As soon as the words fell, a cold wind suddenly rose in the dark underground stone chamber, and the biting chill swept in like a tide, enveloping the entire space in coldness.

Zhao Quan and Zhao Xue, the brother and sister, suddenly looked up, only to see that the Zhao family ancestor who had just been standing in front had vanished like a ghost.

Only hearing a whistling sound of wind breaking past, Zhao Quan looked towards the sound, just in time to see the bony hand of the Zhao family ancestor wrapped in fierce True Essence, directly aiming for Qin An's skull.

"Mr. Qin, be careful!" Zhao Quan warned urgently.

Qin An suddenly raised his head, his eyes like lightning, with a smirk of mockery at the corner of his mouth.

Cold Star unsheathed, in an instant, a dazzling cold light tore through the void, colliding fiercely with the incoming hand.

"Boom!"

A terrifying rumbling sound was heard.

The deafening explosion echoed within the stone chamber. The Zhao family ancestor's figure retreated violently, landing steadily.

Qin An, on the other hand, flew out like a kite with a broken string, his feet heavily stomping on the stone wall to relieve the force.

Zhao Quan was extremely anxious in his heart.

With just this move, the superior and inferior were immediately determined.

Qin An was obviously at a disadvantage.

"Mr. Qin! Take my sister and leave first! I'll cover the rear!" Zhao Quan held his sword horizontally, determined to protect with his life.

He felt that this time he might truly be able to sacrifice himself for righteousness.

Who knew before he could finish, Qin An pressed his shoulder and threw him aside.

"Don't meddle."

Zhao Quan was thrown out by the immense force, staggering to the ground, only to see Qin An approaching again with a bizarre footwork.

Cold Star swung down from the air, Five-Colored True Essence surging like angry waves.

Zhao Quan sighed, knowing that the situation might already be beyond salvation.

He originally thought Qin An would take Zhao Xue and leave, but now it seems Qin An truly wants to fight to the death.

The Zhao family ancestor stared at the blade light striking down, smiling coldly, "Boy, you have a foundation forged by Supreme True Elixir, I sensed it earlier, but unfortunately, you still fall short!"

The True Essence in his right palm surged violently, actually clamping Cold Star firmly.

The Five-Colored True Essence on the blade frantically stirred, yet it still couldn't break free.

"I've been trapped here for years, although my cultivation has fallen to the Outer Elixir Realm, the foundation of the Inner God Realm still remains, how could a junior like you, who just entered the Outer Pill Realm, possibly contend?"

After a slight pause, the Zhao family ancestor's eyes shone brightly.

"You little brat, obediently leave your flesh body behind, I'll take control of your body, leading you to compete with the heroes and let you experience the pinnacle realm!"

Qin An said indifferently, "No need, I prefer to experience it myself."

Upon hearing this, the Zhao family ancestor tucked the bead into his chest, his left hand viciously grabbing towards Qin An's throat, "Seeking death! Since that's the case, let me send you on your way!"

If this claw were to hit, not to mention the neck, even Qin An's head would instantly fall to the ground.

Qin An, unhurried, met it with his left fist wrapped in Five-Colored True Essence.

"Boom!"

A terrifying rumble sounded, as Qin An pushed the Blood Burning Eight Forged Sealing Demon Hand to the extreme.

The Zhao family ancestor was sent flying by the rebound force, releasing his grip on Cold Star.

Qin An flew even farther than the Zhao family ancestor until his back hit the stone wall and finally stopped.

"Good, good, good!" The Zhao family ancestor, hair disheveled, eyes blood-red, looked almost mad, but his eyes shone more fervently: "I didn't expect such a Cultivation Technique! Today, it's destined that I seize this opportunity! Your body has surpassed this Zhao family brat, offer it to me!"

The Zhao family ancestor crossed his claws, suddenly his skeletal palms became extremely plump.

Then, his aged, decayed flesh visibly firmed up.

White hair turned black, and wrinkles smoothed out.

In just a breath's time, he transformed from an old man to a vigorous middle-aged man.

"This Secret Technique is something I wouldn't utilize lightly, but for the sake of capturing your body, it's worth it!"

Temporarily reverting to a youthful state increased the Zhao family ancestor's strength.

Although not breaking through the cage of the Outer Elixir Realm, it was much more terrifying than before.

The Zhao family ancestor stomped his feet, the ground collapsed with a bang, his whole body crashed towards Qin An like a meteor, distorting the air with the force of his palms.

Zhao Quan saw this, his face turned ashen, despair growing in his eyes.

The power of this palm, even an ordinary sign of External Elixir Realm Perfection here would likely suffer serious injuries.

Zhao Quan knew that Qin An would soon perish, and when Qin An fell, they would be cruelly killed by the Zhao family ancestor.

"Little sister, this time brother has gone astray." Zhao Quan said sadly, letting out a sigh.

Zhao Xue gently shook her head, her eyes firm: "No, I believe in Mr. Qin."

Zhao Quan showed a look of surprise.

Before he could finish speaking, a huge rumbling sound suddenly erupted.

The rumbling was accompanied by the Zhao family ancestor's screams, echoing through the stone chamber.

Zhao Quan abruptly turned his head, his face full of astonishment, unable to believe the scene before him.

Only to see Qin An's right hand thrusting straight forward, actually piercing through the Zhao family ancestor's dual palms.

The terrifying Five-Colored True Essence exploded the Zhao family ancestor's hands, each of his hands losing three fingers.

The Zhao family ancestor abruptly retreated, the intense pain making his nerves taut, yet his mind was incomparably clear.

"Secret Technique! What a move of Secret Technique! It actually contains the power of Three Blades Unite, enough to cut down an External Elixir Realm Perfection when it erupts, pity my nature is suspicious, you only wounded me!"

"Secret Technique?" Zhao Quan finally reacted.

The people of the Evil Extermination Bureau undoubtedly possess Secret Techniques, yet from the time he met Qin An until now, Qin An had never displayed any Secret Technique.

The excitement in Zhao Quan's eyes flashed and vanished.

However, when he saw that this Secret Technique did not kill the Zhao family ancestor, his excitement was quickly ground away.

"Even casting a Secret Technique can't kill him, and the Secret Technique can't be used continuously, we are still likely to face a deadly fate."

Zhao Xue gently shook her head: "Brother, believe in him."

Zhao Quan asked in amazement: "Why such faith?"

Zhao Xue turned back, her eyes as clear as a spring: "He's different, he saved us from despair, he could defeat over a dozen peers alone, he's cold but hides a sincerity, I'm a woman, I can feel it, I believe in him!"

Zhao Quan chuckled wordlessly, but much of the tension in his heart was washed away.

All they could do now was believe; no one could change the outcome at this point.

Thinking of this, Zhao Quan continued to keep a close eye on the battlefield.

The Zhao family ancestor sneered, seeing Qin An not responding, charged again towards Qin An: "Kid, this Secret Technique can probably only be used once. Of course, even if you could use it a second time, it wouldn't matter—such an unparalleled method of attack must be your strongest ability. Even if you do it again, I can still take it!"

Due to having a few fingers blown off, this time the Zhao family ancestor did not use his palm but clenched his fist and swung it towards Qin An's head.

The terrifying True Essence Power covering his fist was even more vigorous than before.

Qin An looked up and raised his blade to block.

This scene was taken in by the Zhao family ancestor.

"You little bastard, you finally can't use your Secret Technique. Now you wield the blade to block, but it's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. Just obediently die!"

The fist moved closer and closer to Qin An's Straight Blade.

At this moment, the Zhao family ancestor noticed a hint of mockery in Qin An's eyes.

This trace of mockery was well hidden, only until it was near to the Zhao family great ancestor did he suddenly realize something was wrong.

"Not good!"

"It's a trick!"

The Zhao family ancestor thought darkly in his mind.

What kind of person was he to have survived until now, naturally he had deep schemes.

This plan to lure Qin An was exceedingly meticulous; if Qin An had not deciphered it, someone else might have fallen for it long ago.

Thus, at this moment, the Zhao family ancestor wanted to retreat his palm.

But now it was a critical life-or-death moment, he too was exerting all his strength, how could he stop it?

The Zhao family ancestor gritted his teeth, pushing True Essence to the extreme.

Since he couldn't stop, he might as well fight to the death.

At this time, the fist was less than half a foot away from Qin An.

Qin An suddenly withdrew the Straight Blade, his left hand clenched into a fist, and punched towards the Zhao family ancestor's palm.

The fist was covered in terrifying Five-Colored True Essence, pushed to the extreme by Qin An.

"To kill you... three Demon Pills are enough."

Qin An squinted slightly, quickly burning three Demon Pills within.

He had a total of nine Demon Pills, burning three now left only six, but being able to kill the Zhao family ancestor and obtain the Wood Elemental Divine Sense, it was all worth it.

Once the three Demon Pills were completely burned, the Qi Blood Power within Qin An's body was pushed to the extreme.

The terrifying Qi Blood Power mixed with the Five-Colored True Essence, clashing with the Zhao family ancestor's fist.

"Boom!"

A tremendous rumble echoed throughout the entire stone cave, the walls of the cave shaking violently, large amounts of stone fragments fell to the ground.

The Zhao family ancestor spewed fresh blood, his arms turning into countless pieces of flesh under this terrifying impact of Five-Colored True Essence and Qi Blood Power, flying horizontally.

Qin An, however, stood in place, not even taking half a step back.

The Five-Colored True Essence surrounded him, combined with the terrifying Qi Blood Power, making him appear like a blood-soaked asura.

The Zhao family ancestor fell heavily to the ground, with both arms gone, looking extremely miserable.

Blood sprayed out as if it cost nothing, the vitality in his eyes gradually fading.

Zhao Quan and Zhao Xue stood stupefied, like wooden sculptures, not moving a muscle, their faces full of shock.

Such a terrifying Secret Technique, Zhao Quan had never seen anything like it in his life.

Zhao Xue was filled with excitement, clenched her pale fists, and couldn't help but cheer.

The two of them witnessed this world-shaking battle, and even after leaving, they would not calm down for a long time.

Qin An withdrew his left fist, slowly stepping forward in front of the Zhao family ancestor: "How is it?"

The Zhao family ancestor's eyes were blank. After taking in Qin An's cold features, he said bitterly: "In each generation, talented people emerge, indeed, I am just old. What's the name of this Secret Technique?"

"Blood Burning Eight Forged Sealing Demon Hand," Qin An said indifferently.

The Zhao family ancestor struggled to stand but found that his vitality had been completely destroyed by Qin An, making it impossible even to lift a toe.

"Take it..." the Zhao family ancestor said with dim eyes, "Only you deserve to have it. I, back then, to wear down the Pseudo-God Power in him, even willingly fell from the Outer Elixir Realm, just to rebuild supreme foundations, yet today it has all come to naught."

The Wood Elemental Divine Sense fell from the Zhao family ancestor's bosom, emitting a green glow once it hit the ground.

The Zhao family ancestor's vitality had dwindled to an extreme: "Zhao family youngster, take the inheritance crystal too; slowly absorb the power within and revitalize the Zhao family's prestige!"

Upon finishing his last words, the Zhao family ancestor's neck tilted, he died completely, becoming a corpse.

Qin An looked steadily at the Wood Elemental Divine Sense on the ground, a slight smile appearing on his lips: "Come out."

As soon as he finished speaking, the glow within the Wood Elemental Divine Sense suddenly flickered.

As the green light flickered, a dark green figure appeared kneeling on the ground, trembling: "Spare me, my lord! I'm willing to serve faithfully!"

Qin An sneered: "You're quite clever, it seems you've learned a lot during the time you opposed him."

Qin An collected the Wood Elemental Divine Sense from the ground, subsequently absorbing all the essence within.

In the next moment, the Wood Elemental Divine Sense flowed into his mind, intertwining with two other Divine Senses.

Qin An felt as though his Sea of Consciousness expanded several times over.

The dark green figure on the ground trembled unceasingly after Qin An absorbed him.

It was a Pseudo-God formed from the Wood Elemental Divine Sense that had long merged with the Zhao family ancestor over time.

Now that the Zhao family ancestor was gone, it had nowhere to hide.

As for why the Zhao family ancestor didn't absorb the Wood Elemental Divine Sense, it was because he didn't want to waste it, wishing to find a perfect body before absorbing it.

Keeping it was to nurture the Wood Elemental Divine Sense, keeping it at its peak.

Now the Zhao family ancestor was dead, he only wanted to survive under Qin An's hand.

Qin An said indifferently: "State your usefulness, if you're of no use, you might as well be dead."

The dark green figure paused for a moment, seeming to make a decision.

Until Qin An drew the Cold Star, he suddenly lowered his head sharply.

"I know of a hidden opportunity, where lies the Heart Method left by the former number one of Xunyang Prefecture."

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