But deep within the destruction of entropy, there lies a trace of Chang Qing’s ’divine’.
This existence of ’divine’ makes the destruction impure, introducing a flaw.
And this flaw is Chang Qing.
As long as Chang Qing lives, entropy will forever be bound by a chain.
But if Chang Qing dies.
The madness of unrestrained destruction will annihilate everything.
"I understand."
Su Nan nodded and looked at entropy, speaking firmly:
"Tell me how to help you, whatever I have and can offer!"
He now understood.
Although entropy was the opposing side to Chang Qing, before Chang Qing’s death, entropy would be Chang Qing’s greatest trump card and confidence!
This confidence came at the cost of the birth and death of myriad worlds.
The stronger entropy becomes, the smoother Chang Qing’s future path will be!
For this reason alone, Su Nan is willing to risk his life to help!
"I need the source of destruction within the major forbidden areas."
Entropy did not hesitate and looked towards the center of the Chaotic Forbidden Area,
"They exist within the passageways bordering the Outer Domain!"
Upon hearing this, Su Nan did not hesitate, his sleeve waved and the Imperial Azure was in hand.
He looked towards the depths of the forbidden area and bellowed,
"Chaos, open the Outer Domain passage!"
...
Chang Qing was unaware of the encounter between entropy and Su Nan.
With a clearer vision of his future path, Chang Qing locked himself away for several days.
He stabilized his surging cultivation, getting familiar with each part of his power.
Although he hadn’t broken through to the Divine Skill Realm yet, his formidable combat strength left few opponents under the Divine Principle level.
And just as he was about to finish his seclusion, a message from Xuan Yan arrived.
"Are you ready..."
On the cliff, Chang Qing slowly stood up.
His body wasn’t tall, but at that moment, he seemed to hold up the sky and earth like a giant.
Chang Qing put away the message and glanced towards the Profound Pure Sect’s direction, chuckling softly,
"The power of time, it’s time to claim it."
With those words, he vanished like a stream of light.
At the same time.
In the Eastern Domain, within the Profound Pure Sect.
The Profound Pure Sect was lively in recent days, as all Daoist sects with a name in the Eastern Domain received invitations.
This invitation was personally sent by the current Domain Master of the Eastern Domain, inviting Daoist prodigies from everywhere.
The aim was to select a disciple of outstanding virtue and unparalleled combat strength to be granted the honorary title of Vice Sect Leader.
The news shook the Daoist community.
The Profound Pure Sect was a Daoist sacred place, and the position of Vice Sect Leader was extraordinarily powerful.
Whoever can seize the top position will gain fame, resources, and prestige that will ascend to the heavens!
Such tremendous opportunity caused a wave through Daoism, as countless prodigies flocked towards it.
"Senior Uncle, isn’t this matter a bit rushed?"
On a mountain peak, Sect Leader Xuan Yi looked at the elder beside him with hesitance.
"Rushed? I think it’s too slow!"
Xuan Yan grumbled irritably, "If we wait any longer, Daoism will fall apart."
"But, Senior Uncle..."
Xuan Yi smiled wryly, "Daoism’s issues are longstanding ailments."
"Merely selecting an honorary Vice Sect Leader won’t truly solve the root of the problems."
As the Sect Leader of the Profound Pure Sect, how could Xuan Yi not know the current situation of Daoism?
But he couldn’t understand how a single Vice Sect Leader position could bring renewal to Daoism?
"An ordinary Vice Sect Leader won’t suffice."
Xuan Yan looked coldly over the gathering of numerous prodigies within the Profound Pure Sect, and said,
"But the one I choose can shatter all rules and constraints of Daoism!"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi showed a puzzled expression.
He looked at the multitude of prodigies gathered at the Profound Pure Sect.
Among them... is there truly such a person?
...
Time slowly passed, and a large martial platform was erected on the square of the Profound Pure Sect.
Many Daoist prodigies gathered around, excitedly discussing the martial platform.
"I never thought that we disciples could have a chance to become Vice Sect Leader one day."
"Indeed, but unfortunately, this opportunity is slim for us; there are too many prodigies at the Divine Phase level in Daoism."
"Don’t lose hope! Brother Ling Xuzi is seriously injured and hasn’t emerged from seclusion, we might still have a chance!"
"Ah? Brother Ling Xuzi hasn’t recovered yet? Doesn’t that mean we’ll miss out on this opportunity?"
"Humph! It’s all because of that damn Chang Qing, an act of turning against one’s benefactor, just let me meet him..."
Many Taoist prodigies were discussing fervently, and all longed for the position of Vice Sect Leader.
Only those in Shen Xiang realm can participate in this selection.
By rights, Ling Xuzi had the greatest odds, or perhaps he was almost predetermined.
But his Shen Xiang on the fortune platform was destroyed, his divine sense severed, leaving Ling Xuzi gravely injured, unable to partake in this opportunity.
This made the disciples of Profound Pure Sect gnash their teeth in hatred towards Su Changqing.
Other Taoist sect’s prodigies were equally indignant.
For a time, the Dojo competition hadn’t even started, yet curses for Su Changqing were widespread.
Xuan Yan watched quietly from the mountain peak.
When he decided that only those in Shen Xiang realm could participate, he had anticipated this scene.
Or one could say, this was his deliberate plan!
Incite everyone’s anger, then ruthlessly crush those who were brought by the anger!
Powerlessness and despair are what ignite the fervor deep in the heart.
Thinking of this, Xuan Yan glanced down at the Taoist prodigies below, muttering to himself,
"Will it be a rebirth or have their spine broken, it depends on them..."
...
The excited Taoist prodigies were still unaware of what they were about to face.
At this moment, with the construction of the Dojo complete, an elder appeared on the stage.
He looked around, then spoke:
"For this martial tournament, the first-place winner will be the honorary Vice Sect Leader of Profound Pure Sect."
"This position holds real power, capable of mobilizing the strong and resources within the sect...and so forth."
"The rules of the tournament: single-round battles, losers are eliminated directly, and the last one standing wins."
"Additionally..."
Saying this, a look of perplexity and doubt seemed to flash in the elder’s eyes, as he said:
"Non-Taoist disciples can also participate, and they can also become Vice Sect Leader of Profound Pure Sect if victorious."
"However...Outer Domain cultivators must gain the recognition of all participants."
"Or...defeat everyone alone..."
This statement incited an uproar among the many prodigies present.
"Outsiders can also participate, what a joke!"
"Exactly, if the Vice Sect Leader of Profound Pure Sect isn’t a Taoist disciple, wouldn’t that be a big farce?"
"What’s the Domain Master doing, why are the rules so outrageous?"
Everyone was discussing angrily, clearly very dissatisfied.
Among their own, whoever wins or loses is bearable.
But if an outsider became the Vice Sect Leader of this Taoist holy ground, these prodigies participating in the competition would lose face.
"What are you worried about?"
One prodigy sneered and said: "Listen to the rules clearly, outsiders have to defeat all of us to be considered the winner."
"There are over a thousand Taoist prodigies here, who could be a match for us united?"
"Don’t even mention Shen Xiang, even if he’s in Divine Skill Realm, he must bow!"
Another prodigy laughed upon hearing this: "That’s right."
"Moreover, this is Profound Pure Sect, how could the elders just sit by and watch an outsider become Vice Sect Leader?"
"Rest assured, even if we aren’t opponents, the elders won’t agree."
After these words fell, a burst of laughter echoed in the venue.
Little did they know, Xuan Yan at the mountain peak had a gaze growing colder.
Gathering all Taoist’s prodigies, at the first moment upon hearing the rules, they actually considered teaming up?
No one dared to utter, ’With me here, no one can measure up.’
Even worse, they thought of failing and relying on the elders to resolve the crisis.
This is no longer caution, but just as Su Changqing said.
Cowardice!
...
On the martial tournament stage.
After the elder announced the rules, he quietly stepped down, standing aside.
Seeing this, the prodigies gathered below instantly had several people ascend the stage together.
"The winner advances, the loser is eliminated."
As the elder’s voice fell, the few on stage laughed heartily and paired off for duels, striking at once.
Magnificent Spiritual Power spells shook the void, tall Shen Xiang figures appeared behind them.
Yet, though the duels seemed dangerous, there was no killing intent, the more was to stop at the brink.
At the end, the combatants’ clothes weren’t even disheveled.
It was a simple exchange, upon sensing they weren’t a match, they smiled politely and graciously stepped down.
The cheers of the crowd were endless, while the hidden Xuan Yan had a grim expression.
Suddenly.
He seemed to have sensed something and his gaze brightened, looking towards the entrance of Profound Pure Sect.
There, a gentle-looking young man in green attire approached.
He slowly arrived beneath the gate of Profound Pure Sect, took a deep breath, and shouted aloud:
"Sword God Mountain, Su Changqing, here to pay my respects!"