“I concede!”

It was as if a massive stone had fallen. When the Wolf King uttered these three words, he realized that the emotional turmoil that had troubled him was suddenly gone.

The honor and dignity of the Beast Race, how to be a qualified beast, the eternal struggle and combat, maintaining his ranking…

These things that had previously troubled him now seemed like ephemeral bubbles, burst with the simple utterance of “I concede.”

It turned out that these things were far less substantial than he had imagined.

The Wolf King even felt a sense of relief, as if he had expelled a bout of misfortune.

He focused on this strange feeling and noticed that Qin Ruqing had stood up beside him.

He saw the dark red sky of the Void again and, of course, the enormous eyes of the Beast Emperor.

He glanced at them, deliberately ignoring them.

He saw the strange human smile at him and then turn away.

She was an absolute victor, but she carried herself with a calm and indifferent demeanor, as if it were only natural.

The Wolf King silently returned to the Beast Race’s team.

He was contemplating that human, but this didn’t prevent him from feeling the gazes of his fellow beasts upon him.

He also heard his own kin angrily accusing him:

Saying he was worthless, a sinner.

After this battle, he had utterly disgraced the Beast Race; he should be imprisoned in the Eternal Silent Forest and never released.

Wumu also looked at him coldly and said he was disappointed in him.

These gazes and voices had once terrified the Old Wolf King back in Human World. But now, he found that he was surprisingly calm.

Facing Wumu’s genuinely disappointed eyes, the Wolf King even thought: What are you?

Your disappointment has no weight on me.

Realizing that the heavy burden had been lifted, the Wolf King felt relaxed.

He no longer cared about Beast Race honor or warrior spirit.

In human terms, it was like having so many lice that one no longer felt itchy—after all, he had no face left to lose.

The Wolf King even had the presence of mind to analyze the benefits of this battle.

At least he had discovered the flaws in the Fifth Eye’s divine power and knew how to improve it.

He was sure that after this battle, he would be stronger than before.

He had lost, but it was only to that human.

To any other beast that mocked him, if they truly fought him, the Wolf King would show them the power of his eyes.

As for that human… these brainless fools only knew how to criticize him without recognizing the uniqueness of that human.

The Wolf King was confident that, in the future, that human would definitely become a huge threat to the Beast Race!

In the past, the Wolf King might have offered some advice.

But now, he said not a word.

As that human said, why not find a passage and slip into the human world to find Little Spirit Fox (Xiao Mei)? Why get involved in these complex disputes?

Let those beasts think he’s worthless.

He would actually feel more at ease, with less attention drawn to him, making it easier to act.

The Wolf King decided that from this moment on, he would be an observer.

He would no longer ardently defend the Beast Race, nor would he align himself with the humans.

Once he slipped into the human world, if Xiao Mei was willing to be friendly with him, that would be best. If not, he would find a stronghold and remain comfortably as Wolf king…

…

Qin Ruqing returned to the human team, carrying a just-right sense of victorious delight.

As she passed the elite from prestigious families, she noticed their complex expressions that were hard to suppress.

It was more than just admiration; it seemed to carry a hint of something subtle?

They seemed to think that while Qin Ruqing had the strength, her victory this time was more due to luck?

What luck!

It was not that the Wolf King lacked the ability to win but rather that he couldn’t fully utilize his skills.

The Wolf King, despite having extraordinary bloodline abilities, was unfortunately ineffective.

He was troubled by personal issues!

Qin Ruqing, with her keen eyes, naturally noticed this.

Her excellent luck, combined with her knowledge of the Wolf King’s past, allowed her to exploit this weakness to the fullest.

The Wolf King, with his incredible divine powers, could not fully exert them and was taken advantage of by Qin Ruqing, which was quite lamentable.

Coincidentally, the Fifth Family had just lost a match, causing the human race to lag behind the beast race.

Qin Ruqing’s win evened the score, greatly boosting the reputation of the human race and making her the center of attention.

Qin Ruqing could roughly guess what people were thinking from their expressions.

She smirked, pleased with the current situation—it was exactly what she wanted.

Calmly returning to her original position, Qi Rong gave her a thumbs-up with a wink, and her third sister offered an admiring smile.

In contrast, Tang Zifeng, among their group, had the most neutral expression.

Qin Ruqing was displeased and pouted, saying, “Tang Zifeng, why are you not surprised that I won?”

The battle had been quite thrilling.

Tang Zifeng replied seriously, “I knew you would win.”

A few simple words conveyed his complete trust in her abilities.

Qin Ruqing was satisfied and happily patted Tang Zifeng’s arm. “You have good judgment!”

“But Brother Tang almost couldn’t help but jump in just now!” Qirong innocently exposed.

Tang Zifeng’s elegant and detached demeanor finally cracked at that moment.

Lu Wei seemed to sigh silently and mediated, “I was nervous too. That doesn’t change our trust in Qingqing.”

Qin Ruqing, blissfully unaware, continued to revel in her victory and cheerfully communicated with her companions, “I’ll explain how I handled everything later. I’m already looking forward to going back.”

Having enjoyed the benefits, Qin Ruqing was ready to leave.

And indeed, it was almost time to go.

So far, two of the three matches had been completed, with each side having one win and one loss.

The final result depended on the last match.

It was the Beast Prince Wu Mu against Feng Mingyue.

Qin Ruqing saw no suspense in this battle.

The Beast Prince must be very strong.

Even the evolved Wolf King was only second, so Wu Mu, the Beast Prince, would certainly be even stronger.

But Qin Ruqing still had great confidence in Feng Mingyue.

This confidence was even greater than she herself had.

This was not because Qin Ruqing liked to boost others’ morale, but because, after her Dao Physique fully awakened, she had a vague sense of the Six Great Inheritances.

Among the Six Great Inheritances, the most orthodox and powerful were the Yuansheng and Xuanming Inheritances.

Yuan Sheng represents life, endless and ever-renewing, with the inheritance and proliferation of life.

Xuan Ming represents killing, breaking through everything with extreme force, mastering the sharpest rules of this world.

Feng Mingyue was a seed of the immortal Feng Clan trained by the Xuan Ming lineage.

She was like a peerless divine weapon—though not yet at its peak, it already had its edge.

In terms of combat power among the younger generation, she was undoubtedly the best.

Because of the Dao tradition she inherited, there was nothing her sword could not cut.

Of course, pure combat power does not fully represent strength.

Strength is multifaceted.

It is influenced by temperament, illusions, and the ability to perform under extreme conditions of life and death.

If Qin Ruqing were to engage in a life-and-death duel with Feng Mingyue, she was confident she could defeat her.

Because Qin Ruqing could use anything to her advantage.

She was someone who would stop at nothing to achieve victory.

But Feng Mingyue was different.

Her Dao tradition required her to rely only on herself and her sword.

Once she began to depend on external factors, her mind would lose its sharpness, and she would not be able to fully exert her strength.

This is the absolute realm, the fundamental mystery of the Xuan Ming Dao.

Qin Ruqing had passed through the Xuan Ming realm’s trials and received the reward of the absolute realm, so she understood what the Xuan Ming Dao was about.

Feng Mingyue’s peerless weapon, under the condition of excluding all external influences, could cut through anything she could slice.

The ancient arena had created this condition for her.

She wouldn’t lose.

Indeed, the battle between Feng Mingyue and Wu Mu, judging by the spectacle it created, was even grander than Qin Ruqing’s match.

In the end, the two Daoist Sovereign in the sky had to form a barrier to prevent the surrounding people from being affected by the battle.

The scene of Feng Mingyue severing Wu Mu’s beast horn marked the end of the battle.

Wu Mu, despite being more resilient than the Wolf King, persisted in fighting even with a severely injured horn.

However, Feng Mingyue was not to be underestimated.

Raised under strict training of the immortal Feng Clan and practicing the Xuan Ming Inheritance, if Wu Mu dared to continue, Feng Mingyue would not hesitate to sever his head with a single swing of her sword.

In the end, it was the Beast Emperor who ended the battle.

With calmness, the Beast Emperor announced that the Beast Race had lost.

Wumu, clutching his severed horn, had blood seeping through his fingers, and let out a reluctant cry.

The Beast Emperor’s eyes turned to him, and Wumu fell silent for reasons he couldn’t understand.

In truth, he was communicating telepathically with the Beast Emperor.

He hadn’t forgotten the true purpose of the Beast Race’s challenge.

“Could it be that the immortal being is the one our ancestors were searching for?”

The Beast Emperor replied, “Humans are still cunning, and it cannot be confirmed. But regardless of whether she is a descendant of Chaos, her combat power is enough for the Beast Race to be cautious.”

“After you return to the clan, issue my order to fully target this Feng family human.”

“And the other two?”

“If the opportunity arises, they cannot be overlooked either.”

“It’s time to leave. If we delay, these humans might force us to stay here. The Void Realm are ultimately not our territory.”

The Beast Emperor’s eyes once again turned to the two Dao Sovereign.

“We, the Beast Race, have indeed lost. However, this was merely a minor skirmish. Next time, you will face the full might of the Beast Race army.”

“Humans, are you ready?!”

The thunderous voice echoed across the sky as the Beast Emperor dramatically tore open a portal to the Void.

The enormous beastly eyes projected a crimson light, enveloping the Beast Race’s team.

The beasts floated up and revealed their true forms.

Various beast shapes spiraled in the deep red sky, showcasing their claws and fangs, creating a powerful visual impact.

It was clear to everyone present that the Beast Emperor was intentionally showing off.

But in the face of it, who could not be overwhelmed?

The earlier joy of victory was wiped away, replaced by immense pressure.

— The Beast Race’s ambitions were now fully exposed!

They blatantly spoke of the “Beast Race army.” It was foreseeable that after the Void Realm, beast tides would become increasingly frequent.

Until a full-scale battle erupted!

After the blindingly intense red light, the Beast Race’s team suddenly disappeared from the sky.

In that moment, there was a kind of silence. It wasn’t exactly relief but rather a sense of disorientation.

In this falling atmosphere, a bright and clear voice suddenly rang out.

“Ha, those ugly creatures are finally gone.”

The lively and cheerful tone was like a vibrant rainbow after rain, sweeping away the fog and gloom.

The crowd seemed to awaken from the shock and looked up towards the source of the voice.

Countless eyes gathered, and Qin Ruqing blinked innocently.

“What are you looking at me for? Isn’t it a good thing that the Beast Race is gone? Can’t you tell that those big eyes were just the Beast Emperor trying to save face because the Beast Race lost?”

The crowd was stunned.

Big eyes?

Was she referring to the Beast Emperor?

How audacious!

It was known that while the Beast Race had left, the Beast Emperor’s soul could not leave the Ruins.

Qin Ruqing’s words might be overheard by the Beast Emperor.

Was she not afraid of angering the Beast Emperor and getting struck down on the spot?

As if knowing what people were thinking, Qin Ruqing laughed and pointed upwards. “Our two Dao Sovereign’s barriers are still holding!”

Qin Ruqing was quite cautious!

After the Beast Race left, she had looked around and found that the Dao Sovereign’s barriers were not only intact but reinforced.

The Beast Emperor had to exert effort to tear open the Void Realm to transport the Beast Race, so how could it maintain its soul form indefinitely?

Now that they had left, there was no time to pay attention to what she said.

Of course, even if the Beast Emperor did have time, the Dao Sovereign were not to be underestimated.

The crowd followed Qin Ruqing’s gaze to the sky and indeed saw the intact barriers and the magnificent figures of the Dao Sovereign.

This brilliance, which once seemed distant, now grounded everyone’s hearts.

The despondent emotions caused by the Beast Emperor’s show of force vanished with Qin Ruqing’s absurd distraction.

They realized the truth!

Indeed, that little girl was right!

No matter how the Beast Race boasted, it was still a victory for them humans.

This was a great honor!

The Beast Race, having lost, was merely trying to save face with their talk of the Beast Race army invading.

They were merely in a hurry.

How could such seasoned individuals not see through it, while a young girl could?

The gaze returned to Qin Ruqing, this time with a serious evaluation.

Her appearance was undoubtedly striking, with features that combined both heroism and gentleness.

Her aura was uniquely vibrant, even among the top figures of the cultivation world.

But the focus was still on her strength..

She had undeniably risen to prominence, shining so brightly that even the old-timers at the pinnacle of the cultivation world had to take her seriously.

Among the younger generation, she was undoubtedly among the top three in combat power.

However, it was hard to say for sure…

The old-timers were not naive youngsters; they had discerning eyes.

In the previous battle between Qin Ruqing and the Wolf King, they might not have been able to see that Qin Ruqing was deliberately concealing her true abilities, but they knew for certain that this was not her full strength.

If the Wolf King with his five divine eyes couldn’t force out Qin Ruqing’s full power, could Feng Mingyue?

The old-timers had to question in their hearts which of the two, Qin Ruqing or Feng Mingyue, had higher strength.

It was impossible to make a judgment.