Traversing the Heavens, Projecting Across the Myriad Realms

It was clear that they wouldn't get away with it anytime soon.

With a gloomy face, Zhang Shan swept up his granddaughter's body and turned to leave.

The look in his eyes as he turned to look at Qin Tian was filled with resentment and murderous intent. His malice was undisguised, and he wished he could skin Qin Tian alive, tear him apart, and extract his soul.

Qin Tian, ​​however, also had a murderous glint in his eyes, showing no fear in meeting his gaze.

Zhang Shan disappeared without a trace.

The silver-haired, purple-robed powerhouse glanced at Qin Tian, ​​said nothing, and turned to leave without a sound, just as he had appeared silently.

"What happened? Why did you kill her?"

Only then did Lin Zhengying turn to look at Qin Tian and ask this question.

"This woman maliciously slandered me, harbored ill intentions, and even defamed Master's hard work in finding and rescuing me. She was disrespectful to her superior, so I took action to teach her a lesson."

"Who knew this woman would remain incorrigible and wildly threaten to kill her disciple."

"Therefore, I have no choice but to strike first."

Qin Tian spoke these words calmly.

He clearly understood the strategic value of the divine body to a holy site and was aware of his own importance.

Therefore, I have nothing to worry about.

However, the factions within the Holy Land and the level of chaos still surprised Qin Tian.

Lin Zhengying noticed Qin Tian's expression and guessed what he was thinking, so he gave a brief explanation and a few words of advice, saying, "The Holy Land's heritage has been around for a very long time, as long as hundreds of thousands of years."

"Over time, as interests accumulate, people's hearts inevitably change, and parasites and malignant tumors emerge."

"But we can't clear out too many, otherwise it would be tantamount to actively weakening the overall strength of the Holy Land, giving outsiders an opportunity to take advantage, and there would be a calamity of destruction."

"Historically, even ancient clans that possessed ultimate weapons and those holy lands have experienced complete annihilation and extinction."

"Not to mention the holy land forces at the Great Sage level."

"Moreover, over the past tens of thousands of years, many people within the Holy Land have formed marriage alliances and mutual assistance relationships with other top-tier powers outside, further complicating the situation."

……

Lam Ching-ying didn't say much more about the details.

Qin Tian could roughly guess some things; the relationship between them was one of mutual influence and was no longer as simple as a mere struggle.

Furthermore, the spillover effects from other top-tier external forces must also be taken into account.

"For the next while, you'd better not wander around recklessly, lest you accidentally fall victim to a treacherous scheme," Lin Zhengying suddenly advised.

Upon hearing this, Qin Tian pondered for a moment and then asked a question in return.

"Master, what if I were to seize the position of Holy Son?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, every Holy Son within a Holy Land will basically become the next Holy Lord of that Holy Land." Lin Zhengying turned to Qin Tian and said, "Becoming a Holy Son means gaining significant influence."

"To a certain extent, it can even represent the attitude of the entire holy land to the outside world."

"Within the Holy Land, the Holy Son will also receive more support from various factions. Not all disciples from all factions are capable of competing for the positions of Holy Maiden and Holy Son."

"These factions will choose the strongest Holy Son to bet on in exchange for the reward of becoming the Holy Lord later."

……

As Lin Zhengying continued his narration, Qin Tian learned more details.

Factional infighting can sometimes be even more brutal and ruthless.

The position of Holy Lord is not so easy to hold.

However, this is the power of cultivators. As long as one's cultivation level is high enough and one's realm is strong enough, then many problems are actually not problems.

Enough violence is enough to suppress all dissenting voices.

Led by Lin Zhengying, they quickly left Zixiao City with Qin Tian and arrived at the main hall inside the Holy Land. Zhang Shan had already arrived there early, bringing his own forces and helpers, and they were there to complain to the Holy Lord.

Its purpose is singular.

He killed Qin Tian to avenge his granddaughter.

Qin Tian stood inside the main hall, not even glancing at the old man Zhang Shan. Instead, he stared intently at the current Purple Mansion Saint Master, speaking calmly.

"Holy Lord, your disciple is now a cultivator at the first level of the Dao Palace Secret Realm."

"This disciple believes it is time to challenge for the position of Holy Son and take his place. Before that, let's start by challenging the third candidate for Holy Son, Sima Feiyi."

Upon hearing this, all the elders and peak masters inside the hall were astonished.

The first level of the Dao Palace Secret Realm is a challenge against the first level of the Four Extremes Secret Realm. There are several minor realms between them, and a qualitative change of a major realm exists between them.

Normally, even someone at the first level of the Dao Palace Secret Realm would be fighting against someone at the second level of the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

Even they might not be able to save their own lives.

Each realm is a different world, with a huge difference between them.

Cultivators capable of fighting beyond their level possess extraordinary talent. This could be due to some powerful and unique physique, or innate spiritual bones and Dao heart.

True mortal cultivators do not possess the confidence and resources to fight beyond their level.

"Do you really intend to challenge for the position of Holy Son right now?"

The Purple Mansion Saint Lord looked at Qin Tian, ​​his expression not changing much.

As this divine physique and immortal seedling gradually grows stronger and progresses rapidly, many of the potential holy sons themselves, as well as the factions supporting them, are becoming increasingly uneasy.

Even the Holy Son Lin Yuan is under some pressure.

The position of the Holy Son is unique, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will be the next Holy Lord.

No one will stand idly by and watch someone steal such enormous power and benefits; open and covert struggles are inevitable, and bloodshed is just a matter of course.

The Purple Mansion Saint Master had some suspicions about Qin Tian's previous attack and killing by a powerful figure.

There are speculations that someone inside the holy site might be secretly colluding with outsiders.

They wanted to eliminate the divine body before it fully matured, so as to prevent it from threatening their interests in the future.

However, there is still no clear and substantial evidence.

……

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At this moment, Qin Tian heard the question from the Purple Mansion Saint Lord.

He responded without hesitation.

"My Lord, I have made my decision."

"First I will challenge Sima Feiyi, the third candidate for Holy Son, and then I will challenge Holy Son Lin Yuan. I am a divine being; who else but me deserves the position of Holy Son of the Purple Mansion Holy Land?"

The elders of the factions that Sima Feiyi supported heard Qin Tian's words.

A look of displeasure appeared on his face.

They fought the third candidate for Holy Son first, and then the Holy Son, clearly showing that they didn't take the candidate for Holy Son Sima Feiyi, whom they valued, seriously.

Indeed, the divine body possesses astonishing potential and its future should not be underestimated.

But now Qin Tiancai is at the first level of the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

There is still a long way to go before reaching the minor completion of the Divine Body in the Four Extremes Secret Realm. How much potential the Divine Body can currently unleash is still an unknown.

"How dare you be so arrogant and disdainful of everyone when you are only at the first level of the Dao Palace Secret Realm?"

"If we really let you grow up, wouldn't you look down on us, the old masters of this sacred land? In my opinion, we should educate this kid properly first."