"Seven Stars Step!"
Qin Hao stepped on the Seven Stars, easily dodging the attack of a First-Grade Early Stage Yao Beast, the White Leopard Wolf. Then, he gently waved his right hand.
Swish!
A flash of sword light passed, and the iron sword in his hand swept across the White Leopard Wolf's neck.
With a gurgle, the White Leopard Wolf let out a mournful cry, convulsed a few times on the ground, and then completely fell silent.
Almost simultaneously, with a clang, the iron sword returned to its sheath.
"Seven Stars Step Major Achievement!"
"Sword Drawing Technique Major Achievement!"
A sharp glint flashed in Qin Hao's eyes. "In less than half a month, two Yellow-Grade Mid-Tier Martial Skills have reached Major Achievement. No one in Tianshui City's history has ever achieved this."
For the past half month, Qin Hao had been relentlessly training himself, seeking out Yao Beasts everywhere for actual combat.
He even encountered First-Grade Mid-Tier Yao Beasts, engaging in fierce battles, only for them to ultimately fall to Qin Hao's sword.
Compared to half a month ago, Qin Hao's strength had advanced by leaps and bounds.
Both Yellow-Grade Mid-Tier Martial Skills had reached the Major Achievement Realm.
"Today is the day of my duel with Qin Fang."
"I've been out for half a month; I wonder how Qin Gaochi and Qin Fang have been pressuring Father!"
"It's time to go back."
Qin Hao clenched his fists.
He cut off the White Leopard Wolf's sharp teeth and claws, put them into his satchel, and then lightly tapped his feet, disappearing in a few leaps.
Qin Hao didn't know that Liu Kuang had already returned to the Liu Family in Tianshui City.
However, at this moment, Liu Kuang no longer had any trace of his former high spirits; his clothes were tattered, and his hair was disheveled, like a beggar.
Yet, his Aura had grown even more ferocious.
To find Qin Hao, Liu Kuang had ventured deep into the Mo Lin Mountain Range, killing many Yao Beasts, and was himself in a sorry state.
Ultimately, he found nothing and could only return to the Liu Family.
Besides Liu Kuang, Liu Feng, who was paralyzed, and Liu Family Grand Elder Liu Chengfeng were also in the room.
"Father, how is Second Brother?" Liu Kuang gritted his teeth.
"Feng'er's Dantian is shattered, and his legs suffered compressive damage. I'm afraid he won't be able to stand up again," Liu Chengfeng said in a deep voice.
Liu Feng's eyes were red: "It's all Qin Hao, that trash, that bastard! I want him dead, I must have him dead! Big Brother, you must avenge me, you must tear him into ten thousand pieces! Make him wish he were dead but couldn't die!"
Liu Kuang's face was ferocious, "I didn't find him in the Mo Lin Mountain Range. He probably returned to the Qin Family early. Second Brother, you wait here. I'm going to the Qin Family now to bring you Qin Hao's head!"
"Stop!"
Liu Chengfeng shouted, "The Myriad Manifestations Genius Battle is about to begin. You can't go anywhere now!"
Liu Kuang angrily asked, "Then what about Second Brother's revenge?"
Liu Chengfeng snorted coldly, "The duel between Qin Hao and Qin Fang is today. With Qin Fang's Third-Grade Martial Soul Aptitude, dealing with a mere Qin Hao is effortless. Qin Family Grand Elder Qin Gaochi plans to use this opportunity to expel Qin Hao and force Qin Yuntian to give up the Clan Chief position."
"As long as Qin Hao is expelled from the Qin Family, there will be plenty of opportunities to kill him later. The most urgent matter is the Myriad Manifestations Genius Battle. Kuang'er, you are the Liu Family's only Genius besides Liu Ruoxue. You must strive for a top three spot in this Myriad Manifestations Genius Battle and enter the Myriad Manifestations Hall."
"Thus, our Liu Family will have two more Myriad Manifestations Hall Disciples, and in the future, we will surely surpass the Qin Family and Chen Family, becoming the number one Family in Tianshui City!"
"Therefore, you cannot go anywhere during this time. Focus on Cultivating. I have already discussed it with the Clan Chief, and we will provide you with resources with the full strength of the Family!"
Tianshui City has three major Families: the Qin Family, the Chen Family, and the Liu Family.
The three Families constrained and targeted each other!
Liu Feng, lying on the bed, had a face full of frustration. He deeply regretted it, regretted provoking Qin Hao, regretted his overestimation of his own abilities in trying to humiliate Qin Hao.
Liu Feng said with frustration, "Big Brother, just listen to Father. The Myriad Manifestations Genius Battle is held once every three years. If you miss this one, you'll have to wait another three years. It's not too late to avenge me after you enter the Myriad Manifestations Hall. By then, I will definitely cut Qin Hao into a thousand pieces."
Liu Kuang took a deep breath, narrowed his eyes, and said, "Alright, Father, I want to know the news of Qin Hao's expulsion from the Qin Family immediately."
Liu Chengfeng nodded and said, "I have already arranged for someone to inquire at the Qin Family."
Liu Kuang looked at Liu Feng and said, "Second Brother, don't worry. After the Myriad Manifestations Genius Battle, I will let you personally kill Qin Hao!"
...Qin Family!
Almost all Qin Family Disciples gathered in the square.
In the center of the square, Qin Fang was like a dazzling star, attracting everyone's attention!
"Young Master Qin Fang is indeed a Genius with a Third-Grade Martial Soul. In just half a month, he has Cultivated from Body Tempering Realm Third Stage Early Stage to Body Tempering Realm Fourth Stage Peak!"
"Now there are still two and a half months until the Myriad Manifestations Genius Battle. With Young Master Qin Fang's talent, he will surely take a top three spot and enter the Myriad Manifestations Genius Battle!"
"How ridiculous that waste Qin Hao actually dared to challenge Young Master Qin Fang, a fool who doesn't know his place."
"Pah, don't even mention that waste. Just hearing about him makes me sick!"
...Many Qin Family Disciples discussed animatedly, their gazes towards Qin Fang filled with reverence.
Qin Fang greatly enjoyed this feeling.
He used to always be suppressed by Qin Hao, which almost left Qin Fang with a shadow. Now, he finally felt proud and relieved.
Time passed bit by bit, and in a blink of an eye, it was noon.
Qin Fang was getting a little impatient. After waiting all morning, Qin Hao still hadn't appeared.
"That waste couldn't have known he would definitely lose and ran away, could he!"
"It must be like that. Trash is trash, not even daring to show his face."
Many people showed dissatisfaction.
Above the square, Qin Yuntian was a bit anxious, constantly looking into the distance, sometimes frowning, sometimes showing worry.
Since Qin Hao left a note half a month ago and disappeared without a trace, Qin Yuntian had arranged for Liu Wei to search for him. The result was that Qin Hao had severely injured Liu Feng in Tianshui City, and then Liu Kuang pursued him, and he had been missing ever since.
"This kid, he just ran off to the Mo Lin Mountain Range without even saying hello." Qin Yuntian suppressed the emotions in his heart.
On the other side, Qin Gaochi constantly paid attention to the crowd in the square. Seeing that many Qin Family Disciples were starting to get anxious, he immediately sneered.
"Grand Elder, isn't it about time? That waste Qin Hao probably died in the Mo Lin Mountain Range and won't be coming back. There's no need to wait any longer." Around Qin Gaochi, several Elders were seated, one of them said.
"From today onwards, Grand Elder will be our Qin Family Clan Chief. We hope Grand Elder will take good care of us in the future."
"Exactly, exactly."
The others flattered him.
Qin Gaochi smiled faintly, nodded subtly, and said indifferently, "This battle between Fang'er and Qin Hao was meaningless to begin with. How could a mere waste with a First-Grade Martial Soul be my son's opponent? It doesn't matter whether he comes or not. Of course, if he comes, it's best; we can just expel him from the Family register and kick him out of the Qin Family! My Qin Family doesn't raise wastes!"
After speaking, Qin Gaochi's gaze fixed on Qin Yuntian, and he suddenly shouted, "Qin Yuntian, how much longer do you intend to wait!"
"Do you still want my many Qin Family Disciples to waste time here! Waiting for a waste?"
As soon as these words came out, the commotion in the square grew louder.
"Grand Elder is right, it's simply a waste of time!"
"I heard that waste Qin Hao was chased into the Mo Lin Mountain Range by Liu Kuang from the Liu Family. Hehe, who is Liu Kuang? Qin Hao is probably already dead in the Mo Lin Mountain Range!"
"In my opinion, just announce Young Master Fang as the winner!"
...Qin Yuntian's heart sank. He had already promised Qin Gaochi that he would abdicate the Clan Chief position next year, but Qin Gaochi was still aggressive, wanting him to step down immediately.
"Qin Gaochi, don't push your luck!" Qin Yuntian's face was ashen.
Qin Gaochi suddenly stood up and roared, "Is it me who's pushing too far, or are you! Qin Yuntian, today I shall condemn you. You have three crimes!"
"First crime: acting arbitrarily! As the Clan Chief of my Qin Family, you actually gave our Qin Family's precious Cultivation resources to your waste son!"
"Second crime: being unable to distinguish right from wrong! Elder Zhao personally tested my son and found him to have a Third-Grade Martial Soul, yet you, as the Clan Chief of my Qin Family, not only ignored it but also suppressed us!"
"Third crime: holding office without fulfilling duties! You occupy the position of Qin Family Clan Chief but fail to perform your duties! In these past two years, what have you ever done for my Qin Family?"
Qin Gaochi's voice echoed across the square, and he shouted, "Qin Yuntian, are you truly fit to be the Clan Chief of my Qin Family!"
Whoosh!
As soon as these words came out, the entire square erupted.
"Such a person is not worthy of being our Qin Family Clan Chief!"
"Please, Clan Chief, step down!"
Someone shouted, and immediately, the crowd surged.
"Please, Clan Chief, step down!"
"Please, Clan Chief, step down!"
...On the high platform, Qin Yuntian's expression changed constantly, sometimes ashen, sometimes despondent.
He never expected that Qin Gaochi would stage a coup today.
And, undoubtedly, this time, Qin Gaochi would succeed.
However, who still remembered all the things he, Qin Yuntian, had done for the Qin Family back then?
Even his body had developed chronic ailments... Qin Yuntian turned his head slightly, looking at the other side of the high platform. There, an old man was sitting with his eyes slightly closed, seemingly hearing nothing. He was precisely the Qin Family Grand Elder.
Seeing this, Qin Yuntian's heart grew even more despondent.
Back then, if it weren't for that injury, the Qin Family's number one Martial Artist would be him, Qin Yuntian!
"I, Qin Yuntian, have served as the Qin Family Clan Chief for over twenty years. I can proudly say that I am worthy of the Qin Family! Worthy of my ancestors! Worthy of everyone present!"
"Since... this is everyone's choice, then I... have nothing more to say!"
Qin Yuntian felt an unspeakable bitterness in his heart. His lips trembled slightly as he said, "I, Qin Yuntian, from today onwards, will no longer..."
"Wait!"
Suddenly, a low shout interrupted Qin Yuntian's words. Outside the square, a young man with a satchel was seen walking steadily and slowly.
Whoosh!
The young man's appearance immediately caused a stir in the entire square, followed by various bursts of laughter and mockery.
"Qin Hao, you waste, you finally showed up!"
"Pah, you still have the nerve to return to the Qin Family!"
In the center of the square, Qin Fang, who was standing on the central arena, was first stunned, then burst into laughter, "Qin Hao, you waste, you're not dead yet. But it's good that you're here. Today, I will step on you in front of everyone in my Qin Family! You are only fit to be my stepping stone!"
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