Refining the Mountains and Rivers

by Stayrr

While the blue light blossoms, the insignificant struggle at the bottom. He grasps the opportunity to change his fate and embarks on an unprecedented path… I will control my destiny, not Heaven! Perhaps he is naïve, or perhaps, is the start of a new epic journey!

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Chapter 257 – Chaos Arrives

Ning Ling had imagined countless times what sort of mood she would feel when the messengers from the Land of Divinity and Demons arrived. But, it was only now that she clearly realized that everything she thought and imagined couldn't even compare to one percent of reality. Sorrow and bitterness surged up from deep within her, and no matter what, she couldn't suppress it.

She subconsciously held onto Qin Yu, but then, as if suddenly thinking of something, she shoved him away. She politely bowed towards the two cultivators atop the great turtle. "Ning Ling greets the messengers."

The two messengers were young but their cultivation was terrifying. To be at the middle Nascent Soul realm at their age, it was difficult to imagine something like this being possible in the world. Their gazes were faint and imperious, commanding a natural position up high. They swept their eyes over Qin Yu and furrowed their eyebrows. Then, they turned, "Ning Ling, we came here upon orders. Come with us."

Ning Ling took a deep breath. She turned towards Qin Yu, the loss in her eyes so great that it nearly condensed into substance. "Junior-apprentice brother Qin Yu, forget me…" She didn't finish her sentence. She turned and left, but was caught by Qin Yu. His gaze was calm and there was even a smile on his face. "I still have to know, senior-apprentice Sister Ning, where you are going so I can find you later."

Ning Ling's heart ached and a tear almost fell down her cheek. She squeezed out a smile. "The Land of Divinity and Demons, Immortal Sect."

Qin Yu nodded earnestly. "I will remember. Senior-apprentice sister Ning, wait for me." His expression was peaceful, as if the two people were only parting for a brief moment and would see each other again soon.

A tear finally fell from Ning Ling's eyes. She smiled. "Alright, then I will wait for junior-apprentice brother Qin to come."

Qin Yu let go and drew back one step. Ning Ling turned around left, her floating figure like a fairy as she landed on the large turtle's back.

The two Immortal Sect disciples looked down from above. "Lowly ant from a land of exile, how could you possibly know of the existence of my Immortal Sect? Moreover, never in the rest of your life will you be able to step into the Land of Divinity and Demons."

"Now that Ning Ling's bloodline has awakened, she is a precious person of my Immortal Sect. How can she be contaminated by the likes of you? From now on, forget such thoughts, otherwise the curse killing arts of my Immortal Sect can still exterminate you even when separated by a trillion miles!"

Seeing Qin Yu's calm expression that wasn't influenced by them, the Immortal Sect disciples sneered. "Then, I will teach you a lesson today, so that you will respect and worship my Immortal Sect in the future!"

He lifted a hand and thrust down.

Rumble rumble –

A giant golden hand appeared, dazzling like a great sun. A terrifying killing intent instantly appeared, covering the entirety of Severed Spirit Mountain. The collapsed skies, the vortex, and the giant turtle had already attracted numerous eyes. Now as this golden palm fell down, everyone's attention was drawn in.

Countless cultivators widened their eyes, shock and fear rising on their faces. The aura emitted by the golden palm gave birth to endless awe in the depths of their souls.

Qin Yu looked up towards that falling palm and a severe light shined in his eyes. Indeed, these were people from the Land of Divinity and Demons; they didn't even see low and humble lives in their eyes. If he really had a weak cultivation, then even if this palm didn't kill him it would mostly cripple his cultivation. This was their version of a casual lesson? Any favorable impression that Qin Yu had of this unheard of Immortal Sect suddenly disappeared.

He lifted a hand. Within his dantian sea, the Five Element Golden Cores all erupted, magic power surging out, condensing into boundless tides that flooded outwards! Silver-white magic swords condensed on his fingertips, arcing towards that golden palm and cutting down!

Shua –

They were fast like bolts of silver-white lightning, instantly colliding with the golden palm!

Bang –

The giant golden palm was split in half and blew up in the skies, releasing endless billowing flames of gold. The silver-white bolt of lightning shot out from these flames, continuing forwards without stopping.

On the back of the turtle, the two Immortal Sect disciples had gloomy expressions, shock in their eyes. They clearly never expected that someone from this land of exile would be able to break through their immortal arts.

The giant turtle's narrowed eyes opened at this time. It cut at the silver-white lightning, causing it to tremble and disintegrate.

Qin Yu was struck by a backlash. Blood flowed from his head and his eyes darkened.

"Junior-apprentice brother Qin!" Ning Ling lost herself and screamed. "Messengers, please forgive him! Junior-apprentice brother Qin didn't intend to offend you!"

The two Immortal Sect disciples hesitated. They coldly snorted, "Let's go."

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Now that Ning Ling's bloodline had awakened, there would surely be a place for her in the Immortal Sect. They didn't want to offend her for no reason.

Although Qin Yu had displayed formidable strength, in the end he was just an ant from this land of exile. His great dao was doomed to hopelessness. He was simply nothing to speak of.

The great turtle turned and slowly crawled towards the vortex. Besides the moment of divine strength it revealed when it opened its eyes, no one could imagine just what sort of terrifying strength it possessed. But, this giant and dreadfully strong turtle was actually willing to be driven by these two Immortal Sect disciples; one could imagine how deep the background of this Immortal Sect was.

Ning Ling turned around. As she saw the figure on the ground slowly blur and vanish, she tried not to cry. A bright smile lit up her face. This might be the last time she saw junior-apprentice brother Qin; how could she show him such an ugly crying face? She wanted him to remember her when she was at her most beautiful.

The giant turtle flew into the vortex, disappearing from sight.

Everything was like an illusion. The one he loved was already so far away.

Qin Yu swayed where he stood. He opened his mouth and spat out blood, his face deathly pale.

What a terrifying turtle!

With just a glance, his soul had been injured. It was only because he didn't want Ning Ling to worry over him that he stubbornly didn't show it.

"Land of Divinity and Demons, Immortal Sect…" He mumbled to himself. His eyes hardened with resolve. He would definitely go there!

In a cabin within the mountain valley, Qin Yu sat down and started to recover from his wounds.

Ning Ling had left and Qin Yu had inevitably lost. But, he wouldn't let this set him back. She had only left momentarily, to a place he had no idea how to reach. However, as long as his cultivation was formidable enough, he believed he would see her before long.

If this was the case, then rather than being sad, he might as well focus on cultivating so he could reunite with Ning Ling sooner.

His Demon Body had made a breakthrough and there was no longer a barrier in his way on the road to Nascent Soul. What he needed to do now was heal his wounds, make a breakthrough in his cultivation, and complete the Demon Body sacrifice.

Starlight sprinkled down in his soul space, constantly fusing into Qin Yu's soul and repairing the damage he received.

Suddenly, Spirity opened her eyes. She stared at Qin Yu's soul, her gaze dignified.

After several breaths of time, she lifted a hand and pointed forwards!

The eyes of Qin Yu's soul opened. But, its pupils were pitch black, as thick as ink.

"Come out for me!"

With a shout, Spirity pulled her hands inwards. Two masses of darkness shot out, turning into a skeleton that had demonic energy lingering on it.

Qin Yu was alarmed. His consciousness entered his soul and he coldly asked, "What is this?"

Spirity said, "Soul Attaching Art. To send a fragment of one's own soul into a cultivator's body, slowly absorbing the strength of that other soul to grow, and eventually swallowing it."

Qin Yu's complexion was ugly. He subconsciously thought of Heavenseek Pavilion and that Heavenseek Old Demon. It was extremely likely that this thing was left behind by him.

"Spirity, can you find out who did this to me?"

Spirity nodded. "I can try."

She closed her eyes. Threads of bright light emitted from her hands, drilling into the skeleton.

Far away in a distant field, a figure within a black cabin suddenly opened his eyes. He looked up at the nothingness in front of him and divine light exploded in his eyes, crashing forwards in a barrage.

Spirity coughed. The threads of light from her palms directly exploded and she paled.

Qin Yu opened his eyes. He had already seen who the person was.

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Heavenseek Pavilion, that mysterious young cultivator!

Could he be Heavenseek Old Demon?

A sense of dread suddenly appeared in his heart. His thoughts raced as his consciousness left his soul space. Resolve rose in his eyes.

He could no longer wait. He had to immediately break into Nascent Soul!

After gathering some things, he stepped up and shot into the skies. As for where he was going to cross tribulation, he had already decided on it.

The young man gently sighed within the black cabin, a helpless expression on his face. Everything had been going smoothly. All he needed to do was wait for Qin Yu to cross tribulation and then quietly complete his swallowing and sublimation of him in the critical moment.

"Partner Soul…it was actually a Partner Soul…" The young man revealed a smile. Although an accident had occurred that would make things more troublesome, the existence of a Partner Soul was actually a happy surprise.

The young man looked up and lightly said, "Ghost, pass down orders. Find Qin Yu as soon as possible."

With Heavenseek Pavilion's spies, no matter where Qin Yu appeared in this large world, he would soon be discovered. Moreover, he had to cross Nascent Soul heavenly tribulation, so how could there be no movement when he did?

In a corner of the cabin, shadows wriggled. An order of the highest level had already spread all over the world at an astonishing speed. To have such power and influence, Qin Yu had correctly guessed the status of this person. This young man was the ultimate ruler of Heavenseek Pavilion – Heavenseek Old Demon!

Meanwhile, at Immortal Eclipse Valley.

Pill Crucible held a jade slip in his hands. There was only a faint portrait within, but through a bloodline relation, that was enough for him to identify this person as his missing child of many years.

Pa –

The jade slip was crushed!

Pill Crucible roared out, "Heavenseek Old Demon!"

Bang –

The aura of a peak Nascent Soul wildly wreaked havoc.

Jiang Li cupped his hands together. He said, "Valley Master, please calm your anger. Heavenseek Pavilion possesses an unfathomably deep influence. Right now we are in fierce conflict with the Demonic Path, it is not wise to begin another war!"

Pill Crucible took in a great shuddering breath, slowly restraining his aura. But, his eyes turned colder. He slowly said, "I know of your worries, but Chan'er's death is the greatest flaw in my heart. I made a vow long ago that once I found out who it was that harmed my child, I would not hesitate to pay any price to shatter their bones and turn them to ashes! You do not need to worry. As long as I can kill Heavenseek Old Demon, my mind will reach perfection and I will have the chance to cross that final step to reach Divine Soul. At that time, who cares about the Demon Monarch?"

Jiang Li's eyes lit up. He bowed. "If this is so, then I obey Valley Master's orders!"

Pill Crucible stood up. This normally lazy and shameless old man finally revealed the overbearing attitude and disdain of a peerless powerhouse. His powerful aura rose like a great sun, sweeping out in all directions.

"Pass down orders. To every lineage of Immortal Eclipse Valley, destroy Heavenseek Pavilion no matter the price!"

Within one day, 37 branch divisions of Heavenseek Pavilion were destroyed.

Waves of blood and death arrived at the Southern Empire and Northern Dynasty without any warning. Countless cultivators were scared senseless. They had no idea what was happening, but there was one thing they were sure of: a terrifying world-encompassing storm would soon arrive!

…

Demonic Path High Command.

The Demon Monarch was silent for several breaths of time. A smile curved up his lips. "How interesting. It looks like Pill Crucible has found out who murdered his child. It was actually Heavenseek Pavilion all along."

He lifted a hand. "Order our forces to momentarily withdraw. We will allow the dogs to fight each other. My Demonic Path will be able to obtain benefits from the side."

…

In the black cabin, Heavenseek Old Demon's complexion was pale. He was so enraged that he thought he would go crazy. Immortal Eclipse Valley's actions had thoroughly ruined his plan. With Qin Yu's careful disposition, once he realized what had happened he would surely try to cross tribulation as soon as possible.

But now, Heavenseek Pavilion's strength was being dragged down by Immortal Eclipse Valley and was completely unable to be used! Once Qin Yu broke into Nascent Soul, even he wouldn't have full confidence he could steal his body.

Thinking about how his years of planning were becoming nothing but running water, Heavenseek Old Demon clenched his teeth and roared, "Pill Crucible, I will surely kill you and make sure you die with no grave!"

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Chapter 258 – Ten Times Heavenly Tribulation

A shocking beam of light shot forwards from afar, as fast as a bolt of lightning. It landed atop a low mountaintop and the light scattered to reveal Qin Yu's figure. Looking around, all he could see was a vast wilderness in front of him. It was bleak and desolate, and besides some withered yellow weeds, there was no sign of life. Continuing further, those withered yellow weeds gradually faded away until the entire land turned barren.

"Barren lands…" Qin Yu muttered to himself. A sharp light flashed deep in his eyes. Yes, this place was his goal, the Land of Sealed Demons where You Qi had led him in the past.

First of all, the Land of Sealed Demons possessed a great prestige, the power to inhibit and imprison the strength of demonic path cultivators. Once Heavenseek Old Demon found him, he might not recklessly come here. At the very least, even if Heavenseek Old Demon entered the Land of Sealed Demons, his strength would surely be limited. Perhaps this would give Qin Yu the means to contend with him.

Next, there was an old demon there – Bluecloud Demon. After Qin Yu broke into Nascent Soul he would urgently need to cut down a late Nascent Soul super powerhouse as a sacrifice to the Demon Body. This old demon was the most excellent candidate qualified for the job.

After some rest, light glowed around him once more. He shot up into the skies, hurrying along.

The further he went into the bleak wilderness, the less life there was. The air seemed to percolate with a yin chill. With Qin Yu's current cultivation, his vision far surpassed what it had been in the past. As he looked at the barren ground below him, he detected far more.

It seemed that this place really was a cursed land. If a cultivator stepped into it, they would more or less be contaminated. If someone with a weak cultivation came here, they would be influenced by the power of the curse and it would be likely that they would never die a peaceful or natural death. It was not too surprising. This place was regarded as a forbidden land by the cultivators of the Northern Dynasty, and normally no one dared to take a step in.

Qin Yu didn't know whether this curse aura would influence him or not. But right now, he couldn't take these factors into consideration. The Land of Sealed Demons was his best choice of location to break into Nascent Soul!

An hour later, Qin Yu came to a halt. He frowned. He was now deep in the barren wilderness, but he still hadn't discovered the aura of the Land of Sealed Demons.

If it weren't for the fact that You Qi had once led him here to enter the Land of Sealed Demons, Qin Yu would have absolutely no idea.

If he couldn't find the entrance to the Land of Sealed Demons…

Qin Yu's thoughts raced. He lifted a hand and punched down at the earth.

Bang –

The ground trembled, the thundering roar reaching out far. Cracks appeared, rapidly spreading outwards.

It wasn't here.

Qin Yu took a step forwards and punched down once more.

He was like a ruthless tyrant that destroyed all. Wherever he went he punched the earth, causing the surrounding land to collapse.

Another punch fell. Qin Yu suddenly turned his head. He could feel the faint fluctuations of a spell deep underground.

He found it!

The Land of Sealed Demons was hidden extremely well. But, even the people who constructed this place in the past must not have imagined that their exquisite methods of hiding this place would be so arbitrarily broken through using such barbaric methods.

It was the so-called 'one force to break down all methods'. This was approximately what Qin Yu was doing.

Qin Yu didn't have the confidence to successfully use his cultivation and open the spells around the Land of Sealed Demons. So, he only had a single choice left.

Brute force!

With a flick of his sleeves, the Five Element Swords appeared. They surrounded his body, and following to where he pointed at the ground, they came howling out.

In an instant, they sank deep underground.

Rumble rumble –

There was loud roaring deep beneath the earth. The ground wildly shook and tumbled about, as if the earth was like waves in the sea. With a loud bang, the ground exploded, billowing demonic energy erupting all around.

It was open!

Qin Yu stepped in. His body was like a giant stone, directly falling into the shattered earth.

Whoosh –

Whoosh –

The Five Element Swords flew back. They surrounded his body, cutting through the ground and constantly aiming downwards.

Deep within the Land of Sealed Demons, the ripples appeared in the air. Bluecloud Demon appeared and looked upwards, his eyes gloomy and indecisive.

He could feel a powerful aura. It was ripping through the spells of the Land of Sealed Demons, forcefully intruding.

For some unknown reason, a faint trace of dread appeared in his heart…the master of this aura, he didn't seem to come with good intentions!

Bluecloud Demon's eyes surged with black light. No matter if this person had good intentions or bad intentions, this was an incredible opportunity for him.

If the spells around the Land of Sealed Demons were truly broken, he would be able to leave. There would be nothing for him to fear in this barren land of exiles.

Thinking about this, Bluecloud Demon looked up towards the direction where the spells were being broken. He felt anticipation, and even hoped it would arrive sooner.

Time slowly passed. That formidable aura grew closer and closer. The black light in Bluecloud Demon's eyes was already rich to the extreme.

He didn't need to prepare himself, because during these several hundreds of years while he was sealed away, he was constantly preparing himself. He only needed to wait for a turning point to arrive.

Closer…closer…

Suddenly, that formidable aura that was advancing forwards seemed to come to a stop.

Bluecloud Demon frowned. A dignified look crossed his face. He had already put on his pants, so this person…they absolutely must not give up halfway.

Two hours.

Four hours.

A look of anxiousness gradually appeared on Bluecloud Demon's face. Could it be that they stopped because of some difficulties? Or were they injured?

As a person, one should finish what they started. Don't give up here!

You've already entered deep within the spell of the Land of Sealed Demons. Just a bit more and you can piece through the spell! Just a little bit more!

Hurry up you bastard!

Three days passed and the aura still didn't move. In fact, it gradually became difficult to sense. Indeed, were that person's injuries so heavy that they were dying? Bluecloud Demon drowned in despair. His lips curled in a mocking taunt. What a useless thing. Did they really try to rush into the Land of Sealed Demons with that level of strength? How disgraceful!

He was silent for a long time. Finally, he sighed. In the past, he once had a chance to leave this place. Everything had been perfectly planned, but who knew he would suddenly be pecked in the eyes! As he thought back to that brat's abominable face, Bluecloud Demon clenched his jaws, wishing that he could tear that young brat into eight pieces and fry him alive!

And it was at this time that Bluecloud Demon's eyelids jumped up. He fiercely reared up his head, a completely inconceivable expression on his face.

This…this is…the aura of heavenly tribulation…

Someone was actually trying to cross tribulation in the Land of Sealed Demons? Did they not know that when this place was constructed in the past, it was done so borrowing the power of the curse? Once it was sensed by the world's will, the might of heavenly tribulation falling down here would be ten times greater than normal!

Bluecloud Demon's face flushed red. He thought about this cultivator who had torn through the spell of the Land of Sealed Demons to arrive here, and who he even regarded as his turning point. But after three days of waiting, this person actually started to cross tribulation. He felt as if he were going insane!

You bastard! You gave me hope and then in the next moment you want to commit suicide? Just what are you planning on doing!? If you want to die then get far out of my way and die! Stop acting like an idiot in front of me!

The air grew so thick that it seemed to become solid. Even though he was separated by a great distance as well as the spells of the Land of Sealed Demons, the reverberations were so terrifying here. One could imagine just what degree of might the heavenly tribulation had reached.

Bluecloud Demon humphed and smiled to himself.

Hey, do you finally realize what a grave mistake it was to cross tribulation in the Land of Sealed Demons? Although I can't see your expression at this time, I can roughly guess what it is like.

Let's see how you die!

In an underground hole carved from black stone, Qin Yu sat down cross-legged. As he felt the aura of heavenly tribulation above him, he was indeed startled. But this wasn't related to the panic and despair that Bluecloud Demon assumed he would feel. Rather, he felt that he was about to unintentionally earn some harvests.

Within his dantian sea, the little blue lamp that had fused into his great dao base suddenly emitted a dazzling light, like an eye of a great beast opening.

Bang –

Without warning, lightning lit up the black walls. Endless black energy tumbled on its surface, roiling and condensing into pained faces. The curse aura was so rich that even Qin Yu felt a bit apprehensive.

And at this time, the thunder that appeared above his head had already shed its initial shape and turned into a bright magic sword of thunder. It crossed through space and time, seeming to embody the world's will to eliminate him as it came chopping down.

As the sword sliced at him, the pained faces on the black walls formed from the curse aura also stared at Qin Yu.

The thunder magic sword howled, every inch of it wreathed in lightning that contained a horrifying destructive strength. Once it exploded, it could blow up a mountain or evaporate a great lake!

But, what it met today was someone who didn't play by normal rules. Thus, it wasn't given a chance to display its might. An invisible mouth seemed to appear in the void. With one swallow, the thunder magic sword vanished from sight.

The lightning that illuminated the stone walls vanished without a trace. This sudden change of events was too large. Even the pained faces formed from the power of the curse were stunned. Then, these faces all turned to Qin Yu, staring at him as if they saw something extremely interesting.

Qin Yu frowned, his entire being on guard. At this time, the second strike of thunder arrived without warning. What arrived this time was a thunder pearl. It was about a foot in size and deep purple in color. Its destructive strength was double that of the thunder magic sword.

What a pity, it was still useless.

In front of the little blue lamp, all heavenly tribulation was a good tonic, with no exception.

As Qin Yu 'swallowed' the thunder pearl once again, the eyes of the pained faces on the walls began to emit light.

Bluecloud Demon's eyes popped open, a look of disbelief on his face, followed by unbridled joy, and then worry. It was simply a complex range of emotions and expressions that he was trying to display.

Unbelievable. This intruding person had the ability to withstand heavenly tribulation? This was the Land of Sealed Demons, filled with the power of the curse! Heavenly tribulation here was ten times stronger; how could anyone possibly block it!? But even if he didn't want to believe it, this was a fact. The first thunder tribulation had been crossed as well as the second.

What he was happy about was that if this person passed heavenly tribulation he would surely become stronger, and the chances of him breaking through the spells of the Land of Sealed Demons would be higher. His opportunity to escape this damned land was right in front of him.

As for what he worried about, that was certainly because this person might come with ill intent, and his strength was also unfathomably deep; he wasn't fully confident he could deal with him. However, with his cultivation, if he wanted to flee with all his heart, even if this person was at the Divine Soul realm they still might not be able to stop him. Moreover, his hundreds of years of preparations weren't for nothing.

His heart gradually stabilized. Bluecloud Demon kept his eyes wide open, waiting for the tribulation to come to an end. Once the spells around the Land of Sealed Demons were shattered, he would flee at the fastest speed possible. For some unknown reason, the first image that Bluecloud Demon thought of was the face of that hated junior from back then. A fierce smile lit up his expression.

You little bastard, you never thought I would have a chance to leave, right? Just you wait. Once I leave this place and restore my cultivation, I will come and find you!

The air suddenly thickened, stagnating so much that it seemed solid. Bluecloud Demon's heart shrank. Panic and shock flashed in his eyes.

The third thunder tribulation had arrived!

The might of this thunder surpassed his imagination. Even from this distance, he still felt his soul tremble.

What a terrifying heavenly tribulation.

Would this person be able to block it?

Bluecloud Demon nervously waited. Several breaths of time later, a look of awe crossed his eyes and he breathed out a sigh of relief. He finally determined that this arriving person's strength wasn't something he could face.

That extremely terrifying third thunder tribulation had been blocked!

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Chapter 259 – Already Nascent Soul

Following that, there was a long period of peace. Bluecloud Demon could feel that the aura of heavenly tribulation still existed, though it didn't continue to lower tribulation thunder. Could it have been frightened by that person who broke through the spells? As soon as this thought appeared, even Bluecloud Demon was frightened. But, he quickly comforted himself and told himself not to think of such nonsensical possibilities. Heavenly tribulation was a manifestation of the world's will and represented the ultimate strength in existence. How could it possibly fear a cultivator? Indeed, even someone with such strong willpower like himself would unavoidably become flustered and confused after being locked up for so long.

After comforting himself, Bluecloud Demon took a deep breath. But, he was still puzzled; just what was happening with this heavenly tribulation?

He would never have believed that what he thought was an incredibly inconceivable possibility was actually close to the truth.

The world's will didn't fear Qin Yu, but Qin Yu had the little blue lamp with him, which it did dread. Perhaps the world's will had even more understanding than Qin Yu of how formidable the little blue lamp was: no matter how much thunder tribulation it brought crashing down, it could not kill him. In fact, it would only provide the little blue lamp with a greater strength.

Thus, after the third tribulation thunder appeared, the world's will began to interfere with the descent of heavenly tribulation within its allowed scope. For Nascent Soul heavenly tribulation, three strikes was considered the bare minimum. Of course, if it could kill Qin Yu, then let alone three or five, or even 80, as long as it was within the scope of the rules, why not?

However, if it couldn't kill him but instead assisted the enemy, then it absolutely could not allow this!

Qin Yu looked up, staring at the stone walls above him. He frowned. In the past when he had achieved his Five Element Golden Cores, heavenly tribulation had rained down on him as if it was going out of business. But today, when he was breaking into Nascent Soul, it was actually this pitiful? He faintly guessed that the world's will had interfered so that it could prevent the little blue lamp from growing stronger. He sighed inwardly, a bit helpless. After all, the strength of today's tribulation thunder had far surpassed his imagination, and to him, the energy that the little blue lamp obtained was an extremely important matter.

But soon a hint of excitement began to grow from the depths of his heart, spreading through his mind like growing waves until it reached every inch of his body. If heavenly tribulation had stopped here, then didn't that mean…he had already reached Nascent Soul…

Although he never suspected that he wouldn't be able to reach the Nascent Soul great dao, at this time, Qin Yu still found it hard to contain the joy within him.

Nascent Soul! Nascent Soul!

Although it wasn't even worth mentioning compared to that distant Immortal Sect, to him, this was actually the greatest goal he had set for himself since he had stepped onto the road of cultivation.

Even after obtaining the little blue lamp, Qin Yu had taken reaching Nascent Soul as his greatest challenge.

Now he had reached his goal and this challenge had come to an end!

Nascent Soul, he was a Nascent Soul.

Suddenly, the invisible pressure that lingered around his body and soul began to retreat like a fading tide. Due to interference from the world's will, that terrifying and world-shocking heavenly tribulation started with a strong beginning and finished with a weak ending. It was finished ahead of time.

Qin Yu's aura changed. Within his dantian sea, the five blazing Golden Cores began to crack apart.

But, that cracking had nothing to do with death and destruction. Rather, it meant that their strengths had reached a limit and they were beginning to ascend to a higher level.

Rumble rumble

Within the hole surrounded by walls of black rock, a raging tide of spiritual strength appeared. It appeared suddenly and was unfathomably rich.

In the blink of an eye, there was fog all around. This was due to the potency and richness of the spiritual strength surpassing a certain level.

And this spiritual strength mist didn't need to be absorbed by him. Like waters returning to the sea, it crazily flushed into his body. This was because it was the good fortune that the world rules had to give him after he broke into Nascent Soul. It was to help him after he broke past Golden Core and reached Nascent Soul!

However, when others broke past Golden Core, they only needed one portion of heaven and earth spiritual strength. But what Qin Yu needed was far more than five portions added together. In order to cultivate the Five Element Sword Diagram to a high threshold, the requests were freakishly abnormal. But, after successfully cultivating it, the fortunes it could bring could make anyone jealous.

Just like Qin Yu!

Within his dantian sea, the fragments of the five shattered Golden Cores began to rise up into the air, tumbling around in layers of fog and emitting a blinding golden radiance. As the spiritual strength from outside flooded in, this golden fog began to burn, roaring and blazing without end.

And within these flames, a qualitative change began to slowly appear.

But compared to the speed of other cultivators breaking into Nascent Soul, this was just too slow!

When an ordinary cultivator broke their Golden Core and reached Nascent Soul, they only needed to last a moment. That was enough.

But Qin Yu?

Time slowly passed. Massive amounts of spiritual strength continuously flowed into his body. But, there still wasn't any substantive change to those burning flames within his dantian sea.

It was said that the Golden Core would break into flames, and the burning Nascent Soul would emerge.

This was a phrase spread through the cultivating world. It was enough to illustrate the process that one had to experience after breaking into Nascent Soul.

The Nascent Soul would take shape within this blazing flame.

If it didn't condense, that meant the 'temperature' of the flames wasn't high enough. And the heaven and earth spiritual energy was the raw material required to raise the 'temperature'.

Between elementary Nascent Souls, some were formed with ten points of spiritual strength and some were formed with five points of spiritual strength. There were natural differences in quality between them.

However, an hour had passed and Qin Yu's Nascent Soul still hadn't appeared. This disparity couldn't be explained with something as simple as five points or ten points.

His elementary Nascent Soul was destined to be different from others!

Bluecloud Demon froze in place, his eyes popped wide open and a dazed look on his face. In the past, when he broke through to Nascent Soul, the heaven and earth spiritual strength had gathered into three points. This was already a result that was rare to see even in a hundred years. His sect had all marveled at his talent, and it was spread out all over that their sect had no lack of successors.

Although he had never mentioned this to anyone, this had always been a point of pride to Bluecloud Demon. Even when facing other formidable demonic path cultivators, he still felt a degree of pride and arrogance due to this.

Even if I am weaker than you now, in the future I will definitely stomp you all below my feet.

This was because to some degree, the length of time it took for the heaven and earth spiritual strength to gather represented the potential of the cultivator who had crossed tribulation…today, Bluecloud Demon's pride was utterly crushed.

To be more exact, when the heaven and earth spiritual strength had gathered for over an hour, Bluecloud Demon's pride had already been torn to shreds. Perhaps because of that, he could only stand there in a stunned stupor, absent-mindedly looking up, as if waiting and thinking to himself: hey, there has to be a time when you stop, right?

As this thought appeared, Bluecloud Demon once again determined that he absolutely could not provoke this freak that had crossed tribulation. He began to consider if he had ever provoked such a terrifying figure.

Flee!

He had to flee!

There was no need to say a single word. Before that person could react, he needed to run as far away as possible and conceal his identity, never ever raising his head up again. Otherwise, there really was a possibility that he would be slapped into pieces.

What nonsense. Even an idiot would know that this person was terrifyingly strong before he had crossed tribulation. And after crossing tribulation, that person's strength had likely reached unimaginable levels!

If he didn't run away, wouldn't he be senile?

Two hours later, Qin Yu looked up. He reared his head back and roared.

With loud rumblings, a black spot began to appear in each of the blazing golden flames within his dantian sea. Then, they expanded at an amazing speed, slowly changing into five little people that sat cross-legged.

All these little people had appearances similar to Qin Yu. Their postures and auras were regal and dignified, and each one had a magic sword hanging above their head, in the colors of white, black, blue, red, and yellow. These were the Five Element Magic Swords.

Hum –

Hum –

The swords cried out!

Qin Yu gripped his fists. Divine light flashed in his eyes. He suddenly felt that everything in this wide world was in the control of his palm.

Nascent Soul!

He was…already Nascent Soul!

From this point on, no matter how vast the world was, he had the qualifications to freely gallop around.

Without warning, his blood began to burn, as if magma flowed in his veins. Qin Yu frowned and he instantly sobered.

The backlash after his Demon Body made a breakthrough had arrived!

Qin Yu's lips lifted in a cold sneer. What perfect timing. He could use Bluecloud Demon to test out his sword. He wanted to see what degree his strength had reached after breaking into Nascent Soul.

That grudge from the past would be brought to an end today!

With a flick of his sleeves, invisible sword energy howled out. It easily cut apart the earth below his feet, revealing a fathomless hole.

Bluecloud Demon could feel the suppressive strength covering his body suddenly vanish. A feeling of welcome relax returned to him and he cheered inwardly. But, before this happiness could spread, he suddenly froze and his heart almost came to a stop. A boundless divine sense swept outwards, locking onto him. An icy cold killing intent flooded his surroundings, open and naked without any covering up!

This person indeed came with ill intent.

This divine sense was very familiar…just as this thought came to mind, Bluecloud Demon roared out loud and smashed the walls with his hands, causing a series of explosive sounds and rumbles to ring through the depths of the Land of Sealed Demons. The demonic souls that had yet to fade away all started to rush out, their blood red eyes filled with savage cruelty and their bodies surging with terrifying killing intent.

These demonic souls had thoroughly lost their will after being imprisoned for a long time. In addition to Bluecloud Demon intentionally guiding them, they had transformed into puppets that only knew slaughter.

If these demonic souls were to escape from the Land of Sealed Demons, then there was likely to be a great calamity in the north. Countless lives would be lost in mere days.

But Bluecloud Demon didn't care about these things. Who cared how many people died? How could those low and pathetic ant-like humans be compared with his own precious life?

With these demonic souls distorting the surrounding senses, even though that person's divine sense was formidable, it would still be torn to shreds. How could he be locked onto again? With this, he had an enormous assurance that he would be able to withdraw safely.

Bluecloud Demon turned around. He took a step out and his appearance began to change. His eyes turned blood red and his figure vague, until he was no different from those cruel demonic souls around him. Even his aura was the same.

He mingled among them, constantly changing his position. A moment later, he finally escaped the Land of Sealed Demons. A light flashed in Bluecloud Demon's eyes and he moved sideways through an underground crack.

Shua –

His aura disappeared. His entire demonic soul was like a shadow, quietly moving forwards.

The night was dark like water, the crescent moon shining bright.

On the bleak and barren land, a mass of shadows flowed out from a crack. He looked up at the moon and stiffened.

Qin Yu lightly said, "Bluecloud Demon, I've been waiting a long time."

This voice…

The shadow fiercely spun around. As he saw the person bathed in moonlight, his pupils violently shrank. "It's you!"

This was shock beyond shock.

No wonder that divine sense had felt so familiar when it locked onto him.

How was this possible!?

Qin Yu had no expression. He lifted a hand, "You chased me down in the past, and now I return the favor to you. I ask senior to head along the road first and help me complete my sacrifice."

Shua –

Five fingers fell. White lightning appeared in the air!

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Chapter 260 – Not Even A Chicken Or Dog

Bluecloud Demon's pupils violently shrank, endless fear and despair drowning out his thoughts. After being suppressed within the Land of Sealed Demons for hundreds of years he had finally managed to escape, so how could he resign himself to dying like this? But the sword phantom cutting at him carried with it an endlessly sharp edge, as if even if the world were placed before it, it could still break through!

"Ahh!" With a roar, billowing black demonic energy erupted around him. He transformed into a hundred foot tall demon, one that was incomparably real and solid. Then, he lifted his hands and punched down.

Bang –

Demonic energy exploded. Like a greater river falling down, it rumbled and rolled, and even the surrounding mountain seemed as if it would be crushed to bits and pieces by this demonic energy. Under the threat of death, Bluecloud Demon's crazy counterattack was truly terrifying!

But what a pity. What he faced now was Qin Yu's all-out strike, one attack aimed to kill. Of the five elements, metal was white. It was tyrannical and sharp, bearing down with unstoppable force. With Qin Yu's Nascent Soul cultivation stimulating its movement and the power of the five elements gathered as one, its killing strength surpassed imagination!

The sword was like lightning, so fast that one couldn't even catch sight of it. It instantly tore into the demonic energy. Then, the raging river of energy froze before it loudly detonated.

The demonic figure formed from demonic energy froze in place. Cracks appeared between its eyebrows. Like the opening prologue to its destruction, those cracks started to spread out at an alarming speed.

Bang –

Demonic energy blew apart to reveal Bluecloud Demon's soul. His eyes were wide and filled with unwillingness, and his face was distorted as if he were facing some horrendous pain.

Hu –

Black flames lit up the air, sucking Bluecloud Demon's soul within. Then it burned to ashes in the blink of an eye, completely disappearing from existence.

Qin Yu's boiling blood gradually returned to normal. His burning meridians started to repair themselves at an astonishing speed, and after several breaths of time, he was already restored to his peak state.

With the potency of the Demon Body and also the support of the wood and water Nascent Souls, his regenerative capabilities had reached a point where he really could be called the Undying Cockroach!

It didn't even seem as if he had a chance to test his true strength; Bluecloud Demon had died in a single strike. Still, he had a chance to attack. Qin Yu acknowledged that after breaking into Nascent Soul, his entire body itched as if it needed to vent itself of excess strength.

He looked down at the earth below him. Then, he lifted his hands. The Five Element Swords appeared and followed his hands, drilling into the ground.

Rumble rumble –

The earth shook and tumbled. Countless demonic souls howled in sorrow and pain. These demonic souls had lost their ego and only knew slaughter and destruction. If he allowed them to flee wherever they wanted to, they would inevitably start a great calamity.

Qin Yu never hesitated to kill. From the moment he started cultivating until now, his hands had already become rank with the smell of blood. But, he didn't want to contaminate himself with needless karma. With the little blue lamp in his possession, he didn't fear heavenly retribution from the world. But, his intuition told him to avoid this as much as possible.

After a moment, the Five Element Swords howled back. They circled around Qin Yu's body, emitting cheerful cries.

"Don't worry. Now that I have reached Nascent Soul, I can battle all enemies between the heavens and earth. You will all have a chance to bathe in blood!"

Qin Yu looked up, powerful self-confidence in his eyes. The Land of Divinity and Demons, Immortal Sect, he would definitely go there!

Whoosh –

His figure turned into a beam of light, instantly shooting far away.

Within his dantian sea, within his great dao base, blue light surged on the surface of the little blue lamp, as if it were refining something.

Four hours later, two cultivators from the Northern Dynasty rushed over to the place where the Land of Sealed Demons was. As they looked at the ruptured earth and the traces of sword intent that had yet to fade, their complexions changed.

They had no idea which cultivator it was who had done this, but that person's cultivation could only be described as capable of moving the universe and causing gods and ghosts to cry! They could even imagine that sword immortal-like character treading on the void, lifting a hand and casting sword light down, smashing the earth below.

Could that extremely terrifying aura of heavenly tribulation have been caused by this sword cultivator? Thinking of this, these two Northern Dynasty Nascent Souls were even more shaken.

For an initial Nascent Soul to have such power and prestige, if they didn't see this sight for themselves, they definitely wouldn't believe it! Although they didn't know who this sword cultivator was, they knew that from this day on, there was another peerless powerhouse in the world!

Beneath the highest heavens, flying with sword in hand, wind surging against him and his black robes fluttered around with the cries of swords in his ears, Qin Yu only felt his entire body brimming with joy and comfort.

He bellowed out loud. Supported by his powerful cultivation, his voice billowed through the world, spreading far and wide.

At this time, he suddenly stopped. Light flashed in his hand and a token appeared. This thing represented his status within Immortal Eclipse Valley, one that was extremely honored and only beneath Pill Crucible.

Now, this token was emitting crimson light. Faint traces of a fierce and dangerous aura emanated from it.

Qin Yu's complexion changed. This indicated that Immortal Eclipse Valley was currently facing a perilous situation, one where it might even be destroyed. This was the most urgent of summons. After receiving this notice, all disciples had to return to Immortal Eclipse Valley as soon as possible!

Pill Crucible was personally garrisoning the valley and there was also Jiang Li, Daoist Wang, and the other four great Nascent Souls. Just what could have happened that the situation would be so dire?

Whoosh –

The sword hummed once more, even more resounding than before, even a bit more swift and fierce. Qin Yu's speed quickened. He was like the incarnation of lightning as he soared straight to Immortal Eclipse Valley.

…

At this time, the vast majority of Immortal Eclipse Valley had fallen to enemy hands. Countless palaces and temples had shattered and blazing conflagrations burned all over, making this alchemy holy land seem like a scene of carnage and ruin. The Five Element Sword Array was fully revolving, rumbling onwards with dreadful sword cries filling the air, flooding the ears of everyone. Countless sword phantoms cut down from above, sprinkling down endless killing intent.

It was due to this great array formation that Immortal Eclipse Valley's most core region had been able to survive. But now, two horrifying auras were outside the Five Element Sword Array, suppressing it like stars. It was simply incapable of fighting back. Facing the billowing barrage of demonic energies, it was only barely able to hold on.

Within the core of the sword array, Jiang Li's face was pale but his eyes were as bright as stars. His divine sense was pushed to its limits as he maintained the revolution of the great array formation. However, everyone knew that if the situation continued like this, he wouldn't be able to last much longer.

Not too far away, Eclipse Lenqing and Eclipse Wuji were sitting cross-legged. Their current situations were even worse. Their breathing was heavy and their clothes were stained with blood. It was clear they had received heavy injuries.

Daoist Wang hurried into the hall. Eclipse Lenqing opened his eyes, hastily asking, "How are the Valley Master's injuries?"

Eclipse Wuji didn't speak, but his eyes were equally anxious.

Daoist Wang nodded. "We've managed to temporarily contain them."

Eclipse Lenqing and Eclipse Wuji relaxed but immediately felt sorrow. Even with the deep background of Immortal Eclipse Valley, they could only momentarily manage his injuries; it could be imagined just how deeply wounded Pill Crucible was.

Currently, of those that had a Nascent Soul level combat strength within the valley, only Daoist Wang was left intact. But with his strength, how could they face the tigers outside? Could it be that their Immortal Eclipse Valley with thousands of years of inheritance would be destroyed during their generation? If that happened, how could they have the face to see their ancestors down below!

Daoist Wang seemed to sense their despairing looks. He sighed inwardly and walked over. "Old Jiang, how are you doing?"

Jiang Li's expression was calm. "I'm not dead yet. Have the matters within the sect been arranged yet?"

Daoist Wang responded, "We've already sent away a number of disciples through the secret transmission array. Unfortunately, the Demonic Path has arranged an array formation limiting powerful auras from transmitting through, otherwise I could have brought the Valley Master away first." He sighed with disappointment.

Jiang Li coldly sneered. "I should thank the Demon Monarch for not making me wait here to die alone!"

Daoist Wang bared his teeth. "Old Jiang, you speak too honestly for a person. Hah, there's no way I can respond to that."

He sat down and let out a soothing breath. It was only then that he discovered his robes were half-drenched in sweat. He had treated Pill Crucible and arranged for the disciples to be sent away, all of this accomplished in the shortest time possible. Never in his entire life had he worked as hard as he did today.

"Old Jiang, do you think we will be able to survive this disaster?"

"I don't know."

"Ai, can't you say something good for once?"

Jiang Li coldly glanced over. Just as he was about to say something, his complexion suddenly changed.

Puff –

He spat out a mouthful of blood. He heaved out, "There's a spy in the valley!"

The final Five Element Sword Array that protected Immortal Eclipse Valley had suddenly stalled. No matter how hard Jiang Li tried, he still couldn't start it up again.

Outside, the two terrifying auras attacked at the same time. Like a falling mountain, with just a light touch the sword array completely disintegrated.

Xu Ao rushed towards a node of the sword array. As he saw who walked out, his complexion wildly changed. "It's you!"

The Immortal Eclipse Valley cultivators behind him also looked as if they were seeing ghosts in the daytime. Their faces were full of disbelief.

Who would have thought that the one to sabotage the Five Element Sword Array and cause the array formation to be broken was him?

Fan Jianghai had an apologetic expression. He cupped his hands together and said, "Senior-apprentice brother, I've disappointed you."

Xu Ao clenched his teeth and roared, "The valley has not treated your or I unfairly. Why did you do this!?"

Fan Jianghai coldly smiled. "Senior-apprentice brother, why continue deceiving yourself? If you and I were given the same treatment as those Eclipse Clan juniors, we would have already broken into Nascent Soul! But during these years, how has Immortal Eclipse Valley treated us? On the surface we are the masters of the First and Second Furnaces, and our statuses are indeed honored and we are given the authority of managing affairs within the valley. All of this makes it look as if we hold tremendous power, but the reality is that this uses up all of our time and energy, making us unable to focus on cultivating.

"If that was everything then it would have been fine. But you and I have given so much to the valley, and what have they even given back to us in return? This Immortal Eclipse Valley, in the end its surname is Eclipse. No matter how diligent you and I are, no matter how outstanding we are, so what? We are simply giving everything to them as a bridal gift! If so, it would be better to destroy it all!"

Fan Jianghai's expression was frantic, manic. "Senior-apprentice brother, I know you have soaring ambitions. You and I can join hands! Together, the two of us might be able to construct a new alchemy holy land, one even greater than Immortal Eclipse Valley!"

Xu Ao roared, "Shut up!" His icy cold gaze piercing to one's bones. "Fan Jianghai, no matter how the valley treated you or me, it was the Valley Master who brought us into the world of cultivation, who granted us our current cultivation and status. Not only do you not repay him but you even collude with the Demonic Path! You are worse than a dog! Worse than a pig! From this moment on, our brotherhood has come to an end. Today, I will clean up the sect for the Valley Master!"

Fan Jianghai stood up straight, regret etched on his face. "Senior-apprentice brother, you are still so blindly devoted. Do you not see that today is the day Immortal Eclipse Valley will be wiped off this world?" He lifted a finger and madly cackled, "Look for yourself. Within that demonic energy are the elites of the Demonic Path. Even the Demon Monarch has joined forces with Heavenseek Old Demon. After today, Immortal Eclipse Valley is destined to not have even a single chicken or dog remaining. I will give you one final chance. Promise to work with me and I can preserve your life. Otherwise, it will be too late."

Xu Ao stepped forwards, his figure like a moving boulder. "I'll kill you first!"

Fan Jianghai turned and left. "Senior-apprentice brother, in consideration of our former friendship, I don't wish to fight you. Then, I'll allow the Demonic Path cultivators to end your sad and pathetic life."

Xu Ao wanted to chase after him, but Demonic Path cultivators had already entered the fray. He roared out loud, leading the Immortal Eclipse Valley disciples to meet their enemy.

In the blink of an eye, Immortal Eclipse Valley teetered on the brink of destruction!

Daoist Wang bitterly smiled. "When it rains it pours. It looks like this really can't be avoided."

Jiang Li was deathly pale. He sighed, "That's to be expected. Even if the sword array didn't break I still wouldn't have been able to last much longer."

"You consider those to be comforting words?" Daoist Wang had a helpless expression, "Really, nothing has an effect on you."

Jiang Li coldly smiled. "Those are the facts."

Eclipse Lenqing and Eclipse Wuji had ashen faces pale with defeat. Once the core region of Immortal Eclipse Valley fell, there would no longer be any chance of stopping them. It had to be known that outside were the joint forces of the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon. In this entire world, who could stop them?

"It's just death! But before I die, I want to take down a demonic cultivator and bring them to the grave with me!"

Eclipse Wuji laughed. "Big brother, well said! Today, you and I will slaughter freely one last time!"

Daoist Wang glanced at them and curled his lips. "In all these years, this is the first time I've found you two a bit palatable to my eyes. Unfortunately, you're both going to die soon."

Outside the hall, a faint voice sounded out. "We have lived for so long already. Compared to most that live in this world, we have already been far luckier. If we die then we die."

Pill Crucible waved his hand, indicating for the disciple supporting his arm to draw back. He stepped forwards.

His face had lost all color and his pupils were dark. But, his attitude was calm and relaxed.

Jiang Li's eyes flashed. "There seems to be something different with the Valley Master…"

Pill Crucible smiled. "Old Jiang, it's always you with the sharp senses. After suffering the joint plotting of the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon, I was saved from the brink of death and I also obtained unexpected gains." He sighed, "What a pity…"

Before he finished speaking, his meaning was already clear. Everyone had complex expressions.

With Pill Crucible's cultivation, if he had a harvest, that meant there was a chance he would step into the Divine Soul realm.

However, the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon definitely would not give him time to break into Divine Soul.

Suddenly the sounds of battle rose up from outside the hall. The gates were shoved open and a bloodied Xu Ao stumbled in. As he saw Pill Crucible, he fell to his knees. "Old Ancestor, Xu Ao has wronged you. It was because of my negligence that Fan Jianghai was able to find an opening to take advantage of! Please Old Ancestor, punish me for my crimes!"

Pill Crucible waved his hand. "I already know of this matter. I cannot blame you." He was silent for several breaths of time and then forced out a smile. "In the end, I was the one who misplayed the game. Otherwise Fan Jianghai wouldn't have betrayed my Immortal Eclipse Valley. It was our ancestors who originally decided the great plan for the sect. In order to ensure that the inheritance of the valley would be safe, they allowed the Eclipse Clan to control everything. But today, all of this comes to naught. Perhaps this plan was wrong from the very beginning, but unfortunately I won't have a chance to correct it."

Xu Ao was moved deeply. "Old Ancestor!"

Pill Crucible had a grave expression. He looked up towards the hall's doors and slowly said, "Why act like a little child? Rise up. Come with this old man and let us meet our enemies together."

His complexion was still pale but there was disdain and pride in his eyes.

The Demon Monarch strode in, his eyes full of praise. "Pill Crucible, you really aren't bad. You actually managed to escape from a hopeless situation and break free from your cage to clearly see the road of the great dao before you. But what a pity. I won't give you a chance. So, you will certainly die here today."

Heavenseek Old Demon's gaze was cold. "Why speak so much? If you're going to kill them then begin!" He glared at Pill Crucible. Thinking about how his plans had all been ruined, he wanted to drink his blood and eat his flesh!

The Demon Monarch smiled. He lifted a hand. "From this day forth, throughout all of Immortal Eclipse Valley, not even a chicken or dog will remain alive."

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Chapter 261 – Peak Battle (1)

Heavenstar Demon had a fierce expression. "To all disciples of the Seven Slaughter Demon Sect! Attack with me and trample Immortal Eclipse Valley to the ground!"

Demonic energy surged restlessly around his body. Just as he was about to rush forward, his complexion suddenly changed. He looked outside of the valley.

Hum –

The cry of a sword vaguely sounded out in his ear.

As he listened again, it had already vanished. Heavenstar Demon frowned; could this be an aural illusion?

Then, he truly heard that clear and melodic sword cry. A cold air rose up from within him and his blood froze in his veins.

The Demon Monarch turned around, staring into the distance. He frowned, a dignified expression on his face.

The forces of the Demonic Path were spread throughout the Southern Empire and Northern Dynasty. Since when had such a terrifying sword cultivator appeared?

Feeling this aura, it was clearly coming with ill intent. Did Immortal Eclipse Valley have some final card in hand?

At his side, Heavenseek Old Demon had a pale complexion. He had once planted his demon soul in this person and tried to swallow him up, so how could he not know whose aura this was?

Qin Yu, it was Qin Yu!

As he felt that overwhelming sword potential and that aura which seemed as if it could cut apart all of existence, Heavenseek Old Demon felt his heart and liver shaking.

All of this should have been his! It was Pill Crucible! It was Immortal Eclipse Valley! If not for them, how could things have reached this stage!?

The Demon Monarch glanced to the side. He calmly asked, "Heavenseek Demon, do you recognize that person?"

Heavenseek Old Demon's lips twitched. He said without expression, "Demon Monarch, you shouldn't be a stranger to him either."

As they spoke, the call of the sword became even heavier. It blew forth like rumbling thunder, like an incoming hurricane.

Pill Crucible looked on with confusion. As the master of Immortal Eclipse Valley, he naturally knew how deep their background was and all the other minor details. Although they were on good terms with many powerhouses, with the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon joining forces, who would dare try to stop them?

So, just who would have arrived at this time?

Daoist Wang licked his lips, quietly saying, "Valley Master, it's amazing that you're still calm; you look so tranquil right now. But, none of this matters. What is important is that we have another chance now. Ah, but I really don't know just who came."

Jiang Li's eyes flashed with dazzling brilliance. As he heard them speak, he suddenly smiled. "You will soon find out." He sighed, joy and excitement on his face.

Daoist Wang rolled his eyes. He hurriedly said, "Just what game are you trying to play? Hurry up and say who it is!"

Jiang Li smiled. "He's already here."

Whoosh –

The sword shadow came soaring forth from the skies, stopping above Immortal Eclipse Valley. The sound of sonic shockwaves erupted in all directions. Sword light rapidly gathered to reveal a black-robed figure. His eyes swept across the ruins of Immortal Eclipse Valley and his frowning eyes filled with rising killing intent.

Pill Crucible's eyes widened. "Qin Yu!"

Eclipse Lenqing and Eclipse Wuji both had looks as if they were seeing a ghost.

Daoist Wang's lips twitched. Nascent Soul…he was absolutely at Nascent Soul…he knew of Qin Yu's special strengths, so he also knew how terrifying it was that he was at Nascent Soul!

Even the initial realm would be enough for him to roam through the world wild and free, looking down with disdain upon all others. Emotions began to surge up within him and he couldn't help but laugh and smile. He glanced toward the smiling Jiang Li and finally realized why that old fogy was so happy.

Qin Yu's Five Element Sword Diagram could reluctantly be considered as having been taught and passed down by him. But, why are you the only one that should be happy? Aren't his alchemy skills also partially due to me? What? You are saying that what Qin Yu is using now is his sword dao skills? Peh! Without the support of pills, do you think he would have reached Nascent Soul in such a short period of time!?

If he hadn't reached Nascent Soul then your sword dao skills would mean nothing but a fart!

Thinking of this, Daoist Wang's chest immediately rose in righteousness. A smile also rose on his face, as if he was saying that an old man like him was happy that one of his descendants was finally showing some skills.

Bang –

A horrifying aura shot into the skies, nearly turning over the entire temple. The Demon Monarch's expression was like hard iron. He roared out, "Junior, return my most precious object to me!"

He lifted his hand and pressed down. Boundless demonic energy gushed out into the void, forming a demonic arm that came crashing down.

Qin Yu flicked his sleeves. Sword shadows cut out, colliding with the demon arm in the blink of an eye.

Everything was peaceful for a moment. Then, in the next moment, that peace was smashed apart by a thunderous explosion.

Terrifying shockwaves erupted outwards. The entire temple was blasted and lifted upwards, and then smashed apart in the air by the horrifying amounts of energy.

And what was most terrifying was that where the sword shadow and demonic arm met, there were cracks in space. The pitch black cracks were like a vicious beast opening its jaws wide.

This indicated that the strength of their battle had surpassed the limits of this world, reaching a whole new level.

Breaking space was something that only Divine Souls could accomplish!

Heavenstar Demon was forced back step after step before he was finally able to resist the strength of the shockwave. His eyes widened and his face filled with disbelief. Not too long ago, he saw Qin Yu at the Gold Noble Family. Although he had been strong at the time, he believed he could still fight him with his hidden card.

But after a mere month or so, a length of time that was only a short period of seclusion to a high level cultivator, Qin Yu's strength had actually risen so drastically and experienced such heaven-shaking changes! If he didn't see it with his own eyes then even if he was beaten to death he would never have believed that Qin Yu and the Demon Monarch would be equally matched in battle. This was the reality placed before him!

Xu Ao's wounds were heavy. Unable to dodge, he was struck by the shockwaves and blood gushed out from his nose and mouth as he tumbled back along the ground. But at this time, he couldn't even care about the pain that wracked his body. He looked straight at Qin Yu, his eyes full of shock.

The past seemed to replay in front of his eyes. He never had much of a favorable impression towards this Junior Uncle of his. Even after the pill tribulation arrived and he was shocked and awed, his admiration towards Qin Yu remained firmly in terms of alchemy only. At that time, he was still confident in his own cultivation. But now, all of that self-confidence was crushed to pieces. His Junior Uncle had already reached a level of strength so great that he could contend directly with the Demon Monarch.

And it wasn't just Xu Ao. At this time, all cultivators who knew Qin Yu were left dumbfounded. When cultivators cultivated, it was like swimming against the stream. They would grow stronger as time passed. But, the speed at which he grew stronger was just too quick. No, it was so quick that it was completely bizarre; there was no justice to this at all!

Heavenseek Old Demon's heart dripped blood.

Out of everyone present, only he was completely clear on why Qin Yu was so strong.

[Demon Body] – It was the highest body cultivation method within the demonic path. In the rumors, it represented the path to heaven. It possessed an extremely special significance within the lineage of the demonic path.

[Five Element Sword Diagram] – This was the greatest trap cultivation law formula in the world. Within history, it had ruined countless cultivation geniuses. But once successfully cultivated, the harvests were so great that they were unimaginable. For instance, five Nascent Souls; for instance, gathering five elements as one; for instance, Five Element Swords.

[Partner Soul] – Extremely rare, so rare that it barely appeared in the ancient texts. It was a legendary treasure, and although its exact attributes weren't known, anyone that possessed a Partner Soul in the past was bound to be an absolute powerhouse of their era.

Of these three strengths, if a person were to obtain just a single one, then they could be said to possess a dreadful destiny, bound to be the greatest powerhouse of their generation. Much less, these three strengths were now gathered into one person.

In the eyes of Heavenseek Old Demon, Qin Yu's body had exceeded the limits of perfection and had risen to an unimaginable level. If he could obtain it, he was confident he could break into Divine Soul in the shortest time possible. He believed he could even cross space to enter the Land of Divinity and Demons. Beneath that vast starry skies, he could become one of the most dazzling existences…

Of course, all of those dreams had turned to fading shadows…

But there was still the word 'shadows' there. If he could see them, that meant there still might be an opportunity. If he waited any longer, then with Qin Yu's formidable background, he would soon rise to an inconceivable level in a short period of time. At that time, much less hunting Qin Yu down and seizing his body, it would be difficult for him to maintain his own life!

Today was the perfect time.

Qin Yu had just broken into Nascent Soul so he shouldn't have a full grasp of his strength. And more importantly, the Demon Monarch was here. If he were to battle alone then Heavenseek Old Demon didn't have full confidence he could win. But, if the two of them joined together, they might succeed.

His eyes surged with killing intent. Heavenseek Old Demon stepped forwards and coldly said, "Demon Monarch, you and I will join forces to kill Qin Yu. I only want his mortal body; you can take everything else."

The Demon Monarch responded without hesitation, "Good! I agree!"

With a few words, these two demonic path super powerhouses had reached an agreement.

Heavenseek Old Demon lifted his hand and touched between his eyebrows. Black demonic light surged out, condensing into countless patterns in the void. One could clearly feel that it was a powerful binding contract.

The Demon Monarch's eyes flashed. He lifted his hand and thrust his own aura into the patterns. Flames ignited and burned the contract to ashes. Then, invisible chains fell upon their souls.

Heavenseek Old Demon's heart filled with resolve. He opened his mouth and said, "Let's fight!"

He lifted his hand and pressed down. The surrounding air instantly froze solid and a terrifying chill gave birth to black snowflakes that fluttered downwards. These snowflakes each contained a coldness that was capable of freezing rivers to ice. They sprinkled down, submerging Qin Yu within. But, this wasn't the end. He tapped his finger in the void and the black snowflakes began to emit black light.

This black light drilled straight to the heart. It caused an instinctual fear to grow within the depths of one's soul.

Kacha –

Kacha –

This was the air itself freezing!

The Demon Monarch stepped forwards. One step after another, slowly, gradually, his aura rose without end. Billowing demonic energy rushed forth from every pore in his body, gathering above his head and turning into a terrifying demon shadow. Its blood red eyes only contained slaughter and killing intent. It locked onto Qin Yu, roaring and screeching.

Without words, the two demonic path super powerhouses had instantly achieved a tacit understanding.

Heavenseek Old Demon would imprison Qin Yu and the Demon Monarch would land the killing blow.

In a moment, the two attacked with all their strength, not holding anything back.

This was their caution. It also represented their fear of Qin Yu.

Within the entire world, there were only a scant few people who could have the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon treat them so seriously.

Pill Crucible's complexion changed. "Qin Yu, be careful! That ice cold strength has the effect of freezing the soul!"

Before this, in a situation where he wasn't able to prevent it, he had already suffered a great loss from this ability. If it weren't for a life-saving card he would have already been killed by the two of them.

Black mist suddenly appeared within Qin Yu's soul space. A terrifying chill erupted.

In an instant, Qin Yu felt as if his soul was going to freeze solid.

But at this time, Spirity opened her eyes. Her hands formed law formulas and the starlight above her head began to burn.

Surging flames flowed forth as if caught in wild winds, directly sweeping away the ice coldness that invaded his soul.

Within Qin Yu's chest, his heartbeat began to quicken. Bang, bang, it was like the beat of a great drum, causing blood to crazily surge in his body.

Piki paka –

His bones shook and cried. Qin Yu's body moved and space thundered around him, completely shattering the stagnant space in a small area surrounding him.

And at this time, the Demon Monarch had already arrived. He lifted a hand and punched forwards.

Above his head the demon shadow moved with him, causing the entire world to shake and roar. Endless heaven and earth spiritual strength rumbled amidst this roar, fusing into the fist. Before it fell, space already started to shake. Within the blurriness, what it contained was a terrifying strength capable of smashing mountains to powder!

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Chapter 262 – Peak Battle (2)

Qin Yu had a dignified expression. After breaking through to Nascent Soul, he indeed gained the qualifications to fight against the peak powers of this world. But, he still hadn't been able to confirm this. As for those at the level of the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon, they were characters that had existed for hundreds of years. Whether it was in terms of cultivation or abilities, they were transcendent. Even Qin Yu didn't dare to underestimate them in the least.

Facing the Demon Monarch's fist, Qin Yu took a deep breath. As his chest puffed out, he seemed to hear the blood flowing rapidly in his body like, accompanied by the tempo of a beating drum. He thought back to the time when he first entered Immortal Eclipse Valley and saw the Demon Monarch while he was beneath the domain of the Radiant Red Wood, and then he thought back to the sea region where he had been forced to flee in distress. After bitterly cultivating for all this time, he was finally able to face this person that stood upon the peak of power.

A burst of valor and pride rose in his heart. His eyes brightened like stars. Facing the Demon Monarch, he needed to be careful. But, there was no longer any need to feel dread or fear.

He raised his hands and an earth yellow light flowed between his fingers. That yellow light was slow but possessed an endlessly deep aura, as if a mountain was being held in his hand.

Bang –

It was like the heavens were being shattered, like the earth had been sundered. The terrifying sound caused countless Demonic Path and Immortal Eclipse Valley cultivators to cry out in alarm and fall to the ground, blood seeping from their ears. Terrifying shockwaves of strength swept out like a growing hurricane, tearing apart the ground and causing endless cracks to appear.

"Draw back!" Pill Crucible shouted out. He flicked his sleeves and magic power swept around him, protecting the disciples behind him. Otherwise, if these shockwaves struck them, even if they didn't die they would be severely wounded.

He looked up towards the center of the battlefield; the spatial distortions were becoming increasingly fierce and more cracks were appearing. But, Qin Yu still stood tall and straight. He had broken out of Heavenseek Old Demon's imprisonment and forcefully struck away the Demon Monarch's fist without taking a single step back. Just the strength he displayed from this proved that his performance was more powerful than theirs.

Jiang Li's pale face flushed red with blood. He whispered, "Five Element Swords, this is the power of the Five Element Swords…as a swordsman, to be able to watch this sword shine bright in the world, I can die with no regrets…"

Daoist Wang rolled his eyes. "Can you say something better sounding? Die? Who wants to die? We can live! And our lives will only get better and better!"

Jiang Li lightly said, "Qin Yu broke into Nascent Soul so he has the qualifications to fight against the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon. But, what he faces today is the both of them."

Daoist Wang's expression stiffened. He obstinately twisted his lips. "So what?"

Pill Crucible glanced at him. "It's nothing, it just means Qin Yu must escape." He sighed. "These are characters that stand upon the peak of this world, overwhelming everything around them. How could they be so easy to deal with? Although I have reached the limits of Nascent Soul, compared to the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon, I am still inferior. They are the ones that truly stand atop the peak of this world. No matter how formidable Qin Yu is, he has just entered this realm. If he truly desperately fights these people, he will definitely be injured. But, if he wanted to leave, the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon would likely be unable to hold him back."

Jiang Li eerily sighed. "Within the Southern Empire and Northern Empire, today's battle can be called the greatest of the century. After being able to watch such a high level of battle with my own eyes before I die, I can die in peace."

Daoist Wang might not believe just Jiang Li, and he might not believe just Pill Crucible, but when the two of them spoke the same thing together, his complexion started to pale. He struggled with the unwillingness rising in his voice, "Do you mean that Qin Yu has no chance of winning today?"

Jiang Li paused for a moment. "There is basically no chance."

Pill Crucible nodded. "Although I have lived for hundreds of years, to be honest, I wouldn't be tired of living for several hundred more. But, even though I acknowledge that Qin Yu is strong and always manages to do things that are beyond anyone's expectations, the ones he faces today are the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon, the two greatest figures of the demonic path. If they join together, there is no one below Divine Soul that can defeat them. The only exception is if Qin Yu makes another breakthrough and reaches a realm comparable to Divine Soul."

This made everything clear. Daoist Wang put on a sad face. He thought he would be able to continue living, but though he had guessed the beginning, he hadn't been able to guess the end.

If Jiang Li and Pill Crucible could see this, then the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon could also see it. They weren't worried that they couldn't kill Qin Yu, only that he would run away.

Thus, the Demon Monarch didn't care that Heavenseek Old Demon had showed his powerlessness, because he knew just how fierce this old demon actually was. If he made up his mind to seize Qin Yu's body, then he absolutely wouldn't give Qin Yu the chance to retreat today. Right now, although he was silent, he was certainly setting up an inescapable net for Qin Yu to fall into. Then, he would be able to kill him.

The Demon Monarch was well aware that there was something on Qin Yu's body that Heavenseek Old Demon desired. But, the Saint Furnace was related to his turning point in breaking into the Divine Soul realm; he absolutely could not lose it.

Now that his fist failed, the Demon Monarch changed the fist to a palm and thrust down. With loud rumbling, heaven and earth spiritual strength surged, and the phantom of a black mountain appeared. On the summit of the mountain was a large monument. The inscription on its surface was blurred, but through the large brush strokes, one could vaguely make out that it read 'Blood Burial'.

The Demonic Path's eminent supernatural skill – Blood Burial Mountain.

Like a falling mountain, it was able to suppress the blood within a person's body, causing their blood to corrupt and decay. No matter how monstrous a person's cultivation was, if their blood was ruined their body would die with it.

Qin Yu's heart violently shrank, and his heartbeat began to slow down. It was like an invisible strength had wrapped around his heart, causing every contraction to be incomparably difficult.

Faint traces of ash white began to appear within his blood. Qin Yu recognized this as a power similar to the curse within the Land of Sealed Demons; its aura was nearly exactly the same. The only difference was that the curse from the Land of Sealed Demons was somewhat gentle, and the curse from this Blood Burial Mountain was incredibly tyrannical; it wanted to take the life of others as soon as it appeared.

Within his dantian, the little blue lamp emitted a faint blue light. After absorbing an endless amount of tribulation thunder and fusing into Qin Yu's great dao base, a change seemed to happen to it. Even during the daytime it could display a portion of its powers.

For instance, the power of this curse. Before this curse power could cause any harm to Qin Yu, it was expelled from his blood, chased all the way down his arm where it supplemented the index finger of his right hand.

The Demon Monarch frowned. The power of Blood Burial Mountain couldn't be considered too high, but it was actually incredibly difficult to deal with. His original intent was to use this supernatural skill to entangle Qin Yu and weaken him as much as possible before he displayed his final killing blow.

But now, it seemed that the power of Blood Burial Mountain could only cause Qin Yu to pause for a moment, before having no effect at all. It was likely that Qin Yu had some sort of treasure on his body that could resist the power of curses.

Qin Yu lifted a hand, forming a sword with his fingers. A red line of fire appeared, slashing across the surface of the mountain and instantly cutting through it.

Hu –

Blazing flames rose up, sizzling and burning, swallowing everything and turning it to ash.

Qin Yu glanced at Heavenseek Old Demon. Compared to the Demon Monarch who was filled with endless momentum and stirred up storms by raising his hand, he dreaded this silent old demon even more.

In the past, while Qin Yu hadn't broken into Nascent Soul, the strength of his soul actually far surpassed that of a common Nascent Soul. Even so, he still hadn't been able to discover Heavenseek Old Demon's Soul Sending Art. If it weren't for Spirity's keen senses, he feared he would have already fallen into Heavenseek Old Demon's plans. The consequences would have been unimaginable.

If Heavenseek Old Demon was silent now, that likely indicated he was preparing something in secret.

Qin Yu's pupils shrank. While he did dread the killing move that Heavenseek Old Demon was preparing, this also gave Qin Yu a similar opportunity. As long as he could defeat the Demon Monarch before that killing move appeared, the result of today's war would become far more uncertain.

Bang –

Within his dantian sea, the Five Element Nascent Souls released a glorious halo of light. White, black, blue, red, yellow – five colors blended together as one. Then, he lifted his hand and spread his fingers, cutting down at the Demon Monarch.

The Five Element Swords formed from the Five Element Sword Diagram were more than just five potent magic swords. The five elements both enhanced and constrained each other. When the power of the five elements fused into a single form, it could turn into a terrifying sword array.

The principle behind this was similar to the great Five Element Sword Array that protected Immortal Eclipse Valley. But Immortal Eclipse Valley ultimately used an array formation to galvanize this. It was inferior to Qin Yu who possessed the Five Element Nascent Souls, perfectly fusing their powers in his heart.

Bang –

Bang –

The Five Element Swords howled out. Five divine colors wildly swirled, surrounding the Demon Monarch. Countless sword phantoms appeared, each one shining with five divine lights, all of them slashing down.

The Demon Monarch's complexion changed. With a loud roar, the demon shadow lowered itself, integrating directly into his body. Then, black demonic energy rose up around him, as if a helmet and armor wreathed his body.

Sword phantoms slashed down on the demonic energy, emitting heaven-shaking rings. Ripples appeared all over, causing the armor of demonic energy to tremble and become unsteady.

The Demon Monarch was secretly shocked. This demonic energy was another one of the Demonic Path's eminent supernatural skills, named the Heavenly Demon Armor. Its defensive power was extremely potent, and not even a normal late Nascent Soul cultivator would be able to shake it in an all-out attack. But now, beneath the wild bombardment from the Five Element Swords, it actually seemed as if it would collapse soon.

What a horrifying offensive power!

The Demon Monarch lifted his hand, his fingers forming a rune in the void. With a loud rumble, a tremendous amount of spiritual strength began to crazily flow into this rune. It suddenly emitted an endless amount of light.

He slapped his chest and the rune fell upon the demonic energy. He reared his head back and roared, "Suppress!" The surface of the Heavenly Demon Armor shivered and rapidly dissipated. In a moment, all that was left were faintly flowing ripples.

Qin Yu sighed inwardly. Someone like the Demon Monarch who had lived for so long really had countless methods and cards in their hands. He had rapidly risen to his current cultivation today, but when comparing their backgrounds, he was still lacking.

But so what? Even when he wasn't at the Nascent Soul realm he had been able to kill the Whale Sovereign. While he had drawn support from outside strengths, his current cultivation far surpassed what it had been in the past.

Within his soul space, Qin Yu's soul lifted its hand. Spirit's body transformed into a flow of light, fusing into him. Then, a little seven-colored rainbow sword appeared in his soul's hand, its brilliance blinding.

Shua –

His soul waved its hand and the little rainbow sword instantly vanished. In the next moment it flew out from between Qin Yu's eyebrows, cutting straight towards the Demon Monarch.

"Soul Slaughter!" The Demon Monarch's complexion greatly changed. He roared out loud and raised his hands. From between his eyebrows, demon runes appeared. They erupted with light that shot into the air, forming layer upon layer that seemed like a great net.

At the same time, he thrust out his hands. Remnant souls began to appear within the overwhelming demonic energy. They weren't able to resist the rainbow sword and were instantly pierced through. But, they were able to consume a bit of its strength. The rainbow sword darkened a little and its speed also fell.

Puff –

Like a sword stabbing into a roll of cloth, the little rainbow sword cut into the nets of demonic energy. Seven-colored light collided with pitch black light. The suppressing aura from the confrontation of souls caused the souls of countless people to shiver.

The little rainbow sword was one of a Partner Soul's supernatural abilities. It was condensed from the power of the soul and was named [Soul Cutter, especially used to shatter the souls of other cultivators. From the day he obtained the Partner Soul, it was only after breaking into Nascent Soul and the strength of his soul drastically rising that he was barely able to condense this sword. Now that he had used it today, it would take several months before he could produce another.

Qin Yu stepped forwards, sharp light as bright as a star flashing in his eyes. "Cut again!"

Soul Cutter shined with glorious light and began to burn. Those seven-hued flames seemed to possess a special power to destroy souls. After the demonic nets touched these flames they ignited and burned, and started to be cut apart!

The Demon Monarch roared in pain. When that blazing rainbow light disappeared, there was a bright red bloodstain left between his eyes, as if it were a third eye. The burning Soul Cutter had broken the Demon Monarch's defenses, but completely beyond Qin Yu's expectations, the Demon Monarch had used his mortal body to resist most of the attack.

Flesh and blood should be unable to resist or influence Soul Slaughter Arts in any way. But, the Demon Monarch's body had clearly practiced some sort of secret technique that allowed him to achieve this.

Soul Cutter pierced through the Demon Monarch's mortal body, diving straight into his soul space. Then, another surprise occurred. Within the Demon Monarch's soul space, there were countless black nets woven all around. Even though Soul Cutter burned all its strength, it wasn't able to break past them.

Qin Yu sighed inwardly. If someone like the Demon Monarch was easily killed by him then he wouldn't have had the qualifications to be called someone who stood upon the peak of this world.

"Heavenseek Demon, if you aren't going to make your move now, then when!?" The Demon Monarch crazily roared. His eyes started to turn blood red and fill with savagery. He never imagined he would be injured by Qin Yu here. If he hadn't studied ancient Demonic Path techniques long ago, gaining a formidable resistance to Soul Slaughter Arts, he might have perished here!

Not too far away, Heavenseek Old Demon looked up. His eyes were pure black without any color. They were like two vortexes, swirling to unfathomable depths.

"Qin Yu, you escaped one calamity, but I wonder whether you can escape today?

"Demon Sealing, Imprison the World!"

Hum –

As his voice fell, countless giant demonic runes appeared in the world. They floated in the air, each one emitting an aura that suppressed all. Then these demonic runes fused together, causing this suppressive aura to rise to unimaginable heights.

Even space seemed to freeze solid!

Endless suppressive strength submerged Qin Yu. He roared out loud and erupted with strength, shattering the spatial bindings around him. Not too far away, several demon runes disintegrated. But, what left one drowning in despair was that these demon runes reformed after a few breaths of time.

Heavenseek Old Demon lightly said, "It is useless. Within the Demon Sealing, unless you can destroy all the demonic runes simultaneously, you will never be able to break free." His pitch black eyes became even deeper. "Qin Yu, I will take your mortal body!"

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Chapter 263 – Peak Battle (3)

Qin Yu's eyebrows tensed and he tried to break through the spatial imprisonment once more. He turned and glanced at Pill Crucible, Jiang Li, Daoist Wang, and the others, an apologetic look on his face. He had originally wanted to rescue them, but with things having come this far, if he stayed any longer not only would he not be able to help them, but he would also fall into peril himself.

Pill Crucible took a deep breath and said, "Qin Yu, hurry up and flee! There is no need to worry about us! If you can, I ask that you look after the future generations of my Immortal Eclipse Valley! As long as the inheritance of Immortal Eclipse Valley is not destroyed, this brother of yours will be eternally grateful!"

Jiang Li laughed out loud. "Having been able to witness the transcendent might of the Five Element Swords, I can die with no regrets! Qin Yu, you must live! Because in this world, you are the only one who can avenge me! I will take a step along the road first. In the future, I will personally welcome the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon in hell!"

He possessed absolute confidence in Qin Yu. At the initial Nascent Soul realm he was already able to contend with the peak powers of this world. If he was given just a bit more time, he would surely grow to unimaginable levels. At that time, killing the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon wouldn't be difficult at all.

Daoist Wang had a sorrowful expression, as if he were still thinking he could be saved. But, how could he say anything at this moment? He could only look at Qin Yu with mourning in his eyes, thinking that even though he had passed down his alchemy talents to Qin Yu in the past, he still wasn't able to defeat those two old fogies. He still hadn't lived enough; what could he do!

The Demon Monarch roared out loud. "You want to leave? You're staying behind!" He lifted a hand and thrust down. With a loud rumble, heaven and earth spiritual energy boiled over and a black palm crashed downwards.

Heavenseek Old Demon's deep black eyes began to shine with faint light. He thrust a finger forwards, and all the Demon Sealing Runes began to radiate light one after another. Then, that imprisonment, that suppressive strength, began to increase as the runes brightened!

Qin Yu shattered the imprisonment around his once more. He looked up at the falling black palm above him, and although there was helplessness and unwillingness in his eyes, there actually wasn't any fear or alarm. Since he dared to face these two peak existences and was also aware that they both wanted to kill him, he naturally had a card in his hand. This card might not be able to reverse the tide of battle, but it could at least help him safely withdraw from today's calamity.

Now, the time had arrived where he had no choice but to use it.

Some memories started to resurface in his mind. When Qin Yu inadvertently obtained the inheritance of the Three Blue Fingers, he had been able to galvanize the Boundless Blue Finger at the Golden Core realm. When he obtained his Five Element Golden Cores, he had been able to use the Blue Spirit Finger. Now, after reaching Nascent Soul, he was just barely able to use the third finger.

The third finger was called Blue Sea. It originated from the same source as the first two fingers, but in terms of the boundary of strength, it was on a completely different level. It represented an incredibly terrifying level of might and energy. Even if he could quicken only a tiny bit of this finger, the power it could erupt with was simply unimaginably terrifying. Because of this, even when he faced the Demon Sealing Art of Heavenseek Old Demon, he was still confident he could withdraw.

Qin Yu lifted a hand, his complexion earnest and dignified. The image of the third finger appeared in his mind. Then, his aura, the atmosphere he gave off, completely changed.

The complexions of the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon instantly changed. As the two peak characters of the world were also drawn in by this aura, they could immediately feel the change occurring within Qin Yu.

Everyone could sense that Qin Yu had suddenly become faint and lofty. But, this wasn't light or ethereal. It was as if he stood high above the heavens, looking upon all he surveyed with disdain. As if he could break apart the heavens and earth by simply lifting his hand.

Pill Crucible's face filled with awe. He knew that Qin Yu had to have a card in hand. He already knew how cautious this young junior-apprentice brother of his was.

Today, as long as Qin Yu managed to flee, although Immortal Eclipse Valley would suffer a major catastrophe, their inheritance would not be severed. In addition to the arrangements they had already made, this would give them a chance to rise back up in the future.

That was enough.

As he was thinking this, Pill Crucible suddenly frowned. He noticed that the unparalleled deep pressure emanating from Qin Yu's body actually stalled for a brief moment. Could he be hesitating? At this time, did he still find it hard to give up on whatever treasure he had?

This aura that suddenly appeared clearly surpassed Qin Yu's realm. In Pill Crucible's opinion, the most likely probability was that he was borrowing the strength of some treasure. And, these sorts of treasures that contained strength surpassing the natural limits were often one-time use items. After expending their strength, they would be thoroughly used up.

"Qin Yu, hurry and leave! Don't hesitate!"

If Pill Crucible noticed this, the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon would certainly also notice this. They both clenched their teeth. Qin Yu unexpectedly had the power to escape into the heavens! They could no longer hold back. If he really managed to escape, there would be no end to their troubles in the future!

The Demon Monarch lifted a hand and tore off one of his fingers. The flesh and blood of that finger fused into the bone, turning into a crimson bone spike. He threw the spike upwards and it floated in the air. Countless howls and roars suddenly sounded out between the heavens and earth and a terrifying figure appeared. Its body was blood red and endless slaughter energy lingered around it. At this time, its eyes were locked onto Qin Yu, its pitch black pupils rapidly condensing.

This was a supreme supernatural killing art of the Demonic Path – Blood Demon Descent!

It took the slaughter energy of the blood demon and transformed it into an annihilating light. This light was especially used to destroy the souls of cultivators. After being contaminated with just a little of this light, it would follow them like a maggot, constantly swallowing up their soul to strengthen itself until the cultivator's soul was destroyed.

Heavenseek Old Demon raised his hands. His youthful appearance began to rapidly age. His black hair turned gray and wrinkled folds appeared on his skin. Massive liver spots appeared all over him, making him seem as if a thousand years had passed in an instant.

He thrust out a finger. Demonic light surged on his fingertip. It didn't diffuse outwards, but compressed inwards, gradually forming an eyeball. The eye was closed and veins bulged on its surface. It was disgustingly bizarre and amazingly fierce.

Suddenly, the eyeball trembled, as if it would open soon.

Pill Crucible's eyes widened and he felt as if he had fallen into an icy lake. Even though he wasn't the one directly facing them, he could clearly feel the annihilating auras inherent within the supernatural skills of the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon.

This was the true strength of those that existed at the peak of this world. Even if he were in his perfect state, he still didn't have full confidence that he could block either one of these two attacks. When facing both of them together, even Qin Yu had no possibility of escaping alive.

"Run!"

Before his voice fell, the darkness in the blood demon's eyes reached the peak of richness. Then, a beam of light shot out. The eye on the end of Heavenseek Old Demon's fingertip also opened at this time. It was pale in color, and just a single glance made one's head feel as if it were splitting open, even as tears ran down their face.

Pill Crucible froze where he was, unable to react. Whether it was the beam of light or the eyeball's glaring strength, it was impossible to avoid in time. Even if Qin Yu possessed a great killing treasure in his hands, there was not enough time for him to break free from his imprisonment.

How could he not be willing to use that treasure? Junior-apprentice brother, oh junior-apprentice brother, you shouldn't be the ignorant type right!?

Pill Crucible's heart ached. Beside him, Jiang Li and Daoist Wang also had shocked expressions mixed with disbelief. Who would have thought that Qin Yu's brief indecision would place him in a desperate situation!

The Demon Monarch's lips curved in a smile. Heavenseek Old Demon sighed inwardly. He was forced to use this supernatural skill of his; it would inevitably cause serious damage to Qin Yu's mortal body.

But he couldn't care about these things any longer. He could simply spend some more time and energy in the future to repair it.

These two peak existences struck out with all their strength, using mighty supernatural abilities that caused great losses to themselves. They were well aware of the power of their attacks, and they looked at Qin Yu with pity.

But in the next moment, the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon stiffened, their eyes popping wide. It was like they saw something completely unbelievable.

Qin Yu's figure had disappeared from the Demon Sealing imprisonment. Whether it was the strength of the blood demon or the Ruinous Demon Eye that Heavenseek Old Demon had displayed at the cost of consuming his life, both attacks had struck nothing.

How was this possible!?

"You want to kill me? With just you two, it's far from enough." A cold voice sounded out from behind. The Demon Monarch spun around and came face-to-face with Qin Yu's indifferent gaze. "Now, it's my turn."

Hu –

Qin Yu vanished from sight.

The Demon Monarch's eyelids twitched. That unbelievable thought in his mind had become reality. He roared inwardly again and again, and his body tensed.

He pushed his legs up and soared away. But, he was too slow. The Demon Monarch was struck from behind by a fist. The demonic light on his body violently trembled and his face paled.

Qin Yu coldly sneered. He turned and vanished once more.

Space transmission…the power of Divine Soul…

When a cultivator reached Divine Soul, their soul would transform and they would resonate with the world. They could feel its will and rules, and by borrowing the power of these rules, they could teleport through space within a certain distance.

Heavenseek Old Demon's pupils shrank. He could confirm that Qin Yu was absolutely not at the Divine Soul realm, otherwise there would have been no need for him to waste so much time. He could have simply borrowed the power of the heavens and earth to casually kill both him and the Demon Monarch. But even if he wasn't a Divine Soul, just by grasping the power of teleporting through space, he was in an impregnable position today. He could no longer continue fighting anymore. If he stayed here any longer he might be severely wounded by Qin Yu. There might even be a chance of him perishing here!

As he saw Qin Yu attack the Demon Monarch, Heavenseek Old Demon turned without hesitation. Then, thunderous heaven and earth spiritual energy wrapped around him and he howled away like a black meteor.

in the blink of an eye he had vanished from sight.

The Demon Monarch cursed inwardly. He came to a halting stop and roared out loud. Billowing demonic energy combusted around his body and he crazily shot out of the valley. He actually completely disregarded all the subordinate demonic cultivators of the Demonic Path that were here!

In a moment, the situation had reversed.

Qin Yu had broken free from a hopeless situation and then Heavenseek Old Demon and the Demon Monarch both fled one after another. Everyone who witnessed this froze where they were.

Heavenstar Demon shivered in fear and his complexion paled. He shouted out loud at his underlings to flee. Even the Demon Monarch had run away! If they stayed here, wouldn't they just be cut apart like vegetables?

In the blink of an eye, the ominous and threatening waves of demonic cultivators all soared into the skies, vanishing like a retreating tide.

Hu –

Qin Yu's figure appeared. A bit of hesitation appeared in his face, but he eventually locked onto the Demon Monarch. He had always felt a certain degree of dread towards Heavenseek Old Demon in his heart. But, today was a prime opportunity, one he couldn't miss. If he killed the Demon Monarch, the two of them could no longer join forces and there would no longer be anyone in this world that could pose a threat to him.

With a step forwards, Qin Yu vanished from sight.

At this time, everyone within Immortal Eclipse Valley finally regained their senses. They blinked their eyes…

We…survived…

After a brief silence, cheers sounded out, impacting into the horizon.

Daoist Wang's eyes bubbled over with hot tears. He stared at the direction Qin Yu had vanished towards, thinking that his judgment was indeed correct, that he really hadn't misread him.

Pill Crucible and Jiang Li were beyond shocked and even now they hadn't regained their composure. To have the supernatural ability of space transmission, did that mean Qin Yu had touched upon the Divine Soul realm?

The Demon Monarch stormed forwards. Ever since becoming the ruler of the Demonic Path, he had never been placed in such a distressing situation. As he thought about how he was being chased down by someone who had been nothing but an ant not too long ago, flames began to ignite in his chest and the blood red light in his eyes thickened!

Suddenly, the Demon Monarch roared out loud. He lifted a hand and slammed backwards. But, he clearly wasn't able to prevent the strike. He suffered a loss in the collision and he was sent tumbling away, blood spewing from his mouth.

Qin Yu appeared. He slowly said, "Demon Monarch, since we've met today, you shouldn't leave."

The Demon Monarch was enraged. "Qin Yu, you dare to chase me down!?"

Qin Yu had an indifferent expression. "Not only am I chasing you, I'm going to kill you."

Hu –

His figure vanished.

After several breaths of time, the Demon Monarch angrily roared and was sent tumbling away once more. His body smashed into the ground and a mountain peak was broken apart by the fall.

"Qin Yu, you wait! I will surely avenge today's enmity!"

Bang –

Monstrous demonic energy instantly erupted, condensing into 13 black demonic dragons that roared and flew in separate directions.

Each one had the same aura!

Qin Yu frowned. His figure flickered and he appeared above the head of a demonic dragon. He smashed down between its eyes.

Bang –

The demonic dragon wailed and disintegrated.

Shua –

He caught up to another demonic dragon. With a slash of his hand, he severed it in half.

After ten breaths of time, Qin Yu's complexion paled. He came to a stop in midair. He had killed seven demonic dragons, but six had escaped.

The Demon Monarch's true body was within one of them.

Unfortunately, he wasn't a true Divine Soul cultivator and was unable to control the rules. Using his Demon Body to help him teleport through space was his limit.

However, after being chased down, the Demon Monarch surely suffered grievous losses. He might not be able to recover from his wounds for several years.

Qin Yu turned and flew back to Immortal Eclipse Valley. Within the great dao base of his dantian sea, the faint traces of blue light around the little blue lamp dissipated and it became silent once more.

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Chapter 264 – Demon God Armor

Immortal Eclipse Valley had managed to survive disaster, but after the great battle, the entire land was in chaos and turmoil. The reconstruction of the valley had yet to start, so it was a bleak and dreary sight.

Two days later, in the mostly preserved temple, Pill Crucible and Qin Yu sat across from each other. Pill Crucible's complexion was still pale and he often coughed several times, weariness thick in his eyes.

"Senior-apprentice brother, how are your injuries?"

Pill Crucible waved his hand. "Don't worry. Since I didn't die from all of this, I won't be in too much trouble with the background of my Immortal Eclipse Valley." Then, he let out a long sigh. "In all honestly, Immortal Eclipse Valley suffering this great disaster cannot be separated from how I acted unfairly. Fan Jianghai committed suicide, but countless disciples of other surnames saw his performance before he died. If I don't change things for the better, Immortal Eclipse Valley will surely experience a similar disaster again."

As he spoke to here, he paused. He glanced over. "I wonder whether or not junior-apprentice brother has any intention of succeeding me…?"

Qin Yu hurriedly interrupted him. "I thank senior-apprentice brother for the good intentions, but I am a wild crane used to idling about without care. I don't have that much energy to focus on other things, so please select someone else."

Pill Crucible shook his head. "I knew you wouldn't agree. With your current cultivation boundary, this world is now nothing but a small pond. You won't stay here much longer."

Qin Yu's eyes flashed. "Senior-apprentice brother also knows?"

Pill Crucible rolled his eyes. "My ancestors once suppressed the Gold Noble Family, so I know a bit about their origins." He gazed into the air, "The Land of Divinity and Demons. It is rumored that powerhouses there are like drops of water in rain and there are countless transcendent inheritances that point straight towards the great dao. If I have a chance in the future, I would also like to go there."

Qin Yu smiled, "It is only a matter of time until senior-apprentice brother breaks through to Divine Soul. Entering the Land of Divinity and Demons shouldn't be too difficult."

Pill Crucible shook his head. "How can it be so simple? Although I have some awareness, I'm on the edge of whether or not I can step into Divine Soul. But junior-apprentice brother, you…" There was a bit of envy in his eyes.

Qin Yu said, "Senior-apprentice brother, please don't look at me like that. This little brother just entered Nascent Soul and is still 108,000 miles away from Divine Soul. How can I possibly be compared to you."

Pill Crucible had a disgusted expression. "Stop spouting so much hot air. Your humble modesty is making me sick."

After chatting some more, Xu Ao approached. He bowed, "Valley Master, Junior Uncle, Miss Ling'er has arrived."

Pill Crucible nodded. "I understand. Allow her in. Moreover, Xu Ao, you must focus on resting. You must not leave any hidden dangers within you."

Xu Ao expressed his gratitude, then bowed and left.

"The situation was urgent that day. I sent Ling'er away first so she wouldn't be in danger. But, it seems she didn't go that far if she managed to return so soon."

Qin Yu stood up. He earnestly said, "Thank you for watching over her, senior-apprentice brother."

The temple doors opened and light entered. Gu Ling'er ran in, "Big Brother Qin Yu!"

Qin Yu smiled, "Ling'er, you've returned."

Gu Ling'er carefully looked over Qin Yu, only relaxing when she saw he was safe and fine. "On the way back I heard about big brother's battle with the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Demon. I was really worried. I'm so glad you're safe." It was only then that she noticed Pill Crucible. She bit her tongue and shyly said, "Greetings, Valley Master."

Pill Crucible deliberately let out a sigh of relief and put on a relaxed appearance. "Very good. I thought that you didn't even see me in your eyes. I thought that I wasted all that attention on you in the past."

Gu Ling'er blushed in embarrassment.

At this time, Xu Ao returned. He glanced at Qin Yu with a strange look and bowed, "Valley Master, there is a woman outside who wishes to see Junior Uncle."

Pill Crucible's eyes brightened so much that a flame seemed to burn in them. "What kind of woman? How old is she? Where is she?"

Xu Ao was stunned. He slowly said, "She is very beautiful, very young. She's waiting just outside the valley."

Pill Crucible swiveled his head towards Qin Yu, a complacent look on his face as if saying he had finally caught this brat's weakness.

Qin Yu had a helpless expression. He turned and said, "Since she knows I'm here, she should be someone I know. Allow her in."

Xu Ao's expression became even stranger. "Junior Uncle, this woman says that she wants you to go out and personally welcome her."

Then, Gu Ling'er's eyes widened like full moons and her jaw subconsciously dropped open.

Pill Crucible snickered. Hehe, you brat, you still don't want to admit it? If you had no relationship with her, why would she want you to go out to meet her?

Qin Yu frowned. "Alright. I'll go take a look and see which acquaintance of mine this is."

Gu Ling'er hurriedly said, "I'm also coming."

Pill Crucible coughed, but before he could speak he was stopped by Qin Yu. "Senior-apprentice brother, you still haven't recovered from your wounds so you shouldn't move about needlessly. Ling'er, let's go."

He grabbed Gu Ling'er and flew out from the temple.

After being held by Qin Yu, Gu Ling'er's face blushed red in happiness and she was much calmer.

Along the way, the Immortal Eclipse Valley disciples they encountered all bowed, their voices and attitudes incomparably respectful.

"Greetings, Junior Uncle!"

"Greetings, Junior Granduncle!"

During that peak battle, Qin Yu had forced back the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon. This performance was enough to place him as one of the greatest powerhouses of this world, with unparalleled power and influence. No one dared to disrespect him even a little.

As they approached the entrance, a slender figure entered his eyes.

Qin Yu was startled. That figure turned around and their eyes swept onto his hand that held Gu Ling'er's. The person lightly humphed and said, "Fellow daoist Qin Yu, I haven't seen you in several years and not only has your cultivation drastically risen but you've even managed to find the time to enjoy all the other pleasures of life. How admirable. I'm just so, so envious."

The tone was thick with taunting!

Gu Ling'er reddened even further. She subconsciously tried to remove her hand, but was grasped by Qin Yu. He brightly smiled, "Miss You Qi, that mouth of yours remains as unforgiving as I remember."

The one who came was the person who he had last seen when they parted at the Land of Sealed Demons and whom he hadn't heard of since – You Qi. During these years apart, the flow of time didn't leave a single mark on her body. Instead, her appearance seemed more attractive, more alluring, as if all the charms of the world were given to her. Her smile and frown both so deadly they could steal the heart. And what was more astonishing was that her aura had unexpectedly reached the Nascent Soul level!

You Qi coughed. "This miss came looking for you because there is proper business to discuss. Are you going to have that girl shoo away first?"

Qin Yu smiled. "Ling'er is my little sister and the person I am closest with. There is nothing that needs to be hidden from her."

You Qi's eyes flashed. "Little sister?" She glanced at Gu Ling'er and suddenly smiled. "Ling'er, it's nice to meet you. This big sister is called You Qi. I was only joking with you just now."

As she spoke, she walked over and took Gu Ling'er's hand from Qin Yu's. Then, speaking intimately with her, she walked towards Immortal Eclipse Valley.

That little girl Ling'er followed in a daze, unsure just what she was doing. But soon enough, she was calling out 'big sister' again and again, and her cheeks blushed red as she laughed repeatedly.

You Qi turned her head back, a look of smug satisfaction on her face.

Qin Yu smiled and followed close behind.

Gu Ling'er eventually left on her own initiative. She glanced at the unsurpassed beauty You Qi and thought that this big sister might be able to match with her big brother Qin Yu.

Her eyes dimmed a bit. Her pace quickened and she soon vanished from sight.

You Qi's smile disappeared. She squinted her eyes and coldly said, "Fellow daoist Qin Yu's skills in tricking little girls aren't too bad. This little sister Ling'er likes you."

Qin Yu was startled. He frowned. "Ling'er is my little sister. Don't speak nonsense."

"Humph! You dare to treat me so harshly? Don't forget you still owe me a favor!" You Qi emphatically spoke up. As she recalled the origin of this favor, she blushed red.

Qin Yu lightly coughed. "Miss You Qi, may I ask why you came to visit me today?"

You Qi steadied her thoughts. She earnestly said, "Qin Yu, have you heard of the Land of Divinity and Demons?"

Qin Yu's eyes brightened.

You Qi nodded. "It looks like you already know. Then, I won't explain too much." She hesitated for a moment and then slowly said, "I am going to tell you something. I come from that world and I want to know whether or not you are willing to return to the Land of Divinity and Demons with me. Don't worry, I have no ill intentions towards you. Honestly speaking, the only way I can return is with your help."

Qin Yu's thoughts were in tumult but he didn't reveal any change in his expression. "Why me?"

You Qi said, "Because you have cultivated the Demon Body. Now, I can't say too much, but I can tell you that even within the Land of Divinity and Demons, only a very small number of demonic cultivators successfully practice the Demon Body. And each person that does so has a high chance of becoming a great figure within the demonic path. You cultivated the Demon Body which means you possess immense potential. Since I discovered you, that is a great merit for me, one I can use to obtain a pardon from my family."

Qin Yu furrowed his eyebrows. "Is the Demon Body hard to cultivate?"

You Qi nodded. "Of course. Without great willpower and a tyrannical bloodline, it is impossible to cultivate it."

Qin Yu said, "But I don't have a formidable bloodline."

You Qi thought for a moment. "I can't determine whether this is true or not. Perhaps you have a formidable bloodline within you, but you've never discovered it. Could there be nothing about you that is different from the average person?"

Qin Yu contemplated it. "My senses are far sharper than ordinary."

"That should be it then." You Qi continued, "Those with formidable bloodlines often have aspects where they surpass others. For instance, having sharp senses is one of them. Your bloodline might be thin now, but as your Demon Body strengthens your bloodline will rise with it. There will be a day when it awakens."

She looked up. "So now, can you answer me? Are you willing to come with me?"

Qin Yu nodded. "I am!"

He smiled.

Ning Ling, perhaps I'll be able to meet you before long.

You Qi was overjoyed. Demonic light flashed in her hand and a palm-sized black armor appeared. "Since I had you come out to greet me, I naturally had a reason for doing so. I personally refined this treasure for you. Here, it's a gift."

Qin Yu received it and his complexion changed. His heartbeat accelerated and his blood seemed to cheer as if some sort of hope was spreading through his body.

You Qi smiled. "This is called the Demon God Armor, it is a natural match with the Demon Body. Anyone who manages to cultivate a Demon Body can have one of these. This Demon God Armor was refined using the horn of the earth demon beast. After you refine it into your body, you will know how vital this is to the Demon Body. Moreover, the Demon God Armor will grow along with the Demon Body. You can say it has infinite potential."

Qin Yu stroked the Demon God Armor. He saw faint flashes of purple on its surface and remarked, "Is your blood fused into this?"

You Qi had a calm look. "You should know, this miss' blood is an unsurpassed treasure. When added during a refining process, it increases the chances of success and also enhances the quality of the Demon God Armor." She coldly sneered, "Of course, if you are worried about it, then give it back to me!"

Qin Yu shook his head. "Miss You Qi is too thoughtful. I never had such intentions. I will accept this Demon God Armor and I will definitely repay you in the future."

You Qi lightly humphed. "When can we leave?"

Qin Yu shook his head. "There are too many matters holding me back. I need some time to finish them."

"You're worried that the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Demon will retaliate?"

Qin Yu nodded.

If he left, how could Immortal Eclipse Valley resist the counterattack of those two peak existences?

You Qi curled her lips. "Those who don't choose well will never live for long! Consider this as my atonement for having chosen you. Since you're so worried about them, let's just kill them and be done with it!"

Qin Yu forced a smile. "I tried, but I didn't succeed."

You Qi proudly said, "That's because you didn't have the Demon God Armor."

Qin Yu's eyes brightened. "You're saying…"

She groaned. "After refining it, you will know."

Qin Yu nodded. "Good. Then I will go into seclusion immediately."

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Chapter 265 – Entering the Demonic Path High Command

Within a chamber, Qin Yu sat cross-legged. The Demon God Armor was in his hand and he looked at it with earnest anticipation. He believed that he hadn't misread You Qi; she definitely didn't have any intention of harming him. When he obtained the Demon God Armor, he felt a visceral thirst for it. If it was something harmful to him, then with his current soul cultivation it would have been impossible for him not to notice.

Without needing You Qi to explain much, after he received the Demon God Armor he instinctually understood it and how to refine it. He flicked his finger. His skin cracked apart and a drop of blood flowed out, falling onto the Demon God Armor. Like a sponge, it absorbed all of the blood. The pitch black armor slowly turned blood red, and this blood red started to condense, turning into meridian-like lines that spread outwards, proliferating to every corner of the Demon God Armor.

Qin Yu's eyes brightened. He never imagined that refining the Demon God Armor would be so simple. No wonder You Qi had given him a funny look when he said he was going into seclusion.

Hum –

Blood red light erupted, submerging the Demon God Armor. The light quickly melted away, flowing into Qin Yu's body.

Thump –

Thump –

His heartbeat suddenly accelerated. Strong and steady, it was like the beat of a great drum, forcing his blood to roar and charge forwards.

Black armor suddenly appeared on Qin Yu's body. It was incomparably soft, similar to liquid in texture. It fit tightly to his body, giving him a dashing look. If he were standing in front of a mirror, he would discover that this armor not only covered his entire body, but even his forehead, face, everything was protected.

There seemed to be nothing blocking his sight, and it even seemed clearer than before. Qin Yu could feel the terrifying strength in his body as he raised his hand, as if just a casual strike could break mountains and sunder rivers!

And what was even more astonishing was how potent the defensive capabilities of the Demon God Armor were. Although it seemed weak and delicate in its liquid-like state, it could actually block all incoming attacks.

If he had the Demon God Armor before, then when facing the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon, even if he didn't use the power of the little blue lamp he would still have had the qualifications to fight them.

No wonder You Qi had been so confident in herself. To him, this Demon God Armor was superior to any treasure!

With a thought the Demon God Armor vanished, leaving behind an ordinary black robe. This was also another one of its minor functions: the ability to change shape. Of course, if he wished to display its full prestige and strength, he would need to restore it to its original state.

Qin Yu stood up and pushed open the door. He walked before You Qi and cupped his hands together. "Thank you very much, Miss You Qi. If there is a chance I will surely thank you again in the future!"

You Qi originally wanted to taunt him a few more times, but seeing him being so earnest she stammered for a moment and then arrogantly said, "It's good that you know that. If I have a request in the future, you cannot reject it."

Qin Yu nodded. "As long as it's in my power, I will not refuse."

You Qi curled her lips. "How insincere." She dismissively waved her hand, "Alright, alright, now that you know the function of the Demon God Armor, have you chosen who you want to finish off first?"

Qin Yu's eyes flashed with a cold light. "The Demon Monarch."

Two days ago he had severely wounded the Demon Monarch, and he was now in a wounded state. If he wanted to kill someone it would naturally be him first.

Moreover, it was quite easy to locate the Demon Monarch.

Who didn't know of the famous Demonic Path High Command, Mulberry Sky Mountain?

You Qi turned and walked away. "Then what are we waiting for!"

Qin Yu smiled and followed her.

One day later.

At the base of Mulberry Sky Mountain, a man and woman walked nearby. The two of them casually looked up towards the grand mountain peak and the demonic energy that lingered all around the mountainside. Their gazes were calm and fearless.

Whoosh –

Whoosh –

With the sound of breaking air, several Demonic Path High Command cultivators flew out. They savagely shouted, "Who are you? You dare to spy upon my Demonic Path High Command? Do you not want your lives?!"

You Qi covered her mouth and tittered. "We want lives. We came here because we want your lives."

The eyes of the demonic cultivators brightened and some of them began making strange clucking sounds. "What a beautiful girl. If I can enjoy a night with you, how about I give you my life?"

You Qi's smile became even more charming. "Is that so? Then, I will accept your life." She reached out her five slender fingers and grasped forwards.

Bang –

The impertinently rude demonic cultivator directly blew apart, his flesh and blood scattering to the ground.

The complexions of the other demonic cultivators changed.

"You are seeking death!"

"You kill my High Command cultivator? You will both die!"

"Grab them!"

You Qi shimmied to the side. "I'll leave the rest to you."

Qin Yu stepped forwards. With a flick of his sleeves the void howled, as if invisible waves were surging forwards. In the blink of an eye, several demonic cultivators were drowned within.

Pa –

Pa –

Dark red flowers of blood bloomed.

Qin Yu strode forwards. Behind him, You Qi's beautiful eyes flashed. To kill so swiftly and decisively, this little man's actions were to her taste.

The Demonic Path High Command began to rapidly boil over. Countless pale demonic cultivators shot into the skies. The Demonic Path had existed for thousands of years, and even during its weakest period it had never been bullied by others within its own High Command. Yet today, someone started freely massacring in their territory. No matter who it was that came, that person had to pay a deep price!

Beams of demonic light howled forth. The intruder didn't conceal himself so it was easy to lock onto him.

"Who is it? Tell me your name!" A Demonic Path Elder said, his eyes shining with killing intent.

"Qin Yu!" A light voice responded from afar.

The Demonic Path Elder frowned. He had never heard this name before. But, from the aura he sensed, this person had just entered Nascent Soul. It was likely a junior who didn't know how vast the heavens and earth were, who had a grudge with the Demonic Path and was impatient to take revenge once he reached Nascent Soul. Although it was true that a Nascent Soul could dominate their own part of the world, at the same time there were massive differences in strength among Nascent Souls.

"You dare kill my Demonic Path cultivators? Then, I will take your soul and burn it in demonic flames for a hundred years as an example to all those that follow!" With a cold cough the Demonic Path Elder flew forwards. He lifted a hand, his billowing demonic energy forming a giant crimson hand.

This was another Demonic Path supernatural skill whose ability could not be underestimated. But to the current Qin Yu, it was weak beyond belief. He lifted a hand and punched outwards, without using any skill behind it. Pure magic power rolled forth, smashing into the crimson hand and blowing it apart.

The power of his fist continued unimpeded, crashing into the chest of that Demonic Path Nascent Soul. That dignified fourth level Nascent Soul pitifully screamed before his chest blew apart. Light flashed and the Nascent Soul flew out, its face filled with hatred and dread!

But in the blink of an eye, that hatred-filled visage froze. A terrifying divine sense came rumbling down, directly scattering the soul attached to the Nascent Soul. After losing its controller, the Nascent Soul's eyes turned lax.

Qin Yu flicked his sleeves. The Nascent Soul was sent flying away. Then, like a bomb, it landed in a group of demonic cultivators and exploded.

The might of this strike was almost no different from a Nascent Soul self-detonating. Terrifying shockwaves of energy rolled out in all directions. Dozens of demonic cultivators were caught within, their pitiful cries filling the air as they all died where they stood. Even more demonic cultivators were sent shaken and flying away, blood spewing from every orifice of their heads.

To kill a Nascent Soul cultivator so quickly and even blow up their Nascent Soul, creating a terrifying scene of slaughter, this caused even the cruel and proud demonic cultivators to freeze where they were, fear beginning to rise in their eyes. Compared to this person in front of them, what sort of demonic cultivators were they? They were simply like harmless little white rabbits!

Finally, someone who participated in the invasion of Immortal Eclipse Valley and witnessed that peak battle which happened there recognized the man who had fought off the Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon together – it was Qin Yu! Any hint of blood immediately disappeared from his face.

"Immortal Eclipse Valley's Qin Yu!"

"The one who chased down the Demon Monarch!"

"He's killed his way to our High Command!"

Cries of alarm filled the air. Countless demonic cultivators looked on with dread.

They weren't like that Demonic Path Elder just now who had been in seclusion for numerous years. They were well aware of recent events. It was no wonder they thought Qin Yu's name was familiar. Unfortunately, before they could regain their senses, that dignified Demonic Path Elder had already been crushed to pieces.

Now, after recognizing this person in front of them, it was like a bucket of cold water had been poured over the blazing anger in their hearts, completely extinguishing it.

The Demon Monarch and Heavenseek Old Demon were existences that stood upon the peak of this world. Yet, both of them had been forced back by Qin Yu and the Demon Monarch had been hunted down and forced to use his forbidden demonic arts to flee into the heavens. How could they possibly hope to resist such a person? The Demonic Path Elder just now had used his bloody death to inform them all that even if a Nascent Soul tried anything, all that awaited them was death.

While the demonic cultivators were shocked, Qin Yu didn't stop. He moved forwards and wherever he passed, countless demonic cultivators seemed to be struck by massive weights, all of them seen flying away spouting blood.

No one dared stop him!

No one could stop him!

The prestigious and infamous Mulberry Sky Mountain that had dominated this world for thousands of years finally began to shiver beneath Qin Yu's assault.

"Run away!"

"Flee!"

The demonic cultivators that flew out from Mulberry Sky Mountain flew back in at an even faster speed, all of them looking like beaten stray dogs.

Suddenly, a strange sound began to ring between the heavens and earth. Countless pan-sized demonic runes appeared in the air around Mulberry Sky Mountain, all of them releasing light as if they were rising black suns. Then, the light that these demonic runes emitted began to extend outwards and fuse together, transforming into a giant super demonic array that completely blocked out the inside and outside!

The Demonic Path had been based here for thousands of years and possessed a long line of inheritance; how could they not have any means to deal with rough times? After this Heavenly Demon Array was constructed, it was further enhanced by generations of Demon Monarchs. And today was the first time that it had ever been used. But, no one doubted its might. Even if it faced a Divine Soul realm super powerhouse, it could still resist for a moment.

The demonic cultivators that fled into Mulberry Sky Mountain were finally able to relax and breathe sighs of relief. They looked at the person outside and there was less fear on their faces. They thought that even if this person had horrifying skills, it didn't matter if he couldn't break into Mulberry Sky Mountain.

As for the demonic cultivators that couldn't flee in time and were trapped outside, they all widened their eyes. Some of them cursed out loud and some of them started to cry in fear. If Qin Yu couldn't enter Mulberry Sky Mountain he would surely try to vent his anger on them. At that time, they would all die.

"The High Command has given up on us!"

"Run away somewhere else. If we stay behind all that remains is death!"

"Run in separate directions, we might be able to live!"

Demonic cultivators fled in all directions.

They were all stricken with panic. But they soon discovered that Qin Yu, who killed without batting an eyelash, actually didn't chase after them.

It was clear his only goal was Mulberry Sky Mountain. This caused the fleeing demonic cultivators to cry with joy!

Qin Yu frowned; this was the situation he was worried about the most. Immortal Eclipse Valley had the Five Element Sword Array protecting them. As for the Demonic Path High Command, they possessed an even longer and more glorious inheritance, so how could they not have something similar?

This was a terrifying demonic array. Even probing it with his senses caused his heartbeat to quicken. It was clear that it possessed a heaven-shocking amount of energy.

At this time, You Qi walked forwards. She groaned. "Humph humph, this is nothing but an incomplete Heavenly Demon Array. If someone were to beg me to help them, maybe I would."

She had an unhurried expression, like a great aunt waiting for someone to bow their head.

Qin Yu said, "If I can't kill the Demon Monarch, I won't leave."

You Qi's face darkened. She clenched her teeth. "You bastard, would it kill you to say something good!"

Qin Yu shook his head. "I can't. But, I think that if you have some plan, it's best if you hurry up. Otherwise if the Demon Monarch escapes, finding him will be much harder."

This was exasperating.

You Qi wished she could take a bite out of him. She stamped her feet and walked away.

Qin Yu quietly waited where he was.

A moment later, beneath the panicked gazes of the countless demonic cultivators within, a small Qin Yu-sized section of the Heavenly Demon Array that protected the High Command quietly vanished.

He stepped inside!

Chapter 266 – Demonic Path Catastrophe

In a palace deep underground. The walls and floor were formed of stone, filled with a dense layer of lines that wove together into a formidable demonic array. A faint hum filled the air as it revolved. In the center of the palace, there was a small pond, around a hundred feet in size. The pond overflowed with blood, the thick red liquid tumbling and bubbling up and releasing its rank smell into the air.

The Demon Monarch sat cross-legged deep within the blood pond, entirely naked. His long hair surged along with the waves of blood. Lines crawled along the surface of his body, and if one looked carefully they would discover that these patterns were completely similar to the ones engraved upon the walls. It was like he was borrowing the strength of this blood pond and the array formation to duplicate these markings onto his body.

Suddenly, the Demon Monarch's eyes flashed open. His crimson eyes were filled with endless pain. As if sensing something occurring to the Heavenly Demon Array, the cruelty in his eyes became increasingly violent.

He had lost at Immortal Eclipse Valley and ended up being chased down by Qin Yu and severely wounded. It was a painful experience, one he learned from. Because of that, he had hardened his resolve to use the Demonic Path's inherited blood pond to duplicate the secret runes of the Demonic Path onto his body, and forcefully step into the Divine Soul realm. He never imagined that Qin Yu would dare invade the High Command at this time. In this critical moment, if he were to fall short of his goal and suffer a backlash then he would surely die.

The Demon Monarch lifted his hand and a sphere appeared in his palm. It seemed to possess an invisible power as the surrounding blood water was forced away from it. The sphere was the size of a fist, black all over, and shined with an iridescent light, as if it were carved from the most precious jade in the world. But at this time, as the Demon Monarch held it tightly in his hand, pained howls and wails cried out from the black sphere. Atop that shimmering surface, the distorted faces of people appeared.

Kacha –

The black sphere shattered. Scarlet flames rose up, wrapping up all the fragments and burning them to ash.

Within Mulberry Sky Mountain, the Demonic Path High Command was far from being like the rumored hell it was, one filled with inexhaustible blood and horror. Rather, it was stern and strict, with architecture that emphasized the unsurpassed might of the Demonic Path.

Qin Yu walked within. A massive number of demonic cultivators gathered around him, but, as he walked forwards, these people drew away like the tide, none of them daring to stop him.

This was because besides the Demonic Path Elder that had died outside the mountain, there had also been two other Demonic Path powerhouses that had once again proven how terrifyingly strong Qin Yu was with their lives.

Suddenly, countless demonic cultivators cried out loud and grabbed their heads in pain. Their eyeballs turned crimson as if flames burned within their bodies. Their sad howls joined together as one as they all fell to the ground, writhing and screaming. As demonic energy surged around them, sharp bone spikes began to drill out from their shoulders, elbows, waists, and all over their bodies.

Roar –

The first of the cultivators to complete the demonic transformation rose up on their feet and leapt at Qin Yu. Their mouths were opened wide with fangs that pierced through their lips. Blood mixed with saliva dripped down their chins, their faces twisted with mindless killing intent.

Qin Yu furrowed his eyebrows. He lifted his hand and thrust outwards with a thunderous roar. Before the demonic cultivator approached, it was sent flying away. Countless bones were broken all over and its body became a twisted mess. Even so, it still didn't lose the energy or will to move. It stabbed its hands into the ground and roared as it crawled towards Qin Yu.

And at this time, more and more demonic cultivators had completed the demonic transformation. They roared at him together, their voices and bodies linking as one. All of them rushed forwards without fear, blocking all possible directions around them.

Qin Yu narrowed his eyes, a severe light flashing in his pupils. He flicked his sleeves and the Five Element Swords appeared. They spun around, forming the Five Element Sword Array as they pushed forwards.

Rumble rumble –

The Five Element Swords swept up the surrounding heaven and earth spiritual energy. It was like a giant grinding pan that rapidly rotated and the demonic cultivators ahead were like little beans that were directly ground to pieces. Black demonic blood poured down like in a torrential storm. It covered the ground in the blink of an eye, making the prestigious Demonic Path High Command seem like a living hell on earth.

Qin Yu continued forwards, indifference in his eyes, without a hint of pity or emotion. His gaze locked onto the distance. Somewhere deep beneath the Demonic Path High Command, that was where the aura of the Demon Monarch was. His aura was violently fluctuating; it was clear he was preparing for his last-ditch struggle.

The demonic cultivators were clearly people who had been abandoned. After being transformed, they lost all will and consciousness and attacked him in a suicidal manner in an attempt to slow him down. After realizing this, Qin Yu naturally wouldn't be fooled. He continued behind the Five Element Swords, a black-robed figure beneath a rain of blood!

"Ahh!"

"No! No!"

"Demon Monarch, please forgive me!"

More and more demonic cultivators started to cry out in horror, panic in their eyes as their bodies started to undergo demonic transformation. These demonic cultivators clearly had cultivation levels than those before, indicating their higher status in the Demonic Path High Command.

At the same time, this also meant that after undergoing demonic transformation, they would be even stronger. As the Five Element Swords cut through their bodies, there was actually a little bit of hindrance. One could hear the rough sounds of shattering bones in the air.

The final ones to undergo demonic transformation were the Demonic Path's Nascent Souls. No one knew exactly how much terrifying strength was hidden within the Demonic Path High Command, but right now in front of Qin Yu were nine transformed demonic creatures, each one over ten feet tall and with demonic energy lingering around them. Their pained expressions had a hint of awareness left in them, but they couldn't overcome their instinctual brutality.

As they roared, these nine demonically transformed Nascent Souls sprung forwards. Their speed drastically rose, each one comparable to a late Nascent Soul master. They were like bolts of lightning as they shot forwards.

Qin Yu furrowed his eyebrows. He came to a stop and the Five Element Swords turned into a sword curtain that covered him.

Bang –

Bang –

The demonically transformed Nascent Souls were sent flying away. Deep cuts marked their bodies and one could even see the flesh and bone beneath. But as demonic energy wildly surged around them, these cuts glowed and regenerated.

They unexpectedly had nearly undying bodies!

And what was even more astonishing was that these nine demonically transformed Nascent Souls could wrest away the strength of other demonic cultivators and those that had been transformed. They grabbed those nearby and bit down on their necks, instantly turning their victims into withered corpses. Then, the faintly weakened auras of those demonically transformed Nascent Souls were restored to their full might.

If this continued, then his only choice would be to slowly cut down all the transformed cultivators and demonic cultivators and then strike down the nine demonically transformed Nascent Souls one at a time. But, this would take an incredible amount of time.

The Demon Monarch needed time. In order to gain more time, he was willing to pay any price, even destroying the entire Demonic Path High Command.

Qin Yu absolutely could not let him do so.

His eyes flashed. The curtain of Five Element Swords around him disappeared, vanishing from sight. The nine demonically transformed Nascent Souls were startled for a brief moment before they came wildly rushing forwards. At this time, a blue sword appeared in Qin Yu's grasp. He lifted his hand and cut forwards.

Bang –

Between the heavens and earth, everything became a vast sea of thunder. Endless purple thunder erupted from the sword blade.

The wood-attribute magic sword had been refined from Skythunder Bamboo and inherently possessed the ability to release thunder energy. As the Five Element Swords were refined, the five elements tempered each other constantly and the quality of the magic swords rose. When Qin Yu reached Nascent Soul, the Five Element Swords and Five Element Nascent Souls linked together, and the swords benefited once more, becoming even stronger.

Now, all five elements had converted to wood, each one galvanizing the power of thunder. This created the dreadful sight of a sea of thunder drowning out the world, completely submerging the nine demonically transformed Nascent Souls.

The power of thunder represented the ultimate yang, the ultimate light. It had an inborn ability to restrain the power of the demonic path. Moreover, Qin Yu's wood-attribute magic sword had been forged from Skythunder Bamboo, and after the growth was sped up by the little blue lamp, its age has surpassed 10,000 years and it reached an unparalleled level of quality. The might of its thunder was incomparably potent. The nine demonically transformed Nascent Souls looked as if they had fallen into a vat of molten iron. They howled in pain and sorrow as the demonic energy around their bodies was directly melted away. Their skin disintegrated and their flesh and blood fell off. Even the markings of their demonic transformations began to fade.

Their crimson eyes were restored to brightness. There was even a bit of gratitude in them. Then, they all roared out loud and forcefully suppressed their strength, allowing that sea of thunder to wash away the demonic energy around their bodies.

Qin Yu slowly said, "Today, I came here to kill the Demon Monarch alone. I will blame no one else for what happened before."

Hearing this, the nine demonically transformed Nascent Souls had no more scruples. They roared once more, suppressing the demonic strength in their bodies, and then flew out from the pool of thunder to sit down cross-legged.

A Demonic Path Elder shouted, "Qin Yu, I hope you keep your word!"

"Hurry and kill the Demon Monarch. I cannot maintain suppression of the demonic strength for too long!"

"The Demon Monarch has abandoned my Demonic Path, so we will abandon him!"

Even ants tried to live, no matter how feeble an existence they were. Formidable cultivators were the same, especially these cultivators of the Demonic Path. When the Heavenly Demon Array was broken, in order to protect himself the Demon Monarch hadn't hesitated to use every single demonic cultivator within the Demonic Path High Command to kill Qin Yu. At that time when he made that choice, he had already been abandoned by the Demonic Path.

Qin Yu flicked his sleeves and a road opened through the purple thunder. As for the demonically transformed cultivators who were unable to rid themselves of the transformation, all of them began burning down into powder. These demonic cultivators were all elites amongst the Demonic Path, otherwise they wouldn't have had the qualifications to enter the High Command to cultivate.

Now, all of them were being killed off. The nine suppressed demonic Nascent Souls felt their hearts drip blood. They knew that after today, even if they didn't die, their cultivations would drastically drop. In addition to 70-80% of the Demonic Path's elites being eliminated, they would inevitably fall into a period of unprecedented decline. It was already no longer possible for them to rule the world. Resisting their enemies and preserving their inheritance would already be the most that they could do!

To the Demonic Path, today was an unrivalled catastrophe.

Within the blood pond, the markings on the Demon Monarch's body were nearly complete. He clenched his teeth, "You scum, you actually refuse to die for me!? You all deserve death!"

Bang –

The ground above his head violently shook and the entire underground palace began to shake. A distant sense locked onto him, causing despair to flood the Demon Monarch's eyes. Just a single step. Just one more step and he would have succeeded.

Viciousness flashed in his eyes. The Demon Monarch took a deep breath and then the endless viscous blood within the blood pond started flowing up his nostrils, all of it vanishing into his body!

The blood that covered a 100 foot long pool, that was able to fully submerge him, over a hundred of him, was actually sucked dry by him!

Runes carved onto his bare body started to burst with a blood red light. The Demon Monarch's aura rose at an alarming speed, wildly surging upwards.

Rise!

Rise!

In the blink of an eye, he reached his previous peak. Then, without stopping, he climbed to a whole new level.

Kacha –

Kacha –

The ground cracked and ruptured, fissures spreading out like a web throughout the walls and palace. The entire underground palace trembled, on the verge of collapse!

Bang –

The entrance to the underground palace was destroyed. Qin Yu walked in. At this time, he saw the Demon Monarch drenched in a blood red light, the aura around his body incomparably terrifying.

"Qin Yu!"

The Demon Monarch howled, his gaze filled with deep hatred. If looks could kill, Qin Yu would already have been torn to shreds. The blood red light around the Demon Monarch body quickly faded, transforming into a blood red robe that draped around him. He looked like a blood demon emerging from the nine nether hells, his bloodthirst and killing intent so thick it made one's soul shiver.

Qin Yu frowned. He slowly said, "How long can you keep up this state?"

"Long enough to kill you!" He lifted his hand and pressed down. There was a thunderous bang in the underground palace. Endless spiritual strength gathered, turning into a bloody palm that fell down.

Bang –

With a heaven-shaking ring, the entire Mulberry Sky Mountain started to quake, as if there were dreadful explosions occurring deep underground.

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Chapter 267 – No More Nascent Souls

Vast tracts of the mountain forest began to collapse inwards. The buildings on the ground were all destroyed as a terrifying energy wreaked havoc like a demonic dragon.

Whoosh –

Whoosh –

A black figure and a blood red figure shot out from the shattered earth, facing each other in the void. The air was so thick that it seemed solid.

The Demon Monarch's dreadful aura was like a great stone falling into a lake, stirring up endless heaven and earth spiritual energy that roared amidst howling winds.

All living beings within a thousand miles could feel this annihilating strength and revealed looks of panic.

Across from him, Qin Yu's complexion was pale white but his back remained tall and straight. The Five Element Swords hummed around him, their auras so sharp it seemed they could tear open the world.

At this time, the destruction below was still continuing. Looking from above, it was a massive pit that was widening without end, like a giant monster opening its gaping maw and swallowing up everything in the surroundings.

This was the result of their collision down below. It surpassed the limits of strength, causing the underground space to break down and resulting in this sight.

The Demon Monarch lifted his hand. Blood red light condensed in his palm and then a dazzling light erupted, like a blood sun had descended upon the world.

With a forward thrust, the blood sun arrived. It was an incomparably terrifying strength that was enough to destroy everything.

Qin Yu frowned. He stepped back and his figure instantly vanished.

At this time, the blood sun exploded. That rich blood red light pierced through the world in an instant.

"Ahh!"

"My eyes!"

Through Mulberry Sky Mountain, the small number of surviving demonic cultivators all fell to the ground. They cried in pain as they covered their eyes, blood flowing out between the seams of their fingers.

Space was pierced through. Black hole after black hole appeared and Qin Yu was forced out. He had no choice but to directly face this blood red light. His figure flew back, his face several degrees paler than before.

The Demon Monarch roared, "Qin Yu, you will die today!" He strode forwards like a human-shaped beast. Spiritual strength surged around him, seething like boiling water. He lifted a hand and pressed down, "Blood Demon Descent!"

The blood demon phantom appeared once more. Compared to before it was far more realistic, as if it were formed from true flesh and blood. It opened its mouth and cruelly roared. A rich pitch black light started to gather in its eyes. Then, at a mind-boggling speed, it finished.

Hu –

The beam of light shot out!

Qin Yu's heart raced. He looked up at the pitch black beam of light shooting towards him and his divine sense was pushed to the extreme. Then, that lightning fast strike became incomparably slow in his vision.

He lifted a hand and pointed a finger!

Winds and clouds were whipped into existence. They swept up the surrounding heaven and earth spiritual energy, rapidly fusing into the finger as it collided with the black beam.

In terms of power, this finger was far from being able to compare with the Demon Monarch's Blood Demon Descent in his current state. The moment they touched, the finger fiercely trembled and cracks covered its surface.

As Qin Yu pushed his divine sense to its limits, everything seemed to have slowed to an agonizing crawl. In addition, in the eyes of a bystander, the process of this collision occurred almost instantly as the finger directly collapsed.

But even though this finger collapsed at first strike, when it did break down, it dragged that pitch black beam down with it, both of them vanishing from sight.

Because this was the first of the Blue Fingers, Boundless Blue Finger.

A finger that perished with its enemy!

Unless the level of strength surpassed the limits of the Boundless Blue Finger and destroyed the will contained within it, then it was impossible to escape 'perishing together'.

The Demon Monarch revealed a flustered look. He didn't have any time left remaining. The only reason he didn't hesitate to step beyond redemption was all in order to ensure he killed Qin Yu today and vent the resentment in his heart. He raised both arms, his terrifying aura shooting up into the skies, straight to the heavens. Then, this clear and sunny day darkened and stars appeared up above.

Reverse yin and yang, stars appearing in the day!

When Qin Yu successfully cultivated his Demon Body, this scene had been witnessed once before. But today's reversal of yin and yang occurred because the Demon Monarch was using his transcendent cultivation to launch a sure-kill supernatural skill.

A demonic image appeared beneath the curtain of night. It was 1000 feet tall with a horn atop its head. Then, silvery light began to shine between those stars up above, as if a moon was sprinkling down its silvery brilliance. Like fluttering snow, that brilliance gathered downwards, condensing into a silver lance.

The lance was as thick as a tree. A distant perception locked onto Qin Yu, causing his heart to violently contract. A feeling of endless crisis rose within him. He was sure that the strength of this strike was enough to kill him!

Whoosh –

The demonic image shot out the lance. Wherever the lance passed, space disintegrated. Countless black cracks followed in its wake, like a giant mouth smiling wide without any scruples. It crossed through the horizon, carrying with it a destructive aura, as if nothing in this world could hope to compete with it.

Qin Yu didn't hesitate. He lifted a hand towards the silver lance and thrust a finger forward.

Within his dantian sea, the Five Element Nascent Souls that glowed with divine light suddenly darkened.

In his soul space, the light in his soul's eyes were nearly extinguished.

A transparent finger flew out to greet the lance. It was like water, the surface of it quietly trembling.

Even a gust of wind seemed to shake it, as if there wasn't anything formidable about it.

But this finger was the third of the Blue Fingers – Blue Sea!

In the blink of an eye, the Blue Sea Finger touched upon the silver lance. It fluctuated, and its main form that seemed as if it would break apart at any time suddenly emitted a rainbow-like brilliance.

Between the heavens and earth, wild winds whipped into existence. Some sort of invisible will descended upon the silver lance. The silver lance possessed an endlessly sharp strength and an impossibly prestigious energy, as if it could pierce through mountains and rivers. But beneath this will, it could only be melted away and extinguished.

Below the curtain of night, a severe light suddenly shined in the eyes of the demonic image, as if it were a puppet that had gained sentience. Then it lifted a hand. As its arm moved, inexhaustible waves rose up in the world. Immense spiritual strength from the surrounding hundred miles gathered along with this arm. The ancient forests around Mulberry Sky Mountain were all lifted up into the air where they were then crushed into powder.

Qin Yu's body was as stiff as iron. At this time, his body was suppressed by an invisible strength. Even with his current cultivation, he still wasn't able to move in the least. Within his dantian sea, the little blue lamp in his great dao base shined with a dim blue light, but he actually wasn't able to activate his space transmission.

It was like this entire world was locked down by that invisible strength!

However, before that demonic image could complete its arm movement, it froze in place. Then, as if it were formed from bubbles, it began to blow away.

The spiritual energy that was wildly gathered from the surrounding hundred miles was like a tsunami that had yet to take shape. That energy diverged, flooding outwards.

Even so, the impact strength of that collapsing spiritual strength could smash any Nascent Soul cultivator to bits!

Rumble rumble –

Half of the entire Mulberry Sky Mountain was destroyed by that collapsing spiritual strength. It was like a sword from the heavens had slashed down, eliminating half of the entire Demonic Path High Command.

The Demon Monarch's aura began to drop at a precipitous speed. That demonic image's final strike had exhausted the entirety of his strength; his life had reached its end. But, his eyes remained wide open, unwillingness flooding his dark eyes. Although he was destined to die here, he wanted to see Qin Yu's pitiful ending for himself.

If he faced the impact of this collapsing spiritual strength directly, then no matter how amazing his methods were, it would be difficult for him to escape this calamity unscathed.

Rumble rumble –

After demolishing the earth, the terrifying spiritual strength slowly scattered out and the land returned to serenity. The ancient trees were all turned dust that sprinkled downwards.

Then, a black armored figure gradually appeared.

The Demon Monarch's eyes popped open in surprise. The last rays of light in his eyes extinguished themselves.

The Demon Monarch had fallen!

Bang –

His body blew apart. Endless blood spewed out, turning into a 100 foot blood pond in the air. All of the blood that the Demon Monarch swallowed was released after his death.

Beneath his black armor, Qin Yu suddenly felt an extremely strong desire. After his body was severely wounded, it was simply impossible to resist that intense yearning.

Hu –

Black light flashed. Qin Yu submerged himself into that blood pond. The 100 foot blood pond immediately started to seethe in excitement!

You Qi flew in from the distance, a surprised expression on her face. "He actually managed to summon the will of a demonic path elder from the Land of Divinity and Demons. Luckily, the Demon Monarch had expended all of his strength already, otherwise even if Qin Yu had six arms and three legs, his soul and body would still have been erased beneath that attack."

As she rejoiced inwardly, there was still a bit of worry in her eyes. Qin Yu had managed to escape calamity today, but from that demonic image's final actions, it was clear that the demonic path elder had developed killing intent. It was hard to move such a character, but once they were moved, their thoughts wouldn't ever change.

Qin Yu hadn't even stepped into the Land of Divinity and Demons, but amongst the demonic path supreme elders, one of them had already decided to kill him. How could she not worry about this? Qin Yu was the one she had chosen after all…

You Qi sighed and suppressed these thoughts.

Qin Yu may have been born in this land of exiles, but he was the person with the greatest destiny she had ever seen in her entire life. In the Land of Sealed Demons, finding the bones of that earth demon beast was more than enough proof, and this blood pond only reinforced that. Although he didn't die today and although his Demon Body was strong, his injuries would be extremely heavy after being struck by that collapsing spiritual energy. But with the strength of this blood pond, recovering from his wound should be easy; his Demon Body would even profit from this. There was also a chance that he would obtain other harvests from the Demonic Path's inheritance demon blood.

If it weren't for this, how could she easily invest so much to refine the Demon God Armor for Qin Yu? He was the one she had chosen. Someone with such a great destiny had inherent good fortune and lucky chances. They wouldn't lose their life so easily!

Gurgle –

Gurgle –

The inheritance demon blood boiled up and giant bubbles formed. The rich smell of blood filled the air and wafted into the noses of demonic path cultivators. To them, this was the most mesmerizing scent in the world.

From the half of Mulberry Sky Mountain that was left intact, the surviving demonic cultivators all revealed burning hot gazes. In particular, the nine demonically transformed Nascent Souls. Indecision appeared on their faces, gradually followed by cruelty.

The demonic transformation had been interrupted, but their foundations had been injured; it was inevitable that their cultivations would drastically fall. What was even more terrifying was that there wouldn't be any chance of them ever advancing again in the future.

But now, right in front of them, was a chance for them to repair their foundation and even step beyond that.

Inheritance demon blood!

As Nascent Souls, they were all high level characters within the Demonic Path High Command, so they naturally knew of its effects. All previous Demon Monarchs died in meditation within, and their cultivation and supernatural skills all remained in that demon blood.

Qin Yu was extremely fierce, so strong that he outstripped all expectations. But, the last strike of the Demon Monarch's summoned demonic image was truly heaven-shaking. Qin Yu was absolutely severely wounded. The nine great demonic path Nascent Souls were absolutely sure of this.

Then…why not!

You Qi's eyes flashed. She swept her gaze around. "You should all consider this clearly. Qin Yu has agreed to spare you from death, but that opportunity only comes once."

The demonic path Nascent Souls hesitated.

"Humph! Qin Yu cannot even defend himself; how can he possibly deal with us?" A demonic path Nascent Soul coldly responded. "If we don't attack now, we will regret this for the rest of our lives!"

"That's right, this is a heaven-sent opportunity. It would be a sin to not take it!"

"Kill Qin Yu! Take revenge for the dead cultivators of my Demonic Path!"

Bang –

Bang –

Nine demonic path Nascent Souls flew into the air. They kept their eyes glued to the blood pond, greed in their faces.

You Qi's eyes flashed with mocking disdain. Since these people wanted to die, why stop them?

"Attack!"

Just as this demonic path Nascent Soul spoke, he froze in place. In the next moment, awareness fled from his eyes.

Bang –

He crashed to the ground.

The other eight demonic path Nascent Souls all paled. Without any hesitation, they turned and fled.

"Since you have all decided to abandon my forgiveness, then you can join your companion in hell." An icy cold voice rose up from the blood bond.

Bang –

Bang –

Scream followed by scream. Then, the last person died in fear.

After today, there were no more Nascent Souls at the Demonic Path High Command, Mulberry Sky Mountain!

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Chapter 268 – Lure And Kill

Suddenly, the tumbling blood pool quieted down. An inexplicable chill filled the air, freezing it over in an instant. Then, with loud cracking sounds, the blood pond broke apart, shattering into countless pieces.

Qin Yu's closed eyes flashed open, a brilliant light glowing within them. Deep within his pupils, there was a trace of blood red that faintly appeared before vanishing in a few breaths of time.

You Qi sighed inwardly. Indeed, the power of this demon blood had not only helped heal his wounds but the aura of the Demon Body had also become stronger. Moreover, the trace of red within Qin Yu's eyes hadn't escaped her notice. It was clear he had obtained other harvests after plundering the strength of the inherited demon blood.

Qin Yu opened his mouth and said, "I think that right now is the best chance to kill Heavenseek Old Demon."

You Qi's eyes flashed. "You mean you want to lure and kill him?"

Qin Yu said in a low voice, "That's right! Heavenseek Old Demon isn't the Demon Monarch; it will be very difficult for us to find where he is hidden. Unless he reveals his presence on his own initiative, it will be hard to kill him. Today, news of the battle where the Demon Monarch died will spread throughout the world. The Demon Monarch's final strike with the demonic image will also be spoken of. The energy behind that terrifying attack was endless, so it will be natural to assume that I was heavily wounded."

You Qi's eyes lit up in praise. "If you want to lure him out and kill him, I suggest you choose the Land of Sealed Demons to be the grave of Heavenseek Old Demon."

Qin Yu frowned. "Not too long ago when I broke into Nascent Soul, I broke through the seals of the Land of Sealed Demons and killed Bluecloud Demon there. I fear that place is useless now."

"You killed Bluecloud Demon?" You Qi curled her lips. "I was also thinking of capturing him and making him suffer to pay for the enmity of the past!"

After a pause she continued, "What you broke was only the power of sealing within the Land of Sealed Demons. You have not shaken its foundational strength, otherwise, let alone breaking into Nascent Soul, you would have been ground into powder by now."

Suddenly, You Qi seemed to realize something. She eyed Qin Yu, saying, "Did you say that you crossed Nascent Soul heavenly tribulation in the Land of Sealed Demons?"

Qin Yu's heart skipped a beat. He maintained his calm and said, "That's right."

You Qi's teeth seemed to itch. "And you didn't feel that the heavenly tribulation was different?"

Qin Yu nodded. "It seemed a bit stronger than usual. But I prepared myself for that, so I crossed it quite smoothly."

That was a confirmation!

You Qi's look towards Qin Yu immediately changed. In this land of exiles, no one was clearer than her on how terrifying the Land of Sealed Demons was. If he could cross tribulation there and still jump around alive here…then there was definitely some secret on his body that she hadn't yet detected! She suddenly realized that if Qin Yu intentionally revealed this to her today, it was likely to serve as some sort of warning to her.

This fellow, even though he described it so beautifully, he still wasn't too assured in the bottom of his heart.

Scoundrel!

Qin Yu looked at You Qi's expression and knew she had correctly guessed his thoughts. Though he felt a bit guilty, his complexion didn't change. He knew almost nothing about the Land of Divinity and Demons, so he naturally wanted to do everything in his power to keep himself as safe as possible.

"Miss You Qi, according to your words, it seems there is some terrifying strength within the Land of Sealed Demons that I don't know about."

You Qi coldly sneered. "Are you afraid that I'll harm you too?"

Qin Yu cupped his hands together. "There is nothing I can do about it. I ask for your understanding."

Seeing his sincerity, the anger in You Qi's heart dispersed a little. She impatiently waved her hand. "You figure out how to draw him in. I will have a way to help you kill him."

Qin Yu smiled. "Thank you, Miss You Qi." After a moment of hesitation, a trace of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes. Boundless divine sense broke free from his body, sweeping across the entire Mulberry Sky Mountain.

On the mountain, the very small number of surviving demonic cultivators suddenly froze, their faces paling.

Then, one by one, the light was extinguished from their eyes and their bodies slumped to the ground. Their souls were twisted into pieces!

You Qi had a look of surprise. This didn't seem to be Qin Yu's normal style of doing things.

Qin Yu said, "In this world, there are too many people I care about. If I can ensure their safety, I don't mind staining myself with blood."

Whoosh –

He shot into the skies.

A brilliant light flashed in You Qi's eyes. She followed close behind.

…

The existence of the Land of Sealed Demons was unknown to the cultivators of the Northern Dynasty. But, throughout the years, all sorts of rumors had been spread out, causing many people to believe that in this vast and barren wilderness, there was surely an enormous secret hiding somewhere.

But in the eyes of cultivators, secrets were inevitably linked to treasures and lucky chances. So when that heavenly tribulation arrived that was ten times stronger than normal, the Land of Sealed Demons soon became a lively destination. The power of the curse was horrifying, but when contrasted with the potentially bright future awaiting them, this was enough motivation for some people to brave the risks.

And what was even more amazing was that there really were cultivators who dug about and ventured in all directions around and around, and somehow managed to find caves with treasures within. There were even rumors that ancient inheritances of supernatural skills were found, all of them extremely formidable. This only served to stimulate the adventurous mood of the searching cultivators.

It was amidst this chaos that Qin Yu returned to the Land of Sealed Demons for a third time. The Demon God Armor had already reverted to ordinary black robes on his body. His face was pale and even a bit weary.

If there were cultivators that dared to risk their lives and come here looking for their own lucky chance, then even ignoring their cultivation, their eyesight was usually a bit sharper than normal. To them, Qin Yu was definitely injured, and his injuries were extremely serious. More importantly, he still seemed calm and comfortable. If he dared to come here in this state, then unless he was dumb or suicidal, there was surely something he was relying upon.

Looking at Qin Yu's stance, the latter was more likely.

The eyes of many cultivators lit up.

None of the people that dared to risk being contaminated by the curse and come here were good or kind-hearted individuals. After a short period of hesitation, a grim and ominous light flashed in many of their eyes. Yes, Qin Yu might be a tricky opponent, but once they succeeded in bringing him down, the harvests were bound to be incredible. It was hard to imagine what sort of treasures would be found on the body of this suspected great individual.

The first to attack was a skinny old man. He erupted from the ground and attacked without any warning at all. It was unknown when he had hidden there, but what was most essential was that before he attacked, no one detected anything wrong.

This point alone caused most of the cultivators around here to drip with a cold sweat, because if this skinny old man wanted to, he could easily kill any one of them.

It was obvious that this common-looking old man was a fierce character.

As people cried out in alarm and praise, before they could utter a single word, their breaths were caught in their throat. Their eyes widened, nearly falling out from their heads.

They saw the black-robed youth flick his sleeve and the skinny old man was sent flying to the side. He landed on the ground, his breathing having come to an end.

Such a fierce person had died just like that, without any splash at all. But upon further inspection, that black-robed youth's face had become several degrees paler than before.

Was he completely exhausted? On the edge of collapse?

Many cultivators had racing thoughts, but none of them dared to strike him again.

Even an extremely deadly assassin like that old man had been casually killed with a single strike. If it were anyone else, the result would be the same.

Those that attacked first had a high chance of death. Only by following at the end would they have the possibility of eating some meat.

But with so many people here, there were bound to be some with different considerations. And while following in the rear might be safer, there was also a chance that they wouldn't receive even a spoon of soup.

More people attacked.

"The Three Wolf Brothers!" A Northern Dynasty cultivator shouted out loud.

In the blink of an eye, the faces of many onlookers filled with dread.

The Three Wolf Brothers were indeed born from the same mother, it was just that their appearances were different. But, each one had a cunning light in their eyes.

In terms of cultivation, the three of them could only be considered at the middle levels. However, the most terrifying thing about them was that they had once killed a cultivator far more powerful than they were.

In the rumors, the Three Wolf Brothers had even killed a Nascent Soul realm super powerhouse. The long mountain-splitting saber in the hands of the oldest brother was the spoils from that battle, and its might was dreadful.

"Fellow daoist, us brothers only seek wealth. If you can give enough to satisfy us, we will turn and leave." The third brother said with a smile, his expression sincere. But before he finished speaking, he had already started attacking. His hand flashed forwards, scattering powder, and he definitely wasn't throwing out chalk powder.

A rich stench filled the surrounding area. Many Northern Dynasty cultivators revealed looks of panic and horror. "Corrupt Corpse Powder!"

Hualala –

Countless cultivators drew back all around Qin Yu, causing the area around him to suddenly become vacant.

What nonsense, in the rumors this was the vicious poison extracted from the body oils of corpses that were being refined by corpse refiners. They were especially used to destroy the mortal bodies of cultivators. Once the toxins touched a person's body, the poison would circulate through them and it wouldn't be long before their body burst apart like a gooey bubble.

Many Northern Dynasty cultivators sighed with emotion. They were indeed ruthless enough to be known as the Three Wolf Brothers, trying to take one's life with the first attack. The key point was that they approached you with bright smiles beforehand and then tried to kill you in the next moment. The sudden switch in attitude was preposterous.

The second of the three brothers was silent and sullen. But when he attacked, others realized why he was the most ferocious.

An eerie yellow light covered his entire body. He rushed into the Corrupt Corpse Powder without any fear, and then brandishing a long black spiked ruler, he slashed at Qin Yu's head.

More people felt their backs drenched with sweat.

Bang –

With the Corrupt Corpse Powder blocking their line of sight, people weren't able to see exactly what was happening. They heard a loud explosion and then saw a figure flying backwards.

"Ahh!"

A sad cry echoed out. The Corrupt Corpse Powder rapidly vanished, forcefully pressed down on the body of the person who had been sent flying backwards. As the person landed on the ground, they squealed in horror and started wildly scratching at their body, causing blood to drip all over. In several breaths of time, the blood started to turn black and a horrendous smell filled the air.

Old Three shouted out in misery, "Second Brother!"

He rushed forwards, but, before he could take out the antidote, his entire body stiffened. Then, like a wooden log, he fell onto the body of his second older brother.

That smelly black blood covered his face. His body started to twitch and his eyes nearly cracked open, but no voice came from his mouth.

The second brother howled in pain and the third brother was completely silent. Both of them had fallen to the ground together and their bodies were rapidly rotting away. This scene caused a tingle to spread on the scalps of all those watching.

The oldest of the Wolf Brothers felt his eyes turn red with rage. The three brothers were known for being cruel and vicious, but they were actually extremely close with each other. If it weren't for that, they would have been killed countless times already. The oldest wolf brother roared out loud. Brilliant light erupted from the mountain-splitting saber in his hand, then, it flashed forwards like a bolt of white light instantly piercing through space.

No one could have imagined that of the three deceitful and savage Wolf Brothers, one of them actually cultivated such a pure and powerful saber dao.

The power of this saber could even be said to be at the Grandmaster realm!

Bang –

The saber light shattered. The long saber cracked apart. The cracks spread upwards, finally spreading up the arms of the wielder.

Puff –

The oldest wolf brother fell to the ground in a pile of minced meat!

From start to finish, it took less than ten breaths of time for the Northern Dynasty's infamous Three Wolf Brothers to all die horrendous deaths.

This sight finally shook all those present. No one dared to attack again. They only watched with wide eyes full of astonishment as that black-robed youth gradually walked into the Land of Sealed Demons and vanished from sight.

An hour later, someone a bit more bold arrived at the place where Qin Yu had disappeared. He saw the bloodstains on the ground and his eyes brightened.

A day later, no matter how the cultivators of the Northern Dynasty searched and turned the land upside down, they couldn't find a trace of that black-robed youth. None of them regretted it.

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Chapter 269 – Soul Dividing and Blood Soul Incantation

Clouds of fog rose up in the depths of the mountains, where cranes flew and beasts roared. Amidst the fog was a giant manor, partly visible, partly hidden. The location of it was built into the mountains and occupied an area of several thousand acres. Giant stone pavilions winded around the area like forests, dotted with temples, lending it a magnificent atmosphere.

Between these pavilions and temples was a black cabin. It was completely incompatible in design with its surroundings, like a drop of ink on a white canvas. If one looked carefully, they would discover that the manor and even the surrounding mountain range faintly took this cabin as the core structure.

Right now, Heavenseek Old Demon was within this cabin. He held a jade slip in his hand, a contemplative look on his face. This jade slip contained information concerning what happened in the Land of Sealed Demons. And, there was another jade slip placed in front of him that had arrived even earlier, one that contained the catastrophic scene of what happened to the Demonic Path High Command's Mulberry Sky Mountain.

The Demon Monarch's final strike had drawn in all the spiritual energy from the surrounding hundred miles. The power and prestige of that strike was like mountains and seas, capable of exterminating all cultivators below the Divine Soul boundary. Qin Yu was formidable, but in the end he wasn't a Divine Soul.

Even if he managed to survive the final counterattack of the Demon Monarch through luck, he would absolutely still be severely wounded; Heavenseek Old Demon was sure of this. Unfortunately, everyone at Mulberry Sky Mountain had been killed off so he couldn't find any witnesses who saw what happened. This caused Heavenseek Old Demon to feel a bit restless within.

However, what lay before him was undoubtedly his final chance. If Qin Yu managed to recover, then all he could do was spend the rest of his days scurrying about like a stray dog, and the Heavenseek Pavilion he had spent years of hard work establishing would also be eradicated! Most importantly, he didn't have much time left remaining. If this was the case, he might as well bet everything on one final struggle.

Heavenseek Old Demon hardened his resolve.

Two days later, a bleak man stepped into the Northern Dynasty, crossing through the barren wilderness to arrive at the Land of Sealed Demons. His entire being seemed carved from ancient ice, and when he looked at others he emitted a bone-chilling cold. Wherever he passed through, Northern Dynasty cultivators would all retreat, none of them even wanting to approach him.

This person was clearly a fierce character.

This bleak man seemed to be familiar with the Land of Sealed Demons. He found a crack in the earth and then leapt in.

"Who is that person? He doesn't look familiar."

"I have no idea."

"Tsktsk, I can tell from a single glance that he's not someone who's easy to mess with."

"What nonsense, haven't you even noticed his aura? Just get away and watch from a distance, or you'll die without knowing how!"

The bleak man stepped forwards in an underground cave, constantly sweeping his eyes around, extremely cautious of his surroundings. Suddenly, there was a clamor in front of him; it was the sounds of battle and slaughter.

"I'm the one who found this treasure?"

"So what if you found it? It's mine now!"

"You are seeking death!"

"Attack, kill him together!"

Bang –

Intense power surged within the cave, causing the walls to shake and tremble.

The bleak man frowned, but he didn't stop walking. He soon reached the place where five Northern Dynasty cultivators were engaged in fierce battle. As soon as he arrived he instantly attracted everyone's attention. And, the aura he released caused all of their pupils to shrink.

"Let's stop fighting and beat back this person first!"

"Okay!"

The bleak man had clearly been regarded by these people as someone who came to compete for the treasure.

Bang –

The five Northern Dynasty cultivators attacked in unison.

The bleak man's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He stepped forwards, his figure vanishing from sight.

"Ahh!"

"Save me!"

"Please, forgive me!"

Pitiful cries echoed out before everything fell silent once more. The bleak man continued walking through, not even glancing at the treasure that fell to the ground.

The smell of blood filled the air.

Deep within the Land of Sealed Demons, in a newly carved open cave, Qin Yu opened his eyes. He could feel an aura that belonged to Heavenseek Old Demon. While it was weak, he would never mistake it.

He really came!

He stood up and walked out. Since he had waited all this time and Heavenseek Old Demon had arrived, he didn't want to delay any further.

In a tunnel, the bleak man's complexion changed. He turned without hesitation and rushed backwards. What was more astonishing was that his body fell into a mass of shadows and he unexpectedly melted into it, vanishing from sight.

Bang –

The ground shattered. A figure shot into the skies. Shined upon by the sun, it revealed the figure of that bleak man.

Several Northern Dynasty cultivators had stunned expressions. They hadn't even noticed anything strange around them, so what was this?

It was at this point that a light voice sounded out. "Since you've already come, why leave?"

The bleak man stiffened. He turned around and glared at Qin Yu, an icy chill in his eyes.

This was indeed a trap!

Luckily his master had been discreet.

Since Qin Yu had attacked, that meant he had seen through his status. Imagining the youth's terrifying strength, the bleak man's heart filled with despair, but his expression only became more vicious and ruthless.

When the several Northern Dynasty cultivators saw Qin Yu, they were startled for a brief moment before being overcome with joy. Wasn't this the mysterious master who had fled with severe wounds?

Everyone had turned this place upside down but hadn't been able to find him. They never imagined he would jump out of his own accord.

What a happy surprise!

"Hurry and take him down!"

"Grab him, we'll all be rich!"

The Northern Dynasty cultivators all shouted out as they rushed forwards. In their eyes, Qin Yu was a super fat sheep.

Unfortunately, the fat sheep in front of them was no longer in the mood to bother with them. He flicked his sleeves and wild waves surged out from nothingness, sending those several people tumbling away.

Blood gushed out from their noses and they all fell unconscious!

The bleak man moved. His body shrunk into a ball, his speed unimaginable. He approached Qin Yu in the blink of an eye and then his body spread back out. He held onto a dagger and stabbed at Qin Yu's eyes.

The eyes were the most vulnerable parts of the body. Even a body training cultivator would suffer a horrendous fate if their eyes were attacked. The bleak man had once used this move to blind a buddhist cultivator who had reached large success in his body cultivation, and then slowly grinded him to death once he had been blinded.

But today, he clearly wasn't so lucky.

Bang –

The bleak man was sent flying backwards. He spat out a mouthful of blood and his chest suddenly felt much more relaxed. When he landed he rolled backwards and fell into his shadow, disappearing like a drop of water in a lake.

Qin Yu coldly sneered. He lifted his foot and smashed downwards, causing the ground to quake. Several hundred feet away, one of the shadows trembled and the bleak man was sent soaring out, vomiting another mouthful of blood.

"You cannot escape."

The bleak man drew in a deep breath. "Then I won't run." His voice was hoarse and deep as if he hadn't spoken for years. Then, rich black light erupted from his body and his entire being transformed into a long black saber that cut forwards.

The enormous saber potential even surpassed that of the Three Wolf Brothers. It possessed much greater killing intent.

Qin Yu lifted a hand and a red magic sword appeared. It was like the world's hottest flame had suddenly ignited into existence. It instantly crushed the black saber, burning it to ashes.

The bleak man was sent flying backwards, blood spurting out from his nose and mouth. Countless blisters covered his burnt body, as if he had been turned over and over on an open flame.

"Master will avenge me!" The bleak man lifted his hand, ready to commit suicide.

Qin Yu lifted his hand and pressed down. The void seemed to become a mountain, suppressing him. "Heavenseek Old Demon, since you've already come, why continue hiding?"

The bleak man's eyes flashed with panic, but in the next moment his face filled with agonizing pain. His pupils rapidly expanded outwards until his eyes turned pitch black. The bleak man looked up, his expression now serene, and slowly said, "Qin Yu, I never thought that the strength of your soul would reach such a degree. It looks like I underestimated you again."

Qin Yu had an icy expression. "Heavenseek Old Demon, this day next year will be the anniversary of your death!"

He took a step forward and a terrifying aura erupted. The Five Element Swords appeared, shaking and crying, sweeping up spiritual energy.

Rumble rumble –

It was like surging rivers and streams!

"Qin Yu, stop!" You Qi shouted, rapidly flying forwards. "That is only a soul fraction, that is not Heavenseek Demon's main form!"

Heavenseek Old Demon's pitch black eyes fell on her, "Who are you?"

You Qi had a light expression. "I actually want to know how a mere cultivator from this land of exiles was able to obtain the Soul Dividing Secret Art?"

Heavenseek Old Demon's complexion changed. "The Land of Divinity and Demons!"

You Qi's lips curled up. "You're not as stupid as you look."

Qin Yu was wrapped in boundless sword intent. He asked, "What is the Soul Dividing Art?"

You Qi said, "It is a secret art of the demonic path. Only powerhouses at the Divine Soul realm and above can successfully cultivate it. Once they do, they can separate their soul and attach onto other bodies, recreating something similar to having an avatar outside of your main body."

Qin Yu's complexion turned ugly. "So you're saying that even if I kill him, Heavenseek Old Demon will be fine?"

You Qi nodded helplessly.

Heavenseek Old Demon said, "Qin Yu, I never belittled you, so how could I not take precautions today? It won't be easy for you to kill me."

Suddenly, a cruel aura rose up from within his body, like an erupting volcano.

You Qi lifted her hand and pointed outwards!

Hum –

An invisible strength arrived from the void. It covered Heavenseek Old Demon's mortal body, causing that cruel aura to instantly quiet down.

You Qi let out a deep breath, her face paling. "Qin Yu, you owe me another favor!"

Qin Yu quietly said, "You can hold him?"

You Qi sneered. "If this miss takes action, of course I can easily do it!" She looked at Heavenseek Old Demon. "You delayed as much as possible to prepare your body to self-detonate, but I also required time to prepare this Blood Soul Incantation."

As her voice fell, countless blood red runes appeared on the surface of Heavenseek Old Demon's body. Then, they instantly hid themselves.

Heavenseek Old Demon's complexion paled. He coldly sneered, "My Soul Dividing Secret Art has already reached large success, and I have managed to fully separate my soul from my body. So what if you manage to keep me behind? Could a little girl like you have any way of harming me?"

You Qi sighed in admiration. "Soul Dividing large success, how fierce! It's true that I don't have the means to do so, but that doesn't mean I can't." She casually flourished her hand, "Go, send him in."

Qin Yu grabbed onto Heavenseek Old Demon and flew deep into the ground, You Qi following close behind.

All around, the Northern Dynasty cultivators who were drawn here were stunned.

They saw everything just now with their own eyes. Although it was a bit confusing, they understood the approximate situation.

The black-robed youth had intentionally lured in his enemy!

They didn't know much about Heavenseek Old Demon's fame, but this name Qin Yu seemed quite familiar.

Finally, some Northern Dynasty cultivators finally recalled news of the peak battle that had occurred at Immortal Eclipse Valley. Their complexions paled.

In particular, those that had participated in the great search for him and regretted that they didn't find anything. All of them stood there in stunned silence.

Seeing Qin Yu plunge into the Land of Sealed Demons, it was unknown who ran first, but soon, in the blink of an eye, all of the Northern Dynasty cultivators had fled cleanly away.

What nonsense; if they stayed here, could they be waiting for the inevitable punishment?

Qin Yu soared into the depths of the earth. After a moment, he appeared right outside a pitch black cave.

You Qi's complexion was dignified. "Toss him in!"

Qin Yu took a deep breath. "I'm ready."

He threw Heavenseek Old Demon inside. Then, he turned and grabbed You Qi, directly detonating the Blood Escape Art and howling away.

Behind him, after being tossed into the pitch black cave, Heavenseek Old Demon's wide eyes finally began to reveal fear.

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Chapter 270 – I'm Coming

A blood red beam of light shot out from the depths of the earth. Without stopping, it continued racing far away.

In the next moment, there was a deep thunderous explosion beneath the ground. The air shivered and the dreadful fluctuations swept outwards.

Bang –

The entire earth blew open and a terrifying strength sent endless mud and stone into the air. Wild shockwaves blew out with astonishing speed, soon catching up.

Qin Yu flicked his sleeves and the Five Element Swords rapidly swirled around him. White, black, blue, red, yellow – five colors wove together into a vortex, breaking apart the waves of mud and stone. But, the invisible strength surging forth couldn't be blocked by the Five Element Swords and it directly hit Qin Yu's body.

With a stuffy cough, Qin Yu's face paled. But, he didn't stop. He continued flying forwards until he escaped the range of the explosion.

Pa –

He landed on the ground, staggering as he balanced himself. He turned around. The several hundred miles around the Land of Sealed Demons had turned into a horrifying crater. One could imagine that as time passed and water gathered here from the rain, this crater would eventually evolve into a giant lake.

You Qi anxiously said, "Qin Yu, how are you?" She wanted to turn around but was stopped by him.

"I'm fine."

"Just let me take a look! Are you afraid that I'm going to take advantage of you or something!?"

Although her words were a bit vulgar, her eyes were actually firm. Qin Yu furrowed his eyebrows. He let her go and turned around.

His black robes were fine, but it seemed as if they were soaked in something and were sticking to his body.

You Qi bit her lips. She carefully untied his robes and slowly pulled them off.

Qin Yu flinched!

You Qi's eyes widened. She watched as the black robes slowly peeled off from the skin. Qin Yu's back was covered in blood!

The flesh and blood around the wounds lingered with black energy. The faint aura of the curse caused one's soul to shiver.

"Qin Yu!" You Qi revealed a panicked look. "This is the Land of Sealed Demons' curse aura! You've been contaminated with the curse aura!"

Qin Yu put his black robes back on. "I'll be fine."

"How is this fine? This is the Land of Sealed Demons' curse. You don't understand it at all. Once you are contaminated, it…" You Qi started to speak, but hesitated. An anxious look crossed her eyes.

Qin Yu's gaze softened. He lightly said, "I once crossed tribulation in the Land of Sealed Demons."

These words came from nowhere. You Qi was startled for a moment before her eyes brightened.

Because of the existence of the curse's strength within the Land of Sealed Demons, it was rejected and abhorred by the world. Heavenly tribulation that descended here would be ten times more powerful than usual. If Qin Yu was able to survive unscathed, he undoubtedly had some card in hand.

If he said this, then could it be…this card of his could also suppress the strength of the curse!

You Qi seriously looked at him. As she saw Qin Yu's calmness, she finally realized. Then, she became aware of how flustered she was and her face flushed red. She coldly snorted, "I didn't expect for you to have such skills!"

This woman, she was so worried just now and in the blink of an eye she became equally as arrogant.

Qin Yu shook his head. He ignored her and turned, walking away.

You Qi called out several times. Seeing that he didn't turn around, she was immediately angered. "Qin Yu, don't forget that in killing the Demon Monarch and killing Heavenseek Demon, I was the one who helped you. Don't be an ungrateful bastard!"

She chased him to catch up and continued to ruthlessly threaten him a few more times, informing him again and again that he must never forget the limitless benevolence of Miss You Qi, and to make sure to repay her in the future even if he had to offer up his own life. She glared at Qin Yu a few more times and then said, "You must have felt the strength of the curse. Why didn't you use space transmission to run away? I know you can do it."

Qin Yu casually responded. "I was holding onto you. You were too heavy."

You Qi clenched her teeth. "You could have tossed me to the side!"

"I panicked for a moment, so I forgot to."

You Qi stamped her feet in anger. But as she looked at Qin Yu's back, she couldn't help but reveal a happy smile from the corners of her lips.

Young man, it looks like you really care about me in your heart!

Mmhmm!

Well, in consideration of you, this miss will be broadminded and generous. I won't lower myself to your level.

At the very bottom of the Land of Sealed Demons where the crater had formed, a gray stone flashed with a dim light before quieting down.

Hualala –

Underground water surged out, quickly submerging it.

Immortal Eclipse Valley –

Qin Yu sat down cross-legged. On his naked back, the horrifying wound caused by the mark of the curse was rapidly regenerating and vanished.

Faint traces of ash gray energy gathered towards the index finger of his right hand. It caused the surface of his finger to become more crystalline, a bit more pure and refined.

Qin Yu lifted his hand. As he looked at his especially beautiful finger, he wryly smiled. Who would expect that this finger actually contained such a violent and horrifying poison?

No, it was no longer purely poison. After mixing in the strength of the curse, there was a clear change to the poison and now it was enhanced with a curse attribute.

Perhaps calling it a cursed fingertip would be more accurate.

He shook his head, suppressing these thoughts. Qin Yu pushed open the door and walked out. The radiant sunlight fell upon his body, warming him.

Ning Ling's figure subconsciously appeared within Qin Yu's mind. The idea that they would never see each other again from when they parted ways would soon be shattered.

Thinking of this, a happy smile subconsciously curved up his lips.

"Humph! What a blinding smile. Just who are you thinking of?" You Qi coldly snorted, suddenly appearing with Gu Ling'er in tow.

Qin Yu smiled, ignoring her provocation. "Ling'er, You Qi should have already told you."

Gu Ling'er's eyes reddened. She squeezed out a smile. "Mm…Big Sister You Qi has already told me. Big brother, don't worry and go. I will stay here and cultivate diligently!"

There were some words she couldn't say. Only by working hard and cultivating with all her might would she grow powerful enough to have the chance to enter the Land of Divinity and Demons and see her Big Brother Qin Yu again.

Qin Yu smiled. "Ling'er is a good girl. I guarantee you that if I have a chance in the future, I will definitely bring you there."

"Mm, I believe in big brother!"

You Qi sighed inwardly. My silly little Ling'er, not everyone has the qualifications to enter the Land of Divinity and Demons. Qin Yu was satisfactory enough; he cultivated the Demon Body and had an astonishing destiny. But, within the Land of Divinity and Demons, there were many people more outstanding than he was and there were as many as fish in the sea. Unless he could truly rise from the bottom and become a truly great figure, it would be incredibly difficult for him to see you again.

Qin Yu said some more words to Gu Ling'er, doing his best to comfort her. But, he could see that although she was trying to appear happy for him, she was actually hiding her sadness.

However, whether it was because of Ning Ling or because that was the road he needed to follow to reach the great dao, he definitely had to go to the Land of Divinity and Demons.

He asked You Qi to accompany her and then he turned and left.

…

Pill Crucible sighed. "Junior-apprentice brother, you're leaving."

Qin Yu cupped his hands together. "I am, senior-apprentice brother."

Pill Crucible nodded. "To the current you, this world is indeed a bit too small and cramped. Go then, towards the Land of Divinity and Demons. That is the place where you can truly wander freely. This older brother of yours wishes for you to have a bright future 10,000 miles long, and I hope your cultivation can fearlessly tread forwards!"

Qin Yu smiled. "Thank you senior-apprentice brother! Your little brother here also believes that you will certainly break into Divine Soul. At that time, you and I can meet each other in the Land of Divinity and Demons!"

Pill Crucible laughed. "Okay!"

Qin Yu stood up. "There is also another matter that I will have to bother senior-apprentice brother with. I have no idea where the Demonic Path's Myriad Demon Caves are hidden. I have a friend named Shan Wugu who was exiled there by the Demon Monarch. I hope that senior-apprentice brother can help me find the Myriad Demon Caves and save him." With a flick of his sleeves, the Saint Furnace appeared, the one he had taken from the sea region. "This thing, I ask senior-apprentice brother to help me give this to him."

Pill Crucible frowned. "The Myriad Demon Caves are a limitless space. Unless I break into Divine Soul, it would be difficult for me to rush through in a short period of time."

Qin Yu thought for a moment. "Then after finding the Myriad Demon Caves, please toss this furnace in."

Pill Crucible didn't question further. "I will try to accomplish this as soon as possible."

Qin Yu cupped his hands together. He expressed his gratitude, bid his farewells, and left.

…

Jiang Li had eyes full of praise. His face was bright with admiration and gratification. "To successfully cultivate the Five Element Swords, Qin Yu, you are the number one sword cultivator in this world. There is no longer anything that I can teach you. Though we are parting, I hope that you can carry my sword dao forwards and truly share its glory with the world, becoming a sword grandmaster of your generation."

To be a sword dao grandmaster was to be the champion of all sword cultivators in the world. But, if he was referring to the Land of Divinity and Demons, this was a nearly unattainable hope. If it were known by the cultivators of the Land of Divinity and Demons that someone from this land of exiles wanted to become a sword dao grandmaster, they would likely laugh so hard their stomachs would hurt.

Qin Yu had an earnest expression. He cupped his hands together. "Senior Jiang, please rest assured that I will do my best to accomplish this goal." In the past, the unreachable Nascent Soul realm had been reached. So what about being a sword dao grandmaster? He might be able to do it!

Jiang Li smiled in satisfaction. Though he praised inwardly, he also felt a bit dispirited. In his life, reaching his current realm was already his limit. To those like Jiang Li who loved the sword, who were infatuated with the sword, who offered their lives to the sword, this was the greatest pain and torment. Luckily, his faith in the sword was passed down to Qin Yu. Qin Yu would step into the Land of Divinity and Demons and chase constantly towards the peak of swordsmanship!

Daoist Wang curled his lips. Though he intentionally maintained a calm expression, he couldn't help the envy that flashed in his eyes. "The Land of Divinity and Demons cannot be compared to this world. Be careful in what you do and don't be rampant, lest you lose your life."

Qin Yu cupped his hands together. "Thank you for the advice, Senior Wang." He continued to say, "Senior may not be my teacher, but there actually isn't any difference. After parting today, I have no idea when we will next meet. So, please accept my bow."

He bowed deeply.

A bit of emotion began to surge from the depths of Daoist Wang's eyes. He quickly turned to hide his face and waved his hand, "Go, hurry and go, isn't that just the Land of Divinity and Demons? This old man might be able to visit in the future!"

The next day, without anyone seeing them off, Qin Yu and You Qi quietly left Immortal Eclipse Valley.

Gu Ling'er hid in her room, sobbing and crying. But, a look of determination filled her reddened eyes.

With wind blowing past his face, Qin Yu silently led the way. You Qi knew that his mood was inevitably down, so she followed him quietly.

Suddenly, Qin Yu said, "You Qi, do you know of the Gold Noble Family?"

You Qi revealed a bit of dread. "A little. Why?"

"When I was in the Gold Noble Family, I had a friend. She recently went to the Land of Divinity and Demons." Qin Yu turned around. "I almost forgot, but you actually know her. Her name is Ning Ling." He lightly smiled before continuing, "She is still alive."

You Qi coldly sneered.

Qin Yu glanced at her. He knew that You Qi and Ning Ling didn't mix well together, and in fact You Qi had tried to kill her before. But these things were part of the past, so he didn't want to investigate them. He directly said, "I want to ask you, in the Land of Divinity and Demons, how strong is the Immortal Sect?"

You Qi frowned. "Immortal Sect!" She looked at Qin Yu, a thoughtful look on her face. "No wonder you could smoothly break into Nascent Soul. So it was her…"

She took a deep breath and said, "Qin Yu, if Ning Ling went to the Immortal Sect, I have to severely warn you not to try approaching her again, otherwise you will definitely die."

Qin Yu had a faint expression.

You Qi sneered. "Do you think I would bother lying to you? The Immortal Sect stands on par with the Demonic Path. In the Land of Divinity and Demons, they are existences that step upon the highest heavens. They have thousands and millions of subordinates, and their spheres of influence are nearly limitless. They control dynasties and can create wind and rain with a flip of their hands. Their strength is far more formidable than what you can imagine. Let alone now when you are only at the Nascent Soul realm, even if you reach the Divine Soul realm or become a master at the Blue Sea realm, you will still be nothing but an ant before the Immortal Sect. And, you are also someone of my Demonic Path. Immortals and demons have been in conflict for endless years. Now that Ning Ling has entered the Immortal Sect, that means you are in two different worlds."

Above the Nascent Soul, when one's soul awakened and touched upon the rules of the world, that was the Divine Soul realm.

A step above Divine Soul was the Blue Sea realm. They could control the power of heaven and earth spiritual energy, and by just raising their hands they could control strength as vast and timeless as the blue sea.

If even those at the Blue Sea realm were considered ants, then the strength of the Immortal Sect was truly terrifying!

Qin Yu had a dignified expression. But, there was no fear in his eyes, only a calm tranquility.

You Qi clenched her teeth. "Don't pick a suicidal path!"

Qin Yu let out a light breath. "Don't worry, I am very patient. I can wait."

You Qi taunted, "Do you want to become someone who suppresses the Immortal Path? Otherwise, if you don't, you can't do anything even if you wait 10,000 years!"

Qin Yu was silent for a moment. Then he asked, "Why can't I?"

You Qi was stunned. It was only after a long time that she regained her wits. She wanted to say something but found herself grasping for words, her mind blank.

This fellow, he really dared to say that!

The Land of Divinity and Demons was incomparably vast. There were over a dozen nations with thousands and tens of thousands of sects and families all vying for influence. Amongst these groups were innumerable people with dreadful destinies and skills.

Of these people, which one wasn't a proud son of heaven? Still, even the most outstanding and talented one of these people still wouldn't dare to say that they would become a character in the future who would suppress the Immortal Path.

Qin Yu…the ignorant really were fearless!

You Qi sighed even as she glared at him with disdain. Even so, when she glanced at him from the side and saw his calm demeanor, she still couldn't help but ask a question deep in her heart…what if he succeeded?

Peh peh peh, how could this be possible? I must be going insane!

Three days later, Qin Yu and You Qi both appeared in a vast underground chamber. The architecture of this place was extremely ancient; it was unknown how long it had existed for.

In the underground chamber, there was a massive transmission array. Even with Qin Yu's current cultivation, he still couldn't understand it in the least. It could be seen from this how mystical its construction and secrets were.

After You Qi finished setting it up, there was a light cry and the array formation began to slowly revolve. A rich divine light shined out, illuminating the entire underground chamber. Her complexion paled and her eyes turned a bit scattered. The cost of filling up the transmission array had completely drained her dry. She clenched her teeth and said, "Let's go in!"

Qin Yu didn't glance at her. He took a deep breath and stepped into the transmission array.

The Land of Divinity and Demons, Immortal Sect…I'm coming!

Weng –

Thick divine light exploded, bouncing through the walls of the underground chamber and reflecting back. Space violently twisted and the figures of the two people vanished from the array formation.

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Chapter 271 – The Land of Divinity and Demons

Five colors, seven colors, nine colors, all hues of colors bloomed around, colliding, fusing, melting together, as if this were the world's most bumpy kaleidoscope road. A tearing strength covered Qin Yu, and even with his Demon Body he still felt a stabbing pain all over. Luckily, a protective layer of light covered him, otherwise he didn't doubt that these bright and varied colors would instantly smash him to pieces.

He turned around and saw You Qi's pallid complexion. But, during the transmission process, she didn't dare to use any strength to defend herself, because if she somehow interfered with the transmission, even she had no idea what would happen.

As if sensing Qin Yu's gaze, she looked up and glared at him. "What are you staring at? Why don't you hurry up and hug me? It's not like you haven't done it before. Stop trying to pretend as if you're some chivalrous gentleman."

Qin Yu had a helpless expression. From the tone of her words, she seemed to be implying that he always had these sorts of perverted thoughts in his mind. He was innocent here! However, at this time, he could only pull her into his chest. Her warm and soft figure was swept into his arms and her light scent drifted into his nose...although he didn't want to admit it, whether it was physically or mentally, she could be called perfect.

You Qi lowered her head and pressed it against Qin Yu's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat and feeling the warmth emanating from his body. She smiled.

The transmission process continued for a long time. Just as Qin Yu was beginning to suspect that a problem had occurred somewhere, the multihued colors began to rapidly fade away and a bright light appeared before him.

You Qi pushed herself off his chest. She happily said, "We've arrived."

Hu –

Their field of vision suddenly brightened and that dazzling light shined upon them, causing pain in Qin Yu's eyes. He couldn't help but narrow his eyes, and after a faint moment of dizziness he finally saw his surroundings.

This was an incomparably massive square. It was paved with some sort of blue stone. There were dozens of transmissions arrays in the square, all of them placed together in a dense formation. He and You Qi happened to be on one of these arrays.

All around, crystalline signboards were displaying a variety of images. There was beautiful scenery, there was battle and slaughter, there were the roars of raging rivers, and much more. But at this time a clear and gentle voice entered Qin Yu's ears.

'Welcome to the Land of Divinity and Demons.'

As he was startled he heard a loud rumble, like brewing thunder. He looked up to see a strange and massive ferocious bird covered in golden scales. Beneath the bright moonlight it was like a flaming meteor as it smashed against an invisible barrier.

Radiant divine light erupted in tremendous waves. With that point as the epicenter, those waves spread throughout the entire city. The strength of this collision was enough to sever a hundred rivers. But, as it spread, it was actually gradually eased and erased by the invisible barrier, before it finally disappeared. It was unexpectedly not able to cause even the tiniest bit of damage to the city.

Qin Yu stiffened, his pupils violently shrinking, his heart filled with panic! When he saw the strange bird, he felt that it had seen him too. With just a single glance, it was as if he had fallen into an icy lake, unable to produce a single thought. Although he didn't know how horrifying the strength within that seemingly useless strike was, Qin Yu didn't doubt that this single strike was enough to grind a thousand of him into dust!

An icy cold shout sounded in his ears. "Where do you two come from?"

Qin Yu regained his composure. He could see several soldiers outside the transmission array, each one of them with cold and humorless eyes. This sight also made his heart skip a beat. Amongst the several soldiers, the one with the lowest cultivation was at the sixth level of Golden Core. As for the one who shouted at him, he was a Nascent Soul realm cultivator. Although he was only at the middle Nascent Soul realm, Qin Yu actually felt a threat from him!

You Qi hurriedly said, "We are from the You Family, coming from the land of exiles. I've already notified my family and they will soon be sending someone over to receive us." She looked up at the strange bird which had just flown away. Her expression was dignified. "Has the assault from the monster beasts started again?"

The captain of the soldiers clearly relaxed as he heard You Qi speak. He nodded. "Things haven't been peaceful lately. There are always bound to be fellows at the Beast King step appearing. Since you are You Family cultivators, you should know the rules."

You Qi nodded. "We will stay in the waiting area and wait for the family to pick us up."

The captain waved his hand. One of his subordinates moved forwards and led You Qi and Qin Yu away.

"Wait here, don't move around needlessly." With a quick reminder, the soldier turned and hurried away.

Qin Yu's eyes kept sweeping around, taking in his surroundings. It was only now that he slowly looked away. Although his expression was calm, his heart was in tumult.

The Land of Divinity and Demons...this was the Land of Divinity and Demons...

That terrifying strange bird's casual strike was enough to kill a thousand copies of him. In that square, there were over a dozen Nascent Soul level soldiers. And faintly hidden beneath all of this were two terrifying auras. Even with Qin Yu's current cultivation, he still felt dread towards them. It was clear they were the powerhouses protecting this square.

And, this was only within a mere square. The city all around was so vast that he couldn't see where the boundary was. Let alone the human cities of the Southern Empire or Northern Dynasty, not even the sea races' capital city in the sea region could compare with the city he was now in!

You Qi could keenly feel Qin Yu's silence and easily understood what he was thinking. She said in a gentle voice, "Don't belittle yourself. The Land of Divinity and Demons does have countless powerhouses, but the richness of the heaven and earth spiritual strength here cannot be compared with the land of exiles. For you to have your current achievements as someone born in the land of exiles, even if placed in the Land of Divinity and Demons, that is still a dazzling achievement."

Qin Yu's heart warmed. He nodded, "I'm fine."

Like You Qi said, the heaven and earth spiritual strength in the Land of Divinity and Demons had reached an inconceivable height. The only time Qin Yu had ever seen something comparable was perhaps in Immortal Eclipse Valley, in the domain formed by the Radiant Red Wood. If someone lived in this type of environment all year along, it would be hard for their cultivation to not rise by leaps and bounds.

But it was exactly because of this that Qin Yu was even more aware of how so many terrifying powerhouses could be born in the Land of Divinity and Demons.

A vast and endless world, extremely rich heaven and earth spiritual strength, a trillion years of accumulation...it was no wonder that You Qi had given him such a weird expression when he said he might be able to become a sword dao grandmaster here.

Now, even Qin Yu felt he had been too arrogant in his thinking!

There were several transmission arrays in the waiting area. Besides You Qi and Qin Yu, there were six more cultivators waiting. Suddenly, one of the cultivators turned pale white and emitted a pained roar. His body rapidly grew and sharp claws emerged from his hands and feet. His face stretched out and long and fierce fangs shot out from his mouth. A bloodthirsty light gleamed in his eyes. He was unexpectedly a great wolf that stood on two feet.

Roar –

This was clearly a cultivator that transformed into a monster beast. He howled and rushed towards a transmission array.

"Stop it!"

"Kill it!"

The closest squad of soldiers all drew their swords and cut forwards.

Bang –

Ruthless sword intents carried with them dreadful killing focus. They condensed into bolts of white light that cut down without mercy! The great wolf cried out in pain as it was sent flying back by the sword lights. But, what was terrifying was that even such potent sword light was only able to tear a gash in his waist. Moreover, the wound wriggled and crept, as if the flesh was rapidly regenerating.

Seeing that it could no longer destroy the transmission array, the great wolf's bloodthirsty eyes locked onto the several people around it. Its legs bent down and then thrust forwards, throwing itself ahead like a bolt of lightning.

"Ahh!"

There was a pitiful scream. The cultivator closest to the great wolf had been bitten in half. Its saliva seemed to contain some sort of dangerous poison. The late Golden Core realm cultivator cried several times as his body turned black and he thoroughly died.

Hu –

The great wolf didn't stop. It rushed towards the next person and in the blink of an eye two female cultivators were torn to pieces. One of them was a young girl whose eyes were still wide and full of fear and unwillingness. She never imagined that she would die so soon after she arrived in the Land of Divinity and Demons.

The great wolf panted for breath. Its eyes quickly swept around. Everyone else remaining was at the Nascent Soul realm. The one with the weakest aura was a youth wearing black robes.

It could eliminate him first and then slaughter the woman beside him. Finally, it could self-detonate. That would be more than enough kills! The great wolf leapt up into the air, savagery in its eyes, as if it could already see the young man's head bitten off. But, there was something that left it a bit puzzled: why wasn't he afraid?

Bang –

Blinding sword light erupted. White, black, blue, red, yellow, a vortex of colors surrounded the great wolf and then countless sword shadows submerged it.

Miserably howls echoed out. The great wolf wanted to escape, but it was unable to free itself from the five-colored vortex. Slowly, its voice faded away before completely vanishing.

Qin Yu flicked his sleeves and the Five Element Swords disappeared. The great wolf's corpse toppled to the ground. Its body was crisscrossed with cuts and one of its eyes had been chopped up. The remaining eye was filled with pain and despair.

A squad of soldiers rushed over and inspected the corpse. After determining that it was dead, one of the soldiers cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for assisting us fellow daoist. May I ask where you come from and whether you would want to join the Southern Overwatch Pass Army?"

Qin Yu was startled.

You Qi said, "Reporting to captain, fellow daoist Qin is a talent that my You Family discovered in the land of exiles. He is temporarily unable to assist the army."

The soldier's eyes brightened. "Land of exiles?" He looked at Qin Yu, a bit more appreciation in his eyes. In that land that was barren of heaven and earth spiritual energy, if someone could cultivate to such heights, it could be imagined that they possessed considerable talent. After arriving at the Land of Divinity and Demons, they were bound to soar into the skies.

"The You Family is fortunate!" The person cupped their hands together. "Fellow daoist Qin, I am Officer Tianyun from the Southern Overwatch Pass' Tiger Howl Troop. You did a great favor in helping me today, so if you have anything you need in the future, feel free to look for me."

He turned and led his subordinates away.

The several surrounding people looked at Qin Yu with envy.

A moment later, cultivators from the You Family arrived. It was obvious they had somehow learnt of what just happened, so they were extremely polite and kind to Qin Yu.

"Fellow daoist came from so far, you are sure to be tired. Please come back with us and rest for several days." The cultivator who spoke was named You Han. According to their blood relationship, he was You Qi's cousin. But, from the way the two nodded at each other, they weren't very well acquainted.

As a new arrival, he naturally listened to others. Qin Yu nodded, not saying much.

With the You Family members leading the way, they soon left the square. After leaving the area that had been blocked off by the soldiers, they finally saw carriages paused on the side of the road. At first glance, they were incredibly decorated. There were rows upon rows of constructions on them that flashed with neon lights, nearly blinding to the eyes.

"Fellow daoist Qin, please." You Han smiled as he spoke.

The carriage didn't have any reins so it naturally didn't need to be pulled by any mounts. The lines of the array formations engraved into it began to flash. Qin Yu knew that before entering the You Family, You Han would need to question You Qi. So, he simply entered the carriage whereupon the door closed behind him.

When the door closed, he couldn't hear any sound from the outside. A faint fragrance filled the air, lifting the spirit. He looked around. Everything within the carriage was meticulously crafted. The table in front of him, the soft fur he sat on, even the art that decorated the walls was pleasing to the eyes. And, a gentle singing voice came from somewhere, adding several degrees of enjoyment and luxury to everything.

Soon, the carriage gently shook and began to move forwards. There was no noise at all. If it weren't for the rapidly blurring scenery, it would be hard to tell they were moving at high speed.

Qin Yu revealed a look of praise. The Land of Divinity and Demons not only had an extremely high standard of cultivation, but all sorts of things were developed here that he had never heard of. But soon, he looked away from these novel things and a thoughtful look entered his eyes.

The You Family pardoned You Qi and brought him to the Land of Divinity and Demons. It was clear that they had something they wanted from him. In this world, there was no such thing as kindness or benefits that came without strings attached.

Although his knowledge was limited, Qin Yu intuitively felt that this was related to his Demon Body. Initially, the reason You Qi changed her attitude towards him was also because of the Demon Body. Moreover, she had mentioned that the Demon Body held a great significance for the demonic path.

If this were true, then he shouldn't be in danger.

Outside the window, the scenery flashed by faster and faster. The You Family carriages seemed to be entering a high-speed mode. Even so, the ride continued for over an hour before they finally reached the area of the You Family.

The carriages stopped. Qin Yu opened the door and stepped out.

This was a quiet and peaceful residential area. The streets were straight and wide, and trees and flowers adorned both sides. Sunlight sprinkled down from above, the columns of mottled light illuminating the road.

The You Family's doors opened. Several cultivators were waiting behind with smiles. At this time, one of them stepped forwards. "I presume you are fellow daoist Qin Yu? This is our first time meeting. I am You Yuanming, You Qi's uncle."

For the first time, You Qi revealed a look of excitement. She respectfully bowed, "Greetings, uncle!"

With that, Qin Yu knew just how credible this person was in contrast. He cupped his hands together, "Qin Yu greets senior." Calling this person senior was not an exaggeration. You Yuanming's aura gently fluctuated, vaguely blending in with the world. Although he was restraining his aura, he still emitted a light pressure.

He was a Divine Soul realm cultivator!

Ever since Qin Yu entered the Land of Divinity and Demons, this was the first Divine Soul he had seen. As expected, his aura was as deep as the sea and his strength was unfathomable.

You Yuanming smiled and nodded. "Fellow daoist Qin Yu, with your status, you can automatically be promoted one rank in the demonic path. It's fine if we speak to each other as equals." He nodded at You Qi. "You did very well this time. The clan has already written off what happened. Make sure you are more careful in the future and don't make any more mistakes."

You Qi respectfully bowed, "Yes, uncle."

You Yuanming grabbed onto Qin Yu's arm. "Come, the banquet is being prepared. The Patriarch is already impatient to see you. Wash yourself first."

With this, Qin Yu was truly flattered.

A Divine Soul realm cultivator had personally come to greet him. The You Family had arranged a great feast with the Patriarch personally attending. Thinking about it, the powerhouses of the clan were probably coming too.

This treatment was far beyond what he had imagined!

The You Family residence was summed up in a single word: large.

This wasn't a normal kind of large. Qin Yu felt that if he used an entire day and tried to walk from one end to another, he still wouldn't make it out.

Luckily, there seemed to be several exquisite array formations arranged throughout the grounds. Although some places were extremely far away, he could arrive in just several steps.

Qin Yu's living quarters was an extremely beautiful courtyard. The maids and servants had already been arranged.

You Yuanming smiled. "Fellow daoist Qin, if you please. I will bring You Qi away first and then we will come to see you again."

As he spoke, he turned and left.

You Qi gave Qin Yu a reassuring look and then left.

"We greet the lord!" In the courtyard, 12 maids and 12 servants all knelt together.

Qin Yu waved his hand. "Rise."

After sending away the maids that tried to help take his clothes off, Qin Yu lay down in a bathtub carved from a single block of jade. He looked at the smooth wall across from him and the video that was being broadcast on its surface. It seemed to be narrating some sort of story. This was also something Qin Yu had never heard of or thought of before.

It seemed he would need to spend some time in this Land of Divinity and Demons before he could adapt to it.

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Chapter 272 – Talent Test

Switching into robes that the You Family prepared, Qin Yu pushed open the door and walked out. The eyes of the maids outside brightened, thinking that the clothes matched this lord very well.

You Yuanming hadn't arrived yet; there were bound to be many things that he needed to ask You Qi. Qin Yu wandered beneath a pavilion. Without him needing to say anything, maids started to bring in sweets and tea.

He didn't eat the sweets, but the tea was actually quite good. It was fragrant and lifted the spirits; he could even feel the circulation of magic power within his body liven up.

It was obvious this tea wasn't ordinary.

To casually take out this type of spirit tea to entertain a guest, it could be seen how deep the You Family's background was. But, the more important reason was likely because there were far more natural materials and treasures in the Land of Divinity and Demons.

With such rich heaven and earth spiritual energy, it was obvious more treasures would be born.

Qin Yu's eyes brightened.

With the little blue lamp in hand, there being more world treasures meant there were more lucky chances. After he managed to stabilize his position within the Land of Divinity and Demons, he could start the big business of alchemy.

At this time, there was the sound of the courtyard doors opening. Qin Yu regained his composure and nodded to the maid beside him. He stood up, greeting the person who just arrived. However, the person on the other side of the doors wasn't You Yuanming or You Qi, but a woman he didn't know. Her face wasn't accentuated with any powders or creams, but that fresh-faced look was itself the best form of makeup, an unparalleled beauty.

Seeing Qin Yu, the woman blushed red and bowed. "You Xiuxiu greets honored guest. I shouldn't be disturbing your rest, but a little beast I raise seems to have run away here. It is wounded, so I ask that honored guest please excuse me for the disturbance."

Qin Yu cupped his hands together. "It's no problem. Miss, feel free to come in and search."

You Xiuxiu revealed a grateful look. "Thank you, honored guest."

She stepped forwards and took out a jade slip. A gentle melody spread through the air, mixing into the breeze. With her swaying skirt and hair, she seemed like an image from a scroll.

Qin Yu revealed a look of appreciation. The Land of Divinity and Demons was truly a place with countless talented individuals. Just a random girl like this had the ability to move the heart and mind.

You Xiuxiu seemed to realize that Qin Yu was looking at her. She blushed and lowered her head, a bit of happiness flashing in her eyes.

After some time, there was a light rustling and a little snow white beast came running out from somewhere. It hopped around, one of its legs kept curled up, clearly injured. You Xiuxiu was surprised, "Little White!" She immediately bunched up her face, worriedly saying, "You little beast, you still run around when you are injured? If there's a next time, just see whether or not I still care about you!"

After she finished speaking, she seemed to remember Qin Yu was there. Her face reddened further.

Qin Yu smiled, not saying anything.

There was the sound of footsteps from the courtyard doors. You Qi walked over, but when she saw the situation in the courtyard, her face stiffened and became icy cold.

You Xiuxiu turned around, pleasantly surprised. "Big Sister You Qi, you came back! I'm so happy!"

She hurried over, wanting to hold You Qi's hand. But, when she was avoided, her smile froze for a brief second.

You Qi indifferently said, "I wouldn't dare to trouble my little sister. I'm doing very well."

You Xiuxiu was flustered a little. "Why is big sister like this?"

You Qi drew in a deep breath. "Little sister is well aware in your heart, so why must I say more?" She glanced at the little beast in her arms and a look of contempt flashed in her eyes. "I haven't seen you in so many years but you're still using the same old tricks. It's best to trade for a new one at some point, lest this little thing continues to suffer."

After she finished speaking, she ignored You Xiuxiu's hardened expression and directly said, "Qin Yu, my uncle is waiting for you." Then she turned and left.

Qin Yu's thoughts race. He cupped his hands together, bidding You Xiuxiu farewell, and then followed You Qi.

The courtyard immediately fell silent. The little white beast in You Xiuxiu's arms suddenly cried out in pain, but it didn't dare to struggle. Instead, it simply shivered. Its injured leg had been pinched and broken once more.

You Xiuxiu lowered her head, gently looking at it and stroking its fur. "Why are you always so disobedient? Do you want me to hate you?"

She walked out and lightly said, "You didn't hear or see anything just now."

Within the courtyard, the maids and servants fell to their knees, their voices trembling as they said, "Yes, Miss Xiuxiu."

Qin Yu caught up to You Qi. Seeing her icy expression, he asked, "What's the matter? Do you have some grudge with that You Family miss? You didn't even give a little bit of face to her, just started fighting as soon you arrived."

You Qi glared at him. "Does it make your heart ache?"

Qin Yu didn't know whether to laugh or to cry. "Why would my heart ache? I don't even know her."

You Qi coldly snorted. After several breaths of silence she said, "From now on, it's best if you keep your distance from her." She hesitated and continued to say, "I don't have any definite evidence, but when I was initially punished and exiled and I ventured into the Land of Sealed Demons, I nearly died. I'm afraid that all of this was engineered by my delicate and charming little sister."

Her complexion didn't change, but her eyes turned colder.

Qin Yu frowned. He nodded, "I understand."

For some unknown reason, You Qi relaxed as she heard his answer. She hurriedly concealed this and said, "That's enough, let's hurry up. There are many people waiting for you."

They soon saw You Yuanming. When this Divine Soul realm master saw Qin Yu again, he seemed even more intimate than before. He patted Qin Yu's shoulder and glanced at You Qi, as if saying that since everyone here was together, there was no need to exchange pleasantries. This left Qin Yu dumbfounded. He looked at You Qi and saw that she was pretending as if she didn't see anything.

Within the main temple of the You Family, a great feast was prepared. A giant and magnificent crystal chandelier hung high in the air, illuminating the entire temple with an iridescent light. There were nearly a hundred tables set up, with almost all the important figures of the You Family gathered. When You Yuanming brought Qin Yu into the temple, there was a sudden laugh, "Nephew Qin Yu, you really made this old man wait! You need to drink some wine as punishment!"

The person laughing was dressed in purple robes and his hair was combed neatly to the side. His expression was friendly but the aura surrounding his body caused Qin Yu's heart to skip a beat.

Like an abyss, like a prison, limitless and boundless!

Qin Yu could actually sense a bit of You Yuanming's great strength. But facing this person, he couldn't see his depths at all.

As if all he saw was the surface of a sea!

You Yuanming smiled and said, "Qin Yu, this is the Patriarch of my You Family, You Yuanwu."

Qin Yu restrained his thoughts. He respectfully bowed, "Qin Yu greets the Patriarch."

You Yuanwu didn't stop him and received this bow. "Haha, to receive a bow from my nephew today, perhaps several years from now this will be something that I can boast to others about. Nephew, come quickly and taste my You Family's renowned dishes and see whether or not they suit your tastes."

Qin Yu sat in a seat near the front. Several You Family masters around You Yuanwu nodded.

The entire banquet had an incomparably harmonious atmosphere. Qin Yu was introduced to many You Family cultivators, and there were no complaints about the food and wine of the You Family. From beginning to end, no one mentioned anything else besides festivities. This left Qin Yu a bit startled, but he soon suppressed these thoughts. Since the You Family wasn't in a hurry, then he shouldn't be in a hurry either. He might as well seize this chance to better adapt himself to life within the Land of Divinity and Demons.

The party was in full swing.

Qin Yu declined the beautiful female cultivators that You Yuanwu brought to him, and then bid his farewells. You Qi brought him back to his dwelling. She humphed, saying, "At least you know your limits and didn't accept those beauties from the Patriarch, otherwise, you would definitely be looked down on by others. In this world, no one who lusts over beauties can become a powerhouse in their own right."

Qin Yu revealed a helpless expression, "Am I such a person in your eyes?"

You Qi curled her lips. "That's hard to say!" But even as she taunted, her heart lifted with happiness. After all, the women the Patriarch sent out were all women who excelled in the art of seduction. There were many people in the temple who were looking at them, but Qin Yu's complexion didn't change. It was clear his heart was calm and steady.

Humph!

Why would I be happy? The only reason this fellow is so honest is probably because of Ning Ling!

Thinking of this, You Qi's mood worsened. She gave Qin Yu a withering stare and then stomped out.

This was completely inexplicable. Just what was she trying to play at? Qin Yu shook his head and followed right behind.

For the next several days, Qin Yu lived in satisfaction. The You Family treated him as an honored guest and provided all sorts of entertainment. He had the intention of gradually understanding the Land of Divinity and Demons. Before he knew too much about high level things, he already had a basic understanding of their food and clothing and some other minor necessities. But after understanding these things, he discovered that the differences between the Land of Divinity and Demons and where he used to live were far greater than expected.

Similar to the sea region and Gold Noble Family, there were long-distance cultivator communication items that were already popular. Moreover, the innovation and new design was completely bewildering. What Qin Yu held now was a piece of flat crystalline glass the size of his palm and half the thickness of a finger. In the Land of Divinity and Demons it was called a handphone, and through these handphones people could be linked to each other.

Yes, this explanation was a bit forced, but for some unknown reason that no one was aware of, these things were called 'handphones'. These things could not only be used to speak to each other, but through built-in array formations, they could receive signals sent out from signal towers, transforming these signals into all sorts of things. For instance, the images that Qin Yu saw in the bathroom were called serial television series, and they were specifically acted out by cultivators. As soon as they appeared they were wildly popular in numerous nations, and the main leads attracted countless new fans and were pursued by innumerable cultivators. In particular, some female leads of popular television series managed to successfully marry into wealthy and powerful families. After realizing that these television series could be used to turn sparrows into phoenixes, more and more beautiful women joined, creating a chain reaction that attracted even more viewers.

Of course, there were many, many other things, but Qin Yu felt that his head couldn't contain all of this information. Eventually, he sighed inwardly. These cultivators within the Land of Divinity and Demons really knew how to play and have fun. He thought that he could rapidly adapt to this place, but now it seemed as if he would need more time.

Ding ding ding –

His handphone emitted a sound and an image of You Qi suddenly shined out of his screen. This was a function that would appear after two people exchanged numbers. He connected and You Qi's voice echoed out, "Qin Yu, prepare yourself. Tomorrow the family is going to open up the talent test for you."

"Talent test?"

You Qi revealed an amazed expression. "Are you saying you've never tried one before? The land of exiles may be barren, but there should still be some ways to test talent."

Qin Yu fell silent. How could he say that when he joined the Eastern Mountain Sect in the past, he was instantly tossed out and made an outer court disciple who toiled over menial jobs? And who didn't even have the qualifications to take a talent test? However, even if he had never experienced one, he was well aware that his talent was absolutely worthless. The difficulty he experienced when he tried to cross Golden Core in the past resurfaced in his mind.

Sensing his silence, You Qi's voice became grave. "Is there some problem?"

Qin Yu thought for a moment. "Can you tell me why I have to undergo the talent test?"

Pa –

The link was terminated. Qin Yu was startled. Before long, there was a knock on the courtyard doors and You Qi hurried in. She sent away the workers and dove straight into the point. "Qin Yu, is there a problem with your talent?"

Qin Yu bitterly smiled. This woman was indeed smart; there was no way he could hide this. He couldn't help but nod in acknowledgement.

You Qi frowned. "How could this be?" She really couldn't think about it. In that barren wilderness that was the land of exiles, if a person didn't have a high level of talent, then becoming a Golden Core would have been impossibly difficult, let alone a Nascent Soul.

Moreover, Qin Yu practiced a heaven-defying cultivation method like the Five Element Sword Diagram!

You Qi's heart sank. "Just what is your talent like?"

"It…should be quite…bad…" Yes, he said this in order to keep a bit of face for himself. Could it even be called bad? It was on a completely different level!

You Qi was silent for a long time. Then, she revealed a bitter expression. "If so, then things are bad."

Qin Yu's heart leapt into his throat. "What about it? Could your You Family still care that much about my talent?"

You Qi shook her head. "If it's as they expected and you possess astonishing talent, then the You Family would only be more intimate with you. They wouldn't hesitate to pay any price to draw you closer. But on the contrary, if your talent cannot satisfy them, then I'm sure they will be angry."

Qin Yu was silent for several breaths of time. "You are also surnamed You…"

"Shut up! Do you think it's the right time to consider such things?" You Qi was angry at her expectations being shattered. "If your talent isn't good, then in the eyes of the You Family, you will have no value. Have you thought about what will happen afterwards? She opened her mouth, hesitated, and then clenched her teeth. "Qin Yu, you must prepare yourself. Once an accident occurs, once you notice anything wrong, you need to escape from the You Family."

Qin Yu had a dignified expression. "Will things go that far? I am a Nascent Soul cultivator after all. Although my real cultivation is not yet at the Divine Soul realm, it isn't too far away."

You Qi forced a smile. "You don't understand. The Land of Divinity and Demons doesn't lack masters, what we lack is talent. Moreover, you have refined the Demon Body…I hope I'm just overthinking things."

The next day.

You Yuanming personally knocked on the door, his expression still kind and friendly. It seemed that You Qi hadn't told him anything. Or, perhaps she still held onto some hope for his talent.

"Are you ready?"

Qin Yu took a deep breath and slowly nodded.

You Yuanming laughed. "There's no need to be nervous. It's just a simple test. With your talent, there shouldn't be any problem."

Hearing this, Qin Yu secretly forced a smile. He thought that this wasn't a problem – this was a major problem. Once this test was over, he would understand.

It wasn't that he hadn't thought about leaving ahead of time, but there was too much attention on him now. Perhaps they had sent many guards to protect him because they valued him, but now those guards had become his shackles. Even if he wanted to run away he didn't have a chance. He could only walk forwards step by step and hope that things wouldn't reach the point that You Qi spoke about.

Within a great temple of the You Family, there was a nine level crystal pagoda set up. Sunlight fell through the top of the temple, sprinkling down on the crystal pagoda and reflecting in dazzling brilliance.

Once You Yuanming arrived with Qin Yu behind him, they immediately attracted everyone's eyes.

You Yuanwu laughed. "Nephew, today you can open my eyes and let the You Family juniors know what it means when people say there is no limit in this universe!"

The You Family juniors revealed a bit of indignation. Still, for a cultivator from the land of exiles to refine the Demon Body and also reach Nascent Soul, these were achievements that left them shocked. They didn't dare to underestimate Qin Yu.

In the crowd, You Qi was feeling anxious, but she didn't reveal anything on the surface. Although she had obtained bad news from Qin Yu's own mouth, what if he was just needlessly belittling himself?

As You Qi was harboring all these ill expectations, Qin Yu stepped in front of the nine level crystal pagoda. All of the You Family cultivators watched him as he placed his hand on it.

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Chapter 273 – First Order Talent

The nine level crystal pagoda had a well-known nickname within the Land of Divinity and Demons – the Fate Concluder. Amongst the many different talent test treasures, it was the sharpest and most accurate. It determined a cultivator's talent fairly, and while there were possibly deviations, these were so small that they were negligible. Its ability to determine someone's talent also determined the potential they represented and gave a rough depiction of one's future achievements, thus its nickname, the Fate Concluder.

This treasure wasn't easy to manufacture. Even within the Land of Divinity and Demons it was considered incredibly precious. In the Southern Overwatch Pass, there were a total of three of these nine level crystal pagodas. One was within the army and specifically used to test new soldiers and recruits, so it was impossible for outsiders to ever see it. Another belonged to the first ranked noble family of the Southern Overwatch Pass, and was considered their most precious inherited object. Unless one had close relations with them, it was difficult to borrow it. As for the third, that was controlled by the Southern Overwatch Pass' largest trade association. The You Family had paid a great price to borrow this one for a short period of time.

You Yuanwu had a dignified expression, anticipation shining deep in his eyes. If this person could cultivate the Demon Body within the land of exiles and also reached Nascent Soul there, then their talent absolutely wasn't something to be belittled. If the You Family could make use of him then they would be free of worries for the next thousand years. This was something extremely important for the matters of their family's inheritance, so he was naturally cautious about things and couldn't allow even the smallest accident to occur.

After several breaths of silence, the first level of the nine level crystal pagoda began to slowly shine. Faint traces of light gathered in the crystal without end. But, the speed at which it lit up seemed a bit slow. Not to mention the You Family juniors, but the high level figures here had experienced this scene many times before. If a youth had the qualifications to use the Fate Concluder, which one of them hadn't progressed rapidly afterwards? There were many people present who had lit up several levels of the crystal pagoda at once.

Could it be that Qin Yu was saving his strength to sprint to the peak in a single go? Thinking this way, the You Family elders glanced at each other, suppressing their thoughts. Time slowly passed, but only the very first level of the crystal pagoda shined. Although the light continued to strengthen, the speed clearly began to slow down.

The temple fell silent. All of the You Family cultivators had looks of surprises. They felt that something wasn't right.

You Qi forced a smile. Qin Yu, oh Qin Yu, was this the 'poor talent' that you spoke about? The Fate Concluder had nine levels, and in the Land of Divinity and Demons, cultivators that were below the fourth level had nearly no value in being raised at all. Even if one stepped onto the road of cultivation, Golden Core would be their limit. The fifth to seventh levels were considered ordinary and they would be able to reach Nascent Soul. Those at the eighth level and above were true talents. They could obtain the greatest degree of resources and their achievements would be limitless. They were bound to be heaven-shaking characters someday.

But only the first level…

Perhaps ever since the nine level crystal pagoda was first produced, this was the first time that such a startling and tragic result had appeared, one that could make even gods and ghosts weep.

There was a long period of silence, and even the air seemed to slow to a crawl. You Yuanwu was the first to break the silence. He coughed, "It looks like we somehow hindered the revolution of the crystal pagoda's array formation when we had it shipped here." He flicked his sleeves and several You Family cultivators rushed forwards with sweaty faces.

For such a low level mistake to occur at such a time, they knew that if they didn't neatly resolve this issue, their fates would be miserable!

The You Family cultivators who had strange expressions relaxed and their eyes brightened with realization. That's right, the highly talented man that their family had valued so much, who would be a great boost to them in the future, how could such a person only light up the first level of talent? It had to be said that those with extremely high talents were rare, but those with extremely poor talents were equally rare.

At the very least, within the You Family, besides the few people that were born with trash levels of talent, they had actually never seen such a ridiculously low level of talent before.

The several You Family cultivators rapidly inspected the crystal pagoda. The one leading them became increasingly pale, sweat streaming down his face. The several other people with him also had eyes wide open and filled with dismay, panicking as they had no idea what the problem was.

You Yuanwu frowned. He said, "What's the problem?" The nine level crystal pagoda was incomparably precious. It had been delivered to them in pristine condition. If damage had occurred to it within the You Family, then the compensation amount would be considerable.

"Reporting…reporting to the Patriarch…the nine level crystal pagoda…it…"

"Speak up! What's the problem!?"

The You Family cultivator nearly cried out in fright. "The revolution is working fine…"

The entire temple fell deathly silent.

After a moment of stunned confusion, many people began to realize what those words meant. Their eyes widened.

You Yuanwu shouted out. "What utter nonsense! We've all seen Nephew Qin Yu's test result. How could the nine level crystal pagoda possibly be fine?"

"This…I have no idea…" The person really was about to cry. He clenched his teeth. "If Patriarch doesn't believe, how about getting someone else to test it?"

Down below, a high level You Family member said, "Patriarch, we should try it."

You Yuanwu thought for a moment and slowly nodded.

Soon, a You Family youth walked up. He was 12-13 years old. To suddenly arrive at such an important occasion, his entire body was filled with tension. He respectfully kneeled.

"You Donglin, you completed your talent test three days ago. Today, use the nine level crystal pagoda to measure your talent again. Go."

"Yes, Patriarch."

You Dongling tentatively walked to the nine level crystal pagoda and then reached out his hand.

Shua –

Bright light appeared. It quickly filled up the first level, second level, third level…finally, it paused at the sixth level.

This proved that You Donglin was only considered average and ordinary. But right now, no one had the mind to pay attention to this anymore.

"How is this possible?" The person who brought You Donglin forth cried out in alarm, his face full of disbelief.

Countless people's hearts skipped a beat.

You Yuanwu drew in a deep breath. "How is the result?"

"Patriarch, three days ago You Donglin took a talent test and the result was similar to this one."

Whoosh –

Within the temple, everyone was sent into an uproar!

You Yuanwu's eyebrows furrowed together. "Find another person to test!"

A second You Family junior entered the temple…finally, the result was the same.

With this, everyone's eyes flooded with disbelief.

The You Family's esteemed guest, the peerless talent that was supposed to support them in the future, someone who would have great accomplishments in the demonic path, was actually only a first order talent!

What kind of joke was this?

You Yuanwu fell silent for several breaths of time. He forced out a smile and said, "Nephew Qin Yu, it looks like my You Family hasn't made sufficient preparations. You go back and rest first. Once I have everything inspected once more, we will speak again."

Qin Yu bitterly smiled. He cupped his hands together and left.

Returning to his living quarters, he soon realized that the young maids and servants were giving him strange looks; it was clear they had already learnt the result of the test. Then, Qin Yu discovered that with the courtyard he stayed in as the center, the surrounding security had been strengthened. In particular, several powerful auras appeared. If his soul wasn't strong enough he would have never detected them.

What was the You Family guarding against? As he thought about what You Qi said before, his heart sank, but he didn't reveal anything on the surface. He waved his hand, sending the young maids and servants away. He calmed his thoughts as much as possible. Right now, he could only take things one step at a time.

Three days passed. The You Family was quiet and tranquil. It was like Qin Yu had been forgotten ever since that day. There were no more banquets or invitations, and the cold indifference was in full display.

Qin Yu didn't relax because of this. Instead, he became increasingly wary. He actually hoped that the You Family would be breathlessly angry with him and curse at him. The more this tranquility continued, the more dangerous he thought things were becoming.

Anxiousness began to form in his heart. He was unable to suppress it no matter how much he tried. He wryly smiled. If the You Family really wanted to do something to him, there was simply nothing he could do to resist.

There was a knock on the courtyard doors. After the servant opened them, You Qi walked through. He hadn't seen her for a short three days, but she seemed tired and worn out. She squeezed out a smile towards Qin Yu.

Within the hall, guest and host sat down. You Qi coughed and said, "Qin Yu, your talent was just too poor. Many people in the family had ill intent towards you, but because the Patriarch forcefully suppressed them, you are able to maintain your current peace."

As she finished speaking she took a sip of tea. Her fingertip was wetted with tea and she quietly drew it around the table. Qin Yu looked down and saw that the characters 'don't believe' had been written before being casually erased by her sleeves.

His heart skipped a beat and gratitude filled his face. "You Qi, please thank the Patriarch for me!"

You Qi said, "Qin Yu, you cultivated the Demon Body so you are useful to my You Family. As long as you work hard in the future, there won't be any issues with your safety.

"In addition, my You Family wishes to borrow the strength within your Demon Body. For instance, we would like to marry one of the You Family daughters to you as a wife. Do you have an opinion on this?"

As she spoke, her fingers moved again.

You Xiuxiu…

Qin Yu's thoughts stirred. At this time, You Qi definitely wouldn't have any thoughts of revenge. If she wrote this, then there was definitely another meaning behind it. He paused, a burning heat in his voice. "Does the You Family really wish to marry one of their young misses to me?"

You Qi sincerely said, "Of course. As long as you agree then the You Family will arrange everything else."

"I agree!"

"Good, then you should go and rest now. I will leave first." You Qi gave him a deep look before she turned and left.

The courtyard doors opened and closed. After his line of sight was severed, his smile vanished, turning into a grim glower. It looked as if You Qi was correct and she had even come here to give him a clue.

Without a doubt, the You Family wanted his Demon Body!

But, in such a perilous time, why would You Qi stand by his side?

As Qin Yu was puzzled, You Qi was being chastised. "Why did you decide to go in on your own and mention marrying a lady from my You Family? You also spoke of the Demon Body; could you have been leaking information?"

You Qi had a horrified expression. "This disciple wouldn't dare. I have a certain understanding of Qin Yu. He is cautious and discreet. If I didn't say that, I fear it would have been difficult for him to feel at ease. All I wish is to do my best to help the family. I ask Elder to please understand!"

Another person said, "You Qi's performance wasn't too bad. I think Qin Yu should have believed her."

"Humph! I will put this aside for the time being. If you dare to act on your own again in the future, I will not forgive you!" As his voice fell, he looked around. "Everyone, now that we have temporarily calmed Qin Yu, we should hurry up."

Someone hesitated. "The Demon Body is gifted by the heavens. Any attempts to deprive it are a death wish of the demonic path. Once news of this leaks out, there is sure to be great trouble!"

"To gain something, you must lose something. There are no perfect situations in this world. Yes, my You Family is taking a great risk, but once we succeed, the You Family might have a chance to rise and become a large family within the demonic path! Compared to the possible benefits, the risks are worth it!"

"That's right, with such a heaven-sent opportunity right before us, if we don't take it then Qin Yu will be snatched up by other demonic path influences. If that is so, we might as well be the first!"

The other high level You Family members nodded and then looked upwards.

You Yuanwu was silent for a long time. Then he said, "You Qi, you are the most familiar with Qin Yu. You will continue appearing in front of him. Do you best to comfort him." With these words, he made the final decision.

You Qi bowed and left the hall. She looked up at the bright sky above her head, a trace of worry in her eyes.

She had done everything she could. Whether or not he succeeded, that would depend on the heavens!

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Chapter 274 – Escape

The white porcelain cup that You Xiuxiu held was smashed into the ground. Her breathing was rapid as her face darkened. After a long time she slowly asked, "Why me?"

The woman across from her hid her fear. She carefully said, "I heard this was You Qi's intent. Under the order of the Patriarch, she was given all powers to handle Qin Yu's situation." She paused a moment and continued, "Don't you and You Qi have a poor relationship? Why would she choose you?"

You Xiuxiu took a deep breath. After several breaths of time, a faint smile lifted her lips. "So it was Big Sister You Qi. Mother, please reply that I will agree."

The woman's eyelids trembled. She had a good understanding of her daughter. If she was acting so indifferent and carefree, then she was likely deeply enraged. Without saying anything, she nodded and left.

"You Qi, I really hate you more and more. There are many days ahead of us. I'll settle this score with you slowly."

The next day, another visitor finally came to Qin Yu's dwelling. You Xiuxiu arrived, her face flushed red. She only said that she had come here to search for her disobedient little pet, but anyone could see that there was something wrong with her feeble reason. Her tense and stammering appearance only made her seem more alluring.

A light flashed deep in Qin Yu's eyes. But, he kept his expression dull and placid. He stared at her, his face full of gratitude.

"Miss Xiuxiu, please, come in quickly!"

You Xiuxiu shyly nodded. After finding her little beast, she actually wasn't in a hurry to leave. She warmly conversed with Qin Yu for a while before standing up to go.

Even when she was gone, Qin Yu still stood by the doorway with a reluctant expression, his face flushed red with happiness.

This scene was recorded by the spies of the You Family and quickly sent to their high level figures. Their lips curled in mocking disdain.

Everyone thought back to the day when the Patriarch had offered Qin Yu women who were far more skilled in the art of seduction, but now with things having changed, it seemed that he had been intentionally holding himself back. Now that his cover had been blown and his true skills revealed, there was nothing for him to rely on. In this state of panic, it was unsurprising for him to try and latch onto a young miss from the You Family to ensure his own safety.

It seemed that You Qi's strategy was right. As long as they could comfort Qin Yu and make sure he stayed quiet for several more days as the family finished their preparations, then he could only obediently offer up his Demon Body.

For the next few days, You Xiuxiu kept visiting, staying longer and longer each time. She chatted happily with Qin Yu, often blushing as she spoke.

Qin Yu was overjoyed, and it looked as if he were trying hard to contain his excitement. You Xiuxiu's heart was icy cold and she loathed him even more, but she didn't reveal any of her thoughts.

"Qin Yu, I need to leave now. I'll come and talk with you again next time."

Qin Yu had an unwilling expression. "Leaving so soon…?" He hesitated and then said, "Xiuxiu, I've never walked through the Southern Overwatch Pass before. Everything I know about the Land of Divinity and Demons, I learned through the handphone. If you have time tomorrow, can you accompany me for a stroll?"

You Xiuxiu's face stiffened. "This…" She hesitated, but as she noticed Qin Yu's anxious look, her pulse quickened and she said, "Alright, I'll bring you out for a walk tomorrow. Although the Southern Overwatch Pass isn't considered too popular, there are still many fun places to visit."

Qin Yu was ecstatic. "Xiuxiu, you're too wonderful!"

After several more words, You Xiuxiu gently bid her farewells. When she left the courtyard her smile vanished, replaced by a gloomy frown.

"You Xiuxiu, why did you agree to allow Qin Yu to leave the mansion tomorrow? Do you know what sort of critical moment this is?" You Qi said coldly. Her expression was just right, revealing a hint of smug satisfaction.

This smug satisfaction caused You Xiuxiu to gnash her teeth, but she maintained a calm expression. "Qin Yu asked me to go out as a test. If I refused, he would inevitably develop doubts and that would affect the family's plans. Could you handle that fallout from that?"

You Qi's smile stiffened, causing You Xiuxiu to feel much better about herself. She smiled and said, "Qin Yu is just a mere Nascent Soul. What sort of storms can he raise within my You Family?"

You Qi clenched her teeth. "If there are any accidents…"

You Xiuxiu lightly said, "I am only responsible for making sure Qin Yu stays here. As for preventing him from escaping, that is big sister's job. The Patriarch has already given big sister the responsibility of handling this matter. You must be extra careful with this, otherwise if something were to happen, I fear you would find it hard to explain yourself."

You Qi was so mad that her face flushed red. However, You Xixuxiu didn't give her any chance to respond. Carrying herself with a posture as if she had obtained total victory, she turned and left.

However, she never realized that once she disappeared, You Qi's angry expression and anxiousness slowly faded away to reveal a faintly happy look.

This fellow Qin Yu, he was actually quite smart. If he didn't leave the You Family, how could he escape? With things having come this far, he could be considered as being halfway to success. As for how things ended, it would depend on her.

After tidying up her thoughts, she put on an annoyed and angry expression once more and hurried to complain to the high level figures of the family. "You Xiuxiu arbitrarily agreed to allow Qin Yu to go out into the Southern Overwatch Pass and play. I fear that problems will inevitably crop up from this. This disciple is firmly opposed to this decision and asks fellow Elders for a resolution!"

As soon as the incident happened, the high level figures of the You Family were aware. They even knew of the spat between her and You Xiuxiu, so they weren't surprised to see her arrive.

An Elder's eyes flashed. "You Xiuxiu is usually a bit rash in her actions, but her suspicions are correct. If she can avoid Qin Yu developing any doubts, then agreeing to this isn't a problem."

"Tomorrow, the family will send masters to secretly block off the surrounding area. You will be in charge of directing them; it's fine to be a bit more cautious." Another Elder chimed in.

You Qi had a helpless expression. She could only nod her head and leave with heavy steps.

After she left, someone spoke up. "Qin Yu's actions, could it be that he's realized something is wrong?"

Everyone had already thought of this possibility. They frowned, falling silent.

"The family's preparations are almost complete. Things will be ready the day after tomorrow. We cannot allow any flaws in the final moments, otherwise if Qin Yu refuses to cooperate, things will really become troublesome."

"I agree. I have observed Qin Yu and he has already fallen into our trap. Perhaps he is making one final test out of caution."

"Tomorrow, assign extra manpower that isn't commanded by You Qi. That should ensure there aren't any problems."

"He's unfamiliar with the place and the people. Even if he tries something there is nothing he can do!"

With that, things were settled.

Qin Yu finally left the You Family household. As he stepped out, there was a bit of happiness and a bit of relaxation on his face. This caused You Xiuxiu who was standing to his side to sneer inwardly. She thought, how could such thoughts contend with my You Family? Just wait until tomorrow, and then your death will come!

A speed car was parked outside the door. This was the strange rein-less carriage that Qin Yu had first taken to the You Family. He heard that this thing used to be called a 'spirit car' short for spiritual carriage, because it moved through the actuation of spiritual strength. It was a simple and straightforward name. But for some reason afterwards, the name was changed. Luckily, speed car was still appropriate and everyone slowly came to accept this new term.

Qin Yu clumsily opened the door and gestured in invitation. You Xiuxiu smiled and bent down to enter. Qin Yu followed in and closed the door behind them.

The space was narrow and small, and the atmosphere seemed a bit warmer. You Xiuxiu's face was flushed red as she asked in a soft voice, "Qin Yu, where would you like to go and play?"

Qin Yu stared at her in a daze, as if he were mesmerized by her. "Anywhere is fine…"

You Xiuxiu relaxed. If an accident happened then while You Qi would be the first to be punished, she would also be implicated. If Qin Yu was willing to listen to her arrangements, that would make everything easier.

She thought and then clapped her hands, smiling. "I know." She pressed a button and a screen appeared in front of them. She looked down and pressed several more buttons, and then the smooth voice of a woman said, "Set up, complete. Destination: Eastern Suburb. Estimated time to arrival, two hours. Please sit still."

Hum –

The car trembled and began to accelerate. Soon, it converged into a stream of other cars and vanished from sight.

The Eastern Suburb wasn't actually a suburb. Rather, it was an eastern section of the Southern Overwatch Pass, a garden of land that had yet to be developed. The advantage of having such an overwhelmingly large city was that it could even accommodate this mountain-sized area.

For instance, the Eastern Suburb Mountains. It had extremely beautiful scenery that attracted many tourists.

As the cheerful woman's voice said, "You have arrived at your destination. I wish you a happy trip," the speed car came to a stop. Qin Yu pushed open the door and then hurried over to the other side to help You Xiuxiu step out.

"There are many fun attractions here. Let's walk around." You Xiuxiu smiled and said. She glanced about and saw many subordinates of her family stationed nearby.

Qin Yu smiled and nodded. The two of them walked up the mountain, side by side.

On the stone path, they occasionally encountered some cultivators that were enjoying themselves. But compared to the far more lively Southern Overwatch Pass, this place was much more quiet and peaceful.

The fewer people there were, the easier it was to control the situation.

At the base of the mountain, several You Family cultivators revealed relaxed expressions. They were well aware of what plans the family had for Qin Yu. If there was an accident, none of them would emerge unscathed.

You Qi had a light expression, but she was a bit tense. She knew that since Qin Yu had come this far, he would definitely do something. Although she had resolved herself to help him, in a situation where she couldn't communicate with him at all, it was unknown whether or not she would be able to coordinate properly with him.

Qin Yu laughed and smiled. While it looked like he was enjoying himself with You Xiuxiu, his heart was filled with anxiousness. Although he didn't know what plans the You Family had for him, he knew that today might be his last chance to escape.

But the more perilous it was, the calmer he became. At this time, a happy voice sounded out nearby. "Xiuxiu, didn't you say that you were in seclusion recently? How come you came to the Eastern Suburbs?"

Several young men and women appeared. One of them was dressed in white robes and had an elated expression, but as he saw Qin Yu his face immediately darkened.

You Xiuxiu frowned inwardly. She never thought she would encounter Yun Yuepeng here. At any other time, she wouldn't mind using some of her skills to capture this boy in her grasp, but she couldn't allow herself to make any mistake today. She took a deep breath and steadied her thoughts. She faintly smiled, "Greetings, Brother Yun. Today I am accompanying a family guest to take a stroll around. If I have a chance in the future, I would love to see Brother Yun again."

After she finished speaking, she grabbed Qin Yu and tried to walk away.

She originally wanted to withdraw as soon as possible, but she never imagined that when Yun Yuepeng saw her grab onto Qin Yu, his expression would suddenly darken and his eyes would become fierce. "Hold on!" He coldly sneered, "Xiuxiu, how come I hadn't heard that the You Family had such an honored guest visiting?"

You Xiuxiu smiled. "Brother Yun, please don't make things difficult for me."

Yun Yuepeng stiffened and he couldn't help but reveal a hint of hesitation.

Qin Yu cursed this fellow for being a soft-hearted coward. With the sudden appearance of a 'love rival', how could he let things end like this? He coughed and glared at Yun Yuepeng. "I am taking a walk with Miss Xiuxiu. Do you have a problem with that?"

This caused Yun Yuepeng to truly be enraged. This was especially so with people watching him from behind. If he were to draw back like this, he wouldn't have the face to see any of these people again. He coldly said, "Brat, and what if I do have a problem with that?"

Seeing him take the bait, Qin Yu simply didn't give You Xiuxiu a chance to meddle. He slapped out his hand.

Pa –

A dark red handprint was left on Yun Yuepeng's face.

No one thought that Qin Yu would actually do anything. Yun Yuepeng was stunned, the young men and women behind him were stunned, and You Xiuxiu was also stunned.

Forget about harsh words and verbal sparring, this was a straight-to-violence attack!

Yun Yuepeng's eyes immediately turned blood red. He lifted his hand and thrust out a red bolt of light. It struck Qin Yu like a waterfall, sending him flying away.

Puff –

Qin Yu spat out a mouthful of blood and fell into the dense forest on the side of the road. Yun Yuepeng clenched his teeth and chased ahead. "Brat, I will kill you!" A violent aura exuded from his body. He trampled through the weeds and grass, but no matter how much he looked around he couldn't find Qin Yu.

"You bastard, where are you!? Come out and prepare to die!"

Bang –

Bang –

Fist after fist was struck out. The surrounding forest suffered a great calamity as loud explosions filled the air.

"Bastard, hurry and come out! Come out!"

You Xiuxiu was dumbfounded, but soon enough she regained her composure. She ran over to Yun Yuepeng and grabbed him. She squeezed out a smile. "Qin Yu, don't worry, I will hold down Brother Yun. He won't attack you again. Hurry and come out!"

Yun Yuepeng wanted to say something but You Xiuxiu turned her head and her icy cold glare caused his heart to shrink.

The surroundings remained silent. There was only the sound of falling pieces of wood and leaves hitting the ground, as if it were some sort of mocking laugh.

You Xiuxiu paled. She screeched out loud, "Hurry and find him!"

Whoosh –

Whoosh –

With the sound of piercing air, numerous grim-faced You Family cultivators rushed out from all over!

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Chapter 275 – Seal

You Qi's heart shrank. Qin Yu had finally taken action! She shouted out loud, "Everyone, follow me! Do everything in your power to capture Qin Yu!"

Whoosh –

She was the first to run out.

Behind her, the stunned cultivators of the You Family followed in a panic. Each one of them had fear hidden deep in their eyes. Qin Yu had fled…Qin Yu had actually fled…if any problems occurred, their family wouldn't show any mercy to them.

You Qi's panicked actions were normal in their opinion. If Qin Yu ran away, she would be the first to be punished. Thus during this time, no one discovered that when You Qi ran out and started to search, there were inevitably some areas that were glossed over during the chaos.

Qin Yu lay prone on the ground. If it weren't for the slight rise and fall of his chest, one would think he was a corpse, indistinguishable from the stones and leaves of the forest around him. Within his chest, his heartbeat slowed down to the lowest speed possible, only beating once in a long time. He listened to the confusion and noise all around him, his senses sharp and his eyes bright.

Suddenly, Qin Yu used some effort to move his hands and swung his feet a little. He crawled on the ground, crossing a hundred feet in the blink of an eye to hide in a bush of thorns. In the next moment, a You Family cultivator appeared where he had been hiding. The You Family cultivator looked around with a pale expression, and after not finding anything, walked away.

And the moment he left, when he crushed against the branches and leaves and made sounds, Qin Yu also moved at this time. He passed through the underbrush, rapidly approaching the mountain summit.

If he could escape from the Eastern Suburb Mountain and mix into the vast and endless tides of people within the Southern Overwatch Pass, then even if the You Family were formidable, it still wouldn't be easy for them to find Qin Yu. But, if he could think of this, so could the You Family. Right now there were already innumerable people gathered at the base of the mountain, waiting for him to walk into their trap.

If he moved towards the summit, that would actually be going the opposite to the direction of escape. But, although he wouldn't be able to withdraw for some time, he could wait for other opportunities.

Suddenly, Qin Yu stiffened. His entire body pasted close to the ground and even his weak breathing came to a stop. In the next moment, a boundless divine sense swept out. It was like an invisible knife was being scraped across the surface of his skin, leaving goosebumps all over him. He felt as if a peerless vicious beast had locked onto him and he would die in the next moment.

The divine sense swept back and forth several times. Qin Yu remained motionless, and after a long time, it slowly withdrew. His eyes flashed and he remained still on the ground. After several breaths of time, another colossal divine sense arrived. If he had moved even the tiniest bit from where he had been a moment ago, he would have been discovered.

The second divine sense didn't stay for long. It swept over the area and then left.

Qin Yu's feet moved and he hurried away.

You Xiuxiu's expression was dark and gloomy. "You can't find him? How can you not find him?" She glared at You Qi. "Your men are like headless flies! Could it be that you are intentionally exposing flaws so that Qin Yu can run away?"

Many You Family cultivators froze. As they thought of the chaotic scene just now, their eyes dimmed and they looked at You Qi with surprise.

You Qi was enraged. She coldly said, "You Xiuxiu, stop making baseless accusations. You were the one accompanying Qin Yu just now, and you lost him even when he was right in front of you! You are the one that's suspicious here!" She clenched her teeth. "That's right, the Patriarch gave me powers to handle this matter and I will not be forgiven if Qin Yu manages to escape, but you won't be any better off either!"

Everyone remembered that these two were on poor terms, and attacking each other was normal. Their suspicion towards You Qi lessened a great deal.

"Shut up!" A You Family master arrived, stepping through the void. "What time is it for you to be arguing here!? All of you scatter! Do everything you can to capture Qin Yu before rumors start spreading!"

"Yes!"

You Qi and the others all bowed, but a strange color flashed in her eyes. It was about time for the arrangements she made to begin. She hoped that it would be enough to disturb the You Family's plans.

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Within the Southern Overwatch Pass, it was unknown where the rumors began, but it was said that the You Family had plotted to steal the treasure of others. They had been seen through and now a large-scale manhunt had begun. That treasure was said to be incomparably mystical. It possessed many mysterious and strange powers and could help a cultivator cultivate. Its power was unimaginable.

In ordinary times, everyone had already heard these types of random rumors on far too many occasions so they simply wouldn't care. This time wasn't an exception either. Most cultivators simply smiled as they listened. But soon, as a massive amount of You Family cultivators gathered at the Eastern Suburb Mountain and even You Family masters appeared, the cultivators that took these rumors as a joke began to reveal a bit of earnestness.

They didn't believe that such critical news would be easily leaked by the You Family. But, they did learn that the You Family was attempting to capture someone.

After a short period of hesitation, the cultivators from all over weren't in a hurry to take action. First, they attempted to probe. Several cultivators tried to enter the base of the Eastern Suburb Mountain but were forcefully denied by the You Family cultivators. Slowly, an undercurrent began to flow through the Southern Overwatch Pass.

Within the Southern Overwatch Pass, the You Family's strength couldn't be underestimated. Their influence was intertwined all over. But, there were actually a considerable number of factions that were hostile to them, or who didn't care much about their power and could stand on even ground with them. Finally, the number one influence of the city took action. After a violent conflict with the cultivators of the You Family at the base of the Eastern Suburb Mountain, they managed to break through the blockade and rush in.

And this collision between forces made all the onlookers finally come to a decision. If the You Family was so cautious, not even hesitating to attack others to block off the Eastern Suburb Mountain, then there was something suspect occuring.

Or, could it be that the You Family really was trying to steal some powerful treasure?

Whoosh –

Whoosh –

Speed cars howled forth, gathering at the base of the Eastern Suburb Mountain. Cultivator after cultivator stepped out, many of whom were reputable masters within the Southern Overwatch Pass.

The You Family's back was pushed to the wall!

With so many people representing so many different influences, it was impossible for the You Family to keep them all out.

You Yuanwu had a dark expression. Everything that occurred so far had gone completely beyond his expectations. He never thought that his You Family would be played so thoroughly by this junior.

"You trash! With so many people you can't even look after a mere Nascent Soul!?"

"Talking about these things is useless. There is all sorts of news spreading out and numerous influences are moving. The situation is worsening!"

"Masters from all over have appeared at the base of the Eastern Suburb Mountain. It won't be long before they start investigating."

Within the main hall, many high level You Family members had ugly complexions. As they thought of Qin Yu, they gnashed their teeth. What a sly and deceitful boy. He had actually pushed the You Family into such a predicament!

You Yuanwu finally said, "Send out a message to all influences. The You Family is willing to give up the qualifications for the Demon Ascension Gate this time. In exchange, they will give up on this matter."

"What?"

"Patriarch, please reconsider this!"

"The Demon Ascension Gate is of great importance! It is one of the hopes of my You Family!"

"Patriarch, there is no need for us to pay such a steep price!"

You Yuanwu's eyes fiercely swept through the hall. "If we succeed in seizing the Demon Body, then my You Family can still rise. Moreover, if Qin Yu were to fall into the hands of others, do you think they wouldn't be able to find out what my You Family attempted to do?"

Everyone fell silent and their faces stiffened. Beads of sweat unconsciously formed on their foreheads.

Seizing the Demon Body…this was not a trifling matter. It wouldn't have been a problem if no one discovered it, but once this matter was revealed, the You Family would experience calamity!

"Patriarch is wise!" No one dared to argue again.

A You Family master hesitated. "But if someone still persists in searching the Eastern Suburb Mountain, what do we do?"

You Yuanwu coldly sneered. "The You Family is willing to pay such a great price. If they are smart, they will know what to do. If they still want to stick around, then that means they want a grudge with my You Family! Don't worry. Unless they can obtain explicit evidence, no one will really want to die with us!"

And reality proved that You Yuanwu's judgment was correct. As Qin Yu neared the summit, the massive number of cultivators that arrived at the Eastern Suburb Mountain began to evacuate in droves.

They all knew the significance of the Demon Ascension Gate. The You Family had shown full sincerity and this was also their final compromise. No one actually wished to delve into some undying grudge with the You Family without any preparations at all. Moreover, from beginning to end, no one knew the exact details of what was happening.

The You Family sealed off the Eastern Suburb Mountain.

An intensive search began, starting from the base of the mountain and spreading upwards. The divine senses of the You Family masters came shrouding down, and a massive number of disciples searched every small inch of land. It was like an inescapable net that covered the heavens and earth, making it impossible to flee.

Qin Yu grimaced. With the constant sweeping divine sense searches from the You Family masters, his movement was greatly limited. He was slowly being overtaken by the searchers. He took a deep breath and suppressed his thoughts. He found a gap between the sweeping divine senses and continued forwards.

But in the next moment, a You Family cultivator appeared in front of him. That person's eyes widened and they shouted with joy, "Here he-"

Puff –

Before he finished speaking, he cried miserably as blood shot out from his nose and mouth. He was sent tumbling away, smashing into several large trees.

But, the sounds of movement had already attracted the attention of others. Shouts rang out and a large number of You Family cultivators rushed over.

Qin Yu couldn't even bitterly smile. He shot up into the skies, directly activating the Blood Escape Art and pushing his speed to its limits.

"There he is!"

"Grab him!"

"Don't let him run away!"

Amidst the confusion and noise rising from all over, Qin Yu's eyes flashed and he heard You Qi's voice. "The entrance to the underground river isn't too far away. Don't let him run in there, otherwise no one will be able to catch him!"

In that brief instant, Qin Yu's thoughts wildly raced. He changed directions, soaring towards the location You Qi had described.

Wherever the blood red flames passed, branches and leaves burned to dust. His field of vision suddenly opened and a mountain road appeared before him, where You Qi and more than a dozen You Family cultivators had gathered.

"Qin Yu!" You Qi shouted, "Capture him!"

With shouts of happiness and anger, they howled forth.

Qin Yu narrowed his eyes. At this time, You Qi who had stayed behind suddenly moved her fingers, forming several hand signs. Demonic energy gathered into the shape of a large drum that wildly beat.

"Ahh!"

Without any warning at all, the You Family cultivators that rushed ahead all cried out in pain and crashed to the floor.

Qin Yu didn't stop. He flew over them and landed in front of You Qi.

"Hurry and leave. This is all I can help you with!"

"What will you do?"

You Qi lifted her hand and a seal appeared. "With this, the You Family won't dare to do anything to me."

"What is that?"

You Qi was startled. Only then did she remember that this keen and resolute young man in front of her could be an idiot at times. "I don't have time to explain, just hurry and leave! If you think you owe me, then do your best to live! There's an exit in this direction, just go!"

Qin Yu cupped his hands together, not saying anything else. Red flames wrapped around him and he sped away.

"You Qi, you dare to betray the family!?"

"No one can save you!"

"You'll pay for this!"

The You Family cultivators who tumbled to the floor all shouted with hate.

Whoosh –

Whoosh –

More and more You Family cultivators flew over, surrounding You Qi, their eyes cold and cruel.

She remained silent, a sneer hanging on her face. She looked at the You Family Elder whose rage burned to the skies, and then lifted her palm to reveal the seal that shined in the sunlight.

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Chapter 276 – Beast Hunting Battalion

Qin Yu believed that You Qi wouldn't put herself on a path that led to her death. He could no longer care about what happened behind him. If his whereabouts were discovered, he would immediately be placed in a desperate situation. He violently stormed towards the summit and finally saw the exit that You Qi spoke of.

There was a pond of water at the summit of the mountain. The water was so clear that in the light of the spirit lamp to the side, one could see all the way down. At the bottom, there was a steady stream of spring water flowing into the pond. If water flowed in, that naturally meant there was a mouth where it came from, and also an underground river. As long as he entered through there then he could go against the current and escape.

Pah –

Waves splashed from the pond. Qin Yu was like a large fish, swimming straight towards the mouth.

In the next moment, the entire pond froze solid and the water started to flow up into the void. The mouth of the stream was ripped open by an invisible strength and a massive amount of water gushed out. However, Qin Yu could no longer be found.

You Yuanwu appeared in the skies above the pond, his eyes as sharp as blades, looking as if he could see through the stone. He said, "Pass down orders. Block all water routes for the surrounding hundred miles and lock down any possible path that Qin Yu could have taken!"

Whoosh –

Whoosh –

Beams of light shot up into the skies from the Eastern Suburb Mountain, hurtling in all directions.

Qin Yu had escaped!

In an extravagant and gorgeous mansion, in a lotus pond within the backyard, a number of koi fish were leisurely swimming around when they were suddenly startled and fled in all directions. Sludge and dirt rose up from some place deep within the pond, instantly turning the water black. A few moments later, Qin Yu's figure crawled up onto the shore.

He coughed out loud, his face paling. He took a deep breath to suppress the blood tumbling in his chest and then stumbled away.

After a moment, he arrived in a narrow and cramped alley. When Qin Yu emerged once more, he was dressed in black robes. With the ability of the Demon God Armor to change form, it wasn't difficult to accomplish this.

Qin Yu mixed into the streams of people. As he walked down the street, he casually glanced around, his expression calm and natural. But, beneath the covering of his black robes, his complexion grew increasingly grim.

The You Family was truly desperate to find him!

Along the way he passed three inns, and each one had soldiers out in front conducting searches. Looking at how strict they were, it would be impossible to avoid them.

He never thought that they could even utilize the army to find him.

Qin Yu continued on foot. When he came to a long connecting street, he paused. At this time, there was a long line before him; all of the speed cars were being stopped and inspected. At the same time, pedestrians were also being checked. From the numerous complaints that filled the air, the military was using the excuse of searching for felons.

This was clearly the handiwork of the You Family.

Qin Yu turned to leave, but as he was half turned he suddenly stopped and warmly greeted the person beside him. "Brother Liu, it's been a long time since I've seen you. I didn't expect to meet you here today! Hah, I have something urgent to attend to and who would want to be stuck here? But, there's nothing that can be done about it. The military needs to find the criminals so I suppose we'll just have to bear with it and wait patiently."

He shook his head as he finished speaking and turned back around, a helpless expression on his face.

"Uh…of course, of course…" After a moment, this cultivator Liu Xing scratched his head and said in a silent voice, "Brother Zhang, do you know this fellow?"

"Isn't he Brother Liu's friend?"

"I don't remember him…"

"Haha, Brother Liu travels so much and makes so many friends. I'm sure there are many people that remember you, but you've actually forgotten all about them."

"Cough cough…this is just a bit disrespectful of me…"

As the two were whispering to each other, Qin Yu let out a breath of relief. While he was turning around just then, he had keenly felt something from the windows of a building down the street. Three pairs of eyes had locked onto him.

If he had really turned and left, he feared he would immediately be stopped for questioning.

The You Family was truly meticulous.

The line continued to grow. Although the line didn't move fast, he slowly approached the intersection. He could feel his heart growing increasingly anxious with every moment.

If things continued like this, it would only be a matter of time until he was found.

At this moment, a figure passed through Qin Yu's field of vision. As he saw this person, his eyes suddenly flashed.

After several breaths of time, as that person was just about to leave, Qin Yu took several steps forwards and smiled. "Officer Tianyun, it's been a long time."

Tianyun furrowed his eyebrows. "And you are?"

Qin Yu lowered his voice. He said, "Several days ago there was a wolf monster that caused trouble at the transmission square."

Tianyun's eyes brightened. He clearly remembered who Qin Yu was.

Qin Yu never underestimated anyone's intelligence. With the events of that day contrasted to everything occurring now, it wasn't hard for Tianyun to make some guesses.

Although it was very inappropriate for him to place his safety in the hands of a fellow cultivator who he had only met once before, Qin Yu only had one gamble he could make at this moment.

Taking a chance was better than giving up without trying.

Tianyun looked at him deeply and then shouted out, "So it was you! Men, come and grab this deserter, I want to interrogate him personally!"

Qin Yu's tense body relaxed a little and gratitude lit up his eyes. He immediately lowered his head in a panicked expression and allowed the two approaching soldiers to drag him away.

This movement clearly attracted attention. A higher ranked officer in armor walked over and asked some questions. Tianyun smiled, spoke some words, and then the other officer nodded and turned away.

It seemed Tianyun had a considerable amount of face in the army.

Feeling the eyes that locked onto him disperse, Qin Yu relaxed. He was dragged into the back of a windowless speed car. A soldier came soon after and controlled the speed car to fly away.

With the military pass, the speed car continued unimpeded. They passed through the blockaded area and stopped in an underground parking lot soon after.

A parking lot was also a new invention; it was especially used to hold speed cars. After all, even though there were spatial storage treasures, ordinary people weren't willing to use them to hold things as large as these cars.

"Step down!" The military parking lot was tightly guarded. The soldier escorting him spoke to the guard and then pushed Qin Yu to climb the stairwell.

They climbed up 13 sets of stairs. Then, a holding room was opened and Qin Yu was forced inside.

As the iron doors closed, Qin Yu's eyes flashed with a bright light. He looked around him.

This holding room was made from some sort of bright-colored metal. When he reached out and touched it, he could feel a faint tingle in his fingers. A terrifying strength was contained within it.

It seemed that there was no way for him to leave.

A trace of helplessness flashed in Qin Yu's eyes. He sat down and started meditating.

Around two hours later, the door to the confinement room opened and light poured in, followed by Tianyun's voice. "Is that fellow daoist Qin?"

Qin Yu rose up and brushed off his black robes. He cupped his hands, "My name is Qin Yu. I thank Officer Tianyun for saving me."

These words were the equivalent of acknowledging Tianyun's suspicions.

Tianyun's eyes lit up. He smiled. "As I thought, the commotion that the You Family stirred up today was all because of fellow daoist Qin."

His eyes burned. As Qin Yu remained silent, a tyrannical aura broke free from his body.

Tianyun's eyes turned cold. "Demon Body!" He scowled. "You Family, how bold of them!"

This person was indeed smart.

Qin Yu didn't respond.

Tianyun was startled for a moment before he immediately realized what was happening. He said, "Fellow daoist Qin Yu, there is no need for you to worry. I have no intention of harming you." Then, he faintly smiled, "Because we are both the same kind of person."

Hum –

A certain aura started gushing out from his body.

Qin Yu's eyebrows leapt up.

The aura of the Demon Body!

Tianyun smiled. "I hope that fellow daoist Qin Yu can feel at ease now. You and I are both Demon Body cultivators. According to the customs of the demonic path, you can call me senior-apprentice brother."

Qin Yu cupped his hands together. "Senior-apprentice brother Tianyun!"

"Haha, junior-apprentice brother Qin Yu." Tianyun sighed with emotion. "Junior-apprentice brother Qin comes from the land of exiles, but not only do you have such a cultivation today, you have even successfully built up the Demon Body. Your talent must be beyond imagination. If you can cross today's disaster, you will surely soar into the heavens in the future." His eyes darkened. "So, I advise junior-apprentice brother Qin Yu to not be in a hurry to seek revenge, and to never mention how they tried to seize your Demon Body. After all, your words are without proof, and even if this matter was exposed, it's unknown how it would eventually end."

Qin Yu nodded. "I thank senior-apprentice brother for the advice."

Seeing his sincere expression that revealed no hesitation, it was clear he had already thought about this. Tianyun's eyes lit up with a bit more appreciation. "Junior-apprentice brother is a smart man. It seems I was worrying too much. But, there is something I don't understand. With your level of talent and future prospects, the You Family should be doing everything in their power to win you over. Why would they dare to try and harm you?"

Qin Yu hesitated a bit.

Tianyun waved his hand. "If junior-apprentice brother finds it hard to say, then just pretend I never asked."

Although he temporarily wasn't in danger, he still needed Tianyun's help in the future. Qin Yu forced out a smile, "Senior-apprentice brother saved me today, so how can I possibly conceal anything from you? The reason the You Family tried to harm me was because my talent was too poor."

Tianyun was stunned. "Ridiculous! Junior-apprentice brother Qin Yu managed to build up the Demon Body in the land of exiles and even reached a Nascent Soul realm cultivation. How could the You Family have even higher demands than that?"

Qin Yu coughed. "My Demon Body and cultivation are all thanks to lucky chances and fate. In terms of talent…I am indeed a bit bad…"

Tianyun thought he was only being modest, but when he heard Qin Yu describe the You Family talent test and how only the first level of the nine level crystal pagoda had lit up, his eyeballs nearly popped out of their sockets.

"This…this…" Tianyun unexpectedly felt as if he could understand the You Family's actions a little. Imagine that they thought they had found a peerless genius from the land of exiles, and after spending so much to bring him over, they finally discovered that he was just a silver spear with a spearhead made from wax. It wasn't strange for them to be enraged from that.

"Cough…although talent is important, man can overcome nature. Since junior-apprentice brother Qin Yu can have your current level of cultivation, that must mean you have a great destiny upon your body. In the future you might be able to…" Even Tianyun couldn't believe his own words. A lucky bastard could find unexpected success once or twice, but to continually rely on that until he became a powerhouse, that was just no different from a daydream.

Qin Yu wryly smiled. "Senior-apprentice brother Tianyun, there is no need to comfort me. However, I won't give up. Now that I've arrived at the Land of Divinity and Demons, even if my talent is poor I will still struggle to find a future for myself."

Tianyun felt a deep respect towards that mindset. "Good! Junior-apprentice brother Qin Yu, what great spirit you have! I've been waiting just for someone like you! Someone that is fearless and is willing to endure adversity and work hard! Moreover, just because your talent is poor doesn't mean there aren't ways to change it. The Land of Divinity and Demons is vast and endless and there are innumerable heavenly materials all around. Some of these are heaven-defying treasures that can enhance your talent. For instance, our army has a famous lotus that can be used to promote your talent!"

Qin Yu's eyes brightened. "It can really raise a person's talent?"

Tianyun laughed. "I wouldn't joke about something like this to junior-apprentice brother. If you don't believe me then you can join the army and directly confirm for yourself the requirements to exchange for a lotus."

Qin Yu's eyes flashed. He cupped his hands together. "I wonder if senior-apprentice brother Tianyun can introduce me?"

Tianyun was shocked. He didn't think Qin Yu would take him seriously. He immediately thought that the reason Qin Yu wanted to join the army was to avoid the You Family. He said, "If junior-apprentice brother joins my army, that is indeed a good plan. No matter how powerful the You Family is, they won't dare to mess around with the army."

Qin Yu thought for a moment and shook his head. "Right now I don't have the qualifications to be enemies with the You Family. It's best if I'm not discovered at present. Is there any way for senior-apprentice brother to send me out from the Southern Overwatch Pass in the name of the army?"

Tianyun frowned. "Leave the Southern Overwatch Pass…there is one place, but I don't recommend that junior-apprentice brother goes there."

Qin Yu asked, "Where is it?"

Tianyun slowly responded, "Beast Hunting Battalion!"

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Chapter 277 – Monster Beast Attack

Chapter 277 – Monster Beast Attack

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The Beast Hunting Battalion couldn't be considered a genuine establishment within the military. Rather, it was a place of punishment. Those people who had committed grave mistakes would be sent here to earn merits and redeem themselves. In the end, if they survived, they could be forgiven of all crimes. Of course, many years ago there were also people who used the Beast Hunting Battalion as a place to temper themselves. However, the death rate was incredible so now few people dared to try this.

"Stand up! You short-lived ghosts, all of you listen to me! The things we're about to issue you are all used to maintain your life! If you're not careful and you lose them then just wait to die!" An officer with an inch-long beard and an extremely fierce and rough appearance shouted. He waved his hand, "Pass them the items and tell them to screw out of my sight! Just looking at them makes me feel unlucky."

Qin Yu stood amongst the group of soldiers and received the items passed to him. There was an order for those who just entered the Beast Battalion as well as some sort of crystal-refined object. No one told him how to use it before he was pushed and scolded out into the military compound's parking lot. Several other teams of soldiers were waiting here, all of them headed for the Beast Hunting Battalion.

"What are you all doing here? Are you waiting for dinner!? Hurry up and board the car! You'd better not even let loose a single fart on the way, because if you draw in a single monster beast you are all dead!" The boorish shouts continued without end. The crowd of dispirited soldiers, some with fear hidden in their eyes, squeezed into compartments of large-sized speed cars. The runes of the speed cars lit up and they quietly flew away.

Qin Yu sat in the compartment, the icy cold touch of metal spreading out from beneath him. Compared to the normally smooth flights of other speed cars, the interior of this military car wasn't comfortable at all. It jolted and rocked, causing one's vision to blur.

Glancing around, besides some rough and ferocious soldiers that didn't seem to care much, all of the other soldiers had fearful looks, their faces drained of all color.

Suddenly, a red light lit up within the car. As the blood red light illuminated the compartment, it caused one's heart to tighten.

"Warning. The convoy has left the scope of the Southern Overwatch Pass and has entered the wilderness. Please restrain your aura." An icy cold voice sounded out, piercing into the heart and mind like an arrow.

Ka ka ka –

There was the sound of chattering teeth.

A young and delicate-looking soldier to the side began to shiver uncontrollably.

"Haha this newbie, he just entered the wilderness and he's already this scared! He's dead for sure!" An army rogue freely laughed.

The delicate soldier blushed red. But facing the brutish look of the fierce soldier, he finally clenched his teeth and lowered his head.

More laughs followed.

Qin Yu's expression was calm. He lowered his head, paying attention to his surroundings.

His complexion changed a moment later. In the next instant, the entire car violently shook.

It was unknown what material the car was forged from, but it was undoubtedly firm. However, this hard material was easily torn apart by a pair of sharp claws. Qin Yu watched with wide eyes as these claws passed near him. His body tensed and hairs rose on his back.

The delicate and scared soldier watched with wide eyes full of horror. He cried out in misery as he was dragged out by those claws. A massive hole was torn into the side of the compartment and Qin Yu saw a four-legged blue-armored monster beast swallowing that soldier into its stomach.

"Monster beast attack!" Sharp cries rang out. At this time, the entire convoy had been scattered. Horrified cries echoed everywhere.

There were three blue-armored monster beasts attacking the convoy!

Bang –

Unbuckling his belt, Qin Yu stood up and leapt out of the compartment. Just as he took a few steps out, another blue-armored monster beast rushed out from the ground, pulling the entire compartment underground. The pained howls soon subsided and no one escaped from below the ground.

There was a chill in the air that drilled out from Qin Yu's heart. He discovered that he had underestimated just how dangerous the Land of Divinity and Demons was; this place was thoroughly a wilderness of monster beasts. It was no wonder that Tianyun had repeatedly advised him not to enter the hunting battalion…but as soon as this thought appeared he suppressed it and rushed out.

It was useless to think of such things. It was crucial to escape first.

Rah –

Loud roars resounded in his ear and a disgusting stench blew past him in the wind. Qin Yu's pupils shrank. He turned around and punched out.

Bang –

The biting blue-armored monster beast roared out in pain as it staggered backwards. Qin Yu spat out a mouthful of blood. He took advantage of his lighter weight and greater recoil force to leap into the dense forest, vanishing in several breaths of time.

An hour later, the remnants of the convoy gathered together. There was only half the original number of people, and the squad of soldiers responsible for escorting them had completely disappeared.

The atmosphere was heavy and grim. Several severely wounded cultivators groaned out in pain, adding an additional bleakness to the surroundings.

"Everyone, the convoy has been attacked by monster beasts and now you and I are left to wander the wilderness. If we try to return to the Southern Overwatch Pass, it will be nine chances of death and one chance to live! If we really want to make it out of here alive, the only choice we have is to rush through any obstacles and enter the Beast Hunting Battalion! I have already looked through the map and it shows we are only a day's journey away from the Beast Hunting Battalion! As long as we are a bit lucky, we can all make it through this alive!" The person who spoke had a solemn demeanor and an impressive aura. "My name is Wang Yuanan. I am willing to lead us all and take a gamble to escape this dangerous situation!"

"I am willing to follow Brother Wang!"

"I will listen to Brother Wang's orders!"

Several soldiers cupped their hands and bowed. It was clear they had made their decision earlier.

Wang Yuanan laughed. "Good, with so many brothers supporting me, I'm sure our journey will be smooth!" He swept his eyes around. "Is there anyone else willing to join me?"

This person's cultivation wasn't low and the soldiers supporting him were also strong. He immediately became a pillar in the eyes of those present.

"I am willing to follow!"

"I obey the orders of Brother Wang!"

Qin Yu thought that in this current situation, if everyone joined forces and worked together, that would indeed give them the highest chances of survival. He stood up and walked towards the crowd.

"Great! Since everyone has faith in me, I will do my best to ensure we all survive!" Now that Wang Yuanan had established his position he immediately fell into character. "Everyone, hurry and rest. We will leave in one hour!"

An hour soon passed. The troop set off.

Wang Yuanan took out a handphone. But compared to the ones Qin Yu had seen before, it was a bit different. Moreover, even in the wilderness, after he fiddled with it for a few moments it just about managed to connect to a signal.

"That's a satellite handphone!"

"That's wonderful! With the satellite positioning, we'll be able to avoid the majority of monster beasts!"

"Brother Wang is truly a noble figure!"

The soldiers were immediately overjoyed.

Qin Yu listened to them and finally understood what a satellite handphone was.

Within the Land of Divinity and Demons, there were massive super influences. These super influences paid a mind-boggling price to launch ultra-large signal tower-type magic tools into the void above the highest heavens. These magic tools were named satellites.

These magic tools could cover vast tracts of land and transmit all sorts of secret signals to custom-made handphones. Of course, the price of these satellite handphones was high beyond imagination, and it wasn't just any person that could have the qualifications to possess one.

People looked at Wang Yuanan with awe in their eyes. Qin Yu heard some people say that he might even be one of those rumored individuals with great backgrounds who ventured into the Beast Hunting Battalion to temper themselves.

The satellite handphone officially established Wang Yuanan's status.

Perhaps it really was because the satellite handphone had an effect, but the troop moved forwards smoothly and without much trouble. There was a minor encounter with two small monster beasts, but they were easily slain.

Looking at the map, they weren't too far from the Beast Hunting Battalion.

However, Qin Yu discovered that their route didn't seem to be a straight road. Compared to the position of the Beast Hunting Battalion, there was a small deviation.

Without him needing to speak up, someone already asked about this.

Wang Yuanan said, "The reason we're going off-path a little is because if we go straight we would run into a place where monster beasts gather. If any of us stumble into that, it will be difficult for any of us to escape disaster." As he spoke, he lifted the satellite handphone and projected the image into the air. Within a mountain valley, there was a black, house-sized hive with palm-sized monster bees constantly flying in and out.

Everyone revealed stunned expressions.

"We are in a danger zone right now. The slightest mistake and we will all be in trouble. I don't blame you for overthinking things, but since you chose to believe me, then you cannot arbitrarily question my decisions. The explanation just now already delayed us for a considerable amount of time. We'll have to hurry up from here on out. So, I hope that after this there isn't a next time!"

The soldier who raised the question revealed a look of shame and the crowd nodded in agreement.

The troop did speed up. Most of the soldiers were fine, but those that were originally injured were finding it hard to continue. The smell of blood began to waft through the air, coming from the wounds of the injured soldiers as they broke open.

Suddenly, Wang Yuanan's complexion changed. "Be careful!"

Bang –

A massive tree fell down and a ferocious monster beast covered in red scales threw itself forwards like a bolt of red lightning. Before an injured soldier could even scream, he was bitten in half by the monster beast. Blood rained to the ground. Loud chewing sounds and heavy breathing filled the air. As these sounds entered the ears of the surrounding soldiers, all of them turned pale white!

"Blood spirit monster beast!" Someone screamed, their voice filled with endless fear.

Wang Yuanan roared, "Run away!" With a flash of bright light, he howled away, a group of soldiers following close behind him. The entire troop instantly dispersed. Luckily, everyone managed to maintain some semblance of rationality. They knew that it would be a death sentence if they ran all over the place, so they all followed behind Wang Yuanan.

More and more cries sounded out from behind. Qin Yu turned to see that all the injured soldiers they looked after were falling down one after another, becoming food for the blood spirit monster beast. It tore at them, chewed them, swallowed them, and continued to chase those who ran away.

Many soldiers relaxed as they saw this.

And Qin Yu couldn't deny that he felt something similar. As he looked at Wang Yuanan and the others in front, he subconsciously furrowed his eyebrows.

Wang Yuanan's behavior was normal, but the several people near him were far too calm and their reactions too uniform. It was as if they already expected that the blood spirit monster beast would appear here. And those injured soldiers that were brought all the way here…if things were as Qin Yu thought, then this Wang Yuanan's thoughts were far too horrifying.

With a cold heart, Qin Yu turned his eyes and earnestly hurried along.

Moments later, those that were lucky enough to not encounter another monster beast found a chance to catch their breath. After barely managing to escape, everyone was left panting for breath and streaming with sweat. As they remembered how they had abandoned the wounded ones, many soldiers revealed guilty expressions.

Wang Yuanan said, "I know none of you feel good right now. Among those who just died, some were family and some of them were friends. But, the strength of the blood spirit monster beast wasn't something any of us could hope to contend with. If we hadn't run away, I fear we would all be dead by now. Good, everyone sharpen up. After another half a day, we'll reach the battalion!"

The people that were a bit sad suddenly relaxed. Wang Yuanan's words had given them an excuse for what they did and also gave them hopes of surviving.

The dead were eventually the dead.

Living was most important.

Chapter 278 – Fire Kirin

As Qin Yu was resting, he felt someone approach. He opened his eyes to see a calm and respectful face. This was one of the people that hung around Wang Yuanan, a late Nascent Soul cultivator. Killing intent lingered around his body; he was clearly trained for battle.

"My name is Zhang Chen. May I ask who fellow daoist is?"

"Qin Yu."

Zhang Chen smiled. "Fellow daoist Qin, how do you do? As we venture through the wilderness, it is possible that we will experience danger at any time. So, Brother Wang proposed the creation of a Sharp Blade Squad. Once danger appears, we can immediately deal with it. The reason I'm here is because Brother Wang would like to invite fellow daoist Qin to become a part of our Sharp Blade Squad."

Several people nearby revealed looks of envy.

In simpler terms, the Sharp Blade Squad was a joint effort between masters. They could rapidly react to any possible dangers, and most importantly, they could fight and flee. If an extremely grave danger appeared, the members of the Sharp Blade Squad would be the most likely to survive.

But what shocked everyone was that Qin Yu actually hesitated in the face of this invitation before finally refusing it. "My apologies, but my cultivation is weak. I fear I will only drag you down, so it's best if I just follow on your heels."

Zhang Chen furrowed his eyebrows. "Fellow daoist Qin, you don't want to reconsider?"

Qin Yu cupped his hands together. "My regrets."

Zhang Chen's complexion darkened. He coldly turned and stomped away.

A moment later the Sharp Knife Squad was completed. Out of all those invited, besides Qin Yu, no one else refused.

Thus, his refusal was particularly noticeable.

Wang Yuanan frowned. He glanced over and a faint smile lit up his disgruntled eyes. "It's fine. Everyone has their own ambitions, it's not something we can force."

"Humph! What a cowardly small fry. He doesn't even dare to face the monster beasts directly!"

"With that type of personality, even if he had some cultivation it would still be useless!"

"It's best if he didn't come after all. If he really joined us he may have proven to be a disaster instead!"

Wang Yuanan cupped his hands together. "With everyone supporting me, I am deeply grateful. If we work together with sincerity and effort, I'm sure we will overcome today's difficulties!"

"We will follow Brother Wang in!"

"Kill those monster beasts!"

Everyone's spirits were lifted.

It was clear they all knew that if they joined forces, the chances of them surviving would be much greater.

The troop rested for a moment before hurrying along. The Sharp Knife Squad was indeed useful, and the troop progressed at a far faster pace than before. If ordinary monster beasts came out they would quickly die, simply unable to contend with the overwhelming attacks.

The Sharp Knife Squad showed great skills and valor. Several female cultivators in the troop revealed bright eyes full of wonder and awe. During a short break, there was even a charming woman who pulled a member of the squad away temporarily, not coming back for a period of time. When they returned, their faces were flushed red like a warm summer spring. It was clear what they had done just now.

The only unsightly thing was that the handsome and tall Sharp Knife Squad member had come back a bit too fast.

Of course, these were trivial matters. Although many people noticed this, they didn't bother saying anything.

According to the map, they weren't much further from the Beast Hunting Battalion. As long as they passed through a deep and narrow canyon in front of them, they would reach their destination.

Wang Yuanan was extremely cautious. He first dispatched two of his cultivators to scout ahead while the troop rested. Moments later they returned and shook their heads, expressing that it was safe.

"The terrain here is treacherous. Once danger appears, there will inevitably be serious casualties. The Sharp Knife Squad will open the way forwards. Everyone be careful!" People nodded at Wang Yuanan's words. As the de-facto leader of the troop he was even willing to lead the way. There wasn't anything others could say.

So, when Wang Yuanan led the Sharp Knife Squad into the canyon, everyone looked at him with admiration, thinking he was a person who could be trusted.

The canyon was extremely long, filled with dense forests and vines on both sides. The sky was obscured by the overgrowth and it was hard to see far ahead. Because no one had passed through here for many years, a thick layer of detritus had grown on the ground, formed from dead leaves and decaying logs. It was soft and squishy, and would often emit poisonous gas. Luckily, everyone had considerable cultivations and with enough wariness, no accidents occurred.

Things were smooth at first. Several monster beasts that awakened were easily cut down by the Sharp Knife Squad. The troop gradually waded into the middle of the canyon. Qin Yu sniffed the air and frowned. There was an unusual smell in the air, one that was different from the rotting leaves around him. As for what it was exactly, he couldn't tell, but it caused his heart to grow heavier.

After hesitating, Qin Yu didn't say anything. He just raised his wariness.

As they continued forwards, that strange smell became much fainter. Just as he thought that maybe he was overthinking things, a sudden surprise occurred.

Pitiful screams rose up at the front of the troop. The Sharp Knife Squad seemed as if they had been tossed into a wok full of oil, all of them burning wildly.

But what was eerie was that these flames didn't affect the trees, vines, or even the dirt below them. It only burnt away flesh and blood. As long as one touched these flames, it followed them like a cockroach. No matter what magic arts of supernatural skills were used, no one was able to extinguish them. They could only burn away to ashes.

In several breaths of time, over half the cultivators in the Sharp Knife Squad had perished within the sea of fire. That slightly faster and handsome cultivator was one of them.

Screams filled the air. The troop's formation instantly collapsed and everyone fled backwards.

At this time, the burning flames parted and a graceful kirin beast stepped out. Its eyes were dark as if it were tired, but as it looked around at everyone, there was still deep contempt in its eyes.

Even if it was wounded at the moment, the Samadhi truefire it controlled wasn't something that lowly humans could resist. Anyone that tried was soon burnt to ashes.

"Kirin beast!"

"It's a fire kirin!"

Sharp cries of despair and horror filled the air.

The fire kirin looked around and opened its mouth, directly swallowing a nearby soldier. It chewed and chewed and a bright red tongue came out, sweeping away the blood on its mouth. A trace of joy flashed in the fire kirin's eyes.

To it, these humans that were filled with heaven and earth spiritual strength were like walking tonics. As long as it could swallow all of them, its injuries would be mostly healed.

Shua –

Flames flashed and the kirin beast violently pounced forwards. Its mouth opened wide and wherever it went, soldiers would cry and be swallowed. It was unknown who shouted, but someone suddenly screamed, "The kirin beast is injured! If we work together we might be able to kill it!"

Another voice sounded out, "That's right, if we continue running like this we will just be eaten up one after another. All of us will die!"

"If we're going to die, then we might as well fight it. Perhaps we will live!"

"Kill it! Let's fight it!"

Within the crowd, the light from multiple supernatural skills suddenly flashed. They struck the kirin beast, forcing its massive body to stagger backwards several steps.

This sight caused the eyes of those in despair to lighten up.

The fire kirin was really injured!

"Fight!"

"If we can kill the fire kirin, not only can we live but we will also obtain a great harvest!"

"Kill it!"

People that were in a hopeless situation and then suddenly found a ray of hope could erupt with an inconceivable strength.

The fire kirin couldn't defend in time and was forced to suffer several more strikes. Its originally crimson eyes turned an even deeper red.

A being as powerful as itself was actually wounded by such weak and insignificant ants. To the kirin beast, this was the greatest shame possible.

Roar –

As it roared, the fire kirin opened its mouth wide open. Flames condensed again.

"Samadhi truefire!"

"Run!"

Hu –

A sea of flames instantly bloomed in the void!

Cultivator after cultivator was buried in the sea of fire and burnt to ashes.

A look of elation flashed in the fire kirin's eyes, but there was even more exhaustion there. For it to summon Samadhi truefire in a situation where it was injured indeed caused serious losses to it. However, it had no other choice but to do this. Only by suppressing these humans and making them so frightened that they didn't resist would it be able to easily swallow them all.

Although the Samadhi truefire burnt away a great number of potential meals, it couldn't care about these things at this time. The fire kirin swept its eyes overs over the panicked cultivators and savagely roared as it rushed out at them.

Roar –

With a pained howl, the fire kirin was sent tumbling back. Several cultivators appeared in front of them, led by Wang Yuanan! Some people it thought had perished in the Samadhi truefire were alive and well. It was obvious that this was because of Wang Yuanan and the small shield that was still emitting steam in his hands.

"Attack! End this battle as soon as possible!" With a shout, Wang Yuanan was the first to run out. Several people followed close behind.

The fire kirin roared again and again. It rushed left and right, sending numerous cultivators flying away. However, it couldn't escape. In addition to its deep wounds and having been forced to use its Samadhi truefire repeatedly, it no longer had the strength to summon its flames again. Although it was still fierce and threatening, if things continued like this it would eventually be cut down.

The fleeing cultivators were pleasantly surprised. But as they thought about their situation, their complexions stiffened. They weren't idiots. Wang Yuanan had led the troop all the way here and after encountering the fire kirin, the Sharp Knife Squad was almost totally annihilated, but he and his close subordinates were all fine. If someone were to say that there wasn't some scheming behind this, not even a ghost would believe it.

But these were only suspicions and no one had proof. And to mention this now was no different from seeking death. Everyone lowered their heads and swallowed their words into their stomach.

"Everyone, the fire kirin is amazingly strong. We won't be able to capture it for some time. If other powerful monster beasts come here, it will be impossible to escape that catastrophe!" Wang Yuanan leapt out of the battle and shouted out, "So I ask that everyone attack together! After killing the fire kirin, everyone will benefit!"

The crowd hesitated.

Wang Yuanan narrowed his eyes. "What? You aren't willing to help? Could it be that you all want to wait until me and my brothers tire ourselves out and then fish for benefits at the end? In the worst case situation I will just turn around and leave."

This was an open threat.

Fear flashed in everyone's eyes. If Wang Yuanan and his people really did leave, everyone else could only wait to be swallowed.

"Hold on! I didn't have that intention!"

"Everyone, let us help Brother Wang!"

"That's how it should be."

Cultivators started to turn around and head towards the battlefield.

Wang Yuanan's eyes flashed with joy. Even if everyone knew that this was his plan all along, so what? Didn't they end up being obediently controlled by him anyway?

A figure appeared in the corner of his eyes. He turned and frowned, shouting, "Fellow daoist Qin Yu, where are you going?"

Qin Yu turned and said, "My cultivation is low so I won't hold you all back from killing the fire kirin. Goodbye."

As he spoke he walked away. His figure flashed and he vanished from sight.

"Young master, that person doesn't know good or bad. Should I…?" A cultivator asked with a grim expression.

Wang Yuanan coldly snorted. "Leave it. Killing the fire kirin is more important right now. I will settle this account with him in the future."

"Yes."

Chapter 279 – Killing the Fire Kirin

For most of the time that had passed since Qin Yu arrived, he had been under house arrest at the You Family. However, he was able to learn many things about the Land of Divinity and Demons through his handphone.

For instance, about the wilderness he was in.

The Land of Divinity and Demons had a truly radiant and glorious cultivator civilization. There were countless large and small nations established throughout, and the cultivation systems and frameworks of these cultivator nations were incredibly powerful. But, even with such great strength, they still weren't able to fully tame this vast and boundless world. And the areas they didn't control were the dominion of monster beasts. These areas were all called the wilderness.

For instance, the Southern Overwatch Pass was a military city that bordered the wilderness. Only near the wilderness would there be situations in which monster beasts attacked cities. In the center of nations, the danger from monster beasts had nearly been eliminated. Except for in a few rare places, it was considered relatively safe.

According to Qin Yu's own judgment, he should be deep in the wilderness. There was a chance that he could encounter monster beasts at any moment. With his cultivation, he didn't fear ordinary monster beasts. But, if he stumbled into some super monster beast that was on the level of a Divine Soul or even Blue Soul, then he wouldn't even have a chance to escape.

So the most critical task in front of him was to find the Beast Hunting Battalion. If he could enter the camp, he would be temporarily safe.

Qin Yu took out the crystal. He probed it with his divine sense and a vague general direction appeared in his mind. This was a precaution to prevent any threat from coming to the Beast Hunting Battalion if the crystal were to fall into the hands of monster beasts. Only by approaching within a certain scope of the monster beasts and having one's identity confirmed could one truly learn the location of the Beast Hunting Battalion.

After a brief moment of concentration, Qin Yu determined the general direction he needed to go in. He carefully put away the crystal, then just as he was about to move he furrowed his eyebrows and looked behind him.

There, he could see a mass of crimson flames flying towards him at an astonishing speed. Wherever it went, trees and grass would be burnt to ashes and the heat was so terrifyingly high it left one shocked.

Fire kirin!

Qin Yu's complexion changed. He never thought that this fire kirin which was being hunted down would flee all the way to his location. After staring at it for a few moments, his heart started to race. This fire kirin was heavily wounded and it had used up all its energy running here. In particular, the savage flames burning around its body had started to weaken.

Although he hadn't yet entered the Beast Hunting Battalion, he already learned most of its rules from Tianyun. Within the Beast Hunting Battalion, there were beast hunting points that were obtained by hunting down and killing monster beasts. With these beast hunting points, one could exchange for treasures through the entire military system. There were even treasures like a First Grade Lotus that could help a cultivator increase their talent!

When Qin Yu decided to join the Beast Hunting Battalion, one of the reasons was to avoid the You Family, but an even more important reason was to find a way to exchange for the First Grade Lotus. Within the Land of Divinity and Demons, there were countless treasures littered throughout the world, but there were even more talented geniuses born every single day. If he wanted to bloom in splendor and become a powerhouse in his own right, while the little blue lamp was undoubtedly a potent weapon to do so, his own talent was also vital. Otherwise the speed of his growth would be drastically reduced.

Although he didn't know what rank this fire kirin was, it was surely a high level monster beast; this was without doubt. If he could kill it, he could earn a great deal of beast hunting points before he even entered the Beast Hunting Battalion. This was a great temptation.

As he was hesitating, the fleeing fire kirin made the choice for him. It had struggled out of its encirclement, completely exhausting its strength to do so. It was now a lamp without oil. However, a weak little human cultivator had appeared in front of it, all alone, so what was it hesitating for? Swallow him!

Roar –

With a loud roar, the fire kirin crazily rushed forwards. Faced with the threat of death, in this dire situation it actually erupted with considerable strength.

A severe light flashed in Qin Yu's eyes.

Bang –

Scarlet flames instantly blazed into existence. His figure became a burning meteor that crossed the skies and smashed into the fire kirin.

With a loud explosion, the fire kirin was sent tumbling away. Its eyes widened in shock; it never thought that the weak and ant-like human in front of it would actually possess such horrifying strength. Then, agonizing pain raced through its chest and belly. The last dregs of its strength were drawn out. With a final unwilling roar, the massive kirin beast toppled to the ground!

Qin Yu staggered to the ground, his face pale. The Five Element Swords in his hands dispersed. In order to kill the fire kirin as fast as possible, he had paid a considerable price.

He flicked his sleeves and the fire kirin vanished from sight. Qin Yu turned and left, vanishing in a few blinks of the eye.

Soon after, several figures flashed in from nowhere. Wang Yuanan's complexion was pale and his eyes glowed with hate. "Who was it!? Who dared steal my fire kirin!?"

A cultivator quickly stepped out from behind him. "Young master, I will help you find this person!" He lifted his hand and bit his finger, smudging his eyebrows with blood. An eyeball suddenly appeared within this redness. It opened, projecting a misty light.

And in the next moment, everything that occurred recently could be clearly seen within this light.

The fire kirin fled here and it was killed by someone and taken away…

"Qin Yu!" Wang Yuanan's eyes were glued onto the person that came into view within the flowing image. "I'll kill you!"

Bang –

He exploded forwards, rushing towards the direction Qin Yu had gone in.

…

Above the nine heavens, endless astral winds roared with a bone-biting cold. It was as sharp as blades, capable of tearing apart any living being that entered. Even space seemed unable to withstand the might of these strong astral winds and was distorted. Within this distorted view, one could vaguely make out a floating mountain in the air.

It was hidden in the eye of the astral winds. Light wrapped around it, preventing the astral winds from affecting it. From afar, one could discover that this floating mountain constantly moved with the astral winds roaring about it.

At the summit of the floating mountain, one could see an iron tower growing straight up from the ground. A crystal was located on the tip of the tower and emitted a dazzling light. Invisible signals were sent out in waves from this crystal, covering every inch of the floating mountain. Then, various pieces of equipment received these signals and transformed them into wonderful images and sounds.

"The new batch of beast hunters is on their way here. According to the tradition of the Beast Hunting Battalion, they are undergoing a severe assessment at the moment. I wonder just how many of them are going to smoothly make it to the battalion this time. I suppose we can only wait and see."

"The newcomer assessment is nearing its end. To remain as fair as possible, we haven't meddled at all, so we still don't know the exact situation of what has happened. But, we have already sent reporters to the transmitter platform. As soon as the newcomers arrive we will bring to you the full story."

"Concerning the betting market for the loss percentage that the newcomers will suffer, it has already been several days since it opened, and the bettering market has become increasingly hot. According to this station's exclusive news, the highest bet right now is at 50%, closely followed by a 60% loss rate. It seems that people aren't too confident in this new batch of arrivals."

"Half a month ago, three hunting squads worked together to severely wound a fire kirin. It has been determined that the fire kirin managed to escape. Because kirin beasts are naturally savage and cruel and possess a strong sense of revenge, the Beast Hunter Station has emitted an urgent message. They will increase the number of points for hunting down a fire kirin to urge more beast hunters to help kill this fire kirin while it is at its weakest point."

On giant billboards hanging above the streets, on screens indoor, on everyone's palm-sized handphones…all sorts of information was being broadcast on the various communication equipment. While they weren't exactly the same, the majority of them were related to beast hunting.

That was because this floating mountain was the illustrious Beast Hunting Battalion. Even though countless monster beasts hated this place to the bone and had searched throughout the wilderness, they still couldn't find it. None of them could ever have expected that this battalion was hidden within the astral winds above the nine heavens.

At this time, in a large dwelling in the Beast Hunting Battalion, a blue-armored middle-aged cultivator with white hair coming from his temples was frowning. He stared at his satellite handphone, a gloomy look on his face.

After several moments of silence, he picked up a red encrypted handphone on a nearby table and dialed.

Soon, the connection was made. The middle-aged cultivator slowly said, "Temporarily block the transmission array and hold all incoming arrivals. Carefully identify who they are."

After hanging up, the middle-aged man stood up. He took his helmet from the equipment rack and put it on. Since he arbitrarily decided to block the transmission array, even with his status he still needed to give a timely explanation.

Soon, the middle-aged cultivator arrived at another large dwelling. A guard hurriedly bowed and reported his arrival even as he welcomed him in. Behind a desk, a cultivator that was painting laid down his brush. He smiled and said, "Brother Jingzhe, how come you have so much free time to visit me today?"

Yuan Jingzhe smiled. "The reason I came to visit commander is for official business." His expression was earnest. "I obtained information that the monster beasts have placed a spy within the new batch of arrivals and are attempting to infiltrate the Beast Hunting Battalion. In order to prevent any accidents from occurring, I issued an order to temporarily block the transmission array and carefully examine all those arriving."

According to rumors outside, the Commander of the Beast Hunting Battalion was a cruel and bloodthirsty man, a butcher that slaughtered without mercy. However, that description seemed completely different from the elegant and calm man here.

The commander furrowed his eyebrows and then smiled. "Since that's the case, Brother Jingzhe's actions are appropriate. I have no comment about them."

Yuan Jingzhe stood up and bowed. "Commander, rest assured that I will handle everything correctly. I will not cause any more trouble to spread."

…

Qin Yu came to a stop. He looked around and determined that the general position he sensed was the mountain range in front of him.

The Beast Hunting Battalion was here?

Shua –

He flew into it.

"Who goes there!" With a loud shout, several people stepped out. Their eyes were cold and their momentum imposing.

Qin Yu's heart skipped a beat. He hadn't even sensed that these people were hidden here. He quickly cupped his hands and said, "My name is Qin Yu. I am a new beast hunter. This is my identification information."

He took out his orders.

A cultivator received them and looked over it carefully. He asked, "How come you're the only one here?"

Qin Yu said, "We encountered an attack from monster beasts on the way here. I was separated from the main force."

To pass through the wilderness alone and arrive at the battalion's transmission array, this left the several cultivators surprised. They relaxed a bit.

"The camp has just received orders from the battalion to temporarily close the transmission array in order to guard against attacks from monster beasts. Wait here a moment, and once the transmission array is working again you may enter the battalion."

Powerhouses could obtain respect wherever they went. This was especially so within the Beast Hunting Battalion.

Qin Yu frowned. The transmission array was closed? How could it be such a coincidence for it to happen as he arrived?

Could it be...?

A little gloominess rose in his heart, but his expression didn't change. He nodded and was led into a tent by someone.

Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away from the mountain peak, Wang Yuanan took out his satellite handphone. He looked down at the news he had just received and grinned.

"Found him!"

Several subordinates were overjoyed. "Where is he?"

"Transmission mountain!"

"Ah! He's actually that fast!" A subordinate was stunned.

Wang Yuanan hesitated and then coldly sneered. "It's just luck. With his Nascent Soul cultivation, could he actually cause any trouble in front of us?"

A subordinate revealed a look of worry. "If he's already reached transmission mountain, I fear that once we arrive he will already have entered the Beast Hunting Battalion."

Wang Yuanan said, "Uncle has temporarily sealed off the transmission array. There is nowhere he can go!" He looked up, his eyes cruel. "Qin Yu, you dare to steal my monster beast? You're dead!"

Whoosh –

The group hurried along.

Chapter 280 – Compete

An hour later, the blurry outline of the transmission mountain came into sight.

Shua –

Two cultivators flew out from the forest and respectfully bowed. "Greetings, young master!"

Wang Yuanan paused. He asked, "You are uncle's people?"

"We came here upon the order of the general to wait for young master." The two people respectfully replied.

Wang Yuanan dove straight into the main topic, "Where is he?"

"In the tent."

"Bring me!"

Qin Yu was sitting in meditation. He suddenly frowned and opened his eyes to see the tent being opened from the outside.

Wang Yuanan walked in. He coldly said, "Qin Yu, I bet you never thought that we would meet here again like this!"

Qin Yu's expression didn't change. "Fellow daoist Wang, what is the meaning of this?"

A subordinate shouted, "Stop pretending! You stole my young master's fire kirin! Could you have thought things would end like that?"

Qin Yu furrowed his eyebrows inwardly. When he struck down the fire kirin he had checked to make sure there wasn't anyone nearby. How did they know?

The subordinate suddenly sneered and an eye opened between his eyebrows. Light projected outwards, clearly displaying the scene of him killing the fire kirin. "Do you have anything else to say?"

Qin Yu's eyes flashed with annoyance. He never thought that such a supernatural skill would exist in this world that could recreate scenes which had recently occurred. His complexion darkened but immediately returned to normal. "That's right, I was the one who killed the fire kirin."

"You brat, it's good that you admit it! Be a good little boy and hand over the fire kirin or don't blame us for being impolite!" Another subordinate shouted.

Qin Yu said, "Since I was the one who killed the fire kirin, it's naturally mine."

"What drivel! If it wasn't for my young master severely wounding that beast, then with your strength alone do you think you could have killed the fire kirin? Let me tell you, you had best hand it over to avoid more suffering!"

Wang Yuanan lifted a hand, preventing his subordinates from speaking. "Qin Yu. If you hand over the fire kirin, I will forget everything that happened before. Otherwise…" His eyes flashed with a cold brilliance.

Qin Yu frowned. "This transmission mountain is already within the scope of the Beast Hunting Battalion. Could it be that you want to take it from me?"

Wang Yuanan chuckled. "Of course I don't dare take it from you. But if you die, who will say such things? Perhaps I'll even be awarded a merit for having killed a monster beast spy!" He flicked his sleeves, "Get him!"

As he shouted out, several nearby subordinates exploded with aura. The air suddenly became thick and dense, shrouding over Qin Yu.

Wang Yuanan's eyes filled with smug satisfaction. Did he really think he had that much patience to just idly chat on and on? Since this person dared to steal his fire kirin, he was doomed to die. No one could save him!

He stepped out, his five fingers twisted into a grasp as he reached for Qin Yu's head.

Bang –

With a dull muffled sound, Wang Yuanan's eyes widened in shock. He was forced backwards, each step leaving behind a deep imprint in the ground.

Qin Yu drew back even quicker. Borrowing the recoil force, he tore through the strength imprisoning him. He broke free from the tent in a flash of light.

Wang Yuanan was enraged. "Grab him!"

Qin Yu shouted out loud. Using cultivation to enhance his voice, the sound spread out far and wide, "Wang Yuanan, how bold! You want to kill your companion to steal their treasure!?"

The entire transmission mountain was immediately alarmed. Over a dozen figures howled forth.

"Who dares to recklessly shout here and break military rules! Are you tired of living?" A one-eyed bearded officer roared out, cold killing intent flashing in his eyes.

Qin Yu hurriedly cupped his hands together. "I am Qin Yu, a newly arrived beast hunter. Originally, I was travelling with Wang Yuanan and these other people, but I didn't expect for them to be tempted by treasure and try to kill me to steal it! I had no other choice but to shout for help; I ask for you to forgive me!"

The bearded officer's eyes widened. "Plotting to murder your companion!" The reason one of his eyes was blinded was because he had been betrayed by someone he trusted in the past. In his life, this was the type of person he loathed the most. His face instantly twisted into a fierce visage.

The two cultivators that brought Wang Yuanan here rushed forwards, a bitter look on their faces. They blocked his group, quietly shouting, "Young master, don't do anything!"

Wang Yuanan roared, "Get out of my way! No one can steal my things!"

The two people continued to block him, their heads and hearts hurting as they complained inwardly. Not only had this entire group not managed to catch the young man but they stirred up a great ruckus. If it were anyone else that came out, they wouldn't even care about them. But, this one-eyed dragon was Tong Hanshan, a man with a prestigious reputation within the Beast Hunting Battalion that was infamously lawless and difficult to deal with. Since he was the one who stumbled into this matter, if they didn't handle things well, not only would they be in for trouble but even the general would be drawn in.

Tong Hanshan narrowed his single eye. "Who is he?"

"Reporting to Officer Tong, Wang Yuanan is General Yuan's nephew. He came here with the beast hunters to join the army and temper himself. This should all be a misunderstanding with fellow daoist Qin Yu." A cultivator reasoned, forcing out a smile.

Tong Hanshan's complexion stiffened.

Yuan Jingzhe…

Within the entire Beast Hunting Battalion, the number of true leaders could be counted on one hand, and that person was one of them. Although that person's ranking was relatively low, his strength wasn't something he could hope to compare with. Obviously it wasn't worth it to offend Yuan Jingzhe for a stranger, but since he had already intervened in today's events, if he were to be frightened and forced away by the mere reputation of someone else, what face would he have left?

As he was hesitating, Qin Yu suddenly said, "Thank you for helping me Officer Tong. After thinking about it some more, I'm sure I misunderstood Brother Wang. He shouldn't have any ill intent towards me."

"Right, right, right, this was definitely a misunderstanding that happened." Another person spoke, winking at everyone present.

Wang Yuanan wasn't an idiot. From the expressions of the two people holding him back, it was clear that this Tong fellow wasn't easy to deal with. If he insisted on this issue, then he feared there would be additional trouble arriving. But, as he thought of the fire kirin and how it was stolen by Qin Yu, it was like a fishbone stuck in his throat, leaving him unable to breathe. He clenched his teeth, "That's right, it's a misunderstanding…"

Tong Hanshan's eyes flashed with satisfaction. This boy was more tactful than he thought. He immediately said "That's good. Be more careful from now on, lest you stir up more trouble!"

He turned and left, bringing the others with him.

Qin Yu bowed.

Wang Yuanan looked around and clenched his jaws. A cold chill percolated around him, but now he could no longer attack as he wanted to.

"We're leaving!"

He brought his followers and indignantly huffed away.

The accident on the transmission mountain was like a little splash of water in a never-ending river; it wasn't able to create any great waves at all and soon vanished from memory. One day later, the transmission array was restored. Qin Yu, Wang Yuanan, and the other new beast hunters who caught up were all submerged in a flash of light before they disappeared.

Over 80% of the newly arrived batch of beast hunters had lost their lives, leaving only 17 people that managed to reach the battalion. Once news of this was obtained, many people were left sobbing in sorrow. The betting house naturally made great gains. They only had to pay out to a few people, and even after paying those lucky bastards that managed to win, they still had immense profits.

Originally, many beast hunters had prepared to look for these 17 people and cause trouble for them. Since these people had caused them to lose points, it was natural to want to teach them a lesson. However, when news spread of the newcomers encountering the fire kirin, the beast hunters fell silent and expressed their sympathies instead. They thought that if 17 people were able to survive, that was already extraordinary.

However, as this news spread out, people also learned that a newly arrived brat had managed to stumble into dog-shit luck and actually kill the fire kirin and also stumble into the battalion alive!

This was truly enviable, so much that it left others drooling.

The fire kirin itself was a high level monster beast with the potential to rise to the rank of a monster king. One could obtain rich rewards after killing it. Moreover, there was a special announcement on the news recently stating that in order to prevent the fire kirin from taking revenge in the future, the beast hunter that killed it could obtain an even greater amount of points.

It was said that the entire new troop of arrivals suffered major casualties fighting the fire kirin, and some boy called Qin Yu had come in afterwards to pick up the benefits as a fisherman…what the hell…this was really a lucky bastard. And more importantly, everyone though: why weren't we that lucky!?

However, as a newcomer, even if he killed the fire kirin he might not know how valuable it was. Thus, in the tent that had the worst environment and that was also specially prepared for newcomers, many people started to gather.

A big fellow casually grabbed a cultivator on the road and asked, "Where is that boy called Qin Yu?"

The cultivator flushed red. He felt as fragile as straw beneath this big fellow's large hand. He gulped and hurriedly said, "In front, the black tent…"

Puff –

Before the cultivator finished speaking he was tossed to the side. The big fellow strode forward, arriving at the tent in several steps and walking directly in. He looked around, "Who is Qin Yu?"

Qin Yu frowned. He stood up and cupped his hands together. "I am. May I ask why senior is looking for me?"

Facing a Divine Soul realm cultivator, he naturally had to be respectful.

The big fellow said, "I heard that you killed a fire kirin before you arrived. That's good. I just happened to need kirin blood to cultivate. Sell it to me."

His expression and attitude was one that couldn't be denied.

Qin Yu's heart sank. Facing the gleaming eyes of this large fellow, he actually felt a bit nervous and uneasy. It was clear that he wouldn't let go of this issue if he refused.

At this time, another person entered the tent. "Who is Qin Yu?"

The big fellow's complexion changed. He turned and said, "Yang Baizhan, you are too late! The fire kirin is mine!"

Yang Baizhan wore a mottled set of armor. His body was thin and his appearance ordinary. But, a divine light occasionally flashed in his eyes, like a sharp arrow that made one's heart shiver.

"It's yours? Then take it out."

Qin Yu's thoughts raced. He respectfully replied, "I am Qin Yu. I greet Senior Yang."

Yang Baizahn smiled. "You are Qin Yu? You have the fire kirin?"

Qin Yu nodded, "Yes."

"That's good then. Sell the fire kirin to me. Whatever you want, just tell me." Yang Baizhan flourished his hands.

The big fellow was enraged. A wild aura broke free from his body, making it seem as if he had transformed into a giant beast. "Yang Baizhan, don't push things too far! I came here first so the fire kirin is mine!"

Yang Baizhan stood in sharp contention. Swift and fierce spear intent shot into the skies, as if even the world itself would be pierced through. "Don't give me that first-come first-served crap. If you want to fight then let's do it!"

"Cough, cough, you two are quite angry right now. How about we sit down like civilized people and discuss ownership of the fire kirin?" Another person stepped into the tent.

Three Divine Soul realm cultivators were now standing in the tent. Their auras faintly struggled with each other, making the air so thick that those within wanted to cry.

Just what are you all trying to do!?

Not too far away, Wang Yuanan nearly gnashed his teeth to the roots. He roared out in his heart, "That's mine, that should be mine, all of this should be mine!"

Damned Qin Yu, you bastard, scumbag, I definitely won't let you go!

However, his eyes couldn't help but fall onto the Divine Soul powerhouse who had just arrived. He hoped that person could smoothly buy the fire kirin.

To him, this was far too important. Even if he had to pay a greater price, he couldn't allow an accident to occur.

But as he thought about the large amounts of wealth he would have to use up because of Qin Yu, Wang Yuanan shivered with anger.

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Chapter 281 - Request

The big fellow was the first to quote a price. "Qin Yu, I will give you 1000 points for the fire kirin!"

The beast hunters who were drawn here all sucked in a deep breath, envy in their eyes.

Heavens, 1000 points! One had to hunt down and kill 50 Nascent Soul level monster beasts to obtain that many points.

This amount was already astonishing!

Yang Baizhan sneered. "You want to obtain the fire kirin with 1000 points? I will bid 1500 points! Qin Yu, I will not try to deceive you. To pay this amount of points to purchase the fire kirin, you will absolutely not experience a loss!"

The big fellow was so angered that his eyes almost popped out. Just a while ago he had exchanged for a secret body training technique and the 1000 points he offered were borrowed. He couldn't increase the amount even if he wanted.

He clenched his teeth and said, "Qin Yu, if you give me the fire kirin, not only will I give you 1000 points but I will even give you a group membership and allow you to join my team. Not only will you be far safer, but you can join a squad to hunt and kill monster beasts in the future, obtaining steady streams of points!"

Yang Baizhan frowned. A group membership was extremely costly. After all, only hunters with a rich level of experience could join their beast hunter teams and there was also a high requirement in terms of strength.

But at this time, before he could even speak, the last Divine Soul real cultivator who arrived spoke up. He smiled and said, "Qin Yu, joining a high level beast hunter team might allow you to obtain more points, but at the same time you will need to experience various dangers. With your cultivation I'm afraid the dangers will be too deadly. So, I suggest you don't accept the offer of that seemingly generous condition."

Wang Yuanan's eyes brightened. This person was truly worthy of being his uncle's advisor. His words had broken apart Yang Baizhan and that other man's largest advantage. As long as he continued to offer more benefits, why would Qin Yu not agree?

And indeed, the man's smile relaxed. He continued, "I can give you 3000 points; that is almost the equivalent of a monster king rank monster beast. That is absolutely a great profit. What do you think? Can you sell the fire kirin to me?"

Qin Yu was well aware that there must be some situation concerning the fire kirin that he wasn't aware of. Otherwise, even though this was a high level monster beast, how could it possibly attract bidding from so many powerhouses? His instincts told him not to sell the fire kirin, but with three Divine Soul realm powerhouses waiting for him on all sides, if he really refused them then he feared there would be great troubles waiting.

For a time, he couldn't think of a reason he could give to refuse. He could only stand there with a thoughtful face, as if he were deep in contemplation. He hoped that if he dragged things on for a little longer, a favorable turn would appear. In the worst case situation if he really needed to sell the fire kirin, the more he dragged things out, the more powerhouses would arrive and the greater the chances that he could sell it for a higher price.

Yang Baizhan shouted out, "Qin Yu, I will give you 2000 points and also a team membership! You should know that if you miss out on this chance, it will take at least two years until you can join a high level beast hunter squad!"

The big fellow's eyes hardened. "I need the fire kirin to cultivate. If you can help me, I will surely look after you in the battalion." There was a deeper meaning behind these words. In simpler terms, if Qin Yu refused him, he had best watch his back in the future.

It was an open threat!

"Humph! Chen Taien, this is the Beast Hunting Battalion, a place of rules and regulations! Don't push things too far!" The last Divine Soul realm cultivator said in a low voice, "Qin Yu, just make your choice. I want to see just who dares to move against you."

These words were very persuasive and charismatic, but in truth there wasn't any practicality behind them. They were completely hollow words.

Qin Yu revealed a bitter expression, as if he were nervous and frightened. At the same time, he was rapidly thinking over which person to choose. At this point, a voice sounded from outside the tent. "Captains, it looks like you're all having fun right now."

The complexions of the three captains changed, all of them revealing shocked looks. Then they hurriedly turned and cupped their hands together, "Greetings, Counselor Xu."

Within the army, there was the position of advisor. However, these advisors were usually of low status and were normally dependent on other people. In reality this Mister Xu Jiao was also an advisor. But, the one he served was the person with the highest status within Beast Hunting Battalion, the Lord Commander, and he was also highly regarded by him. Thus, he had considerable status and was politely referred to as Counselor Xu.

Xu Jiao cupped his hands together. "I came here by order of the commander to look for the one who killed the fire kirin, Qin Yu. I am here to ask whether or not he is prepared to go to the Beast Hunting Station to complete the delivery."

Wang Yuanan's complexion paled. He never imagined that at such a critical moment, the Lord Commander would intervene. He glanced at his uncle's subordinate, but that Divine Soul realm cultivator kept his eyes lowered as if he didn't see anything at all. This almost caused his lungs to explode in rage.

The big fellow completely changed his previously aggressive posture. He laughed and warmly smiled, "Since this is what the commander wishes, then I will certainly step back. I was a bit rash before, so I hope Counselor Xu can explain things for me."

Yang Baizhan nodded repeatedly, "I agree."

Xu Jiao faintly smiled. "The actions of the fellow captains are reasonable, so I'm sure the Lord Commander will understand." As he spoke, he cupped his hands together, "May I ask, are you Qin Yu?"

Qin Yu respectfully bowed. "Greetings, Counselor Xu."

Xu Jiao glanced around, revealing a brief look of surprise before he composed himself. "Qin Yu, the Lord Commander has sent out an announcement on the Beast Hunter Station, stating that as long as someone hunts down and kills the fire kirin, they can obtain 800 points as well as the rights to make one request of the Lord Commander. Of course, this request has to be within reasonable limits. The reason I came here today is to ask you on the behest of the commander, whether or not you would like to exchange the fire kirin's corpse and receive the rewards from the station."

The surrounding people all revealed looks of awe and envy. Wang Yuanan's eyes popped wide open, as if he wished he could dismember Qin Yu with his glare!

Qin Yu's heart skipped a beat. He finally understood why so many people had taken a liking to his fire kirin. The most essential point here was that reasonable request.

This request was only limited to being within a 'reasonable range', meaning there was a great amount of leeway. Compared to 1000, 2000, or even 3000 points, it was far more valuable. If one considered this, then those three Divine Soul realm masters had taken him as a fool with their suggested price tags. However, with the vast disparity of strength between them, this was also normal.

Qin Yu thought for a moment and then after a period of silence, he bowed. "I am willing to exchange the fire kirin!" This was a certainty. This could free him from his current predicament and also allow him to obtain the greatest advantages. Yang Baizhan and the others all knew that if Qin Yu wasn't an idiot, he would definitely agree. Still, they couldn't conceal their disappointment.

Qin Yu continued to say, "It's just that I need some time to consider what request to make."

Xu Jiao smiled. "Mm, this chance is precious, so you indeed need time to think about it." He thought for a moment and said, "How about this. You can stay at the inn tonight. I'll give you a night to rest and think about what you want. Tomorrow, the Lord Commander will call you in for an interview."

Qin Yu hurriedly nodded. As he looked around from the corners of his eyes, he discovered that the envy in everyone's eyes had become even thicker.

Inn…wasn't that just a place to live? Was there a need to be like that?

When Qin Yu was led to the place, he finally understood why those beast hunters were all looking at him with eyes filled with envy so thick it was almost hate.

The inn was a place to live, but it was more than just pure lodgings.

Sitting beneath dim waning lights there was a bevy of beauties wreathed in mist, all of them wrapped in a mysterious and seductive aura. Their eyes seemed to possess countless tiny hooks, making it difficult for one to keep their composure.

The soldier who led him here had a voice thick with envy. "Counselor Xu has already made all arrangements for you. If you have any demands, feel free to ask." He turned and left.

Qin Yu was immediately warmly brought into the inn. But, what left the beautiful madam disappointed was that this fierce, dragon-like man who was also fresh and so delicious, actually didn't reveal any change in his complexion. He refused the banquet and young ladies she had arranged for him and only asked for a room with absolute silence.

He opened the door and entered. After dismissing the servant, Qin Yu closed the door, blocking out all the noise and chaos of the outside. He sat down and began to ponder on just what sort of request he could make that would be the most beneficial for him.

Time slowly passed and the door remained tightly shut. Madam Mulberry, who had been observing all this time, revealed a look of astonishment before her eyes flashed with a bit of admiration.

Her place was known as the grotto of ecstasy that could slowly grind away even the hardest of needles. And, things weren't as simple as they seemed. Whether it was in the arrangements that were made, the atmosphere, or even the aphrodisiacs that constantly scented the air, everything here was meant to provoke and tantalize the desires of men to their limits.

If someone could withstand all of this without being moved, this person definitely wasn't simple.

Madam Mulberry waved her hand. She called the servant over and spoke some words to him. Then, the servant bowed and left in a hurry.

Soon after, Mister Xu Jiao received the news while reading through books. Following a moment of silence, he smiled.

This junior was actually quite smart.

The next day, things continued as scheduled.

Within the room, Qin Yu opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing within them. A light smile lit up his face.

He had finally decided on what request to make of the Lord Commander.

There was a knock on the door. It opened to reveal the soldier who had brought him here yesterday. The man had a strange look on his face as he stared at Qin Yu for several moments and then said, "Please follow me."

He first met with Xu Jiao. Then, he had to wait for a long time for work to be finished before he could meet with the Lord Commander. However, Qin Yu didn't have any opinion of this. This person possessed the highest level of authority within the Beast Hunting Battalion. To be able to meet with him already far surpassed Qin Yu's expectations.

The security was strict and stern. The door was pushed open and Qin Yu entered. He saw the rumored Lord Commander. He was a delicate and even pretty man who looked to be in his thirties, and who possessed an elegant bearing to him.

"Brother Xu, this is the Qin Yu who killed the fire kirin?"

Xu Jiao was warm and gentle to others, but the reality was that he was incredibly prideful and arrogant to the bones. However, right now he bowed and his voice was completely respectful. "Reporting to the commander, he is Qin Yu."

Qin Yu hurriedly bowed, "Greetings, Lord Commander!"

His heart shook.

This Lord Commander appeared average at first glance, but after sensing things a bit more carefully, he was actually horrifyingly scary. He was like a vast sea, completely unnoticeable when it was calm and balmy. But, once enraged, he would be like a wild storm with dreadful waves crashing about, capable of destroying all.

Blue Sea realm!

Moreover, this wasn't an ordinary Blue Sea realm.

Qin Yu didn't know how strong this Lord Commander was, but there was one thing he was sure of. This commander was the most formidable powerhouse he had seen in his life so far!

A light gleamed in the commander's eyes. Qin Yu froze, feeling as if his entire body was seen through. "Mm, not bad, no wonder you were able to kill the fire kirin."

It was clear he had realized something.

Qin Yu tensed and his breathing came to a halt.

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Chapter 282 – Everything Ready

The commander smiled. "Alright, there's no need to be so nervous. The reason I called you here today is to ask you, what sort of request do you want to make? I promise that as long as it is within reason, I may agree."

Xu Jiao's eyes flashed with surprise. After a moment of thought, he said with a voice thick with meaning, "Qin Yu, you have clearly heard the Lord Commander's words. Consider it carefully."

Qin Yu nodded. "Thank you for the reminder, Counselor Xu." He bowed and earnestly said, "Lord Commander, I hope that I can obtain your permission to not join any hunting squad."

The commander's expression didn't change. "You're saying you wish for the right to move independently?"

Qin Yu respectfully nodded.

Then, the Lord Commander revealed a look of astonishment.

Xu Xiao furrowed his eyebrows. He said, "Qin Yu, do you know that everyone within the Beast Hunting Battalion has a bare minimum they need to accomplish each month?"

"I knew before I came."

"Then, do you know that monster beasts run rampant in the wilderness, and the number of formidable monster beasts is incalculable? A single mistake and you will have stepped beyond redemption!"

Qin Yu bowed deeply. "I understand."

This reply indicated his stance.

Xu Jiao's frown tightened and he didn't speak further.

The Lord Commander slowly said, "Good, I will agree with your request. But, if you don't accomplish the minimum amount every month, you must accept punishment and your special privilege will be revoked. You will have to join a beast hunter squad then."

Qin Yu bowed, "Thank you, Lord Commander!"

The commander waved his hand. Qin Yu took several steps back and left.

Xu Jiao didn't send him away. He waited for Qin Yu to leave and then asked, "Lord Commander, do you know why he put forth such a request?"

The commander smiled. He lightly said, "Perhaps he doesn't have a sense of security…you should also be aware of Yuan Jingzhe's meddling and some reasons why."

Xu Jiao said, "Commander is wise. If so, then this Qin Yu must have some treasure in hand that he isn't willing to let others know about."

The commander helplessly shook his head, "You actually farted out this sort of poor flattery. Your methods have declined so much." He narrowed his eyes, a light smile on his lips.

Demon Body…if he was worth cultivating, then he might be worth some more attention in the future.

Qin Yu left the commander's office. Then, led by a specialized person, he exchanged the fire kirin's corpse and obtained 900 points, as well as some necessary items for beast hunters.

Handphone points card, monster beast distribution map, as well as a long set of black robes designed for beast hunters. Disregarding everything else, just these beast hunter robes were of extraordinarily high quality and they also possessed a function of restraining one's aura. If he were to walk through the wilderness with these robes, they might save his life.

Qin Yu cupped his hands together. "May I ask how I can exchange points for items?"

A cultivator from the logistics department said, "There is a pre-installed application in your handphone. As long as you open it and bind your points card to it, you can exchange your points."

Qin Yu lowered his head and fiddled with the handphone. He smiled. Sure enough, it was convenient and fast. He cupped his hands and bid his farewells.

Because he obtained special permission to operate alone, Qin Yu's residence was an independent one. This was already treatment reserved for high level beast hunters.

So, within his neighborhood, there was also that Yang Baizhan.

When he saw Qin Yu admitted here, his eyes widened. He recalled the interference of the Lord Commander and seemed to guess something

This Qin Yu, his status didn't seem ordinary at all.

The residence was strengthened by a powerful array formation. After opening it, one could isolate the outside from the inside, without any interference between. Qin Yu took out his handphone and then opened up the exchange application. He input the characters, 'Alchemy Text', and started searching.

In the blink of an eye, countless lines of detailed information appeared on the screen.

[A Long Explanation of Alchemy] – 3000 years ago, the author was an alchemist immortal teacher of the Bluecloud Sect, one of the largest alchemy sects of all the nations. He recorded his attainments and experiences in detail from when he was first refining pills. Although there were parts that were glossed over or murky, this was still a rare and ancient alchemy text, worth 1000 points.

[Little Circle of Energy] – This was an ancient alchemy text with an inheritance surpassing 5000 years. It was unknown who the exact author was. This ancient text created a strange new path and explained how to use the flesh and blood of monster beasts to supplement pills, giving them an added effect of strengthening the body. It was marked at 800 points.

[Yellow Court Doctrine] – It was said to originate from the hands of the Yellow Court Emperor. Now, only chapters 1, 3, and 73 were left intact; all others were too far damaged or lost. It recorded 70 types of alchemy techniques and was worth 600 points.

…

[Primary Pill Collection] – Daoist Dongpo spent a hundred years of time and effort to compile 800 alchemy recipes. It also recorded alchemy pills in detail and how to refine them. The price was 700 points.

Qin Yu's eyes brightened. There was indeed what he wanted!

He chose to exchange for it without hesitation. After tapping the screen several times, there was a beep and his points card only showed around 200 points left. There was an immediate incoming call. He answered it and heard a pleasant woman's voice speaking to him, "Respected beast hunter Qin Yu, your exchange has been accepted. In one hour, the [Primary Pill Collection] will be delivered to you. I wish you a happy life."

It was an hour – no more, no less. A sword light fell down outside his door. Qin Yu opened the courtyard doors to find a sword cultivator waiting, a metal box in his hands. "Beast hunter Qin Yu, this is the item you exchanged for. Please give me your confirmation code."

Qin Yu thought of the information he received on his handphone. He opened it to find a complex and disorderly line of characters. The sword cultivator pressed a button on the metal box. A beam of light projected outwards, falling onto the confirmation code on the screen in Qin Yu's hand, and then with a light sound, the box opened.

A single sealed text appeared.

Once Qin Yu took the text, the sword cultivator cupped his hands across his chest. "The exchange has been completed. Goodbye!"

Whoosh –

His figure shot into the skies.

Qin Yu couldn't help but sigh. Even the sword cultivator responsible for delivering items had a Divine Soul realm cultivation. He closed the courtyard doors and walked back in.

He ripped open the seal and the text within revealed its true appearance. The yellow pages carried with them a thick scent of the years. It was clear it had existed in this world for a long time.

On the front page, the characters [Primary Pill Collection] had a faintly ethereal atmosphere to them.

Qin Yu opened the text and a bright light immediately emitted from it. The characters flew up, flying into the point between his eyebrows. A moment later, the light dispersed. The text in Qin Yu's hand trembled before collapsing into dust.

He opened his eyes, a bright light flashing through them. Qin Yu smiled. The entire contents of the [Primary Pill Collection] had been branded into his mind. The numerous pill recipes contained within were truly exquisite.

With these pill recipes in hand, Qin Yu could gather spirit plants throughout the wilderness. Then, he could use the little blue lamp to speed up their growth and eventually refine them into pills that he could swallow to rapidly increase his cultivation. In the land of exiles, the Nascent Soul realm existed at the peak of the world. But in the land of Divinity and Demons, they could barely be called masters. Comparatively speaking, they were worse off than Golden Cores in the land of exiles.

Improving his talent was a key aspect in his future achievements. But, Qin Yu had to guarantee that he had enough strength to live until then. Only by living could he pursue a better future. It was because of this that he used up his precious request to obtain permission to operate independently.

Of course, when Xu Jiao said the wilderness was filled with dangers, Qin Yu also knew that. But, he believed that with his concealing methods and aura-restraining techniques, he would be fine as long as he was a bit more careful.

This was because he didn't care how many monster beasts he hunted as long as he met the bare monthly minimum. The majority of his time and energy would be spent on searching for spirit plants, refining pills, and increasing his cultivation.

….

There was no more hope for the fire kirin, and because of this, Wang Yuanan's hate towards Qin Yu had reached the extreme. If it wasn't for his uncle guaranteeing that he would help him via other means, Wang Yuanan would have probably rushed over and tried to kill him.

Although he knew he couldn't do anything within the boundaries of the Beast Hunting Battalion, he still sent people to tightly monitor Qin Yu. So, he soon learned of Qin Yu's actions.

He had wasted his precious request for the right to hunt monster beasts alone…and of the 900 points he obtained, most of them had been used to exchange for the [Primary Pill Collection]…

This brat must have been kicked in the head!

If all of that was given to him, then by this time he might have already obtained the First Grade Lotus. This bastard Qin Yu, he deserved to be torn to pieces!

"Young master, it looks like Qin Yu is worried that we will harm him, so he made such a request towards the commander to hunt monster beasts alone." Zhang Chen sneered. "However, it seems he doesn't understand how terrifying the wilderness is. With his mere Nascent Soul cultivation, entering the wilderness alone is no different from suicide!"

"No, that's wrong. Although Qin Yu is only a Nascent Soul, when we surrounded him to kill him, he erupted with strength that was only a bit off from a Divine Soul. If he did his best to survive, then even though the wilderness is dangerous, there might not necessarily be problems for him." Another subordinate said.

"Young master, I suspect that this Qin Yu is an alchemist. Otherwise, why would he spend points on a useless Primary Pill Collection?

Wang Yuanan's eyes shined. "Are you saying that Qin Yu wants to use alchemy to establish his own status and then gradually increase his strength?"

"That's right. With his strength that is close to Divine Soul, as long as he only tries to complete the bare minimum and doesn't want to hunt down monster beasts for points, then there shouldn't be any problems with his safety. Then, he could refine pills in the battalion and slowly gather benefits."

Wang Yuanan coldly sneered. "What a great plan of his, but he never asked me whether or not I agree to it! Immediately tell uncle that I want Qin Yu to not be able to make any alchemy transactions within the battalion! There cannot be any way for him to increase his cultivation! Once I make a breakthrough and raise my status, I can find a reason to kill Qin Yu off. At that time, the worst punishment I'll receive is a penalty!"

"Young master is right. I will immediately go!"

When Qin Yu was mulling over the new pill recipes, he didn't know that someone had already guessed his 'true intent' and had responded to him.

The Primary Pill Collection had a total of 800 pill recipes. But, the majority of them were useless to Qin Yu.

Right now, what he lacked were Nascent Soul realm cultivation pills. After screening out the possibilities, he finally settled on the potential pills he wanted.

Sunmoon Pill, Overwhelming Pill, Singular Essence Restoring Pill, Mountains and Rivers Pill – these four types of pills could strengthen his magic power.

Essence Juncture Pill, Soul Renewal Pill, Halcyon Pill, Origin Balancing Pill – these four kinds of pills could enhance the soul.

Crouching Tiger Pill, Dragon Origin Pill, Blood Spirit Pill – these three types of pills could toughen the mortal body.

These 11 types of pills were considered ordinary pills. Although their effects were average, in terms of gathering materials and refining, they were more convenient.

Even if the effects weren't too good, he could overcome this with pure numbers. Moreover, there was also the purifying effect of the little blue lamp. As long as the refinement process was simple, nothing else should be a problem.

Now, everything was ready. All he needed to do was wait until he entered the wilderness and searched for alchemy materials.

Qin Yu wasn't too worried about this. Within the Land of Divinity and Demons, the spiritual strength in the atmosphere was incredibly rich, and thus there were many heavenly materials all around, so many that it was hard to imagine. Especially now. The deeper he went, the rarer cultivators were and the more spirit plants there were. While he was rushing over here he hadn't had any thoughts of picking them, but he had seen a tremendous quantity of spirit plants along the way.

Two days later, after ensuring his condition was fine and all his minor inner injuries were healed, he quietly left the courtyard through a transmission array and departed from the Beast Hunting Battalion.

Shua –

Light flashed. His figure appeared somewhere in the middle of the mountains below. It seemed that this was the docking point for the transmission array.

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Chapter 283 – Spiritual Strength Upsurge

In the Beast Hunting Battalion, there were extremely severe punishments for plotting to murder one's own companions. But, driven by powerful competition for benefits, tragic events still occurred. To avoid unnecessary deaths as much as possible, every hunting squad within the Beast Hunting Battalion had their own independent transmission array, each one anchored to a different location.

Qin Yu hunted alone and had his own separate residence, so he naturally enjoyed the benefits given to other squads with similar qualifications. Stepping off the transmission array, he first carefully checked his surroundings. There was a thick layer of dust on the ground, indicating that no one had been here for a long time. After looking around, he walked out. He was like rolling leaves in the autumn wind, quietly flying outwards.

Almost immediately, a horrendous stench filled his nose and mouth. His complexion didn't change but his movements became gentler.

Not long after, a group of pitch black monster beasts that lived not too far away from the mountain's entrance arrived in front of him. A look of understanding crossed Qin Yu's face. He finally understood why this transmission array hadn't been discovered by other monster beasts even though it had existed here for so long.

Stinky fox. These monster beasts were appropriately named. Below their pitch black fur, they had developed numerous sweat glands. These secreted liquids that would dissipate when they encountered the air beneath the sunlight, turning into the stench that Qin Yu just smelled.

Human cultivators might be able to endure this stench. But, to monster beasts who had developed extremely keen olfactory senses, this sort of odor represented devastating damage.

The transmission array was constructed deep within the habitat of the stinky foxes. The person who could come up with such a plan was certainly a genius. And, did anyone wonder why the stinky foxes didn't venture deep into the mountain? One reason was their extremely lazy dispositions, and the second reason was sunlight. Only beneath the sunlight could the liquid secreted from their sweat glands vaporize. With this ability, no creature dared to offend Sir Stink Fox!

Of course, these were all needless details. Right now, what Qin Yu needed to do was leave the mountain without alarming them.

The stinky foxes could be said to have almost no natural enemies, because there were no other creatures that were interested in them. Over the endless years, almost all of their faculties had degenerated. The only things left remaining on their round and pudgy bodies were their two furry and greasy giant ears that preserved their keen sense of hearing. Not even the slightest rustle of the grass could be hidden from them.

When sleeping stinky foxes were awakened, they would immediately spray out a massive amount of sweat and that rich stench would nearly condense into essence. Qin Yu didn't hope he would suffer such a terrifying baptism.

When he was in the sea region, after swallowing up the strange tumor Qin Yu had obtained an amazing aura-restraining method. He could tighten his flesh and blood and bone, nearly blocking in all of his aura. He was like a shadow, quietly floating forwards, fluttering past the den of deeply slumbering stinky foxes.

Pa –

Around 800 meters away, a monster beast that was gnawing away at a severed head suddenly shook its ears. Its fierce, bloodstained face revealed a look of surprise. Just what sort of monster beast was this? It had actually never encountered it before. There was a hint of a water vapor feeling to it, similar to the sea monster beasts located deep in its inherited bloodline memory.

But this was the wilderness, located on the mainland. How could a sea monster beast possibly appear here? It flung back its head, sending blood and meat scattering everywhere. Its strong and thick hind legs moved and its sleek body rushed forwards like an arrow, soaring directly towards that aura.

However, when this monster beast ran through a dense bush of thorns, a pair of arms suddenly reached out and grabbed its neck.

Kacha –

With a crisp cracking sound, a figure tumbled onto the ground with the monster beast.

Qin Yu happily smiled. With a flick of his sleeves, the monster beast's corpse was put away. 30 points appeared in his points card with it.

He was only 20 points away from reaching the lowest monthly minimum. As long as he hunted a monster beast of similar strength, he would complete it.

As he thought, this wasn't difficult at all.

Hu –

With a flash of light, Qin Yu's figure vanished from sight.

…

In the astral winds above the nine heavens, on the floating mountain where the Beast Hunting Battalion was located, the Lord Commander was sitting with a dark expression, sifting through the jade slip in his hand. After a moment he placed down the jade slip and slowly said, "Brother Xu, immediately inform everyone that all operations within the Beast Hunting Battalion will come to a stop for three days."

Xu Jiao's complexion changed. "Commander, is there a real eruption?"

"Mm. Go as quickly as you can. We must prevent as much damage as possible."

Xu Jiao nodded and hurried away.

Soon, from the signal tower at the summit, news spread through every corner of the floating mountain.

"Emergency notification – due to recent anomalies in heaven and earth spiritual energy, all beast hunter squads are restricted from hunting for the next three days.

"Fellow beast hunters, there may be some confusion concerning the upsurge of spiritual strength, so we will once more explain it to you today. When there is an upsurge in heaven and earth spiritual strength, countless spirit treasures will be born in a short period of time. Moreover, a massive number of monster beasts will be drawn into the scope of the spiritual strength upsurge, causing the danger level of the wilderness to increase by a drastic degree.

"All previous spiritual strength upsurges have resulted in massive casualties. All beast hunting squads outside must return as soon as possible to avoid potential deaths.

"To my Beast Hunting Battalion, this will be a great period of tempering. Every time a spiritual strength upsurge occurs, several king-step monster beasts will be born, their strength terrifying to the extreme."

By the time Xu Jiao returned to the commander's office, two hours had passed. "The news has been passed out. All of the hunter squads outside are hurrying back. We discovered this upsurge of spiritual strength promptly this time so there shouldn't be any problems."

The commander nodded and wearily rubbed his temples. "Although you say that, after the upsurge of spiritual strength, the new king-level monster beasts will be a great enough headache."

Xu Jiao said, "With our strength, it is impossible to hunt down a large number of king-step monster beasts. At the appropriate time, you will need to make a request to the army for assistance."

The commander fell silent for several breaths of time. He slowly nodded and furrowed his eyebrows, "Have you informed Qin Yu?"

Xu Jiao's face stiffened. "He…although he has the right to hunt alone, he doesn't have the qualifications to apply to use a satellite handphone, so he wasn't directly notified. However, Qin Yu just arrived at the battalion so he should be spending this time adapting. As long as he is on the mountain, he will naturally learn of the spiritual strength upsurge and he won't recklessly move about."

The commander nodded. "Go and warn him. Tell him the upsurge of spiritual strength is no minor matter and he must not go out hunting no matter the reason."

Xu Jiao nodded respectfully and turned to leave. As he did, a dignified light shined in his eyes. It seemed that Qin Yu had something that made the commander value him, otherwise there was no way he would pay attention to a mere Nascent Soul.

As he was thinking this, he moved faster. In order to become the adviser that was highly regarded by the commander and also closest to him, his strength and intelligence were without question. Moreover, his ability to consider situations for the commander and also reliably manage things was also important.

But soon, Xu Jiao's complexion darkened!

Qin Yu's residence had a log of his transmission records. It showed that he had entered the wilderness before the warning of the spiritual strength upsurge occurred. Xu Jiao bitterly smiled. Although this wasn't his fault, since Qin Yu was a person that the commander valued; if something were to happen to him then he would inevitably be implicated.

He didn't dare to delay. Xu Jiao hurriedly returned. After the commander received his explanation, he fell silent with furrowed eyebrows. Xu Jiao probingly asked, "Commander, should I send people to look for him?"

The commander shook his head. "As the commander, I cannot risk the lives of others for Qin Yu. Perhaps this might be a tribulation he must pass in his life. Everything will depend on his good fortune."

Xu Jiao's eyes flashed with regret. Since Qin Yu was valued by the commander, this meant he would surely have great achievements in the future. But what a pity, his luck was too poor. He actually entered the wilderness at a time when the spiritual strength upsurge occurred.

This tribulation might not be one he could pass!

Wang Yuanan was pleasantly surprised. "What did you say? Qin Yu entered the wilderness? Is this news reliable?"

The subordinate smiled. "Originally, we shouldn't be able to overhear such things, but Commander Xu ordered a review of Qin Yu's transmission records and it was found that he had indeed entered the wilderness just recently."

"Haha! Wonderful, that's too wonderful!" Wang Yuanan's smile spread from ear to ear. "Qin Yu, Qin Yu, you brought this upon yourself. I hope you die in agonizing pain!"

Bang –

With a loud collision, Qin Yu stormed backwards. His chest had been torn by sharp claws and thick red blood quickly gushed out, moistening his robes. He panted for breath. He didn't give a thought to gathering the corpse of the monster beast that had just fallen, and instead quickly ran away.

Several breaths of time after Qin Yu left, four great wolves appeared on the scene of battle. They lowered their heads and sniffed the corpse of their companion. Then, all of them howled in anger. Their sturdy hind legs violently pushed into the ground and they leapt towards the direction Qin Yu went in, chasing after him. Their strong bodies crashed into ancient trees, directly smashing them apart.

Rumble rumble –

From the air, it looked as if earth dragons were racing across the ground, roaring into the distance.

Qin Yu lifted a hand and the Five Element Swords flew out. They spun in a vortex, cutting into a stone wall ahead and immediately digging out a deep hole. With a flick of his sleeves he took out the giant chunk of stone and then used a sword to cut off a section. Then, he used his magic power to shatter the rest into powder. Qin Yu snuck into the hole and covered the entrance with the remaining section of stone.

Hu –

He let out a deep breath. His aura rapidly disappeared, making him seem as if he merged together with the mountain stone around him.

Soon, the stone wall gently trembled. The four howling great wolves came to a halt outside. They roared in rage and restlessness. After dashing about for a long time, they finally left.

In the darkness, Qin Yu's tense mind finally relaxed a little. He forced out a smile. It seemed that he had underestimated how dangerous the wilderness was.

Two hours later, his injuries had gradually healed. Qin Yu reached out a hand, thrusting out magic power and quietly breaking the stone in front of him. He stepped out.

He took a breath and his complexion changed. There was an additional light mist in the world. This wasn't mist made from water, but was mist condensed from pure spiritual strength. What happened recently that would cause the heaven and earth spiritual strength here to become so rich in such a short period of time?

Before he could think of an answer, his eyes paused. Not too far away, there was an ancient tree wrapped in a vine. The vine was mostly withered away, but there were some flowers that bloomed bright on it, emitting a light fragrance in the wind.

The withered vine's flowers were one of the items required to refine the Singular Essence Restoring Pill. Because there were a number of harsh conditions required for it to be born, there was only a very small quantity of it and it was considered one of the more precious spirit plants.

He never thought that his luck would be so good. Was this what people meant when they said that good fortune awaited those that survived great disaster?

The Primary Pill Collection contained not only pill recipes, but there was also an extremely detailed section on spirit plants.

Qin Yu carefully picked off the withered vine's flowers. When he turned around and took several steps out, he discovered that his luck was far better than he expected!

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Chapter 284 – The Veiled Female Cultivator

Thousandchance grass, one of the core components of the Sunmoon Pill.

Sunside flower, an important material for the Halcyon Pill.

Red lingzhi, a vital spirit plant for the Blood Spirit Pill.

….

Almost every several hundred meters there was a spirit plant. Moreover, they were of extremely high quality and their value wasn't low either.

Qin Yu was overjoyed as well as startled. He knew that the Land of Divinity and Demons had an extremely rich atmosphere of heaven and earth spiritual strength, leading to numerous heavenly materials being born. But, it absolutely shouldn't reach such a ridiculous rate. The sudden increase in spiritual strength caused a drastic rise in the number of spirit plants. However, although everything seemed wonderful and sublime, there was actually an eerie strangeness to it.

Suddenly, Qin Yu came to a stop. Midway through the action of picking a blueheart fruit, his body suddenly tensed and a potent strength erupted from him. His entire body shot back several meters, dodging the shadow that burst forwards.

Pa –

The shadow landed. It was a strange black-scaled snake with a horn atop its head. It rose up into the air, stubbornly glaring at Qin Yu, its eyes icy cold.

Qin Yu felt a tingle across his scalp and hairs rose up all over his body. He didn't doubt that if he hadn't drawn back in time and was bitten by this strange snake, the result would have been deadly. Without hesitation, Qin Yu flicked his sleeves and sword light howled out, chopping the strange snake in two.

He relaxed a little. Although this strange snake had astonishing speed, it wasn't that strong at all. When facing the Five Element Swords, it was incomparably fragile. But in the next moment Qin Yu's complexion darkened and shock rose up in his eyes.

On the ground, the two parts of the severed strange snake hadn't died. Rather, they violently twisted about. The broken ends of flesh and blood wriggled and crawled, and in several blinks of an eye, they completely regenerated.

Thus, two completely identical strange snakes appeared in front of Qin Yu. Four ice cold eyes stared out, causing a cold chill to rise from the depths of one's heart.

Whoosh –

Whoosh –

The strange snakes coiled down and then threw themselves forwards. Qin Yu drew backwards, light cutting through space, hacking them apart once more. Then, the scene from before happened once again; four strange snakes swung their tails about as they locked onto Qin Yu.

"Just what kind of monster is this!?" Qin Yu paled. He began to realize that if this continued any longer, it would only lead to greater troubles. His feet moved and he stormed backwards. The four strange snakes didn't let him go. They raced forward with amazing speed, chasing after Qin Yu. Their bodies twisted and leapt out like bolts of black light. They opened their mouths, the stench from their maws stunning the mind.

Pa –

With a dull ring, the strange snakes blew up in midair as if they had been struck by a sledgehammer. Their bodies burst out in pieces of flesh and blood. Qin Yu's pupils shrank. To his shock, he saw these pieces of flesh and blood wildly grow in the air, turning into incomplete snakes as they fell on the ground. Moreover, he knew that these strange snakes would soon grow back to their full size and form!

Bang –

Blood red flames ignited and the Blood Escape Art was activated. Qin Yu's speed rose ten times over and he was like a scarlet meteor as he dove deep into the distance! He could no longer hesitate, otherwise once the number of strange snakes surpassed the limit he could deal with, there was a chance he would experience their dreadful bite.

Hiss –

Hiss –

The strange snakes cried out in unwillingness. Their hisses spread out from the distance and they erupted with an even faster speed. But in the face of the Blood Escape Art, they were only thrown back further and further until their cries gradually faded away.

However, before Qin Yu could even relax, he forced out a bitter smile. In order to escape the pursuit of those strange snakes, he had to use the Blood Escape Art, and in doing so he recklessly exposed his aura as a cultivator. Within the wilderness, he was like a blazing bonfire in the dark of night, drawing the attention of a massive number of monster beasts. He swept his divine sense around and discovered many tyrannical auras dashing towards him.

There was just no time for him to catch his breath. Qin Yu violently changed direction in midair, barely breaking through a narrow point between the encirclement of two monster beasts. But as more time passed, more and more monster beasts were alarmed, and the encirclement that Qin Yu faced became increasingly tight and impenetrable! Even though the Blood Escape Art was incredibly fast, he was still placed in distress several times. There were even a few moments where he had to escape from between the sharp claws and fangs of the monster beasts.

Qin Yu's heart raced with anxiousness. If things continued like this, he would eventually be unable to dodge in time. Moreover, the Blood Escape Art was dependent on his blood energy for activation. Even though he had a potent mortal body, it was impossible for him to maintain it forever.

What to do?

What to do?

At this time, Qin Yu suddenly felt a powerful fluctuation of auras coming from afar, as if two powerful beings were in battle.

At this critical moment, he simply couldn't consider things further. His body subconsciously moved, making his decision for him.

Bang –

The blood red flames around his body became even richer. After adjusting his direction, he soared directly towards the source of that fluctuating aura.

Qin Yu's divine sense erupted in its entirety, shrouding all of his surroundings. He kept a close watch on the movement and patterns of the monster beasts around him.

Suddenly, he frowned. He found that he could no longer break through the encirclement without suffering losses.

At his 10 o'clock and 11 o'clock directions, there were two monster beasts. He was sure to collide with one of them.

Without any time to consider, Qin Yu lifted his hands and thrust forwards. The Five Element Swords appeared, their spinning vortex emitting endless sword light, their rumbling like a tide.

Roar –

The monster beast at his 11 o'clock direction emitted roars of pain. Its body was submerged in that sword light and innumerable wounds opened across its body, causing blood to gush out from all over. However, it didn't fear death and created a similar danger to Qin Yu. Its claws clashed with the sword light, causing an acidic sound to ring out and sparks to fly. Then, the attack fell onto Qin Yu's chest. The robes issued by the Beast Hunting Battalion caused the sharp claws to pause for a moment before they were sliced open to reveal a second set of robes beneath.

The powerful defensive capabilities of the Demon God Armor showed themselves once more. Although fresh blood leaked out, his wounds rapidly regenerated due to his powerful self-recovery abilities.

Qin Yu's complexion paled. He ran out of the monster beast encirclement. Several ancient trees in front of him were suddenly uprooted by an enormous strength and then crushed to powder in midair. Qin Yu squinted his eyes, rolled himself up into a ball, and then dove right into it like a stone into water!

It was like placing himself in the depths of an underground river. The wild impact and collision caused Qin Yu's face to pale even further. Before blood could even flow from his mouth, he was shaken and sent flying away.

Pa –

As he landed, he fiercely looked up. He finally saw the situation occurring in front of him.

There was a large leopard with two blood red wings unfurling from its back. Its icy cold gaze swept over and Qin Yu stiffened where he was. He could clearly feel the arrogance and disdain in its eyes. And, what was fighting with it was unexpectedly a female human cultivator. Although her face was covered with a veil, her tall and slender figure still emitted an aura that stole one's breath and stirred the heart.

At this time, the eyebrows behind that veil slightly wrinkled together. She flicked her sleeves and great waves suddenly rose up in the void. These were genuine waves that could be seen with the naked eye. They swept outwards, rolling out in all directions.

Qin Yu's pupils shrank. He didn't doubt that if these void waves even touched his body, he would be ground to pieces in the blink of an eye. From behind him, the monster beasts that were in pursuit all howled out in panic and alarm. However, none of them could evade these waves that crashed into them.

Bang –

Bang –

Monster beast after monster beast, whether they had massive bodies or incredibly sturdy bodies, all of them blew up in midair, as if numerous blood red flowers were blooming in the skies.

The might of a single flick of the sleeves was actually this terrifying!

And at this time, a severe light flashed in the eyes of that blood-red winged leopard. Its wings flapped and it turned into a beam of light that soared towards the woman. The woman lifted her hands and thrust them out once more. Although her movements didn't seem quick, she actually blocked the blitz of the large leopard in a split second. There was a heaven-shocking bang and wild shockwaves of strength burst outwards. Massive crevices were torn into the ground, spreading outwards like a terrifyingly large spider web.

"If you don't want to die, then hurry and leave!"

The ice cold voice entered Qin Yu's ears. He felt a stuffy feeling in his chest and then spat out a mouthful of blood as he was struck by the shockwaves. He staggered onto the ground and before he even caught his breath, his feet moved and he raced into the distance.

Endless rumbles sounded out from behind him, causing the earth to shake beneath his feet. It was clear that both sides were engaged in a brutal life or death battle. The winged great leopard and veiled female cultivator both had at least peak Divine Soul realm cultivations. Their horrifying strength wasn't something that Qin Yu could hope to deal with. If he didn't run away now and he was drawn into their battle, his life might be in danger within the time needed to take a single breath.

After a moment, that terrifying slaughter aura gradually vanished. Qin Yu came to a halt, taking advantage of this time to control his breathing and mind. He had already discovered the changes occurring within the wilderness. As the spiritual strength around him became thicker, more and more monster beasts appeared.

And, this wasn't just a few more.

Damn it all. What in the world was going on!?

At this time, Qin Yu's eyelids twitched. He looked up to see the crowns of several ancient trees being broken apart. Then, a pair of sparkling cold claws grasped towards him.

Hum –

The Five Element Swords reappeared, their dazzling sword lights protecting Qin Yu. In the next moment, the sharp claws ruthlessly smashed into the layer of sword lights. The surface instantly sunk down, but the revolving speed of the sword lights only increased as they withstood the attack and didn't break. Even so, the might behind those claws still damaged Qin Yu. He was already injured. Now, he spat out a mouthful of blood and his field of vision darkened.

With an angry screech, the golden eagle circled back into the air. It unfurled its wings that spread over 10 meters wide, casting a large shadow on the ground. Its sharp eyes were locked onto Qin Yu, burning heat, greed, and anger within them.

Human cultivators hunted down monster beasts for their fur, bones, flesh, and blood, all in order to refine pills or forge magic tools or for a wide variety of other reasons. Similarly speaking, to monster beasts, the massive amount of heaven and earth spiritual strength within human cultivators was an incredibly nourishing tonic.

This was particularly true for Qin Yu. With his powerful Demon Body, his blood energy was incomparably rich, and he also had the Five Element Nascent Souls within his dantian. All of this together drew in that formidable golden eagle.

The golden eagle didn't seem to care too much just now. But, it didn't think that a weak human cultivator would actually be able to avoid its attack.

Bang –

The golden eagle's aura drastically rose up. It drew in its wings and shot towards Qin Yu like an arrow. Before it arrived, its tyrannical aura seemed like the arriving prestige of the world, destroying several nearby ancient trees and causing the ground to crack.

Qin Yu's complexion turned white. It was impossible to block this attack with the Five Element Swords. He bit through the tip of a finger to maintain consciousness and clarity of mind. Then, he lifted a finger into the skies.

With a finger, winds and clouds surged. With a finger, the Boundless Blue moved!

The first of the Blue Fingers, Boundless Blue Finger!

Bang –

The world seemed to collapse around him. A wild strength broke into his body. Qin Yu vomited several mouthfuls of blood and then turned and fled.

The golden eagle screamed in rage. Several golden feathers scattered down from the skies. Then, its massive shadow howled out in pursuit!

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Chapter 285 – Stealing Good Fortune

The massive majestic body of the golden eagle simply didn't match up with its personality. In short, it was a narrow-minded and vengeful being that would always retaliate if it suffered a loss. Moreover, Qin Yu's aura was still an incomparable temptation, so how could it possibly let him go? Thus, the consequence of this was a wolf chasing down a pig, with Qin Yu fleeing in distress.

As Qin Yu was chased down by the golden eagle, he didn't have time to consider where to flee in his flustered state. So, the further he ran, the deeper and deeper he went into the wilderness. He didn't notice that his injuries were regenerating at a slightly faster pace because the spiritual strength in the atmosphere had reached a mind-boggling degree.

He avoided a fatal strike from the sharp claws of the golden eagle once more. However, his back was still left bruised and lacerated, with blood dripping from wounds. He fell down and tumbled into a mass of vines. However, once those seemingly withered vines were stained with blood, they began to wake up from a deep slumber.

The dry and frail vines suddenly tightened. They were like bars of twisting metal, twining around Qin Yu's body. At the same time, the surface of the vines bulged and tiny thorns shot out, ruthlessly digging into Qin Yu.

Gulp –

Gulp –

The loud swallowing sounds caused a tingle to creep across one's scalp, making them feel as if they had fallen into an icy lake! The vine instantly turned clear and lush, with green light circulating around it. It emitted a boundless vitality, a beautiful sight to the eyes.

The formidable golden eagle screeched in rage. It violently beat its wings and strong winds condensed into blue saber points that slashed at the clear vine. At the same time, the light of the Five Element Swords light erupted like a volcano, twisting apart the sharp thorns that dug into Qin Yu's body. Qin Yu fell onto the ground and shot forth like an arrow.

Countless vines emitted sharp screams. As the sound entered into one's ears, they were like iron needles stabbing into the mind. Qin Yu staggered but continued to run. The golden eagle plummeted to the earth but its consciousness was immediately restored and it whipped its wings out, attempting to fly back up. However, at this time, the vines shot up into the skies and entangled the golden eagle with a vicious sound.

The bloodthirsty vine felt incomparable hatred towards this golden eagle that had harmed it and caused it to lose the prey it had in its grasp. Naturally, it wouldn't let the golden eagle flee so easily.

Sharp screeches filled the air. The eagle's golden feathers sprinkled to the ground like snowflakes. Fragments of vines splashed to the ground, accumulating in a thick layer.

Buzz –

Golden light radiated outwards like the sun rising up across the horizon. Tens of thousands of arrows formed from golden light shot out, slicing the countless vines entangling it!

The golden eagle broke free. It looked extremely distressed and its dazzling golden feathers had darkened a great deal. It savagely flapped its wings and raced towards Qin Yu's direction. As a narrow-minded and vengeful monster beast, how could it let Qin Yu go after suffering such a great loss?

And it was certain that it could make up for these losses by eating that human cultivator!

The chase continued. Qin Yu had no way to escape this golden eagle that pursued him. This monster beast seemed to possess some special ability to lock onto his aura. No matter where he hid, the golden eagle would be able to find him.

Suddenly, Qin Yu heard the sound of trickling water in his ears. The sound wasn't loud, but it seemed to carry with it a power that drew in the heart and mind, making one look over unconsciously.

Like this, a deep pool of spring water appeared in front of Qin Yu. Moreover, what was most surprising was that this water seeped out from a large stone on the ground and it didn't flow back down, but instead remained suspended in midair where it surged and tumbled about.

The verdant spring water seemed to flow with the purest jade-like nature in the world. Within his dantian sea, the Five Element Nascent Souls all started to shine…with just a glance, a feeling of intense hope and desire instinctually rose within him.

He could sense this with his soul. Just how was this water? It was clearly inexhaustible amounts of heaven and earth spiritual strength gathered together and fused into a liquid state. This was a genuine flowing spirit spring. Every drop of it contained a potent spiritual strength.

The surrounding ancient trees bent over and strong winds woke Qin Yu from his stupor. He looked up to see a scene that nearly caused his soul to freeze.

The golden eagle arrived, threatening and fierce. Its two wings beat in the air, causing blue wind blades to appear, flooding every corner of the world. It was enough to turn everything around it into ruins. But as soon as this attack came, it suddenly froze in midair. Then, those endless blue wind blades all shattered! The golden eagle screamed in horror and panic and its feathers erupted with divine light, as if it had ignited in flames. But it only had enough time to raise its wings before its chest was instantly pierced through with a bone spike. Golden lava-like blood dripped out from its wound, sprinkling onto the ground and burning. At this time, a scream finally arrived and filled the air. It pierced through the ears, causing endless fear to rise in the depths of one's soul.

Qin Yu didn't know what sort of existence had managed to kill the terrifying golden eagle from such a long distance, but there was one point he was crystal clear about – this other party had the power to utterly erase him.

Rumble rumble –

There was a low roar, as if thunder was arriving from afar. Even though it was a great distance away, one could still feel the dreadful strength it contained. The fallen leaves on the ground and the great trees that reached to the skies, and even the entire earth, began to gently tremble. Qin Yu looked up and saw a shadow howling towards his direction from the distant horizon.

His complexion paled and his body froze like a log. He stared helplessly on as that shadow rolled towards him, stirring up wind and pushing away clouds as it did so. The wilderness fell deathly silent around him. Monster beasts looked up with eyes wide with panic as they fell to the ground, their bodies shaking.

Qin Yu bit down on the tip of his tongue, forcefully breaking free from the paralyzing horror. His feet moved and he was like a stone as he crashed into the spring water above the large rock.

Puff –

Qin Yu's figure vanished from sight.

Several breaths of time later, ancient sky-reaching trees started to tremble and disintegrate into powder. They were pulled out and pushed away by a powerful strength, sent flying in all directions. The earth shook and split open, countless cracks reaching into the distance. Looking from above, they seemed to extend into eternity.

Dark red flesh and blood. It seemed as if it didn't have any skin at all, and it was flipped inside out instead. Its thick and sturdy blood vessels bulged out on the surface and one could see the blood rapidly flowing within. Starting from its neck and extending down its spine, it had 12 thick bone spikes puncturing out from its flesh. Their pale white color seemed to linger with countless evil spirits. Just from glancing at it, one could hear the howls of countless sorrowful souls ringing out in their mind. If Qin Yu were here, he would understand how the golden eagle had been killed and by whom. Because on the back of this creature, there was a freshly broken bone spike.

This strange and formidable monster beast looked at the spirit spring and revealed a taunting expression. This humble and pathetic, weak and lowly human cultivator, actually dared to try obtaining a strength that belonged to itself. This human cultivator was simply overreaching. The human cultivator was now likely withstanding an unimaginable pain as his mortal body slowly broke apart and the spiritual strength contained within him was integrated into the spirit spring. Finally, the human cultivator would simply serve as a blood sacrifice and enhance the spirit spring.

All of this was more perfect than it could have imagined.

Time slowly passed and a look of amazement flashed in the monster beast's eyes. It could sense that the fragile ant-like cultivator had yet to die. It seemed that his strength was a bit more formidable than it had imagined. Even so, this only meant that he would suffer more pain. The final outcome would not change.

One minute.

Two minutes.

Three minutes.

The monster beast stood in place, its tail restlessly sweeping around.

Four minutes.

Five minutes.

Six minutes.

The monster beast took a deep breath. Its powerful inhalation caused the wind to whistle.

Seven minutes.

Eight minutes.

Nine minutes.

The monster beast stretched out its tongue, licking the crimson corners of its mouth. Its eyes were so cold they nearly froze.

Ten minutes…

Roar –

With a loud roar, it tore apart the peaceful wilderness. The monster beast's thick red veins stuck out and its tail lashed forwards like a bolt of light, stabbing in the spirit spring. Then, with a heaven-shaking bang, space twisted and the monster beast's massive body was sent flying away with a pained cry. It crashed into the ground, plowing a terrifying ravine!

Its eyes widened and it stared at the spirit spring stubbornly. Even though it was furious all this time, it still couldn't believe what it was seeing. A mere human, a human so weak and small that it could kill him with a single claw, had actually obtained the approval of the spirit spring and had stolen the good fortune of transformation that should have belonged to it.

It told itself countless times that this was impossible. But, it opened its eyes, closed its eyes, and opened them again, and the spirit spring was still in front of it without any changes at all.

The monster beast reared its head back and roared. Its cruel aura swept out like a tide for the surrounding tens of thousands of feet! Within this scope, everything was destroyed. The terrifying strength turned everything into powder!

It closely watched the spirit spring. After an unknown period of time, it finally accepted the situation occurring in front of it. However, this didn't mean that it would give up on this turning point for its destiny that it had captured only by wading through endless slaughter and battles.

This human cultivator had used some dirty and lowly trick to obtain the approval of the spirit spring. But, with his cultivation, just how many advantages could he obtain? Once this human came out, it would swallow him up and then absorb the rest of the spirit spring. With that, it could still transform into a monster king!

However, as it thought about how it would inevitably lose a portion of the spiritual strength, the monster beast's heart shivered with rage and it gnashed its teeth!

Bang –

Its massive figure lay on the ground and tensed up. As long as that human cultivator emerged from the spirit spring, it would welcome him with its all-encompassing anger.

This great and noble Lord Aelous would make this low and pathetic human understand just how grave and stupid of a mistake it was to anger it!

When strange fluctuations started to appear in the flow of heaven and earth spiritual strength, the upsurge of spiritual strength was one of the greatest lucky chances worth celebrating in the lives of monster beasts. The rich heaven and earth spiritual energy and the massive amount of heavenly materials that appeared with it could cause their strength to drastically rise in a short period of time.

And the most precious of lucky chances were the spirit springs, whether they were large or small.

To monster beasts, spirit springs represented infinite good fortune. As long as they could withstand the terrifying spiritual strength contained within, they could evolve and be reborn in a short period of time! And out of these spirit springs, the most precious ones were called monster king spirit springs; they were the highest level of spirit spring. Only the most formidable existences amongst the monster beasts had the qualifications to swallow them up and use their strength to aid their final transformation to become an omnipotent monster king who commanded all!

For instance, the spirit spring that Qin Yu had dove into!

Originally, with the aptitude of a human, it was simply impossible for them to withstand the impact from a monster king spirit spring. The moment they touched it, they would blow up and die.

Because of this, the powerful monster beast that was only a step away from becoming a monster king had ignored this human that was only an incomparably small and weak ant in its eyes.

But, it didn't know that this small and weak ant was named Qin Yu. And although Qin Yu might not be considered powerful, he actually possessed all sorts of inconceivable methods.

For instance, the Demon Body.

For instance, the Five Element Nascent Souls.

For instance, the little blue lamp which had settled in his great dao base.

Thus, it was destined to suffer a loss, a great, great loss!

Within the spirit spring, Qin Yu's eyes were shut tight. He was huddled up in a fetal position, gently shaking about. Surging spiritual strength rolled around him, wildly drilling into his body from every pore.

A part of it was absorbed by his mortal body. It caused every inch of his flesh and blood to become increasingly tenacious and potent.

A part of it gathered into his dantian sea, where it divided into five sections and flowed into his Five Element Nascent Souls.

Around his great dao base, the little blue lamp flashed with traces of dim blue light. Even now, it revealed no interest in the incredible amounts of spiritual strength. But, it actually played the most critical role of stabilization. It set a defined limit for the amount of spiritual strength that could enter Qin Yu's body.

Qin Yu could feel that he was dreaming an incomparably long, sad, and also joyful dream.

Within this dream, he seemed to have fallen into a deep sea. He was wrapped in a dark undercurrent and sent through the ice dark. Flames seemed to burn within his body.

His consciousness was faint and blurry. Thus, he had no idea that he had unintentionally stolen a heaven-defying stroke of good fortune.

The monster beast standing guard outside originally had a dark and gloomy heart. So when it discovered another human rushing over, its dreadful rage exploded.

What? You think I'm this easy to bully? One wasn't enough, and now another one comes!?

With a loud roar, countless blood red marks appeared on the surface of the monster beast. They shined with a bright red light, instantly condensing into a set of armor. The originally fierce and grotesque monster beast instantly transformed into the most terrifying killing machine in the world.

Bang –

The ground violently trembled and collapsed, a large gulf appearing immediately. The monster beast's massive figure flew upwards like a mountain flying into the skies before it came falling down just as dangerously.

A fair and delicate white hand reached out. Beneath the massive shadow, it seemed as frail as a flower. But, this hand actually resisted the monster beast's violent attack.

The figure fluttered backwards and spat out blood, dyeing their veil red. The female cultivator fell on the ground and stumbled back, each step leaving deep footprints and causing tiny cracks to spread out.

The monster beast was shaken. It stabilized its blurry vision and focused on the female cultivator in front of it. It believed more and more that this human woman was associated with the boy who came before. Normally, when there was an upsurge of spiritual strength in the wilderness, the human cultivators didn't even have enough time to flee. So how could there be such a great coincidence like now when two humans would leap out in front of it, especially with one of them being such a fierce master!

Did it want to rescue that damned scoundrel? Dream on!

The monster beast opened its jaws. Blood red flames gushed out like a broken dam, all of it rushing outwards.

The earth was instantly melted by these flames, turned into something similar to glass. The temperature within the world rose at a dramatic speed.

Behind her veil, the female cultivator's eyes brightened, as if they were the most radiant stars in the cold night of winter. She lifted her hand and her aura suddenly changed. It was faint and ethereal, and even though she existed in this world, it was impossible to sense.

In the next moment, this faint and ethereal temperament disappeared. Then, an incomparably powerful aura erupted from within her, as if countless mountains and rivers were contained within.

She lifted her pale hands and thrust forwards.

This strike contained all of the veiled woman's power and the potential of those seemingly endless mountains and rivers within her. With a loud heaven-startling rumble, it seemed that the heavens and earth was flipped over.

The flames that the monster beast emitted were forcefully broken apart. Shock filled its eyes. Then, its gaze towards the woman began to fill with burning heat.

It discovered that perhaps losing the spirit spring might not be a disaster. Rather, it might bring it even more opportunities.

For instance, this human female cultivator in front of it.

Deep within the mind of the monster beast, some ancient inherited bloodline memory started to slowly awaken. Although it wasn't sure what sort of strength she possessed, its instincts told it that…if it could swallow this woman, it could also ascend to the monster king realm!

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Chapter 286 – Monster Beast Curse

The roaring crimson flames were like blood, destroying everything they burned. Everyone on the surrounding earth was scorched to nothingness. The veiled cultivator's eyes were even brighter than before, but within that dazzling radiance, there was actually a trace of deep weariness…she originally didn't control such a powerful cultivation. She had forcefully unsealed it, and the strength she erupted with had caused her to suffer a backlash. If she didn't stop now then after another several moments, the monster beast wouldn't even need to do anything because her soul would be unable to withstand the burden and would collapse on itself, dying out from existence. But if she stopped now, then this burning heaven of karmic flames would instantly turn her into ashes.

Deep within the veiled cultivator's eyes, there was a flash of resolve. Since she couldn't escape today's calamity, then she would force this monster beast in front of her to accompany her to the yellow springs! Dao patterns began to slowly appear between her eyebrows. Although they were extremely faint, as soon as they appeared, it was like a grand invisible mountain arriving in the world. Endless pressure swept out, flooding every inch and corner.

The monster beast's eyes revealed startled anger. It roared out loud, and the armor formed from red light began to thicken at a speed visible to the naked eye. Its massive figure lay on the ground and in an instant it turned into a giant blood red stone. Blood red runes on the surface of the stone wove together into the shape of a net.

The veiled cultivator lifted a fair and delicate finger, and lightly tapped between her eyebrows. It was like a door had been opened. Pure white light flowed out like water, gathering onto her fingertip. Faintly, one could see countless tiny runes within this white light, dancing up and down as if they had a mind of their own. They constantly combined and separated, as if there were as many variations as the clouds above the sea, possessing infinite change and infinite possibility.

The thin finger pointed out. The pure white light condensed into a beam that pierced through the burning heaven of karmic flames, extinguishing it, and then falling onto the monster beast's body. The giant blood red stone on the ground trembled and countless small cracks appeared on it. They covered the surface of the stone like a web and then began invading inwards. With light rustling sounds, the stone became smaller and smaller. Gradually, the main body of the monster beast was revealed. On the surface of its body there were numerous wounds, all of them dripping with blood.

Roar –

The monster beast roared in pain. A vicious bone spike suddenly exploded outwards from the spine that stretched down its back, as if it were releasing the annihilating strength ravaging its body. The injuries growing in its body began to slow down a little.

But this clearly wasn't enough.

Then, a second and third bone spike exploded off its back. The monster beast was exhausted and its aura was dim and gloomy, far weaker than before. It had managed to resist the horrifying killing blow of that pure white light by blowing out three of its bone spikes, but it had also paid a grievous price for this!

However, when comparing this price and the harvests obtained, it was well worth it. The markings between the veiled cultivator's eyes disappeared and she seemed to have lost her final reserves of vital energy. She slumped to the ground.

Hu –

Hu –

The monster beast gasped for breath. It fixed its eyes on her and greedily licked its lips. Without accident, if it could eat her up then it would be able to take advantage of her bloodline's strength to break through that final step to the monster king realm! Unfortunately, this monster beast's luck was atrocious today.

When it opened its great mouth, the spirit spring behind it began to fluctuate. Then, a strength erupted from within it, causing invisible waves to spread through space. The monster beast roared in grief and indignation as it was sent bouncing backwards like a giant ball. It wanted to know just what it had done wrong today to experience so many wrongs. It turned its head and as it saw the vanishing spirit spring and the figure that appeared within it, unspeakable killing intent erupted in its eyes.

Damned human junior!

Bang –

The ground collapsed and the monster beast pounced forwards, its sharp claws shining with a cold brilliance. However, the monster beast hadn't lost its rationality just because it was angered. When it swallowed that woman's powerful bloodline, it could not allow any outside disturbances while it was digesting it. Since this human brat jumped out at this time, he had to die first.

Shua –

Qin Yu's eyes open, divine light flashing in them. He lifted his hand and produced a bronze mirror. A light beam shot out from the bronze mirror, striking the monster beast. Its body suddenly came to a halt and shock filled its eyes. But no matter how much it struggled, it couldn't move at all.

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To speak of it, this monster beast's luck was so bad that it was actually worth pitying. When Qin Yu obtained this bronze mirror spirit treasure from the ruins of a Nascent Soul many years ago, he had never been able to truly obtain its approval. But today, after stepping into the spirit spring, he had finally awoken the spirit of the bronze mirror with the endless amounts of heaven and earth spiritual energy, and unleashed its might as a true spirit treasure.

The light it shot out was called the Soul God Light. It was aimed at the soul, and after successfully striking, it would freeze the soul. No matter how transcendent one's magic powers were, they wouldn't be able to display even a bit of them. Moreover, the most tyrannical aspect of the Soul God Light was that it completely ignored one's cultivation. As long as it hit, it would freeze the soul. Of course, there were differences in how strong and weak souls were, and the duration that the Soul God Light could freeze someone for differed with it.

Qin Yu didn't hesitate for even a second. The moment that the monster beast froze, he shot forwards. Then, a blood red light bloomed in the void. A terrifying piercing wound appeared on the monster beast's chest. Qin Yu seemed to sense something and reached in his hand. With some effort, he pulled out a crystalline object. This thing was oval-like and the size of an egg. It was red all over and seemed to burn with flames within.

Roar –

The monster beast roared with pain. Its eyeballs were wide open, filled with unwillingness and disbelief. It never imagined that it would die to the hands of such a small and weak ant-like human.

An incomparably cruel aura erupted from the corpse of the monster beast like a raging volcano. Qin Yu's complexion changed and he stormed backwards. He grabbed the veiled female cultivator and used the Blood Escape Art without hesitation, shooting away like a bolt of red lightning.

After several breaths of time, there was an earthshaking rumble. From behind Qin Yu, there was a terrifying explosion so powerful that it was hard to imagine. It immediately swept out in all directions.

Vines, forests, stones, even space itself was thoroughly destroyed by this strength. A gaping chasm appeared in the ground. Qin Yu held tightly onto the female cultivator in his arms and covered her up. His body shook and he spat out blood that wetted her veil. He staggered for a moment and continued to flee.

But in this moment, a feeling of fear rose in his mind. He fiercely turned his head to see that in the skies above that terrifying explosion, a grotesque blood-colored beast had appeared, its 13 fangs shining in the light. It stubbornly eyed Qin Yu and the female cultivator in his arms.

It seemed to only be an illusion. The beast phantom trembled and then vanished from sight. However, Qin Yu's fear didn't abate. Rather, he was filled with an even greater sense of urgency.

"Cough…cough…that's the monster beast curse…" The female cultivator in his chest spoke with difficulty. She seemed tired of the bloodstained veiled that covered her and pulled it down, revealing a beautiful face that was pallid white at the moment. Right now, her complexion was filled with weariness. Her lips were slightly curled at this time, revealing her helplessness.

Qin Yu asked, "What is the monster beast curse?"

The female cultivator glanced at him. After a moment of surprise, she said, "So you were just an unripe melon boy who didn't know anything. No wonder you dared to rush this deep into the wilderness at such a time."

Qin Yu's eyes flashed with impatience. What was the point of chatting at this moment? It was simply absurd.

The female cultivator seemed to sense his discontent. She snorted and said, "The monster beast curse can only be triggered by a high level monster beast after it dies in an extremely painful and unwilling manner. It is an incomparably terrifying and strong curse. With the region where the curse appears as the center, all monster beasts within a thousand miles will have to comply with its dying will. All those monster beasts will chase down the being that killed it, disregarding everything else to do so."

Qin Yu paled.

The ordinary wilderness was already exceptionally perilous, much less now.

If all monster beasts within a thousand miles were to chase him down…

It was impossible to escape!

Suddenly, within his divine sense, he sensed the aura of a monster beast rapidly approaching.

His feet swiveled and he changed directions, avoiding this monster beast and continuing to flee.

This monster beast wasn't strong and he was confident that he could slay it. But, it would inevitably cost him time.

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Even if it were only several breaths of time, Qin Yu didn't want to waste it. Because once he stopped for even a moment, there was a chance they would fall into an encirclement of a massive number of monster beasts.

Run!

Run!

The blood red flames on his body burned brighter and higher as he pushed the Blood Escape Art to its limits. However, he soon realized the terrors of the monster beast curse. Within his divine sense, all he could sense were the auras of monster beasts. And several of those monster beasts were so strong that even he would have difficulty dealing with them. Even with the Blood Escape Art, it was impossible to get away from them.

He bitterly smiled. He had no idea that killing that monster beast would lead to this sort of problem. Moreover, the key point was that he had never planned on killing it to begin with. He had only casually reached in and pulled out a crystal; it wasn't like he had touched its inner core or anything! Was it so ferocious that it decided to blow itself up? And even use this monster beast curse!?

The female cultivator said, "The crystal you stole is the source of its burning heaven karmic flames. Once that bloodthirsty monster beast lost the crystal, the burning heaven karmic flames within its body would erupt. When it self-detonated its body, there was still a chance that it could drag you to its death with it. That is always better than being burned to death by its own burning heaven karmic flames. As for the monster beast curse…who can blame that monster beast for having such a poor personality?"

In this desperate situation when life and death hung on a single thread, it was really grating to hear words spoken in such a casual tone! Qin Yu lowered his head, angrily staring at this woman. He thought that if she continued to spout such nonsense, he would toss her away and she could run herself.

The female cultivator coldly sneered. "If you throw me away you won't be able to escape either!" She looked around and then pointed out somewhere. "Go in that direction; we're not too far away from my transmission array. As long as we can break through to there then we will be able to return to the battalion alive."

Indeed, she was someone from the Beast Hunting Battalion. Moreover, she was an extremely shrewd and fierce woman. But right now, Qin Yu didn't have time to worry about these things. Light burst out from his eyes.

Transmission array…

This woman, why didn't she say anything before!? If he ran in the wrong direction, wasn't that just killing himself!? Complaints filled his heart and mind but he took a deep breath and suppressed them all. His feet struck the ground and he shot forwards.

After avoiding several monster beasts in front of him, Qin Yu's gaze turned dignified. This was because from here on out, he could only forcefully rush his way through.

Roar –

With loud howls, a corrupt wind wolf appeared. This was a common monster beast found in the wilderness and wasn't considered too strong. However, it was a monster beast that no beast hunter desired to encounter. This was because they never acted alone. If one appeared, there was bound to be a pack of wolves nearby. That would be a terrifying encounter.

And as he thought, in Qin Yu's gloomy eyes, a second and third corrupt wind wolf sprang out from the forest. Roughly counting, there were around 30 of the monster beasts.

The female cultivator chuckled, "Indeed, its personality is really too bad."

Pa –

There was a light sound and the woman's complexion stiffened. She suddenly moved about, baring her teeth. "You bastard, you dare to hit this old lady's butt! You're done for!"

Pa –

This strike was even heavier than the last. Qin Yu clenched his teeth. "Shut up for me!" He lifted his hands and placed the woman on his back. "Hold tight! If you fall off, I won't be saving you!"

Without waiting for the woman to answer, Qin Yu raced forwards and collided with the wolves.

Roar –

Roar –

The wolves howled in pain and anger. Blood drenched the floor and the stench of it filled the air.

On his back, the female cultivator revealed a look of surprise.

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Chapter 287 – Live Together

In a short period of time, this fellow's strength had actually risen to such an astonishing level? It seemed that he had considerable harvests from the spirit spring. But as the female cultivator thought of this, the look in her eyes became even stranger. When did the spirit springs exclusively used by monster beasts become something that human cultivators could step into?

Qin Yu's fist came smashing out, sending the corrupt wind wolf leaping towards him crashing away. Although another wound appeared on Qin Yu's body, he actually saved himself a breath of time.

He landed on the ground and continued racing forwards. Terrifying strength rumbled all around him, breaking apart everything that blocked his way. With the monster beast curse cast on them, he and the female cultivator were like blazing bonfires in the night. It was simply impossible to hide from the monster beasts, so they might as well just haphazardly break through.

Another monster beast appeared. It was an even more formidable black bear. The ground trembled in its wake and it didn't stop at all, choosing to directly collide with Qin Yu.

Kacha –

Qin Yu's chest was depressed inward, numerous bones broken. The black bear's claw had struck him and only after spitting out a mouthful of blood did his chest feel a little better. Of course, his large opponent was even worse off. That black bear's vigorous head had twisted back at a comical angle, its neck completely crushed. Its massive body crashed to the ground.

"Hah, what a waste, how many points is that…" A voice behind Qin Yu sighed.

Qin Yu's lips twitched. The hand that was holding onto her legs moved for a moment, but in the end he didn't slap her.

The female cultivator raised an eyebrow. "What, you've taken advantage of me enough?"

Qin Yu had a helpless expression. "Big sister, aren't you afraid of dying?"

The female cultivator's face stiffened. "What did you call me?"

Qin Yu forced a smile but chose not to answer her anymore. He continued howling forwards.

The female cultivator fell silent. She looked down at Qin Yu's bloodstained body and her eyes softened a little. This fellow, although he was a little lascivious and a little rascally, at least he had some semblance of conscience. He knew that this old lady didn't like being hurt, so he didn't add more wounds to her.

But even if she wasn't injured, she also couldn't last much longer. Rather than maintaining a feeble existence for a short period of time, she could display the last flickering light of a candle before she died out and take several monster beasts with her to the grave.

Humph humph, this old lady wasn't moved and nor did she want to go all out to rescue this bastard's life!

"In a moment rush straight forwards. Ignore how many monster beasts there are; I'll take care of however many come." The female cultivator lightly said. Her tone had finally changed, no longer irritating.

Qin Yu's eyes brightened. Before he could even turn and say something, a hand slapped the top of his head. "Don't waste time. Hurry up and rush forwards. Giddy up!"

Are you riding a horse big sister…?

One of Qin Yu's feet weakened and he nearly stumbled to the ground. He took a deep breath and his heart started to beat vigorously.

Bang –

Dirt splashed out in all directions. Every time he took a step forwards, a deep footprint was left behind with cracks spreading out from it.

Qin Yu was like a massive boulder bouncing forwards, crashing past everything.

Roar –

The loud and cruel roars of monster beasts echoed in his heart. He could smell a horrific stench around him. Qin Yu lowered his head and ignored everything occurring around him. He only ran forwards, running, running, running!

Of course, he didn't trust her just because of a few words she said. Rather, he believed his own eyes. This woman who had fought with two formidable monster beasts couldn't be simple at all!

And reality proved that Qin Yu's judgment was correct. The woman on his back straightened her body. Her chest tensed, revealing a heart-stirring arc.

She looked down at Qin Yu, a helpless smile on her face. What a lascivious young man. But at this time, it was no longer worth haggling over him about this.

She looked up and that faint helplessness vanished without a trace. All that remained was a calm tranquility, an aura that was noble and honorable started to flow out. It was like everything in her eyes was within her hands, destruction and prosperity her decision to make.

She raised a hand and brushed it across her eyes, gently and lightly pulling back her hair. Without any sign, without any spark, a monster beast with short black wool-like hair suddenly came to a stop in the air, like a fish frozen in ice. Then, in the next moment, this invisible ice quietly shattered.

Crash –

The fragments of the corpse fell to the ground, not a single drop of blood flowing out. The sections were broken off as clearly as a mirror, and the blood seemed as if it had become like jade. It was as if this extremely fierce monster beast was made of some sort of crystal.

Of course, this wasn't the only monster beast that died. With loud crashing sounds all around, Qin Yu raced forwards without stopping as a hail of frozen flesh and blood rained down around him.

Even the monster beasts driven here by the power of the curse began to feel fear. The savagery in their eyes started to abate and fill with awe instead.

Strength was respected. Strength was revered. In the world of monster beasts, there was no truer fact than this.

A fierce tiger monster turned to flee before it emitted a sudden cry of pain. Its over 20 foot long body was sent flying away, a massive gaping wound in its chest and belly. Blood mixed with organs flew out and it crashed into the ground, soon about to die.

A large demon ape's sharp claws were stained with blood. It glared at the surrounding monster beasts, forcing them to retreat in fear, and then rushed towards Qin Yu.

The female cultivator's eyes fell upon the demon ape. Although there was a faint shimmer in her eyes, there was no alarm or fear. Rather, there was a bit of interest and even recognition. This marvelous gaze caused the demon ape, a creature known for its brutality and bloodthirstiness, to feel a cold chill rise in its heart. Then, it really did feel a chilling cold.

The demon ape tensed its body. Without surprise, in the next moment its giant body would erupt with a strength that could tear apart all. But at this time, the demon ape's body gently trembled, as if it was shivering beneath an arctic wind. Then its tensed body shattered into countless crystal-like blocks, without a single trace of blood flowing out.

The female cultivator coughed several times. Her originally pale face now seemed to lack any bit of blood at all, as if her skin was formed from snow and ice. However, this only lent her an even more soul-stirring sense of beauty and nobility. It was unknown what method she had used to kill that horrifyingly strong demon ape, but it was clear she had paid a great price. However, she was actually laughing. On her pale and bloodless face, there was a bright, bright smile. There was a hint of insanity in it, but also something that moved the heart.

Qin Yu revealed a helpless expression, but his mindset only became more dignified. He saw with his eyes as the woman killed two formidable monster beasts in a row and received heavy injuries in doing so. For her to utilize such a horrifying strength now, she surely had to pay an equally horrifying price. As he heard her laugh out loud, Qin Yu's heart became heavier. But he didn't turn around. Instead, he lowered his body and his legs erupted with a greater strength.

This strength surpassed the bearing limits of the Demon Body. Sounds started to ring out from his flesh and blood, accompanied by a tearing pain. But, Qin Yu remained silent, as if this agonizing pain wasn't being inflicted upon his body.

The female cultivator's eyebrows rose up. She looked at Qin Yu, her eyes widening. This fellow really did have a conscience. Since she was about to die soon and had never suffered a loss herself, she might as well let him take a bit of an advantage from her. Consider it a rare act of benevolence before this old lady died.

She lay on Qin Yu's back, her chest pressed up against his broad and strong back. She frowned as she swayed uncomfortably from side to side a few times. She thought that this smelly man really wasn't good to use; where was his soft and tender side? But this roughness, in this sort of environment, actually left her feeling calmer.

She let loose a deep breath and closed her eyes. Like this, she lay flat on Qin Yu's back, as if she had fallen asleep. However, the monster beasts that approached and were then torn into pieces served as a constant reminder that this seemingly sleeping woman could release a terrifying strength at any given moment.

His feet trudged forwards. Stones broke apart, along with Qin Yu's calf bone. However, his speed didn't slow down at all, nor did he pause. He rushed through layers of vines and underbrush, listening to the weak and faint instructions of the woman on his back. She should be exhausted, because when she spoke she seemed out of breath. Thus, she moved her mouth close to Qin Yu and he could feel her warm breath itching on his ears.

Qin Yu pursed his lips. He tore through another layer of vines and finally heard the woman confirm, "It's here." What the vines covered was a deep black hole. Wind whistled out from it. With a single glance, one could sense that it was unfathomably deep.

Qin Yu leapt in without hesitation. The sound of wind rose in his ears and then….that was it. This was completely beyond his expectations. He didn't prepare for such a short landing, so his incomparably stable figure staggered and nearly fell down. The woman on his back wildly laughed. She really didn't fear death. Even at this time she had thoughts of playing such games.

In a corner of the cave, faint traces of light revolved. Although he couldn't clearly see it because of the dark, Qin Yu's wouldn't mistake that aura. This was a transmission array.

They really reached the transmission array!

The woman on his back stopped laughing. "Put me down. During the transmission process, there cannot be any outside interference at all." There was already the howl of monster beasts echoing from the cave opening. It was clear that the pitch black entrance wouldn't frighten them for long.

Qin Yu fell silent.

The woman lightly said, "What is there to hesitate about? It's better for one person to live than for two people to die. If you really feel guilty, then come pay your respects to me here in the future and kill off a few thousand monster beasts while you're at it. Consider it as taking revenge for me."

Qin Yu wryly smiled. "I don't have that sort of strength."

The woman was angered, "Even if you don't, it's better for you to just promise me first so I feel gratified towards you! Aren't you afraid that I'll be mad and make you stay behind so we both die together!"

Qin Yu smiled. "I thought you weren't scared of death, but after hearing you speak so much drivel, I finally discover that you are. Well, then don't die. We can live on together."

The woman coldly sneered. "You speak so eloquently. But there are many things you don't know. I'm going to die, and there's nothing you can do about it."

Qin Yu shook his head. "That might not be true." He flicked his sleeve and with a flash of light the Skythunder Bamboo appeared. Its roots drilled into the ground with a mind of their own, and then every branch and leaf erupted with dazzling arcs of lightning, forming a net that blocked out the cave opening.

The monster beasts' roars were mixed in with additional anger and pain. It was clear that they suffered the taste of thunder after nearing the cave opening.

Qin Yu turned, a faint smile on his lips. "Now, let's live on together."

The female cultivator's pale face revealed a complex look. She gently sighed, "Then let's live a bit longer."

After several breaths of time, the transmission array erupted with light. Space twisted and the figures of the two people vanished from sight.

In the next moment, the power of thunder contained within the Skythunder Bamboo thoroughly erupted. With a loud explosion, the transmission array was destroyed.

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Chapter 288 – Nine Mystic Heavens Pill

The two sides of a transmission array were connected together, forming a single body. Thus, when one end of the transmission array was destroyed, the array formation could no longer survive either. The dazzling light around Qin Yu had yet to completely dissipate when he heard a shattering sound. Then, what appeared in his field of vision was a shocked maid with reddish eyes and cheeks like steamed buns.

"Miss!" She rushed forwards, but in the next moment she froze in place, all of the joy and excitement rapidly fading from her face.

A hot liquid dripped onto Qin Yu's neck, winding downwards. Qin Yu could feel the sticky liquid and the light smell of blood. He looked up to the frozen maid and said, "Hurry and call someone."

"Ah….ah…help, hurry and help!"

He watched as the panicked maid almost tripped on herself as she ran out the door, howling and shouting. Qin Yu coughed, "This maid of yours, at least she is loyal."

The female cultivator wiped the blood from her lips and lightly humphed. "Stupid is stupid, you don't have to mention it."

Qin Yu bitterly smiled. "I didn't mean that."

"Humph, do you think I would believe that?"

"The truth is the truth, the innocent are innocent."

"Like an old sexual pervert like you? Peh!"

"Big sister, please control yourself!"

There was the sound of many footsteps from outside the door. With so many people arriving with just a few words, it seemed this woman's status was no trifling matter.

Hualala –

A crowd of whispering women surged through the door. The woman drew in a deep breath of the fragrance and then smiled, "Everyone's here, eh?"

"What are you all doing? Hurry and lift off Wei Ye!"

Before Qin Yu could respond, the woman was taken off his back and then carried out the entrance. From beginning to end, no one noticed Qin Yu and no one said a single word to him, as if he were nothing more than empty air.

Master Wei….tsk tsk, this woman actually had such an aggressive nickname for herself. Qin Yu lowered his head and looked at his tattered and bloodstained clothes. He bitterly smiled and walked out.

He passed through a long winding corridor and an elegant courtyard, and then his surroundings widened. Qin Yu could sense a familiar taste to this construction style. He looked at up at the beautiful red lamps that hung up high and the enchanting fragrance that lingered on one's senses. He finally realized where he was.

The inn.

This was the inn that Xu Jiao had arranged for him to stay at in the past, the grotto of desires. If it wasn't for his powerful soul and self-control, he would have lost himself here. He naturally had a deep impression of this place.

That woman actually lived here. Just who was she? Qin Yu wasn't so stupid to think that someone as powerful as her would work a side-job here as a courtesan.

Cough cough, of course, even if she was willing to do so, he didn't think that there would be anyone brave enough to take on her business.

The inn today was cold and desolate. Looking around, he couldn't see the shadow of a single person. If it weren't for the screens playing their usual drama series, Qin Yu would have almost thought that there had been some sort of accident in the Beast Hunting Battalion.

He stood around for a moment. When no one came out, he finally thought that it was time for him to leave. But, how were that woman's injuries? He hoped she would be alright.

He shook his head. Then, according to his memories, he started walking out.

However, he had clearly underestimated just how large the inn was and how complex the internal layout was.

Due to his injuries, his thoughts were a bit hazy and disoriented and he actually lost his way. He walked for a long time but wasn't able to find his way out. He looked up at all directions and thought that they all looked the same to him. As he was ridiculing himself, he suddenly heard some sobs. Moreover, the voice was that of a woman. Qin Yu thought for a moment. While it might be a bit disrespectful to approach a woman in such a situation, he couldn't allow himself to continue meandering about like a headless fly.

He took several steps forwards and arrived at a garden, outside a rock garden sculpture. Qin Yu lightly coughed and the weeping sounds stopped. After several times, a bun-faced girl with reddened eyes warily appeared.

Yo, it was unexpectedly an acquaintance.

The bun-faced maid's eyes widened. "Why are you here!"

Qin Yu rubbed his nose. He decided not to say that he lost his way; that was just too disgraceful. "Oh, I was just taking a stroll around. I think I'm getting a bit tired, so I wanted to bid my farewells."

The bun-faced maid was crying in sorrow so her thoughts were a mess. Even so, she still thought these words sounded a bit strange, especially with Qin Yu's blood-stained clothes. However, she didn't comment on it. She stood up and bowed, revealing her good upbringing. "Have a good day."

Qin Yu was stunned. This was it? Shouldn't you be sending me out right now? Hey, little girl, how could you be so blind? What kind of maid are you!

As his head hurt, a beautifully dressed woman ran over. "Congcong, the miss wants to see that man. Has he left yet?"

As she turned across the rock garden sculpture, the woman caught sight of Qin Yu and was overjoyed. She grasped his arm and said, "Come, come, come, the miss wants to see you!"

Qin Yu allowed himself to be pulled over. Since that woman wanted to see him, there should be some vital matter.

The bun-faced maid followed close behind.

As he was pulled along, his wounds started to hurt ache. It was clear that some of them were reopening. Qin Yu darkly chuckled but didn't say much, because it seemed that things were a bit urgent.

Outside a room, numerous women stood. All of them were incomparably beautiful and their eyes were reddened at this moment lending them a certain charm that enthralled the heart.

Madam Mulberry saw Qin Yu and paused for a moment, obviously recognizing him. But, she wasn't in the mood to say much. She nodded, "Please enter…Master Wei's body is weak right now, don't make her speak too much."

Qin Yu furrowed his eyebrows. He nodded and entered.

The rich scent of raw medicinal materials filled the room. The woman had changed into white clothes and was lying comfortably on a set of warm bedding. When she heard the door opening she didn't even open her eyes. She lazily said, "For better or worse we overcame a disaster together. I never asked for your name."

"Qin Yu."

"Average, sloppy, there's no momentum behind it at all." The woman curled her lips. "You can call me Master Wei."

Qin Yu fell silent for several moments. "Your wounds…"

The woman said, "I can live on a bit longer." A trace of smug satisfaction appeared on her lips. "I told you that I would die. This isn't something you can control."

She seemed as if she had won the game or something.

Qin Yu frowned, unsure what to say.

The woman curled her lips. "I'm the one dying, so if anyone should be said, it's me. Stop trying to ruin my good mood in my final moments. I called you here because I wanted to give you an explanation. After I die, tell things exactly how they were. Don't hide anything and you won't be implicated in anything."

She finally opened her eyes. After lazily looking at Qin Yu for several breaths of time, she dismissively waved her hand. "Leave, leave, I want to rest."

Qin Yu smiled. "Alright. I'll come and visit you later." He turned and left.

The woman was stunned for a moment before she sighed and closed her eyes.

Madam Mulberry said, "We are all women here, so we shouldn't keep a visitor around. Congcong, send him out."

Qin Yu waved his hand. "Is there any hope for her?"

Madam Mulberry frowned. "We will manage Master Wei's injuries. There is no need for this visitor to worry."

The young maid that walked over couldn't suppress her sobbing. Tears flowed down her cheeks.

Qin Yu thought for a moment and said, "I might not have known Master Wei for a long time, but we've overcome a life or death disaster together. If there is any need, perhaps I can help."

Madam Mulberry's complexion softened, but she still didn't speak much. She shook her head. Just before she was about to turn and leave, the young maid suddenly cried out, "Madam, perhaps there is some way. I don't want miss to die, I don't!"

The crowd of women all started to cry in unison, their sobbing wrenching the heart. Madam Mulberry wanted to scold them, but when she opened her mouth nothing came out.

The young maid bowed, "Dear guest, my family's miss suffered a backlash from her bloodline and now she can't even move. But in the battalion there isn't any way to treat her injuries. If things continue on like this, the miss, she…she won't be able to last past this day…."

Qin Yu's complexion darkened. This woman….he recalled the overwhelming and tyrannical strength she revealed in the wilderness and sighed inwardly. No matter how he looked at it, he owed her a life.

His thoughts raced. Qin Yu said, "Is there a solution?"

Madam Mulberry's voice sank. "Miss's injuries can only be healed if she returns home. But, the key problem is that her body cannot withstand any transmission right now. The only possible method right now is to stabilize her injuries so she can be moved out, but unfortunately, within this battalion there is no way to accomplish that."

"Those alchemists that brag all day long in the battalion are all useless! They can't even refine a Nine Mystic Heavens Pill!"

"Big sister, that is a Nine Mystic Heavens Pill, a top level pill. Not even ordinary alchemy grandmasters are confident they can refine one."

"I don't care! In short, they're all garbage!"

"And everyone outside is garbage too! They've operated for so many years and yet they can't even find a single Nine Mystic Heavens Pill!"

Madam Mulberry's complexion darkened. "That's enough. All of you shut up!" Her eyes swept around and the last woman to speak revealed a look of fear and alarm, quickly lowering her head.

"Qin Yu, Master Wei's current situation can only be saved with a Nine Mystic Heavens Pill. If there's nothing you can do, you should leave as soon as possible." In other words, leave now so you don't get in the way.

Qin Yu had a thoughtful look. "Nine Mystic Heavens Pill…"

Madam Mulberry's eyes widened. "Do you happen to have one? Or do you know where one is?"

The bun-faced maid and the surrounding women all looked at him.

Qin Yu shook his head, "I don't."

This was just exasperating. If you don't have one then why make such an expression!? It's just so annoying!

Madam Mulberry drew in a deep breath. "Congcong, see our guest out."

Qin Yu lifted a hand. "Hold on. I don't have a Nine Mystic Heavens Pill on me and I don't know where to find one, but if you have the materials I can try to…refine one."

The bun-faced maid's eyes widened. What did you say? Did I misunderstand? The Nine Mystic Heavens Pill, that was the Nine Mystic Heavens Pill! Although she was of humble origins, she had followed the miss since she was young and had been influenced by her throughout the years. So, her field of vision wasn't too low and she also had some understandings of the Nine Mystic Heavens Pill.

This was a top level pill! No matter how serious one's injuries were, after swallowing one they could ensure they would be fine for the next seven days.

When they just said that ordinary alchemy grandmasters didn't have full confidence they could refine one, in truth that wasn't completely correct. To be more accurate, an alchemy grandmaster had a sub 10% chance of successfully refining one. Only those extremely strong grandmasters amongst grandmasters with incredible skills would have a 30-50% chance of refining one.

Now, with Qin Yu saying that he could attempt refining one…this joke was taking things too far! Madam Mulberry's face darkened. "Qin Yu, I've been treating you as Master Wei's guest, so I've been tolerating you. Please leave now!"

Qin Yu's finger cut through space, leaving behind a trail of dazzling flames. "I am an alchemist; this I am not joking about. If you want, I can attempt. Otherwise, with this I will have tried my best, and if this woman dies I won't feel as if I owe her anything."

Everyone fell silent.

Madam Mulberry had a dignified expression. The fire he drew through the void just now might be required skill for all alchemists, but when Qin Yu displayed it, it seemed as smooth as flowing water and passing clouds. With that, she could determine that he was an alchemist. Could he really be confident in refining the Nine Mystic Heavens Pill?

Logic told her that this was absolutely impossible. But with Master Wei's life on the line, she couldn't miss out on this thread of hope, no matter how small it was.

Madam Mulberry clenched her teeth. "We only have three sets of materials for the Nine Mystic Heavens Pill!"

Qin Yu thought for a moment and nodded. "That should be enough."

Madame Mulberry's heart relaxed a little. Qin Yu's decisiveness and calmness gave her a bit of confidence. But, his following words almost sent her into a rage.

"I will also have to trouble you to give me the pill recipe and refining method of the Nine Mystic Heavens Pill."

What do you mean? Just what do you mean? You don't even know the pill recipe and yet you dare say you can refine the Nine Mystic Heavens Pill!?

Madam Mulberry's complexion almost turned pitch black. She clenched her teeth, "Give it to him! Just give it to him!"

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