“We are both Martial Artists, so why is the gap so vast!”

At this thought, Han Luan’s expression changed repeatedly.

Her gaze fell upon Helinta, whose face was calm.

Although she had researched Snake Heart Gate’s information before coming and knew that its Second Senior Sister currently managed it, and understood that this person was a bloodthirsty madwoman.

Yet, she never expected that the other party would be so insane, daring to attack her without a word.

She had a premonition that if she dared to say anything more, the other party would chop her down with a blade, killing her directly.

As for whether the other party truly dared to do so, she wouldn't gamble. She had paid too much to reach her current position.

Therefore, after weighing the matter in her heart, she ultimately chose to yield.

“I apologize, perhaps I was mistaken about this matter. I was quite offensive just now, please forgive me!”

“Hmm, it’s good that things are clear. Go back. This matter has nothing to do with my Snake Heart Gate. Perhaps they were unlucky and encountered a certain Lower Black-Blood Species.”

The killing intent in Helinta’s originally blood-like eyes gradually receded.

A faint smile appeared on her indifferent face. She retracted her long blade, sheathing it directly, and then sat back down in her seat.

“Hmm, I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t stay long. Farewell!”

Han Luan took a deep look at her, said no more unnecessary words, turned, and quickly left the place.

This madwoman didn’t care about Saint Rain Gate’s threats, but with her strength, she wouldn’t be able to gain any advantage either.

Staying longer would only be futile.

Watching the departing figure, a hint of chill flashed in Helinta’s eyes, but as if she thought of something, she ultimately made no move.

She rotated her chair, turning her back to face the floor-to-ceiling window, holding the long blade in her hands, her slender fingers gently caressing its cold scabbard.

She tilted her head, looking into the distance.

The red sunset cast its glow upon her face, outlining the soft contours of her profile.

One could see orange-red, golden-yellow, and light purple hues, layers of light blending across the sky, like a flowing oil painting.

“Hu Qi…”

She murmured the name, a peculiar expression flashing across her face.

…

“Second Senior Sister! May I know why you called me here?”

Three days later, in a luxuriously decorated office on the top floor of a towering building in Zhu Xi.

Hu Qi stood calmly to the side, feigning confusion.

And in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, stood a tall figure with long, flowing hair—it was Helinta.

At this moment, she stood there, her gaze looking down from above.

Hearing Hu Qi’s words, she turned around and looked at Hu Qi.

“You are very good!”

She suddenly uttered this sentence.

Compared to before, Helinta’s appearance hadn’t changed much; she still had that indifferent expression.

Perhaps it was Hu Qi’s illusion, but he always felt that Helinta’s wine-red eyes seemed to grow even deeper.

“I called you here this time because of Master’s previous instructions.

Since you achieved Qi Blood Three Transformations within three months, you will be accepted as a Personal Disciple.”

At this point, a rare smile actually appeared on her face.

“However, Master is currently occupied with important matters and cannot leave, so he instructed me to accept you as a Disciple on his behalf first. The formal ceremony will be held when Master returns.”

“Everything is at Senior Sister’s discretion!”

Hu Qi nodded.

He was not surprised by this in his heart.

He had been waiting for this ever since he revealed his Qi Blood Three Transformations cultivation previously.

“Follow me.”

Helinta walked to one side. Hu Qi did not ask further.

Soon, the two opened a room door.

The space inside was not large, and a faint smoky scent lingered.

There wasn't much inside; several soft prayer mats were placed on the floor, and furthest inside, a offering table was set up, with no superfluous items on it.

There was only a bronze incense burner and a large scroll painting.

On the scroll, was a figure dressed in ancient attire, with a blurred face.

“This is the Old Ancestor of my Snake Heart Gate. Our Snake Heart Gate is actually named Snake King Sect…”

Helinta’s voice came, briefly introducing information about Snake Heart Gate.

The general situation was that the origins of Snake Heart Gate could be traced back to the Snake King Sect during the Cloud Kingdom period nearly a thousand years ago.

However, due to some changes, the former Snake King Sect no longer existed, leaving only a few descendants of its Legacy. The current Sect Leader is one of them, who founded Snake Heart Gate a hundred years ago.

She stepped forward.

She picked up an incense stick from the side, lit one end, and placed it into the incense burner.

Then, she bowed three times.

Next, she looked at Hu Qi.

“Bow to the Ancestral Master.”

Seeing this, Hu Qi also stepped forward and bowed according to the procedure she had just followed.

“Thus, we are truly fellow Disciples.

You are ranked sixth.

Above you, besides me, Master has four other Disciples.

They are Senior Brother Du Wang, Junior Brother Han Yuan, Junior Sister Lin Yao, and Junior Brother Lin Tu.

You should have some understanding of these individuals.

It’s just that they are all busy now. When Master returns later, and there’s an opportunity to gather, I will introduce you to them.”

At this point, Helinta glanced at Hu Qi and suddenly asked:

“I was previously ranked fourth. Do you know why I am now second?”

Hu Qi’s heart stirred, but he feigned confusion on his face, shaking his head to indicate he didn’t know.

“It must be because Second Senior Sister is immensely strong.”

“No, no, it’s because they all died.”

Helinta said.

Upon hearing this, Hu Qi felt no surprise in his heart.

But a fitting expression of astonishment appeared on his face.

“The world of Martial Artists is far more cruel than that of ordinary people.

Your Aptitude is very good, but Aptitude is not everything.

Over the years, our Snake Heart Gate has not lacked Prodigies.

But those people all died.

However, if one’s Heart-Nature is lacking, and one cannot form effective strength, then they are just a vase that shatters upon impact, utterly useless. Do you understand?”

“I will heed Senior Sister’s teachings. Junior Brother understands.”

Hu Qi’s expression was solemn.

Seeing this, Helinta nodded.

“With your Aptitude, it won’t be long before you reach Qi Blood Perfection. At that time, you can begin preparing for the Breakthrough to a Martial Artist.”

Hearing this, Hu Qi’s expression subtly changed.

However, he knew that the other party probably had more to say, so he didn’t ask any questions.

As expected, Helinta only paused for a moment before continuing:

“How much do you know about matters after the Qi Blood Realm?”

“I heard some things before, that one needs to open the Divine Treasury to Breakthrough to a Martial Artist.”

Hu Qi explained.

“Hmm, in that case, I will tell you about the detailed situation concerning Martial Artists.”

Hu Qi’s answer did not exceed Helinta’s expectations.

Subsequently, as Helinta narrated, Hu Qi gained a more thorough understanding of the information about Martial Artists.

The human body contains immense secrets and creation.

However, ordinary people, due to their fragile bodies, can only guard a Treasure Trove unknowingly, completely unable to utilize the power within.

Martial Artists named this creation the Divine Treasury.

This thing is usually in a closed state, and can only be opened through special methods.

Of course, it is not excluded that it may temporarily open in some emergency situations.

For example, there were news records.

【In the Purple Gold Empire, a man named Maite was caught in the center of a tornado. After experiencing violent rotation and impact, he was thrown back to the ground from mid-air.

It was estimated that his impact speed when hitting the ground was at least 30 miles per hour, and the location where he fell was half a kilometer from his original house.

Surprisingly, besides superficial skin abrasions, he had no broken bones anywhere in his body, no internal organ damage, and after regaining consciousness, he stood up and walked home.】