The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS

The return journey from the Western Regions to Daqian only has one path through Shu Province.

However, as the saying goes, 'There was no road in the world, but as people walk, it becomes a road.' This time, the Cangsheng Sect intends to carve out a path.

Traveling from the southwest direction, climbing over several high mountains will bring one into the territory of Ji Province.

Several mountains would not be a challenge for experts above the Innate Realm. But not all Cangsheng Sect disciples are Innate experts.

Mu Cangsheng has relinquished all Western Regions land to the Peacock Remnants and gathered over a hundred thousand sect members to return to the Central Plains. Among these hundred thousand, there are at least ninety thousand below the Innate level. This journey will span mountains and rivers, and it is uncertain how many will perish.

Nevertheless, there's no other option, for strength dictates fate; they lost, after all.

Moreover, even the deceased have their uses. Like Luo Feng, seriously injured, his life hangs by a thread and could extinguish at any moment. If he wishes to recover swiftly, he will need to cultivate the essential Yin Soul Death Energy from Netherworld Palace.

As for Ximen Xifeng, he perished during negotiations between Mu Cangsheng and the Sword God, and even the King Yan of Netherworld Palace could not save him.

For the defeated, endings are bitter, and for the victorious, there are no smiles.

Within the Heavenly Vault, another council meeting is convened.

"What's happening lately, having meetings every day? I feel like all these discussions will cause wrinkles." Zhu Tian remained frivolous and carefree as always, seemingly unconcerned with the current situation.

"Haha, then Zhu Tian should be prepared mentally, for more matters are to come."

Qing Yu casually chimed in, then turned his gaze toward the finally appeared Cangtian, "Cangtian, it seems your injuries are severe. Even within the Heavenly Vault, I can perceive your weakness."

Cangtian covered it well, yet couldn't escape Qing Yu's keen observation. Although his aura seemed robust, its underlying frailness was still apparent to Qing Yu.

Cangtian was indeed wounded, gravely enough that even his Primordial Spirit Projection appeared weak.

"Humph, Xuantian, mind your own business." Cangtian snorted coldly.

"Ding Ding –"

Jun Heaven lightly tapped his throne, producing a reverberating sound that cut off the discussion, "While intercepting Cangsheng Sect, Heavenly Demon Palace annihilated the Silent Annihilation Zen Temple. Everyone, do you have any relevant news?"

"Within the Silent Annihilation Zen Temple exists the Silent Annihilation Evil Qi left by the Fourth Generation Silent Annihilation Sky Demon. Should Heavenly Demon Palace seize it, the Demon Lord could refine it and elevate his Power substantially. More crucially, the Demon Lord collecting Heavenly Demon Evil Qi signifies that he's ready to summon the ultimate ominous Evil Qi."

Bian Tian remarked, "Everyone should be aware of the consequence should the Demon Lord succeed. Surely, no one hopes that once the Demon Lord, these Demonic People achieve Sixth Generation Sky Demon, they would cease their ambition."

Cease ambition? Naturally impossible. As Demonic People, who possesses no ambition? Or rather, irrespectively of Righteous or Demonic factions, which side doesn't wish to strengthen their force?

"Collecting five ways of Heavenly Demon Evil Qi isn't that simple, is it? Not mentioning the difficulty, the fifth generation's Evil Qi location isn't accessible to the Demon Lord." Yang Tian expressed.

This was the consensus among everyone; if obtaining Heavenly Demon Evil Qi was easy, why had Heavenly Demon Palace delayed its collection until now? Among the five ways, Silent Annihilation Zen Temple's was the easiest to obtain. But even so, the Demon Lord timed his strike during Nine Heavens diversion.

"No," Bian Tian shook his head, "I've collaborated with the Demon Lord for years and understand his disposition. Without assured confidence, he wouldn't act recklessly."

"But the action at Silent Annihilation Zen Temple failed for Heavenly Demon Palace," Zhu Tian laughed, "According to what I know, Silent Annihilation Zen Temple's Zen Master Da Mie Monk has already escaped with the Silent Annihilation Evil Qi, and now, Heavenly Demon Palace is secretly pursuing him."

Tsk, that's embarrassing, looked painful.

At least Qing Yu observed the twitching mouth revealed from beneath the cloak. Speaking of which, Elder Shiming has been embarrassed several times lately. First, he was outmaneuvered by Mu Cangsheng, next tricked by the Demon Lord, and now, humiliated right before everyone.

It might be due to the chaotic influence of Heavenly Mechanism, even this coin-wielding elder previously known for insightful wisdom seems unable to grasp the situation.

Or more precisely, no one can fully grasp the world's grand events, not even the Master of Heavenly Mechanism.

"In that case, let's track Da Mie Monk first."

Bian Tian naturally shifted the topic, solemnly stating, "Gentlemen, whoever seizes the Silent Annihilation Evil Qi may keep it; neither Jun Heaven nor I will pursue it. However, be warned, the ominous Evil Qi from above the Heavenly Vault isn't easily absorbed. Apart from the Demon Lord, anyone else absorbing it might suffer harm. Please proceed with caution."

Heavenly Demon Palace has long pursued this ultimate ominous Evil Qi, originating from the Daoist Orthodoc of the First Generation Sky Demon, and they possess unmatched understanding of it.

He can absorb Evil Qi; it doesn't mean others can.

Of course, should someone like the Sword God or Supreme Taoist opt to absorb Evil Qi, it would be effortlessly accomplished. But given their strength, absorption might impure their cultivation body, proving counterproductive.

"This concludes the meeting, gentlemen. You may disperse," Jun Heaven declared.

Upon hearing, everyone flickered and vanished from within the Heavenly Vault.

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"Ding, Host trigger mission: Who is the Demon among Demons?

Mission content: Acquire the Six Paths Ominous Evil Qi, become the Demon among Demons.

Reward: For each acquisition of an Ominous Evil Qi, you may perform a Demonic Path exclusive draw. Collect all Six Paths Ominous Evil Qi for a super exclusive draw."

Upon leaving the Heavenly Vault, Qing Yu's ear was greeted by the system prompt. A mission, that long unheard term resurfacing once more.

After leaving the novice map initially, the system's presence grew elusive, and tasks were no longer activated. However, it once mentioned that past Five Stars, a super mission might activate, rewarding the mandatory Six-star item super draw.

And this time initiated is presumably that super draw.

"Do tasks no longer have punishments now?"

"Host, consider the super mission a guided achievement. Fulfill achievement requirements to earn rewards. The system focuses on nurturing, not coercion. After overcoming the novice stage, you need no punitive spur."

Years ago, Qing Yu realized his system differed from others, not appearing incessantly for attention, nor triggering frivolous tasks.

Now it seems the system remained genuine to its origin. Commendable!

"Seems like I should take this seriously. Six Demonic Path exclusive draws, one super draw; it's incredibly tempting······"

The Demonic Path exclusive draw now lacks any item below Five-star; each item advanced beyond Five-stars. Furthermore, the super draw, Qing Yu's current strength largely relies on the Six-star item, Saint and Demon Embryo.