Orthodoxy

What is the Light of the Righteous Path saying?

Many people couldn't believe their ears; did this person think that mastering the Inner Scenery Sky-Opening Axe was so easy?

Night fell, Wild Forest, the undulating mountains resembled a lurking beast. Atop the peaks, figures moved about, yet it was so quiet that not even a breath could be heard.

High in the air, blood streamed down the face of the Huang Family's unparalleled genius. When he laughed, it aggravated the exposed wound, making him look somewhat gruesome.

He's practically a scholar who's spent his life studying the Inner Scenery Sky-Opening Axe, yet he wouldn't dare say such a thing. What kind of madman is this?

Huang Zhaoting, with his sword-like eyebrows reaching his temples and deep-set eyes, said, "Why don't you say you attained enlightenment on the spot?"

Qin Ming nodded and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking."

In the distance, the crowd watching from the mountaintop wore various expressions. Was he serious?

Many people believe that he was deliberately trying to discredit Huang Zhaoting.

Everyone knows that this unparalleled genius of the Huang Family has been studying the Open Heaven Axe for decades.

However, the "Zheng Guang" in the night sky had a very serious expression on its face.

This made it difficult to tell whether he was mocking Huang Zhaoting or genuinely confident and eager to learn the forbidden martial arts Huang Zhaoting had mastered on the spot.

Huang Zhaoting said indifferently, "In the past, four lineages protected Xie Jinglan. It seems that after so many years, those who studied the Inner Scenery Sky-Opening Axe have made a name for themselves. Little do they know, the true lineage is with me, and only I can complete it."

His tone was calm, and he was full of confidence.

Now he's revealed his hand, showing where the others got their Open Heaven Axe.

A commotion broke out in the Savage Wilderness mountains and forests.

The female Master who had been chasing after him greatly admired Huang Zhaoting, and whispered, "I've long heard that regarding the Inner Scenery Sky-Opening Axe, only Brother Zhaoting in this world has truly grasped its essence; the rest have only obtained peripheral details."

Many people nodded in agreement; this was the truth.

However, when they thought about Huang Zhaoting's injury, many people fell silent and watched how things would develop.

"Orthodox? I'd like to learn more about that." Qin Ming put his left hand behind his back.

Why did he act so arrogantly? Naturally, he wanted to steal the True Scripture from afar.

Only by forcing Huang Zhaoting to become emotionally agitated and display all his skills could he have a chance to resonate with him.

The Huang Family's unparalleled genius's eyes shot out beams of light like lightning, and he said, "Let me see just how far you've cultivated your Open Heaven Axe."

Behind him, Blood Sea surged, staining the night sky crimson, accompanied by Astral Wind that swept across the lingering clouds.

As the god of the previous generation, with blood streaming down his face, he naturally harbored a deep resentment.

He seemed to be standing in the blood-red twilight, with the Dao Tree in front of him swaying and crystal petals fluttering in the air, making the space around him appear incomparably sacred.

"Clang!"

Qin Ming was not intimidated at all; above his head, a giant axe was forming.

Huang Zhaoting said in a deep voice, "The legitimacy lies with me."

Behind him, in the sea of the Blood Sea, the Open Heaven Axe rose into the air, causing the sky to tremble, the clouds to surge, and the Axe Light to seem to Heaven-Opening.

In an instant, the Axe Light, and the two men clashed, their axes locked in a fierce battle.

In the night sky, it seemed as if a deity Tribulation Crossing. The blinding Axe Light was like intertwined thunder, one after another, colliding together, causing a massive explosion in the clouds.

The deafening sound echoed throughout the heavens and the earth.

It must be said that Huang Zhaoting is exceptionally brave and can indeed look down on a generation. He wields the Open Heaven Axe and unleashes powerful moves every time he fights fiercely with Qin Ming.

In the darkness of night, it looked as if two deities were locked in a deadly battle.

Boom!

In the terrifying Axe Light, a towering mountain peak was cleaved in two by the giant axe.

"You're from a collateral branch, is that all you know?" Huang Zhaoting shouted.

He stood amidst the Blood Sea, his body Lingering in dazzling crimson lightning, and said, "Look closely, this is the Heaven-Opening Six Forms. Let's see how many forms you can endure."

Its Axe Light, stained with blood, staining the sky, turning the entire night sky crimson, conveying a sense of desolation, and adding to the tragic and chilling atmosphere.

In contrast, Qin Ming's Open Heaven Axe was enveloped in a dazzling light, possessing a grand and dignified aura.

Qin Ming spoke up, "This is what you call orthodoxy, using the Blood-Refining Method to complete it? Just how many atrocities have you committed?"

Many people who witnessed this scene showed strange expressions.

The Huang Family calls "Zheng Guang" a Master of the Evil Dao, but his Open Heaven Axe is upright and peaceful, displaying a majestic and imposing aura. On the contrary, Huang Zhaoting carries a strange scene of the Blood Sea, and his body Lingering Blood Evil.

Comparing the two, everything seems to have turned out the other way around.

Recently, many people have heard that Huang Zhaoting, in order to practice his skills, has been carrying out a massacre in the Savage Immortal Realm, wiping out many indigenous tribes.

Many people had complaints, but they dared not speak out because of the Huang Family's status.

Now that Zheng Guang has pointed it out in public, it's like tearing down the window paper that had already been exposed.

In the distance, the female Master defended him, saying, "Brother Zhaoting is making various attempts to complete a supreme martial art. If he succeeds, it will be a great achievement in the cultivation world. Besides, he is only ruthless in the Savage Immortal Realm; we have never heard of him indiscriminately killing innocent people outside."

Many people remained silent, watching the battle quietly, not wanting to get involved in the Huang Family's troubles and consequences.

However, some stubborn individuals secretly voiced their opinions, saying, "Judging from this, it's still unknown who can complete the Open Heaven Axe."

The female Master replied with absolute certainty, "Of course it's Brother Zhaoting!"

Meanwhile, the battle raged fiercely. Huang Zhaoting had already unleashed three consecutive axe blows, and the so-called Heaven-Opening Six Forms were already halfway through.

However, the Master Zheng Guang actually managed to block it.

However, at this moment, both of them were covered in Crimson Bloodstains and were injured.

Huang Zhaoting's expression was more solemn than ever before. This opponent seemed to have truly had an epiphany on the spot, imitating part of the true meaning of his Open Heaven Axe and stealing the True Scripture.

How could this be? He was deeply disturbed.

In fact, when the third axe clash ended, everyone felt something and held their breath, because they saw the similar Divine Charm on the two giant axes.

The female Master was shocked and watched the scene intently, remaining silent.

Who exactly is this person? Can they really comprehend the Dharma on the spot just by watching it once?

Everyone recalled his earlier words: Is it really that difficult? Can't one simply master it just by Cultivation Method?

Could it be that we have finally met the "True God" today? This person's comprehension is simply too extraordinary.

Many people are filled with mixed emotions, pondering who will be the rightful heir after this battle.

Huang Zhaoting raised his fourth axe, and this time the change was significant. Blood Sea surged forth, and boundless Blood Evil filled the air, completing the shape of the Open Heaven Axe.

Moreover, the "Dao Tree" rooted in front of him rose from the ground, its emerald green leaves rustling as they fell, its petals bursting open, and then its branches fell off.

Only the main trunk remained, condensed into an axe handle.

In an instant, a brand new Open Heaven Axe was formed, with the Dao Tree as its handle and the Blood Sea's Sha Qi as its blade, flowing with terrifying Dao Patterns. When it soared into the sky, the entire heavens trembled.

This axe strike truly seemed to Heaven-Opening!

Qin Ming's expression turned solemn. He immediately used the Open Heaven Axe as the outer shell and the Various Scriptures as the inner core, daring not to be careless in the slightest.

Then, the night was torn apart, as if the Daylight Era had arrived, stained with blood, the entire sky was bright, and there was Axe Light everywhere.

The duel between the two was terrifying and brutal.

It was clear that, accompanied by terrifying shockwaves like an avalanche and a tsunami, both of them were sent flying backwards, their blood spilling into the sky.

Snap!

Below the clouds where the two were dueling, a cliff collapsed, and two other mountains that were too close together were also damaged, their peaks sheared off by a giant axe.

A trickle of blood clung to the corner of Qin Ming's mouth, and his clothes on the left side of his body were stained with a shocking crimson.

However, his eyes were clear and bright, and he was full of energy, showing no signs of dejection, as if he were carefully contemplating something.

Huang Zhaoting's armor was tattered, and some wounds were so deep that bone was visible. His eyes were like torches as he stared at his opponent, discovering that this person seemed to be truly comprehending the Dharma.

This formidable opponent's Open Heaven Axe are growing ever stronger.

This realization deeply shocked Huang Zhaoting. What kind of monster had he encountered?

All the spectators were deeply disturbed.

"This is getting interesting. It's hard to say who the rightful heir is now."

"I feel that Huang Zhaoting... cannot suppress the Light of the Righteous Path."

The female Master, hovering in the night sky, frowned deeply, her face showing concern. She muttered to herself, "Who is he? Could he be Zhaoting's old nemesis, now disguised and here to confront him?"

On a distant mountain, a young boy whispered, "Grandfather, it seems that the leader of your era was no match for a Master — Zheng Guang."

The old man immediately stopped him, saying, "Silence!"

"The fifth axe!" Huang Zhaoting's voice was icy, as if he were reaffirming his belief, and the fifth move of the Open Heaven Axe was unleashed.

In an instant, the entire world was plunged into darkness.

The crimson twilight had vanished, and the Axe Light of the two powerful figures seemed to have been extinguished.

People realized that the Huang Family's unparalleled genius had been brewing for a long time and had finally unleashed the power of the Forbidden Domain.

"Brother Zhaoting, you've been building up your strength in the bloody battle, and now you're about to unleash it all. The counterattack... has already begun!" The female Master herself didn't even notice that she seemed less confident as she spoke, and her voice trembled slightly.

"The battle for survival is about to begin, but unfortunately, we can't see them. Where have they gone?"

Night fell, deep and dark, and nothing could be seen; the two figures had vanished completely.

All of this is because Huang Zhaoting's Inner Landscape silently merged into the night sky, and the fifth form of the Heaven-Opening needed to be unfolded in his Godhood Pure Land.

He coerced his opponents and isolated himself from the outside world.

Qin Ming stepped into the Inner Landscape. Although there was blood on his body, he was calm, peaceful, and composed, not at all like someone who was trapped in a dangerous place.

In this secluded little world, Blood Sea surged and towering waves crashed. Huang Zhaoting stood on a lonely island, gazing indifferently into the distance.

"Slash!" he shouted.

Not only did his giant axe rise, unleashing terrifying divine power, but also boundless crimson waves surged forth, sending up countless phantoms, densely packed, like a massive army charging forward.

In this scene, it could be described as a massive army, coexisting with a tsunami, charging together to slay their opponent.

Qin Ming heard the wailing of ghosts and howls of gods. In front of him, there were ghostly figures, including creatures personally killed by Huang Zhaoting and Remnant Soul collected from Ancient Battlefield, which transformed into a terrifying blood-red wave.

Huang Zhaoting said coldly, "Where do you think my Blood-Refining Method is manifested? In the Spirit Domain, please enter the Hell on Mortal World, where only my giant axe can Heaven-Opening!"

Qin Ming stood in the vast ocean, a seven-stringed zither appearing in his hand, formed from the Primal Chaos Heavenly Light.

He gently plucked the strings, and instantly the Primordial Myriad Thunder Seal intertwined. The light swept out by each vibrating string would explode into a huge wave.

In an instant, blood mist billowed from the sea, figures scattered, and bolts of lightning struck, igniting the entire ocean and causing it to boil over.

In the sea, accompanied by a mental storm, various soul shadows kept rushing towards Qin Ming, but unfortunately, they were blasted apart by the beam of light swept out by the Seven-Stringed Zither halfway there.

At the same time, the Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella in Qin Ming's sleeve unleashed its power, breathing in various soul shadows.

"The quality is low, and much of it is even rubbish, but the quantity makes up for it." That's Little Yellow's assessment.

The surging Blood Sea looked impressive, but it couldn't all be made up of blood souls. Huang Zhaoting's Master-level achievements alone wouldn't allow him to slaughter everyone indiscriminately.

His fifth axe strike erupted, sweeping horizontally. This killing line was truly terrifying, as if it had severed the sea and the sky, as if a rune of order had been laid across it.

Qin Ming made no attempt to conceal his intentions, directly unleashing a rain of golden threads that pierced through the vast ocean. Countless golden threads intertwined, trailing long streaks of light, resembling an endless meteor shower streaking across the sky above the Inner Landscape Domain.

The massive axe was pinned down and pierced through completely.

"How is this possible?" Huang Zhaoting was incredulous. This was the Axe Light, second only to the ultimate move among the Heaven-Opening Six Forms, with unparalleled power. How could it be blocked like that?

"Kill!" he roared, desperately wielding his giant axe in a bloody battle with his opponent.

Soon, his pupils contracted, and he saw that his opponent's entire body seemed to be draped in Jade Suit Sewn with Gold Threads, with golden threads cascading down endlessly, overshadowing the blood-red waves in the Inner Landscape Domain.

A moment later, with a terrifying cracking sound, the giant axe in Huang Zhaoting's hand cracked and then exploded.

He was covered in blood and staggered backward.

Huang Zhaoting stared at the figure in front of him, his heart sinking, but he did not hesitate at all. After gathering his strength for so long, he could finally unleash the sixth move of the Heaven-Opening.

Moreover, he regained his confidence, and a small axe took shape before his brow, as if it had been cleaved from his soul, and it rapidly magnified.

Then, carrying immense and unstoppable power, it hurtled towards Qin Ming.

Most importantly, the crimson ocean was concentrated, as if it were about to be fully condensed onto this Open Heaven Axe.

Qin Ming's hair stood on end, not from being intimidated by the Axe Light, but from being extremely wary of a broken artifact at its core.

A fragment of an axe, enveloped in the Axe Light, resonated together.

"That's the only surviving fragment of the axe from back then!" Qin Ming was both highly vigilant and greatly excited. If he had known the other party was carrying this item, why would he have bothered resonating with those messy Blood-Refining Method?

The True Scripture is right before my eyes, hidden in that finger-length piece of metal!

At this moment, Qin Ming unleashed all his abilities, and the Primal Unity True Form appeared behind him. The night sky seemed to be torn apart, revealing a scene of stars descending upon the world, intertwined with Thunder Seal Script, accompanied by the Great Sun hanging in the sky and the Lunar Yin hanging obliquely. Various complex and unpredictable scenes came one after another.

The giant axe was frozen in place!

"That's a complex... True Form?" Upon seeing this, Huang Zhaoting lost his composure, and his face turned slightly pale.

That was his ultimate attack, how could it be blocked?

"Axe Soul... Awaken!" he roared, and used his own Heart Blood refine the giant axe, mainly using Blood Essence to nourish the axe fragments at its core.

Sure enough, the giant axe advanced once more.

Qin Ming was horrified, truly feeling that there seemed to be an inexplicable consciousness responding to Huang Zhaoting from that metal fragment, stirring up terrifying Sha Qi, and blood-red divine light Chongxiao, even tearing this Inner Landscape Domain apart.

However, Huang Zhaoting showed no intention of opening the Inner Landscape, as if he was deliberately concealing the truth that the broken axe possessed a spirit.

Qin Ming felt this was inappropriate, so he opened the Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella and held it in front of him.

"My Blood-Refining Method is mainly for this strike, to refine the Heaven-Opening Axe Fragment!" Huang Zhaoting's face was filled with killing intent.

With a loud crash, Qin Ming used his Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella to block the giant axe.

At the same time, he used all sorts of methods to try to break out the metal fragments from the core area of Open Heaven Axe.

Qin Ming stood still, his True Form reappearing, trying to hold the giant axe still.

At the same time, layers of black vortexes appeared on his body, combining to form a terrifying Black Hole that was swallowing the Blood Sea and the Axe Light.

Then, countless golden threads intertwined and stretched across the front.

The Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella was also breathing in and out... various kinds of soul light were being stripped away from the other side.

After a brief standoff, the giant axe cracked, and metal fragments from its core were knocked to the outside, carrying an eerie light as they flew towards Qin Ming's brow.

Qin Ming was horrified, with a feeling that if he were to be pierced by that axe blade, it would cause serious problems.

This axe fragment seemed to be imbued with a soul, automatically correcting its trajectory. No matter how Qin Ming dodged, he couldn't escape it; it pierced straight towards his brow.

Huang Zhaoting laughed loudly and said, "Good, senior, quickly kill this fiend!"

Suddenly, his smile froze.

Because, without a sound, the axe fragments vanished into thin air.

Qin Ming used the Torn Cloth to open its internal space at the crucial moment, without outsiders noticing or being able to detect it. Therefore, he opened it in advance without making a sound and welcomed the axe fragments inside.

This can be considered another effective application of Old Cloth.

"Ah..." A miserable scream rang out from within the Torn Cloth Space. A blood-red consciousness struggled, but it was horrified to find that it could not break free and that its power was Pass By.

"A Remnant Soul, not the spirit of the Open Heaven Axe, but left behind by a former adversary who was cleaved in two, clinging to the axe, waiting for a chance to be resurrected."

Qin Ming observed and discovered the truth.

He stared at Huang Zhaoting and said, "How pathetic!"

The Huang Family's unparalleled genius stepped back and asked, "What are you saying?"

Qin Ming revealed the truth, saying, "You thought you had gained the favor of the artifact spirit, but little did you know that it was just a lonely soul, an opponent killed by the Open Heaven Axe. Yet you followed its instructions and performed the Blood-Refining Method; you were nurturing it!"

"You're lying to me!" Huang Zhaoting's expression changed drastically.

At this moment, Qin Ming naturally wouldn't release the metal fragment; he needed to wait until the wisp of blood-red consciousness attached to it completely dissipated before he could safely touch it.

Qin Ming didn't need to waste Say More with him; he went straight to the point.

It must be said that although the previous version of the god had some problems, it was indeed terrifyingly powerful, and it was not killed immediately in this Inner Landscape.

He used every means at his disposal, even resorting to the Law Chain, hoping to deliver a fatal blow to his opponent at the crucial moment.

However, this was clearly difficult to reverse the situation. Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella once again silently endured everything, and after only one winter and one spring, a third Dao Patterns appeared.

Huang Zhaoting's face turned ashen. He activated his Inner Landscape Domain and decisively used Teleportation Talisman to try and escape, because after fighting for a long time, the outcome was already decided, and he was no match for him.

At this point, he no longer cared about his image; all he wanted was to leave alive.

Qin Ming was well-prepared. Having fought him for so long, how could he not have a backup plan? He had already been activating the Five Elements Secret Canon Manual, and the Five-Colored Divine Light transformed into a bolt of lightning, locking his opponent's body in place.

Both teleported simultaneously, making it impossible for Huang Zhaoting to escape alone.

"You..." He was horrified, his escape attempt failed.

Qin Ming naturally didn't want to give him a chance to live, after all, during the bloody battle in the Inner Landscape Domain, the other party had witnessed many of his important techniques.

Despite having the absolute upper hand, Huang Zhaoting still managed to escape a great distance.

Qin Ming couldn't help but be surprised; he truly lived up to his reputation as one of the most influential figures of the previous generation.

With a snap, the Teleportation Talisman was shattered by Qin Ming.

All the spectators were horrified; the outcome was clear, and Huang Zhaoting was on the run.

"Brother Zhaoting..." There were quite a few cultivators similar to that female Master. They were all completely stunned when they saw this. Their peerless genius had actually been defeated.

Qin Ming unleashed his Inner Scenery Sky-Opening Axe and roared, "Let me show you what true orthodoxy is!"

Huang Zhaoting fled while fighting back, but he was already severely injured and could not withstand the opponent's Axe Light at all.

A magnificent axe descended from the sky, grand and imposing, illuminating the night as if it were daytime.

Puff!

Blood splattered, and the Light of the Righteous Path shone on Huang Zhaoting's large buttocks.

"Ah..." he screamed in agony as blood, flesh, and bone fragments flew everywhere, and a thigh was severed off.

"Kill!"

He knew very well that if he focused solely on escaping, he would surely die. He had to wait for the Grandmaster of the Huang Family and others to arrive; he needed to endure.

Huang Zhaoting's Blood Qi surged, and he dragged his exhausted and broken body into battle once again.

Qin Ming, his feathered robes fluttering, stood in the night sky, showing no intention of engaging him in close combat. At the tip of his fingertips, he held a flower bud about to bloom.

This is not a physical object, but a trump card— the Heavenly Light Planting Immortal Lotus.

The Heavenly Light became the mud, and flesh and blood became the soil. A Pure Yang Seed was planted, and through tempering, it blossomed into Heart Lotus, eventually growing into Immortal Lotus.

This is a wonderful method created by Tang Jin's teacher, Li Wuwei.

Now, Qin Ming is advancing on three fronts simultaneously, using a variety of powerful attack methods with ease.

Others have no way of knowing its true nature; it appears to be pure immortal Immortal Method.

He flicked his wrist and released the Immortal Lotus. Instantly, it unfolded its layers of petals in the night sky. The Divine Flower was in its first bloom, crystal clear and dazzling, surpassing all other flowers, and transformed into Ascension Light Rain rose into the night sky.

With a deafening roar, it struck Huang Zhaoting, instantly blasting half of his body apart, shattering his blood and bones into nothingness.

Huang Zhaoting's half-dead body trembled. He was angry, stern, and fearful at the same time. What era did this opponent belong to? Like him, he was definitely not Grandmaster, but he was terrifying to this extent.

Because in this cruel era, if Grandmaster were to make a move, he would have to protect himself with Primordial Qi and Wondrous Yellow Qi to prevent any problems from arising.

Huang Zhaoting's Pure Yang Consciousness materialized, bearing divine wings and soaring through the sky, still attempting to fight and escape simultaneously.

Qin Ming stood high in the sky, pointed his hand, and Golden Haze rays of light and the booming of a great bell descended from the sky, enveloping the remains of the Huang Family's peerless genius.

"The Soul Stabilizing Bell!"

Many people exclaimed in surprise that they had seen this tactic not long ago.

The waves ripple gently.

Huang Zhaoting screamed in agony, and the moment his Pure Yang Consciousness was frozen, a large part of it was shattered.

He did his utmost to break through the bell, but the light emanating from his soul appeared somewhat dim.

Above the night sky, Qin Ming gently brushed his hand across his forehead. At the center of his brow, Thunder Seal Script intertwined and condensed into a precious Treasure Mirror, which then shone downwards.

With a bang, most of Huang Zhaoting's body exploded, leaving only a small section above his chest. Moreover, his Pure Yang Consciousness was severely burned after being illuminated by the Treasure Mirror formed by the Thunder Seal Script, and almost collapsed.

"Ah..." His roar shook the mountains and rivers, giving the impression of being at the end of one's rope.

Everyone was shocked and felt a chill run down their spines. That was Huang Zhaoting, a legendary figure, who was about to meet such a tragic end.

"Brother Zhaoting!" The female Master, riding the wind, couldn't help but step down from the stage.

Qin Ming turned his head, and the Treasure Mirror formed from the Thunder Seal Script seal between his eyebrows shot out a blinding beam of light, which shattered the attacking female Master on the spot with a "poof".

Even if its Pure Yang energy reappears, it is nothing more than a lonely soul, unable to change the situation here.

Qin Ming commented, "You are indeed loyal and righteous, but since you've entered this arena, you must be prepared to face death."

The female Master's Pure Yang Consciousness did not respond; she simply continued to attack him once more.

Qin Ming said, "Since that's the case, I'll grant your wish."

His hands reached out, and instantly, a pair of enormous, boundless hands appeared in the night sky, obscuring the heavens, followed by a fusion of Black and White Light.

Qin Ming's transformed hands resembled a pair of Black and White millstones, causing the wind and clouds in the sky to tremble and spin wildly in response to his movements.

His hands are clasped together in front of his true form.

As night fell, the two enormous, glowing hands closed together, enveloping both the female Master and Huang Zhaoting.

"Why... why did you have to do this!" Huang Zhaoting's face showed bitterness, a mixture of pain, regret, and the relief of impending liberation—a complex mix of emotions.

He actively sought to gravitate towards the female Master.

The female Master, now only possessing Pure Yang Consciousness, swiftly flew over, saying nothing, simply gazing at the figure ahead.

With a deafening roar, under the cover of night, the two enormous hands came together and crushed the two people. Their two Pure Yang Consciousness merged and then extinguished.