Chapter 1173, The Suspicions of Dual Cultivation in Martial Arts and Spiritual Energy

Translator: Silavin

  

If his identity were exposed here, the consequences alone were enough to make Qin Yichen feel a chill run down his spine.

 

Even if he threw caution to the wind and revealed all his cards, he feared he could not escape from this place. Furthermore, high above in the Heavens, a silhouette that resembled a God remained stationed there.

 

A Supreme Expert, even a mere projection, was not something Qin Yichen could contend with.

 

Yet despite the unbearable anxiety within his heart, Qin Yichen displayed nothing of it on the surface. Even the tension in his body eased slowly, relaxing bit by bit.

 

If he appeared guilty at this moment, he feared it would only accelerate his own exposure.

 

And beside him, Qing Luan and the others wore expressions full of teasing amusement as they watched Hai Botian, completely unaware that the fellow they had been calling Brother all this time was truly a member of the Human Race.

 

“Who does not know of the Medicine Race’s uniqueness when it comes to Spiritual Energy?” Under a multitude of gazes, Hai Botian turned toward the silhouette in the sky and gave a slight bow, then said, “On this entire continent, the Races that can surpass them in this regard can be counted on one hand. However, according to my Race’s records, there exists among the Human Race a particular vocation, the Alchemist. The most outstanding among them can even rival the Medicine Race.”

 

Hai Botian stared at Qin Yichen and spoke slowly.

 

The moment this was raised, countless powerful individuals inwardly gave a sudden jolt of alarm.

 

Only at this point did the crowd recall that this fellow had apparently once defeated Yao Jie, the greatest prodigy of the Medicine Race’s younger generation, in an Alchemy Duel.

 

“And most crucially of all, he is someone who cultivates both Martial Arts and Spiritual Energy simultaneously!” Hai Botian swept his gaze across the entire gathering and spoke slowly.

 

Upon hearing these words, the hearts of countless powerful individuals gave a violent shudder.

 

Dual cultivation in both Martial Arts and Spiritual Energy. What this implied was something not a few individuals of high standing were unfamiliar with.

 

In this continent, there had once appeared a supremely talented expert who cultivated both Martial Arts and Spiritual Energy simultaneously. He had painted an extraordinarily legendary mark upon the history of the continent.

 

And that expert had come from none other than the Human Race.

 

Dual cultivation in Martial Arts and Spiritual Energy was something only the Human Race could achieve. This was practically the most authoritative evidence imaginable.

 

All along, almost everyone’s attention had been fixed upon Qin Yichen’s terrifying strength. Many had even forgotten that he also possessed extraordinarily high attainments in Spiritual Energy.

 

Yet now that Hai Botian raised this point, countless powerful individuals suddenly understood.

 

Not a few of those who had still been puzzled by Hai Botian’s seemingly unwise actions found their expressions growing solemn and grave.

 

By rights, Hai Botian had no need to participate in this affair of a Supreme Expert selecting his Disciple.

 

After all, given the purity of his Bloodline, the great figures of his Race would surely impart everything they knew to him. Who was to say, he might well become the next Supreme Expert of the Netherworld Sea Race.

 

So why, after Lord Mo Sheng had confirmed the person he intended to take as a Disciple, had he been so unusually sensitive?

 

All this while, every powerful individual had assumed it was jealousy. But at this very moment, they finally sobered up.

 

Would Hai Botian ever feel jealous over something like this?

 

At this moment, behind Qin Yichen, the expressions of Xiang Linzi and the others all changed drastically at once.

 

The Human Race? Qin Yichen was a Human?

 

The fellow they had always kept on good terms with was actually a Human?

 

If Qin Yichen was a Human, it was likely they would all be dragged into this affair alongside him.

 

“Brother Qin…” Even Qing Luan, at this moment, wore an expression that flickered between unease and uncertainty.

 

Their Heaven Devouring Green Marten Race had been dragged onto a ship of thieves by Qin Yichen, had they not? Even their Ancestor had promised Qin Yichen to make an appearance on his behalf once.

 

If Qin Yichen was from the Human Race, and this news were confirmed, it was likely their entire Heaven Devouring Green Marten Race would find it difficult to escape getting entangled in his mess.

 

After all, the implications of the Human Race were far too numerous. There was no Race that was not coveting the bodies of the Human Race. Some powerful Races were perpetually wary of the Human Race rising to prominence.

 

And so, they would absolutely never permit the Human Race to grow strong.

 

Even a neutral zone like the Myriad Beasts Domain would not tolerate the appearance of the Human Race.

 

The atmosphere across this entire stretch suddenly grew oppressively heavy. One aura after another locked onto Qin Yichen. Gaze after gaze lifted toward that silhouette in the sky above.

 

Though what Hai Botian had said was the truth, Lord Mo Sheng had previously shown an intention to take Qin Yichen as his Disciple.

 

Even if Mo Sheng would not defy the great taboo of the Myriad Races by stubbornly insisting on taking Qin Yichen as his Disciple, no one would dare recklessly stand before a Supreme Expert and express their stance.

 

If Mo Sheng were to get enraged and trouble fell upon them, the consequences were not something just anyone could bear.

 

“Do you have anything further to say?”

 

Yet contrary to everyone’s expectations, after knowing how much time had passed, the silhouette in the sky above seemed to rouse itself from contemplation. That cool, indifferent voice rang out across the sky.

 

Within that voice, there was still no discernible fluctuation. It seemed entirely unmoved by Hai Botian’s words.

 

In fact, from the tone of it, not a few individuals sensed a subtle undercurrent of displeasure.

 

“Lord Mo Sheng…”

 

Hai Botian clearly also detected the displeasure in Mo Sheng’s tone. He could not help but knit his brows slightly.

 

Dual cultivation in Martial Arts and Spiritual Energy was plainly the hallmark of the Human Race. Could Mo Sheng truly intend to go his own way in the presence of so many powerful individuals?

 

If that were so, Mo Sheng would likely not allow a single person present to leave.

 

If a Supreme Expert moved with killing intent, their situation would become extraordinarily perilous.

 

Yet, Hai Botian knew that Mo Sheng, being a Supreme Expert, would surely not act so unwisely.

 

The Human Race was not only something they were wary of. Even a Supreme Expert would not permit the Human Race to develop and grow.

 

“Junior, are you questioning my judgment?” Mo Sheng’s voice rang out slowly across this expanse. Within those projected eyes, an unusual brilliance flickered, one that no one dared meet directly.

 

“This Junior would not dare!”

 

In that instant, the pressure bearing down seemed to abruptly surge. Under this pressure, Hai Botian could not help but drop to one knee, and upon his face, cold sweat poured freely.

 

At this moment, Hai Botian finally recalled that the Supreme Expert’s trial for selecting a Disciple had likely involved Mo Sheng observing in secret all along. With the discernment of a Supreme Expert, he had probably identified Qin Yichen’s identity long ago.

 

If Qin Yichen was truly Human, why would Mo Sheng take him as his Disciple?

 

Yet now, the very moment the first trial had ended, Mo Sheng had projected himself to announce the result. This posture was far too unusual.

 

“If he is not of the Human Race, then please have him reveal his True Form, so that we may see for ourselves!”

 

Under that pressure, Hai Botian seemed to feel the entire world pressing down upon him. Furthermore, this was likely not even something Mo Sheng had done intentionally.

 

Even so, he felt he could barely endure it. And so, he could not help but call out loudly.