Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

A Six-Claw Golden Dragon was too rare, and only one person in the world had successfully tamed it as a spirit beast—the Principal of Mt. Spirit Beast College, Zhuge Qingyun. This incredible individual supported Mt. Spirit Beast College for nearly a century, and with him around, no one dared to cause any trouble for Mt. Spirit Beast College. He was famed for his outstanding martial prowess, and even an eight-year-old on this continent heard of his name.

Among the top ten martial experts of the continent, Shui Youlan was ranked first—the old monk from the Great Zen Monastery was ranked second—while Zhuge Qingyun was ranked seventh!

This ranking might have been ranked by the continent’s martial artists and might not be accurate—at least the old ancestor of the Azure Dragon Empire wasn’t listed in it. However, everyone had to admit that the old fellow’s combat strength was definitely in the top three. Furthermore, Zhuge Qingyun’s combat strength wasn’t accounted for with his spirit beast, the Six-Claw Golden Dragon. Many experts had spirit beasts, like Shui Youlan who had the tier-four Flaming Phoenix while Jiang Bieli also had a tier-four spirit beast.

For many, the spirit beast had always been their trump, and so they didn’t publicly announce it. When accounting for combat strength, they were all roughly estimated. Now that Zhuge Qingyun was riding on the Six Claw Golden Dragon, everyone could feel the boundless presence that was coming from this colossus body. Everyone had immediately raised the Zhuge Qingyun’s ranking in terms of combat strength.

This Six-Claw Golden Dragon was definitely a superior grade among the tier-four demonic beasts. Its strength was definitely on par with a Vajra Ream martial expert!

Old Eunuch Lin’s white face had a slight reaction as his eyes narrowed into a fine seam which a flash with a severe glow. That Old Kingdom Marshal from the Saint Spirit Kingdom also lifted his head and watched as Zhuge Qingyun flew over from a distance. The face in the mantle revealed a grave expression.

“Jek-Jek! Cripple Zhuge, it has been more than a dozen years. You can actually still move?”

Old Eunuch Lin let out two evil laughs and withdrew the aura presence, which caused Jiang Yi’s body to stagger and nearly fell over. He took a few long breaths and swallowed the blood which was gushing out from his throat before he lifted his head to look at Zhuge Qingyun with eyes of gratitude.

If Zhuge Qingyun appeared here, it meant that he was ready to risk his life to protect Jiang Yi. It didn’t matter if he did it for Jiang Yi to succeed him—or because of Yi Piaopiao, but Zhuge Qingyun was still worthy enough for Jiang Yi to be respectful and appreciative.

Jiang Yi was now going against the six influential forces, and Zhuge Qingyun had appeared, obviously trying to protect Jiang Yi. This meant that he was ready to go against the Vajra Realm martial experts from the various influential forces. If he was to infuriate the six influential forces, Mt. Spirit Beast College might even be turned into dust!

Old Eunuch Lin obviously thought of this fact as he sneered and said, “Cripple Zhuge, are you trying to protect the Great Xia Kingdom like Jiang Yi? Didn’t you, Mt. Spirit Beast College, declare that you would support the alliance army? Why… did you regret it? Or perhaps, you are in cahoots with the Great Xia Kingdom?

The Six-Claw Golden Dragon flew over quickly and was floating above Jiang Yi and the Great Xia Kingdom’s army. Zhuge Qingyun was seated on a wheelchair, as though he was seated contently in the inner courtyard of Mt. Spirit Beast College. He shot a glare at the old eunuch and laughed as he spoke, “Old Eunuch Lin, don’t try to play this trick with me.

“Your Divine Martial Kingdom sure is doing quite well in framing, setting up, and making false accusations, huh? I don’t care what happens to the Great Xia Kingdom, but if you are going to kill Jiang Yi, then I do not approve of it. He is my Mt. Spirit Beast College’s Prodigy Cadet and my—Zhuge Qingyun’s—personal disciple. If you want to kill him, you have to ask whether my Xiao Jin 1 agrees, right?!”

“Roar!”

Just as Zhuge Qingyun finished his statement, the golden dragon below him instantly let out a thunderous dragon’s roar, which shook countless eardrums below. This horrific dragon prowess was just like Jiang Yi’s Massacre Intent, which caused the heart to palpitate.

The purpose of Zhuge Qingyun’s arrival was obvious. He was here to protect Jiang Yi, but Jiang Yi was here to protect the Great Xia Kingdom. Today, he wasn’t going to be on friendly terms!

“Zhuge Qingyun!”

The silent Old Kingdom Marshal from the Saint Spirit Kingdom suddenly spoke. His voice was deep like a chime from a metallic tube. “The Great Xia Kingdom must perish today; hence, Jiang Yi must die, too. If you want to protect him, then don’t blame us for being impolite. I hope you don’t make an error in judgment. Do you think you can go against the two of us by yourself?”

“Let’s try!”

Zhuge Qingyun lifted his eyes and slammed on the wheelchair with a single hand, launching the whole wheelchair up into the sky. His aged and forceful voice echoed down. “Old Eunuch Lin, let us go have a round first. Come on up! Otherwise, your tiny Divine Martial Kingdom’s army might be accidentally killed by this old man’s careless move!”

Start… Starting their fight just like this?

Everyone below was shocked. Vajra Realm martial experts were all pinnacle figures in the continent, and they generally wouldn’t tear at each other’s faces. Unless there was a deep grievance like the murder of their parents or something similar. Otherwise, they would normally give in. After all, it wasn’t a simple task to cultivate to such a realm, and any deaths among them would be a huge loss to the human race. When Zhuge Qingyun arrived, he didn’t even have a conversation and immediately started the fight.

“Hmph!”

Old Eunuch Lin might not want to fall out just like this, but since Zhuge Qingyun challenged him in front of so many people, he would be embarrassed to refuse the fight. He and the Saint Spirit Kingdom’s Old Kingdom Marshal looked at each other before he swished his long sleeves and flew up into the sky. Vajra Realm martial experts’ attacks were too domineering, and if they were to start a fight here, there would definitely be tens of thousands of accidental injuries.

The Kingdom Marshal from the Saint Spirit Kingdom didn’t move. This was the fight between two martial experts; and if he was to interfere, not only would it be a smack on the old eunuch’s face, but he would be ashamed as well. After all, if the two of them—who were on such a superior martial strength—ganged up on one, it wouldn’t be a good rumor.

Of course, there was another reason. Zhuge Qingyun’s Six-Claw Golden Dragon was locking onto him. If he was to make a reckless move, the Six-Claw Golden Dragon would surely make a move.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Soon enough, dull explosions echoed from the top. It was as loud as gold being penetrated and rocks shattering; it was a direct impact on one’s spirit. The horrific aura presence came from the high altitude which caused tremors in the sky while black lines extended out. It felt as though the skies were being ripped apart by their powerful attacks.

Ss, ss…

Everyone below gasped as they watched with grave expressions. Those martial artists who were at the seventh- or eighth-stage of Soul Travel Realm had incredible vision, and they could clearly see the two black spots clashing constantly. The space where the two of them clashed would appear to shake and tear. The two of them didn’t release any essence force attacks, but a single casual attack was so terrifying that it would be able to rip apart heaven and earth, causing a huge commotion to the winds and clouds.

Zhuge Qingyun had already stored the wheelchair into the ancient divine essence ring while his legs suspended in the air, but it didn’t affect his strength at all. Instead, the people below could feel that he was totally suppressing Old Eunuch Lin. With every clash, Old Eunuch Lin’s body would be repelled for a few kilometers, while Zhuge Qingyun only backed off a few hundred meters. It was obvious that Zhuge Qingyun was superior to Eunuch Lin.

Zhuge Qingyun’s strength… actually went up a notch after he was crippled?

The Old Kingdom Marshal had been observing the fight with serious eyes. Among everyone here, only he knew about the clear difference between Old Eunuch Lin and Zhuge Qingyun. As soon as they went up, Zhuge Qingyun restrained the Eunuch Lin with ease and was still suppressing him, leaving no chances for the Old Eunuch Lin to counterattack.

Bang!

The two of them clashed again in the air; this time, leaving Old Eunuch Lin in a miserable state as he flew back over three kilometers while spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. The Old Kingdom Marshal couldn’t hold himself back anymore as he flew up and actually wanted to gang up on Zhuge Qingyun.

Roar!

The golden dragon, which was locking onto the Old Kingdom Marshal, immediately roared and followed along when he made a move. Zhuge Qingyun took a quick glance and laughed out. “Two against one? Haha, I knew you two would be shameless. Come on then, this old man hasn’t made any move for several years. Today is just nice for me to have a good fight!”