Published at 5th of April 2026 7:25 am

Chapter 2074: Passed! The Second Trial of Seeking the Dao Begins! (2)

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Luo Qingchen’s mind wavered for a moment.

Became the master of the world?

It does sound tempting.

But he immediately came to his senses.

He remembered who he was, remembered what he had to do.

"This is not my path."

Luo Qingchen shook his head, his tone firm.

Turn him into an emotionless monster that only knows how to follow rules?

He might as well be dead then.

The scene before him shattered.

Void returned once again.

"The path is strength, survival of the fittest, it’s supremacy!"

Another voice roared in his heart, filled with dominance and slaughter.

This time, he saw a blood-red world.

Countless strong warriors engaged in the most brutal battles.

Victors devoured everything of the defeated, becoming stronger.

No right or wrong, no good or evil, the only truth is power.

"This is the Demonic Path."

"Step onto this path, and you will have endless power, act as you wish, no one will dare defy you."

"You can easily destroy your enemies, get everything you want."

This voice directly triggered Luo Qingchen’s most primal desires and hatred.

He remembered the silver-faced Demonic Cultivator, remembered the Shadow Organization, remembered those enemies who once threatened the lives of him and his companions.

A surge of impulse rose within him to tear them all apart.

If he had absolute power, would he never have to worry about losing again?

Would he then be able to protect everyone he wants to protect?

His breathing became somewhat heavy.

But soon, he shook his head again.

"To pursue power for the sake of power, in the end, it will only consume you, turning you into a killing madman."

"This is also not my path."

The blood-red world also collapsed accordingly.

Next, there was a new scene.

"The path is protection, is sacrifice, is exhausting oneself for all humanity, until death."

This time, he saw a figure in white, as pure as snow.

To protect the billions of beings behind him, he faced the overwhelming Demon Flame alone.

In the end, he burned himself, transformed into a holy light that pierced through the heavens, purifying all evil.

He saved the world, but he himself vanished into smoke.

"This is the Saintly Path."

"Those who walk this path, though they die without regret, will be admired for eternity, their name etched in history."

Looking at that dissipating silhouette, Luo Qingchen’s heart was filled with respect.

This was no doubt great.

But...

"I’m not that great."

Luo Qingchen smiled bitterly.

"What does all humanity have to do with me? I only want to protect those around me."

"If saving everyone means sacrificing my companions, my family, then I would rather let this world be destroyed."

His answer was filled with selfishness.

Yet, it was incredibly real.

The holy light dimmed as well.

Heavenly Dao, Demonic Path, Saintly Path...

One choice after another placed before him.

Each represents a road leading to an extreme.

But each also seems to deviate from what he truly desires in his heart.

Luo Qingchen gradually fell into confusion.

What exactly is my path?

To return home?

To see my parents, live a peaceful life?

But if that’s all, then why do I continue to put myself in danger time and time again?

Is it to protect Wan’er and Xiaowan?

But that wasn’t my initial purpose.

Is it to pursue immortality, having endless longevity?

But what meaning does it have to live alone for millions of years?

He couldn’t understand.

He felt like his consciousness was about to be assimilated by this endless void.

Just as he was about to completely sink.

Suddenly, scenes flashed in his mind.

On Earth, he was hit by a truck while saving a little girl.

In Qingyun Sect, he faced strong enemies alone to avoid implicating the Sect.

In Pollution Land, he spared no expense of his Life Essence Blood to save Lin Wan’er.

In the independent space, he resolutely detonated the Heavenly Dao fragment to protect everyone.

In the Heart Inquiry Illusion Realm, he shouted "I want everything" in the face of choices between family and friendship.

Scene after scene, as if it were yesterday.

Luo Qingchen’s eyes, from confusion, gradually became clear.

He laughed.

So it turns out, my path has never changed from the very beginning.

I was just entangled by these grand concepts.

"What is the Dao?"

The Guardian’s voice echoed once more, tinged with a hint of judgment.

"My Dao is very simple."

Luo Qingchen lifted his head, his voice incredibly clear and resolute in this endless void.

"I want to go home and see my parents."

"I want to protect my companions so that they no longer suffer any harm."

"I want to possess enough strength to break all rules and destinies that obstruct these two goals."

"Whether it’s the Heavenly Dao or the Demonic Path, if it blocks my way, then I will shatter the heavens and slay the demons!"

"My fate is determined by me, not the heavens!"

"This is my Dao!"

His voice was powerful and resounding, each word seemingly infused with all his will and belief.

Boom!

As his final word fell.

The entire void trembled violently.

Cracks appeared out of nowhere, as if this space could no longer withstand his "rebellious declaration."

Luo Qingchen stood tall, black hair flying.

His newly formed Nascent Soul shone brightly at this moment.

The Tai Chi Diagram, composed of Chaos and the Power of Laws, suddenly spun faster.

A harmonious and enlightened Dao rhyme emanated from him.

He had found his own Dao.

And he had solidified his Dao.

At this moment, his Heart Realm experienced unprecedented elevation.

The Initial Realm of the Nascent Soul also stabilized completely in an instant, with a faint tendency towards advancing to the Intermediate Stage.

The void space shattered completely.

Luo Qingchen’s consciousness returned to his body.

He still stood before the grand Star Gate.

Lin Wan’er and Su Xiaowan looked at him with faces full of worry.

"Brother Luo, are you alright? You’ve been standing here unmoving for an entire day." Su Xiaowan asked urgently.

"An entire day?"

Luo Qingchen was somewhat surprised; he felt only a moment had passed in that space.

"Yes."

He nodded and gave the two women a reassuring smile.

"I’m fine, quite well."

He could feel his state was better than ever.

He turned his gaze towards the Guardian made of starlight.

"Senior, have I passed the second trial?"

The Guardian remained silent.

A long silence.

So long that Luo Qingchen began to wonder if he had said something wrong and provoked this ancient being.

Just as he was about to say something else, the Guardian’s voice finally resounded again.

"Your Dao is domineering, self-centered, rebellious."

Its voice revealed no emotion.

"Yet, there are three thousand paths, all leading to the same destiny."

"Since it’s your choice, then it’s your Dao."

"Second trial, the inquiry of Dao."

"You have passed as well."

"Now, are you ready to face the final trial?"

The Guardian’s voice suddenly turned immensely serious.

"The third trial, the inquiry of strength!"

"Prove with your power that your Dao is not mere empty words!"

"Come."

Luo Qingchen took a deep breath, his eyes turning sharp.

He was ready.

Whatever this third trial was, he would accept it.

"Good."

The Guardian nodded slowly.

"The third trial is very simple."

"Defeat him."

As the Guardian’s voice fell, part of its starlit body suddenly parted into a separate light.

The light twisted and deformed incessantly before Luo Qingchen.

Ultimately, it condensed into a person who looked exactly like him.

No, not just the appearance.

Whether it was height, physique, or the aura it exuded, it was identical to him in every way.

Also at the Initial Realm of the Nascent Soul.

Also possessing that dominant yet mysterious power, a fusion of Chaos and Law.

Even the confidence and defiance in the eyes were imitated to perfection.

"This..."

Luo Qingchen’s pupils shrank.

What does this mean?

Am I supposed to fight myself?

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