Chapter 302: Heart Demon Enters the Celestial Immortal! The Looming Crisis! (4000 words)

Chapter 302: Heart Demon Enters the Celestial Immortal! The Looming Crisis! (4000 words)



Silence!

Under the Steel Sword Array.

Everyone was as quiet as cicadas in winter, afraid to make a sound.

The terrifying killing intent soared into the clouds, permeating the four directions of the void.

The 365 flying swords seemed to have a spirit of their own, swirling as if warning everyone.

Whoever moves, dies!

Even Qin Zheng's sudden action surprised Qi Yuan and Gu Qingyue to some extent.

Qi Yuan had witnessed Qin Zheng's prowess, having seen him cleave the heavens with a single sword, and thus had a good grasp of his strength.

As a result, he wasn't overly worried.

But Gu Qingyue was different.

She had never seen Qin Zheng in action before!

Although the Xie Family members were impolite,

the fact that two Dharmic Bodies dared to speak to them in such a manner meant they had the approval of the Celestial Immortal.

Yet, a Human Immortal dared to take the lead in front of a Celestial Immortal and utter such provocative words!

It was akin to declaring war!

Although she disliked the Xie Family's arrogant and domineering attitude, they had a Celestial Immortal backing them!

The three of them, with one Human Immortal and two half-disabled Earth Immortals, were no match for a Celestial Immortal.

Even at this moment.

Qin Zheng's Steel Sword Array exuded a killing force that could rival a Celestial Immortal.

But in the end.

Qin Zheng was merely a Human Immortal.

Even if he wielded the Steel Sword Array,

How much of the array's power could he unleash at the Human Immortal realm?

And on the other side stood a genuine Celestial Immortal!

At this moment, countless thoughts flashed through Gu Qingyue's mind, and her expression gradually turned solemn.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

The two Xie Family Dharmic Bodies were already terrified, their faces ashen as they cowered on the ground.

Under the array's murderous intent, their hearts felt as if covered by dark clouds.

Facing an array that could rival a Celestial Immortal, they were merely Dharmic Bodies; how could they maintain their previous arrogant stance?

They were so scared they couldn't even speak!

"You two useless things!"

Just then, a voice broke the silence.

A figure dressed in Jade Essence Sect robes with hands behind his back appeared not far away, boldly releasing the aura of an Earth Immortal.

With a single stride, he reached the two Dharmic Bodies.

"Scram!"

He first addressed the two Dharmic Bodies.

Then, turning his gaze towards Qin Zheng, he coldly smiled and said, "You, a mere Human Immortal, dare to challenge me?"

Before he could finish his sentence.

Boom!

A streak of green light shot backwards.

"Blabber."

Qin Zheng spoke coldly.

Seeing this, Gu Qingyue's eyes narrowed.

And at that moment.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

One after another, powerful auras soared into the sky, instantly surrounding the three of them.

Eleven Human Immortals and five Earth Immortals.

Sensing the aura filled with killing intent all around, Qi Yuan narrowed his eyes, and Gu Qingyue's expression turned grave.

Then.

Slap!

A footstep sounded.

As if stepping on everyone's hearts.

Everyone's attention was involuntarily drawn to the source of the footsteps.

There stood a middle-aged man.

Dressed in luxurious red robes, he exuded an aura of nobility and power as he strolled forward.

The arrival of a Celestial Immortal was enough to make everyone's hearts tremble with fear, even without taking any action!

He stopped ten zhang away from Qin Zheng, and with a slight upward curve of his lips, he calmly said, "Your Steel Sword Array is not bad."

"If it's a gift, I'll take it."

The atmosphere turned solemn at this moment.

Gu Qingyue wanted to speak up and explain.

After all, they were only here to deliver a message, not to cause trouble.

Regardless of the grudge between the Xie Family's Celestial Immortal and her master, it was a matter between two Celestial Immortals.

It wasn't their place to resolve it.

But just then, Qin Zheng's calm voice sounded before she could speak, "Then, you take it."

Hum!

In an instant, the 365 Steel Golden Sabers completely enveloped the Xie Family's Celestial Immortal.

The Steel Sword Array was instantly activated!

The majestic and powerful sword energy surged forth like a flood released from a dam, even more ferocious in its onslaught.

The overwhelming might was indeed like that of a Celestial Immortal!

Seeing this, the onlookers' pupils constricted, and a hint of shock appeared on their faces.

This person dared to challenge a Celestial Immortal!

However, the Xie Family's Celestial Immortal wore a relaxed expression, with even a hint of mocking laughter on his lips.

"Do you truly believe that with just this sword array, you can fight me?"

He chuckled lightly and then reached out, grabbing towards the incoming Steel Golden Sabers.

He was attempting to destroy the array with his bare hands!

At this moment, Qin Zheng's expression remained calm as he took out a sword array diagram with a flick of his hand.

Boom!

In an instant!

The power of the sword array surged!

Even the Xie Family's Celestial Immortal's face changed instantly. His originally extended right hand paused for a moment before clenching into a fist, which he then swung towards the sword array.

Crack!

A tremendous rumble reverberated.

In an instant!

The heavens shook and the earth trembled!

A powerful gust of wind and energy surged in all directions, like a raging storm.

At the same time, thunder roared in the sky!

This single strike was as if two Celestial Immortals were clashing!

Then, over three hundred Steel Golden Sabers flew out, swirling around Qin Zheng like fish, encircling him.

Holding the sword array diagram, his body emanated a sharp sword aura, making him seem like a divine immortal!

Across from him, the Xie Family's Celestial Immortal had a slightly dark expression, looking at Qin Zheng with a cold smile, and said, "Interesting."

At that moment, as the words left his mouth...

Boom!

A powerful force, as if capable of splitting heaven and earth, suddenly surged from his body.

Seeing the Xie Family's Celestial Immortal getting serious, the surrounding guests immediately transformed into beams of light and fled.

Eleven Human Immortals and five Earth Immortals from the Xie Family also moved further away.

A Celestial Immortal's full-powered attack could alter the very fabric of heaven and earth!

Staying nearby was the most dangerous!

Qi Yuan didn't hesitate and instantly grabbed Gu Qingyue, quickly leaving their original spot.

In that moment, only Qin Zheng and the Xie Family's Celestial Immortal remained at the site.

"I'll give you one more chance."

The Celestial Immortal from the Xie Family spoke.

Looking at Qin Zheng surrounded by sword light, he coldly said, "Leave the sword array behind, kneel and admit your mistake, and I'll let you go!"

Buzz!

Before he finished speaking, the swords hummed again!

Like a flood, the sword light surged once more.

"Stubborn and unyielding, seeking your own demise!"

The Celestial Immortal from the Xie Family snorted coldly and took a step forward, slapping his palm down!

Just like before, a violent rumble shook the air.

The flood of sword light flew back but, in an instant, reversed course, charging towards the Xie Family's Celestial Immortal once more.

Boom!

The ground shook continuously, and thunder roared in the sky.

This scene, like the end of the world, immediately struck fear into the hearts of countless humans watching from a distance.

A battle of Celestial Immortals!

This was a fight between Celestial Immortals!

Each move and technique possessed the power to alter the very heavens!

Gu Qingyue's shock at this moment was no less than that of the other onlookers.

Qin Zheng, merely a Human Immortal, was actually able to rely on a single sword array to fight a Celestial Immortal without being at a disadvantage!

At this moment, the doubts in her heart were instantly answered.

So, it was he who, right under the nose of a Demonic Prince, had come to her rescue.

Even facing a Demonic Prince directly, he probably wouldn't be at a disadvantage!

When did such a Talent appear among humans?

Gu Qingyue, coming to her senses, turned to Qi Yuan beside her and asked, "Was it Qin Daoyou who forced back that Demonic Prince Mo Feng?"

This was something she had never even considered before, so she hadn't asked Qi Yuan about it.

Hearing her question, Qi Yuan, who had been intently watching the battlefield, now turned to look at Gu Qingyue.

He shook his head, "No."

Then, he continued, "He killed the Demonic Prince Mo Feng."

As his words landed, a thousand waves of shock rose in Gu Qingyue's heart!

"How is that possible?!"

"That Demonic Prince Mo Feng is ranked in the top ten of the Demon Race's Talent List!"

"With Qin Zheng's current displayed strength, he could, at most, force him back, but how could he possibly kill him?"

By the end of her sentence, seeing Qi Yuan's serious expression, her voice also lowered involuntarily.

"Is that true?"

Gu Qingyue asked with a complex expression.

That Demonic Prince Mo Feng had killed countless humans in the Pingyang Valley battle and tortured her to the point of despair!

If what Qi Yuan said was true...

Then, her long-held grudge had finally been avenged!

Many of their fellow cultivators' grudges had been avenged!

Qi Yuan nodded.

Then, he looked towards the distant battlefield again and said, "Among the humans I know, Qin Xiong's talent is enough to rank in the top two!"

Hearing his words, Gu Qingyue was momentarily stunned, her eyes filled with disbelief.

The first-ranked Talent among humans was undoubtedly the Immortal Severing Sword, who had reached the pinnacle of the Spirit Ruins World in a thousand years!

But according to Qi Yuan, Qin Zheng's talent was comparable to the Immortal Severing Sword?

After all, Qi Yuan said he was in the top two, not the second-ranked human!

How could this be possible?!

Seeing Gu Qingyue's face filled with disbelief, Qi Yuan smiled lightly and turned his gaze back to the distant battlefield, saying, "Just watch."

How could this be possible?!

The Celestial Immortal from the Xie Family also had this doubt in his mind.

Clearly just a Human Immortal, he was actually able to fight a Celestial Immortal on equal footing with just a sword array!

While the sword array was powerful, it wasn't something anyone could use with such skill.

Otherwise, wouldn't a Celestial Rank Magical Treasure be equivalent to a Celestial Realm cultivator?

And even if one could control the sword array perfectly...

The backlash from each clash in a Celestial Immortal's battle was not something a Human Immortal could withstand!

"Who exactly are you?!"

The Celestial Immortal from the Xie Family shouted, reaching out and grasping a sword, he slashed it down!

With a whoosh, a blade of light slashed through the sky, cleaving the earth.

Three hundred and sixty-five Steel Golden Sabers were once again sent flying by the powerful strike.

This time, neither of them immediately engaged in combat again.

"Who the hell are you?!"

Xie Family's Celestial Immortal glared at Qin Zheng, his voice filled with anger.

At this moment, in Qin Zheng's gaze, he was surrounded by sword energy, resembling a celestial deity descending upon the mortal realm.

Where was the slightest resemblance to a Human Immortal?

Qin Zheng didn't respond but reached out his hand, retrieving the Steel Golden Sabers that surrounded him.

This action caused Xie Family's Celestial Immortal to frown.

Just then, Qin Zheng turned his gaze towards the Xie Family's Celestial Immortal and slowly said, "We came here at the request of Wanshou Wielder."

Upon hearing these words, Xie Family's Celestial Immortal's eyes narrowed slightly.

Qin Zheng's voice continued, "He asked me to tell you that if you don't want to die, you should go to the Celestial Pool."

As the words fell, Xie Family's Celestial Immortal's pupils constricted slightly, and a hint of ferocity flashed across his eyes.

"However..."

Qin Zheng's voice continued.

At this moment, in the depths of his heart...

The Virtue Scroll's radiance swirled, and a line of text appeared on it.

"Xie Tianyun, invaded by Heart Demon, sins as high as the heavens. Kill him, and you will gain 1,900 units of virtue."

At this moment, the Xie Family's Celestial Immortal before him turned out to be someone invaded by the Heart Demon, completely fallen!

Ever since Wanshou Wielder had entrusted him with this task, Qin Zheng had a vague premonition.

This was also the reason why he insisted on choosing to engage with the Xie Family's Celestial Immortal.

Wanshou Wielder's actions were like a test.

After fighting with his opponent, Qin Zheng could directly determine if the other party had been invaded by the Heart Demon based on the Virtue Scroll!

The result was now clear in his mind.

Qin Zheng felt as if a storm was about to arrive!

Within the Human Realm, a Celestial Immortal-level existence had been silently invaded by the Heart Demon, its Demon Nature taking root!

And it was hidden so well!

Could there be others invaded by the Heart Demon, masquerading as humans?

After all, if even a Celestial Immortal could be invaded, how could the rest avoid it?

If this were the case, how many infected individuals, demons in human skin, were there among the humans?

At this moment, the Ten Thousand Chariots Demon Nation's invasion was in full swing, and the humans were already at a disadvantage.

If these Heart Demon-invaded humans were to betray them at a critical moment or suddenly turn against them in a crucial battle!

The impact on the humans would be devastating!

Fortunately, strong cultivators like Wanshou Wielder seemed to have noticed this situation.

So, Qin Zheng nodded slightly, concealing his expression from the person across from him, and continued, "I guess you won't go, right?"

As soon as these words left his mouth...

Xie Family's Celestial Immortal's eyes were filled with such ferocity that it seemed about to burst forth.

Just at this critical moment, he managed to suppress himself, then coldly laughed and said, "Wanshou Wielder? Celestial Pool?"

"Who does he think he is? I'm a Celestial Immortal. If he tells me to go to the Celestial Pool, I'll go to the Celestial Pool?"

"Why don't you go back and tell him to take a trip to the Celestial Pool first before saying such things!"

Qin Zheng remained silent, slowly extending his right hand, with strands of Heaven-Opening Intent coiling around it.

Seeing this posture, Xie Family's Celestial Immortal frowned and scolded, "Since you're here to deliver a message, I won't argue with you. Just take your people and leave!"

Qin Zheng didn't respond. He clenched the Heaven-Opening Seal and took a step forward.

At the same time, within his Inner World, the Great Dao Tree swayed, and a leaf gently fell.

Boom!

The power of this seal instantly increased exponentially!

In an instant, Xie Family's Celestial Immortal's expression changed drastically, and he turned to flee.

But the Heaven-Opening Seal was like the heavens opening and the earth splitting, descending upon his head with unstoppable force.

Whoosh!!

In the blink of an eye, the world was filled with white radiance.

After an unknown amount of time...

The light faded.

Gu Qingyue opened her eyes.

She saw a figure rushing towards her.

A sense of alertness arose in her heart, but she recognized the figure as someone familiar.

"Let's go."

A calm voice sounded in her ear.

The figure in the golden-patterned dark robe held a hideous head and walked past her.

Gu Qingyue's expression froze.

The head belonged to Xie Family's Celestial Immortal?!

Instantly, an emotion akin to fury overwhelmed her completely.

She stood there, dazed and unsure of what to do.

And just then...

A large hand waved in front of her.

She turned her head, bewildered.

Qi Yuan raised his eyebrows in satisfaction and said, "I was right, wasn't I?"

(End of Chapter)

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