The System Identifies Supreme Emperors as Ants, I Crush Them Instantly with One Punch - Chapter 2:

Chapter 2: The Demon King’s Offspring? Kicked Away in One Blow

“What are you staring at?” Qin Tian snapped impatiently. That toad had been staring at him the entire time. If not for the system, he really might’ve been fooled by its unusual intelligence and mistaken it for a demon.

“He got close… he’s actually standing right next to the Demon King’s offspring!” The delicate young man instinctively tensed up. Clearly, he also knew the origin of the toad. “He’s dead, he’s so dead…” He couldn’t even bear to keep watching.

The Rainbow Swallowing Toad—though small in size—was full of mysteries. It could devour mountains and rivers with its mouth. The legendary Swallowing Demon King, said to be only the size of a buffalo, could inhale an entire towering mountain in a single breath.

“What an ignorant fool… but maybe it’s for the best. Once the Demon King’s offspring is full, it might leave.”

The golden-haired youth recalled how Qin Tian had looked at him like an idiot earlier and couldn’t help but laugh.

Ignore others’ advice, and you’ll suffer immediately.

“Ribbit!”

The little toad was furious. This guy dared to look down on it, with outright contempt.

“Ribbit my ass.” Qin Tian raised his foot and—bang—the toad, larger than his head, was sent flying like a ball. It soared dozens of meters before landing in the drainage ditch beside the stairs.

[Ding! Mission completed. Acquired: Peak Mortal Martial Strength.]

Qin Tian shrugged and clenched his fist. He instantly felt a surge of power fill his body. His legs, which had been trembling before, were now steady and strong.

“Let’s test this strength.”

He stepped forward—each stride spanning seven or eight steps—and in the blink of an eye, he had covered several hundred meters.

Everyone else stood frozen.

“The terrifying demon toad… got kicked away by him? Could it really have just been a wild toad?”

When Qin Tian had kicked it, the toad hadn’t resisted at all. If it were really a powerful demon, how could it be that helpless?

“What’s going on? Did I misjudge it?” The golden-haired youth began doubting himself.

“Ribbit.”

The rainbow toad hopped back, eyes wide and glaring. This puny mortal had kicked it away! For some reason, in that instant, it hadn’t been able to use its demonic power.

This time, it didn’t try to scare people with its aura—it was truly enraged.

“That wild toad came back… and its demon aura is gone.”

“Damn it, this ugly toad really looks like the Rainbow Swallowing Toad. I misjudged it.” The golden-haired youth was furious. That toad had made a fool out of him.

He stormed over and looked down at the toad. The next second, he lifted his giant size-45 foot.

“Ribbit!”

The little toad was livid. Its eyes nearly popped out, its body trembled—it couldn’t believe how rude and reckless these mortals were.

Its tongue shot out in an instant and stuck to the golden-haired youth. The next moment, the youth felt the ground vanish beneath him. He was weightless.

He flew several hundred meters before crashing into an ancient tree deep in the forest. Crack! The sound of snapping branches echoed.

The little toad glanced in the direction Qin Tian had left, then concealed its aura and followed.

“Holy crap… it really was a great demon. Is that golden-haired guy dead?”

“The toad’s gone! Quick, don’t miss the sect’s selection!”

The crowd snapped out of their daze and hurried up the mountain.

“Goddamn it! That bastard actually tricked me… that really was the Demon King’s offspring!” Hanging from a branch, the golden-haired youth let out a bitter howl.

He hadn’t expected his first step toward the immortal path to be such a setback.

An hour later, Qin Tian, now with peak mortal strength, successfully arrived at the gates of Absolute Righteous Sect.

The mountain gate stood tall along a sheer cliff. Ganoderma and orchids grew freely, spiritual herbs rooted deep in stone, emitting auspicious light. Purple mist lingered—it was like a paradise.

Compared to the foot of the mountain and the midway point, this place felt like an entirely different world.

There was even a large man-made plaza.

At this moment, quite a few people had already arrived—over a hundred in total.

All who reached the peak seemed extraordinary. Some even had already developed immortal markings.

In a quiet corner stood a youth in a green robe. He was tall and straight like bamboo. A faint, mysterious immortal mark flickered on his forehead. Though he didn’t show off, a gentle spiritual aura surrounded him, blending naturally with the mountain.

Nearby, a girl in a pink dress stood like a painting come to life. Her skin was so fair it looked like water would drip from a pinch. Her eyes sparkled as if stars danced inside them, and her presence emitted a soft glow.

There was also a black-robed youth with a cold expression, like winter frost—distant and intimidating. His long black hair flowed wildly, yet didn’t appear messy.

One boy in gray clothes looked utterly plain—small, unimpressive, almost invisible in the crowd. But when he lifted his head, Qin Tian noticed his blue eyes seemed to contain the stars.

Qin Tian murmured, “So this is the selection for one of the six great blessed lands. No wonder all the outstanding youths from the southern mountains have gathered here.”

And these were only the ones he could identify. There were surely more hiding their strength.

Hidden dragons lurk in shallow waters—let alone this land of a hundred thousand mountains, a place where dragons soar.

“But it doesn’t matter. I, Lord Qin, have a system. None of them can compare.” Qin Tian brimmed with confidence.

Simple as that—he had a cheat.

“I’ve reached the summit.” The delicate young man who had tried to stop Qin Tian earlier also made it.

“Anyone who doesn’t reach the gate before sunset will be disqualified from the sect selection.”

At the front of the plaza stood six young girls dressed in flowing white dresses. Their graceful figures were perfectly outlined, stunning to the eye.

The one who spoke was a muscular youth seated before them. His gaze was sharp and overbearing—few dared meet his eyes.

“What a heavenly place. Talented people everywhere, and the girls… like immortal fairies, all absolute beauties.” Qin Tian was in love with the scene. That goddess he had once pursued? Forgotten entirely.

“Turns out I really can let go when needed. Adjusted my mindset so quickly.” Qin Tian couldn’t help but praise himself.

But only an hour remained before sunset. On the massive stairway, people still stretched as far as the eye could see.

Many were destined to miss their chance at immortality.

Time passed. The setting sun dipped westward. The once blazing sun had dimmed, casting a veil of orange-red light over everything like a soft shawl.

“Time’s up. Those arriving after this point will be sent down the mountain.”

The white-haired youth spoke coldly. Many saw their fate sealed—their hopes of immortality crushed.

“Yes, Senior Brother Tang.”

The six fairy-like young girls bowed slightly, then approached the Heaven-reaching Stairway.

“Everyone, the time has come. Those still climbing are no longer eligible. Please leave on your own.”

One of the girls spoke. Her voice was soft and pleasant, but to those still on the stairs, it was like the coldest chill of winter.

“No, I’m just a few steps away!”

Several young men and women, clearly exhausted, still pushed themselves, running madly despite everything.