Chapter 329: After the Great Battle! Changes in the Virtue Scroll! (Part 42)

Chapter 329: After the Great Battle! Changes in the Virtue Scroll! (Part 42)



At the borderlands of the Human Race, years of constant warfare had left the void permeated with a lingering scent of blood. The endless mountain ranges were stained red and black, a grim reminder of the conflicts.

In the highest point for miles, a majestic city stood tall. Its towering blackened walls bore countless scars from swords and spears, exuding an air of stern and resolute might.

On the walls, armored warriors patrolled, each clad in heavy armor and wielding weapons. In one corner of the wall, a group of these warriors kept a vigilant watch, their gazes fixed on the land beyond, alert to any signs of movement across the vast territory.

"The demonic aura is fading." One of them suddenly spoke, a hint of surprise in their voice.

Since the invasion of the Ten Thousand Chariot Demon Nation hundreds of years ago, the demon race had only increased in numbers outside this frontier city.

The weakening of the demonic aura in the void meant that the demons had retreated, which was indeed a rare occurrence.

Hearing this, another warrior smiled and said, "These demons have been arrogant for too long. This time, they suffered a great loss at the hands of our Human Race's powerful experts, and their overall strength must have been reduced by at least thirty percent!"

"If they hadn't retreated, that would have been truly strange."

The warrior who spoke first now wore an excited expression, and quickly asked, "I only know the basics, Zhang Yu. Please tell us, what exactly happened?"

At this, the warriors responsible for guarding this section of the wall all showed excitement. After all, the Human Race had been weak and suppressed by the Demon Race for a long time. Hearing that the demons suffered a loss at the hands of their own Human Race experts was indeed exciting news.

Their gazes turned to Zhang Yu, the warrior who had just spoken.

Zhang Yu smiled and said, "This isn't some secret. I'm sure everyone will know soon enough."

After a brief pause, he continued with a serious tone, "You all know that recently, the Spirit Ruins reopened after ten thousand years."

"Our Human Race sent one Space Force Ship, while the Demon Race sent ten!"

At this, everyone's expressions turned somber.

Those who went to the Spirit Ruins were the top talents of each race, the very best of the Celestial Immortals.

With such a vast difference in numbers, the gap in their foundations would only widen over time!

If this continued, the Human Race would one day face defeat without a fight, completely succumbing to the Demon Race's tyranny!

Seeing the reactions of the others, Zhang Yu's lips curled slightly, and he continued, "The Demon Race sent ten Space Force Ships and a hundred Demon Celestial Immortals!"

"With such overwhelming power, the demons acted arrogantly. When our Human Race entered the Spirit Ruins, some of their top talents even blocked our way, preventing us from entering."

The warriors' faces darkened with anger, their eyes narrowing with killing intent. "These demons! Do they think they can bully our Human Race?"

"Our Human Race has the Absolute Immortal Sword, the number one power in the Spirit Ruins, suppressing the ten Demon Deities of the Demon Race!"

"If not for the Human Race holding him back, with his abilities, he alone could have annihilated the entire Demon Race!"

Zhang Yu raised his hand slightly, stopping the others from continuing the discussion. With a smile, he said, "This time, we didn't let them get away with it."

"Our Human Race has a Talent named Qin Zheng. At the height of the demons' arrogance, he stepped forward and punched one of them, allowing our Human Race to smoothly enter the Spirit Ruins."

"Later, when a hundred Demon Celestial Immortals became enraged and wanted to attack our Human Race's Talent, Free Spirit Immortal Lord and Demon Subduing Holy Monk, two of our top Celestial Immortals, arrived just in time."

"They faced a hundred demons alone, intimidating them and preventing the hundred Demon Celestial Immortals from taking action!"

The warriors' anger turned into smiles upon hearing this.

"That's satisfying!"

"I haven't heard of this Talent named Qin Zheng before."

"Our Human Race has seven top Celestial Immortals, the pinnacle of Celestial Immortals. None of the ten Demon Deities can match them!"

The warriors smiled and discussed among themselves.

However, one warrior spoke up with a puzzled expression, "What about the battle between the two races? When did that happen?"

Many people only had a vague understanding of the Spirit Ruins and lacked detailed knowledge.

Zhang Yu smiled and continued, "The battle between the two races occurred after the reopening of the Spirit Ruins!"

"When I told you about this, it was to inform you that the Demon Race is indeed becoming more powerful and their foundation is deepening."

"It's also to let you know that all of this is happening because of the emergence of a Talent named Qin Zheng!"

This statement once again drew everyone's attention to Qin Zheng, the Human Race's Talent.

Zhang Yu's voice continued to echo.

"Qin Zheng, a Human Race Talent, unleashed his fury upon the Demon Clan's blocking Celestial Talents. With two Top Heavenly Immortals from the Demon Clan intimidating them, the Demon Clan dared not act, allowing the Human Race to smoothly enter the Spirit Ruins."

"The cause of the great battle lies within the Spirit Ruins itself!"

"As the various races waited outside the Spirit Ruins, sensing its unusual activities, the first to be teleported out were two Celestial Talents of the Demon Clan!"

"But before they could fully exit the Spirit Ruins' passage, they were caught up by the Human Race's Gu Xuanji, who swiftly slew them with a single sword strike!"

"Enraged, the Demon Clan was about to retaliate, but was stopped by the two Top Heavenly Immortals."

"Subsequently, those teleported out were all from the Human Race!"

"Not a single Demon Clan member, nor any Dragon or Phoenix Clan member, returned."

At this point, the crowd immediately understood the reason for the great battle.

The Demon Clan, along with the Dragon and Phoenix Clans, had all perished within the Spirit Ruins, leaving only the Human Race to return with bountiful gains.

Anyone would direct their suspicions and anger towards the Human Race.

Zhang Yu quickened his pace, "After that, the Dragon and Phoenix Clans launched an attack on the Human Race's two Top Heavenly Immortals."

"The Demon Clan, seizing the opportunity, attempted to annihilate the returning Human Race members."

"With the addition of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans, Free Spirit Immortal Lord and Demon Subduing Holy Monk were stretched thin, unable to fully focus on the Demon Clan."

"It was then that our Human Race Talent, Qin Zheng, descended like a heavenly deity, emerging from the void. With a single punch, he obliterated a Demon Lord of the Demon Clan."

"Wielding a massive blade, he single-handedly fought against a hundred Demon Clan Celestial Immortals, immediately alleviating the crisis for the Human Race at that time!"

"In the end, he even drew the attention of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans, but with a swift counterattack, he held them off, fighting one on two, forcing the Dragon and Phoenix to retreat step by step!"

As Zhang Hua spoke, his face flushed with excitement, as if he had personally experienced the scene.

The rest of the crowd's expressions froze, then revealed their awe, hastily speaking, "One person chasing and killing a hundred Demon Clan Celestial Immortals, even engaging the Dragon and Phoenix Clans."

"Does that mean Qin Zheng's strength has already reached the level of Top Heavenly Immortals!"

Zhang Hua shook his head, continuing, "The great battle attracted the attention of the Demon Clan, Dragon Palace, and Phoenix Nest's Top Heavenly Immortals."

After a brief pause, he spoke with awe, "But the Demon Clan's Top Heavenly Immortal was immediately slain by Qin Zheng's sword!"

"According to rumors, the sky's clouds were dyed red with Demon Clan blood, mixed with shredded flesh. Even the sea turned crimson."

A single sword strike to slay a Top Heavenly Immortal! The crowd's expressions were filled with awe.

What kind of strength was this? Could it be above the Celestial Immortal realm?

As this thought crossed their minds, a sudden realization hit them.

If the Human Race truly had another above the Celestial Immortal level, the current situation and dynamics between the Human and Demon Clans would be completely rewritten!

However, if the Human Race did have someone above the Celestial Immortal level, the atmosphere wouldn't be as calm as it is now.

They understood that such a thought was unrealistic, but they still asked with a glimmer of hope, "Then, what realm is Qin Zheng in?"

Zhang Hua shook his head.

The crowd, lost in their own thoughts, spoke, "This time, the Demon Clan not only lost their most elite Celestial Talents of the past ten thousand years but also a hundred Celestial Immortals and a Top Heavenly Immortal!"

"Indeed, it's a significant loss. No wonder these beasts are retreating; it seems the Demon Clan, suffering heavy losses, dares not challenge us for now."

As Zhang Hua observed the crowd's discussion, he continued, "With such losses, do you think the Demon Clan will choose to retreat rather than seek revenge?"

This statement immediately captured the crowd's attention, and they refocused on Zhang Hua, eager for more.

Zhang Hua nodded with satisfaction, replying, "The Demon Clan, suffering heavy losses, will not let this go."

"But after slaying the Demon Clan's Top Heavenly Immortal with a single sword strike, Qin Zheng let the Dragon and Phoenix Clans go and had the Human Race's Flying Treasure Ship return to the Human Race's domain, clearing out everyone present."

"What happened in the subsequent battle is not widely known."

"However, according to rumors, the Demon Clan sent dozens of Celestial Immortals, nearly ten Top Heavenly Immortals, and a Demon Deity may have joined the fight!"

"The result was the safe return of the Human Race. The once arrogant Demon Clan, their aura diminished, began to retreat."

The crowd's expressions were now nearly frozen in awe.

Nearly ten Top Heavenly Immortals, possibly with a Demon Deity's involvement, even if the Human Race's seven Top Heavenly Immortals joined forces, they would likely suffer heavy casualties.

Not to mention, countering the Demon Clan and inflicting such losses.

What exactly happened in that battle?

Did the Immortal Slaying Sword make an appearance?

The crowd's curiosity deepened.

However, even Zhang Hua shook his head, indicating his lack of knowledge.

The crowd's thoughts were filled with speculation.

At that moment, a rich aroma suddenly reached their noses.

"What's that smell? So fragrant!"

Someone's expression brightened, and they opened their mouth to inquire.

Among those guarding the city walls, the weakest were at the twelfth level of Dharmakaya, and there were even Human Immortals and Earth Immortals.

Having reached such a realm, they had already tasted all kinds of food, and their desire for culinary delights had long faded.

But at this moment, upon smelling this aroma, their mouths watered instantly.

They immediately looked towards the center of the city, the direction from which the scent was emanating.

There, in the Town Peace City Lord's Manor, resided the Supreme Celestial Immortal who guarded this place, Dongyang Immortal Lord.

"Come and eat! Eat as much as you can!"

In a garden adorned with clusters of flowers and flowing stones, several figures surrounded a large pot, each holding a stick of meat.

A rich aroma of meat wafted from the pot.

The meat soup was pure white, and as it bubbled, pieces of mutton appeared.

"This beast dared to talk tough, saying it would deliver our final words. It truly didn't know when to give up!"

Free Spirit Immortal Lord was carefree and casual, holding a bone in one hand and a wine flask in the other. He ate meat and drank wine, all the while enthusiastically inviting everyone.

Looking at his appearance, he seemed more like a gluttonous drunkard than the pillar holding up the heavens.

Dongyang Immortal Lord shook his head helplessly and then turned to look at the figure in a golden-patterned dark robe, saying, "Qin Zheng, you've worked hard in this battle. This old sheep is of Celestial Immortal rank, and eating more of it will do you good."

Qin Zheng nodded.

He then drank a bowl of mutton soup.

To be honest, the taste of a Demon Clan Celestial Immortal cooked in a simple broth surpassed all delicacies.

Half a month had passed since the Spirit Ruins battle.

The scenes from that day still flashed through his mind, especially recalled the vortex atop the sky and the powerful aura it emitted.

It was the most powerful aura he had ever encountered.

It made him realize just how formidable the realm above Celestial Immortal was.

However, in that battle, he also felt the might of the 'Immortal Severing Sword'!

With the sword intent contained within that wooden sword and the enhancement from the Dao Tree leaf,

A single sword strike instantly cleared all the invading Demon Clan!

Thirty Celestial Immortals, including nine Supreme Celestial Immortals,

And the vortex atop the sky, exuding the aura of a Demon Deity,

That Demon Deity hadn't even made a move before Qin Zheng's sword severed the spatial passage!

The Demon Clan's aggressive momentum was swept away by a single sword strike.

After that sword strike, the Demon Clan chose to calm down, even slowing down the invasion of the Ten Thousand Chariot Demon Nation.

At this moment, the Human Race enjoyed a rare peace and tranquility after hundreds of years.

That's why, at this moment, several Supreme Celestial Immortals of the Human Race gathered in Town Peace City, savoring the meat of a Celestial Immortal rank sheep.

Qin Zheng's thoughts flashed through his mind.

"After this battle, the Demon Clan's foundation has weakened by at least three-tenths. Qin, you deserve the most credit. Allow me to toast to you!"

Free Spirit Immortal Lord suddenly stood up, his expression serious and solemn. He raised the wine flask in his hand and said earnestly.

As his words fell, the other Supreme Celestial Immortals also stood up.

The Human Immortal Lord, Dongyang Immortal Lord, Free Spirit Immortal Lord, Bright Moon Immortal Lord,

Cloud Celestial Sect's Qingwei Daoist, One Mind Monastery's Fuben Daoist, Cold Mountain Temple's Demon Subduing Holy Monk.

They all stood up, raised their wine flasks, and sincerely toasted to Qin Zheng.

"Qin Zheng, you've worked hard. With this battle, the Human Race will have a century of peace!"

Qin Zheng stood up and raised his wine flask in response. "Your words are too kind!"

The group drank their wine in one go.

Qin Zheng understood that their gratitude was not just for the outcome of this battle.

They were also entrusting him with a task.

The seven Supreme Celestial Immortals of the Human Race, the strongest under the Immortal Severing Sword, had always been like seven pillars supporting the entire Human Race.

But even they had their limits, times when they were powerless.

Facing a Demon Clan dozens of times stronger, their burden was immense.

His appearance was like a ray of light, showing the Human Race a path forward.

After all, the top rank of the Supreme Tower surpassed the Immortal Severing Sword, and as long as there were no unforeseen circumstances, he would surely advance beyond the Celestial Immortal realm!

After the drink, the atmosphere became relaxed once more.

Qingwei Daoist curiously asked, "Qin Zheng, what are your plans from here?"

Qin Zheng pondered, and a wisp of his consciousness sank into the Virtue Scroll, which was now emitting a golden glow.

After the Spirit Ruins journey, not only had his strength transformed, but even the Virtue Scroll had undergone changes!

(End of Chapter)

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