"After speaking, he lifted his spear and left.

Li Zhiang was anxious and hurried to catch up: "What are you going to do?"

"Hahaha, when you meet a good opponent, shouldn't you have a proper fight?"

Gu Mingye, who couldn't find an opponent at Zhongnan University, was eager to improve, and the cultivation technique he practiced, "Nine Battles of the Prairie Fire," originated from the military of Dongji Kingdom, allowing him to gain strength from battles and become more courageous as he fought.

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"This is Terrace Platform, 'Terrace' means the brilliant and vigorous light at sunrise. Here, we have the ancient literary Qi of Dongji Kingdom, so the Fire of Civilization shines brightly. Martial artists bathe in it, which is greatly beneficial for practicing fire techniques and tempering the mind. Our top master of Zhongnan University Martial Arts Club, Gu Mingye, cultivated a Heart of Fervent Sincerity here."

Zeng Jixia dutifully introduced the place, his tone evidently carrying a hint of pride.

It must be said that the Yuelu Mountain Secret Realm of Zhongnan University indeed offers many benefits. The eight areas each have their own characteristics; Celestial Horse Mountain offers high-tier wind force martial techniques, while here at Terrace Platform, you get a 'Heart of Fervent Sincerity' directly.

One should know that the Heart of Fervent Sincerity has huge auxiliary effects on many fire attribute cultivation techniques. Once successfully condensed, it brings numerous benefits.

Zhu Jinfeng was immediately tempted and then looked at Ye Qingzhou with some curiosity when she saw he was indifferent: "Aren't you going to give it a try?"

In her eyes, Ye Qingzhou was always the kind of person who seized opportunities when they presented themselves, and even created chances when there were none.

Ye Qingzhou shook his head: "I'm not interested in single fire attribute cultivation techniques."

Although the Heart of Fervent Sincerity is good, Ye Qingzhou aims to cultivate the Five Emperors Dragon Sword Art, which requires him to use the Innate Five Qi to refine his heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.

When all five organs have undergone transformation and sublimation, he could attempt to cultivate the Dharma Body of Five Qi Chaoyuan; how could he go for a growth-limited single fire attribute cultivation technique?

But Zhu Jinfeng, who primarily focuses on fire techniques, would benefit greatly from the Heart of Fervent Sincerity.

Ye Qingzhou advised her: "Your fire and thunder techniques, with fire as the main, are bold and direct, quite suitable for condensing the Heart of Fervent Sincerity."

"Alright, I'll go then."

"Go ahead."

Zhu Jinfeng ascended Terrace Platform and began absorbing the ancient literary Qi fire of the place.

The fire of Terrace, containing the wisdom of Dongji Kingdom's sages and endowed with profound cultural heritage from the orient, thus possesses various incredible uses, greatly benefiting martial artists.

Ye Qingzhou may have looked down on it, but he was quite interested in the process of condensing the Heart of Fervent Sincerity.

"With the gathering of literary Qi and fervent fire refining the heart, the primordial Qi here seems to enhance one's spiritual power and increase the power of fire martial techniques, so that's how it is."

Ye Qingzhou found enlightenment and greatly benefited.

The refining of the Heart of Fervent Sincerity boils down to using mind to direct thoughts, thoughts to guide Qi, thus nurturing one's spirit, rejuvenating the person, and keeping one energetic and full of fighting spirit.

In such a state, a martial artist's power could be unleashed at 120 percent capacity.

While Ye Qingzhou was deep in thought, a commanding shout deeply moved him: "Ye Qingzhou!"

"Hmm?"

Turning around with inquiry, Ye Qingzhou's eyes met a stranger—a vigorous young man with rough hair, holding a golden spear, and staring intensely at him.

At this moment, his eyes burned with battle intent, like a wildfire.

No greeting, no small talk, Gu Mingye straightforwardly issued a challenge: "Shall we have a match?"

Feeling the undisguised fighting spirit from the opponent, Ye Qingzhou was also moved: "Okay."

"Hahaha, refreshing!"

Gu Mingye had already chosen an empty place as the battlefield, and Ye Qingzhou leaped down, moving like floating catkins, swaying with the wind, his movements incredibly graceful, as if he were an immortal.

"Light as a feather, form like catkins? Have you already mastered the Stepping on the Swallow technique to the Great Success Realm? Truly an excellent body technique!"

After a mere glance, Gu Mingye couldn't help but exclaim with admiration.

And Ye Qingzhou, without any modesty, seriously nodded to Gu Mingye: "Indeed, your compliment is well-deserved."

"Haha, well said! Face my spear!"

Gu Mingye was also a person full of self-confidence. What right does a martial artist, who doesn't even believe in themselves, have to stand at the pinnacle of the Martial Dao and overlook the other mountains?

Nine Battles of the Prairie Fire, the first move, Sparks Set the Prairie Ablaze!

The Blazing Dragon Spear abruptly shot out, its tip slicing through the air, scattering sparks in all directions.

As Gu Mingye shook his spear, these scattered sparks were instantly and fully ignited, suddenly unfolding a vast prairie fire scene in front of Ye Qingzhou.

The sky was filled with fiery clouds, coming like a tidal wave, as if the next moment would engulf Ye Qingzhou completely.

"Excellent spear technique!"

It was the first time Ye Qingzhou had seen such a marvelous spear technique, which also delighted him. Not only did he not retreat, but he also advanced, charging straight at Gu Mingye.

Zeng~

The Suspended Cutting Sword sprang out of its sheath, the sharp sword Qi cleaving through the towering fiery waves before him.

What followed was the confrontation between spear and sword, with Ye Qingzhou and Gu Mingye going back and forth in increasingly fierce combat.

In an instant, a fierce wind swept across the plain, and tremendous force reached the sky.

The battle between two professional-level martial artists was so intense that even the shockwaves made the onlookers' scalps tingle with fear.

Miao Yi watched in shock: "Wait, what's going on? Golden-Hooved Warhorse Gu Mingye, isn't he the top fighter of Zhongnan University Martial Arts Club? I've heard he passed the professional eighth rank assessment, ranking fifth among the new martial stars in Xiang Province, so how come he and Ye Qingzhou are fighting on par?"

Xu Lan, standing beside Miao Yi, also showed a shocked expression: "It's not just fighting on par, look carefully, Gu Mingye is actually at a disadvantage."

"!!!"

Miao Yi reexamined closely and found it to be true, immediately exclaiming: "Is this reasonable?"

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