Chapter 72

Qin Wentian swallowed the remaining Blood Flame Fruit in one go. If he had to go and see Luo Qianqiu, he accepted it, but to hand over the Blood Flame Fruit that could enhance his strength was out of the question.

If his strength were stronger than Luo Qianqiu's, it wouldn't be him going to see Luo Qianqiu.

The three Blood Flame Fruits instantly set Qin Wentian's body ablaze. His face turned crimson, his blood surged, and it seemed as if blood could drip from his face. A terrifying force burned within him, scorching his wheel meridians and acupoints.

Qin Wentian gritted his teeth. The chaotic divine essence and star essence power, combined with the effects of the medicine, fiercely impacted his acupoints and wheel meridians. A rumbling sound came from within Qin Wentian, like the roar of the sea. Fan Le ran over and closed the door, muttering that Qin Wentian was a madman.

The sound of gushing continued as Qin Wentian's body churned. The terrifying divine essence fiercely impacted his body for about half a day. Then, a gushing sound came from within him, and a new wheel meridian was opened, allowing boundless essence power to flow through his entire body.

"Fourth level of the Wheel Meridian Realm?" Fan Le turned over in bed, his eyes flickering as he sensed the aura emanating from Qin Wentian. The effects of the Blood Flame Fruit had not yet dissipated.

"Monster." Fan Le cursed softly and fell back to sleep. When he woke up, he found Qin Wentian sleeping. Starlight seemed to fall through the window, landing on Qin Wentian, indicating that he had immediately started cultivating after using the effects of the Blood Flame Fruit.

With his cultivation level breaking through again, Qin Wentian's body could store even more star essence power. To condense divine essence, he needed even more star essence power, but now he could condense divine essence much faster than before.

After waking up, Qin Wentian remained immersed in cultivation, feeling the more surging power within him, which improved his mood.

Qin Wentian now had an intense desire for strength. Sometimes he thought, if only time could pass faster.

When Ruo Huan arrived, Qin Wentian was still cultivating. Fan Le woke him up, and he saw Ruo Huan smiling at him, saying, "Little junior brother, you are truly diligent."

"Senior Sister, don't mock me. My strength is so weak. If I don't become stronger, I might not even know how I'll die in the future," Qin Wentian said with a bitter smile.

"You're already doing very well, considering you've been cultivating for less than a year," Ruo Huan's beautiful eyes sparkled as she said, "The matter you asked me to investigate is settled. Qin Yao indeed came to Chu Kingdom as one of the candidates for the Empress of Xueyun Kingdom. However, according to the information I have, her chances of becoming the Empress are almost zero. She will likely end up as a concubine of the Emperor of Xueyun Kingdom."

Qin Wentian's expression stiffened. A concubine? After being the daughter of the Marshal of Chu Kingdom, it would indeed be difficult for Qin Yao to become the Empress of Xueyun Kingdom.

"I must ask Sister Qin Yao if this is her own choice or if she was forced into it," Qin Wentian took a deep breath.

"Why did she come to Chu Kingdom?" Qin Wentian asked.

"She and some young people from the Martial Academy of Xueyun Kingdom came to the Imperial Academy to cultivate. However, I suspect that Sister Qin Yao has another purpose: to save Qin Hao and Qin Chuan by pressuring Chu Kingdom in the name of Xueyun Kingdom."

Qin Wentian nodded. Qin Yao would certainly want to save Grandfather Qin and Father.

"Also, I have some bad news to tell you," Ruo Huan continued, "Ou Chen's cultivation level has broken through to the ninth level of the Wheel Meridian Realm, making him even stronger than before."

"I see." Qin Wentian nodded, inwardly sighing. Everyone was working hard to cultivate and improve themselves. If he didn't become stronger, others would leave him far behind.

"Alright, we should go see Luo Qianqiu now."

"Okay." Qin Wentian nodded, and then Ruo Huan led him and Fan Le away.

At the Imperial Star Academy, on the trial battle platform, two figures were sparring. Although it was a sparring match, their techniques were extremely fierce, each move potentially lethal. Many people watched, and the atmosphere was lively.

"Since returning, Luo Qianqiu's strength has become even greater. Even Nan Tian is struggling to withstand his attacks."

"Yes, in the future, Young Master Luo will eventually become the true leader of our Asura Alliance."

Many people watching the two figures on the trial battle platform nodded with smiles. Luo Qianqiu, indeed, was a prodigy, growing at an astonishing rate. This was only his second year at the academy, and he was already so terrifying.

On the battle platform, a loud collision echoed, and the two figures separated. Then, Nan Tian laughed, "Qianqiu, you've become even stronger. It won't be long before I'm no longer your match."

Luo Qianqiu, dressed in a green robe, looked clean and sharp. His handsome face and flowing hair gave an awe-inspiring presence.

He was Luo Qianqiu, the legendary figure of the previous year at the Imperial Star Academy. Now, he had grown to the peak of the seventh level of the Wheel Meridian Realm, and his combat power was even stronger, capable of transcending realms.

Luo Qianqiu did not deny Nan Tian's words. In fact, even if they were to fight a life-or-death battle now, he did not think he would lose.

"Young Master Luo." At this moment, Feng Lin called out from below the trial battle platform. He looked toward the approaching figures, which were Ruo Huan, Qin Wentian, and Fan Le.

"The two people with Ruo Huan are Qin Wentian and Fan Le. They were the ones responsible for the incident back then," Feng Lin said, and Luo Qianqiu's gaze slowly turned toward Ruo Huan, instantly locking onto Qin Wentian. This was the top student of this year's intake.

Qin Wentian and Fan Le stopped not far from the trial battle platform, looking at the figure on the platform. This person had an extraordinary aura, drawing everyone's attention just by standing there.

Although Ou Chen was also powerful, he was extremely cold. If compared to Luo Qianqiu, Ou Chen might be considered even more arrogant.

Luo Qianqiu stood calmly, looking down at Qin Wentian, and said, "Was it you who took my Blood Flame Fruit?"

"His?" Qin Wentian and Fan Le secretly shook their heads, but they understood that in the current situation, if Luo Qianqiu said it was his, then it was his.

"Back then, when we competed for the Blood Flame Fruit, I didn't know it was Senior Brother Luo. I hope Senior Brother won't hold it against me," Qin Wentian said.

"Don't waste words. I assume you still have the Blood Flame Fruit. Hand it over," Luo Qianqiu stood on the trial battle platform, his voice still calm and indifferent.

Everyone watched the figure, and although Qin Wentian was also a notable figure, he still had a gap compared to Luo Qianqiu. The two were not on the same level.

The members of the Asura Alliance also showed interest. This guy dared to interfere with Luo Qianqiu's Blood Flame Fruit? He had quite a bit of courage.

"The Blood Flame Fruit has already been consumed. I hope Senior Brother will forgive me," Qin Wentian remained polite, but the crowd showed interest. Without the Blood Flame Fruit, Qin Wentian's visit had no meaning.

Luo Qianqiu took a step, descending the stairs of the trial battle platform, and said, "You dared to swallow my things."

As he spoke, a terrifying pressure surged toward Qin Wentian, as if faint lightning was flashing, and the oppressive aura was extremely strong.

"Thud." Qin Wentian steadied his feet, looking at Luo Qianqiu. His teacher, Mo Shang, and Ruo Huan had asked him to come, and he had come to show his attitude. However, he had already consumed the Blood Flame Fruit yesterday and had no intention of handing it over. What Luo Qianqiu would do was beyond his control.

Ruo Huan's beautiful eyes flashed with a hint of surprise as she looked at Qin Wentian and smiled bitterly. This guy had actually consumed all the Blood Flame Fruit.

"Thud." Luo Qianqiu stepped down from the platform, his aura even stronger, like a fierce wind and waves, impacting Qin Wentian. The terrifying lightning power became even more fearsome.

The crowd watched Luo Qianqiu, thinking of his dominance. Qin Wentian was unlucky, but no one sympathized. This was a world where strength was paramount.

"Thud." With the third step, Luo Qianqiu approached Qin Wentian in a domineering manner. He raised his fist and struck toward Qin Wentian, the explosive lightning power seeming to destroy everything. Qin Wentian felt his scalp tingle, and the pressure was immense.

Gathering all his strength, Qin Wentian remained extremely calm. As Luo Qianqiu's fist approached, he stepped forward and unleashed the Wheel Sea Seal. A loud sound echoed as the fierce wind and waves instantly destroyed the seal, and the terrifying force impacted Qin Wentian, making him grunt and retreat, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Ruo Huan's eyes flickered. She did not help Qin Wentian, as some things he needed to face on his own.

"Ruthless." The crowd watched Luo Qianqiu's figure as he took another step forward, his body moving like the wind, exuding a fierce killing aura.

Qin Wentian raised his head, a cold killing intent flashing in his calm eyes. As the gale grew closer, the killing intent in his eyes became even stronger.

"Show mercy." At this moment, a loud sound echoed from the air, and the crowd saw a figure descending from the sky. Luo Qianqiu's fist stopped just before Qin Wentian, the terrifying aura blowing his hair backward.

Luo Qianqiu did not look at the nearby Qin Wentian but raised his head to look at the white-robed figure in the air.

"Ling Hua." Luo Qianqiu looked at the figure walking in the air.

"Can you give me some face?" Ling Hua said. Luo Qianqiu glanced at Qin Wentian, his expression still calm, as if he did not take Qin Wentian seriously at all.

"Fine, since the leader of the Green Cloud Alliance has spoken, I will let this matter go." Luo Qianqiu turned around, and the members of the Asura Alliance watched with interest, surprised that Ling Hua would plead for Qin Wentian. They thought the academy would intervene if Luo Qianqiu wanted to kill Qin Wentian.

The Asura Alliance members left, and the crowd watched Luo Qianqiu's back with admiration. Who did not know the prodigy Luo Qianqiu of the Imperial Star Academy?

Compared to him, Qin Wentian was still not on the same level. Today, he had narrowly escaped with his life.

Qin Wentian still stood there, his left sleeve covering his hand.

Inside the sleeve, he held a golden short sword, the third-grade divine weapon, the Golden Punishment Sword.

Did Qin Wentian really escape with his life?

If Ling Hua had not appeared, the one who would have died might not have been Qin Wentian.