Ch 168: Don’t come any closer!

This shows that Lu Qing’an must have seen the world, perhaps even faced the Demon Race alone.

Song Chi increasingly admired Lu Qing’an. Their Xianjian Sect had truly gained a genius, and Du Feng was incredibly lucky to have such a disciple, especially since Lu Qing’an had only recently joined the Xianjian Sect.

It’s said that Lu Qing’an first gained prominence here because of Du Weiwei.

He rose to prominence due to an alchemy competition with Du Weiwei. This clash revealed to Du Feng this prodigy with exceptional talent, a true all-rounder.

“This is what they call Father Relies on Daughter’s Status,” Song Chi chuckled.

Lu Qing’an continued walking steadily forward, and the Xuji Realm and Liuli Realm demons readily gave way. They could all see that this young man was unlike others of similar cultivation, and some even secretly felt that many of their kind had died at his hands!

This feeling was eerie; logically, a Xuji Realm fourth-level youth shouldn’t be capable of this.

Wang Xiaohong narrowed his eyes, sneering inwardly. This kid is really putting on an act!

In fact, he could do the same as Lu Qing’an now. Before, he feared the Demon Race, but after spending more time with them, his understanding of them has greatly increased.

Soon, he saw Lu Qing’an approaching several Saint Spirit Realm demons.

Surely this kid will be intimidated now!

Even he, facing Saint Spirit Realm demons, would feel a soul-crushing fear.

Like a gentle animal encountering a natural enemy.

However, to their surprise, Lu Qing’an merely glanced at the Saint Spirit Realm demons, who then frowned and parted to make way.

Seeing a mere Xuji Realm youth showing such disregard for them, the Saint Spirit Realm demons wanted to intimidate him.

Though imprisoned, they couldn’t threaten the assessment participants, but their strength far surpassed that of the Xuji Realm. Normally, releasing overwhelming demonic qi and revealing their ferocious faces would cause any Human Race youth, no matter how strong their resolve, to change expression.

But this youth’s expression remained unchanged. When he looked at them, it was as if he were looking at pigs, his eyes filled with disdain, as if they were mere trifles he could easily eliminate.

“Do you feel like some of our kind at the same level fell to this kid?” a Saint Spirit Realm demon muttered.

“You feel that too? This kid is extremely strange!” another Saint Spirit Realm demon agreed.

“He’s not afraid of us at all! Damn it, has the Xianjian Sect produced another killing god?!”

Seeing the Saint Spirit Realm demons part, Lu Qing’an ignored them and continued walking forward, leaving only several Huan Yu Realm demons before him.

These Huan Yu Realm demons were all watching Lu Qing’an. Unlike the previous demons, they weren’t trying to intimidate him, but rather, some sat on large rocks nearby, others lay on a large tree trunk, and some stood in the air with their arms crossed.

They could sense Lu Qing’an’s extraordinary nature.

This kid clearly wasn’t afraid of them.

But even if he wasn’t afraid of them, normally, facing stronger opponents of a higher level, he shouldn’t be so calm and composed.

“Li Hao, go test if this kid is truly fearless.” The Huan Yu Realm Peak demon lying on the tree trunk suddenly spoke calmly, looking at the demon sitting on the rock.

Without a word, the demon flashed and appeared before Lu Qing’an.

At that moment, incredibly terrifying demonic qi erupted from him, plunging the entire area into darkness. Countless grieving souls wailed in the void. Images of demons devouring humans flashed before Lu Qing’an’s eyes.

A normal Human Race Xuji Realm cultivator would likely collapse in fear at such a sight.

However, Lu Qing’an merely glanced at the Huan Yu Realm demon and coldly said, “Since you’re imprisoned here, behave yourselves, and don’t force me to kill you.”

His voice was low, and with the demonic qi obscuring the area, Song Chi couldn’t hear him.

But the Huan Yu Realm demon standing before Lu Qing’an heard every word clearly.

“This kid…” The Huan Yu Realm demon’s eyes were filled with killing intent; an inexplicable pressure filled his heart.

Having reached the Huan Yu Realm, they were naturally worldly-wise and trusted their body’s reactions, like now, when he noticed changes in his pores.

This feeling seemed to tell him that Lu Qing’an was somehow restricted; without this restriction, he might actually be able to do as he said!

How could a Xuji Realm youth possess the hidden strength to kill a Huan Yu Realm strong person?!

“Return.” The Huan Yu Realm Peak demon spoke again.

The Huan Yu Realm demon named Li Hao nodded, frowning as he looked at Lu Qing’an one last time, as if to etch his features into his memory.

He wasn’t convinced. If he escaped, and met this kid again, he would definitely test his abilities!

Lu Qing’an snorted inwardly and continued walking forward, his expression remaining calm throughout.

He was certain that his performance during the talent assessment would spread through the Xianjian Sect, and Du Feng would thoroughly investigate.

Since he had already shown amazing talent, showing fearlessness towards the demons made little difference.

He might even gain Du Feng’s approval and secure the management of the High-Level Life Extension Secret Realm.

But was what he said true?

Could he really kill a Huan Yu Realm demon?

If he could, he could certainly make the other side pay the ultimate price!

Song Chi and the others watched Lu Qing’an’s back view in silence.

“This kid has a limitless future! I didn’t have such courage back then.” He didn’t, and neither did Liu Lingxuan. “Heh, how would she feel knowing she’s been completely surpassed by a junior?”

Lu Qing’an’s performance was almost flawlessly superior to Liu Lingxuan’s back then.

He knew Liu Lingxuan well; she was a good person, but highly competitive and cared deeply about her reputation.

As Sect Leader, being surpassed by a junior would undoubtedly be embarrassing, so she would secretly compare herself to Lu Qing’an.

“Anyway, there’s going to be a good show.” He wanted to see her flustered.

His close relationship with Du Feng was also due to Du Feng being frequently bullied by Liu Lingxuan.

At this thought, he habitually touched his chin, only to find it beardless… all shaved off…

Wang Xiaohong clenched his fists, filled with shock.

No way! This kid isn’t even afraid of Huan Yu Realm demons!

He recalled his first encounter with a Huan Yu Realm demon; his legs went weak, his mind went blank, and he almost urinated. Even knowing the demon wouldn’t attack him, he was terrified!

Even later, when he occasionally saw Huan Yu Realm demons, he still felt deep-seated fear each time!

But this kid… it’s completely illogical!

Lu Qing’an finally reached the end and immediately felt himself pass through a membrane; the energy barrier around him vanished in an instant.

In the space before him stood a Xuji Realm third-level demon.

This was the demon he had to kill.

Lu Qing’an walked directly towards it.

The demon had seen Lu Qing’an’s strong aura from afar and was already terrified, turning to flee.

But after running a short distance, he was stopped by a formation, with nowhere to escape.

“You! Don’t come near me!!” The demon, for reasons unknown, was terrified despite his past fearlessness. Facing Lu Qing’an, he felt intense fear.

It was as if falling into this kid’s hands meant more than just death; he might experience endless torment in hell!

This feeling was incredibly strong!

Song Chi and the others fell silent again at this sight.

They knew the demons well; they were virtually fearless. Now, Lu Qing’an had reshaped their understanding.