Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 396 - 376 Opportunity Arises

After a month’s time, Qin Qing’s cultivation had successively broken through two minor levels, going from just entering the Golden Core Realm to the Third Level of the Golden Core Realm, both cultivation and strength had undergone a tremendous change.

"A month ago, my strength was absolutely no match for Martial Cultivators of the Tai’a Ten Heroes like Luo Zeyi, but now, it’s not necessarily without the power to fight."

Qin Qing’s gaze was resolute, and the increase in confidence brought about by strength was the most direct.

However, Qin Qing was also very clear that for someone at the Third Level of the Golden Core Realm like himself to defeat a genius of the Late Stage Golden Core Realm from the Tai’a Academy, the difficulty was still significant.

The prodigies of Tai’a Academy were not ordinary Martial Dao Masters. Even though figures like Luo Zeyi of the Tai’a Ten Heroes were merely at the Golden Core Realm, they already had the strength to contend with Nascent Soul Realm Martial Dao Ancestors.

Take Qin Qing, for instance, if he were to return to Qian Country now, with his current cultivation and strength, he would already be able to contend with Xu Yuan, the head of the Great Qian Martial Institute.

Xu Yuan had only broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm last year, newly entered into the Nascent Soul Realm; his cultivation realm had not yet been solidified.

For Qin Qing at that time, Xu Yuan, who had just entered the Nascent Soul Realm, was like an insurmountable mountain.

But now, Qin Qing had already acquired the ability to compete against him.

"Shangguan Yong led troops into the Great Qian Martial Institute because he thought I was an easy target, a soft persimmon to squeeze... because my own strength was too weak..."

"And because Elder Jiang had the protection of Elder Lin from the Nascent Soul Realm, he did not dare to lay a finger on Senior Jiang. Now, I finally also have the strength to contend against Nascent Soul Ancestors!"

Qin Qing took a deep breath. If he were to return to Great Qian now, he would already have the absolute ability to protect himself.

"Going back to Qian Country, neither the Royal Family of Qian Country nor Qin Sheng would dare to calculate and manipulate me as freely as they did in the beginning!"

Qin Qing then recalled that night in the Great Qian Royal Palace, the late-night secret talk between Qin Sheng and Lu Family head Lu Tianlong, while Qin Qing and others waited in Wanhe Palace, awaiting the verdict of fate upon him.

Had Qin Sheng and Lu Tianlong not reached an agreement, and Lu Tianlong decided to kill Qin Qing, he would have had no power to resist.

The feeling of having one’s fate in the hands of others was very unpleasant to Qin Qing.

Qin Qing very much disliked that feeling...

But now, if he were to return to Great Qian, such a thing would never happen again!

That is the power of strength!

Only with enough strength can one dominate their own destiny from a higher perspective!

Qin Qing took another deep breath...

"But this is not Great Qian!"

"In Qian Country, I already have the strength to protect myself. However, here in the primal Tai’a Ancient Country, I can’t even defeat the likes of the Tai’a Ten Heroes, let alone the Tai’a Twin Heroes who are above them. All of these are merely disciples of the Tai’a Academy. Once the disciples of Tai’a Academy reach the Nascent Soul Realm, they can either become officials or graduate and leave the Tai’a Academy."

Therefore, Qin Qing was well aware that his current competitors were not really masters; they might be geniuses, but a genius does not necessarily equate to a master.

In a place like the Tai’a Ancient Country, there are countless masters at the Nascent Soul Realm, and above the Nascent Soul Realm, there are the Divinity Transformation Realm Martial Spirits, and even higher, the Martial Saints who transcend all beings and stand at the peak of the world!

"My Martial Dao journey has only just begun!"

Qin Qing admonished himself in his heart, reminding himself not to become conceited with a bit of minor achievement.

"Senior Brother Qin!"

Just as Qin Qing had just walked out of the Tianyong Pass, Zhu Linglong approached from not far away, and Zhu Jirong also leisurely made his way over.

"Master! Junior Sister Zhu!"

Qin Qing smiled slightly.

"Qin Qing, you really are incredible. The first time you entered One-Line Sky, you managed to last a whole month. When I first went in, I could only stay for seven days before I couldn’t hold on any longer!" Zhu Linglong’s eyes were full of admiration and envy.

"Eh, Qin Qing. Have you reached the Third Level of the Golden Core Realm?"

Zhu Jirong had noticed the change in Qin Qing’s cultivation.

"Yes!" Qin Qing nodded.

Zhu Linglong was petrified by Qin Qing’s response.

When she had left, she had just seen Qin Qing break through from the First to the Second Level of the Golden Core Realm. Coming out of One-Line Sky, she had relayed this news to her father, Zhu Jirong.

She had not expected that in the following twenty days, Qin Qing would actually make another breakthrough in a minor cultivation realm.

"Qin Qing... I now finally understand what a true genius is!" Zhu Linglong couldn’t help but exclaim.

She had reached the Golden Core Realm by the age of eighteen. Even in all of Tai’a, she was considered an absolute genius.

In fact, Zhu Linglong had always believed that her talent was among the topmost tier in the entire Tian Nian Star, yet now she felt utterly defeated by Qin Qing’s performance.

Zhu Jirong was equally astonished in his heart.

Advancing to the Third Level of the Golden Core Realm in the space of a month, such speed was indeed unthinkable.

Even in Zhu Jirong’s many years as a martial cultivator, he had never seen anything like it.

Zhu Jirong himself was a Martial Saint and stood at the pinnacle of this world. What kind of genius had he not seen?

In his life’s journey through the Martial Arts, he had encountered countless talents of astonishing aptitude. Many of those geniuses even had talents surpassing that of Zhu Jirong. However, comparing those talents with what Qin Qing was now showing, they were especially inferior to Qin Qing!

Zhu Jirong immediately checked Qin Qing’s current condition.

He was concerned that Qin Qing’s rapid increase in cultivation might have had a negative impact on his body.

However, after checking Qin Qing’s body with spiritual power, Zhu Jirong found no problems at all.

Inside Qin Qing’s body, spiritual power was pure and robust. The circulation process was also very smooth, with no signs of stagnation or disorder...

This result naturally swept away the worries in Zhu Jirong’s heart and made him even more amazed at Qin Qing’s natural gift.

"Qin Qing, let me see your Sword Arts as they are now," Zhu Jirong said, looking at Qin Qing.

Qin Qing nodded. He knew that his master Zhu Jirong wanted to see what he had gained from his month in One-Line Sky.

In that month, Qin Qing really did make significant gains, not just in terms of cultivation, but also in his comprehension of the Sword Arts.

Immediately, Qin Qing raised his hand and gathered a sword beam, which he slashed through the air.

"Humming..."

Space trembled, and spiritual power integrated with True Intention fluctuated in the air, forming an awe-inducing sword beam.

"Hmm... Not bad at all! You’ve moved one step closer to masterly skill in Sword Arts. I believe it won’t be long before you reach the Grandmaster Realm," Zhu Jirong remarked as he watched Qin Qing, his eyes burning with passion. He continued, "Qin Qing, there is an opportunity that presents itself now. If you can grasp this chance, I believe not only can your cultivation take a step forward, but your Sword Arts may very well improve too!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Qing’s eyes lit up. If his cultivation and Sword Arts were to improve again, then, in the battle at Tianyong in a month’s time, he would truly have a fighting chance!