Du Family fell swiftly, much faster than Du Bin had imagined.

In the final moment, too many laws were applied on Du Baiwu simultaneously. First was the gravitational ability of the "New Moon" Ghost Soldier. Under the Minkowski four-dimensional spacetime construction, based on the differential geometry, the Einstein field equations unleashed the formidable power of gravitational interaction. The flow of matter changed, motion changed. Even for a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, under this cross-dimensional force, there was a disruption in his mana for several seconds.

Xia Gai Demon Worms, conjured by the Five Plagues Curse, swarmed towards Du Baiwu in a frenzy. If the power of one Xia Gai Demon Worm could be excluded, then they would send ten. If ten couldn't suppress a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, then a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand would be sent.

The mana of two other Nascent Soul Cultivators had already been completely tainted, becoming a new energy source for the Five Plagues Curse System. The number of Xia Gai Demon Worms even surpassed the total mana of Du Baiwu.

But the real lethality came from a punch struck on Du Baiwu's Dantian. The fierce power emerging from the microscopic world almost snuffed out his Nascent Soul like blowing out a candle.

When Du Bin once again entered his own home, he saw his ancestor kneeling before Wang Qi. Witnessing this scene, Du Bin's legs gave way, and he too knelt down.

Wang Qi sat cross-legged on the ground, his eyes closed, slightly regulating his breathing, apprehending a Nascent Soul Cultivator was not an easy task. He managed to capture three Nascent Soul Cultivators within a few moments, but that was because he had to finish all battles within a few moves.

The knockoff Dragon Guard relied on the accumulated spiritual power in the half-immortal artifact "Mathematics." Transforming the master's mana into its own might and storing it was a feature all magic artifacts possessed. However, the distinction lay in "Mathematics" being especially high-level, far surpassing its master, capable of storing mana several times that of Wang Qi himself, hence it showed especially strong endurance.

However, during the last few head-on confrontations, the power stored within "Mathematics" had been completely depleted.

Moreover, the agonizing pain in his head also reminded Wang Qi that he was nearing his limits. Even entrusting most of the computational work to the Heart Demon Network, continuously utilizing the Unpredictable Body Technique and the Indeterminate Cloud Sword was extremely challenging.

If it were a bare confrontation against a Nascent Soul, Wang Qi definitely wouldn't win.

"The Heart Demon Network is located in Divine Capital city, so all computations are real-time, indeed it can enhance my own strength," Wang Qi first scrutinized the data accumulated in this confrontation: "Moreover, Dragon Guard's defensive upper limit is against attacks from the Nascent Soul Stage. A full-strength strike from the Nascent Soul Stage could still breach the defense. But considering the difference in mana over a hundredfold, this is already a very formidable law."

Meanwhile, the Heart Demon Network was also continuously improving. The recent battle served as a trial run for the network. Through this test, Wang Qi had gathered sufficient data to enhance the network.

"Alright, let's see what can I reap from this round," Wang Qi released several hundred Xia Gai Demon Worms again. Each worm carried a small flame of life. These spiritual bodies born from the Heart Demon Curse scattered and flew into the bodies of everyone in the Du Family.

Previously, Wang Qi had intentionally divided the flame of life among everyone here, and through the Heart Demon Network, managed the mana distribution, especially the mana of Golden Core and Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, protecting everyone. In the last battle, no one died from the aftermath caused by the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators.

"Who are you exactly, and what do you want with my Du Family?" Du Baiwu was compelled to use a more polite form of address. The situation was clearly against him, as the lives of everyone in the Du Family were in Wang Qi's hands. Wang Qi could not be viewed from the perspective of an ordinary Foundation Establishment or even Golden Core Stage.

Moreover, Wang Qi hadn't killed him, or anyone from the Du Family; the implication was self-evident.

Du Baiwu wasn't averse to being utilized. Having value meant that Wang Qi couldn't yet kill them.

In reality, he thought that having value to be exploited was a good thing, as those without value would often be discarded in some battle.

Wang Qi did not respond to Du Baiwu's question, but instead said, "I remember your Yanyue Sect has a spell called 'Spirit Platform Reflects the Moon God,' right? The one used to test if someone is lying. You know it, right?"

Du Baiwu hesitated, "I do know it…"

"Use it on me."

Wang Qi's command made Du Baiwu hesitate for a moment. He said, "Your mastery in spells is exceptional, such an outdated law I'm afraid…"

"I will open my spirit. Just use it," Wang Qi reprimanded.

"Oh, okay." Du Baiwu superficially nodded in a timid manner, appearing very honest. However, he was secretly delighted inside: This young fool doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. The difference between our cultivation is like the difference between clouds and mud. This is the essence of life. He opens his spirit, isn't it just allowing me to read it?

Thinking of the possibility of pilfering all sorts of secret laws from the mind of this mysterious cultivator, Du Baiwu's heart warmed up. Inevitably, he once again thought of the moment he was defeated.

Then, despair captured his spirit. His heart chilled, feeling that perhaps he would never have a chance to defeat this youth...

Fortunately, the Nascent Soul preserved the last bit of clarity in his spirit platform. He suddenly became alert, his breathing erratic, and cold sweat broke out.

Just now… Just what happened? Why did a Heart Demon arise in me?

Wang Qi didn't point out what had just happened. Through the Heart Demon Curse, he had already grasped all the opponent's thoughts. However, a person struck by the Heart Demon Curse, no matter how strong, was merely an easy meal in his presence.

Du Baiwu finally became honest. He sat down, circulated his mana. A radiant moonlight formed a light wheel behind him, gently enveloping him and Wang Qi.

Wang Qi felt a force penetrating toward his soul. He gathered strength, ready to annihilate any alien power entering his body. However, this penetration lasted for a very short time, only reaching the surface layer. Wang Qi tried to think for a moment and found his own thoughts unaffected.

Strangely, as he pondered, the surrounding Spirit Light subtly rippled.

By some means, magnifying the fluctuations of the soul...

Du Baiwu finally explained, "If it's to this extent, I can only determine the truth of a single sentence."

Wang Qi looked straight at Du Baiwu and uttered his first sentence, "I am saving all of your lives."

Du Bin, who was listening nearby, almost collapsed. Is there such a savior in the world who first knocks down the savees before saying he's saving their lives?

However, he heard his own ancestor sigh, "Huh?"

This kid isn't lying?

At least in his subjective knowledge, is he truly trying to save us?

Du Bin shook his head vigorously. Born during the heyday of the Holy Infant Sect, he often heard in his youth about those fanatical divine charlatans who exterminated others under the guise of "saving them." Subjective judgments prove nothing!

Then, Wang Qi spoke his second sentence, "The Immortal Alliance might want to kill me. The one who will act is a Carefree Practitioner."

This statement was still true.

Du Baiwu's gaze at Wang Qi changed. It was no longer fear but now contained a hint of pity and pleasure.

However, a term unbidden came to his mind. That term was reflected to him by the Spirit Platform mirroring the Moon God, inspired by one or a few words Wang Qi thought of as he spoke that sentence. With this ability, he might unearth a bit of critical information that the other party could hide.

That critical word was...

Feng Luoyi from the Cangsheng Kingdom!?

Du Baiwu was shaken, barely maintaining the Moonlight Circle that nearly collapsed.

Was this... him actually confirming that a Carefree would come to kill him?

Next, Wang Qi spoke his third sentence, "The Immortal Alliance will not hesitate to destroy the entire Divine Capital."

This time, Du Baiwu saw a peculiar scene unfold before his eyes. It was...

A surge of Spirit Power, like a blazing sun, bursting in the middle of Divine Capital. The heat released a powerful blast, like a tsunami crashing through the entire city. The light contained a mysteriously curse-like power, and even those who survived would face a dire situation where their cultivation diminishes continuously and soon plummets to the mortal realm.

Du Baiwu exclaimed, "Heavenly Sword!"

He had never seen this ultimate weapon of the Modern Immortal Path. He had only heard others mention the scenes of the Heavenly Sword's attacks and had never been able to imagine what it looked like. However, seeing the scene from Wang Qi's memory, he immediately associated it with the Heavenly Sword.

"The Dongfeng Series completely abandons the method of condensing Sword Qi for attacks, transforming into large-scale devastation. Since the sword bearer is a Carefree Practitioner, no matter what form or unification takes place, no one is likely to survive."

Du Baiwu shrieked, "Is this also true? Is this...?"

Wang Qi indeed hadn't told Du Baiwu a single false word. Feng Luoyi was indeed planning to use the Heavenly Sword to destroy Divine Capital and stop the spread of the Heart Demon Curse. At that time, he, the principal culprit, "might indeed" still be in Divine Capital. Feng Luoyi "might indeed" be planning to kill him.

However, in Du Baiwu's ears, the reality was—Wang Qi was being pursued by the Immortal Alliance. To kill one Wang Qi, the Immortal Alliance would not hesitate to destroy the entire Divine Capital.

The lie-detecting light circle finally couldn't withstand it and collapsed. Wang Qi didn't care how Du Baiwu reacted and instead called out to Du Bin behind him, "Hey, Brother Du, did you hear that?"

Du Bin was already scared silly, "Brother Wang, what you just said, is it true? Is it true? Divine Capital is going to be destroyed? We're all going to die?"

"Pass on everything you heard just now, exactly as it was, to Zhao Qingfeng, and ah, also to the Da Lian Royal Family. Oh yes, old Du, give them your family talisman too."

Du Baiwu handed his Jade Pendant to Du Bin and secretly guessed what exactly the relationship between Du Bin and Wang Qi was.

Wang Qi smiled at Du Bin, "Oh right, Brother Du, I must stress one thing, it was 'what was just said', compared to you also should know, what shouldn't be said, right?"

Du Bin was startled and jittered, "Yes... yes! I absolutely won't talk about what just happened!"

After Du Bin left, Wang Qi closed his eyes again to adjust his breathing. Other members of the Du Family also gradually woke up due to the effect of Life Flame. Naturally, Wang Qi needn't handle it personally. Du Baiwu randomly made an excuse to dismiss the servants and gathered the Golden Core and Nascent Soul Cultivators, informing them that the Du Family had changed hands. (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)