Urban God-level Youth

Xia Yun smiled gracefully, her demeanor noble: "It's good to have this confidence, Mother believes in your strength."

Wei Tianfeng also spoke up: "All of you should work hard. The Hidden Dragon Secret Realm is a top-tier secret realm; entering it could be your path to instant success."

The allure of the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm is irresistible to anyone, even Wei Tianfeng desires to enter it.

Xia Yun asked: "Xiao Hao, have you decided on the four people to accompany you? You can bring four people into the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm."

"Two are still pending, but I've already agreed with two of them," Qin Hao replied truthfully.

Xia Yun smiled and said: "Zhenjiang is a prince of our David Dynasty. If you can enter the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm, could you take Zhenjiang with you?"

"Of course, but Mother, you forgot that Xianyun also has a chance to make it into the top ten."

Xia Yun suddenly realized and gave a faint smile: "True, I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it. That would be the best outcome, as it would significantly enhance our David Dynasty's strength without anyone noticing."

That evening, Qin Hao dined at the residence of the David Dynasty. After dinner, he followed Wei Xianyun to her room.

The two had been apart for a long time and missed each other, leading to some inevitable closeness.

...

After breaking through to the Void-breaking Realm, Zhou Danqing specifically went to look for Qin Hao, but found that he was not in the palace, nor was Su Xuanji and a few others. This puzzled her—where did Qin Hao and the others go?

Close to midnight, Qin Hao returned from the residence of the David Dynasty to the residence of Heaven and Earth Academy. He had to leave with the academy's competition team the next day.

Walking into the palace, Qin Hao found Zhou Danqing sitting in a chair. Hearing Qin Hao's entrance, she opened her eyes.

"Where did you go? Why are you back so late?" Zhou Danqing scrutinized him with her beautiful eyes, full of suspicion.

Qin Hao chuckled dryly: "Went out to see some old friends, had dinner and drinks."

"What about those from the Ten Thousand Demon Sacred Mountain?" Zhou Danqing continued to ask.

Qin Hao: "They returned to the Ten Thousand Demon Sacred Mountain because they're about to hold their own selection trials. Those ranked among the top in strength can enter the Ten Thousand Demons Secret Realm, which is as famous as the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm."

Zhou Danqing nodded: "So they went back to the Ten Thousand Demon Sacred Mountain. It seems you have a good relationship with them. How did that come to be? The people from the Ten Thousand Demon Sacred Mountain are usually quite arrogant."

Qin Hao smiled slightly: "Their arrogance stems from their background of being from the Ten Thousand Demon Sacred Mountain, strong and influential. In front of me, they can't be arrogant because I'm stronger than them."

Zhou Danqing rolled her eyes at him, thinking he's boasting again. She knew of Qin Hao's formidable combat strength, but the top talents from the Ten Thousand Demon Sacred Mountain were even stronger. She'd heard as much from her father.

The winner of the last Hidden Dragon Continent's Tianjiao competition had previously duelled with the top talent from the Ten Thousand Demon Sacred Mountain but was narrowly defeated. Moreover, it's said that this top talent isn't the strongest at the mountain.

...

Qin Hao looked at Zhou Danqing and asked: "It's so late, what are you doing in my palace? Imagine what people might say."

Zhou Danqing's cheeks turned slightly red: "I just came out from closed-door cultivation to find you; who knew none of you were in the palace. With the competition tomorrow, I was waiting for you to return."

Qin Hao saw her expression and guessed she had something to discuss: "Danqing, is there something you want to talk about?"

Zhou Danqing hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath and said: "If you make it to the top ten, can you take me into the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm?"

After saying this, she felt embarrassed, her cheeks flushing and appearing beautiful.

Qin Hao laughed heartily: "Danqing, why should I agree to you?"

Zhou Danqing glared at him with her beautiful eyes: "You've already agreed to Lan Manshuang and Nangong Yuya. At least I'm your junior sister; you should definitely agree to me."

Qin Hao's lips curled into a slight smile: "I agreed to them due to personal connections, and for other reasons."

"Don't we have good personal connections? I'm your junior sister. What about them? You heartless wolf." Zhou Danqing said indignantly, looking adorable.

Qin Hao: "I can agree to you, but what can Danqing offer in return?"

Zhou Danqing was taken aback: "What do you want me to offer?"

Qin Hao looked at her mischievously: "What do you think, Danqing?"

"You bastard, shameless, filthy..." Zhou Danqing raised her leg, ready to kick him.

Qin Hao quickly dodged: "Danqing, Uncle is just joking with you. It's not like anyone else wants it, I'll save you a spot."

Zhou Danqing looked surprised and delighted: "Really? You're not lying to me?"

"Uncle is your elder, why would I lie to you?" Qin Hao said, posing with a composed look.

Zhou Danqing broke into a smile: "Then it's settled. If you dare go back on your word, I'll beat you to death." She waved her fist after speaking.

Qin Hao observed her girlish demeanor and gave a faint smile.

After finishing her business, Zhou Danqing left, and Qin Hao also went back to his room to cultivate. He took some time to study the "Human Emperor Skill," hoping to use the power of belief in the subsequent competitions.

The next morning at seven.

Qin Hao came out of the palace and arrived at the front square of the residence. By then, many people had already gathered there; all the participants from Heaven and Earth Academy were present.

There were both veteran and new students; Qin Hao walked over to Lan Manshuang and Nangong Yuya, while Yin Jian nearby gave him a sharp glance.

Not only Yin Jian, but also Zhou Liuxing from the Nanzhou Dynasty, Ren Jianxing from the Leisurely Palace, and others were watching him.

Several top forces from the Southern Continent had sent strong competitors this time, and even leaders or heads from some top forces were present.

Hou Changfeng addressed the crowd: "Today marks the first day of the grand competition. I hope you all achieve excellent results and bring honor to our Southern Continent Academy."

"Move out!"

The team from the Southern Continent Academy majestically exited the residence, with Qin Hao calmly following amidst the crowd, while Lan Manshuang and Nangong Yuya appeared somewhat heavy-hearted.

After all, this was a major event, and all participants were prodigies from various regions, each incredibly strong.

Many people on the streets were heading toward the Ancient God Academy, some were participants, others were from major forces, and there were also many loose cultivators.

Qin Hao's group was close to the Ancient God Academy, and soon arrived at the academy's martial arena.

This was a circular martial arena, capable of holding millions of spectators to watch the competition, while not everyone could enter here.

However, the major squares in Ancient God City could also broadcast the competition, as many people could not enter this venue.

Each force had its designated area within the circular martial arena, and Qin Hao's group arrived at the area for the Southern Continent Heavenly Earth Academy.