Infinite Professions

"This...!?"

Watching the Demon Saber depart, the Mystic Sect cultivators were all astonished.

Two demons clashing, one dead, one injured; such a great opportunity, yet no one seized it?

Though this approach is to take advantage of one’s peril, which is truly not the act of a gentleman, even a gentleman must consider who is involved and what the situation is.

This Three Calamities Blade Demon, who could, at the stage of a Nascent Soul, reverse kill the Celestial Slaughter Demon Monarch, an outstanding power among even the strongest Primordial Spirits, his prowess is truly astonishing, and his future achievements are immeasurable.

Letting him go now is like letting a tiger return to the mountains, guaranteed to cause endless trouble, and he might even replace the Celestial Slaughter Demon Monarch, becoming a pivotal figure in the Demon Dao.

By then, how much pressure will the Orthodox Dao face, and how much impact will there be on the Celestial Destiny Demon Breaker scenario?

Unwise, so unwise!

But looking at the swordsman’s figure ahead, and the power of the Demon Saber just now, none dared to speak more, and even less dared to take over the battle.

Some things you can think about, you can do, but you cannot say; once said, the nature changes.

This is exactly the case now; though there’s hope in their hearts, even a frustration at not seizing the opportunity, none dared to speak out, to advise or urge.

None dared to advise, and even less dared to step forward, to take over the battle and eliminate the roots.

No way about it, the dead camel’s bigger than a horse, not to mention that person has not yet died. Even if another Divinity Transformation stage came, it might not be able to keep him here.

So, everyone remained silent, the atmosphere inexplicably oppressive.

"Fellow Daoists, goodbye for now. If you have time, feel free to visit Dongting, where Qingming will warmly welcome you!"

The swordsman didn’t say much, with a casual polite remark, then soared into the air on the sword light, leading several disciples away into the distance.

"This..."

Watching the distant sword light, the crowd was even more helpless.

"This Cyan Nether Sword Master is truly a moral gentleman!"

"Alas, letting a tiger return to the mountain will result in endless troubles!"

"That Three Calamities Blade Demon kills to pursue the Dao, and at the Nascent Soul stage, he can reverse kill Divinity Transformation stages, even one like the Celestial Slaughter Demon, it’s unimaginable what the future holds!"

"He killed Celestial Slaughter, acquiring his Primordial Spirit as nourishment for the Demon Saber, and in three years, not only might his wounds recover, but he may progress further; by then, will the Cyan Nether Sword Master be able to match him?"

"It’s said this demon overcame the Twelve Celestial Punishments trial in the South Sea, truly a being who defies the heavens to become Dao, though Elder Li has the power to break the Undying Celestial Tribulation with his sword, against this demon..."

The cultivators’ words were filled with sighs, yet they were powerless.

None expected that this battle at Hidden Sword Mountain would end in such a manner.

The cultivators had no choice but to turn around, heading toward the Golden Ship of Calamity.

"Dao Brother!"

"Master!"

On the Golden Ship of Calamity, everyone was equally astonished, turning to look at Mei Daoist.

Mei Daoist did not speak, doing calculations with furrowed brows.

Martial Madman?

Li Qingming?

How did this happen?

Inland shouldn’t it be the stage for the Two Talents?

Why now, have the Celestial Destiny Two Talents become marginal, overshadowed by this sword and saber duo, even with the Celestial Slaughter, such a ’Celestial Destiny Arch-enemy,’ being slaughtered by them?

Could it be that above the Three Heroes and Two Talents, there are Celestial Destinies yet unrevealed, in the form of this Demon Saber Dao Sword?

Mei Daoist’s brows locked tightly, feeling the Celestial Secret becoming increasingly chaotic.

...

Elsewhere, Dongting Lake, Fish Dragon Island.

A figure hidden from sight descended silently, landing in the Artifact Room, resuming his true appearance.

"Ugh!"

As soon as his appearance returned, his injury flared up, a streak of blood spilled out, his body trembled, and his temples showed white streaks.

But he still forced himself to stand, circulating the True Yuan to stabilize the injury, then summoned the Karma Fire Demon Saber.

The Demon Saber was dark red, with intimidating karmic fire, digesting the spoils of this battle and absorbing the power of that Celestial Demon Primordial Spirit.

Yet if looked closely, the blade was covered in dense cracks, already heavily damaged.

Shen Hex said no more, pointed to ignite the earth fire, and placed the Demon Saber into the Eight Trigrams Furnace.

Though he won this battle, it came at a great cost.

The Celestial Slaughter Demon Monarch’s power already surpassed ordinary Divinity Transformation, on par with ancient demons like the Three Fierce of the West Sea, and had a Second Primordial Spirit, Heavenly Demon Great Method, and many survival techniques.

Even the Seven Taiyuan Cultivators, titled "Master," upon facing him alone could at best defeat him, but very difficult to kill him, unless they put aside their pride and worked together or used the Yin Yang Dust Array.

This is the same for Shen Hex, winning wasn’t an issue, but to kill and eliminate future threats was somewhat difficult.

Thus, he had to take a risky gambit, deliberately showing weakness to take a hit of the Dao-Annihilating Demon Fire and then using the "Sacrificing Dao" method to wield the Demon Saber, combining Sunfalling, Moonshattering, Star-cutting Three Techniques into one, to one strikingly kill the exhausted Celestial Slaughter, vanquishing him completely.

This battle method sounds simple, but executing it is fraught with danger.

Not to mention, that Dao-Annihilating Demon Fire alone isn’t something ordinary people could withstand.

It is a Demon Dao Great Skill, ranked at the Seven-Class, a true divine technique, unleashed by Celestial Slaughter’s Great Dark Heaven Dharma Aspect, its terrifying power capable of destroying even a Primordial Spirit Treasure.

Shen Hex isn’t a Primordial Spirit, nor had a treasure for defense, normally this demon fire strike should obliterate him completely.

But he surpassed norms, first cultivating a Daoist Nascent Soul, then achieving his own Demon Saber Dao Sword insight.

With the Immortal Martial Spirit, and the Unity of the Three Methods, the Daoist Nascent Soul cultivated in this way isn’t just incredibly strong in foundation, it even contains a trace of the "immortal" Dao rhyme, with an infinitely regenerative Essence, Qi, and Spirit, giving terrifying recovery capabilities.

Furthermore, the Demon Saber Dao Sword also comprehends the Destruction Dao and the principle of Creation, effectively weakening the power of that Dao-Annihilating Demon Fire.

Thus, Shen Hex was able to withstand the Celestial Slaughter’s ultimate killing blow.

But merely enduring wasn’t enough, one also must muster strength to counterattack, and with ultimate moves and lethal strikes, stabilize the battle situation.