When Baili Yun, who had already achieved the True Demon Realm, bowed and submitted to Qi Ping, everyone on the Sky-Dragon Continent who saw this scene was stunned!
One must know that they knew better than anyone what a True Demon Realm demonic cultivator meant.
The Sky-Dragon Continent had a True Demon Realm demonic cultivator, a terrifying Mahayana stage cultivator, and the only one.
It could be said that even on the Sky-Dragon Continent, which ranked at the top of the cultivation world, few people dared to provoke this terrifying True Demon Realm demonic cultivator. His own strength was not only incomparably powerful, but his acting style was even more free and unrestrained, without any scruples.
It was precisely because they knew the horror of a True Demon Realm demonic cultivator that the moment they saw Baili Yun kneel and submit to Qi Ping, the air became terrifyingly quiet.
What kind of existence was Qi Ping exactly, to actually be able to make a True Demon Realm bow and submit?
Anyway, in the eyes of a True Demon Realm demonic cultivator, things like fear or moral and gratitude shackles simply did not exist. For a True Demon who could have their physical body and spirit-soul destroyed and live merely by a thread of demonic nature, having cast aside life and death, was there anything else that could restrict them? The soul origin was also something they could destroy at any time.
Therefore, there was only one possibility to explain the situation before them: this was already the achieved True Demon Realm Baili Yun's willing submission!
"He made a True Demon Realm demonic cultivator willingly submit?"
"How is that possible?"
"What charm does that Bee Daoist exactly have? Just because he is an Earth Immortal?"
This scene was simply too unbelievable.
Because even on the incomparably prosperous Sky-Dragon Continent, no one could achieve this level. It was truly too outrageous.
Subduing a True Demon Realm demonic cultivator was something they did not even dare to think of in their dreams.
"Has the spiritual origin of this Star-Sea Continent not already been almost harvested by us? Why do outrageous existences emerge one after another?"
"This somewhat violates common sense. Is it the effect of that mysterious treasure?"
A massive doubt rose in their hearts.
But along with it rose a sense of unease for the first time!
It seemed that something was about to exceed their control!
Before Baili Yun advanced to the True Demon Realm, although the performance of Qi Ping, the Little Stone Spirit, and the others was very eye-catching, the Sky-Dragon Continent had many cultivators who could achieve this level, and they had more than one Void-grade lifeform.
But after Baili Yun successfully broke through to the True Demon Realm and bowed to Qi Ping, they deeply realized that some things were about to exceed their control.
Now the demons had not even reached Qi Ping's Earth Immortal domain, yet so many strange things had happened. What would happen next?
Particularly that Earth Immortal Bee Daoist whom they could never see through, the culprit who made them decide to lead the demons to conduct a world invasion.
"Fellow Daoists, I must prepare something. I have a premonition that perhaps more unimaginable existences will appear on the Star-Sea Continent..."
"Fellow Daoist Baili, there is no need for this between you and me!"
Qi Ping, seeing Baili Yun's action of kneeling and submitting, hurriedly came before Baili Yun, wanting to help him up.
Qi Ping could understand the pride in every powerhouse. He had also never regarded himself as an "Emperor," because what he wanted was a Star-Sea Continent where powerhouses erupted in a blowout fashion. There was no need to break these powerhouses' Dao-hearts and pride because of these matters.
He was more willing to see people like Baili Yun, exhausting their potential to the fullest, like the truly rare True Demon Realm powerhouse in the world. As long as he didn't refuse when discussing cultivation, and was willing to help him comprehend some new directions, it was enough.
Using these people to comprehend the most powerful cultivation system was his fundamental goal. As for how strong these people became and what limits they reached, those were their respective opportunities; he only did what he could.
However, facing Qi Ping's action, Baili Yun did not directly rise.
"Star Emperor, this is what I should do. Without your help, I might never have found the opportunity to step into the True Demon Realm! Also, no need to worry that this will affect my Dao-heart and pride as a practitioner. In this world, I, Baili Yun, only submit to you, Star Emperor! Others, even if they are Mahayana or the difficulty of becoming an immortal, I likewise do not fear in the slightest!"
Baili Yun's voice was powerful and resonant, and the overbearingness and aura in his words were soul-shaking!
At this moment, in the Immortal-Slaying City, every Star-Sea Continent cultivator could clearly perceive the terrifying pressure belonging to a True Demon Realm powerhouse. That unique aura belonging to a True Demon Realm cultivator was even more deeply ingrained in their hearts.
However, even so, everyone did not find this scene strange at all.
The reason was also very simple: because Qi Ping was worth it!
Every one of them today was qualified to walk this far because of Qi Ping's grace. They had also felt that aura belonging to heaven, earth, and the collective will on Qi Ping—it was an aura that allowed one to submit from the bottom of their heart.
"You achieving the Unity stage True Demon Realm is already a great thing for our Star-Sea Continent. Rise. Slaying some more demons next is the best reward!"
While Qi Ping said these words, he also quietly sent a soul transmission:
"Fellow Daoist Baili, if you must express gratitude, it would be better to give those demonic cultivators an opportunity. They just took the initiative to contribute strength and did their part... The demons are numerous, and that upcoming bitter war can only rely on them..."
The reason Qi Ping chose soul transmission for this sentence was to not be generous at the expense of others. Using others' things to earn a reputation for himself would only invite disgust. Furthermore, with his current prestige and fame, he already no longer needed these things.
"Good!" Baili Yun also responded straightforwardly and rose.
One part of his "Good" was responding to Qi Ping's request to slay more demons, and the other part was responding to Qi Ping's suggestion to give some opportunities to the group of demonic cultivators below.
Baili Yun, as a great cultivator who had lived for countless years, could naturally understand why Qi Ping would choose soul transmission.
And this could not help but make him admire Qi Ping even more.
Generous and large-hearted, yet not snatching others' credit. At such a time, he was still thinking of those demonic cultivators who had just contributed strength below.
Besides such a person, who else was qualified to become the Emperor of the Star-Sea Continent?
But even if Qi Ping did not say it, he would still do it. He could still clearly perceive those auras that had just assisted him. If not for these people, he might not have successfully completed this breakthrough, because his breakthrough this time was truly too hasty and risky. Any slight difference in any step would have caused him to fail.
Therefore, this opportunity was also what those demonic cultivators who helped him deserved.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoists, for your help just now. This is my Origin Demonic Nature. The war is imminent; digest it well and strive to have your strength and realm rise another level before the world-domain battlefield opens!"
The moment Baili Yun's overbearing voice fell, streaks of pure demonic origin power merged into the bodies of those demonic cultivators!
"Origin Demonic Nature!"
At this moment, everyone was stunned, completely not expecting Baili Yun's move to be so staggering. That was Origin Demonic Nature!
Even if it was merely a sliver, so many added together were also sufficiently staggering. Even if Baili Yun was a Unity stage cultivator, it was unknown when he could completely recover.
"Many thanks to the Demon Blade Dao Lord!"
"Many thanks to the Demon Blade Dao Lord!"
Streaks of excited gratitude rang out, but they quickly fell into silence, because they rapidly entered a special state of comprehension.
That was the Origin Demonic Nature of a True Demon Realm powerhouse, and it was without any aggressiveness. For demonic cultivators, this was a heaven-sent opportunity!
The subsequent changes in those demonic cultivators' auras also proved this point.
Almost all the demonic cultivators' auras began to constantly soar, and some even directly began to break through.
The effect of the Origin Demonic Nature could be summed up in one word: strong!
Other non-demonic cultivators could not help but feel some envy seeing this scene, but they also knew this was what they deserved. If not for these demonic cultivators' assistance just now, Baili Yun might have already died.
And Qi Ping, seeing these constantly soaring auras, had a faint smile curl up at the corner of his mouth.
For him, seeing these Star-Sea children and his faith beings break through one after another brought him immense satisfaction.
The breakthrough of one True Demon Realm demonic cultivator was certainly powerful, but the breakthrough of countless people was even more worth being excited about.
Within limited resources and beings, digging out and lifting the potential of the Star-Sea Continent to this extent was the most exciting thing.
"This is no small move you made; do you not feel heartache for your own demonic origin? Don't cry when you can't bear the pressure of those Unity stage Sacred Demons later!" Meng Tianqi looked at the significantly weakened Baili Yun and teased him.
A lunatic-like breakthrough process, and now an apparently foolish act of giving away Origin Demonic Nature, but both very much fit the Baili Yun he knew.
"It can't be helped; the Star Emperor spoke. These people have the grace of helping me achieve the Dao. If I don't give something that can be presented, I feel uneasy! As for Unity stage Sacred Demons... hmph, let them come. In a state of heavy injury after fighting the Thousand-Eyed Troll, I dared to hack so many demons, let alone now? As for you, I am one step ahead of you in the Unity stage. When will you break through?"
Baili Yun looked at Meng Tianqi with a face full of pride and continued:
"Back then your cultivation was even higher than mine, but now you've been left behind by me!"
Before meeting Qi Ping, his strength had always been suppressed by Meng Tianqi, and their sparring basically ended with him at a disadvantage.
Now that he had broken through to the Unity stage first, he could finally hold his head high.
"My Path is different from yours. My Path of Life and Death has never been like your demonic path, going to extremes. And don't be proud. When I use the life-death opportunity of this world-class war to advance to the Unity stage, even if you are in the True Demon Realm, you might not win against me!"
Meng Tianqi's words flowed with full confidence; he was not boasting.
The reason his cultivation had progressed slowly before was largely that after reaching the Void Refinement stage, his experiences of comprehending the Dao through life and death were too few.
But since following Qi Ping and opening the internal war of the Star-Sea Continent, his strength had been rising rapidly and steadily.
In fact, before this battle, he also had the chance to try breaking through to the Unity stage, but that was still too risky, and it was not his style.
More importantly, he saw a stronger hope!
Because in this world-class war, he would inevitably be able to perceive the most extreme life and the most extreme death. If he could achieve the Dao using such life and death, his Unity stage foundation and strength would reach a very terrifying level.
Actually, compared to Baili Yun, he, Meng Tianqi, was the one best suited for this war!
And he believed that with Qi Ping around, he would be able to safely endure until the day he chose to break through to the Unity stage. After he told Qi Ping this thought, Qi Ping also very much supported him in doing so.
After obtaining Qi Ping's affirmation, he felt at ease.
If the moment he must break through truly arrived, he would absolutely not hesitate to choose to break through to the Unity stage, and the stability of his foundation and breakthrough would also be better than Baili Yun's.
"Then don't let me down. The True Demon Realm is a legendary realm; don't be knocked down by one strike of mine then!"
"Bullshit! Maybe when you encounter a Sacred Demon you can't beat, I'll have to be the one to tank!"
Qi Ping looked at these two guys who were bickering and shook his head.
These two bickering was not just for a day or two. In the past, if they weren't bickering, they were fighting. Qi Ping had long since gotten used to it.
He no longer paid attention to these two guys, but walked to the place where the great battle had just occurred.
Here, the void tunnel from earlier had already been completely crushed by the lightning tribulation after the demons left, so if the demons wanted to continue attacking, they would have to spend a massive price to build a tunnel that could accommodate Unity stage Sacred Demons and the arrival of the Demon Realm.
Because it involved a world invasion, this kind of tunnel was not something that could be easily built. It not only required a massive price but would also take at least half a month to two months. Within this time, it was very difficult for the demon race to build a spatial tunnel of this level.
Therefore, after winning this battle, they had time to recuperate.
Those who should practice, practice; those who should heal, heal; those who should relax, relax.
When the demons' Unity Sacred Demons and the world will descended, that would be the moment of the true final decisive battle. In a war of this scale, no one from top to bottom could guarantee they would definitely live...
That would be the most terrifying meat-grinder war the Star-Sea Continent had faced in its long years. If they lost, the entire Star-Sea Continent would be strewn with corpses and devoured by the demons into a scorched earth without any sliver of life.
However, Qi Ping did not participate in these post-war recuperation tasks; someone would complete them for him.
Currently, what was most important for him was researching these demon corpses and energy. Although he had some ideas before about how to utilize the essence of the demon corpses as nourishment for the growth of the Star-Sea Nine Domains, he had not truly put them into practice.
Although ancient records mentioned using special methods to utilize demon corpses, the process was incomparably troublesome and required a very long time; no one had ever been able to complete this within a short period.
Qi Ping dared to try this because he had a lot of experience in decomposing corpses and the home-field advantage of an Earth Immortal Druid.
Another point was his Five-Colored Celestial Light (Extinction), his innate divine ability of the Five Elements Celestial Physique. As long as the essence of the demon corpses was within the five elements, it could not escape his palm.
Furthermore, in Qi Ping's view, the most important point in being able to turn this war into a blessing was to utilize the essence of the demon corpses, turning the alien invasion into a delivery of fertilizer from a thousand miles away...