Chapter 291
"It seems we've become the target of everyone," Lu Qing said, holding the World Origin Qi in his hand. His expression remained calm, though there was a hint of helplessness in his heart.
This time, the World Origin Qi had unexpectedly flown directly to them, which was truly beyond his expectations.
Originally, he had thought that they would need to fight for the chance to gain this fortune. But unexpectedly, the opportunity had come seeking them on its own.
However, this had put Lu Qing in a somewhat difficult position.
From the moment the white vortex appeared, he felt that the rules of heaven and earth around them had evolved to a state of stability.
This made his desire for a breakthrough reach a peak.
He had initially planned to use this chance to break through directly, but to his surprise, the white vortex suddenly projected the World Origin Qi directly toward them.
Holding the World Origin Qi and feeling the strong attraction it radiated, Lu Qing knew that once he absorbed it, he would no longer be able to suppress his cultivation and would break through immediately.
A martial artist in the Postnatal realm is at their weakest when breaking through to the Precelestial realm.
The Precelestial experts in front of him, eyeing him like tigers stalking prey, would certainly not just watch him calmly condense his Precelestial Body.
"Could this be a tribulation?" Lu Qing pondered, gaining an understanding.
In the records of the Li Huo Sect, during the Immortal Era, those particularly powerful cultivators often had to undergo tribulations when they sought to break through. These could be natural disasters, human-made tribulations, or even tests of their own Dao Heart.
In short, only after enduring various trials would they be qualified to bear greater power.
Now, as he was on the verge of a breakthrough, a group of Precelestial experts had come to seize this opportunity. Could this be considered a "human tribulation"?
As Lu Qing's mind gained this insight and his understanding of the Dao deepened, the Precelestial experts opposite him also regained their composure.
"What if he comprehended the Precelestial Domain? With so many of us here, even if he had reached the pinnacle of the Precelestial Great Completion, we could still defeat him. There's no need to fear an old man who's only grasped a hint of the Domain," one of them said.
"That's right, old man. Hand over the fortune with the kid beside you, or don't blame us for being rude!" Wang Cangyi shouted, "Everyone, there's no need to waste words with them—let's just take action!"
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Among the ten-plus Precelestial experts, most of them were veteran Precelestials of the Small Completion stage or above.
Their combined momentum, pressing toward Lu Qing and the others, was so terrifying that Hu Zezhi and his disciple Mago immediately showed signs of discomfort.
The pressure of a single Precelestial expert was already unbearable for martial artists in the Postnatal realm like them, let alone the combined pressure of so many Precelestial experts.
But just then, a gentle aura emanated from the old doctor's body, blocking all the Precelestial pressure and relieving Mago and the others of their burden.
"Impressive, but old man, do you really think you can fend off so many of us by yourself? Since you're so stubborn, don't blame us for being ruthless! Everyone, let's take the fortune first and then discuss how to divide it!"
The Precelestial experts across from them were all shocked.
But shock aside, they couldn't retreat at this point.
Moreover, they were confident that no matter how powerful the old doctor was, he couldn't possibly hold off so many of them working together.
Immediately, everyone unleashed their power, shattering the surrounding walls as they charged toward Lu Qing and the others.
Among them, Wang Cangyi moved the fastest.
This Grand Elder of the Tian Cang Sect had failed in his schemes in Cang County years ago, all thanks to Lu Qing and the old doctor. In his heart, he had long harbored a deep hatred for this master and disciple duo.
Seeing everyone take action, he immediately pushed his movement technique to its limit, arriving in front of Lu Qing ahead of everyone else.
Wang Cangyi knew the old doctor was deeply skilled, and after two years, who knew if he had made further breakthroughs?
Though Wang Cangyi had secluded himself in his sect and successfully broke through to the Small Completion of the Precelestial realm, he still lacked confidence in facing the old doctor.
But this boy in front of him—two years ago, he was only in the Tendons and Bones Realm. No matter how talented he was, his cultivation couldn't have advanced too far in just two years.
As long as he killed this boy, he could not only avenge himself but also disturb the old doctor's mind. It would be killing two birds with one stone.
The other Precelestial experts, seeing Wang Cangyi rush ahead, were not anxious. Instead, they were secretly pleased.
Since Wang Cangyi was willing to be the first to test the waters, they were more than happy to let him.
Some even slowed their steps slightly, intending to let Wang Cangyi gauge the depth of the opponent's strength first.
Thus, when Wang Cangyi reached Lu Qing, there was already some distance between him and the others.
But Wang Cangyi didn't care about that.
His enemy was right in front of him, and with a cruel glint in his eyes, he thrust his sword, imbued with true qi, straight toward Lu Qing's throat. "You little bastard, die!"
Wang Cangyi's plan was flawless. However, just as his sword was about to pierce Lu Qing's throat, a sudden sense of unease arose in his heart. "Something's wrong. Why doesn't this kid look the least bit panicked?"
Unfortunately, as soon as this thought crossed his mind, it was already too late.
A dazzling blade light flashed before him.
The next moment, he felt as if a battering ram had struck his chest. An unstoppable force exploded from his chest.
In an instant, his chest collapsed inward, with countless bones shattered.
His entire body was flung backward at a speed even faster than when he had arrived, crashing into the people behind him.
"Master!" cried Zhao Xiong, Wang Cangyi's eldest disciple, who was right behind him. Shocked to see his master sent flying by Lu Qing's blade, he instinctively reached out to catch him.
However, he had grossly underestimated the power of Lu Qing's strike.
As soon as his hands made contact with Wang Cangyi's body, an overwhelming force surged through, and despite his Precelestial Initial Stage strength, he could not fully absorb the impact.
With a sickening crack, both his arms broke. Then, Wang Cangyi's body collided with him, and master and disciple tumbled backward like gourds, rolling over ten steps before finally coming to a stop.
"What?!"
The shocking turn of events caused the other Precelestial experts to halt in their tracks, staring in disbelief at the fallen Wang Cangyi and his disciple.
At that moment, Wang Cangyi and his disciple looked utterly wretched.
Especially Wang Cangyi—his chest was completely caved in, blood gushing from his mouth and nose, and his breathing was weak. It seemed he had only one or two breaths left.
Zhao Xiong fared slightly better, though his arms were broken, and blood was seeping from his mouth and nose, indicating serious internal injuries.
"Yet another inner armor. Wang Cangyi, it seems that your lineage really fears death—both master and disciple favor wearing armor," Lu Qing remarked, surprised that he hadn't killed Wang Cangyi with a single slash.
He recalled his battle with Tong Canglang, whose leather armor had also caused him some trouble.
It seemed Wang Cangyi had passed down the tradition well.
This old man was also wearing inner armor capable of withstanding the slash of his divine weapon blade.
"How... how did your strength improve so quickly?" Wang Cangyi, not yet unconscious, stared at Lu Qing with wide eyes, full of disbelief.
He couldn't believe that the boy, who had been no match for him two years ago and whom he could have easily crushed, could now heavily injure him with just one strike.
If not for his recent breakthrough and the fortuitous acquisition of a protective inner armor, he might have been cut in half by that blade.
The thought filled Wang Cangyi's eyes with not only disbelief but also a hint of fear.
He couldn't imagine how Lu Qing had trained to achieve such terrifying strength in just two short years.
Zhao Xiong, equally shocked, looked at Lu Qing with incomprehension in his eyes.
Was this really the same young man who had barely held his own against him two years ago?
In just two years, how had his power grown to such a terrifying extent?
However, Lu Qing did not even bother to answer Wang Cangyi's question. He calmly looked at the others. "Who among you still wants to seize this fortune?"
Seeing Lu Qing's calm demeanor, the other Precelestial experts hesitated.
They wanted to say something threatening, but seeing the miserable state of Wang Cangyi and his disciple, they swallowed their words.
Lu Qing's previous slash had been terrifying.
Not only had Wang Cangyi failed to react, but even they hadn't seen how Lu Qing had drawn his blade.
What did this mean?
It meant that Lu Qing's mastery of the blade far exceeded theirs.
Wang Cangyi wasn't weak. With his Small Completion Precelestial strength, he was among the middle tier of their group.
Yet, he couldn't withstand a single slash from Lu Qing.
If they stepped forward, the result might not be
much different.
But while they were afraid, they were also unwilling to leave empty-handed.
They had been here for so long, and the other streaks of light had already landed elsewhere.
If they went to chase them now, it would probably be too late.
The waves of heart-palpitating energy coming from the streaks of light must be unimaginable treasures.
Missing out on such an opportunity would be a lifetime of regret.
With this in mind, the determination in the eyes of the Precelestial experts began to return.
"It seems you are still unwilling to give up," Lu Qing said, noticing the change in their expressions.
"Do you really think it's fair for your small group to monopolize five streaks of light? Fortune descends from the heavens, and those with virtue shall receive it. Don't you fear divine retribution for trying to hog such a great fortune? We don't ask for much—just give us two streaks of light, and we'll leave immediately," one of the powerful Precelestial experts spoke up.
This Precelestial, clearly influential among the group, made this proposal. Though the others had different expressions, none voiced any objections.
"What a well-spoken 'those with virtue shall receive it.' Greed indeed blinds the eyes," Lu Qing said with a light laugh.
"So, you think yourselves virtuous, do you? Since you're all so shameless, I won't bother wasting words with you."
With that, Lu Qing swung his long blade, sending out a blade qi that carved a straight crack in the ground.
"This line marks life and death. Cross it, and you die!"
At these words, the expressions of all the Precelestial experts changed.
One of them couldn't help but say, "Don't you think you're being too domineering? This fortune is a gift from heaven, an ownerless treasure. We're only asking for two streaks of light; it's not too much. Why must you be so selfish? It's said that making more friends opens more paths. If you let us have two streaks, we will be grateful."
Lu Qing replied with a single word: "Scram!"
"Boy, don't push your luck." One of the Precelestial experts finally couldn't hold back. "Your blade skills may be impressive, but if we all attack together, you might not be able to handle us. And those behind you are just Postnatal martial artists. No matter how skilled you are with the blade, can you stop us all? If we work together, how many of them do you think will survive?"
"Are you threatening me?" Lu Qing raised his eyelids and looked directly at the speaker.
The Precelestial expert felt a jolt as Lu Qing's gaze pierced him.
But feeling bolstered by the presence of his companions, he forced himself to remain calm and continued with a sinister smile. "Not at all. I'm merely reminding you that while you might defeat us in a one-on-one fight, if we all attack together, neither you nor your master will be able to protect everyone around you. If something tragic happens, it will be too late for regrets."
However, as soon as he finished speaking, he felt a wave of dread surge from within.
The next moment, Lu Qing's cold voice rang out. "I was planning to let you all go, but it seems you're all better off dead."
As these words fell, a wave of killing intent suddenly filled the courtyard.
Feeling this killing intent, all the Precelestial experts felt as if they had plunged into an ice cellar. Their hearts trembled, and fear appeared on their faces.
They had never felt such terrifying killing intent before. The shuddering sensation that emanated from deep within their souls filled them with indescribable terror.
Even their bodies were paralyzed by this killing intent, unable to move.
Especially Wang Cangyi, already gravely injured—this killing intent exacerbated his wounds, causing him to cough up a large mouthful of blood before he lost consciousness. It seemed he was on the verge of death.
But at this moment, no one had the presence of mind to care about Wang Cangyi's condition.
All the Precelestial experts were looking at Lu Qing in utter fear.
They could all feel that this terrifying killing intent was emanating from him.
Just as Lu Qing placed his hand on the Spatial Qi Bag at his waist, ready to unleash his trump card and wipe out all the Precelestial experts in front of him, a voice suddenly called out, "Young Master Lu, please show mercy."
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