Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!-Chapter 572: He’s Very Strange
Upon that ancient road, soldiers clad in Golden Armor slowly rose, their expressions cold and stern, their eyes revealing a chilling sharpness.
He gazed deeply into the passageway, seeing through it to Yu Changfeng, who had struck.
He paid no heed to Yu Changfeng’s words, tightened his grip on the spear in his hand, and suddenly swept it across...
The heavens and earth shook violently; the Great Tao, Dharma Principle, and domains unfurled and roared once more, their power particularly overwhelming and terrifying.
In an instant, above the Wuji Sect, CRACKLING sounds filled the air as clear fractures emerged, as if the very sky could not withstand such an attack.
Hongxiu’s expression changed drastically, and she immediately commanded, "Retreat! Everyone, retreat!"
Too powerful.
Such a strike.
It descended with irresistible force, crushing everything in its path as if intending to destroy this very world, like a God making a move.
Yu Changfeng let out a cold laugh, waving his great hand and completely blocking the ancient road soldier’s attack.
The soldier’s breath caught, his expression frozen.
Then, he witnessed a terrifying scene. Yu Changfeng strode forward, crossing the Void. One hand stretched out, the Power of the Great Tao in motion, leaving the soldier no chance to resist.
This hand easily seized and pulled him forth.
The Golden Soldier was aghast. "You..."
"Do you truly believe this king is the same as he was in the past?" Yu Changfeng bellowed, launching another attack—a sword beam that instantly slashed at the Golden Soldier.
SPURT!
Under that sword, the soldier’s flesh and blood were torn asunder, and even his powerful Divine Soul was extinguished, unable to utter even a single scream.
Everyone present was deeply moved.
Yu Changfeng’s gaze was like a torch as he peered through the passageway, staring down the Ancient Road.
He did not speak.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his robe fluttering in the wind. His thick, dark hair draped over his shoulders, and his silhouette was like a mountain. Though he made no further move, he imparted a sense of profound, unshakable solidity to everyone present.
An ancestor of the Quasi-Emperor Realm.
Below, everyone was stirred with excitement.
He merely stood there quietly, yet he intimidated the many powerful Golden Soldiers on the Ancient Road.
The troop of Golden Soldiers dared not speak or make a move.
The world gradually fell silent.
For a long, long time...
A voice drifted from the Ancient Road, "Long time no see."
Yu Changfeng remained silent.
Thus, the two sides stood in confrontation.
「」
Chen Pingping, within the confines of the Wind Cloud List, was forging the Heaven Tao Divine Weapon. He was extremely cautious with every step, not rushing despite the pressure of time.
He knew that a formidable enemy was approaching. But with Senior Yu Changfeng and Hei taking action, everything should be fine.
Just then, from the depths of the small world, the Blackhead Duck’s indignant quack echoed, "Kid, did you freaking deceive me?"
Chen Pingping glanced in that direction but said nothing.
At this moment, his priority was the Heaven Tao Divine Weapon, not a duck.
「Time passed...」
After an unknown period, the branches of the Fusang Tree completely disintegrated, splitting into six pieces of identical size, perhaps with only minor differences in shape.
But that wasn’t the crucial part.
Chen Pingping quickly proceeded to the second step: tempering. He used his Divine Sense to refine the Divine Weapon, allowing it to merge with him. This would make its revival and control much easier when the time came.
"The aura has receded!" an elder in the Wuji Sect exclaimed.
"Could it be a failure?"
"No... it must be a success."
"So soon?"
"..."
Too fast!
Throughout the ages of cultivation, the birth of each Emperor Weapon required at least a hundred years. How could Chen Pingping be so quick? Something must have happened. An illusion. It must be...
Although they were shocked that Chen Pingping was attempting to forge a Heaven Tao Divine Weapon, none of them believed he could actually succeed.
This is too absurd!
He was merely a minor cultivator—neither a Saint King nor a Great Saint, let alone a Quasi-Emperor. With what could he possibly forge such a weapon?
But he had indeed begun. Regardless of success or failure, his determination alone was enough to shake everyone.
「Days went by...」
More and more powerhouses gathered outside the Wuji Sect.
News also spread along the Ancient Road, causing many Golden Soldiers to first show astonishment, then burst into laughter. "What? He’s going to forge a Heaven Tao Divine Weapon?"
"That’s hilarious, isn’t it?"
"What’s his name?"
"Chen Pingping..."
"???"
A soldier’s mouth fell slightly open. "Isn’t that the woman’s Disciple?"
With just this one sentence, the Ancient Road instantly fell silent.
With Yu Changfeng standing guard, they couldn’t interfere with Chen Pingping. They could only wait for their superiors in the Ancient City.
But now, a new problem had arisen.
Chen Pingping wasn’t an ordinary imperial descendant; he was Wen Yuqing’s Disciple.
"Quite bold!" an elderly soldier scoffed with disdain. "Yu Changfeng attempted Tao Verification several times, each ending in failure. How could this insignificant cultivator possibly succeed?"
"Indeed..."
"He’s not an imperial descendant; we don’t need to intervene."
No one wanted to face a madman. That woman was a complete and utter madwoman.
「...」
Having just returned to the Ancient City, Dugu Qingfeng was startled upon receiving the news. "???"
At this moment, a young clansman approached. "Did you see him?"
Dugu Qingfeng nodded. "Yes!"
"How was he?"
"It’s hard to describe!" Dugu Qingfeng shook his head. "He’s very peculiar."
His cultivation realm wasn’t high, yet he possessed formidable combat strength. And he was only ranked tenth on the Wind Cloud List. The overwhelming impression Chen Pingping gave him was of peculiarity, and nothing more.
The young clansman chuckled lightly. "Is he an imperial descendant?"
Dugu Qingfeng shook his head again. "No!"
He couldn’t possibly be one. All bloodlines of imperial descendants shared an indescribable resonance, yet when he observed Chen Pingping, he felt nothing of the sort. Unless his ancestors were merely commoners within the empire.
「...」
「Outside the City of Extinction.」
Cang Yun inhaled sharply. "This is your enemy?"
Wuji Sect... Chen Pingping... He finally understood. Over the past few days, he had heard numerous accounts of Chen Pingping’s exploits from others. And now, he was going to forge a Heaven Tao Divine Weapon!
Cang Yun was dumbfounded.
Liu Changqing chuckled lightly. "Yes!"
Alan also spoke, "Do you find it very peculiar now?"
Cang Yun: "..."
More than peculiar! It was utterly insane! Tricking a superpower, establishing another, intimidating the Star Sea, suppressing countless young geniuses, and now even attempting to forge a Heaven Tao Divine Weapon! Damn it! What young person in this world would dare even to *think* of such things? Not to mention a host of other astonishing achievements. However... 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
Cang Yun couldn’t help but say, "He can’t possibly succeed."
Liu Changqing remained silent.
He had known Chen Pingping for many years. Given Chen Pingping’s nature, he never acted without reason or adequate preparation. But forging a Heaven Tao Divine Weapon was such a monumental undertaking that it forced him to wonder. Was there some other plan in motion? Or had Chen Pingping simply decided to go through with it, come what may?
"He mentioned before that he intended to forge a Heaven Tao Divine Weapon," Alan spoke up.
"I know!" Liu Changqing nodded.
"So, it’s true..." Alan’s expression was solemn. "Even without Qin Meng, without the Demon Emperor, without the Demon Race army, he would still do this."
"The time until our paths cross again... it’s drawing nearer," Liu Changqing said bitterly. "I thought I could catch up to his pace by then, but unexpectedly, he’s pulling even further ahead. Perhaps, the next time we meet, we will need to look up to him."
Alan’s mouth opened slightly, her gaze complex.
Liu Changqing added, "Just what kind of person is he?"
