The Shadow of Immortality

Han Chengqing had completely annihilated the spirit beasts.

Around him were his companions from the Zhong Nam Sect: the fairy Chai Lu Si, and Zhong Bo from the "Demon's Wrath" sect.

They were the only ones who remained from the great expedition.

Because the Shadow Sect possessed the geographical advantage, and they were also terrifyingly resistant, resulting in an unprecedented number of casualties.

Blackbeard still had a large number of fighters by his side.

Also, one of them was mysterious, but he possessed a body with an extreme aura.

Han Chengqing couldn't figure out what that body was, but it was undoubtedly puzzling to him.

As time passed, he didn't advance or head into the trap; instead, he was thinking:

What should he do? After all, Han Chengqing was a man who had been on the Demonic Path and understood the mentality of those who follow it.

Those on the Demonic Path are cunning, and in many cases, prefer to fight in an environment that helps them, unlike those on the Righteous Path who show integrity but are warped inside.

Hearts determine paths and the way of life for humans.

In the Spectral King Venerable's description of life, everything was related to killing.

He would say: "If someone wants to eat, they will kill a wild animal to eat it or consume a killed animal."

"If someone wants to protect themselves, they will kill whoever attacked them."

"In wars, they will kill their enemy."

"In conflicts of interest, everything revolves around killing."

These were the words of a mad killer.

And now Han Chengqing was atop this mountain where millions of humans had met their end, just because the Spectral King Venerable's appetite never ends.

There were many attempts to explain the reason for the Spectral Venerable's madness, but no one could understand it.

In truth, Clark understood the mentality of the Spectral King Venerable.

It was that he killed without clear reason. Killing is what creates the existence of the Spectral King Venerable. For him, the reason for the existence of living beings is killing.

Killing is a language to him, a way of life, an expression of self.

Something only an addict obsessed with something could understand. Perhaps an alcoholic could understand the Spectral King Venerable.

That's why many Dao Marks existed on this mountain.

And all kinds of soul refinement and devouring processes happened here.

Even the defensive formation capable of killing an eighth-rank was created by the Spectral Venerable himself, not a copy!!!

Therefore, Han Chengqing had to be cautious.

But Clark and Beho Chenqing could no longer bear the patience and waiting. For them, every passing second was like a knife to their throats.

They were practically in a foreign land to them, in the middle of a battle they had no part in.

In reality, Clark wasn't concerned with their battle. He was happy, wanting them to burn themselves and leave him, just so he could seize everything.

Despite his terrifying strength, Han Chengqing possessed everything that surpassed Clark.

Truly, above every man is another man above him, and above every mountain is another mountain above it.

There is no such thing as "Number 1."

Being Number One was very difficult. And the one who deserves to be called Number One is the one who achieves immortality. If someone can achieve that, they are Number 1.

Clark could no longer endure it. He used telepathy with Beho Chenqing:

• "Let's flee, it's dangerous."

But they heard the sound of the guqin. The melody was sweet; hearing it made you feel like you were in a flower field in spring, with the cool breeze gently caressing your face.

But despite that, those were strange attacks, causing the mind to lose focus.

Soon, Blackbeard laughed:

• "You've come to your grave, Han Chengqing! Let me present you with death!"

Terrifying swarms of spirit beasts surged forward.

But...

The two behind Han Chengqing attacked.

The sound of explosions was terrifying.

Meanwhile, Clark and Beho Chenqing were hiding inside the trench.

Han Chengqing smiled and said:

• "So, the reinforcements have arrived! Are they the two strangers I sensed?"

Clark gritted his teeth. He was truly angry. If only he had a way to conceal his aura... it actually existed, but there was always a loophole.

Clark couldn't solve any problem he lacked. Initially, he suffered from a lack of defense, and now he couldn't protect himself from the investigation of Immortals.

And he wants to establish the Theft Path while being exposed to all eyes. For Clark, it was truly shameful.

Blackbeard's team emerged, and Blackbeard himself came out.

Everyone was hovering in the air majestically, and the battle was about to ignite.

Blackbeard and Han Chengqing looked at each other with cold gazes, but smiles graced their faces, preceding the storm.

But Han Chengqing noticed someone fleeing.

It was the mysterious person in the black robe who was hiding.

He tried to chase him, but everyone's attacks were directed at him, even Clark and Beho Chenqing.

After all, he had to cooperate with the Shadow Sect so Han Chengqing wouldn't crush him and he would die.

He didn't know what that person held, but more importantly, there was Han Chengqing.

He possessed insane combat power.

He laughed, then a sweet sound appeared. All the attacks dispersed.

He managed to destroy everyone's attacks quickly.

Clark telepathized with Beho Chenqing:

• "Listen, don't advance or do anything. Let's see what Han Chengqing is hiding and create a counter-strategy. Don't cooperate with them too much."

Beho Chenqing quickly nodded to Clark.

Soon, Han Chengqing turned to them, then smiled helplessly, saying:

• "So, Beho Chenqing, you're a member of the Shadow Sect? Truly shameful!"

Beho Chenqing wanted to scream; he was furiously angry.

He thought to himself:

• "Shameful, my ass! I didn't want to involve myself in all this!"

He wanted to speak, but Clark raised his hand to stop him.

Justification no longer mattered. In Han Chengqing's eyes, there was a deep killing intent towards these people.

It didn't stem from hatred, but because he was ordered by the Heaven's Guards; he had to execute without the slightest objection, or he would lose his family.

Everyone assumed fighting stances, even Clark and Beho Chenqing.

Beho Chenqing stepped forward, saying:

• "I want to test the strength of someone who can contend with an eighth-rank Saint."

Han Chengqing laughed:

• "Then, come!"

Beho Chenqing surged forward with extreme speed.

His back bent terrifyingly, then he screamed with a mad voice:

"Immortal Extreme Combo: Raging Scream!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Six explosions appeared.

Han Chengqing retreated, not even slightly injured, just scratches. His defense was not to be underestimated.

Beho Chenqing was angry. He knew he used great power but didn't hit his opponent.

But soon he opened his palm; red claws appeared on his hand:

"Immortal Extreme Combo: Asura Grasp!"

A massive and terrifying aura descended, mimicking the Qi Path.

Beho Chenqing's attainment in the Judgment Path was very high, so he could produce an attack that mimicked the Qi Path.

The attack was dangerous; even Han Chengqing fled from it.

Everyone was shocked, especially Clark.

That was an eighth-rank level Extreme Move.

"Asura Grasp" absorbs three things, even if they are imitations: Earth Qi, Heaven Qi, and Life Qi.

The dust cleared. Even the earth was withered, and the sky was cracked.

Some beasts couldn't withstand the power of Beho Chenqing's strike and had their Life Qi completely absorbed.

Han Chengqing laughed and said:

• "Beho Chenqing, you truly are a terrifying opponent. If I had underestimated you, you would have killed me."

•"But as I see, this Extreme Combo is difficult to activate and you haven't mastered it. Its activation required a lot of time."

•"As I see, you were preparing to activate it, gambling on trying to kill me."

Bam! Bam! Bam!!!!

Many Heaven-Stealing punches surged forward, knocking Han Chengqing down. Even though he wasn't even injured, Clark stole a few mortal-level Extreme Moves.

The punches had distributed themselves among Clark's forms, moving randomly and evasively, carrying Han Chengqing's movements.

Clark shouted at the Shadow Sect group:

• "Don't just stand there and watch! We'll lose Mount Lao Bu like this!"

Beho Chenqing and Clark were on the front lines. They didn't want this in reality, but the situation was extremely dangerous.

Blackbeard heard a sweet and beautiful sound, a familiar voice:

"Jade Song!!!"

Appeared:

•Jade Earth

•Jade Spring

•Jade Distance

•Jade Beginning

•Jade Separation

Clark felt his throat go dry.

The battle was no longer fair. In truth, with Han Chengqing's copies, he managed to get closer to his enemies from the Shadow Sect.

The fight became more chaotic.

Clark was fighting "Jade Separation" beside Beho Chenqing.

But Han Chengqing appeared before the two.

They felt tightness in their hearts, but Han Chengqing smiled a helpless smile and said:

• "You are interesting. But I've never heard of you in this world. Who are you?"

A drop of sweat fell from Clark's forehead as he replied:

• "My name is Zo Long. It doesn't matter, really. I know why you came. You want to kill Beho Chenqing because he's the opponent who worries you the most."

•"But listen, I am an acquaintance of your daughter, An Er..."

To be continued.....