Chapter 327: Chapter 326: Facing the Venerable Lord
The Xiao Family’s ancestor clutched his chest, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. His white hair was disheveled over his shoulders, and he looked rather battered. His expression was incredibly grim as he watched the battle erupting in the sky. He then took out an Elixir, swallowed it, and with a furious roar, charged back into the fray!
The crowd of spectators stared without blinking, their minds reeling. It was as if ten thousand thunderbolts were crashing through their heads, leaving them completely dazed. This was especially true for the juniors of the Three Great Noble Families, who were dumbfounded, their faces etched with utter disbelief.
The ancestor-level figures who they held as supreme and invincible were actually joining forces to besiege a young man even younger than themselves!
And what’s more, they couldn’t even gain the slightest advantage.
The worldview they had built over many years seemed to shatter at the sight of this scene. The invincible image of their ancestors was beginning to crumble!
As for the Martial Artists whose Cultivation had reached the Extraordinary realm, their shock was no less than that of the juniors from the Noble Families. Because their Cultivation was higher, they could perceive more, and for that very reason, they could better understand just how terrifying Qin Ya was!
A peerless Extraordinary Martial Artist at only sixteen or seventeen years old!
Exquisite control over his True Essence and a masterful grasp of the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi!
Terrifying close-combat abilities!
Speed so fast that even the ancestors had to rely on their Divine Thought to track him!
An incomparably potent Mysterious Power—and he had more than one!
Any one of these feats alone was enough to shock them. To see them all concentrated in a single person was a level of intimidation that was simply beyond description!
Before today, they would never have believed such a monstrous talent could exist in the world.
But now, they had no choice but to believe it!
There are always people in this world who cannot be measured by common sense.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
In the sky, the battle raged on. The three ancestors had already unleashed their full combat power. In fact, they hadn’t fought with such explosive force since the day they became ancestors. But today, facing a mere boy, they had unleashed everything, holding nothing back. The result, however, was chilling.
From the very beginning, the expression on Qin Ya’s face hadn’t changed in the slightest. He remained as nonchalant as ever, as if he were just playing a game.
’What does this mean...? He isn’t even using his full strength!’
Yet even so, they were completely at a loss.
"Is this the extent of your strength? Be a little faster."
Qin Ya’s figure flickered, seemingly transcending the limits of Space. In the blink of an eye, he appeared before Lu Lihuang, face-to-face, less than three feet away!
"Damn it!"
Lu Lihuang was startled for a moment, but his shock quickly turned to furious shame. With a roar, his True Essence erupted as he thrust a palm forward. Seeing this, the other two ancestors immediately followed suit, closing in on Qin Ya from three different directions!
"Let’s see you escape this!"
But the corner of Qin Ya’s mouth curled into a slight smirk. His figure flickered like a Ghostly Charm, becoming incorporeal. The three attacks slammed into him but passed right through!
"An afterimage?"
"Not good! Damn it."
As a result, not only did their attacks miss him, they ended up hurtling toward each other. BANG! The three of them were blasted backward, their faces ashen as they stared up into the sky at the faintly smiling Qin Ya!
At that moment, a single thought surfaced in their minds.
’This Qin Ya... he’s been toying with us this entire time!’
’Toying with us using his unbelievable speed!’
In the sky, Qin Ya smiled, feeling a surge of excitement. ’Just now, my Mysterious Speed, which had been stagnant for so long, actually broke through!’
’The improvement wasn’t huge, but it was a definite, tangible advancement!’
Back when he was being hunted by the bald elder from the Blood Nether Association, Qin Ya’s Mysterious Speed had already been on the verge of a breakthrough. He never expected to finally achieve it today while fighting the three ancestors. It was a pleasant surprise.
"Heh, kid, as long as you don’t go looking for death, with your current speed, no one below the rank of King will be able to catch you, except for those Celestial Humans who specialize in speed-related Mysterious Powers." Ting Xiao vibrated slightly at his waist as it spoke.
Qin Ya nodded at the words, then turned his gaze to the three ancestors. "Gentlemen," he said coolly, "though you’ve helped me achieve an unexpected gain, don’t think for a second that I’ll spare you because of it."
Just then, the sound of tearing air echoed.
SWOOSH! Huaa Que and Nangong Wen arrived.
Upon seeing Nangong Wen, the Dark Dragon Guard immediately stepped forward and bowed. Their Chief Instructor took another step, knelt on one knee, and said in a solemn tone, "The Dark Dragon Guard has failed its mission, exposed its identity, and brought about this disaster. Please, Your Majesty, grant us punishment!"
"You did your best. The mistake was mine. You are not to blame."
Nangong Wen sighed as he looked at the members of the Dark Dragon Guard, all of whom were injured to some degree. He then turned to the ancestors of the Three Great Noble Families and said coldly, "Hmph. You repay the Empire’s immense grace with open treason. I will make you pay the price!"
"’I’?" Lu Lihuang sneered. "Hmph, Nangong Wen, in your current situation, do you really think you can turn the tables? Even with the addition of Qin Ya, do you believe you can fight the Venerable Lord? Just surrender obediently."
At that moment, Huaa Que stepped forward, the terrifying might of a Celestial Human erupting from his body and sweeping directly toward the three ancestors. "And if you add me to the equation," he said coldly, "how do you think the balance of power looks then?!"
The faces of Lu Lihuang and the other two changed slightly.
"Such power... Your injuries have healed!"
"I haven’t made a full recovery, but I’m more than strong enough to deal with vermin like you," Huaa Que said with a cold laugh, his domineering air undeniable.
"And what about against me?"
A quiet voice drifted over. The faces of the three ancestors immediately lit up with joy, while the expressions of Huaa Que, Nangong Wen, and their allies sank, becoming grave.
A figure appeared, draped in a black robe.
He appeared to be in his thirties or forties, with a pale complexion. A faint, sinister Evil Qi emanated from his eyes, and as he looked at Nangong Wen and the others, his gaze held a subtle contempt.
"Kid, this man’s Cultivation is at the Middle Rank of the Celestial Human Realm! And although he hides it well, he can’t fool me. He is... a member of the Demon Race!"
Hearing this, Qin Ya’s pupils constricted slightly. ’With my current combat strength, I might be able to fight a Celestial Human, but only the most ordinary one. A Martial Artist at the Middle Rank of the Celestial Human Realm, and a member of the Demon Race to boot... this is going to be tricky.’
"We greet the Venerable Lord."
"We greet the Venerable Lord."
Upon seeing him, the Extraordinary Martial Artists from the Three Great Noble Families all gathered before the black-robed man and bowed. Even the three lofty ancestors were no exception!
"Huaa Que, I didn’t expect you to recover from your injuries so quickly."
"Hmph. Sorry to disappoint you."
The black-robed man shook his head and said indifferently, "Even if you could recover ten times, or a hundred times, I could defeat you ten times, or a hundred times. You are all destined to fail."
"You are welcome to try!" Huaa Que stated coldly.
But the black-robed man shifted his gaze to Qin Ya. "Just as the rumors say, your talent is truly unparalleled," he said, a hint of admiration in his voice. "If you are willing to submit to me, I can hand the Empire over to you to manage after I conquer it."
"What do you say?"
Although the black-robed man’s words sounded sincere, Qin Ya keenly sensed the murderous intent that flashed in his eyes for an instant. He responded with a contemptuous smile.
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