CHAPTER 94: CHAPTER 94: INITIATE REALM!

Infinite flows of the Gang Qi of Heaven continued to fall without end.

The Dragon, the Tiger, the Mixed Primordial Bead.

Under the baptism and scouring of the Heavenly Gang Qi, the three Taoist Methods that Qi Xiu primarily cultivated began to gradually transform.

The purple-white giant tiger presided over yang. It controlled Qi Xiu’s life foundation and physical body—utmost yang and utmost rigidity, utmost ferocity and utmost fierceness, utmost purity and utmost refinement.

Under the washing of the Heavenly Gang Qi, the five Dao Seeds of pure yang True Cultivation Power that had congealed into the purple-white giant tiger merged into one, transforming into a Divine Marvel of the Dao-Entering Realm.

"ROAR!!!"

The purple-white giant tiger suddenly threw its head back and roared furiously, the rolling sound waves, almost tangible, swept out in all directions.

The Green-Eyed Ink Jiao presided over yin. It controlled Qi Xiu’s soul and wisdom, his sea of consciousness, and his thoughts—utmost breadth and utmost profundity, utmost yin and utmost cold, like the abyss, like the sea.

Under the washing of the Heavenly Gang Qi, the five Dao Seeds of the pure yin heart scripture that had congealed into the Green-Eyed Ink Jiao also merged into one, transforming into a Divine Marvel of the Dao-Entering Realm.

"ROAR—"

Refusing to be outdone, the Green-Eyed Ink Jiao let out a long howl, its sonic waves stirring up boundless gales that whipped through the wilds.

The tiger presides over pure yang, cultivating the physical body and life essence, encompassing the true meaning of my Martial Path. The dragon presides over Tai Yin, cultivating the soul and wisdom, with all sorts of spells included within. One yin and one yang, one dragon and one tiger, one martial and one magical, plus one Mixed Primordial Bead!

Sitting cross-legged beneath the sea of colorful dawn clouds, Qi Xiu suddenly opened his mouth.

The dragon, the tiger, and the Mixed Primordial Bead, like birds returning to their nest, flew into his mouth of their own accord.

The Mo Jiao took its place in his sea of consciousness.

The Mixed Primordial Bead took control of his Heart Palace.

The purple tiger coiled itself within his dantian.

Slowly opening his eyes, Qi Xiu exhaled a stream of colorful mist. With a thought, a clear stream surged forth from the Mixed Primordial Bead at his heart. In the next instant, a protective shield, transparent like glazed crystal, suddenly popped up.

Looking at this seemingly fragile shield, which in reality could not be broken by anyone below the Dao-Entering Realm, Qi Xiu raised his hand and gently pressed against it.

Is this the mark of the Dao-Entering Realm, the Body-Protecting True Gang?

「Not far away.」

The three Demons, their flesh mangled and their bodies riddled with gaping wounds under a tattered black demonic miasma, had nearly been turned into sieves by the stray Heavenly Gang Qi.

But luckily, Qi Xiu had drawn ninety percent of this celestial tribulation’s power. Combined with the residual power that had scattered elsewhere, the force of the Heaven Gang Qi Tribulation the three Demons had to endure was less than five percent.

Even so, the sweeping Heavenly Gang Qi had nearly wiped out their demonic miasma completely, almost taking their lives in the process.

Grabbing the intestines spilling from his belly wound and stuffing them back in, Tianshi endured the excruciating pain and said to his two younger brothers beside him, "As soon as the tribulation clouds scatter, we must flee immediately. This guy is an inhuman monster. We are absolutely no match for him!"

During the lockdown period imposed by the tribulation clouds, fleeing rashly would only invite an even fiercer backlash from the Heavenly Gang Qi. Only when the tribulation clouds completely dispersed would it be the optimal time to escape.

"Understood, Big Brother!"

Having witnessed the entire process of Qi Xiu’s tribulation, Tianxiang and Tianyu also understood the terror of this human Daoist. If they wanted to live, fleeing was their most effective option.

After entering the Initiate Realm, Internal Qi and Magic Power, after being washed and refined by the Gang Qi of Heaven, will transform and upgrade into a new type of power. Martial artists who enter the Initiate Realm cultivate Martial Gang, Blood Gang, and the like. Spellcasters who enter the Initiate Realm cultivate Law Gang, Divine Gang, and so on. However, all these powers are collectively known as True Gang. I entered the Initiate Realm using the Hunyuan Dragon Tiger Scripture Mystery, following the path of ancient cultivators. I cultivate both spells and martial arts; the dragon and tiger converge. My Internal Qi and Magic Power have merged into one, coexisting within the Mixed Primordial Bead in my heart. It should be called: Hunyuan Gang Qi. This Hunyuan Gang Qi is of an extremely high order. Although it’s incredibly difficult to cultivate, fraught with risks like cultivation deviation and losing control of yin and yang, the rewards upon successful cultivation are equally rich. This True Gang encompasses the ultimate changes of yin and yang, unifying the Ten Thousand Laws. It can control almost all martial arts and Techniques in the world. Any Dharma Gate, I can practice. This perfectly suits my goal of being an all-rounder.

Quietly experiencing the changes in his body after entering the Initiate Realm, Qi Xiu nodded repeatedly. His gamble, the immense cost, effort, and time spent forging the Hunyuan Dragon Tiger Scripture Mystery, had not been in vain. This True Scripture not only helped him transcend the limitations of the Ancient Gathering of Celestial Strength, but the True Gang formed after entering the Initiate Realm was also incredibly potent, possessing characteristics of both spells and martial skills.

After sensing the marvel of the Hunyuan Gang Qi, Qi Xiu spread his hands. Two doll-like figures, the purple tiger and the Mo Jiao, appeared in his palms.

Unaware of their transformation into cartoonish versions, the dragon and tiger, perennial rivals, started yelping loudly at each other the moment they met. Their appearance and high-pitched, squeaky voices were enough to melt a young girl’s heart.

Although those ten Dao Seeds were absorbed by the purple tiger and the Mo Jiao, causing me to lose ten Divine Marvel Dharma Gates, the power of the purple tiger and Mo Jiao has, in turn, made a qualitative leap.

Qi Xiu pinched the purple tiger’s round belly. The little creature yawned comfortably, puffing out a deep purple flame.

Now that the purple tiger had transformed into a Divine Marvel Dharma Gate, its greatest function still relied on that intensely fierce purple fire of pure yang. This fire, having been strengthened multiple times and now refined by the Heavenly Gang Qi, had its power surge repeatedly. It followed the principle of overwhelming all artifice with sheer force. No matter the divine skills or profound techniques, when the sea of fire descended, it would burn everything to a pristine, spotless state.

In contrast to the purple tiger’s singular focus, the Mo Jiao excelled in an all-encompassing versatility, vast as the sea. Because it occupied the spiritual platform in his sea of consciousness, the Mo Jiao’s Spirit Essence far exceeded that of the simple, robust purple tiger. After transforming into a Divine Marvel, it developed three abilities.

The first, Jiao Zang: Once Qi Xiu mastered the basics of any spell, the Mo Jiao would absorb it and silently cultivate it, much like an avatar.

The second, Jiao Ying: The Mo Jiao, brimming with Spirit Essence, could directly control Dharma Gates and act independently of Qi Xiu’s manipulation.

The third was Virtual Form.

The emergence of this ability was quite peculiar. Originally, after Qi Xiu entered the Initiate Realm through the Dragon and Tiger Chaos, the Purple Tiger had intended to absorb all the Martial Path’s True Cultivation Powers. However, that elusive, formless shadow technique actually broke free from the Purple Tiger’s absorption and merged with the Mo Jiao instead. This prompted the Mo Jiao, upon transforming into a Divine Marvel, to acquire this power of Virtual Form. This ability allowed Qi Xiu, like the Mo Jiao, to shift between tangible and intangible states, manifesting a kind of dematerialization. Furthermore, in this dematerialized state, he could teleport once within a certain range. It was truly a life-saving divine skill!

I finally feel a little secure after reaching the Initiate Realm.

After stowing away the Purple Tiger and Mo Jiao, Qi Xiu sighed. He was about to get up and leave when he seemed to remember something and turned to look in a specific direction.

That was where the three Demons were!

Damn it! He’s really determined to wipe us out!

Feeling Qi Xiu’s almost palpable gaze, the three Demons felt goosebumps rise all over. An intense sense of crisis, filled with the heavy shadow of death, washed over them.

In just half a day, the roles of hunter and hunted had reversed. Originally, it was the three of them besieging Qi Xiu; now, it was Qi Xiu coming to deal with them.

"The tribulation clouds have dispersed! Let’s go!" Tianshi roared, watching the last wisp of the clouds vanish from the Sky Dome. The three Demons abruptly summoned a demonic wind, transforming into a black shadow and speeding away.

Go? If you run, what will I use for Alchemy?

Seeing the three Demons conjure a demonic wind to escape, Qi Xiu activated his Body-Protecting True Gang, chasing after them by following the subtle intuition he’d gained upon entering the Initiate Realm.

He took a step forward.

WHOOSH—

In an instant, Qi Xiu transformed into a streak of light and sped forward.

This was the second ability mastered by an Initiate Realm cultivator: Escape Light!

After Internal Qi and Magic Power were cleansed by the Gang Qi of Heaven, the resulting True Gang also contained some characteristics of this heavenly force—namely, its pure and ethereal nature! Once an Initiate Realm cultivator activated their Body-Protecting True Gang, they could use the True Gang for low-altitude flight. Its speed far surpassed any mundane Qinggong techniques.

Riding his Escape Light, Qi Xiu quickly pursued the fleeing three Demons.

His Hunyuan True Essence formed an Escape Light of average speed, but it was incredibly dazzling. Not only was it wreathed in brilliant, colorful radiance, but it also trailed a long plume of flame, making it exceedingly eye-catching!

Looking at the rainbow-like Escape Light, Qi Xiu helplessly touched his forehead.

It seems like being low-key will be difficult from now on.

Qi Xiu’s Escape Light speed was moderate, but the total volume of his True Gang was truly terrifying.

Normally, Human Race members or Demonic Evil Cultivators who entered the Initiate Realm might refine eight to ten strands of True Gang if they possessed exceptional talent. However, thanks to the Hunyuan Dragon Tiger Scripture Mystery, an ancient cultivation method, Qi Xiu, after entering the Initiate Realm, possessed a full one hundred and eight strands of Hunyuan True Essence within his Mixed Primordial Bead. That was a full ten times more than a typical Initiate Realm cultivator!

Even though the three Demons had been in the Initiate Realm for several years, their total True Gang volume was still no match for Qi Xiu, a newcomer who had just entered the realm.

The pursuit continued, and it’s unknown how much time passed, but the lone cultivator and three Demons had already sped nearly a thousand li.

Having been affected by the aftershocks of the Heaven Gang Qi Tribulation, the three Demons were already severely injured. Additionally, with their demonic miasma damaged, their consumption of Yao Gang to power the demonic wind increased by a significant amount.

Gradually, the three Demons’ speed began to slow.

"Big Brother, what do we do? We can’t escape!" Tianxiang asked anxiously, seeing the unshakeable figure behind them drawing ever closer.

"If we really can’t get away, then we’ll have to fight him!"

Knowing that if they kept running, once their Yao Gang was depleted, the three brothers would be at the Daoist’s mercy, Tianshi gritted his teeth. The three Demons abruptly dispersed their demonic wind. Roaring and howling, they revealed their true forms, preparing to fight Qi Xiu to the death!

"Want to make a final struggle? Fine, I’ll grant you that," Qi Xiu said with a relaxed smile as he saw the three Demons stop. Without employing any profound Dharma Gates, he simply steered his Escape Light straight towards them.

The rainbow-like Escape Light rushed towards them, casting a myriad of colors across the Demons’ faces.

CLANG—

A deafening sound, like metal striking metal, reverberated.

Qi Xiu’s Body-Protecting True Gang collided heavily with the Demons’ demonic miasma.

The resplendent True Gang seethed! The black demonic miasma billowed!

The two forces intertwined and ground against each other, erupting in countless dazzling sparks.

Watching the rainbow-like Body-Protecting True Gang relentlessly press forward, the three Demons roared furiously, constantly channeling their Yao Gang to repair their damaged demonic miasma. However, their repairs couldn’t keep pace with the rate at which their demonic miasma was being destroyed.

This was purely overwhelming them with superior power! Qi Xiu had precisely targeted their current state: wounded, weakened, and their Yao Gang depleted. He intended to crush them directly with his overwhelmingly abundant True Gang.

"We are of the Gu Clan! If you dare kill us, our elders will surely avenge us!" Tianshi’s face twisted as he howled, playing his final card in desperation.

"Oh, noted," Qi Xiu replied indifferently. He suddenly strode forward, and with a fierce surge of Hunyuan True Essence, the battered demonic miasma before them exploded. The three Demons hidden behind it were instantly injured by the True Gang, screaming as they collapsed.

"Collect!"

With the three Demons incapacitated, Qi Xiu promptly opened his Gathering Yuan Treasure Bag and stored the three Initiate Realm Demons inside.

The quality of Gathering Yuan Pills was determined by the quality of the Alchemy materials. Gathering Yuan Pills refined from ordinary Demonic Evil Cultivators were of little use to Initiate Realm cultivators. However, if the materials came from Initiate Realm Demons, then it was naturally a different matter.