I Collect Skill Fragments in the Demon World

The carriage leisurely traveled all the way to an inconspicuous small tavern in the city, where the two entered a private room. Zhang Chen hurriedly poured a cup of wine for Chen Sanliang.

"I’ve quit drinking now; I only drink tea! Alcohol muddles the mind. I’ve long made up my mind that I’ll never drink again," Chen Sanliang said, pushing the wine towards Zhang Chen, then poured himself a cup of tea.

Zhang Chen was startled by these words, unable to believe that Chen Sanliang had reached such a level, abstaining from alcohol altogether to enhance cultivation.

What kind of deep-seated hatred must he hold to achieve such lengths.

"Do you want to seek refuge with the Demon Race? I’ve heard your current situation is not good. The forces of Yellow Heaven Dao are spread across the north and south, issuing a bounty on you. And Prince Pingbian, seeking revenge for Zhang Xiaohua, has even offered five million silver for your head," Chen Sanliang said, looking at Zhang Chen:

"The Human Race might no longer have a place for you."

Zhang Chen heard this and smiled bitterly, shaking his head: "Your information is indeed accurate, but unfortunately, I cannot overcome the barrier in my heart and cannot seek refuge with the Demon Race."

"Then forget it. When you can no longer mix with the Human Race and have nowhere else to go, you’ll naturally remember my words today. People often cannot make choices until they’re forced to the brink," Chen Sanliang said. As he continued speaking, he pulled out a cloth bag from his sleeve and handed it to Zhang Chen, gesturing towards him: "The reason I came looking for you today is to give you this."

Zhang Chen looked at the cloth bag passed by Chen Sanliang, a puzzled expression appearing in his eyes, not knowing what Chen Sanliang had given him. However, he still followed Chen Sanliang’s instructions, reached out to take the bag, and was taken aback when he saw the contents after opening it.

"You asked me to gather various materials. I’ve exhausted all my efforts searching the Demon Race in the Great Wilderness, territories of the Four Seas Dragon Race, and Noble Families of the Northern Land to collect them all. Only the World Primordial Embryo I couldn’t find," Chen Sanliang said: "The World Primordial Embryo is a singularity born during the world’s destruction or a Mountain and River Primordial Embryo born of Heaven and Earth’s Creation. It’s as difficult as ascending to the heavens to find it, so I couldn’t locate it. Fearing further delays would interfere with your use of these items, I chose to deliver what I’ve found to you today."

Chen Sanliang was referring to the materials needed to forge the God-Beating Whip; years ago, Zhang Chen had entrusted Chen Sanliang to help search for various Heavenly and Earthly treasures in the lands of the Demon Race, not expecting Chen Sanliang to gather them all within just a few years.

Of course, the only thing not found was the World Primordial Embryo. This item is excessively precious, and even with the entire Demon Race’s power, finding it is as hard as ascending to the heavens.

Zhang Chen looked at the Heavenly and Earthly treasures within the cloth bag, moved immensely, holding the bag he suddenly didn’t know what to say. Each item could individually be considered invaluable, with countless people fighting for them, yet Chen Sanliang gave them to him so effortlessly.

"Sir..." Zhang Chen opened his mouth to say something but was interrupted by Chen Sanliang waving his hand: "There’s no need for thanks; I’m atoning for my sins!"

"Let’s eat; after the meal, we’ll part ways. I have other matters to attend to," Chen Sanliang urged Zhang Chen.

"What matters does sir have to attend to?" Zhang Chen carefully put away the bag and asked.

"Preach Dao in Jiangnan!" Chen Sanliang’s voice revealed a trace of expectancy: "As soon as my Dao spreads across Jiangnan, my cultivation will step into the Twelfth Tier. Once I conquer Kyoto of the Human Race, I will surely break through the Twelfth Tier into an unimaginable realm."

Zhang Chen’s expression instantly changed, his eyes filled with a hint of shock: "Sir plans to preach Dao in Jiangnan? This requires careful planning. Jiangnan is teeming with hidden talents and is not simple. Unlike the Northern Land, where you had the support of Prince Pingbian’s Mansion at your start, Jiangnan’s various forces, knowing they’re not your match, will go to any lengths to eliminate you."

"Preaching Dao has never been smooth sailing; it’s always accompanied by great purification, with tumultuous bloodshed. You think I’m unaware of the risks involved? Reports suggest Hu Li the Immortal is close to reaching the Twelfth Tier. Once he breaks through, that’s the day I preach Dao in Jiangnan. Furthermore, I’ve already stepped into the Eleventh Tier myself, I possess enough power for self-protection," Chen Sanliang’s voice was filled with assurance.

Yet Zhang Chen was not optimistic about Chen Sanliang’s prospects for preaching Dao, as Jiangnan’s situation was unlike the Northern Land. The Northern Land had years of Yellow Heaven Dao’s efforts, and being adjacent to the Demon Race’s main base, with also the backing from Prince Pingbian’s Mansion, naturally allowed Chen Sanliang to thrive without hindrance. But Jiangnan was filled with masters, and Chen Sanliang had no foundation there; uncontrollable events were too many.

Seeing the concern in Zhang Chen’s eyes, Chen Sanliang sighed faintly: "Anything involving interests in this world is never easy. I want to prove Dao, rise above all beings, become an immortal god, how could it possibly be devoid of tribulations?"

Chen Sanliang’s voice was filled with emotion: "The road upward has never been easy."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen fell silent. If Chen Sanliang wanted to become a Sect Ancestor and achieve immortality and eternal existence, it couldn’t be as simple as ascending to it in one step.

"You should quietly remain hidden and cultivate in Jiangnan. Once I’ve swept through Jiangnan, I’ll destroy Yellow Heaven Dao and give you a breath of relief. Yellow Heaven Dao is too arrogant, they’re bullying us because we lack a backing!" Chen Sanliang comforted Zhang Chen: "If you encounter grievances, endure them for now. When I sweep through Jiangnan, that’ll be the day you rise."

Zhang Chen, hearing Chen Sanliang’s words, didn’t know what to say and could only manage a bitter smile: "I’m not worried about Yellow Heaven Dao. Even if I can’t defeat them, I can still escape. As vast as Heaven and Earth is, there’s no place I can’t go. Can’t win the fight, but I can flee, can’t I? Instead, I’m worried about you, sir. Jiangnan is a place full of hidden talents and dangers, and it’s within the Academy’s reach. The Academy won’t stand by as you sweep through Jiangnan."

"If I cannot assert my path and sweep Jiangnan, then summoning a vast army of the Demon Race southward to flatten the Human Race territory is also a viable choice." Chen Sanliang’s eyes revealed a cold glint: "No matter how dangerous the road ahead, no matter who stands in my way, I will never retreat."

Zhang Chen didn’t persuade Chen Sanliang not to come to Jiangnan, nor did he stop him from trampling the Human Race territory, because Chen Sanliang had his own path and plan. If he stopped Chen Sanliang, it would be akin to making an enemy of him and obstructing his path. To obstruct someone’s path is an unending enmity!

Zhang Chen raised his wine cup and took a sip: "Then let me wish you smooth sailing, sir."

Chen Sanliang, hearing this, raised his tea cup and took a sip. Then, after the meal with Zhang Chen, his figure turned and vanished into the cosmos.

As Chen Sanliang departed, Zhang Chen stood in the small tavern, watching Chen Sanliang’s distant figure with a look of indescribable emotion in his eyes. Finally, he drained his wine cup and descended the stairs.

"Chen Sanliang has already helped me gather all the items needed to forge the God-Beating Whip. Now, I am only missing one final item: the World Primordial Embryo." Zhang Chen pondered the crafting of the God-Beating Whip, which specifically targets the Divine Soul. With the rise of the Divine Dao in the future, the whip would be the bane of Divine Spirits, and Zhang Chen must harness its power.

"But where should I find a broken world?" Zhang Chen was somewhat bewildered.

"What do you think of the Third Heaven of the Spiritual World?" The Great Freedom Celestial Demon asked.

The Third Heaven was where Zhang Chen had once harvested the hand of the Ancient God.

"Isn’t that the Spiritual World? Can the Spiritual World be forged into a World Primordial Embryo?" Zhang Chen asked.

"A Heaven and Earth Primordial Embryo is originally a Chaos Primordial Embryo, formed by the convergence of the Great Dao, containing the Power of Chaos within. Chaos exists between reality and illusion, its mysteries are myriad, born from the evolution of the Law." The Great Freedom Celestial Demon replied.

Zhang Chen considered the words: "If that’s the case, then perhaps I can give it a try. But... how should I refine the Third Heaven of the Spiritual World into a World Primordial Embryo?"

"Since the world has already been born, only its destruction can allow it to transform into a World Primordial Embryo. However, the Spiritual World is not a normal world, so even if it gets destroyed, it won’t turn into a Heaven and Earth Primordial Embryo. But when crafting the artifact, you can draw energy from all around Heaven and Earth, channel all the world’s energy into your Alchemy Furnace, then reforge earth, water, wind, and fire. Naturally, a World Primordial Embryo can be formed from chaos." The Great Freedom Celestial Demon advised.

"So, it seems I need to refine the God-Beating Whip within the Spiritual World." Zhang Chen revealed a contemplative expression.

He returned home, instructed his servants to prepare dinner, and after dining and bathing, he placed all the treasures collected by Chen Sanliang into the Alchemy Furnace before absorbing the furnace into his Primordial Spirit. He then sat down, entering the Meditation Realm, and soon his Primordial Spirit flickered, stepping into a profound and mysterious realm.

In the Spiritual World Third Heaven, amidst the dissipating ice and snow, Zhang Chen’s Primordial Spirit appeared out of thin air within the Ice and Snow World.

"Crafting the God-Beating Whip requires channeling the world’s energy, drawing all the Origin from Heaven and Earth into the Eight Trigrams Furnace, then reforging earth, water, wind, and fire. Naturally, the Qi of Chaos will emerge, forming the Heaven and Earth Primordial Embryo." After some thought, Zhang Chen’s eyes scanned the heavens and the earth, finally settling his gaze at the center of the world. Then, he used the Escape Technique to travel there, summoned the Alchemy Furnace from his Primordial Spirit, and upon tossing it, the furnace merged into the ground, connecting with the Earth’s Vein.

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