement, no one could doubt it any longer.
Once Gong Xueyi made her move, there was absolutely no one in the Xuan Yang Sword Sect who could defeat her.
Although Qin Tian was strong, he was still not qualified to stand shoulder to shoulder with Gong Xueyi at this moment.
This was simply handing over the first place to Qin Tian.
Tens of thousands of gazes were fixed on Qin Tian.
At that moment, even the deeply calculating Qin Tian was stunned.
How could this be possible?
Two people had given up consecutively, allowing him to advance directly to first place.
This dreamlike outcome was something that everyone present found hard to believe, and even Qin Tian himself was taken aback.
"Sister Gong, I will repay your kindness a hundredfold in the future."
Qin Tian cupped his fists and bowed to Gong Xueyi.
"These two blockheads..."
On Ren Peak, Xu Liuyun rubbed her temples, feeling utterly speechless.
It was one thing for Gong Xueyi to be like an iceberg, but Qin Tian was just as wooden.
What a match they were.
Just then, Qin Tian suddenly looked up.
Taking a deep breath, he spoke to Gong Xueyi, who stood atop Sky Peak.
"One day, I will catch up to your pace. I want the whole world, all the men, to know!"
He stepped forward, his slender figure suddenly appearing in front of Gong Xueyi.
Gazing at her nearly perfect face, Qin Tian spoke with conviction.
"Only I, Qin Tian, am worthy of you!"
Gong Xueyi clearly did not expect Qin Tian to say such things in front of so many people.
She paused for a moment, her delicate hand clenched tightly before she slowly relaxed it.
With a slight smile that could captivate anyone, she looked Qin Tian up and down.
"Simply catching up to my pace seems insufficient."
Everyone was petrified. Was Gong Xueyi implying that Qin Tian could pursue her?
Even Pei Haidong on Ren Peak had a grim expression.
Unfortunately, recalling what Gong Xueyi had said to him three days ago, he managed to hold back.
"Good show, good show."
Xu Liuyun, who had been complaining about these two earlier, finally became excited.
"This girl."
Wu Qingyuan, seated at the Elder's Seat, stroked his beard and laughed heartily.
Luo Tianxuan watched this scene unfold and felt utterly defeated.
If given another chance, he would never have taken action against Qin Tian.
Now, not only him but even his father would not dare to provoke Qin Tian again.
Gong Xueyi's background was such that even if the Xuan Yang Sword Sect, Lingxu Daozong, and Ziyang Immortal Sect—the Three Major Sects—were combined, they wouldn't be worthy of carrying her shoes.
If she favored Qin Tian, it was likely that even her elders would be unable to change that.
All the disciples were now eagerly sizing up Qin Tian.
They wanted to know what exactly attracted Gong Xueyi to him.
How could a Heavenly Pride woman standing at the pinnacle be captivated by a country bumpkin?
“Cough, cough.” Elder Zhao could no longer bear to watch from the sidelines. He glanced at Qin Tian and Gong Xueyi and said, “Is there anyone else who wishes to challenge? If not, the competition will come to an end!”
Qin Tian had already achieved five consecutive victories, even defeating the third-place contender, Rokai, with overwhelming force.
Who else would dare to compete against him?
After ten breaths of time passed and no one dared to step forward for a fight, Elder Zhao announced that Qin Tian was the champion.
First place: Qin Tian.
Second place: Gong Xueyi.
Third place: Pei Haidong.
Qin Tian, Gong Xueyi, and Pei Haidong would represent the Xuan Yang Sword Sect in the Three Sects Nine Men Battle.
However, according to the rules, the Nine-Man Battle would commence in a month at the Xuan Yang Sword Sect.
Among the nine participants, only one would be eligible for the Ancient Immortal Road Competition.
“Qin Tian, your rewards are a Human-Level Martial Art book, a Spirit-Enhancing Artifact, and one request of your choice.”
Elder Zhao stood there, addressing Qin Tian.
Sizzle—
The arbitrary request, though heard for the second time, still made everyone present gasp in surprise.
It was too tempting.
Although the competition had ended, no one was willing to leave.
They all wanted to know what Qin Tian would demand in return for this request.
After receiving an ancient tome of martial arts, Qin Tian took out a brocade box.
Inside was a Spirit-Enhancing Artifact.
However, after tossing these items to Gao Jian behind him, Qin Tian looked expectantly at Elder Zhao.
"Elder, can I state my request now?"
Elder Zhao nodded.
Even he felt a sense of anticipation about what Qin Tian would ask for.
A more powerful martial art?
Or perhaps an even stronger artifact?
"I want to investigate the truth behind the fall of Northern Yan."
Qin Tian spoke each word with utmost seriousness.
"Northern Yan?"
To his surprise, upon hearing these two words, Elder Zhao looked at Qin Tian with a strange expression.
Suddenly, it seemed he realized something and immediately turned to look at Sky Peak's Wu Qingyuan.
Wu Qingyuan, not far away, also heard those words. As soon as he met Elder Zhao's gaze, he sensed something was wrong and began to survey his surroundings.
All the elders nearby seemed to have come to the same realization.
In the next moment, they all acted together, directing their efforts toward the disciples below the Arena.
In an instant, they erased the brief memory of those disciples.
Then, they turned their attention to the elders and disciples from the two major Sects.
A few elders understood immediately and quickly took action to erase the fleeting memories of their nearby disciples.
Among the disciples, only Gong Xueyi and Qin Tian remained unaffected.
"What is happening?"
Qin Tian felt a chill run through his entire body as he witnessed this.
Was there really something suspicious about the fall of the Northern Yan?
"Since you want to fulfill your arbitrary request, it naturally needs to be kept secret. Follow me!"
Elder Zhao pulled Qin Tian along, swiftly heading towards the distant main hall of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect.
Watching Qin Tian and Elder Zhao leave, Gong Xueyi hesitated for a moment before being pulled away by Wu Qingyuan.
Sky Peak.
Gong Xueyi and Wu Qingyuan arrived side by side at the Summit.
"Master, what happened to Northern Yan? Why is it so serious? Why must we erase the memories of the other disciples?"
She knew nothing about Northern Yan, and due to her background, the elders naturally could not erase her memories.
However, seeing this, Wu Qingyuan sighed.
"The forces that caused the fall of Northern Yan are so powerful that even your family behind you..."
Wu Qingyuan did not continue, but the astute Gong Xueyi had already guessed.
Even her family would not be qualified to confront them.
Gong Xueyi understood better than anyone what kind of existence her family was.
If any of her uncles or cousins casually stepped into Southern Land, even the lofty Three Great Sects would have to put on a smiling face and serve them carefully, fearing any dissatisfaction could lead to disaster.
Stronger than her family...
What does that even mean?
Could it be?
Gong Xueyi seemed to realize something and was about to speak.
However, Wu Qingyuan raised his right hand, signaling her to stop.
"Just know it, don't say it out loud. Once they find out that Qin Tian is still alive, not only the Xuan Yang Sword Sect but even the Southern Land might be trampled. Everything must remain confidential!"
Wu Qingyuan sighed lightly, continuing with a tone of regret.
"This child, Qin Tian, bears a mission too heavy. Unless he can become the Supreme Champion and stand at the Continent Pinnacle, he probably won't have any chance at all. Moreover, even standing at the Continent Pinnacle doesn't guarantee revenge. After all... among them, there are a few who also stand at the Continent Pinnacle."
Upon hearing this, even Gong Xueyi's eyes were filled with concern. "Why did he attract such enemies? Are you going to keep this from him?"
Wu Qingyuan gently shook his head and sighed.
...
...
In the main hall.
Elder Zhao Panxi sat on the ground, extending his hand to signal Qin Tian to sit down as well.
Then, he looked at Qin Tian with a meaningful gaze.
"The fall of Northern Yan has become a thing of the past. In this world, many matters cannot be forced. Letting go is the only correct approach. What do you think?"
As the third elder of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect, he possessed formidable strength, yet he understood the kind of enemies Northern Yan had provoked.
In the face of such power, even he felt like an ant.
He did not wish for Qin Tian to confront them directly.
It would be meaningless.
"My father and the Queen Mother cannot have died in vain. If I can let go of this matter, I would be unworthy as a son. Even more so as the Crown Prince of Northern Yan, I would be ashamed before all my people."
This issue was a sore spot for Qin Tian.
He could let go of anything.
Except for this one thing.
He could not!
"If they are... gods, then you are merely an ant."
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