The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

Two figures went back and forth, neither giving an inch. One wielded a long sword, his moves exceptionally sharp. The other held a long spear, swift and unpredictable as a shooting star; his Spear Technique had reached its peak.

’This is the greatest Spear Technique I’ve ever witnessed,’ Liuu Bin thought, secretly astonished. He had always heard that Qin Ya’s Spear Technique was impressive, but only after clashing with him did he realize it was even better than the rumors suggested. There were no flashy moves; every strike hit its mark with exquisite precision.

This was the greatest Spear Technique Liuu Bin had ever witnessed.

’Although my Cultivation is far superior to his, I can’t use my full strength because of his status as a High-Level Teacher. But even so, I’m still a top-tier Martial Artist at the Earth Element Sixth Grade, while Qin Ya is merely in the Spiritual Element Realm. How can we be fighting to a standstill?!’

CLANG! The two separated and stood facing each other.

’Damn it, his Spear Technique and True Essence control are just too incredible. And...’ Liuu Bin’s eyes filled with jealousy and resentment as he stared at the Ghost Cloud Pan Dragon Spear in Qin Ya’s hand. The power of a Fifth-Grade Profound Soldier was too great; every time they clashed, he had to divert a portion of his True Essence to protect his Fourth-Grade Long Sword from being damaged.

This undoubtedly affected his combat strength.

"What’s wrong, Teacher Liuu? Are you exhausted?" Qin Ya said indifferently.

"Hmph." Liuu Bin snorted coldly, gritted his teeth, and decided to go all out, no longer caring about Qin Ya’s status. "Teacher Qin, you’re getting a little too carried away. That was merely thirty percent of my power. Next, I’ll let you witness the true strength of an Earth Element Realm Martial Artist."

With a deep shout, his long sword suddenly slashed out, creating a sharp Sword Light.

Qin Ya’s gaze went Linn. He thrust his long spear out abruptly. In that instant, a sharp wind howled as if it were being torn apart, its might unparalleled.

"Wind-Splitting!"

As Qin Ya’s comprehension of the Wind’s Great Trend deepened, the power of Wind-Splitting gradually climbed, slowly catching up to his second move, Moon Chasing, and even showing signs of surpassing it.

After all, his comprehension of the Wind’s Great Trend was higher than that of the Frost Great Trend.

But when this incomparably powerful Wind-Splitting Spear collided with the Sword Light, it was clearly outmatched. With a loud BANG, Qin Ya was instantly blasted back several dozen feet, trickles of blood seeping from his palm.

’The power of the Earth Element Realm is certainly not weak.’

Qin Ya smiled indifferently. Just as Liuu Bin was feeling smug, Qin Ya’s body suddenly moved. Like a soaring swan, he was in front of Liuu Bin in an instant, thrusting his spear forward.

In that instant, frost descended, and a chilling aura filled the air.

’So fast!’

Liuu Bin’s pupils abruptly shrank. ’Such speed is exceedingly rare even among those in the Earth Element Realm. This must be the Earth-Tier Top-Level Body Technique Martial Skill that Qin Ya recently succeeded in cultivating... Chasing Wind and Shadow.’

"Hah!"

Liuu Bin shouted deeply, his True Essence erupting. He poured all of it into the long sword in his hand and blocked with all his might. The spear tip met the blade of the sword, and a biting cold aura suddenly exploded forth, spreading from the spear to the sword and then to Liuu Bin’s body, threatening to freeze him solid.

’Hmph. You think this bit of chill can freeze me?’

His Earth Element Realm True Essence surged, instantly dispelling the cold aura from the Moon Chasing Spear. At the same time, he blasted Qin Ya away and thrust his sword toward him.

"Not good!" 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Lin Yifeng cried out in alarm. Just as Qin Ya was about to be injured, he was seen giving an indifferent smile. His footwork shifted, and he vanished like the wind.

"That’s a Body Technique! What an advanced Body Technique!"

The crowd exclaimed in shock. Martial Skills were a crucial part of a Martial Artist’s strength, and high-level Martial Skills were always highly sought after. A Body Technique that allowed a Spiritual Element Realm Martial Artist to surpass an Earth Element Realm Martial Artist in speed—just how high was its grade? Earth Tier? Earth Tier, Lower Class? Middle Class?!

His figure became like the wind, utterly unpredictable.

’Even with my sharp eyes, I can only make out his rough shadow. I can’t track him at all!’ Liuu Bin was secretly shocked.

WENG...

The sound of something tearing through the air rang out as a long spear thrust forward. The hair on Liuu Bin’s body stood on end. He dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding it.

But immediately after, another spear thrust out. Liuu Bin’s gaze went Linn, and he swung his sword along the spear’s trajectory, only to hit empty air.

’This is not working. His Body Technique is too unpredictable and elusive. I can’t win by just defending like this. I have to think of a plan.’ Liuu Bin’s figure flickered as he continuously dodged, relying on his own Body Technique and counterattacking from time to time, but to little effect. He remained on the defensive.

"Hmph! Back off! Sword Light Becomes Blood!"

Liuu Bin suddenly roared. His True Essence boiled, rolling like thick smoke from a signal fire, and formed a river of blood that swirled around him. The display was so terrifying that it left no opening for Qin Ya’s spear.

His eyes strained to capture Qin Ya’s blurry figure. Liuu Bin bellowed in fury, and the unparalleled Sword Light transformed into a surging, crimson river, blasting toward Qin Ya, threatening to swallow him whole.

"Chasing Wind and Shadow!"

With a low shout, Qin Ya’s figure shifted, and he dodged away.

The river of blood-like Sword Light struck the ground and exploded with a BANG. Countless streams of Sword Qi fanned out, blanketing the area in every direction.

Qin Ya was startled. His gaze sharpened, and he immediately began to spin his long spear like a great windmill, nullifying most of the Sword Qi.

"Wind Surge!"

Qin Ya stood with his spear held back and struck out heavily with his Overlapping Waves Palm, neutralizing the remaining Sword Qi. Suddenly, a cold light flashed as a sword tip emerged from within the Sword Rain, aiming straight for the vital point on Qin Ya’s chest.

"Hmph."

With a cold snort, he sent his spear thrusting forward. Spear and sword met, and both fighters were forced back. Immediately, Qin Ya used Chasing Wind and Shadow again, his body transforming into a flash of movement as his long spear began to spin violently like a drill.

An unparalleled piercing force, carrying immense power.

Liuu Bin’s pupils shrank, and he retreated explosively.

The whistling wind seemed to roar, its momentum astonishing.

A cold light flared in Liuu Bin’s eyes. ’You forced my hand.’

"Sword Light Becomes Blood!"

His True Essence surged. Liuu Bin, throwing caution to the wind, merged his own Sword Momentum into the Sword Technique, Condensing the Blood River into a single Blood Pillar.

A world-shaking explosion rocked the area for miles around.

Dust and sand flew everywhere, obscuring the vision of the spectators.

"What happened? What’s the situation?"

"I don’t know! I never thought a sparring match would get this intense."

"If anyone else saw this, they’d think it was a life-or-death battle."

"I can’t believe Teacher Qin’s combat strength is so high. He can actually fight Teacher Liuu to a standstill. You can’t tell at all that he’s only a Spiritual Element Realm Martial Artist. It’s terrifying."

"He truly lives up to the name of an Advanced Academy Teacher."

...

The dust and sand slowly settled, revealing two figures standing opposite each other.

Qin Ya’s face was slightly pale. The gap between an Earth Element Sixth Grade Martial Artist and a Spiritual Element Fifth Grade was too vast. Even with his Heaven-Defying combat strength, which far surpassed other Martial Artists of the same Realm, he couldn’t help but feel a wave of exhaustion.

’Still, in this battle, I went all out, aside from not using Heavenly Cold Earth Freeze and my Purple Flame Body. Even so, I couldn’t defeat Liuu Bin... but I didn’t lose, either.’

Liuu Bin’s face was ashen. He could hardly believe it. He, a Martial Artist of the Earth Element Realm, had been unable to defeat a Spiritual Element Realm Martial Artist even after going all out. The blow to his pride was immense.

’Is this... what a true Heaven’s chosen is like?’