Hearing Wang Qi call out to the old Taoist priest as "Master," everyone in the plaza looked up at him.
The old Taoist priest looked at Wang Qi and calmly said,
"There are people beyond the mountains, and mountains beyond the heavens.
Losing is losing.
Even if you fought this young prodigy ten more times, you still wouldn't win.
As a person of the Taoist sect, you should prioritize the safety of the common people.
With the great battle imminent, you should focus your mind on how to slay demons and eliminate evil,
instead of seeking victory here."
Although the old Taoist priest's tone was calm and without any ripple,
Wang Qi did not dare to refute him,
evidently fearing the old Taoist priest greatly.
He still clasped his fists, bent his waist,
and then spoke to the old Taoist priest:
"Yes, Master, your disciple understands!"
After speaking, Wang Qi turned around.
In front of the seventy to eighty people present, he clasped his fists towards me and said:
"Fellow Daoist, I have lost."
Saying this, he even bowed slightly, showing great respect.
Although I had a poor impression of Wang Qi, he, in front of all his peers in the martial world, clasped his fists and admitted defeat.
I could not lose my integrity or the rules of the martial world.
I also clasped my fists and said:
"Acknowledged!"
Seeing me return the salute, Wang Qi took a step back, retracted his fists, lowered his head, and walked away.
After all, as the undisputed number one among the young Taoists, he had been defeated by me in one move,
and then reprimanded by his master. He felt he had lost face.
Seeing Wang Qi leave, I looked up at the green-robed Taoist priest.
I found that he was also looking at me, and our eyes met.
He even smiled and nodded slightly at me.
I also smiled and nodded in response.
Then, I saw the green-robed Taoist priest, along with several senior Taoist priests next to him, including Yunxia Gu, walk away.
With Wang Qi now gone, more people turned their attention to me.
Thinking of Wang Qi's master, the elder from Longhu Mountain, and his earlier words,
that Wang Qi would not be my match even if he fought ten more times, I felt shocked.
To be able to suppress Wang Qi, who was at the peak of the Soul Palace realm, to this extent,
and to defeat him with a single move,
what was my cultivation level?
Xuan Dan, only someone in the Xuan Dan realm could achieve this.
Xu Han Chi and Luo Fei also regained their senses.
They exchanged glances:
"Wow, could he really be in the Xuan Dan realm?"
"To be able to knock down Wang Qi with one punch, I think it's true."
"..."
Amidst the discussions, Xia Qiu Xi walked over with a smile:
"Qin Ze, are you cheating? Have you really reached the Xuan Dan realm?"
I looked at Xia Qiu Xi, and before I could speak,
Old Mo beside me chuckled twice:
"Didn't I say so before? You guys didn't believe me!"
I gave a wry smile:
"Alright, let's go!"
I had intended to look around,
but now that so many people were staring at me, I felt a little uncomfortable.
So I suggested we leave.
Xia Qiu Xi and the others nodded upon hearing this,
and then, under the gaze of everyone, they also left.
As soon as we left, the entire plaza erupted.
The duel between me and Wang Qi immediately became the hot topic of conversation.
Discussions continued...
At this time, we had left the plaza and were sitting in a pavilion in the backyard of Hei Shui Guan.
"Brother Qin, you've become famous this time."
"Yes, I never expected Brother Qin's cultivation to be so high. Knocking Wang Qi down with one punch, amazing!"
Xu Han Chi and Luo Fei spoke one after another.
I smiled and waved my hands:
"Just luck, pure luck!"
As we were speaking, three more people arrived from not far away.
Two men and one woman.
As soon as these three appeared, one of them, a short and stout woman, spoke:
"Qiu Xi!"
"Yan Song!"
Xia Qiu Xi shouted happily and went to meet her.
"Brother Sun Yi!"
"Brother Zhao Ke!"
Xu Han Chi and Luo Fei also spoke, and stood up.
It seemed they were friends of Xia Qiu Xi and the others.
In a blink of an eye, the few of them arrived in front of the pavilion.
Then, Sun Yi, looking at me and Old Mo, spoke:
"Junior Sister Xia, Brother Xu, Brother Luo, won't you introduce us to these two brothers?"
"Yes! This brother who knocked down Wang Qi with one punch is truly satisfying!"
Zhao Ke also chimed in.
This Zhao Ke had been beaten by Wang Qi before, and had been bedridden for half a month.
"Right, right, Qiu Xi. Quickly introduce us to these two friends."
Song Yan also pulled on Xia Qiu Xi and asked.
Seeing their enthusiasm and goodwill,
Old Mo and I showed friendly expressions.
Old Mo, being a naturally sociable person, became even more excited.
Following the rules of the profession, he formed a hand seal:
"Immeasurable Heavenly Venerate. My name is Mo Ting, and this is my buddy, Qin Ze!"
His exclamation of "Immeasurable Heavenly Venerate."
Caused Song Yan, Zhao Ke, and Sun Yi to also form hand seals in return, and they also shouted, "Immeasurable Heavenly Venerate."
Xia Qiu Xi smiled:
"Don't be so formal. These three are all our good friends.
Let me introduce everyone.
Song Yan is a disciple of the Emei Sect, Sun Yi is a disciple of the Maoshan Sect, and Zhao Ke is a disciple of Cang Lan Guan."
After hearing the introductions,
I generously said:
"Hello everyone!"
Unlike Old Mo, I did not clasp my fists or form hand seals for salutation.
"Hehehe, Qin Ze, you are truly amazing!"
Song Yan said with a smile.
"Truly amazing. Brother Qin, are you perhaps in the Xuan Dan realm?"
"Not perhaps, defeating Wang Qi in one move definitely proves it.
The title of the number one young person in the Taoist sect has changed hands."
Zhao Ke and Sun Yi also spoke.
I smiled:
"You flatter me. The Taoist world is vast, and there are many formidable young cultivators. It was just luck."
Facing this situation, I felt a bit of social anxiety.
I spoke humbly, not boastfully.
But Old Mo, being so gregarious, was different.
He said directly:
"My buddy is definitely in the Xuan Dan realm.
If it weren't for that guy named Wang Qi showing off, he wouldn't have been taught a lesson."
As soon as he said this, everyone present burst into laughter...