Chapter 309: Spirit Mystic Realm, Spirit Ruins! (4000 words)

Chapter 309: Spirit Mystic Realm, Spirit Ruins! (4000 words)



Above the Heart.

A strand of golden light flickered.

The Primordial Heart Seal was inherently effective against the Heart Demon, and with the amplification of the Great Dao Leaf, it was even more so.

With only a single lingering thought, the Heart Demon naturally had no choice but to face the seal, and it was completely annihilated.

The strand of golden light that appeared was something that emerged after the Heart Demon's demise, and it was indeed different from ordinary demonic objects.

Qin Zheng examined the golden light.

Then—

Hum!

In his Heart Sea, the Virtue Scroll trembled slightly, and a line of text quickly appeared.

【Item discovered: Heart Demon Essence, can be refined. Requires 50 million pounds of Virtue. Proceed with refinement?】

[Note: Refinement will yield a wondrous item, the Spirit Mystic Realm.]



[Note: You can enter the Mystic Realm and seize the opportunity within!]



Spirit Mystic Realm?

Qin Zheng was curious about this.

However, the current situation was not suitable for further investigation, so he quickly calmed his mind and returned to the outside world.

At this moment, the four Top Tier Celestial Immortals stood like four towering pillars, emitting powerful auras.

It seemed that the strange change that had just occurred within Qin Zheng's body had gone unnoticed by the four Celestial Immortals.

The body of the Qingyu Sect's Ancestor, which had been parasitized by the Heart Demon, was currently disintegrating at a visible rate.

In his eyes, there remained a hint of astonishment, as if he hadn't expected a sword to pierce through the void and instantly obliterate all of his clones.

Or perhaps he hadn't anticipated that Qin Zheng would possess such a means to eradicate his last lingering thought.

Thus, this mysterious and elusive Heart Demon, who came and went without a trace, perished within the Human Race's frontier.

The wooden sword that had pierced the Heart Demon now returned to normal, hovering in the air.

It was over.

The four Top Tier Celestial Immortals retracted their auras.

Dongyang Immortal Lord spoke, "With this sword, even if the Ten Thousand Chariots Demon Nation realizes we're not here, they won't dare to act recklessly."

The other three Top Tier Celestial Immortals nodded in agreement.

This was a sword strike from the Immortal Severing Sword!

A single strike that killed a powerful and mysterious Demon Deity!

Among the Hundred Great Demon Lords of the Ten Thousand Chariots Demon Nation, who would dare to cause trouble for the Human Race at this critical moment?

Would they not fear that the Immortal Severing Sword might not be satisfied with just one strike and come back for another?

After all, the rumor that the Human Race's Immortal Severing Sword was restrained and bound by the Seven Great Demon Deities of the Demon Emperor Palace, unable to act, had been dispelled by this single strike!

However, the four Celestial Immortals' expressions did not show much joy because of this.

Dongyang Immortal Lord reached out to grasp the wooden sword floating in the air.

This was the sword left behind by the Immortal Severing Sword, and it would serve as a divine weapon to protect and intimidate the Demon Race in the future.

The other three Top Tier Celestial Immortals slowly turned around, their gazes falling upon the figure in the golden-patterned black robe at the edge of the battlefield.

As expected, this person was the key to the Human Race's breakthrough and rise.

With such talent and the ability to discern Demon Nature, he was like the second coming of the Immortal Severing Sword!

Smiles appeared on their faces as they prepared to approach him.

But at that moment—

Hum!

A crisp sound of sword resonance rang out.

The wooden sword, which had been floating in the air, suddenly revived.

Just as Dongyang Immortal Lord was about to grasp the hilt, the sword transformed into a beam of light and rushed towards the figure in the golden-patterned black robe.

This sudden change startled everyone.

Before they could react, the wooden sword had already reached Qin Zheng and stopped.

Then, as if it had found its master, it obediently circled around Qin Zheng.

What was going on?!

The four Human Race Celestial Immortals were stunned.

Qin Zheng, seeing the wooden sword circling around him, was also slightly taken aback.

However, upon sensing the faint yet distinct sword energy emanating from the wooden sword, which shared the same origin as the Zuxian Sword Energy, Qin Zheng immediately understood.

The wooden sword seemed to have sensed the Zuxian Sword Energy within him, which was why it was so affectionate towards him.

Realizing this, Qin Zheng slowly reached out and grasped the hilt.

The wooden sword immediately calmed down and returned to its ordinary appearance.

But Qin Zheng could feel the terrifying and unparalleled sword energy hidden within the wooden sword.

Immortal Severing Sword, Wu Qingping!

Qin Zheng narrowed his eyes.

The origin of this sword no longer required much speculation.

However, the strength of that person had indeed exceeded Qin Zheng's expectations.

Deserving of being the first in Lingxu Realm!

A force that could balance the Seven Great Demon Deities!

The vast sword energy contained within this sword far surpassed what a Celestial Immortal could compare to.

Although Qin Zheng had not yet advanced to the Celestial Immortal realm,

But with the Immortal Slaying Sword Intent and the Great Dao Leaf, he could also unleash a powerful sword aura capable of slaying ordinary Celestial Immortals!

At this moment, he could clearly sense that the strongest sword he could unleash was like a drop in the ocean, incredibly insignificant compared to the sword aura contained within this wooden sword.

This was the power of the Immortal Severing Sword! Qin Zheng's heart was filled with awe and admiration.

"For slaying the Heart Demon, you shall be greatly rewarded!"

At this moment, the four Top Tier Celestial Immortals, having recovered from their shock, approached him.

Dongyang Immortal Lord smiled and spoke.

But at the same time, his gaze also imperceptibly shifted towards the wooden sword in Qin Zheng's hand.

Qin Zheng, having regained his composure, turned to face the four before him.

The man in red was Dongyang Immortal Lord;

The lady in court attire was Mingyue Immortal Lord;

The middle-aged man in scholar's robes was Fujian Ascetic;

The old man in Daoist robes was Qingwei Daoist.

Qin Zheng had already figured out their identities when they appeared and fought the Heart Demon.

So, Qin Zheng shook his head and said, "Dongyang Immortal Lord, you flatter me. My contribution is insignificant."

As he spoke, he sheathed the wooden sword, as it had acknowledged him, and there was no need for further courtesy.

The four Celestial Immortals' eyes twitched slightly at his action.

After slaying the Heart Demon with a single sword.

The rumor that the Immortal Severing Sword couldn't be unsheathed was dispelled.

Whether human or demon, all would believe that the Immortal Severing Sword was not restrained and could be drawn at any time.

However, as the four Top Tier Celestial Immortals of the Human Race, the strongest beneath the Immortal Severing Sword, they were well aware that this sword strike was the final one!

After this strike, the Immortal Severing Sword would not unleash the same powerful blow in a short time!

And this wooden sword, during this period, would be the guardian of the Human Race!

Within this wooden sword lay the power infused by the Immortal Severing Sword, surpassing that of Celestial Immortals!

It was the Human Race's life-saving treasure!

This sword should have been guarded by the Seven Great Heaven Immortals!

But at this moment, it had fallen into the hands of a Human Immortal!

And this was the wooden sword's own doing, and this Human Immortal might very well be the next Human Race talent to ascend to the Celestial Immortal realm!

It wasn't easy to ask for its return!

The four exchanged glances,

Somewhat troubled.

At this moment, Qingwei Daoist shook his head and said, "The Heart Demon's strength isn't particularly formidable, but its methods are bizarre, and it rarely manifests in person."

"By luring it out this time, you've done a great service, and you need not decline the credit."

This was in response to Qin Zheng's earlier words.

Then,

He paused slightly and continued, "Your talent, as we've witnessed, is astonishing."

"Given time, our Human Race will surely witness the emergence of a second existence beyond the Immortal Severing Sword!"

"May I ask, young friend, what are your plans?"

In response to Qingwei Daoist's question.

Qin Zheng didn't hesitate and replied, "To the frontier, to slay demons and eliminate monsters!"

After slaying the Heart Demon, there was no stable source of virtue within the Human Race's territories to aid Qin Zheng's cultivation.

To continue accumulating virtue and improve himself, he could only go to the frontier and slay demonic beings.

Hearing this, Qingwei Daoist nodded and exchanged glances with the other three Celestial Immortals.

Since it was in the frontier, it didn't matter who held the sword; when faced with real danger, the sword would respond and slay powerful foes!

Thus, the four also felt relieved.

Fujian Ascetic smiled and said, "With the Immortal Severing Sword's strike, the Heart Demon has fallen. Under this deterrence, the Ten Thousand Chariots Demon Nation will remain quiet for a while."

"You need not rush to the frontier. Instead, seize this opportunity to elevate your cultivation realm."

After Fujian Ascetic's words.

The other three Celestial Immortals, as if struck by the same thought, spoke, "Is the Spirit Ruins about to open again?"

Beyond the Human Race's territories.

In the distant lands.

A majestic mountain was cut in half, revealing a massive flat surface with numerous grand palaces.

At this moment, within one of the palaces, over ten powerful beings had gathered.

"According to the news from various places, the Heart Demon has indeed perished."

One of them spoke.

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the palace became solemn.

The Heart Demon's methods were bizarre, and its clones were almost everywhere in the Spirit Ruins Realm!

Not only the Human Race, but even the Dragon Palace, the Phoenix Nest, and the Immortal Mountain had traces of the Heart Demon.

Thus, the Heart Demon could swiftly gather the latest information and dynamics of various forces.

The Demon Race invaded the Human Race, and the Heart Demon could provide the Demon Race with the Human Race's movements.

It could be said that in this invasion, the position occupied by the Heart Demon was extremely high!

Now that the Heart Demon has fallen, it also means that their channel for gathering information has disappeared! The loss is severe, even devastating!

But this is not the reason for their somber expressions and tense atmosphere!

The real reason is the appearance of the Absurd Immortal Sword!

Among the Humans, only one person can slay the Heart Demon, and that is the Absurd Immortal Sword!

Only he has the ability to kill the Heart Demon!

Just as in the Demon Race, only the Demon Deities can deter the Heart Demon! According to the information, the Absurd Immortal Sword has been restrained by the Demon Emperor Palace's Demon Deities and is clearly unable to take action!

If the Absurd Immortal Sword can still act, then the Ten Thousand Chariots Demon Nation's invasion of the Human Race Frontier, aiming to annihilate the entire Human Race, is just a pipe dream!

This invasion war has just begun, and the outcome has already been determined.

Although this result is not what they wanted to see.

"What's the next step?"

A voice sounded.

"The trial results are out. The Absurd Immortal Sword can still act, but there's no point in continuing to wage a great war."

Another voice spoke up.

"No! In the Pingyang Valley battle, the Human Race suffered such severe losses, yet the Absurd Immortal Sword didn't take action. Now, with the Heart Demon's appearance, the Absurd Immortal Sword has made its move, clearly eliminating future troubles!"

In the palace, voices continued to sound one after another.

And each voice belonged to one of the Hundred Great Demon Lords!

After a brief argument, finally, another voice spoke up.

"What's the response from the Demon Emperor Palace?"

The Ten Thousand Chariots Demon Nation, under the command of the Demon Emperor Palace, launched this invasion war at the Demon Emperor Palace's behest.

Now that the Absurd Immortal Sword has acted, with this record of action, whether this invasion war should continue also depends on the Demon Emperor Palace's decision.

So, after this voice sounded, the palace fell silent.

No matter how they argued, in the end, they still had to listen to the Demon Emperor Palace's judgment, so it was better to wait quietly for the result.

Time passed slowly.

Finally, at a certain moment, a light as brilliant as the Great Sun descended from outside and entered the palace.

Simultaneously, a voice spoke up.

"The Demon Emperor Palace has responded!"

"All action plans remain unchanged! But the timing of our next move will be decided by us!"

"Additionally..."

"The Spirit Ruins are about to open. First, gather the top ten on the Celestial Talent Rankings and prepare to head to the Spirit Ruins!"

Human Race Frontier.

Xuanuan Realm, Human Sovereign Palace.

Within a spacious cultivation chamber.

Qin Zheng sat cross-legged, his eyes gleaming with contemplation.

After slaying the Heart Demon, the four Top Tier Celestial Immortals returned to the frontier, and he, in turn, returned to the Human Sovereign Palace.

Regarding the Spirit Ruins, he had gained a general understanding from the descriptions of the four Celestial Immortals.

In the Spirit Ruins Realm, there existed a lifeless region filled with various Heavenly Materials and Treasures not found elsewhere! These treasures were of great use even to Celestial Immortal Realm experts.

Most importantly, within this region, there were remnants of an Immortal Sect!

This Immortal Sect had no history in the Spirit Ruins Realm, its origins were extremely mysterious, and its power was formidable! There, a path to the Celestial Immortal Realm and above existed! It was also the source of all cultivation methods in the Spirit Ruins Realm!

Whether Human or Demon, all found their cultivation methods in that Spirit Ruins, embarking on the path to transcendence! The Ten Great Demon Deities of the Demon Race and the Absurd Immortal Sword of the Human Race also found their opportunities in the Spirit Ruins, allowing them to step into the Celestial Immortal Realm and beyond!

However, the Spirit Ruins only opened once every ten thousand years.

Moreover, the Spirit Ruins had a rule: each living being could only enter the Spirit Ruins once in their lifetime.

Therefore, basically, every time the Spirit Ruins opened, those who entered were the Celestial Talents who were about to ascend to the Celestial Immortal Realm within ten thousand years.

There were also some who suppressed their urge to enter until they reached the Celestial Immortal Realm, only then venturing into the Spirit Ruins to seek opportunities to transcend the Celestial Immortal Realm.

But such beings were not many.

In Qin Zheng's mind, he slowly recalled the descriptions of the Spirit Ruins from the four Top Tier Celestial Immortals.

As the strongest existence under the Absurd Immortal Sword, they had naturally visited the Spirit Ruins.

According to the four, every being who entered the Spirit Ruins and survived would experience a qualitative leap in their strength.

This made Qin Zheng even more eager to visit the Spirit Ruins.

However, at this moment, he had an even more important matter to attend to.

Qin Zheng's thoughts stirred, and a wisp of his consciousness sank into his Heart Sea, gazing at the Virtue Scroll.

(End of Chapter)

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