Chapter 303: Throughout History, Only Two People! (4000 words)

Chapter 303: Throughout History, Only Two People! (4000 words)



High above, in the upper realm, a streak of silver-white radiance swiftly slashed through the sky.

Even though Gu Qingyue had already left the Spirit Essence Domain, she remained in a dazed state. In her mind, the scene kept replaying, and she hadn't yet recovered from the shock.

She couldn't believe that a Human Immortal had just defeated a Celestial Immortal! It was like a fantastical tale.

Since her birth and her journey in martial arts, through her cultivation to the Earth Immortal realm, she had encountered countless Talents, both among humans and demons.

But she had never seen anyone, not even the top ten on the Demon Talent List, those called the Demonic Princes, the peak Talents, do more than just engage with Celestial Immortals.

Only the most formidable among them could defeat Celestial Immortals with an Earth Immortal's body.

However, the person before her, the aura he exuded, was undoubtedly that of a Human Immortal!

A Human Immortal defeating a Celestial Immortal!

In her understanding, only one person could achieve such a feat.

The Human Sovereign Palace, the Immortal Severing Sword, and Wu Qingping! Perhaps only the peerlessly talented Wu Qingping, who single-handedly suppressed the seven Demon Deities of the Demon Race and topped the Spirit Ruins, could achieve this at the Human Immortal stage.

Only then could one defeat a Celestial Immortal!

At this moment, Gu Qingyue suddenly recalled the words Qi Yuan had said to her not long ago.

"Among the humans I know, Qin Zheng's talent is enough to rank in the top two!"

Ranking in the top two, comparable to the Immortal Severing Sword!

These words were indeed true.

No wonder Qi Yuan had remained calm and composed throughout; he had known that this Celestial Immortal from the Xie Family couldn't do anything to Qin Zheng.

At this thought, Gu Qingyue's heart was filled with an unprecedented joy. It was a hundred, a thousand times stronger than the joy she felt when she shed her mortal body and ascended to the Immortal Realm.

With such talent, given enough time, he would undoubtedly reach heights that ordinary people couldn't fathom.

Even if he couldn't match the Immortal Severing Sword's level, he would surely surpass Celestial Immortals and rival the top ten Demon Deities of the Demon Race.

At that time, working together with the Immortal Severing Sword, they would make the Demon Race wary and lead the Human Race to a better future.

Gu Qingyue's mind was filled with various thoughts.

Qi Yuan, standing beside her, smiled lightly and shook his head.

Although he couldn't see into Gu Qingyue's heart, he clearly understood what she was thinking.

A Human Immortal defeating a Celestial Immortal!

No matter who it was, they would be shocked beyond belief and even question their existence.

Even Qi Yuan, who had already witnessed Qin Zheng's sword splitting the heavens and knew his terrifying strength, was still awe-struck when Qin Zheng appeared with the Celestial Immortal's head.

However...

This Celestial Immortal from the Xie Family, despite his arrogance and domineering nature, allowing his clansmen to oppress others, was still a Human Immortal.

With the Human Race's current foundation, every Immortal Realm cultivator was an invaluable resource.

Especially now, with the invasion of the Ten Thousand Chariots Demon Nation, the Human Race needed numerous powerful cultivators to defend their borders.

So, Qi Yuan hesitated for a moment and slowly approached the figure in the golden-patterned dark robe.

"Brother Qin."

He spoke first.

As his voice echoed, Qin Zheng's consciousness returned from his Inner World and slowly opened his eyes, gazing at Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan hesitated for a few breaths before asking, "Should this Celestial Immortal from the Xie Family really die?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng thought for a moment and replied, "You also heard the message that Wanshou, the Loose Cultivator, asked me to convey. Didn't you guess something from that?"

Qi Yuan's pupils constricted instantly.

"Could it be that the Celestial Immortal from the Xie Family..."

He struggled to speak.

A Heart Demon!

In the Human Race's territory, there was indeed a Human Immortal who had been invaded by a Heart Demon, and no one had noticed!

If this was true, it would undoubtedly cause a huge uproar among the entire Human Race. The joy of witnessing Qin Zheng slay the Celestial Immortal vanished in an instant.

He even began to feel a sense of fear.

If even a Celestial Immortal could be invaded by a Heart Demon, and it was hidden so deeply that it didn't attract the attention of other powerful Human cultivators, how many people in the Human Race had already been invaded and transformed into demons in human skin?

The loss of combat power and resources caused by humans turning into demons was one thing, but if this news spread, it would undoubtedly cause great panic among the Human Race.

After all, no one could be sure if their companions had been invaded and corrupted.

At that moment, various thoughts flashed through his mind.

Qin Zheng didn't say much and directly reached out, taking out the Celestial Immortal's head from the Xie family.

At this moment, an extremely sinister face emitted a faint, yet highly concentrated demonic aura that was deeply hidden.

The Xie family's Celestial Immortal was indeed a formidable opponent, and preserving evidence by keeping the head was necessary.

After all, Qin Zheng knew that the Celestial Immortal had already been invaded by a heart demon, and the situation was beyond redemption, but others were unaware of this.

Holding the head and sensing the demonic aura emanating from it was enough proof.

As Qin Zheng made his move,

Qi Yuan once again saw this head.

His expression turned extremely grim.

He had only caught a glimpse earlier and hadn't noticed much, but now, upon closer inspection, he instantly detected the deeply hidden yet incredibly pure demonic aura!

In an instant,

A sense of immense panic enveloped him.

He tried to calm himself, but the surging fear in his heart kept disrupting his thoughts, preventing him from thinking clearly.

After all, this was a Celestial Immortal!

Even a Celestial Immortal had been invaded without a sound!

The scenarios he had imagined were highly likely to occur!

Seeing his reaction, Qin Zheng put away the Celestial Immortal's head.

After some thought, he spoke, "Since the Wanshou Hermit discovered the Celestial Immortal from the Xie family, it means the top human experts have already sensed something amiss."

"You don't need to be too anxious."

"What you need to do now is quickly head to the Celestial Pool and cleanse the demonic influence from your heart."

Qi Yuan nodded slightly upon hearing this, and his thoughts gradually became clearer. He said solemnly, "We need to return to the Human Sovereign Palace as soon as possible!"

This news must be conveyed to the top human experts as soon as possible.

Qin Zheng nodded.

Qi Yuan immediately calmed himself and controlled the flying vessel, increasing its speed.

Three days later,

In the Heavenly Heart Realm,

Amidst the mist-shrouded mountains,

There stood an impressive architectural complex.

Suddenly,

A beam of light pierced through the clouds, abruptly entering this serene place.

"Who dares to intrude?!"

Several figures appeared, blocking the beam of light.

"Stand aside."

From within the flying vessel, a clear voice rang out, followed by the appearance of three figures.

Upon seeing Gu Qingyue, the disciples of One Mind Pavilion immediately straightened their faces and respectfully greeted, "We pay our respects to Elder Gu!"

As a Human Immortal, Gu Qingyue was one of the few high-ranking members of One Mind Pavilion.

She exuded an air of authority, slightly nodding her head, and the disciples quickly retreated.

Only then did she turn to face Qin Zheng and speak solemnly, "Brother Qin, I will forever remember this great favor!"

"If you ever need anything in the future, I will do my utmost!"

After three days, she had digested the initial shock, but what followed was an unconscious sense of reverence towards Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng shook his head lightly, "It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning."

Qi Yuan added, "It's Elder Gu who is severely injured and needs proper rest. We won't disturb you further."

Regarding the heart demon.

Perhaps Gu Qingyue was too immersed in the shock and didn't have time to think much about it, unlike Qi Yuan, who had noticed the issue.

Naturally, Qin Zheng didn't proactively inform Gu Qingyue about this matter.

After all, the fewer people who knew about this before it was resolved, the better!

Otherwise, if the news spread, it would only cause panic and chaos among the humans, potentially leading to an even greater crisis.

The reason they came to One Mind Pavilion first

Was not only to fulfill their promise to Wanshou Hermit to escort Gu Qingyue back but also because One Mind Pavilion was on the way to the Human Sovereign Palace.

It wouldn't cause much delay.

Although Qi Yuan was eager to return to the Human Sovereign Palace, he still made a stop at One Mind Pavilion first.

I'm capable of creating a wide range of demonic creatures, from wolf demons to demonic princes.

At this moment, after speaking, Qi Yuan immediately wanted to return to the flying vessel and head back to the Human Sovereign Palace.

Seeing his urgency, Gu Qingyue thought he was eager to suppress his demonic nature and cleanse it at the Celestial Pool.

So, she slightly concentrated her expression and said, "I wish you a smooth journey, Brother Qi, and hope you can successfully purge your demonic nature!"

"Good!"

Qi Yuan hurriedly responded.

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out from not too far away.

"Please wait, both of you!"

An old man with white hair and a celestial air emerged from the mist, approaching the trio.

"Greetings, Grand Elder!" Gu Qingyue was the first to speak upon seeing this figure.

The newcomer was none other than Qingfeng, one of the top three Human Immortals of Yixinzhai! Qingfeng appeared to be a kind-hearted old man. He sighed as he looked at Gu Qingyue, "You've endured much this time."

Then, he turned to Qin Zheng and Qi Yuan, saying, "May I ask you two to stay at Yixinzhai for a moment? I have something I'd like to discuss with you both."

Qin Zheng's expression remained unchanged.

Qi Yuan, however, hesitated, "Senior Qingfeng, I've been affected by the Heart Demon's path, and I must return to the Human Sovereign Palace's Celestial Pool as soon as possible."

Although Qingfeng was one of the top Human experts, he wasn't familiar with Qi Yuan, so he couldn't guarantee that he wasn't under the influence of the Heart Demon.

He decided it was best to return to the Human Sovereign Palace first.

But at this moment, Qingfeng nodded and replied, "Then you can go back first. I'd like to speak with this young friend here."

As he spoke, Qingfeng's gaze fell upon Qin Zheng.

Hmm? Qi Yuan was slightly taken aback.

Qin Zheng turned his gaze towards the old man.

"It's regarding the Heart Demon," Qingfeng continued.

Qi Yuan's expression changed slightly.

Qin Zheng nodded in agreement, "Alright."

Qingfeng stroked his beard and smiled, then said, "Please follow me."

After saying this, he took the lead and stepped out.

Qin Zheng didn't hesitate and followed closely.

Gu Qingyue, curious, also stepped forward.

Qi Yuan hesitated for a few breaths before finally plucking up the courage to follow.

Qin Zheng had not yet officially joined the Human Sovereign Palace.

After the battle in the Lingyuan Domain, where he, as a Human Immortal, had defeated a Celestial Immortal, news of his feat had likely spread throughout the entire Human Race.

Qi Yuan felt the need to be more cautious about this matter, ensuring that Yixinzhai didn't take credit and cause Qin Zheng to abandon the Human Sovereign Palace.

With this thought, Qi Yuan's expression turned serious as he quickly burst through the mist, chasing after the group ahead.

Moments later, they arrived at a small, serene courtyard.

Qin Zheng and Qingfeng sat facing each other.

As for Gu Qingyue and Qi Yuan, they were stopped outside the courtyard.

Qingfeng looked at Qin Zheng and directly asked, "May I take a look at Xie Tianyun's remains?"

Without hesitation, Qin Zheng reached out, took out the head, and placed it on the table between them.

Qingfeng sensed the pure demonic aura emanating from it and, as if he had expected it, showed little surprise, only sighing softly.

Qin Zheng's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he asked, "From your reaction, it seems you had anticipated this?"

Qingfeng nodded, "After the Heart Demon's infiltration, no matter how well one pretends, there will always be signs, as one is no longer fully human."

"But Xie Tianyun was a Celestial Immortal, and we still held a glimmer of hope. I didn't expect..."

Here, Qingfeng sighed lightly.

"Now, during this autumn of many troubles, with the invasion of the Ten Thousand Chariots Demon Nation, our Human Race's fighting strength is scarce. With the Heart Demon's interference, we might suffer even more losses!"

Then, he continued, "May I ask, how did you determine that he had succumbed to the Demon Nature? Was it just a pretense of hiding?"

"I sensed it," Qin Zheng replied calmly.

Qingfeng's eyes flashed with contemplation upon hearing this, and he nodded seriously.

"In ancient times, the Human Race's talents possessed various divine body talents. Your ability to discern the Demon Nature through feeling alone may also be related to your talent!"

Here, Qingfeng smiled lightly and continued, "I apologize for my abruptness."

"Your ability to discern the Demon Nature may be a simple matter."

After saying this, he paused slightly, and his expression gradually turned solemn.

"With the invasion of the Ten Thousand Chariots Demon Nation and our narrow victory at Pingyang Valley, "our Human Race has won, but it was a close call!"

"Next, the remaining Immortal Realm experts from the Nine Domains of the Human Race will be mobilized again to the frontier lands."

"So, before that, we'd like to ask for your help!"

Qin Zheng's eyebrows lifted slightly.

Help?

At this moment, Qingfeng extended his hand and placed a letter on the table.

"Can you help confirm if these people have also been infiltrated by the Heart Demon?"

Qin Zheng's gaze fell upon the names on the paper.

Is this a chance to earn virtue?

(End of Chapter)

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