Time passed, and several hours went by.
The powerful figures who had come to witness the ceremony gradually lost their patience. After all, waiting with high expectations is always the most painful.
They were eager to see the Divine Physique.
Yet after waiting for so long, there was still no sign of it.
The higher the expectation, the greater the disappointment!
"What's taking so long?"
"If this keeps up, I'm heading back. I've got important matters to handle in the Zongmen with Wan Ji."
"I've got responsibilities too. Trouble's been brewing in the Dongguan Domain, and I need to coordinate with the Human Sacred Hall."
The crowd began to grumble.
Even the representatives from imperial-level factions were showing signs of frustration, not just the minor figures.
Seeing this, the Sun-Devouring Emperor Palace Lord spoke up:
"Everyone, please be patient. We will wait another two hours. If they haven't arrived by then, we will proceed without them."
"After all, becoming the Divine Son depends not only on strength but also on fate and timing. If the Divine Physique doesn't show up, then they are simply not destined for this."
Upon hearing this, the crowd had no choice but to wait quietly.
However, two more hours soon passed.
The Sun-Devouring Emperor Palace Lord checked his communication talisman again, but there was still no response from the Grand Elder, leaving him thoroughly frustrated.
That Grand Elder!
Failing at the critical moment!
In his heart, the Palace Lord had truly hoped the Divine Physique would become the Divine Son. It was a dream of his—imagine, many years later, a Martial Emperor with a Divine Physique leading the Sun-Devouring Emperor Palace. What an illustrious and glorious scene that would be.
It would be immensely pride-worthy.
But now, the Grand Elder was missing at such a key moment, and in front of so many witnesses, the Palace Lord could not go back on his word.
He sighed and said:
"Everyone, the time has come. Since the Grand Elder and the Divine Physique have not returned, the new Divine Son of the Sun-Devouring Emperor Palace will be…"
"Wait!!"
Suddenly, a youthful voice rang out, and a black-clad young man shot through the sky toward them.
"Hm?!"
Everyone's eyes lit up—could this be the Divine Physique?
Even the Palace Lord felt a surge of hope, but a quick glance around showed no sign of the Grand Elder, which left him uncertain. Frowning, he asked, "Who are you, and what do you want?"
"I'm here to compete for the position of Divine Son!"
Qin Zi stood tall, his eyes bright with determination, brimming with confidence.
"Are you the Grand Elder's disciple?"
The Palace Lord inquired.
"Disciple?"
Qin Zi frowned, thought for a moment, and then replied truthfully, "The Grand Elder only evaluated me for a time and said I was qualified to compete for the Divine Son position. However, he didn't take me as a disciple, and I haven't formally become one."
I see!
The crowd blinked in surprise.
But they weren't particularly shocked.
Many senior figures don't require young talents to formally apprentice under them; instead, they guide and protect them without the official title of master and disciple.
The Sun-Devouring Emperor Palace's Grand Elder was likely no different. His so-called "evaluation" was just a way of teaching and safeguarding this young man.
Everyone understood.
The Palace Lord, too, instantly grasped the situation. He carefully sensed the young man's aura and realized that this youth had indeed cultivated the Sun-Devouring Emperor Scripture.
That energy signature could not be faked.
After a moment's thought, the Palace Lord asked, "Are you a Divine Physique?"
Qin Zi froze!
How did they figure that out?
But since it had been exposed, he saw no point in hiding it. He took a deep breath and solemnly nodded, "Yes, I am indeed a Divine Physique—a born Divine Physique!"
"Buzz…!"
Suddenly, ten brilliant halos of light erupted from his body, dazzling everyone present.
"So bright!"
"A Divine Physique, it's really a Divine Physique!"
"Incomparable! An undefeated physique!"
"Hahaha, I actually got to witness a Divine Physique. This trip was truly worth it!"
The crowd gasped in awe, and some even cheered.
On the other hand, Yu Longcheng, who had previously thought he had everything in the bag, staggered back a step, his face turning slightly pale.
A Divine Physique.
A real Divine Physique had appeared!
The blinding light and the overwhelming sense of power, which seemed ready to explode at any moment, weighed heavily on him.
It was a pressure not only on his spirit but also on his physique. This suppression caused his Dao Bone to dim noticeably.
"How can this be? Is a Divine Physique truly this terrifying? Does a natural Dao Physique really mean nothing in the face of a Divine Physique? I refuse to believe it!!"
Yu Longcheng screamed internally.
What he didn't know was that Qin Zi was no longer just an ordinary Divine Physique. After absorbing the Primal Mother Qi and Martial Fortune, he had undergone yet another transformation, making him a Super Divine Physique!
Against Qin Zi, even other Divine Physiques would be innately suppressed, let alone a natural Dao Physique.
"You, step down."
Qin Zi looked at Yu Longcheng, his voice dripping with an effortless authority. "Now that I'm here, the position of Divine Son belongs to me."
"You!!"
Yu Longcheng glared furiously at Qin Zi.
"If you refuse to accept this, I can help you understand by beating it into you."
Qin Zi calmly responded.
Yu Longcheng's face twitched. The words Qin Zi used were the same ones Yu Longcheng had thrown at Zhao Mushen earlier, now being thrown back at him.
Taking a deep breath, Yu Longcheng suppressed the fear in his heart and coldly said, "A natural physique alone doesn't determine everything. True strength lies in the individual. If you believe a Divine Physique makes you invincible, you're short-sighted!"
"Hmph, well said."
Qin Zi's eyes glinted coldly as he sneered, "Indeed, natural physique doesn't explain everything. After all, some people can steal another's Dao Bone and transplant it into their own body... truly a case of man overcoming destiny!"
Woosh!
At those words, many in the crowd were confused, but those who knew the truth had grim looks on their faces.
It was indeed a disgraceful matter.
"What are you implying?!"
Yu Longcheng's eyes flashed with murderous intent as though his deepest nerve had been struck.
"Hmph, you know perfectly well what I mean."
Qin Zi shook his head in disdain, unwilling to say more. After all, this matter didn't really concern him.
But for some reason, he found himself disgusted by this person. Perhaps it was because he had met that girl, Yu Wanqing.
That girl, so well-mannered, gentle, understanding, and far stronger than most her age, had made him think...
Such a beautiful person, and this beast had dared to harm her. Not only did he take her Dao Bone, but he also sent people to hunt her down.
Truly a monster!
"Hmph, whatever your motives, today it all comes down to strength. A Divine Physique isn't unbeatable!"
Yu Longcheng snorted coldly, his Dao Bone shining brightly on his chest, surrounded by radiant symbols as he charged toward Qin Zi.
"Hmph, strength? Do you even deserve to talk about strength in front of me?"
Qin Zi sneered, and an overwhelming aura of blood surged from his body, filling the sky like a sea of blood.
"Boom!"
Without any flashy techniques, he threw a punch. The boundless power exploded, shattering everything in its path.
"Pfft!"
The symbols around Yu Longcheng shattered like stones falling into water, scattering in all directions like tadpoles.
"Kill!"
Though his face turned pale, Yu Longcheng didn't retreat. Instead, he charged forward with fierce determination, closing the distance in an instant.
"Godslayer Slash!"
In the blink of an eye, his right hand gathered a mass of silver light, forming a sharp blade that slashed down toward Qin Zi's Divine Physique.
Woosh!
At such close range, dodging was impossible, and the slash's edge was sharp enough to make anyone's scalp tingle.
However, Qin Zi's left hand glowed as he seamlessly combined the Five Elements—wood, fire, earth, metal, and water—into one, and then reached out to grab the incoming blade.
"Clang!"
A crisp sound echoed as Qin Zi's hand grasped the terrifying blade. The blade shattered, leaving only a faint white mark on Qin Zi's palm.
"This!!"
Yu Longcheng's pupils contracted.
With a forceful tug, Qin Zi grabbed Yu Longcheng by the arm, swung him into the air, and slammed him into the ground.
"Boom!"
But Qin Zi didn't let go. He yanked him up again and slammed him down once more, causing the ground to tremble.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The crowd could only watch as Yu Longcheng was repeatedly smashed into the ground like a stick, causing rocks and debris to fly everywhere.
"Die!!"
After a long while, Yu Longcheng, who seemed utterly powerless, suddenly erupted with a brilliant light.
The Dao Bone on his chest shone blindingly, gathering countless symbols, creating energy beyond description, like nuclear fusion.
"Hmph, wishful thinking!"
Qin Zi yanked him up with his left hand and thrust his right hand like a claw, piercing straight through Yu Longcheng's chest.
"Pfft!"
A hole appeared in the center of Yu Longcheng's chest, front to back.
Qin Zi's bloodied hand emerged from the hole, clutching a radiant Dao Bone that burned with intense light.
"This… this…"
The crowd stared in shock at the scene.
It was too shocking.
Too brutal!
This Divine Physique had crushed the natural Dao Physique with sheer brute force, violently ripping out his Dao Bone!
"Young master!!"
"You wretched boy, how cruel!"
The powerful figures from the Yu family on the plaza turned pale with rage. Some even showed murderous intent, but none dared make a move.