Facing Death Without Fear, the Golden Saber Sect!
Qin Lu's gaze was cold.
With the calmest tone and the coldest words, they killed without hesitation and annihilated without question, leaving no room for negotiation!
Upon hearing this—
Everyone nodded in agreement. After cleaning up the scene, the six people and two beasts headed straight for the Golden Saber Sect, one of the seven major sects in Eastern Mystic Sea Commandery...
The only major player in the market!
Now that Ancestor Tama is dead, the two remaining Qi Condensation cultivators must be the first to be eliminated and their entire sect saved!
Meanwhile, inside the Golden Saber Sect...
At this moment, Patriarch Huang Mao, with his blond hair and occasional flashes of electricity, suddenly had a bad feeling, and his left eyelid kept twitching...
What happened?
"Why is the world's Dao Grace fluctuating so greatly today...?"
Patriarch Huang Mao felt uneasy. He took out a tortoise shell and began to divine the future by shaking it. Although it was the simplest form of divination, it was still quite accurate in predicting good or bad fortune...
But before the ancient coin even hit the ground, the tortoise shell, which had been tucked in for who knows how long, burst open!
A huge crack burst open.
The tortoise shell shattered into pieces, leaving Patriarch Huang Mao completely stunned. This was the first time he had encountered such a divination since he began practicing divination techniques...
This meaning of "the hexagram disappears and does not manifest" is what is known in divination techniques as a "death hexagram"!
The implication is clear: certain death!
Patriarch Huang Mao picked up the fragments, his expression shifting from disbelief to complexity, ultimately ending with a soft sigh...
"So it finally came...?"
"As expected, I was destined for misfortune; there was no escaping it."
Patriarch Huang Mao gradually let go. Although he was a cultivator, he was still a human being, and humans are inevitably afraid of death and will instinctively try to avoid it...
But right now--
Since death is inevitable, the only option is to let go...
In fact, everyone who embarks on the path of cultivation has already prepared for their demise.
No one is innocent, and no one is pitiful.
Cultivation is like gambling; if you win, you attain enlightenment and ascend to heaven; if you lose, you're nothing but withered bones in a grave. This too is part of the Dao...
Although those who have reached the Qi Condensation stage can live up to 180 years, very few actually do, due to their skill or other reasons, live to be 200 years old...
That's what they say--
But in the true world of cultivation, those who can naturally pass away while sitting in meditation are extremely rare!
It's not that you can survive unscathed just by not provoking anyone; your very existence is an obstacle for others...
Just like back then.
A conversation between Qin Lu and Gongsun Zhe.
"Cultivation is inherently cruel and ruthless; if you don't progress, someone will inevitably step on you to climb higher!"
The longer one cultivates oneself, the more one can appreciate the profound meaning of this statement. Reality is indeed cruel, but the world is beautiful...
But that will never belong to the Celestial Slave!
Those who can truly appreciate the beauty of the world are often those who have never experienced the darkness of the underworld or stood on the backs of countless living beings.
Just like the three generations of the Qin Clan, Qin Mingwan is one such example...
If she hadn't been born into the Qin Clan, with her talent, she would have been a celestial slave in the outside world, destined to be a servant or Human Furnace.
This explains why Qin Lu is so cold-blooded and ruthless in killing...
Because he knew.
If he is not strong and does not clear away obstacles, then his descendants may become playthings for others, like slaves...
Therefore, no matter how wicked or arrogant Qin Mingwan may be!
That's what she deserves!
This was also what Qin Lu wanted to see; at least, his descendants wouldn't be slaves, but masters, since their ancestors had built this empire...
Qin Lu believed that there was absolutely no problem with their descendants enjoying the blessings.
Qin Lu would naturally cover any losses the Lineage could afford, but if they got into serious trouble, the Qin Clan wouldn't be able to cover it...
Then you must bear all the blame!
This has always been the Qin Clan's educational philosophy: often, extreme environments are what bring out the potential in certain individuals...
For example, Qin Mingyuan was born without a mother, and his father, Qin Zhao, left when he was young.
Having faced the world alone from a young age, he developed an extremely calm and composed temperament, even resembling Qin Lu...
A hint of indifference towards the world had crept in!
Peace breeds mediocrity and stupidity, while extremes give birth to freaks and geniuses...
What the Qin Clan wanted was not a docile sheep, but a ferocious beast that would devour its prey, a madman who was both insane and composed!
And it was at this moment--
Six people and two beasts descended upon the scene, instantly sealing off all sides of the Golden Saber Sect. The sect's protective formation was activated, shimmering with brilliant Golden Light...
However, this magic array was under attack from eight Qi Condensation Realm warriors.
It only held them off for a few minutes.
It shattered instantly, turning into countless fragments of light that vanished into the world...
Countless disciples below stared in disbelief, never imagining that the Golden Saber Sect, which had stood for hundreds of years, would one day be attacked!
The Patriarch Huang Mao stood holding a sword, its blade crackling with lightning, poised to strike.
He glanced at the newcomer.
When his gaze swept over Qin Zhao, he realized that his second brother must have already perished...
When his gaze finally fell upon Qin Lu, his hand holding the knife trembled slightly, a testament to his more than 130 years of stoicism.
This was the first time he had encountered a peerless expert who could inspire fear in him!
No further explanation is needed.
Without even a fight, Patriarch Huang Mao recognized this person as a Qi Condensation cultivator who had already mastered the Dao Rhyme...
People like this, as long as they don't perish along the way...
Once the time is right and resources are plentiful, laying the Dao Foundation will be nearly complete...
"This old man, Huang Tianming, greets this senior!"
"May I ask, senior, have you come for the Black Dragon Rogue Person?"
Patriarch Huang Mao raised his hand in greeting, still harboring a sliver of hope. If he could persuade them with a reward, that would be the best outcome...
It's such a pity--
Qin Lu smiled faintly, pointed at Qin Zhao, and said:
"I'm his father. Since the younger one was beaten, the elder one naturally has to come..."
"I see that you, fellow Daoist, are quite respectable."
"Take your own life and force another Qi Condensation cultivator to submit. I can guarantee the continuation of your Golden Saber Sect's lineage, at least in this Eastern Mystic Sea Commandery..."
"Our clan needs help to guard it. If you don't agree, then the Golden Saber Sect will be wiped out today. The choice is yours."
Upon hearing this—
Patriarch Huang Mao smiled bitterly, clearly indicating that this feud was beyond resolution. However, before he could reply, the previously unassuming Jin Xuanzi revealed a hint of interest...
Obviously, if one can live, who would willingly choose to die?
Not everyone is willing to sacrifice their life for a greater cause!
Huang Mao glanced at his disciple, smiled calmly, but still drew his sword, pointing it at Qin Lu, as lightning surged...
Fighting spirit soared!
I can die!
"But before I die, I still wish to experience the profound mysteries of the Dao Rhyme!"
"I humbly request your guidance, fellow Daoist!"
Upon seeing this, Qin Lu did not laugh; instead, he became solemn and dignified...
"Fellow Daoist, what spirit!"
"In that case, I will grant your wish!"
Having said that--
Two figures, one in green and one in gold, flew towards the clouds in the sky...
In an instant, swords flashed and lightning crackled as wooden vines entangled in the sky. Moreover, the vines were transformed into countless vine soldiers that attacked!