Legend of the Great Sage

Qiongqi ignored the wrath of the world and continued to advance calmly, travelling through the apocalyptic landscape.
He made his way towards Li Qingshan and Xiao An as if he was mocking the uselessness of the world.

Xiao An raised her sword and stood in front of Li Qingshan.
Li Qingshan grabbed her hand and arrived beside her, staring at the approaching Qiongqi.
He did not mind being protected by her, but the enemy they were facing this time was well beyond their imaginations.

“Looks like it’s really over this time!”

The King of Southern Yue sighed.
Even when the power that Qiongqi could unleash in this world was limited, the tremendous difference between them had already determined that Li Qngshan and Xiao An had absolutely no hope at all.
Moreover, Qiongqi’s current power was already approaching the absolute limit that this world could withstand, equivalent to the peak of the third heavenly tribulation.
Even across the entire nine provinces, there was probably no one who could serve as his opponent.

Ye Weiyang originally wanted to express her agreement, but she looked at the Great Banyan Tree King again.

“Indeed.” The Great Banyan Tree King shut his eyes.
By going as far as to descend, he had already demonstrated his utmost determination.
No matter what gods wanted to do, it was very difficult for mortals to oppose them.

Ye Weiyang looked away in disappointment. Yeah, why would miracles keep happening?

Boom!

Qiongqi’s huge claw stopped before them, which was immediately swallowed by the lava.
He ignored it and lowered his head, looking at Li Qingshan from above.
“What a fascinating performance!”

The terrifying aura swallowed Li Qingshan, but he did not budge, as he had once seen someone even grander than that.
He smiled brightly.
“Then do I get a reward?”

“Everything you can ever want in the Demon domain! You will become a ruler only second to me on Qingqi mountain.
The countless Demon domains and the billions of demonfolk will all listen to your command, where you will be free to do whatever you please.
By then, you will only find this world to be too small and cramped.”

The conditions that Qiongqi had put on offer left everyone dumbstruck.
The King of Southern Yue had originally been thinking that Li Qingshan might become the ruler of this world if he joined the Demon domain.
Only now did he realise that his vision was far too puny.
Even his wildest imaginations seemed so minor.

“Hopefully we don’t become one of the countless Demon domains!” The King of Southern Yue sighed.

“Oh my, he’s someone prominent! If I had known earlier, I would have fawned all over him.
Elder banyan tree is still the most insightful!” Ye Weiyang joked, but she struggled to hide the envy in her eyes.
Just who could resist something so enticing?

The Great Banyan Tree King smiled wryly.
He really had no idea whether he should be happy or sad!

“Hehe, it’s a pity that you can’t give me what I want!”

“Spit it out then.
Stop wasting time like a coward.
Every second I spend here comes at a tremendous price.”

Qiongqi’s head drooped a little lower.
The lightning and atmospheric winds in the surroundings had already begun barraging his body, but faint rings of demon qi blocked it.

The laws of the world were like invisible shackles.
The greater their strength was, the higher their cultivation was, the greater the rejection they faced.
No matter how powerful Qiongqi was, he could not oppose an entire world.
However, his undisguised composure was even more terrifying than cold threats.

“Your life!” Li Qingshan’s smile vanished as he said firmly.

At that moment, space and time seemed to freeze.
He did consider how hope would still remain as long as he got out of here alive, but he could still clearly remember that someone had once told him, “Remember, don’t lower your head to anyone, as you have once ridden on my back.”

From that day onwards, he could suffer humiliation, he could flee desperately, but he would never lower his head, or he would never be able to bring himself to stand beside him even if he made it beyond the Nine Heavens!