Stranger Danger-Chapter 1804: Nether Abyss Demonic Water
“Purple Qi Comes From The East” was not an offensive art, but it possessed a greater, more profound power. It was a manifestation of a type of Dao; a reflection of the operation of the river of fate.
When Ye Qing grasped “Purple Qi Comes From The East”, he immediately and instinctively sensed that a special connection between himself and the Heavenly Way had taken form. He could now sense the trajectories of the river of fate and catch a vague picture of the network of destiny.
More importantly, “Purple Qi Comes From The East” possessed the great power to block out the rivers of fate and obfuscate one’s destiny. It made the practitioner impossible to be divined via the rivers of fate, perceived by the Heavenly Way, uncovered via rolling back time[1], discovered in the present, and predicted in the future.
Possessing this art was akin to possessing a talisman that allowed him to escape the world itself. He could even temporarily break free from the Three Realms and the Five Phases and avoid even the tribulations of the Heavenly Way!
It was unquestionably an unparalleled art in self-preservation and disaster avoidance.
While Ye Qing was absorbed in the profoundness of “Purple Qi Comes From The East”, Taiqing Tainzun appeared soundlessly before him like so many times before and broke the peaceful silence of the purple bamboo forest with his gentle voice. “You have practiced here for a long time, Ye Qing. It is time for you to take your leave.”
Surprised, Ye Qing looked up at Taiqing Tianzun with puzzlement in his eyes.
Seemingly sensing his puzzlement, Taiqing Tianzun gave him a kind smile and explained, “One day in the Divine Court is akin to one year in the human world. You have practiced in this Heaven for seven days, so seven years have passed in the outside world.”
“Seven years?!” Ye Qing exclaimed in shock when he heard this.
Taiqing Tianzun nodded slightly and continued, “According to my divination, you bear a great destiny and a duty the Earthly Sovereign has entrusted you with. You have a tribulation you must face, and you cannot linger here for long. The mortal coil is the place where you will face your trials and tribulations.”
Ye Qing knew that Taiqing Tianzun was talking about the Four Evils. Due to King Taishan’s meddling, the Four Evils who should have broken free in twenty plus years would be breaking out in a decade at most.
According to Taiqing Tianzun, seven years had passed in the outside world during the seven days he practiced in this Heaven. In other words, the Four Evils would break free from their seals in three years or so!
Time was of the essence now!
Realizing the severity of the situation, Ye Qing rose to his feet and paid Taiqing Tianzun a respectful bow. He said seriously, “Thank you for your guidance, teacher.”
He knew very well the burden he carried. He could not afford to waste anymore time. He needed to return to the human world and make the preparations necessary to slay the Four Evils as soon as possible.
“Mm.” Taiqing Tianzun nodded gladly and gestured for Ye Qing to rise. He said gently, “Do you have anything you would like to say to me before you leave?”
Ye Qing remained silent for a moment before lifting his head and looking at Taiqing Tianzun. Then, he asked carefully, “If I may dare ask... will we meet again, teacher?”
Taiqing Tianzun’s eyes wrinkled into the traces of a meaningful smile. Then, he stroked his white beard and said enigmatically, “The Heavenly Way is ephemeral, and all things are predestined. If we are destined, then we will naturally meet again, won’t we?”
Having said that, Taiqing Tianzun waved his sleeve and enveloped Ye Qing in a gentle but irresistible force. The scenery before Ye Qing’s eyes warped for a moment, and the next thing he knew, he was sent out of the Taiqing Daode Heaven.
When Ye Qing’s feet landed on solid ground, and his nose breathed in the familiar air of the human world, Ye Qing finally realized that he had truly left the Taiqing Daode Heaven.
When he looked behind his back, the purple bamboo forest he had grown accustomed to was nowhere to be found. There was only endless and boundless space.
Ye Qing sucked in a deep breath and pushed away his longing. When he looked around himself, he realized that Feng Qingyou, white Robe Demon master and more were already waiting for him.
Compared to seven days ago, everyone’s aura had undergone a transformative change.
Feng Qingyou was now surrounded by a faint air of Dao. Every gesture she made naturally looked out of the world. It was clear that she had improved considerably during her time in the Taiqing Daode Heaven.
White Robe Demon Master’s transformation was even more stunning. His aura was as deep as the abyss and as vast as an ocean. He had entered the third level of the Sage-stage and became a Wayknower just like Ye Qing.
While everyone else had not undergone a ridiculous change like Ye Qing and White Robe Demon Master, they all made significant progress in their own cultivation and were clearly stronger than before.
Due to the urgency of the situation, Ye Qing did not waste time engaging his fellow Sages in a lengthy discussion. After a brief greeting and chit-chat, he turned down their invitations and took off to the horizon with Feng Qingyou and White Robe Demon Master. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
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Wutong Island, Phoenix Restaurant. Light filled the room, and sandalwood fragrance tickled the nostrils.
Ye Qing and Feng Qingyou were sitting side by side while staring at the item in White Robe Demon Master’s hand. It was a single drop of water, and it was floating in the air.
At first glance, the water droplet looked like a drop of ink. However, its darkness and depth were stifling even for them.
The surface of the droplet was perfectly smooth. It was so still it was like the embodiment of death. However, if someone were to watch closely, they would find countless tiny whirlpools spinning soundlessly like undercurrents of an abyss. They contained enough power to overturn even qian and kun.
The water droplet was anything but gentle as well. Instead, it was indescribably cold and heavy. It oppressed the space it existed in so that there were distorted lines in the air. It was as if the droplet was a mountain.
Tendrils of cold qi were spreading soundlessly in the air as well. Wherever the cold qi traveled, the sandalwood fragrance froze, the clear light dimmed, and even the warmth of the Phoenix Restaurant was annihilated to the last, leaving behind only a terrible, bone-chilling cold.
The water droplet was emitting terrible energy right now. It was cold, dark and evil. It felt as if it could freeze one’s soul and erode one’s willpower in an instant.
“Is this the Nether Abyss Demonic Water?”
Ye Qing’s low voice broke the silence.
“That is correct, young master.”
White Robe Demon Master nodded slightly but seriously. “Using a drop of Nether Abyss Water as the foundation, King Taishan set up an astounding great array that absorbed the infinite essence of water of Nan Xu for countless years. Only then did he manage to create this item. A single drop can create a sea, and a single wisp can freeze mountains and continents until they split apart. Its power is immeasurable.”
As he spoke, White Robe Demon Master moved his fingertip slightly and sent the drop of demonic water over slowly to Ye Qing.
Ye Qing reached out. As soon as his fingertip made contact with the Nether Abyss Demonic Water, an indescribable cold immediately pierced his skin and reached all the way to his marrow. He felt as if his very soul was freezing over.
The next moment, profound light surrounded Ye Qing’s fingertip, and the Nether Abyss Demonic Water fell into his palm. It felt heavy. It felt like he was holding a ten-thousand-year-old chunk of profound ice or a dark world.
Feng Qingyou gazed at the Nether Abyss Demonic Water with a slight frown as well. “This energy is quite extraordinary. To think it is a hundred times colder than even the Profound Ice Cold Qi of the northernmost lands.”
“It is scary.”
That was what he said, but his tone wasn’t afraid. On the contrary, it was excited.
Extreme power was necessary for an evil suppressing spiritual treasure to be effective against the Four Evils. The weight and coldness of this Nether Abyss Demonic Water were perfect against the Undying Nether Phoenix.
Ye Qing pushed the distracting thoughts away and held the Nether Abyss Demonic Water between his palm. Then, he began channeling the Profound Yellow Mother Qi and refining the water droplet.
1. If you recall there was a time East Kunlun people basically rolled back time—or more accurately rolling back a record of time—to find out what he was doing in their tomb. ☜
