Chapter 524 - 523: Condense, Shock, Sever

Chapter 524: Chapter 523: Condense, Shock, Sever

Eighteen people were heading to Meiying Main City. The group included Qin Ya, Mo Bokong, and Bi Xiaoyu, as well as the Personal Guards led by Black Dragon and White Wolf. Bai Jingzhong, however, was left behind in Qingkong City to maintain order and prevent the Four Great Noble Families from making a comeback.

The journey from Qingkong City to Meiying Main City was long, spanning at least several million li. Therefore, Qin Ya and the others chose a flying ship as their mode of transport.

This flying ship had a diameter of three hundred zhang and was constructed entirely from an exceptionally sturdy yet lightweight floating giant wood. It was inscribed with one hundred twenty-six Arrays that integrated defense, attack, and spirit gathering, making it a precious treasure comparable to a Spiritual Artifact.

Gazing at the flying ship before him, Qin Ya recalled the Top Level Profound Vessel he once owned in the Celestial Dragon Sea Region of the Southern Domain. He had later abandoned it at a dock in one of the Southern Hundred Cities, and he wondered what had become of it.

’Heh, it’s probably been sold off by someone by now.’

Qin Ya smiled faintly and boarded the flying ship. With a stunning burst of light and a RUMBLE, the ship’s Arrays activated, and it slowly ascended into the sky. Then, like an arrow loosed from a bow, it shot off into the distance with a SWOOSH.

Its massive hull moved at high speed, kicking up a tremendous storm in its wake. Waves of clouds were pushed aside, forming a long, tail-like trail in the sky.

On the ship, Qin Ya watched the clouds recede around them and asked Mo Bokong, who was standing nearby, "At this speed, how long will it take to get there?"

Mo Bokong smiled. "At full power, half a month should be enough."

Half a month. That was already very fast.

Thinking of the countless experts in the main city and the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern on his body, Qin Ya said a few words to the others, found a room on the ship, and entered seclusion to cultivate.

"Tsk tsk, the Deputy City Lord really is diligent."

"Of course he is. Otherwise, how do you think he achieved his current level of strength? Talent is one part of it, but that kind of spirit is also essential."

"Indeed. The Deputy City Lord’s spirit is something we should all learn from."

Hearing the others’ comments, Bi Xiaoyu slowly stood up and walked toward the ship’s cabins. Seeing this, someone beside her asked curiously.

"Xiaoyu, where are you going?"

"There are still ten days left. I’m going to cultivate and build up my strength."

She answered without turning her head and walked away.

At the same time, a sense of urgency grew in her heart. ’It’s too fast. Qin Ya’s growth is just too fast. He’s reached this level in such a short time.’

’If she wanted to stay by his side, how could she let herself fall too far behind?’

After entering his cabin, Qin Ya began to comprehend the Space Sacred Seal within his Divine Acupoint.

Inside his Divine Acupoint, the tower-shaped Space Sacred Seal emanated a milky white light, looking divine and mysterious. Qin Ya’s Divine Thought surged like a tide toward the Holy Seal, but it could only touch the faint layer of white light.

A moment later, an indescribable sense of enlightenment surfaced in his mind...

Time passed. In the blink of an eye, another seven days had gone by.

During these seven days, with the help of the Holy Seal, Qin Ya’s speed at comprehending Space Mysteries surpassed his progress with Destruction and the Four Symbols. In a short time, his understanding had already caught up.

"Oh? You’ve already reached the Peak of Second Heaven in your comprehension of Space Mysteries. Not bad, not bad at all." At that moment, the voice of the Void Saint echoed.

A ray of white light shot out from Qin Ya’s body, transforming into the Void Tower, which spun in the air. The figure of the Void Saint materialized, looking at Qin Ya with a hint of gratification in his eyes. "Your aptitude is even better than I imagined," he said. "Given time, it will be no problem for you to surpass me."

"You flatter me, Senior." Qin Ya showed no trace of pride.

He knew that becoming a Saint was fraught with countless difficulties. Talent, aptitude, and hard work alone were not enough; opportunity was also essential.

Throughout history, brilliant individuals were beyond count, but those who ultimately became Saints—Great Powers who could roam the heavens and earth with absolute freedom—were few and far between.

While Qin Ya believed he was second to none, he also knew he was still a long way from the Realm of Saint. Throughout this journey, he could not afford to become arrogant.

The Void Saint nodded in satisfaction. "I have appeared this time because I saw you have comprehended Space Mysteries to this degree. I am here to impart a few Mysterious Techniques to you."

"Mysterious Techniques? Related to Space?"

"Correct." The Void Saint nodded. "These are Mysterious Techniques I created back when I was a Venerable. I have since developed them to the Seventh Grade."

A Seventh-Grade Profound Technique was already exceptionally rare.

Both Heaven’s Woe and Earth’s Misery and the Four Seasons Spear Technique had provided Qin Ya with crucial assistance; they were the primary components of his current combat strength.

"There are three in total."

"Condense Space, Quake Space, and Sever Space!"

"Although these three are Seventh-Grade Profound Techniques, their power is comparable to the Eighth Grade. However, they are also extremely difficult to comprehend."

"Therefore, with your current strength, it will likely take you a very long time to master their use. I will impart them to you now. Comprehend them well."

As his words fell, three rays of white light shot into Qin Ya’s mind. Instantly, an incredibly profound sensation emerged in his head, plunging him into a state of sudden enlightenment. He remained in this state for three whole days without waking.

On the fourth day, Qin Ya’s eyes snapped open, glowing with a silver-white light. His gaze seemed to contain an entire world, a universe unto itself, appearing incomparably divine!

After two or three breaths, the light slowly faded.

At that moment, the flying ship suddenly began to vibrate.

Qin Ya frowned slightly and walked out of his cabin. He saw that the flying ship was surrounded by a massive flock of black crows, like a dark cloud that blotted out the sun.

A faint light flowed around the ship, creating a glass-like white barrier that kept all the crows ten meters away. However, their cawing could somehow penetrate one’s Divine Thought, causing immense irritation.

"City Lord Mo, what’s going on?"

Seeing Qin Ya emerge, Mo Bokong explained, "These are Blood-Eyed Crows, a type of pack Exotic Beast from Beihuang. Individually, their strength is only equivalent to a Celestial Human, but when they flock together, even a King would have to make a detour."

Mo Bokong then gave a wry smile. "Unfortunately for us, we’ve encountered a massive flock of Blood-Eyed Crows, led by a Crow King. Even an Era-Defining King would find this a huge headache. We were just about to blast them out of the sky."

"In that case, let me help."

"Ha! With the Deputy City Lord taking action, I’m afraid these Blood-Eyed Crows are doomed."

Qin Ya smiled faintly, then his figure blurred. He passed through the protective barrier and appeared high in the sky. His True Essence surged, the Breaking Army Spear materializing in his hand. He thrust the spear forward, and a storm of raging fire swept out, crashing into the flock of crows.

In an instant, the Wind-Fire Power erupted with immense force. Black feathers flew everywhere as the Blood-Eyed Crows, each several zhang in size, exploded one after another into clouds of blood mist. The acrid smell of blood immediately filled the air. The might of this single spear thrust threw the flock into a frenzy, and they shrieked as they descended upon Qin Ya.