Chapter 59: Farewell to Yun Haiyan

Yang Qi felt a surge of blood rush to his head, his teeth grinding together. His hands trembled, and he clenched his fists so tightly that the veins on his arms bulged. This was the first time he had seen Yun Haiyan since his great achievement in his martial arts.

Half a year had passed, but the image of this woman still lingered in his mind, appearing before his eyes. Many times, when he was exhausted from practice and wanted to rest, the face filled with contempt and mockery would surface. Many times, when he had doubts during his practice, he would see this beautiful yet exceptionally despicable face. Even during the family battle, when he saw the mangled and dismembered bodies of the dying, thinking of her brought a sense of relief to his heart.

Finally, they met. At this moment, his heart was tumultuous, the hatred suppressed within him almost ready to burst out, but he could not yet, could not act as he wished, because he was not strong enough! His strength was far from sufficient!

Gradually, Yang Qi suppressed the deep impulse within him, for there was a "Life Seizing Realm" expert, Chu Tiange, present.

Just now, Chu Tiange had displayed astonishing sword skills, enveloping the entire city, and with one move, exterminated all the vampire bandits. Yang Qi deeply felt that he was no match for him. This was the first time he had witnessed the power of a Life Seizing Realm expert.

He had originally thought that a Life Seizing Realm expert was only slightly stronger than a Qi Master. But now he realized that the Life Seizing Realm was not just a little higher than the Ninth Stage of Qi Mastery, but a qualitative leap.

Even when Chu Tiange unleashed his sword qi, which was like the sun, Yang Qi could feel a mysterious force of the earth's spiritual energy merging with the sword's momentum, almost having the ability to dominate the sky and the land.

This was the absorption of the earth's spiritual energy for one's own use.

Yang Qi knew that at an extremely high level of cultivation, one could automatically absorb the earth's spiritual energy and the essence of the sun and moon, rather than relying on Qi Gathering Pills.

In fact, some herbs and plants had the ability to absorb the earth's spiritual energy and the essence of the sun and moon. People extracted these energies from the herbs to supplement their true qi.

However, if one reached the Life Seizing Realm, they could "seize qi," seizing the earth's spiritual energy.

Qi is life, and life is qi.

Ordinary people say that when there is no qi, life is over.

In this world, there are countless spiritual energies and essences. Qi Mastery cultivators, even Qi Masters, could not distinguish and absorb them. But those in the Life Seizing Realm could.

This was the powerful "Life Seizing Realm," a realm that transcended the ordinary.

"I have the cultivation of the Eighth Stage of Qi Mastery, and even with the strength of ten ancient elephants, I would still be dead if I were to face a Life Seizing Realm expert. If I could break through to the Ninth Stage of Qi Mastery and refine the 'Hell Furnace,' there might be some hope. Yun Haiyan, what a powerful aura? Although she is not in the Life Seizing Realm, she has also reached the Qi Master level! So quickly. It must be the power of the Dragon Subduing Pill."

Yang Qi's eyes followed Yun Haiyan as she descended from the griffin. Her aura was very strong, and faintly, he could see a vast ocean of azure true qi behind her, with dragon-shaped true qi surging in the depths, deep and vast, almost resembling the power of a true dragon.

She wore a deep blue robe, looking like a fairy emerging from the sea, more ethereal and dignified than before, with a transcendent beauty that made men only able to look up to and worship, not to defile.

At this moment, she did not look down but spoke to Chu Tiange.

"Senior Brother Chu, your Great Sun Heaven and Earth Sword Technique has reached the pinnacle. I believe it won't be long before you undergo your second life seizure, which will make you even more powerful!"

Yun Haiyan's voice was like heavenly music, spreading throughout the scene, making everyone feel comfortable, except for Yang Qi, who knew that this woman was full of deceit and intrigue, deep and unfathomable.

"That's not the case. The Life Seizing Realm has nine levels. Each time one seizes life from the heavens, one's life force is greatly enhanced, but one will also suffer the backlash of the earth's spiritual energy. Many predecessors were unable to control the rampant spiritual energy within their bodies and were blown to pieces. My second life seizure is no small matter and cannot be rushed."

Chu Tiange shook his head, the ferocity from his earlier killings completely gone, and he smiled warmly. "But as for you, Senior Sister, you have the bloodline of the Sea God, a descendant of the legendary deities. Your cultivation has progressed rapidly. In the eyes of the teachers at the academy, your talent surpasses even mine. I believe it won't be long before you reach the Life Seizing Realm."

"Thank you for your kind words, Senior Brother."

Yun Haiyan smiled faintly, her demeanor very composed. "This time, we have killed so many vampire bandits, and we will surely receive many merit points."

"Merit points mean little to me. If you find them useful, take the blood pearls of these vampire bandits and exchange them yourself."

Chu Tiange waved his hand, and the blood pearls from the bodies of the slain bandits flew up, collected in a cloth bag.

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

Yun Haiyan moved her fingers, and a man behind her took the bag.

This man was also a Qi Master, wearing white armor, and it was Song Haisan. In just half a year, he had advanced to the Ninth Stage of Qi Mastery at the Tianwei Academy, equivalent to sixty years of cultivation outside.

"These servant students have come here to kill vampire bandits, truly not knowing their own limits. These vampire bandits are under the command of the Floating Mountain, one of the seventy-two demon kings, the Blood Demon Cave. Each of them has cultivated the Blood Demon Qi, relying on the blood of living beings to increase their power. Ordinary people are no match for them. You should quickly return, so we don't have to waste time rescuing you."

Song Haisan took the bag of blood pearls, placed it on the griffin, and then looked down at Yang Qi and the other four, waving his hand arrogantly.

To own a griffin, one had to be at least an outer court student, or even an inner court student. Their status was far above that of servant students.

"Yang Qi, let's go."

Hua Yintiger had long wanted to retreat and pulled Yang Qi.

At this moment, Yun Haiyan's gaze also looked down, scanning the group, and finally rested on Yang Qi's body. Her face showed a strange expression, a sense of disbelief and even a hint of wonder.

Song Haisan clearly sensed Yun Haiyan's abnormality and followed her gaze, discovering Yang Qi. He was immediately shocked and then showed a mocking and sinister smile. "Yang Qi! It's you! You actually entered the Tianwei Academy."

"That's right, I also entered the Tianwei Academy, Song Haisan. You didn't expect it, did you? A man whose qi was completely destroyed could actually recover and enter the Tianwei Academy to cultivate."

Yang Qi's voice was deep and resonant, making everyone hear it. His eyes were filled with contempt as he looked at Song Haisan.

Then, he calmly looked at Yun Haiyan and said, "Yun Haiyan, we haven't seen each other for half a year. Congratulations on your rapid progress. It must be the effect of the Dragon Subduing Pill."

Yun Haiyan's face returned to calm, and she quietly looked at Yang Qi. No one knew what she was thinking. Then she smiled slightly. "Yang Qi, your qi cultivation has also reached the Eighth Stage. It seems you have had some extraordinary experiences and entered the Tianwei Academy. I'm glad to see you again. Since you have entered the top academy of the continent, be a good student, a simple and ordinary student. Don't be ostentatious. In the future, when you return to Yan Capital to revitalize your family, marry and have children, your life will pass."

These few light words contained a unique meaning, warning Yang Qi that since he had the fortune to survive, he should be content and not think too much.

"Passing life?" Yang Qi smiled faintly, his voice even calmer. "If I break through to the Life Seizing Realm, my lifespan will greatly increase, and I will seek immortality. The time is endless, and the beauty of life can be enjoyed without end. The road of life is long, and there are countless wonders waiting for me. I will continue to strive to reach the peak! However, Yun Haiyan, I have a word of advice for you. Relying on deceit and manipulation will never allow you to reach the highest realm. A strong person is strong in heart!"

"Bold!"

As soon as Yang Qi finished speaking, Song Haisan roared, leaping from the city wall and approaching Yang Qi step by step. "What are you? A servant student, daring to speak to the soon-to-be elite disciple, Haiyan, like this?"

"What? Song Haisan, are you going to oppress me?"

Yang Qi remained unmoved, but the killing intent in his heart was brewing.

"Oppress you?"

Song Haisan laughed loudly. "Do you deserve it? Yang Qi, I told you, I saw you as an ant, a nobody, and I still see you the same way. Do you think that with some minor skills, some minor experiences, and reaching the Eighth Stage of Qi Mastery, you can act recklessly? Some people are always geniuses, and some are always trash. The gap is always the gap, and you, a lowly person, will never understand!"

"Brother Yang Qi, say less. Song Haisan is at least an outer court student, with a much higher status than us. Let's put the past grievances aside."

Li He, seeing the situation, feared that Yang Qi would suffer and came forward to advise. At the same time, he said to Song Haisan, "This is Senior Brother Song, right? Brother Yang Qi may have some grudges with you, but now we are all students of the Tianwei Academy. Can we turn swords into plowshares? Give me some face..."

Slap!

Before he could finish, a slap came like lightning, knocking him to the ground. Half of his face immediately swelled, and blood mixed with teeth spurted out.

It was Song Haisan who struck.

Looking at Li He, who was lying on the ground, Song Haisan spat on him. "Give you some face? What are you? Just a servant student. A servant student dares to ask me for face? Who will give me face?"

Yang Qi did not expect Song Haisan to strike.

Originally, he could have stopped it, but just then, Chu Tiange, standing on the city wall, was always watching him, as if trying to see through all the changes in his body.

He had to focus ninety-nine percent of his qi and spirit, condensing the Divine Elephant Hell Suppressing Technique's qi deep in his qi sea, leaving only the Invincible King Fist and the Golden Bell Cover Body Great Technique's two strands of true qi to circulate.

Seeing Li He lying on the ground, the killing intent in his eyes grew stronger.

He went forward to help Li He up, inputting a strand of true qi into his body to help heal his injuries. Soon, the swelling on his face disappeared.

However, Li He's teeth were knocked out and would not grow back immediately.

But for a qi cultivation expert, the body was stronger than an ordinary person's. As long as they circulated their qi and stimulated their bones, even if their teeth were knocked out, they could regrow.

"Thank you, Brother Yang. I've made a fool of myself," Li He said with a bitter smile.

"Don't worry, Brother Li. I will help you get back this slap with interest," Yang Qi said coldly, his voice icy. "No one can hit my brother for free. If my brother loses a tooth, I will break his bones!"