Chapter 1503 - 1398: Stirring Up a Sensation
Regarding Ji Xinhu’s words, Qin Hao was caught between laughter and tears, realizing that this master considered him as the grinding stone used to train his daughter.
However, to repay Ji Xinhu for his kindness in taking him in, Qin Hao earnestly said, "Master, I will let Senior Sister Ji know why the flower is so red!"
Why is the flower so red?
Ji Xinhu showed a delighted smile, "This description is quite interesting."
As they spoke, the two had already arrived outside a courtyard, Ji Xinhu looked at the not-so-tall gate and said with a smile, "We’re here."
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The time rewinds, to the moment the bell began to ring.
In the Cold Pool located at Celestial Light Peak.
Ye Ruxue was sitting in the Cold Pool, with a blue aura emanating from her skin and bones.
The entire Cold Pool had actually frozen over under the influence of this aura.
Clang!
The sound of the bell swept from a certain peak.
Ye Ruxue suddenly opened her eyes, her pupils carrying a hint of doubt, "Just as Master said, the Innate Bell’s sound intensity is calculated based on the potential of the one who strikes it."
"With such a profound and vast sound, it must be a prodigy... who could it be?"
Inexplicably, Ye Ruxue thought of Qin Hao, "Not long ago, this guy boasted with Ji Yue’Er, claiming he would definitely enter the Inner Sect within a month... could it really be him?"
"But what’s the deal with the six previous bell rings?"
Ye Ruxue didn’t understand.
Crack.
A branch from a nearby tree broke off, falling onto the hard ice of the Cold Pool.
Crackle!
Something peculiar happened, purple flames sprouted from the branch, actually melting the hard ice!
Afterward, the branch submerged into the water, vanishing amidst wisps of cyan smoke.
Ye Ruxue frowned and looked up at the treetop above.
There, Wang Yufei opened her eyes, carrying a fiery gaze.
Flames burned around her body, and that branch from earlier was corroded by her Spiritual Qi, which made it so unusual.
"Who disturbed my meditation?" Wang Yufei looked dissatisfied in the direction of the bell sound.
"It was him," Ye Ruxue stated.
"How do you know?" Wang Yufei, sparing words like gold.
"Instinct," Ye Ruxue said coldly too.
Wang Yufei spoke no more, falling into contemplation.
Could it really be Qin Hao? He’s coming way too fast.
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At the entrance of Gale Prison, Zhenyue Peak.
Countless heroes gathered here, eagerly watching the entrance of Gale Cave.
At the entrance of Gale Prison, six rays of light actually floated, like ghost fire.
"The sixth level, after spending half a day inside, Senior Sister Ji finally reached the sixth level!"
"The sixth level of Gale Prison has only ever been accessed by figures of Elder Level, and yet Senior Sister Ji has become so powerful?"
"Oh my god, we have witnessed the birth of a legend!"
Clang clang clang clang clang clang!
Seven continuous rings of the bell sounded, especially the last one, reverberating endlessly, causing an uproar among the crowd.
"Why are there seven bell rings?"
"My god, could it really be that six people entered the Inner Sect simultaneously?"
"But what’s with the last one? That’s... terrifying, isn’t it?"
"I distinctly remember the last time the bell was so intense, it was when Su Lingfeng joined."
"What? Can you believe they’re on par with Su Lingfeng, one of the prodigies? How is that possible?"
The people present were utterly shocked.
To know, Su Lingfeng is indeed among those prodigies who stir up storms. Currently leading a group of humble family disciples, he is at the forefront of the Bright Monument, a contender for the next Sect Leader.
The one who just sounded the bell, do they really possess the potential of Su Lingfeng’s caliber?
In the midst of everyone’s uncertainty, a figure walked out of the entrance of Gale Prison.
"Look quickly! Senior Sister Ji is out!"
Following the voice, a figure swiftly approached, it was indeed Ji Yue’Er.
The fierce Gang Feng in Gale Cave was enough to harm anyone entering, yet Ji Yue’Er was completely unharmed.
She gazed in the direction the bell’s sound drifted, her beautiful eyes thoughtful, "Who could have such talent?"
Without reason, she recalled that young man who had made a bet with her.
"Could it be him?"
In order to find out, Ji Yue’Er left Gale Prison, gradually distancing herself from people’s sight.
That day, a rumor arose.
A new prodigy was born, disrupting Ji Yue’Er’s training!
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In the mountains not far from Zhenyue Peak.
Thump thump thump thump!
Five people were fighting on the ground.
To call it a fight, it was actually four people ganging up on one person.
Since they were all Inner Sect Disciples, as they fought, Spiritual Qi splattered everywhere, and murderous intent crisscrossed, shredding the surrounding flowers, plants, and trees into powder.
Surprisingly, those four who should have been winning suddenly retreated after the one being attacked let out a loud roar.
Thump thump thump thump!
That person threw four punches in an instant, massive fist shadows exploded in the air.
Boom!
All four were blasted away by the fist shadows, falling to the ground.
And that man stood coldly there, as if victorious.
"Senior Brother Zhan Wuji is so powerful!"
"My goodness, each of his Four Kings is extremely strong, yet combined, they’re no match for him!?"
"No wonder he’s Senior Brother Zhan, with such power, he could rival Ji Yue’Er!"
Nearby, people exclaimed in admiration.
And the one known as Zhan Wuji instinctively looked toward the north.
What’s Senior Brother Zhan doing?
People were puzzled and confused.
In the next moment.
Clang clang clang clang clang clang clang!
Seven consecutive bell rings echoed, especially the last one, giving a shock akin to deafening thunder.
"What! This bell ringing!"
Everyone was too stunned to speak.
They were even more surprised as they watched Zhan Wuji.
"Could it be that Senior Brother Zhan already knew it in advance?"
"Senior Brother Zhan Wuji practices the Infinite Sensing Technique, vaguely sensing powerful waves, which is why he has foreknowledge."
"What kind of person is being born, to the extent that even Senior Brother Zhan is paying attention?"
Everyone marveled endlessly, immensely curious about the one who struck the bell.
"Hmph! Quite interesting, it seems there’s another intriguing person emerging in the Inner Sect!"
Zhan Wuji gazed north, a slight cold smile at the corner of his lips.
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Receding in time.
Wu Huafeng.
Entering view was a courtyard.
In the yard grew a tall pine tree, looking to be a century old.
Beneath the pine tree stood a Pentagonal Pavilion, and inside sat several people.
Ji Xinhu looked at this group and called out with a smile, "Disciples, your junior brother has arrived!"
Upon his words, the people in the pavilion all came over.
Qin Hao observed them carefully; there were seven people, including three girls and four boys, all carrying extraordinary auras.
"Master! Is this our new little junior brother?"
The first to speak was a young girl with big eyes and braided pigtails.
She seemed only sixteen or seventeen, even younger than Qin Hao himself.
"Jiajia, you should be happy, right? Now you’re not the youngest anymore."
Beside the little girl, a strong man laughed.
He had a bushy beard and big eyes, looking quite imposing.
