Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 286 - 0285 Masters are as common as clouds

Chapter 286: 0285 Masters are as common as clouds

About that burly man and the young man, Ye Qiu felt that they were no ordinary individuals. The fact that he couldn’t see through them at a glance meant they were truly formidable.

Mu Zhige and the others looked displeased but they were aware of the gap between them and their opponents and did not act rashly or go looking for trouble.

Lin Wurou’s gaze lingered on Ye Qiu for a while and she couldn’t help but show a hint of disappointment.

She knew Ye Qiu’s capabilities; if he took action and taught those two a lesson, they would also feel vindicated.

However, after Li Xiaohu finished explaining, Ye Qiu showed no intention of taking action, and Lin Wurou inevitably felt some disappointment.

Human psychology is always subtly fickle.

Lin Wurou didn’t have a good impression of Ye Qiu, but somewhere in her subconscious, she believed that since Ye Qiu was also a member of the Dragon Group, and they had been insulted, it was Ye Qiu’s responsibility and obligation to step in. Unfortunately, her fantasies were just that, and Ye Qiu remained motionless, not acting as she had imagined—defending her honor in a fit of righteous fury and winning the hearts of his comrades.

Lin Wurou huffed loudly, intentionally making sure Ye Qiu heard, before striding forward.

Seeing Lin Wurou suddenly acting angry, Ye Qiu pondered for a long while before he vaguely guessed the reason.

A wry smile appeared on Ye Qiu’s face as he thought to himself that Lin Wurou still had a bit of a temper, finding it amusing.

However, he did not plan to offer any explanation to Lin Wurou. Taking action was not something urgent that needed to happen right away; if possible, the two parties would eventually meet on the battlefield.

In the following three hours, the four of them climbed the steps non-stop. As they got closer to the summit of Mount Hua, Mu Zhige and the other two felt their legs begin to ache, the effort spent on this journey being no less than that of a grueling battle.

The most relaxed of the four was undoubtedly Ye Qiu.

As a Martial Artist at the True Qi level, Ye Qiu had a constant source of power within his Dantian. The long flight of steps up the mountain was nothing more than a walk on level ground to him, hardly a drain on his energy.

Observing Ye Qiu, who was neither red-faced nor out of breath, Lin Wurou glanced at him without saying a word, while Mu Zhige looked on with some envy, quickly concealing it. Li Xiaohu, on the other hand, was direct and said, "Brother Ye is truly remarkable. In this martial arts competition, you are sure to achieve a good ranking."

Li Xiaohu’s words carried a flattering tone, but Mu Zhige understood that Ye Qiu would be their ace in the hole for the Dragon Group, naturally agreeing with Li Xiaohu’s statement. Moreover, Ye Qiu’s personal strength was indeed considerable. The fact that he could train under gravity that was amplified thirty thousand times was proof he was no mere showoff. Within the entire Dragon Group, only Ye Qiu had achieved this feat.

Thinking back to Ye Qiu’s dazzling performance at the base, being hailed as a great master, along with Ye Xiaozhang and others, it all illustrated Ye Qiu’s terrifying strength. Since his arrival at the base, even the atmosphere of cultivation had become more intense. Proud geniuses like Si Ma’ao had no choice but to acknowledge all that Ye Qiu had demonstrated.

Ye Qiu was a figure upon whom many members of the Dragon Group placed great expectations.

Mu Zhige remembered an impressively memorable comment from the group leader, Mei Huiling, about Ye Qiu, which profoundly shook him.

"Not every fish in the pond is a golden scale, but when faced with storms, it transforms into a dragon. I fear that even our Dragon Group might not be able to retain such a talent!"

"His horizons are broader. In the entire world of martial arts, even those hidden families’ so-called Kirin youths might not measure up to him."

"There are some people who, while ordinary, are extraordinary. Under the vast sky of the martial arts competition, he will surely soar like a roc, startling his contemporaries."

Mu Zhige had never before heard the leader speak so highly of anyone. Not even the likes of Si Ma’ao, Mu Chujian, and Yuan Zongguang could match the praise contained in those words, showing just how terrifying Ye Qiu was.

At least in the depths of Mu Zhige’s heart, he held a considerable respect for Ye Qiu, a fact that perhaps even Mu Zhige himself hadn’t realized. However, every time he faced Ye Qiu, his behavior had already revealed his reverence.

After over half an hour, the four finally reached the summit.

Atop Mount Hua, looking down upon the world below, a glance sufficed to feel as if all other mountains seemed insignificant. To those standing at the foot of the mountain, they appeared no more significant than ants.

All those standing on the summit couldn’t help but feel awe, such is the power of nature.

The wonders of nature shaped mountains and rivers, created humanity, and only from high up could this feeling become clearer and more profound.

A martial artist is still a martial artist, the occasional reverential thought towards nature quickly suppressed, for it’s not befitting for a martial artist seeking the path of the martial arts to harbor such a heart.

Martial artists are those who struggle against heaven and earth, against themselves. Hence, those practitioners with undeveloped mental cultivation would be shocked by this scene and might find their martial journey hindered. But as for those with high mental realms, at most, they would sigh inwardly and soon return to their usual mental state.

The Chan Sect has three great realms.

Seeing a mountain as a mountain, and water as water applies to both ordinary people and martial artists on their pursuit. The vast majority remain at this stage, fooled by appearances, seeing only the superficial layer of things.

However, once their cultivation reaches a certain realm, doubt arises; this marks the entrance into the second great realm: seeing a mountain not as a mountain, and water not as water.

Martial artists with advanced cultivation mostly dwell in this second realm. They question, reason, and verify, understanding much more deeply than in the previous realm.

As for the third great realm—seeing a mountain indeed as a mountain, and water indeed as water—it represents the highest state. The practitioners who reach this step are incredibly rare throughout the ages, but once their mental cultivation reaches such a point, their martial realm would also attain unimaginable heights.

Among all the martial artists in the world, those who possess such a mindset can be counted on one hand, not exceeding the number of five fingers.

Facing the scenery beneath the summit of Mount Hua, the spirits of the group were taken away; it took them a while to regain their senses.

Only then did they begin to notice who else was around.

"So many experts," Li Xiaohu exclaimed in surprise.

Looking around, there were many figures standing in various places, and each one emitted an extraordinary presence.

Many among them had an aura that Li Xiaohu could not entirely grasp, prompting him to swiftly reel in his focus.

Mu Zhige and Lin Wurou also surveyed those who were martial artists like themselves, and shock flickered in their eyes.

Here, casually anyone taken out would be at least at the Vigor Realm; not a single individual below that level could be seen.

Thinking of the strength of their own Dragon Group members and the difficulty of competing for one of the top ranks among hundreds, if not thousands of martial artists, was daunting.

For a moment, both turned their gaze towards Ye Qiu, curious to see his expression.

But when they looked at Ye Qiu, they were taken aback. This guy...

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