No Poor Lords in a Hegemonic State, No Weak Soldiers Under a Strong General

"Settle the Karma? What arrogance! Are you planning to come knocking on my door and cripple me? If you truly intend to settle things, that's simple: just cripple your own cultivation."

The thought came again, its words carrying little emotional fluctuation, yet giving Qiu Yan a sense of impending doom.

Then, before the thought could even settle, a sudden change occurred.

A grand and powerful thought burst forth from the sky, seemingly from the Unseen, following the bloodline connection, erupting from Wang Yifu's body, surging and turbulent, directly bombarding Qiu Yan's consciousness!

This intent was violent and intense, but it was not just about destruction. Instead, it had a kind of elusive and unpredictable quality, like a flood that had just burst its banks, coming one after another, trying to shatter Qiu Yan's consciousness and even invade the depths of his Divine Soul!

"Since you're so determined, then let me see your skills. Your previous methods mostly relied on external forces. I wonder if you can only rely on external forces when facing a consciousness invasion..." The will of the Void-Driving Dao Lord attacked again.

This thought came suddenly, but Qiu Yan did not show the slightest surprise. Even his eyes did not change. His mind was as firm as a rock. Despite being impacted by the torrent of thoughts, he remained undisturbed, like a rock in water, and remained still.

Then, Four Sections Bookshelves materialized in the soul, releasing various auras that entangled the surging intent. The bookshelf marked "Gathering" then flew out, emitting a strong suction that formed a vortex, like a whale sucking in water, drawing the surging intent into it.

Strangely enough, this violent intent, which was like a raging beast, was completely powerless to resist when it was sucked in. It was as if it shared the same origin and kind as the Anthologies Section Bookshelf, resonating with it, and entered it without any trace.

As the surging thoughts subsided, Qiu Yan's mind immediately returned to clarity.

These events, though seemingly lengthy, actually occurred in the blink of an eye. The thought that surged from Wang Yifu's body and was absorbed by the Anthologies Section Bookshelf took less than a breath, yet it was extremely dangerous. If not handled properly, Qiu Yan's mind could be shattered by this sudden thought, suffering severe damage.

This method of injuring someone from a distance is extremely difficult to defend against and is something that ordinary people cannot possibly master.

However, Qiu Yan did not panic when he was in danger, and now that things have calmed down, he was not happy. He just shook his head and transmitted his thoughts, saying, "To settle Karma, it doesn't necessarily have to be a fight to the death. However, judging from the way your disciple and son acted, you, the Void-Driving Dao Lord, are also a person who follows the supremacy of power. In that case, the Essentials have a fight first, otherwise you won't listen to reason."

These words are plain and simple, as if there were no intentions being conveyed at all.

Unexpectedly Void-Driving Dao Lord said, "Does it necessarily have to be a fight to the death? That's not what you mean. You just subdued my disciple and son with force, and even coerced me with force. Now you accuse me of being a power-hungry person. Isn't that ridiculous? Your words seem to be from the Confucianism, but you haven't learned the way of benevolence!"

Although he smiled, there was no hint of amusement in his words. Instead, he revealed a sinister killing intent. However, the torrent of thoughts he had just unleashed was neutralized by Qiu Yan's strange methods, which made the Void-Driving Dao suspicious. Therefore, he did not make any further moves. Moreover, Qiu Yan's calm and collected demeanor deepened the other party's fear.

However, after these words were spoken, the two men's thoughts clashed within Wang Yifu's body, with the latter subtly gaining the upper hand and clearly holding the upper hand in terms of reason.

"To preserve the past while remembering the future is a wise admonition of the Book of Changes. While learning and advocating benevolence and righteousness, and perfecting Human Path, is indeed the way of Confucianism, it does not mean that one should passively accept adversity or remain silent even when faced with danger."

When confronted with questions, Qiu Yan refuted them logically, as if he were discussing philosophy and expounding his own ideas.

"On the contrary, since ancient times, a hegemonic state has never had a poor ruler, and a strong general has never had a weak army. How could a school of thought that can spread throughout the world and refute Hundred Schools of thought be weak? Without perseverance and only compromising, it will eventually fall apart and disappear into the Historical River. Do you really think that with the support of an emperor, you can achieve lasting peace and just talk about benevolence and righteousness?"

After saying this, Qiu Yan's will actually overwhelmed the other party, causing the will of the Void-Driving Dao Lord to retreat, showing a tendency to take control of the confrontation!

"To practice benevolence and righteousness, one must first pacify the region and bring peace to people's hearts. Only when people are at peace can one educate them. Otherwise, it's all just a mirage. Although I dislike conflict, I am not afraid of it either."

Taking advantage of his victory, Qiu Yan pressed his advantage, sending out his thoughts against the current, intending to explore the source and get to the bottom of things. He was about to find the clues when suddenly Wang Yifu's blood boiled and his Qi and Blood became violent, forcibly interrupting Qiu Yan's thoughts.

The path of Life Cultivation involves refining the Seven Souls. Once the Fourth Soul, the Heroic Soul, is refined, one can transform one's bloodline, leave blessings upon future generations, and thus gain the ability to influence the bloodline of descendants.

Wang Yifu is the biological son of the Void-Driving Dao Lord, and his bloodline allows the other party to possess him remotely. Furthermore, Wang Yifu can be used as a foundation to unleash his will and attack Qiu Yan's mind. However, Qiu Yan is doing the opposite, but the other party is also blocking his will by using the boiling of his bloodline.

"Oh? He directly severed my will. It seems that this Void-Driving Dao Lord is unwilling to confront me at this time. I already had a guess when he hid in the back and let his disciples and juniors act. I think there is something wrong with him. Now I am almost certain. But in doing so, it is equivalent to abandoning his disciples and son. This decision is truly that of a ruthless hero!"

Qiu Yan thought to himself, and then said, "You don't need to say much. Just state your terms. I know that your sect doesn't engage in production and doesn't contribute much to Human Path, yet you think highly of yourself and value your reputation highly. Now that I've humiliated you, you won't let this go easily."

"What a clever argument! Since you know this can't be resolved peacefully, I won't beat around the bush anymore. Today's events must be settled. In a few days, I will send someone to challenge you to a duel. Please come and witness the battle to settle this Karma."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Void-Driving Dao Lord quickly withdrew his consciousness, without mentioning his son or disciple again.

"How decisive! How efficient! First, intimidation; then, using leverage to exert pressure; and finally, leaving without hesitation. Moreover, he is completely unaffected by worldly conventions and doesn't care about being labeled as bullying the weak. This Void-Driving Dao Lord is not easy to deal with!"

Qiu Yan narrowed his eyes, shook his head, and knew that the clue had gone cold.

"This break has left me with a difficult problem."

As Qiu Yan pondered, his gaze swept around, taking in Tong Shou, Wang Yifu, and the two Yu Xu not far away.

"This group originally intended to capture me, cripple my Human Path, and torture me. My retaliation in kind is understandable. However, now that they are powerless to resist and have been punished, they are no different from ordinary people. If left unchecked, they will inevitably meet their end..."

Qiu Yan pondered how to deal with Wang Yifu and the others.

Although Tong Shou and Wang Yifu were unable to move, they were still conscious and their senses were gradually returning. They were aware of Qiu Yan and the Void-Driving Dao Lord's probing from a distance. When they saw the Void-Driving Dao Lord retreat, they realized that the situation was dire and that their lives were at stake.

Noticing Qiu Yan's gaze, Wang Yifu sneered, "Kill me or torture me, it's up to you! Don't even think about anything else." He spoke these words decisively, without the slightest hesitation.

"Oh? Although Wang Yifu is inconsiderate and has an extreme personality, he does have some backbone. Indeed, everyone has something to learn from."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Yan made a decision. He then raised his hand, his flesh trembling, and a powerful aura gathered in the center of his palm.

Seeing his actions, Tong Shou sighed, struggled to sit up, and assumed a posture of nonchalance, remaining silent. Wang Yifu seemed to be inspired and also wanted to get up, but although he was not seriously injured, his consciousness was shaken. He wanted to get up, but he could not control his body, so he was destined to do it in vain.

At this moment, the aura in Qiu Yan's hand became increasingly intense, radiating fluctuations of Qi and Blood.

At the same time, he stirred up some of his recent insights, causing his Soul Aperture to tremble slightly and transmit streams of divine power. These power did not merge with his Heart Fire, but instead flowed through his flesh and blood, gradually transforming him.

Divine power transforms into Qi and Blood!

This goes beyond the transformation between existence and non-existence and between different properties; it is a transformation from an energy state without life properties to a state of vital Qi and Blood with life instincts!

Then, the Qi and Blood transformed from divine power tried to condense a little, seemingly wanting to go a step further and transform into flesh and blood!

The flesh and blood may seem simple, but it actually involves many mysteries. This attempt ultimately failed. The flesh and blood failed to take shape, and the Qi and Blood scattered. However, it did not disappear. Instead, it was transferred to the hand and condensed into qi.

"Sure enough, through my insights and Fleshly Body, I have gained some understanding of the Third-Grade Divine Rank. However, since the Divine Spirit Body has not yet reached that level, there is still a barrier, making it difficult to master the true transformation of flesh and blood. At most, I can only condense a little bit of Qi and Blood."

Shaking his head, Qiu Yan strode towards Wang Yifu and the others.

A hint of panic flashed in Wang Yifu's eyes, but it quickly turned into a cold smile as he closed his eyes.

Then, Qiu Yan came forward, raised his hand and waved it, and a powerful aura surged out, like mist and clouds, enveloping Wang Yifu and Tong Shou. His Qi and Blood entered their bodies through their pores, causing their flesh and blood to writhe, sealing their acupoints and imprisoning their souls.

Tong and Wang Er initially endured it, then voiced their doubts, feeling their energy rapidly returning!

Wang Yifu then sprang to his feet with a start, looking at Qiu Yan with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

Qiu Yan glanced at him and said, "Wait here, otherwise if you wander around carelessly and run into falling rocks, you might die a meaningless death."

"What exactly are your plans? Why are you treating our injuries?" At this moment, Tong Shou couldn't help but ask, trying to stimulate his internal Qi and Blood, but to no avail.

He and Wang Yifu were not completely defeated, but their acupoints were blocked and their souls were frozen, which was no different from having their powers broken.

Qiu Yan ignored him and turned to leave, but returned a few moments later, throwing several people to the ground. They were none other than Liu Tian and the Seven Sons of the Void-Driving Dao, including the unconscious Chen Yun.

These Seven Sons of the Void-Driving Dao had been severely injured before, almost to the point of losing their power, and had injuries all over their bodies. But now, apart from their still pale faces, their wounds had disappeared.

"What is this person trying to do?" Tong Shou could easily guess that Qiu Yan was using his qi and Qi and Blood to heal the seven sons' injuries, but since he was the one who injured them, why would he want to save them?

Qiu Yan glanced at them and said, "You have all become outcasts of the sect. Since you have nowhere to go, you will all follow me to study and work, and start anew."

"What!" Tong Shou's heart skipped a beat. He was about to ask again, but Qiu Yan had already turned around and called out, "The divine venerables have been watching for so long, it's time for them to show their faces." (To be continued. Please search for the novel for better and faster updates!)