Translator: CinderTL
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"What!?"
Outside the arena!
Ye Sheng, along with the martial artists representing several other board members, watched in shock as a few individuals fell in a very short time, their pupils constricting in disbelief.
One of the martial artists, who was not skilled in direct combat, trembled slightly.
His gaze towards Li Chunjun was filled with horror!
"This level of strength…"
The man representing Director Zhou was not only shocked but also filled with excitement.
So powerful!
Too powerful!
He had almost instantly killed three martial artists!
Including two top martial artists who were expected to reach the peak!
Such strength…
Looking back at all the peak fighters in history, there were probably not more than five who could match him, and those individuals…
Without exception, were all masters of innate martial arts.
Li Chunjun's performance was astonishing…
"You are an innate martial artist!?"
Ye Sheng stared at Li Chunjun, a hint of seriousness in his eyes.
An innate martial artist like him!
No wonder he could create such a stir in Guangzhou, leaving the local authorities helpless.
An unencumbered innate martial artist, recklessly killing, would even make some Qi Refining level one or two cultivators feel a headache and reluctant to provoke him.
What made Ye Sheng feel uneasy was the state Li Chunjun was exhibiting at that moment.
He seemed to be invigorated.
After instantly killing Du Kang, Tan Li, and Vincent, he just stood there.
In his calm expression, there was an inexplicable sense of enjoyment.
He was…
Enjoying the slaughter!?
A madman!
A madman with more rationality than Xu Zhengyi's recklessness!
...
"Kill a level 9 creature, experience +221!"
"Kill a level 8 creature, experience +98!"
"Kill a level 9 creature, experience +106!"
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[Life Level: 12 (183/2000)]
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Li Chunjun was unaware of Ye Sheng and the others' opinions.
Having just completed the upgrade of his life level, his body was strengthened, and his spirit was restored to its peak.
So, he naturally looked very comfortable.
His life level had risen to 12…
He was not lost in "enjoyment."
He was quietly sensing the operation of the Chiyang Body Refining Art, trying to see if he could resonate with the external great circulation through his own small circulation, thereby triggering a reverse flow of vital energy, transforming from a martial artist into a true cultivator.
But the result…
Although his "innate body" and perception of the outside world had become sharper, he was still a bit short of forcibly triggering the reverse flow of vital energy.
"According to the enhancement progress… level 13, at the latest level 14."
Li Chunjun thought to himself.
This was consistent with his expectations.
However, the difficulty of upgrading the life level would obviously increase significantly from here on.
'Summit Tower!'
Li Chunjun silently recited in his heart.
Then he turned his gaze to Ye Sheng beside him: "Did I pass the assessment?"
Ye Sheng had already collected his thoughts by this time.
He looked deeply at Li Chunjun and nodded: "You passed."
"Good."
Li Chunjun replied.
Ye Sheng and the others did not express any dissatisfaction with his attitude.
An innate martial artist!
The probability of reaching the peak was very high.
Unless he encountered another innate martial artist of the same level, he was already equivalent to having one foot in the glory of reaching the peak.
With this glory, no matter what troubles he had, Qingluan would help him resolve them.
"Let's go."
Ye Sheng said, heading down the mountain.
Li Chunjun followed suit.
He did not glance back at Du Kang, Tan Li, and Vincent even once.
Moreover, he did not express any intention to go kill the Blood Wolf for warm-up.
He had long understood the purpose of the "Human Emperor" banner; only by killing high-level intelligent beings could the passive ability of this treasure be activated.
And high-level intelligent beings…
Humans!
Perhaps it also included some legendary spiritual birds and beasts with intelligence not lower than that of humans.
Aside from that, not to mention chickens, ducks, fish, and birds, even large animals like cattle, sheep, pigs, and donkeys did not meet the criteria for high-level intelligent beings.
He had tried to slaughter them before, but there was no response at all.
...
At the foot of the mountain, many people were already waiting there.
Hua Xiong, who had brought Li Chunjun, was also present.
They clearly knew what had happened on the mountain.
Hua Xiong directly said, "Director Zhou wants to meet you."
Li Chunjun pondered for a moment and did not refuse.
Although his true purpose for coming to the Summit Tower was to shorten the time to become a cultivator and seek revenge at the Chiyang Sword Sect, Ling Feng worked under this Director Zhou.
So, he did not hesitate to meet her.
Soon, Li Chunjun got into Hua Xiong's car.
Ye Sheng and the others followed along.
Li Chunjun thought they were also returning to the Qingluan Resort and did not think much of it.
Before long, the vehicle arrived at the interior of the resort, outside a luxurious courtyard covering several thousand square meters.
Here, Hua Ying was already waiting outside.
As for Ling Feng…
Clearly, he did not have the qualifications to enter.
After completing the introduction task, he didn't know where he had been sent off to.
"Martial Artist Li probably doesn't know Miss Zhou's identity yet."
As they entered the courtyard, Hua Ying smiled and said, "To avoid any potential offense in your words or actions later, I'll give you a brief introduction. The young lady herself comes from an ordinary background, but her brother, you must have heard of him, is named Zhou Lie."
Zhou Lie?
Li Chunjun's expression did not change.
"Sorry, I haven't heard of him."
Hua Ying's smile slightly stiffened, but he quickly returned to normal.
Young people can be proud; it's normal to look down on everything except themselves.
He then casually said, "The Guardian of Guangzhou."
The Guardian?
Li Chunjun paused for a moment.
The Guardian of Guangzhou!
To hold this position, one must not only be a cultivator but also a successful one!
"Qi Refining level three, Dao Foundation realm?" Li Chunjun asked.
Hua Ying smiled and nodded.
Although a cultivator at Qi Refining level one can produce true energy and easily cultivate a strong physique, since they have not yet mastered spells or refined their magical power, their combat power may not necessarily surpass that of an innate martial artist.
Some Qi Refining cultivators with extremely limited combat experience might even be outmatched by seasoned top martial artists!
However, once a cultivator masters spells and condenses spell talismans, they can use those talismans to refine true energy into magical power.
That is Qi Refining level two.
The power of spells can easily shatter rocks.
Not to mention top martial artists; even innate martial artists would be killed upon contact or injured just by being nearby.
The gap between the two is not less than that between a gunman and a barehanded fighter.
Going further, one reaches the Dao Foundation!
That is someone who has refined at least three spells and combined those three spell talismans.
At this point, the combat system of the cultivator is already formed, with at least three spells that are both offensive and defensive, without any flaws.
Except for cultivators who also master spells, innate martial artists, and even body-refining cultivators, when facing them, a single spell can take one down.
Such cultivators can single-handedly guard a city; this is definitely not an empty boast.
At this moment, Li Chunjun seemed to think of something: "The nine directors of Qingluan Resort all have connections with cultivators?"
"Indeed, among the nine directors, six have connections with cultivators, and the other three are cultivators themselves."
Hua Ying smiled slightly: "Although Qingluan Resort appears to only manage a tourist resort, in reality, being able to enter this circle is a symbol of status and identity! It is a symbol of status and identity throughout the entire Xuanzhou region!"
He glanced at Li Chunjun: "So, you should understand why the Summit Tower has such immense influence, and what kind of honor you could enjoy if you were to reach the peak."
(End of the Chapter)
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