After leaving the canyon, the little guy was like a fish back in water. Whether it was flying in the air, crawling on the ground, or swimming in the water … it would provoke them all. The strong ones would flee, and the weak ones would be killed. Only when it met the Demon Frog would it greet it in a friendly manner.
With Wutian's caution and Little Tian's strength, the journey was safe and sound.
Fire Cloud Sect could not calm down in these two months. Ever since Huo Shi brought back the news, Fire Cloud Sect had sent out all their disciples to investigate the river. However, day after day passed, they still could not find the token, nor could they find Wutian's corpse.
In the end, Fire Cloud Sect's Patriarch, Fire Venerable, came out personally. Together with the ten elders, they used their great abilities to dry up the river and cut open all the water demons. However, they could not find a single clue, let alone a token.
Fire Venerable was furious. He reprimanded Huo Shi and went to the Dragon Village. Two months had passed, and the originally dilapidated village was now completely covered in grass and trees. However, there were no demonic beasts around. Not even a flying insect could be found.
Everyone was bewildered. An elder used a spell to reveal the reason.
There was a graveyard under the grass and trees at the entrance of the village. Dozens of skeletons were buried there. There were old and young, male and female. This was a mass grave.
Why!
Give me back my life!
In the sky above the graveyard, streams of resentment interweaved and did not disperse. They were telling of sorrow and hatred. Those sinister faces were howling, howling, and crying out in grief. The demonic beasts did not dare to come close, causing everyone's heart to palpitate.
"Huo Shi, is this what you did?!"
Fire Venerable stood proudly in the sky. He was wearing a red robe and his face was red. Even his hair and beard were red. His entire person was like a cluster of flames. His aura was majestic and unfathomable!
His voice was cold and contained a kind of supreme pressure. In front of him, Huo Shi did not dare to make a sound. He lowered his arrogant head in extreme fear.
"After returning to the sect, go to Flame Mountain and reflect on your mistakes. You are not allowed to take half a step out for ten years." His tone was overbearing. This was the prestige of a superior.
Hearing this, everyone sucked in a breath of cold air. Obviously, Flame Mountain was not a good place.
"Big brother, Shi 'er's actions this time were indeed thoughtless, but it is understandable that he did this for the sake of the sect. Please be lenient." A middle-aged man pleaded.
"He's arrogant, domineering, and willfully slaughtering the innocent. It's all because you guys spoiled him. The medallion is important, but the reputation of the sect is even more important. If this matter were to spread, what would the people of the world think? Which of those villages that trust us would be willing to hand over their descendants to the Fire Cloud Sect? "
The Fire Immortal was awe-inspiring without being angry. His eyes shone like two blazing suns. They were so dazzling that no one dared to look at them directly.
"Big Brother, why don't you give me a chance to make up for my mistakes? The Yan Sect will be recruiting disciples in two months. Let me bring some people over and stop those children with physical bodies on the way and bring them into our Fire Cloud Sect."
The middle-aged man wore golden armor that flickered with golden light. His body was very tall and sturdy. He was Huo Shi's uncle, the sect leader's younger brother, and the vice sect leader of the Fire Cloud Sect. Only he dared to argue with the Fire Spiritual Master.
"The vice sect leader's words are reasonable. Huo Shi has made a lot of mistakes, but his original intention was for the sect. Why don't you give him a way out and give him a chance to make up for his mistakes? Yan 'er, you're also in the wrong this time. Go with him. "
An aged voice came from afar. A beam of five-colored divine light pierced through the air and stopped in midair. Auspicious multicolored light gushed out, making it hazy and difficult to see clearly. However, his aura was deep and vigorous, comparable to the mountains and rivers. This person was even stronger than the previous two!
Liu Yan's red lips opened and closed. She wanted to say something, but when she looked at Huo Shi beside her, she couldn't say anything.
After a moment of silence, the Fire Spiritual Master said, "Huo Shi, this time, you must complete the mission. Otherwise, the position of young sect leader will change."
Huo Shi's body trembled and his face turned pale. This familiar yet strange person in front of him had always been true to his words. He wouldn't doubt his words.
"I won't disappoint you." Huo Shi said respectfully.
He was very sad in his heart. He had a unique identity. In the eyes of outsiders, he was awe-inspiring and brilliant. In reality, he had been living a very tiring life. He had to be vigilant and careful at all times. He didn't dare to relax in the slightest.
Someone had been coveting the position of young sect leader for a long time. He couldn't make a single mistake. Otherwise, he would fall from the divine altar and be smashed into pieces!
"Second brother, immediately send out a warrant for the sect's traitor, Wutian. He stole a secret manual and killed a fellow sect member. He's wicked beyond redemption. Anyone who informs him will be rewarded with 500 essence. Anyone who captures him alive will be rewarded with 5,000 essence. As for the vengeful spirits here, you deal with them yourself. Don't leave any traces behind. "
After the Fire Spiritual Master finished speaking, his flames surged into the sky and rolled away.
"Yan 'er, be careful." The aged voice warned from within the five-colored auspicious light. Then, it soared into the sky and disappeared without a trace.
The others also left. Only the golden-armored middle-aged man, Huo Shi, and Liu Yan remained.
"Heh, it's the first time I've seen a vengeful spirit with such deep resentment. It's a good chance to test out my newly refined treasure." The golden-armored middle-aged man waved his hand. Light flickered between his eyebrows, and a black light flew out and stopped in midair.
It was a small black flag. It was about the size of a palm. There were many complicated characters carved on it. They were like wandering tadpoles, and they emitted waves of cold Yin Qi. It was eerie and terrifying!
"Wu wu!"
The small flag expanded in the wind. In an instant, it was three meters tall. The cold Yin Qi became even denser. Within a hundred meters, a layer of pure white frost covered the ground. The cold Qi was bone-piercing and extremely cold.
The middle-aged man wore golden armor. He looked like a god of war. He was divine and domineering. However, no one would have thought that such a person would take out such a sinister treasure. Huo Shi and Liu Yan's faces were full of shock. It was obvious that they didn't know about it before.
Using vengeful spirits to refine a treasure was against the harmony of the heavens. If others knew about it, this person's reputation would be ruined. He would be cursed and even implicated the Fire Cloud Sect.
The small flag's black light overflowed into the sky. Half of the sky was covered, and the sunlight was blocked outside. This place was like the netherworld. It was eerie and terrifying!
"Collect!"
The golden-armored middle-aged man shouted in a low voice. The small black flag shot out countless rays of black light, binding the several dozen vengeful spirits in the air and sucking them into the small flag. The vengeful spirits struggled and howled. Their resentment rushed into the sky. The small flag flourished with light, wrapping around them and preventing them from escaping.
"Sacrifice!"
His finger pointed in the air. A profound imprint appeared and merged into the small flag. A pitch-black ghost face appeared on the flag. When it saw these vengeful spirits, its eyes revealed an excited radiance. These were all delicacies, and it wanted to enjoy them to its heart's content.
The ghost face was like a demon. It opened its large mouth and sucked a vengeful spirit into its mouth. After chewing a few times, it extended its pitch-black tongue and licked its lips. It was extremely intoxicated!
The large mouth sucked again. A small storm appeared, and the several dozen vengeful spirits disappeared in an instant. They were swallowed in one gulp.
The ghost face gradually faded. The golden-armored middle-aged man waved his large hand. The black light in the air quickly gathered and entered the small flag. Sunlight sprinkled down, dispersing the cold Yin Qi and giving rise to a warm feeling.
The small flag quickly shrunk and turned into a ray of black light, shooting into the middle-aged man's forehead!
"Shi 'er, your father's words carry enormous weight. Remember, this time you must ensure that nothing goes wrong. Otherwise, even your second uncle won't be able to help you." The golden-armored middle-aged man warned. Then, he turned into a ray of golden light and quickly disappeared into the horizon.
In a desolate forest, Wutian was lying on a bluestone. Through the towering trees, he looked at the clear sky. For a moment, he thought of his parents whom he had never seen before. Where exactly were they?
This forest was very ancient. There were huge trees everywhere, and they were actually as thick as buckets. They were intertwined with intertwined vines, and they were like crouching pythons.
The ground was covered with withered branches and rotten leaves, emitting a rotting smell. There was no sunlight all year round, so this place was dark and damp.
"Gua …" Lil 'Tian jumped onto the bluestone and stood up like a human. Its front legs were constantly waving as it cried out, as if it was saying something.
After looking at it for a while, Wutian still couldn't understand. It was really difficult to communicate with the human language. This was what he thought.
Lil 'Tian simply jumped down from the bluestone and looked back every three steps, meaning to follow it. Now, Wutian finally understood. He immediately followed it curiously to see what the little guy was up to.
After walking for a while, a cliff appeared in front of them. It wasn't very high, but it was very steep and not easy to climb. When they arrived at the bottom, Lil 'Tian pointed at the peak and gestured, meaning to go up.
Gazing at the mountain wall, it was very flat and there was no place to put one's hand. This made Wutian feel awkward. For Lil 'Tian, it might be very easy to climb up, but for him, he might only be able to look up.
The little guy seemed to know what he was thinking. It rolled its eyes, pointed to the side, and hopped over.
Two hours later, they arrived at the other side of the cliff. It wasn't like before, where there was a row of small trees growing on the mountain wall. At first glance, it looked like a ladder that led straight to the top.
"Gua!" The little guy jumped onto Wutian's shoulder and pointed up, meaning to climb up. Its expression was rather impatient.
Could it be that there was some kind of treasure up there? Wutian thought doubtfully. He stomped his foot on the ground and leaped up, grabbing onto a small tree. Like an ape, he was swift and agile, reaching the top of the mountain in a dozen breaths.
After standing still, Wutian's eyes immediately lit up. This place was really too beautiful.
The ground was covered with fresh flowers in a myriad of colors, delicate and charming. His nose moved, and the rich fragrance of the flowers made him feel as if he was floating in the air, unable to stop even if he wanted to!
On both sides of the cliff, pines and bamboos stood proudly. Hundreds of birds flew about in different postures, gorgeous and colorful. They chirped incessantly, playing a pleasant melody.
There was actually such a paradise in the ancient desolate forest. It was really inconceivable.
Such a beautiful scenery, but the little guy directly ignored it. Perhaps in its eyes, this was no different from a desolate land. After passing through the flowers, it hopped to the opposite side and stared straight ahead, drooling!
Wutian walked over doubtfully. The little guy turned around and let out a low cry. Its front foot pressed down, indicating for him to climb down. Black lines appeared on Wutian's forehead, but he still obeyed and crawled over.
"This is … a flying fox?!" Wutian cried out in surprise.
A hundred feet away, there was a small lawn. On top of it lay a white demonic beast. It was about half a meter long and looked like a dog. Its mouth was long and sharp, and it had a pair of wings on its back. Its four limbs were relatively large, but they were short and strong.
Its fur was snow-white and glossy like satin. Its eyes were like black pearls, sparkling with light. It had a kind of peculiar intelligence.
"What is this place? Why is there a flying fox here? " Wutian mumbled. Flying foxes were not commonly seen. According to the beast skin records, they had already gone extinct during the ancient times. They had basically been forgotten by the world.
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