I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 281 - 202: Paving the Way for Eternity Is Not the Work of One Alone!

Chapter 281: Chapter 202: Paving the Way for Eternity Is Not the Work of One Alone!

Atop the Five Elements Cleansing World Bridge.

Lin Yan’s eyes were blood-red as he placed his hand on the hilt of his sword.

Murderous intent surged in his heart, he clenched his teeth tightly, staring at Lord Qingling.

If the one before him had been an enemy, he would have already drawn his sword and cut them down.

But the one before him was not an enemy, so his palm, resting on the handle of the sword, hesitated to draw the blade.

And Lord Qingling, who was supposed to lend a helping hand to alleviate the influence, did not make a move, simply watching Lin Yan in silence.

"There is actually a way to relieve the influence of foreign qi," Lord Qingling finally spoke.

"True Qi refined with ’killing intent’ as its foundation will make you want to kill!" he said.

"So today, if you kill a person and pour out the murderous intent in your heart, you will be able to calm down."

"A proper release will prevent you from being stifled to madness... In my time, quite a few in the Qi Refining Realm did just that!"

"Some in the Qi Refining Realm used demon blood to refine their essence into qi, allowing themselves to become beasts for the day, themselves considering it a release, a temporary calm."

"Some in the Qi Refining Realm, having absorbed the evil qi of the world, would use the methods of evil spirits to do something, and afterwards, they also managed to calm down," he continued.

"Therefore, if you strike me with your sword, you will be able to find peace."

The elder stroked his beard, moving closer to Lin Yan, saying, "But from then on, you will be controlled by the ’bloodlust.’ Every time the urge to kill arises, you will want to kill to quell it!"

"As your cultivation increases and more strange True Qi accumulates, the emergence of bloodlust in your heart will become more frequent!"

"Until at last, you cannot control it and become nothing more than an evil bent only on slaughter!"

"Of course, with your foundation, even if you reach the peak of the Qi Refining Realm, you won’t completely lose your sanity."

"It’s just that, over time, the occasional surges of bloodlust will affect your mind, that’s all."

"If one day you suffer serious injuries, or when you enter your later years, then you won’t be able to suppress the bloodlust and might go on a killing spree before your death!"

"On that day, regardless of good or evil, acquaintance or stranger, friend or foe, all you encounter you will slay!"

"..."

The atmosphere became utterly silent.

After a long while, Lin Yan’s hoarse voice could be heard.

"In this moment, I have gained more than two thousand True Qi, a sudden surge that has indeed had a huge impact because I could not withstand the assault."

"But after all, I have over thirty strands of innate True Qi, plus more than two hundred orthodox True Qi, my foundation is solid!"

"Compared with the old generation in the Qi Refining Realm, who have only a few strands of innate True Qi but need to suppress the influence of thousands of strange True Qi, I am certainly much more at ease."

"In recent years, I have killed many, but when I kill, there is always a reason, it is never for the sake of slaughter itself!"

"Bloodlust has never obscured my true heart!"

He slowly released his hand and said, panting, "In the future... it will be the same! I can bear it!"

Cultivation: Qi Refining Realm (2604/6480) +

"Such innate Divine Skills, you truly are blessed by heaven!"

Lord Qingling exclaimed, "In just a moment, to gain over two thousand True Qi is to essentially cut the journey in the Qi Refining Realm in half! Your cultivation has skyrocketed, and you managed to endure the effects without time to adapt, I was not wrong about you..."

"Adaptation in a couple of days will be enough."

Lin Yan closed his eyes slightly and said, "As long as my True Qi doesn’t skyrocket in a moment, I will be able to gradually adapt."

He looked at Lord Qingling and sighed, "But in the Qi Refining Realm, after all, I won’t be able to pave a perfect path for future generations!"

His intention was to use his own cultivation to clear a perfect path and contribute to the way of cultivation for the future of the Human Clan.

But now he understood that with the bizarre night fallen, the endless strange qi in the world was like mire, impossible for anyone to escape!

Even though he himself could use his Divine Skills to eliminate potential dangers, having no worries in the Qi Refining Realm, his own path was ultimately impossible for anyone to replicate!

"Maybe not necessarily, with your talents, once you advance from Qi Refining to God Transformation, reaching higher levels, with broader horizons and greater abilities, you might look back on the Qi Refining Realm differently..."

Lord Qingling spoke slowly: "You might gain a different insight."

Lin Yan felt that the consolation might be a major part of what the old man was conveying.

After all, it was only after he himself had transformed through Qi Refining into God Transformation that he took his place in the Blessed Land.

With his Refining God Realm cultivation and near-divine fusion with the Blessed Land, he couldn’t ultimately perfect the Qi Refining realm for future generations either.

"The world is like a mire, and we are in its filth. Should you come out of this mud unstained one day, it is already extremely rare. With your current cultivation, do not aspire to eliminate hidden dangers for all time," Lord Qingling stood with his hands behind his back, walking forward and said, "When you are strong enough to completely protect a region, then try to blaze trails for future generations."

Lin Yan nodded slightly and followed by his side.

There was a rustling sound as the paper-formed false body began to peel away.

A spectral figure emerged from it.

"To blaze trails for all ages is not the work of one man." Lord Qingling sighed and said, "Pooling ideas and wisdom is the way to achieve it."

"I understand that since the ancestors of our Human Clan paved the way for cultivation, from the Worshiping Evil Method to the Demon Transformation Technique, they have perfected the Refining Essence Realm, bit by bit. It wasn’t done overnight, and it wasn’t the work of one person."

Lin Yan said, "What I am learning now is also the collection of methods passed down through generations from ancient times by my predecessors. I’m well aware that I am standing on their shoulders to reach for higher peaks..."

He exhaled and said, "This path of cultivation is destined not to be perfected by one person."

"If you understand this, it is good," Lord Qingling’s figure started to fade as he sighed, "That great halberd is the weapon of a fierce god... Its original master was an Old God, and the winged white ape should make good use of it, with caution and care."

Lin Yan nodded slightly, "The junior understands."

The figure of Lord Qingling became even more illusory, drifting upward, heading towards the firmament.

"Time in the beyond naturally proceeds, who can fathom life and death amongst mortals, a thousand years of ups and downs, all seem but a dream when glanced upon..."

Only the elder’s voice, filled with emotion, could be heard, "In times of chaos, it’s difficult for civilization to flourish, often only in times of prosperity do scholars emerge... It seems this era will indeed be more thriving than the one I lived in!"

He turned around, his ethereal figure rising higher as he sighed, "For the Human Clan, I have exhausted my last strength, the years to come will rely on you younger generations."

"We will not fail the expectations of our forebears!"

Lin Yan’s expression turned solemn as he bowed deeply in greeting.

"In my life, I did all I could for the Human Clan, in death I must not bring chaos to the world, I hope you can help me tidy up the remnants of that one soul of mine."

"Understood," Lin Yan responded.

"It is said that all beings return to reincarnation after death, yet I, venerated as a Divine Spirit, have never truly seen the Netherworld,"

Lord Qingling mocked himself before saying, "Indeed, in years past, several close friends fused with Blessed Land, but in their later years, they brought misfortune upon themselves, slaughtering the Human Clan they swore to protect, in the desire to create the ’Netherworld’ and seek eternal life. In the end, they all failed..."

He gazed towards the sky, his voice reflective, "If there truly were a Netherworld, why would the mortal realm be rife with demons and ghosts?"

As he said this, it seemed he recalled something and abruptly paused, murmuring to himself, "Netherworld?"

A look of astonishment appeared in his eyes.

It was as if, before he dissipated, an epiphany struck him, granting him clarity.

His nearly dissipated apparition suddenly began manipulating his fingers, as if calculating something.

"Since ancient times, Refiners have created Divine Domains and dojos..."

Lord Qingling shouted, "Gush of Springs! Yellow Spring... Netherworld... they must rearrange the order!"

As he spoke, he manipulated his fingers once more, seemingly intending to continue his calculations.

However, this thread of lingering thought was already on the brink of disappearance and, following the calculations of the heavenly secrets, was no longer sufficient to sustain another round of calculations.

With a popping sound!

It completely vanished without a trace!

Lord Qingling, who perished for the sake of the Human Clan, had used up the last wisp of his lingering thoughts for the path of the Human Clan as well.

"Rearrange the order? Gush of Springs? Yellow Spring?"

Lin Yan’s brow furrowed, and he felt somewhat perplexed as he whispered, "Is this the direction of cultivation beyond the Qi Refining Realm?"

----

Meanwhile.

Within High Willow City, in Mr. Lu’s small courtyard.

"Han Zheng and Lv Tang, I will deal with them myself; there’s no need for you to interfere!"

Mr. Lu was expressionless as he waved his hand.

All the teacups on the table were overturned.

By this action, he was unequivocally driving away the visitors, breaking off relations completely.

Given Mr. Lu’s way of doing things, to provoke him to such an extent, one must have truly incensed him.

"What are you implying, elder?"

The ninth temple priest from Wutong Temple, with a complicated expression, said, "This was not the junior’s intention."

"But you have conveyed this message."

Mr. Lu stated, "If anyone wants to strike against them, they must pass me first."

The ninth temple priest could not help but sigh, "This is not something you can decide, nor can the Great Temple Priest, nor even Qifeng Prefecture... This comes from the ’Holy Land’."

"A new method is transmitted, and that is the Holy Land?"

Mr. Lu let out a cold laugh, "These two are devoted to the Human Clan with remarkable achievements. They went to the ancient ruins under orders to protect the ’Lord of Blessed Land,’ and now that the matter is settled, instead of rewarding them, you intend to strike against them?"

"Now all forces around the world believe that Lord Qingling is not yet perished! They do not know that the ancient ruins have fallen into our hands..."

The ninth temple priest spoke up, "So, anyone who knows the true identity of the ’Lord of Blessed Land’ needs to be properly dealt with!"

"I know the identity of the Lord of Blessed Land, and so does Lu Changsheng, as well as the Great City Guard of Qifeng Prefecture and the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion," Mr. Lu declared sharply, "Or should we just kill them all?"

The ninth temple priest rubbed his temple and said, "The Holy Land’s intention is that no one other than you few should know any further!"

Mr. Lu fell silent for a moment, then spoke, "I can guarantee with my life that the two of them will absolutley not reveal any secrets."

The ninth temple priest shook his head, "The Holy Land’s intention is that the message must not be leaked! However, the envoy’s meaning is that only the dead can keep secrets."

"You insist on silencing them?" Mr. Lu’s eyes turned icy.

"Silencing is the best option. Even if it reaches the Holy Land, this approach would be tacitly approved. Of course, this isn’t the only choice," the ninth temple priest whispered. "If Mr. Lu is willing to submit, changing from execution to imprisonment is possible."

"So, that so-called envoy, wearing the disguise of the Holy Land, is using the grand scheme of the Human Clan as a pretext to have me killed!" Mr. Lu stated somberly. "Keeping secrets is not the main point, the real intention... is aimed at me!"

"Keeping secrets is, of course, of utmost importance, but your reputation is too high in Qifeng Prefecture. You openly criticized the Holy Land Envoy for intervening too much in Qifeng Prefecture City, beyond the ’new method,’ and introduced too many undesirable elements! This has resulted in the envoy who led the ’transmission’ being punished by the Holy Land. He is very discontent with you, to put it accurately, he harbors resentment," said the ninth temple priest, his face showing an unusual expression.

Mr. Lu’s demeanor was cold, and he remained silent.

But the ninth temple priest stood up, performing a greeting, "After the affairs at Dayin River, once the ancient ruins are settled, I shall depart tomorrow and return to Qifeng Prefecture City. Mr. Lu must give a definite response before dawn, as you know, that Holy Land Envoy is short on patience..."

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