Chapter 0070: Challenging the First Place

Chapter 0070: Challenging the First Place

In Runes Villa, within the Runes Main Hall.

Duan Qian came to Qin Yun's room and felt relieved upon seeing his improved condition.

He walked to the side of Qin Yun's bed and said, "Earlier, three high-ranking officials from the Xuan-level Martial Academy inquired about your background, but I didn't tell them... As expected, Ye Chenlei and Qi Xue will recover soon, and they will have many pieces of equipment and spirit talismans!"

Qin Yun got off the bed, frowning deeply: "I need to challenge Xiao Yuemei as soon as possible. If I defeat her, it will be much harder for those below to come up!"

On the side, Yang Shiyue said, "Originally, the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Association was meant for the new students of the Xuan-level Martial Academy to compete against each other and see who is stronger. I didn't expect so many would end up injured!"

"I figured as much. Many people who entered the Xuan-level Martial Academy must have signed agreements with them. Now, they are going all out to stop you from obtaining the Dragon Heart Grass!"

Qi Xue and Ye Chenlei were both severely injured and would need extremely expensive medicinal pills to recover quickly!

Duan Qian stroked his beard and laughed heartily, "I didn't expect Qin Yun to be that powerful... Qin Yun, just stay in second place. Meng Feiling is your friend; she will definitely help fend off those below!"

Qin Yun shook his head and said, "The Dragon Heart Grass is crucial to me. I need to challenge Xiao Yuemei and see if I can defeat her."

Seeing Qin Yun's determination, Duan Qian couldn't say much and asked, "Do you need to make spirit talismans? I can provide you with beast skins!"

Qin Yun shook his head and said, "Xiao Yuemei is exceptionally talented, and with Xiao Lang's example, she will definitely be on guard against me in every way."

He took out his forging hammer and gripped it tightly: "I can only rely on my own strength."

Duan Qian nodded and said, "Don't push yourself too hard. Treat this as a training experience."

Yang Shiyue escorted Duan Qian out, then closed the door carefully.

She whispered, "Qin Yun, when you fought Xiao Lang, did you reveal your internal force shockwave?"

Qin Yun nodded slightly.

Yang Shiyue had already suspected this and wanted to confirm it, saying, "Xiao Lang won't wake up anytime soon, but once he does, he will surely know this secret!"

"You don't need to worry. Even if it's exposed, at most, the Empress and her group will intensify their efforts against you. It's best if you reach the Sixth Level of Martial Body soon and enter the Star Profound Martial Academy, where you'll be safer."

"Alright," Qin Yun nodded.

Meng Feiling did not continue challenging the injured masked man, which puzzled many people. In fact, she did this to reduce the pressure on Qin Yun.

This could prevent the recovering Qin Feng, Ye Chenlei, and Qi Xue from advancing.

...

Two days later, Qin Yun's injuries had fully healed, and he went to the Hidden Dragon Martial Arena to announce his challenge to Xiao Yuemei!

Xiao Yuemei's strength was unquestionable. It was said that she never needed more than three moves to win any fight.

As soon as Qin Yun issued the challenge, Xiao Yuemei agreed to face him within an hour.

Upon hearing this news, the recuperating Qin Feng and others rushed to the Hidden Dragon Martial Arena!

Even Qin Zhengfeng and Qin Tianyi arrived.

Many prominent young nobles from the Tian Qin Empire hurried over as well.

This was mainly because Xiao Lang's severe injury by the masked man had caused a huge stir.

Now, the masked man would be fighting Xiao Yuemei!

Qin Yun stood on the stage and looked down, recognizing several familiar faces.

Yan Yun, Wei Xuankun, Yuan Yanying, Jiang Lang, who possessed the legendary sound wave martial soul, and many other teachers and students from Hualing Martial Arts Academy were present.

Many old ministers from the Tian Qin Empire also came, cheering for Xiao Yuemei.

Xiao Yuemei's sister was the future Crown Princess of Tian Qin, so they had to be there.

The gathering of many important figures was quite rare!

"This match is highly anticipated. The Fifth Level Martial Body masked man has been unstoppable, defeating many prodigies!"

"Xiao Yuemei is far more talented than Xiao Lang and very strong herself. She should be able to end the masked man's winning streak!"

"Xiao Yuemei's martial soul is mysterious, and no one knows what it is. She is only fourteen years old and already at the Sixth Level of Martial Body."

"Xiao Yuemei is here!"

Suddenly someone shouted, and the crowd fell silent.

They looked around and soon saw a girl walking slowly towards them, wearing a tight white outfit and a gray mask.

Xiao Yuemei always wore a mask, and everyone was used to it. However, this time, everyone was disappointed. They thought that given the grand occasion and the attention, she would remove her mask.

Ironically, this would be a match between two masked individuals.

The male masked man's identity was a mystery, while the female masked man was the well-known Princess Yuemei.

As Xiao Yuemei walked, dignitaries from Tian Xiao and Tian Qin greeted her, but she remained silent and didn't even look at them, showing no regard, making them feel embarrassed.

Even Qin Zhengfeng greeted her, but she ignored him, acting coldly.

Others might be fine, but Qin Zhengfeng was the Crown Prince of Tian Qin, yet she paid him no heed.

Qin Zhengfeng could only laugh awkwardly, feeling secretly angry.

Finally, Xiao Yuemei ascended the stage, standing fifty meters away from Qin Yun.

Qin Yun is now very close to Xiao Yuemei, feeling astonished deep down. Because he can't sense any of her aura, not even the slightest ripple of inner energy.

Her beautiful eyes show no emotion, revealing nothing about her feelings.

Qin Yun secretly drew a cold breath. A fourteen-year-old girl with such deep, unfathomable eyes instills an inexplicable fear in him.

"She's a head shorter than Xiao Yuelan... Her eyes are very similar to Xiao Yuelan's. They truly are sisters. I wonder what she looks like!" Qin Yun looked into those eyes and, to ease his mind, thought about other things.

He consoled himself that even if he lost, he would still be the most renowned participant in this Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Association event.

With his cultivation at the Fifth Level of Martial Body, reaching this stage, no one would mock him; only respect would come his way!

In this match, so many important figures have come to support Xiao Yuemei, believing she possesses a storage spirit artifact and numerous powerful spirit talismans. Since she has empty hands and is wearing tight clothing, it's impossible for her to hide any artifacts or talismans on her person.

Therefore, everyone is even more convinced that Xiao Yuemei will win, as the sheer amount of equipment and spirit talismans alone could overwhelm her opponent!

Qin Yun closed his eyes, clenched his fists, and told himself that he must give it his all in this match!

"Begin!"

As soon as the referee shouted, Qin Yun suddenly opened his eyes, ready to attack, but saw a white figure flash before him!

Xiao Yuemei leaped forty meters in an instant and then raised her fist to strike!

This speed not only caused Qin Yun's face to pale in shock but also left many older martial artists at the Seventh and Eighth Levels of Martial Body deeply impressed!

It was incredibly fast!

After Xiao Yuemei approached, she used her delicate jade fist to strike at Qin Yun!

Everyone was once again startled because she chose to fight bare-handed without using any spirit artifact.

When Xiao Yuemei was a few meters away from Qin Yun, she gently pushed forward with her jade fist, creating no air currents, yet a strange force surged towards him.