When she spoke up to here, she paused for a moment and said, “With your natural talent, you’ll definitely be able to attain the peak of the First Heaven Realm before the next Ascension Rankings is held. At that time, with the Sword Intent you’ve comprehended and the gold element profound energy you possess, it would absolutely be easy for you to seize a position on the Ascension Rankings. It would be too risky for you to participate now! Because numerous powers are unwilling to see that our Sword Sect has a chance to rise up once more!” “I insist on participating this year!” Tang Ye gazed at her as he spoke seriously. “Is it because of that agreement with me?” Su Qingshi looked Tang Ye in the eye. Tang Ye was stunned, and then he shook his head and said, “Not entirely. In short, I have to participate in the Ascension Rankings, and I’ll go look for another power if I’m unable to represent the Sword Sect. I’m very sorry but there’s a reason why I have to participate.” Even though he had an agreement with her, his mother was the most important in his heart, and if it was necessary, he could even give up on this agreement with her. “Your life will be in danger if you participate with your current strength!” Su Qingshi spoke in an extremely serious manner. “I’m unable to seize a position even with the 2nd level of the Sword Intent?” asked Tang Ye. “Even though your cultivation is low, it’s still possible for you to seize a position in the Ascension Rankings with the Sword Intent you possessed!” Su Qingshi said, “However, if you utilize your Sword Intent, then you’ll definitely be targeted by the various powers. Not to mention any other power, just the members of the Ghost Sect would definitely spare no effort to kill you. Besides the Ghost Sect, the other powers that have a bad relationship with the Sword Sect would definitely do the same. Your current strength is utterly insufficient to deal with all of those monstrous geniuses, understand?” “I know that what you said is the truth, but I still want to participate!” Tang Ye said, “Besides that, I’m not as weak as you think.” “Let me have a look at your strength. Otherwise, I won’t allow you to participate in the Ascension Rankings. Even if you aren’t representing the Sword Sect!” said Su Qingshi. Tang Ye’s heart felt warm. Earlier, he thought that this woman refused to allow him to participate in the Ascension Rankings because she was afraid that he would be killed and be unable to represent the Sword Sect during the next Ascension Rankings. However, when he heard what she said now, he knew that it wasn’t entirely because of that, otherwise, she wouldn’t have spoken such words. Tang Ye stretched out his right fist, and his fist flickered with a faint golden glow. “Watch out!” As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Ye’s first whistled sharply through the air as it shot directly at Su Qingshi. Su Qingshi’s palm stretched out to greet Tang Ye’s fist. Bang! Su Qingshi took two steps back while a wisp of shock appeared on her face. She said, “What formidable strength!” Even though she’d merely utilized less than 30% of her strength and this 30% was sufficient to easily annihilate a Profounder at the First Heaven Realm, she’d never imagined that she would actually be easily blasted back by a simple punch from Tang Ye. “My physical strength and defense are on par with a King Rank Darkbeast!” Tang Ye said, “This is one of my trump cards as well!” “You obtained a fortuitous encounter during these few months of time?” asked Su Qingshi. Tang Ye’s strength had undergone a tremendous change, and it was impossible for it to increase so quickly without obtaining some sort of fortuitous encounter! Tang Ye didn’t conceal it from her and said, “You still remember that old man at the bottom of Death Abyss, right? I’ve been cultivating at his side in the last few months.” Su Qingshi had a solemn expression. She naturally remembered that old man. That old man’s strength could be said to be terrifying to the extreme, and she felt that even her father, the Sect Master of the Sword Sect, wouldn’t be a match for that old man. Yet she’d never imagined that the old man would actually be willing to guide Tang Ye. “He took you as his disciple?” asked Su Qingshi. Tang Ye shook his head and said, “He merely provided me with guidance. With my current strength, I’m qualified to participate in the Ascension Rankings, right?” Su Qingshi glanced at Tang Ye and hesitated for a moment before she said, “I know you hold a grudge against the Sword Sect, but I still hope that you will join the Sword Sect. You’ve comprehended Sword Intent, so joining the Sword Sect is beneficial to both you and the Sword Sect!” Tang Ye shook his head and refused. “Qingshi, I gave up on the Sword Sect when it agreed to hand my sister and me over to the Flower Palace. The reason I’m representing the Sword Sect at the Ascension Rankings is merely because of you. If you weren’t present in the Sword Sect, then truth be told, I only be too anxious for the Sword Sect to be reduced to a second-rate power!” Su Qingshi sighed lightly, and then she avoided this topic and said, “I’ll come looking for you in half a month from now!” As soon as she finished speaking, Su Qingshi didn’t linger here any longer and left the room.