Chapter 757 - 403: Side Quest_3

"Boom boom boom——"

Such an angry outburst lasted for a full ten seconds, exhausting all the Essence Qi in his body to ensure the target was annihilated without a trace. Only then did Huangfu Yi release his strength and withdraw his powers, panting and regulating his breathing.

Hmm, the Five Immortals Sword is indeed impressive. No wonder it’s highly rated by the system. Although it later leads to imprisonment, it excels in the early stages for straightforward advances, so overall it’s quite an effective trick.

After all, by refining Bai Yang into a Sword Gu, he gained the accumulated power of several thousand to ten thousand years of the Great Demon’s strength. Huangfu Yi’s Dao Power and Divine Skills had been enhanced to an astounding level. Even at the Golden Core Realm, he was able to unleash such a tremendous sword power. Moreover, this attack – cough cough, this sword move – was inspired by observing the Positive Electron Cannon techniques of the orbital weapons from Outer Heaven, combined with his own Flame Fist True Method to devise the Super Kill!

He transformed the Vast Sword Power completely into the Demon-Slaying Divine Flame, which swept the world with golden light! Not only did it instantly obliterate the disgusting monster but it also cut across the wild ridges, splitting mountains and valleys in two, leaving behind a scorching, lava-like sword scar on the earth! It can truly be described as strong! Explosive! Fierce! Dominant! Awesome!

But, is this truly a victory? That monster is probably not the Insect Queen...

Exhausted and drained of energy under the night sky, Huangfu Yi gazed up at the cold, unspoken moonlight, looking at the stars as if they were about to fall, and he plunged into emptiness and confusion once again.

Since crossing the Gen River, he frequently found himself in such a predicament of having a body full of strength but unable to wield it, like punching aimlessly into a cushion of cotton.

He felt that the world was perilous, hiding numerous intricate webs, while no matter how he struggled, he only sank deeper, step by step, into darker and more frightening quagmires and abysses...

"Alright, alright, stop wallowing in self-pity, just head to Nine Yin Mountain."

"System! You’re finally online!"

Finally hearing the irritating voice of the system again, Huangfu Yi felt reassured for a moment, stood up,

"What on earth is going on! What about the Insect Queen? And Outer Heaven, that Sergeant..."

The system nonchalantly replied,

"Those side quests were from older versions, if you happen upon them, just give them a bump and level up. You don’t need to go out of your way to do them; just move past the rest!

Rest assured, your upgrade path has been carefully planned. Pass this hurdle, transcend the tribulation, upgrade, and with your current skills, you can roam the world freely!

I will now impart you with a Sword Escape Technique. Utilizing the power of that sword, you can reach Nine Yin Mountain directly from dawn to dusk!"

Huangfu Yi was momentarily stunned, standing still, saying nothing.

The system, sensitive as always, immediately asked,

"What’s wrong, why are you sulking again?"

Huangfu Yi remained silent for a long while before suddenly saying,

"System, I... I don’t want to kill the Blood Demon anymore."

The system paused for a moment, then scolded,

"Oh, come on——What’s the deal! You’ve had an epiphany after a killing spree? Letting go and all that!

Who was it yelling about killing demons back then! I provided you with a whole scheme, and now you’re telling me you don’t want it!

Damn! No killing demons, no avenging, is it? Shall I just shave your head and have you ordained as a monk right here! Damn it!"

Huangfu Yi glanced at the scorched wasteland around him, then looked up at the sky with its two brilliant moons reflecting each other, and sighed,

"I can’t let go, but so what?

Everyone has to die eventually, and whether or not revenge is achieved, those who remain must continue to live.

Besides, in this world, some things are just more important than others, more important than my personal vendetta.

Because those who live will always be more important than the ones who have passed away.

So some things must be done by someone...

Therefore, I have thought it through, this matter before me, apart from me, probably no one else will take care of it.

I must pursue the Insect Queen, it can’t be handed to others or postponed until later.

Here and now, to save the living beings.

Therefore...

I won’t head to Nine Yin Mountain for now."

The system did not keep scolding him but instead sighed after a pause,

"Sigh, I knew, this tribulation would bring you no good. Look at those carefree little rascals, living so carelessly, pulling up their pants and not recognizing anyone more.

Why are you so frustrated about this? Do you really like to split hairs? Why bother taking it up yourself? Why insist?

Carrying everything, taking on everything. Aren’t you tired? Besides, even if you catch up, then what?

After killing the Insect Queen, won’t they just send another one down? Can you kill them all?"

Huangfu Yi lowered his head, silently looking at the stick in his hand,

"Then I won’t kill... I’ll find a place, secure it and seal it, personally watching it, be it a hundred years or a thousand...

In any case, I will never allow the Insect Clan to destroy our world. As for other matters, I’ll let fate decide."

The system sighed,

"Stubborn to death, foolish to the end, fine, fine, kids shouldn’t worry about adult matters, the trouble has been handled."

Huangfu Yi was startled,

"What? It’s been... are you talking about the Insect Queen?"

The system coldly replied,

"If I were not talking about the Insect Queen, would I be talking about the extra moon in the sky?

Huangfu Yi, don’t get it twisted. You might have the heart of a hero, but unfortunately, you don’t have the fate of one.

Moreover, in this world, it’s not your turn to play the savior. Those so-called pests, barely harmful, none of them possess the power to destroy the world. If any of them can destroy one, I’ll thank it.

It’s irrelevant to the big picture and a waste of energy, hence it’s called a side quest."

Huangfu Yi was momentarily perplexed,

"The Insect Queen is a side quest... then ultimately, what is my main quest..."

"What else could it be..."

The system seemed to sigh softly,

"Naturally, it’s to venture into the mountains and acquire that sword. Based on the timing, it’s about to be done."