Chapter 105 is all tough battles.

The fiery spring meanders through the pine forest, its fiery glow contrasting beautifully with the green pines.

Qin Ming’s whispers were naturally heard by those nearby, and the golden-armored guards opposite him were filled with apprehension, involuntarily keeping their distance. They found it absurd that such a fierce young man could also appear somewhat bewildered.

“At the last moment, his hands were like tiger claws. That should be his most proficient Heavenly Light Force, which has little to do with the Overlord’s inheritance. He really didn’t master it.” Qin Ming was relieved. This was just a fake external saint, completely unworthy of the name.

Even Li Qingyue’s three followers showed surprise at this moment, wanting to ask: Are you seriously analyzing and pondering?

Actually, the main reason was that Qin Ming was deceived by that big spear. When he saw that the other party’s spear was more than two meters wide, he was so nervous that his hair stood on end.

Last time, he almost died in a battle against an Outer Saint in the desert where the light could only extend half a foot outward. Now, how could he not be terrified when he encountered such a golden-armored youth with such powerful light? However, the result left him dumbfounded.

It wasn’t until Qin Ming picked up the great spear, gave it a gentle shake, and his Heavenly Light Energy spread out that his expression changed immediately. Only then did he realize where the problem lay. This was a rare weapon infused with jade iron!

In an instant, he was no longer confused and understood what was going on. The reason why the golden-armored youth’s beam of light could travel more than two meters away from his body was because of this special large spear. “That makes sense. So you guys weren’t that powerful after all!” Qin Ming looked at the golden-armored guards opposite him, his eyes sharpening.

He had a clear understanding of his own strength and had almost been “deceived” by these people. “I am indeed not weak!” Qin Ming glared at his nearby opponents.

The Outer Saint opposite them had no idea about his “mental journey” and were all angered by this impromptu reflection of the young man, believing that he was deliberately mocking them. In fact, everyone was startled by Qin Ming’s performance just now, actually blasting an Outer Saint into the air inside the golden armor that was blooming with runes.

A smile appeared on Li Qingyue’s face, and she looked much more relaxed. She had heard Meng Xinghai say that Qin Ming was exceptionally talented and would surpass other people of the same age with supernatural abilities. He could go very far on the path of physical mutation.

Even Old Meng himself didn’t know that Qin Ming’s unified Heavenly Light Force was so domineering that it was already capable of fighting against Outer Saints. Therefore, Li Qingyue’s understanding of Qin Ming’s strength was not so clear at first.

Li Qingxu’s expression was grim. The person beside him had been killed in a single exchange, a simple yet brutal act that showcased the beauty of violence. Most importantly, the golden-armored youth wielding the large spear was somehow related to his teacher by blood.

“Is he very powerful on your path? But I didn’t see him unleash his Heavenly Light Force,” Zheng Maoze secretly asked He Tai.

“Are you still going to let me hold back?” He Tai asked with a serious expression. He believed that Qin Ming’s strength was not limited to what he had shown, and that his Heavenly Light Force might be able to be unleashed.

Zheng Maoze secretly transmitted his voice: “The situation is becoming increasingly complicated. There’s actually another expert who has mastered a special Heavenly Light Force, which is disadvantageous to Li Qingxu. We can’t afford to offend Li Qingyue now.” He Tai replied solemnly, “He might be a disciple abandoned by Buddha. If you tell me to restrain myself, what if I get killed by his sudden burst of Heavenly Light Force?” “What did you say? He’s practicing Buddha Force?!” Zheng Maoze was shocked.

Qin Ming was studying the golden armor shrouded in blood mist. The boy was blasted apart by him, but the armor remained unharmed, standing there, its radiance flowing brilliantly. “So there’s a weakness. If you attack from the hands and feet, the Heavenly Light Force can spread in and kill the opponent.”

Upon hearing his words, the outer saint on the opposite side immediately retreated, sensing that this young man was a ruthless person, plotting how to completely kill his opponent.

Qin Ming understood the master’s intention: the golden armor could protect one from disaster, but it was too gentle, as it didn’t draw blood, and therefore didn’t align with the true meaning of competition. Thus, it gave the loser a chance to live, but also ensured that the loser couldn’t be completely defenseless.

In the distance, Wang Caiwei, clad in black and gold armor, with a graceful figure and a strange expression on her beautiful face, asked the person beside her, “This young man is somewhat special. Have you figured out his background? Can he actually release the light of heaven?”

The young powerhouse beside her was named Jiang Congyun, a disciple of the Chunyang Palace. He was very knowledgeable and said, “I suspect that he has practiced the Jade Purity Force. If he can already project the Heavenly Light outwards, then he will be extremely troublesome.”

Jiang Congyun’s Pure Yang Force was incredibly domineering, capable of burning and shattering even the light of consciousness, but he was quite wary of the legendary force.

“The Tathagata Force and the Jade Purity Force, have they both appeared this time?” Wang Caiwei stared at Qin Ming’s back, her brows slightly furrowed. For some reason, she felt a sense of familiarity. Li Qingxu and Li Qingyue were facing off, their radiating consciousness twisting and shattering the surrounding grass, trees, and rocks.

Within their Yellow Court, patterns resembling celestial light were intertwining and flowing, emanating outwards and shaking the nearby ancient pines and fiery springs. Li Qingxu urged Zheng Maoze to take action and eliminate the strange young man with the Heavenly Light Force.

“Brother Li, he might come from that ancient Taoist lineage that has been closed for two hundred years. He practices the Jade Purity Force. Killing him would cause a lot of trouble,” Zheng Maoze replied secretly, without mentioning that he was a disciple abandoned by Buddha.

Qin Ming merely tapped his golden armor a few times, wasting no time, before charging forward with his great spear, his eyes sharp. For him, the tide had turned; he had no time to wait for the enemy to attack him.

Qin Ming found the large spear in his hand very comfortable. The so-called spear has the characteristics of a spear and can also be used to slash like a sword.

Most importantly, this two-meter-long spear is infused with useful jade iron, allowing his divine light to spread and expand along it, greatly enhancing its lethality.

Qin Ming moved with incredible speed, as if riding the wind, and took the initiative to attack.

The two men and one woman behind him noticed that after his initial confusion, his eyes held a frightening glint. He then abandoned them and charged forward on his own, with three golden-armored guards quickly following. Without a word, they clashed again!

The two-meter-long spear in Qin Ming’s hand had a gleaming, half-meter-long blade at the tip, like a lightning bolt slicing through a pine forest, aimed at the neck of an Outer Saint. This expert, unarmed and confident in his strength, hadn’t used any weapon, but now, in a state of panic, he quickly dodged, not daring to touch the spear.

He knew that this weapon was mixed with jade and iron, making it difficult to break.

Most importantly, he also suspected that this person was either a disciple abandoned by Buddha or had mastered the Jade Purity Force, which was truly a terrifying thing.

Those who walk this path have all heard of the legendary techniques that can pierce through all kinds of light and restrain all kinds of masters; encountering them is more likely to bring bad luck than good.

However, when he tried to fight back with skill, he found it was like showing off his limited skills in front of an expert. The large spear in his opponent’s hand seemed to come alive, like a ferocious dragon writhing and slicing past his neck, then suddenly falling and inexplicably landing between his hands.

The ascetic felt a chill run down his spine. Everyone had just witnessed this youth, seemingly a forsaken disciple of Buddha, shatter their companion’s hands with a frenzied surge of heavenly energy. Now, his hands were also being targeted—were they trying to kill him completely?

Most importantly, one of his hands was already bleeding, and he couldn’t avoid it; the gleaming spear blade sliced ​​off two of his fingers.

This outward-looking saint was very decisive; he didn’t dare pick up the severed finger. Without a word, he turned and ran. He was frightened, fearing he would become the second person to be killed. This was because the Buddha’s abandoned disciple had carefully studied the golden armor, presumably intending to completely kill his opponent.

The man with the severed finger vanished in the blink of an eye. They had only been inside for a short time, still near the entrance, when he voluntarily withdrew, ignoring Li Qingxu’s murderous glare. With a clang, Qin Ming’s great spear clashed with another Outer Saint’s spiked club.

The outsider staggered backward, a piece of his mace was worn down, and seven or eight nails on the weapon were cut off.

This time, Qin Ming displayed the pure Overlord Spear. The gleaming spear thrust forward, seemingly capable of piercing the heavens, carrying with it an inexplicable momentum. The two-meter-long spear, bearing Qin Ming’s Heavenly Light Force, roared and vibrated continuously, erupting with terrifying ripples.

The outer saint was horrified. His heavy weapon was utterly useless against the inexplicable celestial light, which bound him and sent him flying. With a thud, the outer saint felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if struck by a tremendous force. His protective golden armor instantly glowed, and divine runes activated. He spat out a mouthful of blood. If his golden armor hadn’t blocked a fatal blow, he would not only have been pierced but also shattered.

Qin Ming thrust his spear again, sending the man flying dozens of meters away.

This outsider was decisive and immediately fled. He had a clear conscience and had done his best; if the fight continued, he would surely die.

“Cousin, I’m leaving first!” The fourth golden-armored guard, from the Li family, was actually Li Qingxu’s cousin. He was even more decisive, fleeing without a fight. He Tai was eager to try, increasingly convinced that this was a disciple abandoned by Buddha. He wanted to use his Great Ape King Strength to fight the opponent to the death.

Back then, their lineage’s patriarch had fought against a powerful expert who mastered the Tathagata Force. Although he suffered a crushing defeat, he also gained a great deal. “Don’t go over there!” Zheng Maoze stopped He Tai.

He suspected that the boy wielding the spear could already unleash his Heavenly Light Force, and worried that something might happen to He Tai. Historically, while the Great Ape King Force was terrifying, it ultimately couldn’t compare to the Tathagata Force.

Most importantly, Zheng Maoze sensed an expert approaching. As a disciple of the Fangwai Sect, his powerful spiritual awareness made him incredibly perceptive. “Junior Sister Li, you’re actually here.” Tang Xumi appeared, smiling.

Then, he fixed his gaze on Li Qingxu and said, “Brother Li, it seems you’re out of the game!”

Qin Ming and his group were trapped here as soon as they entered. Before they could release the bird that carried a wisp of Tang Xumi’s spiritual light, it attracted him here.

“Alright, let’s send him out first!” Li Qingyue nodded. A quick victory was better than her having to fight Li Qingxu alone before expelling him. Li Qingxu’s face was grim. With two core disciples eyeing him, his chances of winning in the Spirit Cave and obtaining the near-immortal item were extremely slim.

“That fat guy didn’t make a move, did he?” Tang Xumi looked to the other side.

Zheng Maoze’s mind was about to boil. He was just physically strong, and being called “Zheng Dazhuang” behind his back already annoyed him. This Tang Xumi actually called him “fatty” to his face. It was outrageous!

Li Qingxu suddenly leaped up and fled into the distance. He didn’t want to leave the Spirit Cave yet, even if the chances were slim, he wanted to hold out until the very end. A swathe of ancient pines exploded, as Li Qingyue and Tang Xumi intercepted them simultaneously.

The three clashed in the distant woods. A mysterious symbol flickered between Li Qingxu’s brows. He swung his purple bamboo stick, risking being struck by a burst of spiritual energy from Li Qingyue, and then he and Tang Xumi clashed head-on.

“Let’s go!” Wang Caiwei and her group quickly disappeared.

“Leave now!” Although Zheng Maoze was seething with anger, he didn’t dare to confront Tang Xumi. He pulled the still somewhat reluctant He Taiyuan away. Outside the Luofu Immortal Mountain ruins, many people were watching and waiting for the outcome.

People discovered that not long after they went in, someone escaped with blood all over their hands.

“He is Li Qingxu’s golden-armored bodyguard,” someone said.

Many people showed strange expressions.

People know very well that Li Qingxu’s teacher, that senior, is too domineering. Many people dare not speak out against him. This time, within the rules, it is reasonable for some core disciples to target his disciple. Everything was foreshadowed.

“Li Qingxu might be the first to be eliminated,” someone chuckled.

The escapee felt humiliated and, to save face, said, “I was injured by a disciple abandoned by Buddha. He could shatter an outer saint even through his golden armor!” “How can you be sure it was a disciple abandoned by Buddha?” someone questioned.

Another person escaped, again one of Li Qingxu’s golden-armored guards. Upon hearing this, he said, “It could also be a descendant of the Yuqing lineage.” Many people showed surprise. Was the young man beside Li Qingyue really this outrageous? The destructive power of the Heavenly Light Force was so immense.

EBBB

Even with the golden armor protecting him, Li Qingxu was still severely injured, coughing up blood all the way. But he didn’t want to be eliminated, so he escaped using a secret technique. Because he was extremely unwilling to accept defeat.

Furthermore, he had not yet reached the end of his rope. The most powerful helper that the Li family had hired for him was assigned to the side of a core disciple. Although this broke the rules, as long as it was not exposed, he could achieve his goal in secret.

After Tang Xumi left, Qin Ming and Li Qingyue promptly released the bird, not wanting him to secretly follow them. A huge fiery lake shone brilliantly, and nearby were many abandoned ancient medicinal fields.

A thousand years ago, this place was scorched by the celestial light of the outside world, but now it is gradually recovering, with one or two kinds of medicinal herbs occasionally visible in the fields. “Zhou Chengru!” Li Qingyue looked ahead and saw the young man whom Cui Chonghe had helped here.

“What kind of luck do you have, running into core disciples like this?” Qin Ming said, glancing at Cui Chongxuan opposite him. More than two years had passed, and Cui Chongxuan had grown to be about the height of an adult man, exuding a commanding presence.

Li Qingyue didn’t think she was unlucky, saying, “If I can defeat all the core disciples one by one and finally obtain a near-immortal artifact, it will be even more valuable.”

She warned, “You must be careful of Cui Chongxuan. He has recently become very famous in the ancient family. Although he is not suitable for the path of seclusion, he practices the legendary Six Imperial Heart Sutra. The Six Imperial Force is no weaker than the Tathagata Force or the Jade Purity Force.”

Qin Ming nodded; the time to test the silk calligraphy had arrived!