BOOM!
A beam of dark golden spear light, condensed to its absolute limit, whipped out like a divine dragon’s tail. It tore through the air at a speed that surpassed Yunhe’s ability to react, slamming viciously into his chest.
The horror on Yunhe’s face froze in an instant.
His body, as if struck head-on by a battering ram, flew backward. In mid-air, it dissolved into a shower of light motes that slowly faded away.
The battle was over.
The White Jade Square slowly dissipated, and the profound, starry background reappeared before Qin Feng.
With a flash of light, Yunhe’s figure reappeared nearby. A wry, shaken smile lingered on his face.
"I’d long heard that your specialty, Junior Qin Feng, is turning defense into offense. You bait your opponent into attacking relentlessly to wear down their focus, then seize a fleeting weakness to unleash a heaven-shattering blow with thunderous force, settling the match in one move."
He shook his head and said with admiration, "I thought I was prepared for it. During the fight, I kept reminding myself not to be reckless, not to let you control the pace. But in the end, I still fell into your trap, step by step, without even realizing it."
"Even though I was mentally on guard, my body’s combat instincts were still lured in by you..."
Yunhe looked at Qin Feng, his expression complex as he remarked with emotion, "Junior, your Self-Created Killing Move, ’Dragon’s Repose,’ which has reached the Control Realm... It truly lives up to its reputation. It’s incredible."
He cupped his fists in sincere respect. "You truly are the Crowned Newcomer King who defeated Ba Yan. I have no complaints about my loss."
"You flatter me, Senior. It was just a lucky win."
Qin Feng returned the gesture humbly.
Both of their figures vanished, and Qin Feng’s consciousness returned to his private Subspace panel.
A cold, mechanical notification sound echoed in Qin Feng’s ears.
[Congratulations, you have successfully defeated your assessment opponent. Disciple group promotion successful!]
[Your disciple group has been successfully promoted from ’Registered Disciple’ to ’Elite Disciple’!]
[Promotion Reward: 500 Contribution Points, increased privileges.]
[Elite Disciple Privileges Unlocked: You have officially gained the right to ’consult with your master about cultivation matters once every ten years.’]
Looking at the notifications on the panel, Qin Feng’s mood brightened.
He glanced at his Contribution Points balance again.
[Contribution Points: 5,139.]
’Over five thousand Contribution Points!’
This huge sum was enough to support him through a long and incredibly luxurious period of secluded cultivation.
Qin Feng thought for a moment, his gaze falling upon the [Elite Disciple Privileges] he had just obtained.
Without hesitation, he reached out and tapped the button that was emitting a faint halo of light—[Request Master Consultation].
A request form popped up.
Qin Feng confirmed the submission.
[Request submitted. Awaiting a response from Master Yu Han. Please wait patiently.]
Having done all this, Qin Feng’s heart finally settled.
Everything was ready; all he needed was the opportune moment.
And that opportune moment was the personal guidance of a Star System-level Powerhouse.
After receiving Master Yu Han’s guidance, he planned to enter a deep, secluded cultivation.
After submitting the request, Qin Feng waited quietly in his dorm room.
He had assumed that a Star System-level Powerhouse like Master Yu Han would be incredibly busy, and that his request might disappear without a trace, taking days or even months to get a response.
However, to his surprise, less than three minutes passed.
DING!
A crisp notification sound chimed on his personal terminal.
An encrypted message from [Master - Yu Han] popped up directly.
The content of the message was concise to the extreme.
"Martial Hero District, Qingya Residence. I’m waiting for you."
The simple line of text carried an authority that permitted no argument.
Qin Feng’s heart skipped a beat, and a powerful wave of joy and anticipation instantly flooded his mind.
Without a moment’s hesitation, he stood up from his bed, straightened his clothes, and strode out of his dorm, heading straight for the public Teleportation Array on campus.
"Martial Hero District." Qin Feng had seen this name on the forums.
It was the most exclusive residential area in all of Cannan Star Martial Arts University, a place far beyond the scope of "student dormitories."
Everyone who lived there was a true magnate of the university—vice-chancellors, deans of the various colleges, and masters like Yu Han, who possessed illustrious combat records and terrifying strength at the Star System-level, or even the Black Hole-level.
It was a forbidden zone that ordinary students might never set foot in their entire lives.
Standing on the enormous Subspace Transmission Array, Qin Feng entered the temporary access coordinates given to him by Master Yu Han.
As the Array beneath his feet lit up with a brilliant glow, the familiar sensation of space being stretched and folded washed over him.
The scene before his eyes instantly dissolved into a bizarre torrent of colors.
The process lasted less than a second.
When Qin Feng’s vision cleared, he was utterly stunned by the sight before him.
There were no magnificent golden halls as he had imagined, nor was there a steel jungle filled with futuristic technology.
What greeted his eyes was a vast, boundless bamboo forest, as verdant as the sea.
Each bamboo stalk stood as straight as a spear, piercing toward the heavens. The emerald leaves, so green they seemed to drip with color, rustled under the gentle breeze, creating layer upon layer of jade-green waves and a soothing sound that refreshed the soul.
The air was filled with the soul-soothing fragrance of bamboo leaves, as well as Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy so dense it was almost liquid.
Just by taking a single breath here, Qin Feng felt as if every cell in his body had been cleansed, leaving him feeling indescribably refreshed and clear.