Chapter 316: Chapter 315: Disparity in Strength
"AHHHH!!"
High above the Imperial Capital, Wang Mingxiu roared ceaselessly. Flames swirled around him, making him look like a Fire God as pillar after pillar of fire erupted forth. Yet no matter what he threw at it, the formless barrier of qi before him remained unshakable!
Flames danced as Wang Mingxiu’s hair flew about wildly, giving him a crazed appearance. His sworn enemy was right before him, yet he was utterly powerless. The feeling drove him mad. He attacked with reckless abandon, only to be met with his enemy’s contempt.
"Patriarch Wang, your temper is as fiery as ever."
Qin Ya gave a cool smile. Meanwhile, Hua Wuchang, who was held in his grasp, shuddered as a chill rose in her heart. ’I must never provoke this man in the future.’
"Qin Ya!!"
"Why? On what grounds?!"
"How could you have become so strong? How is this possible!"
Wang Mingxiu gritted his teeth, his eyes as crimson as a demon’s. Just then, two more figures shot through the air—clearly two more Extraordinary Martial Artists. They obviously recognized Qin Ya, and when they saw him, their faces filled with shock and utter disbelief.
"Extra... Extraordinary!!"
"Impossible. How long has it been? How did he become an Extraordinary?"
"This... this is impossible!!"
Below, several young figures darted forward, arriving beneath the three in the sky. When they saw Qin Ya, they too wore expressions as if they’d seen a ghost. These were none other than Su Chang of the Su Family, Lu Yin of the Lu Family, Gong Cang of the Gong Family, and Xiao Yunchen of the Xiao Family.
The four prodigies of the Four Great Noble Families stared up at Qin Ya, their bodies trembling involuntarily. Their eyes were filled with nothing but terror, their hearts a swirl of complex emotions. ’It’s him. He’s back! And he’s returned at a height we can no longer hope to reach!’
An Extraordinary Martial Artist. He had actually become an Extraordinary Martial Artist!
For the past half-year, they had dedicated themselves to their Cultivation. Using the opportunities they had gained in Hidden Dragon Valley, their Cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds, allowing them to reach Celestial Essence Realm Perfection in a short time.
But now, compared to Qin Ya, their achievements were a complete joke.
"He... he’s already reached such a height!"
Just as he had half a year ago, Su Chang was still dressed in green robes, exuding a scholarly air. Now, though, the corner of his mouth quirked into a bitter smile...
The others were in no better state.
They were already in their twenties, but what about Qin Ya? He had only just come of age, yet he was already an Extraordinary. The gap between them was immeasurable!
When the distance between them was small, they could have strained to catch up.
But now, it seemed all they could do was gaze up at him in awe.
"The moment he returns, he’s already in a conflict with three Extraordinaries. He’s just like he used to be. His talent for stirring up trouble hasn’t diminished in the slightest," Su Chang said with a laugh.
"Indeed. But facing three Extraordinaries, he has no chance of winning." Lu Yin shook his head and sighed. He looked up at Qin Ya, his heart a mess of complicated feelings—there was jealousy and shock, but also gratitude for being saved that day in Hidden Dragon Valley. The mix of emotions left him unsure how he should face Qin Ya.
"Heh, let’s just wait and see what happens."
High above, Wang Mingxiu’s face lit up when he saw the newcomers. He called out to them, "Elder Lu, Elder Su, you’ve arrived just in time! This boy, Qin Ya, has become a real threat. If he returns, he will surely bolster Huaa Que’s side. I ask you both to join me in killing him! We’ll take his head and offer it to the Venerable Lord!"
"Killing a genius like this... it will certainly be an experience."
"In all my life, I have never seen such a prodigy. On any other day, I would have sought to befriend him. But today, I have no choice but to act."
The two exchanged a look, both having made the same decision.
Instantly, frost drifted through the air and wild winds howled!
Added to Wang Mingxiu’s scorching flames, these were three standard types of Mysteries!
"Qin Ya, what are you spacing out for? Run!"
Hua Wuchang quickly patted Qin Ya, exasperated. ’This guy! Why is he still here? Does he actually think he can take on three Extraordinaries at once?’
"Run? Why?" Qin Ya chuckled softly.
"Qin Ya, have you lost your mind? You’re facing three Extraordinary Martial Artists! You might be strong, but you can’t possibly fight one against three."
"The difference in power in this fight is just too great."
Hearing this, Qin Ya replied softly, "The difference in power... is indeed too great."
Hua Wuchang rolled her eyes. "If you know that, then hurry up and run!"
"Die!" "Hah!" "Time to die!"
Three shouts echoed as three different energies surged—frost that filled the sky, flames of extreme heat, and a storm of unstoppable sharpness. They stirred the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi within a thousand-zhang radius, creating a cataclysmic force that blasted toward Qin Ya...
"It’s over... it’s over."
Hua Wuchang glared fiercely at Qin Ya.
But Qin Ya only smiled faintly. He raised a hand slightly, and in an instant, the endless frost, scorching flames, and raging storm all stopped dead in front of him, as docile as the most well-behaved puppy. The scene stunned everyone present. How was this possible? The attacks of three Extraordinary Martial Artists had been halted by a mere wave of Qin Ya’s hand?
The expressions on Wang Mingxiu and the others changed drastically. They could feel their control over their respective Mysteries being stripped away in an instant. This kind of situation could only occur when two people used the same Mystery, but one had a much higher level of comprehension. This was the suppression of a lower-level comprehension by a higher one!
This was impossible!
’Did that guy Qin Ya actually cultivate the Mysteries of Frost, Flame, and Wind all at the same time? Even so, could his comprehension of all three really be higher than ours?’
"You were right. The difference in our power is far too great."
Qin Ya looked at Wang Mingxiu and the others, the corner of his lip curling in a smirk that was part disdain, part confidence.
Then, the energies of wind, ice, and fire fused before Qin Ya. This scene gave the three Extraordinaries another vicious shock. Energy fusion! And it was the fusion of three different energies! ’Dammit, what kind of Mystery has he comprehended?!’
BOOM! The fusion of the three energies was complete, forming a swirling mass where ice and fire intertwined within a storm. With an indifferent wave from Qin Ya, the ball of energy shot toward Wang Mingxiu and the other two. In an instant, a mortal crisis enveloped them!
"Run!"
"Escape!"
Though unwilling, Wang Mingxiu knew he couldn’t possibly withstand that mass of energy. He shot backward in retreat. With a massive BOOM, the energy sphere exploded, and the powerful shockwave instantly roiled the clouds within a thousand-zhang radius.
The three were immediately caught in the blast and grievously injured.
If they hadn’t seen how bad the situation was and fled at the first moment, they would have lost their lives!
"Such terrifying energy."
"That single strike was comparable to the Sky-Controlling Perfection realm!"
"Damn it! What in the world did Qin Ya go through? We haven’t seen him in half a year. How could his power have reached this level? It’s impossible!"
As the dust settled, Qin Ya stood in the void, looking down at Wang Mingxiu and the other two who had been blasted to the ground. He spoke softly, "I won’t bother asking why you betrayed the Empire to serve that so-called Venerable Lord. However, go back and tell him this: Qin Ya is back. Tell him to watch his step. Otherwise, he will bear the consequences!"
"Such arrogance! Do you have any idea what the Venerable Lord is capable of? Even the Empire’s greatest expert, Huaa Que, was no match for him! How dare a mere child like you be so insolent!"
The one who spoke was none other than Wang Mingxiu.
But Qin Ya just sneered. A Thunder Spear instantly materialized and streaked through the void with terrifying speed. With a loud CRACK, it pierced through Wang Mingxiu’s body. The spear then exploded, blasting him into a fine mist of blood!
"You two... just deliver the message!"
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