Immortal Refiner-Chapter 623: Crossing Over [2.2k]

Translator: AnubisTL

Beneath the Myriad Beasts Spirit Tree, a tall, imposing figure soared through the air, taking the lead as he flew toward the radiant golden path.

At the foot of the golden giant tree, ferocious demons watched Li Qing’s figure streak toward the golden path, yet none dared to follow.

The demons turned their gazes to the three-headed profound crocodile, eager to see what decision this renowned demon would make.

Would it choose to forcefully follow and challenge the human to a decisive battle, or would it opt for another path?

The three-headed profound crocodile, unable to bear the intense scrutiny, shifted its three heads through a series of expressions before finally surging skyward.

In the end, it chose an adjacent golden path.

Whoosh!

The other demons erupted in a collective gasp of astonishment.

Even the legendary three-headed profound crocodile had chosen to avoid confrontation—an utterly unbelievable turn of events.

"Crocodile Third Sky didn’t take the same path as the human!"

"Is this deliberate avoidance? Does it acknowledge the human’s superior strength?"

"Hiss... It seems that confrontation earlier put immense pressure on Crocodile Third Sky as well."

"Even the three-headed profound crocodile dares not contend with this human?"

"This is beyond absurd!"

The demon races, including Azure Wing Rat, acted with remarkable coordination, each choosing a golden path to occupy.

Once these renowned great demons had made their choices, the weaker demon races hesitated briefly before following suit.

Of the eight golden paths, only two remained unclaimed by powerful demons.

The other six were dominated by renowned figures like Li Qing and Bai Xing, leaving few demons daring to challenge their control.

Especially Li Qing’s path, though the most dazzling and magnificent, remained completely uncontested. Not a single demon dared to approach him!

Anyone could see that the end of this golden path held extraordinary opportunities, perhaps even a Myriad Beasts Spirit Fruit with enhanced potency. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

But alas, compared to the Myriad Beasts Spirit Fruit, these demons valued their lives and rationality above all else.

Not to mention, even the three-headed profound crocodile had calmly chosen another path!

As for the remaining two golden paths, the competition was fierce.

Formidable demon races like the blazing demon weasel, bone demon giant wolf, and shadow leopard had all ascended these paths.

This was their battlefield!

Fan Tong had originally intended to challenge Bai Xing and finish their interrupted battle at the Tempering Life Spirit Pool.

But Li Qing’s words had forced him to suppress this impulse.

His current priority was to obtain a Myriad Beasts Spirit Fruit, undergo a complete metamorphosis, and elevate his strength to the next level!

Then, facing Bai Xing would be a much safer prospect!

After stepping onto the golden path, Li Qing glanced back and found not a single demon race daring to follow.

"So rational after all? Not a single challenger?"

"How utterly boring!"

With a shake of his head, Li Qing dismissed the matter.

Since no demons were contesting the path, he was more than happy to enjoy the solitude.

Stepping on the golden leaves beneath his feet, Li Qing began his ascent along the golden path.

The path stretched endlessly, reaching all the way to the crown of the golden tree.

He didn’t immediately unleash his full speed, opting instead for a steady, measured pace.

After all, this was a trial, and he dared not underestimate it. Who knew what obstacles and dangers might lie ahead?

"Hmm?"

Soon, Li Qing sensed something was amiss. He noticed that the golden leaves beneath his feet were exerting a clinging force on his body.

At first, the pressure was barely noticeable, not enough to warrant concern.

But as he climbed higher, the clinging force grew stronger.

"As expected, it’s not that simple. This invisible pressure is converging from all directions, increasing with every step I take!"

Li Qing narrowed his eyes, then took a deep breath and began to sprint.

Brahma King True Body!

Boom!

The vital energy within his body surged like a tidal wave, shaking his very core.

In an instant, the pressure that had been weighing him down vanished completely.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Li Qing moved with lightning speed, his figure flickering like a phantom as he burst forward.

In no time, he had covered an immense distance.

As for the other golden paths, the climbers there faced even more perilous conditions.

These demon races had to contend not only with overwhelming pressure from all directions but also with battling rivals and guarding against hidden attacks.

After a long while, the pace of all climbers on the eight golden paths suddenly slowed to a crawl.

Li Qing was no exception. He had now reached the middle section of his golden path.

At this point, immense pressure converged from all sides, forcing him to abandon his sprint and proceed forward step by step.

Even with his body refinement secret technique pushed to its limits, he could no longer ignore the crushing weight.

Sweat began to bead on Li Qing’s forehead, and his breathing grew ragged and labored.

This was the first time since mastering his body arts that he had encountered such a challenge.

"Huff, the pressure is already this intense at less than halfway! I can’t even imagine what it must be like at the very top!"

"Is this really a trial meant for third-tier demon races? I’m starting to doubt it!"

If even he was struggling this much, the other demons must be finding it nearly impossible to advance.

In the next moment, Li Qing took another step and finally reached the midpoint of the golden path.

Suddenly, a mutation occurred!

Buzz! Buzz!

Demonic beast phantoms materialized along the path ahead!

Li Qing’s pupils constricted sharply.

The golden path clearly held more secrets than he had anticipated!

Roar!

The demonic beast phantoms immediately swarmed toward Li Qing in a coordinated assault.

Leading the charge was a dragon ape. Though its form was illusory, its ferocious aura felt terrifyingly real.

Without hesitation, Li Qing summoned his natal magic treasure: the Primordial Chaos Peerless Hammer!

Boom!

True essence surged through his body as Li Qing hurled the Peerless Hammer forward.

"The Myriad Beasts Spirit Tree absorbs the essence blood and inner cores of powerful demons that have fallen in this secret realm since ancient times, allowing it to recreate a portion of their former power."

"Truly remarkable!"

Though impressed, Li Qing didn’t hesitate.

The massive hammer crashed down, the air exploding with a thunderous boom.

The dragon ape phantom shattered instantly, leaving only a wisp of golden energy lingering in its place.

Li Qing raised an eyebrow and drew the golden wisp toward him.

Upon contact, the crushing pressure of the golden path lessened noticeably!

Moreover, his stamina and depleted mana were significantly restored.

"So that’s it—these demonic beast phantoms are both trials and aids."

"Defeating just one greatly reduces the pressure."

"In that case, I have no choice but to unleash a massacre!"

A fierce glint flashed in Li Qing’s eyes.

Boom!

He summoned a nine-tiered iron tower and hurled it forward, crushing the surging wave of demonic beast phantoms.

The West Mausoleum Tower’s suppression immediately slowed the demon beasts’ advance.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Three Po Jun Blades shot forth, piercing the air and striking the demonic beast phantoms.

But Li Qing wasn’t finished. He extended both hands, and black and white flames erupted from his palms.

Boom!

The Spirit Devouring Demon Flame and Netherworld Cold Fire surged forward like tidal waves, instantly engulfing the swarm of demonic beast phantoms ahead.

Since killing these phantoms restored his physical and mana reserves, Li Qing had no need to conserve his mana.

As the black and white heavenly spirit fire swept across the battlefield, the massive swarm of demonic beast phantoms was swiftly annihilated, leaving behind only wisps of golden energy.

Li Qing charged forward, drawing all the golden energy into his body.

Almost immediately, the pressure exerted by the golden path diminished significantly, and his physical and mana reserves were fully restored.

With renewed momentum, Li Qing’s advance accelerated once more.

Using his magic treasures to clear the path and his two heavenly spirit fires to annihilate enemies, Li Qing’s efficiency was undeniable.

With reckless disregard for mana consumption, his speed along the golden path surged, propelling him forward at an astonishing pace.

Of course, he occasionally encountered particularly formidable demonic beast phantoms that required him to exhaust all his resources to barely defeat them.

The most formidable among them was a heavenly demon tiger, a former royal clan member of the demon realm. Its terrifying combat prowess slowed Li Qing’s progress significantly.

Ultimately, after Li Qing unleashed the Kunpeng Treasure Technique, even this heavenly demon tiger met its demise.

Ahead lay the area closest to the tree’s crown.

At the end of the path hung a Spirit Fruit radiating brilliant golden light, suspended beneath the leaves.

This golden Spirit Fruit must be the Myriad Beasts Spirit Fruit!

"This fruit is like pure gold, surrounded by a golden aura. It must be the Myriad Beasts Spirit Fruit," Li Qing mused.

"Even if I don’t know what’s so special about this Spirit Fruit that it can create such a magnificent and solid golden path..."

Having reached the end, Li Qing hesitated no longer. He channeled his boundless mana and reached out to pluck the pure golden Myriad Beasts Spirit Fruit!

This time, there were no obstacles. Li Qing effortlessly plucked the Spirit Fruit from its branch.

Thud!

The heavy, golden Spirit Fruit landed in his palm.

It felt icy to the touch, yet emitted no special aura or sensation, resembling an ordinary fruit.

Li Qing knew this was because the fruit’s spiritual essence was sealed within its golden skin, preventing any leakage.

"After all that effort, I finally got it!"

Li Qing weighed the Myriad Beasts Spirit Fruit in his hand, but refrained from consuming it immediately.

Instead, he turned his gaze to the left side of the golden path, to the other paths beyond the one beneath his feet.

If he wanted to understand the difference between the golden Spirit Fruit at the end of his path and the Myriad Beasts Spirit Fruits on other paths, the best approach was to simply claim another one!

"Crossing to another path will impose a ten-thousand-jin shackle," Li Qing recalled the Heavenly Dog Clan demon beast’s warning, his expression turning thoughtful.

"A ten-thousand-jin shackle, huh? I’m rather curious to test that out!"

After securing the Myriad Beasts Spirit Fruit, Li Qing took a step forward and sprinted toward the golden path to the left of the golden giant tree.

He intended to cross over to another golden path, pluck another Myriad Beasts Spirit Fruit for Ninth Insect, and compare the two fruits to see if there were any differences.

Li Qing’s figure shot across the sky, leaving his original path and immediately activating Kunpeng Extreme Speed.

Kunpeng Divine Power surged forth as he traversed the void above the golden giant tree’s canopy, his form flickering and elusive.

Finally, he approached the second golden path.

Boom!

In an instant, the golden leaves paving the entire path began to tremble violently, as if sensing Li Qing’s unauthorized presence.

Thud!

Li Qing, who had been soaring through the air, suddenly plummeted downward. The golden path’s surface acted like a powerful magnet, pinning him firmly in place.

Just as the Heavenly Dog Clan had warned, Li Qing felt an invisible, crushing weight pressing down on him—a burden far exceeding the pressure he had endured before.

Unlike before, he couldn’t alleviate the pressure by slaying demonic beast phantoms. This was the weight of crossing paths, and only leaving the path could break the shackles.

Hiss...

"This ’Ten Thousand Jun Force Shackles’ truly lives up to its name."

Li Qing gritted his teeth, simultaneously channeling his true essence and vital energy to resist the crushing weight. This allowed him to regain some composure.

"Huff!"

"So, which demon race will I encounter on this golden path?"

With effort, Li Qing straightened his posture and surveyed his surroundings.

He noticed a pale golden Spirit Fruit hanging high in the tree’s canopy, distinctly different from the one he had obtained earlier.

His previous Spirit Fruit had been pure gold, as if forged from genuine gold.

The Myriad Beasts Spirit Fruit on this path, however, was much paler in color.

Still, since he had come specifically for this fruit, he felt no disdain.

Just as he prepared to pluck it, a murderous voice suddenly echoed from the path behind him:

"You insolent human! I let you off once before, but now you dare cross onto this path to compete with me for the Spirit Fruit!"

From behind, the three-headed profound crocodile, bathed in the blood of countless beasts, lumbered forward.

Clearly, its journey had been far from peaceful, marked by relentless slaughter.

"Let me off? Heh, too bad I don’t feel like letting you off this time."

"Since we’ve met by such coincidence, we might as well settle things here. I’ve been quite interested in the beast ancestor tokens you’ve collected."

Li Qing chuckled softly, then cracked his neck.

Crack! Crack!

The three-headed profound crocodile’s eyes blazed with murderous intent. It was well aware of the Myriad Beasts Spirit Tree’s rules: anyone daring to cross to another path would inevitably bear the weight of ten thousand tons!

"Even shackled by such immense pressure, you still dare to act so arrogantly!"

"Who do you think you are? A reincarnated True Spirit from the upper realm?"

"Arrogant human! Now is your time to die!"

(End of the Chapter)

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