Chapter 0315 Special Ceremony

Chapter 0315 Special Ceremony

The East Palace leader's smile froze instantly, becoming quite awkward.

She clearly remembered the duel Qin Yun had arranged with Xiao Yanglong at the gates of the Blue Spirit Star Palace.

Originally set for two years, more than a year had already passed, and many had dismissed it as unimportant.

But now, it seemed Qin Yun was dead serious!

If Yang Shiyue were here, she would definitely have discussed this with Qin Yun.

Lan Fengjin wanted to say something but hesitated.

Xie Wufeng and a few other friends of Qin Yun, aware of his stubborn nature, did not try to dissuade him.

The Yang Palace Lord was momentarily stunned, then laughed heartily, "The West Palace welcomes you wholeheartedly! Qin Yun, you can proceed with the initiation ceremony now. Kowtow to the chief disciple first, and then to me!"

"Is there such a ceremony? I've never heard of it," Qin Yun asked coldly.

"Of course, for others, perhaps not. But for you, this ceremony is a must because you are a rare talent. This ceremony is specially prepared for geniuses. Xiao Yanglong also kowtowed to the former chief disciple," the West Palace's leader chuckled.

Lan Huayu said, "It's true... If you accept, your future treatment in the West Palace will be very high. The initiation ceremonies of the four palaces of the Blue Spirit are all different."

"The ceremony can be adjusted! Qin Yun, I see you have an unyielding spirit... So, how about this: you can undergo a different ceremony! Stand still and withstand a strike from the chief disciple, and you won't have to kowtow to him or to me, and you can become a disciple of the West Palace."

"However, your treatment might not be as good, just like an ordinary disciple of the West Palace. You choose!" The West Palace's leader laughed, his laughter filled with a cold edge.

Xie Wufeng stepped closer to Qin Yun and whispered, "Brother Yun, don't agree! Xiao Yanglong is at the Martial Realm. Standing still and taking a hit from him would leave you badly hurt!"

Qin Yun had to challenge Xiao Yanglong and must enter the West Palace; otherwise, he would have no chance to have a fair duel with Xiao Yanglong.

"Qin Yun, you must consider carefully!" The East Palace's leader hurriedly advised, "Not just you, even those at the Martial Realm wouldn't dare to do this!"

"Xiao Yanglong, come on!" Qin Yun, after careful consideration, said, "The attack can only be on the upper body, not the head, how about that?"

Xiao Yanglong took off his outer blue robe, his face full of malicious smiles, and said, "No problem! I knew you had guts. Entering the West Palace through this ceremony, you deserve to be a disciple of the West Palace, and you deserve to challenge me!"

"Brother Yun, you..." Xie Wufeng sighed, seeing Qin Yun's resolute expression, and said no more.

"Qin Yun, quickly take off your upper clothes, no defensive spiritual tools allowed!" The West Palace's leader said.

Qin Yun immediately took off his upper clothes, revealing a strong and robust physique, combined with his determined expression, giving off an indomitable aura.

"Come on!" Qin Yun said coldly.

Xie Wufeng and others, as Qin Yun's friends, naturally understood his character and said no more, stepping aside, hoping Qin Yun could withstand it.

"I will be the referee, no headshots, no weapon attacks, only upper body, only one move. If violated, I will intervene!" Lan Huayu said.

The patterned competition field immediately turned into a martial arts arena, and the onlookers watched with great interest.

At this point, no one dared to predict the outcome!

Xiao Yanglong raised two fingers, pressed tightly together!

He shouted deeply, his fingers trembling, exuding a purple-gold inner energy!

"It's the Mountain Piercing Finger!" Xie Wufeng exclaimed in shock.

Upon hearing the words "Mountain Piercing Finger," everyone gasped in shock. It was a renowned upper-tier earth-grade martial technique.

Once unleashed, its energy could pierce through mountains!

"Qin Yun, be careful!" Zhuochuan frowned and shouted, "The Mountain Piercing Finger is no small feat. It's a powerful martial skill capable of killing warriors at the Martial Dao Realm!"

"Even warriors renowned for their formidable defenses could find their bodies pierced!" The West Palace's master said with a faint smile, "Qin Yun, even if you are severely injured because of this, you will still be a disciple of our West Palace. Of course, if you fail the once-every-five-years assessment, you will be expelled!"

In regular duels, Xiao Yanglong wouldn’t have the time to accumulate the inner energy needed for the Mountain Piercing Finger.

But now, he had ample time to gather even greater power!

"Xiao Yanglong, you can begin now!" Lan Huayu urged, "If you keep delaying, are you going to make us wait all day?"

"I'm coming now!" Xiao Yanglong laughed loudly and rushed toward Qin Yun like lightning!

As Xiao Yanglong launched his attack, everyone was both shocked and terrified, speculating where he would strike Qin Yun!

Would it be the dantian? The heart? Or the Celestial Lion's Arm?

In an instant, Xiao Yanglong appeared in front of Qin Yun. The inner energy emanating from his tightly pressed fingers caused the ground to tremble slightly!

His fingers, brimming with violent energy, struck like a bolt of lightning, aimed directly at Qin Yun's heart!

As many had guessed, Xiao Yanglong was targeting Qin Yun's heart!

Qin Yun had consumed the Mystic Heart Grass and cultivated the Mystic Yellow Heart Sutra, which was one of the reasons for his strength.

The heart serves as the nexus of the three primary meridians. Once heavily struck, it could severely damage the Soul Meridian, Bone Meridian, and Heart Meridian!

Xiao Yanglong's Mountain Piercing Finger struck Qin Yun's chest with a dull thud!

Qin Yun was hurled backward, slamming into the stone wall with such force that it left a deep crater.

Everyone immediately turned their gaze to Qin Yun, completely stunned.

Especially the four palace masters, who stared wide-eyed in amazement at the flying Qin Yun!

Even Xiao Yanglong was visibly stunned!

Because the Mountain Piercing Finger doesn't produce an impact force; it only pierces a hole through the body!

The fact that Qin Yun was sent flying meant that the Mountain Piercing Finger's force hadn't penetrated his body!

The force of the Mountain Piercing Finger had been blocked, unable to pierce through, and only managed to send him flying.

Qin Yun was bare-chested, wearing no clothes, yet he had withstood this terrifying strike!

Zhuochuan was the fastest, immediately arriving in front of Qin Yun, followed by Lan Huayu. The two worked together to tend to Qin Yun's injuries.

Qin Yun lay on the ground, looking extremely weak, with blood trickling from the corners of his mouth. The flesh around his chest had split open but was rapidly healing!

"Ah Long, what just happened?" the West Palace's master asked sternly, "Did you not use your full strength? Such a good opportunity, and you failed to seize it!"

"Palace Master, I used my full strength!" Xiao Yanglong frowned.

Everyone shifted their gaze to Xiao Yanglong.

They noticed that his two fingers were swollen and cracked, and his hand was trembling as if it had struck something hard and been injured by the recoil.

"Brother Yun's defense is incredible! He wasn't pierced by the Mountain Piercing Finger!" Murong Daren took a deep breath, "Xiao Yanglong's fingers are nearly broken!"

"What exactly happened? Even for someone at the Martial Dao realm, it's not easy to block!" Shui Yihui exclaimed in amazement, "I certainly couldn't withstand that move!"

Xiao Yanglong's face turned pale, clearly showing he was also affected by the recoil. He coldly said, "When I struck, my Mountain Piercing Finger force was like sinking into the sea. He was sent flying because I used my physical strength to knock him away!"

Qin Yun's body is naturally tough; without using inner energy, it's like poking hard steel!

"Elder Lan, I am now a disciple of the West Palace, can you give me the Star Rune?" The weakened Qin Yun managed a faint smile.

"Here you go!" Lan Huayu sighed with emotion, taking out a piece of animal hide and handing it to Qin Yun.

Qin Yun quickly took it and stored it away without opening it, fearing others might see.

"Qin Yun, this Star Rune is a treasure of our Blue Spirit Star Palace. If it gets leaked, the consequences will be severe!" The West Palace's master came over, glanced at Zhuochuan, and said.

"Master, now that I'm a disciple of the West Palace, shouldn't I receive something?" Qin Yun sneered.

"These minor matters are handled by Elder Luo; you can go to him!" The West Palace's master snorted. Upon inspection, he saw that Qin Yun only suffered some flesh wounds and internal injuries.

Both he and Xiao Yanglong deeply regretted missing the chance to cripple Qin Yun!

Now everyone knows that Qin Yun hides deep, cultivating a mysterious and powerful force!

Qin Yun's dantian has the Nether Sun Inner Pill, and his heart has the Vibrating Inner Pill, both providing strong self-defense.

Earlier, he merged the vibrating and nether sun forces to shield his heart, thus only sustaining minor injuries!

Xiao Yanglong bandaged his fingers and loudly announced, "Friends, you've traveled far to attend the grand event of the Blue Spirit Holy Palace, a rare occasion indeed. After the event, please stay a few more days. I will be marrying Yang Shiyue, and I hope you all can join us for a few celebratory drinks."

Qin Yun had long known that after the Holy Palace's grand event, Xiao Yanglong would hold his wedding!

Everyone chimed in, expressing their willingness to attend.

Xiao Yanglong and Yang Shiyue, both young Martial Dao realm practitioners from the borderlands, are a well-matched pair, though rumors say their relationship isn't great.

However, everyone thought little of it, as they were already engaged.

The injured Qin Yun clenched his fists in frustration.

He had challenged Xiao Yanglong earlier to prevent this wedding!

But now, Xiao Yanglong is about to marry Yang Shiyue!

Qin Yun, not yet at the Martial Dao realm, challenging Xiao Yanglong, had very slim chances of winning!

Xiao Yanglong glanced triumphantly at Qin Yun, then turned and left the Runes Hall.

The conflict between Qin Yun and Xiao Yanglong is well known to all.

Everyone knows he is Yang Shiyue's student, naturally not wanting Xiao Yanglong to take her away, hence the challenge.

But now, Qin Yun has to watch helplessly as Yang Shiyue marries Xiao Yanglong!

Yang Shiyue must have been coerced into marrying Xiao Yanglong by some means, a common tactic!

"Let's go back first, tomorrow is the fifth round of the Runes competition. Rest well, and you should be able to make it!" Zhuochuan said, also sensing Qin Yun's complex emotions.