Chapter 301: Steel Sword Array Perfection! (4000 words)

Chapter 301: Steel Sword Array Perfection! (4000 words)



Kill! Kill! Kill!

In the vast land spanning thousands of miles, the sky was filled with a surging battle aura that stirred the clouds and the wind. The ground was awash with blood, forming lakes, and countless corpses of both humans and demons lay scattered across the land.

In the sky above, blood rained down incessantly, accompanied by endless wails of sorrow.

Yet, the battle raged on. Countless powerful demons emerged, while brave humans continued to charge forward.

It was an all-out war between the two races.

Anxiety filled her heart as she wanted to slay more demons, but her strength was insufficient.

One by one, her fellow cultivators fell before her eyes, and she was powerless to lend a hand.

A deep sense of pain enveloped her.

Just then, a demon holding a crimson great saber appeared before her, its face filled with mockery, it said, "Still daring to be distracted?"

In an instant, a scorching blade light engulfed her!

Swish!

Gu Qingyue's eyes snapped open.

"You're awake."

At that moment, a solemn voice sounded, instantly pulling her thoughts back from the dream to reality.

Gu Qingyue quickly calmed her chaotic mind and looked towards the source of the voice.

She saw a man bound by golden ropes, emanating the aura of incense vow power, sitting not far from her.

"Brother Qi?"

Upon seeing Qi Yuan's face, Gu Qingyue's tense heart instantly relaxed.

As fellow Earth Immortals of the human race, and with the demon nation's invasion, they had been guarding the human borderlands, so they were somewhat acquainted.

Qi Yuan nodded and then asked with concern, "How is your injury, Fellow Daoist Gu?"

Hearing this, Gu Qingyue hurriedly calmed her mind and examined her condition.

The broken meridians and bones had already healed.

However, the shattered Inner World could not be restored overnight.

Recalling the figure holding the crimson great saber, her body trembled slightly, and hatred filled her eyes.

Seeing this, Qi Yuan comforted her, "As long as we survive, there's still a chance."

Gu Qingyue naturally understood this reasoning and nodded lightly.

Then, she looked around.

This place resembled a mansion's courtyard, but half of the buildings were in ruins, as if a battle had taken place.

On the other side, a figure in a golden-patterned dark robe was slowly cultivating some kind of technique.

Based on their aura, they were only a Human Immortal.

At this moment, Qi Yuan spoke up to explain, "This is inside my flying vessel. I've created an Inner World here, and we're currently on our way back."

Hearing this, Gu Qingyue nodded.

Then, looking at Qi Yuan bound by golden ropes, she raised her eyebrows slightly and curiously asked, "What happened to you?"

Qi Yuan gave a bitter laugh and replied, "I was affected by a heart demon and had a strand of demon nature implanted in me."

"To prevent the demon nature from awakening and causing harm, I bound myself up."

"Speaking of which, I have Wanshou, the Loose Cultivator, to thank for helping me suppress the demon nature within me. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to talk to you like this."

Mentioning 'Wanshou, the Loose Cultivator,' Gu Qingyue's expression changed, and she quickly asked, "How is my master doing?"

She remembered that she was able to recover from her life-threatening injuries because her master had arrived in time.

Otherwise, with such severe injuries, it would have been a certain death! How could she be like now, just needing to restore her Inner World to fully recover.

Seeing her concerned expression, Qi Yuan immediately responded, "Wanshou, the Loose Cultivator, is doing well. After healing you, he left."

"Now, with the invasion of the Ten Thousand Chariots Demon Nation becoming more intense, Wanshou, as the one who resists the demon race, naturally cannot leave easily."

Gu Qingyue nodded at this.

Qi Yuan continued with a heavy tone, "In the Pingyang Valley battle, our losses were truly devastating."

The number of powerful humans was already limited, far fewer than the demons.

Now, in this place, there were two injured Earth Immortals, not to mention those unseen, who had already fallen.

In this single battle, the number of fallen Immortal Realm cultivators among the humans would not be less than double digits.

As for those below the Immortal Realm, the number of fallen cultivators was countless!

Hearing this, Gu Qingyue's expression darkened instantly.

The Pingyang Valley battle was extremely dangerous; even her master, one of the seven top-tier Celestial Immortals of the human race, was at risk of falling in this battle.

Both of them fell silent.

The atmosphere became heavy instantly.

After a moment, Gu Qingyue looked at Qi Yuan and spoke solemnly, "I haven't thanked you, Brother Qi, for saving me from that evil beast's hands!"

She still remembered that before her master arrived, someone had come to her aid, helping her survive.

Otherwise, with her injuries at the time, she wouldn't have been able to hold on until her master arrived.

Now it seems that the one who acted was the one in front of her, Qi Yuan.

But before she could finish speaking, Qi Yuan quickly shook his head and denied it, saying, "It wasn't me!"

"The one who saved you wasn't me, but someone else."

Someone else?

Gu Qingyue was puzzled.

Qi Yuan turned his head, and his gaze fell on Qin Zheng, who was cultivating on the other side.

Gu Qingyue followed his gaze and turned to look, seeing the figure in the golden-patterned dark robe.

The sutra verses flowed through her mind.

Qin Zheng's body swayed as if he was practicing a martial art, and his entire body exuded a unique rhythm.

At this moment, inside his body, his internal organs, meridians, and bones were all strengthening with his movements, continuously enhancing!

Under these circumstances, his power was rapidly increasing at an extraordinary rate!

The Great Wilderness Subduing Heaven Technique!

This immortal art could be considered the most unique power-cultivation method Qin Zheng had obtained so far.

Ordinary cultivation methods always had their limits.

For example, after refining the body's essence, energy, and spirit along the way, there would eventually be a time of perfection for practices like the Great Sun Tempering Body Technique and the True Dragon Indestructible Body.

But the Great Wilderness Subduing Heaven Technique seemed endless, allowing for limitless cultivation!

No wonder the Virtue Scroll described this immortal art so highly!

【When power reaches its utmost limit, it can shatter the heavens and everything within, and there is a chance to open the Strength Divine Repository!】

When power has no limit to its growth, there is indeed a chance to touch the utmost limit of power!

However, the amount of virtue required to improve this immortal art is the highest Qin Zheng has ever seen!

To improve this immortal art, one needs a whole one hundred million pounds of virtue!

Qin Zheng's current virtue was far from sufficient, so he chose to cultivate himself first.

Perhaps it was because he had already attained the Indestructible Primordial Body and had listened to the 3,000 words of the Dao Canon, being cleansed by a purple aura.

Qin Zheng's talent and comprehension had already risen to a very high level.

At this moment, as he cultivated this immortal art, his progress was seamless.

His power seemed to increase with every breath!

Thus, Qin Zheng became even more immersed in the cultivation of this power-cultivation immortal art.

After several days...

Qin Zheng slowly stopped his movements.

At this moment, two figures stood before him.

"Have we arrived?"

Qin Zheng asked.

Qi Yuan shook his head and replied, "One Mind Pavilion is located in the Heavenly Heart Realm, and it's not close to the border. We can't get there in just a few days."

"However, we have already reached the Spirit Essence Domain, and the Xie family that Wanshou Wielder mentioned is right here."

Qin Zheng had agreed to Wanshou Wielder's request.

The condition was a sufficient amount of steel to perfect the Steel Sword Array. With 365 flying swords and the Steel Sword Array diagram, even a Celestial Immortal could be challenged!

Another life-saving method was added to his arsenal!

All he needed to do was to return to the human territory once, deliver a message, and there was no reason to refuse.

After completing the task, he could go back to the borderlands and continue hunting demons, accumulating virtue.

So Qin Zheng nodded and agreed, "Alright, let's head to the Xie family first."

Having received the benefits, and with the 365 steel golden sabers already refined, it was only natural to help the other party.

Qi Yuan nodded and replied, "In half a day, we will arrive at the place where the Xie family is located."

Beside him, Gu Qingyue looked at the young man in front of her with curiosity.

No matter how she looked at him, he didn't seem to be hiding his abilities; he was indeed a Human Immortal!

But how could a Human Immortal appear in such a place, under the very noses of the Demonic Prince Mo Feng, and save her?

Furthermore, he had made a deal with her master to escort her back to One Mind Pavilion.

Even with her Inner World shattered, she shouldn't be unable to defeat a Human Immortal, right?

However, Qi Yuan only told her that the young man in front of her had saved her.

He didn't explain anything else.

So, although she had doubts, she didn't ask further.

She guessed that the young man's identity was not simple, and he might possess some kind of powerful weapon that even the Demonic Prince Mo Feng feared.

Regardless, she had been saved by him and owed him a debt of gratitude.

So, when Qin Zheng turned his gaze to her, Gu Qingyue immediately spoke with solemnity, "I am Gu Qingyue from One Mind Pavilion!"

"I will never forget the life-saving grace of my fellow cultivator. In the future, if there is anything you need, I, Gu Qingyue, will surely respond without hesitation!"

Qin Zheng shook his head and said, "It's just a minor matter, not worth mentioning.

"

He only infused a small amount of Immortal Spirit Qi into the other party, keeping them alive.

The one who truly restored the other party to their current state was the other party's master, that Celestial Immortal expert, Wanshou Hermit.

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment and asked, "Regarding the Xie Family, have you informed them?"

Wanshou Hermit was in a hurry.

Perhaps it was because he saw Qin Zheng's strength of slashing through the sky with a single sword, or perhaps it was because the Xie Family had a big reputation.

So he didn't say much about the Xie Family.

Although Qin Zheng was only there to deliver a message, he still wanted to understand the situation and have a clear grasp of the situation.

At this moment, there was half a day's time, just enough to learn about the Xie Family.

Qi Yuan and Gu Qingyue exchanged a glance, then began to speak, one by one, about the information regarding the Xie Family.

The Xie Family of the Huai River.

As the only top-tier force in the Spirit Essence Domain with two Celestial Immortals!

The status of the Xie Family was extremely high.

Moreover, there was a rumor that Wanshou Hermit of One Mind Pavilion was also of the Xie Family bloodline! He was the top-tier expert of One Mind Pavilion, second only to Fugnian Hermit, a Celestial Immortal among Celestial Immortals!

So the status of the Xie Family became even more prominent.

Especially after the Ten Thousand Chariot Demon Nation began its large-scale invasion of the human race.

Most of the Immortal Realm experts in the Nine Domains of the human race had gone to the frontier to resist the Demon Race.

The two Celestial Immortals of the Xie Family took turns going to the frontier, always ensuring that one remained to guard the Spirit Essence Domain.

Thus, the Xie Family with a Celestial Immortal became the true Heaven of the Spirit Essence Domain! Under such circumstances, the already arrogant and self-righteous Xie Family members became even more unrestrained in their actions.

They acted tyrannically and arrogantly.

All the humans in the Spirit Essence Domain were forced to bow down under the Xie Family's might.

On this day.

The Xie Family's Celestial Immortal's birthday celebration!

A grand feast for all!

The fragrance of wine filled the air, fireworks replaced the night, and the entire Xie Family was immersed in a frenzy of celebration.

The scene of prosperity and joy was in stark contrast to the fierce battles in the frontier.

As they entered the Xie Family, both Qi Yuan and Gu Qingyue had somber expressions.

"The invasion of the Ten Thousand Chariot Demon Nation is becoming more intense, and the human race is already in a precarious situation. It's pathetic that these people still have the heart to revel and enjoy themselves!"

Gu Qingyue sighed as she spoke.

Qi Yuan also sighed lightly.

Qin Zheng, however, remained calm, his hands clasped behind his back, as he continued walking towards the ancestral land of the Xie Family.

The three of them had a different aura from the other guests, which immediately caught the attention of the Xie Family members.

So, before they even reached the ancestral land, two figures appeared before them.

"You three come to our Xie Family, not to celebrate or offer congratulations, but to do what?"

One of them spoke, his voice slightly cold.

"But no matter what you three want to do, since you're here, please offer the birthday gift."

The other extended his hand and spoke calmly.

Seeing such an arrogant attitude, even Qi Yuan and Gu Qingyue, who were not easily provoked, couldn't help but laugh.

Two Dharmic Bodies daring to be so arrogant?! So Qi Yuan coldly laughed and said, "Can't you sense our aura?"

The Xie Family's Dharmic Body scoffed, "No matter what aura you have, it's impossible to be a Celestial Immortal!"

"Now that the Demon Race is invading, the Celestial Immortals are at the frontier, only my Xie Family's Celestial Immortal is here. Even if you are a Human Immortal or Earth Immortal, can you compare to my Xie Family's Celestial Immortal's finger?"

"I'll say it again, since you three have come, no matter your purpose, give the birthday gift and leave my Xie Family's land."

"Oh, I should remind you, gifts below the Celestial Rank Magical Treasure are not acceptable!"

Arrogant! Tyrannical! But the three of them didn't get angry.

Even with a Celestial Immortal backing them, the two Dharmic Bodies wouldn't dare speak so harshly.

There's only one possibility, someone is behind this!

So Qin Zheng didn't plan to waste words, he raised his right hand and snapped his fingers lightly.

A crisp sword ringing sound echoed through the world.

At the same time, 365 steel golden sabers surged out like a torrent, forming an array that enveloped the surroundings! In an instant, the sharp sword energy that could rival a Celestial Immortal swept across in all directions! Under the suppression of this powerful sword energy, everyone within the sword array trembled uncontrollably.

The two Dharmic Bodies' faces turned deathly pale under the pressure of the sword energy.

"Does my gift meet the requirements?"

Qin Zheng asked calmly.

His cold voice instantly reverberated in all directions, ringing in everyone's ears.

(End of Chapter)

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