Free Web NovelChapter 168: Chapter 168: Shangguan Yue
A windstorm erupted in Cold Wind Valley, its power enough to shake the heavens and earth.
Facing this force of nature, Qin Ya didn’t retreat. Instead, he advanced, executing his Chasing Wind and Shadow Technique. In the blink of an eye, he plunged into the heart of the storm. The very instant he entered, countless Wind Blades swirled toward him from all directions.
Qin Ya took a deep breath and stored away his Scenic Landscapes artifact. He would use his own body to perceive the ethereal Wind’s Great Trend. Instantly, countless bloody gashes appeared on his skin, but Qin Ya paid them no mind.
As he executed his Body Technique, Qin Ya seemed to dance within the tempest. His movements grew more fluid and unrestrained. The storm intensified, and Qin Ya’s comprehension of the Wind’s Great Trend gradually neared Perfection. And in the very instant the storm reached its zenith...
"Finally... Perfection!"
Qin Ya let out a long cry as the True Essence around him billowed out, forming a small vortex of its own. In the eye of this personal storm, his gaze was sharp and he was brimming with vigor.
Suddenly, a black spear appeared in Qin Ya’s hand!
"Wind-Splitting!"
With a cold shout from Qin Ya, the spear shot forward, accompanied by a howling gale. Incredibly, this single thrust tore an opening in the monstrously powerful storm.
Seeing his chance, Qin Ya’s figure flashed, and he shot out of the storm in an instant. freewebnσvel.cøm
"Haha, Perfection at last!"
Qin Ya was elated. Having comprehended the Wind’s Great Trend to the Perfect Realm, he now felt that if he just closed his eyes, he could sense the jubilant wind elements filling the air, as if they were his to command.
A thought crossed his mind, and a wisp of breeze materialized between his fingers. Qin Ya smiled faintly. This was the result of comprehending a Great Trend to Perfection. It was said that Extraordinary experts could control the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi by elevating their comprehension of a Great Trend to the level of Mysteries.
Power of that magnitude could truly be called earth-shattering.
For example, a Martial Artist who had mastered the Mysteries of Wind could conjure a storm with a wave of their hand. One who had mastered the Mysteries of Fire could create a sea of flames. Their power and techniques were beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.
In the world of Martial Artists, there is a saying:
"All those beneath the Extraordinary Realm are but ants!"
An Extraordinary Martial Artist and those beneath them were on fundamentally different planes of existence.
’The Extraordinary Realm is where the path of Martial Arts truly begins!’ Qin Ya murmured, a brilliant glint flashing in his eyes. An endless fighting spirit welled up within him. One day, he would stand at the pinnacle of Martial Arts and look down upon the world.
"Ahhh!! Pervert!"
A shriek echoed through the valley. Qin Ya turned toward the sound and saw a charming, pretty girl in a blue robe with a stunning figure. Her face was bright red as she covered her eyes and shrieked at him.
Qin Ya froze, only then realizing that his clothes had been shredded in the storm. He was stark naked. A rare, embarrassed look crossed his face as he instantly took out his Scenic Landscapes and put it on.
After tidying his clothes, he instantly transformed back into a dashing, elegant young master.
The girl slowly lowered her hands from her eyes and saw a handsome young man walking toward her. A look of confusion crossed her face. "Where did that pervert run off to? How did he disappear in the blink of an eye?"
Qin Ya faltered, the corner of his mouth twitching. "You scared him off, miss," he said. "My name is Qin Ya. It’s a pleasure to meet you."
The girl looked at Qin Ya with a hint of suspicion. "How could that pervert run so fast? It wasn’t you, was it?"
Qin Ya stiffened for a moment before composing himself. He replied coolly, "You jest, miss. Do I look anything like that pervert?"
The girl sized up the handsome Qin Ya with his exceptional bearing, then shook her head. "Hmm, you’re right. You really don’t look like a pervert."
"That’s because I’m not one."
The girl said fiercely, "Hmph! He’d better hope I don’t see him again, or I’ll teach him a lesson he won’t forget."
"By the way, what’s your name?" the girl asked.
The corner of Qin Ya’s mouth twitched. ’Were you even listening to me?’
"I am Qin Ya!"
"Qin Ya. Right. I’m Shangguan Yue," she said with a smile. "So, Qin Ya, are you heading to the Ten Thousand Treasures Dao Platform?"
Hearing this, Qin Ya’s pupils contracted. "The Ten Thousand Treasures Dojo!"
’So the Ten Thousand Treasures Dojo has been discovered!’
The Ten Thousand Treasures Dojo was the greatest treasure in Hidden Dragon Valley. It was where the various Extraordinary experts of the Dragon Emperor Hall had left behind their insights, a place brimming with the Great Trends and Mysteries they had comprehended.
If an ordinary Martial Artist could grasp even a fraction of it, they would benefit for the rest of their life.
"That’s right. Countless Martial Artists have been rushing there these past few days. Hey, Qin Ya, want to go with me?" Shangguan Yue brandished the longsword in her hand. "Don’t be fooled by my looks. I’m actually really strong."
Qin Ya took a moment to properly size up the young woman before him. She didn’t look old at all, possibly even younger than him, but her Cultivation was surprisingly high. Reaching the Celestial Essence Realm at such a young age was truly astonishing.
"Heh, in that case, thank you, Miss Shangguan."
"Don’t mention it!" Shangguan Yue laughed heartily.
Qin Ya smiled faintly. He found himself growing fond of this enthusiastic and lively girl. For some reason, he felt a strange sense of affinity for her from the moment they met. ’She’s a truly likable person.’
"By the way, are you a disciple of the Vast Sea Divine Palace?"
"Yep! And I’m a pretty big deal there. Hey, Qin Ya, you should join the Vast Sea Divine Palace! I’ll have your back."
"Uh... I don’t think that’s possible."
"Why not?"
"I’ve already offended a few disciples from your Divine Palace. And from the looks of it, their status isn’t low—one of them was even an Island Master’s son."
"Just an Island Master? That’s nothing. Don’t worry, I’ll protect you."
Qin Ya was secretly shocked. ’It seems Shangguan Yue’s status in the Vast Sea Divine Palace really is high. She doesn’t even bat an eye at an Island Master.’
The two traveled toward the Ten Thousand Treasures Dojo. The path grew more crowded along the way, with no shortage of disciples from the Vast Sea Divine Palace. Whenever these disciples saw Shangguan Yue, they would all rush over to greet her, their attitudes exceedingly respectful.
This surprised Qin Ya even more, making him increasingly curious about Shangguan Yue’s identity.
But since they had only just met, he felt it would be rude to pry into her personal affairs. Shangguan Yue, however, couldn’t contain herself. "Hey, Qin Ya," she said, "aren’t you curious about my identity at all?"
Qin Ya smiled faintly. "Of course I’m curious. But since you haven’t mentioned it, miss, I figured I shouldn’t ask."
"Well, then ask! If you ask, I’ll tell you," Shangguan Yue said with a laugh.
Qin Ya was taken aback. "You trust me so easily, miss. Aren’t you afraid I might be someone with ill intentions?"
Shangguan Yue furrowed her brow and bit her lip, as if pondering why she trusted someone she had just met so easily. But no matter how she thought about it, she couldn’t find a reason. At last, she said, "I just have a feeling you’re a good person."
