Lightning and Fire Coexist, Scarlet Yang Lightning!
Undercurrents are stirring, and a storm is brewing.
With a large forest, you'll find all sorts of birds; with many people, things become more diverse...
Wherever there are people, there will be conflict. Power, status, wealth—human greed Endless...
Qin Xiao stood high above, observing everything!
The art of imperial rule lies in this balance, and everything is merely a means to serve the Qin Clan, as long as the Qin Clan is safe and sound...
For Qin Xiao, none of it mattered anymore.
And right now--
Qin Island – within the Efang Immortal Palace.
Qin Xiao sat upright on the throne, his pupils turning a brilliant gold under the influence of the Dao Law, and he wore a dark Black Dragon...
An aura of supreme majesty, like that of a true king walking among men!
"The Layman Bai He, quite a name indeed."
"Rise and speak, all of you. The Great Qin has always revered the strong..."
"I have long heard of Fellow Bai He's illustrious reputation. Tell me, your sudden visit couldn't possibly be just to make friends, could it?"
Qin Xiao waved his hand as he chatted and laughed.
Two tables rose up on either side of the main hall. After Bai He and Niu Shan were seated, a group of palace maids brought out a table of spiritual fruits, wine, and meat...
Its staple food is dragon meat, which contains the blood of a dragon!
Although their bloodline was weak, the fact that they used the flesh and blood of the dragon beast to cook delicacies for their guests was enough to demonstrate the wealth of the Great Qin and its profound cultural heritage...
"That's impressive..."
"It seems that the Qin Clan might be keeping a dragon as a pet?"
The dragon is incredibly ferocious; those that truly transform into a dragon are at least Third-Tier Demon Beast, as can be seen from this dish alone...
The Qin Clan not only possesses dragons, but they probably also raise a whole group of dragon beasts!
Bai He sighed inwardly, his attitude becoming even more humble. He raised a cup of Spirit Wine and offered it to Qin Xiao, saying:
"Your Majesty is joking!"
"These are merely empty titles. Compared to my meager skills, His Majesty's name is now renowned far more than anything else!"
"My sudden visit today is simply to request an audience with True Person Lu..."
Upon hearing this—
Qin Xiao chuckled lightly. This Bai He was quite self-aware; if it had put on airs, he probably wouldn't have bothered wasting words with it...
Its purpose is obvious.
Qin Xiao had long heard of the Layman Bai He's reputation; he was a prodigy who had cultivated two different Dao Law, and had existed for over a hundred years...
It was already famous both at home and abroad!
However, due to the dual Dao Law principles, his cultivation had stagnated. His purpose in visiting his ancestor was clearly to advance further...
but--
On what grounds?
Why would his ancestor, the Qin Clan patriarch, help him? Help him break through to a higher level, or even create a Core Formation True Person? Qin Xiao wouldn't be so kind...
The scene froze for a moment. Bai He knew that the other party wouldn't help him for nothing...
Therefore, at this moment, I will offer something!
The jade box flew to Qin Xiao, who opened it and saw...
It was actually a Demon Core shimmering with purple light!
Even Qin Xiao was stunned for a moment, his eyes fixed on the Demon Core, countless thoughts surging through his mind...
But in the end, he calmed down and said, "It's not enough!"
"Demon Core are precious, but they are ultimately inanimate objects. You, however, may one day forge Golden Core. The Great Qin will not do anything beyond its control..."
"Unless..."
"Join the Great Qin, submit to our people, and be controlled and driven by our people; otherwise, no matter how good the conditions are, it's all out of the question..."
"Fellow Daoist Bai He, you should understand as well."
"As a variable, the Great Qin will not take unnecessary risks..."
"If you were in that situation, you would do the same."
"To not destroy those who are not under my control is already an act of magnanimity and benevolence on my Great Qin; it is a choice of freedom..."
"Whether you choose Dao Path or not, you will need to make your own choices."
Having said that--
Qin Xiao was able to take it and put it down easily, handing the Demon Core back to Bai He. The Demon Core was valuable, but for the Qin Clan as a whole...
It's not something that defies fate or changes destiny; at best, it can only create one powerful individual...
But this is important for the country.
That's still too insignificant. What a nation needs is never just one strong leader, but rather a comprehensive elevation of the entire nation's strength...
Seeing Qin Xiao, he immediately revealed his hand.
Bai He was speechless for a moment, even Niu Shan beside him...
Both had stern expressions, and although they were very displeased with Qin Xiao's words, their words, though crude, were reasonable; Great Qin had the authority to refuse them...
Just as Qin Xiao said.
Instead of directly annihilating them, they spoke kindly to them; that was all thanks to the magnanimity and benevolence of the Great Qin...
"Fellow Daoist, think it over carefully. There's no need to rush. Xianyang Immortal City is quite large; why don't you go and take a look? Once you've made up your mind..."
"Come and seek me again."
As he spoke--
Qin Xiao then decided to decline the guest's invitation and showed no intention of discussing the matter further...
Seeing that Qin Xiao was about to walk away.
Bai He finally couldn't sit still any longer. Dao Path and freedom, he ultimately chose the Dao Path, because if he didn't break through...
A hundred years from now, he will pass away peacefully!
Freedom is precious, but if you lose your life, it's truly gone...
"Good!"
"I agree to Your Majesty's terms!"
"As long as my shackles can be broken, Bai He is willing to be at the mercy of the Great Qin without complaint, even for this Thunderbird Demon Core..."
"I, Bai, will also present this!"
"But if that fails, then Your Majesty, please grant me my freedom..."
As soon as the words fell—
Just as Qin Xiao was about to enter the side hall, he suddenly turned around, a hint of triumph in his eyes. Clearly, this was a calculated move of feigning indifference...
That was spot on!
People, the more anxious they are about something, the more reckless they become...
Three days later.
"If Fellow Bai He comes to seek me again, whether or not I can break Bai He shackles then depends on the will of my clan's ancestor..."
At this point--
Qin Xiao left, leaving only Bai He and Niu Shan in the main hall...
"Big brother, you..."
"No need to say anything more, my mind is made up."
"If the Great Way is blocked, then what is the meaning of my life...?"
Three days are but a fleeting moment!
From the moment Bai He saw Qin Lu, Bai He knew that his desire for the coexistence of the two paths was finally within reach...
Nothing else--
Only Qin Lu's strength was revealed in a trace...
It sent shivers down his spine!
That kind of power far surpassed that of other Core Formation True Person he had ever seen; compared to Qin Lu, it was simply on a completely different level...
"It incorporates the essence of the Thunderbird..."
"The clash between thunder and fire caused the Dao Law break down, resulting in a struggle for the body..."
"Interesting."
Qin Lu saw through the situation at a glance, then activated the power of the Dao Law, transforming it into a gray-black evil dragon, which he forcibly poured into the Bai He's body...
In that instant, both the lightning and fire were suppressed!
This summoned a bolt of Scarlet Yang Divine Lightning, a unique item he had specially collected during his tribulation years ago, though its residual power was not great...
But that's enough; it helps the lightning and fire elements merge, requiring only one catalyst.
By finding a way to allow the lightning and fire paths to coexist, both paths can be made to exist together. When needed, they can be merged to unleash power far exceeding that of other paths at the same level...
"Alright, experience it now."
With a mere grasp of Void hand, Qin Lu effortlessly retracted the ethereal dragon, formed from the Nether Soul Dao Principle, into his body...
The Bai He, however, had not yet fully recovered their senses.
Then, the wings on his back slowly retracted into his body...
It's as if it were created perfectly by nature!
There was no longer any barrier; they were as interdependent as an arm and fingers, forming a unified whole...
With just a slight activation of the Dao Law, he held the Purple Heaven Thunder in his left hand and the Azure Flame in his right, the thunder and fire coexisting, merging at the very moment...
A bolt of crimson divine lightning roared and shot into the distance!
His cultivation level--
At this very moment, he broke through to the Dao Foundation Seventh Layer!
The shackles that had bound him for nearly a century have finally been broken today. The Bai He has waited a whole century for this day!
"Scarlet Yang Divine Lightning!"
"Left thunder, right fire, can be moved at will; divine thunder illuminates the world, like the majestic might of heaven!"
"The dual paths coexist, it's done!"