Chapter 345: Chapter 345 The Longest Road in the World (Third Update)
"What, Qin Zi? The number one in the Divine Bridge Realm?"
"An ignorant brat, clueless about the vastness of heavens and earth!"
"Qin Zi, when did you become the top of Jiucang?"
"Who dares claim invincibility, who dares speak of unbeaten, not seen since the era of the fallen emperors! Huh, what is the era of the fallen emperors?"
All over the Jiucang World, emotions ran high.
Currently, the Jiucang World is teeming with prodigies, with various geniuses and masterminds rising, and many monstrous figures from the Mystic Yellow Heaven era gradually unsealing.
It can be described as a gathering of heroes contending!
And Qin Zi, daring to proclaim himself as the number one in the Divine Bridge Realm? It’s practically a slap in the face to everyone, how could they not be furious?
"Hmph, the higher you stand, the harder you fall."
"Stand at the edge of the wind, even legendary bulls can be blown up, but once the wind passes, the broken are also those legendary bulls."
"Qin Zi? If you hide behind your father after making harsh words, currently not many would dare move you, but you actually arrogantly set up a stage to challenge the world’s talents, truly courting disaster!"
"Self-inflicted, one cannot live."
Thus, these genius figures, holding coordinates flyers scattered from the sky by the Human Race Holy Hall, marched towards the location of the arena.
And at this moment.
In a secluded place, Qin Zi looked up at the floating battle stage constructed by his father in the sky, feeling somewhat uneasy.
"Dad, is this... too arrogant? I feel I’m not yet invincible in the Divine Bridge Realm, after all, today’s Jiucang World is different from before, with all kinds of monstrous figures and ancient anomalies emerging, I’m worried..."
However, before he could finish, he was startled by the stern look in his father’s eyes, his voice becoming softer.
In the end, he slowly lowered his head, not daring to meet his father’s gaze.
Because what he saw were his father’s eyes filled with disappointment.
Qin Chuan sighed softly, then patted his shoulder, letting out a self-mocking chuckle and said, "I’m sorry, it’s Dad who was too impatient, too strict with you... actually, you’ve done very well."
After speaking, he brushed past Qin Zi, slowly walking towards the edge of the cliff, his back appearing somewhat forlorn.
Qin Zi looked at that back, his heart aching, hurriedly catching up, wanting to tell his father that he could do it!!
"Dad, I..."
However, before he could finish, his father’s slightly hoarse voice sounded.
"Xiao Zi, Dad’s heart is in turmoil right now."
Qin Zi’s body trembled slightly.
Because he felt his father’s voice was somewhat forlorn, somewhat confused, and even had a hint of vulnerability.
This version of his father, he had never seen before!
Qin Chuan, with his back to him, looked up at the sky at a forty-five degree angle, murmuring softly as if in a dream:
"Actually, I have always been wondering whether I should be stricter with you or more lenient."
"On one hand, I want you to become stronger, stronger, even the strongest! Because a strong person can have everything in the world and can control their own destiny, never needing to bow to anyone."
"This is my aspiration, I think this is the best life, so I hope you can become like this."
"But, sometimes I wonder if this is the life you want, maybe you’re content with being ordinary, maybe being an ordinary person would make you happier?"
"I don’t know what you think, I’ve never asked, I just kept imposing my will on you, urging you to keep running forward with sweat and even blood."
Qin Chuan slowly turned around, looking at Qin Zi’s eyes with guilt, his voice low and hoarse:
"I’m an unqualified father, if being my son made you live a hard life... Dad is sorry."
Hearing this, Qin Zi’s eyes gradually became moist for some reason, he rushed forward and hugged his father.
"Dad, you don’t have to apologize, being your son, I’m very happy, it’s me who is too disappointing, making you lose hope..."
His voice choked.
Then, he wiped his nose and tears with Qin Chuan’s clothes, looked up and said, "Dad, I won’t let you down again!"
"Isn’t it just number one in the Divine Bridge Realm? What’s there to be afraid of, not only Divine Bridge Realm, later I will become number one in the Celestial Sect Realm, number one in the Celestial Palace Realm, number one in the Lingxiao Realm, and number one in the Jasper Pool Realm!"
"Sweeping all peers, this is how I should be, only this way, I am worthy of being your son!"
Qin Chuan silently watched Qin Zi, saying nothing, after a long while, he suddenly leaned forward and hugged his son.
This scene was moving.
Silence speaks louder than words!
This was the opening of hearts between father and son, Qin Chuan’s tactic, also the longest path Qin Xiaozhu has walked in this life...
After a long time.
Finally, some talented figures came following the map and found the golden, shining, floating arena.
"Stop!"
A group of weaklings from the Human Race Holy Hall guarded the outside of the arena, solemn and stern, like a sentinel army.
"Hmm?!"
This prodigy of the Divine Bridge Realm furrowed his brows, coldly said, "A group of ants dares to block me, are you courting death?"
"This is Lord Qin Chuan’s territory, try moving and see who dies first."
A semi-divine realm weakling from the Human Race fearlessly said, with a touch of arrogance backed by someone else’s power.
The genius’s expression changed slightly.
According to rumors, Qin Chuan had suppressed the Martial Emperor of the Jasper Pool Realm, meaning Qin Chuan was at least in the Jasper Pool Realm, possibly even reaching the Divine Realm, such a character was beyond his current capacity to oppose.
"Hmph!"
In the end, he coldly snorted and waited outside the floating battle stage.
In fact, he never intended to rush up immediately to duel with Qin Zi, as he came with the idea of stepping on Qin Zi to rise, if there were no witnesses, it would be meaningless.
Besides, this is Qin Chuan’s territory, if no one’s watching, defeating Qin Zi might lead to being silenced...
So it’s best to wait for more people before making a move!
Thus, time passed.
Gradually, more and more people arrived.
Not only were there prodigies of the Divine Bridge Realm sharpening their knives at Xiaozhu, but there were also strong figures from the Celestial Sect and Celestial Palace Realms coming to watch the spectacle.
Of course, it might not just be for the spectacle.
In today’s Jiucang World, various ancient forces are resurging, a mix of fish and dragons, with undercurrents surging.
The resurgent forces aren’t some renowned major powers, so they don’t know much about each other, many powerhouses from these forces want to take this opportunity to probe the others.
"He’s out!"
"That’s Qin Zi!"
Suddenly, someone exclaimed.
Everyone looked closely, seeing a black vortex suddenly appear in the center of the stage, then a tall figure in black clothing emerged from within, with a long spear in his hand, robe fluttering in the breeze, looking down on all directions!
It was Qin Zi.
His gaze lightly swept over the crowd, a hint of mockery appearing on his face, "Haha, so many people came, did you all think any Tom, Dick, or Harry is qualified to challenge me?"
His expression was natural, just a simple glance brought the crowd to a peak of ridicule!
As a result, the geniuses below the stage erupted!
"Outrageous!"
"Arrogant!"
"Who will defeat him!"
"Let me do it, I’ll defeat him in three moves!"
After a brief exchange, the first prodigy of the Divine Bridge Realm stepped out.
This was a young swordsman, dressed in red, with a delicate and cutting-edge aura.
He moved like a phantom, instantly appearing on the stage, drawing a long sword pointing at Qin Zi, and coldly said:
"Remember, the one who defeats you... Qing Pingzhi!"