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Chapter 104: Unveiling My Strength
Chapter 104: Unveiling My Strength
No Return City.
"Ten years have passed, and it's probably only been a day in the Vast Wave Realm."
A light drizzle fell on the city walls, leaving behind scattered droplets that quickly evaporated.
The ground was scorching, like a furnace, and the air was dry and hot.
For the past few years, Qi Yuan had been guarding No Return City, ensuring that no demonic beasts entered while occasionally sneaking out to "hunt beauties" and "snack on fresh meat," slaying demons.
His level had reached a terrifying height.
"After a while, I'll make sure there are no demonic beasts in No Return City, and then I'll log out for a bit."
Qi Yuan had rarely logged out in recent times.
After all, one day in the real world equated to ten years in the game world.
If he stepped out for a meal, No Return City might become a den for demonic beasts.
All his previous efforts in guarding the city would be in vain.
Of course, while this game wasn't as immersive as Moonlit Continent, one couldn't live in the game forever, right?
"Senior."
Just then, a voice called out.
Qi Yuan looked over and saw two familiar figures hurrying towards him.
It was Liu Wentai and Liu Wenmei, whom he had met once before.
The two arrived at No Return City, panting heavily, their clothes covered in thick dust.
They seemed to have come in a hurry.
"It's you two, still alive, huh," Qi Yuan said.
Liu Wentai was momentarily speechless, but he managed to say, "Senior, something terrible has happened. A few years ago, we drove away Mi Sang, and Yuzhou enjoyed a brief peace.
But now, Mi Sang is gone, and Wu Tong has arrived.
Wu Tong is an even more terrifying Demon Controller than Mi Sang. He's a peak Nation Guardian, and the demonic beasts under his control far surpass those of Mi Sang!"
Qi Yuan's eyes lit up at this news, "After eating grass for so many years, I finally get to eat meat!"
Seeing Qi Yuan's nonchalant attitude, Liu Wentai quickly added, "We received news in Galacia City that this time, Wu Tong will target No Return City first. He'll capture No Return City and then consider the other cities!"
"Thank you both for traveling so far to bring me this good news." If it were a few years ago, Qi Yuan wouldn't have wanted such strong enemies.
But now, he feared only weak opponents.
"Senior, we're not joking!" Liu Wenmei saw Qi Yuan's calm demeanor and thought he was still jesting, feeling anxious.
Liu Wentai also said, "Wu Tong is coming with great momentum. Please move to Galacia City and face him together with us!"
Liu Wentai genuinely admired Qi Yuan.
Even the Guardian of Galacia City, Dong Long, had praised Qi Yuan more than once.
After all, they believed that Qi Yuan alone couldn't hold No Return City for long.
But Qi Yuan had persevered and was still alive and well.
Of course, this might be related to Galacia City defeating Mi Sang, reducing the pressure in Yuzhou.
But this time, with Wu Tong's arrival, the situation in Yuzhou was about to change drastically.
No Return City would bear the brunt of it, becoming the sacrificial chicken in Wu Tong's plan.
Qi Yuan looked at the two, helpless, "NPCs are still NPCs, and their lines don't change even after so many years."
The last time these two NPCs came, they tried to convince him to leave.
This time, they used the same lines again, truly dedicated to their roles.
Liu Wentai and Liu Wenmei were completely clear on Qi Yuan's words.
"Senior..." Liu Wenmei wanted to persuade him further.
Qi Yuan waved his hand, "Even if this world is destroyed, I won't die, because... I'm a player!
You should head back..."
Qi Yuan paused for a moment, "It seems like you won't be able to return."
Qi Yuan's gaze shifted to the vast desert, and his eyes gleamed with excitement.
A powerful army of demonic beasts was heading towards him.
"You've always wondered why I dare to guard a city alone? Today, I'll show you.
I'll give you NPCs a little shock from a player!"
"It's uncomfortable always being seen as weak."
"Go back and tell your Guardian that if I wish...
Demonic beasts will be exterminated within ten thousand li!"
Liu Wentai and Liu Wenmei's minds went blank for a moment.
They didn't know what Qi Yuan was planning, nor did they understand the meaning behind his words.
As they watched, Qi Yuan leaped down from the city wall.
His slightly cold voice echoed, "I... don't need teammates.
Xiao Jia... is enough."
With you, my comrade!
At this moment, Qi Yuan no longer hid his true strength.
On the vast desert, crimson fireflies covered Qi Yuan's body.
The flowing red enveloped him, and his body grew taller, reaching a height of ten zhang.
The ten-zhang-tall giant was covered in crimson armor, and even his head was shielded, leaving only a pair of cold, unfeeling eyes exposed.
On his shoulders, the crimson crystals with backward-facing spikes looked both enchanting and mysterious.
The massive crimson armored giant held a huge crimson broken sword, and with each step, the ground shook with a thunderous roar.
Liu Wentai and Liu Wenmei's eyes widened, and they stared at Qi Yuan in shock.
Their eyes were filled with awe as they witnessed a terrifying sight.
What was this? A colossal being exuding power and a sense of explosive energy stood before them.
They had a premonition that if this crimson-armored giant were to give a gentle push, the majestic No Return City would crumble to the ground.
The Liu siblings couldn't comprehend what was happening before them.
However, they could sense that the man before them was an unmatched force.
Boom! Boom! Boom! In the vast desert, dust filled the air.
The demonic beast army finally revealed its fangs.
Before the army arrived, a sharp and thin voice pierced through the sky.
"I am Tie Suo, General Wu Tong's subordinate, and the Warden of No Return City. Surrender now, and I will spare your lives!"
In the demonic beast army, Tie Suo lay on a cloud chariot, his demeanor lazy and his voice shrill.
Using a sound transmission technique, his voice reached No Return City before the army itself.
At that moment, the Warden of No Return City was most likely already standing on the city walls, trembling in fear.
He rose and looked towards the city.
Instantly, he met a pair of extremely cold eyes.
Those eyes were entirely crimson, and within them lay an endless thirst for slaughter.
Arrogance, greed, and lust...
Tie Suo was momentarily stunned, but when he saw the owner of those eyes, he wasn't just momentarily stunned; he was completely shocked.
The ten-zhang-tall crimson-armored giant held a massive broken sword in his hand.
Covered in crimson armor from head to toe, he didn't resemble a human at all.
Tie Suo's eyes widened, and he struggled to move his lips, "Demonic beast...?"
The giant demonic beast army under his control consisted of numerous massive creatures.
But compared to the terrifying crimson-armored giant, they seemed like chicks just hatched from their eggs.
The crimson-armored giant's gaze fell upon the demonic beast army, and his eyes gleamed with greed.
A voice as cold as ice echoed.
"I... am invincible!"
"Watch closely, this is how I defend No Return City!"
Dominant power!
Death Radiance!
Heaven Splitting Sword Technique!
The giant crimson-armored figure suddenly leaped into the air.
The entire desert shook, emitting a heavy, muffled hum.
A massive broken sword descended from the sky.
The sword's aura stretched for thirty li!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Thousands of demonic beasts were struck by this single sword strike.
Riiip!
Boom!
The ground trembled, and yellow sand filled the sky.
In an instant, over a thousand demonic beasts were torn to shreds.
More than ten powerful demonic beasts, known as Nation Guardians, didn't even have a chance to roar before they were annihilated by the sword.
Thousands of demonic beasts perished in a single strike.
For several moments, the yellow sand continued to stir.
Liu Wenmei and Liu Wentai on the city walls were blinded by the sand, but they still sensed the terror and power of that sword strike.
How could there be such a powerful sword strike in this world? A single sword strike wiped out thousands of demonic beasts, including over ten Nation Guardians.
Such terrifying strength...
Liu Wentai and Liu Wenmei were shocked beyond words, and a hint of shame flashed across their minds.
Previously, they had worried about Qi Yuan, much like a firefly concerned about the sun being extinguished by a candle's flame.
In the battlefield of Yuzhou, the Warden of No Return City proved his undisputed invincibility.
A single sword strike annihilated thousands of demonic beasts.
69 Book Bar
Most likely, he alone could conquer Kalan City.
Qi Yuan finally reached level 90.
In terms of strength, he was roughly at the mid-stage of Divine Infancy.
A prompt also sounded in Qi Yuan's ears.
[You have reached level 90. Do you wish to use the Source Enlightenment opportunity?]
He finally obtained another chance for Source Enlightenment.
Naturally, he wouldn't use it at this moment.
His figure flew over and landed on the battlefield that had been split apart by his sword.
He looked at the treasure cloud chariot that he had shattered, his expression filled with surprise.
To withstand his sword strike, it must have been a valuable item.
Nearby, Tie Suo lay heavily injured and unable to move. He stared at the terrifying monster before him, his eyes filled with fear and regret. "I killed the demonic beasts... Please spare me. I am a Nation Guardian, and I'm willing to surrender."
In response, Qi Yuan's broken sword flashed past him.
Thus, thousands of demonic beasts, the vanguard of Wu Tong's army, were all defeated by Qi Yuan.
The crimson armor transformed into red glow, and Qi Yuan returned to his previous handsome appearance.
He emerged from the swirling sand and stood beside Liu Wentai and Liu Wenmei, his eyes carrying a helpless smile. "Do you understand now why I didn't go to Kalan City?"
Liu Wentai and Liu Wenmei remained silent, gazing at Qi Yuan. Both of them were emotional, and there was also a hint of excitement.
That terrifying crimson giant shadow was still deeply etched in their memories.
"I usually can't be bothered to explain, especially to NPCs. But you two keep chattering like golden canaries, yet your voices aren't as pleasant, which is annoying."
Of course, even if these two hadn't come, Qi Yuan would have still slain the demonic beasts with a single sword strike.
(End of Chapter)
"So, thank you for your kind intentions, but please leave." Qi Yuan issued a clear dismissal.
Liu Wentai and Liu Wenmei exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
The two respectfully bowed to Qi Yuan and swiftly departed.
Just then, Qi Yuan's voice echoed through the air once more.
"Don't believe me now, and the old me doesn't believe either."
"You're not demons, and I don't like this kind of bait."
Qi Yuan spoke without hesitation and entered the city, finding a secluded spot.
"Enlightenment of the origin..."
He once again sought enlightenment of the origin.
As Qi Yuan spoke, the scene before him transformed.
The sandstorm vanished, replaced by a hazy mist. Qi Yuan found himself atop the Nine Plateaus Peak, and suddenly, his eyes widened in surprise.
For there, he discovered the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties right on Nine Plateaus Mountain! The last time he visited, the Gate had been far above in the distant sky.
This time, it was merely a few hundred zhang away.
So close, yet so far.
But Qi Yuan couldn't reach it.
He looked at the place where the Golden Canary's nest had been, now empty and devoid of any trace.
Qi Yuan turned his attention back to the Gate.
[You have gained insight into the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties, Mutation Ability +10.]
[You have gained insight into the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties, Cough Ability +10.]
[You have gained insight into the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties, Tear Clothing Ability +10.]
The closer Qi Yuan got, the more intense his insights became.
Before, he gained insights bit by bit, but now they came in a flood of 10 points at once.
"Oh no, it's so hot, so scorching!"
Qi Yuan stared at himself, noticing that his entire body had turned crimson and was boiling.
With each breath, he felt as if his body was being dried out and evaporated.
"Could it be that I'm too close to the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties?" Qi Yuan hurriedly rolled down the mountain.
Just then, a massive shard fell from above.
[You have gained insight into the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties, Demonic Path +99999.]
???
Qi Yuan was utterly bewildered.
A thousand points of insight in one go?
What was this, the Demonic Path?
As he received this information, shock flashed across Qi Yuan's eyes.
"Is this an entirely new system?"
"No, wait, isn't this the cultivation method of the Flowing Wind Realm?"
"As a player, have I learned the cultivation method of NPCs?"
"The complete system outline, this is truly..."
Qi Yuan was momentarily stunned.
By this time, he had already reached the halfway point of the mountain.
The boiling and evaporating sensation, along with the feeling of merging with the Gate, finally began to dissipate.
He set aside his previous emotions.
"Let's just sit here for now."
Qi Yuan transformed into a large drop of blood and continued to gain insights into the Gate.
Just then, a cheerful voice reached his ears.
"A drop of blood?"
Qi Yuan looked over and saw a girl in a golden dress.
The girl's eyes widened in surprise, and her beautiful eyes, like autumn waters, shone with delight. Her fair face, like a March peach blossom, and her rosy lips, slightly parted, exuded innocence.
The golden dress shimmered with a radiant glow, and the girl seemed to have stepped out of a fairy tale.
"Are you... Golden Canary?" Qi Yuan wondered, recalling that he had met a Golden Canary during his enlightenment.
This beautiful girl, who was she if not Golden Canary?
"Hmph, as soon as this gate appears, you show up!" Golden Canary stood at a distance, looking at Qi Yuan without taking another step forward.
"How long have I been gone?" Qi Yuan asked, gazing at Golden Canary.
He thought to himself, estimating the time.
The previous Golden Canary, was she even a catty? Now, she must be close to ninety catties!
"Forty-seven years and three months!" Golden Canary placed her hands on her waist, looking quite angry.
"I've been away for so long," Qi Yuan instantly understood.
The time he had been gone was not related to his time in the game but was connected to the appearance of the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties.
"Hmph, you left without a word, and I've already removed you from my friend list."
"But I've done my makeup beautifully today, and I'm in a good mood, so I'll reluctantly acknowledge you as a friend." Golden Canary said, then turned and showed off her dress to Qi Yuan.
"I've transformed, do I look good?"
After so many years, Golden Canary was still as vain as ever.
"Mmm, a beauty... unparalleled." Qi Yuan replied casually, not skilled at giving compliments.
"You're just flattering me!" Golden Canary pouted, then, as if remembering something, she exclaimed, "No way, no way, who else in Nine Plateaus Mountain hasn't transformed yet?"
Thanks to God's Tearless for the generous reward; thanks to book friends 20230622151572151572, Sea Song, book friend 150171117212122376, book friend 20210212100652287 for the rewards!
(End)
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