Chapter 303

Chapter 303 The unlucky man in black robe, his fate is averted

As Lu Qing and Taoist Yangming were conversing,

a dark figure suddenly appeared in a forest outside the Holy City, falling to the ground and knocking over a patch of weeds.

The black-robed figure now looked quite miserable.

Not only had one arm disappeared, but his black robe was also tattered, revealing a bloodstained body with even dissolved skin.

However, the black-robed figure didn’t have time to focus on his injuries. He immediately began to check his belongings.

His face quickly turned ashen.

He discovered that the black jade bottle containing the primordial energy, which had been tightly packed in his arms, had disappeared.

It was obvious that it had been blown away when he had just used the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique.

“Damn it, that kid must have taken it!”

The black-robed figure was so heartbroken that his soul ached.

That was the primordial energy of this world, a truly rare and precious opportunity!

Originally, with those three primordial energies, he would not only be able to begin training his supreme demonic body, but also, with the primordial Dao rhyme within, completely eliminate the hidden dangers of his reincarnated self.

He would be able to better integrate into this world, no longer worrying about future targeting by the will of Heaven.

But now, everything was gone!

The black-robed figure’s face contorted, a powerful urge building within him, wanting to return to the Holy City and reclaim his primordial energy.

But in the end, reason suppressed this mad thought.

That boy was too treacherous. The laws of heaven and earth had barely begun to evolve and perfect, yet he was already triggering calamity clouds.

Furthermore, he survived nine tribulation thunders in one go, and even after surviving them, he showed no sign of weakness.

Such a monstrous creature, even in his homeland, the vast world of immortals and demons, would be considered a peerless Dao Seed-level genius from the top sects.

He had never expected to encounter one in a remote, small world where spiritual energy was only just beginning to reawaken.

Such monstrous geniuses were usually exceptional, capable of suppressing an entire era.

Even if it hadn’t fully grown yet, it was still far beyond the capabilities of someone like him, who hadn’t yet condensed his demonic body.

With immense willpower and a long period of mental fortitude, the black-robed man finally suppressed his impulses and regained his composure.

“Boy, just wait! One day, I’ll take back everything that belongs to me!”

Glancing deeply in the direction of the Holy City, the black-robed man finally unleashed his skills, stumbling slightly as he ran deeper into the woods.

As he left, his heart ached.

This trip to the Holy City had truly been a huge loss for him.

Not only had the great opportunity he’d just secured vanished, but even his own physical body had been severely damaged by the use of the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique.

The day he could condense his demonic body seemed distant once again.

“It seems we can only follow the old path. Capture a few more geniuses to absorb and strengthen our foundation.

Furthermore, much of the primordial energy emanating from that white vortex is flying far and wide, so perhaps we’ll have a chance to find one or two…”

…

“Young Master Lu, this jade token is for you.

If you ever visit Xizhou in the future, take this jade token with you to Qingyang Mountain, and someone will welcome you to our Qingyang Temple.

Our master is always kind, especially to outstanding young people.

He’ll be delighted to see you.”

In the area where Tianji Tower is located, Taoist Yangming and Lu Qing were chatting happily.

Finally, he produced a jade token, as white as goat fat, engraved with strange runes, and presented it to Lu Qing.

“Okay, when I’m done with my work, I’ll definitely visit you when I have time.”

Lu Qing saw the patterns on the jade token and knew it must be the same jade token that Lin Zhirui had given to his master, with its unique powers.

He accepted the token without hesitation and politely thanked him.

Seeing that Lu Qing didn’t refuse, Taoist Yangming smiled.

But then his face turned serious and he said, “Young Master Lu, although you are unparalleled in talent, there is one thing I should advise you on.”

“I’d like to hear the details.” Lu Qing’s expression also became more serious.

“Xuan Ming’s identity is not ordinary. He is the direct disciple of the abbot of Xuankong Mountain.

If you kill him, Xuankong Mountain will definitely not let it go.

Now the world is changing, the evolution of the rules has been basically perfected, and the constraints of heaven and earth on the strong above the innate have also become relatively lighter.

The Xuankong Mountain lineage has always been very narrow-minded.

Although the abbot will not come out for the time being, it is hard to guarantee that he will not send more powerful guardians in the temple to go out and cause trouble for you.

So after this matter is over, it is better for you to find a place to hide temporarily, Mr. Lu.

You are the first person to cross the tribulation since the changes in the world. You have a strong aura. Ordinary calculation techniques cannot predict your secrets at all.

As long as you can hide, even Xuankong Mountain will find it difficult to find your trace.”

Looking at the sincere look on Taoist Yangming’s face, Lu Qing was not afraid in his heart, but still felt a little grateful.

He nodded and said, “Thank you for your guidance, senior. After I finish dealing with the things I have on my hands, I will leave the Holy City and avoid the people from Xuankong Mountain.”

“Okay, then be careful. If there is something you can’t handle, you can come to Xizhou.

That is the territory of our Qingyang Temple. No matter how long the claws of Xuankong Mountain are, they can’t reach there.

Okay, we have to leave too, Mr. Lu, see you later.”

After admonishing Lu Qing, Taoist Yangming returned to his original position and left with a group of fellow disciples.

So much had happened during his visit to the Holy City.

Whether it was the existence of the Origin Qi or the appearance of the demonic cultivator, he had to report back immediately.

Lu Qing, the anomaly, was of paramount importance.

After watching Taoist Yangming and the others hurried away until they vanished, Lu Qing withdrew his gaze and headed towards the tower.

Naturally, other Xiantian Realm experts also wanted to meet Lu Qing.

However, the thought of Lu Qing’s murder of Xuanming and the others had already deeply offended the Xuankong Mountain lineage.

Who knew how Xuankong Mountain would react?

If they were to become associated with Lu Qing now and incur a grudge against him, wouldn’t that be worth the loss?

With this thought, the experts who had originally wanted to meet Lu Qing immediately suppressed their desires.

They could only watch him retreat.

“Brother!”

Lu Qing had just entered the tower when he saw a small figure lunging towards him.

He reached out to catch her and felt Xiaoyan’s body trembling slightly, her head buried in his arms, unwilling to rise.

“It’s okay, isn’t brother fine now?”

Lu Qing gently patted the little guy’s back and comforted him softly.

“Brother, Xiaoyan was so scared just now.”

Xiaoyan buried her head in Lu Qing’s arms for a long time before she said sullenly.

There was a hint of tears in her voice.

As for what she was afraid of, it was self-evident.

Lu Qing’s hand paused slightly, and then he gently stroked the little guy’s back again.

He said softly: “This time it was an accident. Brother promises you that I will never do such dangerous things in the future, okay?”

“Then let’s make a pinky promise.” Xiaoyan still didn’t raise her head.

“Okay, pinky promise.”

After the brother and sister made a pinky promise, Xiaoyan finally burst into laughter.

After Lu Qing calmed Xiaoyan, the others came forward.

Lu Qing immediately bowed and apologized to the Tianji Tower Master:

“Senior Master, I was careless and destroyed my courtyard. Please forgive me. I will

compensate you double for any losses.”

“Haha, it’s just a small courtyard. What’s the big deal about destroying it?”

The Tianji Tower Master’s face showed no trace of anger, but rather a cheerful smile.

“It’s you, young master, who allowed us to witness such a calamity-like phenomenon as the thunderbolt from heaven. Honestly, I’m the lucky winner.”

The Tianji Tower Master’s words were not just a polite remark; they came from the heart.

To be able to witness the legendary calamity clouds so closely and feel the calamity energy within them

was a tremendous opportunity for a practitioner like him who cultivated the Dao of Calculation.

After all, the Dao of Calculation excels at calculating everything, avoiding calamities, and seeking benefits while avoiding harm.

Thunder tribulations are considered among the most powerful calamities in the universe, affecting the very workings of the laws of nature.

The Tianji Tower Master observed Lu Qing’s tribulation from beginning to end, sensing a glimpse of the true laws governing the operation of the heavenly secrets. This

benefited him immensely, and he even felt a faint sense of a shift in his long-struggling cultivation realm.

How could he possibly blame Lu Qing then?

After hearing the Tianji Tower Master’s explanation, Lu Qing finally relaxed a little.

However, he still decided to leave something behind as compensation for the Tianji Tower upon his departure.

“You stay here for a while. I’ll go out and take care of things outside.”

Lu Qing’s tribulation had caused a significant incident.

Furthermore, the Xuankong Mountain group had perished there.

If not properly handled, even the Tianji Tower would be in trouble.

The Tianji Tower Master immediately instructed Lu Qing and the others to hide in the tower while he went out to clean up the mess.

After the Tianji Tower Master left, Lu Qing said to the old doctor, “Master, I am an unworthy disciple and have caused you great worry.”

Lu Qing had sensed it earlier. If it were not for the Tianji Tower Master’s obstruction, the master would have almost lost control and wanted to show up to protect him several times.

“It’s good that he is okay.” The old doctor nodded and did not say much.

Instead, Ma Gu and Wei Zi’an, with excited faces, surrounded Lu Qing and talked about the shock and worry in their hearts.

As for Hu Zezhi, he stood quietly aside, smiling at Lu Qing and the others.

Lu Qing and Ma Gu, the master and disciple, were chatting, and when their eyes fell on Hu Zezhi,

he couldn’t help but exclaimed, “Master, Mr. Zhirui, look at the black energy on Miss Hu’s forehead.”

The old doctor and Lin Zhirui looked at Hu Zezhi’s forehead and were also stunned.

It turned out that at some point, the black energy between Hu Zezhi’s eyebrows had disappeared.

“Mr. Lu, is it that the black energy around me has become even denser?”

Hu Zezhi panicked when she saw all three of them looking at her.

“No,” Lu Qing said quickly, noticing her panic, “it’s the black energy between your brows that has completely disappeared.”

“Disappeared?” Hu Zezhi said, not quite daring to believe it.

“It really has,” the old doctor nodded affirmatively.

“But why is this happening? What exactly is Miss Hu’s calamity? How could it be resolved for no reason?” Lin Zhirui asked, somewhat puzzled.

Lu Qing thought of the black-robed man who had escaped earlier, and suddenly an epiphany struck him.

He said slowly, “I guess Miss Hu’s calamity came from two aspects.”

Everyone looked at him.

Lu Qing continued, “First, it should be the opportunity from the white vortex.

The opportunity that flies out of the vortex will automatically look for the person with whom it is destined.

But this is both an opportunity and a disaster.

If you don’t have enough strength, even if you have the opportunity, you will definitely not be able to keep it.

It is even likely to attract the attention of others and bring about a fatal disaster.”

Everyone nodded in agreement when they thought of the more than ten Xiantian realm masters who rushed into their courtyard when the opportunity just fell.

If Lu Qing and the old doctor had not been strong enough at the time, it is not difficult to imagine what happened to Hu Zezhi.

Hu Zezhi, in particular, turned pale.

“What about the other one?” Lin Zhirui asked.

“The other one should be the mysterious black-robed man I just injured.” Lu Qing said.

“I’ve seen that man before. I sensed his presence the last time we went to the Heavenly Ladder to watch the excitement.

He was very cautious, though, and fled immediately after noticing something was amiss.

But he persisted, watching us from nearby.

Now I think he was probably watching Miss Hu,

because his aura is very similar to the dark energy between Miss Hu’s brows.”

“In other words, because you’re here now, no one dares to covet Miss Hu’s opportunity.

Plus, the black-robed man was also severely injured by you and fled, unable to threaten Miss Hu.

Therefore, Miss Hu’s calamity has been completely resolved,”

Lin Zhirui analyzed thoughtfully.

“I’m not completely sure, but it’s probably about 70% to 80% likely,” Lu Qing said.

Hearing this, Hu Zezhi felt relieved, and looked at Lu Qing with deep gratitude.

“I heard Senior Yangming from Qingyang Temple shout that the black-robed figure was a member of the Demonic Path?” Lin Zhirui asked.

“Yes, Senior Yangming also said that the person was practicing the most authentic Demonic Path techniques, and the demonic aura emanating from him was extremely pure.” Lu Qing nodded.

“First, the Wujian Tower appeared, and now even the demonic Path has reappeared.

It seems that Master’s calculations were correct.

This transformation of heaven and earth has revived not only spiritual energy,

but also many demons and monsters.

I’m afraid this world will not be peaceful for much longer.”

Lin Zhirui sighed,

a look of worry on his face.

“Since the situation is this, I think this is also a necessary step for the recovery of heaven and earth.

Why should Lord Zhirui worry too much? Ultimately, it’s just a matter of meeting the enemy with a soldier and covering the water with earth.

No matter how many demons and monsters there are, as long as we have sharp weapons in our hands, we don’t have to fear the storms they stir up.”

Lu Qing said with a smile.

Lin Zhirui’s heart was shaken and

he looked at Lu Qing. Seeing the confident smile on his face, he suddenly came to his senses.

He said, “Yes, I am obsessed. No matter how many demons and monsters there are, as cultivators like us, the swords in our hands are not for show.

At most, we can emulate our ancestors, slay demons and monsters, and destroy the evil demon once again!”

(End of this chapter)