CHAPTER 461: CHAPTER 461, TURBULENCE

Whoosh whoosh whoosh...

The sound of soul destruction abruptly emerged. As the soul storm in Chu Ming’s mind gradually subsided, a clear void filled the space.

Whoosh!

Chu Ming slowly opened his eyes, appearing unremarkable. His soul power had already been mastered to an unparalleled level. If someone’s strength didn’t far exceed Chu Ming’s, they wouldn’t be able to gauge his depth at all.

Creaaak!

Chu Ming patted the dust off his body and walked out of the room. The tea ceremony gathering was about to begin. Numerous supreme talents had gathered in the Black Profound Mountain Range. He had already sensed several strong auras just in the inn alone.

"Chu Ming, the tea ceremony gathering is about to start. Xu Ming and Xu Lie have already headed to the Black Profound Mountain Range. We should go too!"

From the next room, Feng Yuyan stuck her head out and suggested.

"No problem!"

Chu Ming nodded and called Zuo Fenglei from the innermost room. The trio then flew together towards the Black Profound Mountain Range.

The small town was merely built as a rest stop for the numerous supreme talents. The actual venue of the tea ceremony gathering was on the outskirts of the Black Profound Mountain Range.

At a certain location on the outskirts of the Black Profound Mountain Range, the Flying Snow Sword Sect had spent immense manpower and resources to build a high platform, ten thousand meters long and wide. Seats were erected on it, and from time to time, young men and women would fly in from afar and gather there.

However, to participate in the tea ceremony gathering wasn’t as simple as having an invitation. One also had to leave damage on the force testing pillar that would turn the gemstone red.

"Why? I have an invitation, why can’t I participate in the tea ceremony gathering?"

A chaotic voice rang out, exceptionally jarring in the otherwise quiet tea ceremony venue. Following the sound of the voice, one could see a young man in a gray robe, his face full of righteous indignation, glaring angrily at the steward of the Flying Snow Sword Sect before him!

"That’s Yao Song from the Qinghai Domain!"

"I saw him strike a few days ago. His attack only barely turned the gemstone on the force testing pillar yellow. His strength is quite mediocre."

"Heh heh heh, I bet it’s his first time attending the tea ceremony gathering; else, how could he not even understand the basic rules of the tea ceremony gathering."

In the venue of the tea ceremony gathering, the various supreme talents seated on the high platform all wore cold smiles and looked at Yao Song with schadenfreude.

Yao Song, feeling the numerous gazes from the supreme talents, was under enormous pressure. Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"What’s happening?"

A crisp voice echoed. Following that, behind the steward of the Flying Snow Sword Sect appeared a handsome and aloof young man with a calm expression. He had a blue treasure sword strapped horizontally to his back, and the edge of the sword exuded a chilling aura.

"That’s Qin Guan from the Flying Snow Sword Sect!"

On the high platform, numerous supreme talents exclaimed.

With Qin Guan’s strength, he could rank in the top five within the entire Sword Domain. His fame attracted many eyes.

"Here’s the situation..."

Seeing Qin Guan, the steward of the Flying Snow Sword Sect, who had been at a loss, immediately breathed a sigh of relief and began to explain the situation.

Though Yao Song was a supreme talent of his domain, his strength was inferior. However, in terms of status, he was far above the steward. It was fitting to leave this matter to Qin Guan.

After explaining, the steward of the Flying Snow Sword Sect stepped aside. Qin Guan’s expression remained cold, with not the slightest fluctuation.

"You want to participate in the tea ceremony gathering?"

Qin Guan’s mouth formed a slight smile, as he slowly inquired.

"Yes, I have an invitation to the tea ceremony gathering. Why aren’t they allowing me to participate?"

Under Qin Guan’s gaze, Yao Song felt immense pressure and a momentary panic. However, he still forced himself to remain calm and retorted sternly, though his voice betrayed an underlying fear.

"To participate in the tea ceremony gathering, you must demonstrate corresponding strength!"

Qin Guan stated calmly. Sword momentum gathered within him, forming a storm that swirled and sliced through the air. His right hand lightly rested on the hilt of his sword.

"Corresponding strength?"

Yao Song’s face froze, and his heart tightened. Truth be told, after leaving the Qinghai Domain and undergoing a year of experience, he realized just how insignificant he was within the Eastern Hundred Domains—nothing more than a frog at the bottom of a well.

"Yes, take my sword!"

Swish!

A sliver of silver light flashed through the air, like a silver thread vanishing in a blink.

"No problem!"

Yao Song’s face relaxed, and a fierce fighting spirit appeared in his eyes. While defeating Qin Guan would be difficult, he was confident in taking one sword blow from him.

Swish!

Qin Guan’s figure flickered, leaving a phantom in midair. A sliver of silver light, like flowing water, struck directly at Yao Song’s left chest.

"Great Earth-Sundering Palm!"

Boom!

Yao Song’s feet left the ground, and he floated in the air. A terrifying, earth-yellow palm force burst from his hand, transforming into a giant hand reaching straight for Qin Guan’s flowing sword light.

Splutter!

The earth-yellow giant palm collided with the flowing sword light. Violent spiritual power transformed into a terrifying shock wave, slicing horizontally through the air.

"Ugh..."

Yao Song’s body was sent flying back uncontrollably. In mid-air, he spat out a mouthful of crimson blood. By the time he landed, he had already fainted, his life or death uncertain.

Swish!

Qin Guan quickly sheathed his sword and turned to instruct the steward of the Flying Snow Sword Sect who stood nearby, "Take him away!"

"Yes!"

The steward of the Flying Snow Sword Sect did not dare be negligent and immediately summoned people to take Yao Song away.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Qin Guan turned and looked at the clear sky. Three black dots were rapidly enlarging in his vision.

"It’s him!"

Qin Guan’s eyes narrowed as he locked his gaze on the white-robed youth in the center of the three.

In the sky, Chu Ming, Feng Yuyan, and Zuo Fenglei soared side by side. The Black Profound Mountain Range was exceptionally lively now, with many martial artists flying in the sky.

"A few days ago, the Hundred Sword Prince Wang Xuanyi had already announced the standards for participating in this tea ceremony gathering!"

The gravity in the Black Profound Mountain Range was significantly greater than outside, but for these people, it had no effect, especially since the location was only on the outskirts.

"Standards?"

Chu Ming turned to look at Feng Yuyan and asked puzzledly.

"Indeed, martial artists with the qualification to observe the tea ceremony gathering must achieve at least a nine in offensive power. To participate, one’s attack power must turn the gemstone yellow!"

Feng Yuyan explained with patience.

In sight, a large black platform appeared within Chu Ming’s vision.

"It’s him!"

Chu Ming’s gaze locked onto Qin Guan standing at the entrance to the tea ceremony gathering.

Their eyes met, and an invisible sword light clashed and interlaced between them.

"That’s Qin Guan!"

Following Chu Ming’s gaze, Feng Yuyan introduced.

"I know him!"

Chu Ming nodded, and in the blink of an eye, the trio landed at the edge of the platform. Nearby stood a giant force testing pillar, which was much finer than the one in the center of the small town, though with identical markings.

"Please test the power of your attacks!"

A steward of the Flying Snow Sword Sect led the trio to the force testing pillar.

Swish!

Light flickered in Chu Ming’s hand, and the Star Trace Sword instantly unsheathed. A sword light of extreme speed flashed through the air.

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