Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1901 - 1419: Pending Restoration_2

The Heart Demon detected this occurrence without delay, its visage shifting to one of utter severity. It had never foreseen that Bai Lian would possess such a capability.

Should it fail to devise a method to counter this crisis, every ounce of its labor would simply serve as fuel for Bai Lian's advancement.

And for its failure to consume Xiaoqing, it would be utterly wiped from existence!

To a Heart Demon endowed with vitality and awareness, such an outcome was utterly intolerable!

Thus, it resolved to employ any means necessary to tackle the matter involving Xiaoqing.

Observing the Spiritual Soul gradually mending itself amid the blooming white lotuses, the Heart Demon wasted no further time and released its full might.

Capitalizing on the instant when recovery was incomplete and Bai Lian's expansion had only just commenced, it chose to launch the initial assault, crushing the budding peril and eliminating it entirely!

Rumble——

The once shadowy and serene Sea of Consciousness erupted into massive billows, surging not from a single side but encircling from every angle, barreling inward.

A nearer look revealed these surges weren't ordinary waves of water, but an immense torrent of malevolence and sinister notions.

Without a firm Dao Heart, even a mere glimpse might inflict a devastating blow to the mind.

These colossal surges slammed against the modest lotus pond, as though the boundless tainted waters sought to drown the entire basin, along with Xiaoqing who sat in meditative pose inside.

In the midst of this fierce onslaught, Xiaoqing resembled a solitary vessel adrift in a raging storm, on the verge of annihilation at any second.

Nevertheless, no trace of alarm or dread crossed his features; he remained as unyielding as a peak, firm and immovable, while also keeping the white lotuses beneath in check to stop them from scattering.

As the surges, laced with harmful sentiments, endeavored to engulf Xiaoqing, Bai Lian released a Purifying Spiritual Light that gleamed as delicately as a silkworm's membrane, but proved astonishingly durable. The foul waters failed to penetrate this radiant barrier.

Regardless of the Heart Demon's myriad schemes, none succeeded!

With the passage of moments, the ocean started to withdraw, and Bai Lian, immersed in the receding waves, flourished and swelled swiftly upon devouring vast quantities of malice and wicked thoughts.

"Impossible! Your Spiritual Soul was clearly gravely wounded and inferior to me, so how have you emerged unharmed!" the Heart Demon bellowed in astonishment, fury, and despair, refusing to accept the reality.

For it recognized its defeat! Even with an overwhelming edge at the outset, it had been bested by Xiaoqing, who had been in such desperate circumstances.

It simply couldn't grasp the reason for its downfall.

Yet this wasn't the moment for reflection; the Purifying Spiritual Light under Xiaoqing's command was now advancing toward its location.

"Even if I perish, I won't allow you an easy victory!" A determined, frenzied cry burst from the Heart Demon's form.

With a resounding bang, the Heart Demon detonated itself in its final act!

A torrent of thick, corrupting haze exploded outward across the Sea of Consciousness, enveloping it in mere heartbeats, as innumerable wicked thoughts and malice ceaselessly gnawed and tainted everything.

Viewed externally, even Xiaoqing's form released dark vapors, blanketing the whole Cave Mansion, albeit less thickly.

...

"Survived!"

After an unknown span of time, Xiaoqing gradually lifted his eyelids, appearing as one who had narrowly cheated death, filled with the relief of fortunate endurance.

The Heart Demon had chosen self-destruction to drag him under, unaware that Xiaoqing would not only endure but also fortify his Dao Heart, resolve, and Mental State immensely via this ordeal with the Heart Demon.

To him, this marked a stunning reversal from the edge of oblivion!

Still, the Heart Demon's explosive demise inflicted substantial complications and harm upon Xiaoqing, leaving copious foul Demonic Qi to persist in his Sea of Consciousness, persistently wearing it down.

At the same time, his physical form had been contaminated and required remediation.

Failing that, forget ascending to Heavenly Immortal—his very years would dwindle sharply.

"But at least I've made it through..."

This authentic brush with mortality had rendered Xiaoqing far more resolute.

Knock knock knock——

Abruptly, a sharp rapping echoed.

As he swung open the courtyard gate, Xiaoqing was startled to encounter Li Zhirui!

"Jiu, what brings you here?"

Even as he voiced the query, recollection dawned on him.

Li Zhirui had undoubtedly been aware of the Heart Demon lurking inside him, hence the lotus seeds were provided as a safeguard for his life in case of defeat.

However, the events unfolded differently: Xiaoqing not merely lived but harvested unforeseen gains.

Li Zhirui seemed mildly astonished by the lively Xiaoqing before him; he had distinctly felt the lotus seeds activate not long ago.

Though the timing felt sudden, given Xiaoqing's state at that point, he stood little chance against the Heart Demon. Li Zhirui had arrived to check on Xiaoqing's well-being.

He had anticipated a gravely afflicted Xiaoqing, perhaps demanding attention, yet found him surprisingly robust.

This discovery ignited Li Zhirui's curiosity regarding the method of Xiaoqing's endurance.

"Xiaoqing, could you recount what transpired between you and the Heart Demon?"

"Sure..."

While Xiaoqing narrated, Li Zhirui paid close attention.

Ere long, the tale concluded.

"To carve a path from an apparent impasse—that's truly admirable!" Li Zhirui offered genuine acclaim, "Outstanding! Absolutely outstanding!"

In that instant, it struck him that he had misjudged Xiaoqing's potential, never imagining such formidable talents within.

...

Two flowers bloom, each expressing its own branch.

——

From the outside, Xiaoqing’s body emitted black mist, causing the entire Cave Mansion to be shrouded, though not as densely.

...

"Survived!"

After an indeterminate amount of time, Xiaoqing slowly opened his eyes, looking like someone who had barely escaped death, feeling a sense of lucky survival.

The Heart Demon had self-destructed to bring him down, not expecting Xiaoqing to not only survive but to greatly improve in Dao Heart, willpower, and Mental State through this Heart Demon test.

For him, it was an extraordinary counterattack from the brink!

However, the Heart Demon’s self-explosion did leave Xiaoqing with considerable trouble and damage, with a large amount of foul Demonic Qi lingering in his Sea of Consciousness, constantly eroding it.

Simultaneously, his body was polluted and needed a solution.

Otherwise, not to mention reaching Heavenly Immortal, his lifespan would be greatly shortened.

"But at least I’ve survived..."

Through this true life-and-death trial, Xiaoqing had become much steadier.

Knock knock knock——

Suddenly, a crisp knocking sound was heard.

Opening the courtyard door, Xiaoqing was surprised to see Li Zhirui!

"Jiu, why are you here?"

Speaking the question, he immediately recalled.

Li Zhirui must have known about the Heart Demon within him, so he left the lotus seeds to ensure his survival after failure.

Yet, things had changed during the process: Xiaoqing not only survived but even reaped unexpected benefits.

Li Zhirui was slightly taken aback to see the vibrant Xiaoqing; he had clearly sensed the activation of the lotus seeds earlier.

Although abrupt, in Xiaoqing’s then condition, he was virtually no match for the Heart Demon. Li Zhirui came to see Xiaoqing’s status.

He initially thought Xiaoqing’s condition was dire, possibly needing care, but was surprised at how well he seemed.

This also sparked Li Zhirui’s interest in researching how Xiaoqing survived.

"Xiaoqing, can you tell me what happened between you and the Heart Demon?"

"Sure..."

As Xiaoqing spoke, Li Zhirui listened intently.

Soon, the account was finished.

"To find a way out of what was clearly a dead-end, that’s impressive indeed!" Li Zhirui sincerely praised, "Remarkable! Truly remarkable!"

At that moment, he realized he had underestimated Xiaoqing, never considering he possessed such impressive abilities.

...

Two flowers bloom, each expressing its own branch.