Chapter 190 Testing the Sword Across the World

Under the cover of night, the chirping of insects was faint and delicate. A cobblestone path wound through the quiet woodland, and in the distance, the fiery glow of the sunset struggled to squeeze through the gaps in the lush foliage, like scattered gold rippling in the darkness.

Qin Ming had met them before. The purple-eyed crow was Master Wu, and the woman in black was Tang Jin, who came from Liuguang City and had once been searching for the most suitable successor for her master.

According to Yu Que, Qin Ming was not initially favored by Tang Jin, who did not believe he could become her master’s last disciple.

Qin Ming was also familiar with the young man beside Tang Jin, as he was frequently featured in the night newspaper and was now quite famous, if not a household name.

His name was Ling Yu. He was dressed in a blue robe, with black hair that fell past his shoulders. His eyes were deep and his demeanor was calm yet exuded a restrained heroic spirit. He possessed an incomparably vigorous vitality.

Recently, he tested his sword in a hundred cities, causing a great sensation, and has been hailed by some as the young ancestor.

Qin Ming was slightly surprised to encounter them here, but not strange, because Ling Yu was about to face off against Xin Youdao.

The latter is also a formidable figure, having once swept through eighty-one cities. He is a prominent figure in the night newspapers and one of the most renowned prodigies in this year’s unified examination.

Tang Jin had a slender figure, and although her true face was not revealed, the rustling of leaves in the night wind made it impossible to conceal the beauty of her curves, even in her loose black robe.

Qin Ming glanced at her, walked past her without saying a word, and there was no way they would acknowledge each other. Although they had met before, they had absolutely no connection.

Wu Yaozu, however, looked her over and thought that his grandmother was right. The outside world was colorful and vibrant, and even this quiet forest was magnificent.

After passing by, Tang Jin sensed something and turned back to look at the back of one of the boys.

Back then, when they were vying for the mysterious resources in the special nodes of Black and White Mountain, she dared to go alone to hunt down the woman in green who had won the greatest fortune, which naturally showed that she had extraordinary abilities.

“We found nothing!” Master Wu flew back, then looked at Qin Ming’s back with suspicion.

“He looks familiar. Could this be the boy I missed back then?” It possessed mysterious purple eyes that could see through parts of the truth that others could not see.

“Who is he? Is he very strong?” the young Ling Yu asked.

The purple-eyed raven nodded, carefully observing the departing figures, and said, “Hmm, I personally think that one of the boys is quite extraordinary, possessing an unusual aura even on his first day of school. Hmm, the other kid also seems rather remarkable. Interesting, it’s surprising that these two could end up together.”

After walking quite a distance, Wu Yaozu whispered, “Brother, I feel like that woman was looking at me.”

“Remember, at this moment, don’t trust your feelings,” Qin Ming said, pausing to look at the important letter he had tucked into his sleeve.

Wu Yaozu said, “Really? By the way, that Black Crow is watching you.”

Qin Ming ignored him, his heart surging with emotion as he looked at the brief message on the letter.

Lu Zizai only said one simple sentence: “I will risk my life to fight for the blood of the auspicious beast, and I will surely protect your fairness!”

Qin Ming had originally given up on the blood of the auspicious beast because he knew that it involved too many people and interests, and the implications were far-reaching.

Why did Cui Chonghe, Sun Jingxiao, and others appear at Kun Ling’s place?

Furthermore, the several immortals and gods that Qin Ming encountered while traveling on the Vermilion Bird spaceship were not only there to collect the essence of the Nine Heavens from that “land” in the sky, but also for the blood of auspicious beasts.

Qin Ming could not hide his emotional turmoil. He knew that Lu Zizai was also under tremendous pressure, for example, Sun Taichu wanted to take action against him today.

In this situation, Lu Zizai gave him a promise, telling him to go all out, but he himself didn’t know how harsh the environment he would face!

Such a debt of gratitude is truly heavy. “Brother, what’s wrong?” Wu Yaozu asked.

“We’ll fight for the blood of the auspicious beast!” Qin Ming said, turning back to study the rules in detail.

In any case, if fair competition is truly ensured, how can he be left out in the field of new talent? Just then, a small golden bird flew over and landed on a branch near Qin Ming, its eyes sparkling.

“Senior!” Qin Ming quickly greeted in a low voice.

The golden bird sighed softly, “He values ​​you highly. In his eyes, no more than four people can pave the way for the new students in the future, including him and you.”

Qin Ming’s blood began to boil. He was only at the first realm, yet Lu Zizai viewed him so casually. He felt a surge of urge to roar, “I will definitely forge a new path in the future!”

But he restrained himself. He was just a newcomer, and it was too far off to talk about the future. Right now, he should be down-to-earth and repay Lu Zizai with practical actions.

Qin Ming was somewhat worried about Lu Zizai. The white-haired body he had seen today was exuding a strong aura of decay. “How is Senior Brother Lu?” he asked in a low voice.

The golden bird secretly transmitted its message, saying, “He is unharmed. The golden giant you saw today was a manifestation of his past cultivation, not his true form. It was the ‘fruit’ of his efforts to forget.”

Although Qin Ming had some suspicions, he was still deeply moved when it was confirmed. How many people could bear to give up such “merit”? Lu Zizai was far beyond the reach of ordinary people!

The golden bird said, “Don’t worry, when he completely forgets the past and his new achievements appear, he will be even stronger, rooted in his past cultivation—a true ‘rebirth’!”

“Okay!” Qin Ming nodded. He believed that as long as Lu Zizai didn’t die, one day he would be far better than before. The golden bird spread its wings and flew away, disappearing into the vast night.

Wu Yaozu wiped the sweat from his forehead, let out a long breath, and said, “I feel like the outside world is even more dangerous than the Fourth Forbidden Zone. Even a small bird makes my heart tremble, as if I were facing a terrifying monster as big as a mountain!”

Qin Ming said, “Its main body is not necessarily smaller than a mountain!”

The woods were rather dark, and there was a large cluster of wooden cabins where many newcomers lived.

Today, the place is filled with frustration and unease, and many people are sitting quietly, pondering the way forward.

Not long ago, the founder of the New Life Path appeared at the Flying Immortal Academy, exuding an aura of decay, making people feel that there was no hope on this path. “The New Life Path hasn’t had a founder pave the way for many years, while other paths are still being developed. Alas!”

“No wonder there are rumors that someone wanted the founder of Xinsheng Road to become a strongman; it’s not just a rumor.”

“Unfortunately, we have tried other paths, but they are all unworkable. Without special talents, we are just ordinary people. The only way is to rely on physical mutation.”

A group of people sighed and lamented, feeling that the night, like their future path, was exceptionally dark, and they couldn’t see anything ahead. (Reading and searching for Xiuting)

“By the way, tomorrow evening, Ling Yu from the Hundred Cities of Sword Trial will be facing off against Xin Youdao at our academy. They’re also from the Freshman Path, right? Looking forward to it!”

The next day, after Qin Ming and Wu Yaozu got up, they continued to familiarize themselves with the environment of Shanhe Academy. As for the canteen, they had only four words to describe it: terrible food and ridiculously expensive!

“Brother, that’s the library you’ve been longing for. It’s quite grand and magnificent, with nine floors.” Soon, they learned that to read the classics, they either needed contribution points or had to pay to read them.

After inquiring, Wu Yaozu gasped at the fiery glow in front of the building and said, “Wow, that’s expensive! Brother, if it doesn’t work out, we really have to fight. We’re both lacking the element of metal in our Five Elements!”

Qin Ming nodded, determined not to let “a little” Zhou Jin block their path, for even a hero like him would be stumped. Before noon, Shanhe Academy was already bustling with activity as people continued to enter.

Because the news that Ling Yu would be testing his sword in a hundred cities and would be fighting Xin Youdao had been circulating for several days, and many people had been looking forward to it.

The skyrocketing prices of spectator seats indicate that considerable profits are involved, naturally attracting those who will fuel the frenzy.

In fact, Ling Yu and Xin Youdao are both exceptionally talented individuals who have amazed this generation. They have even been called “Young Ancestors” and are frequently featured in the night newspapers, gaining some fame in various places.

Not only Kunling, but also some people traveled from other cities.

“Ling Yu’s teacher is the most likely person in this era to become a patriarch. He is a legendary figure and a truly famous person in the Night Mist World.”

This is precisely why people are even more interested in seeing firsthand what kind of disciple the grandmaster personally taught.

That day, the entire city of Kunling was talking about it.

This doesn’t seem like Sun Taichu’s sudden arrival without warning; this battle of young prodigies has been brewing for a long time.

Even without tickets, students from more than a dozen other dojos and academies flocked to the event, including many senior figures.

“A showdown between people from my new life path is actually quite high-profile? People from the Immortal Path, the Secret Path, and the Other Path have all come to watch.”

“Wake up! Only you newcomers would try to glorify yourselves and interpret things that way. Do you know that Xin Youdao operates on two paths simultaneously? His esoteric methods are even more powerful!”

“As for Ling Yu, his teacher was originally a person outside the secular world. He combined the path of new life in order to go further and stand at the top of the pyramid. Becoming the patriarch was just a matter of course.”

These words silenced many new students.

The Shanhe Academy was packed with people, bustling like never before.

The night newspaper’s front page was actively following this story; the headline, “Young Ancestor Tests His Sword Across the World,” had already been written in advance! Wu Yaozu’s eyes gleamed as he said, “Brother, I think it wouldn’t be a problem if the two of us each took on one and replaced them!”

Although he came from Jedi, he was still quite young. Seeing such a grand spectacle, the overwhelming media coverage, and so many people coming to watch, he was naturally very dissatisfied and had a youthful spirit, wishing he could fight those two.

Qin Ming smiled and said, “Don’t worry, you’ll have your chance to shine eventually, and you’ll become famous throughout the world sooner or later.” The two chatted and laughed here, not caring much. What did it matter if others heard them? At most, they would think it was just bragging.

“They’ve got quite the nerve.” Sure enough, some people scoffed when they heard this, thinking the two of them had lost their minds and were just desperate for fame.

However, some creatures actually believed it!

In the distance, a purple-eyed crow perched on a treetop and whispered, “Tang Jin, did you hear that? Did you see that? The confidence in those two boys’ eyes and expressions. I recognized that little guy from Black and White Mountain yesterday, and he recognized us too. He didn’t even take the people you chose seriously.”

Tang Jin smiled faintly and said nothing.

The purple-eyed crow said, “Why don’t you make arrangements for Ling Yu to assess him and see if you misjudged him back then at Black and White Mountain?”

“Okay!” Tang Jin said only two words, her words were quite concise.

(There’s more to come!)