Chapter 334: I'll Kill You, and You'll Die! (Part 47)

Chapter 334: I'll Kill You, and You'll Die! (Part 47)



Town Ning City, City Lord's Mansion.

Once again, the grand hall was filled with an air of solemnity.

At this moment, in addition to Qin Zheng, three Top-Rank Celestial Immortals were seated with dignified postures.

Xiao Yao Immortal Lord, Demon Subduing Holy Monk, and Harmony Immortal Lord.

Among them, the Demon Subduing Holy Monk and Harmony Immortal Lord had been summoned by Xiao Yao Immortal Lord to resolve the remaining threats within the three border cities.

With the presence of these Top-Rank Celestial Immortals, the filth and corruption in the four border cities were swiftly eradicated.

A crisis that could have potentially shaken the foundations of the Human Race was thoroughly eliminated through their swift and decisive actions.

Everything seemed to have returned to peace, but the atmosphere in the grand hall was slightly heavy.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, are you saying that the Demon Clan sought out the Dragon Demon to obtain recent detailed information about the Human Race?"

Harmony Immortal Lord asked again.

Qin Zheng nodded.

After returning, everyone shared what they had done, and the information was exchanged among them.

Regarding his slaying of the Demon Dragon, the Top-Rank Celestial Immortals did not say much.

But when they heard the news about the Phoenix Demon, the three Top-Rank Celestial Immortals' faces turned solemn.

At this point in time, the Demon Clan's attempt to gather information about the Human Race through the Dragon Demon clearly indicated their intentions.

After suffering a significant loss in the Spirit Ruins battle, these beasts were likely plotting a major offensive!

Their aim was to shatter the confidence the Human Race had gained from the Spirit Ruins battle and weaken their foundation in this upcoming conflict!

The Demon Clan's current retreat might just be a facade to lower the Human Race's guard, only to launch an even more frenzied attack later!

"We have underestimated the Demon Clan."

After a brief silence, Harmony Immortal Lord sighed softly.

Xiao Yao Immortal Lord, however, smiled gently and said, "Their actions only prove their panic!"

"We intercepted the Demon Clan's movements early on, cut off their intelligence about the Human Race, and in the Spirit Ruins battle, we severely weakened them by three-fold!"

"Now is the time when the Human Race is at its strongest, and the Demon Clan is at its weakest!"

"In my opinion, if they attack again, we will not suffer as many defeats as before!"

"We might even achieve a great victory not seen in centuries!"

"Moreover, Fellow Daoist Qin now wields the Immortal Severing Sword. As long as the Demon Deity doesn't appear in person, no matter how many powerful Demon Clan members come, it will only take a single sword strike to deal with them!"

After he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the grand hall relaxed slightly.

Indeed, the facts were as he stated.

Demon Subduing Holy Monk clasped his hands together, his gaze fixed on Qin Zheng, and said, "If this poor monk is not mistaken, this invasion by the Demon Clan is almost entirely because of you, Fellow Daoist Qin."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent for a moment.

In the Spirit Ruins battle, the Human Race achieved a complete victory due to the greatest variable—the appearance of Qin Zheng!

Although all the Demons that appeared that day were slain on the spot, not a single one returned alive to the Ten Thousand Chariot Demon Country.

Such a sudden change must have attracted the attention of the entire Demon Clan, even reaching the Demon Emperor's Palace.

Their probing was likely to find the variable within the Human Race, namely Qin Zheng.

They wanted to act in advance, eliminating this variable!

Qin Zheng's exceptional talent was also known to the three of them.

The First in the Supreme Tower!

After more than ten thousand years, he once again ascended to the Supreme Tower, and his talent surpassed that of the Immortal Severing Sword!

Such a figure, unless something unexpected happened, would undoubtedly reach beyond the Celestial Immortal realm!

In the eyes of the Top-Rank Celestial Immortals, Qin Zheng's safety was far more important than a major battle.

At this moment, the gazes of the three Top-Rank Celestial Immortals were all focused on Qin Zheng.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, why don't you return to the Human King Palace first and come back after you've cultivated to the Celestial Immortal realm?"

Harmony Immortal Lord considered for a moment before speaking up.

Xiao Yao Immortal Lord immediately agreed, "Absolutely! With the foundation you gained in the Spirit Ruins, it might take some time to digest it all.

"Perhaps by the time you return to the Human King Palace and fully absorb the gains from the Spirit Ruins, you'll be able to smoothly cultivate to the Celestial Immortal realm and unleash combat power beyond that of a Top-Rank Celestial Immortal!"

The three Top-Rank Celestial Immortals were trying to convince Qin Zheng.

However, Qin Zheng gently shook his head and said, "Even if I return to the Human King Palace and wait, I won't be able to ignore the situation here."

"And as Xiao Yao Immortal Lord said, as long as the Demon Deity doesn't appear, no matter how many powerful Demons come, they won't be able to threaten me with the Immortal Severing Sword."

"If the Demon Deity takes action, the Immortal Severing Sword will respond, and my safety won't be an issue."

Qin Zheng directly refused their advice.

In this borderland, the Demon Clan's numbers were endless, and killing them was a virtuous act.

If he returned to the Human Race's territory, he wouldn't have such abundant opportunities to accumulate virtue.

Although the Virtue Scroll was currently undergoing a transformation and temporarily unusable, Qin Zheng wouldn't neglect the collection of virtue.

He wondered how much virtue would be needed after the Virtue Scroll's transformation. These thoughts flashed through Qin Zheng's mind.

Seeing his determination, the three Top-Rank Celestial Immortals sighed softly and reminded him to be cautious.

In the aftermath, the three individuals rose to their feet, ready to tear through the void and swiftly depart, returning to the cities they guarded.

Aware of the Demon Clan's attitude, they remained vigilant and no longer relaxed as before.

But before they left, Qing Zheng pondered for a moment and spoke, "The three major powers within Town Ning City..."

"Lingyan Pavilion, the Demon Subduing Alliance, these two have already been destroyed."

"However, only a portion of Huayue Celestial Sect's forces are here. Their true sect is still within the Human Race's territory."

"Their Sect Master's strength has already reached the brink of becoming a Top-Rank Celestial Immortal. He has a high chance of becoming the next Top-Rank Celestial Immortal."

"So the matters in Town Ning City should only involve their Grand Elder, and he shouldn't be a concern for you."

"But regardless of the situation, I will investigate thoroughly and give you a detailed report, Qin Daoist friend. Please rest assured."

After saying this, he nodded at Qin Zheng and then stepped into the void, departing.

Once they were gone, Qin Zheng sat in the main hall, his eyes shimmering.

Moments later, he sent a wisp of his consciousness into his Heart Sea. There, he noticed that the Virtue Scroll was emitting even purer golden light, and his Heart Sea was becoming increasingly illuminated by it.

Under these circumstances, Qin Zheng discovered that the Jade Ruyi and the Sword Intent of Immortal Slaying, which were also within his Heart Sea, were undergoing some sort of transformation or perhaps repair, under the golden light's coverage.

Regardless of the specifics, the changes were undoubtedly heading in a positive direction.

Qin Zheng could sense that the Virtue Scroll's transformation seemed to be in its final stage, and it would likely complete its metamorphosis soon.

With that, he retracted his consciousness.

Reaching out, he took out a bronze mirror with his hand.

This mirror was the Immortal Spirit Mother-Son Mirror, obtained during his time in the Yuanyang Realm. It was a divine artifact capable of cross-realm communication.

When the Heavenly Pole Sword Sect was destroyed, Qiu Huayan, with a heavy heart, returned to the Yuanyang Realm.

He told himself that if there were any changes in the Yuanyang Realm, Qiu Huayan would be the first to contact him through the Immortal Spirit Mother-Son Mirror.

But at this moment, there was still no change on the surface of the mirror.

Qin Zheng sighed softly as he rubbed the mirror, understanding something in his heart.

"Master!"

Just then, a servant from the City Lord's Mansion arrived outside the main hall.

Qin Zheng put away the bronze mirror and looked up.

The servant quickly spoke, "Master Lou Chengdao has woken up!"

"How are you feeling now?"

In a quiet room within the City Lord's Mansion, Qin Zheng saw Lou Chengdao, his face filled with panic.

Lou Chengdao first looked at Qin Zheng in disbelief, then blurted out, "Qin Zheng, you have to leave now!"

"The three major powers in this city are not something you and I can afford to provoke!"

"They..."

Before he could finish, Qin Zheng interrupted, "Rest assured, there are no longer three major powers in this city."

Upon hearing this, Lou Chengdao froze, then asked with a mix of confusion and hope, "Then where are we?"

"The City Lord's Mansion," Qin Zheng replied.

In an instant, Lou Chengdao understood everything.

He looked at Qin Zheng with a complex expression, and said, "So, in such a short time, you've reached this level of strength."

Qin Zheng paused, then said, "I've eliminated the three major powers in Town Ning City, and I've killed that cannibalistic demon dragon."

"The living beings in the Yuanyang Realm should finally be at peace."

Hearing these words, Lou Chengdao's eyes widened in shock. After a moment of silence, he spoke, "We've never blamed you, and you shouldn't feel too much pressure."

After another silent moment, Lou Chengdao lifted his head and looked at Qin Zheng, asking, "Qin brother, can you tell me how strong you are now?"

Qin Zheng turned to Lou Chengdao, and in his eyes, he saw hope, desire, and intense hatred.

Understanding what was in his heart, Qin Zheng calmly said, "Even a Celestial Immortal can be killed."

At these words, Lou Chengdao looked up to the sky, as if trying to control his emotions.

After a few breaths, he turned his gaze back to Qin Zheng, his eyes red with emotion, and said, "Our true enemy, the one who has harmed the entire Yuanyang Realm, is the Sect Master of Huayue Celestial Sect!"

"It was he who discovered the Yuanyang Realm, he who killed Qiu Huayan who wanted to send you a message, and he who forced us here to be treated as slaves and livestock, to be devoured by demons!"

"I've heard he's just a step away from becoming a Top-Rank Celestial Immortal. I'm not sure if you can defeat him."

"But Qin Zheng, only you have the power to avenge us all! I..."

As Lou Chengdao spoke, tears streamed down his face uncontrollably.

Qin Zheng stopped him, smiling as he replied, "Rest assured, even without your words, I was planning to pay a visit to Huayue Celestial Sect."

"Damn them, they won't live to see another day!"

Lou Chengdao stared at Qin Zheng, his eyes wide with disbelief. Although Qin Zheng's face was filled with a smile, the killing intent in his voice caused even Lou Chengdao's heart to tremble.

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Human Race, Fuchen Domain.

Within the mountains, near the moon, a young man in white sat cross-legged, surrounded by mist. The moonlight shone upon him, making him appear like a celestial deity.

A wave of energy fluctuations emanated from his body, ebbing and flowing, causing the surrounding heaven and earth to transform.

After an unknown amount of time...

Crack!

A sound akin to shattering echoed from within his body.

His aura rapidly ascended, stirring up the winds and clouds, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling.

But in the next instant, this surge of power swiftly subsided, restoring peace to the heavens and earth.

At this moment, the man opened his eyes, revealing a crescent moon within his gaze.

"Congratulations, Sect Master, on the perfection of your Ten Thousand Demon Art! You've broken through the barriers and advanced to the Supreme Rank!"

A sycophantic voice, dripping with flattery, sounded from behind him.

Two jade-like arms wrapped around his neck, emerging from his shoulders, embracing him.

Hearing this, the man smiled and turned, pulling the beauty in his arms closer, and said, "I was just a hair's breadth away, but according to you, I've already succeeded?"

He played with the beauty in his arms, eliciting giggles from the mountain peak.

After a few breaths, he stopped and said, "With just a few more lower realms to refine, I should be able to step into the Supreme Celestial Immortal rank."

However, as he spoke, a shadow crossed his eyes.

"But with the situation in Town Ning, my next move will need to be more discreet."

The beauty in his arms, sensing his hesitation, spoke up with a hint of concern, "Sect Master, do you think they'll come after us?"

The man gently patted the beauty's back, smiling, and reassured her, "Don't worry, the matters in Town Ning have nothing to do with us. That fool, Xiao Changyue, acted on his own."

"Moreover, I'm about to advance to the Supreme Celestial Immortal rank. Soon, the Human Race will have another Supreme Celestial Immortal."

"Do you think they'll cause trouble for me?"

Hearing these words, the beauty in his arms smiled sweetly and cooed, "I know! Sect Master, with your incredible talent, they'll be too busy fawning over you to cause any trouble!"

"In my opinion, with your talent, even the Immortal Severing Sword might find itself challenged by you!"

At these words, the man burst into laughter.

"You, you're talking nonsense!"

He lightly tapped the beauty's delicate nose with his finger.

But in the next moment, his eyes gleamed with determination, and he whispered, "If I had enough lower realms to refine..."

"Perhaps the Immortal Severing Sword could indeed face a challenge!"

After saying this, his eyebrows furrowed, and he chuckled, "Let's go, someone's coming."

He stood up, holding the beauty's hand, and stepped into the void.

In the next breath...

His figure appeared in a grand hall.

This hall was the Supreme Hall of the Huayue Celestial Sect, inaccessible without his permission.

Yet, at this moment, a figure clad in a golden-patterned dark robe stood within.

Most notably, this figure possessed only the aura of an Earth Immortal.

The man scoffed, "Did they send you?"

"I'll be honest, I've never concerned myself with Town Ning, and this matter has nothing to do with me."

"You may leave. Also, tell them that I'm about to advance to the Supreme Celestial Immortal rank."

He paused briefly, a cold smile on his lips, "And as a favor to them, give yourself ten slaps on the face, or else your legs might just break!"

But before he finished, the figure spoke, "So, you refined the Yuanyang Realm?"

The man's eyebrows furrowed, and he coldly laughed, "You refuse the offer and take the punishment!"

Letting go of the beauty's hand, he took a step forward and unleashed a punch imbued with Chaos Primordial Essence Intent.

In that instant, the figure also in motion.

A Chaos Primordial Essence Intent-infused punch collided with the man's.

Boom!

The man's fist exploded.

His body flew backward, crashing into the Celestial Sect's plaza.

Witnessing this, the beauty's face, once venomous like a scorpion, paled instantly.

She tried to turn and flee, but a large hand had already grabbed her neck.

"I"

Boom! Blood splattered!

Qin Zheng calmly stepped forward, entering the Huayue Celestial Sect's plaza.

This scene has drawn the attention of the entire sect. None of the disciples dared to intervene.

As soon as Qin Zheng's figure appeared...

The man struggled to his feet, anger and shock in his voice, "Why did you attack me?!"

"I know nothing, did nothing! I only refined a few lower realms!"

"I was about to advance to the Supreme Celestial Immortal rank. If you kill me, surely..."

As he spoke, a Chaos Primordial Essence Intent-infused leaf from the Great Dao Tree fell into his inner world.

Then, in the Celestial Sect's plaza, Qin Zheng, his voice cold, declared, "I will kill you, and you will die!"

(End of Chapter)

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