CHAPTER 519: CHAPTER 519: VARIOUS PARTIES WANT TO TAKE ACTION_1

High above the landscape, Qin Feiyang killed Nie Yu, yet his heart remained as calm as still water. If you didn’t kill him, he would kill you, and he wouldn’t show any mercy.

"TSK TSK TSK."

Boss’s power now... He could be considered the strongest person beneath the War Ancestor realm, Fatty muttered quietly to the side. Qin Feiyang isn’t even twenty yet, but his strength is already so formidable. If it were another ten or twenty years from now, wouldn’t he be even more astonishing?

Of course, Fatty also had full confidence in himself. In another ten or twenty years, I’ll surely have amazing achievements too!

The source of his confidence was the Door of Potential!

Most importantly, he had followed the right person. If I hadn’t stubbornly insisted on following Qin Feiyang back then, I’d probably still be in Black Bear City, completely unknown.

"PHEW!" Qin Feiyang exhaled and looked at Fatty with a smile. "Let’s go find a place to cultivate in seclusion."

He also felt helpless. He had always wanted to retreat and cultivate, but trouble always seemed to find him.

"Cultivate in seclusion?" Fatty paused, then asked, "What about He Jiu?"

He Jiu obviously suspected their identities. If he proclaimed it, it would be detrimental to them.

"He’s a smart man; he knows what should be said and what shouldn’t," Qin Feiyang smiled, flying into the depths of the mountain range.

A smart man? Fatty frowned slightly, then grinned and turned to follow.

A moment later, the two landed on top of a colossal peak. This place was covered in ancient, towering trees and遍地 wild grass. The giant peak was very high, well over ten thousand feet tall, and the view from the cliff edge at its summit was extremely expansive. Not only could they hide here, but they could also monitor the surroundings.

Qin Feiyang jumped onto a bluestone, looked around, and was quite satisfied with the location. He then sat cross-legged on the bluestone and closed his eyes to cultivate.

Fatty stood by, fidgeting for a moment before saying, "Boss, that superior auxiliary battle art we just got, can you give it to Master Fatty?"

"Huh?" Qin Feiyang opened his eyes and looked at him, puzzled.

"Last time in the Land of Oblivion, the perfect battle art that lady gave to Lu Hong was a Slaughter Battle Art. So, Master Fatty wants to give the auxiliary battle art to her," Fatty said, his face flushing as he spoke somewhat bashfully.

Qin Feiyang looked at Fatty strangely. Could it be that this Fatty has fallen for Lu Hong? If that were true, it would be a good thing.

Fatty became uncomfortable under Qin Feiyang’s gaze. He was about to lose his temper, but Qin Feiyang took out a jade slip and directly tossed it to Fatty.

"Thank you, Boss!" Fatty was immediately overjoyed.

Qin Feiyang shook his head and chuckled, then directly sent Fatty into the ancient castle.

It seems Fatty really is love-struck. However... it’s not that I’m discriminating against him, but with Fatty’s physique, would Lu Hong even look at him? If he wants to win the beauty over, he’ll have to lose some weight!

「Meanwhile,」 the news of Nie Yu’s death also spread throughout the Spirit Cloud Mountain Range. This news was even more sensational than the deaths of Mo He and Zhao Wei. Everyone who heard about it was profoundly shocked.

A Nine-Star War Emperor died at Ma San’s hands! Is this man trying to defy the heavens? He was a dark horse, quiet but then astoundingly successful! No one expected that the once weak, incompetent, and cowardly man could become so strong!

By a river, two young men stood shoulder to shoulder. Both were dressed in long black robes and possessed extraordinarily handsome features, especially their transcendent aura, which immediately marked them as individuals of no ordinary standing.

"The Inner Hall is about to change."

"Yes, Ma San has emerged, decisively killing Nie Yu. The power structure is destined to shift."

"Now, it’s not just us; I’m afraid even Mo Wushen and the other two are feeling threatened by him."

The two looked up at the sky, their deep eyes seemingly able to penetrate the future and discern all things.

「Elsewhere, deep within the mountain range, two men and a woman stood facing each other above a jungle.」 A light breeze brushed past, fluttering their long hair and clothes. From a distance, they resembled three dazzling suns, inspiring awe in any who beheld them.

"Mo Wushen, you went to find him. What did you make of his strength?"

"I didn’t engage him directly."

"It seems Ma San has been biding his time all along; we completely overlooked him before."

"So what? He dared to kill my brother; he won’t leave the Spirit Cloud Mountain Range alive!"

"I also think Ma San should be eliminated. Given his personality and methods, he will undoubtedly become a threat to us in the future."

"In that case, we should join forces. After all, in this Inner Hall, there can only be us three Kings. Not one more!"

A chill flickered in their eyes simultaneously, and then they each turned and departed.

「Meanwhile,」 due to deliberate dissemination, the news of Nie Yu’s and the others’ deaths also reached Yun State City. Wherever people gathered, this matter was the topic of discussion. The families behind Nie Yu, Mo He, Zhao Wei, and Liang Cheng were, without exception, overcome with thunderous rage. The old powerhouses of the four great families immediately went to confront Yun State’s Prefect.

However, the Yun State Prefect adopted an attitude of indifference towards the matter. Helpless, the members of the four great families could only temporarily swallow their anger and bide their time.

Time flew by. Seven months passed.

Only five months remained until the Battle of the Nine States.

In these seven months, few had actively sought Qin Feiyang; most were searching for the Elixir Flame. However, despite this, Qin Feiyang was still frequently disturbed. These disturbances came from individuals like the old man, Yan Nanshan, Yin Yuanming, Lv Yun, and Ren Wushuang, among others, who frequently sent him messages.

In the beginning, Qin Feiyang patiently explained and reassured them. Eventually, however, he could no longer tolerate it. He tossed the Image Crystal Stone into his Qiankun Bag, ignored it completely, and focused entirely on cultivating.

After seven months of rigorous cultivation, his breakthrough finally arrived.

BOOM!

That day, the aura he had been suppressing for months exploded outward! The colossal peak beneath him couldn’t withstand this momentum and instantly crumbled, sending billows of dust and smoke soaring into the sky, engulfing the surroundings. The rumbling sound was deafening! The fierce beasts residing nearby were all terrified and fled in panic.

WHIZZ!

Soon, a black figure rushed out from the dust. It was Qin Feiyang!

Standing high in the air, he was like a War God descended upon the world. His Battle Intent surged around him like a rainbow, his long hair and clothes rustled in the wind, and a terrifying aura rolled out in all directions.

Eight-Star War Emperor!

Feeling the surging Battle Intent and power within his body, he clenched his fists tightly, his resolute face filled with determination.

"Mother, Uncle Yuan, can you see this?"

"Before turning twenty, I’ve stepped into the Eight-Star War Emperor realm. I’m even faster than our ancestor was."

"Rest assured, I will not let you down!"

He murmured to himself, his eyes sparkling. Then, he retracted his aura and pulled Fatty out.

Fatty examined Qin Feiyang up and down for a moment, then grinned. "Boss, Master Fatty is almost catching up to you! You’d better work harder!"

"Huh?" Qin Feiyang was slightly taken aback. After observing carefully for a moment, his pupils contracted. This damn Fatty! He actually broke through to become a Seven-Star War Emperor!

However, on second thought, it made sense. Although Fatty’s talent isn’t on par with mine, he has unlocked the fourth layer of the Door of Potential, so his cultivation speed naturally surpasses what mine currently is.

Qin Feiyang asked, "Did the White-Eyed Wolf break through to the Nine-Star War Emperor?"

Seven months ago, the Wolf King was a Seven-Star War Emperor. After seven months of secluded cultivation, its cultivation must have made another significant leap.

"Not yet, but it’s very close. Probably at most half a month more," Fatty grumbled sourly.

No matter how hard I try, I can never catch up to the Wolf King! We’ve both unlocked the fourth layer of the Door of Potential, so why is the gap between us so huge?

"Just be content!" Qin Feiyang rolled his eyes at him. "Can you tell me now why you came to Yun State?"

Fatty immediately fell silent.

Qin Feiyang glanced at him and said indifferently, "If you don’t want to say it, then forget it."

"Boss, I..." Fatty started to speak but then hesitated, as if weighing some concern. Finally, he looked at Qin Feiyang and said with utmost seriousness, "Boss, no matter what I came to Yun State to do, please rest assured of one thing: Master Fatty will never harm you!"

Qin Feiyang did believe him on this point.

He smiled faintly. "Let’s go. We should find someone and ask if there’s any news about the Elixir Flame."

WHIZZ!

The two of them flew deeper into the mountain range together.

However, after an hour, they surprisingly hadn’t encountered a single person along the way.

Fatty frowned. "Strange, where did everyone go?"

"It’s not strange," Qin Feiyang said. "Everyone is guessing that the Elixir Flame is hidden deep in the mountain range. Seven months have passed, so they must have all ventured deeper into the mountains by now."

Qin Feiyang activated Phantom Step, and together with Fatty, they rapidly disappeared over the horizon.

「Half a month later,」 the two finally encountered a disciple of the Inner Hall. And coincidentally, it was He Jiu again!

On a mountain peak ahead, He Jiu lay on a smooth, flat stone with a foxtail grass dangling from his mouth. His hands were pillowed behind his head, and he squinted comfortably as he basked in the sun.

This guy really knows how to enjoy life! Fatty broke into a mischievous smile.

Qin Feiyang smiled.

WHIZZ!

The two shot through the air, heading towards the mountain peak.

"Someone?" As the two approached the peak, He Jiu was startled. He abruptly opened his eyes, propped himself up with his hands, and tilted his head to look at Qin Feiyang and Fatty.

Why have I run into them again? He Jiu’s face instantly turned pale, and he scrambled up, ready to flee.

BOOM!

Fatty chuckled as his oppressive aura surged out, instantly immobilizing He Jiu on the spot.

WHIZZ!

Accompanied by the sound of rushing air, Qin Feiyang and Fatty landed in front of He Jiu.

Fatty grinned mischievously. "Kid, we meet again! This must be fate!"

Damn fate! It’s just rotten luck! He Jiu cursed inwardly. Outwardly, however, his face was wreathed in a flattering smile as he nodded. "Yes, yes! When fate calls, it cannot be denied!"

"Well, since that’s the case, we absolutely must ’get friendly’ today. Otherwise, we’d be letting down this fate heaven has bestowed upon us, wouldn’t you agree?" Fatty rubbed his hands, a predatory, weasel-like grin spreading across his face; his intentions were clearly not good.

He Jiu’s expression changed slightly. He said fawningly, "Senior Brother, my... preferences... are quite normal. Perhaps we should skip the ’getting friendly’ part!"

Fatty’s face twitched, and dark lines creased his forehead. Is this guy implying *my* preferences aren’t normal?

He Jiu, skilled at reading expressions, saw Fatty’s face darken and hurriedly changed the subject with a laugh. "If you two Senior Brothers have any questions, please ask directly. I guarantee I’ll tell you everything I know, holding nothing back."

Fatty was taken aback and said with a sigh of resignation, "You certainly are perceptive."

"Perceptive people tend to live longer," He Jiu replied, still smiling obsequiously.