Metamorphosis and Exit, Turning the Tide

"A mantis trying to stop a chariot—overestimating itself."

The Wolf Demon sneered dismissively when he saw Taihao Clan Leader and the dozen or so Innate Humans facing them without fleeing, even stepping forward to meet their deaths.

"Fine by me. Saves me the trouble of hunting them down one by one."

"These Innate Humans created by Empress Nuwa taste far better than those Postnatal Humans."

At the Black Tiger Demon's command, the tens of thousands of demons behind him surged forward like floodwaters bursting through a dam, charging down toward the Taihao Tribe below.

"Stop them!"

Taihao Clan Leader raised his Simple Staff, a Low-grade Postnatal Spirit Artifact, and channeled his power with all his might. Thick vines extended from the staff's tip, weaving a massive net spanning hundreds of li above the tribe in an instant, a fragile last barrier for the people behind him.

The other elders of the Taihao Tribe swung their weapons, activating their divine abilities, doing everything in their power to block the demons and buy the tribesmen a little more time to escape.

"Roar!"

The Black Tiger Demon let out a long howl. A mighty wave of sound surged forth, shredding the vine-woven net to pieces.

Taihao Clan Leader and the others were caught in the sonic blast. It felt like a towering tsunami had slammed into them. Their bones and sinews shattered, and they coughed up mouthfuls of blood, instantly wilting in spirit.

Watching the demon army descend on the tribe like wolves and tigers, Taihao Clan Leader and his companions were filled with despair.

Even knowing a brutal massacre was about to unfold, with such an absolute gap in strength, even giving their lives couldn't change a thing.

The leading Tiger Demon opened its bloody maw, ready to swallow Taihao Clan Leader and the dozen Innate Humans as living prey.

Then, a sudden change occurred.

A Five-Colored Divine Light burst forth from the Stone House at the center of the Taihao Tribe, shooting straight into the sky. It scattered the thick Dark Clouds in an instant, dyeing the Mountains and Rivers and all things in transformed hues.

When the light faded, Li Qingxu's figure appeared high in the air. His robes fluttered, and his black hair drifted in the wind, like a banished immortal descending to the world, drawing the gaze of everyone present.

Under the effect of the Innate Five Elements Qilin Dao Fruit, Li Qingxu's Postnatal Turbid Essence was now completely purged. His bones, sinews, and organs gleamed like jade, with faint five-colored radiance flowing through his bloodline. His Divine Soul was clear and penetrating, and his perception of the Spiritual Energy of Heaven and Earth had increased a hundredfold.

As he Reverted to Innate, his cultivation soared, leaping across a chasm to reach the Early Earth Immortal Realm.

"So this is what it feels like to be an Innate Being?"

"It's like heaven and earth compared to before."

Li Qingxu stood in the high sky, feeling the surging, pure divine power within him and that intimate resonance with the Laws of Heaven and Earth, like a fish in water. His heart churned with emotion.

In the Primordial World, three parts rely on effort, seven on luck, and the remaining ninety all depend on one's Root.

Those with an outstanding Root are born as Grand Unity Golden Immortals. Those with a poor Root may never break into the Human Immortal Realm in their entire lives.

Now, with his Innate Five Elements Root, he truly had the capital to become a powerhouse.

"Li Qingxu!"

"It's Li Qingxu—he's come out of seclusion!"

"This aura... so strong! Far stronger than the clan leader!"

Below, the Taihao tribesmen, who had been waiting for death in despair, felt a surge of wild joy at the mighty aura radiating from Li Qingxu. It was like seeing a beam of light piercing the endless darkness.

The demons present also noticed Li Qingxu's sudden appearance.

"Oh?"

"Didn't expect this tribe to have a special human hidden away."

"No matter. Your flesh and blood should taste even better than other Innate Humans."

The Black Tiger Demon slowly bared its fangs, foul breath spilling out, its cruel smile filled with the greedy, burning hunger of discovering a "rare delicacy."

"Hmph. Want to eat me? Let's see if your teeth are sharp enough!"

A five-colored light flashed in Li Qingxu's eyes, and divine power surged through his meridians.

Though he hadn't learned any powerful divine abilities, the Power of Five Elements he had initially grasped through his Innate Five Elements Root gave him confidence to deal with these demons.

As Li Qingxu channeled his divine power, the Spiritual Energy of Heaven and Earth within thousands of li around him began to churn violently. The active, volatile Fire Element Spiritual Energy, in particular, seemed to answer a call, madly converging toward his palm.

"Skyfire Meteor!"

Li Qingxu enunciated each word.

High above, the clear sky that had just been cleansed by the Five-Colored Divine Light suddenly turned crimson. Endless fire clouds emerged out of nowhere, rolling fiercely.

Within the clouds, countless blinding red streaks began to flicker, condense, and stretch.

One massive meteor after another burst from the cloud layer, formed from the power of Earth and Fire. They dragged blazing red tails hundreds of zhang long, scorching through the air like a meteor shower, filling the entire sky in a dense array!

"Not good! Dodge!"

The demons, who had been ready to slaughter the Taihao Tribe, saw the Fire Meteors dyeing the heavens red and crashing down with unstoppable force. Their expressions changed instantly as they sensed a great crisis.

They tried to evade, but the meteors fell too fast. With their massive bodies and tight formation, there was no room to dodge.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Explosion after explosion rang out. Flames burst in the sky one after another, like the power of divine punishment, burning away all evil in the world.

Whether it was the Rhino Demon with its thick armor, the Leopard Demon known for speed, or the Bird Demon flaring demonic qi in a futile defense—the moment they touched the Fire Meteors, their protective demonic qi shattered like paper, and their massive bodies split apart in an instant.

In just a dozen breaths, ten thousand Human Immortal Realm demons were annihilated by the Fire Meteors, leaving only scattered limbs and broken corpses across the ground.

"Sss..."

The millions of people in the Taihao Tribe stared with eyes wide as saucers, their faces full of disbelief.

They had thought that even if Li Qingxu successfully transformed and broke through to the Earth Immortal Realm, facing such a massive number of demons would still mean certain doom and an unavoidable bloody battle.

But Li Qingxu had merely activated a single divine ability and slaughtered over ten thousand demons—truly terrifying beyond words.

Seeing all his subordinates brutally killed, the Black Tiger Demon showed no anger at all. Instead, he bared his blood-drenched maw in a grin:

"Well killed!"

"Kill them all, and I alone will get to enjoy you and every human in the entire Taihao Tribe!"

The Black Tiger Demon roared up at the sky, and ripples visible to the naked eye spread outward in waves. The surrounding mountains exploded one after another, and lakes burst skyward with towering columns of water.

The tiger is the King of Beasts. Even an ordinary mortal tiger's roar can intimidate a hundred beasts.

With Earth Immortal Cultivation, the Black Tiger's roar unleashed soundwaves of absolute terror. Even a cultivator of the Same Realm caught in the blast would have their Blood Qi churn and their head spin.

And in that moment, it could pounce forward to close the distance, relying on its ferocious physical body to suppress the enemy, seize the advantage, and finish the kill.

With this simple yet practical set of "Three Axes," this Black Tiger had torn apart several opponents of the same rank, earning a fearsome reputation among Early Earth Immortal Realm demons.

The members of the Taihao Tribe below watched with bated breath, their hearts clenching for Li Qingxu.

Just now, the Black Tiger Demon's casual roar had nearly caused the Taihao Clan Leader and the other elders to explode from the pressure.

Now, with this full-power roar shattering the Mountains and Rivers, and Li Qingxu bearing the brunt of it, if he were hit, he would likely be severely wounded in an instant.