Human Intelligence and Heavenly Evolution

In the sky, two fourth-rank officials were watching the battle—

Devil Lord Moloyan laughed and said, "See, didn't I tell you? The Demon Prince has already broken through the shackles of the seventh rank. Now, advancing to the sixth rank is just a matter of a thought. However, the Overlord's aura is very important to him as the foundation of his Dao, so he is only temporarily suppressing it."

"To be able to break through the limits of the seventh rank at the same level, and to make his combat power surpass his rank to this extent... indeed, as you said, many geniuses are nothing but chickens and dogs in front of him. It seems... Li Qi is going to lose. His combat power has only just reached the limit of the seventh rank." Canghou shook his head.

And below.

With the combined support of True Knowledge Dao Charm and Information Flow Vision, Li Qi finally saw one of the Demon Prince's Trump Card.

It's definitely one of them, but it can't be all of them.

He's such an idiot, how could he not have thought of that possibility?

As the inheritor of the Dao Lineage, one must have Trump Card.

Li Qi possesses true knowledge, Bo Yue harbors Demon Seed; we are all the same.

The Demon Prince was too strong, so strong that Li Qi thought he had already shown most of his strength, otherwise he wouldn't have pushed himself to such a life-or-death situation.

However, Li Qi greatly underestimated the gap between himself and his opponent. The Demon Prince... did not even use his own Daoist aura.

I don't know what level that Daoist aura is, but I imagine it's definitely not weaker than Demon Seed.

Demon Seed can manipulate cosmic light, what effect can the Daoist aura of the Demon Prince have?

What is known so far is that the Demon Prince is not omnipotent. He did not balance the Yin-Yang balance of the inner world by himself alone. He used his Yin-Yang Daoist essence to suppress the Yang Energy in his body.

It makes sense when you think about it. When yang reaches its extreme, there is no yin. It's like a race that only has men and no women. No matter how powerful these men are, they will eventually perish after one generation.

But now that wisp of yin-like Daoist charm is like a reproductive machine, forcefully holding back the yang-dominant inner world, allowing everything to continue operating naturally.

In other words...

If one can force out or even steal the Daoist essence from the opponent, then the Demon Prince's Yang-Yang Inner World will undoubtedly cause him great harm.

In that short period of time, countless pieces of information flashed through Li Qi's mind, piecing together the most likely outcome under the current circumstances.

But the Demon Prince's attack had already begun.

Without the suppression of the small world, Li Qi could no longer avoid such attacks on his own.

However, there is still a way.

With a thought, Li Qi gently activated the Golden Crow Spirit Qi that had been buried not far away!

Since the small world has collapsed, these items used for suppression can be used as consumables!

The Golden Crow Spirit Qi! A powerful explosion swept across the surroundings!

The Golden Crow, being a bird of extreme Yang, erupted at this moment, further exacerbating the Demon Prince's imbalance and giving his already tilted inner world a severe push.

Faced with the sweeping flames of the Golden Crow, the Demon Prince frowned slightly, his bamboo staff paused, and he was forced to stop the attack, raising a protective barrier.

The Golden Crow Spirit Qi used by Li Qi was of the fifth rank, and its essence was more sublime than that of the Demon Prince at this moment. Therefore, even the Demon Prince could not withstand such an explosion at the seventh rank and had to defend himself. Moreover, he could not defend himself on his own.

Who can defend against the aura of a fifth-rank cultivator solely with their own cultivation level at the seventh rank? Especially when that a wisp of aura self-destructs.

No one will do, not even the Demon Prince.

But...

Treasures, gifts from high-ranking beings, and various protective measures are not unique to Li Qi.

However, the protective barrier that the Demon Prince had raised was swirling with an indescribable, yin-like power, and was entirely jet black, exactly the same color and shape as the bamboo staff.

Li Qi was dumbfounded. He suddenly realized what was going on and understood.

That bamboo staff embodies the Daoist essence of the Demon Prince!

Seriously, he thinks he's smart, he's practically brain-dead!

The Demon Prince never tried to hide any of this. He disdained to conceal his Trump Card and weaknesses. He arrogantly revealed his hand directly, displaying himself to everyone in a grand manner as a powerful figure.

The Demon Prince has a limp, so he needs to use crutches!

This cane is his crutch, and it is also the key to supporting his lame leg. The meaning of it is very obvious. He can only move normally by relying on this cane. That cane is his Daoist essence!

"Grasp your footing... Li Qi, grasp your footing." Li Qi said to himself as if hypnotized, he already knew his way out.

By understanding the origins of that bamboo staff, and by finding a way to counter it, the Demon Prince can truly be thrown off balance once the staff's yin energy is lost!

However, during the period when the Golden Crow's energy erupted, both of them had to stay in place. Neither of them could easily survive in the raging Golden Crow's flames, and they couldn't even move. They could only stare at each other.

However, the Demon Prince had the bamboo staff for protection, and Li Qi also put Shen Shuibi's amulet back into his body, using the amulet to resist the sweeping of the Golden Crow Flame.

The deck was filled with golden-red flames. Before the flames went out, Li Qi and the Demon Prince were unable to move. If they made contact, they might just be offering their heads to each other.

Detonating the Golden Crow's Qi can buy about a minute of time, after which the paused battle can resume.

However, with a minute's buffer, Li Qi could make plans again. He wasn't good at acting on the fly, but if he made arrangements in advance, he would have a chance to suppress the Demon Prince.

If we could touch that bamboo staff... we'd have a chance to directly use the True Knowledge Dao Charm to peer into it, instead of just glancing at it from afar like this...

If you use your True Knowledge Dao Charm to fully probe, you might be able to find the origin of the opponent's Daoist aura and then find a way to counter it.

However, while Li Qi was racking his brains, the Demon Prince seemed quite relaxed.

He calmly took out another mask, covered his effeminate and handsome face, and regained his previous dignified appearance.

Then, just like before, he started talking to Li Qi: "Such Trump Card... you probably don't have many left, right? Fifth-grade Golden Crow Qi, and it even faintly carries the aura of a higher level. Judging from your background, this is the Sun Essence from Mount Luofu?"

Li Qi completely ignored him, simply closed his eyes, and began to deduce and plan the next steps.

In close combat, Li Qi was completely outmatched. Li Qi instinctive reaction in hand-to-hand combat was nothing but to run away.

However, if they plan ahead and fight a well-prepared battle, Li Qi believes that he will not lose to the Demon Prince in a short period of time, and may even have the upper hand.

Didn't he briefly gain the upper hand the moment he created the double illusion array? Although he was quickly turned around by his opponent's purely on-the-spot reaction.

The Demon Prince didn't care whether Li Qi responded or not, and continued, "I heard that the Golden Crow's sister, the Moon Spirit Shen Shuibi, is your wife, right?"

Originally, Li Qi didn't want to pay attention to the Demon Prince; he just wanted to figure out how to defeat him.

But the topic suddenly turned to Shen Shuibi, so Li Qi immediately looked up and asked, "Why did you suddenly bring her up?"

"It's nothing, it's just that there was a... humble and weak person who once mentioned her to me, saying that if you've run out of options, then you should talk to this person."

"He also gave me a detailed account of Shen Shuibi's situation, saying that threatening you with this thing would make you more interesting. I think you're rather boring right now, so I'm telling you this to provoke you a bit." The Demon Prince frankly revealed his purpose.

Then he continued, "Of course, don't worry, Li Qi. Although you are not as good as me, I know that you have already done a great job of persevering for so long. The strong do not threaten the weak, that would be an insult to themselves. So I will not do anything to Shen Shuibi, you can rest assured about that."

"But this can remind you of something, and make you a little more vigilant, can't it?" the Demon Prince said with a smile.

He was wearing a mask, so his expression couldn't be seen, but the laughter in his tone was palpable.

Li Qi's face instantly darkened.

Although he was previously troubled by demonic thoughts and was somewhat slow to react, he failed to recognize the Demon Prince's Daoist aura in time during the battle, missing a good opportunity to understand his opponent's background. However, this was because his combat sensitivity was not high.

However, Li Qi was quite sensitive to the implied meanings in such words.

The Demon Prince's words are very simple.

Yes, the Demon Prince said that he would never lay a hand on anyone close to Li Qi. He had the dignity of a strong person and would never do such insidious and despicable things. Li Qi's sixth sense told him that he could trust him on this point.

Moreover, judging from the majestic and imposing manner with which the Demon Prince soars through the battlefield, it's clear that he's not one to resort to underhanded tactics. While Li Qi Qitian schemes against people all the time, the Demon Prince never does that; he simply crushes them head-on.

However, some people want the Demon Prince to do this.

There is someone behind the Demon Prince, someone who orchestrated everything. This person, hiding behind the scenes, wants to provoke Li Qi and also wants the Demon Prince to target Li Qi.

The Demon Prince's mention of this person's existence was itself a stimulus to Li Qi.

Just because the Demon Prince doesn't do it doesn't mean that person won't.

The Demon Prince noticed Li Qi's expression.

He nodded in satisfaction, then fell silent and said nothing more.

The weak cannot unleash their true strength if their fighting spirit is not fully ignited; this is the very nature of the weak.

The weak are not necessarily truly weak, but they tend to avoid challenges and do not confront them head-on, so the weak will gradually become truly weaker.

Compared to the strong, the weak are even weaker because of their hearts. They lack the ambition and drive to take on challenges. Even if they start from the same point, the strong will still be able to look back at their opponents from the finish line.

Li Qi is a typical example. You can tell from his fighting style that he prefers to escape and dodge. His occasional counterattacks are only when he is forced to bite back, and he has to plan ahead.

The Demon Prince hopes to see that even a weak opponent, once roused, should unleash their full power to fight against him.

Now, Li Qi has a minute to make a plan. He also has a considerable understanding of himself. The battle that follows should be the real deal, right?

The Demon Prince couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

Because another guy who looked exactly like Li Qi brought him unparalleled surprise, he gave up looking for the Little Heavenly Master and chose to face the real Li Qi instead.

The real Li Qi should bring him new surprises, right?

A minute passes in the blink of an eye.

Without exchanging many words, the two immediately clashed again!

During this time, Li Qi had already used the last fragments of his tableware to reassemble a brand new Magic Treasure Body Shell that he could manage.

It wasn't an exoskeleton made in a few seconds, but a Magic Treasure Body Shell that encased the entire body.

Fortunately, He Reason Way and the others had studied this matter carefully, and he also had some understanding of the Law Treasure body, which enabled him to do such a thing.

However, since it was a makeshift tableware item, its functionality was barely adequate, and its durability was severely lacking. It could probably only last for about three minutes for what Li Qi was about to do.

Just like Ultraman's lamp, if Li Qi fails to complete his plan within three minutes, he will be utterly defeated.

The Demon Prince wears a mask, so his expression can't be seen, but I imagine he's full of anticipation.

The moment the two sides took over, their figures vanished instantly!

They left the protective walls and decks and went directly into the space outside the underworld.

Because there wasn't enough space on the deck for them to fight.

One was a demonic cultivator, the other Shaman Path, yet they fought with the spirit of warriors battling!

Their avatars rose simultaneously, and as their physical bodies clashed, their avatars fought alongside them! It was as if two giants stood behind them; as the people moved, their avatars moved with them, and the aftershocks of the storm-like battle poured out, gradually solidifying the enormous phantom behind them! Standing tall and firm, their punch in mid-air seemed to explode like a thousand thunderclaps, making the blue sky tremble and the earth bow in submission!

Li Qi was simultaneously wielding tens of thousands of different Technique Method!

The Demon Prince used no tricks, relying solely on pure power to overwhelm Li Qi, but Li Qi always managed to escape through various means.

Those tens of thousands of Technique Method seemed to melt the sky, with energy constantly rippling, displaying all sorts of wondrous abilities, combining yin and yang, coexisting with the five elements, and bearing the shadows of various Dao Lineage!

With such a wide variety of methods, Li Qi managed to fight the Demon Prince's pure power to a standstill!

The Demon Prince exuded an aura of exhilaration.

That's right! That's right! This is it!

This is your true power, Li Qi!

It's not about any deep foundation or knowledge, but the real secret to your rapid advancement to the seventh rank.

That learning ability was terrifying, and his comprehension was exaggerated, almost always having sudden insights!

It's just that your weak mentality makes you like to hide these achievements and only use them after you're absolutely sure they're safe.

Now, bring out all those 'experimental abilities' you've accumulated, showcasing those results that you feel are not secure enough, prone to failure or explosion, just like that person who is exactly like you.

No, it's not the same. I shouldn't insult you like that.

You are different from him. He had no other choice but to turn out that way. He is not a lion driven to a corner, but a defeated dog struggling desperately.

But you still have other options, so given your personality, you won't take any risks.

Now that I've pushed you to this point, making you a lion in distress, you're sure to give me a surprise, right?

Come, I will prove to the Heavenly Demon that I, this imperfect being, am her most perfect offspring!

The Demon Prince's eyes shone with immense excitement, to the point that his divine form swelled even more!

As for Li Qi, after learning that Shen Shuibi had already been recruited by someone, he regretted asking her for support through the terminal message.

However... it seems this was someone else's scheme; he asked Shen Shuibi to do this, and someone else was also involved.

He needs to speed things up.

The two collided in mid-air, creating countless air ripples.

However, as the fight progressed, the Demon Prince suddenly felt that his attacks... seemed to be less effective?

Etc.

"A true dragon's body? Using Law Treasure artifact to simulate a dragon's body?" The Demon Prince immediately recognized Li Qi's current method.

This Li Qi, Li Qi, is trying to use human intelligence to forcefully deduce 'natural evolution'?!

Is it possible?

Impossible.

Happy New Year! Wishing you a prosperous Year of the Rabbit! This year is the Tu Tu's Earthly Branch Year, a year Heavenly Timing Blessing!