Chapter 46: Still Easily Handling the Golden Core Realm Monster
“Who is this person? It seems he hasn’t even established his foundation, yet he’s so strong? Can he really go head-to-head with a Golden Core Realm beast?”
“Prince Qin Xuan calls him brother, so he must be a prince too. But I’ve never heard of such a powerful genius from the royal family.”
…
Everyone was puzzled by the appearance of Qin Bei.
It was evident to all that he was a cultivator in the Qi Training Realm.
Yet, such a cultivator dared to confront a Golden Core Realm monster head-on and wasn’t losing ground.
This was absurd.
They had seen cultivators battling above their levels before.
In fact, many of them could even take on some rogue cultivators at a higher level.
But they did so using superior martial skills and techniques.
And usually, it was only a case of a third-level foundation building facing off against a fifth-level.
No one could fight a Golden Core Realm opponent with just foundation establishment; even the peak of foundation building couldn’t match the Golden Core Realm.
That kind of gap wasn’t something simple skills or martial arts could bridge.
They had never even heard of someone in Qi Training Realm, like Qin Bei, battling a Golden Core Realm opponent, let alone witnessing it firsthand.
“How about that? That’s my brother! Pretty impressive, right?”
Qin Xuan held his head high and said proudly.
At that moment, he truly resembled a ten-year-old child.
Ji Zhuyue, standing nearby, could see the child was genuinely delighted.
He probably didn’t even know why Qin Bei was so formidable, but that didn’t stop him from bragging.
…
In the arena, the confrontation between Qin Bei and the monster intensified.
At first, there were no techniques involved; it was purely a clash of strength.
The monster, relying on its Golden Core Realm cultivation with a strength exceeding two million jins, felt victorious.
On Qin Bei’s side, after breaking through to the Qi Training Realm, he directly reached its peak, with pure physical strength surpassing two million as well.
And in his fury, Qin Bei immediately activated the Undying Phoenix Body.
His strength doubled in an instant.
Upon entering the fight, he had the monster retreat in defeat, and if it hadn’t been faster than him, Qin Bei could’ve knocked it out without letting it unleash any of its power.
“How can your strength be so formidable?!”
For the first time, the monster sensed that things had deviated from its expectations.
Qin Bei’s might stunned it momentarily.
“Want to know? Then stand still and take two punches from me, and I’ll tell you why.”
Qin Bei was talking, yet his body didn’t stop.
He aimed to take down the monster in one go.
“Hmph! Strength contests are for those low-level cultivators. I’m not going to play with you!”
Realizing its strength was no match, the monster wasn’t foolish enough to fight head-on.
At the Golden Core Realm, sheer strength lost its significance; maneuvering spiritual energy became the decisive factor in battle.
This was also the reason why Qin Bei’s might overshadowed most Golden Core cultivators yet didn’t guarantee victory in practical combat.
As he spoke, the monster utilized its martial skill for the first time in the secret realm.
Earth-grade advanced martial skill: Demon Shadow Formation!
Demonic energy radiated from the monster’s body, surrounding Qin Bei.
Without hesitation, Qin Bei powered up with both legs and charged toward the monster.
Hehehe~
The monster cackled eerily, soaring into the air.
Qin Bei missed his target but did not pause.
Though he couldn’t fly yet, he was capable of jumping to the monster’s height.
Unfortunately, once the monster avoided direct confrontation, it was as slippery as an eel, and Qin Bei couldn’t land a hit.
Ultimately, Qin Bei chose to hold his ground, waiting for the monster’s assault.
As expected, seeing Qin Bei not pursuing further, the monster also refrained from fleeing.
After all, it was humiliating for a Golden Core Realm beast to be chased by a Qi Training Realm cultivator.
Before long, the Demon Shadow Formation enclosed Qin Bei.
The onlookers couldn’t see what transpired within.
Hehehe~ “Once you’re in my Demon Shadow Formation, everything here is under my control.”
The monster’s voice echoed, but Qin Bei was unable to see its figure.
The surrounding demonic energy engulfed him, with a visible range not exceeding one meter.
Swish~
A sharp claw pierced through Qin Bei’s back, spilling a pool of blood.
It was the first time Qin Bei had sustained an injury.
When he turned to look, the monster’s figure had vanished completely.
Hehehe~ “In here, I can appear wherever I want, while you can only stand there and be attacked.”
The monster’s voice reverberated from all directions.
And with it came its attacks.
Qin Bei still couldn’t dodge.
This was the biggest issue of cross-level challenges; others had countless advantages, while he was left with only one.
“It looks like after this encounter, I need to start taking body agility skills seriously.”
Qin Bei remarked, glancing at the wound on his arm.
As he finished speaking, the injury on his arm healed instantly.
His recovery ability was astonishing, a testament to what the Undying Phoenix Body granted him.
Against such jesting attacks from the monster, Qin Bei wouldn’t mind taking another hundred of them.
Qin Bei shut his eyes and then opened them.
This time the scene revealed was completely different.
The demonic energy could no longer obstruct his view, and the monster’s figure was now discernible.
However, Qin Bei noticed that the monster was faster than before while in this space.
Already at a speed disadvantage, the opponent had increased its speed, leaving Qin Bei even more outmatched.
Thus, he continued to feign ignorance, waiting for the monster to fall into a trap.
Sure enough, the oblivious monster charged at Qin Bei once more.
This time, it aimed for Qin Bei’s neck, hoping to finish him with one swift strike.
The moment it approached, Qin Bei swiftly extended his right hand, grabbing the monster’s right claw.
“Huh? You… you can see me?!”
The monster exclaimed in horror, then attempted to withdraw.
But how could Qin Bei, seizing this hard-earned opportunity, let it escape?
He held onto the monster’s right hand, but it wasn’t enough for him.
He directly grasped the monster’s neck.
The beast struggled for a bit but soon realized it was futile.
Its two million jins of strength felt like that of a child in front of Qin Bei.
Fortunately for the monster, it had cast the Demon Shadow Formation, where it could transform into demonic energy and flee.
“Huh?!”
Despite its attempts, the monster found itself still caught in Qin Bei’s grip.
“Why is my magic ineffective?!”
It puzzled over that.
As for the reason, of course, it was because Qin Bei had made a move.
Though he lacked any considerable magical abilities aside from the extremely cold gaze…
He was able to discern the weaknesses of the magical techniques.
The most significant flaw of the Demon Shadow Formation the monster wielded lay within itself.
Thus, the moment he secured control over the monster, Qin Bei attacked its vulnerability, making the formation vanish.
Outside, Ji Zhuyue watched with a hint of worry, gazing at the swirling demonic energy.
Even she couldn’t pierce through it, so Qin Bei certainly couldn’t.
If the Golden Core realm monster seized the initiative, it would be difficult to handle.
But just as her anxiety peaked, she noticed the surrounding demonic energy dissipating.
Qin Bei’s figure emerged.
What was tightly grasped in his hand? …
“What is that? The Golden Core realm monster! It’s been subdued?”
“What just happened? I didn’t see anything, and suddenly the monster is defeated?”
“It fell so quickly! Prince Qin Xuan’s brother must rank number one on the Qi Training Realm power list?”
“Number one is an understatement. The top rank in our Cangzhou Continent can barely contend with the foundation-building realm! Lasting thirty exchanges against a Golden Core monster is already impressive.”
“I’m referring to the legendary list in cultivation history…”
A group of young survivors buzzed with excitement.
—
Qin Xuan relished the flattery, even if it wasn’t entirely directed at him…
Roar!
The Heavenly Mystery Turtle in the distance couldn’t believe what had just transpired.
Had it known, it would never have allowed this monster to face off alone.
What a disaster!
Roar!
The Heavenly Mystery Turtle bellowed at Qin Bei again, warning him not to act recklessly.
Yet all Qin Bei did was shoot it a nonchalant glance before delivering a punch to the head of the completely defenseless monster.
This kind of monster, when controlled, was just that—no comparison to a true cultivator.
Qin Bei shook his hands, flicking away the black ooze.
“Still so revolting…”
Qin Bei had now defeated three Golden Core realm monsters, each time ending up covered in that black, goopy residue.
It was both putrid and odorous.
“Bravo!”
Suddenly, applause erupted around him.
“Brother, you’re amazing!”
Qin Xuan, having patched up a little, dashed toward Qin Bei, beaming with excitement.
Looking at his younger brother, barely reaching his shoulders, yet who had stood bravely before everyone just moments ago,
Qin Bei smiled.
“You did great too, but next time you find yourself in such a situation, you must run away, understand? If I’d been even a minute late, do you know what the consequences would have been?”
Qin Bei’s tone carried a lesson.
“My brother’s so tough! I won’t be scared of similar things in the future!”
Qin Xuan declared innocently, head held high.
Qin Bei: …
“Hey, hey, hey! Do you think I’m invisible here?!”
Finally, the Heavenly Mystery Turtle, utterly exasperated, spoke human words.
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