Cao Qian's aura was undergoing a subtle change.
"Perhaps in the eyes of the world I am already exceptionally talented, but in my own eyes I am not as good as my brother, far inferior, and even among the children of kings and nobles, I am just mediocre..."
Cao Qian seemed to be speaking, or perhaps talking to himself, "My father once said that I am too cautious, always leaving myself room for maneuver, and never daring to take a real risk. Today, what's wrong with putting myself in a life-or-death situation?"
As Cao Qian suddenly spoke passionately, the world seemed to change color.
The dome, which had been covered by the weather system, was now filled with countless clouds, and starlight could be faintly seen twinkling in the distance. A vast yet oppressive atmosphere enveloped the entire area.
Many of the powerful figures at the Mountain and Sea realms present changed their expressions and looked at Cao Qian in shock.
"This is……"
After a moment of surprise, the referee from Shanhai on the field also became serious.
"Cao Qian, please stop immediately! You're courting death and ruining your future!"
From the beginning of the Nine Heavens Cup until now, the referee Shan Hai, who has always stood on the field and never speaks out no matter what happens, spoke for the first time during the match.
And the words he uttered were astonishing.
"Seeking one's own death? What do you mean!"
"Can anyone tell me what Cao Qian is doing?"
"Whatever he's doing, gentlemen, I have a feeling something big is about to happen..."
"Nonsense, it's already dawn, do you think we're blind!"
A commotion erupted inside the main stadium, and the host on the commentary platform was also somewhat bewildered, hurriedly asking questions.
Soon, the host confirmed something with the powerful expert from the Mountain and Sea Realm, and his expression turned to shock.
She quickly grabbed the microphone and began making an urgent broadcast.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have just received some amazing news!"
"Cao Qian is currently 'seeking the way' on the field!"
"Many people may not understand what 'seeking the Dao' means, so let me explain it simply. From the moment a high-level martial artist enters the Mountain and Sea realm, there are three essential stages: asking the Dao, seeking the Dao, and finally attaining the Dao..."
As the host explained, the audience erupted in uproar.
They might not understand what "seeking the Dao" means, but they could understand one thing: Cao Qian's actions at this moment were equivalent to forcibly breaking through, and the goal of the breakthrough was actually the Mountain and Sea!
Perhaps it's not a true step into the mountains and seas, but it's at least a half-step into the mountains and seas!
This kind of on-the-spot breakthrough is, if not outrageous, then quite outrageous.
Even if a beginner martial artist tries to break through to the intermediate martial artist level, if they are unprepared, there is usually only one outcome: failure to break through and the complete destruction of their vital energy!
Not to mention high-level martial artists stepping into the mountains and seas.
No wonder the referee of the Mountain and Sea Tribunal said that Cao Qian was courting death... There are more than a million martial arts masters in all of China, but how many are there in the Mountain and Sea Tribunal?
If breakthroughs were that easy, then anyone could achieve the power to conquer mountains and seas.
"This kid's gone mad..."
Inside the military lounge in Jiangzhong, everyone stared in disbelief, and Cheng Qingqing also showed surprise for the first time.
Shen Qian was also shocked.
He didn't expect Cao Qian to go to such lengths, and judging from what the other party said, he originally planned to go crazy one last time when facing Chen Qian.
Even though the two of them haven't had much contact in the past six months, it's as if she put pressure on him.
"Lord Kunhu, can you stop him?"
Regardless of Cao Qian's intentions, given the haste, his chances of success were less than one percent. Even Liu Changqing, with his exceptional talent, had been stuck at this step for a long time.
Although it is related to the unique nature of Liu Changqing's path, the hardships involved are not something that outsiders can understand.
If the breakthrough fails, regardless of whether Cao Qian lives or dies, it is foreseeable that he will never be able to set foot in the mountains and seas again in his lifetime.
Shen Qian didn't want Uncle Minnan to blame him for this whole affair, so he looked at Uncle Kunhu.
"It's too late. The Dao Sea has already appeared. If I intervene now, I will have to bear the backlash of the Dao Sea, which is beyond human strength to resist. Even if I am already a king, I will have to pay a heavy price."
Uncle Kunhu frowned slightly, then shook his head.
Shen Qian was well aware of this principle, and upon hearing this, he could only abandon his last shred of hope and turn his attention back to the arena.
While the outside world was in an uproar over Cao Qian's actions, Cao Qian himself had already found himself in a delicate situation.
His eyes were lifeless, as if his soul had left his body. He just stood there blankly, but a mysterious aura emanated from him and was growing stronger.
The light in the sky grew even more dazzling. In a daze, it seemed as if a boundless ocean composed entirely of starlight had descended upon this world, containing all the phenomena of the world, yet all shrouded in mist, making it impossible for others to see clearly.
The atmosphere inside the main stadium grew even more electric. Although they couldn't see anything, just feeling that vast aura that transcended everything was an experience they would never forget.
After all, 99% of martial artists may never reach this stage in their entire lives.
"Dao Hai!"
Zhao Keyi, standing opposite, murmured.
He knew that Cao Qian's physical body was still here, but his consciousness had long since soared to the heavens.
No one knows what Dao Cao Qian was asking about, but reaching the Dao Sea is only the first step in seeking the Dao. Fortunately, it seems that Cao Qian has taken this step.
Otherwise, if he forcibly pulls the Dao Sea, he will probably be shattered to pieces the moment the Dao Sea descends.
Buzz!
A trembling voice echoed from the depths of the darkness, and Cao Qian's body, left on the arena, began to tremble. The color drained from his face, and even his life force began to fade.
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