Chapter 206 A Bloody Rebirth is Needed

In the secret realm, light and mist flowed, as if “twilight” had fallen, draping the entire forest in a hazy veil, with dappled light and shadow.

Qin Ming sat in meditation, circulating the “Dragon and Snake Scripture.” Pieces of his body were exploding, leaving a bloody mess, and bright red liquid stained his entire body.

The scene was horrifying; he was covered in blood from head to toe, his once handsome face now completely bruised and battered.

“Brother!” Xiao Wu was very worried. Was this caused by practicing the “Dragon and Snake Scripture,” or was the demonic seed out of control? Xin Youdao, Jiang Ruoli, Liu Hanyue, and the others were also shocked. He had not been injured in the battle and had even killed a young demon with a great reputation from the plateau.

As a result, his situation is now so dire! Qin Ming is now a “blood gourd,” and in places where the skin and flesh are thinner, such as his fingers, the bone can even be seen through the wounds.

The only reassuring thing was that the vitality within him had not diminished, and it seemed as if a faint dragon’s roar could be heard!

Moreover, his Heavenly Light Energy was inexhaustible, flowing at high speed, overflowing through the cracked surface of his body, like the blazing sun temporarily hiding in the dark clouds.

A halo of divine light gradually formed around him, and despite his numerous wounds, he exuded an aura of holiness. Even within that mysterious halo, a blurry image of dragons and snakes rising together could be seen.

Qin Ming did not show any sign of pain. He focused all his attention on the “Dragon and Snake Scripture” and gained a completely new understanding.

“The transformation from snake to dragon is like crossing a vast ocean, or walking from one shore to the other. It is difficult because it is extremely challenging, like turning from extreme yin to extreme yang.” He realized that the “Dragon and Snake Classic” also contained some of the yin-yang transformations he was seeking.

He was very envious of the “Kūrōng-Sūtra” because it involves this kind of evolution, and today he captured a flash of inspiration in the text he received.

No one expected that, despite his precarious health, he was still trying to comprehend the scriptures, which truly astonished Liu Hanyue, Gan Jincheng, and the others.

They reflected that perhaps this is the difference between people, which is why he was able to achieve such success.

Qin Ming opened his eyes, looked at the people around him, and said, “You all need to leave here. I sense a very strong demon army appearing in the distance.”

The fragmented demonic seed within him sensed something strange about the distance; other demons who had received the “gift” were rapidly approaching.

Before Xiao Yaqin and the others could say anything, Qin Ming waved his hand and said, “I don’t need your help. If I go all out, you might end up dragging me down.”

His “frankness” left Gan Jincheng, Liu Hanyue, and the others speechless. Had they become a “burden”? They were all geniuses, but their cultivation level was not high enough. When they faced someone in the second realm who had the potential to become a demon seed, their performance was indeed lacking.

“Brother, I’ll help you. This is enough!” Xiao Wu said.

“Let me do it myself first!” Qin Ming said. Whether it was due to the mutual attraction and hostility between the fragmented demon seeds or his deep understanding of the Dragon-Snake Scripture, he felt that he needed to have a bloody battle with the demons in the distance.

Jiang Ruoli said, “Let’s stay at a distance. If it comes to a critical moment, we can lend a hand immediately if needed.”

Xiao Wu rubbed his hands, somewhat embarrassed, and said, “Well… everyone, although we’ve fought together and aren’t strangers, please still swear an oath using forbidden techniques.”

He appeared “shy” as he produced some kind of forbidden technique from his hometown—the Fourth Forbidden Land—and asked them to swear an oath according to the ritual.

“As you can see, my brother and I want to keep a low profile and don’t want to be exposed for the time being!”

Gan Jincheng readily agreed, saying, “Okay, no problem. We’ll keep our shared hardships in mind and won’t tell anyone!” Although the women felt a little uncomfortable, they all did as he said.

A moment later, the group of people looked at Qin Ming, their expressions changing. “Brother, are you alright?” Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise.

They discovered that large patches of flesh on Qin Ming’s body had split open, and skin had peeled off, which was quite horrifying. Even his face was cracking; it was practically disfigurement.

His scalp was even cracking, and clumps of hair were falling out.

He was covered in blood, and his condition was getting worse, with his body stained with blood.

“It’s alright, this is a necessary process for a snake to transform into a dragon!” Qin Ming said.

He shattered the demonic seed with the blazing power of the heavenly sun, and then used the Dragon and Snake Scripture to refine the essence of this “gift,” encountering fierce resistance.

His Dragon-Snake Scripture was constantly circulating, evolving from its initial stages to a point where it was undergoing a fundamental transformation. Soon, everyone realized that what Qin Ming was shedding was actually just the previous “scabs” and the detached old skin, like a snake shedding its skin.

This is the true meaning of the Dragon and Snake Sutra! It was as if he had undergone a minor nirvana, and parts of his body had been reborn.

Then, people were shocked to find that in such a short time, his flesh and blood had become radiant and full of life, and he was already healed, with a dense layer of short hair growing on his head.

Qin Ming’s body glowed, as if a divine sun was being nurtured within him, reflecting a wondrous scene of dragons and snakes rising together. The demonic seed was torn apart by him, constantly ground up, and transformed into resources!

Several dragon roars emanated from within its flesh and blood.

Everyone was stunned, witnessing firsthand the dramatic change that had occurred to him in such a short time.

Qin Ming got up, stretched his muscles and bones, and felt that he was in good condition and ready to fight. Although some of the remaining demonic seeds in his body had not been digested, they had no effect on him at the moment.

Most importantly, I’ve now mastered the Dragon and Snake Scripture to the point where I can actually use it in combat!

“What is this…?” Xin Youdao, Jiang Ruoli, and the others saw his true face; he was a handsome young man they had never seen before. Xiao Wu said, “Everyone, use forbidden magic to complete your oath.”

Qin Ming stood beneath the waterfall, washing away the blood and grime from his body, letting the sunlight dry his clothes, preparing to face the enemy! In the distance, birds took flight in fright, accompanied by pitiful cries.

The demon army appeared, seemingly in great haste, and was running at high speed.

“You all step back. If things go wrong, you can flee immediately!” Qin Ming said.

He was very serious because his opponent was extremely strong.

This journey to the secret realm has far exceeded expectations; things shouldn’t have turned out this way.

Several demon teams were unexpectedly stranded in the secret realm. They fought and devoured each other, eventually giving birth to a true demon seed, which poses a deadly threat to a group of new disciples from Kunlun.

Gan Jincheng, Liu Hanyue, and others entered the dense forest and kept a close watch.

“Brother, I’ll cover for you!” Xiao Wu insisted on standing not far away.

Qin Ming nodded. At this moment, he had a profound realization: he needed to undergo a bloody transformation.

“The flesh and blood breaking apart, the dragon scales growing, are just appearances,” he muttered to himself.

How can things be peaceful when a snake transforms into a dragon? This is inherently a “reverse journey,” and it is bound to encounter resistance.

He understood why the scriptures described the transformation as so difficult and bloody.

Because there seem to be rules in the dark, and some trajectories are hard to break. The leap from the ordinary to the upper class is never smooth sailing, and there will always be obstacles on the way.

At this critical moment, we must not hesitate, but fight with all our might!

Ahead, two people staggered and fled this way, but they were quickly caught up by a group of tall, wild demons who trampled the ground and shattered the vines blocking their path.

Soon, both men were pierced by thick iron spears and lifted up.

Besides these two, three others had already been killed, covered in blood, and had been dead for some time.

“It was them! After escaping from that village, they encountered this demonic force!” Gan Jincheng clenched his fists. Two of them…

He was a member of his team.

The five were destined for misfortune and ultimately could not escape death. Jiang Ruoli and Xiao Yaqin remained silent, but both were filled with anger.

There were also people they knew who died there.

Ahead, a demon army appeared, consisting of nineteen people, all exuding murderous intent. The leader was a young man in silver robes, who was very calm and indifferent, silently watching this side.

The men around him swung their iron spears violently, slamming the five sling-loaded corpses to the ground. The corpses crashed into huge rocks, instantly mangled the bodies of the young men from Kunling Academy, some even suffering broken skulls.

Some were torn to pieces, and it was extremely bloody!

“Only the two of you? What a surprise!” The silver-robed youth looked over, then stepped on the bloodstains on the ground and led his men closer.

He was tall and handsome, with an eerie aura. His body shimmered with a silvery light, as if a divine halo covered his body. Even from a distance, one could feel his imposing presence.

Sure enough, this team is even more terrifying.

Beside the silver-robed youth, there were others walking side by side with him, clearly his right-hand men, all of them very capable, some fierce and some handsome.

They intentionally retain some of their demonic characteristics; although they can transform into human form, they either do not want to or disdain to do so.

One of the demons had a human body, the head of a golden elephant, and even its tusks were cast in gold. Its pupils also shone with golden light. Its human body was five meters tall and it held a giant sword.

On the other side was a white-haired boy with two jet-black bull horns on his head.

In addition, there was a young man who was a dragon beast, a woman dressed in peacock feathers, and a girl with two pairs of snow-white wings. Qin Ming’s expression was solemn; this was a super lineup, with the silver-robed youth at the head having five sworn brothers!

Undoubtedly, the broken demonic creatures sensed each other’s presence and were eager to hunt, which is why they rushed over so hastily. Little Wu stood at a distance, wanting to come over, but was stopped by Qin Ming.

“The great serpent struggles angrily towards the sky, its body shatters, and then it transforms into horns and claws. Does it need to mutilate itself to undergo a metamorphosis? That’s wrong!” Qin Ming pondered the contents of the Dragon and Serpent Scripture.

How could blood and wounds be caused by oneself? His expression was resolute; the transformation from snake to dragon needed to be carried out in battle.

The true transformation into a dragon requires external resistance. Anyone who dares to intercept you is blocking your path, and you must fight to the end, be reborn through trials, and transform from a snake into a dragon.

With a bang, the elephant demon crushed the head of a corpse on the ground with one foot, and walked forward, saying, “Brother, let me weigh him first.”

The young dragon-beast said, “What are you hesitating about? Big Brother came for the remnant of the demonic seed. Let’s finish this quickly and avoid attracting interference from other teams!”

A group of people rushed over quickly, focused solely on hunting and unwilling to waste any time; their bodies reeked of blood. At this moment, Qin Ming, without further ado, brought out more than a dozen iron spears from the village and hurled them one by one forward! Instantly, a fierce wind and thunder roared across the area.

Boom!

Wherever the iron spear passed, even the slightest glancing blow to a branch would cause the twigs and leaves to explode with a deafening sound. The elephant’s bellow was deafening!

The elephant demon swung its trunk like a long sword, knocking away the iron spear. Without pausing, it charged forward, and the dragon beast youth also knocked away the rapidly flying spear.

Qin Ming assessed their cultivation level and his expression immediately turned serious.

He hurled the other iron spears, which flew towards the demonic servants behind him, avoiding the most powerful demon. *Thud!*

A three-meter-tall demon was pierced and died instantly.

With a bang, another tall demon was pierced, and its entire body exploded.

At that moment, the silver-robed youth and his sworn brother attacked simultaneously, unleashing brilliant rays of light to interfere with the trajectory of the iron spear. Qin Ming abandoned the iron spear, took off his silver great bow, and drew a jade iron arrow. The arrow, its fletching carrying the light of heaven, instantly pierced through the forest like lightning.

With a “poof,” a large chunk of flesh exploded from the elephant-beast boy’s arm.

Moo!

The white-haired youth let out a roar, and the pair of horns on his head glowed. A piece of his left ear was missing, grazed and shredded by the extremely sharp iron arrow, which enraged him.

“Be careful, this is pure jade-iron arrow powder, not a mixture!”

Clearly, they were careless; they had no idea that the material of the arrow fletching was so outrageous.

Bang!

Behind him, three demon servants were shot in the forehead with arrows, unable to dodge them at all. Their heads shattered on the spot like rotten watermelons, and they died a violent death.

The silver-robed youth rushed to the front, his body radiating a brilliant silver light that created a barrier of light. His sworn brothers did the same, their divine light surging to block the arrows.

Their combined strength, several people walking side by side, advanced rapidly forward.

Qin Ming’s rapid-fire arrows, one after another, all struck the light barrier erected by the peacock woman, shattering it. A piece of her five-colored robe burst open, blood trickled from her chest, and the jade iron arrow pierced through it.

However, at the last moment, a flash of inspiration struck her, and she forced out the jade iron arrow, which failed to pierce her.

Throughout this process, no one in this demon team cried out or panicked, clearly demonstrating their strong mental fortitude and experience in various life-or-death battles.

These are demons from the second realm, possessing incredibly rich combat experience.

Qin Ming put away his bow and arrows, and this time drew his long-unused mutton-fat jade iron sword, showing how much he valued this group of demons.

Unwilling to squander the power of the Heavenly Light, he condensed it into a five-colored blade.

He is ready for a bloody battle!

A dozen or so demons arrived, advancing close with terrifying aura, like a raging storm crashing forward.

Qin Ming took the initiative. The surrounding forests were dense, and the wood element was incredibly strong. Green mist rose from the area, as if supporting him.

It leaves the ground and arrives from nowhere.

The elephant’s roar was deafening, making people’s eardrums buzz as if they were about to shatter. The elephant demon’s arm was injured by the jade iron arrow, and it was the first to make a move, swinging its large cleaver to slash.

Qin Ming stared intently, the snow-white blade in his hand gleaming brightly as he slashed forward.

With a clang, he slashed at the opponent’s giant longsword, sending sparks flying and the tip of the blade breaking off. He then flew forward as if flying, exchanging a palm strike with the giant elephant boy.

With a bang, the human body of the elephant demon, which was five meters tall, was shaken and staggered back several steps.

Qin Ming was awe-inspiring. The fact that even a single elephant demon was so formidable forced him to be on high alert. He charged forward, cutting through the strongest of the demons.

With a soft “poof,” a demon servant behind him, though also in the second realm, was no match for the powerful demons in front. Qin Ming’s blade cleaved his weapon in two and severed his head.

Instant kill!

Then, with lightning speed, he moved sideways and swung his sword again, severing another second-realm demon servant at the shoulder.

He charged in alone, cutting straight through the enemy ranks and killing two demons in succession. This sight stirred the hearts of Gan Jincheng, Jiang Ruoli, and the others in the distant dense forest. How could such a young man remain unknown? When his true form is revealed, it will surely shock the world.

The elephant demon’s face turned ashen. The gash had been torn open from his body, causing the deaths of the two people behind him. It went berserk, golden runes appearing all over its body as it charged toward Qin Ming.

“Let me handle this!” The silver-robed youth in the lead spoke up and appeared like a ghost in the night fog, blocking Qin Ming and exchanging attacks with him like lightning.

At this moment, the remnants of the demonic seed between the two people developed a strange connection, resonating continuously, and eventually triggering an unusual phenomenon.

A glowing path appeared, stretching into the distance, and both of them saw that there were many more paths in the distance!

Some roads are lined with dilapidated temples, from which cicadas chirp; some roads are paved with black and white stones, leading to the Bagua Palace; and some roads seem to connect to the clouds.

Immediately afterward, Qin Ming seemed to see the Buddha’s abandoned disciple, Li Qingyue, Cui Chonghe, and others in the distance!

Then, he saw other paths and discovered traces of immortals and gods such as Su Shiyun, Zhao Yaoting, Leng Feiyue, and Tang Yutian, all on their respective paths, marching towards a certain place in the deepest part of the secret realm to gather.

What surprised him most was that, in a daze, he saw the blurry afterimage left by Sun Taichu on a certain road. “What did you see?” the silver-haired boy asked. He saw the road, but he couldn’t make out the faces of the people.

Qin Ming didn’t speak, he just stared at him.

Both knew they needed to obtain the other’s remaining demonic seed before they could continue their journey! Then, the two began a fierce battle.

“Surround and kill him!” a demon shouted from the side.

“You’re human, how dare you steal my race’s path?!” the silver-robed youth shouted, realizing he wasn’t a demon. “Every path leads to that mysterious place, what’s wrong with borrowing a path?” Qin Ming said.

I’ll take a break this weekend and continue working hard tomorrow.

(There’s more to come!)