THUMP!

Lv Chunyang, who moments before had held himself in such high esteem, brimming with a desire to shatter Qin Heng into ten thousand pieces, suddenly changed his attitude, kneeling directly before Qin Heng! Moreover, both his hands and feet were pressed firmly against the ground, his forehead also touching the surface. This was a full prostration, the utmost form of respect. It could be said to be the highest form of etiquette!

Lu Jianjia and Qu Linglong were completely dumbfounded.

What in the world is happening!?

Lv Chunyang was actually kneeling before Qin Heng! This... this was too fantastical!

Given Lv Chunyang's status and power, even when facing the leader of the Myth Organization, such a gesture wouldn't be necessary! Why was he kneeling before Qin Heng?

The two of them felt as if their brains weren't working properly; they almost wondered if they were hallucinating.

"Junior Qi Tai, Myth Organization codename Lv Chunyang, pays respects to Qin Wudi, Senior Qin!" Lv Chunyang announced his real name with utmost courtesy, carefully kowtowing towards Qin Heng.

His face remained pressed to the ground, and he did not rise for a long time, appearing as if he wouldn't get up until he received Qin Heng's permission.

Qin Wudi! Senior Qin!?

Such terms of address exploded like thunderbolts in Qu Linglong's and Lu Jianjia's ears, making their heads buzz so violently they nearly passed out! They looked incredulously towards Qin Heng, utterly shocked.

So it was him! So Qin Heng was *him*!!

If that were the case, then everything would make sense!

Even Lv Chunyang! Even an Innate Grandmaster would definitely not be his match!

As reserve members of the Myth Organization, they were very clear on what the name "Qin Wudi" represented and what kind of power it signified!

Qin Xuantian!!

The current number one on the Earth List! The Qin Xuantian who was declared unparalleled in the world!

He smote Hong Tianshu!

With a single battle, he shocked the world!

Alone, he annihilated the Golden Buddha Temple!

He killed Japan's Innate Grandmaster, Miyamoto Soyu, with one palm!

With a single hairpin, he transformed the sky into a river, burying Hong Guchen, the peerless talent of the Encompass Starry Pavilion!

He traversed the ocean to Japan, annihilating a thousand members of the Japanese Self-Defense Force and ten warships with a flick of his fingers!

He slapped to death the divine incarnation from the Doomsday Bell Divine Ruin of the Gods!

He killed Gong Chengyuan, the Soldier Master of Chongming Island, with a single punch!

With a single sword strike, he extinguished the Southern Dipper Master of the Encompass Starry Pavilion!

Such legendary achievements gleamed like stars, shining incomparably bright!

Unparalleled! Immeasurably powerful!

In front of this Qin Wudi, Innate Grandmasters were like ants, utterly beyond comparison.

Some even believed that unless a Martial Saint intervened, Qin Heng was truly invincible!

Such a terrifying existence! Such a fearsome powerhouse! Had actually appeared right beside them, had actually saved them!?

Lu Jianjia and Qu Linglong felt this scene was like a dream. Their gazes upon Qin Heng were nearly spellbound, intoxicated. In that moment, Qin Heng had become a god in their hearts. No matter what Qin Heng wanted them to do, they would listen and obey.

Lv Chunyang was now in an extreme panic. Prostrating himself before Qin Heng, he didn't dare to even breathe loudly, showing extreme respect and not daring to provoke Qin Heng's anger. He was as docile as a little lamb, devoid of his earlier murderous aura and domineering Sword Qi.

If the cultivators from Thailand were to see Lv Chunyang in this state, they would probably faint on the spot from shock, or their eyes might pop out from amazement. Is this really the same sword demon who, with a single sword, rendered the Thai cultivation world voiceless with fear!? Why is he so docile!? Inconceivable! Truly too inconceivable!

The facts proved that no matter how murderous one might be, no matter if one was called a sword demon, in front of a powerhouse like Qin Heng, they were no different from ants!

Kneel and beg for mercy, and you might live. Dare to defy Qin Heng, or even lay a hand on him, and death is certain!

Clearly, this man named Qi Tai, codenamed Lv Chunyang, an Innate Grandmaster, had come to understand this.

"This Junior had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai and has offended your noble countenance, Senior. Please punish me, but I beg you to spare my wretched life," Lv Chunyang pleaded in the most abject manner. When facing life and death, begging for mercy was nothing!

Moreover, on the Martial Dao, the accomplished lead the way. Although Lv Chunyang was several decades older than Qin Heng, his strength was far inferior, so calling himself a junior posed no issue.

"Considering you repented before making your move, I will not kill you," Qin Heng said indifferently. He was not a bloodthirsty person. Since Lv Chunyang had knelt and begged for mercy before he could act, Qin Heng couldn't be bothered to crush such an insignificant ant.

Overjoyed, Lv Chunyang immediately kowtowed several more times, fervently thanking him, "Thank you, Senior, thank you! This Junior is eternally grateful!!"

"However..." Qin Heng's voice rose again, causing Lv Chunyang, who had just been relieved, to tense up once more. He pricked up his ears and knelt on the ground, listening respectfully.

"The death sentence can be avoided, but punishment is inevitable," Qin Heng said lightly. "After all, you have shown me disrespect, so I will not let you leave unscathed. Do you submit?"

"I submit! I submit! Wholeheartedly!" Lv Chunyang kept kowtowing to Qin Heng, saying, "I am at Senior Qin Wudi's disposal. This Junior dares not harbor the slightest complaint. I only beg you to spare my life!!"

At this moment, Lu Jianjia and Qu Linglong were both stunned. Although both of them now knew Qin Heng's true identity—that he was the world-shaking Qin Xuantian, Qin Wudi—seeing such an exalted figure kneeling before him was still somewhat unbelievable.

After all, just half an hour ago, Lu Jianjia still thought Qin Heng was just an ordinary man with a smattering of martial skills. Even Qu Linglong merely thought Qin Heng was somewhat skilled, just stronger than the average person. They had never dreamed that such a situation would occur.

Life is unpredictable! It was truly incredible!

"You just used your right hand to draw your sword. Sever that right arm yourself," Qin Heng commanded, standing with his hands behind his back. Looking at Lv Chunyang's right hand, he added indifferently, "That is your punishment. Whether you carry it out is up to you."

Sever the right arm!

Lv Chunyang was stunned. He lowered his head, his expression one of intense struggle, his entire body trembling!

Right arm! Right hand! That was his sword-wielding arm, the hand with which he wielded his sword! A lifetime of martial prowess, decades of effort—ninety percent of it was in this right arm! If he lost this arm, even with a body full of Innate True Qi, still able to condense Sword Qi, his strength would undoubtedly decrease manifold! Most crucially, the Sword Dao that he had pursued all his life... would all dissipate into nothingness!!

Lu Jianjia and Qu Linglong both couldn't help but draw a sharp breath. They had not expected Qin Heng's punishment to be so severe, actually demanding that Lv Chunyang sever his own right arm!

For a Swordsman, their sword is their life! Similarly, the hand that wields the sword is the culmination of a lifetime's martial achievements, and this was true for Lv Chunyang's right arm. For Qin Heng to demand he sever his own right arm was virtually the same as demanding he cripple his own martial prowess!

For a Martial Artist, this was probably a punishment second only to death! Perhaps even worse than death!

Would Lv Chunyang really agree?

Silence! A lengthy silence!

Lv Chunyang remained silent for a long time. He knelt before Qin Heng, prostrated and unmoving. But if one looked closely, one could see he was trembling, struggling.

This was a choice between life and death, an inner turmoil! Life, or martial prowess? Survive ignobly, or shine brightly for an instant?

After an extended wait, the stars above had shifted noticeably.

Finally, Lv Chunyang lifted his head. His gaze towards Qin Heng was firmer than ever as he slowly began to speak.

"Qin Wudi, pardon me, but I cannot accept your punishment! My Sword Dao—I cannot abandon it! If you wish to sever my right arm, you must do it yourself! Today, let me witness the might of the number one on the Earth List!"

CLANG!!

The sword rang out, a streak of light bursting forth as roaring Sword Qi filled the air!

In that instant, Lv Chunyang suddenly cast aside his earlier abjection and humility. He transformed back into an unparalleled Swordsman, his sharp brilliance exuding forth, his aura illuminating the nine heavens!

Qin Heng's eyes sparkled, his expression not angry but amused.

"Hahahaha! You truly have not disappointed me!

"Only now do you resemble a Swordsman! Otherwise, how could you be worthy of the name Lv Chunyang!

"Come, let us fight! If you can take one strike of my finger and survive, I will spare your life today!"

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