Chapter 67: Chapter 65: Thunder Pool Rushing all the way forward. Just as Qin Jin rode the Saber-toothed Tiger up to the edge of the cliff, the Saber-toothed Tiger suddenly halted, coming to an abrupt stop. It looked ahead and couldn’t help but growl softly. From its emitted emotions, Qin Jin sensed a strong aura of awe and fear. "Is this as far as you can go?" Seeing this, Qin Jin wasn’t surprised. As he moved forward, the repelling force kept increasing. It was already unexpected that this Thunder Tiger could bring him this far. Now it seems that the Extraordinary Creatures within the forbidden zone are very likely not suppressed by the repelling force. But also... They cannot approach the true core area of this forbidden zone. With a push on the tiger’s back, Qin Jin leaped and landed steadily, walking towards the edge of the cliff in front of him. After he reached the edge... Everything came into view. Looking into the distance, the Divine Tree constructed of Thunder stood between heaven and earth ahead. The rampant thunderbolts, like veins, connected the planet, providing its final support. The entire Divine Tree, as if breathing, rose and fell, with each pulse emitting increasingly dazzling light. Just gazing at this Divine Tree brought overwhelming pressure, but the special power obtained by the Hunting Construct within his physique constantly eased that pressure. Qin Jin looked down, glancing below. Beneath the cliff was a distinctive terrain like a basin, extraordinarily vast, with the Thunderbolt Divine Tree sitting right in the center. In this basin, aside from the Divine Tree, there was also a Thunder Pool! This was a Thunder Pool in every literal sense. The thunder transformed into pool water, continuously colliding, creating crashing waves that churned within. Amidst the converging thunder, numerous Energy Constructs of various forms and strengths were nurtured here. The entire Thunder Pool surrounded the Divine Tree. This was a scene invisible from an aerial overview. Because, when viewed from above, the entire Thunder Pool is obscured by the thunderous veins spreading from the top of the Divine Tree. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢 "This is probably the origin of the Energy Constructs." "The Energy Constructs within the Mining Star, the wilderness, and even within the forbidden zone likely all dissipated from here." "It seems this is the destination for all the Chosen One competitors." Undoubtedly, before the Star God emerged, no one could cross this Thunder Pool. The terrifying power it contained was sufficient to instantly annihilate any creature mistakenly venturing in, leaving no remains. Qin Jin turned back. Behind him. The Saber-toothed Tiger dared not take another step forward, but wanted to get closer to Qin Jin, so it could only watch him from a distance, full of timidity in its eyes. Seeing this, Qin Jin waved his hand, not making things difficult for it. "Go." "Your task is over." The command was conveyed mentally. The Saber-toothed Tiger glanced at Qin Jin, leapt away to a distant spot, but didn’t leave immediately. It found a small mound and lay obediently, watching from afar. Qin Jin glanced over, indifferent. He looked in the direction he came from, gazing around the Thunder Pool. "Those who can reach here are the victors selected among the Chosen Ones." "Reaching here gives one a chance to be chosen by the New Life Star God." "However, I am the first to arrive here." "In that case..." Qin Jin slightly lowered his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them, as he made a decision: "I will take on the role of the final challenge for this Chosen One selection." "If you wish to face the Divine Spirit and become the Chosen One, you must first surpass me before discussing other matters." Since he’s participating, he will give it his all, striving for victory. He intends to solve any contingencies on his own. This is Qin Jin’s creed. Behind him, lies the impassable Thunder Pool. Qin Jin stood in place, calming his mind, operating the Breathing Technique while his Spiritual Power perceived every subtle movement around him. The trials in the Great Wilderness had long accustomed him to multitasking. As he operated the Breathing Technique, Qin Jin made a discovery, his heart stirred. He clearly sensed that while operating the Thunder Beast Breathing Technique, Life Energy surged, refining at a speed far surpassing the past, and the refined Life Energy was also stronger. "This is..." "The influence of the surrounding environment." Qin Jin was no longer a novice entering the door; he instantly made a judgment. "In the Great Wilderness, my Breathing Technique evolved by stimulating it with drastically different forces, causing changes." "And now, it’s as if I returned to its place of origin, causing this Breathing Technique to naturally change." As the thought flashed, the profession panel appeared. Qin Jin’s gaze focused intensely on one item. [Thunder Beast Breathing Technique: Level 5 (7%)] This breathing technique has advanced once more. "Unexpected gains." "After the Star God’s Chosen One, I can begin to learn other Breathing Techniques. While on the path of Breaking Realm, I will continuously refine, integrate, and merge until I ultimately create a breathing technique unique to myself, forging the most potent Life Energy." The thought flashed through my mind. Behind me, the Thunder Pool roared incessantly. Qin Jin, however, calmed down completely, leaning against the Thunder Pool, waiting for the enemy. ... Inside the forbidden zone, the sky was chaotic, with thunderclouds so dense that it was impossible to distinguish day from night. After roughly a few hours had passed, Qin Jin sensed something and opened his eyes. At the end of his sight. A male silhouette, cautiously glanced around, coming swiftly. He carried no weapon, bare-handed, his demeanor seemed quite sunny. As Qin Jin’s gaze landed on him, he turned his eyes, discovering Qin Jin as well. "Someone faster than me." As the thought flashed through his mind, he quickened his pace, rushing directly towards Qin Jin, finally stopping about several dozen paces away. His gaze fell on Qin Jin, and he shouted loudly: "My name is Song Niancheng, sorry to intrude, what’s the protocol?" "Should I also come over and wait here with you for the Star God’s emergence?" Qin Jin replied flatly: "Fight, or retreat." "So direct?" Song Niancheng responded, rubbing his hands, understanding Qin Jin’s intentions. "Quite domineering, indeed." "Come on, let’s have a contest. Whoever loses leaves immediately." As his words fell, the casualness in his eyes turned serious, his aura fluctuated, and his figure darted forward. At the same time. Qin Jin moved too. The figures of the two quickly intersected. At the moment of nearing, Song Niancheng swung his right fist, with Life Energy seemingly surrounding it like a glove, emitting a bright glow, slashing horizontally. As his strike was made. In his eyes, thunder churned around Qin Jin’s figure, and in the next moment, Qin Jin was gone from his sight. "Such fast speed." As the thought arose in his mind, pain spread from his abdomen. Qin Jin’s fist struck his abdomen, and under the explosive force, his body curled like a shrimp, suddenly soaring into the air diagonally. Song Niancheng immediately tried to maintain his balance, but at that moment, he glimpsed the figure shrouded in thunder swiftly catching up with him, then a kick was unleashed. Thunder rippled. Giant Power attacked, and in mid-air, his body changed direction, flying horizontally, eventually crashing onto the ground. Numbness and pain swept through his body. Qin Jin landed. His gaze fell on the other party, his voice sounded. "You have no intent to kill, and I will not kill you." "To make it here, you must be one of the Mining Star’s geniuses of this generation. Leave." Song Niancheng grimaced in pain, struggling to get up, clutching his abdomen, looking at Qin Jin, extending his thumb with the other hand: "No wonder you’re so domineering, truly formidable!" "Farewell." As he spoke, he turned around and limped away without any hesitation. The more gifted a person is, the more aware of where the gap lies. After two brief encounters, he had already realized the gap between them. To make it here, some may risk everything for one last desperate struggle, while some treasure their lives more, as they are destined to have a promising future. The figure disappeared into the distance. Soon after, a second silhouette approached. The visitor was a silver-haired woman, who paused and her expression changed slightly upon seeing Qin Jin standing alone at the edge of the cliff. Qin Jin looked over, slightly raising his eyebrows. "We’ve met before." His voice steady: "Want to give it a try?" "Defeat me, and you can stay here. Otherwise, just leave." The visitor was Bai Caihe. Her twin teammate was nowhere to be seen, and she arrived here alone. At Qin Jin’s voice, her silver teeth bit slightly, she clutched her fists, but eventually slackened helplessly, turning away without a word. She had witnessed Qin Jin’s battle firsthand. With her twin’s protection, she admitted not being a match, let alone now. This was merely the beginning. Qin Jin stood his ground, truly becoming the final obstacle within this Star God Forbidden Area. The Star God will be born. All challengers fight. Qin Jin solely guards the Thunder Pool.