Translator: AnubisTL
After the battle subsided, everyone turned their attention to Li Qing.
Soon, gasps of astonishment filled the air.
They realized that Li Qing's cultivation was only at the early Nascent Soul stage, on par with the other Nascent Soul cultivators present.
Yet the Black Flood Dragon King was at the mid-Transformation stage!
At that moment, everyone's gaze shifted toward Li Qing with a mixture of disbelief and suspicion. Where had this powerhouse come from, with such overwhelming combat prowess?
Even the Black Flood Dragon King, who had a cultivation stage advantage, had failed to defeat Li Qing.
Feeling the weight of countless eyes upon him, Li Qing smiled faintly, preparing to clasp his hands in a gesture of acknowledgment. But then he noticed a burly man in a golden vest glaring at him with extreme fury.
This man was...
Li Qing wasn't forgetful. He immediately recognized the imposing figure in the golden vest, whose physique dwarfed that of ordinary men.
The Golden Bear King of the Demon Realm!
A smile widened on Li Qing's face. He hadn't expected the Golden Bear King to also receive an invitation from the Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild.
Seeing Li Qing's smile, the Golden Bear King's teeth clenched in rage. The pain of losing his son surged through him once more.
How could he ever forget this face? Even if it turned to dust, he would still recognize this man!
"You whelp!"
"Heaven's Will has brought us together today. I swear I won't leave here without avenging Little Six!"
"Roar!"
The Golden Bear King roared to the heavens, without a moment's hesitation revealing his golden bear true body.
Boom!
His massive, hulking frame exuded a terrifying aura that sent the onlookers scattering in retreat. They couldn't understand why the Golden Bear King had suddenly gone berserk, charging directly at the human in the sky.
"Old Jin, what's gotten into you?"
"Why is the Golden Bear King suddenly so enraged? Could he have some old grudge against that Limitless True Monarch?"
"Looks like it. What a show we're getting today! Who exactly is this human? He's a walking disaster!"
"I don't know. I heard he's from the Azure Ridge Domain. That great domain has always been obscure, but who knew it would produce such a character!"
"..."
Under the watchful gaze of the crowd, the Golden Bear King's colossal form soared into the sky, slamming a palm directly at Li Qing.
But Li Qing didn't even flinch. Instead, he continued smiling serenely, extending a single hand.
This sight sent shivers down many spines. The Golden Bear King's physique was clearly terrifyingly powerful. Was this human really planning to meet his attack head-on with his fleshly body?
In the next moment, everyone understood why Li Qing could hold his own against the mid-transformation Black Flood Dragon King.
Boom!
Facing the Golden Bear King's ferocious attack, Li Qing met it with a powerful palm strike, directly blocking the king's momentum.
Immediately after, an endless torrent of black spiritual flame erupted from Li Qing's palm, spreading along the Golden Bear King's massive arm.
"Roar!"
The Golden Bear King, now engulfed in the black spiritual flame, roared in agony. He frantically slapped at the flames, but the Spirit Devouring Demon Flame clung to him like a stubborn parasite, burning relentlessly.
"Enough! If you continue to disrupt the order of the immortal city, don't blame me for showing no mercy!" True Monarch Wan He roared, his voice laced with authority.
Clearly, he had lost his patience. The string of unexpected events had left him feeling increasingly exasperated.
Having finally extinguished the flames consuming him, the enraged Golden Bear King pointed at Li Qing and demanded, "This man killed one of my closest kin! Do you expect me to just let it go?"
His words drew everyone's gaze to Li Qing.
But Li Qing merely yawned indifferently, stretching languidly as he replied casually, "Back then, I was only at the Golden Core stage. If your kin was determined to die, how could I have stopped it?"
These words ignited the Golden Bear King's fury even further.
"Good, good, good. The mere ant I once saw has actually grown into something formidable today."
"It's a pity I failed to kill you back then. But now that fate has brought us together again, you won't escape even if you flee to the ends of the earth."
Li Qing shook his head with a wry smile. "Have you lost your mind? You couldn't even keep me here when I was only at the core formation realm. Now that I've reached nascent soul formation, if you want a fight, this Li is ready anytime."
To be honest, Li Qing didn't take the Golden Bear King seriously anymore.
During his previous battle with the Black Flood Dragon King, though they fought fiercely, he had held back some of his trump cards.
If the Golden Bear King sought revenge, Li Qing wouldn't mind stripping off his bear hide to use as spirit material for refining treasures.
"Both of you were invited here by the Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild. Could you do this old man a favor and let this matter drop?"
"Even if you have unresolved grievances, please set them aside for now. After the grand auction concludes and you leave the immortal city, you can settle your scores however you wish. I won't interfere."
"If you insist on continuing this disruption, don't blame me for stripping both of you of your eligibility to participate in the auction," True Monarch Wan He warned.
After repeated persuasion from True Monarch Wan He, the Golden Bear King finally suppressed his surging rage.
Seeing this, Li Qing saw no point in continuing to provoke him. After all, his primary goal here was the Thunder Sound Bamboo. Being disqualified over such a trivial matter would be a significant loss.
Thus, the immortal city finally fell silent. Li Qing and the Black Flood Dragon King, who had just arrived, were invited inside.
The other Nascent Soul cultivators followed, their impressions of Li Qing now etched indelibly in their minds.
From this day forward, the name Limitless True Monarch was destined to resound throughout the entire Human Realm.
Several days later, Li Qing cultivated in an elegant and serene pavilion, using the abundant heaven and earth spiritual energy within the immortal city to replenish his depleted mana from the previous days.
Amidst this serene cultivation, the Black Flood Dragon King arrived with his nephew, the Crimson Blood Flood Dragon, to return the West Mausoleum Tower Li Qing had used to suppress the Crimson Blood Flood Dragon.
The Black Flood Dragon King's apology was so sincere that Li Qing couldn't continue to press the issue. After all, he didn't truly want to offend the Flood Dragon Clan, a domineering and powerful race.
As for the matter of skinning and tendon-extraction, he naturally dropped the subject.
In the demon race's worldview, strength reigns supreme. Might makes right!
With no deep-seated grievances between them, the Black Flood Dragon King acknowledged Li Qing's strength, preventing their relationship from deteriorating further. Instead, they forged a formal, though not overly deep, bond.
Over the next few days, human cultivators, seeing the Black Flood Dragon King's willingness to let go of his grudge with Li Qing, sent him invitations and calling cards one after another!
(End of the Chapter)
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