☆ Chapter 10 New Score-Boosting Mission (Bug Fix)
Although he was driven away by the people he had painstakingly rescued, Shen Qingqiu was extremely satisfied.
Liu Qingge, who should have died at his hands, was saved by him by a twist of fate.
If he could befriend this person, what would Shen Qingqiu have to fear even if all his enemies came knocking on his door at once?
Even if we take a step back and assume that the plan to cultivate a dutiful disciple like Luo Binghe fails, Liu Qingge, as the master of Hundred Battles Peak, still has the strength to fight against the overpowered protagonist!
Why doesn't the system have a "Strategy Value" or "Intelligence Value"? It would be good if he could farm points.
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There was no sun or moon in the cave. Shen Qingqiu didn't even realize what he had done before he found out the day he would emerge from Lingxi Cave.
Shen Qingqiu sat cross-legged on the stone platform with his eyes closed, and only opened his eyes after the last trace of spiritual energy had traveled through his limbs and bones.
After months of dedicated practice, he was able to control his spiritual energy freely, and had even improved upon his previous level.
This state signified that he now had complete control over the body, with even the last trace of disharmony vanished. His eyes, now gleaming, were vastly different from their former appearance. Shen Qingqiu leaped down from the stone platform, feeling increasingly light, as if a gentle breeze was blowing through his limbs—light, strong, and energetic.
Of course, this could very well just be his own subjective feeling. After all, the days of seclusion went by so quickly, it was like watching a video progress bar; if it were a novel, it would have been finished in a single chapter.
Before leaving, he felt he should say hello to the neighbors next door, so he knocked on the stone wall.
Shen Qingqiu cleared his throat and said, "Junior brother, how is things going on your end? I've already accomplished my mission, so I'll head out now."
His voice wasn't very loud, but it was definitely loud enough for someone with Liu Qingge's cultivation level to hear clearly, echoing in the empty cave.
There was no response from the other end, but Shen Qingqiu didn't care. As long as he had expressed his feelings, that was enough. He then flicked his clothes and strode out of Lingxi Cave to meet the impending storm.
Yes. A storm. Judging by the timeline, it's about this period. The upcoming plot is very important; it's the first major climax in the early stages of "The Proud Immortal Demon Path".
Demonic beings infiltrated the Cangqiong Mountain Sect, causing a great upheaval that engulfed both humans and demons.
The two important female protagonists of this book will also make a brief appearance in this turmoil and begin to notice Luo Binghe.
Lingxi Cave is isolated from the outside world and is quiet inside. However, as soon as you step out of the cave, the entire Qiongding Peak seems to be engulfed in flames and smoke, with disciples running around in panic and alarm bells ringing everywhere.
Shen Qingqiu immediately understood that the demons of the demon race had already attacked the mountain.
He arrived at the perfect moment, just in time for the riots.
Several disciples, whose identities were unknown, rushed towards him as soon as they saw him: "Uncle-Master Shen! Uncle-Master Shen, you've finally emerged from seclusion! Something terrible has happened! The Demon Ring demons have infiltrated Qiongding Peak and injured many of our fellow disciples!"
Shen Qingqiu touched one in each hand and calmly asked, "An Ding. Where is Senior Brother Sect Leader?"
Disciple A cried out, "Our sect leader has gone down the mountain on important business. Otherwise, how could the demons have taken the opportunity to attack!"
Disciple B said indignantly, "The demons are truly despicable! Not only did they take advantage of the situation to invade, but they also destroyed the rainbow bridge connecting the twelve peaks. Now, Qiongding Peak cannot receive any support from the other peaks!"
Shen Qingqiu already knew; he had only asked out of politeness earlier. Now, with his genuine skill and confidence, he declared with boundless pride, "No need to panic. My Cangqiong Mountain Sect is a great sect, producing countless heroes. Are we afraid of these few remnants of the Demon Realm?" He exuded an air of otherworldly elegance.
The disciples immediately felt they had found their leader and followed Shen Qingqiu like a train. As they walked along the road, those who had been wandering around aimlessly like headless flies quickly followed, and even those who didn't know what was going on joined in. In the end, the line grew longer and longer until they arrived at the main hall of the domed palace.
All the members of the Azure Sky Mountain Sect on the summit of Qiongding Peak had come to besiege the demons who had penetrated deep into the territory. Disciples of the Tranquil Peak lineage, due to plot requirements, "coincidentally" all came to Qiongding Peak to welcome Shen Qingqiu upon his return from seclusion, and had already gathered there. Shen Qingqiu's first instinct was to look for Luo Binghe, and he found him indeed standing in the crowd, his expression solemn.
After some time apart, he had grown quite a bit taller. The young man's figure was like a slender bamboo shoot, and his handsome face was also quite striking.
Seeing that the protagonist had arrived, Shen Qingqiu felt relieved and then turned his attention to the enemy.
In front of the magnificent, golden-domed palace, more than a hundred alien races exuding demonic energy gathered.
The leader of this demon invasion was actually a girl who looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old.
Shen Qingqiu felt a surge of excitement: They're out! They're finally out!
Even among the demons who loved strange costumes, this girl's appearance was quite unconventional. Her long, jet-black hair was styled into several small braids, her skin was fair, her eye makeup was heavy, and her lips were an unusually bright red. Despite her young age, one could already see the stunning beauty she would later possess. She was dressed very lightly for the sweltering heat, practically just a few red veils wrapped around her body, and her wrists and ankles were adorned with silver rings. The small bells all over her body jingled with her slightest movements.
Her snow-white bare feet touched the ground directly. Shen Qingqiu couldn't help but glance at her a couple more times.
It's not that I'm being indecent, but... you've traveled all the way from the Demon Realm, crossing mountains and rivers to get here, and climbed such a high mountain barefoot. Girl, don't your feet hurt?
No, that's not the point!
The key point is that this is one of the most popular female protagonists in the book "The Arrogant Immortal Demon Path"—the Demon Saintess, Sha Hualing.
Sha Hualing is a pure-blooded demon citizen. She is ruthless, cunning, and spoiled, yet she is deeply in love with Luo Binghe. After hooking up with Luo Binghe, she would not only kill for him, but also dare to do the heinous thing of betraying the demon race.
Although this kind of brainless and infatuated girl is quite criticized nowadays, there's no way around it; it's hard for any man not to like a girl who is so devoted.
It's a pity that such a fiery girl is destined to never end up in someone else's arms. Shen Qingqiu couldn't help but glance at Luo Binghe. Just then, Luo Binghe also glanced over unintentionally, their eyes met, and they both froze for a moment. Luo Binghe hesitated, his expression excited. Shen Qingqiu nodded to him.
At this moment, the rainbow bridge connecting the twelve peaks was severed, and none of the peak leaders were present. The arrival of Shen Qingqiu, an elder, was undoubtedly a powerful reassurance. The disciples immediately gained confidence, and Ming Fan was the first to shout: "Witch! My master has arrived. Let's see if you still dare to be arrogant!"
More and more people gathered, and several hundred disciples dressed in uniform, their expressions filled with rage, formed a circle around the intruders, trapping them in front of the hall. Several demons tried to break through the encirclement, but Shen Qingqiu used them as practice targets. With a flash, he picked them up and threw them back at Sha Hualing's feet.
Sha Hualing has always been very clever and quick-witted. She was arrogant just now because she was bullying the fact that there were no elders on Qiongding Peak to keep things in check. Now that she realized she was not going to get the better of them, she immediately changed her tune: "Our clan did not come up the mountain for fighting. We have just heard that the Cangqiong Mountain Sect in the Central Plains has produced many talented people. Our clansmen are curious and want to come up the mountain to have some exchanges and find out more."
Shen Qingqiu waved his fan and said, "It's easy to say. But since you want to have a friendly spar, why did you have to do it when the sect leader was not here? Why did you block the Rainbow Bridge? And why did you injure so many of my disciples? I've never seen a sparring match like this before."
Sakura bit her lip and used the weapon unique to young girls.
She brushed aside a stray lock of hair that had fallen across her cheek and said in a melodious voice, "This must be the world-renowned 'Xiuya Sword' Senior Shen Qingqiu. Indeed, seeing is believing. It is because I am young and have not been able to properly manage my subordinates. If there has been any offense or misunderstanding, please forgive me, Immortal Master."
No matter how sweet her words were, Shen Qingqiu would not be moved in the slightest. No one knew the ins and outs of this better than him.
This invasion of the Demon Realm was actually triggered by Sha Hualing's recent appointment as the Demon Saintess. Arrogant and overconfident, she attempted to storm the first peak of the Azure Sky Mountain Sect, seize the inscription on the Dome Palace's signboard as a trophy, and return to the Demon Realm to claim credit. She also intended to demonstrate her power to the human world.
Shen Qingqiu asked, "So, has the young lady reached a conclusion yet?"
Sha Hualing retorted, "Although our clan is currently in a weaker position, it's only because you have a large and powerful population. Therefore, I dare not draw any conclusions."
Shen Qingqiu, adept at putting on airs of an elder, said, "Oh?"
Saharei parted her lips slightly and uttered a method that seemed fair and just.
"Why don't we each select three representatives and have three competitions?"
In the original work, this part was a minor climax, so Shen Qingqiu remembered it fairly clearly.
The first match was between Shen Qingqiu and the one-armed elder of the Demon Clan. To highlight Shen Qingqiu's despicable nature, he was made to win through underhanded and vile means. This contrasts sharply with Luo Binghe's upright and honorable behavior in the third match.
Here, Shen Qingqiu wouldn't just ruin his image for nothing!
The one-armed elder, dressed in purplish-black attire, remained silent and taciturn. Upon hearing Sha Hualing's instructions, he walked to an open space in front of him.
The disciples of the sect were all cheering for Uncle Shen. Shen Qingqiu knew the true strength of this one-armed elder and smiled, "You only have one arm, so even if I win, it would be an unfair victory."
"Oh? So what do you want?"
Shen Qingqiu smiled slightly, slowly unfolded his folding fan, and shook it twice: "I don't need to use one hand."
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