There are no ancestors at all; I made them all up.

Chapter 158 The Law is Falling into the Trap [Third Update]

Chen Qing had met Jun Wuyai several times and knew that he was highly skilled in cultivation and possessed the secret art of Qi circulation, which made him truly extraordinary.

But if what Ruoshuang said is true, and this demonic cultivator was actually tricked down from the Nascent Soul stage by her, then the danger level of Moshu Zhenren needs to be raised even further!

"It's actually the Old Demon Yanqi!"

Liu Shuang'er had also arrived at Chen Qing's side, and said to Chen Qing with a solemn expression: "This person comes from the Blood Demon Path of Nan Yan Continent. It is said that his sect found a relic containing the Qi Talisman of the Demon Ancestor, which is why he rose to prominence. But for some reason, he was targeted by Master Mo Shu and tricked into practicing a strange demonic art. Although he gained some power, he ruined his fundamental path and caused the sect's inheritance to fall into disarray."

"Demon Ancestor Qi Talisman?" Chen Qing's heart stirred, feeling that the name sounded strangely familiar, but now was not the time to delve into it.

Upon hearing Liu Shuang'er's words, the Old Demon Yanqi sneered, "What does this little girl know? The Great Dao is profound and mysterious; how dare you presume to discuss it!"

Even so, he seemed to have been touched on a sore spot, and his body shone with a bloody light, and a blood-red streak swept towards the crowd!

Before the bloodstains even arrived, the eerie aura that corrupted spiritual light and degraded magical artifacts had already caused everyone's expressions to change drastically!

Liu Shuang'er said urgently, "Be careful! This bloody light is vicious; you must not take it head-on!"

Zhou Chen and the others who had just returned, along with Yan Ruoshuang and her subordinates, were on high alert. They all activated their defensive magic weapons, but none of them dared to attack rashly, for fear that the bloody light would damage their very foundation.

Chen Qing had already formed a hand seal, intending to release his Blood River Incarnation. Just now, the old demon had said, "The true form of the Blood River fights and devours each other, only distinguishing by rank." The one he had killed was an extraterrestrial demon, whose rank should be extremely high. He wanted to test his strength.

Even if it fails, the loss of a bloody light can be recovered when you wake up from the next dream. If you can use this opportunity to find out the other party's background, or even find out some secrets about the Northern Demon Tribulation and the Heavenly Demon Ruins, it will be a great gain.

"However, even without bloodshed, I have Nascent Soul stage techniques to deal with it!"

In the blink of an eye, Chen Qing had already taken a step forward!
"Chen Jun!" Liu Shuang'er saw that he was going to confront him head-on and reached out to stop him. "Although this Old Demon Yan Qi has fallen in cultivation level, he once stepped into the Nascent Soul stage. His methods and vision are far beyond those of ordinary Golden Core cultivators. Don't be reckless!"

Chen Qing seemed not to hear, and pointed his fingers forward like a sword!
"Duh!"

The inconspicuous hairpin in her hair shot out, transforming into a jet of black lightning in the air, and crashed fiercely into the blood rainbow!
"Fuck!"

A series of melting sounds!

The crimson ribbon that was enough to taint golden elixir treasures and make everyone wary was utterly destroyed and evaporated as soon as it encountered the pitch-black tribulation lightning, just like boiling water poured on snow!
Then, the lightning continued its relentless advance, disintegrating the blood rainbow and then, like a leech clinging to a bone, retracing the path of the blood light, directly piercing the Old Demon Yanqi!

"what?!"

The sinister smile on Yanqi Old Demon's face froze instantly, replaced by incredulous astonishment!

He changed the hand seals, and his protective blood aura was activated on its own, but it was as fragile as paper in front of the dark lightning sword and was easily pierced!

The deadly sense of crisis was like ice water poured over his head, making him feel completely disoriented!
"boom!"

The old demon let out a strange cry, spat out a mouthful of his life essence blood, which transformed into a thick blood shield in front of him, while his figure retreated wildly!

"Crack!"

The blood shield only blocked the lightning sword for a moment before shattering!
But in that instant, the Old Demon Yanqi retreated dozens of feet. His face was deathly pale, his breathing was disordered, and his gaze toward Chen Qing was filled with fear!

Chen Qing then took a moment to ask Liu Shuang'er, "If I subdue this old demon, can it be considered a merit, in exchange for the path of the unlawful?"

Yan Ruoshuang overheard this and immediately understood. She shouted, "I can go too! If I capture this person, I will repay you with any means of illegal means! All I need is for you to help me!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Shuang'er raised her eyebrows and said, "You only need to suppress this monstrous creature, and I will help you apply!"

"It's a deal." Chen Qing's spirits immediately lifted.

Zhou Chen listened, his expression changing, he hesitated as if he wanted to say something but ultimately dared not say more.

The old demon Yanqi exclaimed in surprise, "Who are you? When did Nanbin produce someone like you?! Your thunder magic is too overpowered, how can it so effectively counter my demonic arts! This is unfair! I'm not fighting you anymore!"

Having said that, he transformed into a streak of blood-red light and prepared to flee!

"Want to go?"

Chen Qing was delighted and immediately transformed into a streak of light, giving chase!

The talisman in the Niwan Palace flickered slightly, its speed suddenly increased, and it disappeared into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Liu Shuang'er exclaimed in alarm, "Be careful, it might be a trap!" but it was too late to stop her.

The group could only follow the gradually dissipating aura of thunder and the aftershocks of bloodlust as they hurriedly pursued the cause.

Yan Ruoshuang gazed in the direction where Chen Qing had disappeared, her beautiful eyes sparkling with a thoughtful expression.

The demon-hunting guards under her command, who were initially somewhat resentful, were now completely convinced and looked at Chen Qing's departing direction with awe.

Zhou Chen's expression changed several times, but in the end he just snorted heavily and said nothing more.

A crimson rainbow pierced the sky, followed closely by tribulation lightning!

Two streaks of light, one after the other, instantly left Blackwater City and ventured deep into the desolate mountains.

Ahead, the Old Demon Yanqi fled in panic, feeling the dark tribulation lightning following him like a shadow. Finally, he could no longer restrain himself and shouted hoarsely as he fled, "Fellow Daoist! We have no grudges from the past or any enmity from the present. Why do you have to serve the court's lackeys and relentlessly pursue me? If you stop now, I am willing to give you three Holy Blood Crystals! These are the secret treasures of my Blood Demon Path. They can strengthen your blood and temper your demonic essence, which will greatly benefit your cultivation!"

Chen Qing ignored him, and the Thunder Sword hummed, its speed increasing by three points.

When the old demon's attempt to bribe him failed, he flew into a rage and cursed, "You brat! You've gone too far! You're willing to be a lackey of the imperial court, slaughtering your fellow cultivators. When I regain my cultivation, I will wipe out your entire family and extract your souls..."

The dirty words are unbearable.

Chen Qing's expression remained unchanged, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

They chased for another ten miles or so, but found no one around and the mountains and fields were desolate.

Suddenly, Chen Qing had a thought, and the jet-black lightning that had been relentlessly pursuing him abruptly stopped, transforming into a lightning hairpin that flew back into his hair.

The pressure on the old demon Yanqi suddenly lessened. He was first taken aback, then overjoyed. He assumed that Chen Qing's magic power was insufficient or that he had hesitated because of his scolding, and was about to speed up his escape...

But then Chen Qing pointed his fingers like a knife and made a vague slash in the direction he was fleeing!
"Buzz!"

A thin, hair-like, dark red line of blood, only a foot long, shot out from Chen Qing's fingertip!

The bloodline, though seemingly faint, exudes an extremely pure and ancient terrifying evil!
It seems to be the source of all filth, chaos, and destruction!

"The true form of the Blood River?!"

The Old Demon Yanqi froze abruptly, then turned around abruptly. Seeing the thin, faint line of blood, he was first taken aback, then instead of being alarmed, he was overjoyed and burst into a wild laugh: "Hahahaha! So you've also cultivated this method! What a fool who doesn't know his own death! You dare to show off such a tiny bit of blood in front of the Ancestor? It's practically a tonic delivered to my door! Swallow it!"

He laughed wildly, urging his own mighty blood river to transform into a gigantic maw that devoured the sky, actively heading towards that thin thread of blood, intending to swallow it whole and refine it to strengthen himself!

However, the next moment...

"laugh!"

That seemingly faint line of blood, however, was like a branding iron piercing through ice and snow, penetrating the blood river maw that Yanqi Old Demon was so proud of without any hindrance!
Moreover, where the bloodline passed, the surging river of blood seemed to groan in fear, like a subject meeting an emperor. The essence of blood light was uncontrollably separated and converged and merged towards that thin bloodline!
"What?! Impossible!"

The old demon Yanqi's maniacal laughter froze, turning into extreme horror and disbelief!
He changed his mind and wanted to take back the Blood River, but he found that the Blood River Primordial Qi, which he had cultivated for many years, was like a source of a ruler. It could not muster any thought of resistance. Instead, it was filled with awe and submission and took the initiative to submit to the other party!

That wisp of blood was like a bottomless black hole, frantically devouring and absorbing the blood river essence of the Old Demon Yanqi. It expanded and grew stronger at a visible speed, its color becoming increasingly deep and dark, and the demonic power it emitted was rising steadily!
In contrast, the old demon Yanqi's blood-red light around him dimmed rapidly, his aura weakened quickly, and his body even began to show signs of shriveling!
"How could this be?! Your blood aura... why is your blood aura of such a higher rank than mine?! What exactly did you slay?!" He roared in despair and resentment, his eyes filled with fear and confusion. Chen Qing did not answer, but only accelerated his movements!
His Blood River True Form was created by using the original demonic intent of that extraterrestrial demon as a guide, slashing back to the source!

How could the master of a demonic cultivator compare to the Heavenly Demon rank?
The tide has turned!

"I'm not reconciled! How could I, your ancestor, be a stepping stone for someone else! I..."

Enraged, the Old Demon Yanqi went mad, his demonic energy surging and he was about to explode!
Chen Qing's eyes narrowed, and the blood-red light, which had grown to the thickness of an arm, suddenly rolled over and completely engulfed him!
The blood-red light writhed a few times, then calmed down completely, transforming into a gentle, dark red stream of light that flew back to Chen Qing's side, circling him slowly and emitting a terrifying aura several times stronger than before.

Chen Qing raised his hand and conjured the blood light back into a hairpin.

"Unfortunately, there wasn't time to ask him any questions. However, it seems that due to the cultivation method of the same origin, after the blood light devoured this person, it obtained quite a few fragments of memories..."

at this time.

"right here!"

Following the lingering echoes of the battle, the group hurriedly arrived, only to find the desolate valley deserted, with the mountain wind carrying lingering traces of burnt and bloody stench.

Chen Qing stood amidst the chaos, his breathing calm.

"Chen Jun! That old devil..." Liu Shuang'er rushed forward, her eyes sweeping over the empty surroundings. She vaguely guessed the outcome, but still couldn't help but ask.

Chen Qing said regretfully, "One of them was killed because we couldn't control him."

Everyone was speechless upon hearing this.

Killed?

That was the infamous Old Demon Yanqi, who had once reached the Nascent Soul stage!

Even if one's cultivation level has fallen, how can one's methods and foundation be compared to those of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator?

That's a very dismissive statement!

Zhou Chen's face twitched, and his gaze toward Chen Qing was now filled with deep apprehension.

Liu Shuang'er was stunned for a moment, and was about to speak when she was interrupted by a cold voice.

"Junior Sister Liu promised you that you would report the results and claim credit afterward. The process is complicated and there are many variables." Yan Ruoshuang took a step forward and came straight to Chen Qing. With a flick of her jade hand, she threw a jade slip to Chen Qing. "This is the complete 'Free and Unfettered Chapter'. My promise, Yan Ruoshuang, can be fulfilled now. Afterward, I can fill in the necessary documents for each step for you."

The jade slip felt cool to the touch. With a slight touch of divine sense, one could feel the interwoven principles within. It explained the profound method of how to sense, absorb, and refine the essence of foreign laws, condense the true light of the laws to protect oneself, and carve out a realm outside the law of one's own country!

Upon seeing this, Liu Shuang'er's pretty face turned cold. She cursed inwardly at how quickly this woman acted, but she also took out three crystals the size of pigeon eggs without showing any weakness.

"Master Chen, practicing this method is like a tree without roots if you only have the method! This is a crystal formed from the laws and fortunes of the three kingdoms of Beili, Jianguo, and Qingmu, which was obtained by the Demon-Slaying Guards when they investigated and confiscated treasonous cases! It contains the essence of the laws of the three kingdoms and is the best resource needed to cultivate the 'Freedom Beyond the Law'! I actually prepared it long ago, especially for Master Chen!"

Chen Qing glanced at the three radiant magic crystals, then at the jade slip in his hand. After thinking about the situation in his dream, he accepted them without hesitation.

"In that case, thank you both very much."

He nodded slightly to Yan Ruoshuang, acknowledging her kindness.

A faint smile appeared on Yan Ruoshuang's icy face, like a snow lotus just beginning to bloom, before vanishing without a trace.

Although Liu Shuang'er was unwilling, she knew that the matter was settled, so she could only say, "Now that this matter is over, we need to go back and deal with the ruins as soon as possible. Chen Jun, your actions this time have already deterred all parties and saved me a lot of trouble. Let me find you a place to rest first. If there is anything else, I will ask you for help again."

She paused, then added, "However, if you are interested in the ruins, you may come with me."

Chen Qing thought for a moment and then said, "Give me a quiet room."

The quiet room was cool and dust-free.

"The net of justice is vast, nurturing true light, forming its own unique system, untouched by cause and effect, and unfettered by the cage of law... The brilliance of this method lies in stealing the power of other countries' legal systems and transforming it for one's own use!"

Chen Qing sat cross-legged, with the jade slip hanging in front of him, and the text of "The Chapter on Freedom Beyond the Law" flowed through his heart.

The three "law crystals" slowly rotated in his palm, emanating different yet equally majestic auras of law.

The harshness and rigor of Beili, the sharpness and decisiveness of Jian Ge, the vitality of Qingmu...

The essence of the three different laws was activated by the practice, transforming into streams of light that seeped into Chen Qing's meridians and eventually returned to his dantian.

The process went surprisingly smoothly.

In less than half a day, a wisp of "unfettered true light beyond the law" had condensed in Chen Qing's dantian!
Although small, it has already formed its own unique style, slightly shifting the energy around it and creating a strange sense of alienation from the inherent laws of this world.

Chen Qing slowly opened his eyes, a hint of understanding flashing in them.

"Although the laws of the Immortal Dynasty in the Dream are strong, their principles are the same. The key is, when in the Immortal Dynasty, which foreign law should be chosen as the starting point..."

After a few moments of thought, he had already made up his mind.

"It's time to dream again."

The Celestial Dynasty, the Path of Returning North.

The massive land vessel rolled across the wasteland, ploughing deep furrows.

The boat was covered with runes of law, resonating subtly with the earth's energy. It seemed slow, but in reality, it could travel a hundred miles in an instant.

Inside the main hall of the boat, Lin Ruhui sat in the main seat, a communication jade talisman in front of him shimmering with light.

"Well done! Under the law, all beings are equal. No matter how gifted someone is, they cannot escape the law. This time, capturing Jiming and eliminating the variables in the North is your greatest achievement. When you return to the capital, you will be rewarded."

Lin Ruhui bowed slightly and then said, "You flatter me, Your Excellency. It is all due to the authority of the laws of the Celestial Dynasty. I am merely acting in accordance with the law, but..."

She paused for a moment, then changed the subject: "Although Ji Mingzi Li Qing is extreme in his actions, his talent and potential are truly rare. It would be a pity to destroy him simply because we are afraid of his unpredictability. Could I vouch for him and recommend him to the central government so that he can serve the Immortal Dynasty?"

Yu Fu remained silent for a moment before saying, "Ru Hui, I can understand your desire to cherish talent, but extraordinary people are bound to bring extraordinary disasters. His nature is unclear and his heart is unpredictable. Forcibly recruiting him may turn into raising a tiger. It's not too late to discuss it after he is escorted back to Yujing. Currently, there are several forces trying to interfere. Your current priority is to ensure his safe arrival without any mistakes."

"Yes, Ru Hui understands." A hint of regret flashed in Lin Ru Hui's eyes, and she said no more.

The radiance of the jade talisman faded.

She got up and went to the porthole, gazing at the vast land outside.

"Pity……"

Meanwhile, inside the ship's interior, in a forbidden room.

Chen Qing sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his body wrapped in layers of dark gold chains that were half-real and half-illusory.

On the chains, intricate legal texts flowed continuously.

Suddenly, his eyelids trembled slightly, and he abruptly opened them!

　I've written 11,000 words by midnight, and I'll revise them later when I get home.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)