Unmoved, Refining Him to Death Before All

The Netherworld Old Man was truly shocked.

He hadn't expected that this kid would not only see through his hiding place in the Spirit Artifact at a glance.

Now even his condition is described in perfect detail.

In an instant, Lu Qing became unfathomable in the eyes of the Netherworld Old Man.

Even in the Ancient Cultivation Era, the Soul-Seizing Method was a secret technique that only cultivators at the Nascent Soul Realm or above could master.

This kid is from a different era; where did he learn such secrets from?

The Netherworld Old Man also noticed that Lu Qing had used the word "again" earlier.

Could it be that he had encountered other beings Soul-Seizing Method? The Netherworld Old Man looked at Lu Qing, his eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty.

The people around seemed somewhat bewildered.

After all, what Lu Qing said was still too advanced for them.

"I told you, you have no right to ask me questions."

Faced with the question that the Netherworld Old Man blurted out, Lu Qing did not answer his question, but instead said calmly.

The Netherworld Old Man paused, his heart filled with immense anger.

He has lived for so many tens of thousands of years, when has he ever been treated like this?

Although this kid in front of me is a bit strange, if it were me tens of thousands of years ago, I could have crushed him with one hand.

Now that he's fallen from grace and has been humiliated by a mere brat, how could he not be filled with murderous intent?

However, no matter how much resentment one feels, the current situation is beyond one's control.

Therefore, the Netherworld Old Man forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart and did not let it out, but just stared coldly at Lu Qing.

"Young friend, what exactly do you intend to do?"

"What are you trying to do?" Lu Qing smiled and said, "You are hiding in this ghostly claw, secretly bewitching Meng Dian, trying to stir up conflict among the righteous and disrupt the world's situation."

They wanted to take advantage of the chaos and refine living beings to restore themselves.

Do you really think it's possible to deceive everyone and get away with it without anyone noticing?

The Netherworld Old Man fell silent.

He knew that he had indeed been a bit rash this time.

Before they had fully recovered, they incited Meng Dian to rise to prominence and seize the position of Chief of the Righteous Path.

However, due to the special nature of his cultivation method, without the assistance of living souls and spirits, relying solely on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, he doesn't know how long it will take for him to recover to his peak. Only by completely disrupting the situation in the world can he control Meng Dian and refine living beings on a large scale.

That's why he tricked Meng Dian into seizing the throne at the Holy Assembly.

Besides the fact that it was indeed a good opportunity, the more important reason actually stemmed from his inner pride.

They thought that with his ancient Nascent Soul Great Power, it would be a piece of cake to control a group of juniors in the Golden Core Realm. But they never expected that there would be a monster like Lu Qing.

He was clearly just a callow youth, but his strength was beyond even his comprehension.

He also controls the Li Fire Cauldron, which restrains him.

This development was something the Netherworld Old Man could never have foreseen.

He had been hiding inside Meng Dian's body before, so he wasn't unaware of Lu Qing's name and deeds.

Although surprised, I still think that no matter how monstrous a Golden Core Realm kid is, how far can he defy the heavens?

Unexpectedly, when they actually faced Lu Qing, the other party turned out to be so unfathomable.

"Young friend, your insight is keen and your cultivation profound. I admire you greatly."

After a moment of silence, the Netherworld Old Man slowly spoke.

"I never imagined that such a peerless figure as you could be born when the world had just begun to recover and the spiritual energy was not yet abundant enough."

This time, I admit defeat. Tell me, what do you want in order for me to release this remnant soul of mine?

Whether it's a cultivation technique or a treasure, I can give it to you.

I was once a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, and I know countless profound Divine Ability abilities.

It can allow you to easily step into the supreme realm of the Primordial Spirit.

They also know the locations of the cave dwellings of many ancient immortal sects and the methods for opening Secret Realm and spiritual lands.

"Anything you want, this old man can give you!"

There was a strange, seductive quality to the Netherworld Old Man's tone.

What he said was even more shocking and tempting.

Hearing this, the powerful figures around him all had burning eyes and were filled with excitement.

Even the Old Taoist, with his Dao Heart resolve at the Golden Core Realm, found his breathing becoming heavier.

Only Lu Qing remained calm and unmoved.

Instead, he looked at the gray, ghostly face that the Netherworld Old Man had transformed into with a half-smile.

"With your meager skills, don't bother using them and making a fool of yourself."

Moreover, your inherited skills are mere trifles; I wouldn't even look at them.

Such humiliating words immediately made the Netherworld Old Man change color.

But Lu Qing ignored him and continued, "As for the reason why I forced you out, it's actually quite simple."

I just want to see what the Nascent Soul Great Power stage in the Cultivation Era were like.

And, in front of so many people, I'll refine you to death!

As soon as he finished speaking, countless transparent flames rose again from the illusory cauldron, engulfing and burning the gray ghost face and gray bone claw conjured by the Netherworld Old Man! "Ah! How dare you, brat!"

Lu Qing's sudden change of attitude caught the Netherworld Old Man off guard, leaving him both shocked and furious.

But it was too late for him to lash out any further.

He discovered that the Southern Samadhi Fire that Lu Qing activated this time was even more ferocious than before.

In just a few breaths, it burned and purified his gray ghost face, and began to directly refine the body of the Netherworld Ghost Claw.

The gray energy he activated was completely unable to withstand it.

The Netherworld Old Man knew that this time, Lu Qing was serious.

Immediately, he disregarded everything else and had no choice but to unleash the full power of the Netherworld Ghost Claw to resist.

Otherwise, once the Southern Samadhi Fire invades the Ghost Claw's interior, he will be plunged into a truly irredeemable state.

However, when the Netherworld Old Man was doing his best to resist the Southern Samadhi Fire, he was horrified to discover that...

The power of the Southern Samadhi Fire that Lu Qing activated was beyond his imagination.

The gray aura of the Netherworld Ghost Claw offered no resistance whatsoever.

The mere touch was like snow touching a red-hot iron, instantly melting and burning into nothingness.

"Impossible! This kid is only at the Golden Core Realm, so why is the Southern Samadhi Fire he's wielding so terrifying!"

The Netherworld Old Man was filled with disbelief.

Although he couldn't see through Lu Qing's specific strength and realm, he was certain that Lu Qing had definitely not entered the Nascent Soul Realm.

Because the world has only recently begun to recover.

The rules of heaven and earth have not yet evolved to the point where they are sufficient to give birth to powerful Nascent Soul Realm.

Let alone the Nascent Soul Realm, even the Golden Core Late Stage Realm wouldn't be able to achieve that.

However, the power of the Southern Samadhi Fire that Lu Qing is now activating has far exceeded what Golden Core Realm can activate.

Even compared to the Nascent Soul Realm, it's probably not inferior.

"Could it be that the Artifact Spirit of this Li Fire Cauldron is still alive and has already recognized this kid as its master?"

Even so, a mere Golden Core Realm cultivator shouldn't be able to fully unleash the power of a Middle-Grade Spirit Artifact!

The Netherworld Old Man was racing with thoughts, but he couldn't figure it out no matter what he did.

Seeing that the gray energy accumulated by the Netherworld Ghost Claw was almost exhausted, the Southern Samadhi Fire was also about to break through the last layer of protection and truly invade.

The Netherworld Old Man was in a panic.

He roared, "Boy, are you really so ruthless, so determined to wipe us all out?!"

"Good and evil cannot coexist. What kind of courtesy do I have with an ancient ghost like you?"

Lu Qing's gaze was icy. Instead of slowing the flames, he reached out and grabbed them.

With this action, the power of the Southern Samadhi Fire within the illusory cauldron surged once more and was suddenly compressed towards its center.

With a deafening roar, it incinerated the last layer of ash and surged into the interior of the Netherworld Ghost Claw.

The powerful flames instantly burned away the layers of restrictions within, heading straight for the core.

"No!"

The Netherworld Old Man had not expected that Lu Qing still had some strength left.

Seeing the Southern Samadhi Fire surging like a raging tide, the Netherworld Old Man truly panicked.

He hurriedly cried out, "Fellow Daoist, please have mercy! I am willing to submit to you, acknowledge you as my master, and become your Spirit Artifact!"

At this moment, the Netherworld Old Man could no longer care about his reputation as an ancient Nascent Soul Great Power, and immediately begged for mercy.

"A mere heretical Evil Path Spirit Artifact dares to acknowledge me as its master?"

However, Lu Qing showed disdain when faced with the Netherworld Old Man.

The Southern Samadhi Fire, which had already surged into the Netherworld Ghost Claw, showed no mercy, directly breaking through the core restriction within and sweeping towards the wisp of spirituality that the Netherworld Old Man had transformed into.

"Ah!!!"

The Netherworld Old Man abandoned his physical body and possessed the Artifact Spirit.

Although he survived the Five Signs of Decay and his life was spared.

However, it was still severely weakened and inevitably fell into a deep sleep.

In addition, during the tens of thousands of years of spiritual depletion, it has never received spiritual nourishment.

This has resulted in him not fully recovering to this day, and his spirit is not strong.

Because, at the moment he was surrounded by the Southern Samadhi Fire, the Netherworld Old Man was gripped by immense fear.

They felt their own Divine Soul Power being rapidly burned and disintegrated.

The excruciating pain that pierced his very soul could not suppress the terror in the Netherworld Old Man's heart.

He screamed in terror, "Spare me, young friend, spare me!"

But in return, it brought an even more raging Southern Samadhi Fire.

Sensing Lu Qing's determination to kill, the Netherworld Old Man was filled with despair.

At that moment, he felt an overwhelming sense of regret.

He shouldn't be too hasty; he should continue to lie low and slowly recover his strength.

In that case, even if the recovery would be slower, it wouldn't have come to this.

After surviving for tens of thousands of years, they ultimately met their end, their bodies and souls annihilated.

"Ah! I hate it! You brat, you'll die a horrible death!!"

As the last vestige of his spirit was burned away, the Netherworld Old Man let out a shrill curse.

Then there was no more sound, and he perished completely amidst endless regret and resentment.

Sensing the disappearance of the Netherworld Old Man, Lu Qing withdrew his Magic Art, and the surging Southern Samadhi Fire slowly dissipated.

The illusory, Fiery Red Ancient Cauldron also vanished.

Only a white bone claw remained, suspended in mid-air.

Lu Qing reached out and took the white bone claw in his hand.

The bone claws at this moment had completely changed their appearance compared to before.

Instead of looking ferocious, it has a texture like white jade, and it even has a faint sense of holiness.

"Young master, this bone claw was originally Exotic Treasure that the Netherworld Old Ghost obtained from who knows where."

It was refined by him with evil magic for countless years before it became that Netherworld Ghost Claw.

Now that you have refined it with the Southern Samadhi Fire, all evil energy has been removed and all sins have been absolved.

It has probably already become an extremely valuable Refining Materials.

The sound of "Yan" entered Lu Qing's mind.

As a master nearing the final stage, "Yan" possesses an incredibly sharp eye for identifying various Refining Materials.

Moreover, Lu Qing had previously used the power of the Southern Samadhi Fire when he activated it.

Therefore, it already had a certain understanding of the material of the white bone claw.

Upon hearing Yan's words, Lu Qing nodded slightly.

He casually put the white bone claw away.

There are more important things to do right now; we can talk about weapon crafting later.

After putting away the white bone claws, Lu Qing looked around.

But he saw that the powerful figures around him were all looking at him with utmost awe.

He was not surprised.

Or rather, this was the effect he wanted all along.

Why did he choose to expend more energy refining the Netherworld Old Ghost using the Illusory Cauldron instead of directly using the Li Fire Cauldron?

The intention was to make an example of someone, killing an ancient primordial Primordial Spirit in front of so many people.

It seems that the results are quite good.

When they saw Lu Qing looking over, all the powerful figures around them subconsciously avoided his gaze, not daring to meet his eyes.

There's no way around it, this one is just too terrifying.

What was that just now? It was the remnant soul of an ancient Nascent Soul Great Power being who had survived from the previous Cultivation Era and possessed countless secrets.

Lu Qing said he would refine someone to death, and that was it; he didn't leave them any way out.

Even when tempted by countless techniques and magical treasures, he remained unmoved.

His decisive nature and ruthless methods instilled immense awe in all the powerful figures present.

At this moment, no one dared to doubt that Lu Qing's earlier statement about killing them all was a lie.

If you really anger him, he really will do something to wipe them out!

After looking around and seeing that no one dared to meet his gaze, Lu Qing's eyes finally landed on Meng Dian was lying on his back on the ground.

Feeling Lu Qing's gaze, Meng Dian trembled, fear appearing in his eyes.

"Meng Dian, what else do you have to say?" Lu Qing said calmly.

Meng Dian's face turned deathly pale, and he opened his mouth but couldn't utter a single word.

Lu Qing shook his head. "Although you were bewitched by this Netherworld Old Ghost, you have no evil intentions in your heart, so the Netherworld Old Ghost cannot tempt you."

Those creatures that were refined were also those who truly died at your hands.

No matter how you try to justify it, the sins on your hands can never be cleansed.

Despite being a righteous cultivator, he harmed many living beings and refined Evil Treasure.

How is this any different from practicing heresy? Your sins deserve death!

Upon hearing Lu Qing's last words, Meng Dian's eyes widened suddenly, revealing immense fear.

However, before he could even beg for mercy, an invisible sword aura had already landed on his brow.

They pierced his skull, completely destroying the acupoint between his eyebrows, and utterly annihilated his soul and consciousness.

Meng Dian's body stiffened, then his limbs went limp, and he completely lost consciousness, his life force extinguished.