Immortal God of War
Chapter 187 Everything is Ready_1

Chapter 187: Chapter 187 Everything is Ready_1

Flying Phoenix Building.

Inside a luxurious private chamber, Qin Feiyang and his friends were gathered, enjoying themselves.

Zhao Shuang’er looked at Qin Feiyang with a complex expression, shaking her head. "When I first met you, I never imagined you were also a Top Grade Alchemist."

Qin Feiyang picked up his wine glass, took a light sip, and chuckled. "Back then, even I didn’t know I had an aptitude for alchemy."

Zhao Shuang’er said, "In any case, your current achievements are truly beyond anyone’s expectations."

Qin Feiyang smiled and asked, "And you? Has everything been going well in Star Moon City?"

"Very smoothly," Zhao Shuang’er replied with a cheeky grin. "I passed the assessment quite easily and became a Core Disciple within two months. Of course, I must thank Sister Lo Qingzhu for giving me Qi Gathering Pills and allowing me to use her training room. That’s how my cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds. A few days ago, after taking the top-grade Vermilion Glazed Pill you gave me, I barely reached Nine-Star Martial Master."

"Nine-Star Martial Master!"

Qin Feiyang and the others exchanged glances, their eyes filled with disbelief. Zhao Shuang’er was about the same age as them, yet she had already broken through to Nine-Star Martial Master. How could these proud young men even compare?

"You achieved your cultivation through your own hard work," Zhao Shuang’er said modestly. "I relied on the Law Enforcement Elder’s guidance, so our situations aren’t comparable."

"The Law Enforcement Elder has guided me quite a bit too," Ling Yunfei remarked with a wry smile.

Qin Feiyang glanced at Zhao Shuang’er, then at Ling Yunfei. Ling Yunfei had been suppressed since childhood, which delayed his cultivation. Although Zhao Shuang’er hadn’t experienced such hardships, she came from a small family in Iron Bull Town, so her cultivation conditions weren’t much better. It seemed their talent for martial arts was quite similar.

He then turned his gaze to Lo Qingzhu. Ever since she was a child, she had been a favored daughter of the heavens, enjoying immense adoration. Her starting point was far above Ling Yunfei and Zhao Shuang’er; her strength should be greater than both of them, right?

Zhao Shuang’er teased, "It’s better if you don’t know Sister Lo Qingzhu’s cultivation realm, to save yourself the discouragement."

"She’s that powerful?" Fatty paused, then asked curiously, "Tell us!"

"Two-Star Martial Ancestor," Zhao Shuang’er stated.

Everyone except Qin Feiyang gasped, sucking in a cold breath. They had guessed Lo Qingzhu’s cultivation wouldn’t be low, given her status, but they hadn’t expected her to be so incredibly strong.

"Jian Haotian, shocked?" Zhao Shuang’er giggled.

"It’s alright," Qin Feiyang replied with a faint smile. His heart wasn’t that fragile. Moreover, if not for the excessive time spent transcribing the Counter Curse Manual, his cultivation might have already caught up to Feng Ling’er’s by now.

They all chatted until midnight before leaving the Flying Phoenix Building.

「In the following eight days,」

Qin Feiyang completely let go of his worries. Sometimes he accompanied Feng Ling’er to relax, other times he went shopping with Lo Qingzhu and Zhao Shuang’er. Surprisingly, after a few days, he felt an unprecedented sense of ease.

「The night before the finals,」

Qin Feiyang went to the Enforcement Hall alone.

In the resting room, Elder Wan, seated by the tea table, looked at Qin Feiyang in confusion. "Do you need something from me?"

Qin Feiyang said, "I wish to see the Hall Master."

"See the Hall Master?" Elder Wan was taken aback. "What do you need him for?"

Qin Feiyang replied honestly, "I want to use the Hall Master’s pressure to open my Door of Potential."

Elder Wan’s face twitched. "Kid, stop daydreaming and get back to your cultivation!"

"Elder, I’m not joking," Qin Feiyang said, feeling a bit helpless. Indeed, the Door of Potential was hard to break, but that was no reason for such disdain!

Elder Wan froze completely. After a long moment, he regained his composure, rose, and walked over to Qin Feiyang, chuckling. "Haotian, I know your talent for martial arts is no less than your talent for alchemy, but don’t fantasize about such unrealistic things, alright?"

A bitter smile touched Qin Feiyang’s lips. He really wanted to tear open his clothes and show Elder Wan the Potential Mark on his chest. However, he resisted the impulse.

He smiled faintly. "Elder, it’s precisely because of this that I must pursue greater heights, so as not to waste the talent heaven has bestowed upon me."

"Why are you so stubborn, kid? I’m saying this for your own good. Can’t you just listen to me for once?" Elder Wan was becoming angry.

Qin Feiyang said, "If I don’t do it now, I will surely regret it in the future."

"But it’s unrealistic, do you understand?" Elder Wan huffed, glaring, thoroughly exasperated.

Qin Feiyang chuckled. "Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Without trying, who knows how it will turn out? Elder, I don’t want to have any regrets. Please grant me this."

Elder Wan felt mentally and physically drained. He had met countless people, but never such a headstrong youth.

"Come with me!" Looking at Qin Feiyang with a sigh of resignation, Elder Wan turned and walked out.

Qin Feiyang, overjoyed, quickly followed.

If this were the Imperial Capital, it wouldn’t be so troublesome. The Imperial Capital had a designated place for opening the Door of Potential. Anyone who met the conditions could go in and try. However, very few people could successfully open it, let alone someone like him, who aimed to break the extreme limit of each realm he reached. So, he had to seek the Hall Master’s help.

The Hall Master of the Martial King Palace was at least an Eight-Star War Emperor. If he fully unleashed his aura, the pressure would be immense. Of course, Elder Wan and Elder Ji could also help, but Qin Feiyang wanted to be absolutely sure.

A short while later, Elder Wan led Qin Feiyang to a secluded courtyard. The surroundings featured picturesque mountains and water, a tranquil scene. This was the most secluded corner of the Martial King Palace and also its forbidden zone. Apart from Elder Wan and Elder Ji, no one else dared to set foot here.

Elder Wan called out loudly, "Hall Master, Jiang Haotian wishes to see you."

"Bring him in!" After a moment, a calm voice echoed from the pavilion within the courtyard.

When the two entered the pavilion’s reception hall, they saw the Hall Master of the Martial King Palace seated before a tea table, a faint smile on his face.

"Greetings, Hall Master," Qin Feiyang cupped his fists in salute.

"What brings you here?" the Hall Master of the Martial King Palace asked.

"It’s like this..." Elder Wan briefly explained.

"Open the Door of Potential?" The Hall Master of the Martial King Palace was utterly astonished.

Qin Feiyang also felt quite nervous.

BOOM!

Suddenly, an overwhelming pressure erupted from the Hall Master of the Martial King Palace!

Qin Feiyang immediately felt the surrounding space freeze, rendering him unable to move even a single step. Even the blood in his veins seemed to stop flowing! Time itself felt as if it had stopped at that very moment.

Gradually, he began to feel suffocated. Veins bulged visibly beneath his skin all over his body. His features contorted, giving him a somewhat ferocious appearance.

Fortunately, at that moment, the Hall Master of the Martial King Palace retracted his pressure.

Qin Feiyang collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. Large beads of sweat, like soybeans, dripped from his forehead onto the ground, his face as pale as paper.

The Hall Master of the Martial King Palace asked, "How did my pressure feel?"

"PHEW!" Qin Feiyang exhaled deeply, then rose to face him and nodded. "Very strong." He was, after all, only a Nine-Star Martial Master; how could he possibly withstand the pressure of an Eight-Star War Emperor?

The Hall Master of the Martial King Palace shook his head. "My pressure is strong, but it can’t make you break through the Extreme State of a Martial Artist. Ultimately, it’s highly likely you’ll die under it."

Elder Wan nodded in agreement. "Indeed. If this method were feasible, all the disciples of our Martial King Palace would have opened their Doors of Potential long ago. So, you should give up!"

No one understood these principles better than Qin Feiyang. He knew this because he had tried countless times in the Imperial Capital, failing every time. However, now, he was fully confident!

Qin Feiyang cupped his fists. "Hall Master, I want to give it my all and try."

The Hall Master of the Martial King Palace was stunned. He had thought that clarifying the stakes would make the young man give up, but unexpectedly, he remained insistent.

"Old Wan, you were right. This boy is truly stubborn," he said, looking at Elder Wan with a helpless expression.

Elder Wan gave a bitter smile.

The Hall Master of the Martial King Palace looked at Qin Feiyang and said, "Alright, since you’re determined to learn the hard way, I’ll indulge you. Are you ready?"

Qin Feiyang shook his head. "Not now. Tomorrow, at the Eldest Prince’s wedding ceremony."

"What?"

"You want to do something like this at the Eldest Prince’s wedding ceremony?"

Both men were dumbfounded. Isn’t this a clear intention to steal the Eldest Prince’s thunder? What on earth was this damn kid thinking?

"Boy, you’d better think this through," Elder Wan advised earnestly. "If you succeed, that would naturally be for the best. You’d create a miracle and surely become famous throughout the land. But if you fail, you will not only offend the Royal Family but also become a laughingstock for the entire world."

"I’ve thought it through very clearly!" Qin Feiyang clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with determination as he enunciated each word.

The two looked at each other, an indescribable helplessness filling their hearts.

The Hall Master of the Martial King Palace said, "Fine, I’ll go along with your madness this one time. I also hope you can actually do it. And don’t forget your agreement with Elder Ji."

"Agreement?" Qin Feiyang was startled.

"I knew you were trying to play dumb!" Elder Wan glared at him and snorted. "Let me remind you. You said that if we invited you to join the Martial King Palace tomorrow, you would agree."

Qin Feiyang slapped his forehead and nodded. "Indeed, that’s right. Seniors, please rest assured. I will definitely not go back on my word."

They both chuckled. Because they truly couldn’t think of any reason not to invite him.

Qin Feiyang thanked them and then turned to leave.

「Upon returning to Quiet Heart Lake,」

He stood at the lake’s edge, gazing at its calm surface, his eyes gradually sharpening.

Fatty and Lu Hong approached him.

Fatty laughed. "Boss, tomorrow’s the day of the showdown. Are you ready? But hey, even if you fail and end up living life as a fugitive, we’ll still follow you."

"Thank you," Qin Feiyang said, looking at the two of them, his gaze softening.

Fatty grumbled, "Saying ’thank you’ to us? That’s too formal, Boss!"

Qin Feiyang shook his head and smiled, then instructed, "Your main task tomorrow is to keep an eye on Lin Chang. Don’t let him cause any trouble before I give the word."

"No problem," the pair nodded in unison.

Meanwhile, the Wolf King in the ancient castle grew excited. Because by tomorrow, regardless of whether Qin Feiyang succeeded or failed, it could finally run wild throughout Yan City!