Chapter 0323: Heart-Calming Mystical Pill

Chapter 0323: Heart-Calming Mystical Pill

Everyone's gaze was fixed on the Thunderous Sword in the center of the arena.

The contest would only take an instant!

Warriors at the ninth level of the Martial Body stage possess incredible speed.

"Qin Yun, you cannot use mental energy during the contest!" Protector Zhang declared. "Alright, one, two, three, begin!"

As soon as his shout ended, a platinum qilin suddenly emerged from Ji Kailin's side!

The qilin roared like thunder, swiftly reaching the Thunderous Sword, seized it with its teeth, and brought it back!

Qin Yun, using the Star Profound Steps, moved like a swift purple-gold lightning bolt!

However, he was just a fraction too slow, arriving moments after the Thunderous Sword had already fallen into Ji Kailin's hands.

Ji Kailin's supporters erupted in cheers!

"Ji Kailin is sure to win! All you Qin Yun supporters are stunned now, aren't you?"

"Truly impressive! Releasing the Thunder Qilin martial soul and dashing like lightning to seize the Thunderous Sword—it was completely unexpected!"

"Indeed, Ji Kailin is undoubtedly the top saint below the ninth level of the Martial Body stage!"

"He's won; no need to continue the fight!"

Those who supported Qin Yun were not to be outdone, shouting, "Qin Yun, don't give up! Even without a mystical weapon, you can still defeat Ji Kailin!"

"If Qin Yun defeats Ji Kailin bare-handed, Ji Kailin will be utterly humiliated! Haha!"

"Qin Yun's mental energy is profound and his martial arts comprehension is exceptional. He can cultivate spirit veins and master techniques perfectly. Even without a mystical weapon, it doesn't mean he will lose!"

"..."

Many others also encouraged Qin Yun.

Qin Yun was deeply frustrated. He hadn't anticipated that Ji Kailin would seize the Thunderous Sword in such a manner.

Without a mystical weapon, he was at a clear disadvantage!

"Qin Yun! I admit, in the previous rounds, you had the upper hand. That left me very dissatisfied. Now, we finally have the chance for a fair and honorable duel!" Ji Kailin gripped the Thunderous Sword tightly and declared with a loud voice.

Hearing this, Murong Daren immediately shouted, "Ji Kailin, you're full of it! You're holding the Thunderous Sword and still have the nerve to talk about a fair duel?"

"Shut up! I earned the Thunderous Sword through my own strength. What's wrong with that?" Ji Kailin glared furiously at Murong Daren.

"Haha, I can shut my mouth! But what about you? Shut yours?" Murong Daren laughed heartily.

The Spirit Martial Hall erupted in laughter.

Ji Kailin's face twitched with rage, wishing he could fly over and run Murong Daren through with his sword.

Qin Yun calmly looked at Ji Kailin. Despite lacking a mystical weapon, he showed no fear and remained confident!

"Qin Yun, let's settle this once and for all! I challenge you to a life-and-death battle! In the Blue Spirit Star Palace, it's either you or me—only one of us will walk out alive!"

Ji Kailin's face twisted with malice as he pointed the Thunderous Sword at Qin Yun, his words dripping with venom.

A life-and-death duel means that in this martial arts contest, killing the opponent carries no consequences!

"I refuse!"

Qin Yun said indifferently: "This is merely a martial arts contest, a friendly exchange of skills. Casualties would be detrimental to the entire Blue Spirit Star Palace! Both of us have worked hard to get where we are today!"

In contrast, Qin Yun's calm and composed demeanor reflects a far superior mental state compared to Ji Kailin.

"You're just scared of dying!" Ji Kailin sneered: "I have a mystical weapon, and you don't. It's natural for you to be scared; no need to sugarcoat it!"

"Being scared is being scared!"

Qin Yun turned and retreated to a position, waiting for the competition to start. He didn't want to say more; he just wanted to compete quickly and win.

Deep down, he was more concerned about the grand wedding of Xiao Yanglong and Yang Shiyue after this event.

"Qin Yun, let's make a bet! You and I will engage in a life-and-death duel, and you must agree that upon your death, I can claim your Heavenly Lion Totem!" Ji Kailin gave a cold smile.

Everyone instantly realized that Ji Kailin's true aim was to seize the totem!

Lan Huayu clenched his fists, surprised that Ji Kailin and his group still hadn't abandoned their plan to take the Heavenly Lion Totem.

The plan to seize the Thunderous Sword was clearly designed to ensure Ji Kailin's victory over Qin Yun!

Qin Yun felt a surge of anger as he finally understood that Ji Kailin's aim was to obtain the Heavenly Lion Totem.

If he agreed, then upon his death, Ji Kailin and his allies could legally claim his totem.

"I will never agree. Give up! Let's start the competition quickly!" Qin Yun looked at Protector Zhang and said: "Protector Zhang, you can announce the start!"

Protector Zhang did not announce the start but instead pretended not to hear.

At this moment, a tall, thin, yellow-haired elder below the stage shouted: "Qin Yun, I just received news. Your wife, Xiao Yuelan, lost control during her closed-door breakthrough and is now in critical condition. She needs a Calming Mystic Pill to stabilize her condition!"

"And I happen to possess a Calming Mystic Pill. If you agree to the life-and-death duel and defeat Ji Kailin, I will give you the Calming Mystic Pill!"

This tall, thin, yellow-haired elder was Ji Kailin's grandfather, named Ji Xuanyi.

His announcement stunned the entire audience!

The celestial beauty Xiao Yuelan had lost control during her breakthrough and was now in peril.

"Is this true?" The typically composed Qin Yun hastily descended from the stage and shouted anxiously.

Lan Huayu walked over and sighed: "It's true; it happened last night... Few people know, and her condition is temporarily stable. I intended to inform you after your competition!"

Last night, Lan Huayu and Zhuochuan were not in the small forest, obviously dealing with this matter.

Ji Xuanyi said: "Qin Yun, the Calming Mystic Pill is extremely valuable and effective! If Xiao Yuelan doesn't take it promptly, she will be permanently disabled!"

"In the Blue Spirit Holy Palace, although some can produce it, it takes time. I have a ready-made Calming Mystic Pill that can solve the urgent need!"

Xiao Yuelan is Qin Yun's wife, and he naturally wants to save her at all costs!

"Then why don't you directly propose to exchange for my totem?" Qin Yun's face darkened, feeling that Xiao Yuelan's loss of control was not so simple.

"We are people of great righteousness, so we give you a chance! If you can defeat Ji Kailin, not only will you not lose your totem, but you will also get the Calming Mystic Pill!"

"Fine, I agree to a life-and-death battle with Ji Kailin! If I die, my Heavenly Lion Totem is yours to take!" Qin Yun returned to the stage, coldly looking at Ji Kailin.

Lan Huayu demanded, "Ji Xuanyi, show me your Calming Mystic Pill!"

By now, there was no stopping this.

Lan Huayu and Zhuochuan could only ensure minimal safeguards against foul play.

Ji Xuanyi produced a small box, inside of which lay a crimson pill.

Lan Huayu and Zhuochuan instantly recognized it and gave approving nods.

"Ji Xuanyi, aren’t you even a little worried your grandson might die?" Lan Huayu said. "You’re way too overconfident!"

"If Qin Yun isn’t afraid of death, why should he be? My grandson, Ji Kailin, is no weakling!" Ji Xuanyi laughed heartily. "You can begin now!"

Protector Zhang gestured, and the formation pillars flared to life!

Standing atop a pillar, he bellowed, "Let the duel begin!"

All eyes were locked on the arena as the life-and-death battle began.

Ji Kailin, gripping the Thunderous Sword, surged forward with confidence, his body morphing into a crackling thunderbolt!

In a flash, he materialized beside Qin Yun, the Thunderous Sword lashing out like a streak of lightning!

The Thunderous Sword, a mystical weapon, channeled energy to unleash thunderous lightning strikes.

With a thrust of his sword, Ji Kailin sent a blazing arc of energy crashing into Qin Yun’s shoulder!

Boom! The sword energy exploded, thunder roaring and lightning crackling in its wake.

Qin Yun’s right shoulder was ripped open, his clothes in tatters, flesh charred and split.

Qin Yun was stunned by the sheer, terrifying power of the mystical weapon.

The lightning it unleashed was blindingly fast and ferocious, giving him no chance to evade.

"This is the power of a mystical weapon!"

Drunk on the weapon’s power, Ji Kailin cackled maniacally, slashing wildly at Qin Yun.

Qin Yun, employing the Star Profound Steps, darted like a blazing comet, evading attacks while hurling thunder and fire to parry the Thunderous Sword’s energy.

Though Qin Yun had taken a hit earlier, it was merely a flesh wound to him.

The Nether Sun Vibration shielded his body, rendering it nearly impervious to piercing strikes.

Yet, to many onlookers, that earlier strike seemed to have dealt Qin Yun a grievous blow.

After evading a flurry of strikes, Qin Yun’s fist trembled, unleashing a torrent of thunder and fire—the Tsunami Strike, Nine Shockwaves!

"The Tsunami Strike has been mastered to perfection—a Profound-level martial art at its peak!"

"Qin Yun is a true prodigy. Even seasoned Martial Warriors struggle to perfect a Profound-level martial art!"

"His martial prowess is second to none!"

The crowd erupted in awe, their cheers and gasps echoing through the arena.

The shockwaves surged forward, sweeping across the entire arena!

The fierce thunder and fire Inner Energy, wave after wave, surged forward with great momentum, pushing Ji Kailin back step by step.

"Break!"

Ji Kailin's Thunderous Sword crackled as he swung it forward, releasing a burst of lightning intertwined with shockwaves, splitting the incoming thunder and fire shockwaves.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

The massive shockwaves were cleaved apart by Ji Kailin, scattering in all directions, igniting waves of thunder and fire, as flaming lightning crackled and flashed, enveloping the entire arena.

"Nothing but a last-ditch effort!"

Ji Kailin was also startled by Qin Yun's masterful martial skills, secretly envious, knowing he could never achieve such mastery.

Jealousy fueled the rage burning within him, his face contorted in fury as he lunged at Qin Yun, his body wrapped in lightning threads, emitting the roar of a thunder beast.

Swish!

Ji Kailin swung his sword, the Thunderous Sword sweeping out!

Countless sword shadows, each crackling with lightning, materialized, swirling and converging, closing in on Qin Yun.

"The Thunder Shadow Sword Technique! A low-tier earth-grade martial art!" Yang Shiyue exclaimed, "Qin Yun, watch out!"

Qin Yun fiercely activated his Inner Energy, channeling the Tsunami Strike, sending forth shockwaves that roared like tidal waves to counter the descending lightning sword shadows!

But this was an earth-grade martial art, amplified by a mystical weapon!

The sheer power was overwhelming. Despite Qin Yun's best efforts to defend, the onslaught of lightning sword shadows proved unstoppable.

Ji Kailin had also utilized his Inner Energy in his sword strike!

The lightning-infused sword shadows collided violently with the thunder and fire shockwaves.

Thunder, fire, and sword shadows engulfed the entire arena.

The clash of swords and the rumble of thunder merged, like the fury of an oncoming storm!