Chapter 117: One Sword is Not Enough, How About Ten or a Hundred?

Chapter 117: One Sword is Not Enough, How About Ten or a Hundred?

"Slay the Great Demon!"

"Restore Peace to the World!"

"With the Great Demon's death and the dispelling of heart demons, we shall be the saviors of countless generations!"

Numerous Supremes from the Purple Heaven Alliance, all journeyed to the Ends of the Earth.

Shang Yanran, Bai Ze, and the Foolish Daoist, among others, also arrived at the Ends of the Earth, standing by Qi Yuan's side.

They gazed into the distance at the massive battle boat, their eyes filled with intense battle intent and a hint of worry.

On the battle boat, there were a total of one hundred and twenty-three Supremes.

Among them, over ninety were from the Purple Heaven Alliance.

The remaining Supremes were from various other major powers.

These individuals stood atop the battle boat, exuding formidable battle intent.

The battle boat hovered in the air, five li away from the Ends of the Earth.

The Blood Palace members at the Ends of the Earth felt an intense threat.

They had a premonition that if the over one hundred Supremes on the battle boat attacked together, they wouldn't be able to withstand even a single strike.

However, upon seeing the crimson-robed figure remaining calm, their hearts slightly eased.

At this moment, a faint female voice drifted over: "Hand over the Great Demon, and the Blood Palace members can keep their lives."

The owner of this ethereal voice was none other than the legendary Purple Heaven Immortal.

The crowd at the Ends of the Earth remained unmoved, and Shang Yanran's eyes flashed with ridicule: "Hand over the Purple Heaven Immortal, and we might spare your lives!"

Upon hearing this, the Supremes on the battle boat all grew furious.

Yet, the Purple Heaven Immortal remained unperturbed, her gaze falling on Qi Yuan, her eyes turning cold: "Your previous life was a compassionate Buddha, but because of a demoness, you took a step into evil, creating endless heart demons. This led to the fall of over a hundred million lives in the Windflow Realm, and for this sin, you must be punished."

"Great Demon, it's better for you to take your own life. I won't make things difficult for the other members of the Blood Palace."

Qi Yuan laughed: "If you covet the Confining Demon Art, just say so. Why put a hat on my head? You're truly a shrimp head!"

"Hmph!" A man on the battle boat grew enraged: "Great Demon, the Destiny Slate has recorded that you are the Great Demon. Yet, you still dare to distort the facts. Quickly surrender!"

Qi Yuan's expression remained calm: "During normal battles, I can't even be bothered to speak.

But today..."

Qi Yuan's tone shifted: "When I destroyed the Purple Heaven Alliance headquarters, your male pet told me a shocking secret!"

Qi Yuan's words instantly piqued everyone's curiosity.

They all looked at Qi Yuan, eager to learn about the Purple Heaven Immortal's secret.

In this tense moment, Qi Yuan proclaimed: "Your male pet told me that the Purple Heaven Immortal is his mother!"

His voice carried for over twenty li.

Those who heard it were all astonished.

The Blood Palace members were initially taken aback but then laughed.

Some of the powerful cultivators on the battle boat turned furious, while others looked at the Purple Heaven Immortal with bewilderment.

The Purple Heaven Immortal's face darkened, her eyes filled with killing intent as if it had materialized.

Qi Yuan spoke:

"Who doesn't know how to write a simple essay?"

"I can also spread rumors!"

"But, I'm too lazy to prove to others whether I'm the Great Demon or not.

"So what if I'm framed? So what if I'm slandered?

"You say I'm the Great Demon, bringing calamity to the world. Well, today, I'll play the role of that Great Demon and bring chaos to this world. So what?"

"I have a sword that will exterminate them all!"

For Qi Yuan, explanations were the weakest approach.

Proving his innocence through death would only invite ridicule from his enemies.

The best method was... to kill, kill, kill!

Qi Yuan wasn't skilled in verbal battles or explanations; his forte was none other than beheading.

As Qi Yuan spoke, the seawater behind him began to boil.

The entire sea, a continuous stretch of several dozen li, turned crimson.

This blood-red water quickly condensed, transforming into a crimson longsword.

In Qi Yuan's left hand, a longsword appeared.

An overwhelming aura filled the air, and at this moment, Qi Yuan truly resembled the Great Demon.

Everyone who laid eyes on Qi Yuan felt a sense of dread in their hearts.

Only the Golden Canary, looking at Qi Yuan, had stars in her eyes.

He was her childhood friend!

However, she still spoke softly: "Blood Droplet, I'll go to Sister Yanran."

After all, Blood Droplet was about to engage in a major battle, and if she held his hand, she might become a burden.

Qi Yuan smiled: "Why do you need to leave?

I don't trust others to protect you, but I trust myself to do so."

He glanced at Shang Yanran and turned his gaze back to the battle boat.

The Purple Heaven Immortal's expression also turned solemn.

"As expected of the Great Demon, with demonic flames filling the sky.

But, by opposing the world, you're only seeking death!"

With the Destiny Slate, the Purple Heaven Immortal's heart swelled with confidence.

Because the Destiny Slate was even more powerful than she had imagined.

And she had discovered the true secret of the Destiny Slate.

A secret even the Buddha hadn't uncovered.

With the Destiny Slate in her possession, even if the Buddha revived, she wouldn't fear!

"It's you who are seeking death!"

Qi Yuan raised his longsword.

Heaven Splitting Sword Technique!

He didn't move.

The crimson longsword flew towards the sky.

The longsword grew larger.

It was a full li in length!

The powerful blood-red longsword, with Qi Yuan's shout, descended.

The Blood Palace members witnessing this scene were all moved.

Especially Shang Yanran, who had initially thought the gap between her Master and herself wasn't significant.

But she never imagined the difference would be so vast.

This sword strike alone was enough to wipe her out.

It could even annihilate all the members of the Blood Palace.

The Supremes on the battle boat were also moved, some filled with terror.

Only the Purple Heaven Immortal remained calm.

The Destiny Slate, swallowed into her belly, emitted a brilliant light, and she felt an overwhelming sense of grandeur.

"In this life, I fear nothing!"

She extended her hand, and a mighty hand formed from the aura emanating from it.

The power of the Destiny Slate was channeled into her hand.

Her hand directly grasped the blood-red longsword.

Crack!

She exerted her strength.

The blood-colored longsword seemed to waver, slowly dissolving under her immense power.

The Purple Heaven Immortal's lips curved into a smile: "Justice prevails! I've blocked your strike. What other tricks do you have up your sleeve?

Shang Yanran's face turned cold as she closely observed the battle. If the situation turned unfavorable, they would immediately execute the second plan and flee to the ends of the earth.

The others shared her sentiment, shocked by the Blood Lord's strength, but Purple Heaven Mystic Maiden's power was evidently more terrifying.

Qi Yuan stared at Purple Heaven Mystic Maiden with a peculiar expression. His Heaven Splitting Sword Technique had never been so effortlessly countered by someone of the same level.

Usually, when this sword move was unleashed, even those several levels above Qi Yuan would face certain death.

His eyes began to analyze the situation.

[Purple Heaven Mystic Maiden, an ordinary cultivator, is currently in a special state.]



A special state? Unfortunately, his eyes weren't all-seeing.

He didn't know what this special state meant, but it didn't matter.

"You have indeed surprised me, but that's all," Qi Yuan declared.

Heaven Splitting Sword Technique x10.

Qi Yuan's blue energy was nearly depleted. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to slay the old assassin from the Earthly Trigram so easily.

In an instant, the seawater behind him turned blood-red again.

Ten terrifying crimson longswords converged once more, standing tall in the sky.

All the crimson robes followed Qi Yuan's gaze, forcefully landing on the battle boat.

Purple Heaven Mystic Maiden's expression changed drastically, but she gritted her teeth and said, "You've exceeded my expectations, but that's all!"

She clenched her teeth, and one-third of her blood flowed into the Destiny Slate.

She extended her hand again to block the ten longswords.

Her face paled, but she exuded a powerful killing intent.

This scene shocked everyone on the battle boat.

The Supreme Beings were elated, shouting, "The Alliance Leader's enemy!"

"To display such profound abilities, he must have exhausted himself!"

"Severely depleted!"

"Let's slay this demon today!"

"The Alliance Leader is invincible!"

If not for Purple Heaven Mystic Maiden, this Great Demon might have wreaked havoc on the mortal realm, unstoppable.

Qi Yuan narrowed his eyes, observing the completely exhausted Purple Heaven Mystic Maiden. "It seems the Destiny Slate is indeed a supreme treasure, elevating you to this level. But is it useful?"

Qi Yuan didn't even move, just a glance.

The seawater behind him overturned again, and this time, the blood-red water was a hundred times more intense!

Heaven Splitting Sword Technique x100.

Death Radiance!

Qi Yuan also unleashed Death Radiance to regain some blue energy.

Using the technique a hundred times was taxing, so he simultaneously activated Death Radiance to recover some blue energy from the Supreme Beings.

Kill!

Hundreds of one-li-long swords hung in the air, a breathtaking and awe-inspiring sight.

The entire world turned crimson.

Qi Yuan held Jin Si Que's hand with his right hand and pointed at the battle boat with his left.

He slowly lowered his hand.

Everyone on the battle boat trembled, their previous joy vanished.

Was this still a human? Hundreds of greatswords!

For the first time, fear flashed across Purple Heaven Mystic Maiden's face.

She roared, "Destiny Slate!"

She had discovered the deepest secret of the Destiny Slate and believed herself to be its rightful owner.

The power granted by the Destiny Slate should have been enough to sweep across the world.

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But this time, when she roared, the Destiny Slate, her contract artifact, remained unresponsive, as if playing dead.

Hundreds of greatswords descended from the sky. This time, Purple Heaven Mystic Maiden's outstretched hand, without the support of the Destiny Slate, was shattered by the sword.

In that moment, the entire battle boat capsized.

Purple Heaven Mystic Maiden's face showed disbelief.

She couldn't comprehend or believe it.

Why was the Destiny Slate, which granted her immense power, allowing her to travel through time and space and even destroy a country with a single strike, now silent?

Was everything an illusion?

Crack!

The hundreds of giant swords from the Heaven Splitting Sword Technique demonstrated to the world that might makes right, and more is better!

The battle boat was pulverized under the heavy barrage.

The Supreme Beings didn't even have a chance to escape.

The entire battle left only Purple Heaven Mystic Maiden's broken body and an ordinary-looking slate.

Endless blood rain began to fall at the ends of the earth.

Qi Yuan's face carried a mocking expression. "I'm not some petty Great Demon. I am the Fourth Calamity, a thousand times more terrifying!"

The Great Demon wasn't even worthy of being his shoeshiner.

The spectators from the Blood Palace were astounded.

Hundreds of Supreme Beings and Purple Heaven Mystic Maiden, all defeated by a single strike from the Blood Lord?

What formidable strength! They had thought this battle would be extremely challenging, with many casualties.

In the end, they didn't even get a chance to fight.

The Blood Lord had only moved his lips, without changing his position.

And yet, the hundred Supreme Beings on the battle boat... were gone?

The onlookers were astonished, and Jin Si Que was thrilled, kissing Qi Yuan's face in excitement: "Blood Droplet, you're amazing!"

Qi Yuan was stunned by Jin Si Que's kiss, a first in the game.

However, Qi Yuan remained vigilant.

Suddenly, Purple Heaven Mystic Maiden's corpse transformed into a stream of light and entered the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties before anyone could react.

Her corpse seemed to bring about a significant change in the terrifying heart demon within the Gate.

Thump, thump. A loud heartbeat suddenly echoed.

Qi Yuan's gaze shifted to the Gate, where a horrifying monster seemed to be approaching.

This brought unease to everyone present.

"Blood Droplet... my head hurts!" Jin Si Que's vitality faded, her face turning pale as if enduring something.

"My... heart demon!" Shang Yanran's face also paled.

"The heart demon in the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties... is coming out!" Foolish Daoist's face contorted in pain, suppressing his inner evil.

Qi Yuan's face turned serious for the first time.

He was well aware of everyone's condition.

The Confining Demon Art had trapped everyone's heart demons.

Only when Shou Gui was about to rest would the heart demons transform into demonic beasts and emerge.

But at this moment, the terrifying heart demons from the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties were trying to escape, stirring up the heart demons within everyone.

If this continued, the heart demons of everyone present would break free from their bodies, and they would all die here.

Once the heart demons from the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties were released, everyone in the world would likely perish.

Qi Yuan embraced Golden Canary, and a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes. "Golden Canary, I'm entering the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties. Remember... I'll find you at the end of time."

During this enlightenment of Primordial Energy, many things had happened.

However, the time was also the shortest, not even two months.

Just after meeting Golden Canary, they had to part ways again.

Golden Canary's face turned deathly pale, but she managed a bright smile. "This young miss... will wait for you."

Qi Yuan scanned the crowd and then looked at the location of the Destiny Slate.

Unfortunately, the Destiny Slate seemed to have disappeared from his sight.

He knew he couldn't wait any longer.

He turned to the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties and rushed in without hesitation.

As the crimson-robed figure vanished, the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties closed once more.

The terrifying heartbeat also weakened at this moment.

Golden Canary's face returned to normal, and she looked at the gate with reluctance.

"Blood Droplet... is he okay?"

She looked at the crowd.

The people present gradually returned to normal, and Shang Yanran's face was filled with worry.

"Within the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties, there are countless heart demons.

The Blood Lord will suffer endless torment when he enters!"

The rest of the group felt a mix of sorrow and pain upon hearing this.

"The Blood Lord is doing this for us, for this world. He's willing to offer himself to the demons!

Yet, this world calls him the Great Demon, it's truly laughable." Bai Ze spoke with sorrow.

Golden Canary stared at the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties, her eyes unblinking. "Blood Droplet... when will he come out?"

She didn't care how the world viewed Blood Droplet; she only wanted him to come out alive.

Shang Yanran shook her head, her voice filled with disappointment. "No one who enters the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties has ever come out.

And he... will eventually be assimilated into a heart demon."

Heart demon... Blood Demon.

"No, there must be a way!" Golden Canary refused to accept this fact, and she ran towards the gate.

But she couldn't get close.

The Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties, which was within reach, seemed as distant as the ends of the earth.

Everyone present fell silent.

Shang Yanran's eyes revealed a peculiar expression. "The Destiny Slate... with the Destiny Slate, we might be able to find a way to save the Blood Lord."

The crowd looked at the location of the Destiny Slate, but it was empty.

...

Inside the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties.

Countless torments gnawed at Qi Yuan's soul.

Even he felt the intense pain.

This pain was more intense than facing the ancient monsters in Windflow Realm.

He was standing in the gate, and behind him was a door.

It was the door he had entered through.

He looked up.

A stairway descended from the sky, its height unimaginable.

At the top, there was another door.

On the stairway, there lay a mummy.

The mummy wore a clean robe, appearing serene.

Its skin resembled dry tree bark, as if it hadn't been nourished by water for millions of years.

Sunken eyes like dead fish, shriveled and stinking, filled with resentment.

This mummy was walking down the stairs, as if heading towards Qi Yuan, intending to push open the door behind him.

"Are you the heart demon of the Great Demon?" Qi Yuan asked through gritted teeth.

The mummy spoke, its voice hoarse yet filled with compassion. "Thank you, benefactor, for entering the Gate of Ten Thousand Devils. You've helped this monk by entering the demon realm, aiding me in sealing the demons and preventing my escape."

Otherwise, once I leave, this world will be utterly lost."

The voice was gentle, but the eyes remained resentful, as if the two were at odds.

"The Gate of Ten Thousand Devils?" Qi Yuan recalled. The Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties was a gate to all realms.

In the eyes of this monk, it was the Gate of Ten Thousand Devils, but in Qi Yuan's eyes, it could be another realm.

"Benefactor, your intention in entering this gate, isn't just to seal the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties and prevent my departure." The mummy spoke again.

"Mmm." Qi Yuan nodded.

He had another important reason for coming here: to gain enlightenment in Primordial Energy.

At this moment, within the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties, his enlightenment was ongoing and extremely intense.

"Benefactor's intention, this monk doesn't know.

But if benefactor wishes to achieve this, you must send this monk into reincarnation and then ascend the Ten Thousand Devils Stairway." The mummy explained.

Qi Yuan nodded. He asked, "You and this Windflow Realm seem... incompatible."

His eyes remained on the mummy.

Resentment filled the mummy's eyes, but finally, a hint of gentleness emerged. It seemed to be recalling something.

"This monk came from the Buddha Kingdom."

"This realm has an inauspicious aura, a land forsaken by the gods, where beings cannot reincarnate and ascend to bliss.

I, a monk with shallow cultivation, brought three thousand Buddhist teachings, and entered this realm through the Gate of Ten Thousand Devils, intending to save this world.

I never imagined that my shallow nature would instead bring harm, causing a great disaster in this realm."

"Please help me achieve liberation and help this world.

Otherwise, the calamity of the Gate of Ten Thousand Varieties might spread to the Buddha Kingdom, and it may fall into ruin!"

As the mummy spoke, its resentful gaze turned towards Qi Yuan again.

"I can help you achieve liberation, but I can't help the world."

Why should he help liberate a world that hasn't wronged him?

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