At this moment, Qi Sha could clearly sense that a terrible thought was rapidly taking root in his heart.
"Perhaps it’s because of Junior Sect Leader Alkaid’s special constitution, his Void Category special constitution. It might be that when he employs Void Category Dao Techniques, their power is enhanced, which is why the Dao Techniques he performs seem so miraculous..."
This Hollow Void War Immortal continually convinced himself.
Yet even so, as he looked at the You Long Sword controlled by Alkaid, a certain emotion in his eyes grew increasingly intense.
He even harbored the thought of summoning everyone from the Heavenly Casualty War Hall to surround and kill him. Find exclusive stories on freewebnovel
Alkaid, a newly advanced Hollow Void Cultivator, suddenly ambushed by three Hollow Void Demon Kings, caught off guard and slain by the three Hollow Void Demon Kings—no one could find fault with it.
Once this thought emerged, it grew swiftly, about to turn into something uncontrollable.
But just when greed and desire were about to completely erode his spirit, the humanity that had formed from countless experiences since he set foot on the path of cultivation ultimately allowed him to control himself.
He, Qi Sha, with such talent and such gifts!?
If he truly wanted to become a rogue cultivator, to bow his head and follow the great current of the Northern Sea Star, how could he be in his current state?
Back when he was a True Disciple, he could have become the disciple of a Peak Master, Vein Master, Vice Sect Leader, or even a Supreme Elder or Sect Leader Zong Wenxian.
But it was precisely because he had his own perseverance and beliefs, firmly believing that the Human Race’s martial forces should not be devoted to infighting but should do their utmost to exterminate demons and resist foreign races. Unwilling to sully himself by association with others, he missed the opportunity to become a Junior Sect Leader and was sent to a war hall, where he languished to this day.
If now, just for the sake of three Dao Artifacts, he abandoned everything he had stood for all these years, what would he be?
What would all his years of perseverance amount to?
As these thoughts emerged, Qi Sha’s desires and greed were quickly quelled, and he regained his composure.
And his spirit, after this intense psychological struggle, seemed to undergo an unprecedented refinement, becoming clearer, and even his understanding of the Great Path of Destruction deepened.
Maintaining his composure, he focused with utmost attention, continuing to support Alkaid from the edge of the battlefield, preventing the escape of any demons.
At the same time, he even summoned several Hollow Void War Immortals: "Seal off the area, not a single one of these demons can escape."
But a Hollow Void War Immortal tentatively transmitted his Divine Sense: "Acting Hall Master, the power of the Dao Techniques that Alkaid is using seems to be a bit unconventional. Could it be that he possesses..."
"Have you forgotten?"
The Hollow Void War Immortal hadn’t even finished speaking when Qi Sha interrupted him: "Junior Sect Leader Alkaid possesses a special constitution, a Void Category special constitution. This special constitution not only allows him to better comprehend the Void Force but also amplifies the power of Void Path Dao Techniques."
"A special constitution?"
The Hollow Void War Immortal, upon hearing this, had a sudden realization.
"No wonder the same Dao Technique is so astonishingly powerful in his hands, full of Dao charm—it’s all because of his special constitution."
As to whether he truly understood this point, that’s up to individual interpretation.
"Hmm."
Qi Sha glanced at him.
Given his understanding of the several Hollow Void War Immortals, he reckoned that they also grasped the meaning behind his words.
Without delay, the Hollow Void War Immortals led the other cultivators of the Heavenly Casualty War Hall and swiftly flew in all directions, creating a massive encirclement that trapped the demon race on the battlefield within, striving to ensure not one could escape.
And on the battlefield...
The fierce battle between Alkaid and two other mighty Hollow Void Demon Kings had also entered an extremely intense phase.
Despite each Hollow Void Demon King being skilled in a unique Lifebound Daoist Art that they could unleash with incredible power, Alkaid, with the Heaven-Sealing Stele that allowed him to subdue one of them and, adding on the You Long Sword and Two Realms Ruler he wielded, could easily overpower these Demon Kings in a one-on-one fight.
After a few exchanges, he seized an opportunity. Leveraging the Void Child trait to cast Dao Techniques more swiftly, he closed the distance in an instant and executed a Fatal Kill on one of the Demon Kings.
With the death of that Demon King, the last remaining one fell into panic, trying to flee.
However, there was no need for Qi Sha to make a move, as Alkaid alone, with the Heaven-Sealing Stele, rendered it unable to advance or retreat.
This wasn’t the Outer Sea; once a Demon King was targeted, there was no chance to even call for help, leaving it with no choice but to fight to the death.
Accompanied by the continuous slashes of the Sword of the Void, this Hollow Void Demon King soon followed in the footsteps of the previous two.
"Whoosh!"
Golden light pierced the sky.
The You Long Sword quickly returned to Alkaid’s hand.
With a wave of his hand, he collected the corpses of the three Hollow Void Demon Kings.
After briefly reminiscing the recent exchange, he remarked with some emotion, "Hollow Void Demon Kings... are nothing special after all."
The Hollow Void powerhouses that the Cangwu lineage had been so eager to cultivate all fell to his sword.
Even though they were just Hollow Void Demon Kings who were slightly inferior in equipment compared to human Hollow Voids, their mastery of their Lifebound Daoist Arts meant their martial prowess was no weaker than any human Hollow Void.
Nevertheless, such an outcome was not surprising.
Setting aside the traits of a Void Child, speaking solely of Dao Artifacts, he possessed three, his comprehension of the realm had reached the peak of Refining Void, and in addition, he was skilled in five Dao Techniques. His own Cave Heaven had also evolved to its peak state.
With so many advantages at his side, if he couldn’t triumph over three ordinary Hollow Void Demon Kings, it would have been a waste of such favorable conditions.
After annihilating the three Demon Kings, the demons under the command of the mammoth devilfish scattered in disarray.
And Alkaid paid no heed to accusations of bullying the weak.
With a press of the Heaven-Sealing Stele and the You Long Sword sweeping back and forth through the demon horde, he slew all two hundred demons mounted on the mammoth beast in a matter of moments.
Throughout the process, whether it was demons of the Seventh or Eighth Rank, or Ninth Rank Great Demons, they stood no chance of resisting.
The vast chasm between Hollow Voids and Golden Cores was vividly displayed in this battle.
Only after Alkaid single-handedly exterminated this wave of demons and his heart had settled did Qi Sha lead the others forward, cupping his hands and intoning loudly, "Junior Sect Leader, your divine powers are boundless, your might shakes the Deep Sea, and the demons are in awe!"
As he began to speak, the other cultivators of the Heavenly Casualty War Hall also raised their voices in chorus, "Acting Hall Master, your divine powers are boundless, your might shakes the Deep Sea, and the demons are in awe!"
"Flattery will get you nowhere," Alkaid said.
His gaze swept over the people around him.
Through this battle, facing three enemies by himself and slaying three Hollow Void Demon Kings, he had fully demonstrated his formidable strength. The cultivators of the Heavenly Casualty War Hall looked at him with humility, respect, and even admiration.
Even the Hollow Void War Immortals were no exception.
However, Alkaid paid particular attention to Qi Sha, the acting Hall Master of the Hollow Void Realm.
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This time he did not hold back and displayed all three Dao Artifacts—the You Long Sword, the Two Realms Ruler, and the Heaven-Sealing Stele. With such equipment, it was not just any Hollow Void being but even those in the Refining Void Realm who would struggle to control the greed in their hearts.
Add to that his current situation against three Demon Kings...
It was the perfect opportunity to kick a man while he was down.
Of course, he didn’t deliberately disguise himself, showing off his true formidable strength appropriately.
Otherwise, what would be the difference between a newly advanced Hollow Void displaying three Dao Artifacts and deliberately fishing for trouble?
Which cultivator could withstand such a test?
The final outcome...
Came as a surprise to him.
Qi Sha’s emotions were somewhat amiss at first, but he quickly recovered. Afterward, he did not overstep throughout the entire process and remained vigilant on the edge of the battlefield.
This reaction astonished Alkaid.
At that moment, his gaze met Qi Sha’s...
He could see the envy and longing in Qi Sha’s eyes for the Dao Artifacts, but overall, he was open and aboveboard.
He wanted these things, but he intended to earn them fair and square with his own abilities.
Such character, if placed on Northern Sea Star...
"No wonder he performed so outstandingly as a True Disciple without clinging to any powerful backing, and after becoming Hollow Void, he chose the Great Path of Destruction as his Dao seed without vying for any lucrative positions. Instead, he served as an acting Hall Master in the Heavenly Casualty War Hall," Alkaid pondered.
But such a principled and steadfast person...
To him, was truly worth trusting.
The others, including the Chi Family’s Chi Yu and the Ling Family’s Ling Ruogu, could only be considered partners of convenience, far from truly trustworthy.
"It seems our high-profile presence has attracted the attention of the Demon Race. But I think marshaling three Demon Kings is probably the extent of the military force they can mobilize in this sea area. Otherwise, if they were to gather in greater numbers, it would easily draw the Penglai Dao Lord’s strike," Alkaid said.
"That’s true, but for safety’s sake, let’s not approach the regions near the Outer Sea. We’ll stick to areas closer to the Inner Sea," Qi Sha replied.
"Hmm, let’s destroy that Demon Lair first," Alkaid said, seemingly recalling something. "However... with hundreds of Great Demons... aside from that Demon Lair, I’m afraid there won’t be so many Great Demons hidden anywhere else. We might end up on a wild goose chase."
Qi Sha nodded.
But having come this far, they had to check it out nonetheless.
So, the group set off again, heading towards the Demon Lair.
It wasn’t until the warship restarted and there was a moment of respite that Alkaid had the leisure to focus his mind on the ancient tree in the Spiritual World.
With the energy obtained from Demon Hunting, pushing "Immortal Path - Refining the Void" to the Shattered Void stage was more than enough.
"No time like the present..." Alkaid thought, and with a shift of his mind,
the energy from the Demon Hunting branch began to pour into "Immortal Path - Refining the Void."
92%, 94%, 96%, 98%...
Amid countless insights and understandings concerning the Void Refinement Realm, the growth of this branch soon reached its zenith, blooming and bearing fruit.
After producing a Dao Fruit, the growth of this branch still did not stop.
It continued to advance by another 4% or so before slowing down.
This progress...
Alkaid did a quick calculation and soon came to a conclusion.
"Each Hollow Void Realm Demon King slain only advances the process by about 1% now!? Based on the speed when slaying Great Demons before, in the Void Refinement Realm, killing a Hollow Void Demon King would advance progress by a good 10%, meaning from Refining Void to Shattered Void, hunting ten Demon Kings would suffice..."
After pondering for a moment, he reigned in his spirit.
One hundred Hollow Void Realm Demon Kings...
That was no small number.
One could only hope to gather that many in the Outer Sea.
But in the Outer Sea, behind each Hollow Void Demon King, there would surely be Demon Emperors and Demon Emperors. If the situation turned dire, they would immediately defend and call for help, making the task of slaying them much more difficult.
But...
It made sense.
Moving beyond Shattered Void was the realm of Dao Lords, so it was reasonable for this stage to be slower.
Once he settled his mind, Alkaid began to properly digest the information brought about by the breakthrough of his realm to prepare for selecting his Dao seed.