Infinite Professions

For an average person, this would be absolutely impossible. Having suffered from the Dao-Annihilating Demon Fire, survival would be a blessing. How could there be enough strength left to launch an extreme attack to counter and kill the opponent?

Even the Celestial Slaughter Demon Monarch did not believe that the "Martial Madman" possessed such capability, and directly diverted his attention to "Li Qingming" outside the arena.

But unexpectedly, Shen Hex was no ordinary person. Not only did he have the Daoist Nascent Soul swiftly restore his cultivation body, but he could also enhance the Demon Saber using the "Sacrificial Dao" technique, with sword techniques acting as blades, and blade techniques executing sword strikes.

At the last moment, Shen Hex sacrificed himself to the Dao, merging with the Demon Saber, and with all his might, initiated the ultimate move of the Demon Saber: the integration of Sunfalling, Moonshattering, Star-cutting—all in one strike that ultimately brought the demon down beneath the blade.

Endured destructive fire, sacrificed the Dao sword, initiated the Demon Saber!

Three steps tightly interlocked.

Missing one, or lacking a step, would make it impossible to kill Celestial Slaughter.

Shen Hex didn’t lack a single link, which allowed him to achieve perfect success.

But he also paid a price for this; the damage caused by the Dao-Annihilating Demon Fire was significant enough. The final sacrifice to the sacrificial Demon Saber consumed all his magical power and even his Dao Foundation Life Essence, drastically damaging his foundation, causing true Primordial Qi depletion.

Aside from this, the Karma Fire Demon Saber also suffered severe damage due to bearing the power beyond its limit—its blade shattered in utter destruction.

In the case of an ordinary cultivator, even the Venerable of Primordial Spirit, this strike would be burning jade and stone together—either dying on the spot or perishing afterward, fulfilling the meaning of "Sacrificial Dao."

But fortunately, Shen Hex is not an ordinary person. Despite the severe damage this time, he still bears it within his tolerance. Given time, whether it’s his Dao Foundation Life Essence or the Karma Fire Demon Saber, they can be restored to their original state, or even further beyond.

To exchange one Primordial Spirit and cut off the chance for the Demon Dao to rise—undoubtedly a gain.

As for the final agreement of Demon Saber Dao Sword, it’s also part of the plan, a strategic layout.

It has been said before that Taiyuan hides a deep pool, involving ancient immortals and demons, not easy to move lightly.

Yet, as a Transmigrator, not undertaking significant achievements does injustice to this life.

Therefore, Shen Hex orchestrated such a spectacle.

To prove the Demon Saber through Demon Dao, and in turn, verify the Daoist Sword through the Demon Saber.

Three years later, should Li Qingming swords defeat the Martial Madman, then he can rightfully claim his place in the Inland Cultivation Realm, then rearrange it according to his heart’s desire, change the heavens and earth, expand the influence, and harvest experience.

What, dissatisfied?

If dissatisfied, go talk to the Demon Saber!

One plays the positive face, the other plays the negative, echoing each other as deterrence, while simultaneously backing oneself, even if the celestial circumstances change in the future, and heavenly demons descend upon the world, he can stand his ground, navigating between paths, if immortals thwart me, I enter demons; if demons ignore me, I become immortal.

In summary, all boils down to this saying, those who do not plan for a thousand lifetimes cannot plan for a moment; those who do not plan for the entirety cannot plan for one domain.

Hence, he not only wants to perform this theatrical act but do so with great fanfare, making sure it is known by everyone, letting the name "Demon Saber Dao Sword" resonate throughout Taiyuan Heaven and Earth.

...

As for future matters, lest not discuss for now.

Shen Hex sits calmly before the furnace fire once again, taking out several pieces of Storage Treasures.

Though he managed to slay the Celestial Slaughter, aside from the Primordial Spirit devoured by the Demon Saber, he did not obtain any other legacy from this demon.

This was also inevitable, as that final strike he exerted was so extreme that even the Great Dark Heaven Dharma Aspect was instantly slain; how could those Storage Treasures possibly withstand?

However, it doesn’t matter because Shen Hex estimates this guy likely had no real foundation left.

After all, he cultivated the Heaven-Devouring Demon Technique, indiscriminately consuming anything—upon achieving the Primordial Spirit, everything usable was likely used up; what family wealth could he possibly have left?

Fortunately, apart from this guy, he also embodied Li Qingming with Dao Sword, capturing several nascent soul cultivators from legitimate Demon Dao schools outside Hidden Sword Mountain.

These few individuals hail from the Three Fierce of the West Sea and the North South Two Madmen, possessing extraordinary wealth that can well compensate for Shen Hex’s losses this time.

Shen Hex opens several pieces of Storage Treasures, selecting various demonic materials to toss into the furnace fire, repairing the demon saber’s damage, then categorizing spirit stones pills, talismanic dharma artifacts, and various heavenly and earthly treasures—using what can be used; storing what cannot be used.

After cataloging them all, Shen Hex couldn’t help but sigh that these legitimate nascent soul cultivators are indeed extravagant, not comparable to those half-baked Red Corpse Daoist heterodox sect, with an abundance of rare treasures, countless spirit stones pills, and various seven-class rank heavenly and earthly treasures, all extraordinarily useful whether for alchemy, artifact refining, or magical cultivation.

Having organized and stored them, he then calmly sat quietly, nurturing the recovery of both himself and the demon saber’s injuries.

While Shen Hex secluded himself for recovery, the Inland Cultivation Realm too was stirred by the battle between Hidden Sword Demons and the strategy of three-year turmoil.

On the edge of inland, at the East Sea Shore.

A golden ship hovered, seemingly standing as the great sun.

At this moment, the overseas situation changes dramatically, five-colored clouds gather, instantly arriving at the ship’s fore.

Above the cloudy light, a pair of youthful men and women stand together, conspicuously mortal.

Their steps upon the clouds carry them down onto the golden ship, where they are greeted by those aboard.

"Lingying, Renying, greetings to Martial Uncle Mei, Nun Fan, Martial Uncle Chen..."

They walked forward, saluting a group of nascent soul cultivators, led by Mei Daoist.

"You’ve arrived?"

Mei Daoist looks at them with a smile tinged with bitterness: "How is the situation overseas?"

"Reporting to Martial Uncle!"

The man dressed in a blue robe, with a demeanor as gentle as jade, spoke in a deep voice: "The Sect Leader Master commanded the Venerable ones to maintain order in the four directions. The Three Fierce of the West Sea, the North South Two Madmen, and a group of Demon Owls are all unable to emerge. However, Senior Sister Li accidentally got trapped in the Immortal Mansion. The Sect Leader and Master both sensed that a new Primordial Spirit would emerge to stir the winds and clouds, so they ordered the two of us to come and lend you a hand."

"Did the Sect Leader Senior Brother also foresee this?"

Mei Daoist murmured, then reacted and brought forth Gux Shenxiu from behind: "Quickly, come and meet your two Senior Brothers and Sisters!"

Gux Shenxiu had already heard Mei Daoist speak of the Three Heroes and Two Talents, so at this moment, he did not hesitate. He stepped forward and bowed, "Junior Brother Gux Shenxiu, greets Senior Sister Yuu and Senior Brother Wen!"

Yuu Lingying!

Wen Renying!

They were two of the Three Heroes.

Yet the head of the Three Heroes was not present today.

The Two Heroes also greeted him warmly. Wen Renying stepped forward to help him up: "You are Junior Brother Gux, I’ve long heard Master mention you. Seeing you now, you are indeed extraordinary."

"This..."

Gux Shenxiu was somewhat surprised to hear this.

They had been trapped in the Profound Void Secret Realm for years, having no way to send messages outside. How did Wen Renying know of his existence and even say he had long heard Master mention him?

"Renying’s master is the Sect Leader of the North Sea Profound Celestial Sect, his Celestial Secret Technique stands proud in Taiyuan, unfathomable to gods and ghosts!"

Fortunately, Mei Daoist explained in time and then inquired to Wen Renying: "What instructions do the two Masters have?"

"Reporting to Martial Uncle!"

Wen Renying spoke in a solemn voice: "Master and the Sect Leader sent us to assist Junior Brother Shenxiu and Junior Sister Yuxiu in pacifying the chaos within the inland demons. Then, we will head to the West Sea Frontier to join forces with Senior Sister Li to break open the Ancient Immortal Mansion. By the way, where is Junior Sister Yuxiu?"

As he spoke, he cast his gaze behind Mei Daoist, searching for Zhong Yuxiu’s figure.

"This..."

Mei Daoist’s words stopped, then he offered a bitter smile: "There are many variables in the inland matters, Yuxiu is still with her Master."

"Master?"

Wen Renying furrowed his brow, then relaxed: "Could it be that Cyan Nether Sword Master?"

"Indeed!"

Mei Daoist nodded: "Has the Sect Leader heard of this person?"

"Several elders have passed the message."

Wen Renying spoke calmly: "Then let’s go pay a visit, the chaos and fierce demons cannot be delayed!"

"Chaos?"

Mei Daoist gave a bitter chuckle: "There are no more demon afflictions inland now."

"What?"

Hearing this, the Two Heroes were also astonished.

Mei Daoist shook his head and began to recount the matters of Hidden Sword Mountain to them.

"Thus, Celestial Slaughter is dead, the inland demon chaos has been quelled, but only the Three Calamities Blade Demon remains to face off against the Cyan Nether Sword Master in three years."

Mei Daoist spoke in a deep voice: "I’m afraid we cannot interfere!"

"How could this be?"

Wen Renying furrowed his brow tightly, not knowing what to say for a moment. Finally, he said: "Even so, we must visit, and have Junior Sister Yuxiu join us to practice the Four Symbols Sword Array together. Only then can we assist Senior Sister Li at the West Sea, and in three years, we can support if the Cyan Nether Sword Master falls short..."

"It’s fine to say this here."

Mei Daoist interrupted him: "But don’t say it in front of Yuxiu."

"This..."

Wen Renying frowned: "Why?"

Mei Daoist gave a bitter smile: "Because..."

"How could my Master fear that blade demon?"

At Dongting Lake, Fish Dragon Island, Zhong Yuxiu spoke confidently to Qio Qing’Er: "Qing’Er, you can rest assured."

"..."

Looking at the "My Master is invincible" Zhong Yuxiu, Qio Qing’Er fell silent, then wisely changed the topic: "Then it should be to relieve Elder Li’s worries, right? Sister, you carry the Celestial Destiny, you must follow the path of Celestial Destiny."

"I never said I wouldn’t!"

Zhong Yuxiu smiled: "Master also wants me to go practice the Profound Celestial Sword Skill, to accomplish the fate of the Three Heroes and Two Talents. I’ve already prepared, I can set off at any time."

Qio Qing’Er: "..."