Chapter 212 The Road Fall Incident

Under the pitch-black night sky, the fire spring rippled, making Kunling City appear as if draped in a red veil.

“Senior Cao stood atop the clouds, overlooking the entire world of night fog. After establishing his undefeated reputation, even the disciples he took in amazed the entire world.”

“The road ahead is long, and I hope Junior Brother Li can go far enough.”

Pu Heng and his friend were all smiles when they talked about their junior brother in the tea room, because they had just received a report that Li Qingxu had already “set off”.

The Immortal Seed represents the future foundation of the sect.

Their lineage needs this kind of accumulation to continue the glory created by Cao Qianqiu.

In the secret realm, two divine rainbows stretched across the sky, attracting attention from all directions.

That was a clash between a demonic seed and a celestial seed. No one expected them to fight in this way, reaching the sky in a spectacular display.

Some were quite nervous, while others were expectant, all craning their necks to watch and await a “major accident.” Some anticipated that a “falling off the road” incident might occur today.

“Niu Ben, the fact that our demon race has such a powerful figure has truly boosted our morale, enhanced our prestige, and given us boundless confidence!” Some demons were so excited that they trembled as they shouted loudly.

They were anticipating the demon seed knocking down the immortal seed. Although they couldn’t participate, they were already mesmerized and their blood was boiling.

In the sky, the two “seeds” collided on their paths, creating a stunning spectacle that showered down streaks of light. One of the paths was badly broken at the edge, teetering on the verge of collapse!

“The path to immortality… is unstable!”

Some of Li Qingxu’s close disciples had their pupils contract, sensing that the worst was about to happen.

The crimson road was filled with demonic energy and swirling with purple mist, accompanied by the roars of dragons, growing ever more powerful as if it intended to sweep across the secret realm.

Another path collapsed from the edge, and the scattered streams of light all rushed towards the demon path on the other side. This is a true case of one side gaining and the other losing.

After several collisions, the light of the Immortal Path was severely depleted.

It grew increasingly dim, and the sound of collapse could be clearly heard; much of it shattered, and the road narrowed.

The fragments flew to the other side, spreading across the demonic path, widening and solidifying it. “Is this what they call a road struggle? It’s fully materialized!” someone exclaimed.

The two paths stretched across the sky. After their final clash, the Immortal Path was shattered in large sections, narrowing to less than half its original size. One more strike and it would be completely severed.

Moreover, at that moment, people saw Li Qingxu’s figure; his hair was disheveled, and his body was falling. “A fall from the road has occurred!” someone shouted.

However, at the last moment, Li Qingxu grabbed the edge of the broken path with one hand and climbed back up. His chest heaved, and his emotions surged violently!

He was extremely unwilling to accept this defeat. In this crucial struggle, under the watchful eyes of everyone, he had almost fallen off the road and was actually defeated by a demon from the plateau.

He’s Cao Qianqiu’s disciple, how could he be defeated?!

The cold voice reminded him to cherish every step of the way, and that as the loser, he still had one chance to challenge his opponent, which he had to seize.

When Li Qingxu heard the words “cherish every moment,” he wanted to smash the road with a stick, because he felt a strong sense of humiliation.

At this moment, he was forced to leave the building with its golden bricks and jade tiles, and watched helplessly as the incense stick that had helped him attain enlightenment, as well as the futon, flew away.

Then, he almost bit his teeth off, his face turning ashen, because those divine objects had flown towards the Demon Path, aiding the enemy right before his eyes.

During the struggle, he failed, and the “gifts” he was enjoying became the spoils of the demon. This situation made him extremely angry and frustrated.

“Li Qingxu has been defeated. He just fell, and the path was about to break!”

“Our immortal beings from the Pure Land can’t even defeat the demonic beings from the plateau. Senior Cao must be feeling ashamed.” The secret realm was filled with noise as many people discussed the battle, which caused a great uproar.

“Hehe, my demon race truly lives up to its reputation as the most favored race by the heavens. No matter the era, there are always heroes who can shake the heavens and the earth. Another great god is about to rise!”

“Quickly send exotic birds to the depths of the plateau to inform our demon race’s elders to come to the secret realm to meet them and protect the demon race. We must not let them be harmed by the old monsters on the immortal path.”

In this heated discussion, different groups have completely different mindsets.

But one thing is common: the desire to admire the strong. Winners are often glorious, while losers are often lonely and slandered.

Xin Youdao, Jiang Ruoli, Liu Hanyue, and the others were all somewhat dazed. They knew very well who it was, but they couldn’t comment on it here.

They were deeply impressed. The young man who was traveling with them had first slain the demon seed and then defeated the immortal seed, truly accomplishing one feat after another!

Li Qingxu’s blood and qi surged. Although they only clashed on the path and did not actually come into contact, the broken immortal path beneath his feet clearly demonstrated the situation of this battle.

Soon after, he calmed himself and muttered to himself, “How could such a demonic seed appear among the strange creatures of the plateau? Why have I never heard of it before?” “If this were a real battle, would I have been completely crushed by him?”

He found it hard to accept this reality.

“Not necessarily,” the mechanical voice sounded again. Li Qingxu abruptly looked up and asked, “What do you mean?”

“This is the result of the collision of your respective ‘achievements’ on your paths, and it is related to the various evaluations you have received along the way. Real combat is only one factor among them.”

Upon hearing this, Li Qingxu’s eyes lit up. He had only clashed a few times, but he had already tasted defeat, which made him doubt himself.

He asked, “Explain in detail, what factors were included in those evaluations?”

“Practical experience, comprehension, physical foundation, the vision of a trailblazer, the ineffable inspiration…” Li Qingxu’s expression grew increasingly grim as he listened. He felt it would have been better not to ask at all, as he was becoming even more displeased.

Aside from actual combat, which of these factors is unrelated to the future? Are they all advantages for the other side?

Li Qingxu looked at the broken path beneath his feet, his face ashen, and said, “I want to have a real fight with him!”

He knew very well that it was impossible to fight on the road. If they clashed again, the road would definitely be cut off. He had no choice but to engage in a real bloody battle!

“Yes, he will soon enter the second node, where there is a practical training ground. However, to protect those with exceptional talent and a pioneering spirit, the training must take place in the same area.”

Li Qingxu nodded and said, “No problem!”

Qin Ming reflected on his actions and realized that he had acted rashly this time.

He didn’t want to cause trouble, but he didn’t understand the rules of this place. Because he didn’t like Li Qingxu, he smashed his statue, which resulted in this confrontation.

“Hmm?” He was surprised to see the incense burner and futon flying in from afar.

Soon, he learned from the cold voices what they did, perhaps even more so than the tea he had drunk before that helped people have an epiphany!

The incense stick had gone out temporarily, but it could be relit at any time.

“What kind of being are you?” Qin Ming asked.

The mechanical voice informed it that it was the Heavenly Demon Realm here, the Immortal Mirror on the Immortal Path, and the Divine Mirror on the Divine Path; it was a damaged rare treasure.

Qin Ming was shocked; even a broken treasure was already like this, which was quite astonishing.

The Heavenly Demon Mirror said, “If you, a descendant with the ambition to pave the way, demonstrate outstanding performance in the future, you may have the opportunity to fully restore the Broken Demon Seed.”

It actually drew such a big pancake.

Qin Ming was stunned. He had refined two fragmented demonic seeds and mastered the “Dragon and Serpent Scripture.” To embark on the path of demons, he still possessed three…

How could something be completely replaced when not a single particle was moved?

In this way, the unfinished ninth rebirth, as well as the completion of the “Golden Cicada Sutra” and the “Undying Butterfly Sutra,” seem to have a future.

This is truly a delightful surprise!

“What constitutes outstanding performance?” he asked.

“Sever one path,” the Heavenly Demon Mirror responded.

Qin Ming was very disappointed that the confrontation not long ago was stopped by the mirror. Otherwise, if they had exchanged blows again, Li Qingxu’s path would have been cut off!

He carefully assessed the situation and concluded that Li Qingxu was indeed very strong. However, once he stepped into the realm of Outer Saints, he would not need to avoid this person in reality.

Soon after, Qin Ming entered Xinsheng Road and already knew about the problem with the plaza node. Before stepping inside, he changed his appearance.

And so he darted between the two roads, moving forward rapidly in a bizarre manner.

Li Qingxu decided to take revenge. Not long ago, he was in a deep state of enlightenment, trying to comprehend a supreme martial art. Not only was he interfered with by that demon, but his path was almost cut off.

Right now, he has arrived at a plaza node on the road ahead, preparing to bombard the statue that the other party has manifested here, so that the demon can also taste the feeling of being “interrupted”.

He guessed that after the other party obtained the incense and the futon, they would definitely fall into a state of enlightenment, and it would be his turn to make a move!

When Li Qingxu arrived at the square, the first thing he saw was that demon, so lifelike and full of wildness.

He strode forward, his face cold, and swung the purple bamboo stick in his hand, aiming directly at the demon’s head without saying a word.

With a thud, the entire square shook slightly.

“What’s going on?” He discovered that the statue was not damaged in the slightest, let alone blown off.

Li Qingxu refused to believe in superstition. This time, his entire body glowed, and he raised his bamboo stick high before slamming it down with tremendous force. Boom!

Wherever the bamboo stick passed, lightning flashed and thunder roared, runes swirling around it, yet the statue remained unharmed after taking the blow. The demon’s eyes and brows exuded arrogance, its face bearing a cold smile, as if mocking him.

Li Qingxu swung the bamboo stick repeatedly, but he couldn’t break the statue. “Why is this happening?!” he exclaimed, his face icy.

The Immortal Mirror explained, “This is a manifestation based on the physical body’s foundation, comprehension, and visionary perspective…” “Stop talking, give me a real battle!” Li Qingxu slammed his staff into the ground.

On the plateau, an old demon received a report from a strange bird that a remarkable demon seed had emerged in the secret realm, powerfully suppressing a celestial seed, and might soon sever a path to immortality.

“Need our protection? Hmm, no one can interfere with those paths. Okay, we can send people to guard outside the secret realm to provide support.”

“They want to conquer this plateau? Ha, what a brilliant idea! But they don’t know how deep the waters run here. In the end, they won’t even know who the prey will be!”

In Kunling City, Pu Heng, Cao Qianqiu’s eldest disciple, was having tea with a friend when he was told that there was some news about his junior brother, Li Qingxu.

He remained calm and unhurried, taking a sip of tea before accepting the letter carried by the strange bird with a faint smile and slowly unfolding it.

(There’s more to come!)