Immortality begins with meditation puppets

"Don't be a coward, Lord Su. We've tried for you. This demon isn't very strong. We can't beat him, but he doesn't have the ability to kill us easily either!"

"I won't go, but if Su Zhenjun wants to go, we will definitely give him our full support!"

"Lord Su, be careful. Although this demon is only at the peak of the sixth rank, with your ability to fight against higher ranks, you might have a chance to trade one for one with him. But don't forget, he also possesses the power of the Four Imperial Dao Patterns and the Reincarnation Dao Pattern. No one knows what kind of abilities he can use with this Dao Pattern!"

"The enemy has temporarily retreated, True Lord Su. As long as we're alive, we can escape. You have plenty of experience in running away, so lead us to safety!"

Upon seeing Su Qing stand up, the True Lords felt as if they had found their pillar of support and surrounded him, offering their opinions all at once.

Some urged Su Qing to be tough when necessary and to step up when needed, saying that after they used their trump cards one by one to bombard the Reincarnation Demon, its progress in devouring the Abyss Secret Realm was hindered, and now it was only at the peak of the sixth rank. It was strong, but the two strong ones could hold their own against the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea, who was also at the sixth rank. In the eyes of the True Monarchs, Su Qing was much more powerful than the two strong ones, so how could he not fight the Reincarnation Demon for three or five rounds?
Some suggested that Su Qing lead everyone away quickly, as the Reincarnation Demon still needs some time before advancing to the seventh rank. They suggested that everyone think of a way to escape. As for the consequences, although letting it devour the remaining creations of the ancient underworld and create another seventh-rank demon would be a great threat to all the realms, Su Qing had already consumed the five treasures of reincarnation. As long as he was not destroyed by the Reincarnation Demon, the demon's plan to obtain all the reincarnation Dao patterns would fail. Once they returned to the Tianyuan Realm and gathered the wisdom of all the realms, they could discuss the matter further.

As for those wavering between fighting and fleeing, first ask Su Qing if he is confident in defeating this Reincarnation Demon. If he is, then it is best to go all in and resolve this demon, the Reincarnation Dao Pattern, the Ancient Underworld, and other troublesome issues once and for all. If he is not confident, then he should flee without any psychological burden. If he is defeated, it will not only be that he or his group dies, but if he is defeated, the Reincarnation Demon will not only obtain all the Reincarnation Dao Patterns, but will also obtain the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern and the Tai Xu Sun and Moon Dao Pattern from Su Qing. Even if it cannot comprehend them, even if it leaves them unused, they will still cause extreme suffering to all living beings in the myriad realms.

The future of all lives rests on his shoulders. The outcome of this battle will change the landscape of all realms, and may even directly cause a great defeat for cultivators, allowing demons to run rampant throughout the heavens. It is not impossible for him to become the ruler of all realms.

In such a crucial battle, most of the True Lords were at a loss as to how to make a decision and dared not make a choice.

In fact, although a fifth-level Nascent Soul True Monarch is no different from a god in the eyes of ordinary people and minor cultivators, he should be omnipotent and omniscient.

In reality, if you remove the filter of high-level cultivators, Nascent Soul True Monarchs are no different from ordinary people. Although they are the best in their respective sects and races, most of them have not yet reached the point of seizing power and truly being able to carry the banner of their sect. Just like ordinary young people, after they grow up and earn money, they seem to have become the pillars of their families. But if a major change occurs in their families, they will immediately panic and realize that the pillar of their families is still that seemingly old, stubborn, and outdated father.

These True Lords are like young people in ordinary families. They do have the ability to make a name for themselves in the cultivation world, but most of them develop steadily under the protection of their masters and elders, following the path set for them. When faced with such major decisions that affect all the heavens and myriad realms, they become at a loss and do not know what to do.

Of course, not all True Lords are like this; most True Lords who rose from the Tianyuan Realm performed quite well.

For example, Liu Gandang, Gao Erqiang, Shi Lijing, and others were born with nothing compared to the True Lords of the Heavens. Their achievements today can only be attributed to their own hard work and struggle. Along the way, they have made countless decisions, big and small. Their basic qualities are to remain calm in the face of adversity and to make decisive decisions when necessary.

Compared to them, Su Qing is no less impressive.

From a humble cultivator, he founded a nation and established his career, and now his name is known throughout the myriad realms and among all races and beings. He is treated with respect by any power he falls into. This esteemed status is not something he obtained by running away!
Once he makes a decision, he will not change his mind because of the will of others.

His eyes gleamed as they landed on the Death-Swallowing Demon Cloud, and his words boomed like thunder, resolute and cold.

"Gentlemen, having come this far, is there any way back for us?"
Yes, the giant Kun from the North Sea that Xiaodao has cultivated is for this purpose. Even if the Reincarnation Demon seals the boundary wall, this puppet can also cross the boundary. We just need to use our methods to block the Reincarnation Demon's pursuit, and then we will have the possibility of escaping back to the Tianyuan Realm.

But we cannot run away, for our struggle against evil forces allows no room for compromise or retreat. If we lose a city today, we will lose a piece of land tomorrow. As the Tao declines and the demons rise, these beings will become more and more rampant, while we will become more and more dejected. Eventually, we may lose the will to fight them with all our might. There will always be a time when we have nowhere left to retreat. At that time, will we also have to shatter our Dao fruits and place our hopes on future generations of cultivators?
The reincarnation Dao patterns on this demon's body, the ancient Netherworld's treasures, are of immense importance to us living beings. I need not elaborate; you all know perfectly well. Even if we don't have the chance to deal with this demon now, we must create one to reclaim these reincarnation Dao patterns and all the treasures of the ancient Netherworld back into our hands.

I, Su Qing, have cultivated to the point where I can run away under any circumstances. But think about it, when have I, Su Qing, ever run away from evil spirits?
Because I understand that we are mortal enemies with evil spirits. Whenever evil spirits appear, all living beings will unite to fight them. There is no room for compromise or retreat with such beings. We must kill them on sight and annihilate them when we encounter them. Only in this way can we make up for the regrets of the ancient great beings and completely end this calamity that has plagued the heavens and myriad worlds for countless years!
Now, let's see how this humble Taoist slays demons and monsters!

After Su Qing finished speaking, while the True Monarchs were still in a daze, he lifted his Taoist robe, stepped on a blue light, and fell into the Samsara Devouring Death Demon Cloud like a moth to a flame.

The entire process was clearly and completely recorded by Hongshang, who had been instructed by him to do so, using a professional recording puppet.

The bewilderment and helplessness of the True Lords contrasted sharply with Su Qing's righteous indignation. If this image were taken back and projected into all the heavens and myriad worlds, Su Qing's reputation would surely rise to a new level.

Although the others also noticed Hongshang's filming, they had no time to think about it at the moment.

Almost all of them were equipped with a dedicated recording puppet, because they all wanted to record their heroic figures in this Abyss Secret Realm operation, which was of great significance to all the heavens and myriad worlds, so that they could later establish their prestige and fame for themselves and their sects in all the heavens and myriad worlds.

Since the appearance of this Reincarnation Demon, most of the True Monarchs have lost interest in this matter. However, when they set off fireworks with the precious trump card given to them by their sect just now, they made a point of recording it to prove that they were not cowards and that they had made some noise in this operation.

What they care about now is why Su Qing is so confident and self-assured that he can still say such passionate words in the face of what they consider a hopeless mission, and even have time to think about how to promote himself after returning to the myriad worlds.
"It's settled, it's settled! Su Qing never does anything useless. Since he put on such a performance before the battle, he must be extremely confident that he can defeat this Reincarnation Demon and make this image serve its purpose!"

"Oh, is it an act? I thought he was really that enlightened!"

"Isn't it just an act? With his current status, how could he manage without some acting talent? I bet he's currently preparing to build a humane imperial court and rebuild the ancient heavenly court, consciously accumulating public support and popular support!"

"It's not entirely an act. Thinking about it carefully, over the years, he has really encountered evil spirits and demons, and he has killed them all. He has always struck hard and never yielded or compromised. I even suspect that he may have been harmed by evil spirits and demons in the past, which is why he hates them so much!"

"I know that. I've heard about it, but it's just hearsay. When Su Zhenjun was still a novice cultivator, he was possessed by an old evil spirit who stole his innate talent and absorbed his physical essence. Despite his unparalleled talent, he was reduced to selling puppets on the streets to make a living, and his life was miserable!"

"Alas, even if one truly has a grudge against demons, one should not act so impulsively. How could one simply make such a statement and rush straight into the Devouring Demon Cloud? That is the home ground of the Reincarnation Demon. Fighting within it, the demons will have a clear advantage. I'm afraid True Lord Su will suffer a great loss!"

"So Lord Wang is so worried about Lord Su? If you're so worried, why don't you go with Lord Su to help him share the burden?" "Of course I'm worried. Tell me, who here isn't worried about Lord Su? It's just a pity that I'm not capable enough. Even if I went into the Demon Cloud, I would only cause trouble for Lord Su. Otherwise, I would definitely go with Lord Su!"

The group of True Lords looked at each other, then silently looked up at the sky.

If they go into that Undying Demon Cloud, could they offer Su Qing some help?
They must be able to. After all, they are the most outstanding Nascent Soul True Monarchs of their respective sects and forces this generation. They wouldn't dare to fight the Reincarnation Demon alone like Su Qing, but they could only serve as icing on the cake and help Su Qing.

But while they may be capable and courageous, their strength doesn't equate to their boldness. These are all Daoist True Monarchs with hundreds of thousands of years of lifespan; they have a long future ahead of them. They're not the type to risk their lives so easily. They don't have Su Qing's recklessness. Besides, who knows what kind of trump card Su Qing might have to survive going into the Devouring Death Cloud? They don't. If they go and die, who will be responsible? Who's going to give them resurrection coins or something?

The group of True Lords were about to temporarily forget their consciences, pretend nothing had happened, and act as spectators, waiting for the battle between the human and the demon to be decided. None of them intended to move.

But then someone else couldn't take it anymore.

"Damn it, we Erqiang have fought our way from south to north and from east to west in this abyss secret realm. We can't back down at this last moment and let Su Qing reap the biggest rewards after this victory!"

The two bravest warriors were the first to step forward and follow Su Qing.

Erqiang was worried that Su Qing couldn't hold on alone, and he wanted to help out. However, he was also unwilling to just sit and wait for this event, which was both a great disaster and a great opportunity, and just be a spectator. He wanted to participate. After all, if Su Qing was gone, they would all be doomed. It was better to fight alongside him and gain more benefits if they won.

After Erqiang left, several other people stepped forward.

However, they were Liu Yun'er, Zhao Qian, Ling Ying, and other women.

They were simply concerned for Su Qing's safety and wanted to live and die with him.

With the women gone, Xiong Er and Hu Dan had just finished unifying all the puppets that Su Qing had released earlier, and led the puppet army to follow their lord and several mistresses.

At this point, even more True Lords were swayed.

"My master, Li Jing, has lived a life of love, hate, and never cowardice. All cultivators, behold the performance of the Demonic Sect cultivators in this new era!"

"The Winged Tiger Clan is the bravest among the demon race. I, True Lord Winged Tiger, will set an example for all my fellow demons!"

"Everyone says that my Penglai Immortal Kingdom has an unclear relationship with evil spirits. Today, I, Liu Gandang, will prove to all the heavens and the myriad worlds that Penglai doesn't need to whitewash itself, because we are innocent to begin with!"

One by one, the True Lords leaped into the Death-Swallowing Demon Cloud.

If everyone else is cowardly and no one speaks up, and everyone else is brave, then if you are also cowardly, then it really won't make sense.

Even if some of the other True Lords were not prepared or did not have the courage, they had no choice but to follow suit due to the prevailing trend.

After the True Lord left, the representatives of the minor sects and factions from all the heavens and myriad realms, along with several hundred Nascent Soul cultivators, silently followed the main group without even hesitating.

It's not that they were more enlightened or braver than the Nascent Soul True Monarchs, but that they knew that entering the Death-Devouring Demon Cloud would mean certain death, yet they still bravely faced death.

Rather, they understood that within this abyss, they could only survive by relying on these Nascent Soul True Monarchs. Otherwise, even if the Reincarnation Demon perished together with these Nascent Soul True Monarchs, they would not survive in this secret realm without the protection of the Nascent Soul True Monarchs. Rather than watching from the outside, it would be safer for them to be closer to the True Monarchs within the Demon Cloud.

In the end, even those who were only third-tier Golden Core cultivators like Wei Debao, who could only be cannon fodder, and even those like Helian Xian who weren't even Golden Core cultivators and couldn't even be considered cannon fodder, all entered the Devouring Death Demon Cloud under the watchful eyes of Master Tong.

At this point, only Old Daoist Tong remained outside this abyss.

The man held a crimson sphere the size of a goose egg in one hand, containing an unknown amount of energy that had not yet been released. This forced Master Tong to wear magical gloves in order to hold it.

This was the last resort that Su Qing and he had discussed.

If this battle is lost, the core of the Primordial Sun, which they found in the ruins of the ancient Heavenly Court on Penglai Immortal Island, will be detonated, blasting the Reincarnation Demon, the Abyss Secret Realm, and all living and dead beings here to ashes.

In his other hand, he held a crystal ball, which reflected the current situation of the Tianyuan Realm.

However, neither he nor Su Qing relaxed their vigilance against the Time Demon Lord and Demon Buddha within the Heavenly Origin Realm while dealing with this Reincarnation Demon! (End of Chapter)