BOOM!!

It was as if the universe had turned upside down and the sky shattered; an unparalleled, terrifying power burst forth from Qin Heng's palm!

This unimaginable force, breaking through all resistance like rotting wood, shattered the Saint Blood Force on Jiuhe's body and struck him squarely, sending the self-proclaimed Elder of the Tianshi Sect flying backward on the spot!

BANG!!

Jiuhe slammed into the railing on the deck. The immense impact bent the incredibly sturdy railing, causing the entire cruise ship to shake!

The power of Qin Heng's palm was truly immense! If most of the force hadn't been concentrated on Jiuhe, the luxury cruise ship probably couldn't have withstood Qin Heng's recent attack—it was simply too powerful! It was a power unimaginable by mere mortals!

Jiuhe felt as if all the bones in his body were broken and his Innate True Qi thoroughly dispersed. Qin Heng's palm had just inflicted severe injuries on him!

An Innate Grandmaster, imbued with the power of Saint Blood!

To think, he couldn't even withstand a single palm strike!

"How is this possible? How can this be?!" Jiuhe looked at Qin Heng in disbelief, his entire worldview, built over decades, collapsing thunderously as he exclaimed in shock, "What palm technique was that? How can there be such a powerful martial art?!"

When Qin Heng executed the Turning Heaven Seal, the aura he displayed was as if an ancient Celestial Lord had truly descended—an oppression that stemmed from the very essence of life itself, far beyond Jiuhe's comprehension.

The Tianshi Sect understood a great deal. As an Elder of the sect, Jiuhe was naturally aware of many secrets. However, he had never heard of any martial art capable of creating a sensation of the universe turning inside out and the world ending the instant it was executed!

Too terrifying!

It simply did not seem like martial arts; even the legendary ancient Divine Skills from the myths might not be this strong!

"Weaklings have no right to inquire," Qin Heng said indifferently, taking out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiping his palm. "You're far too weak. That's why I didn't kill you myself; you'd only sully my hands. Red Flame, kill him."

"Yes, Immortal Venerable!" Red Flame Maiden nodded, walking towards Jiuhe. She snorted coldly, "Blame yourself for seeking death, daring to offend the majesty of the Immortal Venerable. You're courting your doom!"

"Qin Xuantian, you want to kill me? No, you can't kill me!" Jiuhe finally panicked. He discovered that he couldn't move at all now; he couldn't even think about resisting, let alone escape!

The power of Saint Blood has been dispersed! He no longer has any trump cards left. Facing a Soldier Master who is almost equivalent to a Saint, he is undoubtedly doomed!

"I am an Elder of the Tianshi Sect! If you kill me, you will bring endless disaster upon yourself! With your power, you cannot possibly resist it! This will be a calamity of epic proportions! You can't kill me! You can't kill me!"

"Qin Xuantian! I beg you! Please don't kill me! I can tell you many secrets of the Tianshi Sect, and many ancient Divine Skills! Just please, don't kill me!"

"All that you've said is meaningless to me," Qin Heng said with a cold laugh. "What Immortal Law or Divine Skill haven't I seen? When Yuan Shi Tianzun was revising the 'Yuan Shi Golden Chapter,' I even gave him pointers. What are those so-called ancient Divine Skills of yours? Red Flame, don't hesitate. Kill him!"

"Yes!" Red Flame Maiden nodded. She had already arrived in front of Jiuhe. Lifting her pale, jade-like palm, flames ignited between her fingers, coalescing into a blade of fire.

"No, no, no! Don't! You..." Jiuhe cried out in panic. This Elder of the Tianshi Sect had lost all his earlier pride and imposing manner, now resembling a stray dog begging pitifully.

BOOM!

As Red Flame Maiden's palm descended, fire instantly scattered across the sky. The power of a Soldier Master was simply beyond what an Innate Grandmaster like Jiuhe could withstand.

In just an instant, Jiuhe was consumed by a sea of flames, turned to a pile of ashes, then scattered by the sea breeze, ceasing to exist.

However, it seemed Jiuhe had treasures on his person. After the ashes were blown away by the sea breeze, Red Flame Maiden saw a fingernail-sized piece of fiery red metal fall onto the deck.

It must have belonged to Jiuhe.

"Immortal Venerable, look, what is this?" Red Flame Maiden did not recognize this metal, but she instinctively felt that it must be greatly beneficial to her.

If she could carry it with her to nurture it, it might even bring her closer to the Spiritual Treasure within her body and enhance her strength.

"Sun Spirit Iron?" Qin Heng was slightly startled when he saw the metal, his expression one of surprise. With a gesture, he drew the piece of metal into his hand to examine it closely, his brow furrowing.

There is no environment on Earth that could nurture Sun Spirit Iron; at least, not the current Earth.

This stuff is a special kind of metal, usually found clinging to the cores of certain particular Perpetual Stars. When Cultivators harvest these star cores, some offcuts—Sun Spirit Iron—are produced.

Sun Spirit Iron is considered a third-tier Spiritual material. While not particularly precious, it is an important component for Golden Core and even Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators to forge Spiritual Treasures. Some Divine Weapons might even use it.

It's impossible for anyone on Earth to be collecting Sun Spirit Iron now; that would require at least a Divinity Transformation Stage powerhouse. Or perhaps it's a remnant from ancient times.

Qin Heng lightly tossed the metal in his hand, his gaze shifting toward where Jiuhe had been burned to ashes. Suddenly, he smiled. "An Elder from the Tianshi Sect actually carrying a piece of Sun Spirit Iron... What were they planning to do with it?"

There's likely a story behind this.

However, this wasn't Qin Heng's current concern. He was waiting for the Soldier Master from Chongming Island to arrive. Once he killed that Soldier Master, he could then conveniently make his way back to Tianhai.

But even as the luxury cruise ship approached Chongming Island, the Soldier Master still hadn't sought them out.

Qin Heng was slightly surprised.

Red Flame Maiden, however, was shocked. She knew the Soldier Master's character; he was protective to an extreme. If his disciple had been killed, he definitely would have appeared at the first opportunity.

It had been almost two days now.

Yet, there had been no activity at all. This wasn't normal.

Qin Heng and Red Flame Maiden went together to the Pine Mountain villa where the Soldier Master resided.

It was said to be a luxurious villa estate built halfway up Pine Mountain. From the base of the mountain, one could see the estate suspended in the mists, like a scene out of a fairyland.

According to Red Flame Maiden, this Soldier Master had a very special status on Chongming Island, revered as the foremost geomancy master. Many local dignitaries would ask him to arrange geomancy and conduct divination.

This Soldier Master was undoubtedly a member of the local elite.

Ordinary people had no qualifications to go up the mountain to visit the Pine Mountain villa.

Even the road leading from the base to the top of the mountain was guarded by capable security personnel. This made it impossible for ordinary people to get close.

Qin Heng and Red Flame Maiden arrived and were stopped by the security at the base of the mountain.

"Mr. Gong is not receiving visitors today. The two of you, please leave," the security guard said indifferently. He gave Qin Heng a brief glance before ignoring him, but when he saw Red Flame Maiden, his gaze flickered twice.

Such beauty, such a figure... simply superb!

At the entrance to the mountain path, there were four security guards, and now all their gazes were focused on Red Flame Maiden.

It had to be said, Red Flame Maiden's appearance and physique were impeccable, and she possessed a ripened allure, full of seduction.

Even when she simply stood there normally, her presence naturally attracted men's gazes.

"This lady may go up," the leading security guard suddenly spoke, pointing first at Red Flame Maiden and then addressing Qin Heng, "You can't. Wait here."

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