Chapter 0700: Mastery of Time and Space

Chapter 0700: Mastery Over Time and Space

Qin Yun defeated Pan Yunhua because he kept his focus and remained unaffected.

Xiao Yuelan, however, was burdened by too many memories—especially those from her past lives—making her vulnerable to mental disruption. As a result, she couldn’t concentrate during combat.

Though the Long Family of Tenglongzhou surpassed some immortal sects in strength, the disciples of various factions there were equally matched.

Long Yue’s victory over Pan Yunhua demonstrated her notable strength.

Qin Yun stepped off the arena and studied the masked Long Yue in the distance, curious. He sent a voice transmission to Long Qiaofeng: "Qiaofeng, what do you know about this Long Yue from Tenglongzhou?"

"Not much. She was obscure before but made a name for herself in Tenglongzhou’s Martial Arts Championship, earning her family’s recognition and taking first place," Long Qiaofeng replied.

Qin Yun had previously discussed Long Yue with Xiao Yuelan because she felt familiar, making them suspect she might be Xiao Yuemei.

Now, hearing Long Qiaofeng’s account, he became more convinced it was her.

Only someone like Xiao Yuemei could pass as a Long Family member.

Yet when Qin Yun and Xiao Yuelan sent covert voice transmissions to Long Yue, they received no reply, which baffled them.

Meanwhile, the Muzhou King was in talks with Tenglongzhou’s Long Family half-immortal. Seething with rage and intent on killing Qin Yun, he insisted Long Yue face Qin Yun in battle.

With Qin Yun possessing two Immortal Essences, Immortal Soldier City would go all out to protect him.

Bao Changshou was quietly elated, relieved Qin Yun hadn’t been lured away by Sword Immortal Pavilion or Moon Demon Island—otherwise, they’d have claimed the Immortal Essences.

He admired Jian Shitian and Moon Demon Island’s insight to recognize Qin Yun’s potential.

Had Bingxing not forced Qin Yun to stay that day, he would have joined Sword Immortal Pavilion. Bao Changshou silently commended the Supreme Elder.

After settling terms with the Long Family, the Muzhou King approached, but Jian Shitian barred him from closing the gap.

They stood dozens of meters apart.

The Long Family’s middle-aged half-immortal announced, "Qin Yun, our Long Yue challenges you to a betting duel—with an Immortal Essence at stake!"

Qin Yun laughed. "I won’t take that bet."

The Muzhou King and the half-immortal froze. They’d expected Qin Yun to jump at the chance.

"You—you must accept!" the Muzhou King shouted furiously.

"I’m tired. I’m returning to Immortal Soldier City to savor my two Immortal Essences," Qin Yun said, smiling.

Xiao Yuelan didn’t know Qin Yun’s game but strode over and kissed him publicly, grinning. "Take me with you when you go back!"

The kiss stunned the crowd.

No one expected the usually icy woman to act so boldly.

Many watched, seething with envy.

Jian Ruyan cursed inwardly. She knew Xiao Yuelan was Qin Yun’s wife, only pretending not to know him.

Moon Demon Island’s members stayed silent, aware of their relationship.

"Qin Yun, what will make you agree to this duel?" pressed the half-immortal, confident in Long Yue. If Qin Yun accepted, they had a real shot at winning an Immortal Essence.

Here is the edited translation incorporating all expert suggestions:

"If Qin Yun is successfully killed, the Muzhou King will also provide some additional rewards."

"I don't want to fight!"

Qin Yun truly didn’t want to fight because he believed Long Yue might be an acquaintance. If they fought, he feared he might injure her.

The Muzhou King grew anxious. If he didn’t eliminate Qin Yun now, once Qin Yun returned to the Immortal Soldier City, there would be no further chances.

Because Immortal Soldier City had Immortals, even if people from the Mysterious Realm came, they wouldn’t be able to do anything against them.

"Qin Yun, I heard your mental energy cultivation is at the Star Condensation stage, right? If you’re currently trying to break through to the Moon Manifestation stage, you must realize how challenging it is!" the Muzhou King said.

Qin Yun was indeed facing this issue. Even Bingxing couldn’t help him break through in a short time.

"Do you have a way to help me break through?" Qin Yun felt a spark of interest as he asked.

"I possess a Purple-Gold Lunar Martial Spirit. If you want to achieve Moon Manifestation, you must use a Purple-Gold Lunar Martial Spirit!" The Muzhou King took out a shimmering purple-gold Spirit-Sealing Pearl.

Lunar Martial Spirits were exceedingly rare. Even among those who possessed them, most only had crescent or half-moon variants—only a full-moon Lunar Martial Spirit was the best.

And the one in the Muzhou King’s hand was precisely a full-moon Lunar Martial Spirit!

"You’re so determined to achieve Moon Manifestation, which means you must have the ability to suppress Yin-Demonic energy. In that case, the Lunar Martial Spirit in my hand is crucial for you! Without a Purple-Gold Lunar Martial Spirit, breaking through to Moon Manifestation would take centuries!" The Muzhou King said with a sneer, noticing Qin Yun's eagerness.

"Very well, I'll fight Long Yue!" Qin Yun said.

"Wait—if you agree, you must wager two Immortal Essences! The value of this Purple-Gold Lunar Martial Spirit is comparable to one Immortal Essence!"

Now the Muzhou King began bargaining.

Qin Yun looked at Bao Changshou.

Bao Changshou nodded in agreement. After all, those two Immortal Essences were originally won by Qin Yun, so even if he lost them, it wouldn’t be a big deal.

The Muzhou King not only wanted Qin Yun dead but also wanted to reclaim the Immortal Essences he had lost earlier. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been willing to bring out the Purple-Gold Lunar Martial Spirit.

Among Celestial-Blessed Martial Spirits, the Sun and Moon variants were the rarest, especially the Purple-Gold grade.

No one knew how the Muzhou King had acquired it, and Qin Yun didn’t care either.

The Muzhou King and the middle-aged quasi-Immortal from the Long Family handed the Purple-Gold Lunar Martial Spirit and the Immortal Essence to Jian Shitian.

Bao Changshou also handed over the two Immortal Essences to Jian Shitian for safekeeping.

Jian Shitian laughed lightly. "I really feel like taking all these and running away!"

"If you run, this Sword Immortal Hall will be finished!" the Muzhou King shouted anxiously. He was genuinely worried Jian Shitian might suddenly flee.

After all, Jian Shitian now held three Immortal Essences in his hands!

Jian Shitian was just joking—he had principles to uphold.

Qin Yun and Long Yue stepped into the arena.

Though Qin Yun believed Long Yue might be an acquaintance, he remained uncertain. Should she prove truly powerful, he might lose both Immortal Essences.

"Who exactly is this person?" Qin Yun stared at Long Yue’s black mask, burning with curiosity to remove it. "Or maybe she isn’t someone you and Yuelan know—just someone emitting a familiar aura?" Ling Yuner said.

"No, it’s not her aura that feels familiar, but the way she makes me feel!" Qin Yun sighed. "So Yuelan and I both think she’s someone we know."

Ling Yuner said, "Maybe she knows you but isn’t on good terms?"

Qin Yun thought for a moment, but nothing came to mind.

Of the women he knew, the only one capable of infiltrating the Long family was Xiao Yuemei.

She used dragon martial souls and all kinds of other mixed-up martial souls, and she had plenty of experience in deception.

"Yuemei, is that you?" Qin Yun sent her a mental message.

Long Yue didn’t respond.

"Is she really not someone I know?" Qin Yun grew even more puzzled.

Xiao Yuelan, watching from the sidelines, was getting impatient and wanted to rush up to tear off that mask—to see if it was that troublemaker Xiao Yuemei.

So Qin Yun and Long Yue just stood there on the platform, silent.

Qin Yun tried using his Spirit Eye to see through the mask, but some strange power beneath it blocked his vision.

The crowd thought Qin Yun was acting strange, staring at Long Yue like he was tense.

Some elders even thought they were locked in a mental battle.

Qin Yun kept sending mental messages, but Long Yue never answered.

"Xiao Yun, forget about her. Just beat her, and you’ll find out who she is!" Ling Yuner said. "Just don’t hurt her too much!"

When the time came, Jian Shitian asked if they were ready.

Long Yue just nodded, silent.

"I’m ready. Let’s begin!" Qin Yun said.

Jian Shitian shouted for the match to start.

The Muzhou King smirked. "Qin Yun’s finished! Long Yue will kill him—she’s way stronger than Yunhua!"

At the thought of Pan Yunhua, the Muzhou King burned with grief and rage—he’d been an exceptional disciple.

The duel started, but neither Qin Yun nor Long Yue moved.

Qin Yun thought Long Yue would strike first, but she didn’t.

A Long family elder scoffed. "That’s Long Yue’s way—she always lets her opponent attack first!"

Qin Yun hadn’t expected that.

"Who the hell are you?"

With a yell, he struck with the Dragon Vanquish Five Palms, going all out from the start.

The crushing power of the Ultimate Dragon Palm exploded forward, its force mighty enough to subdue dragons!

Long Yue just waved her sleeve, scattering the attack like it was nothing—the energy seemed to vanish into her robe.

Qin Yun stared, stunned—she’d just brushed off his strongest move.

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What was terrifying was that Long Yue suddenly swung her black robe again, releasing the vanished Ultimate Dragon Palm force, sending it rushing toward Qin Yun!

Qin Yun reacted instantly, channeling vibrational force to disperse the incoming Ultimate Dragon Palm energy!

This scene left Jian Shitian and Bao Changshou completely stunned!

Many half-immortals erupted in shock, as none could discern the technique behind it.

Xiao Yuelan's expression turned grave, thought, "This Long Yue isn't Yuemei—who is she?"

"Yuner, did you notice anything just now?" Qin Yun asked.

"That power earlier was space-time energy! She sealed your palm strike within space-time and then released it to attack you!" Ling Yuner's voice was solemn. "That's a space-time martial soul—it can manipulate the power of time and space!"

"But it could still be Yuemei. Her mirror martial soul can replicate all kinds of martial souls!" Qin Yun didn't dare approach, feeling only that the Long Yue before him was deeply mysterious and terrifying.