Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 330 - 313 Surrender

Qi Chong and Luo Qingshan were both very clear about how ferocious the beast tide eruption in Tianjue Forest could be.

Even if the two of them joined forces, they couldn’t withstand the impact of the beast tide, and that was when the ferocious beasts weren’t specifically targeting them.

Otherwise... they would’ve been torn to shreds by the ferocious beasts long ago.

As for Qin Qing’s strength, Qi Chong and Luo Qingshan didn’t think much of it, so in their eyes, even they couldn’t continue to survive in Tianjue Forest, and Qin Qing was very likely to perish in the beast tide.

Not to mention, even if Qin Qing was lucky enough to survive the impact of the beast tide, let’s not forget about Lu Yu’an.

Lu Yu’an had only one thought, which was for Qin Qing to die.

As long as he encountered Lu Yu’an, Qin Qing would inevitably face a dead end.

Therefore, Qi Chong originally felt somewhat panicky inside, after all, he had lied to the Third Prince. But thinking that Qin Qing had no chance of returning alive, he was no longer so concerned.

"You should go tend to your injuries first," Qin De said with a somewhat solemn expression.

With the outbreak of the beast tide and Qin Qing being dispersed, without Qi Chong and Luo Qingshan, Qin Qing’s situation was probably really dangerous.

"However... Brother Qi, Brother Luo," Qin De continued, "although you have left Tianjue Forest, you have given all your Qi-Blood values to Qin Qing. You’ve done very well indeed!"

"Given Qi-Blood values to Qin Qing?"

Hearing Qin De’s words, Qi Chong and Luo Qingshan glanced at each other involuntarily.

They were obviously stunned by Qin De’s sudden statement.

However, neither of them took the initiative to explain, just smiled, and then they were escorted into Wanhe Palace.

As for the fact that Qin Qing’s Qi-Blood value had been raised to a level just below Lu Yu’an, they had not seen...

And when they were about to leave the Martial Arts Ground, Qi Chong suddenly stopped. He saw the Seventh Prince, Qin Zheng, standing nearby.

After thinking for a while, Qi Chong still walked over to Qin Zheng.

"Seventh Highness!" Qi Chong called out.

"Qi Chong, hello!" Qin Zheng smiled lightly and nodded.

"Seventh Highness, Qi Chong would like to congratulate you here for seizing the first place in this spring hunt," said Qi Chong with a salute of congratulations.

"Oh?" Qin Zheng’s eyebrows raised slightly, "You think so highly of my team?"

"Of course!" Qi Chong nodded, confidently saying, "Seventh Highness’s team is undoubtedly the strongest, with Young Master Lu present, it’s almost certain to be entirely secure. At least for now... the team of the Third Prince no longer has any competitive power."

"As for the Fourth Prince and the Ninth Highness, I’m afraid they also can’t pose a threat to your team..."

The thoughts expressed by Qi Chong were indeed what others were thinking.

The Seventh Prince, Qin Zheng, also believed this himself, but he did not reveal his inner thoughts.

At this moment, Qi Chong lowered his voice and added, "Seventh Highness, actually I would like to serve you as well, it’s just a pity... there has been no opportunity."

Qi Chong’s words made Qin Zheng slightly startle; Qi Chong was offering his allegiance.

Initially... Qi Chong had pledged himself to the Third Prince.

This spring hunt was actually part of the struggle for the Crown Prince’s position, and rumors were circulating in the court that the winner of the spring hunt might be appointed Crown Prince by His Majesty the Emperor.

And now, it seemed Qin De’s chance of seizing the first place was extremely slim.

On the other hand, the prospect for the Seventh Prince, Qin Zheng, looked very promising.

So Qi Chong wanting to offer allegiance at this time was within reason.

"Brother Qi, Brother Luo!" Qin Zheng turned to Qi Chong and Luo Qingshan, "In fact, I would also like to take you both into my closest circle. If I had you join my forces, the prospects for the great matters ahead would be promising indeed."

"Willing to go through fire and water for Seventh Highness!" Luo Qingshan’s eyes lit up, as he quickly stepped forward.

"Hmm..." Qin Zheng nodded slightly, and at that moment, he saw Qin De glance over to them, "Now, you first go to Wanhe Palace. As for the matter between us, let’s keep it from anyone else for now. Do you get my meaning?"

How could Qi Chong and Luo Qingshan not understand Qin Zheng’s intention?

He wanted to plant them as spies by Qin De’s side.

However...

Wasn’t this the perfect opportunity for them to show their loyalty to Qin Zheng?

If they could truly help Qin Zheng accomplish some tasks, when Qin Zheng ascended to the throne and became the Emperor of Great Qian, their rewards would surely be substantial.

Both immediately understood and nodded, leaving the Martial Arts Ground.

...

On the Martial Arts Ground, everyone’s attention was fixed on the fluctuating Qi-Blood values of each martial artist participating in the spring hunt.

Undoubtedly, in everyone’s eyes, there was no suspense about who would emerge victorious in this year’s spring hunt.

In fact, there was never much suspense from the beginning.

Almost everyone was in favor of Qin Zheng’s team.

After all, his team included Lu Yu’an.

Apart from Lu Yu’an, there were also Shen Gongyuan, Du Yuan, and Xu Wenjian.

All of them were capable fighters.

As for the Fourth Prince, it seemed like his Qi-Blood values were far behind now.

Ninth Highness Qin Ren wasn’t much better, just slightly ahead.

As for the team of Third Prince Qin De, with Qi Chong and Luo Qingshan already eliminated and out of Tianjue Forest, there wasn’t much hope left.

Although Qin Qing was now in second place, in the eyes of the crowd, that was because he had absorbed the Qi-Blood values of Luo Qingshan and Qi Chong, which temporarily put him at the height of second place.

But next, it was feared that his Qi-Blood values would be surpassed by others one after another...

...

Within Tianjue Forest.

Qin Qing was still engaged in slaughter.

He seemed to have entered a state of killing, where all ferocious beasts that came within a hundred zhang of him had no chance of escape!

Even though the beast tide erupted and these ferocious beasts were even more powerful.

But in Qin Qing’s hands, the Azure Dragon Spear was the scythe reaping the lives of ferocious beasts.

"Roar!"

A leopard beast with black and gold spots all over its body pounced toward Qin Qing.

This leopard beast surged with spiritual power, its black and gold spots blooming with spiritual patterns, transforming into sharp blades aiming to pierce through Qin Qing.

However!

Qin Qing stood in place without moving an inch.

He was bathed in blood, his entire figure appearing as though it was covered in blood.

Yet, the pair of eyes exposed outside were still as bright and sharp as ever.

"Swoosh!"

The instant the leopard beast lunged, his Azure Dragon Spear thrust out rapidly.

"Puchi!"

The Azure Dragon Spear pierced direct into the abdomen, exiting from the back.

Qin Qing’s expression didn’t waver in the slightest, his eyelids didn’t even blink, and with a flex of his arm—

"Bang!"

The leopard beast exploded on the spot, torn to pieces.

A ferocious beast inner core flew into Qin Qing’s hand.

"This black gold leopard beast is equivalent to the strength of the Middle Stage of the Golden Core Realm, but in my hands, it couldn’t even withstand a single move."

"That Lu Yu’an, he’s around the Fourth or Fifth Layer of the Golden Core Realm. Even though his strength could be on par with a Martial Dao Master at the Late Stage of the Golden Core Realm, in front of me, he’s still not enough!"

Qin Qing was very confident.

He no longer considered Lu Yu’an to be his opponent now.

What he had to consider was not Lu Yu’an, but the Lu family backing him.

"But if Lu Yu’an wants to kill me, even if he has the Lu family behind him, so what? If Lu Yu’an bullies me and seeks to put me to death, why should I submit and seek peace because of the Lu family?"

Qin Qing sneered, leaping and flashing out.

With a few bounds, he had arrived at another part of the forest.

And at this moment, Qin Qing suddenly discovered several familiar figures ahead...