In the game "High Martial Arts," players start with the blessing of the Martial God.

Chapter 86 Demon Descends to Suppress the Prodigies

The virtual space has begun!

Many of the mentors' illusory figures straightened up a bit.

"The Heavenly Returning Origin Fruit, these little bastards will probably beat the dogs' brains out!"

Such treasures cannot be bought with money alone, but the Star Palace's higher-ups have been quite generous this time.

"Haha, let's start fighting!"

"Heh heh, Yuan Zhen's son has come looking for that little rascal Ji Ming. Is he here to avenge his father?"

"Hopefully, that kid Ji Ming can hold out a little longer, otherwise it'll be Luo Zhao who loses face!"

After the outcome is decided, no one will care about the difference in their cultivation levels. Who told you to cultivate so slowly?

Family background is also a form of strength!

None of Luo Zhao's previous students had gone on the path to godhood, but Ji Ming was clearly different. Even without formally becoming his disciple, he could be considered a "half-master"!

Ji Ming can represent Luo Zhao to a certain extent in public, which is why so many people are paying attention to him. If he loses too badly this time, it will undoubtedly be a huge blow to Luo Zhao's reputation.

These mentors understand better than others, and can see the deeper meaning behind it. When Luo Zhao's reputation is damaged to a certain extent, perhaps some things will change.

"Haha, this is their Tianyi Star Palace's business, we can just watch the show!"

One of the instructors suddenly burst into a gruff laugh, "Come on, let's open the betting! Let's bet on how long Ji Ming can hold out!"

"Okay! I bet three minutes!"

"Tch, you underestimate me! I bet you ten minutes!"

"Me too, five minutes!"

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The long-silent atmosphere in the space suddenly became lively. Seeing this, Ye Zhou also felt a little itchy and couldn't help but throw in 100 merit points.

"Little one, I'm sorry!"

Ye Zhou felt ashamed and said, "But I believe in you the most. I bet you can last fifteen minutes!"

"What if Ji Ming wins?"

Suddenly, a question arose in the public space, and many mentors looked at them as if they were fools, realizing that it was an unfamiliar account.

Where did this madman come from?

This sentence simultaneously came to the minds of all the mentors.

"Haha, good! You've got guts!"

The gruff voice rang out again, "If you dare bet on Ji Ming to win, I'll pay out ten times the stake!"

"Alright! I'll bet a thousand merit points!" the man said instantly.

The gruff voice paused, then became much heavier, "I'll take it!"

"No, Zhao Bingzi, think it over!"

"Yes, just have some fun, don't ruin the relationship!"

Although no one thought Ji Ming could win, a bet of 10,000 merit points was too much!

"Don't try to persuade me!" The gruff voice was resolute. "I've been running this betting platform for decades. There's no bet I wouldn't take. If I say 10x payout, then 10x payout!"

"You—you stubborn mule!"

The other mentors were helpless.

"Whatever you want, just don't end up crying and having to pawn your pants later!"

Ye Zhou rested his chin on his hand in his private space, looking at the account with a furrowed brow. Why did it seem so familiar?

Is it that person?

He slapped his thigh and stood up, his expression changing wildly. Could it be that Ji Ming had some hidden cards up his sleeve?

This guy is known for his flawless planning!

"Damn it! My hard-earned wealth!" Ye Zhou cursed. "I was already poor, this is my last possession!"

It's too late to back out now; Ye Zhou was on the verge of tears.

Then he became a little curious: how could Ji Ming win?

A gentle breeze blew across the mountaintop, causing the robes of several young men to flutter and their hair to dance, revealing their determined faces.

The Tianlan Guiyuan Fruit, exposed in the air, exudes a sweet fragrance that captivates everyone's attention like a magnet.

Even Zhou Youran, a cultivator, was no exception. Even if she didn't need such a treasure, she could still exchange it for what she needed.

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"If you're not in a hurry, why don't you wait for us for a while?" Yuan Dongqing, with wisps of flame wrapped around his red hair, suddenly stepped forward and smiled.

The others paused, glancing between him and Ji Ming, then all wore expressions of anticipation. "Okay!"

"Don't worry, it won't be long."

Yuan Dongqing took two steps forward, no longer hiding his arrogance.

His gaze instantly locked onto Ji Ming. "Looks like you know me, but you didn't run away. Very well, you've got guts!"

"Speaking of which, I should thank you; you saved me a lot of trouble."

Ji Ming looked at him seriously, "We shouldn't have any grudges against each other, right?"

"Hahaha, the student pays the price for the teacher's debt. Blame it on your teacher for being too arrogant back then and offending too many people!" Yuan Dongqing laughed wildly. Being able to trample on Luo Zhao's student was a very satisfying experience for him.

"My teacher is too arrogant, you should go find him, he's not dead!"

Ji Ming shook his head. "To put it bluntly, they don't dare to go against my teacher, so they can only target me. Are they picking on the weak?"

Yuan Dongqing's laughter abruptly stopped, his face turning extremely ugly, as if he had been stung by something. "Sharp-tongued and sharp-tongued, I hope your strength matches your stubbornness!"

"One minute!"

Suddenly, Ji Ming spoke up.

The people present were slightly taken aback, then realized what he meant, and their faces showed astonishment.

"Hahaha, good! You've got guts!" Yuan Dongqing laughed uncontrollably. "I'd like to see how you beat me in a minute!"

Everyone looked at Ji Ming with pity. They were both martial artists on the path to godhood, but one was at the third level of the Jade Purity Realm and the other at the fifth level. The difference was obvious, and no one had any confidence in him.

If you provoke Yuan Dongqing at this time, the final outcome will likely be quite tragic.

Xia Qiwen stepped aside and simply said, "Good luck!"

Ji Ming nodded indifferently, and the point where his long sword pointed was the moment when its sharpness would be revealed!

Words are useless; actions speak louder than words. He also needs this opportunity to establish his authority; otherwise, if anyone dares to challenge him, how will he continue his cultivation?

We need to make them feel the pain in one go!

You'd better think twice before you provoke him again!

"The sun shines brightly in the east, igniting a prairie fire!"

Yuan Dongqing spread his arms wide, his source energy surging, and a phantom of a great sun appeared. Countless flames swept out like ocean waves. He made a killing move right from the start, and the power of the Sun-Illuminated Candlelight was already taking shape.

"Great Sun Palm!"

His innate talent and martial arts skills merged, and a palm print as golden as sunlight was unleashed.

"boom!!!"

The vegetation on the mountaintop withered and turned to ash in an instant. The intense heat caused even the sand and gravel to melt. The air distorted, and a conspicuous palm print sank into the ground centered on Ji Ming.

This palm strike was unparalleled in its power!

Ji Ming's eyes were as calm as an ancient pool. With a flick of his longsword, a soft "squeak" sounded as the blade trembled. His heart burned with passion, his Heavenly Meridian trembled wildly, and his Source Power poured out like a tidal wave.

Heaven-Shattering Slaughter!

A thin black line appeared in the void, as if dividing the yin and yang poles, seemingly about to split the heaven and earth in two!

boom!

The great sun disintegrates!

The black lines solidified to their extreme, splitting the Great Sun Palm in two. Countless tongues of fire flew everywhere, and firework meteors rained down wildly. Ji Ming dodged and weaved with graceful movements.

"Such powerful martial arts skills! Such amazing willpower!"

Wan Jue, who had been silent all along, finally spoke these words.

Liu Hao touched his bald head and nodded, but his expression remained relaxed.

"You've got some skills!"

Yuan Dongqing, standing atop a fiery cloud, said calmly, "Alright, the test is over!"

"boom!"

But before he could make a move...

Suddenly, Ji Ming's robes billowed, and a powerful aura erupted as he looked at Yuan Dongqing with eyes like those of a prehistoric beast.

"Nine levels of Jade Unveiled Realm? How is that possible?!"

Feeling that astonishing aura, Yuan Dongqing couldn't help but take two steps back, his eyes filled with shock. He felt as if the person opposite him had become a different person, as if he were facing a Heavenly Demon Clan member in the late stage of Jade Purity.

But how is that possible?

"impossible!"

"How could that be?"

The onlookers jumped up, their expressions of anticipation turning into excitement. Wan Jue's brows furrowed deeply, Zhou Youran covered her cherry-like mouth, and Liu Hao couldn't believe it, after all, he had a brief encounter with Ji Ming. Was this guy just putting on an act?

But the aura was so real that they couldn't help but believe it!

Xia Qiwen's mouth dropped open. "This...this is incredible?"

He was worried that Ji Ming would lose too badly, but it turns out he was just being delusional.

This is totally illogical!

How could someone be so strong?!

"I don't believe it!"

Yuan Dongqing roared, much like a gambler who had lost everything, as he raised a blazing sun and charged toward Ji Ming.

Ji Ming merely glanced at him indifferently, and a surge of will swept over him. The next moment, the flame of the Sunlight Candle in his hand was extinguished by more than half, and the source power retreated into his body, as if it had been forcibly suppressed by an invisible great force!

Demon Power!

At the same time, a phantom image of stars appeared in Ji Ming's eyes, and a demonic rune merged into it in a place that could not be seen.

"boom!"

Ji Ming's aura surged again, almost suffocating people. His majestic and unassailable figure was like a god descending to earth!

The devil has arrived!

"Certainly!"

Finally, he held the Heavenly Mandate in his mouth and softly uttered the word "定" (ding).

"Ah! What did you do to me?"

Yuan Dongqing was terrified and struggled frantically, but his feet seemed rooted to the spot and he could not move.

"boom!"

Ji Ming stomped the ground beneath his feet and appeared in front of Yuan Dongqing almost instantly, his voice icy: "Try showing off to me again?"

"I----"

Yuan Dongqing opened his mouth, but the next moment he let out a scream: "Ah!"

Fast! Too fast! There's no time to react!

His arms were cleanly severed and sent flying into the air. The excruciating pain overwhelmed his reason. "I'll fight you to the death!"

"Bang!"

Ji Ming sheathed his sword, raised his foot and kicked out. Yuan Dongqing was instantly sent flying backward, spitting out blood. A cracking sound like firecrackers echoed inside his body, indicating that countless bones had been broken.

"What are you going to use to fight this?"

In an instant, he appeared before Yuan Dongqing again, lifting him up with a calm expression. "Your father is no match for my master!"

"You are even less than me!"

Yuan Dongqing opened his mouth, a shadow looming over his mind, a sense of powerlessness filling his entire body, and fear involuntarily showing in his eyes. He recalled the expression on his father's face when he mentioned Luo Zhao, how similar it was to his own now!

"Whoosh!"

The next second, a beam of light enveloped him, and he was teleported out of the Battle Arena. Ji Ming did not stop him; he knew that it was impossible to kill someone here.

"One minute, just right!"

"Awesome!"

Xia Qiwen ran over excitedly, his face flushed with excitement, as if he had won. He was filled with anticipation, thinking that this was definitely his most successful investment to date!

Ji Ming might really be able to turn the stagnant Tianyi Star Palace upside down!

Smiling and nodding at him, Ji Ming approached the Heavenly Origin Fruit. "I'll take this. Anyone object?"

"That's right! My brother took it, anyone who objects, stand up!" Xia Qiwen shouted.

Wan Jue and the others exchanged glances, their faces dark with anger, but none of them stepped forward.

They did realize that Ji Ming's true cultivation level was probably not at the ninth level of the Jade Unearth realm, but his overwhelming performance against Yuan Dongqing was too strong. They couldn't think of any way to deal with his unpredictable abilities, and they all believed that they did not have that kind of strength.

After all, they were only one minor realm higher than Yuan Dongqing, so their advantage wasn't as great as they had imagined.

I can win against Yuan Dongqing, but it won't be that easy!

"never mind!"

Wan Jue was the first to exhale. Knowing it was impossible and still doing it was foolish; it would have been such a terrible end for Yuan Dongqing!

The key issue is that the injury is so severe that even with timely treatment from a priest, it would still affect cultivation, which is not worthwhile.

"We've lost so much money!"

The group was filled with sorrow. Just learning about the Tianlan Guiyuan Fruit in advance had cost them a lot, and they had spent a lot of resources to compete for the rankings. In the end, they failed and were disappointed. It was hard for others to imagine.

Seeing that no one stepped forward to stop him, Ji Ming picked the Tianlan Guiyuan Fruit. The decision of these people was not unexpected to him.

Firstly, they were wary of their own safety; his strength and Yuan Dongqing's crushing defeat had indeed intimidated them.

Secondly, the Heavenly Origin Fruit, which he had never seen before, was extremely precious to these people. Although it was also rare, there were other ways to obtain it, so naturally they did not want to fight him to the death.

Xia Qiwen saw that they had really backed down, and a hint of disappointment appeared in his eyes.

Have we really been living in comfort for too long?

"it's over!"

After eliminating Yuan Dongqing, he has successfully reached the top of the rankings!

Having secured a core student position and activated the Myriad Manifestations ability, Ji Ming had already achieved all his goals, and the Heavenly Origin Fruit was an unexpected bonus.

Next, a new journey begins!

The virtual space was completely silent!

The image on the screen froze on the moment Yuan Dongqing was teleported away.

"This... Ji Ming won?"

"boom!"

An uproar immediately erupted.

These usually composed mentors were all flustered, because the result was simply too unbelievable.

Despite this, Yuan Dongqing suffered a crushing defeat, almost completely powerless to fight back. It seems his martial will has been utterly shattered!

"This kid's ruthless! Just like Luo Zhao when he was young!"

Some people expressed their feelings, which was followed by arguments.

"How is this possible?"

"Nine levels of jade purity? Are you kidding me?"

"That's right, is there a problem? Did Ji Ming use some kind of banned drug?"

Zhao Liuzi was sweating profusely; he was really going to have to sell his pants now!

Although everyone who bet on Yuan Dongqing lost, the total merit points were only three or four thousand, which means he still has to pay out more than six thousand merit points!

When he calculated the cost, he almost fainted.

"Quiet!"

An enormous phantom figure stepped forward, "According to the tests conducted at the Battle Demon Arena, Ji Ming was not carrying any prohibited drugs. Furthermore, his final attack did not reach the ninth level of the Jade Purity Realm of a Divine Martial Artist; it was likely between the seventh and eighth levels!"

"As for the specific methods used, that's the candidate's privacy."

"One last reminder: don't forget whose student he is!"

All the mentors listened to his story thoughtfully, and they absolutely believed what he said.

"Tsk, it seems Luo Zhao taught his student some secret technique!"

"Wow, that's amazing! A level 16 martial artist can unleash strength exceeding that of a level 20 martial artist. Incredible!"

"That's right! The stronger the secret technique, the harder it is to comprehend. It seems that this student Ji Ming's talent can be estimated to be even higher."

"Wonderful!"

One of the mentors applauded, "That was truly brilliant! Seeing him is like seeing a young Luo Zhao—equally outstanding, equally incredible!"

The other mentors rolled their eyes. What's the point of all that praising? He can't hear you!

"That's right, I think it's a complete waste for someone as talented as him to go to Tianyi Star Palace!"

"Yes, yes, that's true. He should come to our Yanhuang Star Palace!"

"Bullshit! The War Palace is where real men belong!"

"Our Eternal Night Star Palace is the perfect fit for Ji Ming!"

The mentors had a heated argument.

"Gentlemen, I also think the Yuanwu Holy Land is quite good."

Someone, I don't know who, spoke up timidly.

"Get lost!"

"How dare this scoundrel from the stinking holy land get in here? Throw him out!"

The four star palace mentors instantly united against the common enemy.

"This is discrimination! A good holy site is no worse than the Star Palace! I'm going to report you to the Ministry of Education!"

The voice was dissatisfied with the argument.

"Oh!

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The other mentors all looked down on it.

"Whoever started this virtual space, kick them out right now!"

While the public space was in complete chaos, Hong Kang and Wang Xunwu were already numb in their private space.

"Luo Zhao has such a secret technique?" Wang Xunwu said dejectedly.

Luo Zhao—is he really that hard to defeat? Even a student like him is so difficult to deal with!

"Who knows?" Hong Kang said.

Although he didn't care whether Ji Ming was suppressed or not, he was still quite upset if he actually failed, because he would have to suffer the consequences!

If that stinking woman surnamed Ruan doesn't take her anger out on him, she'll change her name!

"What should we do now?"

Wang Xunwu frowned. If this first step hadn't been successful, things would be much more difficult from here on out.

To be honest, they never thought Ji Ming could defeat Yuan Dongqing. They should have taken more precautions. Fortunately, his student didn't intervene, otherwise he would have been sent to his death.

"Let's go back and discuss it again!" Hong Kang sighed. You have to know that Ji Ming had only broken through to the Jade Purity Realm a month ago. It was already quite an overestimation of him that they directly sent out a Jade Purity Level 5 martial artist, who was also on the path to godhood, to deal with him.

"So much progress in just one month, it's insane!" Hong Kang sighed inwardly.

There's no point in thinking about it anymore now that things have come to this.

Moreover, those geniuses who are even stronger than Yuan Dongqing are not so easy to manage. Some of them don't even give Senior Sister Ruan any face!

"Ugh!"

The two exchanged a glance and sighed heavily again.

Unlike them who were sighing and complaining, Ye Zhou jumped up immediately when he saw Ji Ming erupt.

"This is----"

He stared intently at Ji Ming, not wanting to miss a single detail.

"That's right! It must be! It must be!"

Ye Zhou suddenly burst into laughter as if he had gone mad, "Mo Wei! It must be!"

"Heavenly Demon Essence Blood—the bloodline talent of the Heavenly Demon Clan, haha!"

"Good lad! What a good lad!"

Ye Zhou was full of praise. How could he not see it if others couldn't?

This is their natural school's home turf!

Ye Zhou muttered to himself, then suddenly a thought struck him: "No, I have to snatch him away right now!"

Although few people besides him could see through Ji Ming's true nature at a glance, it's better to be safe than sorry.

Ji Ming must join the natural school!

As for his previous dislike of Ji Ming's troubles, he had long forgotten about them.

He looked at Ji Ming standing on the mountaintop, and thought, "This is exactly the lover of my dreams!"

With Ji Ming around, wouldn't his promotion assessment be a piece of cake?

Of course, that's not the main point; what really attracted him was Ji Ming's mastery of the identity card.

Seeing the eager looks on the faces of the mentors in the public space, Ye Zhou's face darkened, and he became somewhat anxious.

"Go back and find the teacher!"

Ye Zhou gritted his teeth, knowing that he definitely couldn't win over Ji Ming on his own.