Peerless Battle Spirit
Chapter 15: One with the Saber

One with the Saber

The deacons, the elders, Qin Tian, Qin Tieba, and Qin Changkong stared at Qin Nan with their eyes open wide and filled with utter astonishment. They had not expected the aura emitting from Qin Nan’s body to be the fourth-layer Body Tempering Realm!

That being said, his cultivation of the fourth-layer Body Tempering Realm was incomparable with the deacons and elders.

However, in the Canglan Continent, one could only cultivate by communicating with the Heavens and Earth after awakening a Martial Spirit. It had only been less than half a month since the Martial Spirit Awakening Ceremony, and Qin Nan had already ranked up to the fourth-layer Body Tempering Realm?

Even Qin Changkong, who possessed a fifth-grade Huang ranked Martial Spirit and had been supported with a significant supply of pills, had only managed to rank up to the third-layer Body Tempering Realm!

Qin Nan only possessed a first-grade Huang ranked Martial Spirit; how was his cultivation speed even more terrifying than Qin Changkong’s?

At that instant, the deacons and elders instinctively recollected their mockery of Qin Nan, which caused them to feel a burning sensation on their faces as if they had just been slapped.

Had they just called Qin Nan trash? How was a fourth-layer Body Tempering Realm Qin Nan trash?

They soon recollected Qin Nan’s questions just a few seconds before—it appears that Qin Changkong was the real trash under such circumstances.

“Nan’er...how did your cultivation rank up to the fourth-layer Body Tempering Realm?” Qin Tian’s voice was slightly shaky.

“Impossible!” A scream could be heard all of a sudden, which turned out to be from Qin Tieba, whose eyes thoroughly reddened as he glared at Qin Nan like a hungry wolf, “How did you rank up to the fourth-layer Body Tempering Realm? Your Martial Spirit is only first-grade Huang ranked. How is this possible?”

The crowd soon recovered from their shock as they stared at Qin Nan in great confusion.

It didn’t make sense at all.

Everyone knew that the rank of a cultivator's Martial Spirit was directly proportional to his cultivation speed, capabilities, and potential. This had been the rule since the very beginning.

How could Qin Nan rank up to the fourth-layer Body Tempering Realm with just a first-grade Huang ranked Martial Spirit?

Qin Nan ignored the gazes of the crowd and brought his fists together facing Qin Tian, “Father, while I was training in the Longhu Mountain Range the past few days, I stumbled into a fortunate encounter which assisted me in ranking up to the fourth-layer Body Tempering Realm. I didn’t have time to tell you yet.”

“A fortunate encounter?” Qin Tian was startled, but he did not doubt its credibility. He then burst out laughing while clapping his hands, “Great, great, that’s a great news.”

At that instant, the crowd came to a realization and glanced at Qin Nan with great looks of jealousy.

It went without saying that the rank of one’s Martial Spirit was extremely important, and so was luck. If you were able to encounter any rare treasures or successions from the ancient era, even if you were a piece of trash, you still could improve your cultivation.

The crowd did not doubt his words. If it weren’t for the fortunate encounter, how could there be any valid explanation for how Qin Nan was able to rank up to the fourth-layer Body Tempering Realm?

Following this, the crowd’s gaze toward Qin Nan returned to normal—filled with disdain.

So what if you were able to find a fortunate encounter, you are still trash with your first-grade Huang ranked Martial Spirit.

Qin Nan ignored the crowd’s gaze while he glanced at Qin Changkong and said in a calm tone, “Qin Changkong, I remember you saying that if I was able to prove that I’m not trash, you would stop usurping my father. Even though it’s due to a fortunate encounter, my cultivation is in fact greater than yours. Therefore, in terms of cultivation, you are a piece of trash in my eyes. Are you convinced now?”

Qin Tieba and the others were stunned.

Qin Changkong’s expression darkened rapidly. The anger in his heart was on the verge of exploding after being treated scornfully by Qin Nan, but he could not find any way to refute his words. He had mentioned that if Qin Nan’s cultivation was stronger than his, it would be reasonable for him to take the five hundred Body Tempering Pills.

Besides, even though Qin Nan was trying to pay him back, he was no match against Qin Nan in terms of cultivation.

“Qin Nan, you…” Qin Changkong clenched his teeth and said in a menacing tone, “I did mention that before, but I’ve changed my mind now. I shall challenge you to a duel! If you are able to defeat me, then we’ll stop usurping your father’s position as the Patriarch!”

“Qin Nan, don’t!” Qin Tian blurted out before Qin Nan could speak, “Qin Changkong possesses a fifth-grade Huang ranked Martial Spirit. Even though your cultivation is at the fourth-layer Body Tempering Realm, you are still no match against him. You’ve done a great job today, and your father is proud of you. The position of Patriarch does not matter much to me anyway.”

Qin Tian wore a calm expression. It appeared that Qin Nan’s interference had allowed him to recover from the previous disappointment.

“HAHAHA!” Qin Changkong burst out laughing. His eyes reddened while he glared at Qin Nan, “Did you hear that? Even your father won’t let you fight against me. So what if you’ve found a fortunate encounter? So what if your cultivation is stronger? Listen to me; you are trash, your entire family is trash!”

The custodians surrounding them shook their heads slightly. It would be idiotic for Qin Nan to accept the challenge under such circumstances.

As Qin Tian had mentioned, even though Qin Nan possessed a stronger cultivation, he would not stand a chance against Qin Changkong in battle.

Qin Nan’s eyes flickered coldly, “If that’s what you wish for, don’t blame me for showing no mercy. Very well, I hope you will keep your promise. I shall accept the challenge!”

The crowd was astonished hearing the words, especially Qin Tian, whose expression changed tremendously.

However, the deacons, elders, and Qin Tieba’s crew wore mocking expressions after their brief astonishment.

This Qin Nan was so full of himself. Did he really think he stood a chance with his fourth-layer Body Tempering Realm cultivation?

Did he think that a fifth-grade Huang ranked Martial Spirit was only a mere decoration?

How idiotic!

“HAHAHA, I believe you have made up your mind. Qin Nan, I shall show you the high-class Martial Skill that I learned recently!” Qin Changkong was immersed in joy after Qin Nan accepted his challenge. His body fully unleashed a third-layer Body Tempering Realm aura as five yellow rays were emitted from his back.

ROAR!

Following a ferocious roar, a huge illusionary figure of a menacing-looking white tiger emerged behind Qin Changkong, emitting the suppression of a fifth-grade Huang ranked Martial Spirit.

Qin Changkong decided to execute the full strength of his Martial Spirit straight away.

“White Tiger Pounce!”

Qin Changkong’s eyes flickered murderously as his body entered a stance similar to that of a white tiger preparing itself to pounce at its prey. The White Tiger Martial Spirit behind him mimicked his actions as it opened its mouth wide, revealing its icy fangs.

It was as if the man and beast had merged into one at that instant, resulting in a threatening sight.

The crowd was left in awe after witnessing the scene.

“That’s a high-class Martial Skill. It is said that this high-class Martial Skill is extremely difficult to learn. Once mastered, it would allow the person and his Martial Spirit to synchronize their actions, not to mention the fact that Qin Changkong possesses a White Tiger Martial Spirit!”

“This Martial Skill is perfect for Qin Changkong.”

“Being able to learn this skill in just half a month, the capabilities of a fifth-grade Huang ranked Martial Spirit are not to be underestimated indeed. HAHAHA, Qin Nan is going to suffer shortly.”

“Humph, Qin Nan is being too proud of himself. Does he really think he is unmatched after acquiring some fortunate encounter?”

“HAHAHA, let’s see how Young Master Qin Changkong is going to teach him a lesson.”

The crowd became lively at that instant. They all glanced at Qin Nan and Qin Tian gloatingly, as they assumed that Qin Nan would be torn into pieces by Qin Changkong’s White Tiger Martial Spirit with a single move.

Qin Tian’s expression utterly darkened as his gaze was fully focused onto the battle. If something were to go wrong, he would interfere with his full strength. Either way, he would not watch Qin Nan being hurt right before his eyes.

Qin Nan’s expression remained calm as he slowly drew out the Black Iron Saber from his waist.

“Aren’t you going to unleash your Martial Spirit?” Qin Changkong licked his lips like a hungry tiger, “Don’t you worry, I am not planning a sneak attack you. Even though that Flame Saber of yours is only a first-grade Huang ranked trashy Martial Spirit, it is still better than the useless saber in your hand.”

In Qin Changkong’s eyes, Qin Nan would surely lose the battle, thus he was not in a rush. His intention now was to mock Qin Nan continuously, in order to pay him back for the previous humiliation.

However, the following sentence from Qin Nan almost caused him to vomit blood due in rage.

“A piece of trash like you is not worthy enough for me to unleash my Martial Spirit.” Qin Nan held the saber in his hand while wearing a calm smile, as if Qin Changkong was nothing but an insignificant ant before him!

The crowd was left speechless hearing the words.

How foolish was Qin Nan, to dare to underestimate Qin Changkong in such manner!

“You...you...you piece of sh*t!” Qin Changkong’s figure trembled vigorously while his face reddened. Following the roar, he could not withhold his urges any longer as his figure pounced murderously toward Qin Nan.

Following the pounce, the White Tiger Martial Spirit behind him moved simultaneously as well. From afar, it seemed like they had become one, as the white tiger flung its sharp claws toward Qin Nan’s figure in a ferocious manner.

Powerful gusts of wind danced wildly together with the roar of a tiger.

Qin Nan’s body turned tense while his eyes wore a sharp look. He could not help but admit that Qin Changkong did have the ability to kill a fourth-layer Body Tempering Realm cultivator—or even an ordinary fifth-layer Body Tempering Realm cultivator—with the high-class Martial Skill.

That being said, it was nowhere enough to defeat Qin Nan!

In the nick of time, Qin Nan suddenly shut his eyes while his heart was filled with a magical feeling.

The Black Iron Saber in Qin Nan’s hand vibrated vigorously all of a sudden, creating a buzzing noise as if it were being controlled by some force.

The noise was extremely weak compared to the killing blow of the white tiger, but the deacons spectating the battle were all at the fifth-layer Body Tempering Realm and above, thus they were able to detect it keenly.

“This…” The second and third elder inhaled deeply before blurting out, “Could this be… the legendary ‘One with the Saber’?”

As soon as they finished their sentence, Qin Nan executed his slash in the blink of an eye.

His slash was aggressive yet gracious, executed in a domineering manner, which was accompanied by a thunderous explosion. Its icy glow shone upon the entire Conference Hall.

Thundercrash Saber Art—once executed, death would be the only outcome. The place was instantly filled with a murderous intent.

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