That was the most wild and arrogant heart intent that humanity could emit. It was Martial Arts True Intent, yet it was not; it was Dao Heart, yet it was not; it was Spiritual Power, yet it was not.

The tyrannical belief of "I alone under Heaven and Earth", with the arrogance of "my heart as Heaven's heart".

The Dao Heart Pure Yang Spell transformed into the most vigorous attack. Under its effect, golden light filled the Heaven and Earth. In this gold-pure light, Magic Artifacts fell like raindrops, while Talismans stimulated by the Heart Demon Curse were ubiquitous.

Facing such a spectacle was Shi Tiandu, a Nascent Soul Cultivator of Emperor's Extreme Heaven Splitting Dao. Emperor's Extreme Heaven Splitting Dao's secret technique created a boundary that separated his domain from Heaven and Earth. Within the Magic Domain, a new world existed. The reddish-gold light membrane constantly dimpled to resist the opponent's formidable attack. However, he was not merely defending. The boundless sword intent and sword power of Emperor's Extreme "Sky Without Boundaries, Earth Without Boundaries" accompanied a golden Qi Sword as it swept across, clearing away the incoming mana.

Actually, according to the intent of this move, the Magic Artifacts controlled by Wang Qi should have been broken in half. However, Shi Tiandu had to switch to using Soft Power for a reason. Each time he destroyed a Magic Artifact, the Essence within that artifact, along with some talismans, would explode outward and then merge into other Magic Artifacts, re-refining them and making the remaining artifacts even more powerful. Initially, Shi Tiandu had not guarded against this and directly destroyed half of Wang Qi's Magic Artifacts with Sword Qi, but the remaining half of Wang Qi's Magic Artifacts then doubled in strength.

Moreover, it seemed as though those Magic Artifacts contained some terrifying curse. Even a single impact from a low-level Magic Artifact or a surge from a low-level talisman carried a strange force that penetrated into his viscera.

Wang Qi floated mid-air, wearing a Xuanjin Robe taken from Emperor's Extreme Heaven Splitting Dao, the entire vestment re-refined by the Dao Heart Pure Yang Spell. Above his head was a small, yellow pagoda, about three Zhang high and thirty-three stories tall, similarly eroded entirely by the Dao Heart Pure Yang Spell. Strands of golden light descended, forming multiple light membranes. Mao Zimiao hid behind him, trembling as he watched the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator being tortured. Wang Qi, however, remained expressionless, his focus not on Shi Tiandu.

Once the Heart Demon Curse had suppressed his opponent, Wang Qi did not look at him again. Observing the enemy was less rewarding than writing a few more lines of code. By now, a mere Nascent Soul was no longer enough to interest a full-strength Wang Qi.

Though he was still at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Seemingly noticing the fiery gaze from his opponent, Wang Qi glanced at him and said emotionlessly, as if reciting a script, "Just an ant crawling on the ground, who permitted you to raise your head? An insect should look like an insect—bow your head, prostrate, and then go die."

His dead-eyed expression, devoid of any negative emotion, made his words seem like a statement of fact, which caused the corners of Shi Tiandu's eyes to split, nearly driving him mad: "Heterodox! I simply opted not to strike fatally! Don't be too arrogant!"

Mao Zimiao asked puzzledly, "Xiao Qi, what does he mean by not wanting to strike fatally?"

"He simply intended to capture us alive, then interrogate us to determine whether we had alerted the authorities; and if we had, based on our identities, determine what level of Cultivator the Immortal Alliance would send to rescue us, how many days it would take for that Cultivator to arrive, and how much time they have left to evacuate the Dragon Flow Islands or seek reinforcements from the Demon Clan," Wang Qi casually replied. "That's probably what it means. Since they knew we had a calculator, they had to confirm these things."

Wang Qi seemed to already consider his opponent as good as dead, completely ignoring Shi Tiandu. Shi Tiandu angrily said, "Youngster, you're asking for it!"

During his angry rebuke, Shi Tiandu had already invoked his Extreme Move. From within his Dantian, he unleashed a stream of True Yuan that had been refined through a thousand foldings and tempered for a hundred years. This stream of True Yuan, which had been concealed within his body for a century, bore his unique seal, perfectly aligned with his Heart Intent. Then, with a gentle turn of his Emperor Immortal Heart, he quashed all treacherous thoughts in his mind, consolidating them into a fortress of will. The Martial Arts True Intent, overpowering and supreme above all else, instantly activated. Mao Zimiao was struck by this True Intent, visions tinting his vision with illusions, as if in that moment, Shi Tiandu had been robed in imperial yellow, reigning supreme over all. Sword Move, Sword Intent, and Sword Qi coalesced into a peerless Divine Sword. The Extreme Move and Extreme Yuan merged seamlessly, blending like water and milk, causing even Heaven and Earth to bow down!

But he was arrogant, and there was someone even more arrogant than him.

Wang Qi never lifted his head. Despite Jarvis popping up several "Warning, high spirit response" alerts, he had known from the start that moves amplified by Martial Arts True Intent could never harm him. The Heart Demon Curse is the purest essence of the human's dark side, the purest madness. Wang Qi could ensure this from a mathematical perspective. When forces are matched, no embellishments could breach the defense of the Heart Demon System.

He simply extended a finger and gently tapped in the void as if pressing the return key: "I suppose those who haven't reached the Nascent Soul Stage shouldn't be able to touch upon the core issue of this mission. Therefore, their weakness and despair are irrelevant."

The Dao Heart Pure Yang Spell immediately penetrated all the captured Ancient Method Practitioners. They originally had a certain resistance due to the Five Epidemic Curse present in their spirits. But Wang Qi suppressed the reaction of the Five Epidemic Curse, allowing the Dao Heart Pure Yang Spell to firmly root inside. In a mere moment, their bodies' Primordial Qi and Mana were completely eroded by the Heart Demon Curse, transformed into Heart Demon Curse Power.

Pink Curse Light steamed up, then transformed into Golden Light in front of Wang Qi. Due to the presence of Zhen Chan, Wang Qi was privy to most of the sword moves of the Emperor's Extreme Heaven Splitting Dao— their Swordsmanship has had breakthroughs over ten thousand years. Jarvis laid array upon array of Dao Heart Pure Yang Mirrors along the trajectory of the sword.

When the sword that split Heaven and Earth collided with the Magic Mirror, sheer in its foolishness and madness, Shi Tiandu shuddered. His consciousness was entirely focused on the Sword Qi and Sword Light, the impact was as an extension of his own perceptions, allowing him to personally experience the terrifying nature of the Heart Demon Curse.

Shi Tiandu trembled slightly. He had once received the True Intent Inheritance from the ancestral master of the Emperor's Extreme Heaven Splitting Dao. He thought that was the epitome of madness bordering on the heterodox. But the extent of the Heart Demon Curse was far beyond that.

That tremble caused a slight flaw to appear in his sword move.

A glint appeared in Wang Qi's eyes, he promptly looked up, and with full force, unleashed the Elephant Phase Wave Slash.

In an instant, the Golden Light dissolved, and peace returned to Heaven and Earth. The Extreme Sword broke through hundreds of Dao Heart Pure Yang Mirrors. Each mirror rebounded a portion of the force to negate the opposing attack. This move came within three feet of Wang Qi's neck, the pagoda flickering with golden light as if about to shatter, just managing to block the attack.

Yet, Wang Qi remained completely unharmed.

Shi Tiandu sustained a superficial cut from his left arm across to his right lower abdomen. This was not fatal, and under normal circumstances, it wouldn't affect his combat capabilities. However, Shi Tiandu broke out in a cold sweat. He realized that this junior, merely at Foundation Establishment, actually had the power to kill him.

No...

Just as his Dao Heart was shattered by the direct hit of the Dao Heart Pure Yang Spell, fear had blossomed within him, his mental state was unsatisfied, and the Heart Demon flickered. Without hesitation, he issued a long howl and turned to flee at the same time. His magic sword turned into a rainbow that moved around his body, breaking the long winds with its sword qi.

This long howl was a cry for help, and it also meant "desperation" to anyone listening. He realized that Wang Qi wasn't fighting him with his own power; it could have been some Array or Secret Technique. In any case, it was unlikely he could catch up, nor could he run far.

Just wait, just a moment, and three Nascent Soul Cultivators would come...

Then...

Hm?

He suddenly felt a chill at his heart and even stopped his escape light. Looking down, his magic sword was actually sticking out of his own chest!

As a high-order cultivator, even a shattered heart wouldn't kill him; it would only severely wound him. However, this situation felt even more terrifying than death.

My sword, my Lifebound Magical Treasure, why was it controlled by him?

The move Limit Sword just now had destroyed several hundreds of Dao Heart Pure Yang Mirrors, and had previously collided with the magical treasures commanded by Wang Qi, inadvertently being thoroughly imbued with the Dao Heart Pure Yang Spell. Wang Qi had long since gained control of that sword.

A faint light burst forth from the Red Gold Sword. The Five Pestilences Curse followed the backdoor opened by the Dao Heart Pure Yang Spell into the magic sword, entering the opponent's body. Shi Tiandu only felt a bone-chilling coldness; his whole body seemed to fall into an ice cave. In an instant, the Heart Demon Curse thoroughly invaded this cultivator.

After confiscating Shi Tiandu's magical treasure and Storage Bag, and stripping off his Magic Robe, Wang Qi then stepped on Shi Tiandu and casually asked, "What was that scream just now all about?"

Afflicted by the Heart Demon Curse, it didn't mean his actions and words were completely under Wang Qi's control. However, the Five Pestilences Curse made one feel as though they were dead inside, indifferent to everything. With just a little manipulation, one would surely speak anything.

"The enemy is strong; I was temporarily retreating," Shi Tiandu replied woodenly, his Dao Heart already shattered and his mind warped.

Wang Qi then asked, "When is the next wave of Nascent Souls coming? How many?"

"Approximately three, I don't know exactly who..."

Wang Qi raised an eyebrow, "There are many Nascent Souls this time?"

"A few dozen."

Wang Qi asked again, "Who is the strongest?"

"Emperor's Extreme Split Sky Dao, a Divinity Separation Stage Perfection, the proud lord of the Divine Sword, Nie Tianren. Also, there is a Divine Descent Stage Witch, one of the divine masters of the Hongyuan Sect, Wang Tugen..."

"Divine Descent Stage Witch!" Mao Zimiao exclaimed, "Divine Descent Stage is equivalent to Divinity Separation Stage. That means there's at least one Mahayana Realm Divine Spirit! How is this possible?"

"Hongyuan... it's Hongyuan again." Wang Qi stroked his chin, "If Hongyuan is involved... I think I know what they're after."

That is to say, this has something to do with the Heterodox Demon Statues.

The Heterodox Demon Statue of Dabai Village, the cult of Shenzhou, and that madman Priest Li... Countless pieces of information flashed through Wang Qi's mind.

Mao Zimiao became anxious and asked, "What exactly is the goal of the Hongyuan divine master?"

"I don't know," Shi Tiandu replied blankly.

Wang Qi pressed on, "What about your purpose here?"

"Hongyuan and the West Sea Dragon Clan approached us. The West Sea Dragon King wants to eliminate dissenters, while Hongyuan wants the treasures within the relics. They said, if we were willing to help, they would grant us this relic as a territory." Shi Tiandu said, "Overseas, every inch of land is worth its weight in gold..."

Wang Qi showed little reaction to the other information. But one thing in particular caught his attention.

"People of the Hongyuan Sect, stirring with the West Sea Dragon Clan?" (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)