I am a high-level martial arts master.

On Jingpo Lake, the water was still churning.

The rising steam, mixed with a faint smell of blood and burnt food, permeated the cool moonlight.

Ye Li stood with his hands behind his back on the waves, watching the lake gradually close in.

Feeling the power of that punch, Ye Li couldn't help but chuckle, his old injury flaring up again.

"Hahahaha! That's so refreshing!"

Laughter pierced the clouds and shattered rocks, echoing across the vast lake.

Upon achieving his breakthrough, he unleashed a punch that brought him to the pinnacle of acquired mastery, instantly killing his enemy.

Although there are many shortcuts involved, such as relying purely on physical strength and internal power, he can at best fight Deng Yi to a draw.

If Ye Li hadn't unleashed his full power upon meeting the opponent and caught them off guard with the help of [Unpredictable East and West], this battle would likely have dragged on into a protracted war.

Although Ye Li might still win in the end.

But it will probably take several hours to exhaust Deng Yi's internal energy before we can win.

This is far more valuable than killing the enemy while eating hotpot and singing songs with Du Yuanzhou before.

Moreover, it's really satisfying to blast the enemy to smithereens!

Ye Li looked at the water in front of him, which smelled faintly of blood. With one punch, Deng Yi was reduced to nothing.

"It's a pity I was so focused on having fun that I forgot to leave him a complete body, so I could have searched his corpse or something," Ye Li thought to himself.

Turning around, Ye Li waded through the water and headed back towards Jingpo Manor.

In the rush of this trip, all items, including the "Heaven-Mending Pill" and the "Cup Shadow Sword," were left at the manor.

Ye Li was already planning to return to Guangming quickly, so his figure transformed into a long rainbow and rushed towards the manor, intending to grab the things and leave. His mind raced, and his destination was decided.

Ye Li's figure swayed, and the lake water beneath his feet exploded into a white line once more. Like an arrow released from a bow, he tore through the air and shot towards Jingbo Manor with a sharp whistle.

Not long after, he rushed back to the manor.

Jingpo Manor was brightly lit and bustling with activity.

The boisterous cheers echoed along the lakeside as the banquet reached its climax.

As soon as Ye Li appeared, Zhong Lang pulled him aside and said, "Nephew Ye, you've finally arrived! We've been looking for you everywhere." "The banquet has already started, and everyone is eagerly awaiting your victory in the competition. What will we eat if you're not here?"

Ye Li looked at Zhong Lang and said, "City Lord, I may not have the chance to attend the banquet. I plan to return to Guangming immediately."

"Huh?" Zhong Lang was taken aback and said, "Why the rush? You could have rested for the night before leaving."

Ye Li paused for a moment, then looked at Zhong Lang and said, "I just interrogated Meng Yan and learned that the other party is from the Ji Kingdom of Zhongzhou."

Quiet

Upon hearing Ye Li's words, Zhong Lang's expression changed several times, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly as he said:

"Nephew Ye, please don't joke with this old man."

"This is no joke," Ye Li said seriously. "The Ji Kingdom's forces are currently engaged in a fierce battle between the Guangming Poison Wolf Gang and the Azure Dragon Gang, and I rushed back to Guangming for this very reason."

Seeing that Ye Li didn't seem to be faking it, Zhong Lang's lips twitched as he said seriously, "Nephew Ye, I must remind you of something: don't get involved in this mess." "If what you say is true, then Guangming absolutely cannot be let off the hook."

Why?

"I have also heard of the legends of the Three Kingdoms of Zhongzhou."

"What is the pinnacle of our nation's innate talent is merely the starting point for the people of Ji Kingdom. The immortal sects we strive to join in the National Fortune Tournament are far inferior to those of Ji Kingdom."

"What's even more terrifying is that in the Ji Kingdom, the line between life and death is blurred; it's not that when a person dies, everything is extinguished."

Zhong Lang said seriously, "As far as I know, every Ji citizen has one chance to be reborn. Even if you do your best to kill them once, what will you do when they are reborn and return after several years, having already reached the Innate Realm?"

"The wrath of the innate is something that even the Great Xia royal family, let alone Guangming, could not bear."

"You are still young and have a bright future ahead of you. Don't get caught up in this and cause another prodigy to fall in the Xia Kingdom."

Ye Li originally wanted to trick a few people into returning to Guangming the day after tomorrow, but now it's clear that the other party doesn't want to get involved.

Even if word gets out about the Ji Kingdom incident, the Xia Kingdom's official stance might not be on his side. Instead, they might distance themselves from Guangming and punish the resisters. After all, the three kingdoms of Zhongzhou are far more powerful than the various factions of the Southern Barbarians, and the Xia Kingdom is merely a pawn in the hands of those factions.

Ye Li had heard of the saying "It is better to give to foreign countries than to give to domestic slaves" in his previous life.

"Thank you for informing me, senior." Ye Li slowly cupped his hands and said, "But I still have to go back. My master has been kind to me, and the current situation is not a dead end. At least I must take my master away."

"You...sigh!" Zhong Lang raised his hand, then helplessly lowered it.

Since Ye Li had already said so much, he had no choice but to comply:

"Very well! Since my nephew has made up his mind... you must keep the matter of Ji State a secret! I will cover your tracks and find a suitable excuse." "Thank you, senior!" Ye Li sincerely cupped his hands in thanks.

He returned to his room, took out his sword and hung it at his waist, put away the Heaven-Mending Pill, packed his valuables, and turned to walk towards the water's edge.

Seeing Ye Li walk onto the harbor, Zhong Lang said, "Guangming is far away. I will immediately prepare a fast boat and take you to Guangyi by water within three days." *Bang!!!*

Before the words were even finished, a deep, thunderous roar suddenly exploded! The sand shattered in response!

Ye Li's figure had vanished from the spot, leaving behind only a shocking deep pit and a ring of violently spreading smoke and dust!

Zhong Lang was pushed back several steps by the violent airflow and looked up in horror.

On the surface of Jingpo Lake, a white line was tearing westward at a speed far exceeding what it had been before!

The waves surged into the sky like angry dragons, reaching heights of tens of feet, before crashing back down with a deafening roar!

The figure at the front of the white line, accompanied by a milky-white sonic boom cloud that tore through the air, instantly turned into a small dot at the edge of the field of vision, so fast that even the afterimage was difficult to catch!

"Internal...internal energy?! The day after tomorrow...he...he really broke through?! And it's only been a short time?!"

Zhong Lang stood frozen in place, his mouth opening and closing unconsciously. He stared at the fleeting figure and the raging trail on the lake that lingered for a long time. His expression was completely frozen, leaving only unparalleled shock and bewilderment.

On the lake, Ye Li raced towards Guangming at full speed.

The journey that usually takes a caravan 10 days, at an average speed, takes about 5 hours to reach Guangming.

On the way, Ye Li hurried along while simultaneously studying the control of his internal energy.

After all, he relied on brute force to travel, not internal energy.

This also causes Ye Li to cause enormous damage to the surrounding environment when he runs.

His next task on the road is to manipulate his internal energy to reduce the influence of the surrounding environment and minimize wind resistance during movement. Once he can run without leaving a trace on water, he will likely be a mature early-stage Acquired Realm martial artist.

"An infinite flow, huh? Then let's have some fun with it," Ye Li said indifferently.

Little did he know that Guangming was now a place where every household had closed their doors and windows, and that the casualties were heavy.

Outside of Guangming, a transparent barrier that allows entry but not exit isolates the area within a radius of 100 miles!

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