Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 541 - 471: The Last Earth Technique

"No!"

In an instant!

Reflected in Lord Wei’s pupils was the image of the falling great blade, slicing through!

The next moment!

He suddenly felt a cold chill, like being caressed by a frigid wind, and immediately this icy sensation spread throughout his body.

Swish——

The strike of the Dragon Lock Great Blade seemed to sever all connections to Lord Wei, as his once formidable body, nearly that of a Primordial Spirit Supreme, suddenly turned dim and ordinary, with every trace of divine light and aura disappearing with the fall of this blade.

Under Qi Xiu’s watchful gaze, this Middle Ancient Demonic True Monarch, who had agonizingly endured and plotted for tens of thousands of years, collapsed backward, his eyes empty and lifeless, his essence depleted, body eroded and disintegrated, eventually vanishing into the wind.

Thus, this human pinnacle existence, who rivaled the Primordial Spirit Boss, was defeated under a single blade, silently and without a trace, death and Dao dissipated.

Clang——

With Lord Wei’s death, all the treasures he had previously taken, such as the Haotian Mirror, Heaven-Earth Annihilation, and a portion of his own collected treasures, exploded outward, cascading down like a rain of divine light and precious aura.

"Phew..."

Disregarding the scattered equipment, Qi Xiu exhaled a turbid breath, his eyes filled with exhaustion and fatigue, and even his tall figure was now slightly swaying.

Indeed, Lord Wei’s strength was unparalleled, his tens of thousands of years of planning and persistence enough to make him the first under the Primordial Spirit Realm.

If not for the projection of the Dragon Lock Great Blade within these True Dragon Ruins.

He would have had no chance to strike him down.

Even escaping safely from Lord Wei’s grasp would have been an unknown possibility.

But fortunately, this round, he had won.

Adjusting his energy to recover from the massive consumption of cultivation and spirit within, Qi Xiu’s complexion improved slightly; using the Command Talisman to wield the blade aura of the Dragon Lock Great Blade is extremely taxing on one’s spirit.

For other cultivators, not even a single task could be accomplished, let alone completing both consecutively.

"The great enemy has been eliminated, you may rest assured."

Beside him, Ao Luo chuckled lightly, having spent endless lonely years in this Punishment Hall, he was now delighted to see the long-lost True Dragon Clan.

Though this True Dragon before him, by all appearances, seemed just like a member of the Human Race.

"I must thank you for your assistance, or else to eradicate this fiend, I fear Qi truly would have paid a great price."

Smiling and bowing to Ao Luo, Qi Xiu sincerely expressed his gratitude.

This time, being able to successfully strike down Lord Wei.

The help of this Artifact Spirit senior was truly monumental.

"No need for formal words, if my elder brothers hadn’t already slumbered, the moment this fiend stepped onto the Dragon Execution Platform, he’d have been split in two, regardless of your intervention."

The elder brothers Ao Luo spoke of were the slumbering Artifact Spirits of the Dragon Execution Platform.

As the Dragon Court’s Supreme Treasure.

Let alone someone like Lord Wei, who was just a step away from the Primordial Spirit Realm; even a genuine Primordial Spirit Supreme wouldn’t dare to take a hit.

"Indeed, the might of the Dragon Execution Platform surpasses the Dragon Court, an old demon is nothing to speak of."

Aware of Ao Luo’s long loneliness, Qi Xiu decided to sit and chat with him.

Unintentionally, their conversation stretched over more than a month, with the world transforming eternally, the sun rising and moon setting, and the endless passage of time had long changed the Tianyuan Main Realm from Ao Luo’s memories.

Human and demon struggle, outside the domain threats loom!

It made Ao Luo click his tongue in disbelief, filled with deep confusion and bewilderment.

Meanwhile, Qi Xiu also informed Ao Luo about the ancient dragon in slumber in the Longevity Star Realm.

"Who would’ve thought the world has become like this, but thankfully our True Dragon Clan still retains a trace of bloodline.

Qi Xiu, though you don’t bear the blood of our clan, you possess the True Dragon Mark, in essence, you are of our True Dragon Clan.

Should you someday achieve Primordial Spirit, and encounter difficulties beyond your solution, you can return here.

As a Primordial Spirit, you might awaken a few of my elder brothers, with their assistance, no one in this era would dare oppose you."

Ao Luo’s promise gave Qi Xiu a sense of reassurance.

Although the Primordial Spirit Boss is a pinnacle of the world, through years of cultivation and expanding his horizons alongside Dongfang Qing, Qi Xiu knew clearly that even the Primordial Spirit wasn’t omnipotent.

The world’s pinnacle also has its troubles.

Otherwise, the Tianyuan Main Realm wouldn’t be fragmented as it is today.

After a few words of farewell, Qi Xiu stood up intending to leave the Punishment Hall and return to the Southern Ming Wasteland; since his fall into the Hundred Herbs Cave Heaven and encountering Lord Wei, a series of events delayed him for over half a year.

He was still uncertain about the Cosmic Light Flow Speed difference between the Hundred Herbs Cave Heaven and the Southern Ming Wasteland.

If the difference isn’t significant, he might already have missed numerous events.

"Oh, right, I nearly forgot about you, kid."

Reaching into his sleeve, Qi Xiu pulled out the Little Ginseng Fruit, who was snoring comfortably in slumber.

"Little chubby, your grandpa has been slain by me, what do you plan to do now.

Considering your previous assistance with borrowing methods, I can allow you to stay in the Hundred Herbs Cave Heaven, how about it?"

"No no no, I refuse to stay here, little master thinks you’re a good person, why not join forces and travel together?

You came to the Southern Ming Wasteland with a purpose, right?

What a coincidence, little master has lived in the Southern Ming Wasteland for so many years, though most of the time spent in the Hundred Herbs Cave Heaven.

Occasionally, I venture out to explore.

If you take me along, I promise you won’t be at a loss."

Having heard Qi Xiu was planning to leave him in the Hundred Herbs Cave Heaven, the Little Ginseng Fruit quickly waved his hand; he didn’t want to remain in this cave.

The outside world was his true yearning.

If it weren’t for Lord Wei’s watchful eye, he would have long since vanished outside.

"Following me? I have no time to look after you."

Shaking his head, Qi Xiu transformed into a colorful cloud of energy, leading the Little Ginseng Fruit out of the True Dragon Ruins, then retraced his path back to the Hundred Herbs Cave Heaven.

"Don’t be like this, we worked well together, you taking me along makes me useful."

Noticing Qi Xiu’s reluctance to bring him, the Little Ginseng Fruit grew anxious, trying to demonstrate his usefulness.

"Oh? How are you useful, tell me."

Crossing his arms, Qi Xiu amusedly smiled at the Little Ginseng Fruit before him.

"I know the Innate Earth Method; if you encounter anything unbeatable, I can lead you to safety."

Hands enveloped in divine light, the Little Ginseng Fruit demonstrated.

"In the Hundred Herbs Cave Heaven, your Innate Earth Method is useful, but outside, amidst the muddy fog, it’s the same beneath the surface.

Your offering is insufficient to sway me."

Qi Xiu, upon hearing this, slowly shook his head.

"Well, if need be, if need be..."

Gritting his teeth, the Little Ginseng Fruit faced Qi Xiu, whose face bore a teasing smile, took a deep breath and declared:

"I’ll teach you the Innate Earth Method; you’ve always desired this Dharma Gate.

How does that sound?"

Finally, the little fatty relented.

Upon hearing the Little Ginseng Fruit finally willing to offer the Innate Earth Method, Qi Xiu’s smile stretched across his lips.

Trade successful, Qi Xiu gained the final True Scripture he needed for his Dao Embodiment of the Five Elements.

Meanwhile, the Little Ginseng Fruit earned a powerful ally, finally having the means to explore the outer world without restraint.

"Let’s go, let’s go! Little master doesn’t want to stay here even for a day."

Standing akimbo on Qi Xiu’s shoulder, the Little Ginseng Fruit wore an expression of excitement, already imagining his freedom in the outside world.

"Go? Where to? Did I ever say we’d leave immediately?"

Lightly chuckling, Qi Xiu lifted the Little Ginseng Fruit from his shoulder, gazing down at the manuscript of the Innate Earth Method he held.

Now, he was merely one step away from mastering the Dao Embodiment of the Five Elements, lacking only the Earth Method.

This Hundred Herbs Cave Heaven was secluded, safeguarded by the Great Array Lord Wei left behind, making it an ideal spot for seclusion and cultivation.

He planned to achieve the Ninth Realm’s perfection in the Innate Earth Method here before leaving.

Once his Dao Embodiment cooling period ends, he’d then accomplish the Five Elements Embodiment and seize unmatched power!

"Ah? Why! You, you, you, give me back the Innate Earth Method!"

Feeling deceived, the Little Ginseng Fruit flailed towards Qi Xiu, intending to teach him a lesson.

But his tiny frame was easily caught by Qi Xiu and tossed into the Universe in the Sleeve.

"Continue your nap; I said I’d take you out, but never stated it’d be immediate!"

"You deceitful paper..."

The Little Ginseng Fruit’s wail gradually faded into the depths of the sleeve.

With peace restored, Qi Xiu formed the Zen Meditation Seal, summoned Hunyuan Palace, and began cultivating the scroll of Innate Earth Method.

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