The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS-Chapter 1197 - 222: Proposal

A thousand miles of desolation, ten thousand feet of killing intent.

The closer you get to Jun Mountain, the more you can feel the omnipresent and all-encompassing killing intent.

"Sword Qi has already replaced the presence of air."

Qing Yu stepped into Jun Mountain, exhaling slightly, sounding the melody of battle.

The True Qi contained in that breath and the Sword Qi as fine as air constantly clashed, ringing with metallic sounds, as if two martial artists were engaged in fierce combat.

"After the last battle, the Sword God has further improved." Qing Yu moved slowly, every step forward seeming to traverse through a thousand sharp swords.

Sword Qi, Sword Qi, Sword Qi — as far as the eye could see, it was all Sword Qi, the air was Sword Qi, the mountain was Sword Qi. This Jun Mountain had been invaded by Sword Qi, becoming a Sword Mountain.

Even the earth beneath was eroded by Sword Qi a full hundred feet deep. Anyone setting foot here without sufficient strength would instantly be reduced to dust at their first step.

"I destroyed Japan and set Northern Zhou southward to attack Daqian, yet it has greatly benefited the Sword God." Qing Yu laughed lightly.

The Sword God is the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sky Demon, feeding on Tribulation Qi. The stronger the tribulations, the stronger he becomes. If Qing Yu hadn't forged the Tribulation Device to take away some of the resources, the Sword God might have grown even stronger.

Qing Yu slowly stepped onto Jun Mountain, and wherever he walked, there was a metallic clanging sound. Every step was upon Sword Qi, and as his body moved slightly, he made direct contact with the sharp Sword Qi.

"Clang, clang, clang—"

The higher he climbed toward the mountain peak, the louder the clanging sound. When he finally saw the Sword God, Qing Yu had a sense that even light had become Sword Qi.

When the light reflected off the Sword God's body, it became Sword Light, and when Qing Yu saw the Sword God, the Sword Light also descended upon him.

"The progress is not small."

As Qing Yu's Qi Mechanism stirred, the Sword Light sank into the void like mud into the sea. He completely ignored the pervasive Sword Qi here and took a few more steps to stand by the Sword God's side.

"Ahead lies Sword God Lake. I've heard you dueled with the Sword God there and defeated him. What, are you here to reminisce about the defeated one today?" Qing Yu stood with hands behind his back, laughing lightly.

"It's nothing, I just wanted to see if the Sword God could emerge from it. I had nowhere else to go, so I wandered back to Sword God Lake.

Though it sealed me for nine hundred years, it was once my dwelling." The Sword God gazed at the Sword God Lake shrouded in Sword Qi, speaking calmly.

"It seems that the Sword God will not make it to this final feast."

Saying this, the Sword God glanced sideways, "Are you here to seize the Ten Thousand Tribulations Demonic Qi?"

"That was my original intent, but seeing you now has changed my mind." Qing Yu shook his head.

Originally, Qing Yu came to settle the Qiankun with a battle, to seize the last of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Demonic Qi and unify the Six Heavenly Demon Qi, but after witnessing the Sword God's progress, he changed his plan.

'Perhaps, the plan can be slightly altered.'

Qing Yu closed his eyes slightly and asked calmly, "Sword God, do you want to achieve Dao?"

"Of course I do, but if you think to use me, you might as well save it," the Sword God gently pressed his hand on the Heavenly Talent Sword resting on his knee, "Everything I desire, I will acquire with my own sword."

It may seem odd, but the Sword God is extremely adamant about this.

In terms of scheming, he is no less than others. However, the Sword God prefers to use his wit to avoid others' manipulations, and inherently, he advocates speaking with the sword, rarely plotting against others.

He is a very pure person, so pure that the world can hardly tolerate him. Because humans, by nature, are the most complex beings.

"I wouldn't call it using, I merely want to offer you an opportunity."

Qing Yu lightly shook his head, "A small opportunity. Your strength is worth me making this decision."

He moved his mind slightly, transmitting a message to the Sword God, explaining his plan.

The Sword God also slightly closed his eyes, shielding the Sword Light shooting from his pupils, "I agree to your proposal."

His agreement was so straightforward that even Qing Yu felt a bit surprised.

But on reflection, this is the kind of mindset a pure person should have. Yes means yes, no means no, unlike Qing Yu, who has to take seven or eight twists and turns in his mind before making a decision.

Compared to the Sword God, Qing Yu is too complicated.

"I really overthought it," Qing Yu shook his head with a helpless smile, "It's settled then."

A red shadow seemed to flash in his sleeve as he turned and left.

'In this way, I can be considered to have calculated everything well; the great tribulation should reach its final moment.'

Qing Yu's gaze shifted to the system mall appearing before him, staring intently at the dark Demon Pearl at the top of the mall.

It was the last Heavenly Demon Bead, formed from the Ancestor Sky Demon's Heart.

After Qing Yu defeated the Kui Commander and acquired the Heavenly Demon's Eye, ten Heavenly Demon Beads were collected, save for one.

At that time, the system showcased the final Demon Pearl in the mall, marked as a special item, similar to the "Soldier Armor Martial Scripture," always placed in the mall.

And the price of this last Heavenly Demon Bead was—three hundred thousand.

'Previously, destroying Japan yielded a hundred thousand, annihilating the Great Zen Temple brought seventy thousand. Leveling Datong Mountain and wiping out the Confucian elite granted me fifty thousand. Once Daqian is conquered, it should total three hundred thousand.'

'Then, it will be time for the plan to commence.'

Qing Yu's True Qi surged, sweeping away the Sword Qi within hundreds of feet around, 'The obstacles before the Tao Realm are dwindling.'

His figure slowly faded, vanishing from Jun Mountain.

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At the border of Central Province, the cloud-shrouded Zhenwu Seven Peaks suddenly rippled on this day.

Space fluctuated like a curtain of water, a moon-white boot stepped out from the mist, followed by a hem embroidered with yin and yang patterns, a raised front hem, and a clear, elegant face.

She stepped out of space, exiting the Secret Realm merged with Zhenwu Seven Peaks, gently lifted her head, and gazed into the distance.

"The outside world, it's been some time since I've seen a sky like this." Xuanzhen sighed softly.

Having seen the false sky within Zhenwu Sect for too long, seeing the outside world offers a different perspective.

Although Qing Yu's cultivation of the Mystic Universe meant the Zhenwu Secret Realm was no longer a blank expanse but resembled the real world with night skies and starlight, to a martial artist of the Divinity Realm, that sky still lacked a bit of realism.

Especially for someone like Xuanzhen, who had deeply interacted with Qing Yu, she could discern the illusion in that starry sky.

Ultimately, compared to the real world, the Secret Realm led by Qing Yu in fusion still lacked some refinement.

"Unfortunately, this outside sky is not tranquil either." Xuanzhen looked at the sky for a few more moments, regrettably remarking.

The entire Central Province was engulfed in warfare, with Divinity Realm martial artists fighting all around, causing the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi here to constantly be in turmoil and disarray.

Even the weather was affected, appearing extremely harsh.

This situation is unlikely to settle until the war ends.