Chapter 221 Famous Throughout the Night Fog World 【Happy New Year!】

Chapter 222 Famous Throughout the Night Fog World 【Happy New Year!】

Cao Qianqiu’s departure caused a stir in all directions.

Along the way, the mountains and rivers were dyed red!

“Has Cao Qianqiu gone mad? What is he trying to do with such a grand display?” Even the patriarch-level figures were alarmed.

In fact, only people at this level dare to make such a comment.

Most people were shocked and then remained silent, not daring to utter a sound.

Cao Qianqiu was a formidable figure in the foggy world; every appearance and every move he made would make the front page of the night newspaper.

The main problem is that his infamous reputation is so great that every time he leaves the secluded paradise, it is accompanied by bloodshed and violence.

Over the years, he has acted recklessly, killing the founder of a religion, cleaving monsters who wanted to become gods, and running rampant throughout the world, making all sides extremely wary of him.

In a sense, he represents power, bloodshed, tyranny, and disaster, yet no one seems to be able to check him.

Whenever he appears in a certain area, all the sects in that area will be on high alert, suspecting that he has come to slaughter and destroy their sects.

Today, he was fiercer than usual, and the commotion he caused was enormous!

He traveled with pure Yang consciousness and spiritual light, transforming into a red sun that illuminated the earth, even making the dark sky seem to be ignited.

Others travel with extreme caution in the foggy world, for the darkness harbors many unknown dangers.

Even Cao Qianqiu, who used to be more discreet when traveling in the night fog, was acting completely differently today, making no attempt to hide his true nature and displaying an air of supreme authority.

Along the way, there was a vast expanse of sacred mountains, shrouded in colorful mist, with high-grade fire springs gushing forth. This area was occupied by a large sect.

At this moment, the faction’s leaders were horrified.

A crimson sun came from afar, moving incredibly fast, and when it encountered their magnificent mountain gate, it made no attempt to avoid it.

“He… he’s not coming for us, is he?!”

At that moment, everyone felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, their faces turning deathly pale.

The pitch-black night sky turned blood-red as Cao Qianqiu arrived. The entire Ling Mountain range trembled, and the protective runes automatically revived, emitting a blinding light.

It was as if crimson lightning was intertwined across the sky, and the night fog was bursting apart, making everyone feel as if their eardrums were about to be torn apart.

Their protective runes were activated, but the crimson sun did not set.

Cao Qianqiu’s passage was like the arrival of a god-like being, truly earth-shattering!

Even after he passed by, the deafening noise continued unabated.

Even when he encountered a powerful lineage, he simply forged ahead, continuing on his way without any intention of avoiding it.

“Fortunately… the target isn’t us.” It was a long time before the supreme elder of this major sect finally spoke.

The other senior members appeared calm, but their backs were actually soaked with cold sweat.

This is Cao Qianqiu’s fearsome reputation and power.

Under the cover of night, a gigantic, advanced alien creature spread its wings, braving the fierce winds, and pierced through the clouds and mist. It possessed immense strength and could be considered a colossal demon.

This strange bird’s enormous body was like a dark cloud, capable of covering mountain peaks, and it soared freely without any restraint.

However, its body was now tense, and all its feathers stood on end, because it saw the dark sky turn blood red.

It tried to dodge, but it was too late, because a powerful surge of spiritual energy was clearing a path, surging in like a tide.

Its body stiffened, frozen in place, and then it watched helplessly as a crimson sun approached.

In an instant, all its feathers were ignited by the pure yang light.

Under the crimson sun, Cao Qianqiu snorted coldly. Seeing it blocking his way, he kicked the mountain-sized bird’s head, smashing it to pieces.

Old Cao charged through, and the enormous headless bird corpse, under the blazing blood-red sun, disintegrated with a roar, turning into ashes that scattered across the earth.

In a secluded place, an old demon was sitting on a high platform preaching.

Suddenly, his expression changed drastically. He used a demonic wind to sweep up hundreds of his descendants and fled at lightning speed.

“What’s going on? Our ancestor has lived for nearly three hundred years and is the most respected person in this land. Why is he so panicked?” A young demon asked in shock.

Then they saw a crimson sun rush past their homeland, and their ancestor trembled slightly.

Cao Qianqiu’s departure drew attention from all sides of the Night Fog World, alarming all major powers who were closely monitoring the situation.

Soon, people realized that his route was heading straight for Kunling!

In the secret realm, Qin Ming reunited with Gan Jincheng, Xiao Yaqin, and others. After leaving that path, he returned to the original area.

At this moment, he felt the burning gazes of geniuses from several universities looking at him. They all felt a sense of dreamlike wonder, as if they were seeing a young god.

They were insiders; they knew he was the boy demon and had witnessed the entire event.

What was once an unknown nobody in their eyes has shocked them time and time again since entering the secret realm. From killing a “quasi-demon seed” to defeating immortal seeds one after another, it’s like a legend coming to life, and right beside them.

Such a record is simply astonishing.

Once word gets out and people find out that this was done by a young boy on the path of new life, it will surely shock the Night Fog world.

At this moment, even a proud and arrogant genius like Xin Youdao was convinced and sincerely admired the young man before him.

Even though he had once swept through eighty-one cities, he felt his own inadequacy. Compared to Qin Ming, what did those achievements amount to?

Jiang Ruoli, Gan Jincheng, Liu Hanyue, and the others were even more shocked, their emotions surging violently. Looking at the dashing young man, it was as if they were seeing the rising sun slowly rising in the night mist.

“elder brother!”

At this moment, they, like Xiao Wu, directly called him “brother,” even though this boy might be younger than them.

Qin Ming quickly waved his hand and emphasized, “Don’t do that. Let’s keep a low profile. Let’s get along the same way we did before.”

Soon, Xiao Wu returned, very excited, saying, “I have learned a great deal.”

Then, he lowered his voice and asked, “Brother, did you beat up an old man? I’m on a street very close to yours, and it looks like some old guy got smashed to pieces.”

“Go back and we’ll talk!”

A group of people mentally prepare themselves, not to show any unusual behavior.

From the outside, the secret realm appears as a vast expanse of moss-covered land, devoid of mountains or giant trees, yet people and horses continue to emerge from it.

Meanwhile, the situation is tense on the outside.

Many powerful demons have come to the plateau, guarding one direction and guiding their young lads.

Meanwhile, experts from various universities in Kunling also came to welcome the disciples back.

In the surrounding area, the mountains and forests have collapsed and the earth has cracked, clearly indicating that a major battle has taken place, and the two sides are still on the verge of war.

Pu Heng, whose body was stained with blood, said, “Go back and make your funeral arrangements. It won’t be long before you all suffer that blow.”

Across from them, a giant monster shrouded in night mist sneered, “As expected, the rumors are true. You don’t have Cao Qianqiu’s life, but you’ve contracted his disease! Who do you think you are, Corpse Beast? Can you carve through this plateau? Even your master couldn’t!”

At this moment, the outside world was pitch black, completely different from the twilight scene in the secret realm.

In the direction of the plateau, under the heavy darkness of night, pairs of huge and terrifying eyes opened, some blood red, some blue, and some emerald green, all exuding an overwhelming demonic aura!

“If my master were to arrive, you would all be nothing but dogs!” Pu Heng was seething with anger. He had already learned the truth from Li Qingxu: his master had been humiliated, and he had already informed his sect.

Meanwhile, the demons on the plateau were unaware that the young demons on their “side” had once smashed Cao Qianqiu to pieces with a giant hammer.

If these powerful demons knew, they would be even more surprised, and who knows what nasty things they would say.

Both sides exercised restraint for the time being, and no major battle took place.

Because they each have important figures backing them up.

For example, the auspicious beast deep in the plateau and Sun Taichu in the clouds once gazed at each other from afar across the endless sky.

One after another, young people emerged from the secret realm.

When Qin Ming, Xiao Wu, and the others came out, they found themselves reflected in a mirror.

“A demon-revealing mirror!” Xin Youdao exclaimed softly. Someone was worried and had checked all the disciples.

Qin Ming’s expression remained calm, but his heart skipped a beat. Fortunately, he had refined all the demonic energy beforehand; otherwise, even a trace of it would have caused trouble.

“Let’s go back!” Two senior members of the Shanhe Academy, Zhao Ziyuan and Yu Gensheng, came to pick up Ling Yu, Xin Youdao, Liu Hanyue and other young disciples.

However, the boys knew that the two old men were actually there for the two “nobodies”.

Qin Ming and Xiao Wu blended into the crowd and were not conspicuous.

A moment later, the spaceship took off, traversed the night fog, and headed towards the Kunlun Mountains. It was only a few hundred miles away, not a long distance.

“You all look energetic and full of vitality. Is everything going well?” Yu Gengsheng asked kindly. He was so old that he barely had any hair left, but he was one of the most powerful veterans on the path to rebirth in the Kunling region.

“It’s alright,” Qin Ming replied.

Zhao Ziyuan sensed something was wrong and said, “Hmm, nothing’s happened, is it? Don’t worry, this spaceship is under the cover of our two old men’s sunlight, so we can talk without worry.”

“This…” Qin Ming hesitated slightly, but still told the truth and recounted his experience.

The two old men were stunned on the spot, unable to recover for a long time. It was as if they were listening to a foreign language. The young man in front of them had beaten Cao Qianqiu up.

They were all incredulous!

The two had high hopes for Qin Ming, believing him to be one of the sparks of hope for the new path, and that he could take the place of the founders in an era when they were all dying.

However, neither of them expected that he would be so incredibly powerful!

Even though he possessed exceptional talent and innate abilities, Cao Qianqiu’s aptitude was not bad either. He also mastered many of the sect’s unique skills, as well as endless insights and experience.

They realized that they had underestimated the boy in front of them!

“You two go out first, we want to have some peace and quiet,” the two old men said.

Xiao Wu asked from outside, “Brother, did you fight Lao Cao? If I had known it was him, I would have wanted to try it too. It’s a pity I missed it.”

In the spaceship’s quiet chamber, Yu Gengsheng and Zhao Ziyuan spoke privately, their voices trembling.

“Heaven has taken pity on us! Does God realize he’s been too harsh on my path to rebirth? This is to give our path a second life, by sending us such a person!”

“Given Cao Qianqiu’s personality, he will most likely come in person and won’t stop until he’s left with a huge hole in this area. This could cause unforeseen circumstances, so we need to be prepared!”

The spacecraft landed safely in Kunling City.

Yu Gengsheng reminded all the young disciples, “Recently, none of you should leave Kunling City, as a sudden change could happen at any time!”

…

“Brother, this trip was really great, it was worth it!” Wu Yaozu was very excited and showed no signs of fatigue. He told us that he had replenished some of his magic along the way.

“I also gained quite a bit,” Qin Ming nodded with a smile.

“We just came out of the secret realm, my treat, let’s go have a big meal,” Ling Yu shouted from behind.

Then, Xin Youdao and Liu Hanyue immediately agreed.

Qin Ming and Xiao Wu thought about it for a moment, then nodded and followed along.

“Senior Sister!” Ling Yu saw his senior sister Tang Jin and immediately stepped forward to greet her.

“I heard that a remarkable young demon has emerged in the secret realm, defeating immortal beings one after another?” Tang Jin, dressed in black, asked with a rather cold and aloof air.

Clearly, she had her own sources of information and knew a lot of things in advance.

Master Wu was also there, hovering in mid-air, his purple eyes shining brightly, and said: “He is truly an unparalleled genius of my demon race, actually suppressing all others with one path.”

“How is he?” Tang Jin asked Ling Yu.

“Very strong, with heaven-defying strength, he should possess the talent of a patriarch!” Ling Yu told him earnestly.

He was traveling with Zhao Muyao, Wang Lijie, and others, but not with Xin Youdao, Jiang Ruoli, and others. Therefore, although he had some doubts, he ultimately dismissed them, not believing that the demonic-looking boy was related to Qin Ming.

“Such a powerful figure must possess the potential to become a demon god. Do you feel the pressure?” Tang Jin, tall and graceful with a flawless face, looked at the group of teenagers.

Ling Yu knew that his senior sister mainly wanted to ask the boy from Black and White Mountain if he felt pressured.

“He’s very strong!” Xin Youdao and Liu Hanyue said with shining eyes and great admiration.

“That’s really impressive!” Xiao Wu said.

“Not bad,” Qin Ming said with a smile.

“Is it just okay?” Tang Jin glanced at him. Sure enough, she wanted to see his reaction in order to assess the true strength of that demon boy.

She frowned. Could the information be wrong?

Xin Youdao and Liu Hanyue were feeling incredibly uncomfortable, but they had to remain calm and not show any unusual expression. They were firsthand witnesses, and the only thing missing was a look of admiration for the young man.

Tang Jin glanced at Qin Ming and said, “You haven’t entered the Outer Saint realm yet, have you? That means your consciousness and spiritual light are difficult to condense, and you can’t embark on that path. How can someone who hasn’t started the journey look down on the strong on that path?”

Ling Yu also spoke up, his expression solemn, saying, “That young demon is truly powerful and should not be underestimated. He will likely be an incredibly terrifying mountain that our generation will have to face in the future!”

Tang Jin nodded. This was in line with the secret report she had received. Now that the name “Demon One” had spread, and he was capable of single-handedly holding off multiple immortal beings, he was bound to become famous far and wide.

Soon, a four-colored bird flew over and landed near the purple-eyed crow, reporting something.

“Hiss, that’s terrifying!” Master Wu shared the news with Tang Jin, informing her of the latest situation.

“So stunning! How could he achieve such a record!” Even Tang Jin was astonished and quite shocked.

She muttered to herself, “It can’t be kept secret any longer; it’s bound to spread far and wide, shaking the world of Night Fog.”

Qin Ming and Xiao Wu remained relatively calm, with smiles on their faces.

Xin Youdao and Liu Hanyue had things they wanted to say but couldn’t bring themselves to say them. Upon hearing this, they immediately pressed for answers, thus indirectly fulfilling their desire to confide in others.

Tang Jin said, “Did you know that Cao Qianqiu also made a move, but he was defeated!”

In an instant, Xin Youdao and Liu Hanyue were shocked. This was not a realm they could access. In the secret realm, they had no idea that the light belonged to Cao Qianqiu, and that Old Cao had achieved the goal of having someone else play for him.

They thought they knew the truth and understood how amazing the boy next to them was, but now, even more explosive news has arrived, leaving them somewhat dizzy.

Who hasn’t heard of Cao Qianqiu in this era?

The two felt this was revolutionary; even a legendary figure like him, a notorious villain, was no match for the man before them in a duel within the same field!

Ling Yu nodded belatedly, saying, “I know, it must be Li Qingxu’s battle. I knew it! The difference in his strength before and after was too great!”

Tang Jin sighed, “To actually defeat Cao Qianqiu, this Demon One is destined to become famous throughout the Night Mist World. Today, his performance and all the investigations surrounding him will be submitted to the desks of all the top powers!”

Qin Ming looked surprised. So fast? Even Tang Jin, an outsider, knew about it. It seems that Cao Qianqiu’s actions in the secret realm were not kept secret at all.

“What, you now know how powerful the Demon Seed is?” Tang Jin looked at Qin Ming, the boy she had misjudged and who had always been keen to challenge her. Was he finally surprised?

“He’s truly remarkable to receive such high praise from Fairy Tang!” Qin Ming nodded.

At this moment, even Xiao Wu felt a little uncomfortable, but he could only follow Ming Ge’s rhythm, nodding solemnly and praising him.

Tang Jin, with her cold and aloof demeanor, glanced at the group of young men and said, “You still don’t understand. Just how valuable is a record like defeating Cao Qianqiu at the same level? That young man is either a born Battle Saint, extremely skilled in combat, or he has extraordinary talent and may even surpass the patriarch!”

…

In the secret realm, all parties have retreated.

The broken mirror glowed faintly, its surface rippling with textures, as if it had received a message from afar.

“Cao Qianqiu is here, and he’ll be entering Kunling territory soon!”

It must be said that this broken mirror of the Heavenly Demon, which can also be called a celestial mirror, is quite miraculous, as it can receive information from afar.

It suddenly vibrated and emitted a blinding light.

“Old Cicada Skin, are you leaving? That damned guy is here, I’m getting ready to run away.” Remnant Mirror spoke to the massive, mountain-like cicada shell.

The cicada molted and emitted a chirping sound, as if in response.

“Fine, don’t leave then.” The patterns on both sides of the broken mirror spread out and actually grew into a pair of wings. Then the mirror surface glowed and began to pack various “supplies”.

“Aren’t you lacking in spirituality and already mentally impaired?” The enormous cicada shell emitted a ripple.

The broken mirror, no longer dull-witted, said, “You really think I’m stupid? Bah, are you deliberately insulting me? I’m just being wise in a foolish way, investing in the pioneers of the future. Anyway, you’re shameless, I don’t care about you anymore, I’m leaving.”

At that moment, it moved nimbly, flapping its metal wings, and disappeared into the night sky.

…

“Do you think that demonic boy is related to Qin Ming?” Tang Jin asked Master Wu secretly, as she had some doubts.

The purple-eyed crow said, “I also have my doubts, but when I carefully sensed him, I found that he didn’t have any demonic aura, which doesn’t match the aura of those who are surrounded by demonic energy on the path of demons.”

Boom!

It was as if the sky had collapsed and the earth had split open, with blood-red light staining the night sky. The heavens and the earth were covered as if by the sunset, and the Kunlun region was ablaze with glory.

Cao Qianqiu is approaching and has appeared in this area!

This caused a huge sensation.

In fact, no news could be sent in advance when Cao Qianqiu appeared in Kunling, because no other communication could be as fast as his pure Yang consciousness.

He didn’t intimidate the city; he paused briefly, as if conversing with someone, before heading off into the distance, heading straight for the plateau shrouded in night fog.

The crimson sun illuminated the mountains and all things ahead!

For a moment, Kunling City fell into a brief silence.

A moment later, a heated discussion broke out.

When Cao Qianqiu arrived in person after they found out who it was, who could sit still?

“The rumors from not long ago are true. Cao Qianqiu lost a pure Yang consciousness in that secret realm, and now he has come here in person!”

“Holy crap, is that young demon going to defy the heavens? He defeated not only Li Qingxu, but also Cao Qianqiu! I’m suddenly struck by his awe!”

Kunling City was in an uproar, and everyone was shocked.

Previously, there were only rumors circulating, but now those things have undoubtedly been confirmed.

Yao Yi from the plateau quickly became the most frequently mentioned name, and was also associated with Cao Qianqiu.

Just as Tang Jin said, the rise of the Demon Seed Demon One caused a huge uproar and was destined to become famous in the Night Mist World!

Everyone knows that a great battle may break out on the plateau, and Cao Qianqiu’s arrival will shatter the previous peace.

Tang Jin said, “I’ll treat you to a meal at Tingyuzhai on Wangxian Peak in Kunling City. From there, you might be able to see the great battle on the plateau.”

At this time, Wangxian Peak was packed with people. If Tang Jin hadn’t known the owner behind Tingyuzhai, she definitely wouldn’t have been able to reserve a private room there.

Kunling is already located on a plateau, and with Wangxian Peak being the highest peak in the area, Tingyuzhai seems to be situated in the clouds.

The private rooms facing the secret realm had their windows and doors open, and many people were gazing out and discussing them.

“A fight has broken out!”

In this world of night, although they were far apart, the crimson sun was so dazzling that it burned away the night fog and could be seen clearly.

Cao Qianqiu unleashed his power, and his first stop was the Secret Realm. Thousands upon thousands of crimson sun rays fell downwards, like thunderbolts from the heavens, piercing through the sky and the earth.

Sitting in the private room, Qin Ming’s pupils dilated with emotion as he witnessed this scene. He stared intently, utterly shocked.

In the real world, Lao Cao is simply a god of unparalleled power!

He had to admit that this old madman was terrifying. Although he was hated by gods and ghosts, his true strength left no room for argument.

The earth seemed to have collapsed, and Cao Qianqiu had pierced through that fragment of star!

“Old Cao’s boast actually came true.” Although Qin Ming wanted to beat the old madman up again, he had to admit that the old guy was decisive and terrifying, and came to take revenge on the same day.

A single cicada’s cry reverberated for hundreds of miles, startling everyone. What an enormous cicada it was, rising from the ground into the air!

A golden cicada glowed brightly, filling the night sky, its golden rays shining in countless directions.

Someone was shocked and said, “Hiss, is this the ancient cicada from the local legends of Kunling? It’s actually still in the world, how is that possible? It’s a kind of god.”

“Look closely, it’s just a cicada molt, not the cicada itself,” said an experienced master.

Then, the cicada cried out, its terrifying thunderous sound shattering the night sky.

However, as Lao Cao approached, a large spear appeared in the blood-red sun, and with a soft thud, it shattered part of the cicada’s molt.

The cicada’s molt is entirely golden, but it is incomplete. It was already missing half of its original part, and now it has been broken into a fifth, making its situation even worse.

boom!

Its Zen-like aura was continuous, like the sound of thunder and chanting, as if the earth itself was sinking and cracking, and the clouds in the sky were all exploding.

The sight was terrifying; the old cicada’s molted shell possessed such power.

However, the crimson sun blocked its cicada chirps and Zen-like sounds. Cao Qianqiu stood within it, bathed in a blazing crimson light, seemingly impervious to all magic.

At this moment, runes intertwined in the crimson sun, extending a golden rope that rapidly bound the old cicada molt tightly.

Everyone was shocked. Cao Qianqiu’s strength was too terrifying. The battle had only just begun, and he had already ended it.

Tang Jin transmitted her voice, saying, “You see, how impressive it is that the young demon defeated Cao Qianqiu.”

The boys present all nodded, but their feelings were all different.

“Can you still remain calm?” Tang Jin asked Qin Ming.

Qin Ming shook his head and said, “My heart is in turmoil, and thunder is crashing in my ears.”

“Perfunctory.” Tang Jin glanced at him.

Qin Ming replied telepathically: “Actually, I know where that young demon flew to in the end. Fairy Tang, how valuable is this information?”

Tang Jin said, “You want to trick me into giving up Zhou Jin and the extraordinary skill?!”

“How could that be? I never do that kind of thing.” Qin Ming shook his head.

On the plateau, the crimson sun sank below. Cao Qianqiu took a step down, and instantly, the plateau cracked, the earth sank, and the secret realm he had carved through disintegrated further.

“stop!”

Sun Taichu appeared and stepped forward to stop him, saying, “This secret realm still has great uses. It can contain Sumeru within a mustard seed, and all materials can be used to refine weapons.”

“Where is Yao Yi? All the demons of the plateau, hand him over!” Cao Qianqiu demanded.

He truly didn’t care what outsiders thought; he was assertive and domineering, just that direct, demanding a young demon.

Qin Ming remained silent. This was the reality of the world. Old Cao acted recklessly, living a better and better life. In his prime, he became increasingly terrifying.

As for a battle in the same field, that’s impossible. Old Cao’s belief is that all dangers must be nipped in the bud, and any grudge must be avenged, never left unresolved overnight.

“Do you want to start a war now?” Deep in the plateau, a pair of huge golden pupils opened, extremely terrifying, like two suns appearing.

“So what if it is? I came here to conquer the plateau!” Cao Qianqiu said in a deep voice.

“Brother Dao, wait a moment. Hunting demons is fine, but do not damage this land any further.” A powerful figure from the esoteric sect appeared, appearing as if bathed in the sun, standing across the plateau.

“I’m hunting demons, and you dare to interfere? You dare to meddle in my business?!” Cao Qianqiu showed no respect to anyone.

Boom!

Suddenly, the sky and earth turned pitch black, and the entire Kunlun Mountains trembled.

Happy New Year everyone! Wishing you all a prosperous and fulfilling 2025. Also, a little appeal for guaranteed monthly votes at the beginning of the month; thank you all for your support.