138: A special challenge, fighting against the Oracle Sect's Emperor Guangying

An Innate Dao Body coupled with a Complete Immortal Emperor Bloodline—either one alone would be enough to produce a Top-Tier Dao Lineage Prodigy, and now that the two were combined, their terrifying talent was evident.

Therefore, everyone had high expectations for Qin Ding, believing he could become a Nine-Star Disciple.

Qin Ding ignored the gazes of others and walked to the Leaping Dragon Gate, then stepped into it, and instantly, a light swept over, engulfing him.

After Qin Ding entered this Leaping Dragon Gate, he felt the space around him ripple, and then he entered a vast and boundless open area.

“This is the test location.”

Qin Ding surveyed this open area, which seemed to have nothing special about it.

Just then, a beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping Qin Ding’s entire body.

“Challenger, sixteen years old, Forging Body Realm Major Achievement, Innate Dao Body, Supreme Emperor Bloodline, initiating special challenge.” A hollow, mechanical voice sounded, and Qin Ding immediately noticed the words “special challenge.”

Special challenge?

Qin Ding guessed that his talent was too good, which was why he triggered this challenge.

Before him, only a light figure coalesced. This light figure was a young man, dressed in black, with a long spear held diagonally, his eyes shining with brilliance, giving off a confident and cold Aura.

This light figure’s cultivation was not too strong, only Forging Body Realm Perfection, yet it gave Qin Ding an extremely dangerous feeling, making his eyelids twitch uncontrollably.

The dangerous feeling this light figure gave him, Qin Ding had only experienced it on Feng Mo back then.

Qin Ding clenched his fists, his expression serious. At this moment, his entire body was taut, Spiritual Qi and Blood Qi flowing simultaneously. He knew he was probably in for a fierce battle.

Just then, the light figure suddenly spoke, its voice spreading: “Challenger, I am the Divine Edict Sect’s thirty-second generation Emperor Child. This light figure carries eighty percent of my strength from back then. Defeat me, and you will possess the position of Quasi-Emperor Child.”

Quasi-Emperor Child?

Qin Ding heard this term, it seemed Nine-Star Disciple was not the limit.

However, this was normal. Although Core Disciple were rare, there were still some of them. The so-called Quasi-Emperor Child should be a position similar to the Quasi-Saint of the current Top-Tier Dao Lineage and Supreme Power. Occupying this position almost meant being cultivated as the highest level within the Sect.

“Eighty percent strength.” Qin Ding did not dare to underestimate him, because the Immortal Realm era he was in had more resources than what he had received.

Furthermore, this so-called Divine Edict Sect was probably much, much stronger than the Qin Family.

After all, the Divine Edict Sect had a living Immortal Emperor, while the Qin Family only had the heritage left behind by an Immortal Emperor.

Therefore, the Divine Edict Sect Emperor Child’s value was definitely very high, and this light figure might even be a Divine Body.

Eighty percent of such strength would probably be enough to sweep through the Divine Children of most Supreme Power in Cangzhou Continent.

As Qin Ding pondered, a powerful Aura swept out from the light figure. Its long spear pointed, and the surrounding space was torn apart.

The next second, the light figure’s steps were profound, almost instantly closing in, its long spear striking like a storm.

Qin Ding also had a spiritual sword appear in his hand, and the sword light flowed, blocking all the spear shadows.

However, while blocking, Qin Ding also felt pressure, retreating step by step. Later, he had no choice but to fully activate his Blood Qi, and Divine Demon Marks condensed one after another. Under the immense power, he finally achieved a stalemate.

Boom.

After hundreds of consecutive clashes, both the light figure and Qin Ding retreated dozens of steps.

“Holy Art: Spirit Elephant Shattering Heaven.”

The light figure’s back was swept with light, directly transforming into a massive white jade light elephant. The light elephant trampled the Void Realm, charging forward with a barbaric momentum.

This collision seemed capable of crushing all obstacles in its path.

Qin Ding did not hesitate at this moment either. He formed hand seals, and a vast Spiritual Qi swept out. A cold, icy killing Aura swept across the eight directions. A White Tiger stomped on the stars, transforming into a White Tiger Seal that met the charge head-on.

The White Tiger and the Spirit Elephant fiercely collided, tearing at each other in a fierce struggle. In the end, both exhausted their Spiritual Qi and dissipated.

“So troublesome.” Qin Ding couldn’t help but sigh, “This is simply too troublesome.”

The light figure’s eyes stared at Qin Ding, then it tightened its grip on the long spear, and a vast Spiritual Qi swept out.

“Innate Divine Ability, True Dragon Soaring Heaven.”

As the roar echoed, the light figure’s body was enveloped in a golden light barrier. At this moment, it seemed to have transformed into a True Dragon, soaring through the Heaven and Earth.

This feeling of transformation did not mean its form was a True Dragon, but rather that it possessed the divine charm of one.

It seemed this light figure must have observed a True Dragon before, otherwise, it would be difficult to create such a Divine Ability with divine charm.

The True Dragon soared in this sky, then suddenly crashed down. A storm erupted, and a long spear extended, directly piercing towards Qin Ding’s location. The long spear seemed to have transformed into a Dragon head, directly striking.

Qin Ding’s eyes also showed a solemn expression. His glabella opened and closed, and a vertical pupil opened. Within the vertical pupil, black light flowed.

As the light flowed, an Aura of death, destruction, and dominance spread.

“Innate Divine Ability, World Annihilation.”

Qin Ding activated his Innate Divine Ability, and a black beam of light shot out from his vertical pupil. That light seemed capable of disintegrating everything in the Heaven and Earth.

The two collided, and then violent Spiritual Qi fluctuations spread and raged.

That Spiritual Qi storm directly cut through the surrounding space. This storm alone was enough to destroy any Forging Body Realm existence.

In this clash of Innate Divine Ability, Qin Ding’s World Annihilation was ultimately slightly superior, gradually disintegrating and eroding the latter’s Innate Divine Ability.

Finally, the remaining beam of light pierced through the light figure, and the entire light figure dissipated into the Heaven and Earth.

After destroying this light figure, Qin Ding also supported himself with one hand on the ground, panting heavily.

This battle, though he did not seem to activate Immortal Art, was no less intense.

It was just that they ultimately did not activate Immortal Art, and the outcome was decided by their Innate Divine Ability.

Because Qin Ding also firmly believed that as a Disciple of the Divine Edict Sect, the opponent could not possibly not know Immortal Art.

“This is only eighty percent of his combat power.” Qin Ding’s eyes also flickered. Eighty percent of his combat power was already so formidable. If he were to fight him at full strength…

With a lower cultivation level, he would probably have to pay a considerable price to win.

After Qin Ding defeated this light figure and caused it to dissipate, the light figure re-coalesced.

Then, the light figure cupped its fists towards Qin Ding and said, “Congratulations, Your Excellency, on becoming a Quasi-Emperor Child of my Divine Edict Sect. In the future, you will also have the qualification to contend for the position of Emperor Child.”

As the voice fell, Qin Ding also felt the scene before his eyes shift, and a force sent him out.

Chapter 139: Obtaining Quasi-Emperor Child Status, Crushing Tang Aofeng

After Qin Ding exited the Leaping Dragon Gate, almost everyone’s gaze converged on his right arm, seemingly wanting to see if Qin Ding could become a Nine-Star Disciple.

And as they stared at Qin Ding’s right arm, a ray of light descended from the Leaping Dragon Gate. That ray of light fell on Qin Ding’s glabella, and many people watched this scene dumbfounded.

Because this seemed a little different from what they expected; how could such a situation occur?

The light fell on Qin Ding’s glabella, and then a golden lotus mark formed there. Afterwards, the golden color faded, becoming so faint that one could not see it without looking closely.

“What exactly is going on?”

Many people were baffled. Qin Ding seemed to have no star rating.

However, no one believed that Qin Ding had failed the assessment, because that was impossible. Therefore, the only different explanation for this situation was that Qin Ding probably possessed a different status than them.

“Could it be…” The Demon Blade and Desolate Dragon exchanged glances, their eyes filled with disbelief.

They had guessed something. One-star to Nine-star was indeed a division among Disciple, but there was a small group of people who, within the Sect, should be able to become existences that surpassed Nine-star.

Clearly, Qin Ding had obtained such a status.

After they exchanged glances, they all showed a sense of powerlessness. Originally, they thought Qin Ding would at most be a Nine-Star Disciple.

Although that would also put great pressure on them, it would definitely not cause this feeling of powerlessness.

However, a status beyond Nine-Star Disciple, this evaluation made them feel a sense of powerlessness that was difficult to overcome.

Tang Aofeng’s body and eyes were filled with shock. Although she had a fiery temper, she was not stupid, and she clearly knew what this meant for Qin Ding.

Originally, she thought Qin Ding would only be slightly higher than her, but she never expected him to obtain such a special status.

And when Qin Ding received this golden lotus mark, he also felt an energy surge into his body. With the help of this energy, Qin Ding’s body also trembled, his Aura changed, and he directly Breakthrough to Forging Body Realm Perfection.

This was an unexpected pleasant surprise for Qin Ding. He never thought it could help him improve his cultivation at the end.

After Qin Ding improved his cultivation, he opened his eyes again, and the pressure he exerted on the Demon Blade, Desolate Dragon, and others became extremely immense.

“Alright, now that everyone has obtained their Opportunity, our battle can continue.”

Just then, Tang Aofeng spoke aggressively, her words filled with fearlessness.

Her courage to speak even made the Demon Blade, Desolate Dragon, and others give her a thumbs up.

Because now, none of them had the courage to challenge Qin Ding.

“I don’t want to fight you.” Qin Ding had just fought a fierce battle and didn’t want to fight anyone. Fighting was a very tiring thing.

“Are you feeling guilty, or did you just cheat, afraid that if we fight, it will be exposed?” Tang Aofeng seemed to be trying to provoke Qin Ding, using a taunting method.

“Don’t use such a low-level taunt,” Qin Ding swept a faint glance at Tang Aofeng, then said, “There’s no benefit in fighting you, so why fight?”

“Who said there’s no benefit?” Tang Aofeng said, puffing out her chest.

“Oh, what’s the benefit?” Qin Ding also became a little more interested.

Tang Aofeng’s expression was somewhat domineering, and she said arrogantly, “If you defeat me, this maiden will decide to marry you, how about it?”

“Marry me? Is that a benefit? Aren’t you punishing me?” Qin Ding also laughed, shaking his head and saying, “With your fiery temper, whoever marries you would be unlucky. Reward? I think you’re afraid you won’t be able to marry, so you’re doing this on purpose.”

When Qin Ding finished speaking, Tang Aofeng was already baring her teeth, her fists cracking, which showed her current anger.

Facing her anger, Qin Ding didn’t care. He said to Qiu Ling Old Ancestor and Diao Xiaoqing, “Let’s go, we’ll look around elsewhere.”

However, as his voice fell, a cold glint had already arrived.

Tang Aofeng soared into the sky. A Phoenix-like phantom rose straight up, then she swooped down, a spear thrusting forward.

At this moment, Qin Ding’s eyes also showed a few hints of anger. Divine Demon Marks flowed on his palm, and in a short time, he condensed over three hundred Divine Demon Marks, forcefully using his palm to block Tang Aofeng’s long spear.

Immediately after, he used force with his arm, sending Tang Aofeng, person and spear, flying out.

Then Qin Ding’s steps flowed, and before Tang Aofeng could land, he appeared, kneeing Tang Aofeng in the abdomen. Amidst her wails, he sent her flying again.

Then Qin Ding’s figure appeared like a ghost, directly striking Tang Aofeng so that she couldn’t even touch his clothes. Then, in the final blow, he grabbed her by the neck with one hand and slammed her deep into the mountain.

“I’m telling you, enough is enough. Don’t push your luck.”

Qin Ding held her by the neck with one hand, pressing her into the mountain.

Cough, cough.

Tang Aofeng coughed, trying to speak, but unable to make a sound.

Seeing this scene, the Demon Blade and Desolate Dragon also felt terrified. Qin Ding was actually able to beat Tang Aofeng so easily.

This wasn’t because Tang Aofeng was weak; it could only be said that Qin Ding was simply too powerful.

After Qin Ding released his grip, he immediately took Qiu Ling Old Ancestor and Diao Xiaoqing and left the Leaping Dragon Gate.

After leaving the Leaping Dragon Gate, Qin Ding and the others stepped into the inner area of the Divine Edict Sect.

This inner area was also filled with vast Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. Although there were shattered cracks everywhere, and some almost broken stone islands floated in the air, one could still see from these fragments how prosperous the Divine Edict Sect was in its heyday.

This level of prosperity was probably something even the Qin Family couldn’t compare to.

Later, when Qin Ding passed by some places, it was indeed as he had previously expected. Some places still had Restriction, and these Restriction required a certain status to pass through.

Qiu Ling Old Ancestor also felt quite helpless at this moment. He had no status, and if he wanted to force his way through, he couldn’t. He could only say to Qin Ding, “Please help take care of Xiaoqing, I’ll just look around casually.”

Qiu Ling Old Ancestor himself knew that even if he obtained some Opportunity, it would be useless, because the Heaven and Earth Law here was incomplete, and he couldn’t Breakthrough to Supreme.

And after entering Cangzhou Continent, he didn’t have much life left, so he no longer had the desire to seek Opportunity. He just wanted to look around and walk around.

Qin Ding did not object to this and led Diao Xiaoqing deeper.

After exploring many areas, Qin Ding shook his head. The great battle back then was too fierce, destroying most of the things. Coupled with the passage of time, even if some things remained, many of them would be eroded by time.

It wasn’t until Qin Ding and Diao Xiaoqing passed by an island that they discovered there was still a powerful spiritual array operating on its periphery.