"Ha!"

Before the sky had fully brightened, not even a single disciple, let alone the servants, in Lingyu Gate was awake. However, Qin Yi was already at the training grounds, practicing his punches with heavy breaths.

Qin Yi is fifteen years old this year. He has a handsome appearance, especially his eyes, which are bright like the Big Dipper, but also unassuming and calm.

Two months ago, Lingyu Sect went to Qingshui Town to recruit disciples with good aptitude. Qin Yi, with his outstanding performance, was recruited into the Lingyu Sect.

Ling Yumen is a prestigious and influential sect. Qin Yi's acceptance into the sect truly brought glory to his ancestors; his parents seemed to have instantly become ten years younger, perpetually cheerful and openly accepting the envious gazes of those in town.

But only Qin Yi knew that the glory of today was earned through countless sleepless nights of hard training.

"Overlord Fist!"

Qin Yi's form was agile, his fists like tigers ready to pounce, as he practiced the Overlord Fist with skill and precision.

The Overlord Fist is the most fundamental martial art in Ling Yu Men. It's dull, unremarkable, but Qin Yi practices it with solemn gravity, performing each move meticulously.

"When I was in Qingshui Town, I had already reached the Xuan Dao First Realm. It's basically impossible to break through to the Second Realm in a short time." Qin Yi analyzed calmly.

Actually, when they were recruited from Qing Shui Town together, there was also a young woman named Qin who played the qin. Back then in Qing Shui Town, Qin had a good impression of Qin Yi and even harbored a secret affection for him. When she learned that both she and Qin Yi had been chosen by Ling Yu Men, Qin was overjoyed.

Since coming to Linghuamen, the relationship between the two has grown distant. In fact, Qin Yi hasn't seen him for quite some time.

Just yesterday, Qin Yi heard that Qin had fallen for a disciple from the Changjing Xue sect. Apparently, this Changjing Xue is quite outstanding and is even a key cultivation target of the Lingyu sect.

In Qingshui Town, Qin Yi was a genius in the eyes of the world, and it was normal for people to admire him. However, after coming to this Lingyu Gate, he was almost at the bottom.

It's impossible to compare someone at the bottom with outstanding disciples like Chang Jing Xue!

"Cheers!"

Qin Yi's muscles bulged with veins, and he roared in anger. Remembering the qin, his practice became even more fervent. He gritted his teeth, determined to push himself harder, striving to reach the level of Chang Jingxue.

"Tsk tsk, this kid is really diligent, practicing so early."

Even if you practice diligently, it will be futile. As an outer disciple, you can only practice basic boxing techniques, which are twice the effort and half the result!

As dawn broke, the disciples gradually arrived at the training ground to practice. Seeing Qin Yi already there practicing, they couldn't help but stare at him with disdain in their eyes.

Qin Yi ignored these discussions and just focused on cultivating his Overlord Fist.

"Haha, kid, you're up early!"

A large hand heavily clapped on Qin Yi's shoulder, nearly knocking him off balance. Luckily, his foundation was solid; after swaying for a moment, he managed to stay upright.

Qin Yi steadied himself, turned around, and saw a stocky, middle-aged man grinning arrogantly at him.

"Guang Yong Gao, what do you mean?" Qin Yi frowned slightly, a little annoyed.

When Qin Yi first entered the Lingyu Gate, he had a few minor disagreements with Guang Yonggao. This was because Guang Yonggao looked down on some of the new disciples and made sarcastic remarks. Qin Yi refused to be humiliated and retorted.

From then on, Guangyong Gao took a dislike to Qin Yi and often made trouble for him, trying every way he could to humiliate him.

"It's nothing, I see you've made good progress. I just want to spar with you." A challenging look appeared on Guang Yonggao's big face.

"Haha, Guodun is here, there's going to be a good show!" Some disciples nearby immediately gathered around, watching Qin Yi with schadenfreude.

As more and more disciples gathered around, Guangyong became increasingly delighted. After all, the more people watching, the more satisfying it was to humiliate someone.

"This kid is done for. Look at Guangdun's aura, he clearly already broke through to the second realm of Xuan Dao."

"Hehehe, a fledgling from the Xuan Dao First Realm, facing a master of the Xuan Dao Second Realm, would probably only be able to last ten moves."

Guang Yonggao crossed his arms and looked down at Qin Yi from above. Listening to the discussions around him, he felt a special kind of wind, a special kind of domineering aura today. He felt that when he brought this kid down in a moment, the people around him would definitely cheer for him.

"Ten moves?" Guang Yong shook his head, a confident grin spreading across his round face. He smacked his lips and drawled, "Bah, bah, three moves are enough!"

Three tricks are enough!

The surrounding people were immediately in an uproar, but seeing the domineering aura emanating from Guang Yong's stout frame, no one doubted him.

"Three tricks?"

Qin Yi's heart was struck hard.

It's possible to defeat oneself with ten moves, but three? That's obviously an insult!

Qin Yi quickly calmed down. He knew very well that Guangyong Gao was simply insulting him. Even if he didn't defeat Qin Yi in three moves, he wouldn't let him go. With so many people watching, he definitely wouldn't miss such a good opportunity.

"Let's spar another day, I'm tired from my cultivation today." Qin Yi ignored Guang Yong's provocation and walked away.

Unexpectedly, Qin Yi ignored Guang Yong Gao's provocation. Everyone was stunned. This kid wasn't reckless at all.

A frail and waning figure, but Guang Yonggao's eyes flashed with cruelty: "Fine, kid. Let's just say another day is another day. I hope the next time we meet, we can have a proper duel!"

Qin Yi frowned. Guang Yong Gao, this fellow, seems determined not to let me go.

"Now his cultivation has broken through to the second realm of Xuan Dao. I want to fight him, and I must also break through to the second realm..."

Qin Yi walked home, lost in thought. He couldn't help but feel a twinge of bitterness. He knew that Guang Yong Gao was a man of his word, and the next time they met, he definitely wouldn't let him off the hook.

It's impossible for me to break through the second realm in the short term!

"Yier, you're back. You got up so early to practice martial arts, you must be exhausted. Come eat."

As soon as he got home, his mother Wu Lanxian came to greet him with a loving smile. She settled him at the dining table.

Qin Yi chose Lingyu Gate, and his parents followed suit. They moved in with him, unaware that they would envy the people of many towns.

But now, Qin Yi felt ashamed in his heart. His performance within this school was truly mediocre, making his parents lose face.

"Father and Mother, what's wrong?" Qin Yi ate the rice cooked by his mother, looked up to see both parents standing there with somber expressions, and couldn't help but ask curiously.

Qin Yi's parents hesitated for a moment, and finally, his father Qin Mu spoke: "Yi'er, in a month it will be the Sect Martial Arts Assembly. The rules of the sect state that outer disciples who are unable to participate in the Sect Martial Arts Assembly will be sent back. So... this afternoon, elders from the inner sect came to inform us to make preparations for being sent back."

After finishing, Qin Mu let out a heavy sigh.

"What?" Qin Yi was stunned!