10: Chapter 10: Searching for the Strongest, Rushing In?

Night had also fallen in Huaxia on Blue Star. Having watched the live streams all day, though their Physiques had been enhanced twice, most people still maintained their previous routine of self-discipline and were preparing to rest, and CCTV hosts had also been swapped out.

Master Yuanxin and Celestial Master Zhang did not need it. Foundation Establishment Cultivators had already transcended Mortals to a preliminary extent; resting for half a month would be fine. There were also some all-night regulars active in Huaxia, and seeing that Ye Qingxuan was also getting ready to rest, they simply flipped over to the live stream rooms of Chosen Ones from other countries to check in and watch the commotion.

British Live Stream Room

"Alice is truly amazing, truly worthy of being a British aristocrat."

"Such an agile posture, such a perfect figure, I love you to death."

As soon as Huaxia netizens came in, they saw foreigners acting crazy. Because the National Destiny Game could translate all languages into what everyone could understand, the problem of language barriers did not exist.

Seeing this scene, Huaxia netizens couldn't help but complain.

"Yo-ho, starting to boast already. Who knows how capable this Alice really is."

"Exactly, exactly, maybe it's just all show and no substance."

At this moment, Alice in the live stream room was confronting a Gold-Eating Rat at the Qi Refining strength. Her figure moved lightly and nimbly around the Yao Beast, spotting the right opportunity to fiercely attack the vital parts of the Gold-Eating Rat. Feeling the pain, the Yao Beast let out an angry roar and counterattacked frantically. Alice dodged flexibly, and her posture was indeed agile.

British netizens went even crazier, with bullet comments scrolling wildly and endless praises pouring in. Looking at Alice's performance, Huaxia netizens, though forced to admit that she had a certain level of strength, still stubbornly retorted: "This is just so-so. Compared to our Daoist Ye, she's still far behind."

At this time, the Yao Beast suddenly launched a fierce wave of attacks, and Alice was carelessly bitten on the arm. British netizens instantly exploded, worrying one after another. Huaxia netizens, holding a mentality of watching a show, bantered: "Yo, injured already? Looks like she's not that amazing after all."

There were also rational people who said, "I have to admit that this Alice really has some tricks up her sleeve. I remember some big shots saying that this woman seems to be a remnant of the Blood Clan."

"The Blood Clan? And a remnant? Isn't that just a vampire? Did our Senior slaughter her Seniors?"

"Ignorant Huaxia people, Alice is of the noble Blood Clan, not some vampire."

British people exploded, forbidding ignorant outsiders from slandering their noble Blood Clan.

Huaxia netizens were not willing to let it go and continued to retort: "Still a noble Blood Clan, didn't she still get bitten by a low-level Yao Beast? Where is the nobility?"

Netizens from both sides argued fiercely in the bullet comments. Just at this moment, the blood flowing from Alice's wound dripped onto the ground, and a bizarre thing happened—that blood actually emitted a strange glow. The Gold-Eating Rat seemed to be attracted by this glow, stopped attacking, turned around, and left.

Seeing this, British netizens began to boast again: "Look, this is the power of the noble Blood Clan; even Yao Beasts were deterred by it." Huaxia netizens didn't buy it: "This might just be a coincidence. If she has the ability, let her subdue a few more Yao Beasts and let us see."

Alice seemed to think of something. She chanted a mysterious incantation in a low voice, and a bloody shimmer emitted from her body. The surrounding rats actually gathered around her one after another, lying down obediently, and British netizens cheered with joy.

Although Huaxia netizens were shocked inside, they still refused to admit defeat verbally: "This is just a small trick; our Daoist Ye can definitely do better."

"You upstairs are wrong; our Daoist Ye would probably slap all these rats to death with one palm ←_←"

"The person above has hit the truth."

At this time, this debate concerning the strength of the Blood Clan and the Daoist intensified in the live stream room.

Through the secret arts of the Blood Clan, what Alice subdued were only ordinary Gold-Eating Rats. The Rat King was not present, so the National Destiny Space defaulted to not defeating the lord, resulting in no rewards.

Under the protection of these Gold-Eating Rats, Alice jumped onto a tree to rest.

Seeing that she was also preparing to rest, everyone left one after another and switched to the next live stream room to check in.

Then they went to the United States' live stream room and watched the United States' genetic warrior Colonel Rodell also encounter a pack of Gold-Eating Rats. Relying on his physical fitness, he skirmished with the rat pack, occasionally turning around to fire his gun. The power of modern firearms was still quite significant; rats with weak strength were directly killed by bullets, but this completely enraged the rat pack.

The rat pack surged toward Colonel Rodell like a tide. Although Colonel Rodell was valiant, there were too many rats, and he gradually found it hard to fend them off. His body was scratched in several places by rat claws, and fresh blood flowed continuously. The hearts of the United States netizens rose to their throats, and they cheered him on one after another.

Huaxia netizens bantered from the side: "This genetic warrior is just like this, forced into such a state by a bunch of rats."

Just when Colonel Rodell could barely hold on, he suddenly pulled a special grenade out of his tactical backpack. The grenade was painted with a red danger icon. He pulled the pin, threw the grenade onto the ground, and a wisp of green gas instantly volatilized, forming a poisonous fog.

After inhaling the poisonous fog, the rat pack collapsed to the ground and convulsed one after another. Colonel Rodell took the opportunity to break out and ran to a large tree to take temporary refuge. United States netizens cheered, praising Colonel Rodell for being smart and witty.

Huaxia netizens said with disdain: "What kind of skill is this? Using poison to deal with Yao Beasts is too dishonorable."

At this time, a huge Gold-Eating Rat appeared—it was the Rat King of the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage strength that was casually slapped to death by Ye Qingxuan. It let out an angry roar that shook the surrounding trees.

The Rat King led a group of Gold-Eating Rats charging toward Colonel Rodell. Just as a fierce battle was about to break out, the Rat King suddenly seemed to smell something, squeaked, and led the rat pack turning toward another direction to run away.

United States netizens all breathed a sigh of relief; it was too dangerous.

Huaxia audience members guessed what was going on.

"The Chosen Ones of various countries have all entered independent worlds. If the development of things is the same, this group of rats should be going after that spiritual Three-Flower Cat."

"Without Daoist Ye in this world, won't that Three-Flower Cat be in any danger? After all, it would be too much of a pity if such a pretty kitty were eaten by rats."

"It's fine, didn't you hear Master Yuanxin say that the Three-Flower Cat is very strong? Slaughtering this group of rats is not a problem at all. It's just a bit cowardly; without Daoist Ye around, it should be able to make it a bit braver."

"I really can't hold it in anymore. A cat so strong yet cowardly and afraid of mice, hahaha, let me laugh for a while."

"There's not much fun here anymore, brothers, let's retreat, retreat."

"Go, go, go, let's see if there is any fun to watch elsewhere."

The mighty and surging Huaxia netizens left, while the United States people were baffled, not knowing what these Huaxia people were talking about. Smart people quickly scaled the wall to go to the external network to check the reason.

Among the East Asian countries, except for Huaxia, only Japan was still struggling bitterly, and all other countries had withdrawn from the National Destiny Game and accepted punishments. Japan's live stream room:

"This Mekawa Naiku has died twice already, right? Resurrecting twice used 10% of the national destiny, and completing the basic task is also a 10% reward. What is Japan plotting?"

"The person upstairs, it's Mekawa Naiku. Moreover, Japan hasn't gambled their national destiny once or twice. These people are all brainwashed by perverted militarism. Just wait and see, if this guy dies again, Japan will definitely resurrect him."

"Upstairs, regardless of whether it's Mekawa or whatever, they are all the same. However, seeing Japan so unlucky, why am I so happy?"

"Baka, damn Huaxia people shut up! Mekawa-kun is a warrior chosen by the great Amaterasu, a hero of Japan, and the most powerful ninja."

While Huaxia netizens were arguing with Japan, Mekawa Naiku was being besieged by a pack of starving wolves. Holding a samurai sword, he parried left and right, looking extremely disheveled.

Mekawa Naiku was also extraordinarily unlucky. First he was swallowed by the Flood Dragon Snake, and not long after resurrection he encountered the pack of Gold-Eating Rats, kicking the bucket in a single encounter. After his second resurrection, he ran in the opposite direction, and this time he encountered a pack of starving wolves again.

Japanese netizens shouted and cheered wildly on the bullet comments, praying that he could hold on.

Huaxia netizens mocked from the side: "With him being like this, he still wants to win glory for the national destiny; it's simply a pipe dream."

Being slightly careless, Mekawa Naiku was scratched on the shoulder by a wolf, and fresh blood streamed down. He clenched his teeth, endured the pain, and continued to swing his samurai sword.

However, the number of wolves grew more and more, and his physical strength gradually failed him. Ninjas, when all was said and done, were still somewhat stronger ordinary people without any special transcendent powers.

Just when he was about to despair, a flash of light suddenly crossed the sky, and a giant divine bird appeared.

The divine bird let out a cry, its sound deafening, and the wolf pack was frightened into fleeing in all directions.

Seeing this, Japanese netizens immediately cheered with joy, shouting that this was the descent of their patron deity.

Huaxia netizens were somewhat doubtful about this: "This Japan died twice, and his luck got better?"

"It should be a negative and negative making a positive."

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Mekawa Naiku hurriedly fled the scene. He hid behind a large tree, panting heavily, with an expression of having survived a catastrophe on his face.

In the live stream room, discussions regarding Japan's National Destiny Game continued. Huaxia netizens still maintained the mentality of watching a show, waiting for subsequent developments.

Thus, a night passed amidst the heart-pounding thrills of people all over the world; only the Huaxia people slept exceptionally comfortably this night.

In the camera view, a Daoist in a moon-white Daoist robe was meditating, with a Three-Flower Cat lying on his lap. The combination of the Daoist and the cat looked exceptionally harmonious.

"Didi, check-in, I am the first."

"Upstairs, what first are you talking about? I didn't leave all night."

"Brother, be careful of sudden death."

"It has been enhanced twice, how could it be that easy? Not sleeping for a night didn't feel like much either; I'm not tired at all and am especially energetic."

"Because the improvement of physical fitness is holistic; besides flesh, blood, tendons, and bones, there is also spirit and Soul—that is what our Dao Sect calls the Dual Cultivation of Nature and Life. Two enhancements are equivalent to gaining five years of life cultivation for free; resting not for a day or two is not a major issue." At this time, Celestial Master Zhang saw the bullet comments and gave an explanation.

"I see, I thought it was because I am still young and full of vigor."

"+1 upstairs."

"Stop adding one. Daoist Ye should be waking up too, right? I want to watch Daoist Ye slaughtering all directions. Yesterday Japan's people encountered a divine bird. Should we notify Daoist Ye? Our communication chance hasn't been used yet."

"Indeed, that bird doesn't look weak. I wonder if there are rewards for defeating it."

"Qingxuan is not sleeping; he is meditating to adjust his state. Perhaps he is already ready to slaughter his way over." Master Yuanxin still understood his disciple; with that little amount of physical activity yesterday, why would he need to rest?

Master Yuanxin's voice had just fallen when Ye Qingxuan opened his eyes. Sword Intent flashed across his eyes. People watching the live stream felt a shock in their hearts upon seeing Ye Qingxuan's eyes, their backs turning cold, and they had the feeling of being targeted by a top predator—this was the gap in life levels.

"Fellow lay practitioners, do not look into Qingxuan's eyes. The gap between you and him is too vast; making eye contact with him will hurt your spirits." Seeing his disciple's gaze, Master Yuanxin quickly reminded everyone.

"Scared me to death. That gaze, I felt like he could stare me to death directly."

"That gaze is truly terrifying."

"It should be the gap in life levels, or rather, the gap in Soul and spirit."

"Meow meow" 'Daoist, meow is hungry.'

Just as Ye Qingxuan adjusted his state, Xiao Jiu's voice came over. Looking down, he saw that the cat's eyes were filled with desire for food.

"Yes, yes, you're a cat, not a pig. Why do you want to eat as soon as you wake up?" While saying this, his hands were not slow. Instead of taking out food, he took out a blood qi pill. Besides enhancing physical strength, a blood qi pill could also supplement blood qi and restore physical strength, having much better effects than a Bigu Pill. Moreover, Xiao Jiu had congenital deficiencies, so eating a few more pills wouldn't hurt.

"Meow" 'This meow wants to eat meat, wants to eat roasted mice.'

"Where am I going to find mice for you? This blood qi pill tastes much better than roasted mice." Saying this, he directly stuffed the Medicinal Pill into the cat's mouth.

"Meow meow" 'Fine, this meow accepts it.'

Ye Qingxuan thought of the question he was ready to ask Xiao Jiu yesterday.

"Xiao Jiu, you are the spiritual being of this Realm. Do you know some information about this world, such as where we are now? Where are there powerful existences?"

"Meow meow meow" Watching Xiao Jiu's paws gesturing unceasingly.

'Meow's memory is incomplete, but I still know a little bit. This world is called the Xuantian Continent, and we are currently in the Infinite Forest in the south of the continent. As for powerful ones, meow remembers that when meow was sleeping, there was a very, very strong big cat over there that roared every day, disturbing meow so much that I couldn't sleep. Meow doesn't know about anything else.'

Looking at the direction Xiao Jiu's stretched paw pointed, it was precisely the direction Ye Qingxuan flew to yesterday.

"Big cat? Roaring? That's a tiger, right? Having flown more than 2,000 kilometers yesterday, the roar can travel so far—is its territory too large, or does its strength exceed the Golden Core Stage? Xuantian Continent, the Infinite Forest in the south, I finally know where we are."

"Xiao Jiu, how strong is that big cat? Can you sense it?"

"Meow meow meow, if this meow were completely born, I could beat it; now upon seeing it, I can only run." Xiao Jiu said, lowering its head aggrievedly.

"That means it's at most the Nascent Soul Early Stage. This poor Daoist can still handle it. Very well, let me stretch my muscles and bones."

"Ding, Quest: Exploration, Completion: 50%. Do you wish to submit the quest?"

"What is the reward if submitted now?"

"Ding, rewards will be known after submitting the quest."

"Do not submit for now."

Ye Qingxuan subsequently took out the Spirit Beast pouch given by Junior Martial Uncle Yuanxing. "Xiao Jiu, I'm going to find that big cat. When we fight later, the commotion might be a bit big; you'd better go into the Spirit Beast pouch."

"Meow meow" 'Alright, Daoist, you must beat that big cat fiercely; it's too noisy.'

"No problem, watch me help you beat it fiercely."

The Spirit Beast pouch looked like an ordinary pouch on the outside, but inside it truly had another world of its own. For a contracted Spirit Beast, it was no less than a five-star hotel. Xiao Jiu turned into a wisp of cyan smoke and entered the Spirit Beast pouch.

Ye Qingxuan then turned into wind and flew toward the direction Xiao Jiu pointed. He was prepared to just rush in recklessly; exploring bit by bit and fighting all the way through was too slow. It was better to directly find the strongest. Anyway, his own strength could handle it, so wouldn't it work to just beat the strongest into submission? Even if he couldn't beat them, he could still run, right?

"This, the exploration quest is already half completed? Just by asking the Three-Flower Cat a few words?"

"Xuantian Continent, Southern Infinite Forest—this completely matches the requirements of the exploration quest, but the completion is only half, still not detailed enough."

"There are definitely spies in our live stream room. Now it's good, the news has leaked, and other countries should know too."

"The person upstairs doesn't need to worry. Most countries have already used their chances to contact; there aren't many countries left that can transmit information, and the completion is only half. Daoist Ye certainly looks down on half the reward."

"Only our Daoist Ye looks down on this reward. For those people struggling to survive, even a mosquito's leg is meat."

"What is Daoist Ye going to do?"

"Didn't you hear the communication between Daoist Ye and Xiao Jiu upstairs? There is a particularly strong big cat in that direction; Daoist Ye is going to look for trouble with it and avenge Xiao Jiu."

"What the hell big cat, that's a tiger."

"Can Daoist Ye beat it? Tigers are the king of all beasts after all; who knows how strong Vicious Beast-level ones are."

"Anyway, Daoist Ye's two strikes were both extremely casual, just like us slapping mosquitoes. Vicious Beasts that seemed invincible to us simply kicked the bucket."

"Indeed, no one knows how strong Daoist Ye is when he strikes with all his might."

"Perhaps Daoist Yuanxin knows."

"That's right, Master Yuanxin. Hurry and tell us."

"+1+1"

"This poor Daoist has never seen Qingxuan strike with all his might either, but what can be certain is that he is invincible below the Nascent Soul." Master Yuanxin stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"Invincible below the Nascent Soul? Little friend Qingxuan has indeed broken through to that Realm." Hearing Master Yuanxin's words, Celestial Master Zhang glared at Zhang Yuzhuo with frustration for not meeting expectations.

And our Brother Yuzhuo had grievances he couldn't voice. Comparing me to that monster Ye Qingxuan? I'm afraid only Patriarch Lü coming personally could compare.