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God and Ants.
This phrase lingered in Qin Tian's mind.
He admitted that he currently lacked the strength for revenge.
The time spent training was too short.
Qin Tian believed that as long as he was given enough time, everything could change.
A strong person must have the heart of a strong person.
One can die.
But one cannot be defeated.
"Since you insist on knowing the secrets of the past, I will give you a chance!"
Elder Zhao sighed.
It was as if he aged a hundred years in an instant.
"You may speak!"
Qin Tian perked up, eager to hear more.
"In one month, during the Nine-Man Battle, if you can secure first place and gain the qualification to step onto the Ancient Immortal Path, I will reveal everything to you."
"Elder Zhao," he said earnestly.
"What if I lose?"
Qin Tian was not an impulsive person; he always maintained an extraordinary level of rationality.
"Since you truly want to know, regardless of winning or losing, I can tell you this secret. However, it’s best if you win first. Otherwise, I fear you might lose all confidence."
Having lived for so long, Elder Zhao understood human nature well.
Gaining the qualification to step onto the Ancient Immortal Path and learning this secret would be an exhilarating hope.
Yet, if one were to fail and then learn this secret, it would not serve as a source of motivation but could instead lead them into despair, leaving them with no chance to gaze at the stars again.
"If I lose, don't tell me any of this!"
Qin Tian clenched his fists and stood up.
"Are you willing to accept that?"
Elder Zhao looked curiously at Qin Tian's back.
"I am not willing! But this is my final belief for the Nine-Man Battle a month from now."
Pushing open the hall doors, Qin Tian did not linger and vanished from Main Peak.
Watching Qin Tian's disappearing figure, Elder Zhao slowly exhaled.
He had always wanted to say these things all at once.
But once he spoke, could Qin Tian hold up?
"After so many years apart, the child from back then has grown into someone capable of standing on his own. Brother Qin, if only those below could know, they would surely be comforted."
Only after Qin Tian's figure completely disappeared behind Main Peak did Elder Zhao slowly begin to speak.
Yet, this voice was likely one that only he could hear.
...
After returning from Main Peak, Qin Tian stood atop Sky Peak, gazing up at the starry sky.
Not a word escaped his lips.
His lonely silhouette tugged at the heartstrings.
"Junior Brother, what are you thinking about?"
A plump figure appeared beside Qin Tian without him noticing.
Gao Jian.
"I'm pondering a question."
Beneath his thin black robe, Qin Tian's emaciated frame stood tall like a spear.
"What is the problem?"
Gao Jian did not quite understand.
"What happened back then? A dynasty, a nation, tens of millions of subjects, and in one night, blood flowed like rivers. For all these years, I have kept it buried in my heart. It's not that I have forgotten, but rather..."
Qin Tian lowered his head, a glimmer of tears flickering in his eyes, and continued, "I dare not speak of it because every time I close my eyes, I can see those pairs of eyes that will never close again."
"I cannot face them directly because even today, I still do not know who it was that killed them. Who was it... who was it!"
In the end, Qin Tian trembled all over, unable to suppress the anger within him, and let out a roar towards the sky.
His voice was filled with overwhelming rage and the blood boiling within him.
In an instant, it enveloped the entire Xuan Yang Sword Sect.
Many disciples woke from their dreams, looking blankly at the night sky outside.
They did not know who was shouting in anger.
Sky Peak.
Giant trees.
A graceful figure stood proudly among them.
She gazed at the two figures on the Summit in the distance and sighed softly.
Long ago, under the cover of night, she had inadvertently seen Qin Tian and from that moment on developed a strong interest in this young man who could master Advanced Martial Art to perfection in just one day.
After numerous encounters and secret observations, she finally realized the effort and persistence of this young man.
At first, she had no idea why this fair-skinned boy worked so hard.
What was the reason behind his almost stubborn determination?
Did he also carry the same pressures as she did?
Did he bear the same responsibilities?
Why?
"You work harder than I do, but right now, you are still far from enough."
Gong Xueyi stood atop a giant tree, gazing at that figure for a long time without moving.
"Sigh, Junior Brother, the world is unpredictable; let it go!"
Gao Jian and Qin Tian stood side by side for over an hour before finally leaving.
Watching Gao Jian depart, Qin Tian sighed and was about to leave as well when suddenly, under the night sky, a voice like silver bells rang out.
"I have something to say to you."
Gong Xueyi!
Qin Tian turned around and saw her standing gracefully in the moonlight, her figure appearing even more ethereal against the night.
She looked like a beauty stepping out of a painting.
"Mm."
Qin Tian stood before Gong Xueyi for the first time, both of them under the night sky, gazing at the stars.
For a long time, they remained silent.
They exchanged glances without words.
Yet, neither felt awkward; it seemed they shared an extraordinary understanding.
"You should take the initiative, shouldn't you?"
After more than half an hour, Gong Xueyi pursed her lips and smiled lightly.
That captivating smile transformed into a stunning sight atop Sky Peak at that moment.
"You already know, don't you?"
Qin Tian did not look at Gong Xueyi but tilted his head back to gaze at the starry sky.
"Yes."
Gong Xueyi did not expect Qin Tian to be so perceptive.
Nothing escaped his keen eyes.
"I will make the most of this month, working hard to cultivate and clear away the clouds to uncover the truth from back then."
Qin Tian slowly opened his mouth, his words carrying a youthful arrogance.
"Your opponents are the other seven."
Gong Xueyi did not look at Qin Tian. She lifted her head, her stunning beauty even more captivating under the moonlight.
"I don't know where you come from. I have no idea what advantages you possess. But I will catch up to your pace. I will surpass you and crush those bastards who want to bully you, to protect you!"
Qin Tian gazed at Gong Xueyi, just as he had when he first laid eyes on her.
"Actually, I'm nowhere near as powerful as you think. None of us are as lofty as others perceive us to be.
Stepping out of Southern Land and into a broader world, we are all just ants."
Gong Xueyi spoke slowly, her eyes filled with dimness.
Knowing too much is not always a good thing.
"The gods were once ants too."
Qin Tian spoke again, his tone still unmatched in dominance.
"That is why you attract me."
Gong Xueyi stood beside Qin Tian, unashamedly declaring this.
In her gem-like eyes, there was no trace of girlish shyness.
It seemed this was her pride.
“Nine-Man Battle, here we go!”
Qin Tian nodded and looked at Gong Xueyi.
Gong Xueyi returned the nod, a faint blush finally appearing on her face.
Whoosh!
Qin Tian transformed into a streak of light, swiftly disappearing from the Summit and darting towards the Cave halfway up the mountain.
“I hope that no matter what happens, you don’t change your original intention. Otherwise, I don’t know if I will end up… liking you like I do now.”
Gong Xueyi sighed softly and turned to leave.
Moments later, in a Cave filled with abundant spiritual energy at the Summit, a headless figure slowly materialized.
He faced the direction where Qin Tian and Gong Xueyi had been conversing.
After both had vanished, he let out a muffled laugh that seemed to emanate from his belly.
“Haha, there’s still a month until everything is fully restored. I hope I can help you during the Nine-Man Battle!
By the way, speaking of this Junior Brother, he really is impressive. In just a few months, he managed to win over the Second Senior Sister. Tsk tsk, the pressure you’ll face in the future will be quite something!”
Upon returning to the Cave, Qin Tian no longer wasted any time and quickly opened the Human-Level Martial Art he had obtained.
Heavenly Seal.
Human-Level Martial Art.
A square seal that can suppress those who cultivate Qi.
"Is it really that terrifying? It can even suppress those in the Qi Control Realm?"
Qin Tian had to admit that the Human-Level Martial Art was indeed powerful.
Previously, whenever he encountered a Human-Level Martial Art, he often found himself at a disadvantage.
This was, in every sense, his first true Human-Level Martial Art.
Qin Tian wasted no more time and hurriedly began his training.
Heavenly Seal.
It was divided into three tiers.
The first tier could slay those at the Sixth Layer of Meridian Realm.
The second tier could slay those at the Channeling Realm and Nine Heavens.
The third tier could suppress those in the early stages of Qi Control Realm.
Suppress and slay.
The distinction was significant.
Qin Tian understood at this point that attempting to simply use the Heavenly Seal to slay a strong opponent from the Qi Control Realm was nothing short of a pipe dream.
However, possessing this trump card gave him some confidence for the upcoming Nine-Man Battle in a month.
An hour later.
Bang!
Qin Tian raised his right hand, and within his palm, bolts of lightning flickered. After a violent explosion, a Phantom Dragon emerged.
Boom!
In less than three breaths, the Phantom Dragon was swiftly annihilated.
Failure!
"It seems that this set of Human-Level Martial Art must be quite formidable. Otherwise, my training speed wouldn't be so slow," Qin Tian pondered carefully and reached a conclusion.
Indeed, this was the case; there were distinctions even among Human-Level Martial Arts.
Although the top two could both acquire Human-Level Martial Art, the techniques of the first place were naturally much more powerful than those of the second.
Without a doubt.
"Since it's so difficult to cultivate, I absolutely have to succeed."
Qin Tian licked his lips, and the blood energy within him, along with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy, began to circulate once more. A powerful aura suddenly spread out, causing the entire Cave to shake violently.
A Phantom Dragon reappeared.
This time, it lasted for a full ten breaths.
Then it shattered again.
"So it turns out that when operating spiritual power, some techniques are required."
Qin Tian, with a slight smile on his lips, became excited.
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