Published: March 8, 2025
Though embarking on an adventure to play a game, Chu Yang harbored a vague suspicion: the person behind the scenes might not necessarily be an enemy. If this person were truly an enemy, they could simply annihilate him directly, so there was no need for such elaborate machinations.
Yet, here they were…
Chu Yang's mind raced with thoughts as a sudden realization struck him: Could it be... Xue Lei Han... or someone from Xue Lei Han's side? If that were the case, then he would undoubtedly be safe. But Gu Duxing and the others might not be.
Thus, Chu Yang immediately announced that he would participate in the game alone.
Since the situation was already determined, he would lock in the circumstances in the most favorable way for himself; a crisis could very well be an opportunity!
Mo Tianji took a deep breath and stared at Chu Yang for a moment, keenly sensing a hint of helplessness and urgency in his eyes. He couldn't help but feel a jolt of concern but quickly calmed himself, saying, “It’s a good thing if we can avoid fighting! We’re just waiting for our boss to return victorious!”
Chu Yang smiled and nodded, releasing Mo Qingwu's small hand and taking a step forward.
The Heavenly Demon Freak showed no signs of noticing anything unusual and cackled, “What courage! In that case, take ten steps forward!”
In the mind of the Heavenly Demon Freak, the conditions he proposed were so “generous.” How could the opponent refuse? Solving a formidable foe like himself without risk was a bargain by any calculation.
Chu Yang laughed lightly, stepping forward boldly, without any hesitation or wavering.
Whether out of will or necessity, once he decided, he would move forward courageously!
Behind him, Mo Qingwu had her small hands tightly intertwined, knuckles turning white.
Feeling a slight weight on his shoulder, Mo Tianji gently patted his sister’s shoulder, “Don’t worry! Chu Yang is confident; you saw he only acted after being fully prepared last time!”
Mo Qingwu nodded blankly, but at this moment, her heart was filled with worry, to the point that she didn’t even register Mo Tianji's comforting words.
With a strange laugh, the Heavenly Demon Freak raised both hands, unleashing a thick cloud of black mist that enveloped Chu Yang completely...
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“Lord Sovereign, it’s not that I’m being long-winded; if you change your mind now, it’s not too late. Heavenly Demon Heart Crushing, while not a high-level demon technique, is a trick from the origin of the heavenly demons. Once it succeeds, it cannot be reversed.”
The old man in the sky looked at the rising demon mist and said worriedly, “Only with stable spiritual perception can one not fear external demons; at least to the earthly level can one achieve this. Chu Yang currently has notable accomplishments but is only at the profound level. He hasn’t reached the stability of earthly-level spiritual perception; everyone has a demonic nature in their hearts, and below the earthly level, it’s hard to turn back once possessed. If one cannot suppress it... the risk is too great! It’s really not worth the risk; instead…”
Xue Lei Han said calmly, “No problem! I believe in Chu Yang; Prime Minister, in this world, everything has its pros and cons. While having stable spiritual perception is indeed fortunate for cultivators, allowing them to be unafraid of external demon invasions, once stable, they lose the opportunity for spiritual training. This is a significant regret for the future journey of heaven's way. Moreover, it could lead to premature failure.”
“Now, Chu Yang is undergoing the heavenly demon training at the profound level, which is like attempting the most crucial and perilous stage of the heavenly journey ahead before even reaching the earthly level. As long as he ultimately passes through it, it will certainly be of tremendous benefit... Compared to each other, you should understand the weight of this, Prime Minister!”
The old man sighed and said no more, but in his heart, he thought: What weighs more? Only if he passes can it be of tremendous benefit. If he fails, it’s worth nothing. How many in the entire Nine Heavens Pavilion have succeeded at the heavenly demon training at the profound level?