Chapter 0364: Crafting Life Marks

Chapter 0364: Crafting Life Marks

Xing Feike's hidden weapon was a tiny needle with formidable piercing strength, capable of swiftly penetrating flesh and then rapidly dissolving, releasing the venomous insects within!

The method of refining this hidden weapon was exceptionally advanced, something only true masters could achieve!

It was evident that this hidden weapon was a gift from his grandfather, the city lord!

However, when faced with Qin Yun's vibrating shield, this hidden weapon proved utterly ineffective!

As the golden mist enveloping the martial stage cleared, Xing Feike saw Qin Yun standing motionless and, thinking he had succeeded, hurriedly dashed over!

Without any defensive stance, he swung his palm at Qin Yun's cheek!

"Watch out, brother!" Jiang Zhihu shouted in alarm.

Qin Yun's trembling palm had been accumulating Diamond Inner Energy for quite some time!

Seeing Xing Feike approaching, he suddenly swung his palm, slashing toward Xing Feike's throat!

With a whoosh, Qin Yun's palm wind resembled a massive boulder crashing into the waves, generating a splashing sound!

The second form of Wind Slash: Breaking Waves!

"Ah!" Xing Feike's throat was struck, his tongue jutting out as he emitted a peculiar cry, then immediately began coughing, unable to speak.

Everyone who witnessed this scene was taken aback!

Xing Feike, attacking Qin Yun at close range, had failed to prepare any defense!

"Ake!" shouted the city lord of Luoxuan, his voice filled with concern.

Xing Feike clutched his throat with both hands, stumbling backward repeatedly.

But Qin Yun was incredibly fast, moving with the instantaneous speed of the Fire Cloud Steps, his figure darting toward Xing Feike like a flash of light!

Such speed left many martial artists breathless, as they could not hope to match it!

Qin Yun swung his palm down again, his palm descending like a massive blade, the force behind it seemingly capable of splitting a mountain!

Whoosh! Bang!

The second form of Wind Slash: Splitting the Mountain!

"Ah!" Xing Feike's shoulder was struck, and one arm was severed by Qin Yun's palm.

"Stop now!" The city lord of Luoxuan grew frantic, turning to Granny Ye. "Shut down the formation immediately!"

Seeing the city lord of Luoxuan about to intervene, Qin Yun swiftly channeled the Great Dao's power, unleashing the Six Forms of Wind Slash!

Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Hoo hoo hoo!

The force appeared to shatter towering waves, cleave mountains, rend the earth, sever surging rivers, and strike down fierce thunder!

The Six Forms of Wind Slash, powered by the Great Dao's energy, struck Xing Feike's body in rapid succession!

In the blink of an eye, Xing Feike was pummeled to the ground, convulsing, his body resembling a heap of mud, with no part of him left unscathed!

This caused the spectators below the martial stage to gasp in shock!

Everyone could tell that Qin Yun had just performed a set of saber techniques!

Even without a saber, it was still incredibly fearsome!

"This guy's strength is downright terrifying!"

"Even a second-level martial realm practitioner might not stand a chance against him!"

"Xing Feike is a total weakling compared to him!"

"Damn it, those who called him a medicine jar are seriously underestimating him!"

"It's hard to believe he's a warrior with a single yang spiritual vein, and not even twenty yet!"

Many warriors gasped in amazement.

Even those in the Spirit Martial realm were left speechless. They all recognized Qin Yun's terrifying potential!

Executing weapon-based martial arts flawlessly with his body shows he's mastered the technique to a divine level!

This level of martial comprehension is truly astonishing!

"Qin Yun, I'll crush you!" The city lord of Luo Xuan's voice shook with immense fury, reverberating through the earth.

Everyone quickly came back to their senses!

Qin Yun had utterly crippled Xing Feike!

And Xing Feike's grandfather was standing right below the arena!

This boldness once again earned him admiration.

Previously, everyone knew Qin Yun had used a Dao Pill to destroy Jian Xuanzi's teleportation array, and they were already impressed by his courage!

And now, he dared to cripple Xing Feike right in front of Luo Xuan's city lord!

It was obvious he was deliberately provoking Luo Xuan's city lord!

Hong Yan gasped quietly, also feeling anxious for Yue Sha.

Now, he was certain that if Yue Sha provoked Qin Yun, he'd end up just like Xing Feike on stage!

The grand array was shut down, and Granny Ye stepped in front of Qin Yun!

Even though she was only at the martial realm, she wasn't the least bit afraid of Luo Xuan's city lord!

Luo Xuan's city lord's hands shook as he lifted Xing Feike's limp body, and he roared, glaring at Qin Yun: "I'll crush you into dust!"

Wei Zhongzheng, after healing for a while, swiftly flew onto the arena and stood before Qin Yun!

"In the duel just now, I didn't break any rules!" Qin Yun said calmly, looking at the city lord of Luo Xuan without any fear: "He was just too weak, couldn't handle a few of my moves, and ended up like this!"

"Honestly, I wanted to stall to let the sect leader recover! But your grandson was too weak, ruining my plan to buy time—what a shame!"

The city lord of Luo Xuan's withered body trembled with rage!

Everyone was also shocked speechless. At this critical moment, Qin Yun still used words to provoke Luo Xuan's city lord!

"I... I will kill you!" The city lord of Luo Xuan exploded with rage, his powerful aura bursting forth, making everyone feel suffocated.

"Luo Xuan, the City Lord, if you dare to harm Qin Yun, I guarantee that the people of the King's Gate at Xuanwu Qitian Mountain will surely kill you!" Granny Ye said coldly.

The King's Gate at Xuanwu Qitian Mountain is the premier royal sect atop Xuanwu Qitian Mountain!

The Xuan Ying Selection is held here, using the martial platform provided by the King's Gate!

Granny Ye had been tasked by the King's Gate to preside over the selection and martial arts competition here.

Many Xuan-level sects have certain connections with the King's Gate.

It is said that many founders of Xuan-level sects originated from royal sects.

Exceptional disciples from Xuan-level sects may also be chosen to join royal sects.

The participation of numerous Xuan-level sects in this selection clearly indicates their ties to the King's Gate.

Upon hearing Granny Ye's words, City Lord Luo Xuan reined in his anger and escorted his grandson off the martial platform!

The once enraged City Lord Luo Xuan was now visibly intimidated by the King's Gate!

Granny Ye said, "As agreed before, all participating Xuan Martial realm and Spirit Martial realm warriors, assist Qin Yun in condensing the Great Dao Life Trace!"

The martial platform was surrounded by formation pillars, on which stood Xuan Martial realm and Spirit Martial realm warriors.

Qin Yun sat cross-legged at the center of the martial platform, awaiting the start!

The participating Xuan Martial realm and Spirit Martial realm warriors also included those who had apprehended Qin Yun in the Immortal Tomb.

Wei Zhongzheng, severely injured, did not ascend.

Elders from the Nine Extremes Profound Sect also took their places on the formation pillars.

Below the martial platform, numerous first-level martial warriors watched with envy.

Even Hong Yan, the seventh prince, gazed at Qin Yun with palpable envy.

It is well-known that advancing from the first to the second level of martial arts takes at least several years, and that's under the best circumstances.

Most people take more than a decade to forge the second Great Dao Life Trace.

Granny Ye commanded, "Begin!"

Those in the Xuan Martial realm and Spirit Martial realm channeled their energy into the formation pillars, which then funneled the energy to Qin Yun's body via the martial platform's formation.

"Qin Yun, guide that energy into your Dao Pill, and you can forge the second Great Dao Life Trace!"

Granny Ye explained, having earlier examined Qin Yun's Great Dao Life Trace, and was certain he was only at the first level of martial arts.

The Spirit Martial and Xuan Martial realm warriors, previously struck by Qin Yun's Dao Pill, were all deeply resentful.

They hated Qin Yun to death, but now they had to aid him in forging the second Great Dao Life Trace!

"Granny Ye, how long will this take approximately?" Jiang Zhihu asked curiously.

"About a day! It's always been like this before!" Granny Ye laughed.

Jiang Zhihu looked at Wei Zhongzheng, who was sitting on the ground healing, and worriedly said, "I wonder how well the sect leader will recover by then? Can he withstand the powerful strike of those dozen Spirit Martial realm warriors?"

"That won't be an issue!" Granny Ye said, "Your sect leader is an alchemist and has some healing pills in reserve, so you can rest assured!"

Hong Yan whispered, "The situation is not optimistic! He was struck by three Xuan Martial realm elders one after another, damaging his foundational bones. It will take decades for him to recover!"

"If a Spirit Martial realm practitioner attacks him with 80% of their strength, the impact would still be significant. In his injured state, he simply can't withstand it!"

This left Jiang Zhihu deeply concerned!

Granny Ye didn't say anything, just sighed softly and then turned her gaze to Qin Yun on the martial stage.

Qin Yun followed Granny Ye's instructions, directing the energy transmitted from the grand formation into the three Dao Pills within his body.

The energy was quite unique. Once it entered his body, it became gentle, carrying a strong Great Dao's power that could quickly help him condense a Great Dao Life Trace.

"This martial stage was indeed built by a King-level sect!"

Qin Yun thought to himself in amazement. He had previously observed the formation pillars carefully and could discern some faint lunar patterns on them.

Even in Wuhuang, Sun, Moon, and Star Runes were rare, with only King-level sects possessing a significant number.

The Blue Spirit Star Palace once held a vast amount, but they were all hidden within the Mystic Pattern Gate.

Everyone waited eagerly, hoping to see Qin Yun advance to the second level of the Martial Dao realm and then witness Wei Zhongzheng endure more blows.

...

After a day, everyone expected Qin Yun to break through, but there was no indication of a breakthrough.

What they didn't know was that Qin Yun had three Dao Pills within him, and it wasn't something that could be accomplished in just one day!

"Granny Ye, what's going on? The time should be enough, why hasn't Qin Yun broken through yet?" a Xuan Martial realm elder asked, puzzled.

Granny Ye, also puzzled, shook her head, "I don't know! If Qin Yun successfully condenses the second Life Trace, the formation would automatically stop. Since the grand formation is still absorbing your energy and hasn't stopped, it means Qin Yun hasn't broken through yet!"

Qin Yun felt a secret joy, knowing exactly why.

Condensing Life Traces with three Dao Pills at the same time was naturally slow!

"It's possible that Qin Yun's Great Dao Life Trace is unique, so it takes longer to condense. Usually, this means the Life Trace is very powerful!" Granny Ye added, "In past records, there have been cases where it took two days to condense one!"

Qin Yun's Life Trace was inherently strong, with totem patterns, and since he was condensing three Dao Pills at the same time, the required time was even longer!

"I wonder if they will hold out until I condense the second Life Trace... Even if it ends, I'll be content!" Qin Yun thought. Having just entered the Martial Dao realm, reaching this level with the second Life Trace was already quite impressive.