Night, strong winds, and a blizzard.

Helian ZhaoYu whipped around, his gaze like icy blades fixed on his opponent, wishing he could carve out two chunks of flesh.

Qin Ming did not look at him. Instead, he faced the cold wind, stepped on the snow, and rushed forward, saying, "Hurry up, I'm short on time."

Helian ZhaoYu stared at his back, his eyes suddenly becoming deep and inscrutable.

The battle hadn't officially started, yet the two were already engaged in a contest. Helian ZhaoYu was aggressive, while Qin Ming remained casual, handling him with an untroubled manner.

A group of people followed behind them, traversing through the harsh weather, some whispering and discussing among themselves.

"Why did Helian ZhaoYu challenge Qin Ming?" someone asked in confusion.

Anyone could see this wasn't just a spar; it was more like a premeditated challenge.

Qin Ming was a guest in the Pure Land, yet Helian ZhaoYu, acting this way, showed not an ounce of goodwill.

"You're too out of the loop, aren't you aware? In the Mountain City of the Sun Elves, Helian ZhaoYu and Wei Cheng tried to pressure Qin Ming but ended up getting their teeth knocked out. Given his personality, can he swallow that humiliation? He'd look for a chance to strike even without a reason!"

"Actually, the main reason is Helian ZhaoYu's ambition. He's eyeing the resurgent Furnace of Eight Trigrams, a special weapon. It's rumored that Li Qingyue might have obtained the 'Magic' to control it, and she's close to Qin Ming. Helian ZhaoYu is afraid of being blocked off…"

Immediately, people's expressions changed. The power of that special weapon had been witnessed during the Western Territory war.

Leng Mingkong's broken Heaven Measuring Ruler, and Helian Chengyun's controlled Broken Arrow, once slaughtered Demon Gods and Demon Immortals, their deterrent power immense, who wouldn't be envious?

"Has it been confirmed whether Li Qingyue has the 'Magic'?"

Undoubtedly, undercurrents were stirring in this matter, and many people had already heard rumors.

"Waiting for the news to settle would already be too late. Even with some suspicion, there are those who can't resist reaching out!"

Especially Helian ZhaoYu, backed by the Immortal Control Sect, with an ancestor capable of slaying immortals at the top, he'd have a decent chance if he approached it as a potential union of Dao companions.

In the pitch-black world, the gale howled like an evil ghost, immediately drowning out parts of the group's discussion.

Qin Ming abruptly halted, and across from him, Helian ZhaoYu, clad in black, also stopped.

Night fell like an abyss, the storm wind carrying heavy snow crashing down.

In the distance, golden radiance rippled in the Pure Land, the flora lush and vivid. Despite being in the same realm and close in proximity, it was two entirely different scenes.

"You asked me if I've ever been brilliant? Let me tell you, these years I've traversed the Yewu World under a second identity, entering various forbidden lands while you were still begging on the Black and White Mountain!"

Clearly, Helian ZhaoYu was bothered by Qin Ming's words; otherwise, he wouldn't have coldly responded after catching up.

"Three years ago, you were already meeting various seeds; how come you still can't overlook them?" Qin Ming looked at him in surprise.

Helian ZhaoYu realized that whenever he swung a heavy punch, the other would always throw light "cotton," exhausting his effort in vain.

He took a deep breath, quickly calming himself.

He used a Secret Technique to communicate, audible only to the two of them, speaking indifferently, "Everyone says you're blessed with dual seeds, but I know you're just a seed from the Newborn Road with Heavenly Light Melding Consciousness. Your quick progress must be from consuming Big Medicine; eventually, you'll slow down and reveal your true form..."

"Get to the point!" Qin Ming interrupted, looking impatient.

Fire surged through Helian ZhaoYu's heart, almost bursting from his Heavenly Spirit Cover, realizing he and the other could never be allies.

He coldly spoke, "In your current state, the fake dual-seed blessing isn't suitable for pairing with Li Qingyue. You must understand, when the Fourth Realm Immortal Seed travels, it's always escorted by Jade Armor Warriors. As a fake Immortal Seed on the Newborn Road, it'd be a luck if you ever manage to tread on the Fourth Realm of the Jade Armor Warriors once your temples turn gray. In the Pure Land, where golden radiance stretches for miles and colossal dragons soar, even divine medicine can be seen on the beautiful cliffs. What kind of environment do you usually live in? Just like in front of you, boundless and desolate, endless darkness with ice and snow, an endless wilderness. Having seen the sun and moon hanging in the sky, how could one willingly crawl beneath the earth like a mole, humbly seeking life? Most importantly, Li Qingyue has obtained the 'Magic,' and you can't protect her. Almost all the Ancestor Masters are recuperating, otherwise, this pool of water could be even murkier."

Qin Ming's expression remained calm, saying, "As expected of Helian Yunji's own grandson, same demeanor!"

Helian ZhaoYu, with one hand behind his back, his black clothing fluttered in the wind and snow, said, "In short, if she stands with me at the Immortal Control Sect, it would be far better than being close to you, ensuring her safety."

Qin Ming looked ahead and said, "A mere small Immortal Seed can influence the decisions of various Ancestor Masters? You're overthinking it, stop living in your own dream!"

Then, he opened the Newborn's Eye and said, "You're in…the Third Realm? After all these years of accumulation, your Taoist practice is so low, and you still dare to boast."

Helian ZhaoYu calmly said, "What do you understand? The realm I pursue is beyond your comprehension, revered by the Ancient Saints as the strongest domain of the same rank, where all laws are impenetrable, and wherever I stand, peers must retreat."

Then, raising his chin amid the wind and snow, he stood with his hands behind his back, quite self-assured, and said, "Long ago, I broke through the Heavenly Gate, treading into the Fourth Realm. With the Ten Thousand Forging Technique, I tempered back to the Third Realm. Even if the Ancient Saints were to resurrect and return to their youth, they would not be my match in my domain."

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