Chapter 974: Chapter 974: One Month

    Qin Hao could clearly feel that every cell in his body was trembling and excited, like land finding rain after a long drought.

    He began to operate the Immortal Burying Skill, fully absorbing the dense spiritual energy in the air.

    Here, they didn’t feel the passage of time at all; they were fully operating their cultivation techniques, madly absorbing the spiritual energy because such places were very rare for the three of them. This was an opportunity.

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    In Yuxing County, Gao Yuan had posted about the young talents selection tournament across the entire county, initially selecting by city basis.

    The top five from each city would enter the state competition, and the top five from the state would compete in the county city. The top ten from the county city would participate in the final selection in the royal city.

    The top five would receive rewards from the dynasty and also qualify to compete at the Heaven and Earth Academy in the Southern Continent.

    Then, these five would participate in elimination matches with young talents from various parts of the Southern Continent.

    This was a centennial young talents event in the Southern Continent; only true young talents could enter the Heaven and Earth Academy to learn.

    After the announcement, all the young talents in Yuxing County were eager to show their skills in the selection tournament, and later compete against all the young geniuses of the Southern Continent.

    The selection tournament in Yuxing County started the following day, with arenas set up in each city for registrants to enroll and participate.

    As time passed, Qin Hao and his group of four were cultivating in the underground palace of the Commandery Prince’s mansion while Yuxing County’s young talents selection was in full swing, attracting many spectators. Such an event was extremely rare.

    Many families sent their most talented disciples, and many young talents emerged from deep mountains.

    Almost every day, the martial arts arena witnessed some impressive young experts.

    In the blink of an eye, nearly a month passed. That day, the underground bronze door of the Commandery Prince’s mansion was opened from the outside, and Qin Hao and his group opened their eyes from cultivation.

    A month has passed? Qin Hao opened his eyes, showing a hint of confusion.

    In this place, he couldn’t feel the passage of time at all, thinking it had been only a quarter of an hour since he started cultivating.

    Gao Linglong and Xian Yin also got up, and Qin Hao walked over: “Has it been a month already?”

    Gao Linglong smiled and said: “It should be. When I first came here, it was the same; time seemed to pass quickly. Mr. Qin and Miss Xian Yin, you’ve both broken through to the early stage of the Grandmaster Realm, congratulations.”

    Qin Hao smiled: “This is all thanks to Mr. Gao.”

    Xian Yin nodded: “If it weren’t for Mr. Gao, we wouldn’t know when we could break through to the Grandmaster Realm.”

    Gao Linglong chuckled and said: “Mr. Qin, Miss Xian Yin, no need for thanks, let’s go, let’s go see Ling’er.”

    The three walked outside and soon saw Ling’er, who had also awakened and her strength had broken through to the early stage of the Innate Realm. Seeing Qin Hao’s group arriving, she smiled: “Master, Sister Xian Yin, Sister Linglong.”

    Qin Hao looked at her and praised: “Not bad, you’ve broken through to the Innate Realm.”

    Ling’er giggled: “I want to catch up with Master and Sister Xian Yin, then I can protect you.”

    The four talked and walked out, standing outside the bronze door with the steward of the Commandery Prince’s mansion.

    He saw Qin Hao’s group and respectfully said: “Commandery Princess, Mr. Qin, the Commandery Prince is waiting for you upstairs.”

    The group followed the steward of the Commandery Prince’s mansion out to the palace above, where Gao Yuan was waiting for them. Seeing Qin Hao and others coming out, Gao Yuan smiled and said: “Congratulations, Mr. Qin, on breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm, your combat strength must have increased significantly.”

    Qin Hao: “This is thanks to Mr. Gao’s generosity; I, Qin Hao, will keep this favor in mind.”

    Gao Yuan helped Qin Hao in order to befriend him. After all, the spirit vein continuously produced spiritual energy, so letting Qin Hao and his group cultivate there didn’t cost anything; instead, it made their relationship closer.

    “No need to be polite, Mr. Qin, it’s just a friendly gesture.” Gao Yuan replied with a smile.

    He continued: “The young talents selection tournament of Yuxing County has ended. The top ten have been selected. Tomorrow morning, I will lead you to the royal capital of the Skyfire Dynasty. Today, let Linglong show you around Yuxing City. There might not be another chance in the future.”

    Qin Hao nodded: “Then I’ll trouble Miss Linglong.”

    Gao Linglong: “Mr. Qin, no need for politeness.”

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    In the morning, Gao Linglong took them for a tour around the inner city of Yuxing City. There happened to be many scenic spots and famous cultural sites.

    Many people within Yuxing City saw Gao Linglong touring with Qin Hao and his group and were somewhat surprised; wasn’t this Qin Hao? Haven’t seen him for a month, and he’s still in Yuxing City? And seems to have a good relationship with Commandery Princess Gao Linglong from the Commandery Prince’s mansion.

    Could it be that he now has a good relationship with the Commandery Prince’s mansion?

    He hasn’t left; could he have also participated in the young talents selection tournament of the dynasty?

    In terms of age, Qin Hao qualified to participate; if he really did, why didn’t they see him compete?

    “Given his relationship with the Commandery Prince’s mansion, along with his strength, he must have been admitted directly. The Commandery Prince has three direct admission spots.”

    At night, Qin Hao had dinner at the Commandery Prince’s mansion, and both parties drank some Spiritual Wine.

    The next morning, around seven o’clock, many people gathered at the Transmission Array square in the inner city of Yuxing City.

    Gao Yuan, with a group of guards from the Commandery Prince’s mansion, stood at the front; behind him were Gao Linglong, Qin Hao, Xian Yin, Ling’er, and the ten young talents who had qualified through the selection tournament.

    Gao Yuan looked at everyone and said: “You are all top young talents of Yuxing County. This time, going to the royal capital for the competition, I hope everyone can achieve a good rank, bringing honor to Yuxing County, and also winning a good future for yourselves.”

    As long as they achieve a good ranking, even if they don’t enter the top five, they will be given priority by the dynasty for cultivation and will become experts in the future.

    When Qin Hao arrived, he observed those ten people; their realms were about the same, mostly late-stage Grandmaster Realm, with a few in the mid-stage. Nine males and one female, all were exemplary figures of the young generation.

    Many were also watching Qin Hao and his group; they had long heard of Qin Hao’s renowned name. Although Qin Hao had killed several Grandmaster Realm experts, these young talents had their pride and did not think much of Qin Hao.

    Like these top ten individuals, each had killed more than one late-stage Grandmaster Realm expert; they had the pride and strength to back it up.

    “Let’s set off.”

    Gao Yuan saw everyone was ready, his voice loud and clear, spreading throughout the entire square.

    The crowd gradually entered the Transmission Array; many of those ten young talents came from big families, so they were accompanied by many guards and clan members.