Li Guanqi nodded slightly. He turned his head, glancing a few more times at Lin Qingyu. He had to admit that Lin Qingyu was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
But at this moment, the woman atop the mountain lowered her head slightly to look at him. The dazed-looking Li Guanqi naturally turned his head and smiled slightly. “Senior Brothers and Sisters, place your bets, no more changes!”
Everyone cheered upon hearing that, shouting for Li Guanqi to hurry up.
Without wasting another word, he took a deep breath and suddenly pushed off with his legs, his blood and energy surging.
A dull thud rang out as the rock under his feet suddenly shattered into a deep pit. Even the massive boulder, over ten zhang wide, cracked with several deep fissures.
This scene shocked many. Almost everyone present was at the Foundation Building Realm. Lifting a thousand jin wasn’t unusual, but stomping a rock weighing tens of tons into pieces with just physical strength was something only a rare few could do.
Li Guanqi moved like lightning, plunging into the waterfall in an instant. The torrent slammed against him with such force it nearly flung him away, but he barely managed to ride the momentum and dive in.
“Haha! Junior Brother Li has an incredible physique! He jumped in with just brute strength!”
“I knew the second platform bet was the right call!”
Li Guanqi gripped the cliff with both hands as the waterfall crashed down on him. The terrifying force made his heart tremble. Damn, just the pressure near the top probably weighs nearly a thousand jin!
Soon, Li Guanqi climbed down to the first platform using both hands and feet. The water pressure there was still manageable, so he continued downward.
The smooth stone wall offered no grip, but Li Guanqi used his fingers like blades, locking into the tiniest crevices as he climbed down inch by inch.
He quickly passed the second platform. The roar of the water was louder now, and he could hear nothing from the outside.
The crowd watching held their breath. At the Foundation Establishment Realm, climbing so far with pure physical strength was incredibly rare. Some senior brothers clicked their tongues and muttered, “Looks like my spirit stones are gone.”
However, they still wanted to see if Li Guanqi could withstand the water pressure from the higher platform.
He took every step cautiously. Each drop of water felt like a hammer smashing into his body. The rapid current forced his eyes shut, but amid the torrent, Li Guanqi began to feel something deeper. Gradually, his muscles relaxed.
A sudden surge of water slammed into him, jolting him! One foot slipped, and one hand lost its grip!
The crowd gasped, but some noticed his sudden relaxation. Lin Qingyu furrowed her brows slightly, confusion on her face. “Is he exhausted?”
Fortunately, Li Guanqi’s right hand caught another crack just in time, halting his fall.
But in his heart, there was no fear—only joy. So this is the power of water. Wild, fierce, and untamable!
Within the waterfall’s fury, he had sensed water’s unique momentum. A gentle stream could become intense and violent.
He let himself relax completely, letting the waterfall crash over him as he immersed himself in its flow. He swayed back and forth, clinging to the cliff.
The crowd outside didn’t understand what he was doing. Only Lin Qingyu’s eyes grew brighter and brighter. She seemed to realize what Li Guanqi was trying to do.
Time passed, and some thought he had fainted while clinging to the cliff.
Suddenly, Li Guanqi shifted. Feeling the current change, he launched downward again, darting down like a lizard. In just a few seconds, he reached the third platform.
There, he stood firm, closed his eyes, and planted himself in a horse stance. Then, he began to perform a set of martial arts forms!
Steam rose faintly from his robes—the heat of blood and energy surging within him. Each punch and kick flowed perfectly, following the waterfall’s rhythm as he practiced his form with wild, fluid grace.
Everyone watching was stunned.
The third platform took five times the strength of the first, and most Foundation Establishment Realm disciples couldn’t even stand steadily on it. Yet Li Guanqi was performing an entire martial routine with poise and grace.
The crowd was awestruck. Even the scruffy man atop the waterfall nodded in praise. “Damn... this kid’s a monster. That body of his could rival those martial cultivators!”
Li Guanqi leaped onto a giant stone, shaking the water from his body with a surge of energy. He cupped his fists and laughed. “Thank you, Senior Brothers and Sisters, for your generosity!”
The crowd only laughed louder. “Tsk tsk, Junior Brother wins this round. He actually managed to gain some insights under the waterfall! Amazing!”
“Is there any justice left?! Not only does he train hard, but he’s insanely talented too!”
“We admit defeat wholeheartedly!”
After counting his winnings, Li Guanqi found he had earned over 500 low-grade spirit stones, most of which came from Ye Feng. Li Guanqi thought for a moment, then flew over to the peak where Lin Qingyu stood. He spoke softly, “Thank you for believing in me, Senior Sister. This is your share.”
As he spoke, he handed over a storage pouch containing 150 spirit stones. Lin Qingyu accepted it with a light chuckle. “Hehe, I didn’t expect Junior Brother to win me some money too. Not bad.”
Li Guanqi smiled slightly and was about to leave with Ye Feng and the others, but Lin Qingyu suddenly called out to stop him. “Hey...”
Li Guanqi turned, a little confused. “Yes, Senior Sister?”
Lin Qingyu looked slightly embarrassed. She spoke softly, “I know you all want to join the Tournament of a Hundred Sects... Could I train with you?”
Li Guanqi froze for a moment, murmuring, “Uh... together? As in, with everyone?”
Lin Qingyu nodded, a little awkwardly. “Yes, together.”