Published: March 8, 2025
Though the adventure felt like a game, in Chu Yang's heart there lingered a vague suspicion: the person lurking in the shadows might not necessarily be an enemy. If this person were truly an enemy, they could easily annihilate him without all the fuss and elaborate scheming; it was really unnecessary.
But the outcome was now like this...
Chu Yang's mind raced, and a light flickered in his thoughts: could it be... Snow Tear Cold... or someone affiliated with Snow Tear Cold? If that's the case, then he would definitely not be in danger. However, Gu Duxing and the others might not be so fortunate.
So, Chu Yang immediately announced that he would participate in the game alone.
Since the situation had already been determined, he would lock the scenario in the most advantageous way for himself; a crisis might very well turn into an opportunity!
Mo Tianji took a deep breath and stared at Chu Yang for a long while, keenly capturing a hint of helplessness and urgency in Chu Yang's eyes. He couldn't help but feel a jolt in his heart and quickly composed himself, saying, "It’s a good thing if we can avoid bloodshed! We brothers will wait for the boss's triumphant return!"
Chu Yang smiled and nodded, releasing Mo Qingwu's small hand and taking a step forward.
The Heavenly Demon Freak, however, noticed nothing unusual and cackled, saying, "What courage! If that's the case, then take ten steps forward!"
In the eyes of the Heavenly Demon Freak, his conditions were so "generous" that the other party could hardly refuse. There was no need to take risks to deal with an unbeatable opponent like him; it was a good deal no matter how one calculated it.
Chu Yang smiled broadly and strode out, showing no hesitation or wavering.
Whether voluntary or compelled, since a decision had been made, it was time to charge ahead!
Behind him, Mo Qingwu's small hands had already tightly twisted together, her knuckles turning pale.
Feeling a slight weight on his shoulder, Mo Tianji gently patted his sister's shoulder, "Don't worry! Chu Yang is confident; you saw that he only acts when he is fully prepared!"
Mo Qingwu nodded blankly, but at this moment, her heart was filled with extreme worry, and she didn’t even register Mo Tianji's comforting words.
The Heavenly Demon Freak let out a strange laugh, raised his hands, and a thick black mist sprayed out, enveloping Chu Yang entirely...
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"My Lord, it's not that I’m being long-winded, but if you change your mind now, it’s still not too late. The Heart Crushing of the Heavenly Demon may not be a high-level demon technique, not valued by experts, but it is a trick from the essence of the heavenly demons. Once it succeeds, there’s no turning back."
The old man in the air watched the demonic fog rise and said anxiously, "Only with stable spirituality can one not fear external demons; at least one must reach the earthly level to achieve this. Although Chu Yang has impressive accomplishments now, he is only at the profound level; he hasn’t reached the stable spirituality of the earthly level. Everyone has a demonic nature in their hearts; below the earthly level, it’s hard to return from being possessed. If he can’t suppress it... the risk is too great! It’s truly not worth the risk; rather..."
Snow Tear Cold replied lightly, "It’s fine! I believe in Chu Yang; Prime Minister, in life, everything comes with both benefits and drawbacks. While stable spirituality is indeed a good thing for cultivators, freeing them from the fear of external demon invasions, once that stability is achieved, the opportunity for spiritual cultivation is completely lost. This is a great regret for future walks of heaven's way. Moreover, it could lead to premature failure."
"Now, Chu Yang is undergoing the trials of the heavenly demons at the profound level; this is an early attempt at the most critical and dangerous phase of stepping into the heavenly level. As long as he ultimately passes through, it will undoubtedly be of great benefit... Compared to each other, should you not understand what is more important, Prime Minister?"