Chapter 6
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Chapter 6: A Human Song of Praise Is a Song of Courage
Spirit Qi flew and danced.
Space shook.
Even though there was a great deal of suppression, when Jiang Jing began to unleash the power contained within his body, the entire palace trembled violently.
A red glow, like a furnace flame, surged out from his waist and abdomen.
The scorching breath galloped all the way, sharp as a blade, nearly breaking through the closed palace gates, then pouring into a wider space.
To be honest, Bai Lian was deeply shocked.
With her current cultivation and soul strength, she could see through most people’s strengths.
Even immortals couldn’t hide from her.
But to her surprise, she couldn’t discern Jiang Jing’s exact cultivation level!
“!?”
Bai Lian was startled.
No, no.
Does this guy have powers as strong as a god?
Even if her strength were ten times greater, she couldn’t withstand such an impact!
But…
Bai Lian controlled the urge to look around.
If Jiang Jing really had such incredible strength, why would he be hiding and planning so cautiously? Why not just charge ahead and declare victory?
Anyway, Bai Lian didn’t believe it.
She immediately activated the spell See Through Vacuity.
She had initially intended to use Qianhuan Real Eyes, but the commotion caused by activating Qianhuan Real Eyes was too great.
Bai Lian looked up and stared intently.
“Hmm?”
Through the See Through Vacuity spell, the world should have appeared dull, a blend of grays and whites.
Instead, in her vision, a cluster of orange-red light appeared in the center.
It resembled a heatmap!
As she pierced through the outer halo and delved deeper into the truth, Bai Lian was completely taken aback.
What is this?
Jiang Jing no longer appeared human in her eyes.
What she saw was a monstrous being, composed of countless strange creatures!
His head was still human, but his face was covered in black scales.
His nose looked cute, but it was hard to tell if it was a bear’s or a dog’s nose.
The phrase “horn soaring” best described him now; a pair of pig ears hung from his wooden-branch-like horns.
This head was already peculiar enough, but it was nothing compared to Jiang Jing’s body. Bai Lian couldn’t accept what she saw.
His left hand, slender but covered in black fur, had nails as dark as ink.
His right hand was twice the size, with bulging muscles and thousands of blue chips densely scattered across it. His claws were a foot and a half long, enough to tear through anything with ease.
His left leg resembled a horseshoe, while his right leg took on the form of a deer’s hoof.
Three tails dragged behind him, their attachment a mystery.
One tail was like a fox’s, another like a tiger’s, and the third, like an evil dragon’s, was covered in spikes.
Bai Lian couldn’t clearly discern the rest of his body.
Although Jiang Jing’s body had expanded several times from releasing his “wildness,”
his clothes, made of high-end Spirit Tools, still kept most of his body concealed.
The parts that should not be exposed were securely hidden.
Bai Lian wasn’t really disappointed.
She had anticipated this.
Powerful cultivators could move mountains and fill seas, reversing yin and yang. If they didn’t wear proper attire, they’d be left naked during battle.
In short, after her shock, all that remained for Bai Lian was fear.
In the Battle of the Gods, such a being was either a weakling or strong enough to rule the heavens!
Clearly, Jiang Jing was no weakling.
“Can an ordinary Immortal Spirit Stone really kill him?” Bai Lian thought.
She lacked confidence.
Before entering the palace, Bai Lian had struggled with her thoughts for a long time.
Along the way, she’d had countless chances to turn back and return to Qiongming Peak.
Before setting out, meeting Qianxue, or entering Bronze Valley, she could’ve looked back without trouble.
Was she afraid of Tong Yao’s blame?
No, she couldn’t let herself feel that way. She could lie to Tong Yao just as she always had.
“Sorry, Martial Sister Tong Yao, I wasn’t able to find your father.”
Though Martial Sister Tong Yao would be sad, she would never suspect that Bai Lian was lying.
After all, in the eyes of outsiders, Bai Lian was Elder Martial Sister—brave and fearless, honest and trustworthy, respectful to the elderly and loving to the young, honoring her master and upholding righteousness.
She was the complete opposite of the “Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian” in the game. Even if she made mistakes, countless people would rise in her defense.
But…
“In the end, I can’t do it.”
Bai Lian sighed inwardly.
She didn’t want to become like the “Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian” from the game—walking the final stretch of life alone.
That road was dark, narrow, cold, and damp. Few could endure it.
In her first three years with her master, Bai Lian had endured enough solitude and the feeling of being “ignored” by others.
She felt like a rootless person, belonging nowhere, out of place among everyone around her.
It was as if she shouldn’t even be here!
Today, she had finally found a “home” and now she just wanted to hold on to everything.
The future was bright.
The fate was good.
The people around her were good.
Even if she were to die, it must be with the people who protected her.
If not, at least she would live on in the hearts of others after her death.
So, she still felt fear.
After all, Bai Lian had only cultivated for six years.
But she faced forward and charged ahead until she could move no more.
Get ready!
Bai Lian had two cards in her hands now.
One was the inferior Immortal Spirit Stone hidden in her palm.
The other was the Teardrop of the Moon Sea, given to her by her master before she left.
Her master had said that this pale purple teardrop could bring her luck when she couldn’t defeat her enemy.
Bai Lian trusted her master’s words.
There was likely an Immortal Heavenly Lord’s ultimate technique hidden within the teardrop.
But she didn’t dare use it.
If it could kill Jiang Jing, it must have immense power that could shake the five mountains and four seas.
That would create problems.
As a guest of the Immortal World, Yue Wuyang’s mission was to find her master, and he would certainly track this crucial information down.
Once her master’s whereabouts were exposed, the entire East Divine Land would be finished.
No one—neither her, her master, nor even her Martial Sisters—could escape unscathed.
So, the Teardrop of the Moon Sea, which could bring good luck, was actually a poisoned pill disguised as an antidote.
It could end up killing someone else.
Her master might not have foreseen this, but Bai Lian couldn’t ignore it.
“I won’t use it. It’s better for me to die alone than for all of us to perish together.”
Amid the roaring sea of fire, Bai Lian’s face remained calm, as if nothing could disturb her heart of “ice.”
With the True Secret of 500 Million Dharma Bodies running through her, droplets of water began spiraling up her legs, wrapped in white silk.
That splash of water was unlike any typical special effect.
Even Bai Lian herself was momentarily stunned.
Wasn’t this supposed to be just a flashy, cool effect with no actual power?
Why did the firelight surrounding her body disperse as soon as the water burst forth?
Not only did the firelight disperse, but the temperature around her dropped rapidly, becoming as icy as the snow-swept tundra outside.
Hua Hua Hua…
The surging sound overwhelmed Jiang Jing’s roar.
The palace naturally split into two parts.
Above the altar was a crimson hell, and beneath it transformed into an azure ice palace.
A clear dividing line was drawn between red and blue in the sky.
Though it seemed peaceful, it concealed terror that no cultivator dared approach.
“Is it the power of [Field]?” Bai Lian thought.
Before she could ponder further, a series of astonished cries sounded behind her.
“Witch Queen! You’re too strong!”
“Witch Queen didn’t even move a finger, and she’s already matching Jiang Jing! That shows who’s superior!”
“Jiang Jing, let go of the Lord of the Hades Hall and you still have a chance!”
“…”
Bai Lian was speechless.
Damn! Can you all stop undermining me? My special effects aren’t finished yet!
Clearly, Jiang Jing was triggered.
He stepped back and grabbed the Lord of the Hades Hall by the neck.
“Witch Queen, did you come to save him? I’ll make sure he goes to the underworld before I die!”
His roar was that of an angry lion.
But Jiang Jing’s heart was not at ease.
That’s why he used his secret technique Transforming Beasts Great Method as soon as the battle began.
Even so, he had no chance of defeating the Witch Queen.
But as long as he had the Lord of the Hades Hall, he could turn the battle in his favor.
“If I can use the Lord of the Hades Hall to turn the tide, then I have a chance to win.”
Jiang Jing bared his sharp teeth.
All he needed to do now was stall long enough for the Witch Queen to focus her attention on the Lord of the Hades Hall.
At that moment, he would kill everyone who had betrayed him!
Someone below shouted,
“Jiang Jing, don’t be so stubborn. You’ve provoked an Immortal Emperor! If you don’t back down, no one in Heaven or on Earth can save you!”
“Shut up!” Jiang Jing shouted, his fierce attitude immediately provoking backlash from the crowd.
“Witch Queen, we can’t let Jiang Jing get away!”
“Witch Queen, kill him!”
“Witch Queen, we’ll follow your lead!”
But despite all the shouting, no one moved.
They all looked at Bai Lian.
“I’ll take you all to fight!”
Suddenly, Bai Lian saw new task options before her.
[Task 1]: “How dare an ant challenge the dragon? I’ll cut you down!” Rush into battle against Jiang Jing for 300 rounds! (Reward: A top-grade Spirit Tool – Ghost Immortal Gourd)
[Task 2]: Coldly declare, “Kill him to atone for disobeying my majesty!” (Reward: Mantra of Rebirth)
[Task 3]: Keep calm and say, “This has nothing to do with you. Leave now. Let me fight him alone.” (Reward: Hard Skill +14)
She didn’t even glance at Task 1.
But she hesitated over the other two.
She was quite tempted by Task 2.
Let them bark at each other; what a sight to see!
However, to her surprise, the risk of Task 2 was nearly the same as Task 1.
“?!”
Are you kidding me?
Bai Lian quickly understood.
These people would betray Jiang Jing because of her title “Witch Queen,” but once they realized the danger, they’d flock back to Jiang Jing’s side.
At that point, she would be surrounded.
She chose Task 3.
Without looking back, she spoke, and the waves around her grew stronger as a mystical, deer-shaped creature slowly materialized from the void.
“This has nothing to do with you. Leave. I will fight him alone.”
Her voice held no emotion.
The female cultivator leading the rebellion was stunned.
Did she really say that we could leave?
Bai Lian asked, “Do you want me to repeat it?”
The female cultivator hurriedly shook her head.
She didn’t find Bai Lian’s words sharp or abrasive.
Instead, it felt like she was being bathed in warm sunlight.
“I’m leaving right away.”
She led the way, and the others followed.
In less than three breaths, only Bai Lian, Jiang Jing, the Black Spirit Lord, and the Lord of the Hades Hall remained in the vast palace.
Hey!
Don’t leave me behind!
The Black Spirit Lord finally lowered his hand.
It’s over.
He was completely hopeless.
It was all Jiang Jing’s fault.
The Black Spirit Lord’s gaze grew fiercer, but Jiang Jing didn’t notice. He was too focused on Bai Lian’s effects.
“Hiss…”
He took a deep breath of cold air.
That creature flew around Bai Lian’s body, soaring on the crest of the waves… Wasn’t it the legendary divine beast Fu Zhu?
Once, Fu Zhu was a renowned Immortal Emperor.
It had cracked the secret of the Yellow Springs and built the Yellow Springs Kingdom with the Yellow Springs Road, a path capable of smelting all things in the world. Its power was no less than that of the Witch Queen.
Jiang Jing clearly remembered that the Fu Zhu Immortal Emperor had been on good terms with the Immortal Heavenly Lord, but an enemy of both Xianyuan Emperor and the Witch Queen.
During the great war that had shaken the nine heavens and three thousand realms hundreds of years ago, Fu Zhu Immortal Emperor blocked the way of three Immortal Emperors.
Not only that, Fu Zhu had used the Original Water to severely injure all three opponents, grinding down the very world they were fighting in.
It was beyond logic and reason!
Jiang Jing had never expected to see Fu Zhu beside the Witch Queen.
His eyes were full of shock.
“No wonder the Fu Zhu Immortal Emperor disappeared after the war. It had already fallen into the hands of the Witch Queen!”
That is a divine beast!
Even if Jiang Jing only obtained a wisp of Fu Zhu’s soul, he felt that it would be enough to elevate him to the rank of Immortal Emperor.
“Black Spirit Lord, keep an eye on the Lord of the Hades Hall.”
He shouted, tossing the Lord of the Hades Hall into the Black Spirit Lord’s hands.
The next moment, a red surge gushed out from the top of Jiang Jing’s head.
His hair stood on end, resembling something akin to a Super Saiyan.
At the red flash, dozens of openings suddenly appeared in the crimson hell.
Countless bizarre and grotesque beasts emerged from the openings.
These monstrous creatures were far uglier than Jiang Jing himself.
There was a monster bird with long arms on its head.
There was a monster bear with one hundred and eighty legs.
As an Immortal Beast Master, Jiang Jing didn’t personally fight unless absolutely necessary.
During his escape to the East Divine Land, nearly all of the beasts he had controlled perished.
Now, these monstrous creatures had emerged—creatures that Jiang Jing had spent decades recombining.
Just like himself.
Through Soul Refinement, he had fused all the advantages of ten thousand immortal beasts into himself.
He had the power of a bear.
He also had the ability to endure attacks like a turtle.
It was precisely this Transforming Beasts Great Method that allowed him to barely survive Green Moon Sword Venerable’s attack!
“…”
Bai Lian had nothing to say.
She had finally managed to rid herself of a group of people, but unexpectedly, more monsters appeared.
But she didn’t attack immediately.
At the same time, she absorbed the spirit Qi from the Immortal Spirit Stone while continuing to activate the Yaoguang Special Effect.
Absorbing the power of the Immortal Spirit Stone was not an immediate process; it required time.
Both sides wanted to procrastinate, and the situation settled into a stalemate.
Meanwhile, outside the Bronze Valley…
The group that had just left the palace were walking and discussing fiercely.
“Didn’t you say the Witch Queen was unreasonable? How could she let us off?”
The female cultivator shook her head and sighed. “I’m not really sure. I heard a lot of rumors from Jiang Jing. Maybe the Witch Queen has changed… or maybe Jiang Jing was deceiving me.”
“Shit.”
Suddenly, many curses aimed at Jiang Jing echoed across the tundra, mixed with much praise for Bai Lian.
What is a true Natural Saint?
At that moment, the female cultivator suddenly waved her hand.
“Someone is coming.”
The chatter ceased.
They all looked into the distance, where a dark figure was slowly moving through the snow.
The figure was tattered, covered in a mix of red-black filth and white snow slush.
He fell every few steps.
No matter what shape he fell into, he would get back up after a few breaths.
He walked with a shuffling gait.
Forward.
He kept moving, never changing direction.
“It’s Yougui!”
Someone exclaimed.
The female cultivator was stunned.
Yougui’s current state was inextricably tied to them. Even if she had seen him just moments ago, she would have killed him without hesitation.
Now, her stance had changed.
She had no reason to take out her anger on Yougui.
She simply watched in silence.
Until Yougui finally walked up to them.
Yougui stopped.
His face was dirty, his eyes barely open.
But he could sense the presence of someone in front of him.
“Have I arrived at the Sea Grape Spring Garden?” he asked.
The female cultivator finally spoke. “It’s just ahead.”
“Thank you…”
Yougui forced a hoarse voice out of his throat.
With difficulty, he turned his head and continued forward.
He walked straight ahead.
He walked into a more violent storm of wind and snow.
“…”
This was clearly burning his own life away.
The female cultivator silently watched Yougui’s back.
What was sustaining Yougui, whose body was so broken it could collapse at any moment, to keep going?
His loyalty to the Hades Hall?
“You guys go first, I’ll take a look.”
Despite the others’ reactions, she ran straight toward Yougui.
She wanted to seize that answer!
