Chapter Ninety-Two: Qi, It's Time to Face the Tribulation.

Yesterday, a grand feast was bestowed at the study.

Thus, many demons and dark cultivators still lingered in Redflower Town, slowly digesting the power of the Red Blessing Paste within their bodies.

Carrying a large bundle of golden-red grass, a tall, dark-skinned mountain ghost trudged along the stone-paved street.

Watching those demons and dark cultivators lying on the ground, intoxicated and digesting the medicinal power, feeling their strength surge, grinning widely with laughter, the mountain ghost sneered coldly.

A bunch of fools.

If the Red Blessing Paste of the Great King were truly that delicious,

Would he have shared it with you for free?

Once you consume the Red Blessing Paste, the King of Hell will see you sooner.

This forbidden drug that forcibly extracts potential to boost cultivation is only something you wild, foolish demons would gratefully devour like this.

Mocking these half-formed demons in his heart, the mountain ghost was about to continue on.

Suddenly, a figure appeared on the path ahead.

“Where did this wild brat come from? Get out of the way!” he snapped impatiently, frowning as he looked over.

A man in white robes, pale as paper, with two dark circles under his eyes.

Is this not the demon-eating Taoist who has been wandering around lately?

“You, you…”

The mountain ghost’s expression changed drastically; terrified, he staggered back several steps, dropping the golden grass bundle to scatter across the ground.

“Demon-Eating Taoist!”

Panicked, he turned and fled.

The demons and dark cultivators on the ground, still digesting the Red Blessing Paste and looking blissful, heard the shout and blinked their eyes open in confusion.

“Cold? Not cold at all, it’s quite warm here.”

“Oh, I’m quite famous, huh.”

Unexpectedly, this big demon recognized me at once, Qi Xiu chuckled softly:

“Since you recognize me, why run?”

Hearing the nightmare-like whisper behind him, the mountain ghost broke into a cold sweat, about to muster all his demon power to escape.

But suddenly, his legs weakened and collapsed like rotten mud onto the ground.

“Great King… Great King…”

His fingers twitched as he screamed frantically in his heart.

But the sound that escaped was a faint whimper, barely audible.

Glancing around at the demons and dark cultivators still in sage mode,

Qi Xiu flicked his long sleeves, and the Gathering Yuanbao Bag floated into the air, its mouth opening wide as gusts of wind swept out.

“Collect!”

The strong wind swept the demons on the ground like rolling fruits, all tumbling into the Gathering Yuanbao Bag.

Such a commotion naturally caught the attention of two other demons who had just entered the Dao, stationed in the wooden building above.

Bang—

The wooden door shattered, splinters flying.

With blood-red eyes and a fierce expression, Tian Xiang’s bones cracked loudly as his body swelled and grew taller, a rolling demon aura sweeping in all directions.

“Where did this dog bastard come from? Looking for death?”

Transforming into a giant over five meters tall, Tian Xiang roared loudly, the huge sound wave stirring dust clouds.

With a single step, he broke through the air.

Like a small mountain, his enormous figure crashed toward the calm and small figure standing before him.

Bang!

He landed heavily, the ground shattered, soil and stones flying, piercing and destroying the surrounding houses.

Rising amidst the thick dust,

Tian Xiang swung his long nose, his expression dark.

His muscles, cast like steel, radiated terrifying pressure.

His beady eyes locked onto Qi Xiu.

His brutal pupils suddenly narrowed.

“You?! Hahaha, it’s you!

You have the audacity to come here and throw yourself into the trap.”

Recognizing the infamous, lawless Taoist who captured demons everywhere, Tian Xiang laughed out loud, his dense malice making the air around stiffen.

“Since you’re here, stay!”

Bang!

The ground trembled violently, an unparalleled terrifying force pressed down, causing the earth within a radius of dozens of meters to collapse and burst.

The Qi surged wildly as Tian Xiang, like a towering mountain, slammed his huge hand down, the overwhelming force ravaging like an iron cage falling.

Swish—

An iron talisman transformed into light.

Qi Xiu, targeted by Tian Xiang’s giant palm, instantly vanished into thin air and mysteriously reappeared hundreds of meters away.

“What?!”

Surprised by the Taoist’s extraordinary magic, Tian Xiang’s expression froze, eyes just catching the fleeing Qi Xiu, then twisted into a grimace.

Hundreds of meters away, Qi Xiu stood with his hands behind his back, lightly shaking his head, constantly clicking his tongue.

Noticing Tian Xiang looking over, he slowly raised his head, eyes laced with mockery, and uttered two words:

“Is that all?”

“Ah!!! I’m going to devour you alive!!!”

Enraged, Tian Xiang went completely mad, launching forward like a cannonball, running wildly as the ground shattered beneath his every step.

The fish has taken the bait.

Watching the raging Tian Xiang, Qi Xiu raised another [Phantom Shadow Unparalleled Talisman], his form dissipating as he slid sideways toward the distance.

Leading this newly initiated demon further from Redflower Town.

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“I wonder if the Second Great King can capture that Demon-Eating Taoist?”

Hearing the terrifying tremors and rumbling fade away, a group of small demons peeked out.

Whispering among themselves,

While tidying the road almost turned to rubble by Tian Xiang’s rampage.

“The Second Great King is a demon who has entered the Dao; catching a Demon-Eating Taoist would be a breeze.

That lunatic devoured so many of us.

Once the Second Great King catches him, we can all have a good bite and vent our anger.”

“It sounds easy, but such a good thing won’t come to us.”

“Maybe not, you say... Hey, isn’t that...?”

Chatting idly, one small demon suddenly looked up, a familiar figure appearing in his sight.

Clang—

The tool in his hand dropped.

All the small demons stared in shock at the returning Qi Xiu, fear overflowing their eyes.

Run!

That was their first instinct.

But clearly, the moment they saw Qi Xiu,

It meant the whole area was already filled with Fish Fragrant Soft Tendon Powder.

Bang bang bang—

After a series of thuds as bodies hit the ground, Qi Xiu leisurely opened the Gathering Yuanbao Bag and collected all the small demons on the ground.

Securing the bag’s opening, Qi Xiu looked up toward the wooden building on the other side of Redflower Town.

There still remained one last demon who had entered the Dao.

He really knows how to stay calm.

If you don’t come out, then I shall continue.

With a faint smile like a diligent old farmer, Qi Xiu delved deeper into Redflower Town.

Without the power of the Dao,

All before him were as fragile as chicks.

Walking the same path as the ancient gods and extraordinary beings.

Now, Qi Xiu was nearly unbeatable below the Dao stage.

A terrifying body forged through Hunyuan Body Refinement,

Combined with formidable talisman arts, martial arts, spells, and endless alchemy techniques.

Even single-handedly, he could fight a demon who had entered the Dao.

These ordinary demons were not an equal match.

Amidst screams of terror and chaos,

What was once a dreaded demon stronghold, Redflower Town,

Had become a delicate and pitiful maiden before Qi Xiu’s onslaught, only able to respond with coquettish scolding, powerless to resist.

Seeing that a third of the demons in town had already been swept away by Qi Xiu,

The Tian Lion stationed in the wooden building finally lost patience.

“You brat! You’ve gone too far!”

A terrifying roar shattered the entire wooden building.

Far stronger than Tian Xiang and Tian Yu, his overwhelming demon aura surged forth, and thick black mist rolled down like a tide, intent on drowning and engulfing all of Redflower Town.

“Die!”

With a roar, a visible columnar sound wave surged forward, ripping a half-meter deep trench into the earth.

All buildings along the way were smashed to rubble, and the demons and dark cultivators inside were swept into the sound wave, adding a bloody tinge.

Rumble rumble rumble!

His robes flapped fiercely in the gust.

Qi Xiu’s eyes gleamed sharply.

“Trying to kill me? Let’s see if you have the skill!”

He clasped his hands, and the multicolored cords on his wrists spun rapidly, detaching.

One clockwise!

One counterclockwise!

The two colored rings collided, releasing a terrifying force like a volcanic eruption, transforming into tangible colored flames!

Grasping the colored flames in his palm, Qi Xiu’s aura surged violently, emitting an ancient, vast, profound, and immortal charm.

Hunyuan Palm!

He smashed out a palm strike—the colored flame giant hand, towering from heaven to earth!

Bang—

The columnar sound wave collided with the colored flame giant hand!

Like two mountains crashing violently!

In an instant, an explosion erupted!

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Bricks, snow, and mud were swept up.

Centering on the collision, the blast spread rapidly, forming a circular shockwave sweeping in all directions.

“Roar!”

From the thick smoke blocking the sky, a golden-haired, red-eyed, proud man suddenly burst forth, his sharp teeth clattering.

“You, Taoist, have impressive cultivation!

Not yet entered the Dao, yet able to trade a blow with me!

This aura... such strong ancient blood.

Eating your flesh would be worth a hundred years of hard cultivation!”

His gaze turned greedy as the Tian Lion licked his lips, teeth grinding, sparking flames.

“You little cat, big talk.

The flesh is not for you, but do you want some fart?”

Pulling out a Gathering Yuan Pill and swallowing it, Qi Xiu shot a sideways glance at the Tian Lion, then turned and ran!

“Hahaha, luring the tiger away from the mountain? So what? As long as I catch you, it’s worth destroying Redflower Town!”

Seeing Qi Xiu use the same trick again, the Tian Lion was unfazed, leaping on a demon wind to chase tightly.

Noticing Tian Lion’s relentless pursuit, Qi Xiu smiled inwardly.

Luring the tiger away from the mountain?

I was aiming for you three tigers from the start.

Fully activating Phantom Shadow Invisibility, Qi Xiu flickered continuously, keeping a steady distance from Tian Lion.

A chase ensued.

Tian Lion constantly urged the demon wind to close in.

But this Taoist was slippery.

Each time Tian Lion nearly caught him, Qi Xiu threw out a talisman.

Instantly, he would teleport hundreds of meters away.

After several rounds, Tian Lion grew furious and reckless.

He was a mighty demon who had entered the Dao, yet was being toyed with like a dog by this uninitiated little fellow.

If this got back to his tribe, the elders would laugh their heads bald.

If he didn’t capture this brat today and feast on his blood and flesh, his name would be tarnished.

Behind him, the fierce wind howled, bone-piercing killing intent stabbing relentlessly.

Yet Qi Xiu paid no heed.

In his eyes, colorful mist swirled faintly.

Fine streams of colored mist emanated from the 48,000 pores on his body.

He was brazenly practicing Hunyuan Body Refinement while fleeing!

Utterly audacious!

Being chased by a demon who had entered the Dao, yet daring to multitask.

He stuffed Gathering Yuan Pills into his mouth as if they cost nothing.

The colored glow in Qi Xiu’s eyes grew denser.

The void above his head twisted faintly, a faint beam of light reaching the heavens.

His aura seemed to have reached its zenith.

Thump—

Suddenly, the clashing sound of countless metal strikes rang in his ears.

Qi Xiu looked up sharply.

In his vision, the sky suddenly tore open a huge rift.

A vast silver sea of countless condensed heavenly energies roiled, exuding a crushing pressure that instinctively terrified all living beings.

Heavenly Tribulation had arrived!

Whoosh—

Qi Xiu stopped abruptly, hands falling naturally, his wide sleeves covering his hands.

“Why, no more running?”

Thinking Qi Xiu had exhausted his energy, Tian Lion grinned wickedly.

At this moment, two figures radiating overwhelming demon aura arrived simultaneously.

They were Tian Xiang and Tian Yu!

It turned out Qi Xiu’s flight path was actually an arc,

Drawing Tian Yu and Tian Xiang, who had been led away earlier, back together.

Now, the three demons gathered.

A tangible murderous intent swept over him, nearly tearing Qi Xiu apart.

“Brother, what are you waiting for? Let’s take this brat back for a drink!”

The most impatient Tian Xiang was about to strike but was stopped by Tian Lion.

“Wait!”

Staring at Qi Xiu’s calm and fearless face, Tian Lion suddenly felt a strange chilling sensation.

It was a sense of impending death closing in.

Calmly surveying the Tian Lion, Tian Xiang, and Tian Yu encircling him,

Qi Xiu slowly raised his head and deliberately uttered words that made the three demons’ eyes bloodshot with rage, fear, and shock:

“Gentlemen, I, Qi Xiu, am about to undergo the Tribulation.”

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(End of chapter)