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In the grand martial arts competition, Qin Tian smoothly secured a spot in the top ten, while the champion of the competition was Murong Fei.

The finals were a showdown between Nangong Bingfeng and Murong Fei, and unexpectedly, Nangong Bingfeng, brazen as he was, directly conceded defeat in the face of Murong Fei on the stage.

Immediately, the entire East Han Academy started buzzing with rumors, saying that Nangong Bingfeng gave up the championship for Murong Fei.

These rumors were quite rampant, though Qin Tian found it rather exasperating.

Clearly, there was nothing going on between Murong Fei and Nangong Bingfeng, but he couldn’t shake off a persistent feeling as if a faint green light was flickering above his head, making him uneasy.

During Long Yin’s meeting, Qin Tian at the Ming Yue Tea House told Xu Junwei about his upcoming plans, relaying verbatim what the City Guard Army Governor Xiao Zhan had said to him.

Upon hearing Qin Tian’s words, a slight smile appeared on Xu Junwei’s face, but he quickly became alert and said, ”Xiao Zhan is the Governor of the City Guard Army, one of the few most powerful figures in East Capital City. How did you come to know him?”

”Oh, it’s a long story. You know the alchemy teacher at the academy, Feili Xue, right? Her mentor, Pharmacist Bai, visited East Capital some time ago. Xiao Zhan was invited to their place, and since I’m good at cooking, I was invited to prepare the meal. During the dinner, Xiao Zhan told me that if I made it into the top ten of the martial arts competition, he would recruit me into the City Guard Army.”

Qin Tian explained everything straightforwardly, and Xu Junwei frowned slightly, ”But Xiao Zhan is known as an old fox in East Capital City. Is there any conspiracy behind his invitation to you?”

”Conspiracy? What kind of conspiracy could there be? I don’t have a choice now; I have to take a gamble. I believe that the City Guard Army is a better place than the Forbidden Army. Once I’m in the City Guard Army, I can truly serve as a soldier in the Tianyuan Dynasty, earn merits, and get promoted.”

Qin Tian looked firmly at Xu Junwei, ”Only by getting promoted here in East Capital, can I have the chance to go to the Imperial City and implement our grand plan.”

Xu Junwei was taken aback by Qin Tian’s ambitious words. He looked at Qin Tian and said, ”I didn’t expect you to have such aspirations. But, Lonely Wolf, I must remind you, every person has their fate. Completing the great undertakings of Long Yin in the Imperial City is something planned by a great figure like Mr. Shenyue. For now, as an inconspicuous Long Yin, you shouldn’t think too much. Surviving with me in East Capital should be your first priority.”

Xu Junwei’s words were indeed reasonable.

However, he just didn’t know Qin Tian’s true identity as the only son of Long Jun, the founder of Long Yin. With such a background and bloodline inheritance, why couldn’t he return to the Imperial City and revive his father’s once-mighty ambitions?

Qin Tian smiled slightly and didn’t explain anything to Xu Junwei, saying, ”I was just talking, hehe, perhaps I am indeed aiming too high.”

”Well, in that case, I think joining the City Guard Army is an option, but you must keep your identity hidden. Remember, Xiao Zhan is unfathomable and should not be closely associated with.” Xu Junwei reminded Qin Tian.

Qin Tian laughed heartily, ”Even if I joined the City Guard Army, I would just be an ordinary soldier. Xiao Zhan is the Governor of the East Capital City Guard Army, a General of a Thousand, and we probably won’t meet more than a few times a year.”

”That’s good too. To my knowledge, the only undercover from Long Yin in the East Capital City Guard was withdrawn earlier, so it’s a good opportunity for you to infiltrate them and be ready to gather intelligence at any time.”

”Alright.”

Stepping out of the Ming Yue Tea House, Qin Tian felt his confidence increase significantly, step by step.

He also knew very well that the City Guard Army held the guarding rights to the four major gates of East Capital City. If he could control the entrance of one gate, it would undoubtedly be a great aid to Long Yin.

Moreover, as part of the City Guard Army, he could also join the East State Army, eliminate mountain bandits, rebel parties, and even defeat the East Sea Dragon Clan, gain military merits, and be elevated to nobility.

”Qin Tian...”

When Qin Tian returned to East Han Academy, he hadn’t walked far when Leng Yu was already waiting for him in a corner.

”What are you doing here?” Qin Tian was surprised and a bit nervous. Could it be that Leng Yu was following him?

”I went to your place and found no one, so I figured you must be out cultivating, so I waited for you to come back.” Leng Yu replied.

”What’s up? Anything important?” Qin Tian asked.

”Yes, two things.”

Leng Yu looked around and said, ”Let’s find a secluded place and use True Qi Transmission.”

The two of them went to the lakeside pavilion at East Han Academy, sitting opposite each other under the moonlight.

Leng Yu said, ”The first thing is, Zhang Guangyao is preparing to retaliate against you, so be careful.”

”Oh, he’s Zhang Qicheng’s brother? Haha, just as I expected, trouble would come after the competition.” Qin Tian had anticipated this.

”You shouldn’t underestimate him. Zhang Guangyao is at the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage, even if you are at the late stage of the Nascent Soul, you probably can’t beat him. You must know, the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage is significantly stronger than the late stage. Around seventy percent of our academy’s fourth-year students get stuck at the peak and can’t advance for years, or even decades.”

Leng Yu warned Qin Tian, ”After the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage, do you know what realm you enter when you break through?”

Qin Tian furrowed his brow and, with Leng Yu, simultaneously spoke the next realm: ”Transcendence Tribulation Stage!”

Qin Tian took a deep breath, realizing that his cultivation had unknowingly reached the brink of the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Time indeed has flown!

He had long heard of the formidable nature of the Transcendence Tribulation Stage.

After the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage, when one breaks into the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, their cultivation becomes unpredictable, and various issues may arise in their body. At the same time, they might lose their good fortune, replaced by bouts of bad luck, such as getting struck by lightning while walking or being accidentally hit by Heavenly Fire, or even being mistakenly killed by someone.

In short, the Transcendence Tribulation Stage is a realm filled with disasters and challenges.

During this phase, the True Qi Nascent Soul in the Dan Tian Qi Sea would seize the opportunity to break through the original True Qi Protective Shield, fall into the Dan Tian Qi Sea, transform into human form, and merge into one’s body.

Successfully merging and overcoming the Transcendence Tribulation Stage marks the path to Cultivation Immortality, officially stepping into a realm of eternal life.

Often, those who fail in their Tribulation Crossing either become disabled, die, or lose all their powers, becoming mere mortals.

It is rumored that the success rate of Tribulation Crossing is only thirty percent.

Out of ten people who attempt the crossing, only three can take that solid first step towards truly becoming Immortal!

”That’s right, actually, Zhang Guangyao has been in the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage for more than two years. Due to unstable foundations, he hasn’t broken through yet, but his overall strength has been rising steadily, so he is not to be underestimated. I’m no match for him, and I bet you’re not either, so be careful. The Zhang Family is very treacherous.”