When Chen Jingchou learned that he had been used by Dugu Ningke, he couldn't help but feel shocked and angry. He punched the stone wall heavily, and blood seeped out from the gaps between his fingers. After pacing left and right for a while, he suddenly remembered something and said anxiously," Not good, Big Brother Zhang, my master is still in Tong Tian Tower--" As he was about to walk out of the cave, Zhang Lie grabbed his right shoulder.
Chen Jingchou stopped and turned around. Zhang Lie said,""It's too late, Brother Chou-don't waste your energy!”
"Why?" Chen Jingchou asked. But Master, he…"
Zhang Lie said," I went to the nearby mountain peak yesterday to check. The demons descended from the sky above the Tong Tian Tower. That area has long been reduced to the land of the demon world. No one was spared!"”
"What? I don't believe you…" Chen Jingchou said anxiously.
Zhang Lie sighed and said," Brother Qiu…My wife Yue 'er and my sworn brother Li Jing are both in Luoyang. This foolish brother also thought of looking for them yesterday!”He took a few steps forward and looked at the land outside the cave." However, the Demon Realm has already turned our Divine Prefecture into a sea of blood. In the end, I can only face reality and admit that I'm powerless…"
After Chen Jingchou heard this, he pondered for a long time before walking back into the cave in a daze. He suddenly turned around and said,""Big Brother Zhang, let's go to Celestial Mountain Island…"
"Immortal Mountain Island?" Zhang Lie turned around and asked curiously. What immortal mountain island?"
Chen Jingchou said," It's that immortal island in the East Sea. The Gu Yue Immortal there, Old Immortal Huo Keng, might know a way to save the situation."
"Immortal?" Zhang Lie asked. Brother Chou, you even know immortals?”
"Yes," Chen Jingchou nodded. "No matter what, I'm the one who caused this miserable situation. As long as there's a glimmer of hope, I'll definitely go and try to see if I can make up for it!"”
"Well said!" Zhang Lie said. I also have a responsibility. If there is really a way to remedy the situation, I am willing to pay any price!”
Everyone had come to a decision. After resting for a while, Chen Jingchou took out the Pangu Axe. The surface of the axe was dull, unlike before. He used it according to the method Gu Yue had taught him. Strangely enough, after swinging it for more than ten times, there was no effect at all. Chen Jingchou waved it a few more times, sweating profusely, but the Pangu Axe still didn't move.
Yu Xiaoxue took the Pangu Axe and channeled her spiritual power into the axe. Only then did the axe produce a bright light. The few of them were dizzy. When they opened their eyes, they were already at the space-time node at the southern end of the immortal mountain island. There was a clear stream beside them that slowly flowed out from under the green bamboo. The island was still a peaceful scene. Chen Jingchou recognized the road and quickened his pace with Zhang Lie and Yu Xiaoxue. They rushed to Ranweng's residence.
Just as he walked into the courtyard, he saw A Ru sweeping the floor. Chen Jingchou went forward to inquire, and Ah Ru said that Old Man Ran was in the hall. Everyone hurriedly rushed into the hall. Ran Weng was sitting in the hall drinking tea when he suddenly saw Chen Jingchou and the others. He quickly put down his teacup and said without waiting for Chen Jingchou to speak,""Little Brother Chen, what happened in China? How did the Western Devil World invade? --”
"Old Immortal Ran, this is all my fault!" Chen Jingchou said apologetically. "This is what happened…" After hearing Chen Jingchou's story, Old Man Ran slowly stood up with his walking stick and muttered,"What happened?"So that's how it is…That's really something! I remember that in ancient times, there was also a war between the Divine Prefecture and the Western Devil World. After the gods of the Central Plains won, in order to prevent the Devil World from invading again, they set up the Nine Heavens Barrier of the Divine Prefecture in all directions of the Nine Provinces!”The power of the Nine Heavens Barrier of the Divine Land could prevent the Western demons from entering the Divine Great Land.”
" But Immortal," Zhang Lie was puzzled." This time, the Demon King of the West sent his female Demon General Dugu Ningke into the Central Plains before the barrier was cut open."”
" No!" Ran Weng waved his hands and said," Otherwise…the Nine Heavens Barrier of the Divine Lands is very powerful. Don't underestimate it!" If the female Demon General you mentioned wanted to enter the Central Plains, she would have to first reincarnate as a mortal and then slowly walk here from the west with her own feet. Otherwise, she would have to find a body in the Central Plains to possess!”
"Reincarnation?" Chen Jingchou asked curiously. Possession?"
" If she reincarnates," Ran Weng said," she will lose all her memories and powers. This is too risky for her. So, the Dugu Ningke you mentioned must have possessed her." But even if she possessed the body, the Nine Heavens Barrier would still limit her original magic power. In China, she could only use some simple demonic spells, right?”
Chen Jingchou recalled what he had seen on the Tong Tian Tower that day. Indeed, it was so, and he couldn't help but nod.
" The Nine Heavens Barrier of China has been a barrier to protect the people of China since ancient times," Ran Weng continued." But it also has its weaknesses. In the beginning, when the gods of the Heaven Realm set up the Nine Heavens Barrier for the people of China, it was done between the two eclipses of the Heavenly Dog. It was done when a comet called the White Penetrating Star crossed the sky. Therefore, when the two eclipses of the Heavenly Dog, the sky was crossed by another star called the Red Penetrating Star. Due to the mutual attraction of the two forces, a crack would appear in the Nine Heavens Barrier of China!”
"No wonder the sky split open when the Heavenly Dog devoured the sun and the Scarlet Piercing Sword streaked across the sky twice!" Chen Jingchou said. -- Isn't that what just happened?"
" That's right," Ran Weng said." This is a very rare celestial phenomenon. It might only happen once every tens of thousands of years…But unfortunately, you guys just happened to encounter it!"”
Yu Xiaoxue said," Lord Yuwen knew about this. So, a year ago, he began to search for the Primordial Divine Artifact everywhere. He planned to seal up the crack that was cut open by the Red Pass!"”
"But his efforts were all in vain because of our obstruction. We are really sinners!" Zhang Lie sighed.”
" No one is a saint," Old Man Ran said." We all make mistakes. I made many mistakes when I was young…" Everyone sighed.
"Old Immortal, is there any other way we can salvage the situation and restore the land of the Nine Prefectures to its original state?" asked Chen Jingchou.”
" I don't know how to deal with this…" Ran Weng shook his head." Perhaps Immortal Gu Yue knows. You might as well ask him."”Chen Jingchou asked for Immortal Gu Yue's location, then bid farewell to Old Master Ming with Zhang Lie and Yu Xiaoxue, and headed towards Mo Zhi Beach.
The group walked to the beach and saw Gu Yue standing facing the sea. She was looking to the west. The sea breeze blew and the waves kept hitting the reefs, stirring up waves of mist. Chen Jingchou felt his face blur. He walked forward and said,""Immortal Gu Yue!"
Gu Yue did not turn her head. She said slowly,"I already know why you are here. Has the boundary of the Divine Land been torn apart by the Western demons?”
" Yes, Immortal Gu Yue," Chen Jingchou said." I really feel guilty for bringing such a great disaster to the Great Land." Is there anything I can do to make it up to you?"
"Come to think of it, it's not your fault." However, the Demon Realm had already descended, and the enchantment of the Divine Prefecture had also been broken. It was already too late to remedy the situation now!”When Chen Jingchou heard this, he felt despair and was speechless for a long time.
"May I ask, Immortal, is the Central Plains really incurable?" Zhang Lie asked.”
Gu Yue gazed at the vast sea. The waves were rolling and the sea breeze ruffled the hem of her clothes. She muttered to herself for a moment before saying,"It's not like there's no way to fix this. There are two methods that are worth trying. First, while the crack in the barrier is not big and the Lord of the Demon World can't pass through, you can go to a high tower directly below the barrier of the Divine Prefecture and completely destroy the six blood beads on the tower. Then, you can stop the remaining Demon World from descending! This was a method to treat the symptoms. He could not control the demons that had already descended.”
"Immortal Gu Yue, what about the second method?" Chen Jingchou asked.”
"The second method is the root of the problem," Gu Yue said."First, we'll find the five ancient divine artifacts, the Zither Cauldron, the Mirror Stone, and seal the cracks on the Red Penetrating Star!”
"But Immortal Gu Yue…you said that the demon world has already descended and the enchantment has already broken. It's too late to seal it now!" Yu Xiaoxue interrupted.”
"That's right…The barrier has already been broken at this point in time. Even if you collect all five ancient divine artifacts, it won't help the overall situation!" Gu Yue said.”" However, I want to borrow the power of the Kunlun Mirror on Yuwen Tuo's body to let everyone go back to the past, to the time before Chi Guan drew the crack in the enchantment. At that moment, we will seal the Red Cross Star!"”Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie were confused. "The Kunlun mirror has the ability to travel through time. The best way is to return to the past and solve the problem once and for all." There is no time to lose. You must set off immediately and find Yuwen Tuo and the Primordial Divine Artifact as soon as possible!”Chen Jingchou and the others agreed and turned to leave.
"Wait a minute. Is the Xuanyuan Sword in your hands now?" Gu Yue asked.”
"Yes, Immortal Gu Yue!" Yu Xiaoxue said. It's right here with us…For some reason, after we escaped the Tower of Babel, this sword lost its luster and couldn't unleash its original power.”
"Yes, the demonic realm's six-pointed enchantment suppresses the power of all ancient divine artifacts, so the Xuanyuan Sword is naturally unable to unleash its original divine power. However, I'm worried that the sword itself is extremely powerful. If you're careless and allow the sword to be snatched away by the demons, I'm afraid I won't be able to turn the situation around!”
"Since that's the case, I'll ask Immortal Gu Yue to help me safeguard this sword!" Chen Jingchou understood and said.”
"That's for the best," Gu Yue said.”Yu Xiaoxue handed the sword to Gu Yue. The three of them bid farewell.
With the help of the Pangu Axe, the three of them returned to the suburbs of Luoyang. All the people were gone, and the land was desolate. Bones were scattered all over the ground, scattered beside the withered grass. Yu Xiaoxue was the reincarnation of an ancient artifact, so she could sense the approximate location of other artifacts, so it was not particularly difficult to find them. However, there were demons and monsters everywhere. The three of them could not help but fight and travel westward, expending a lot of physical strength along the way.
After a few more days, he saw two tall towers in the north and south. The two towers were very close to each other, less than a thousand feet apart. There was a pool of blood outside the tower, enveloping the bottom of the tower.
Yu Xiaoxue led the way, and the three of them came to the tower in the south. They saw the words " Soul Slaying Tower " written on the stone tablet at the bottom of the tower. As they walked into the tower, they could feel the gloomy air, the howling of wolves and the wailing of ghosts. The cold wind blew against their faces, and it was indescribably terrifying. Yu Xiaoxue used her spiritual power to disperse the demons and led everyone to the top of the tower. Just as he walked up the ladder, he saw a woman standing in the hall at the top of the tower. On the table beside her was the Kongtong Seal.
The woman also recognized Chen Jingchou. Slightly startled, she said in a strange voice,""Childe Chen, you're still alive?”Chen Jingchou walked closer and recognized that the woman was Dugu Ningke's maid, Yanhong. However, she had already changed out of her maid's clothes.
"You, you're Yanhong. Why are you here?" Chen Jingchou asked in surprise.”
"My current identity is Lord Ning Ke's Demon General!" Yanhong said. Where else could he go if not this Guardian Artifact?”
"Are you in cahoots with Dugu Ningke?" Chen Jingchou asked.”
"Not bad!" Yanhong said. But you found out too late. By the way, I'll tell you that I was the one who stole the Shennong Cauldron from the Demon King's Stockade and transformed into Lord Ning Ke so that you could go to the Grand Preceptor's Residence to oppose Yuwen Tuo!”After saying that, she laughed a few times.
"You!" Chen Jingchou said angrily. You demon!"
Yanhong said," The Great King will come to the Divine Great Land in seven days. By then, the entire Central Plains will be ours!" If you know how to be practical, you might as well join our demon world. I will put in a good word for you in front of Lord Ning Ke, and you will enjoy wealth forever!”
"Shut up!" Chen Jingchou shouted. You monster! I will kill you today! Sacrifice to heaven and earth!"
"Childe Chen, that depends on whether you have the ability or not!"”With a delicate shout, the bones in her entire body creaked. Her hands suddenly grew long, and the bones pierced through her skin like two sharp blades. His body swayed as he rushed toward Chen Jingchou. Chen Jingchou raised his palms and clasped them together from the outside to the inside. He was pinching Yanhong's hand bones when he suddenly felt an unbearable coldness in his palms. He loosened his grip and the hand bones quickly stabbed forward. He hurriedly let go and jumped back. Zhang Lie shouted and raised his right hand, using the Black Tortoise Appears. A wave of air rolled up in his palm and rushed toward Yanhong like a wave. Yanhong hurriedly jumped up. With a loud bang, the wind from her palm smashed the doors and windows into pieces. Yanhong was furious. Her figure flickered as she attacked Zhang Lie. Chen Jingchou used the Black Snow Whirlwind to block the attack. White mist rose from his palm as he slapped forward. Yanhong's hand was surrounded by black gas, and she also used the power of Yin to fight the enemy. As the two energies clashed, Yanhong's heart shook and she couldn't help but take half a step back.
Zhang Lie quickly went behind Yanhong and struck her back with his palms. Yanhong felt the wind behind her head whistling. She stabbed back with her left hand and forced Zhang Lie to take a few steps back. Chen Jingchou shouted and instantly used the Wood Elephant Technique to urge his cultivation. Yanhong couldn't resist it, and two streams of white gas flowed up her arm. In an instant, her eyes turned green. Yanhong was shocked and withdrew her hands. A black shadow flashed and she jumped back.
Yu Xiaoxue's current strength was not the same as before. She raised her right hand and used the Starfire Universe Ring. The iron ring brought up a flame and shot towards Yanhong. Yanhong was in the air and couldn't dodge in time. Her body was caught and with a few cracking sounds, her bones were broken and she collapsed to the ground. Chen Jingchou did not allow her to get up again. He flew forward and used the Azure Dragon Cloud Screen. He gathered the luck of the wood elephant in his palm and hit Yanhong's head with his palm. Chen Jingchou retracted his palm and leaped back. Yanhong shrieked as her skull shattered. Her body gradually melted and turned into a black gas, disappearing without a trace.
Chen Jingchou heaved a sigh of relief. Seeing that no one was injured, he took the Kongtong Seal from the table and carefully put it away."Let's go!"
The three of them left the Soul Slaying Tower and headed north for a meal before arriving at the northern tower. Looking up at the tower, he saw that the entire tower, regardless of size or height, was exactly the same as the tower in the south. There were three big words on the stone tablet at the bottom of the tower-Soul Resting Tower. The three of them did not stop and attacked the top of the tower. As expected, there was also an ancient divine artifact on the tower. Upon closer inspection, it was the Shennong Cauldron that was placed on the floor. There was a person standing beside the cauldron. It was Shan Xiaoxiao.
Shan Xiaoxiao was shocked when she saw Chen Jingchou and the others. She took a step back and smiled."Young Master Chen, we are really fated to meet again!”
"Little girl, I'm sure you know the purpose of our visit today."”
Shan Xiaoxiao's body trembled slightly as she said,""That's right. Aren't you here to snatch the Shennong Cauldron?”
"It's good that you know," Chen Jingchou said."We don't have to fight each other.”
"I know I'm not your match, but the princess has instructed me to protect all the Primordial Divine Artifacts before the Demon Lord arrives! I owe the princess a debt of gratitude. I can't give the divine artifact to you so easily!”
"Alright, then I can only offend you!" Chen Jingchou said.”He raised his right palm and attacked. Zhang Lie and Yu Xiaoxue stood at the side and watched the battle. Shan Xiaoxiao's cultivation was weaker, so she barely managed to hold on for a while. Chen Jingchou stepped forward and struck his lower abdomen with his palm. Shan Xiaoxiao fell to the ground and curled up into a ball. White smoke filled the air. She was a thousand-year-old fox spirit. Chen Jingchou did not attack again. He turned his body slightly to make way for it, allowing it to struggle to escape the tower. Chen Jingchou walked to the Shennong Cauldron and placed it into the Lianyao Flask. The three of them walked out of the Soul Resting Tower together.
"Little Xue, where should we go next?" Chen Jingchou asked as he stood under the tower.”"Lord Yuwen should still be trapped in Tong Tian Tower," Yu Xiaoxue said.”"Since that's the case, we don't have much time. We'll rush to the Heaven Connecting Tower to save them immediately!" Zhang Lie said.”The few of them identified the direction and rushed towards the Heaven Ascension Tower without stopping.
A few days later, when he arrived at the bottom of the tower, he saw a group of people gathered there. They were bustling and whispering to each other, worrying about the flames in front of the tower. When a burly man saw Chen Jingchou, he laughed and said,"" Isn't this Little Brother Chen?"
"It's already at this time, yet there's still someone who can laugh?" Chen Jingchou said.”When he turned around, the person had already walked up to him with two big axes. It was the Demon King of Confusion, Cheng Yaojin. Chen Jingchou was both surprised and delighted." Big Brother Cheng," he said," that's great. You're safe too!"”
Cheng Yaojin laughed and said," I've learned martial arts for a few years. Although I'm not very strong, those little demons can't do anything to me!"”
"What about Brother Qin?" Chen Jingchou asked. I haven't met a single living person after traveling for hundreds of miles. I thought everyone had been eaten by demons!”
"He's fine, don't worry," Cheng Yaojin said.”Qin Shubao also walked over and said,""Actually, it's almost there…There are almost no survivors in this area! In one night, the entire land had turned into a pool of blood. It was unbelievable!”
"Why did Big Brother Cheng and Big Brother Qin come here?" Chen Jingchou asked.”
Cheng Yaojin said," Your Brother Qin and I have gathered some people who survived the disaster and joined forces to fight against the demon. Recently, I heard that the demon first came down from this tower, so we discussed it a few days ago and came to take a look!”Chen Jingchou introduced Zhang Lie and exchanged a few pleasantries.
Cheng Yaojin glanced at Chen Jingchou and the others and said,""Oh right, why didn't I see the little girl with the scimitar last time?”
Chen Jingchou's heart ached." Sister Yu 'er…she's no longer alive."”
Cheng Yaojin was shocked. He widened his eyes and asked,"How did you do it? How did this happen?"
Chen Jingchou roughly explained the situation. Cheng Yaojin nodded." That means…this child is also a person of our generation. He died a grand death!" I admire it very much!"
Chen Jingchou heard his bold words and praised him repeatedly. He felt slightly relieved and said,""Big Brother Qin, Big Brother Cheng, we've already found a way to end this calamity!”
"Oh!" Qin Shubao said. Brother Chen, if you have any good ideas, I'd like to hear them!”
Chen Jingchou then told everyone the method Gu Yue had taught him. Cheng Yaojin felt dizzy and kept patting his forehead. Although he didn't understand much, he had a rough idea. He laughed and said,""So there is a way to save this dogshit world. God bless us! I'd rather not eat meat forever than stay here any longer! -- It's better to return to the Demon King's Stronghold!"
" We have already found the Shennong Cauldron and the Kongtong Seal," Chen Jingchou said." As long as we find the Fuxi Zither and rescue Grand Tutor Yuwen, there will be hope for the world to recover!”
Qin Shubao said," I heard that Lord Yuwen is locked in this pagoda, but this flame is blocking the way. What should we do?"”
"I wonder if the Cloud Dragon Jade from last time can dispel these demonic flames?" Zhang Lie pondered.”
"Then let Big Brother Zhang give it a try!" Chen Jingchou said.”
Zhang Lie took a few steps forward, enduring the heat wave. He walked to a few feet away from the demonic fire and took out the jade stone. He waved it a few times, but it didn't work. The demonic fire was still swaying left and right, scattering everywhere. Zhang Lie walked back and said in disappointment,"I tried several times, but it didn't work at all!”
"Big Brother Zhang, since that's the case, we can go back to Celestial Mountain Island first and ask the Immortals for advice. Then, we can come back and think of a way to save Yuwen Tuo!"”Zhang Lie guessed in his heart that there was no other way, so he could only agree. Chen Jingchou explained the situation to Cheng Yaojin and took his leave.
"If that's the case…then we might as well go back first and ask the other heroes to come over. Everyone will join forces to attack the tower!"”
"Alright, then I'll have to trouble Big Brother Cheng!" Chen Jingchou said.”Everyone agreed on a time and dispersed.
Chen Jingchou and the others also returned to the Celestial Mountain Island. Soon, they arrived at the Beyond the Heavens Village and walked into the Ranweng Residence. Gu Yue and Old Man Ran were both in the hall. "You're back so soon?" Ran Weng asked when he saw them. Did you save Yuwen Tuo?"
"Immortals, we've already found the Shennong Cauldron and the Kongtong Seal! However, when we arrived at the bottom of the Heaven Ascension Tower, the path to enter the tower was blocked by a demonic flame. We were unable to enter!”
"Oh, what color is the demonic flame?" Gu Yue closed her folding fan.”
Chen Jingchou thought for a moment and said," Looking at it under the sunlight, that flame is flickering. I can't tell the exact color. It feels very similar to the blood-red flame of the Six-Pointed Star Array!”
Gu Yue pondered for a moment before saying,"That's the demonic flames of the western demon world. It's extremely difficult to break through." She pondered for a moment before continuing,"I think I'll just accompany you!"”
Chen Jingchou was overjoyed and quickly thanked him. Gu Yue stood up and said to Old Ran,"While I'm away, I'll have to trouble you to watch over that demonic creature for me.”"What's the problem?" Old Man Ran asked. Don't worry!"
Just as everyone was about to set off, Old Ran suddenly said,""Wait!" He entered the inner hall and brought out three gray cloth bags. He placed it on the table and opened it. There were three different weapons.
Old Man Ran handed the weapons to Chen Jingchou and the other two and said,""These things were obtained by chance in the past. There's no use in keeping them, so I'll give them to you! I hope I can help you!" Chen Jingchou, Zhang Lie, and Yu Xiaoxue looked at the weapons. They were Tai Ah, the Vajra Demon-Subduing Pestle, and the Three Realm Immortal Ring. Each of them was a treasure among weapons. Chen Jingchou and the others hesitated, not daring to accept it.
"What you've done today concerns the survival of the Divine Prefecture," said Old Man Ran."I can't go myself, so I'll do my best! Everyone, don't decline anymore!" Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie thanked him repeatedly before taking it. Only Yu Xiaoxue thanked him politely and did not take it. "Alright, then let's head to the Tong Tian Tower!" Gu Yue said.”
When everyone arrived at the bottom of the Heaven Ascension Tower, they saw Cheng Yaojin and Qin Shubao waiting there. There was a young man standing in the middle of the crowd. It was Li Shiming. "Brother Chen, Brother Zhang, I didn't expect to meet you here!" Li Shimin walked up to them.”
"Truly a hero from a young age!" Zhang Lie said. Nice to meet you, Brother Li!" Cheng Yaojin had already walked over and said,"Ah, so you all know each other!" "Then who is this green-robed scholar?" he asked, pointing at Gu Yue.”Chen Jingchou quickly introduced Immortal Gu Yue and everyone exchanged a few pleasantries. Gu Yue closed her eyes and nodded coldly.
Chen Jingchou said,"Since everyone is here, then Immortal Gu Yue, please expel the demonic fire!"”Gu Yue turned around and walked to the side of the fire array. She raised her right hand slightly, and a gust of wind blew from the ground. The sand and stones on the ground flew everywhere like a torrential rain. The demonic fire instantly turned into ashes and disappeared without a trace. Cheng Yaojin opened his mouth wide and couldn't close it for a long time. Gu Yue turned around and said,"The demonic flames of the demonic realm have been extinguished. Everyone, listen to my command!"”His voice wasn't loud, but everyone heard it clearly. It had a dignified aura, and the empty space was instantly silent.
"We have to find the Fuxi Zither in the pagoda and rescue Yuwen Tuo in the shortest time possible before the Demon Lord of the West descends!" Gu Yue said. In order to save time, we will split into three groups-Childe Chen is responsible for finding Yuwen Tuo, the others are responsible for finding the Fuxi Zither. Everyone, go to the top of the tower to get it, understand?”There was an awe-inspiring majesty in his voice that made people unable to resist. Everyone agreed.
"Alright!" Gu Yue replied. Then let's split up!”
"What about you, Immortal?" Chen Jingchou asked.”
"I'll go to the top of the tower to set up the Lost Formation. It'll take a lot of time to set up the formation, and it won't be able to operate at all times," Gu Yue said.”
"Alright, then we'll do as the Immortal says!" Li Shi Min said.”Everyone split up and entered the tower.
Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie formed a team with Xiaoxue and were in charge of rescuing Yuwen Tuo. The three of them entered the tower and went up level by level. By the time they reached the middle of the tower, Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie were already sweating profusely. After searching a few more floors, they came to a hall that was four to five feet wide. They saw a blood-red flower bud standing against the wall of the hall. It was as tall as a person, and a head was exposed on the bud. The three of them walked over and were shocked. It was Yuwen Tuo. His brows were tightly knitted, his spirit was dispirited, and his appearance was haggard.
Yu Xiaoxue walked to Yuwen Tuo's side and said to Chen Jingchou,"" Brother Chen, let me melt this blood orchid first." He stretched out his right hand and gently pressed it on the blood orchid. The blood orchid gradually turned into a pool of blood-red pus. The stench of decay assailed their noses, making them feel nauseous. After a cup of tea's time, it completely melted, revealing Yuwen Tuo's body. Zhang Lie helped Yuwen Tuo to a corner. Chen Jingchou took out some water and splashed it on his face.
Yuwen Tuo's body was weak, and his face was covered with water droplets. The muscles on his cheeks trembled slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes." You are?..."
Chen Jingchou felt apologetic in his heart." I'm Chen Jingchou, the person who always went against you in the past. Today, I'm here to save you!"”
Yuwen Tuo struggled to speak and said,""Chen Jingchou…are you Little Xue's companion?”
" It's me," Chen Jingchou said." I already know the truth of everything. Please forgive my mistakes!"”
Yuwen Tuo sighed and said helplessly,""The past is the past-I've killed countless people, and I deserve it. But now, I've already failed. The enchantment of the Divine Lands has been broken…It's too late to say anything now…"
"No!" Chen Jingchou said. "There's still time. We went to consult the immortal. The immortal said that as long as we use your strength to return to the Demon Realm and seal the enchantment of the Divine Prefecture again, it will be fine!"”
Yuwen Tuo thought for a moment and said,"" I'm the reincarnation of the Kunlun Mirror, and the main power of the Kunlun Mirror is to travel through time. Why didn't I think of this…" Excitement filled his heart, and he couldn't help but cough a few times. Yu Xiaoxue said,"Lord Yuwen, the strength in your body has been absorbed by the Blood Orchid. Don't be too excited."”
Yuwen Tuo slowly raised his left hand and wiped the sweat on his forehead. He lowered his head and pondered. Suddenly, he was puzzled and said,""To return to the past, you still need to obtain the five divine artifacts, the zither cauldron, the mirror stone, and the other two, and list the formations that led to their loss.”
Chen Jingchou said," Brother Yuwen, don't worry. We've already taken back the seal and the cauldron. Everyone is currently searching for the Fuxi Zither. I believe there will be good news soon!"”
" Then I'll have to trouble you…" Yuwen Tuo said." Now that I've lost all my strength, I can't help you with anything. I'll have to rely on you for these things!"”
"It's all our fault for being ignorant and turning the world into this state…" Zhang Lie said.”
Yuwen Tuo said," The matter has long passed, so let's not mention it again. In fact, when my master died fifteen years ago, he told me about the Red Guan, and I was skeptical. Until the end of last year, I found that the Red Guan appeared in the sky, and I was determined to use my power to foresee the future to find out about it. As a result, I saw the Western Demon World pass through the boundary of the Divine Prefecture and descend on the land of the Nine Prefectures. Everything was as my master said!”Feeling excited, he rested for a moment before continuing,"I understand the seriousness of the matter. From now on, I will do my best to search for the Primordial Divine Artifact in order to stop this calamity!”
" We've always misunderstood you in the past," Chen Jingchou said." We thought that you did all this for your own ambitions…so we've always been against you!"”
" It's not your fault," Yuwen Tuo said." You were also used by Dugu Ningke…Speaking of which, I was the same. I was schemed by her from the beginning to the end!" I fell into her trap!"
"Eh, even Brother Yuwen was deceived by her?" Zhang Lie asked.”
Yuwen Tuo's expression was slightly angry." I checked the ancient book left behind by my master. I learned that if I want to seal the crack in the barrier, I have to go to the core of the Red Penetration in the sky. I have to execute the Lost Formation there to fight!"……But to reach the Heaven Realm, I need the Bell Sword Axe Kettle Pagoda and the other five divine artifacts…But no matter how I look for them, the most important Eastern Emperor Bell is still missing!”After saying that, he started coughing again.
"Brother Chen, Brother Zhang…Let's let Lord Yuwen rest first!" Yu Xiaoxue said.”
"I'm fine!" Yuwen Tuo waved his hand. Thank you, Miss Xiao Xue!" " When I was at my wit's end, Dugu Ningke came to me. She told me that she knew a Western warlock. That warlock was familiar with many Western spells, and he might be able to replace these missing divine artifacts. I immediately went to ask him for advice." That warlock told me that he had a method called the Path of Babel!”
"The Road to Babel?" Zhang Lie asked curiously. "It's to use the Earth Hexagon to replace the Eastern Emperor Bell," Yuwen Tuo said. The Heavenly Dog Eating the Sun had replaced the Pangu Axe. The method of replacing the Devil Refining Gourd with the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood…and the method of replacing the Clear Sky Pagoda with the Tong Tian Pagoda…Chen Jingchou said in shock,""So the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood and Tong Tian Tower were all Princess Dugu's ideas!”
Yuwen Tuo sighed and said," This Heaven Ascension Tower is fine, but the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood is too evil. When I heard this method, I struggled for a long time in my heart and couldn't make up my mind. In the end, I remembered that my master once said to me when he was alive," Those who bear great responsibilities must think of the overall situation. I don't want to bear a bad reputation in order to save more people..."
"So, Brother Yuwen decided to bear all the bad names in order to save the world?" Zhang Lie continued.”
" I know that I have sinned greatly," Yuwen Tuo said." I don't dare to save the world…but you all finally understand the hardships I have suffered along the way!"”
As soon as she finished speaking, someone was already standing by the railing upstairs. She clapped and said,"Lord Yuwen, you make yourself sound so wronged!”"Princess Dugu!" Chen Jingchou exclaimed.”A young girl appeared on the stairs and slowly walked down. It was Dugu Ningke.
Dugu Ningke walked up to them and said,""Haha…Childe Chen, long time no see! Do you think I look good in my new appearance?”Chen Jingchou took a closer look and saw that Dugu Ningke had already changed into a western woman's dress. Her entire body was crimson red, and her face was like a pearl. Her heavy makeup was light, and her cheeks were flushed red, which made her even more beautiful. What was even more strange was that she was floating in the air without touching the ground.
" Dugu Ningke…" Chen Jingchou shouted," I've always treated you as a close friend. You've been using us and even killed Sister Yu 'er!"”Dugu Ningke wasn't annoyed. He chuckled and said,""Childe Chen, this is a battle of wits, not strength. At that time, my strength was sealed by the barrier of the Divine Prefecture. It was impossible to fight with Lord Yuwen head-on, so I could only use my brains and let you fight each other!”
Chen Jingchou's anger burned as he drew his sword and shouted,""Damn it, you…"
Dugu Ningke looked at Yuwen Tuo and complained in a delicate voice,""Lord Yuwen, I was so kind as to spare your life and even begged you to join our Demon World…But not only did you refuse, you even tried to sow discord between me and Young Master Chen.”
"I don't know why you won't kill me, but since you've spared my life, you'll regret it one day." Yuwen Tuo struggled to stand up, and said,""Oh, you're truly lofty and majestic. As expected of the Lord Yuwen I admire the most!”He turned his head and said," Alright, cut the crap. Now that the boundary of the Divine Land has been broken, my power is no longer restricted. I'll let you see my true strength!"”His body swayed backward and slowly floated to the center of the hall.
Chen Jingchou, Zhang Lie, and Yu Xiaoxue each raised their weapons and surrounded him. The three of them didn't dare to be negligent. They used their ultimate skills to guard the door and focus on the battle. Dugu Ningke was calm and composed, completely disregarding Chen Jingchou and the others. Zhang Lie shouted and used the Tiger Extermination Technique. He raised the Vajra Demon-Subduing Pestle and rushed forward with a strong wind. Dugu Ningke glanced at him, and his body fluttered. He didn't touch the ground, and he dodged to the side. His body was so fast that it was even faster than a ghost. Chen Jingchou's sword was like a flash of lightning as it rushed toward Dugu Ningke's back. Dugu Ningke didn't look back. He waved his hand backward and gently pulled the side of his sword with his sleeve. Chen Jingchou's sword was actually knocked away. Yu Xiaoxue also stepped forward and swung her iron hoop at Dugu Ningke's side. Dugu Ningke moved left and right. The three of them attacked each other several times, but they couldn't get close to each other. She easily dodged them.
" Not bad," Dugu Ningke said with a smile." It's my turn!"”Suddenly, the grey shadow moved and appeared behind Chen Jingchou in a flash.
Before Chen Jingchou could react, lightning flashed in Dugu Ningke's palm, and he was about to strike the back of Chen Jingchou's head. Zhang Lie was shocked. He raised his giant pestle, and used the Violent Deaths Water Strike. The air waves rushed toward Dugu Ningke. Dugu Ningke raised his hand to protect himself. The stone slab under his feet was lifted up and smashed against the wall. It was smashed into pieces, and stone chips flew everywhere in the hall.
Dugu Ningke's hands didn't stop as he continued to attack Chen Jingchou. Chen Jingchou quickly turned his head and rolled on the ground. The lightning flashed past Chen Jingchou's ear and hit the ground. With a boom, it actually pierced a big hole in the several feet thick floor, causing the entire ground to tremble. Chen Jingchou, who was on the ground, hurriedly turned the tip of his sword and stabbed behind him.
Dugu Ningke floated sideways. Yu Xiaoxue's figure was light and graceful as she also jumped up. Dugu Ningke turned his body, and a bolt of lightning struck toward Yu Xiaoxue. Yu Xiaoxue waved the iron ring in the air, causing the ground to shake. The iron ring was like a halo, wrapping the lightning in it, and the lightning disappeared without a trace. Dugu Ningke was shocked and attacked again and again. Zhang Lieyang swept his pestle at her feet. Yu Xiaoxue's feet landed on the ground. She raised her right hand slightly and threw the iron ring. The iron ring drew an arc in the hall with a soft light and turned behind Dugu Ningke.
Dugu Ningke floated to the side. Chen Jingchou got up from the ground and used the Formless Tathagata. The blade of the sword moved slowly. Although it was slow, its power was astonishing. It was intercepted halfway. Dugu Ningke looked at the tip of the sword, which had turned into a cold color. He didn't dare to underestimate it, so he quickly sent a bolt of lightning toward the sword. With a bang, both of them took half a step back. Dugu Ningke suddenly heard the wind behind his head, and the iron hoop flew toward him. Zhang Lie's Vajra Demon Subduing Pestle was like ten thousand galloping horses as it intercepted again. Dugu Ningke waved his hands and struck several bolts of lightning at Zhang Lie. Zhang Lie used the Divine Yin Thunder. The two lightning bolts collided, numbing his palm. The iron pestle almost fell out of his hand. The lightning split into hundreds of lightning bolts and shot out. Chen Jingchou and Yu Xiaoxue followed suit. Dugu Ningke was surrounded by enemies, and no matter how fast he moved, it was useless. Dugu Ningke didn't panic. Instead, he looked calm as he suddenly flipped over and flew up. With a bang, the iron ring hit the wall and was deeply embedded. Dugu Ningke was still in midair. Yu Xiaoxue seized the opportunity and suddenly jumped up high. She flew forward and used the Still-Shadow Wall Sinking Technique. She was as fast as a meteor, and the five-colored light circle covered Dugu Ningke's body. Dugu Ningke was stunned for a moment. His body trembled violently, and he fell to the ground, curled up into a ball. Yu Xiaoxue floated on the ground and retreated a few steps with Zhang Lie to retrieve the iron ring.
Chen Jingchou flew forward and pointed his sword at Dugu Ningke's throat. He shouted,""Dugu Ningke, you have lost. Today, I want you to pay for all the sins you have committed over the years!”
Blood seeped out of the corner of Dugu Ningke's mouth. He sneered, and his body moved backward in an instant. Chen Jingchou was shocked and wanted to give chase. Dugu Ningke struggled to stand up and said,""Paying my debt…I haven't lost yet!"
Chen Jingchou and the others were shocked and quickly surrounded him. "Demoness!" Zhang Lie pointed at it with his giant pestle and shouted. You still dare to resist!"
Dugu Ningke was seriously injured. He had used up a lot of energy to escape. His body swayed slightly, but he forced himself to endure it. His face remained calm. He knew that he would definitely lose today. He said coldly," Before I came to the Central Plains, the King gave me a Satan Fruit. After swallowing it, I can become a real demon and my strength will increase by a hundred times. Don't force me-" As he spoke, he took out a blood-red fruit from his silk pouch and quickly put it in his mouth, pretending to swallow it.
Chen Jingchou and the others couldn't help but hesitate upon hearing her words. Yuwen Tuo slowly walked over, separated the crowd, and walked in front of Dugu Ningke. Jing Chou and the others were sweating. They pressed their weapons and were ready to step forward to save him.
Yuwen Tuo's expression was calm as he looked to the side of the hall and said indifferently,""Dugu Ningke, if you want to eat it, then eat it. After eating that fruit, your appearance will become as ugly as your heart!”
Dugu Ningke's expression was hesitant. He took a step back, and his hands trembled slightly."Lord Yuwen…"
Yuwen Tuo turned his head and said," Dugu Ningke, perhaps I am also full of sins. But I must kill you today to eliminate the evil for the world." Dugu Ningke's face was full of fear, and he took a few steps back. Yuwen Tuo stepped forward and shouted,""Swallow, swallow your Satan's Fruit-you're hurt, I'm weak, we'll settle this fairly!”
Dugu Ningke's voice trembled." Lord Yuwen…I…I…" She hesitated. She didn't dare to swallow the fruit.
Yuwen Tuo raised his head and said," Alright, since you're not going to make a move, then I won't hold back." He raised his right hand. Dugu Ningke was startled. He raised his head and looked into Yuwen Tuo's eyes. He didn't dodge. Yuwen Tuo used all his strength to strike at Dugu Ningke's head. With a bang, Dugu Ningke's skull was crushed, and his body fell to the ground, motionless. His right palm slowly loosened, and the fruit slowly slipped and rolled to the side. When everyone came forward to take a look, Dugu Ningke was already on the verge of death." I lost…Lord Yuwen…I still can't eat it in front of you…I…I let down the king…"
Chen Jingchou was still waiting to ask. Dugu Ningke slowly closed his eyes. Yuwen Tuo's right hand trembled slightly. He was at a loss and said,""Why…why didn't you fight back? The power of the Satan's Fruit is so terrifying. You still have many chances to fight back. Why didn't you even dodge?"
Zhang Lie sighed and patted him on the shoulder."Dugu Ningke is dead, Brother Yuwen! The culprit had been eliminated, and all the grudges had ended!”He turned his head and said," Everyone, time is of the essence. We can't delay any longer. Let's hurry up to the top of the tower!”Chen Jingchou and Yu Xiaoxue agreed and went up the tower with Zhang Lie. Yuwen Tuo looked at Dugu Ningke's corpse, shook his head slightly, and followed him.
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