Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Ten Thousand Treasures Dojo
Shangguan Yue didn’t know why she felt such trust for a young man she had just met. She sensed a strange familiarity from him, an inexplicable feeling of closeness to Qin Ya.
"Well, I believe you’re a good person."
Qin Ya didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. ’Just because she believes I’m a good person? Heh, not long ago, you were treating me like a pervert.’
"Your way of thinking is truly unusual, Miss!"
Hearing this, Shangguan Yue’s face lit up with a brilliant smile. "Heh, so you think I’m extraordinary too, Qin Ya? I knew I was exceptionally talented."
"I was talking about your *way* of thinking... Ugh, never mind."
Qin Ya suddenly remembered that Shangguan Yue had already reached the Celestial Essence Realm at such a young age. ’Calling her exceptionally talented is no exaggeration.’
"So, are you going to ask who I am or not?" Shangguan Yue said.
Qin Ya sighed, left with no choice but to ask, "Alright, may I ask who you are, Miss?"
Shangguan Yue instantly broke into a smug grin, patting her ample chest. "I am the number one genius of the Vast Sea Divine Palace!" she declared proudly. "I’m also the daughter of the Palace Master, known to all as the Vast Sea Pearl—Shangguan Yue!"
"So you’re the Palace Master’s daughter. Please forgive my disrespect." Qin Ya had already suspected as much, so her confirmation met his expectations. Seeing her smug expression, he had no choice but to feign astonishment.
"Now you know how amazing I am, right?"
"I do." Qin Ya smiled helplessly, then said, "We should get a move on. The Ten Thousand Treasures Dojo isn’t far from here."
The Ten Thousand Treasures Dojo was located in the center of Hidden Dragon Valley, perpetually shrouded in a thick fog. Anyone who entered would either lose their way or be ambushed and killed by the Fierce Beasts hiding within the mist. A short while ago, however, the fog began to dissipate, and the Ten Thousand Treasures Dojo was finally revealed to the world.
The first to discover the Ten Thousand Treasures Dojo was a Disciple of the Purple Cloud Heavenly Mountain. After entering, he sat for three days beneath a sword mark on a cliff face and comprehended the Great Trend of the Earth, causing his combat power to soar. Soon after, several others also managed to comprehend a Great Trend within the dojo, and word began to spread.
Now, more than half the people in the Hidden Dragon Valley Secret Realm were making their way toward the Ten Thousand Treasures Dojo. It had become the eye of the storm.
A massive Stone Stele stood at the entrance to a valley.
Carved upon the Stone Stele were four large words: Ten Thousand Treasures Dojo!
Qin Ya gazed at the Stone Stele and felt a heaven-piercing Sword Momentum assault his very soul. It was as if he were standing amidst the blades of ten thousand swords, his mind on the verge of being torn asunder. He averted his eyes in an instant.
’What terrifying Sword Intent!’
’The Cultivation of the one who carved this Stone Stele must be world-shaking.’
Qin Ya knew that the inscription on this Stone Stele had been left by the one and only Saint of the Dragon Emperor Hall. He never imagined that even after ten thousand years, the Sword Intent would remain so earth-shattering, so terrifying to gods and ghosts alike. It couldn’t help but inspire a deep sense of awe.
"Good heavens, that Stone Stele is incredible. I only glanced at it and my head is already spinning," Shangguan Yue said, her face pale.
"Indeed. A Realm like that is simply astounding."
After recovering for a moment, the two walked into the Ten Thousand Treasures Dojo. Though called a dojo, it was really just a valley. But this particular valley was a Martial Arts Sacred Land that countless Martial Artists in Hidden Dragon Valley yearned to enter.
All around them, the cliff walls were covered with the remnants of various techniques: sword slashes, saber marks, and blasts of Palm Qi. Contained within these marks were the essences of various powers, such as dripping water, raging flames, and swift winds.
Comprehending the Great Trend of Heaven and Earth here was twice as effective with half the effort.
"This is a Palm Technique that contains the Mysteries of Wind. These Mysteries are even more profound than the Perfect Great Trend I comprehended not long ago. It’s amazing."
"Huh? Wind and Fire... two Mysteries fused into a single sword strike. That’s incredible. It’s so much stronger than a single Mystery."
"Such a tyrannical Blade Intent! What a tyrannical Martial Artist!"
"The Mysteries of Thunder, the Torrential Rain Mysteries..."
Qin Ya and Shangguan Yue continued to observe the various marks on the cliff faces, their expressions growing more and more amazed. Below them, many Martial Artists sat cross-legged, clearly comprehending the Mysteries contained within the techniques.
Mysteries were a level of comprehension deeper than a Great Trend. It was likely impossible to comprehend Mysteries just from these remnant marks, but it wasn’t difficult to use them to deepen one’s understanding of a Great Trend.
It was somewhat surprising to see the Martial Artists here had actually set aside their rivalries to focus on comprehending the various Mysteries of Heaven and Earth. But after a moment’s thought, it made sense. Comprehending the Mysteries of Heaven and Earth was a critical task for a Martial Artist; the slightest disturbance could cause all their progress to be lost. Therefore, if anyone dared to start a fight and disturb the others, they would face the combined wrath of every Martial Artist present. That was why this place was so peaceful.
No one wanted to become a public enemy.
"Huh? It’s Yue’er!"
Just then, a surprised and pleased voice called out. A handsome young man with sharp brows and bright eyes approached them with a smile. "Yue’er, what are you doing here?"
Upon seeing him, a flash of disgust crossed Shangguan Yue’s face. Her tone turned cold as she said, "Chu Lingfeng, what I do is none of your business. And please stop calling me ’Yue’er.’ It’s cringey."
Qin Ya was taken aback. He hadn’t seen Shangguan Yue treat anyone with such disdain before. He looked at Chu Lingfeng and felt a flicker of dislike himself.
"Fine, Junior Sister Shangguan," Chu Lingfeng said helplessly. He then turned to Qin Ya, his eyes showing a hint of confusion. "And you are...?"
"I am Qin Ya, a friend of Miss Shangguan."
At that moment, Shangguan Yue affectionately took Qin Ya’s arm and said, "Brother Qin, you don’t have to keep calling me ’Miss.’ It’s so formal."
Qin Ya hesitated for a moment before tentatively saying, "Yue’er?"
Shangguan Yue’s face immediately lit up with a brilliant smile, her eyes sparkling with an inexpressible joy. She nodded lightly. "Mhm, that sounds much better."
Beside them, Chu Lingfeng’s fists clenched tightly, veins bulging on his forehead. A venomous look flashed in his eyes. ’He’s not allowed to call her Yue’er, yet this boy can be so intimate with her? Who the hell is he?’
’Could he be the man Shangguan Yue has her eyes on?’ At that thought, killing intent surged in Chu Lingfeng’s heart. ’This Qin Ya must die!’
"So it’s Brother Qin. I am Chu Lingfeng. It’s a pleasure to meet you."
Chu Lingfeng quickly composed himself and smiled at Qin Ya. This made Qin Ya’s brow furrow slightly. ’This guy is definitely not a good person.’
Just a moment ago, Qin Ya had keenly sensed Chu Lingfeng’s resentment and the flash of killing intent. To want to kill someone he had just met over a simple form of address—the viciousness of his heart was plain to see.
