Chapter 98

After confirming with a bystander who was unaware of the full situation, Wang Qi realized that Du Bin, whom he had considered worthless, was actually a pretty impressive... rich and handsome guy?

Upon closer reflection, it seemed to be true.

This guy did indeed look very wealthy, and it was said that he would give sets of magical artifacts as gifts, and the sword he had severed was nothing much—though he felt that all those magical artifacts combined might not be as valuable as Su Junyu’s single card. Moreover, he had a pretty boy face.

Most importantly, Du Bin came from the Du family of Shenjing, whose ancestors were part of the royal family of the Great Jian Kingdom, making it a decent noble family.

Over a thousand years ago, during the war between the modern and ancient cultivators, many low-ranking ancient cultivators came to seek refuge. The modern cultivators improved their cultivation techniques, making them less harmful to the world. These improved ancient techniques could also connect with the breath of heaven and earth, being slightly more powerful than the ancient techniques but not as profound as the true modern cultivation techniques. These ancient cultivators made significant contributions in the war between the modern and ancient cultivators. After the war, the modern cultivators granted the largest contributors among the families the titles of rulers of various countries, managing the secular affairs.

The original intention of the modern immortal path was that cultivators should focus on seeking the Dao and not be tainted by the secular world. This attitude of the modern sects led to the expansion of the cultivation dynasties, ultimately causing the disaster of the Demon Emperor hundreds of years ago. Later, the Heavenly Sword Palace forcefully suppressed the rebellious tendencies of the various noble families of the dynasties and reorganized the secular world, finally stabilizing the situation.

In the past hundred years, under the operation of the Immortal Alliance, the various dynasties in the secular world have merged into a single large Lian Dynasty. All the families that originally came from the ancient cultivators are now the nobility and dukes of the Lian Dynasty.

When the person in front of him almost enviously said, "The Du family has produced several grandmasters at the Yuan Shen stage, one of whom is from the Flowing Cloud Sect," Wang Qi couldn't help but sneer.

Grandmaster? Yuan Shen stage? It's probably the Yuanying stage, right?

As for the one who joined the Flowing Cloud Sect, ha ha, he's probably drifting further and further away from his family, right?

Du Bin's behavior in the academy, acting like a troublemaker, was to avoid joining a high-level sect. The Flowing Cloud Sect is a powerful sect just below the Five Greats. If that person joined the Flowing Cloud Sect, he definitely wouldn't want to follow the same path as his family.

However, it seems I've been underestimated. They actually think I'm not as good as that kind of thing. I'm not happy, not happy at all.

I have to give you a good beating later! A good one!

While Wang Qi was planning how to show off his prowess in the martial trial, the cloud platform carrying everyone stopped. The lecturers of the Immortal Academy, who were at the Yuan Shen stage or higher, used their powers to place the disciples on the platform on the north slope of Xin Mountain.

The platform had a hundred battlefields, allowing a hundred matches to take place simultaneously. This time, five hundred disciples had come, and each one had to fight six different opponents, with the final scores determined by the results and performance. In other words, there would be 1,500 matches over two days.

After the lecturers of the Immortal Academy placed everyone, the sky suddenly lit up, and countless light screens appeared before everyone. These light screens were projections of the hundred battlefields! Anyone could freely choose which match to watch.

The martial trial soon officially began. Wang Qi wasn't interested in these low-level matches. He was still planning how to win in a grand manner.

However, this problem was quickly solved for him.

"Immortal Academy disciples, Wang Qi and Du Bin, please prepare at the fifth arena in the seventh row."

For a moment, Wang Qi didn't know what to say.

Du Bin, you're a good person! This... this... you're offering your face to me when I need it... what kind of spirit is this!

This is the spirit of self-sacrifice!

Wang Qi was moved to tears and almost ran over.

The arena was enclosed by a rectangular array, and two people were still fighting inside. Du Bin was waiting on the side.

Seeing his enemy, Du Bin's eyes turned red with anger. He stared intently at Wang Qi, who turned his head to look at the current match, ignoring Du Bin.

The two people on the platform were using the Thunder Technique and the Flame Formation Sutra. The one using thunder had lightning flashing from his fists, making a spectacular show. But Wang Qi quickly saw through it. The Thunder Technique was far inferior to the Heavenly Song Technique, having only electromagnetic power and not touching the essence. The practitioner of the Thunder Technique didn't have good control over the thunder force, and most of the attack's power was deflected to the ground by the one using the Flame Formation Sutra.

However, the practitioner of the Flame Formation Sutra hadn't managed to absorb the earth fire into his body, so he couldn't deliver a decisive blow. He could only rely on the characteristics of his technique to merge with the earth, enhancing his resistance to electricity. But his victory was only a matter of time.

Soon, the practitioner of the Thunder Technique showed signs of exhaustion. The Foundation Establishment assistant instructor, acting as the referee, immediately intervened and separated the two.

After the two left the arena, Du Bin grinned, "Brother Wang, please."

Wang Qi didn't bother with formalities and directly entered the arena.

After entering, Du Bin smiled, "Brother Wang, although we have some minor grievances, please go easy on me."

"I understand," Wang Qi nodded.

In the air, several Foundation Establishment assistant instructors with higher cultivation were patrolling. A True Disciple from Mountain River City approached Su Junyu and patted his shoulder, "Look over there, I remember that's the junior brother you brought?"

Su Junyu was startled, "Oh! I need to keep an eye on him."

The True Disciple from Mountain River City was surprised, "Is it necessary? He's just a Foundation Establishment..."

Su Junyu shook his head, "I'm not worried about him losing, but I'm worried he might go all out! That guy can't control himself when he gets crazy."

In the arena, the referee signaled the start of the match. Wang Qi crossed his arms and gestured for Du Bin to attack freely.

This was a blatant provocation. Du Bin sneered and took out two swords from his storage bag.

"Middle-grade weapons! Two of them!"

The new disciples who noticed this match were excited. Middle-grade weapons! Weapons that even early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators wouldn't find embarrassing to use!

Wang Qi, however, didn't seem to care. After mastering the Great Elephant Wave Power, he could freely use material waves, and he had lost interest in purely offensive or defensive magical artifacts. Most of the magical artifacts he could control now couldn't withstand the wave blades he could emit with his bare hands, and the wave power would only become stronger as his cultivation improved.

It wasn't too late to equip himself, and Du Bin released his aura.

"Early-stage Foundation Establishment!" "He has already advanced!" "No wonder he's from a noble family!"

The augmented reality technology of the Myriad Immortal Illusionary Realm perfectly recreated the aura in the arena, and everyone felt Du Bin's powerful magical aura.

"Is he trying to overwhelm Wang Qi with his aura?" Some knowledgeable disciples analyzed Du Bin's strategy.

The clash of auras was a crucial part of the struggle between cultivators.

Feeling that he had completely overwhelmed Wang Qi in terms of aura, Du Bin couldn't help but sneer. He wielded his two swords and attacked Wang Qi.

Wang Qi, however, used his body technique to dodge the attack.

Seeing Wang Qi's body technique, Geng Peng, who was also watching the match, couldn't help but exclaim, "How is that possible! The Unpredictable Step!"