The First Sage of Military Strategists

Immediately afterwards, two figures flew out of the temple. The first was dressed in gray and was none other than the Nine Yin Great Sage. The other was none other than the Ten Thousand Demon Ancestor.

The Nine Yin Great Sage's eyes flashed as he stared intently at Han Qing: "You dare to destroy my temple! Last time, I had a hidden ailment, which allowed you to escape. This time, you still dare to come alone. If I don't kill you, what will become of my reputation as the Nine Yin Great Sage?"

Han Qing's gaze remained fixed on the white-robed youth. He could sense a terrifying aura surging within the youth, even stronger than that of the Silver Emperor, giving him a faint sense of impending life-or-death crisis. This indicated that this person had the ability to endanger his life, a feeling that the Silver Emperor had never given him before.

This is enough to show that the young man's strength is above that of the Silver Emperor. He must be a powerful figure with a great reputation in the Upper Realm, and he is also likely the backer of the Nine Yin Great Sage. Han Qing came for this person.

As for the Nine Yin Great Sage, his gaze shifted slightly to the left and landed on the Nine Yin Great Sage beside him.

The Nine Yin Great Sage's strength has indeed greatly improved compared to before.

Legend has it that the Nine Yin Great Sage suffered a severe injury in his early years, almost dying. He relied on a forbidden method to forcibly prolong his life, entering a state of half-death. He could only hide in the Heavenly Wolf Holy City, and his strength was far from his peak.

But now, he found that the Nine Yin Great Sage's aura was stable and enduring, unlike before when it was so unpredictable.

His strength should have been firmly established at the Rainbow Transformation Realm. If it were in a previous era, he would indeed be the strongest person standing at the pinnacle of this world.

However, with the arrival of the seven great demonic inheritances and the powerful beings from the upper realm, the Rainbow Transformation Realm is no longer the strongest.

Han Qing possesses the Gluttonous Heavenly Demon's inheritance, and his magical combat power is between the first and second realms of the Rainbow Transformation Realm. He has also opened 9999 acupoints and has three supreme treasures on his body. It can be said that the Nine Yin Great Sage is no threat to him.

The Demon Ancestor beside him seemed to have recovered his peak combat power from ancient times, but he was only at the Rainbow Transformation Realm. The two of them working together posed no threat to Han Qing. The only one to be wary of was the white-robed youth standing in front of him.

Seeing that Han Qing's gaze was calm and unmoved, the Great Sage of Nine Yin felt slighted. Suddenly, a violent surge of magical energy rose around him, as if he wanted to make a fierce move and kill Han Qing directly.

Unexpectedly, the white-robed youth suddenly appeared beside him, placing a hand on his shoulder, and the magical power surging from the Nine Yin Great Sage immediately dissipated.

“You are no match for him. All of you step back. This man is my prey!” The white-robed youth stared at Han Qing, licked his lips, and a burning fighting spirit, almost insane, surged in his eyes.

The Great Sage of Nine Yin immediately retreated, putting some distance between himself and the two. He was not angry at all; at his level, very few things could cause him to be emotionally agitated.

Han Qing raised her eyes and looked directly into the young man's eyes, and could feel the fervor in them.

It's a belief—to fight against heaven, against earth, against man; extreme self-confidence; never admitting defeat; wanting to crush any strong enemy one encounters. Perhaps it would be more accurate to describe such a person as a battle maniac or a martial arts fanatic.

"There aren't many people in this world who can pique my interest, but you're one of them. My name is Jian Wuhen. Your current strength in this world is truly a testament to your extraordinary talent. Unfortunately, you've encountered me, and your martial arts career will end here. But isn't this also a kind of fortune? Millions of years later, when I am remembered for eternity, your name will also be etched in the annals of history." Jian Wuhen spoke calmly, as if recounting the simplest and most ordinary matter. Upon hearing the name Jian Wuhen, Han Qing's mind immediately flooded with a wealth of information about this person.

He had previously killed many powerful figures from the Upper Realm and absorbed their memories, making him extremely familiar with the Upper Realm. Jian Wuhen naturally knew this person was indeed renowned in the Upper Realm. He was the son of the leader of the Myriad Paths Alliance, but he was warlike by nature and wandered the world all day long. Wherever a powerful figure rose up, he would go to challenge him immediately. If he won, he would leave; if he lost, he would cultivate diligently. After his strength improved, he would continue to challenge, round after round, until he won.

His martial arts talent is also incredibly high, having already opened 9999 acupoints. He is hailed as the number one prodigy in the upper realm, and it is suspected that no one in the current era can match his talent.

Han Qing didn't know if this statement was true or if it contained some flattery. After all, this person had a very powerful background, which might be a major reason why he hadn't died after so many years of courting death.

If it were someone else, they would likely lose if they came looking for trouble and couldn't even fight back; nine times out of ten, they would lose their life.

Thinking of this, Han Qing also felt a surge of fighting spirit.

"Sword Without Trace, son of the leader of the Myriad Paths Alliance, the number one genius in the Upper Realm. If you die by my hand today, I wonder what kind of sensation it will cause in the Upper Realm."

"It seems you're quite confident. People from the lower realms are like frogs in a well, with limited knowledge and shallow understanding. It's normal for them to be confident. I've heard you possess three supreme treasures; perhaps that's the source of your confidence. However, the path of martial arts lies in honing oneself, surpassing oneself, and breaking through limits. Relying on external forces is ultimately a lower-level approach. Do you know that to become a high-level Martial Saint, one must open all ten thousand acupoints, the last of which is the acupoint of the mind? To open this acupoint, one must break free from all external forces and hone oneself like a sharp sword before one has a chance to take that final step?" Jian Wuhen said calmly. He had a sharp eye and could tell at a glance that Han Qing had also opened 9999 acupoints; otherwise, he wouldn't have felt such a surge of fighting spirit within him.

While his words seemed to be instructing and teaching Han Qing, he was actually taking a higher position to attack Han Qing and even the entire lower realm for their shallow knowledge, thereby undermining Han Qing's confidence.

Confidence is needed to do anything. Martial artists, who defy fate, challenge limits, and transcend themselves, need even more confidence.

Once you doubt yourself and your resolve wavers, you may stagnate for life.

Han Qing instantly understood the crux of the matter and harbored murderous intent towards Jian Wuhen. This man's words were sharp and veiled, revealing him to be an extremely vicious person.

"Well done, Sword Without Trace. Put away your little tricks. The battle for the Great Dao is not about words, but about practice. Make your move. I want to see if your so-called number one genius of the Upper Realm is truly undeserving of the title." Han Qing responded in a deep voice, his entire body exuding a terrifying aura. His blood and qi surged throughout his body, making a continuous whooshing sound. Furthermore, the true intent of martial arts burst forth from his body, transforming into a vast fog that enveloped the surrounding area.

Meanwhile, a terrifying aura also erupted from Jian Wuhen on the other side. The two invisible energies collided in mid-air. Although they could not be seen or touched, they could be clearly felt.

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Nine Yin Great Sage. He was surprised to find that Han Qing was able to hold his own against Jian Wuhen in terms of appearance, and at least in terms of momentum.

It must be understood that Jian Wuhen is the son of the leader of the Myriad Paths Alliance, the number one prodigy, possesses exceptional talent, and enjoys inexhaustible martial arts resources. For Han Qing to be comparable to Jian Wuhen is simply unbelievable. (End of Chapter)