My Synthesizer Has Talent

A bolt of crimson lightning descended.

The bolt was like a thick, round pillar.

It struck the arena stage.

The intent of Departing Fire was incredibly dense.

"The Meaning of the True Flame of the Great Sun!" The Blade of Wholeness circled around him once more.

"Fireball Technique!"

Su Qing aimed all his attacks at the stage. He had to destroy the frigid environment here.

The Fireball Technique instantly erupted with a tremendous roar and scorching heat. A wave of intense warmth swept across the stage, which began to crack.

The spot struck by the Departing Fire Thunder was especially covered in fractures.

This was no ordinary Fireball Technique.

It was as terrifying as a miniature sun. As the heatwave washed over, the biting cold dissipated completely.

The icy wind lost its effect. Su Qing opened his eyes and noticed a figure in the sky. Without a moment’s hesitation, he used every means at his disposal to lock onto his target.

’I have to seize this opportunity.’

"Nine Swords Demon Shadow."

"Geng Metal Demon Sword Intent!"

"Five Thunders Technique, Departing Fire Thunder!"

Following that, every edge of the Blade of Wholeness targeted the figure in the sky.

"Five Elements Tribulation Thunder Seal."

All his attacks shot toward the figure.

Even the Celestial Thunder locked onto her.

The oppressive feeling from the pitch-black storm clouds was immense.

"Enough!"

"Stop now!" the Steward Elder shouted hastily as a shield-shaped Magical Artifact appeared above Bai Jiangxue’s head.

With a wave of his hand, he blocked Su Qing’s Magical Treasure, but he couldn’t completely block the Sword Intent.

The Soul Killing Technique wasn’t blocked either.

In the end, Ouyang Mingming also had to intervene, blocking Su Qing’s Sword Intent and Soul Killing Technique.

"Disciple, that’s enough."

Su Qing let out a long breath. The Departing Fire Thunder had already started to descend.

He had no choice but to forcibly redirect the Five Thunders Technique.

BOOM!

The Celestial Thunder exploded in all directions.

The part of the stage that was struck was now covered in another web of cracks.

"Alright, Su Qing wins."

The Steward Elder also breathed a sigh of relief.

’This Su Qing is no simple character. To think he even has a Thunder Technique.’

’A Thunder Technique... and one that summons the might of the heavens at that.’

’A Thunder Technique like this is truly rare.’

"You let me win," Su Qing said, taking a deep breath.

That was a really tough fight. If he hadn’t closed his eyes against that icy wind, he really would have been blinded.

Thankfully, his Fire Magic was powerful and versatile.

Not like Bai Jiangxue, who only used Ice Magic.

’The Five Elements are the true path after all.’

Su Qing was secretly delighted.

The second-ranked cultivator on the Celestial Pride List had been defeated by him just like that.

And the legendary number one on the Celestial Pride List wasn’t even here.

That meant Su Qing was number one in this Sect competition.

"Su Qing!"

"Su Qing!"

"He’s so strong!"

"When that Celestial Thunder fell, I felt so insignificant."

...

Fierce cheers erupted from the audience, along with shouts from those who had lost or won Spirit Stones.

Su Qing looked at Bai Jiangxue, who had landed on the ground, and said calmly, "You let me win."

"I accept my defeat," Bai Jiangxue replied, taking a deep breath.

She finally understood why her clan brother didn’t dare to face his Thunder Tribulation.

The lightning Su Qing summoned was this terrifying.

’He really did go easy on me.’

...

The next match began.

After a short wait, it was Su Qing’s turn for a one-on-one match.

"Su Qing."

"Ren Nan."

The two bowed to each other. After the Steward Elder gave the signal to begin,

"I forfeit!" Ren Nan conceded.

The Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivator before him shouted. He wasn’t on the Celestial Pride List; he was already past the age limit.

The Celestial Pride List supposedly only registered young cultivators under the age of fifty.

The Demon Cultivator’s previous battle had already consumed most of his True Essence, leaving him with no strength to struggle against Su Qing.

The key point was that Su Qing had even defeated Bai Jiangxue. Although he himself was at the Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment,

it would be very, very difficult for him to face Bai Jiangxue.

Especially after witnessing Su Qing’s Thunder Technique, he felt even more certain that he was no match for Su Qing.

"Alright, we will now begin the contest for the top ten."

"The winner is Su Qing. If anyone disagrees, you may step forward and challenge him," the Steward Elder announced.

Not a single one of the remaining contestants dared to speak.

Even Bai Jiangxue, second on the Celestial Pride List, couldn’t defeat Su Qing. None of the rest of them wanted to experience the lightning he could summon.

"Very well."

"Second place goes to Ren Nan. Does anyone disagree? You may step forward and challenge him."

Bai Jiangxue said, "I do!"

’I can’t beat Su Qing, but surely I can beat Ren Nan?’

Although Bai Jiangxue was currently only at the Seventh-Layer Foundation Establishment, challenging someone at the Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment seemed a bit arrogant.

However, the depth of Bai Jiangxue’s Cultivation was far greater than Ren Nan’s, despite him being at the Ninth Layer.

"I can’t beat Bai Jiangxue. I forfeit," Ren Nan said, shaking his head. This was his best option.

...

...

In the end, Su Qing took first place.

With Ouyang Mingming’s help,

the Spirit Fruits and Treasure Materials Su Qing received

were all exchanged for the lowest-grade Spirit Fruits.

Su Qing was exceptionally happy, because he had received 53 Spirit Fruits in one go.

[Chao Yuan Fruit: The fruit of the Chao Yuan Fruit Tree. It bears fruit once every ten years and contains Spiritual Qi.]

...

Although he didn’t know why he was given only Chao Yuan Fruits, Su Qing didn’t feel like he’d lost out.

It didn’t affect the final amount of Spiritual Qi anyway.

In addition to that, Su Qing also received a Token.

A single character, "Book," was carved on it.

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"Disciple, you really hide your talents well. Where did you get that Thunder Technique?"

"Master, I comprehended the Thunder Technique myself after attaining the Ten Thousand Tribulations Divine Body." Su Qing was telling the truth.

’I only obtained the Thunder Technique shortly before Crossing the Tribulation. It’s a Divine Technique that came with my Cultivation Technique.’

’Does that count as comprehending it myself? I suppose so.’

"Comprehended? What incredible Comprehension."

"To think you could defeat Bai Jiangxue while fighting above your realm."

"Are you really cultivating the Ten Thousand Tribulations Divine Body?" Ouyang Mingming asked, unable to hide her doubt.

Su Qing remained silent.

He clearly didn’t want to say.

"Sigh. The disciple has secrets, the master has secrets... everyone has secrets."

"My dear disciple, prying into a Cultivator’s secrets is a very foolish thing to do."

Su Qing remained silent.

"Master, if I need a powerful Attack and Kill Technique, is there any useful Magic in the Holy Book Pavilion?"

"An Attack and Kill Technique?"

"If you truly want an all-around Attack and Kill Technique, I suggest you choose the Ten Thousand Forms Realm."

"It’s the same Realm that Bai Jiangxue used against you."

"Everyone has their own unique Realm. That technique just teaches you how to comprehend your own."

"It also teaches you how to use it."

"Although I know it, I cannot pass it on to you," Ouyang Mingming advised Su Qing.

"What about for the Sword Dao?"

"The Sword Dao? The Blood Killing Demon Sword and the Heaven-Supporting Sword are both very good."

"The Blood Killing Demon Sword is primarily focused on killing living beings. Every time you kill a creature, the Blood Killing Demon Sword will plant something called ’momentum’ in your heart. The more you kill, the stronger the momentum becomes. If you can’t control it, then the momentum will kill you instead."

"The Heaven-Supporting Sword is very powerful, but it’s extremely difficult to comprehend."

Ouyang Mingming shook her head and sighed. "Disciple, no matter what you choose, it is your own affair. Because for those of us on the path of Cultivation, none can walk the exact same road."

"I am merely your guide."

"Perhaps in the future, I will even have to rely on you." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Su Qing smiled and said, "Master, that is still a long way off. Your disciple is currently just a Cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Realm."

Ouyang Mingming said helplessly, "Yes, the Qi Cultivation Realm. With exquisite mastery of a Thunder Technique, who defeated Bai Jiangxue from the Foundation Establishment Realm."

"Disciple, we’ve arrived at the Holy Book Pavilion."

"I won’t wait for you. But let me give you a reminder: be careful when you leave the Sect."

"I’ve been getting tailed recently as well. If you can avoid leaving the Sect, then don’t."

Su Qing’s expression immediately turned serious.

’So there are quite a few people within the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect keeping an eye on me.’

Su Qing had thought it was just his imagination, but after hearing his master’s words, he had no choice but to take it seriously.

’This is bad.’

’I wonder if leaving the Sect will go smoothly when the time comes.’

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