For many people, Sai Na City had not been peaceful recently. The city was in turmoil. First, during the Talisman Formation Master Exchange Conference, the Insect King was still sealed in the sky above Sai Na City. Like the Sword of Damocles, the Insect King could fall at any time. In a place unknown to the public, Qinchuan and Zerg had a battle of wits and courage. In the end, Zerg won by a narrow margin.
In the Royal Palace, Ao Feng and Zhao Deng sat opposite each other. The two of them looked at each other with surprise and worry.
"You've heard about it too, haven't you? An extremely terrifying explosion broke out in the Snow Palace. Not only did it create a crater with a radius of a thousand miles, but it also spread to thousands of miles away, almost covering half of the Snow Star!"
"Of course I've heard about it. It's also because I heard about it that I came to find you. I think this matter must have something to do with Qinchuan."
Ao Feng could not help but sigh when he mentioned Qinchuan. He said to Zhao Deng, "Now I don't want to think about the Rune Stone anymore. I only hope that Qinchuan can return safely. Compared to those worldly possessions, I think our friendship with Qinchuan is more important!"
In the past, Ao Feng had always thought that cultivation resources were the most important thing in the cultivation world. However, after experiencing the recent series of events, he felt that he was wrong. Sincere feelings were the most precious thing in the world!
"First Prince is right. Our friendship with Qinchuan is the most important thing. If it weren't for Qinchuan, we might have died in Zerg's hands," Zhao Deng sighed and said to Ao Feng, "I wonder if Qinchuan is still alive."
Just as Ao Feng and Zhao Deng were worrying about Qinchuan's life, the voice of a guard came from outside the door.
"First Prince, there is someone outside the Royal Palace. He calls himself Qinchuan."
Ao Feng and Zhao Deng were pleasantly surprised when they heard the guard's words. They quickly got up and walked outside. They quickly arrived at the gate of the Imperial City. When they saw Qinchuan standing at the gate with a smile, they cheered excitedly.
"Qinchuan!
You're not dead! "
Hearing Ao Feng's words, Qinchuan chuckled and said to Ao Feng, "Can I understand that you're looking forward to my death?"
"No no no!
I've never thought about that! "Ao Feng stepped forward and hugged Qinchuan enthusiastically." Brother, welcome back! "
After Ao Feng and Qinchuan hugged, Zhao Deng also stepped forward and hugged Qinchuan. He smiled and said, "This is definitely the happiest day of my life!"
"Thank you for thinking about me."
Qinchuan smiled and then said with some regret, "But I couldn't bring that thing back. I'm really sorry."
Hearing Qinchuan's words, Ao Feng shook his head and said to Qinchuan, "Nothing is more important than you coming back alive. Let's go back and talk. You must tell us in detail how you fought against those enemies!"
Qinchuan and the other two returned to the hall. Under the expectant gaze of Ao Feng and Zhao Deng, Qinchuan briefly described the battle between him and the black-robed man. He made some changes in some places, such as the small armored dragon, the runic sword, and the runic stone.
"In the end, the black-robed man chose to self-destruct in order to kill me. I had no choice but to activate the runic stone to protect myself. Later on, in order to kill the black-robed man, I used up the last bit of the runic stone's power." Qinchuan sighed, "If not for the runic stone, I would be a dead man now."
Hearing Qinchuan's narration, Ao Feng and Zhao Deng's faces showed a trace of fear. If they were to switch roles with Qinchuan, they would definitely not be able to do better than Qinchuan.
"It's a good thing that the runic stone is gone." Ao Feng sighed and said, "At least we don't have to worry about anything anymore."
"That's true."
Zhao Deng nodded, "Treasures of that level are not only useless to us, but will also be a death sentence.
Just like that black-robed man, a mighty cultivator fell because of him, and our Great Emperor … "
When Qin Chuan heard this, he smiled and said to the two of them, "You believe me just like that?
Aren't you afraid that I'll hide the runic stone and make up a story to deceive you? "
Ao Feng chuckled and said to Qinchuan, "We are friends, and our lives were saved by you. If we don't even have this basic trust in you, then our friendship is too cheap."
Zhao Deng also nodded in agreement. They had already doubted Qinchuan once, so they definitely wouldn't doubt him a second time.
"Although you are willing to believe me, there are some things that I still have to say."
Qinchuan's expression became solemn, "I, Qinchuan, swear to the heavens that the runic stone's power has been used up in the battle between me and the black-robed man. If this is false, I am willing to immediately have my cultivation crippled and sink into the depths of hell forever!"
Hearing Qinchuan's oath, Ao Feng and Zhao Deng's expressions also became serious. They didn't expect that Qinchuan would use such an extreme method to prove it to them!
"No, no, no." Ao Feng looked at Qinchuan with a complicated expression, "Why bother?"
Qinchuan chuckled and said to Ao Feng and Zhao Deng, "I really treat you as friends, so I don't want any grudges or doubts between us.
Anyway, as long as I'm not lying, this oath won't have any effect on me, so there's no need to care about it. "
"Brother Qin is a true hero!" Zhao Deng looked at Qinchuan with admiration, "I admire you!"
When Qinchuan saw Ao Feng and Zhao Deng's expressions, he knew that his oath wasn't in vain. It could be considered that he'd completely abandoned the hostility between the three of them, causing their friendship to become even more solid. If it wasn't for this, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to raise his following request.
"Will the Talisman Formation Master Exchange continue after this incident?" Qinchuan asked curiously, "The competition probably hasn't ended, right?"
Ao Feng laughed indifferently when he heard this, "The calamity of insects broke out that day, and the square was a disaster area. More than half of the 100 participating Talisman Formation Masters died, so how could the competition continue?"
When he heard Ao Feng's answer, Qinchuan asked, "Since it's like that, then what about the quota to comprehend Dao Markings?"
"The Talisman Formation Master Exchange was originally held by our Imperial Family. Now that it can't continue, the quota is naturally still in the hands of the Imperial Family."
Ao Feng gazed at Qinchuan and said, "Right, I remember that Brother Qin is one of the participants as well. What? Are you interested in this quota?"
Qinchuan nodded and said, "Indeed. I really want a quota. I wonder what price I have to pay?"
Ao Feng roared with laughter when he heard this, and then he said to Qinchuan, "There's no need for you to pay any price. If you want it, I'll give it to you. I'll even give it all to you!"