Chapter 112: The Threat from the Great Supreme

Chapter 112: The Threat from the Great Supreme

As night fell, Ning Tao curled up, her excessively pale hands still tightly gripping the chains.

"Husband..."

Suddenly, she opened her eyes, her forehead covered in cold sweat.

She looked at the blood orb not far away, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.

He was gone.

Suddenly, ripples appeared in the space.

A blood-red figure emerged, taking the form of a man, "Ning Tao, why are you getting involved with the Blood Demon?"

The man's face was also covered by a black robe, making it impossible to see his features.

He was one of the Northern Demon Thirteen Tyrants, named He Wu.

"He's not the Blood Demon," Ning Tao said earnestly.

"All the Supremes in the North believe he is the Blood Demon, so he must be the Blood Demon!" He Wu asserted.

As one of the Northern Demon Thirteen Tyrants, they were different from the other Supremes and didn't care about the Blood Demon's affairs.

After all, the Blood Demon's calamities were centuries away, if not more.

But the crisis they faced was right before their eyes.

He Wu looked at Ning Tao, "In your current state, you might not even make it to a hundred years.

With the reappearance of the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties, how will you survive? If you can't maintain your peak strength, struggling for a hundred days will only lead to death."

Ning Tao fell silent for a moment after hearing this. She didn't continue the topic but asked, "Have you found out who is secretly spreading the news of the Blood Demon in Skyheart Palace? Is it one of my great enemies?"

With the news of the Blood Demon in Skyheart Palace, Ning Tao was besieged, and there was a mastermind behind it all.

"Suspected to be Zi Dao Ren," He Wu replied.

"Him?" Ning Tao coldly smiled, her eyes flashing with murderous intent, "I have no grudges with him, why would he frame me?"

"Do we Thirteen Tyrants need a reason to have enemies?" He Wu laughed self-mockingly.

Since their birth, with the word 'demon' carved on their faces, they had been hated by everyone.

Did others need a reason to frame them?

This was their original sin.

...

In No Return City, Qi Yuan returned after slaying demons. His eyes flashed with ruthlessness.

"Rather than saying the blood orb is the Blood Demon, it's more like I... am the Blood Demon," Qi Yuan introspected.

Within his divine soul, the sin origin accumulated more and more, growing from a tiny grain to the size of a fist.

If not for Qi Yuan's full control, allowing it freedom, he would have become a terrifying demon.

"I'm a player, how can I be the Blood Demon?" Qi Yuan brushed off his previous emotions.

"Big bro, you're back?" Just then, a frivolous voice sounded.

Chen Huan, wearing a white robe, jumped down from the city wall, his face beaming with a bright smile.

Looking at Chen Huan, Qi Yuan sighed, "I don't have a sworn brother, I'm not that childish."

The white-robed man before him had arrived in No Return City five years ago.

Chen Huan's identity was also extraordinary; he was one of the White Emperor's three thousand disciples.

After coming to No Return City and hearing about Qi Yuan's deeds from Yuan Qi, as well as witnessing Qi Yuan's power a few times, Chen Huan insisted on becoming sworn brothers with Qi Yuan.

"Big bro, you see I'm at the peak of Earth Myth, maybe one day I'll break through to the Supreme Realm.

Having another Supreme Realm little brother will make you look good, right?" Chen Huan had a carefree personality and was quite forward.

"I... don't care about face," Qi Yuan ignored Chen Huan and flashed to the top of the city tower.

Chen Huan followed him up, gazing at the vast desert, "Big bro has been guarding No Return City for seventy years, it's truly admirable.

But it's only because I haven't broken through to the Supreme Realm yet. If I do, when you ask me to become sworn brothers, who do you think I'll consider you to be?"

"You've been saying this for five years, but why haven't you broken through to the Supreme Realm?" Qi Yuan looked at Chen Huan with disdain, "Impossible, no one can get stuck at the peak of Earth Myth for a hundred years."

Chen Huan had reached the peak of Earth Myth a hundred years ago.

Chen Huan remained calm, "Big bro, achieving the Supreme Realm isn't easy.

To become a Supreme, one must comprehend the Primordial Energy.

First, they must comprehend the essence of human-demon power; second, they must find their own path within human-demon power and awaken their Primordial Divine Ability.

These two requirements are incredibly challenging, like climbing to the heavens!"

In the Canglan Realm, to become a Purple Mansion cultivator, one must comprehend the essence of spiritual energy.

In the Windflow Realm, they comprehend human-demon power.

"This is quite difficult," Qi Yuan felt that Chen Huan still couldn't compare to the Divine Flower Four Emperors.

Even the Rogue Immortal Venerable, with his natural talent, was probably stronger than Chen Huan.

After all, comparing oneself to an Immortal Venerable, what kind of mighty power is that?

Unfortunately, the Rogue Immortal Venerable couldn't enter the game world; otherwise, he would have loved to show off in front of Chen Huan.

He would have demonstrated to Chen Huan what a true genius was.

"Difficult," Chen Huan's face turned serious.

Both requirements were challenging, especially the first one—comprehending the essence of human-demon power.

If the first requirement is fulfilled, a cultivator without grand ambitions, not seeking powerful Primordial Divine Abilities, can easily step into the Supreme Realm.

Chen Huan was precisely that kind of person without grand ambitions.

Unfortunately, after a hundred years of idling, he still hadn't achieved success.

"I think human-demon power is simple; it's the Primordial Divine Ability that's a bit tricky," Qi Yuan pondered.

Observing the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties, his human-demon power had reached a terrifying level.

What is the essence of human-demon power? Qi Yuan felt he understood it better than the White Emperor and the Great Supreme.

As for Primordial Divine Abilities, they were a bit more complex.

During the calamity at Earth's End, Qi Yuan faced nearly three thousand old men and witnessed various Primordial Divine Abilities.

Each Primordial Divine Ability was a path based on the foundation of Primordial Energy.

Some were weak, while others were strong.

Naturally, Qi Yuan didn't want to awaken a weak Primordial Divine Ability when he reached level 120.

Qi Yuan would carefully consider the path of Primordial Divine Abilities.

Returning from the game world, only a portion of his cultivation had returned to his body. However, his skills remained with his main body. Skills like the Heaven Splitting Sword Technique, Death Radiance, and Overlord Power were actually divine abilities that could only be wielded at the Primordial Infant stage.

Qi Yuan could use them even at the Foundation Establishment stage, swiftly killing Divine Infants, largely due to these abilities. If he reached level 120 in the game and acquired his own Primordial Divine Ability, he would possess an ability equivalent to the Purple Mansion stage even at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Without a Primordial Divine Ability, Qi Yuan could only suffer passively against the Purple Mansion stage cultivators of the Bright Light Palace, as only Primordial Divine Abilities could harm those protected by such abilities.

Therefore, a powerful Primordial Divine Ability was essential. Even if Qi Yuan could avoid attacks from Supreme Beings, he couldn't harm them. When Ning Tou encountered danger, he could only talk.

He couldn't see his path to the future and thus couldn't awaken his Primordial Divine Ability. As for the essence of human-demon power, it was the simplest thing for Qi Yuan.

"Brother, you sure can talk. Is human-demon power really that simple? If it were, Supreme Beings would be as common as dogs in this world," Chen Huan said, looking at Qi Yuan with disbelief.

Qi Yuan ignored Chen Huan and instead narrowed his eyes, looking ahead. Chen Huan also seemed to notice something, the smile on his face fading as he looked in the direction Qi Yuan was staring.

A stream of light flashed across the sky, emitting a terrifying aura that pressed down on the heavens. The light stopped eight miles from No Return City. The radiance dissipated, revealing a woman in a water blue dress. She had a sword brow and star eyes, exuding a sharp sword intent.

She stood amidst the yellow sand, and Qi Yuan seemed to see an unawakened sword.

【Huang Mengling, Level 119.】

"Governor of No Return City, receive the order!" Huang Mengling extended her hand, and a golden yellow imperial decree appeared.

Qi Yuan blinked.

Was she looking for him? Why would a player need to receive an order? Whose order?

He didn't move.

The air was somewhat silent, and Chen Huan then shouted, "Senior Sister, why have you come to the Yuzhou Region? What's going on?"

Huang Mengling's face remained cold upon hearing Chen Huan's voice.

"The situation in the North-South Conflict has changed. The Five Supreme Beings have issued an order: all Governors in the Yuzhou Region must abandon their cities and gather in Great Sorrow City!" Huang Mengling's voice was loud and clear. "Within a hundred days, you must reach Great Sorrow City to defend against the Northern Demon Controllers."

Chen Huan's face tightened upon hearing this.

The situation in the Yuzhou Region had become so tense?

Supreme Beings were actually issuing orders, abandoning the cities in the Yuzhou Region and retreating to Great Sorrow City.

"Senior Sister, can you give us a bit of inside information?" Chen Huan asked, thick-skinned as ever.

Huang Mengling's expression remained unchanged. "In the Thousand Cities Battlefield, three new Supreme Beings have arrived from the Northern Land, one of whom is a Great Supreme."

"What?" Chen Huan's face changed. "A Great Supreme?"

A Great Supreme was a peak Supreme Being. Apart from the White Emperor and the Supreme Beings, a Great Supreme was already the pinnacle of power in the Windflow Realm.

"How could a Great Supreme suddenly come to the Thousand Cities Region?" Chen Huan was astonished.

The Thousand Cities Region was just a minor part of the 108,000-city battlefield. It was already impressive to have a few Supreme Beings stationed there. Now, a Great Supreme had arrived, which was indeed strange.

"I don't know either," Huang Mengling said coldly. "Please leave No Return City quickly and head to Great Sorrow City!"

Chen Huan, upon hearing this, looked anxiously at Qi Yuan. "Brother, let's go. If a Supreme Being arrives, our puny bodies can't resist."

Qi Yuan, however, showed no concern. "I'm not leaving."

He had been the Governor of No Return City for so long and wouldn't leave now.

Chen Huan, hearing this, quickly tried to persuade him. "You know the situation is critical. With a Great Supreme arriving and all the cities retreating to Great Sorrow City, staying here alone will make you extremely conspicuous."

"Your words won't convince me. Don't bother," Qi Yuan refused.

Chen Huan made a good point. Any sane person would leave No Return City and head to Great Sorrow City, concentrating all their forces in one place.

Unfortunately, Qi Yuan was sane, but he was playing a game and wouldn't leave.

Chen Huan was getting anxious.

Huang Mengling, standing afar, showed a look of surprise in her eyes but continued, "Junior Brother, if he doesn't go, let him be. I still need to inform the other cities. You should come with me."

Chen Huan's face showed a conflicted expression.

"Go ahead," Qi Yuan said.

Chen Huan talked a lot and constantly chattered in his ear, disturbing his peace.

"No," Chen Huan decided, shouting to Huang Mengling, "Senior Sister, you go ahead. I'll wait here a bit longer."

Huang Mengling continued, "The Thousand Cities Region is retreating to Great Sorrow City. If you stay here, there will be no support for you. You will be isolated and alone. Even if you two manage to break through to the Supreme Being stage, you will certainly die."

Huang Mengling was speaking to Qi Yuan. She couldn't gauge his strength but guessed it was similar to Chen Huan's. Generally, peak Earth Mythic stage powerhouses often took great risks to break through to the next stage.

She suspected Qi Yuan was staying in No Return City to accumulate power, cultivate his Primordial Divine Ability, and break through to the Supreme Being stage. However, the chances of success were minimal. Even if he did break through, he would still die if a Great Supreme arrived.

Huang Mengling finished speaking and her figure turned into a stream of light, disappearing into the vast desert.

Qi Yuan watched the stream of light and asked, "Is she also a disciple of the White Emperor?"

"Yes, she's my Senior Sister!" Chen Huan's eyes showed admiration when he mentioned Huang Mengling. "She's not like me. I've been a disciple in the White Emperor Palace for a thousand years and have never even seen the Elder Master.

Senior Sister is different. She has met the Elder Master."

"Senior Sister's profound realization about Primordial Energy is almost complete. It won't be long before she reaches the Supreme Being realm."

"Oh?" Qi Yuan's curiosity piqued, and he asked, "Since your Senior Sister has realized the Primordial Energy, why don't you ask her to share it with you? That way, you could also reach the Supreme Being realm."

Chen Huan looked at Qi Yuan as if he had lost his mind, "Aside from the fact that Senior Sister has no reason to tell me, let's just talk about Primordial Energy... Others' teachings are useless. One must comprehend it oneself."

"To be honest, sometimes I wonder if you're clueless. Even such fundamental knowledge eludes you."

"Others' teachings are useless?" Qi Yuan was surprised, "Isn't it useful?"

During his teaching at Nine Coils Mountain, he had also explained some aspects of Primordial Energy.

At that time, several powerful cultivators had comprehended some Primordial Energy.

At that moment, Qi Yuan spoke more about the Confining Demon Art. If he were to thoroughly explain the Primordial Energy of Human and Demon, there would likely be many who would comprehend it on the spot.

"If Primordial Energy can be passed down orally, wouldn't Supreme Beings be everywhere?" Chen Huan replied.

Qi Yuan remained silent, observing Chen Huan's thoughtful expression.

...

Twenty days passed, and Chen Huan rushed to Qi Yuan.

"All the cities in Yuzhou Region have been evacuated. Why are you still here?" Chen Huan's face was filled with urgency.

Qi Yuan, as calm as a turtle, sat firmly in No Return City, "No rush. By the way, do you know which Supreme Being came to the Thousand Cities Battlefield?"

Qi Yuan remembered Wu Tong.

When Wu Tong attacked, he had used a Primordial Energy Divine Ability.

That incident was peculiar.

Qi Yuan wondered if there was any connection between this Supreme Being and the current situation.

"Zi Dao Ren." Chen Huan's expression turned serious, "Among the Supreme Beings, he is considered a top-tier expert."

"Is that so?" Qi Yuan recalled the purple droplet.

Could this be the person plotting against me? There's a chance it's him."

Regardless, he was an enemy!

Qi Yuan took out a notebook from his pocket.

"What are you doing?" Chen Huan was surprised.

"I'm writing him down in my little notebook."

"Once I've wronged someone, I must write it down. After all, my memory sometimes fails me, and I can't forget my enemies."

"Haha." Chen Huan laughed, "You won't pass this notebook down as a family heirloom, letting your descendants cause trouble for Zi Dao Ren?"

Qi Yuan didn't think so. In his lifetime, he would have the chance to slay Zi Dao Ren.

"Once I reach level 120, I'll kill him like a dog!" Qi Yuan declared confidently.

Currently, with the help of the Little Bride, he could exert power beyond level 120.

However, without Primordial Energy Divine Ability, defeating a Supreme Being was impossible.

"That's a Supreme Being. Even if you cultivate for thousands of years, you're no match for him!" Chen Huan said.

Qi Yuan pondered for a moment, "What you say makes sense. For now, I can't kill Zi Dao Ren."

"You're quite bold in your thinking. I say we should hurry and run away.

Once we become Supreme Beings, we'll come back for revenge." Chen Huan urged again.

As for becoming a Supreme Being, Qi Yuan didn't think it was possible within a thousand years.

Even after the North-South Decision, he had yet to reach the Supreme Being realm.

In the grand scheme of things, he was merely like a grain of sand.

Even as a Supreme Being, he would just be a slightly larger grain of sand.

"Run away? Nonsense! I need to formulate a meticulous assassination plan for Zi Dao Ren!" Qi Yuan said seriously.

"You're really something... That's a Supreme Being! The gap between a Supreme Being and an Earth Myth is even greater than the gap between us and ordinary people."

"Without Primordial Energy, we can't harm a Supreme Being!" Chen Huan sighed.

"Why don't you listen to my plan? After hearing it, you'll surely be impressed by my wisdom and acknowledge me." If Chen Huan wasn't part of the plan, Qi Yuan wouldn't reveal it to an NPC.

"Tell me your plan." A smile appeared on Chen Huan's face.

"A meticulous plan requires deep thought. I'd rather write it down for you to read than explain it and risk missing something." Qi Yuan always felt he wasn't good at expressing himself.

Important things were better written down.

He took a pen and scribbled vigorously in his notebook.

His expression was serious, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes furrowed.

Chen Huan stood by, and it was the first time he saw Qi Yuan so focused.

Could it be... a truly ingenious plan?

Using a single thread, connecting multiple Supreme Beings, employing various schemes, and assassinating Supreme Beings...

"Done!" Qi Yuan held up his notebook, his pride growing as he looked at it.

If this perfect plan were written on Blue Star, he would surely break into a cold sweat.

As a cultivator, he naturally wouldn't.

But to set the mood, he pretended to sweat.

"Let me see." Chen Huan eagerly took the notebook from Qi Yuan's hand.

He held it with both hands and carefully read Qi Yuan's masterpiece.

After about ten breaths, he was speechless.

"This is it?" Chen Huan was at a loss for words, "This plan is nonsense, and it's completely impractical. My great-great-granddaughter could write a better plan than this!"

[Day 1 to 10: Teach Chen Huan about Primordial Energy, assisting his breakthrough to the Supreme Being realm;

Day 11 to 20: Search for isolated Supreme Beings, and Chen Huan will use Primordial Energy Divine Ability to assassinate them. I will provide guidance from the sidelines, and finally, I will personally collect the heads.

Day 21 to 100: From then on, slay Supreme Beings, accumulate experience, comprehend Primordial Energy, and slay Zi Dao Ren.]



After receiving this feedback, Qi Yuan immediately reflected, and after a while, he realized, "I see. It's because I didn't mark the task difficulty. I'll do that now."

"..." Chen Huan sighed, "Your plan is too fantastical. Just the first step of teaching you Primordial Energy and helping you reach the Supreme Being realm, is that even possible?"

(End of Chapter)

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