Wang Xiaoqiang saw that the elderly man was courteous and sincere, so he jumped off the arena and released three strands of Water Element Spiritual Qi to extinguish the flames on the three men on the ground.

Actually, even if Wang Xiaoqiang did not intervene to save them at that time, no one could say anything, and the officials would not investigate; after all, the rules of the competition were such that life and death were irrelevant!

Not saving them was his duty; saving them was an act of mercy!

However, Wang Xiaoqiang's intervention changed some people's opinions of him on the scene. Everyone had previously regarded Wang Xiaoqiang as a brutal person, but they realized that he was not so cold-hearted and ruthless.

Although the fire on the three men on the ground had been extinguished, they had been scorched by the Fire Element Spiritual Energy like three sections of charwood, and they were severely injured at this point.

The elderly man activated his willpower, stored the three men into a storage ring, and then held his palm vertical and bowed deeply to Wang Xiaoqiang, saying, "Thank you, young hero, for your rescue. I am Master of Spring and Autumn, the Sect Leader of the Spring and Autumn Sect. I shall repay your kindness in the future."

Wang Xiaoqiang saw that the elderly man's attitude was sincere and not merely perfunctory, so he nodded and said, "It was a trivial matter, don't worry about it. We shall meet again!"

"We shall meet again!" Master of Spring and Autumn nodded in response, then took three steps back before turning around and leaving with two young disciples.

At that moment, True Person of Taiyi and the two Yans sisters gathered around, assessing Wang Xiaoqiang to see if he was injured.

True Person of Taiyi, somewhat reluctantly, said, "Little Qiang, that man was so rampant in the arena, why did you still save him?"

Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Where there is mercy to be given, let it be given. I also spared him in consideration of his master."

Ruxue, seeing Wang Xiaoqiang was unharmed, quietly heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Little Qiang is right, where there is mercy to be given, let it be given. If one can be a good person, one should never choose to be a villain!"

Seeing the two of them talk this way, True Person of Taiyi finally felt relieved.

At that time, two official administrators came over and said to Wang Xiaoqiang, "Wang Xiaoqiang, congratulations on winning the first duel. You can now go back and rest, and then come over tomorrow for the second duel!"

Wang Xiaoqiang nodded at the two administrators, then, amid the envious and admiring gazes of the crowd, and the heated stares of many female cultivators, prepared to leave Dragon City Plaza with True Person of Taiyi and the two Yans sisters.

Just then, from the arena number six adjacent to number five, there erupted a series of cheers and sighs; then, a stunning female cultivator leapt down from the arena,

and below the arena, the man who had fought against her was fatally wounded by an Immortal Sword, lying dead on the ground.

Clearly, the female cultivator had won the match, and moreover, she had killed her opponent.

"Ah, it's incredible, this woman is skillful indeed, striking down her opponent with a single sword!"

"This woman is not only highly skilled but also cold-hearted and ruthless. Didn't you see that the man had already begged her for mercy, yet she was unmoved and still killed him with a single stroke…"

"Haha, you really are frogs at the bottom of a well! Haven't you heard of the Ruthless Snow Territory Lady? This woman is the Cold-Faced Rakshasa, known as Leng Qingqiu; she cultivates the Path of Ruthlessness! It's said that she even killed her own lover! How ruthless must this woman be!"

"Ah, so she is the Cold-Faced Rakshasa, Leng Qingqiu! Today is truly an eye-opener!"

...

Listening to the discussions of the crowd, Wang Xiaoqiang and his companions' gaze involuntarily turned toward Leng Qingqiu.

They saw Leng Qingqiu wearing a sheer veil; although her face was not clearly visible, her smooth forehead and alluring figure indicated that she was an incredibly beautiful woman. Yet, the aura emanating from her caused everyone who saw her to catch their breath.

One word: cold!

Two words: desolate and deadly!

This was the impression Leng Qingqiu gave to others.

Moreover, Leng Qingqiu was alone, surrounded by neither kith nor kin, nor any fellow sect sisters,

while even Wang Xiaoqiang, a man from Earth, still had a fellow countryman and two women with him. Leng Qingqiu, however, was without a companion, implying her personality was indeed very peculiar!

"Alright, stop staring. Are you planning to go and chat her up or what?" Ruxue pulled Wang Xiaoqiang by the arm, sounding a bit sour as she chided.

"Heh, this woman is terrifying just to look at; Little Qiang wouldn't dare strike up a conversation with her," True Person of Taiyi defended Wang Xiaoqiang with a statement.

Wang Xiaoqiang didn't speak, but he thought to himself, "I, Wang Xiaoqiang, actually like this type of woman. Such women have a flavor that truly sparks my desire to conquer!"

...

After returning to the Dragon Gate Inn, Wang Xiaoqiang decided to intensify his cultivation,

The martial competition was filled with masters, and the Cold-Faced Rakshasa, Leng Qingqiu, turned out to be a mighty Fivefold Body of the Immortal Venerable. If he were to challenge her, what were his chances of winning?

Indeed, if I don't improve myself in time, winning the final competition, seizing the Spirit Golden Armor, and making a name for myself across the world won't be easy!

Thinking like this, Wang Xiaoqiang prepared to use half a day to seclude himself for a breakthrough to the next level.

True Person of Taiyi and the two ladies from the Yans Family saw that Wang Xiaoqiang was going into seclusion for cultivation and naturally did not dare to disturb him.

Wang Xiaoqiang released a Patterned Beast outside to keep watch, then sat down cross-legged alone in his room, taking a fruit of the Bloodworm Grass from the Sumeru Ring. The red fruit resembled a tomato, enough to whet one's appetite.

Wang Xiaoqiang squeezed it, crushing the red fruit,

From the crushed red fruit, a drop of golden liquid oozed out.

A torrential aura emanated from that drop of Golden Blood, spreading far and wide, its formidable energy demanding respect.

Wang Xiaoqiang waved his hand, capturing the Golden Blood in his palm, then swallowed it.

As soon as the Golden Blood melted in his mouth, it transformed into a wave of heat that spread throughout his body and seeped into his bloodstream...

Instantly, the blood in Wang Xiaoqiang's veins caught fire like oil meeting flame, burning expansively and flowing rapidly.

Thump! Thump!...

Wang Xiaoqiang's heart began to beat rapidly, as if he were having a heart attack.

The medicinal potency was robust and incredibly intense.

In fact, even mighty Spirit Beasts wouldn't dare to swallow the Golden Blood of the Bloodworm Grass all at once. They would dilute it with water and then drink a mouthful of this diluted bloodwater every half month for cultivation.

Cultivators did the same and absorbing this drop of Golden Blood would take at least half a year.

Swallowing Golden Blood all at once, if it were anyone else, he would have likely died on the spot by now.

But Wang Xiaoqiang was different; he had the Earth Element Spiritual Qi to stabilize his heart.

He calmly mobilized the Earth Element Spiritual Qi from the Five Elements Spirit Spring, controlled it with his Divine Sense, and introduced it into the blood circulating throughout his body.

When the Earth Element Spiritual Qi entered his bloodstream, it was like sand mixing with water, becoming steady, substantial, smooth, yet forceful.

Then he felt, with every circulation of his blood, a surge of strength emanated from the blood, invigorating his entire body with power...

The blood continued to flow smoothly within him, but with each circulation, his body gained an additional surge of power,

After sixty circulations, there was a thunderous explosion of power that burst forth, permeating his body and materializing as a line of blood.

Wang Xiaoqiang focused on the bloodline before him, and with a thought, summoned five more bloodlines.

The other five bloodlines emerged from his body, joining the newly formed one. Six bloodlines intertwined, rapidly revolving around his body like six red threads.

At this moment, Wang Xiaoqiang's Body Refining Realm had reached the Sixth Layer of the Blood Condensation Realm! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, we invite you to vote for it at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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