From the moment the Tiger Soul awakened, I became invincible.

Chapter 110 It's better not to enter this Kunlun Ruins.

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The following day, Linshui City became even more bustling, as the most promising talents from all over the land gathered there, all excitedly searching for their targets. Many True Qi sects had arrived, allowing Qin Wu and his companions to witness the friction between these sects. Clearly, these sects were far from harmonious; more than ten clashes had already occurred, some even resulting in fatalities.

Under these circumstances, everyone's expression became extremely solemn. While most people knew there were some conflicts between these True Qi sects, they never imagined the conflict would escalate to this extent. Tianwu Mountain, on the other hand, hadn't had any conflicts with any sects during this period. It was unclear whether Tianwu Mountain was simply keeping a low profile or whether the other sects were unwilling to provoke them. What puzzled Qin Wu most was that Tianwu Mountain's arrival time was clearly completely different from the other sects; although it was only three days, that three days itself represented a significant time difference.

Not long after, the second round of trials at Kunlun Ruins began. Standing in the plaza, Taixuzi announced loudly, "The following time is the second round of trials. Joining Kunlun Ruins is very simple; the first round of trials has already proven your talent. However, the martial arts world is definitely not a simple world; it is an extremely cruel one. Therefore, only sufficient strength can prove yourselves. Step onto the arena, survive, and achieve victory—this is the only way to join Kunlun Ruins. As long as you can gain the recognition of anyone in Kunlun Ruins during the arena battles, even if you fail, you will still gain the qualification to enter."

This time, it was clear that Taixuzi was not alone; there were more than ten people accompanying him. The weakest among them was already a True Qi Realm expert who had opened all twelve acupoints.

Hearing this, even those who had previously lacked confidence regained a glimmer of hope. They could clearly see who was stronger here. For one thing, most had already heard of Qin Wu's reputation, so most lacked confidence in defeating him. In their view, facing Qin Wu would almost certainly result in defeat. However, if even a defeat offered the opportunity to join, that was a different story, and for them, it was naturally a very good thing.

Qin Wu wasn't surprised by this, as he was well aware that talent and strength weren't always the only factors; many other aspects mattered. If only the strongest could join, there would be no need for a recruitment ceremony. However, these things weren't important to Qin Wu. With his talent and strength, he was confident he could pass the Kunlun Ruins' test, regardless of the format. Besides, he already had some "merits."

But at that moment, Taixuzi walked towards him.

"Senior," Qin Wu nodded in greeting.

Taixuzi looked at him and then said, "Young friend Qin, you wish to join my Kunlun Ruins, but today I heard some things about you. Did you deal with the Holy Infant Sect?"

Qin Wu nodded naturally; for him, this was nothing to be ashamed of.

Then he heard Taixuzi speak: "My Kunlun Ruins is a cultivation sect that emphasizes tranquility and avoids worldly affairs. Although I know about the Holy Infant Sect's affairs, and there are indeed some unsavory aspects involved, that has nothing to do with my Kunlun Ruins. You've just arrived in Linshui City and have already actively participated in such matters. Do you intend to change the entire world with your own power?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Wu frowned and said, "Senior, although I am not a good person, I believe there are some things I cannot shirk my responsibility for. Since I have witnessed those people harming ordinary infants, I naturally cannot let it go."

Taixuzi shook his head, then earnestly advised, "This world is full of suffering, and you alone cannot solve it. After you join Kunlun Ruins, you need to calm your mind. You need to gradually understand many things, rather than blindly participating in them. Think about these things carefully. I believe that after you join Kunlun Ruins, you will understand what I am saying today."

After speaking, Taixuzi turned and left. He didn't continue talking to Qin Wu, because in his view, Qin Wu was destined to join their Kunlun Ruins, and Qin Wu indeed possessed the talent and strength—a talent worth investing in. Perhaps Qin Wu would become a formidable force in their Kunlun Ruins in the future, but regardless, he didn't want to say anything more about it now. He could train Qin Wu after he joined the Kunlun Ruins.

As Qin Wu watched Taixuzi leave, his expression turned somewhat grim.

He never considered himself a saint, but he never expected Kunlun Ruins to have such an attitude. It would be one thing to not interfere with the Holy Infant Cult, but to say such things was another. For the first time, he regretted wanting to join Kunlun Ruins.

Just then, Cang Xuanwu suddenly crept over.

"Hehe, I heard what you and that guy Taixuzi were talking about. How about it? Are you very dissatisfied with his attitude? Do you want to join my Tianwu Mountain? My Tianwu Mountain is not as hypocritical as Kunlun Ruins where Taixuzi is. They clearly saw those evil deeds but refused to get involved. They were just afraid of causing trouble for themselves. They even talked about being calm and not getting involved in external affairs. It's all nonsense."

Cang Xuanwu's rugged face was filled with disdain.

Taixuzi, that old bastard, is stronger than him, but so what? He just looks down on Taixuzi. Although he said this to Qin Wu, he didn't really think Qin Wu would choose to join their Tianwu Mountain. He just wanted to annoy Taixuzi a little, to sow discord in Kunlun Ruins, in case Qin Wu's views clashed with theirs in the future, he might actually defect to their Tianwu Mountain.

Qin Wu paused for a moment, then nodded: "In that case, I will join Tianwu Mountain."

"Don't worry, even if you join Kunlun Ruins..."

He paused mid-sentence, then looked at Qin Wu and asked, "I think I misheard you. What did you say?"

"I said I wanted to join Tianwu Mountain."

Qin Wu spoke calmly.

Upon hearing this, Cang Xuanwu gasped, "Are you out of your mind? If you know the difference between Kunlun Ruins and Tianwu Mountain, why would you choose Tianwu Mountain at this time?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Wu chuckled and then asked, "Haven't you been the one strongly hoping I would join Tianwu Mountain?"

"That being said, but..."

Cang Xuanwu looked conflicted; he simply couldn't understand Qin Wu's choice.

It's perfectly normal to have differing ideologies, but even he was well aware that a mere difference in ideologies couldn't lead Qin Wu to join them. After all, this wasn't a simple choice; even if ideologies clashed, that was a matter for the future, not a decision that would affect his entire life based on a few simple conversations.

Qin Wu remained calm. For him, all he needed was to join a sect to gain access to the world of martial arts' true energy. He wasn't particularly concerned about which sect he joined. Joining a powerful sect would be ideal, but even an ordinary one wouldn't affect him. He was confident that he would become a respected figure within the sect, not something else entirely.

Once Cang Xuanwu realized what was happening, his face lit up with ecstatic joy: "Good lad, you'll never regret your decision today."

He patted Qin Wu hard, his face clearly showing great joy.

Just then, Taixuzi's voice rang out once more: "Kunlun Ruins has no need for the weak, so please step onto the dueling platform. There is no such thing as a battle on the platform; as long as you can stand on this platform until the end and demonstrate your martial arts prowess, that is enough."

This wasn't a fighting arena at all; almost instantly, everyone's eyes turned to Qin Wu.

Seeing this, Cang Xuanwu chuckled and said, "These guys probably all consider you a formidable enemy, after all, news of your annihilation of the Holy Infant Sect has probably already spread. But they could never have imagined that you've already decided to give up and have no intention of joining Kunlun Ruins."

Then Qin Wu spoke up: "I do not intend to join Kunlun Ruins, but that does not mean I do not intend to participate in this martial arts competition."

Those who can stand here at this moment are all well-known prodigies of Qianzhou, and there may even be geniuses from other states.

Putting everything else aside, he will undoubtedly witness numerous martial arts techniques in this competition. If he awakens other martial souls in the future, he might gain inspiration from them and find the origins of martial arts. While watching the competition allows him to identify which martial arts belong to beast souls, without firsthand experience, it's not very helpful. Only by truly fighting these masters can he grasp their secrets.

"You're really crazy." Cang Xuanwu stared at Qin Wu in disbelief. This time, he even had a slight regret about why he had ever wanted Qin Wu to join Tianwu Mountain. He clearly wasn't planning on joining Kunlun Ruins, yet he still went to the dueling arena—wasn't he just asking for trouble?

Qin Wu's expression remained resolute; for him, this was a crucial opportunity. As for what happened next, Cang Xuanwu would handle it. Thinking this, he glanced at Cang Xuanwu, his attitude very clear. If Cang Xuanwu couldn't even handle this matter, then there was no point in going to Tianwu Mountain.

Cang Xuanwu clearly understood Qin Wu's meaning. He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Let's go. Since we're going, let's not embarrass Tianwu Mountain. Let's defeat them all and show everyone who is the strongest. Let them all know that the strongest will not join their Kunlun Ruins, but will join my Tianwu Mountain. My Tianwu Mountain can still protect them."

Qin Wu's lips curled up; this was exactly the result he wanted.

Without hesitation, Qin Wu stepped onto the dueling platform. The instant he stepped onto the platform, all eyes turned to him, and everyone's expressions turned solemn.

Immediately, someone spoke up: "Everyone, who is the strongest here? I think you all know without even asking. As long as he is here, the first place in the competition cannot be us. How about we eliminate him first? Even if we fail, we still have a chance to join Kunlun Ruins. But the one who can stand at the end is obviously more likely to win."

These words immediately resonated with many people.

However, some people still looked disdainful.

"Only the weak want to join forces with others."

A young man in black robes holding a knife spoke coldly.

On the other side, a skinny kid chuckled and said, "Indeed, being able to stand at the end isn't just about using these kinds of tricks; you have to have real ability to stand at the end."

Besides the two of them, there were several other people standing with their arms crossed, looking disdainful and showing no intention of intervening.

The others, witnessing these people's actions, gritted their teeth in hatred, but they showed no intention of changing their minds. The reason was quite simple: these individuals were indeed among the best in the competition. Even the weakest had reached the late stage of the Meridian Opening realm, and their combat strength was approaching the peak of the Meridian Opening realm. Some of them were even stronger than the peak-stage old monsters of the Meridian Opening realm. It could be said that these people stood at the pinnacle of this competition, and there was no need for them to contend with them.

On the platform, many powerful figures from Kunlun Ruins sat together. Someone looked at Taixuzi and asked, "Senior Brother, that kid surnamed Qin is about to be surrounded. Aren't you worried?"

Taixuzi was a talent Qin Wu favored, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, Qin Wu would undoubtedly become Taixuzi's disciple in the future. While the others were also somewhat envious, they knew that in terms of strength and seniority, they were no match for Taixuzi. Therefore, many harbored a hint of mockery in their hearts.

Taixuzi chuckled lightly, then stroked his beard and said calmly, "This kid is quite strong, so you don't need to worry about him so much. If he couldn't even handle these things, he wouldn't have been able to do something like wiping out the Holy Infant Sect."

Although he disliked Qin Wu's previous attitude towards doing things, he still had some appreciation for Qin Wu's talent, so he remained calm at this moment.

In his heart, Qin Wu was also his for the taking. Not to mention their Kunlun Ruins, even in the entire Linshui City, there were few who could compare with his Kunlun Ruins and him, Taixuzi.

With such strength and a powerful sect behind him, there's no reason for Qin Wu not to join them.

The next second, everyone moved.

Dozens of martial artists at the Meridian Opening Realm suddenly rushed towards Qin Wu, their goal clear: to eliminate Qin Wu first.

Qin Wu remained calm as he suddenly unleashed his Tiger-Taming Fist.

war!