A small beast, seemingly harmless at first glance, could actually use primordial force? If Qian Ye hadn’t observed carefully, he would not have noticed anything unusual.
The little creature landed in Qian Ye’s hand and became motionless as if terrified. However, its dazed state only lasted for a second before it suddenly burst with immense strength, twisting its body violently and escaping from Qian Ye’s grasp!
Qian Ye uttered a surprised sound and made another grab, this time with twice the speed of his previous attempt, plucking the little creature out of the air once more. The little thing no longer pretended and struggled fiercely, trying to escape. But no matter how hard it tried, it couldn’t break free from Qian Ye’s hand, which was like an immovable mountain.
When the little creature realized it couldn’t escape, it twisted its head sharply, almost unnaturally, and bit down on Qian Ye’s hand. A loud crack resounded as all four of its incisors broke off.
Qian Ye raised his eyebrows slightly, surprised by the biting power of the little creature. This bite could tear through steel, powerful enough to rival that of a ferocious beast. It was already quite an achievement for it to leave a few red marks on Qian Ye’s skin.
The little creature yelped in pain, emitting a sharp, shrill cry. To Qian Ye, this wasn’t just any cry. Its frequency far exceeded the range of normal biological hearing, spreading far and wide.
In an instant, howls echoed all around, and hundreds of little creatures emerged from the darkness, surrounding Qian Ye. This time, they discarded their pretenses, their eyes gleaming with a fierce, bloodthirsty light.
Qian Ye surveyed his surroundings, standing completely still.
Another howl, and all the little creatures leaped at Qian Ye simultaneously. But their eyes flashed red, and they rained down from the sky like a storm.
The Vitality Seizing Technique, whether used against humans or beasts, was equally deadly.
After eliminating the horde, silence descended, and no other sounds were heard. A flush of crimson spread across Qian Ye’s face, gradually subsiding. The amount of vital essence provided by these little creatures was astonishing; even at his current rank, he found it somewhat overwhelming.
Qian Ye stood motionless until all the surging vitality was absorbed by the Book of Darkness. Then, he inventoried the supplies and equipment stored in Anduia’s space and headed towards the highest mountain visible in his sight.
The recent beast attack had already proven that the inner world was extremely dangerous. Moreover, the more cautious Qian Ye had noticed another oddity: the sky here was incredibly clean, with no birds in sight. He didn’t want to take the risk of flying, becoming a target for some unknown ferocious beast, especially since he could move swiftly on the ground.
After half a day, Qian Ye finally reached the highest mountain within his sight. In front of him, an extensive forest of strange trees stretched out. Some spherical objects, wrapped in giant leaves, had turned a deep red, appearing ripe.
The hillside was covered with a gentle, purple-red grass, brilliant yet eerie.
Both the forest and the grass exuded a subtle sense of danger. Very few places could make him, at his current level, feel threatened.
Suddenly, a flash of light appeared at the edge of his vision, followed by a faint tremor. Qian Ye recognized it as an emergency signal from the demon race. Its penetrating light could travel even farther in a world rich in primordial force.
These signal flares were extremely expensive, affordable only by the most important figures. Generally, where a signal flare rose, one could expect at least a powerful marquis.
A powerful marquis was always a good target. Qian Ye sneered silently and headed towards the signal.
But after a short distance, Qian Ye stopped and looked in another direction. In the distant sky, faint points of light flickered. His pupils changed color, and his vision rapidly magnified, revealing a pale flame descending slowly in the far sky.
The Eternal Flame!
Qian Ye hadn’t expected him to enter the inner world so soon. It seemed that the imperial sovereigns of Black Sun Valley had failed to contain the strides of this apex lord of the Evernight.
After some thought, Qian Ye did not continue. Since he could see the Eternal Flame, it meant the Eternal Flame could see him too. He doubted that the lord’s vision was weaker than his own. Within the Eternal Flame’s field of vision, any action he took would likely result in a relentless pursuit.
After observing for a while, Qian Ye circled around in a large arc, stealthily heading behind the Eternal Flame. No matter how strong the Eternal Flame was, he was still just one person and couldn’t keep an eye on all the Evernight powerhouses.
Now, Qian Ye only wanted revenge for his human kin and the Azure King. Even if he couldn’t deal with the lords for now, there were few who could withstand his full-force attack below that level.
Qian Ye didn’t know what the future held for all the worlds now that the inner world was open. Before he could reach the peak of dominion, ideals were just ideals. For now, what he wanted and could do was to kill as many demon powerhouses as possible, reducing their combat strength.
It was unlikely that a figure like the Demon Emperor could be bound by a mere promise. Once he personally took action, unless Qian Ye hid back in the imperial territory, it would be hard to escape. Even if he kept his promise, what then? Qian Ye wouldn’t forget that Lin Xitan’s death occurred in the Demon Emperor’s domain.
In the inner world, the active dark primordial force would give even the supreme beings a headache. Before they decided to enter, Qian Ye had the chance he needed.
Qian Ye took one last look at the distant Eternal Flame and sped away. The inner world offered many conditions for him to rapidly grow stronger, and only his Chaotic Force remained unaffected by the active primordial force. Before facing the Eternal Flame again, Qian Ye needed to hunt extensively. When he stood before the Eternal Flame again, he would be a different Qian Ye.
The forests in the inner world were more numerous than expected, and beneath them lay complex networks of caves and sinkholes. After a day of wandering, Qian Ye encountered at least a hundred types of unfamiliar creatures and dozens of potentially valuable minerals.
He mentally recorded these discoveries but refrained from delving deeper or engaging in large-scale slaughter. He didn’t want to leave too much of a trail, as many Evernight powerhouses were naturally excellent hunters due to their racial traits.
After a day of exploration, crossing two mountain ranges, Qian Ye decided to rest in a forest and spend the night there.
He chose a large tree, set up a few traps around it, climbed to the treetop, and hid in the canopy, concealing his aura. He began quietly circulating the Mystical Chapter, refining the vital essence stored in the Book of Darkness.
Dark races, even the blood race, had limits on how much vital essence they could absorb. Excessive absorption could not only be indigestible but also pollute their bloodlines. With the Mystical Chapter, Qian Ye had no such limitations; the only bottleneck was the speed at which it refined and converted the vital essence.
Now, Qian Ye discovered that using the Book of Darkness as a medium, combining a portion of Dark Gold Blood Qi and a portion of Dawn’s Awakening, approximately produced half a portion of Chaotic Force. This unprecedented primordial force not only elevated the power of all his secret techniques and combat skills to a new level but also further enhanced his body based on the ancient blood qi.
Qian Ye didn’t know if the changes occurring in him were unique, and occasionally, he felt a momentary confusion. However, the pressing pressure and the constant lurking danger left him no time to hesitate.
The night in the inner world was quiet, and it was peculiar. The dark sun still hung high in the sky, but the luminous halo around it had disappeared, allowing the night to fall.
When the halo reappeared, it would be dawn in the inner world.
Qian Ye had tried to understand this phenomenon from his knowledge, but to no avail. At times, he wondered if the demon and blood races, with their long histories, had any ancient texts on this, or if the legendary ancient prophecies of the Great Qin Dynasty’s founders contained similar legends.
After a night of cultivation, Qian Ye had largely refined the stored vital essence and primordial force. At this rate, it wouldn’t be long before he advanced further. A place where even common beasts had considerable strength was truly unprecedented.
Qian Ye got up and sensed the flow of dark primordial force around him. Throughout the past day, he had not wandered aimlessly but continuously observed and recorded the flow of primordial force. After a day of comparison, he discovered that the dark primordial force flowed along a mysterious trajectory.
The flow pattern was arc-shaped and always in the same direction. If the arc were extended, it would form a circle with a diameter of several hundred kilometers. The circle was so large that without Qian Ye’s keen senses or special observation and recording equipment, it would be nearly impossible to detect the primordial vortex in the inner world.
Qian Ye changed his direction, planning to head to the center of the circle. If the inner world held any secrets, they were more likely to be found at the heart of the primordial vortex.
With Qian Ye’s current speed, even traveling cautiously, he could cross several hundred kilometers in a day and reach the center of the circle.
Before he discovered any secrets, he saw a battlefield in the distance, where a fierce battle was raging.
Three figures chased each other, fighting from the ground to the sky and back. Below, strange trees were constantly being knocked over, and boulders shattered. Even the fiercest predators in the inner world stayed hidden.
It was a spider demon and a demon powerhouse besieging an imperial general. Though outnumbered, the general held his ground, and his primordial force was enduring, indicating that he could continue fighting.
Qian Ye went into stealth, approaching the battlefield, and drew out Longzang, locking onto the demon viscount. Perhaps because of their advantage, the viscount was somewhat relaxed, and his movements weren’t at their peak. To Qian Ye, every move was a flaw.
As the viscount prepared to dodge a sword strike, his body suddenly froze, and his movements lagged. With a shock, he exclaimed, “Eyes of Control!”
But it was too late. He tried to dodge, but his knees and below suddenly exploded into a cloud of blood. Under the force of Qian Ye’s Chaotic Force, the demon’s protective shield was as fragile as paper.
The viscount was severely injured. The spider demon, however, was decisive. Seeing Qian Ye, he immediately turned and fled without looking back.
Qian Ye frowned but did not pursue. Little Zhu Ji was currently in the hands of the Spider Queen, and Qian Ye was reluctant to kill too many spider demons, lest they take out their anger on her. Besides, the spider demon was also a viscount, and his speed was almost uncharacteristic for his kind.
Meanwhile, the demon powerhouse, though severely injured, still had not lost all his combat capability. He managed to summon a protective aura and floated in the air, trying to escape.
Qian Ye made his decision. He flashed forward, ignoring the reaction of the imperial general, and appeared behind the demon viscount. With a single slash of his Green-Gold Blood Sword, he cut through the newly formed protective shield and sent the viscount crashing to the ground.
The demon viscount hit the ground heavily, unable to get up. Qian Ye’s sword had nearly split his back, and with a little more force, he would have been cut in two.
Qian Ye landed beside the viscount and said calmly, “Do you want to live or die?”
The viscount glared at Qian Ye, gritting his teeth, “Even if I die, you won’t live long. His Majesty will never let you go.”
“That’s a problem for the future. But now, you’ll die before me,” Qian Ye replied coolly.
The viscount sneered, “If I’m in your hands, I didn’t plan on living anyway.”
“That’s not necessarily true. If you happen to know something that interests me, you might survive. After all, you’re no longer a threat.” Qian Ye stated calmly.
The demon viscount’s eyes flickered, clearly struggling with his decision.
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