Chapter 0774: Long Shengkuang

Chapter 0774: Long Shengkuang

Qin Yun gazed at the vast plaza before the grand gate, his heart grew uneasy, for he could indeed sense the powerful auras of numerous Martial Lords.

Qin Yun was not yet a Profound-Martial-Realm Martial Lord, and compared to those at that level, he was hopelessly outmatched.

Although the Sword Martial Conference was still a few days away, it was uncertain whether he could ascend to Martial Lord status within that time.

In the Martial Lord bracket of the Sword Martial Conference, only mid-stage Martial Lords or weaker were permitted to participate.

Most of the skilled participants were mid-stage Martial Lords, such as Jian Nanhu and Jian Ruyan.

Even though it was night, Sword Immortal Villa's plaza remained bustling, as many waited for dawn registration.

A sea of participants gathered—these were elite Martial Lords from several major regions, a veritable who's who of talent.

Years had passed, and Qin Yun’s appearance had gradually faded from people’s memories, especially among those who had never seen him before. They simply couldn’t recognize him.

However, Qin Yun’s name still carried weight.

In the distance, Jian Ruyan, Jian Nanhu, Jian Mang, and several Sword Family disciples were clustered together, swapping stories.

Suddenly, someone shouted, “That person in gray-blue clothes looks a lot like Qin Yun! I saw him once at the gates of the Immortal Armament Palace—it left a lasting impression!”

The voice was loud, and those nearby immediately turned to look.

Jian Nanhu and Jian Ruyan looked his way and instantly confirmed—it was indeed Qin Yun!

Most of the outstanding young talents from the Proud Star Continent recognized Qin Yun, as he had made quite an impression on them.

Thus, they quickly confirmed his identity.

Qin Yun had arrived!

An event of this caliber would feel incomplete without Qin Yun.

After all, he was a genius famed across the Spirit Desolate Mortal Domain—not only immensely powerful but also a master Runes Master!

After a brief silence, the plaza exploded with excitement!

Qin Yun had truly appeared!

After being trapped in the Dark Moon Desolate Domain for years, he had finally emerged!

Jian Ruyan, Jian Nanhu, and Jian Mang swiftly closed the distance in a flash.

“Brother Yun, is it really you?” Jian Ruyan asked excitedly, hardly believing her eyes.

“Of course it’s me!” Qin Yun allowed himself a small smile, then turned his gaze to Jian Nanhu.

Jian Nanhu frowned and said, “Qin Yun, you haven't even reached the Profound Martial Realm? You’re only at the pinnacle of the Spirit Martial Realm—you haven't even formed your Dao Mystic Pill. What a letdown!”

Qin Yun said, "When I came out, there was a problem with the time-space tunnel I went through, causing me to lose a few years there!"

Jian Ruyan grabbed Qin Yun's arm and said, "Brother Yun, in that case, you should wait until you reach the Profound Martial Realm!"

Jian Nanhu remarked, "Qin Yun, even though you haven't become a Martial Lord, you're still tough! You can still enter the tournament. Even if you don't achieve great results, no one will laugh at you!"

Jian Mang interjected, "It's better not to participate!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an aura brimming with arrogance and dominance surged forth.

A handsome man with a flawless, jade-like complexion and eyes brimming with icy pride strode forward, accompanied by a group of young elites clad in lavish attire.

The man wore luxurious gold-trimmed white robes adorned with dragons, a gold crown etched with dragons on his head, and held a golden fan emblazoned with dragon designs.

Even his golden boots were engraved with golden dragons!

This man, drenched in dragon motifs from head to toe, radiated an overwhelming dragon-like majesty.

"That's Long Shengkuang! The grandson of the Long Family's patriarch in Tenglong State. He possesses a True Dragon Physique, and his Martial Soul is a rare Three-Colored Martial Soul—a downright fearsome opponent!" Jian Ruyan quickly sent a voice transmission to Qin Yun.

The group of young men surrounding Long Shengkuang also oozed formidable presence, clearly a gathering of exceptional prodigies.

"So, you're Qin Yun?" Long Shengkuang looked at Qin Yun from a distance and taunted. "You haven't even reached the Profound Martial Realm, yet you dare to show your face?"

"If I were you, I'd stay hidden until I reached the Profound Martial Realm! But you—do you think it's still a few years ago? Among today's martial geniuses, there's no room left for you anymore!"

Everyone knew exactly how strong Long Shengkuang was—even Jian Nanhu was wary of him.

Jian Nanhu scoffed, "Long Shengkuang, I admit you're strong! But what right does a mid-stage Profound Martial Realm Martial Lord like you have to act so arrogantly in front of Qin Yun?"

"He's only at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm! If you were at the same level, he'd wipe the floor with you!"

Long Shengkuang let out a mocking laugh. "Jian Nanhu, you overestimate him too much! No wonder you lost to him multiple times before. If it were me, I could defeat him with one hand!"

Xiao Yuemei seethed at Long Shengkuang's arrogance.

Qin Yun could also sense Long Shengkuang's immense strength.

With his Immortal-Demon Physique, his senses were razor-sharp—especially when facing dangerous and powerful opponents.

Within Long Shengkuang's body seemed to lie a hidden, overwhelming force.

"Xiao Yun, that guy is off! I suspect he came from the Mystic Domain!" Ling Yuner said. "Those young disciples around him might also be from the Mystic Domain!"

Disciples from the Mystic Domain!

The Mystic Domain of the Spirit Desolate Realm was far more advanced than the Mortal Domain outside, excelling in cultivation techniques and resource utilization.

Now, with Mystic Domain disciples emerging to support the Long Family, it was clear that forces from the Mystic Domain were secretly backing them.

Qin Yun ignored Long Shengkuang.

However, Long Shengkuang and his group strode forward, surrounding Qin Yun and Xiao Yuemei.

Xiao Yuemei tugged at Qin Yun's arm, trying to leave, but a red-robed youth released a force that pushed her back, making her gasp in surprise.

"What are you trying to do?" Qin Yun growled.

"Long Shengkuang, this is our Jian family's territory. Don’t push your luck here!" Jian Nanhu had already drawn his sword.

"I just wanted to see how strong the legendary Qin Yun really is," Long Shengkuang sneered, then fired a hidden pulse of energy toward Xiao Yuemei’s head.

No one else detected it—only Qin Yun!

That hidden force was terrifying—soundless but devastating.

It was difficult to detect, and Qin Yun only sensed it through the ripples in his Nine Sun energy.

Qin Yun seethed with rage because Long Shengkuang was attacking Xiao Yuemei’s head!

He yanked Xiao Yuemei out of harm's way!

The hidden force, veering off course, instead rushed toward Qin Yun—directly at his head.

This eerie and terrifying force could sense nearby people’s heads!

In that split second, Ling Yuner, through the Nether Sun Martial Soul, released a suction force, pulling the sinister energy toward herself.

KA-BOOM!

The hidden force, disturbed, violently struck Qin Yun’s shoulder, causing a fierce explosion!

The blast sprayed blood in a crimson mist!

A fist-sized chunk was blown out of Qin Yun’s shoulder!

The onlookers recoiled in shock!

The renowned Qin Yun had been inexplicably wounded in the shoulder!

Looking at the mangled flesh on Qin Yun’s shoulder, many shuddered—glistening white fibers knit through the wound.

It was the power of the Immortal-Demon Physique, rapidly healing Qin Yun’s injury!

"Long Shengkuang, you bastard, stop this now!" Jian Nanhu bellowed, charging forward.

At the same time, several Half-Immortals and Emperor Wu arrived.

"Everyone, stop! What’s going on here?" The Half-Immortal who arrived was from the Jian family.

"Long Shengkuang and his group attacked and injured Qin Yun!" Jian Nanhu said angrily.

Qin Yun stood there, shielding Xiao Yuemei behind him, his face a mask of cold fury. Despite the gaping wound in his shoulder, he didn't so much as twitch.

Qin Yun was a volcano of contained rage!

"I didn’t attack him. He was the one who tried to strike, but somehow injured his own shoulder!" Long Shengkuang drawled, lazily fanning himself.

"We didn’t see Long Shengkuang attack either. Everyone here can testify—we just had Qin Yun cornered to ask him about the Nethermoon Wastelands!"

"Next thing we know, he's throwing punches!"

Dozens of witnesses backed him up, confirming that Long Shengkuang had not attacked!

No one saw Long Shengkuang strike, nor did they sense his aura.

Qin Yun's shoulder suddenly exploded—that definitely wasn't his doing!

"Qin Yun, you have a grudge with our Long family, and I will represent the Long family to end this feud with you for good!"

Long Shengkuang's handsome face was full of disdain as he sneered, "If you want to fight me, sign up for the martial competition. We'll settle our feud on the arena!"

"You? You're not worthy of representing the Long family to settle anything with me! Only the complete annihilation of your Long family will count as settling the feud!" Qin Yun spat out each word coldly. "Long Shengkuang, don't overestimate yourself!"

"Qin Yun, a nobody who hasn't even reached Xuanwu Realm, dares to act arrogantly in front of me? What a joke!" Long Shengkuang scoffed.

"Let's go!"

Qin Yun pulled Xiao Yuemei along, but after taking just a few steps, a red-robed man tripped him, nearly sending him sprawling.

"What's your name?" Qin Yun turned his head and glared coldly at the red-robed man.

"You're not worthy of knowing my name!" the red-robed man mocked. "What're you looking at? Beat it!"

"His name is Yu Zhenshen!" Jian Ruyan said angrily, though none of them could act here.

"Mark my words!" Qin Yun held Xiao Yuemei's hand and walked away.

Several youths close to Long Shengkuang spit at Qin Yun in unison, but he blocked it with an energy shield.

Xiao Yuemei kept her cool, knowing well that with the Jian family present, they couldn't fight back—or else they'd be expelled from Sword Island.

Though blind, Jian Mang could sense the deep, terrifying killing intent emanating from Qin Yun. He muttered, "Those punks are dead men walking..."

Jian Ruyan hurried after them.

Jian Nanhu sneered at Long Shengkuang, "Long Shengkuang, you only dare to bully those weaker than you. You got the balls to mess with me?"

"Jian Nanhu, you loser who lost to Qin Yun, quit fronting. Ha!" Long Shengkuang laughed loudly as he walked away.

Qin Yun had appeared, only to take the humiliation and leave boiling with rage.

Word spread fast throughout Sword Island.

When they got wind of this, elders like Jian Shitian and Bao Changshou rushed to find Qin Yun.