Rebirth demanded a bloodbath

In the Secret Realm, light and mist flowed, as if "twilight" had fallen, draping the entire forest in a hazy veil, with dappled light and shadow.

Qin Ming sat in meditation, circulating the Dragon Snake Scripture. Pieces of his body were exploding, leaving a bloody mess, and bright red liquid stained his entire body.

The sight was horrifying; he was covered in blood from head to toe, his once handsome face now utterly mangled.

"Brother!" Little Wu was very worried. Was this caused by practicing the Dragon Snake Scripture, or was the Demon Seed out of control? Xin Youdao, Jiang Ruoli, Liu Hannya and others were also shocked. He had not been injured in the battle and had even killed a very famous young demon from the plateau.

As a result, his situation is now so dire! Qin Ming is now a "Blood Gourd," and in places where the skin and flesh are thinner, such as his fingers, the bone can even be seen through the wounds.

The only reassuring thing was that the vitality within him had not diminished, and it seemed as if a faint dragon's roar could be heard!

Moreover, his Heavenly Light Force was inexhaustible, flowing at high speed, overflowing through the cracked surface of his body, like the blazing sun temporarily hiding in the dark clouds.

A "Divine Crown" gradually formed around his body. Although he was covered in wounds, he exuded a sacred aura. In fact, within that mysterious halo, a scene of Dragon-Snake and snakes rising together was reflected, though it was extremely blurry.

Qin Ming did not show any sign of pain; his mind was completely focused on the Dragon Snake Scripture, and he gained a completely new understanding.

"The transformation from snake to dragon is like crossing a vast ocean, like walking from one shore to the other. It is difficult because it is extremely challenging, like turning from Extreme Yin to Extreme Yang." He realized that the "Dragon Snake Scripture" also contained part of the yin-yang transformation he was seeking.

He greatly coveted the * Wither Bloom Scripture * because it deals with this level of evolution, and today, he captured a glimmer of inspiration in the text he had obtained.

No one expected that, despite his precarious health, he would still be comprehending the scriptures, which truly astonished Liu Hannya, Gan Jincheng, and the others.

They reflected that perhaps this is the difference between people, which is why he was able to achieve such success.

Qin Ming opened his eyes, looked at the people around him, and said, "You all need to leave. I sense a very powerful demon army appearing in the distance."

The remnants of the Demon Seed within him sensed something strange about the distance; other demons who had received the "gift" were rapidly approaching.

Before Xiao Yaqin and the others could say anything, Qin Ming waved his hand and said, "I don't need your help. If I go all out, you might end up dragging me down."

His "frankness" left Gan Jincheng, Liu Hannya, and the others speechless. Had they become a "burden"? They were all geniuses, but their cultivation level was not high enough. When they faced someone in the Second Realm who had the potential to become Demon Seed, their performance was indeed lacking.

"Brother, I'll help you. This is enough!" Little Wu said.

"Let me handle this myself first!" Qin Ming said. Whether it was due to the mutual attraction and hostility between the fragmented Demon Seed or his deep understanding of the Dragon Snake Scripture, he felt he needed to engage in a bloody battle with the distant demons.

Jiang Ruoli said, "Let's stay at a distance. If it comes to a critical moment, we can lend a hand immediately if needed."

Little Wu rubbed his hands, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Well... everyone, although we've fought together and aren't strangers, please still swear an oath using forbidden techniques."

He appeared "shy" as he produced some kind of forbidden technique from his hometown— the Fourth Forbidden Land —and asked them to swear an oath according to the ritual.

"As you can see, my brother and I want to keep a low profile and don't want to be exposed for the time being!"

Gan Jincheng readily agreed, saying, "Okay, no problem. We'll remember our shared hardships and won't tell anyone!" Although the girls felt a little awkward, they all did as he said.

A moment later, the group of people looked at Qin Ming, their expressions changing. "Brother, are you alright?" Little Wu exclaimed in surprise.

They discovered that large patches of flesh on Qin Ming's body had split open, and even skin had peeled off, which was quite horrifying. Even his face was cracking, which was practically disfiguring.

Even his scalp was cracking, and clumps of hair were falling out.

He was covered in blood, and his condition was getting worse; he was covered in blood and grime.

"It's alright, this is a necessary process for a snake to transform into a dragon!" Qin Ming said.

He shattered the Demon Seed with the Heavenly Light Force of the Scorching Sun, and then used the Dragon Snake Scripture to refine the essence of this "gift," encountering fierce resistance.

His Dragon Snake Scripture was constantly circulating, and from its initial stage of mastery, it was now continuously being pushed upwards, undergoing a fundamental change. Soon, everyone discovered that what Qin Ming was shedding was actually just the previous "scabs" and the broken old skin falling off, just like a large snake shedding its skin.

This is the true meaning of the Dragon Snake Scripture! It was as if he had undergone a minor Nirvana, and parts of his body had been New Life.

Then, people were shocked to find that in such a short time, his flesh and blood had become radiant and full of life, and he was completely healed, with a dense layer of short hair growing on his head.

Qin Ming's body glowed, as if a divine sun was being nurtured within him, reflecting a wondrous scene of Dragon-Snake and snakes rising together. The Demon Seed was torn apart by him, constantly ground up, and transformed into resources!

Several dragon roars emanated from within its flesh and blood.

Everyone was stunned, witnessing firsthand the dramatic change that had occurred to him in such a short time.

Qin Ming got up, stretched his limbs, and felt in good condition, ready to fight. Although some of the Fragmented Demon Seed in his body had not been digested, they had no effect on him at the moment.

Most importantly, the Dragon Snake Scripture has been practiced to the point where it can be used in actual combat!

"What is this...?" Xin Youdao, Jiang Ruoli, and the others saw his true face; he was a handsome young man they had never seen before. Little Wu said, "Everyone, use forbidden magic to complete your oath."

Qin Ming stood beneath the waterfall, washing away the blood and grime from his body, letting the Heavenly Light dry his clothes, preparing to face the enemy! In the distance, birds took flight in fright, accompanied by pitiful cries.

The demonic procession appeared, seemingly in great haste, and was running at high speed.

"You all step back. If things go wrong, you can flee immediately!" Qin Ming said.

He was very serious because his opponent was extremely strong.

This journey to the Secret Realm has far exceeded expectations; things shouldn't have turned out this way.

Several demon teams were unexpectedly stranded in the Secret Realm. They fought and devoured each other, eventually giving birth to a true Demon Seed, which poses a deadly threat to a group of new disciples from Kunling.

Gan Jincheng, Liu Hannya, and others entered the dense forest and kept a close watch.

"Brother, I'll cover for you!" Little Wu insisted on standing not far away.

Qin Ming nodded. At this moment, he had a profound realization: he needed to undergo a bloody transformation.

"The flesh and blood breaking apart, the Dragon Scale scales growing, are merely appearances," he muttered to himself.

How can things be peaceful when a snake transforms into a dragon? This is inherently a "reverse journey," and it is bound to encounter resistance.

He understood why the scriptures described the transformation as so difficult and bloody.

Because there seem to be rules in the the Unseen, and some trajectories are hard to break. The leap from the ordinary to the upper class is never smooth sailing, and there will always be obstacles on the way.

At this critical juncture, there is no time to hesitate; we must fight with all our might!

Ahead, two people staggered and fled this way, but they were quickly caught up by a group of tall, wild demons who trampled the ground and shattered the vines blocking their path.

Soon, both men were pierced by thick Iron Spear and lifted up.

Besides these two, three others had already been killed, covered in blood, and had been dead for some time.

"It was them! After escaping from that village, they encountered this demonic army!" Gan Jincheng clenched his fists. Two of them...

He was a member of his team.

The five were destined for misfortune, ultimately unable to escape death. Jiang Ruoli and Xiao Yaqin remained silent, but their silence was tinged with anger.

There were also people they knew who died there.

Ahead, a demonic procession appeared, numbering nineteen, all exuding murderous intent. The leader was a Silver Robed Youth, remarkably composed and aloof, silently observing their presence.

The men beside him swung their iron spears violently, slamming the five sling-loaded corpses to the ground, where they crashed into huge rocks. The bodies of the boys from the Kunling Academy were instantly mangled, some even having their heads shattered.

Some were torn to pieces, and it was extremely bloody!

"Just the two of you? What a surprise!" The Silver Robed Youth looked over, then stepped over the bloodstains on the ground and led his men closer.

He was tall and handsome, with an eerie aura. His body shimmered with Silver Light, as if Divine Ring covered his body. Even from a distance, one could feel his imposing presence.

Sure enough, this team is even more terrifying.

Beside the Silver Robed Youth, several people walked alongside him, clearly his right-hand men, all very capable, some fierce, others handsome.

They intentionally retain some demonic characteristics; although they can transform into human form, they either do not want to or disdain to do so.

One of the demons had a human body, the head of a golden elephant, and even its tusks were cast in gold. Its pupils also shone with golden light. Its human body was five meters tall and it held a giant sword.

On the other side was a white-haired boy with two jet-black bull horns on his head.

In addition, there was a boy who was a dragon beast, a woman wearing a peacock feather robe, and a girl with two pairs of snow-white wings. Qin Ming's expression was solemn. This was a super lineup. The Silver Robed Youth at the head had five sworn brothers!

Undoubtedly, the broken Demon Seed sensed each other and were eager to hunt, which is why they rushed over so hastily. Little Wu stood at a distance, wanting to come over, but was stopped by Qin Ming.

"The great serpent struggles angrily towards the sky, its body shattering, then transforming into horns and claws. Does it need to mutilate itself to undergo a metamorphosis? That's wrong!" Qin Ming pondered the contents of the Dragon Snake Scripture.

How could blood and wounds be caused by oneself? His expression was resolute; the transformation from snake to dragon needed to be carried out in battle.

The true transformation into a dragon requires external resistance. Anyone who dares to intercept you is blocking your path, and you must fight to the very end, New Life through trials and tribulations, transforming from a snake into a dragon.

With a bang, the elephant Demon One foot, and walked forward, saying, "Brother, let me weigh him first."

The young dragon-beast said, "What are you hesitating about? Big Brother came for the remnant of the Demon Seed. Let's finish this quickly and avoid attracting interference from other teams!"

A group of people rushed over quickly, focused solely on hunting and not wanting to waste any time; their bodies reeked of blood. At this moment, Qin Ming didn't waste any words, taking out over a dozen Iron Spear he had brought from the village and hurling them one by one forward! Instantly, a fierce wind and thunder roared across the area.

Boom!

Wherever the Iron Spear passed, even the slightest glancing blow to a branch would cause the twigs and leaves to explode with a tremendous sound. The elephant's roar was deafening!

The Elephant Fiend swung its trunk like a long sword, knocking away the Iron Spear. Without pausing, it charged forward, and the dragon beast youth also knocked away the rapidly flying spear.

Qin Ming assessed their cultivation level and his expression immediately turned serious.

He hurled the other Iron Spear, which flew towards the demonic servants behind him, but he avoided the most powerful demon. Thud!

A three-meter-tall demon was pierced and died instantly.

With a bang, another tall demon was pierced through, and its entire body exploded.

At that moment Silver Robed Youth and his sworn brother attacked simultaneously, unleashing brilliant rays of light to interfere with the trajectory of the Iron Spear. Qin Ming abandoned the Iron Spear, took off his silver great bow, and drew Jade-Iron Arrow. The Arrow Feathers, carrying the light of Heavenly Light, instantly pierced through the forest like lightning.

With a loud "poof," a large chunk of flesh exploded from the elephant-beast boy's arm.

Moo!

The white-haired youth let out a roar, his pair of horns glowing. A piece was missing from his left ear, grazed and shredded by the extremely sharp iron arrow, which enraged him.

"Be careful, this is pure Jade-Iron Arrow powder, not a mixture!"

Clearly, they were careless; they hadn't known the material of the Arrow Feathers was so outrageous.

Bang!

Behind them, Famous Fiend servants were shot in the forehead with arrows, unable to dodge them. Their heads shattered like rotten watermelons, and they died a violent death.

The Silver Robed Youth rushed to the front, his body radiating a brilliant Silver Light that created a barrier of light. His sworn brothers did the same, their Divine Rosy Radiance surging to block the Arrow Feathers.

Their Heavenly Light Force, several people walking side by side, advanced rapidly forward.

Qin Ming's rapid-fire arrows, one after another, all struck the light barrier erected by the Peacock Woman, shattering it. A piece of her five-colored robe burst open, blood trickling from her chest as the Jade-Iron Arrow pierced through.

However, at the last moment, a flash of inspiration struck her, and she forced out the Jade-Iron Arrow, which failed to pierce her.

Throughout the entire process, no one in this demon team cried out or panicked, clearly demonstrating their exceptional mental fortitude and experience in various life-or-death battles.

These are demons from the Second Realm, possessing incredibly rich combat experience.

Qin Ming put away his bow and arrows, and this time he drew his long-unused Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber, showing how much he valued this group of demons.

Unwilling to squander the Heavenly Light Force, he condensed it into Five Colors Saber.

He is ready for a bloody battle!

A dozen Famous Fiend arrived, advancing close, their Sha Qi terrifying, like a raging storm crashing forward.

Qin Ming took the initiative. The surrounding forests were dense, Yi Wood Qi was incredibly strong. Green mist rose from the area, as if supporting him.

It leaves the ground and arrives from nowhere.

The elephant's roar was deafening, making people's eardrums buzz as if they were about to shatter. The Elephant Fiend's arm was Jade-Iron Arrow, and it was the first to make a move, swinging its large cleaver to slash.

Qin Ming stared intently, the snow-white blade in his hand gleaming brightly as he slashed forward.

With a clang, he slashed at the opponent's giant longsword, sending sparks flying and the tip of the blade breaking off. He then flew forward as if flying, exchanging a palm strike with the giant elephant boy.

With a bang, the human body of the Elephant Fiend, which was five meters tall, was shaken and staggered back several steps.

Qin Ming was awe-inspiring. The fact that even a single Elephant Fiend was so formidable forced him to be on high alert. He charged forward, cutting through the strongest of the demons.

With a soft "poof," a demon servant behind him, though also in the Second Realm, was no match for the powerful demons in front. Qin Ming's blade cleaved his weapon in two and severed his head.

Instant kill!

Then, with lightning speed, he moved sideways and swung his sword again, severing another Second Realm demon servant at the shoulder.

He charged in alone, cutting straight through the enemy ranks and killing two demons in succession. This sight stirred the hearts of Gan Jincheng, Jiang Ruoli, and the others in the distant dense forest. How could such a young man remain unknown? When his true form was revealed, it would surely shock the world.

The Elephant Fiend's face turned ashen; the gash had been torn open from his own body, causing the deaths of the two behind him. It went berserk, golden runes appearing all over its body as it charged toward Qin Ming.

"Let me handle this!" The Silver Robed Youth in the lead spoke up and appeared like a ghost in the night fog, blocking Qin Ming and exchanging attacks with him like lightning.

At this moment, the remnants of Demon Seed Mortal World developed a strange connection, resonating continuously, and eventually triggering an unusual phenomenon.

A glowing path appeared, stretching into the distance, and both of them saw that there were many more paths in the distance!

Some roads are lined with dilapidated temples, from which cicadas chirp; some roads are paved with Black and White stones, leading to the Bagua Palace; and some roads seem to connect to the clouds.

Immediately afterward, Qin Ming seemed to see the Tathagata's Abandoned Disciple, Li Qingyue, Cui Chonghe, and others in the distance!

Then, he saw other paths and discovered traces of Immortal Seed and God Seed such as Su Shiyun, Zhao Yaoting, Leng Feiyue, and Tang Yutian, all heading towards a certain place in the deepest part of the Secret Realm to gather.

What surprised him most was that, in a daze, he saw the blurry afterimage left by Sun Taichu on a certain road. "What did you see?" the silver-haired boy asked. He saw the road, but he couldn't make out the faces of the people.

Qin Ming didn't speak, he just stared at him.

Both knew they needed to obtain the other's remaining Demon Seed before they could continue their journey! Then, the two began a fierce battle.

"Surround and kill him!" a demon shouted from the side.

"You're human, how dare you steal my race's path?!" the Silver Robed Youth shouted, realizing he wasn't a demon. "Every path leads to that mysterious place, what's wrong with borrowing a path?" Qin Ming said.

I'll take a break this weekend and continue working hard tomorrow.

(There's more to come!)