151: Dongfang Xuan challenges

Qingfeng said expressionlessly: "No record."

Actually, it wasn't just Ye Tianming.

The three from Xuanwu Kingdom didn't believe it either.

Even Dongfang Xuan and Xia Mo had a hint of doubt. One minute—was the gap really that big?

However, Xiao Weiqing was on their side, and it was better for Xiao Weiqing to take the reward than for another country to take it.

Of everyone present, only Yun Xi could accept this result; back in the cave, she had almost fallen into Xiao Weiqing's hands.

Ye Tianming's anger was uncontrollable.

"I want to challenge him to a duel!"

Qingfeng said: "The assessment has ended. What remains has nothing to do with the Wanyuan Civilization Ruins."

"This is the reward for the rest of you: six elemental essence crystals each."

"Return to the base before dark and leave the ruins through the portal, otherwise the base will close, and you will not be able to get out."

After speaking, Qingfeng left.

A portal was left in place.

Ye Tianming glared at Xiao Weiqing, "Kid, I want to duel you."

"Sure!" Xiao Weiqing readily agreed.

"Clang!"

Without a word, Ye Tianming's Spiritual Qi surged out, and he took a step forward.

"Flame True Body!"

Xiao Weiqing opened all three Dans, his figure swelling to over two meters. His powerful aura forced the others into a corner.

The violent aura made everyone look as if they had seen a ghost.

"Three Dans?"

"This... how is this possible?"

In the blink of an eye.

"Whoosh!"

Ye Tianming's figure flashed, diving into the portal without looking back.

Xiao Weiqing's hand, which had just been raised, hung in mid-air, somewhat stunned.

"Damn it!"

"He actually ran away!"

This Ye Tianming clearly had the intention of running away; he was just bluffing.

Then again, there were three of them from Great Xia, and since the assessment was over, they could have kept Ye Tianming there.

It could only be said that none of these people were fools. So much for the saying that Martial Cultivators were reckless.

Taking this opportunity, the three from Xuanwu Kingdom left quietly.

Afterwards, Xiao Weiqing glanced at Yun Xi.

Locked on by Killing Intent, Yun Xi panicked and hurriedly retreated.

Xie Sheng and Ruan Dong immediately stepped forward, blocking in front of Yun Xi.

"Xiao Weiqing, calm down. The assessment is over. Great Xia and the Vermilion Bird Empire have always been on good terms; don't hurt the harmony over some small matters."

Their backs were soaked with sweat, and they wanted to run away, but Yun Xi was a member of the royal family and could not die here.

"Heh... small matters?"

"Sneak-attacking me earlier—is that a small matter?"

Seeing that Xiao Weiqing was about to make a move, Ruan Dong hurriedly sought help, "Dongfang Xuan, say something! The Dongfang Family and the Yun Family often intermarry; persuade Xiao Weiqing."

Seeing this, Dongfang Xuan thought for a few seconds, took a step back, and decided not to get involved.

He wasn't stupid. Sure, there were intermarriages, but not with him. There was no need to offend Xiao Weiqing for the sake of a few people from the Vermilion Bird Empire.

The tall Flame True Body giant stepped forward, looking down from above, making everyone afraid to look him in the eye.

"Wait, wait..."

"We are willing to provide compensation."

"Oh? What compensation?"

Xiao Weiqing stopped his movements.

"Innate Skill. This is a Level 4 Talent Skill I just obtained; take it as compensation."

Ruan Dong took out the Innate Skill he hadn't even warmed up yet and handed it to Xiao Weiqing.

"Fine!" Xiao Weiqing said coldly, reaching out to take the Innate Skill.

Ruan Dong said: "Wait, let Yun Xi go first."

"Don't worry, after Yun Xi leaves, I'm no match for you, and I'll definitely give you the Innate Skill."

Xiao Weiqing didn't speak, returning to his normal state.

Hearing this, Ruan Dong shouted: "Xie Sheng, take Yun Xi and go quickly."

"Okay, take care of yourself."

Xie Sheng pulled Yun Xi into the portal.

"Ruan Dong, I will return the Innate Skill to you." Yun Xi left this sentence before leaving.

Seeing Yun Xi enter the portal, Ruan Dong breathed a sigh of relief and threw the Innate Skill to Xiao Weiqing.

Xiao Weiqing caught it, put it away, and said: "You like her?"

"What?"

Xiao Weiqing teased: "You like that Yun Xi."

"I don't, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!"

Ruan Dong's face turned red, and he hurriedly denied it, not forgetting to look toward the portal as he spoke.

Xiao Weiqing shook his head and sighed. Poor guy, another simp.

"Have you ever thought about whether you would have had a chance to survive if I were that Ye Tianming?"

"That girl Yun Xi left without a hint of hesitation."

After saying this, Xiao Weiqing, Dongfang Xuan, and Xia Mo entered the portal and left the place.

Leaving Ruan Dong standing there in a daze.

...

Xinhuo Base.

The Trainees of Luo Jiang Academy gathered together.

"Xiao Weiqing, did you really open the third Dantian?" Fei Xiaobao asked.

"Dead fatty, are you sick? You've asked that a dozen times already." Zhuang Yu said huffily, "Xiao Weiqing isn't annoyed, but I am."

Actually, it wasn't just Fei Xiaobao; all the Geniuses from Luo Jiang Academy who entered the Civilization Ruins this time kept glancing at Xiao Weiqing from time to time.

Ever since the news spread that Xiao Weiqing had opened three Dans, passed the final assessment, and taken the best reward, the entire Xinhuo Base felt like it had exploded.

Dongfang Xuan had opened the Second Dan, which many people knew, and Xia Mo had also revealed on this trip that she had opened a second Dantian.

But... what about Xiao Weiqing?

Why were you different from them, not following the routine, and starting with three Dans?

"Sigh, comparing people to people makes one want to die."

Everyone looked at each other with a hint of helplessness. Being in the Upper Academy with Xiao Weiqing put too much pressure on them.

Fei Xiaobao had no choice but to accept this fact.

Then he stood up and shouted, "Come, come, I'm collecting wind-type elemental stones!"

"I have elemental stones of all types here, everything you need."

"Fei Xiaobao, I have four here. I want earth-type ones. Do you have any?"

"Yes, how do you want to trade?"

"I won't cheat you. Four for five? Want to trade?"

Fei Xiaobao said: "Fine, I'll let you take advantage of me a little."

"Anyone else?"

"Hurry up if you want to trade."

For a time, it was like a vegetable market, with everyone exchanging the elemental stones they needed. Everyone had gained something from entering the Civilization Ruins this time.

The only pity was that more than half of the people went into the Crystal Forest and had quite a few elemental stones snatched by crystal beasts.

Xiao Weiqing also traded elemental stones of different attributes with others.

Actually, he didn't have any special needs. Although elemental stones could be used to craft elemental weapons, he didn't need them anymore. He would trade all his elemental stones for points and then go buy elemental essence crystals or other treasures that could fuse Samadhi True Fire.

Exchanging with others was just doing a favor.

Two hours later.

A portal suddenly appeared in the square at the center of the base, and thousands of Geniuses from Great Xia arrived one after another.

Everyone entered the portal one by one, and in just over ten minutes, fewer than ten people remained.

"Xiao Weiqing, let's have a battle on the Heavenly Ladder when we get out!"

Dongfang Xuan's eyes were full of Battle Intent as he looked at Xiao Weiqing.

Xiao Weiqing raised an eyebrow, "Sure."

Xia Mo was also somewhat moved, but she didn't speak, just stared at Xiao Weiqing.

"You want one too?"

Xia Mo nodded slightly.

"Fine, when I go back and finish handling things, I'll challenge you both to the Heavenly Ladder. It's no extra trouble to herd two sheep instead of one."

These words made Dongfang Xuan somewhat uncomfortable, and he said in a deep voice: "Fine, I'll wait for you!"

The few left, leaving Luo Dechang, Ren Jie, and Teng Hai.

Ren Jie said: "Xiao Weiqing, I owe you a favor. Call me whenever you need something."

Luo Dechang said: "Same here."

Teng Hai laughed: "So many people owe you a favor, you won't miss one from me, right."

"Sure, give me back the exotic fire."

"That won't do. Don't worry, I'll transfer the points to your account when we get out."

"Leaving..."

Only Xiao Weiqing remained in the square. He glanced at Xinhuo Base and stepped into the passage.