In the brief moment Qin Yan stood dazed, the Battle Puppet didn't care for his thoughts and lunged straight at him.
In an instant, a fist the size of a sandbag struck Qin Yan squarely in the gut.
Qin Yan was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing heavily into the Dojo as a cloud of dust billowed into the air.
"I was careless... didn't dodge. That actually hurt a bit," he muttered.
Qin Yan slowly stood up and patted the dust off his clothes, looking a bit disheveled. It seemed a simple victory was out of the question; he would have to find a different path and strike at its weaknesses.
He let out a low chuckle, not discouraged in the slightest. This was more like it this made things interesting and exhilarating. A strike of that level wouldn't bring him down, and he certainly wasn't about to give up.
Qin Yan stared at the Battle Puppet suspended in mid-air. His blood surged, his spirits rose, and his fighting intent erupted.
With a thunderous shout, Qin Yan's aura skyrocketed, and a brilliant White Aura resembling a burning flame enveloped his body. He began to bounce lightly on his feet, warming up like a flickering spark of fire. His eyes sharpened, locking onto the puppet as he dropped into a combat stance.
A white light flashed, accompanied by a sonic boom, as Qin Yan charged toward the Battle Puppet with incredible speed. In an instant, the two collided, initiating a brutal melee.
Fists met flesh, causing the blood in Qin Yan's veins to boil. The more he fought, the more courageous he became, and his attacks grew increasingly lethal. Life is endless, and the battle never stops.
Time flowed by unnoticed as Qin Yan dedicated every day to his arduous training. After twenty days of constant combat with the puppet, his control over his power reached consummate mastery.
He gradually gained the upper hand until, finally, he saw his opening. Unleashing a full-energy Kamehameha, he vaporized the puppet until not even a shred of its remains was left only a thin wisp of black smoke drifting in the air.
Qin Yan let out a long sigh of relief as he pulled back from his firing stance. It was finally over. It hadn't been easy.
During those days of daily combat, he had refined himself and perfectly consolidated his strength. He could now effectively utilize his full power and had accumulated a wealth of combat experience. This period of cultivation had yielded massive rewards, far exceeding his expectations.
A confident, sunny smile spread across his face, thoroughly satisfied with his progress.
One month of cultivation inside the Chaos Profound Mechanism Ring meant only ten days had passed in the outside world. It was time to leave. After washing up and changing into clean clothes, Qin Yan exited the ring's internal space.
Back in the outside world, Qin Yan appeared atop the mountain peak. He greedily inhaled the long-awaited sweet, cool, and fresh air. It felt incredible; his body felt light as a feather as if he had no weight at all. He "swam" through the sea of clouds like a fish, enjoying the sheer freedom of it.
High above the clouds, Qin Yan swept out with his aura and instantly located the little ones. With a soft pop, he flew toward them and soon found the group gathered beside a massive boulder.
It was the mountain-like rock from before. Qin Yan had promised them that whoever could move it would be taught some ultimate techniques.
He wondered if they had actually succeeded. It made sense they had been cultivating for over eight months, and their strength had been rising rapidly.
"Liya, Xuanyi, what are you all doing?" Qin Yan called out as he descended from the sky.
"Brother Qin Yan!" The little girl was the first to notice him. She waved her small hands toward the sky, shouting happily.
"Qin Yan!" The others followed suit, waving and shouting with joy upon seeing his return.
Once Qin Yan landed, the group swarmed him. Little Liya was the most unrestrained, practically hanging off his shoulder.
"Alright, alright, Little Liya," Qin Yan said, patting her shoulder to comfort her. He then glanced at the others. "Why are you all gathered here instead of cultivating?"
"Oh! It's like this, Brother Qin Yan, come look, come look!" Liya said quickly.
She jumped down, grabbed Qin Yan's hand, and pulled him through the crowd toward the massive rock. She pointed at the boulder and said, "This!"
"What about it?" Qin Yan asked, feigning confusion.
"We can finally move this big rock with our own strength!" they shouted in unison, appearing exceptionally excited.
"Watch closely, Brother Qin Yan!"
Liya placed both hands against the stone and looked back at him. She began to gather her strength, and with a loud boom and a tremor in the earth, the massive boulder was slowly pushed forward under Qin Yan's watchful gaze.
Qin Yan saw that she was pushing it with relative ease. In no time, she had moved it nearly ten meters. Just as she was about to keep going, Qin Yan stopped her. "Alright, Little Liya, that's enough. I saw it. You really are amazing."
"Hee hee! I'm great, right, Brother Qin Yan? Don't forget to teach me those techniques!" Hearing his praise, Liya stopped and wiped her nose with her thumb, looking immensely proud of herself as she sought her reward.
"Yes, yes, very impressive. Good job," Qin Yan said with a smile. The little girl beamed at his compliment.
"Next is me! I can't do it as easily as Liya, and I can't push it as far, but watch!" Luo Fei rushed up to show his progress.
Luo Fei placed his hands on the rock and dropped into a horse stance. His jaw clenched and his eyes widened as he exerted his power, veins popping on his forehead as sweat broke out.
After a long moment of giving it his all, the massive rock shuddered and finally began to move. After pushing it a few meters, he stopped, clearly at his limit and gasping for breath.
Still, it was quite a feat.
Next were Er Niu, Long Vivi, Luo Xuanyi, and Xiaobei. They all managed to move the rock, covering roughly the same distance as Luo Fei. They had all done well; it was clear that none of them had slacked off during these months of training.
"Qin Yan, now you can teach us the ultimate fist techniques, right?" they asked, looking at him with expectation and excitement.
"Yes, no problem," Qin Yan replied with a smile.
"Yay! Awesome!" Everyone jumped for joy. Their long period of bitter cultivation had finally been recognized, and they were ecstatic to see the fruits of their labor.
Qin Yan had already decided what to teach them. Over the past few months, the Battle Power of Luo Xuanyi, Xiaobei, Luo Fei, Long Vivi, and Dashan had all surpassed 80 points. Little Liya's Battle Power had reached over 240.
The Grand Compendium of Magic and Martial Cultivation he had obtained through his sign-in was perfect for the likes of Luo Xuanyi and Long Vivi. Thus, Qin Yan transmitted the essence of the manual directly into their minds, allowing them to meditate on its profound mysteries.
As the name implied, the Grand Compendium of Magic and Martial Cultivation was a method primarily focused on the cultivation of Battle Qi and Magic.
It provided detailed explanations on the evolution and circulation of both energies. It was far more advanced, rapid, and perfect than any other magic or Battle Qi cultivation method currently existing on the continent.
Luo Fei and Er Niu were suited for Battle Qi, while the three girls were better suited for Magic. Imparting this knowledge would not only accelerate their cultivation speed but also allow them to realize their own unique moves and paths.
As for their future achievements, that would depend on their talent and hard work. He had done all he could. However, he believed that as long as they worked hard, they would eventually become legends on this continent.
As for Little Liya, Qin Yan started her on the Kamehameha. Her Battle Power was already high enough to manipulate her own Ki. She was a quick study; with just a bit of guidance from Qin Yan, she was already able to fire off a blast.
After thanking Qin Yan repeatedly, the group returned to their training with joyful hearts, eager to learn their new techniques as soon as possible.
Once everyone had digested the new information, Qin Yan planned to take them to the Southern Primordial Mountain Range for experience. In the meantime, he would master Perfect Instant Transmission.
A few days later, Qin Yan called the youngsters together.
"What is it, Qin Yan? Why the sudden summons?" they asked curiously.
"It's like this," Qin Yan began slowly. "Your strength has improved greatly over the last few months, but you all lack actual combat experience.
To train you, I'm planning to take you into the Southern Primordial Mountain Range. Only through real battle can you continue to progress, and only by surviving such trials can you become truly strong."
"What? Training in the Primordial Mountain Range?" Long Vivi looked terrified. "There are countless powerful monsters there. It's incredibly dangerous most people who enter never come back. Even Sky Knights don't dare set foot in there lightly!"
"What, are you scared?" Qin Yan asked seriously. "If you're afraid, you don't have to go."
"We're not afraid! We'll go!" Luo Fei and Er Niu shouted, full of determination and even a hint of anticipation.
Luo Xuanyi and Xiaobei had no objections either; they wanted to see exactly how strong they had become. Long Vivi knew the danger, but she decided to follow them anyway. Her life was destined to be extraordinary, and if she wanted to change her fate, she had to push forward with everything she had.
As for Little Liya, it went without saying she would go wherever Qin Yan went.
Ultimately, everyone decided to head to the Primordial Mountain Range together. Qin Yan was gratified; he hadn't misjudged them. They were all good prospects.
The next morning, after saying their goodbyes to the others, the group set off toward the Southern Primordial Mountain Range. They stepped onto a new path of cultivation, beginning a brand-new adventure.
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