Urban God-level Youth

Not yet left the peak where Zhao Jing resides.

Bai Meiyue looked at Qin Hao shyly and said, "Mr. Qin, I've encountered some problems in my cultivation. Can I ask for your guidance?"

Qin Hao smiled and said, "Of course, though I'm not sure if I can solve your problem."

Bai Meiyue: "Then I'll take some of your time, let's go to my secluded cultivation place and talk?"

Qin Hao didn't think much and followed her to her secluded cultivation place.

Upon reaching the place, Qin Hao felt something was amiss. Bai Meiyue's cheeks were flush red, looking at him with extreme shyness.

Qin Hao looked at her and asked, "Xiao Yue, what issue have you encountered in your cultivation?"

"Mr. Qin, I want to dual cultivate with you, to break through the current realm and enhance my physical potential."

Qin Hao was taken aback for a moment: "You don't need to do this; with your talent, breaking through your current realm is just a matter of time. There's no need to do this."

Bai Meiyue: "Mr. Qin, it's the same with whomever we dual cultivate, and it's my first time, so it should greatly help Mr. Qin."

"This... isn't quite appropriate, is it?" Qin Hao was a bit embarrassed.

Bai Meiyue: "It's okay, Mr. Qin. It's voluntary on my part. You are strong, with infinite potential, and surely powerful bloodline power. Dual cultivating with you can also help enhance our physical potential."

...

Both of them began dual cultivating here.

Around six in the evening, Qin Hao opened his eyes, and a bright glint flashed across his eyes.

Zhao Jing was right; his realm had already reached the peak of the Peak Realm Middle Stage, just a step away from the Peak Realm Late Stage.

Bai Meiyue also used this dual cultivation session to break through to the Peak Realm Early Stage.

She opened her eyes and looked at Qin Hao, thanking him: "Thank you, Mr. Qin, for making it happen."

For Bai Meiyue, she felt grateful toward Qin Hao. After all, Qin Hao stood high above, the protector of the Yunv Sect, a leader among the younger generation, and his willingness to dual cultivate with her was a benevolent act.

Qin Hao was a bit embarrassed: "It's nothing; this was a mutually beneficial thing."

Later, Qin Hao returned to Haotian Hall and retreated again to cultivate, avoiding seeing outsiders.

This could boost his strength rapidly, but Qin Hao felt that cultivating with Spirit Stones was more comfortable.

He had plenty of Spirit Stones now, so he didn't lack them at all.

...

As days passed, dramatic changes were also taking place on the Hidden Dragon Continent.

One by one, hidden sects revealed themselves. Some were supreme aristocratic families, others were secluded sects, each causing quite a stir upon appearing.

It wasn't just these hidden sects revealing themselves; various secret realm residences were also appearing one after another.

Countless young prodigies entered the secret realm residences to gain numerous opportunities.

Occasionally there would be news of a prince or princess from certain dynasties obtaining supreme Divine Artifacts, extremely terrifying.

Such news was very frequent during this time.

Half a month later, Qin Hao was awakened from his retreat, but this time, it wasn't by Wen Wan, Lin Jing, and others, but by the communication jade from his storage space.

He took out the communication jade and found it was a message from Ye Lingyi.

"Qin Hao, something's wrong. The Skyfire Dynasty is under attack by the Xuanqing Dynasty and mysterious forces, my father is seriously injured, and the Skyfire Dynasty army has suffered heavy losses."

Qin Hao's expression changed slightly upon hearing Ye Lingyi's words: "What's going on? Mr. Ye has broken through to the Peak Realm, he should be considered a top expert there."

Ye Lingyi spoke with some panic: "I'm not sure either, Yutong and I are planning to go back. Can you come with us?"

The two of them feared they would be of little use if they went back alone, so they wanted to bring Qin Hao along, considering his terrifying combat strength.

Qin Hao thought for a moment and replied: "Alright, then let's go together. You wait a moment while I check the map."

If he were to head back to Heaven and Earth Academy and then return to the Skyfire Dynasty with them, it would probably take several months. He needed to look for a suitable place to meet halfway.

He found a suitable place, a city in the south-central region of the Nan Zhou Dynasty.

The city was called Hanjiang City.

Yunv Sect was southwest of Heaven and Earth Academy, and if Qin Hao returned to the academy to travel with them, it would be a waste of time.

He could travel east from here, meet up with them, and then continue southeast.

He said to Ye Lingyi, "You should have a map of the Southern Continent, right? There's a city called Hanjiang City in the Nan Zhou Dynasty, how about we meet there?"

Ye Lingyi checked the map and quickly replied: "Alright, we'll set off now."

"Mm, I'm setting off too now."

After ending the communication jade call, Qin Hao walked out of the palace, where Wen Wan and Lin Jing stood in the front hall.

Seeing Qin Hao come out, the two hurriedly said, "Protector," respectfully.

Qin Hao: "Do any of you know where Man Shuang is in retreat? Take me there."

Wen Wan and Lin Jing were about to take him there when Lan Manshuang walked in from outside: "What's up? You looking for me?"

Qin Hao spoke to her: "I'm leaving today. Something has happened in the Skyfire Dynasty, and I have to go back."

"Skyfire Dynasty? What happened?" Lan Manshuang curiously asked.

Qin Hao: "It's been attacked by the nearby Xuanqing Dynasty and mysterious forces, Mr. Ye is severely injured."

Lan Manshuang said, "I came to look for you to accompany you back to Heaven and Earth Academy, and to tell you something else. Many hidden sects have appeared now, including some evil cults and demonic sects. We need to be more careful."

Qin Hao: "I'm not going back to Heaven and Earth Academy. I've arranged to meet them in the city of Hanjiang in the Nan Zhou Dynasty. Why don't you stay at Yunv Sect and keep cultivating?"

Lan Manshuang paused, then said, "No, why don't I go with you? It could be considered a training opportunity."

Qin Hao looked at her in surprise: "You're coming with me?"

Lan Manshuang: "Why not? If anything happens, maybe I can help."

Qin Hao: "It's not that you can't come. If you want to, you're welcome. Maybe you can help if needed. Let's not delay.'

Lan Manshuang nodded: "Mm, I've already talked to my mother, so let's go now."

The two activated the Transmission Array within Yunv Sect, immediately leaving the place and arriving in a city millions of miles away.

They did several transmissions along the way, heading towards Hanjiang City in the Nan Zhou Dynasty.

About six days later, Qin Hao and Lan Manshuang arrived in Hanjiang City in the Nan Zhou Dynasty.

Upon exiting the Transmission Array, Qin Hao sent a jade slip message to Ye Lingyi: "Hey, Lingyi, where are you guys now?"

Soon, Ye Lingyi replied: "We're about to reach Cold River City, maybe an hour or so away. Have you arrived?"

Qin Hao nodded: "Man Shuang and I have already arrived, and it's dark now. I'll book a few rooms and wait for you."