A Useless Person's Rise to Power

Chapter 2: Cultivation Soars, First Signs of Talent Appear, Intimidating the Outer Sect

The scene of Zhao Hu losing an arm and falling unconscious, and Lin Hao, an inner disciple, being knocked down by a punch, with their two disheveled bodies lying on the ground, was like two loud slaps to the faces of all those who had mocked Qin Zhan.

Sunlight fell on the boy, and his faded gray outer garment seemed to be coated with an invisible sharpness, making people afraid to look directly at him.

The disciples who had been watching the commotion earlier fell silent, even unconsciously lowering their breathing.

Who could have imagined that Qin Zhan, whom they had bullied for three years and called a piece of trash, would unleash such terrifying combat power in a single day?

He was at the third level of Body Tempering, and with one punch he killed someone at the ninth level of Body Tempering, and with another punch he crushed someone at the second level of Qi Gathering...

This isn't just genius, this is monster!

Before the spirit-testing platform, the aloof deacon had already stood up, his face alternating between pale and flushed, and the way he looked at Qin Zhan had completely changed.

He failed the retest every three years. If he dares to underestimate him again today, he might be the next one to be knocked out.

The deacon coughed lightly, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and feigned composure as he spoke, "Qin Zhan, your... your cultivation level just surged. Could it be that the previous spiritual root test was flawed?"

Upon hearing this, many people nodded in agreement.

Only this explanation makes sense.

Qin Zhan glanced at him indifferently and said nothing more.

Is there an error?

It's not a mistake; it's that the chaotic battle spirit within him is dormant, obscuring the secrets of heaven, so even the spirit-testing stone cannot discern the truth.

Now that his battle spirit has awakened and his dantian has been reshaped, the former good-for-nothing has transformed into a dragon!

"Now that the test is over, can I leave?" Qin Zhan's voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable aura.

The deacon nodded hurriedly, "Y-yes, of course!"

Just as Qin Zhan turned to leave, several figures suddenly rushed out from the crowd, each with a fierce expression and a powerful aura.

The leader was tall with a sinister face, and his body emanated a spiritual energy fluctuation that was significantly higher than Lin Hao's—a Qi Gathering Level 4.

It was Lin Hao's older brother, Lin Kun!

Lin Kun's eyes turned bloodshot the moment he saw Lin Hao lying on the ground, coughing up blood and seemingly dead. His murderous intent was immediately revealed.

"Qin Zhan! How dare you hurt my brother!"

The roar caused the surrounding disciples to retreat.

Everyone knows that Lin Kun is quite famous among the inner disciples, and he has an elder backing him up. He is usually arrogant and domineering, and very few people dare to provoke him.

Now that his younger brother has been seriously injured, Lin Kun will definitely not let this go.

Someone sighed softly, "Qin Zhan has just shown his talent and is about to get into big trouble. Lin Kun is much stronger than Lin Hao."

"Having offended the Lin brothers and also antagonized Zhao Hu, the tyrant of the outer sect, Qin Zhan is likely to have a hard time getting out of this situation."

As the crowd discussed, Lin Kun strode closer, his spiritual energy surging around him, his aura pressing down on them.

"A lowly commoner who has just risen in rank dares to run wild in the Qingxuan Sect? Today I will cripple you to atone for my brother's sins!"

Qin Zhan paused, slowly turned around, his eyes as cold as knives.

"He provoked me first, so it's only right that I teach him a lesson."

"If you want to stand up for him, first consider whether you are qualified."

His tone was calm, yet his arrogance was extreme.

Lin Kun laughed angrily, "What a sharp-tongued piece of trash! You really think you can act with impunity just because you won against two people? Today I'll show you that the difference between the inner and outer sects is as vast as an insurmountable chasm!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Kun stopped wasting words and suddenly rushed out, his palm carrying a sharp wind, striking Qin Zhan's chest.

The palm strike was accompanied by a whistling wind and condensed spiritual energy, clearly indicating that it was a remarkable mortal-level martial art.

In Lin Kun's view, Qin Zhan's victory over Lin Hao was mostly due to a surprise attack and a head-on confrontation, which he could easily crush with a single finger.

The surrounding crowd held their breath, and many had already closed their eyes, unable to bear watching Qin Zhan being severely injured by a single palm strike.

however--

Qin Zhan's gaze remained unchanged, and the Chaos Battle Soul within his body quietly began to operate. The "Burning Heaven Battle Emperor Technique" was automatically activated, and a violent battle intent rose from within his body.

He neither dodged nor avoided, his right arm trembled slightly, his fist clenched, and he threw a straight punch!

There are no fancy moves, no unnecessary actions.

Only pure power, domineering might!

"You're asking for death!" Lin Kun grinned maliciously when he saw Qin Zhan actually using his physical body to withstand the attack.

next moment.

boom--!

A deafening bang, even louder than the previous two.

A violent shockwave exploded outwards from the two of them, sending dust flying everywhere.

Everyone opened their eyes and gasped in shock.

Lin Kun froze in place, his palm colliding with Qin Zhan's fist. His sinister smile froze, replaced by extreme pain and horror.

"Click—"

A clear cracking sound rang out.

Lin Kun's entire right arm twisted at an eerie angle, his spiritual energy instantly dissipated, and his body flew backward like a broken sack, crashing heavily several feet away. He fainted the moment he landed, unable to even let out a scream.

One punch!

Another punch!

Lin Kun, who was at the fourth level of Qi Gathering, was knocked unconscious by a single punch!

The entire room was deathly silent; you could hear a pin drop.

The gazes directed at Qin Zhan were no longer filled with shock, but with awe!

An outer disciple knocked down a third-level inner disciple with a single punch?

This is beyond reason!

Qin Zhan withdrew his fist, his spiritual energy flowing smoothly within his body. His cultivation level had been subtly loosening again during the fierce battle, and he was only one step away from the Qi Gathering Realm.

The Chaos Battle Soul is indeed domineering; it not only repairs the dantian but also grows stronger with each battle, devouring the opponent's spiritual power to nourish itself.

"Who else disagrees?"

Qin Zhan's gaze swept across the entire room. His voice wasn't loud, but it sent a shiver down everyone's spine.

No one dared to answer.

Zhao Hu is crippled, the Lin brothers are crippled, and all those in the outer sect who dared to provoke him are now lying dead.

From this day forward, within the outer sect, no one will dare to defy Qin Zhan's word!

Just then, a soft yet authoritative voice came from the high platform of the martial arts arena.

"What a young hero! He endured for three years, and then suddenly burst forth with extraordinary spirit."

Everyone looked up at the sound, their eyes widening and their breath catching in their throats.

On the high platform, a figure in white stood quietly.

The woman wore a simple white dress, with a slender figure, snow-white skin, and an unparalleled beauty. Her eyes and brows held a hint of aloofness and otherworldly grace, making her seem like a celestial being descended to earth.

The sunlight shone on her, making everything else seem colorless.

She is none other than the goddess in the hearts of countless disciples of the Qingxuan Sect—the Holy Maiden Su Qingyuan!

Su Qingyuan is not only stunningly beautiful, but also possesses unfathomable cultivation. At a young age, she has already entered the Spirit Sea Realm, making her the most dazzling prodigy of the Qingxuan Sect and the future successor personally chosen by the sect leader.

She rarely appears in the outer sect on ordinary days, but today she actually came to the martial arts arena in person.

"It's a saint!"

"Good heavens, the Holy Maiden is actually looking here!"

"The Holy Maiden witnessed Qin Zhan's entire battle!"

The disciples were thrilled, and their gazes toward Qin Zhan were now tinged with envy.

What an honor it is to be noticed by the Holy Maiden!

Su Qingyuan walked slowly down the platform, her steps light and graceful. Wherever she passed, everyone automatically bowed and paid their respects, not daring to look up at her.

She walked straight up to Qin Zhan, her beautiful eyes falling on him with obvious admiration.

"Qin War?"

"Yes." Qin Zhan nodded slightly, neither humble nor arrogant.

Although he was moved by the sight of the peerless saintess, he did not lose his composure.

The heart of a strong person is not swayed by beauty.

Seeing this, Su Qingyuan's admiration deepened: "You endured for three years, and today's battle has astonished the world. Your temperament, perseverance, and combat prowess are all excellent."

She paused, then her voice clearly echoed throughout the hall: "From this day forward, you are promoted to the inner sect, enjoying all the resources and benefits of an inner sect disciple."

Whoosh—!

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

Directly promoted from the outer gate to the inner gate?

This is extremely rare in the history of the Qingxuan Sect!

Countless disciples were green with envy, yet none dared to voice any objections.

Qin Zhan's strength is worthy of his inner sect status.

Su Qingyuan then looked at the steward who was already terrified: "Later, take Qin Zhan to his residence in the inner sect and distribute spirit stones, cultivation techniques, and pills. Do not neglect him."

"Yes, Holy Maiden!" the deacon replied hastily, bowing deeply.

After making the arrangements, Su Qingyuan looked at Qin Zhan again, a faint yet captivating smile playing on her lips: "The inner disciple trial will begin in three days. Would you like to participate?"

Inner Sect Trial!

Qin Zhan's eyes flickered.

The Inner Sect Trials not only offer abundant resources and secret realm opportunities, but also serve as an excellent stage for showcasing one's talents and advancing further.

the most important is--

He could have more interactions with Su Qingyuan.

He immediately cupped his hands in greeting and said, "I am willing to go."

"Very good." Su Qingyuan nodded gently, a hint of anticipation flashing in her beautiful eyes. "I'll be waiting for you to show your skills in the trial grounds."

After speaking, she said no more, her white robes fluttering as she turned and left, leaving behind a stunningly beautiful silhouette.

Only after Su Qingyuan completely disappeared did everyone dare to look up again, and their gazes towards Qin Zhan had completely changed.

Envy, awe, worship... a complex mix.

With the Holy Maiden personally promoting him and inviting him to a trial, Qin Zhan's future is already bright!

Those who had previously mocked him now felt only fear and regret.

Ignoring the gazes of the crowd, Qin Zhan left the training ground directly under the respectful guidance of the steward.

As you walk into the inner area, the environment changes dramatically.

The spiritual energy was several times stronger, with numerous palaces and pavilions, clean roads, and more exquisite disciples' attire.

The steward led Qin Zhan to a secluded courtyard and respectfully handed him a storage bag: "Senior Brother Qin, inside are fifty low-grade spirit stones, a high-grade mortal-level martial arts manual called 'Stone-Splitting Fist,' and three inner sect tokens."

The word "senior brother" completely revealed the change in attitude.

Qin Zhan took the storage bag, scanned it with his divine sense, and nodded in satisfaction.

Fifty spirit stones were exactly what he desperately needed right now.

The Chaos Battle Soul and the "Burning Heaven Battle Emperor Technique" have extremely fast cultivation speeds, but also consume terrifying amounts of resources. With these resources, he can quickly break through to the Qi Gathering Realm.

"You may leave now."

"Yes, Senior Brother Qin, you may summon me at any time if you have any instructions." The steward bowed and withdrew.

In the small courtyard, only Qin Zhan remained.

He closed the courtyard gate, sat cross-legged beside the stone table, and focused his mind on his body.

Within his dantian, an invisible flame burned silently; that was the origin of the Chaos Battle Soul.

His meridians are broad and strong, far surpassing those of others in the same realm, and his spiritual power surges like a river.

"Lin Kun, Lin Hao, Zhao Hu... these people are just the beginning." A cold glint flashed in Qin Zhan's eyes.

He will never forget the three years of humiliation.

He remembered this grudge.

But he will not rush to retaliate.

He wanted to become strong, strong enough that all his enemies would look up to him, strong enough to wield power in one hand and dominate the world in the other.

At that time, all his enemies will tremble at his feet.

"First, break through to the Qi Gathering Realm to consolidate your strength, and then prepare for the inner sect trial."

Without further hesitation, Qin Zhan took out a Qi Gathering Pill from his storage bag and swallowed it.

The pill entered the stomach and instantly transformed into pure spiritual energy, sweeping through the limbs and bones.

He took out a few more low-grade spirit stones and held them tightly in his hand.

The Burning Heaven Battle Emperor Technique is in full operation!

Om-!

The spirit stone shimmered with spiritual light, and a massive amount of spiritual energy was frantically absorbed into the body, devoured, refined, and transformed into combat power by the battle soul in the dantian.

Qin Zhan's aura rose steadily.

Peak of the ninth level of Body Tempering...

Getting closer and closer...

boom--!

A moment later, a soft, muffled sound came from inside the body.

Bottleneck broken!

Qin Zhan's eyes snapped open, two sharp glints flashing in his eyes.

Gathering Qi, Level One!

Breakthrough successful!

Moreover, his cultivation level continues to rise without any sign of stopping.

Qi Gathering Stage 1: Early Stage... Mid Stage... Late Stage...

It charged straight ahead and came to a steady stop at the peak of the first level of Qi Gathering!

From the third level of Body Tempering to the peak of the first level of Qi Gathering, he broke through several realms in a single day!

If outsiders saw this, they would definitely be shocked again.

Qin Zhan felt the surge of power within him, and a confident smile appeared on his lips.

"Inner Sect Trials..."

"Perfect for establishing authority."

"From this day forward, my name, Qin Zhan, will resound throughout the entire Qingxuan Sect, and even the Southern Region, and the entire Lingxiao Continent!"

In the courtyard, the young man stood tall and straight, his fighting spirit soaring.

Inner Sect Prodigy?

Sect elder?

Various forces?

Anyone who stands in his way is smashed to pieces with a single punch!

What he didn't know was that inside the Holy Maiden's Palace at that moment...

Su Qingyuan sat quietly by the window, holding a water mirror in her hand. The mirror reflected the scene in Qin Zhan's courtyard.

Seeing Qin Zhan's aura surge and his easy breakthrough to the Qi Gathering Realm, a faint smile appeared on Su Qingyuan's beautiful face.

"After three years of patient endurance, he has transformed into a dragon in a single day; his temperament is calm and his talent is monstrous..."

"Qin Zhan, just how many secrets are you hiding?"

"Inner Sect Trial, I hope you won't disappoint me."

She murmured to herself, her beautiful eyes revealing not only admiration but also a complex mix of emotions that were hard to define.

Countless disciples were green with envy, yet none dared to voice any objections.

Qin Zhan's strength is worthy of his inner sect status.

Su Qingyuan then looked at the steward who was already terrified: "Later, take Qin Zhan to his residence in the inner sect and distribute spirit stones, cultivation techniques, and pills. Do not neglect him."

"Yes, Holy Maiden!" the deacon replied hastily, bowing deeply.

After making the arrangements, Su Qingyuan looked at Qin Zhan again, a faint yet captivating smile playing on her lips: "The inner disciple trial will begin in three days. Would you like to participate?"

Inner Sect Trial!

Qin Zhan's eyes flickered.

The Inner Sect Trials not only offer abundant resources and secret realm opportunities, but also serve as an excellent stage for showcasing one's talents and advancing further.

the most important is--

He could have more interactions with Su Qingyuan.

He immediately cupped his hands in greeting and said, "I am willing to go."

"Very good." Su Qingyuan nodded gently, a hint of anticipation flashing in her beautiful eyes. "I'll be waiting for you to show your skills in the trial grounds."

After speaking, she said no more, her white robes fluttering as she turned and left, leaving behind a stunningly beautiful silhouette.