Chapter Seventy-One: Am I Awesome Again?

“Hiss... Heavens, this is simply unbelievable. What kind of being could this be, to have trained two masters who have reached the Immortal Realm at the same time?”

“A true master—an undisputed master indeed...”

In an instant, Ye Qiu's name once again shone across the desolate plains, though he himself was completely unaware of this.

Had Ye Qiu known, he would probably have laughed himself unconscious.

Come on, I did nothing at all, and yet I’m somehow being praised again?

Is fortune just falling out of the sky and landing on my head? No matter what happens, it always ends up with me being celebrated?

Fortunately, Ye Qiu had no idea; otherwise, he truly would have laughed himself to death. There were just too many absurdities in this world—he hadn’t done a thing.

Then, out of nowhere, someone appears, points at your nose, and says, “You’re amazing...”

How would you feel?

You’d definitely find it baffling!

I’ve done absolutely nothing—how am I suddenly so remarkable?

That was exactly Ye Qiu’s mood at this moment—praised in all sorts of ways, yet he had no idea what he had done to deserve it.

Ye Qiu truly had it hard! All along, he firmly believed that the path of caution was the only way—if you can avoid showing off, never show off.

Exhibit the finest virtue of timidity: admit defeat first in any situation, develop quietly, never take risks.

He never expected things to turn out like this! Even if he wanted to keep a low profile, it was impossible—he just kept being celebrated, and in ways he could never have imagined.

It was just too difficult!

He only wanted to live quietly as a handsome man, was that really so hard?

Of course, Ye Qiu knew none of this. At that moment, he was cracking sunflower seeds with Cao He, thoroughly enjoying the spectacle of Liu Jianchen showing off in the sky.

“Boss, do you think after making such a big scene today, that guy will get himself killed?

Just like you wrote in your book, Survival Guide, Chapter Two: Endurance Is the True Way—before you’re truly strong, shining too brightly only makes you more dangerous!

Only by enduring and restraining yourself can you see your potential enemies clearly and avoid greater dangers.”

Cao He had memorized every word of Ye Qiu's Survival Guide. Ye Qiu was a little stunned.

He hadn't expected the lad to be so focused on survival!

This child has a bright future. To know so much at such a young age, he’s sure to avoid an early demise.

“I don’t think so! Judging from the current situation, no one here is a match for him.

Besides, the guy has protagonist potential—the aura of a main character. How could he possibly die...”

Ye Qiu nonchalantly cracked his seeds.

Across the entire wasteland, only the two of them appeared so utterly relaxed. Everyone else was awestruck by Liu Jianchen’s sword intent, yet these two still had the leisure to snack?

“Exquisite, truly exquisite! Calm as Mount Tai before collapse—this is the true bearing of a master...”

The Heaven-Swallowing Sparrow watched from behind, calling them experts, and imitated Ye Qiu and Cao He, striking a pose as if commanding the world.

It was so amused it could hardly keep its beak shut...

“Wow, looking at things from this angle, I suddenly feel so much more imposing—witty and commanding, discussing world affairs? Tsk tsk... This is what a true master should do...”

The Heaven-Swallowing Sparrow grinned, inwardly full of admiration for the two. Their seemingly nonchalant demeanor had a massive impact on everyone above.

At the scene, only they could maintain such composure, making them appear completely out of place, their “coolness” rising rapidly.

Cao He pursed his lips and said, “Boss, are we just going to sit here forever? Shouldn’t we change positions? My legs are numb...”

Ye Qiu thought for a moment. “You’re right! Let’s change positions then...”

With that, Ye Qiu simply brought out a grand armchair, reclined in it, and continued cracking seeds. Cao He paused, then turned to fetch a chair for himself.

By now, almost all the experts within a hundred miles had been drawn to the scene. Hidden among the crowd were many old monsters, though no one noticed.

In the sky, Liu Jianchen had already begun refining his sword heart, successfully stepping into the Sword Immortal realm. As his sword energy exploded forth, everyone was forced back tens of thousands of miles...

“Hiss... What terrifying sword energy! This boy may soon be invincible in this world!”

An old man said coldly. He too was an ancient monster who had emerged from mysterious ruins, but no one recognized him.

His era was simply too far in the past; all his contemporaries had long since died, so no one could identify him.

He was known as the Elder of Divine Mechanisms, sly by nature and fond of scheming. He came from the Holy Land of Tianshan, and was its founding patriarch.

The Elder of Divine Mechanisms gazed coldly at Liu Jianchen in the sky, his heart icy as he thought, “This boy has a grudge with my Tianshan. Why not... take advantage of his incomplete transformation and kill him here?”

Don’t think that these old monsters, just because they remain hidden from the world, know nothing of outside events. In truth, they are well aware of everything.

The enmity between Liu Jianchen and Tianshan was known throughout the Great Wilderness. In years past, Liu Jianchen’s entire family had been secretly killed by the Holy Land of Tianshan, all for the sake of a single immortal sword.

Over the years, Liu Jianchen had clashed with Tianshan many times, making reconciliation impossible. It was destined to be a fight to the death.

Since that was the case, why not settle the score once and for all today?

“Patriarch, should we act now?”

A group of people approached the Elder of Divine Mechanisms. One of them, an old man, asked respectfully. He was none other than Daoist Qianji, the current Grand Elder of the Holy Land of Tianshan...

“No rush. The boy is currently basking in the blessings of Heaven. If we act now, Heaven itself will strike back, and we’ll all die.

No one can go against Heaven—not even an Immortal King could shake its will! Only after he has finished absorbing this power, at the moment his sword heart is first formed, will be the best time to strike...

At that moment, he’ll have no time to react. Moreover, this boy has always been sharp and unyielding; over the years, he’s made many enemies. There should be no one willing or able to save him.

Today, he is certain to die here. Hmph... So what if he’s a peerless genius? If you make an enemy of the world, even as an immortal, you still die...”

The Elder of Divine Mechanisms was supremely confident. As an ancient master who had broken into the Immortal Realm, he did not believe Liu Jianchen could be his match.

Especially not in a surprise attack—today, Liu Jianchen was doomed to die here, unless by some miracle someone stepped in.

But who would be willing? And who would have the strength?

“You speak truly, Patriarch. Everyone, keep your wits about you. Today, this old feud will be settled once and for all. The lives of the thousands of Tianshan disciples lost over the years must all be avenged today...”

Daoist Qianji clenched his fists, his tone icy.

The years of conflict had brought huge losses to Tianshan. Though Liu Jianchen’s family had been utterly wiped out, Tianshan too had lost thousands of disciples, all slain by Liu Jianchen himself.

At this point, right or wrong no longer mattered—only the living had the right to debate justice...

The atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive. Many present knew that this tranquility was only the calm before the storm. Soon, a fierce battle would inevitably erupt here.