Refining the Mountains and Rivers

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Qin Yu's pupils shrank and a dignified look crossed his face. He had no idea what that black light was, but he felt an intense sense of threat from it.

It was terrifying…and fatal!

Could the Dragon Saint want to kill him? No, that wasn't right…if he really was killed, there would be a great war between the peach garden and the East Sea.

Qin Yu's thoughts turned, but he didn't have time to think anymore. This was because the black light in Black Armor's hands was becoming increasingly strong. It was like a volcano on the verge of eruption, about to explode with a heaven-shaking blow at any moment.

He was puzzled and also a bit angered. But within these interweaving emotions, he also felt some amazement.

The more he saw and the more he experienced, the more he was able to understand what people meant when they said that there was no limit in the universe - there was always a higher mountain, a higher heaven.

Qin Yu originally believed that after making a breakthrough and mastering the power he obtained, he wouldn't need to use it on anyone that wasn't a Saint. But upon seeing Black Armor's strength, he realized there was still a giant gap between reality and what he thought.

As he sighed inwardly, he secretly raised his vigilance. He had to be more careful in the future, and he couldn't underestimate the heroes of the world.

Black Armor was strong, and the black light that stretched out from his hands caused Qin Yu to feel the threat of death.

But he did not feel any fear.

The reason he didn't feel fear was because he was strong. Even if he took Black Armor's attack head-on, at most he would be forced to reveal one card.

Everyone in the hall held their breath as they waited for the heaven-shaking strike to occur. They knew that victory and defeat would be decided here.

But the black light in Black Armor's hands never shot out. The Dragon Saint interrupted his attack and said, "This is just the arena, and you are not dealing with those rebels in the sea region. There is no need to be so heavy-handed. Black Armor, step back."

Without hesitation and without any unwillingness, after Black Armor heard the Dragon Saint's words he put the black light away and jumped off of the arena, returning to his position.

It was clear that whether it was Qin Yu or the dragon pearl, neither of them could compare with the weight of the Dragon Saint's words.

The Dragon Saint's dignified voice rang out. "Black Armor is a person of my East Sea, so it isn't good if he participates in the arena. If word spreads out of this, rumors might pop up that I took out a treasure and then had a subordinate go forth to take it back, playing a trick on the juniors."

His words were calm and without any obvious direction, but the cultivators in the hall paled and their hearts skipped a beat. They all thought, were these words directed at them? But that wasn't true; they might have had a small thought…ah, they had no intention of disrespecting the Dragon Saint!

Within the crystal wall, the giant eyes swept over the hall. The Dragon Saint sneered and took down several names. This group of young bastards, they dared to think of raising rumors about him. Did they not know that besides being stingy and greedy, he was also famous for bearing grudges?

Just you wait. I will find a way to have you all suffer a bit in the future.

"Black Armor withdraws, and Qin Yu has the advantage. This is considered his win." The Dragon Saint smiled. "Of course, if you all think It is unfair, there is still a third match. Whoever believes they are stronger can go up. This time, the East Sea will not interfere."

The hall fell silent. Everyone furrowed their eyebrows, a heavy and thoughtful expression on their faces.

During the first battle, Qin Yu had beaten Xu Shi with a single punch. Perhaps he used some card that allowed him to erupt with power, or perhaps Xu Shi had lowered his guard, causing himself to be defeated with just one strike.

However, during his battle with Black Armor, although the Dragon Saint interfered at the critical moment and forced him to step back, it was enough to prove that Qin Yu's victory over Xu Shi originated from his own strength.

He was even far stronger than they imagined!

Compared to how they imagined him, this Qin Yu was as different as the heavens and earth. Although there were many people in the celebratory hall right now, few of them maintained their original thoughts of using this opportunity to beat Qin Yu up and vent their anger.

It wasn't that they wanted to, but that they knew their strength didn't allow it! If they stepped onto the arena, then let alone beating up Qin Yu, not being viciously brutalized would be considered lucky!

Moreover, if they stepped on stage and were beaten up, losing face would just be one part of it. They would lose the third match and help Qin Yu obtain the dragon pearl. If things were like this, they would feel sad for the rest of their life, and it would be difficult for them to even eat and rest in the future.

So this match was too important. Unless someone was confident that they could suppress Qin Yu, no one would be willing to step up.

As a result, after the Dragon Saint spoke up, a dreary silence followed in the hall.

Numerous cultivators sighed in unison. Not to mention anything else, this moment of silence today proved how strong Qin Yu was. It gave him capital to brag about in the future.

As for them, they were all a part of this capital. They were stepping stones for Qin Yu to rise to fame!

Just thinking about this left them feeling uncomfortable.

But they couldn't delay further. The longer the silence stretched out for, the more they would all lose face, and the more Qin Yu's reputation would rise.

Hu -

At this moment, three people in the hall stood up.

Rice Paper glanced at them and nodded inwardly. No matter what their relationship was, these three people were indeed the most powerful group here today.

Two were the direct lineage of Saints, and one had a Half-Saint bloodline!

Black Armor was strong and had an intimidating reputation, but these three weren't bad either. In particular, the one with a Half-Saint bloodline was said to have been born with a great supernatural ability. He was mysterious and unpredictable and his power was astonishing. Once, in an ancient mystic realm, he withstood the strike of a Saint and survived.

These three people all had the qualifications to challenge Qin Yu in the arena today.

But they only had one chance.

They exchanged glances and frowned, depression in their eyes. There was no way they could fight each other and then allow the victor to step onto the stage and fight Qin Yu, right?

That would be overvaluing Qin Yu's status and degrading themselves. To be honest, they weren't sure they would have the ability to suppress Qin Yu if they fought each other.

After all, they had all seen this boy's cultivation with their own eyes. He really was tyrannically strong, without any embellishment at all.

Peachy didn't allow the three Saint disciples to feel awkward for long. She stepped forward and landed on the arena. The hall fell silent as everyone's mouths subconsciously dropped open. What were these two people from the peach garden doing?

Someone who was quick to respond almost bit off his own tongue. He gasped for air. Was this possible? There was no way they could be so shameless!

Peachy looked at Qin Yu and said, "I am not junior-apprentice brother Qin Yu's match, so I admit defeat."

She turned and flew off.

From the moment she stepped forward and then stepped down, only several breaths of time had passed.

This was far too fast. And this simple and direct way of admitting defeat was too blunt! Although Qin Yu had planned all of this, even he himself couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed.

Cough cough…of course it was just a bit of embarrassment. His expression stiffened for a moment before it faded away.

Welcoming everyone's gazes, Qin Yu coughed and cupped his hands together, "This…it really is embarrassing, but my senior-apprentice sister is worried that I will be harmed after competing in too many battles…however, since these are the rules established by the Dragon Saint, as juniors there isn't much we can do about it and can only comply…cough cough…so, I will shamelessly be taking this dragon pearl!"

Everyone was left dumbfounded as they stared at Qin Yu saying all of this on the arena stage. To speak such words…could his facial skin be any thicker?

Moreover, this was Peachy! In their mind, she was a cold and indifferent goddess. How could she be like this!?

Qin Yu really was a villain, so they could understand anything he did. But, why are you following in his wicked footsteps!

In full public view, and at a time where it could be said that forces from all throughout the vast brightness were gathered, they had done something so bold and shameless.

"Hahahaha!" Raucous laughter suddenly resounded from behind the crystal wall, filled with jubilant joy. "Interesting! I never thought that you would really do this. After today, the name of Qin Yu will become known by everyone!"

These words disclosed many different meanings. For instance, the Dragon Saint already knew that Qin Yu had collaborated with Peachy to take the third match like this.

Qin Yu relaxed a little. It seemed that the Dragon Saint hadn't lost his temper because of this. He immediately bowed and said, "This junior had no other choice. All of my fellow senior-apprentice brothers in the hall were full of vigor and wanted to teach me a lesson, so I asked my senior-apprentice sister to rescue me. I ask the Dragon Saint to please not blame me."

"You haven't violated the rules I laid down, so why would I blame you?" Behind the crystal wall, the giant dragon eyes revealed a taunting look. They swept over the hall and said, "Are you angry? Are you unwilling? Do you think that I have been unfair?"

The Dragon Saint coldly sneered and said, "Let me tell you something. Even if I have been, you all have to endure it! This dragon pearl is Qin Yu's! This matter can be considered a lesson to you all. Things like face…are they really that important? I only gave you a single condition, and that was to win three matches. When you were all privately trading spots, hoping to teach Qin Yu a lesson, you were all happy and cheerful. But then, when the crucial time came, none of you dared to move. It is just laughable!"

Everyone in the hall hurriedly bowed, "We would never dare!"

The Dragon Saint snorted with contempt, "Whether or not you dare, you know yourselves…" As he spoke to here, he furrowed his eyebrows and looked up. "That old scholartree's aura…why would he send people here?"

A moment later, a respectful voice came from outside the hall. "Junior Lian Yi is here upon orders of the Western Mountain Scholartree Saint to come to the East Sea to celebrate at the longevity feast. Because of some accidents along the way, I am somewhat late. I ask Lord Dragon Saint to be broad-minded."

A disturbance was set off throughout the hall. It seemed that this name represented some kind of formidable suppression.

Behind the crystal wall, the Dragon Saint coldly sneered, "How interesting. That old scholartree has always been at odds with me and wishes I could die even a day sooner, yet he would send someone to celebrate my longevity feast! However, since you've come, then come in!"

A dragon claw pointed at the crystal wall. The space within the hall shattered, forming a channel.