Chapter 210 A Stunning Era

As dusk fell, the town was bathed in a pale red mist.

Qin Ming was lost in thought. He had heard of having two relationships at the same time, but he had never heard of having two paths at the same time.

One path is the Demon Path, drawn out by fragments of demonic seeds. This time, he didn’t use the rags to completely refine them, precisely to avoid losing resonance with the path.

The other path was drawn out by the pure, yang-like energy emanating from him. This path was exceptionally magnificent, as if it were paved with shattered pieces of the sun, with golden rays like flames.

He should have taken this path, but with multiple demonic seeds, there are multiple paths; why choose only one? Besides, the path of demons and the path of rebirth have some things in common.

Although he wanted to grasp both paths, there was one problem: the two paths were under his feet. How could he move forward? Was he supposed to “split his legs” to walk? Qin Ming actually tried it, but immediately gave up. Not only was it awkward, but he also couldn’t walk fast at all.

After thinking it over, he first covered the demon seed with a rag, and then prevented the sunlight from leaking out. After several attempts, he found that he could control which path to take.

Moreover, he can change routes along the way.

He even adjusted his movements, releasing only a portion of the Heavenly Light Force to fully unleash the energy of the three shattered demonic seeds, allowing the two paths to appear simultaneously and overlap.

“That’s good; it doesn’t miss the scenery of either road.” Qin Ming was quite satisfied. He tried several times, looking ahead, and could see the scenery of both roads.

Most importantly, he can change his state and alter his path at any time if needed.

Qin Ming wrapped his sword and bow, slung them over his back, and then, with a crackling sound, he activated “Dragon and Snake Transformation.” This was a technique of the sixth extraordinary skill, involving physical transformation, combined with “Harmony with the World,” a perfect match. Since he openly walked the path of demons, he naturally needed to appear more like one, and also for convenience.

In an instant, Qin Ming appeared, his body robust, his face chiseled, his features sharp and distinct, quite heroic, and he looked like someone who wouldn’t tolerate any injustice.

His black hair was loose, and his eyes were sharp and piercing. Even when he was standing still, he exuded a sense of oppression like a prehistoric beast.

“I am the Demon Emperor? Forget it, let’s keep a low profile. My name is Yao Yi.”

Qin Ming set off, and immediately took off at full speed.

The path beneath his feet was shrouded in swirling crimson mist, accompanied by wisps of purple aura. Under the cover of demonic clouds, the path of rebirth was blurred and temporarily hidden.

“Once you’re actually on the road, looking at other people’s roads doesn’t make them as clear anymore,” he said, gazing into the distance.

The Demon Path sometimes appears in the real world, and sometimes seems to be in a void, as if other realms and secret worlds are intertwined. This path travels between the two worlds.

Along the way, dense forests and rolling mountains stretched out. Qin Ming disappeared into the mountains several times, as the path beneath his feet seemed to have pierced through them, as if he had temporarily entered another world.

Not long after, he reappeared outside the mountains in reality. Soon, Qin Ming arrived at a “scenic spot”.

A magnificent hall stretched out in front of us, its crimson flames surging, and the heat inside was so intense that even from a distance, one could feel as if their body was about to burst into flames.

There were plaques on the palace walls, written in demonic script that Qin Ming did not recognize at all. However, there was some kind of mark on them that was activated upon his arrival.

He immediately understood where he was.

The Demonfire Palace can refine a demon’s body and enhance the strength of one’s flesh and blood. This is an extremely painful process, but it is of great benefit to the demon race.

Qin Ming stood still for a moment, then walked forward.

Just as he was about to step across the threshold, the demonic fire in the entire hall suddenly boiled over.

“As revealed by the Heavenly Demon Mirror, those descendants who are determined to forge their own path have reached this place upon establishing themselves in the first realm. Undoubtedly, they are outstanding in their era. However, the demonic seed within their bodies is severely damaged, and they may not be able to pass through the Demon Fire Hall.”

Within this palace, a rather mechanical “voice” rang out, cold and devoid of any emotion, resonating in Qin Ming’s heart.

He suddenly stopped, and couldn’t help but gasp at the fiery aura.

Is there a demon detection system here? No, this is more like a legendary top-tier treasure.

This short passage provided Qin Ming with some valuable information.

Only those who can embark on the journey can be considered ambitious.

He chuckled to himself. In truth, who hasn’t harbored lofty ideals? But many simply can’t resonate with such a mysterious path.

Ultimately, lofty aspirations require exceptional talent, a natural barrier that prevents ordinary people from achieving them. “The Heavenly Demon Mirror is hanging there; who set it up?” Qin Ming pondered.

Clearly, the other party discovered his fragmented demonic nature, acknowledged his demonic identity, and wasn’t that “intelligent,” so they could easily deceive him.

Qin Ming was certain that this was not the work of the Immortal Path or the Secret Sect; this territory had only been conquered not long ago.

Moreover, since immortals, demons, and gods can all travel here, it’s unlikely that the old demons on the plateau laid the trap.

“The Secret Realm is a fragment of a planet from another world… This…” He pondered for a moment, lost in thought.

However, he shook his head, thinking it couldn’t possibly be that outrageous.

He had long heard that Kunling was a legendary place where, in ancient times, all sorts of strange creatures roamed, including some god-like beings.

“No wonder I saw Sun Taichu’s phantom. This kind of place related to myths and legends must have a great attraction for him.”

Qin Ming smiled. In such a place, he had already received the praise of being the most outstanding person of his era, which was quite high.

He entered the Demon Fire Palace, and instantly, wisps of runes lit up within the flames, filling the entire palace with a swirling fire that resembled intertwined lightning.

It did not burn his clothes, but poured in from the top of his head and burst out from his feet, layer upon layer of demonic fire, like a waterfall cascading down, cleansing every inch of his flesh and blood.

Qin Ming didn’t think much of it; it wasn’t even as good as his Li Huo Jin.

Soon, the demonic fire changed from crimson to purple, mixing with demonic energy, and continuously poured into his head, “washing” his limbs and bones. The flames grew stronger and stronger.

Qin Ming realized that this was actually a kind of primordial celestial energy, not flames.

Finally, he felt excruciating pain; after all, this was passively “taking a beating,” not a real confrontation. Eventually, even his body began to sway.

“A descendant with the ambition to forge a new path, you have survived the baptism of the strongest demonic fire in the first realm. During the process, your physical condition improved only slightly. Your physique is astonishing, and you are destined to become a Heavenly Demon and establish your own sect!” That cold voice of evaluation rang out again.

Qin Ming carefully examined the situation and found that his physical body underwent no unusual changes after such a cleansing. He walked through the Demon Fire Palace, wanting to say: That’s it?

Because it doesn’t seem like he’s gone through a “trial” here.

“The highest local rating; the road beneath your feet can be extended five fingers wide.” The mechanical voice sounded again.

Qin Ming was taken aback. What was the use of this? Then he saw that the demonic path beneath his feet had indeed widened a bit.

Then he saw a blurry scene on another road, a high platform, which looked like a place for offering sacrifices to heaven.

Qin Ming decisively changed course, and in an instant, he rushed forward on the new path paved with golden light, and climbed onto the stone platform that stood in the clouds.

“Descendants who aspire to forge new paths will undergo optimal training based on their physical condition and the changing light conditions.” Qin Ming realized that targeted arrangements could be made for various paths here.

In fact, the early stages of the New Life Path and the Demon Path are similar.

The next moment, after he stood on the high platform, a brilliant light suddenly fell from the sky, which was the light of heaven shining down, as if it were pouring down on him.

Qin Ming frowned. Was he going to make a wasted trip?

This means nothing to him; is this the end of the road?

Ultimately, he received the highest praise on this path, and the road beneath his feet widened.

Qin Ming returned to the Demon Path. When he saw the new scenery ahead, he finally smiled. Surely he wouldn’t have come away empty-handed?

Because, from a great distance, he could hear the roar of a dragon. It was a giant palace where dragons and snakes rose up and intertwined.

“Is this related to the scriptures?” Qin Ming was overjoyed; he had actually grasped the true meaning of the Dragon and Snake Scripture.

As he approached, he saw a dragon and a snake rush out, exuding a primitive and savage aura that swept across the land with extraordinary ferocity.

The first move is a killer move from the Dragon and Snake Manual—the Dragon and Snake Combination Strike!

Moreover, this is somewhat different from what Qin Ming practiced; it’s more like a technique used by the demon race.

He immediately retaliated, using the same move, with black and white light rising from his left and right hands.

On the opposite side, a dragon soared into the sky, carrying lightning, extremely powerful and yang, while a snake slithered across the earth, shrouded in dark mist. The two rushed together, striking Qin Ming in the center.

In an instant, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and dragons and snakes danced—it was quite astonishing.

Qin Ming defeated one dragon and one snake, but even more dragons and snakes rushed out of the giant palace, all using moves from the Dragon and Snake Scripture, taking on tangible forms and attacking him fiercely.

Subsequently, the number of densely packed dragon and snake shadows continued to increase, as if they were honing his understanding of the Dragon and Snake Scripture. It seemed that as long as he remained undefeated, the dragon and snake shadows would not disappear.

A voice rang out, saying, “Descendants who aspire to blaze new trails, this place is a battle of wits and wealth. You are fighting against yourself, and in doing so, you will comprehend even deeper meanings of the scriptures.”

Then, it spoke again: “Upon inspection, there is an original version of the Dragon-Snake Scripture of the demon race in this area, which is being performed for you.” Qin Ming understood why the methods used by these dragon-snake phantoms were somewhat different.

In the end, he was very tired because he was fighting with himself. Many of the dragon and snake phantoms were reflections of his mind, so much so that blood appeared at the corner of his mouth.

After the dragon and snake had completely dispersed, he gasped for breath and pondered carefully. He indeed gained a new understanding of the scripture.

At the same time, Wudou Palace glowed, and he felt as if he were soaking in a hot spring, and his minor injuries healed quickly.

Soon after, the scene changed, and countless golden silkworms appeared. The true meaning of another miraculous skill, the “Golden Silkworm Scripture,” was revealed, and it turned out to be related to the demon race as well? Qin Ming was surprised.

However, as he fought fiercely here, he realized that the scriptures were supplemented locally and were very different from the original “Golden Silkworm Scripture” practiced by the human race.

Because the version he practiced had nothing to do with silkworms; it mainly reflected the “metal” element in the Five Elements theory.

Ultimately, he received the highest praise here.

Not long after, he returned to Xinsheng Road and encountered a temple where a series of battles took place, each corresponding to one of the following: Wuji Jing, Heluo Jing, Yimu Jing, and Lihuo Jing.

Later, the Dragon and Snake Sutra and the Golden Silkworm also manifested again.

He instantly understood that all six extraordinary skills he had mastered were manifested here, allowing him to re-understand and solidify them. “This time I’ve gained quite a lot, especially the path through the demon race, which actually provided some supplements to the Dragon-Snake Scripture and the Golden Silkworm Scripture!”

Qin Ming continued on his way. In a square, he saw some standing statues. Although they were blurry, he could recognize some of the people in them.

He spotted Li Qingxu immediately; Li was dressed in a feathered robe and holding a bamboo staff. “What does this mean?” Qin Ming couldn’t resist and slapped him across the face!

In Kunjun City, Cao Qianqiu’s eldest disciple sat quietly, smiling as he drank tea with a friend. “Your junior brother, Li Qingxu, should have also embarked on that path, right?”

“Yes, my teacher has high hopes for him. The physical problems he suffered from practicing special techniques have now been repaired by the dragon blood. He is expected to become a near-immortal in the future and may become a legend of his time.”

(There’s more to come!)