Chapter 406: Different Paths, No Alliance!

Chapter 406: Different Paths, No Alliance!

Whoosh!

The gigantic hand, spanning a thousand feet, swept across the sky, aiming directly at the six Great Deva Remains.

Just as it was about to make contact...

Buzz!

A clear sword hum reverberated through the starry sky, followed by a majestic sword light that instantly pierced through the heavens.

"Ugh!"

A muffled grunt echoed from the stars.

The massive hand that was about to seize the Great Deva Remains instantly dissipated into the starry sky.

Qin Zheng took a step forward, and with a wave of his hand, he collected the Great Deva Remains into his storage bag. Then, he turned his gaze towards a specific area in the starry sky.

Amidst the swirling stardust, a young man in white emerged from the stars, coming into Qin Zheng's view.

In the youth's hand, a tortoise shell hovered, retaining traces of Immortal Slaying Sword Qi, and on it, a faint white scar.

Liu Xuanqing looked at the scar on the tortoise shell and said with a hint of pain, "They're just a few remains, is it necessary to be so serious?"

After saying this, Liu Xuanqing's gaze shifted from the tortoise shell in his hand to the Immortal Slaying Sword in Qin Zheng's grasp.

The sword's aura, despite its modest length, exuded a sword intent that seemed capable of annihilating the heavens and slaying all life in its path. Truly, it was the number one killing sword!

His eyes sparkled with unconcealed fervor.

Qin Zheng narrowed his eyes, and the Immortal Slaying Sword in his hand emitted a clear sword hum in response.

"You suddenly strike and then ask me if I'm being too serious?" Qin Zheng's voice grew colder, and the sword intent emanating from the sword became increasingly oppressive.

Sensing the intensifying killing intent in the starry sky, Liu Xuanqing quickly withdrew his gaze from the sword and waved his hand dismissively.

"Don't misunderstand, friend. I meant no harm. I was merely curious and wanted to see the identities of the six Great Deva Remains."

After a brief pause, he continued, "I heard from my master that a heaven-defying talent has emerged in the outer realm, so I came to meet you."

"Now that I've seen you, my master's words prove true. In this barren outer realm, you've managed to prematurely unlock the Divine Treasury and gain the recognition of the Immortal Slaying Sword."

"You truly are a heaven-defying talent."

Liu Xuanqing's tone carried a hint of admiration as he finished speaking. He extended his hands towards Qin Zheng and bowed respectfully.

"Your master?" Qin Zheng raised an eyebrow.

The only human Great Enlightenment Golden Number he knew was the short-lived Xu Yang.

As expected, in the next moment, Liu Xuanqing nodded and spoke earnestly, "I am Liu Xuanqing of the Taichu Immortal Sect. My master is Xu Yang, the one who appeared not long ago."

Liu Xuanqing's words conveyed a sense of familiarity, and Qin Zheng, no longer gripping the Immortal Slaying Sword tightly, sheathed it in the Dao Palace.

"It was a misunderstanding."

Qin Zheng nodded and returned the gesture with a bow.

Although Liu Xuanqing appeared young, the aura he exuded was undoubtedly that of a Great Enlightenment Golden Number.

Since the other party had shown goodwill, Qin Zheng saw no need to dwell on the previous incident.

Of course, the primary reason was that Liu Xuanqing hadn't succeeded in taking the six Great Deva Remains.

Otherwise, even if they shared the same lineage, Qin Zheng wouldn't have let it go and would have sought retribution.

Six Great Deva Essences could potentially be refined into powerful treasures, perhaps even the Primordial Divine Treasury Pill.

Such an opportunity, if lost, would be an irreconcilable grudge.

Qin Zheng remembered that there were nine Divine Treasuries, and he had only found and opened one so far.

If he could locate and unlock the remaining eight Divine Treasuries, even without attaining the Great Enlightenment Golden Number, his strength might surpass that of many Great Enlightenment Golden Numbers!

Seeing Qin Zheng's change in attitude and the dissipation of the killing intent in the surrounding starry sky, Liu Xuanqing's heart immediately lightened.

He was indeed a Great Enlightenment Golden Number, but he had only recently attained this realm and hadn't fully stabilized his foundation.

If they truly fought, even if he won, it would be a narrow victory, and he would suffer from difficult-to-heal Dao wounds.

His future would be ruined, unable to explore Mystic Numbers and Golden Numbers, let alone the higher realm of Mixture of Primordial Energies!

He could only guard this cage-like realm like many Great Enlightenment Golden Numbers, until he reached the end of his days, unable to explore the higher realms.

A chill ran down his spine.

In the starry sky, Qin Zheng took the initiative, collecting the Great Enlightenment Golden Number treasures.

Aside from the Jade Ruler and the Celestial Disc, the remaining Great Enlightenment Golden Number treasures did not suffer any damage.

These treasures, despite having sentience, did not flee. They floated in the starry sky, awaiting Qin Zheng's retrieval.

A fiery feather fan, a nine-string zither, a jade gourd, and a Celestial Sun-Shooting Bow.

These four Great Deva Artifacts were not ordinary objects, but the only one suitable for Qin Zheng was the Celestial Sun-Shooting Bow.

Thus, he put away the other three Great Deva Artifacts and gripped the bow in his hand.

Vibrating!

Above the Heartsea.

The Virtue Scroll trembled slightly.

[Item Discovered: Celestial Sun-Shooting Bow, can be refined. Requires 10,000 strands of Innate Merit. Do you wish to refine it?]



[Note: Refinement grants the Immortal Technique - Celestial Sun-Shooting Arrow Technique]



[Note: When perfected, it can transcend the heavens, annihilate Yin and Yang, and glimpse the Arrow Dao!]



Upon seeing the description on the Virtue Scroll, Qin Zheng's gaze slightly intensified.

Transcending the heavens, annihilating Yin and Yang, and glimpsing the Arrow Dao!

Such an evaluation was not lowly!

It meant that the Celestial Sun-Shooting Arrow Technique was of an exceptionally high grade!

Holding the bow, Qin Zheng made up his mind to refine it.

Just 10,000 strands of Innate Merit, not too expensive.

Meanwhile, as Qin Zheng collected the treasures, Liu Xuanqing observed him without interruption, carefully scrutinizing Qin Zheng.

The reason he took the risk of incurring karmic entanglements was to see for himself what kind of genius his master had acknowledged.

In this barren land, to have reached the Taiyi Realm without even perfecting the Dao Palace was truly extraordinary.

To completely unlock a Divine Treasury in such a place was almost unthinkable in his past experiences.

Although the unlocked Divine Treasury was the easiest to unlock, the Power Divine Treasury, it was also the most challenging for the refiner's cultivation realm, testing more than just their physical body.

Without perfecting the Dao Palace and refining the physical body to perfection, the moment the Power Divine Treasury was unlocked, the refiner's body would explode.

Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.

With the boundless divine power of the Power Divine Treasury, if the Dao Palace was not perfected and the physical body not flawless, it would surely be unable to bear the power and explode!

Yet, the person before him seemed unaffected, perfectly enduring the Divine Treasury's power! It was truly bizarre!

Moreover, he had gained the recognition of the Immortal Slaying Sword.

This sword was one of the few divine treasures in the Universe, and it belonged to the master of Biyu Palace.

With such high standards, even the Great Deva beings within the Inner World, some possessing Great Deva Gold Count, had not earned its recognition!

Yet, the person before him, merely in the Taiyi Realm, had gained the sword's acknowledgment, which was enough to prove his innate potential.

If one wished to break free from the confines of this Universe, the greatest possibility might very well lie with this person!

Liu Xuanqing considered himself a genius, and all those who could attain the Great Deva Realm were indeed geniuses.

However, there were insurmountable gaps between geniuses!

He was well aware that the Great Deva Realm was his limit, and the idea of attaining the Chaos Realm was unimaginable.

That supreme realm was truly the highest and most exalted state of being!

A single thought could resonate with the thirty-six heavens, immune to the ravages of time, and every movement was accompanied by the aura of the ages.

In the face of such a realm, even the Great Deva Realm seemed insignificant.

Although the person before him was merely in the Taiyi Realm, Liu Xuanqing sensed something extraordinary.

This person could attain the Chaos Realm!

Liu Xuanqing always trusted his instincts.

He looked at Qin Zheng and sincerely spoke, "Fellow Daoist, your innate talent is beyond my reach."

"This Outer World is not only barren but also constantly monitored by external forces. Why not accompany me to the Inner World?"

"There, the essence of the Primordial Cavern Heaven is gathered, and many Great Deva beings reside. We can discuss the Dao, enlighten our hearts, and verify our paths."

"The opportunities to attain the Dao there far surpass those in this Outer World!"

Liu Xuanqing's words drew Qin Zheng's attention away from the bow in his hand.

He shook his head lightly and calmly said, "Thank you for your kind offer, but Qin has grown accustomed to this place."

"Moreover, the Demon Race holds great power in this Outer World, and the Human Race is constantly humiliated. Now that I have the ability, I will not let them continue their arrogance."

Liu Xuanqing's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he asked with a hint of confusion, "Is there a significant difference between the Human and Demon Races to you?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng's faint smile gradually faded, and he looked at Liu Xuanqing indifferently, "You think there isn't much difference?"

Liu Xuanqing shook his head and calmly replied, "For us Great Deva beings, whether it's the Human Race or the Demon Race, they are all postnatal beings."

"As Great Deva beings, we defy the Innate, akin to Innate Divine Demons, having long shed our original identities and bloodlines."

"To us, there is no significant difference between humans and demons."

"Fellow Daoist, you shouldn't dwell on such a perception. This understanding will interfere with your heart's intention and become an obstacle on your path to enlightenment."

As Liu Xuanqing spoke these last words, his tone was filled with admonishment.

But Qin Zheng, upon hearing this, let out a scornful laugh and mocked, "If it's as you say, Fellow Daoist."

"Then why, millions of years ago, did a great war break out between humans and demons?"

"Don't tell me, Fellow Daoist, that the war between humans and demons was merely started by those beneath the Great Dharmaraja."

Qin Zheng's words left Liu Xuanqing momentarily speechless.

He wanted to say something more, but before he could, Qin Zheng's voice resonated once again.

"After the ancient war, my human race has continuously suffered oppression and enslavement by the demons."

"I, too, started from a position of weakness and have been struggling against the demons step by step, reaching this level today."

"With the protection of human powerhouses, I, Qin Zheng, stand here!"

"But now, Fellow Daoist, you, a human, tell me there's no difference between humans and demons."

"Then I can only tell you this, Fellow Daoist."

"Different paths lead to different destinies!"

After speaking these words, Qin Zheng did not linger and instantly vanished into a streak of light, leaving his original spot.

Memories of the past flashed through his mind.

From the Yuan Yang Realm to the Spirit Netherworld.

Grandmasters, Great Grandmasters, Martial Saints, Incarnations, Human Immortals, Earth Immortals, and Celestial Immortals.

One by one, powerful cultivators continuously resisted the demons, and countless lives were lost in this struggle."

And now, at this very moment, a human Great Dharmaraja appeared, telling him that there was no difference between humans and demons.

How absurd!

How laughable!

Qin Zheng's heart suddenly surged with anger, an anger directed at the human powerhouses!

So, in the eyes of these higher human powerhouses, the struggles of countless humans held no meaning!

They truly believed themselves to be lofty Immortal Gods, looking down upon the myriad creatures of the world as insignificant ants!

A killing intent suddenly surfaced in Qin Zheng's eyes, instantly triggering a response from the Immortal Slaying Sword within the Dao Palace.

Vibrations filled the inner world as the Sword Hum resonated. The Immortal Slaying Sword became excited.

Liu Xuanqing, who was about to chase after Qin Zheng, noticed the change in his aura and couldn't help but furrow his brows slightly.

This person, despite having exceptional talent, had not received proper guidance. Even with the heritage of the Jade Void lineage, he was merely a solitary cultivator.

Such a person would struggle to achieve greatness.

The path to enlightenment of the Chaotic Primordial Realm was even more elusive.

At this moment, he set aside his previous views.

But he remained calm and said, "The Immortal Slaying Sword is a high-grade divine artifact, and many Great Dharmarajas in the Inner World are interested in it. Be careful from now on."

"Also, within the Inner World, there are Great Dharmarajas among the demons. If you continue to slaughter them and provoke their displeasure, they might take action."

"Fellow Daoist Qin, since we both share the heritage of Jade Void, I'll give you one last reminder."

"Being entangled in karma hinders the path; only with a pure self can one find a glimmer of hope to enlighten the Chaotic Primordial."

"In front of the Great Dao, everything is illusory; only by achieving enlightenment can one find truth!"

Even as Qin Zheng's figure moved at extreme speed across the starry sky, he clearly heard Liu Xuanqing's words.

His figure came to a stop, and he turned to face Liu Xuanqing, bowing respectfully. "Qin Zheng thanks Fellow Daoist for the warning, but I still stand by my words."

"Different paths lead to different destinies!"

Even his own bloodline origin and human identity were not acknowledged, what kind of cultivation method was he practicing, and what kind of path was he cultivating? Qin Zheng did not refute the reasoning in Liu Xuanqing's words, but that was not his path!

As his words landed, Qin Zheng turned and walked away, and with a thought, he silently recited, "Refinement - Celestial Sun-Shooting Bow!"

Immediately, a realm exuding dense demonic aura appeared before him.

Qin Zheng's figure instantly rushed into it.

Watching Qin Zheng's figure disappear.

Liu Xuanqing's brows furrowed slightly, his eyes shimmering with flickering light.

After a moment, he spoke softly, almost to himself, "Escaping the cage is futile, even with clarity, what's the use?"

After speaking, his figure slowly turned transparent and vanished in the starry sky.

(End of Chapter)

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