Chapter 303: The Unfortunate Figure in Black, Escaping Calamity

Chapter 303: The Unfortunate Figure in Black, Escaping Calamity

As Lu Qing and Yang Ming Dao Ren conversed, a black figure suddenly appeared in a forest outside the Holy City, falling to the ground and crushing a patch of bushes.

The figure in black was in a pitiful state. Not only was one of his arms missing, but his black robe was also tattered, revealing a flesh riddled with blood and dissolved skin.

However, the black-robed figure had no time to tend to his injuries. His first instinct was to check the items on his body.

Soon, his face turned ashen.

He had discovered that the black jade bottle, carefully concealed within his robe and containing the Primal Origin Qi, was gone.

It was obvious that it had been shaken loose when he had previously performed the Heaven Demon Disintegration Technique.

"Damn! That kid must have taken it!"

The black-robed figure's heart ached, and his very soul felt the pain.

That was the Primal Origin Qi of this world, a truly rare and invaluable opportunity! With those three strands of Primal Origin Qi, he could not only initially cultivate his Infinite Demon Body but also use the underlying Origin Dao Pattern to completely resolve the hidden dangers of his reincarnation.

He could better integrate into this world and no longer worry about being targeted by the will of the heavens in the future.

But now, it was all gone!

The black-robed figure's face twisted in anguish, and he felt an overwhelming urge to return to the Holy City and reclaim his Primal Origin Qi.

However, his rationality eventually suppressed this crazy idea.

That kid was too mysterious. Just as the rules of the world were beginning to evolve and take shape, he had already managed to invoke calamity clouds.

And he had crossed nine paths of tribulation lightning in one go, showing no signs of weakness afterward.

Such a monstrous genius would be considered an exceptional talent in his homeland, a top-tier immortal or demon sect in that vast world of immortals and demons.

Who would have thought that he would encounter one in this remote and desolate small world, where spiritual energy had only just begun to recover?

Such monstrous talents were usually capable of dominating an era.

Even if he hadn't fully matured yet, he was still far beyond someone who hadn't refined their demon body, like himself.

With immense willpower, the black-robed figure calmed himself down and suppressed the urge after a long internal struggle.

"Kid, you just wait. One day, I will take back everything that belongs to me!"

He took one last deep look at the direction of the Holy City and finally, with a somewhat unsteady gait, fled deeper into the forest.

As he left, his heart still ached.

This trip to the Holy City had truly been a huge loss.

Not only had he lost the great opportunity he had just obtained, but even his physical body had suffered a severe blow from performing the Heaven Demon Disintegration Technique.

The day when he could refine his demon body seemed distant once more.

"It seems I can only continue on my original path. I'll have to capture more geniuses to absorb and make up for my damaged foundation.

And some of the Primal Origin Qi that gushed out from the white vortex flew towards various places in the world. Perhaps there's still a chance to find one or two strands..."

...

"Lu Xiao Langjun, here's a jade token for you.

If you ever go to Xizhou, hold this token and go to Qingyang Mountain. Someone will naturally receive you as a guest at our Qingyang Pavilion.

Our pavilion master is always kind, especially to outstanding young talents.

If he sees you, he will surely be delighted."

In the area where the Tianji Tower was located, Yang Ming Dao Ren and Lu Qing chatted happily.

Finally, he took out a white jade token engraved with strange talismans and gave it to Lu Qing.

"Thank you. When I have the time in the future, I will definitely pay a visit," Lu Qing said, accepting the token and expressing his gratitude. He recognized the pattern on the jade token and knew that it likely held a similar function to the one Lin Zhirui had given to his master.

Seeing that Lu Qing didn't refuse, Yang Ming Dao Ren smiled.

However, his expression soon turned solemn. "Lu Xiao Langjun, although your talent is unparalleled and unmatched in the world, there is one matter that I must advise you on."

"Please enlighten me," Lu Qing said, his expression also turning serious.

"Xuan Ming's identity is not ordinary. He is the personal disciple of the abbot of Xuankong Mountain.

Killing him will surely incur the wrath of Xuankong Mountain.

Now that the heavens have changed, and the rules have evolved to near perfection, the constraints on powerful beings above the innate stage have lessened significantly.

The Xuankong Mountain sect is known for their petty and narrow-minded nature.

Although the abbot won't come out personally for now, it's hard to guarantee that they won't send out more powerful guardians from the temple to cause you trouble."

"So, once this matter is settled, it would be best for you, Lu Xiao Langjun, to find a place to temporarily lie low."

"As the first person to undergo tribulation since the changes in the heavens and earth, your destiny is exceptionally profound and cannot be easily foreseen by ordinary divination arts. As long as you can hide yourself, even Xuan Kong Mountain will find it difficult to track you down."

Seeing the sincerity on Yang Ming Dao Ren's face, Lu Qing felt grateful, despite his fearlessness. He nodded and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior. After I settle some matters, I will leave the Holy City and stay out of Xuan Kong Mountain's way."

"Good. Be careful, and if you ever encounter any problems that you can't handle, you can come to Xizhou. That's our Qingyang Pavilion's territory, and Xuan Kong Mountain's influence doesn't reach there. Well then, we should be off too, Lu Xiao Langjun. Farewell."

After offering his advice to Lu Qing, Yang Ming Dao Ren returned to his original position and left with his disciples.

This trip to the Holy City had been eventful. From the discovery of Primal Origin Qi to the appearance of the demonic cultivator, there was much to report back. Especially regarding Lu Qing, an extraordinary anomaly.

Lu Qing watched as Yang Ming Dao Ren and his group hurriedly departed until they disappeared from view. Then, he turned and walked towards the tall tower.

There were, of course, other Precelestial cultivators who wished to befriend Lu Qing. However, upon remembering that he had slain Xuan Ming and the others, thereby earning the complete enmity of Xuan Kong Mountain, they thought better of it. Who knew what retaliation the mountain sect might plan?

Associating with Lu Qing now might bring more harm than good. With these thoughts in mind, the Precelestial cultivators who had wanted to befriend Lu Qing decided to let him go. They could only watch as he walked further and further away.

"Brother!"

As Lu Qing stepped into the tower, a small figure rushed towards him. He reached out and caught her, feeling Xiao Yan's body trembling slightly as she buried her head in his embrace, reluctant to lift it.

"It's alright now. Look, I'm fine," Lu Qing said gently, patting her back reassuringly.

"Brother, Xiao Yan was so scared," Xiao Yan mumbled, her head still buried in his chest. Her voice was laced with the remnants of her tears.

It went without saying what she had been afraid of.

Lu Qing's hand paused for a moment before he resumed gently stroking her back. "This was an accident. I promise, I won't do anything so dangerous again, okay?"

"Then let's pinky swear," Xiao Yan said, still not lifting her head.

"Okay, pinky swear."

After the siblings linked their pinkies, Xiao Yan finally smiled through her tears.

Once Lu Qing had comforted Xiao Yan, the others stepped forward. Lu Qing immediately bowed to the Tianji Tower Lord and apologized, "Tower Lord, I was negligent and destroyed your courtyard. Please forgive me. I will compensate for all the losses doubly."

"Haha, it's just a small courtyard, so it doesn't matter if it's destroyed." The Tianji Tower Lord showed no anger and instead laughed heartily. "Instead, it was I who benefited from witnessing the heavenly tribulation clouds and the tribulation lightning up close. I should be the one thanking you."

The Tianji Tower Lord's words were not mere courtesy but came from the heart. Being able to witness the legendary tribulation clouds and sense the tribulation energy up close was a tremendous opportunity for a cultivator who practiced the art of divination and specialized in predicting and avoiding calamities.

After all, tribulation lightning was considered one of the most powerful tribulations in the heavens and earth, intricately tied to the rules of the world. By observing Lu Qing's tribulation process from start to finish, the Tianji Tower Lord had gained insight into the true workings of destiny and the rules of the world, greatly benefiting him. He even felt that his long-stagnant cultivation base was showing signs of progress. How could he blame Lu Qing after such a gain?

Hearing the Tianji Tower Lord's explanation, Lu Qing relaxed a little. However, he still decided to leave something behind as compensation when he departed.

"You all wait here for a while. I'll go out and take care of some matters," Lu Qing said.

Lu Qing's tribulation had caused quite a stir, and with the deaths of the Xuan Kong Mountain cultivators, there was much to be done to avoid trouble for Tianji Tower.

Thus, the Tianji Tower Lord asked Lu Qing and his group to hide in the tower while he went out to handle the aftermath.

Once the Tianji Tower Lord left, Lu Qing turned to the old physician and said, "Master, I have disappointed you. I'm sorry for making you worry."

"Previously, Lu Qing had sensed that if not for the Tianji Tower Lord's obstruction, Master would have been unable to restrain himself and would have appeared to protect him several times."

"It's good that you're safe." The old physician nodded, not saying much more.

On the other hand, Ma Gu and Wei Zian were filled with excitement as they surrounded Lu Qing, recounting their awe and worry during the earlier events.

As for Hu Zezhi, she quietly stood to the side, a smile on her face as she watched Lu Qing and his group.

When Lu Qing's gaze landed on Hu Zezhi, he exclaimed, "Master, Lin Zhirui, look, the black aura on Hu Gu's forehead has disappeared."

The old physician and Lin Zhirui looked at Hu Zezhi's forehead, and they were indeed surprised.

Unbeknownst to them, the black aura between Hu Zezhi's eyebrows had vanished without a trace.

"Lu Qing, could it be that the black aura on my body has become even denser?" Hu Zezhi's heart raced as she saw everyone looking at her, and she couldn't help but panic.

"No," Lu Qing reassured her, seeing her anxious expression. "The black aura between your eyebrows has completely disappeared."

"It's gone?" Hu Zezhi found it hard to believe.

"Yes, it's truly gone," the old physician affirmed.

"But why? What was Hu Gu's tribulation, and how could it suddenly be resolved without any reason?" Lin Zhirui asked, puzzled.

Lu Qing recalled the black-robed figure who had escaped earlier, and suddenly, he understood.

He slowly said, "I guess Hu Gu's tribulation came from two sources."

Everyone looked at him.

Lu Qing continued, "One of them should be the opportunity that came from the white vortex.

The opportunities that emerge from the vortex will automatically seek out those with a connection to them.

But this is both an opportunity and a disaster.

If one doesn't have sufficient strength, even if they obtain the opportunity, they will definitely be unable to keep it.

They might even attract the attention of others and bring about their own demise."

The group thought back to the time when the opportunity had first landed in their small courtyard, and over a dozen Precelestial cultivators had rushed in to seize it. They couldn't help but nod in agreement.

If not for Lu Qing and the old physician's formidable strength, it was hard to imagine what would have become of Hu Zezhi.

Especially Hu Zezhi herself, whose face paled at the thought.

"What about the other one?" Lin Zhirui asked.

"The other one should be that mysterious black-robed man I injured earlier," Lu Qing replied.

"I've seen that man before. The last time we went to watch the excitement at the Celestial Ladder, I sensed his presence.

But he's very cautious. When he realized something was amiss, he immediately fled.

However, he hasn't given up and has been lurking nearby, spying on us.

Now it seems that he was targeting Hu Gu.

The aura he exudes is very similar to the black aura between Hu Gu's eyebrows."

"In other words, now that you're here, no one dares to covet the opportunity on Hu Gu.

Additionally, since the black-robed man was badly injured by you and fled far away, he can no longer pose a threat to Hu Gu.

So, Hu Gu's tribulation has been completely resolved."

Lin Zhirui analyzed the situation with a thoughtful expression.

"I can't be completely sure, but I think there's a seven to eight out of ten chance that this is the case," Lu Qing said.

Hearing this, Hu Zezhi's heart relaxed, and the look she gave Lu Qing was filled with gratitude.

"I heard Senior Yang Ming from Qingyang Pavilion shout earlier that the black-robed man was a demon cultivator. Is that true?" Lin Zhirui asked.

"Yes, Senior Yang Ming also said that the man cultivated the most orthodox demon path technique, and the demonic aura he exudes is extremely pure," Lu Qing nodded.

"First, the appearance of Wujian Tower, and now even a demon cultivator has reappeared.

It seems that Master's calculations were correct.

This change in the heavens and earth has not only revived spiritual energy but also revived countless evil spirits.

I'm afraid this world won't remain peaceful for long."

Lin Zhirui sighed.

His face reflected his worry.

"Since this is the inevitable trend of the times, there's no need for you, Lin Zhirui, to be overly concerned.

At the end of the day, it's just a matter of facing the challenges head-on.

No matter how many evil spirits revive, as long as the swords in our hands remain sharp, what waves can they make that we can't handle?"

Lu Qing laughed.

Lin Zhirui's heart stirred, and he looked at Lu Qing.

Seeing the confident smile on his face, he suddenly realized something.

"You're right. I was too caught up in my thoughts. No matter how many evil spirits revive, we are cultivators, and our swords are not for show.

At most, we'll just follow in the footsteps of our predecessors, slaying demons and eliminating evil, and destroying the demon path once again!"

(End of Chapter)

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