The Western Territory War Draws to a Close

Xin Yuan had extraordinary background and was suspected to have a great origin, but he was killed by Qin Ming in front of both armies.

Apart from the Jade Emperor, other Demon Race who knew the inside story were also shocked, causing Xuanran.

"In the past thousand years, there have been very few Demon Race who have cultivated an extraordinary Xin Yuan, especially to this level, which is truly difficult. Today, it was actually killed by that human youth!"

"What if that person's efforts are in vain, leading to negative consequences?"

"It's hard to say. I think since he dared to release the Xin Yuan, he must have various backup plans. There's no need to worry."

"It might not be him; it could be her. After all, none of us have ever seen her in person."

The Demon Race participating in the discussion were all in the Fourth Realm, and all came from transcendent powerful forces such as Thunder Cloud Cave and Longevity Temple. Heavenly Demon Seed who had not reached this level had no idea about the Xin Yuan's background.

In Night Prefecture, many people who vaguely heard this were also shocked. The Xin Yuan was not its true form, but rather a product of some strange demon's cultivation?

If this is true, how terrifying must the Demon Race behind the Xin Yuan be?

Qin Ming frowned; this was beyond his expectations. Xin Yuan was indeed very strong, after all, they had fought fiercely for a hundred or two moves.

The crucial point is that he has already used his trump cards— Spiritual Field, Five Elements Saintly Evil, and Power of Yin Yang —and this opponent isn't even that real being?

Qin Ming ignored those words. When two civilizations clash, what does it matter what your background is? Even if you are the Ancestor's own son, so what? You'll be killed without hesitation!

He walked forward and picked up the gift from the Xin Yuan; its flesh and blood should contain Strange Medicine that was naturally produced.

"Um?"

Qin Ming was startled. He brought his sword down and just as he cleaved the body in two, the severed corpse of the Xin Yuan turned into light, and even the bloodstains evaporated into the void.

He swung his Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber repeatedly, shattering even the most dazzling rain of light.

Unfortunately, no Strange Blood was left behind.

A sigh escaped, "Only today do I realize who I truly am, yet I suffer this minor setback. May we meet again someday."

The light rain burned away, turning into a vast expanse of calamity ashes. The last wisp of near-immortal "true essence" soared into the Chongxiao and vanished on the God's Fall Plain.

"Woof, woof..." the big white dog barked, then ran away.

Qin Ming's expression was solemn. If the creature behind the Xin Yuan was a peer, it was probably a terrifying and formidable enemy. Its secret techniques were somewhat strange, and its methods were extremely extraordinary.

"After all, it's the Xin Yuan, born from the heart, and difficult to erase. It seems there's still room for redemption," a Fourth Realm Heavenly Demon Seed whispered.

The other Demon Race nodded in agreement, though they all showed surprise and felt a sense of pressure.

That creature was merely an ape manifested from the mind, yet it possessed unparalleled power even in the Third Realm, making it a true peerless Fiend Sword Immortal immortal.

How terrifying is its true form? It is truly unfathomable.

At the same time, they were also shocked by Qin Ming's strength. Although they were both in the Third Realm, he could kill the Xin Yuan within two hundred moves.

Pei Shuyan spoke up, "I think I already know his origins; his lineage must have come from the former Sacred Land of Night Prefecture."

The Immortal Path, Beyond the Mundane, now comprises four systems: Pure Land, Immortal Land, Sunland, and Calamity Land. Long ago, there was also Sacred Land.

Upon hearing this, the other Immortal Path Disciple pondered for a moment, and then began to whisper among themselves.

More than a thousand years ago, the people of the Sacred Land of the Outside World left Night Prefecture and entered the depths of the dark Night Mist World, never to be heard from again. Clearly, some of them switched sides and joined the demon camp.

Jiang Ran nodded and said, "To project the Xin Yuan to this level is comparable to a top-tier Heavenly Demon Seed. That creature is truly remarkable. It must have thoroughly comprehended the <Subduing Immortal Scripture> and cultivated it to a state of divine mastery."

The "Subduing Immortal Scripture," also known as the "Subduing Heart Scripture," teaches that immortality arises from the heart; by subduing one's form and spirit, one can make them one's own.

As Qin Ming listened to their conversation, he gained a concrete understanding of what the so-called "Xin Yuan" was; it turned out to be a product of a cultivation method.

The Xin Yuan" refers to the chaotic thoughts and extremely active emotions within a living being, representing intense but useless desires that have been cut away.

But that is ultimately a part of one's own Consciousness Power, and it would be a pity to give it up.

Therefore, beings who practice this skill can reshape the body of the Xin Yuan, provide it with Treasured Medicine, and help it grow. After that, they can use the World Fire to temper its muscles, bones, and spirit.

One day, when the Xin Yuan settles down, its impurities are removed, and the mind is pure enough, it can be subdued and returned to its true nature.

In this way, the Consciousness Power, cultivation, and innate qualities of the true self can undergo an astonishing transformation.

Another method involves not subduing the Xin Yuan at all, but instead using the Night Mist World as Immortal Furnace and all kinds of tribulations as True Fire to refine it, ultimately turning the Xin Yuan into a "celestial pill," which can then be consumed directly. The effect is equally remarkable, or even better.

Zhuo Qingming said, "Those who practice the <Subduing Heart Scripture> can transform into countless forms. If he wanted to enter my Night Prefecture territory, it would be very easy and difficult to detect."

Hearing the discussions among the people of Night Prefecture, the Demon Race couldn't help but look over.

A Fourth Realm Heavenly Demon Seed spoke up, "You all seem to know quite a bit, so you should understand that the person behind Xin Yuan might be among you, hahaha..."

He was trying to sow discord, but it sent a chill down Qin Ming's spine.

That being might not be a demon; it could actually be human. After all, the ancestors of the three beings, Xin Yuan, Jin Gui, and Wu Youdao, were all human and practiced the sacred scriptures of the Immortal Path.

Some of the Heavenly Demon Seed looked at Qin Ming, and Famous Fiend up. "The road ahead is bleak, your days are numbered."

Jiang Ran scanned the area and said, "How many Great Demon have died under the Demon-Revealing Mirror over the years? If you're not afraid of death, come to Night Prefecture. Your True Form will be revealed, and you'll be killed!"

Qin Ming picked up the Jade Iron Sword from the ground, which was as red as jade, and swung it in his hand. A burst of crimson light shot out, and it felt quite good in his hand.

He killed the Xin Yuan, so at least he gained something.

Xiang Yiwu, "You'll have to learn a sophisticated eye technique later; you must be wary of the real culprit."

Being Tathagata Sect, he naturally knew many secrets and was quite wary of that mysterious creature.

Qin Ming nodded. Even the Xin Yuan that had been slain was practicing the <Calamity Avoidance Immortal Scripture>, so the true master was naturally unfathomable.

At this moment, the cultivator from the Six Royals Ancestral Court, who possessed the power of the Three Imperial Force, shattered his opponent and calmly retreated. Although he looked mature and was quite old, his combat strength was truly extraordinary.

The two camps have fought to this point, with each side having its share of victories and defeats, but overall, Night Prefecture holds the advantage.

Jiang Ran exudes a strong sense of pressure on the battlefield of the Fourth Realm.

Meanwhile, in the Esoteric Sect, the strongest seed is equally unfathomable.

Qin Ming spoke up, "Are there any other Demon Race from the Third Realm who want to join the fray? Today, I'll fight to the bitter end. If one comes, I'll kill it; if two come, I'll kill them both!"

I really want to kill him!

Among the demons, many Heavenly Demon Seed looked grim, but ultimately sighed helplessly. Even the Xin Yuan had been defeated; who else in the Third Realm could rival him?

However, the two demons not far away might be able to help, after all, they were Xin Yuan's sworn brothers, and many people were looking towards Jin Gui and Wu Youdao.

"Hmm, I'll go and assess him!" Jin Gui said.

Immediately, many in the demon camp showed expressions of anticipation, for a being who could be considered a brother to the Xin Yuan must also have a very impressive background.

They are hoping for a big win; overall, they are currently at a disadvantage.

The most powerful Heavenly Demon Seed were severely injured one after another; for example, the Jade Emperor and Pei Shuyan were both badly wounded.

On the other side of the Demon Race, there were indeed many Heavenly Prodigy, such as Chu Pianran, who was not on the Demon Race's investigation list, but whose methods shocked them greatly.

Furthermore, Cui Chonghe's ability to defeat the top-tier Heavenly Demon Seed despite being a minor realm above them was quite awe-inspiring.

"Be careful!" The Jade Emperor personally stepped forward and spoke with Jin Gui.

"What's this person's background?"

"Birds of a feather flock together, and demons are grouped by kind. Could his background also be quite unique?"

Even within the Demon Race, lower-level Heavenly Demon Seed were unaware of Jin Gui's background.

"He is a strange demon who came down from Sky Supporting Peak!" someone told us.

Immediately, some demons gasped in shock. The dominant species in that area was the Unicorn Immortal clan, all of whom possessed immense strength. The Heavenly Demon Seed born there were all top-tier beings at their level.

"He is Double Fork Rhino Gold Turtle, a race known as one of the pinnacles of the physical body system, with an entire body as hard as Secret Metal, making him virtually unbreakable."

The impending battle has attracted numerous top-tier experts from both camps, all of whom are focusing their attention on the human and the demon.

"If Jin Gui is defeated again, then no one in the Third Realm will be a match for that human boy."

The current situation is truly depressing for the Demon Race. They had been vocal in their dissatisfaction with the compromises and concessions made by the higher-ups, but now that it's their turn to take the lead, they've also failed.

"Unfortunately, the true form of the Xin Yuan has not yet arrived!"

At this moment, Jin Gui had arrived on the battlefield. He had thick eyebrows and big eyes, and every inch of his flesh was as clear and translucent as Divine Glass, while exuding a faint aura of immortality.

Within its golden Consciousness Spirit Light, there is an aura of indestructible Golden Body, which, upon closer inspection, appears to be engraved with many densely packed small characters.

He said, "It's nice to see you again, please!"

He was very polite, unlike his arrogant demeanor when he ambushed Qin Ming last time. He held a very heavy hammer in his hand, which looked like it was made of polished black jade.

Without a doubt, this is a precious hammer, forged from black Jade Iron.

"What a great hammer!" Qin Ming nodded to himself. He was proficient in hammers, spears, knives, swords, and the like. Today he had acquired a Red Jade Sword, and now he was quite envious of that big hammer.

"Come on!" He did not underestimate it, knowing full well how powerful this demon was, having already experienced its strength before.

With a deafening roar, the battlefield seemed to explode. Not only did the ground tremble, but even the void itself appeared to blur and collapse, with endless white shockwaves expanding and dissipating.

Jin Gui swung his Jade Iron Hammer like a monster capable of shaking the heavens and the earth, and his speed was extremely fast; the power of a single hammer blow was comparable to a bolt of lightning.

The ground cracked and sank, the light in the void distorted, and the giant hammer he swung in front of him seemed to carry him as he slammed into his opponent.

Qin Ming was astonished. It really was true that brute force could overcome any technique. This simple hammer blow, without any magical enhancement, was already so powerful.

Fearing that his Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber, which already had fine cracks, would break, he directly activated his Spiritual Field, and immediately invisible ripples spread out.

Normally, few opponents of the same level can directly confront the immense strength of the Unicorn Immortal Clan; even a seed of the same level would be crushed if it tried to withstand the attack.

Even someone as powerful as the Xin Yuan, who spends his days immersed in the Spirit Light Pool, dares not compare his strength with Jin Gui.

However, Jin Gui discovered that his Jade Iron Hammer, which he claimed could pierce through the heroes of the Third Realm, was actually blocked by someone, as if it had been smashed into a swamp, and its violent force was dissipated.

He let out a long roar, his entire body bursting with golden light, even his hair standing on end as if cast in gold, as he continuously swung the Jade Iron hammer, trying to disperse the invisible ripples around his opponent's body.

Jin Gui possessed a ferocious aura capable of uprooting mountains, a truly terrifying sight. His Blood Qi surged out of his body, carrying golden runes, as if divine flames were burning, and finally, it boiled over.

With his innate divine Divine Power, he was about to tear apart Qin Ming's Spiritual Field.

Moreover, he began to use his racial Divine Ability, with golden runes flashing and his power soaring.

Jin Gui was incredibly strong. He pulled a giant hammer from the Spiritual Field and smashed it down again. His fierce posture was like that of Heavenly God descending to earth, and his aura was overwhelmingly powerful.

He pounded down with his hammer, one blow after another, accompanied by terrifying thunder, as if he wanted to shatter the heavens and the earth.

He declared, "A real man doesn't hesitate! What kind of defense is this? Dare to fight me head-on? Let's have a fair and square fight!"

"He was suppressed; in the Power Domain, no one could rival the Rhino Gold Turtle, also known as the Unicorn Immortal Clan."

"Good, this is true heroism. In this field alone, what can humanity use to contend with the pinnacle of the physical body system?"

All the experts in the Demon Race race camp were overjoyed.

"You think you're so great?" Qin Ming swung his sword repeatedly, only to find that the cracks on the blade were widening and he could no longer hack at it. Weapons made of Jade Iron could slowly recover as long as they were nurtured by Heavenly Light.

He sheathed the Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber, and in his hand, Five-Colored Divine Light condensed, manifesting as a large hammer that exuded an extremely dangerous aura.

He practiced the Flesh Body Chapter, and his strength was no less than Jin Gui's; he was only at a disadvantage in terms of weaponry.

Now he uses a unique skill to extract the Heavenly Light of his body, which is a mixture of consciousness and Divine Wisdom, and condense it into a weapon, preparing to blast his opponent to pieces.

In the distance, Tang Jin, pale-faced, appeared. His junior brother, Ling Yu, also looked like he had just recovered from a serious illness. They had come to watch the battle together and happened to witness this scene.

They were all survivors who had struggled through piles of corpses, their injuries too severe; otherwise, Tang Jin would certainly have met the same fate today.

"The God Slaying Whip! Hiss!" They gasped. This was a technique their master had developed, using Consciousness Spirit Light to fish for the Heavenly Light and extract seventy percent of it from the body; its power was terrifying.

Ling Yu was not unaware of Qin Ming's astonishing talent, but they had only sparred once, and the other party had already mastered it perfectly? Even more so, he had perfected it.

The next moment, Qin Ming swung his dazzling hammer and clashed with Jin Gui. He wasn't afraid of damaging this weapon, but it did consume a lot of energy.

Boom!

It was as if bolts of lightning were falling from the Nine Heavens, their explosions deafening.

At first, Jin Gui was still sneering, but then his expression changed because his arm went numb as time Pass By quickly.

Then he noticed blood between his fingers, realizing that the impact of the opponent's gleaming hammer had gone from a tingling sensation to excruciating pain, and the skin on his hands had even cracked open.

Later, his hand became bright red, covered in blood, which dripped down, staining the hammer handle.

The Seed Level Figure from both camps were mesmerized; it was almost unbelievable that someone could actually rival Jin Gui in strength.

After the two exchanged 180 blows, Jin Gui couldn't take it anymore; his entire arm was bleeding. He had never seen such a freakish person, whose physical body was even stronger than that of his clan.

He no longer confronted the opponent head-on, but instead retreated, his entire body radiating Golden Haze as he unleashed a magical duel. A Power Domain seemed to form around him, a natural ability of his race.

Qin Ming said, "Are you even a man? Didn't you say you wanted to face the hammer head-on and fight fair and square? Why are you acting so coy?"

Jin Gui never expected that his words would soon come back to haunt him like a spinning hammer.

At this moment, he did not answer, but focused on strengthening himself. In an instant, earth, fire, wind, and water appeared in his Power Domain, making the energy even more violent.

Then, he unleashed the hammer using his Power Domain!

The Jade Iron Hammer thundered, carrying Dark Light and the power of Earth Fire, fire, wind, and water, as if it had shattered the night sky, as it slammed towards its opponent.

Qin Ming's Spiritual Field expanded, effectively blocking it.

Suddenly, he felt a chill run down his spine.

He saw a familiar treasure. His opponent summoned a Golden Ring, crafted from Exotic Metal, which emitted a dazzling light and flew toward him.

In an instant, Qin Ming unleashed the power of the Spiritual Field to its limit.

At the same time, he pointed one finger to the sky, and with a boom, a surge of silvery-white light erupted. This was the Supreme Yang Power bursting forth from his body, as thick as clouds and as heavy as a small mountain, crushing towards the Golden Ring and the hammer.

Then, he pointed a finger at the ground, and a burst of Dark Light exploded out. That was the Supreme Yin Force, which stirred the earth's energy, causing it to rise and surge into the air.

Qin Ming used the power of Yin-Yang Sacred Fiend, merging his Consciousness Spirit Light, and materialized it into a tangible object.

In an instant, both Black and White light appeared thick and vast, as if heaven and earth were drawing closer together, about to merge and trap the opponent and his hammer between them.

The Black and White clouds swirled, as if trying to crush Jin Gui into a bloody pulp.

At this moment, Qin Ming naturally wouldn't hold back, and used both the methods of the Black White Scripture and the power of the Sacred Fiend.

The Rhino Gold Turtle Clan, known as one of the most powerful clans, is now unable to withstand the attack of even a top-tier Heavenly Demon Seed, and bloodstains have appeared on their bodies.

The black Jade Iron Hammer fell to the ground and was pulled over by Qin Ming.

Unfortunately, the Golden Ring returned to Jin Gui's hands.

The Dark Light released by Qin Ming rose violently, lifting Jin Gui up, while the white light he emitted carried Sha Qi, like heavy clouds pressing down. The Black and White Light spun wildly like a cloud millstone, emitting terrifying explosions.

"Hiss!"

Many of the seeds on the Immortal Path were astonished, finding this trump card quite familiar. Wasn't this Cao Qianqiu's method? Qin Ming had actually used it.

At present, Qin Ming can use it with ease, mainly because his understanding of the <Black White Scripture> has reached a new level. He can use all kinds of powerful methods at will and combine them at will.

"Ah..." Jin Gui screamed in agony as more and more cracks appeared on his body.

Finally, covered in wounds, he used the magical artifact— the Golden Ring —to break through the Black and White Light and find a way to escape. He broke free.

Qin Ming, wielding his opponent's Ink Jade Treasure Hammer, charged forward, using the opponent's own methods against him, and unleashed a fierce barrage on Jin Gui.

His eyes blazed like fire as he fixed his gaze on the Golden Ring. It was a treasure made of Exotic Metal, and even if it wasn't pure, it was priceless, far surpassing weapons like the Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber, the Red Jade Sword, and the Black Jade Hammer.

Jin Gui activated the golden Golden Ring to block Qin Ming's offensive.

"One, two... forty!" Qin Ming was shocked. This guy was really tough; he took forty blows without completely exploding.

Puff!

Jin Gui coughed up a mouthful of blood, one of his arms exploded, and he was already struggling to activate the Golden Ring.

"Eighty!" Qin Ming smashed repeatedly, using brute force to resist the strange treasure, and managed to make the ring's light dim and make it teeter on the verge of collapse.

On the battlefield, it was like a bolt of Heavenly Thunder piercing through the clouds, so dazzling that with a loud bang, Qin Ming unleashed his ultimate hammer blow, knocking the Golden Ring to the ground.

Then, he pierced, tore, and crushed the dim Power Domain of Jin Gui, and with a soft thud, he smashed the powerful demon away with a hammer, its head exploding.

Jin Gui's body was shattered and exploded, which shows how violent the force was.

Everyone was stunned. The Unicorn Immortal Clan was renowned for its physical strength, yet today their Heavenly Demon Seed had been turned around and smashed to pieces?

To everyone else, this was simply unbelievable: a human boy had challenged one extreme of the physical strength system and succeeded, displaying the courage of a barbarian king.

The Unicorn Immortal domain," its Force Domain, has had a corner blasted away!

"Damn it, the power is too great!" Qin Ming felt a pang of heartache, worried that the Strange Blood would explode here along with the opponent's physical body as it disintegrated.

"Hmm?" Suddenly, his expression changed drastically. The Golden Ring that had fallen to the ground shot into the sky, carrying a Consciousness Spirit Light, attempting to escape from there.

"The Third-Realm Remnant Shell have been destroyed; we shall fight again another day!" A faint voice came from the Golden Ring.

Everyone was shocked; this Jin Gui was also suspicious and not the real person.

At the same time, people understood why he was with the Xin Yuan; it was truly a case of birds of a feather flocking together.

The Jade Emperor was very polite to them, and there was a reason for that; he valued their true identities.

Qin Ming's face was icy as he said, "You're all so arrogant, using fake bodies to fight and show off your superiority? One ran away, and now you want a second one to run away?"

He was enraged. As he spoke, he threw the sledgehammer, this time going all out, using his Spiritual Field energy to gather power and unleash the power of the unified Heavenly Light Force.

The hammer roared, as if shattering the night sky. Swift as lightning, it caught up with the Golden Ring and smashed it, leaving the treasure dim and plummeting downwards.

At the same time, Qin Ming soared into the sky, surrounded by Five-Colored Divine Radiance. He could stay in mid-air for a short time, and he continued to bombard higher and higher.

The Golden Ring dimmed completely and fell to the ground, at the same time the Consciousness Spirit Light let out a muffled groan as it was blasted apart.

With a clang, the Golden Ring fell to the ground.

Qin Ming landed as well, instantly putting it away. This was a treasure-level material, the most valuable item he had obtained on the Western Territory Battlefield.

During this period, many people from the Demon Race race wanted to enter the arena and all had their eyes on the Golden Ring, but they were all turned away by the Seed Level Figure from the Night Prefecture.

"Your two brothers are either dead or have fled, isn't it your turn now?" Qin Ming looked at Wu Youdao, wondering if this was also a demon with extraordinary background?

Wu Youdao's face was gloomy and extremely ugly. He refused to participate. He was not some Xin Yuan or a remnant; he was in his true form and did not consider himself stronger than those two demons. Was he going to throw his life away?

If he dies, then it's really over!

Wu Yaozu spoke up, "You lowly Daoist, I am ashamed to share the same surname as you, Wu. Don't you even have the courage to fight?"

No matter what he said, Wu Youdao refused to accept the challenge. His life was his own, and he would never go to his death no matter what.

The morale of the Demon Race faction is low.

Afterwards, the two camps fought several more rounds, with each side winning and losing, before hastily ending the bloody battle. The Demon Race had no will to continue fighting and was generally at a disadvantage.

In this battle, Qin Ming unexpectedly obtained a Exotic Metal Ring, which he was very satisfied with.

The war in the Western Territory came to a complete end that day.

Qin Ming was filled with anticipation, wondering if his achievements would earn him a considerable reward. He needed to study the materials carefully and try to acquire the <Intercepting Heaven Strategy> and <Golden Crow Illuminates Night Scripture>, among others.

Scattered snowflakes fell, the weather grew colder, and the Demon Race army marched away in grief and anger.

In the night sky, a human skin swelled up and floated in the wind, gazing at Kunling across the endless sky. Beside him were other bloodstained creatures.

"Shall we set foot there and take a look around the vicinity of Jade Capital?" the human skin asked.