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Chapter 307: Washing Away the Lead, A Complete Heart (4000 Words)
Chapter 307: Washing Away the Lead, A Complete Heart (4000 Words)
Heart Demon!
Before Qin Zheng stood not the Ancestor of Qingyu Sect, but a Heart Demon capable of bewitching one's mind and rooting its demonic nature!
The appearance of this being was likely the ultimate scheme of the Human Race's upper echelons!
In this fleeting moment, Qin Zheng's heart was enlightened.
The next instant, without hesitation, he stirred the Immortal Slaying Sword Intent in his heart sea.
Vibrant!
A crisp sword hum reverberated.
The Heart Demon's pupils constricted abruptly, instantly releasing Qin Zheng's right hand and simultaneously retreating a step back.
Just this one step, a hundred li away!
His figure instantly appeared a hundred li distant!
But before he could do anything else.
The next moment.
A terrifying sword energy, capable of annihilating heaven and earth, surged forth, engulfing him completely!
A thunderous roar echoed through the heavens and earth.
Then, a massive fissure seemed to tear open in the sky.
On the earth, an endless Heavenly Abyss reappeared!
The vast power capable of slaying Celestial Immortals was, at this moment, fully displayed between heaven and earth.
Inside Qingyu Sect.
The five Earth Immortals stood dumbfounded.
Their faces were filled with awe.
Especially the three who had confronted Qin Zheng before, their hearts now felt like an earthquake, stirring up a storm of shock and fear!
How long had it been since the confrontation with Tiangong Sword Sect? And now, this person could unleash such a world-shaking and extraordinary sword strike!
In their perception, the power emanating from this sword strike was like an infinite ocean.
And they, before this boundless sea, were like a lone boat.
In the face of such immense power, they seemed so insignificant and frail, a single wave or a wisp of sword energy could harvest them all!
Powerful!
Inconceivably powerful!
As these chaotic thoughts flashed through their minds, a sense of relief surged within them.
Phew! Phew!
Although he had been a bit impulsive earlier, he had luckily managed to preserve his life at this critical moment.
Facing such a terrifying sword strike, even their sect master would likely meet his end beneath the vast sword energy.
They turned their gazes towards the figure a hundred li away.
And in the sky.
Qin Zheng's sword had struck his opponent, but his expression remained tense without a hint of relaxation or joy.
Immortal Slaying Sword Energy, Path of Dao Leaves.
With the combination of these two, the previous sword strike was nearly the strongest blow he could deliver at the moment! Yet, at this moment, on the heart sea and the Virtue Scroll, there was not the slightest movement! In other words, this sword energy capable of slaying Celestial Immortals, even after completely striking the opponent, could not slay him!
Heart Demon!
Indeed, it was not an ordinary demon!
Qin Zheng's expression turned slightly grave.
And a hundred li away.
After the aftershock of the sword energy that split heaven and earth dissipated, a figure appeared in the eyes of everyone present.
Half of his body was gone, leaving only half a head connected to a still-beating heart.
Yet, his aura remained stable, not wavering in the slightest!
With such severe injuries, he could still maintain his aura without faltering!
At this moment, the half-head opened its remaining half-mouth, curling up slightly in mockery, and then slowly spoke.
"I am the master of the heart, and all my believers can become the flesh and skin that houses me."
"Even if you are strong, and this sword strike is enough to slay ordinary Celestial Immortals, it only damages one of my countless vessels."
"For me, it is neither painful nor bothersome, with no impact whatsoever."
"And my appearance is not to engage you in combat but to have a conversation."
As he spoke, endless Immortal Spirit Qi from the heavens and earth swiftly gathered towards his broken body.
In this situation, his flesh began to heal at a visible rate.
Qin Zheng did not strike again, merely observing him with a cold gaze.
The Heart Demon believed that his words had convinced Qin Zheng to abandon the idea of attacking, so he smirked and continued.
"Before you, among the Human Race, only Wu Qingping could discern my demonic nature."
"Who he is, I need not explain."
"This also proves that, on the path of the heart, your talent is no less than his!"
"A genius like you, on the path of the heart, is a born ruler!"
"If you become like me, your strength will surely surpass your current state."
"Therefore, accept me, become like me! This is my benevolence and your opportunity!"
The Heart Demon's words were persuasive, each sentence and word carrying a unique power that resonated with Qin Zheng's heart.
In this situation, a peculiar thought began to stir within Qin Zheng's heart.
The words spoken by the other party seemed to make sense.
As this thought emerged, a series of similar thoughts rapidly flooded his mind, growing exponentially, threatening to overwhelm Qin Zheng's mental clarity.
Accept!
Accept!!
Accept!!!
A voice resonated within his mind, growing louder until it thundered through his mental space.
As if drawn by an unseen force, the darkest thoughts in Qin Zheng's heart began to surface, gathering and coalescing.
Finally, these sinister thoughts formed a faint trace of black Qi.
Demon Nature!
This newly born strand of black Qi was the manifestation of the Demon Root's Demon Nature!
Or, to be precise, it was the Demon Nature born from Human Nature!
Just as this strand of Demon Nature was about to take root in his heart...
A calm voice suddenly echoed in his mental space.
"So, this is how Demon Nature emerges."
In that instant, the strand of Demon Nature sensed an immense threat and desperately tried to burrow deep into the recesses of his heart.
But as the voice fell, a brilliant light akin to the Great Sun appeared within his mind, effortlessly eradicating the strand of Demon Nature.
Primordial Sovereign Seal!
It could not only be used against others but also to suppress and eliminate all negative influences within one's heart!
As the strand of Demon Nature was annihilated, Qin Zheng felt his heart instantly cleansed and elevated.
In his Inner World...
The Great Dao Tree glowed, its branches swaying gently as if in joy.
Change followed.
Nourished, the tree began to grow, and new Path of Dao Leaves sprouted on its branches.
One... Two... Three...
Four... Five... Six...
The leaves kept multiplying.
It wasn't until the ninth leaf sprouted that the growth stopped.
These nine leaves were not the original nine, but new leaves that grew alongside the Great Dao Tree of Dao's growth, bringing the total to eighteen leaves!
Rumble!
As the Great Dao Tree flourished, the Inner World expanded.
The space tripled in size before stabilizing.
Qin Zheng's aura visibly intensified.
In contrast, the Heart Demon's face paled, as if suffering backlash, and his aura weakened.
"How is this possible?!"
His expression was one of disbelief.
He had never encountered such a situation!
He had successfully lured out the dark side of his opponent, even condensing it into Demon Nature, which was about to take root in their heart.
Then, he would replace their Human Nature with Demon Nature!
He would have complete control over this person!
If he could devour a being with such a high Heart talent, his strength would surely skyrocket!
This was one of the reasons he had appeared.
But this person before him, with their own power, had completely eradicated that strand of Demon Nature!
It was beyond comprehension!
Even the Celestial Pool in the Heavenly King Palace could only disperse Demon Nature, and those dark influences would still resurface in the heart.
And for any being with a spiritual nature, there would always be these influences, leaving a weakness when facing him.
Yet, this person had not only eradicated Demon Nature but also purified their heart, leading to an increase in strength!
Humiliating!
Even Wu Qingping, in the past, had merely guarded his heart, preventing him from luring him.
But this person had not only toyed with him but also used his strength to enhance themselves!
Infuriating!
The Heart Demon raged within, hastening the recovery of his physical body.
Meanwhile, Qin Zheng sensed his current state.
Even now, he couldn't help but marvel.
In just an instant, such a transformation had occurred, all because he had used the Heart Demon's power to lure out and eradicate the dark influences in his heart with the Primordial Sovereign Seal!
This transformation had purified his heart, making it flawless!
Even without slaying the Heart Demon and gaining virtue, this transformation was more than enough!
After all, each Path of Dao Leaf required a million pounds of virtue to cultivate.
Now, the nine new leaves in his Inner World represented nine million jin of virtue!
Not to mention the growth of the Great Dao Tree, the expansion of his Inner World, and the increase in his own strength!
Various thoughts flashed through Qin Zheng's mind.
From the moment Heart Demon spoke, to the emergence of the Demon Nature, and now, the completion of his transformation, it seemed like an eternity, but in reality, it was just a fleeting moment.
Qin Zheng suppressed these thoughts, and his mental gaze once again fell upon the Heart Demon across from him.
"Do you have any other tricks up your sleeve?" Qin Zheng asked calmly.
The Primordial Heart Seal was one of the Primordial Sovereign Nine Seals.
It was a true method to dominate the power of the heart.
Even if this Heart Demon was incredibly powerful, he couldn't influence Qin Zheng with his heart power! On the contrary, Qin Zheng was even looking forward to seeing what other tricks the Heart Demon had, hoping for another opportunity to transcend and transform like before.
But these words, when heard by the Heart Demon, felt like mockery, grating on his ears.
"Damn it! Damn it!"
As he roared, his eyes filled with rage.
Seeing his state, Qin Zheng decided not to delay any further and prepared to strike again.
Just then, a sword light suddenly burst out from behind him.
Qin Zheng slightly sidestepped, avoiding the sword light.
Simultaneously, he reached out and grabbed a blue-robed cultivator.
One of the five Earth Immortals of the Qingyu Sect.
But at this moment, the cultivator's face was contorted with ferocity, filled with bestiality.
Immediately after, a torrent of sword lights rushed towards Qin Zheng like a flood.
The Heart Demon, whose injuries were almost healed, smirked and said, "These are all humans!"
"Although I've planted the Demon Nature in them, they haven't completely fallen yet, and there's still a chance for them to recover."
"With your abilities, killing them might be easy, but making them recover is not a simple process."
"I'm curious to see how you'll deal with your fellow humans!"
Before he finished speaking—
Boom!
A ball of blood mist exploded in Qin Zheng's hand.
The Earth Immortal he had just held was crushed to death!
Rumble!
In an instant, thunder roared in the sky, followed by the appearance of blood rain.
Seeing this scene, the Heart Demon's expression slightly froze.
How ruthless!
As a human, he had killed without hesitation!
It seemed that influencing the Heart Demon with heart power was no longer an option.
As for leaving, that was equally impossible.
After all, the reason he had shown himself was twofold.
Firstly, to stop the Heart Demon from continuing to kill the pawns he had placed among the humans.
Secondly, to kill and devour the Heart Demon! A person like Wu Qingping, who could discern the Demon Nature, was not someone he could ignore.
Otherwise, not only would he deplete his heart and blood, but he would also create a weakness when facing the humans in the future.
Moreover, by devouring the Heart Demon with such powerful heart talent, he could increase his own strength.
It was a twofold benefit!
So, he decided to beat the Heart Demon half to death, and when his heart power was weak, he would devour the Heart Demon's heart power!
This was the purpose of his appearance.
The Heart Demon made his decision in an instant.
He took a step forward, preparing to strike.
Vroom!
At that moment, a humming sound suddenly reverberated through the heavens and earth.
Brilliant array formation patterns lit up in the sky and on the ground, as if isolating this space from the rest of the world.
"Heart Demon! Since you dare to intrude into the Human Race's frontier, don't even think about leaving alive!"
A voice filled with authority echoed.
The Heart Demon stopped and looked at the array formation in the sky and on the ground, then smirked and said, "Dongyang? Just you?"
"Among the humans, only Wu Qingping can kill me!"
"And he's currently in a dire situation, unable to intervene."
"If you want to kill me, you're not qualified!"
As he finished speaking, the formation shook, and four figures appeared in the four directions.
Rumble!
It was as if the four directions of the heavens were pressing down.
Four powerful auras instantly swept through the surroundings.
The Heart Demon scanned the four directions.
"Dongyang, Bright Moon, Hidden Mind, Clear Subtlety."
With each name spoken, his expression grew more solemn.
These four were four of the seven Supreme Celestial Immortals of the Human Race!
Instead of guarding the frontier, they had chosen to come here and take action against him!
"What if the four of us join forces? Are we qualified now?"
At that moment, one of them, a man in a red robe, as brilliant as the Great Sun, spoke calmly.
(End of Chapter)
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