Having resolved the issue of eligibility for the competition, Qin Xuan returned with Ke Wudi to the observation area designated for the Dragon Country's God-level Supremes.
Strictly speaking, unauthorized individuals were not permitted in this area.
However, as a disciple of three God-level Supremes, Qin Xuan found that few dared to question his presence.
After a few sips of tea, Qin Xuan found a spot and began his day's cultivation.
Ever since consuming the Soul Nurturing Pill, he had felt his cultivation advancing at an astonishing rate.
If not for the numerous events of the past few days and his master Chen Xuan's restriction on excessive cultivation of vital energy and qi during the body refinement stage, he might have already broken through to the Grandmaster level, or even reached the Demigod realm by now!
Even so, Qin Xuan's body refinement training this time had yielded exceptionally pleasing results.
He successfully completed the sixth movement.
His realm directly jumped from the sixth to the peak of the seventh level of body refinement!
*Boom!*
The aura of a top-tier Grandmaster instantly sent surrounding objects tumbling to the ground. Upon sensing this fluctuation, Qin Xuan's three masters immediately arrived by his side.
Witnessing their disciple advance from the sixth to the peak of the seventh level of body refinement in such a short period,
All three were genuinely delighted.
"As expected of a universe-class Dao Venerable expert, Senior Chen Xuan has provided you with far more assistance than we have,"
"You must cultivate diligently in the future and strive to avenge Chen Xuan and restore his physical body as soon as possible!"
Patting Qin Xuan's sturdy arm, Ke Wudi couldn't help but express his emotions to his disciple.
At this moment, Qin Xuan suddenly shook his head, took two steps back, and bowed deeply to his three masters.
"While Master Chen Xuan's help to me is indeed immense, your assistance to me is no less significant than his."
"No matter what heights Qin Xuan reaches in the future, or what realm he cultivates to, it is all thanks to your guidance and enlightenment."
"Furthermore, I firmly believe that a master is like a father for life."
"Qin Xuan has always regarded you all as his own parents."
Qin Xuan's words were powerful and filled with deep emotion, leaving the three God-level Supremes momentarily stunned.
It wasn't until the announcement of the competition's conclusion echoed from below that they hurried forward to help Qin Xuan stand up straight.
"Good child, Masters... understand your feelings."
After saying this, the three fell silent once more.
Ke Wudi smiled, gazing at Qin Xuan silently.
Zheng Wanqing covered her face and wept, tears of profound relief streaming down.
However, to Qin Xuan's surprise,
His usually boisterous second master, Hu Sanqiang, also retreated to a corner and sobbed uncontrollably, showing no resemblance to the peerless martial god who once fought across heaven and earth.
Qin Xuan could understand his masters' actions.
Although they did not outwardly display it, he could see that since Master Chen Xuan's appearance, these three masters had, to varying degrees, developed a sense of inferiority.
After all, he was a universe-class Dao Venerable, operating on an entirely different plane than them, mere inhabitants of Blue Star.
Even though he was now fallen, reduced to a wisp of remnant soul,
One day, he would undoubtedly stand at the pinnacle of the entire universe once more!
At that time, as his disciple, Qin Xuan's status would be incomparable, and the three of them would essentially have no reason to maintain contact with him.
However, Qin Xuan himself did not think that way at all.
Just as he had told his three masters, he now considered Ke Wudi and the other two as his own parents.
Therefore, regardless of whether he was prosperous or down on his luck in the future, he would never let them down due to his circumstances.
It was for this reason, to alleviate his masters' concerns, that he had so solemnly poured out his heart to them.
"Alright, alright, you two are God-level Supremes, what's with all this crying?"
"Especially Old Hu, Sister Wanqing is a woman, so it's understandable for her to wipe away tears, but why are you, a farmer, joining in the fun?"
"Still a martial god, crying like a woman!"
After a long while, Ke Wudi withdrew his gaze and said with a smile to the other two.
Zheng Wanqing let out a chuckle, while Hu Sanqiang cursed indignantly, "So what if we're God-level Supremes!"
"Who says God-level Supremes can't have emotions?!"
"I've lived for so many years and never even had a child, and now my eldest son is so sensible, what's wrong with his father being moved?"
"Is there a problem?!"
"Do you think you're like Old Ghost Ke, devoid of all emotion, as hard as a rock!"
"Hey! What nonsense are you spouting, you old fellow!"
With Hu Sanqiang's "unreasonable fuss," the atmosphere in the special observation box finally became lively again.
The two men shifted their attention back to the individual matches, while Zheng Wanqing pulled Qin Xuan aside to discuss the upcoming team competition.
"Every year in the team competition, each country will have one or two hidden combat experts."
"Their individual strength has already reached the next level, but they deliberately refrain from breaking through, all in order to achieve an over-level challenge in the team competition and gain higher points."
"Our country had originally arranged for three people this year, but one of them, provoked by you, couldn't help but break through his realm, so this year's points contention will rely on Su Nishang and Tang Junlin."
Provoked by me and couldn't help but break through his realm?
Could it be that the third master was referring to that arrogant Qi Ling!
Hearing Zheng Wanqing's description, Qin Xuan's expression became peculiar.
No wonder that guy acted like he was superior everywhere; it turned out he had been chosen as Dragon Country's hidden ace.
However, compared to Qi Ling, Qin Xuan was more interested in the two names mentioned later by his third master.
Su Nishang, needless to say, became a General at just over thirty years old, her own strength was self-evident.
On the other hand, Tang Junlin, who had always been low-key and unassuming, was also highly regarded by his third master, which was quite interesting.
"Third Master, what level of strength do you think this Tang Junlin possesses?"
With no intention of hiding anything, Qin Xuan proactively inquired about Tang Junlin's cultivation level.
Zheng Wanqing pondered for a moment, then provided Qin Xuan with a rather shocking answer, "If we only look at his apparent strength, his cultivation is at the peak of Intermediate Grandmaster."
"But if we consider his true peak combat power, he might even be able to contend with a peak High-level Grandmaster."
"That strong?!"
"Then wouldn't he have become a Grandmaster even earlier than me?"
Zheng Wanqing nodded, "Actually, the officially declared records for Grandmasters and Great Grandmasters do not include disciples from aristocratic families."
"This is because aristocratic families possess far more resources than ordinary superhumans."
"It is precisely for this reason that the country has introduced certain corresponding preferential treatments."
"For example, the special treatment you receive, or the expedited promotion of your military rank, and so on."
"The aim is to attract as many exceptionally talented individuals as possible for the country."
"However, Xuan'er, you don't need to be discouraged."
"Although Tang Junlin became a Grandmaster earlier than you, his progress has not been as immense as yours."
"You've only been a Grandmaster for how long, and you're already comparable to a Demigod-level expert, aren't you?"
"What about another year? Five years?"
"With the combined advantages of multiple factors, you are destined to become the strongest on the entire Blue Star!"