Chapter 0420: Everyone Displays Their Special Abilities

Chapter 0420: Everyone Displays Their Special Abilities

Qin Yun felt that the difficulty of this competition was still significant. The two groups they were facing each had two totem warriors and magic warriors.

Totem warriors and magic warriors are very powerful, and as this determines whether they can enter the final battle, they will definitely fight even harder.

"You’ll have escorts along the way to prevent any issues," Mu Fengxiao said after finishing, then thought for a moment and added, "Be careful—when carrying the boxes, you can’t fly; you must run on the ground! Both feet must stay on the ground!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yun and his group found it even more daunting.

Carrying heavy loads while running on the ground makes it easy to sink into soft mud, and they’ll have to traverse mountains and ridges.

Therefore, when running, they need to use more lightness inner energy to make their bodies lighter.

Holding a large box of heavy spirit iron will make their bodies heavier, consuming more lightness inner energy.

Mao Meimei laughed softly, "My Wind Thunder Martial Soul should make it easier!"

Qin Yun glanced at Lu Wudi and Huo Wushuang, confident they’d handle it without issue.

"We must give it our all to enter the final battle!" Qin Yun said.

The bloodline warriors and magic warriors of the first and second groups were full of disdain.

They believed Qin Yun’s group won the first round by luck, but this second round would test true strength.

"We finish tomorrow morning! Let’s get started!" Mu Fengxiao said, then flew ahead: "Fly to the mine, but run when carrying the heavy spirit iron!"

Mu Fengxiao continued to clarify additional rules on the way.

Following Mu Fengxiao, Qin Yun’s group didn’t have to fear attacks from magical beasts.

Lu Wudi asked, "Grand Master, how heavy is the largest box?"

Mu Fengxiao said, "Heavy spirit iron is incredibly dense. The largest box, about three meters in length and width, holds nearly a million pounds of it!"

For those at the Martial Realm 3rd Layer, lifting a million pounds and running isn’t too hard.

The challenge lies in making multiple trips, testing the warrior’s recovery and endurance.

Soon, they arrived at the mine.

The area, once mountainous, had been flattened, with the ground carved into massive sinkholes.

Heavy spirit iron, often used in weapon refining, boosts a spirit weapon’s weight and strength.

Mu Fengxiao guided Qin Yun’s group to a site filled with boxes of various sizes, all packed with heavy spirit iron ore.

Even unrefined, these ores are incredibly heavy.

"Alright, you can start now!" Mu Fengxiao said.

The first and second groups acted swiftly. Two members worked together to lift the box, while a third positioned themselves underneath to carry it.

The boxes they chose were also the largest million-pound boxes.

Because the time for a round trip is almost the same, choosing the largest box can send more heavy spirit iron back.

Lifting the box alone is tough and draining, making teamwork essential.

"Can you all handle something this heavy?" Qin Yun asked.

"No problem!" Lu Wudi nodded confidently.

Mao Meimei and Huo Wushuang also nodded.

After speaking, Qin Yun used the Divine Control Technique, combining his mental energy with his Dao Force, to lift a box.

"Xiao Lu, you’re up first!"

The members of the first and second groups were taken aback when they saw this.

They never imagined Qin Yun’s mental energy could be so terrifying—strong enough to lift a million-pound object!

As his cultivation advanced, Qin Yun’s mental energy became increasingly powerful. Even during rest or sleep, he practiced the Star Yang Heart Sutra, using the stars to refine his spirit and boost his mental energy.

"Brother Qin, your mental energy is insane!" Lu Wudi exclaimed in amazement, then lifted the large box with both hands. "I’m off!"

Lu Wudi hoisted the box high, keeping it steady, and took off at a sprint.

Next were Mao Meimei and Huo Wushuang.

Despite their delicate looks, they were incredibly strong—especially Mao Meimei, who effortlessly lifted the massive box with one hand and dashed off with ease.

Mao Meimei harnessed the wind to lightly lift the box, making her steps even more graceful.

Huo Wushuang was no pushover either. The box felt light to her, and after activating her lightness skill, she moved with impressive speed. With her Purple Gold Mountain Martial Spirit and Mountain Totem, her strength was nothing short of terrifying.

When a Martial Spirit aligns with a Totem, their combined strength skyrockets.

What’s more, Huo Wushuang’s Mountain Totem Martial Spirit was innate, not artificially inscribed like those from the Totem Pavilion, making it truly extraordinary.

Even Qin Yun’s three Totems were acquired later in life. Huo Wushuang’s Mountain Totem was innate, born alongside her Martial Spirit—her greatest strength.

Qin Yun lifted the box effortlessly.

When he entered the Martial Dao realm, the second life trace of his Ming Yang Dao Pill solidified, granting him control over a unique energy that could change an object’s weight.

Back in the Martial Body realm, he could use it briefly before it drained him completely.

Now, with the Great Dao Life Trace and Dao Force, the energy drain was far less severe.

So, the box Qin Yun carried felt almost weightless.

He started last but caught up in no time.

His lightness skill, the Star Profound Steps, was an earth-level martial art. Fueled by Dao Force, his speed became even more incredible.

Even though Qin Yun owned the Dragon Boots, he chose not to wear them.

The competition banned external aids—getting caught meant disqualification for the whole team.

"Captain, once you’re back, we’ve got the boxes covered! Don’t wait for us—we’re racing against the clock!" Mao Meimei said.

"Are you sure?" Qin Yun asked.

"Brother Qin, I can summon a small mountain to rise from the ground beneath the box… then I can step under it!" Huo Wushuang said.

"My Earth Dragon Martial Spirit can burst from the ground and lift the box!" Lu Wudi chuckled.

Mao Meimei smiled and said, "I can use the wind to make the box hover!"

"Perfect! I’ll head out first!" Qin Yun smiled, quickened his pace, and ran ahead, catching up with those bloodline warriors.

The fastest runners were two bloodline warriors. The Magic Warriors and the other two bloodline warriors were only slightly faster than Lu Wudi and the others.

"We can’t just rely on Brother Qin! If we lag behind, we’re done for!" Lu Wudi said, then started running at full speed.

Soon, Mao Meimei and Huo Wushuang also sped up, their faces serious, and they ran as fast as they could.

They quickly overtook two Magic Warriors, leaving them in the dust.

The Magic Warriors who got passed were fuming. They couldn’t wrap their heads around how Lu Wudi and the others, despite their slim builds, packed such insane strength.

Because Magic Warriors believed that the stronger one's body looked, the greater their strength would be.

By now, Qin Yun had closed the gap with the two bloodline warriors, nearly matching their pace.

About half an hour later, they reached the square outside Qiweng Hall and set down the boxes.

Qin Yun and the two bloodline warriors were the first to arrive. As soon as they put down the boxes, they immediately turned back and ran swiftly towards the mining area.

On the return trip, Qin Yun combined the Star Profound Steps with the instant movement of the Fire Cloud Steps, boosting his speed even further.

Once he left the city, his airborne speed was downright jaw-dropping.

The two bloodline warriors were lightning-fast, radiating a powerful bloodline aura.

"They’ve got beast bloodlines!" Mo Mo also sensed it.

"What kind of bloodlines?" Qin Yun quickly asked.

"I can’t tell yet—it’s not strong enough!" Mo Mo said, "Brother Yun, when you face them, keep your bloodline power under wraps. Don’t let them catch on!"

"Why?" Qin Yun frowned.

"Bloodline families everywhere are super jealous of outsiders who’ve inherited bloodline powers," Mo Mo explained. "If you can’t prove where your heavenly lion bloodline comes from, they’ll come after you!"

"The heavenly lion bloodline is super rare, even among bloodline families. They’d kill to get their hands on it!"

Hearing this, Qin Yun felt uneasy, but he had no choice but to accept it.

Bloodline families were not to be trifled with, and he didn't want to cause more trouble for Wei Zhongzheng.

Running back and forth with heavy loads was grueling.

But everyone had to tough it out.

Qin Yun was the most at ease, maintaining a steady pace and eventually outpacing the bloodline warriors.

It lifted his spirits to see Mao Meimei and Huo Wushuang pushing on. They were clearly exhausted, but neither quit, always opting for the biggest boxes.

In the final stretch, they were pushing their limits, tapping into every ounce of their potential.

Lu Wudi was gasping for air but still seemed to be holding up better than Mao Meimei and Huo Wushuang. Watching Qin Yun glide ahead effortlessly, he blurted out, "Brother Qin’s a total beast! He’s even stronger than the bloodline warriors!"

Even the bloodline warriors and Magic Warriors were floored by Qin Yun’s insane stamina.

Everyone gathered in the square, and it was obvious Qin Yun was always the fastest, showing no signs of fatigue.

Mu Fengxiao was also very certain that Qin Yun did not use any spiritual artifacts for assistance.

Everyone present secretly speculated that Qin Yun was hiding immense strength!

At last, dawn broke, and the square was filled with many large boxes, placed in four different areas.

As the four groups brought the boxes back, the Qiwen Hall staff started weighing them.

At this moment, the second round of the competition ended, and the Qiwen Hall could immediately announce the results.

"First place goes to the fourth group, with a total weight of 10.5 million pounds!"

"Second place goes to the second group, with a total weight of 9.5 million pounds!"

The crowd was stunned. The first group, which had both warriors with bloodline powers and Magic Warriors, actually came in third, meaning they were eliminated!

The second group was only behind the first group by five or six boxes!

Qin Yun was the main reason for the first group's impressive performance, as he carried many boxes back.

Clearly, his strength matches that of the warriors with bloodline powers.

"We’ve taken first place again, hahaha..." Lu Wudi burst out laughing: "Grand Master, what is the reward for first place?"