Aftermath

Beyond the World —

The Demonic Energy Li Qi unleashed spread from beyond the realm to the entire world, like some kind of tentacle.

However, both Wushen Mountain and Chang'an simultaneously emitted two faint beams of light, holding back their power.

The tentacle seemed to hesitate for a moment, but ultimately chose to retreat.

However, as it left, the tentacle casually patted the ground, and countless black wisps fell into the Gale Layer of the heavens. But at that moment, Buddha's light suddenly emerged from the Gale Layer, and most of the black wisps vanished.

Most.

Li Qi opened his eyes and patted his tattered clothes. Although they were magic robes, they were almost completely torn apart in the battle with the Demon Prince.

Then, he stood up and felt his own strength.

The sixth and seventh ranks... seem to have no significant difference.

There is no huge difference like the 'silent emergence' between the eighth and seventh ranks.

However, the real difference lies in opportunity.

A special opportunity.

Seemingly an opportunity to directly contact the essence of the world, at the sixth rank, Li Qi vaguely sensed that his own little world was beginning to 'fall'.

It wasn't an illusion; I was actually falling.

It's like falling from the pure air of the sky into the turbid air of the earth.

This is not a bad thing, but rather a sign that his entire microcosm is about to materialize. It is about to truly materialize, as he has broken through the boundary between the virtual and the real. As long as he continues to accumulate cultivation, he will soon be able to turn his microcosm into reality.

At that time, he will be able to manifest the true nature of the inner world, just like the great shaman Mi Xin.

The mountains, rivers, birds, beasts, and even intelligent life forms that appear within the inner world will become real.

Li Qi could sense that after the demonic path was suppressed by those two strands of Buddhist energy at their own cost, he seemed to be more stable after reshaping his microcosm based on the Shaman Path.

The kindness of Amitabha Buddha... is hard to repay.

What you do today, you will have to pay for tomorrow.

But was it really Amitabha Buddha who wanted to help him? Li Qi looked at his hands. He was certain that he was the same Li Qi who had never changed from beginning to end, but to outsiders, it would probably be difficult to tell the difference.

He didn't know how Shen Shuibi distinguished them, but to the outside world, there was basically no difference.

The reason for this question is that Li Qi, through the True Knowledge Dao Charm after the second enhancement, saw the essence of Amitabha Buddha's Buddhist energy. That Buddhist energy was completely aimed at demonic energy, not at helping Li Qi, but only responsible for eliminating demonic energy.

If Li Qi had completely fallen into the demonic path and transformed the other Dao Path in his body into the demonic path as well, then the one who would die now would be Li Qi himself.

The Demonic Energy Clone will also die, because it was made of pure demonic energy. From the moment it chose to forge its body with pure demonic energy instead of returning to the Shaman Path, it was already dead.

In other words, what Amitabha Buddha wants is a Li Qi who does not belong to the demonic path. Regardless of whether this Li Qi is the original one, if both of them become demonic, then both of them must die.

For the sake of his scheme and power, the Demonic Energy Clone, like Li Qi, chose to fall into the demonic path. Moreover, he was even more extreme. Even after meeting Amitabha Buddha, he ultimately chose the demonic path so that he could possess Li Qi's body.

Although Li Qi was also forced to become a demon in order to advance to the sixth rank, he still Human Path and Shaman Path to resist the complete erosion of demonic energy. He planned to solve the problem of demonization later. He himself did not want to become a demon, but was forced by the situation.

This difference directly led to Amitabha Buddha's arrangement and selection of the true victor.

In other words...

The Buddha knew the outcome from the beginning, and used the Monk Jingmo as a pawn to deliver the final blow, directly shattering the demonic path's plans.

The demonic path's plan is simply to make Li Qi willingly become a demon, which is probably what the Heavenly Demon is willing to do.

However... there should be more to it than that. The Heavenly Demon's schemes are not so simple. The Demon Prince in front of him must also be part of the plan.

A series of thoughts flashed through Li Qi's mind, he familiarized himself with the power he gained after the promotion, and then opened his eyes.

Upon opening his eyes, he saw Shen Shuibi still using Yin Sha Qi to seal off the surroundings, looking inside with concern.

"Alright, Yu, it's alright now..." Li Qi sighed and tapped the protective barrier created by the Yin Sha Qi.

Shen Shuibi carefully examined Xia Li Qi, confirming that his body, soul, Dao foundation, and everything else were in good condition before removing the protective barrier and stepping forward. "Li Qi, this is..."

"Heaven's Will, you know?" Li Qi pointed upwards and said.

Shen Shuibi nodded slightly.

As a fifth-rank official, she naturally knew what this meant.

Once, when Li Qi had just entered the ranks of Li Qi, she said to Li Qi, "The reason this world is the way it is is because the True Immortal wanted it to be this way." (See Chapter 118 for details)

These were the words spoken by Lady Luofu herself, and it took Shen Shuibi a long time to realize what they meant.

True Immortal, Witch Gods, and Saints—these beings determine the state of all the heavens and myriad realms, and the endless beyond. The outcome of their power struggles is what this world is like right now.

The world wasn't always like this; it was created through compromise. After countless rounds of negotiation, it finally found a fragile balance, which is the world we live in now.

Given the abilities of True Immortal and witch gods, they might even have compromised with the river of history. After all, Shen Shuibi and Li Qi both know that true great beings have the ability to retrieve people from the river of history.

Even if you're completely dead, we can still pull you out of the past.

Let alone a first-rank master, even a third-rank great shaman Yun Fang could easily do this. Yun Fang's disciple's soul had been completely destroyed, and reincarnation was impossible, but this powerful figure used his own memories as a catalyst and demonic thoughts as a seed to pull his disciple out of the web of cause and effect.

However, there's no point in pulling him out anyway. That young master of Wushen Mountain died from the collapse of his Dao heart, and pulling him out would still mean the collapse of his Dao heart, which is why he was in so much pain, constantly begging for death.

The Great Shaman Yun Fang did not want him to die, nor did he want to live. Thus, he became the Great Shaman Yun Fang's inner demon, a mountain on the path of this kind Human Path, dragging Yun Fang down and preventing him from making any progress.

It looks like this...

Being able to retrieve people from the long river of history doesn't come without a price.

Both sides understand this point, so there's no need to say more, especially not here.

Li Qi hugged Shen Shuibi and said, "Go say goodbye to the Human Path around us, let's go back to Wushen Mountain."

"Back to Wushen Mountain? Not back to Chang'an?" the rabbit asked in surprise.

"There's no need to go to Chang'an. The Polaris Golden Core Method has already been passed on to the True Dragon. There's no reason for Chang'an to keep me as a hostage any longer. Let's go back to Wushen Mountain," Li Qi said.

Shen Shuibi remained silent.

Although she knew that Li Qi Qilai was doing this, she still felt somewhat disappointed after actually hearing it.

This means that the Great Dao Opportunity for the Sun and Moon Path has been completely severed from Mount Luofu. From now on, Mount Luofu will never be able to reach the highest level again. The Dao Path of the Sun Moon True Lead Cauldron and Lady Luofu... has been severed.

But what other choice do we have?

The entire Mount Luofu has been completely wiped out. What difference does it make if a few birds and rabbits advance? If this drags on, over tens of thousands of eras, the entire heritage of Mount Luofu might be destroyed.

Handing over the Great Dao Opportunity to Wushen Mountain is the best choice; at least it will save their lives.

Originally, Mount Luofu Wushen Mountain, because Wushen Mountain was no different from the Tang Kingdom court to Mount Luofu. They could not be trusted. There was no trust between them, and no one knew what Wushen Mountain would do after Mount Luofu handed over the Great Dao Opportunity.

But things are different now. With Li Qi's connection, the two sides are practically united by marriage, making it highly unlikely that Wushen Mountain will abandon Mount Luofu.

Because having Li Qi means having Zhu Fengdan's support, and Zhu Fengdan certainly wouldn't let Li Qi and his wife be torn apart by such a thing. As a high priest, he also has his own influence.

In particular, Zhu Fengdan's lineage can be traced back to a sorcerer god.

Therefore, with this relationship in place, Mount Luofu can confidently hand over the Great Dao Opportunity without worrying about being abandoned. This is an exchange between family members, not a business transaction.

To be honest, this was also the reason why Yang Ning initially disliked Li Qi. She felt that... Rabbit only agreed to Li Qi's offer because of this, and her pride made her prefer to die rather than accept this kind of exchange.

However, now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, there are naturally no other obstacles.

So, now that we've returned to Wushen Mountain, the things we need to do are very clear.

Awaken Lady Luofu and the Sun Moon True Lead Cauldron, and completely complete the handover of the Great Dao Opportunity.

However, the moment it awakens, the battle will probably truly begin.

At that time, everyone will have the Polaris Golden Core Method. The ownership of the Sun Moon True Lead Cauldron will determine the ownership of the Great Dao Opportunity. At that time... just grab the Sun Moon True Lead Cauldron.

Thinking this, the two exchanged a glance.

"Next time something like this happens, let me be part of it too," Shen Shuibi said to Li Qi.

Li Qi shook his head. "That would be dangerous. You see, this time you can be the one to decide the outcome, but if you come with me, that might not be the case."

Shen Shuibi was speechless.

Li Qi was telling the truth.

However, the next second, she grabbed Li Qi's sleeve and said, "You don't get to decide. You can't beat me."

Li Qi was stunned.

He then gave a wry smile, "It would be very dangerous."

"If you bear all the danger, what am I? With me by your side, there will be much more room for maneuver. It's settled then." Shen Shuibi ended the conversation before Li Qi could say anything more.

Li Qi had no choice but to change the subject. "What about your injury?"

"When you take action in this world, you always have to pay a price. Luckily... we didn't encounter the Heavenly Patrol Officer this time, so we're not in any danger. However... given the current situation, it's more likely that the Heavenly Patrol Officer was stopped by someone else," Shen Shuibi said.

Li Qi nodded and sighed.

So, Shen Shuibi's arrival... was also part of the plan? Honestly, why think so much? Just accept this good outcome.

Shen Shuibi didn't seem to want to talk about this anymore. She simply led Li Qi in a few quick movements and arrived in front of the Demon Prince.

Li Qi had just said he wanted to Human Path, so Shen Shuibi went straight to the Demon Prince.

Li Qi felt his sixth-rank power and then looked at the Demon Prince.

The Demon Prince cupped his hands and smiled at him, "Impressive. You managed to break through to the limit by borrowing my demonic energy and still suppress the demonic path. Truly impressive. Li Qi, you deserve to be my friend."

Li Qi looked at the Demon Prince, unsure whether he should agree. However, after thinking about the Demon Prince's previous battle, he replied, "We can indeed be friends. After all... if you hadn't gone easy on me several times, and even deliberately given me time to prepare, I probably wouldn't be your match."

The Demon Prince wanted to see Li Qi in his strongest form, so he almost never used his full strength from beginning to end. It was only when Li Qi broke through to the sixth rank that he truly clashed with the Demon Prince at full power. Even when facing Li Qi at the sixth rank, the Demon Prince almost managed to turn the tables and kill him.

If the Demon Prince had directly suppressed Li Qi with all his might from the beginning, Li Qi wouldn't have been able to hold out for that long, let alone break through.

Hearing this, the Demon Prince laughed and said, "Nothing special. If you can't even see your opponent's strongest strength, what's the point of fighting? My purpose in fighting is not to defeat those weaker than me. However... this time, it was a pretty ugly defeat. What do you say, Brother Li Qi? Are you here now to fight to the death, or are you just going to let it go?"

The Demon Prince spoke very frankly, and the confidence and domineering aura that arose spontaneously made Shen Shuibi turn her head in surprise.

These were just simple words, but they revealed the Demon Prince's commanding presence.

This young man... will likely become a stumbling block on Li Qi's Dao Path in the future.

Perhaps it would be better to kill him.

A hint of killing intent flickered in the rabbit's mind, but then the black jade tiger suddenly stood up, its imposing aura pressing down sharply, and it seemed that the two sides were about to engage in another battle!

However, Li Qi suddenly waved his hand and said, "Let's just let it go. What's the point of us fighting? You said we're friends, but do you really think we still need to fight?"

"Friends are friends, victory is victory, life and death are life and death. These distinctions must be made. Being friends simply means... that we can chat like this without any exchange of benefits or scheming. To me, that is the highest form of friendship." The Demon Prince spoke with a slight smile, leaning on his cane.

Li Qi nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

For the Demon Prince, if someone is willing to waste time talking even though there is no purpose in their conversation, then they are a friend. In other words, this kind of conversation is already a symbol of friendship to the Demon Prince.

"Since victory and defeat are victory and defeat, and life and death are life and death, why didn't you kill me when I had just been promoted?" Li Qi asked again.

"Because I never lay a hand on those who are powerless to resist; it's pointless," the Demon Prince said.

However, before Li Qi could ask any further questions, the Demon Prince patted the Jade Tiger beside him and said, "Alright, let's end this small talk. Since we're not fighting anymore and have even formed a friendship, there's no point in me staying here. I'll be leaving now. But... after some time, probably... a few years from now, I will return to the world. My first target will be Penglai. I will go to Penglai to challenge that current Little Heavenly Master. I hope to see you there then." The Demon Prince said.

Then, he turned around, stepped on the black jade tiger, and the tiger fiercely bit and tore open the gate of hell, leaving directly.

Xia Li Qi looking at each other in bewilderment.

"A strange person," the rabbit said. "He's not someone you can get along with. You two will probably cause more trouble in the future."

"It's alright, as long as it's our own choice. There's another monk over there, let's go find him," Li Qi said, not caring about such things.

Shen Shuibi didn't say much. She pulled Li Qi along and in an instant they arrived on the treasure ship, in front of the Monk Jingmo.

The Monk Jingmo has awakened, Law Treasure body reveals a stiff and terrifying smile.

It's clear he wanted to smile kindly, but his body wouldn't allow it.

"Master, thank you for your help," Li Qi said gratefully.

The Buddhist energy of Amitabha Buddha brought by the other party resolved the Demonic Energy Li Qi.

"No, in this world, everything depends on self-help. If you hadn't refused to fall into demonic possession, I wouldn't be able to help you."

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