NOVEL WEB Chapter 222: It's All Fake
The prodigies were still immersed in Enlightenment, while powerful figures continuously poured into the area, crowding the mountainside. However, Diwu Qingrou had already successfully transcended his tribulation and stepped into the King Tao Realm, leaving everyone astonished.
This further proved that the opening of the Heavenly Road was indeed a rare opportunity, one that appeared only once every three hundred years and should not be missed.
As for Diwu Qingrou, after stepping into the King Tao Realm, the first thing he did was challenge Chen Pingping.
"He has the capital to do so," a powerful cultivator whispered solemnly.
In the past, Chen Pingping's battle records had become more terrifying with each report, sending chills down everyone's spines. He was, simply put, the ceiling for the younger generation—the nightmare of many great powers.
But now, things were different. With the opening of the Heavenly Road, the Power of the Great Tao poured down, and countless Dharma Principles surged forth. Obtaining even a part of them could rewrite one's destiny.
Breaking through the King Tao Realm, aspiring to become a Divine King, stepping into the King Tao Realm again at a higher level...
What was once an arduous cultivation journey had become "as easy as flipping a hand" with the opening of the Heavenly Road, provided one was lucky enough to surpass their peers in a very short time. Diwu Qingrou was an excellent example. Among the peerless prodigies, he wasn't the most dazzling, but he was the fastest among them all to step into the King Tao Realm.
Diwu Qingrou strode out, his tall figure as imposing as a mountain, exuding an unparalleled sense of oppression. Coupled with the permeating Dharma Principles, he resembled a War God, his entire being radiating terrifying fluctuations. Delicate ripples spread beneath his feet, waves of Tao emanating outwards.
"How strong..."
"Worthy of being a peerless prodigy! After stepping into the King Tao Realm, he has undergone a qualitative leap. His combat power must have increased severalfold, right?"
"Wrong. It's far more than severalfold—probably tens of times. After all, this is the King Tao Realm, the true realm of peerless powerhouses," someone said gravely.
"Does this mean the era of Chen Pingping is coming to an end?"
"He should have focused on Enlightenment just now, not giving others this chance... Alas, now that Diwu Qingrou has entered the King Tao Realm, Chen Pingping only has death awaiting him."
"Not necessarily!" A young man in azure robes raised his head, recalling the past. Among Chen Pingping's battle achievements, there was no shortage of King Tao Realm powerhouses he had slain! Could Diwu Qingrou, who had just entered the King Tao Realm, truly defeat Chen Pingping?
At that moment, someone said something that silenced everyone: "Diwu Qingrou possesses an extraordinary bloodline—the bloodline of Baize, one of the Ten Demons. After entering the King Tao Realm, it will fully awaken. Once unleashed, he will be invincible among his peers!"
It's over! Liu Changqing felt that terrifying oppression. He looked towards Chen Pingping and whispered, "Hurry and leave!"
"Chen Pingping, your era is ending," Diwu Qingrou sneered, his large figure suddenly accelerating. With a leap, he clenched his fist and smashed it down fiercely. Power Path, Dharma Principles, and Tao Marks all erupted. The firmament rippled as astonishing killing intent spread in all directions. Before the blow even reached Chen Pingping, the space around him began to twist.
The cultivators were horrified and retreated one after another.
Strong! Far too strong!
The fusion of the Baize bloodline with the talent of the Human Clan allowed Diwu Qingrou, now in the King Tao Realm, to unleash his full potential. The punch he threw contained immeasurable force, an incredibly immense weight.
Could Chen Pingping block such a terrifying punch? Probably not!
Liu Changqing and Alan also retreated, maintaining a safe distance, fearing they would be caught in the aftermath.
Chen Pingping laughed. Just moments ago, he had been fretting over finding a reason to disperse the crowd and prevent *that person* from growing even stronger. Diwu Qingrou's challenge, however, presented him with the perfect opportunity.
"What King Tao Realm? It's all fake. None of it is real," he said, still smiling.
The moment Diwu Qingrou's killing blow arrived, Chen Pingping casually waved his hand, unleashing the Six Tao of Reincarnation Skill. A black vortex rapidly blossomed, swallowing Diwu Qingrou's attack.
Everyone was stunned.
"See?" Chen Pingping spoke again. "It's all fake." With that, he struck once more. The key was the casualness of his attack: a wave, then a punch.
CRACK!
An immense force crushed down. Even Diwu Qingrou, despite having entered the King Tao Realm, couldn't withstand it. His body suffered a terrible blow. Tendons snapped, bones broke, and his Dantian vibrated violently. He looked utterly shocked.
"On the surface, it seems like he stepped into the King Tao Realm, but in reality, his combat power is far from matching. This is the conspiracy of the Heavenly Road," Chen Pingping explained.
His third move. With a casual point of his finger, he launched the Sword of Vegetation.
HUMMM!
The overwhelming sword radiance, with unstoppable force, directly pierced Diwu Qingrou, pinning him in mid-air.
The entire scene instantly fell silent. All cultivators were stunned. A great tumult surged in the hearts of some young prodigies.
False?
Impossible, right?
Just moments ago, Diwu Qingrou had transcended his tribulation in full view of everyone! Moreover, when he erupted with power, the Divine Might that spread out was clearly felt by all. How could it be fake?
But Chen Pingping's nonchalant attacks made them doubtful.
Could the Heavenly Road truly be a conspiracy?
"If it weren't a conspiracy, do you think I could easily defeat a King Tao Realm powerhouse?" Chen Pingping said, raising an eyebrow.
"..."
That's what he said, but they still felt something was amiss.
「At this moment!」
At the end of the Heavenly Road, the towering figure was momentarily taken aback, apparently not anticipating Chen Pingping could play things this way. This Human Clan cultivator is stronger than I imagined. Not bad, not bad!
He grew interested. A smile curled his lips as a bottomless abyss, pitch-black as ink, appeared behind him. A Flower of the Other Shore fell from it, transforming into a Great Tao Imprint.
"What is that?" someone exclaimed.
On the hazy Heavenly Road above, a flower was indeed falling.
That's not right! The powerhouses carefully sensed the astonishing energy fluctuations and exclaimed, "A Great Tao Imprint!"
They grew invigorated.
But the Great Tao Imprint seemed to have its own agenda. After falling from the Heavenly Road, it merged into Diwu Qingrou's body.
BOOM!
Like a boulder plunging into the sea, it stirred up tumultuous waves within Diwu Qingrou's Dantian. It began to take root, spreading the Power of the Great Tao. It grew from an inch to tens of feet, then a hundred feet, then a thousand feet. The entire process took but a few breaths. Finally, it spread out from his Dantian, transforming into a colossal tree that reached for the heavens, sheltering Diwu Qingrou within it.
His cultivation realm began to skyrocket: Second Heaven, Third Heaven, Fourth Heaven...
The Sword of Vegetation piercing his body dissolved instantly. Diwu Qingrou laughed hideously, his face contorted and his eyes crazed, as he roared, "Chen Pingping!"
In everyone's eyes, this was a Great Opportunity from the Heavenly Road, sent to expose Chen Pingping's lies.
But to Chen Pingping, this was just a damn conspiracy. That fellow did it on purpose, he thought, his face darkening as he prepared to act.
Suddenly, the Demon Flower within his body trembled. It flew out from his Dantian, rapidly enlarged, and in a single gulp, devoured the Flower of the Other Shore.
The speed was astounding. It happened so fast that the being at the end of the Heavenly Road hadn't even registered it before his Flower of the Other Shore vanished.
He couldn't sense it.
The connection with that flower had been completely severed.
He was utterly bewildered.