In the military camp of the patrol team, General Xue Wei was about to take a rest when he saw a subordinate hurriedly come to him.
It was his right-hand man, Zhang Luo.
"There's a strange group at the city gate. I can't make a decision, so I want to ask the general to make a decision!" Zhang Luo said.
"Strange?" Xue Wei was puzzled.
Every year, countless cultivators would enter the Spirit Abyss and return from it. As such, there were quite a few people entering and exiting the Spirit Abyss every day. He had never seen such an expression on the young man's face before.
Zhang Luo said, "It's a young man, about sixteen or seventeen years old. He's riding a donkey, with a tortoise and a parrot …"
"Most likely, he's an offspring of some clan, and he entered the Netherworld Abyss to temper himself. The tortoise, parrot, and the others are probably his tamed beasts," Xue Wei said.
Due to the special nature of the Spirit Abyss, many family clan disciples would take the risk to enter in order to temper themselves. Of course, tempering oneself was not suicidal, so they naturally had to take precautions.
"That's what I thought at first, but … turtles, parrots, and the like don't have any demonic qi at all. They don't seem to have the slightest bit of strength. Most importantly, they were carrying a charred person with them. I don't know if they're dead or alive … They were charred black, and they looked like roasted sweet potatoes. However, they still had a heartbeat and were breathing …" Zhang Luo said.
"Let's go and take a look …"
Blinking his eyes, Xue Wei was also somewhat dumbfounded.
After being a gatekeeper for so many years, this was the first time he had heard of such a combination.
Walking over, Zhang Xuan saw a young man with a smile on his face. He was leading three animals and a pitch-black humanoid object.
"This is my bodyguard. He was ambushed by a Giant Demon and burned to such a state. I was in a hurry to leave because I wanted to return to Dry Origin City and find a famous physician to treat him …"
Bliss explained with a smile.
Since he was going to disguise himself, he would naturally find an excuse, including his identity.
The Great Demon, who had once traversed the world, had been besieged by many experts when his cultivation was low. Every time, he had been able to turn the situation around, relying on his ability to lie without blushing and without skipping a beat.
"His injuries aren't light. How about this? I happen to know a little about medicine, so I can help take a look …"
Xue Wei placed his finger on Patriarch Qiong Yuan's pulse and frowned.
This man was indeed severely burned by the fire. Under normal circumstances, he should be extremely weak and could die at any time. But for some reason, his pulse was very strong. It was even stronger than that of an Eternal Third Layer expert.
The fact that such a situation had occurred meant that the charred man had been exceptionally powerful before he was injured. In fact, he had been no weaker than any of the hall masters!
Every single human with such strength would have a resounding reputation, and Zhang Xuan knew almost all of them. However, there was no one who matched the description of this person …
Could it be … that a demon expert wanted to sneak in?
Taking a closer look, Zhang Xuan's eyes narrowed.
"It's clothes made from the silk of the Silver Pupil Silkworm …"
The Silver-eyed Silkworm was a demonic beast that lived in the Ten Great Danger Zones. Upon reaching adulthood, its strength was comparable to that of an Eternal realm expert. The silk that it spat out was incomparably tough, making it one of the strongest defensive artifacts in the world. Even the weakest of them was at the level of a Perfect Spirit Artifact, and they were so rare that there were no more than three of them in the entire Master Teacher Continent!
And one of them was precisely what Palace Master Gu Yunqiu was wearing …
At this moment, he saw the same thing on another guard, and it was even burned to such an extent …
Putting everything else aside, just what level did the flames that were burning him reach to be able to do this?
He gently pinched the burnt man's skin.
Peng!
A powerful force surged into his dantian, causing him to groan in agony.
His eyes immediately narrowed.
No matter how foolish he was, it was clear that this matter was not just bizarre but extraordinary!
Suppressing his shock, General Xue Wei smiled and asked, "May I know how I should address this friend over there? Which clan are you from in Dry Origin City? "
"I'm just from a small clan … It's not worth mentioning at all!" Bliss clasped his fist.
He could tell that the other party was suspicious of him, but … there was nothing he could do about it. Old Ancestor Qiongyuan wasn't an object, so he couldn't place him into his storage ring. He had done a good job of disguising himself, but who could have thought that the general in charge of guarding the Master Teacher Continent would be a physician as well?
If a True Immortal realm expert were to put on a disguise, it would be impossible for anyone to notice anything amiss. However, given that he was severely injured and unconscious at the moment, his protective energy was unable to conceal his true identity.
"If it comes down to it, we'll just have to force our way out …" Bliss sent a telepathic message over.
The tortoise and parrot nodded in agreement. If the other party was really going to stop them, they would have no choice but to force their way through. Since they were able to escape from Demon Emperor City, it shouldn't be too much of a problem for them to escape from Decimating Abyss City.
"It's fine if you don't wish to speak. The best physician in the Dry Origin Alliance isn't in Dry Origin City but Decimating Abyss City. I can bring you over to take a look. Otherwise, you won't be able to hold on any longer …"
The suspicion in Xue Wei's eyes deepened, but he didn't expose Zhang Xuan. Instead, he instructed, "Zhang Luo, bring this young man and his tamed beasts to a residence in the city to rest. I'll get a physician over right away!"
"There's no need to go through so much trouble. As long as General Xue Wei allows me to go over, someone will be able to treat his injuries …" Bliss quickly said.
"There's no need to stand on ceremony …" Xue Wei waved his hand grandly, and countless soldiers gathered around the two of them and the Three Beasts.
Bliss narrowed his eyes. He was just about to charge out when a voice suddenly sounded, "Xue Wei, you can leave for now!"
Following which, an elder landed before him.
Gu Yunqiu!
As soon as Xue Wei noticed that something was amiss, he immediately sent someone to inform Gu Yunqiu. The Elder Council was only several dozen li away, so it didn't take long for Gu Yunqiu to arrive.
Since Sanctum Head Gu was going to make a move personally, Xue Wei quickly led the soldiers away.
Seeing that there was no one around, Gu Yunqiu tapped lightly on the ground and activated the seal in the surroundings, shrouding the area within a radius of a hundred meters. No one would be able to see or hear what was going on.
"This friend over there, I know that you possess extraordinary strength, but it won't be easy for you to barge into Decimating Abyss City … Since you've hidden yourself here, it's unlikely that you harbor any ill intentions. Why don't we have a good chat?"
Seeing that Gu Yunqiu hadn't fallen out with him yet, Bliss decided not to hide the truth either. "We don't harbor any ill intentions. We just wish to leave the Spirit Abyss Realm!"
"That's simple. This is my token. As long as you hold it, no one will stop you …"
Gu Yunqiu flicked his wrist, and a token appeared in his hand. "However, I have some questions that I would like to ask if you can answer them for me. As long as you tell me the truth, I'll give this token to you! "
"Feel free to speak!"
"An hour ago, a huge commotion broke out in Demon Imperial City. Old Ancestor Qiong Yuan, who had just achieved a breakthrough, was kidnapped … May I know if you know of this matter?"
Gu Yunqiu asked.
"I'm just an insignificant figure who came here to train. How could I possibly know of such a huge matter?" Bliss shook his head.
"It's fine if you don't know. The fact that the culprit was able to cause such a huge commotion in Demon Imperial City means that he's not on good terms with the Giant Demon Tribe. As long as the culprit agrees to it, we humans are more than willing to befriend him. In fact, we'll even open up our doors to him … Forget it, I've said too much. Let's just say that we're acquaintances … "
Gu Yunqiu said as he passed the token over.
"Thank you …" Bliss clasped his fist and took the token. Without saying anything else, he led Donkey and the others away in a hurry.
Shortly after they left, a shadow slowly appeared in the air. He looked at Bliss doubtfully and asked, "Are you suspecting that he's the expert who caused a huge commotion in Demon Imperial City?"
"That expert suddenly sold his donkey right before the battle, so there's no doubt that he has a donkey with him … And this fellow over there has one as well! Even though the injuries of that burnt fellow were severe, his fleshly body was extremely strong, and it was sufficient to block the probing of my Divine Sense … Most importantly, I secretly probed his bones, and they're already comparable to Celestial Artifacts … In this world, besides the Sky Fall Devil Emperor and that Patriarch Qiong Yuan who just broke through, I really can't think of a third person who can accomplish this! "
Gu Yunqiu said with a grim expression.
"You mean … Not only was Patriarch Qiong Yuan, who had just broken through to the True Celestial Realm, captured, but he was also beaten to such a state?"
It was already surprising that a True Celestial Realm expert could be captured alive. To burn him to such a state … That was way too vicious!
It was clear that the culprit had a grudge against the Giant Demon Tribe!
"I'm just guessing. After all, the circumstances of this matter are too strange!" Gu Yunqiu said.
He was afraid that he would incur the other party's displeasure, so he had secretly retracted his Spiritual Perception after checking the other party's body.
"Guessing?" Shadow's expression was grim. "If it's true, isn't it too dangerous to let him enter the human territory before we even know if he's a friend or a foe?"
"The fact that he didn't force his way in and chose to wait for us to check on him means that he doesn't have any ill intentions. Under such circumstances, we can only befriend him and not make him our enemy. That's why I gave him the token … Moreover, he can enter and leave Demon Emperor City easily and even cripple a True Celestial. Do you think we'll be able to stop him if he tries to force his way in?"
Gu Yunqiu sighed.
"This …" Shadow was at a loss for words.
If their guesses were right, they would not be able to stop him. Instead of making a fuss, it would be better to befriend him first. Perhaps, if there was any conflict, the other party would be able to consider this favor.
"Why don't I follow him secretly and see what he's up to? That way, we can take precautions. "
"There's no need for that! Not only you, but no one else should follow him … Once we're discovered, the last bit of trust we have will be gone! "
Gu Yunqiu shook his head. "Since he doesn't have any ill intentions, we won't disturb him. Of course, it's fine to have someone keep an eye on him. If there's any news, we'll have to report it immediately. "
Shadow nodded, not saying anything else.
As long as the other party entered the human territory, even if they did not need to follow him, it would be easy for them to know his movements.
"I just had Gu Ling 'er head to Dry Origin City, and that person is heading there as well. Do you think that … this expert might be acquainted with Gu Ling' er?"
Gu Yunqiu suddenly asked after a moment of silence.
It was clear that the reason the Giant Demon Tribe had issued a death order to capture Gu Ling 'er was related to this expert. Furthermore, the other party insisted on heading to Dry Origin City as well.
"It's possible … It would be great if that person is acquainted with Miss Gu Ling 'er. The Giant Demon Tribe wouldn't dare to act so brazenly anymore …" Shadow said agitatedly.
"Let's just hope that …" Gu Yunqiu frowned. Seemingly recalling something, he turned his gaze toward the depths of the Spirit Abyss with a complicated look in his eyes.
…
"We're out just like that?"
Outside the seal of Dry Origin City, Xiao Wu was still in disbelief.
He thought that he would have to fight, but who knew that it would be so simple? With a wave of his token, he was able to leave Decimating Abyss City and the Spirit Abyss without anyone stopping him, returning to the Dry Origin Continent.
"Humans are clearly weak, but they were able to stand against the Giant Demon Tribe for more than ten thousand years without cowering. They do have some capabilities …" Ji Le said.
Through his conversation with Gu Yunqiu, he knew that the other party must have noticed something, resulting in such an attitude.
Despite not knowing the other party's identity, the other party didn't question him and even gave him a token, allowing him to pass through unimpeded. This was something that the Giant Demon Tribe did not possess.
Even though he did not know who the other party was, he knew that the other party's standing in the human race was definitely not low.
"So, this is Dry Origin City. Since grandfather said that it's here, as pets, you should be able to sense it. As long as we know the direction, we should be able to find it …"
Ji Le said with a shake of his head.
Even though he had not been here for more than eight thousand years, he was certain that this was the core of the Dry Origin Continent, Dry Origin City!
Dahei nodded. Its two large ears swiveled around for a moment before its massive donkey head nodded. "I can sense it. It's in that direction. It's not too far from here …"
The parrot and tortoise nodded. Then, the Three Beasts and the charcoal man flew over.
…
In an underground room in Dry Origin City, a narrow table was placed at the center of the room, and eighteen chairs were placed around it.
Hu!
On the chair at the very front, the silhouette of an elder appeared. Following which, his silhouette flickered, and all seventeen chairs were filled.
Even though he looked identical to a human, if one were to take a closer look, one would be able to tell that he was just a soul.
The seventeen souls all had different appearances and identities. There was a scholar with a feather fan and a silk headscarf, a soldier in armor, and even a prostitute in a brothel who was hiding in the shadows …
In any case, there was an elder, a child, a woman, and a young man …
"Commander, why did you call us over in such a hurry?" A lady dressed in a green dress asked with a smile. Her every movement carried a hint of seduction.
"Green Luo, rein in your seduction technique. Since our boss is in such a hurry to find us, he must have something important to discuss with us!" A brawny man dressed in armor harrumphed.
"Big Brother Butcher, are you still holding a grudge against me for snubbing you previously? That can't be helped. Who asked you to be so boorish? You don't know how to take pity on a lady."
Green Luo chuckled softly. Her resentful gaze, coupled with her smile, tugged at one's heartstrings.
"You said that I'm boorish? Why? Do you want to fight? I love fighting. Why don't we spar later so that I can test your limits … "the Butcher said.
"I can't ask for more than that … It's a good opportunity for me to see what you're capable of …" Green Luo smiled charmingly.
"Enough!"
Seeing that the duo was getting more and more ridiculous with their words, and that a fight was about to break out soon, the elder waved his hand and interrupted their words. "Everyone here is an elite of our Demon Tribe hidden in Dry Origin City. I won't say anything about it, but this matter is of great importance. If anyone dares to mess things up … I'll report it to the Demon Monarch and have his soul extracted. Then, I'll place it on fire and burn it for forty-nine days! I'll refine his body into an oil lamp … "
"Yes …"
Hearing those words, the faces of Green Luo, the Butcher, and the others immediately turned grim, not daring to utter another word.
The Inferno Flame was the sacrificial flame used by the Giant Demon Tribe for rituals. It was one of the most severe punishments. Once burned, the pain would seep right into one's bones, and it would be impossible to expel it. Not even Pseudo Immortal realm experts would be able to withstand it.
If one were to be burned for forty-nine days, there was no doubt that one would die!
"This is the news and order that His Majesty has just sent over …" Seeing that no one was speaking nonsense, the elder waved his hand grandly once more.
A piece of news immediately morphed into seventeen specks of light that flew into the glabella of the illusory figures.
After reading through the content of the news, the seventeen illusory figures shuddered in disbelief.
"Old Ancestor Qiongyuan was captured even after his breakthrough to the Heavenly True Immortal realm?"
"It's one thing for him to wreak havoc in Royal City, but to think that he would destroy half of Royal City …"
"Who in the world could be so formidable?"
"The news doesn't mention who it is, but it's definitely not Gu Yunqiu and the others. With their strength, it's impossible for them to do such a thing …"
…
The seventeen illusory figures were no longer as playful as before. Their mouths were agape, but they were unable to utter a single word.
To be able to sneak into the heart of the human race and conceal themselves from Gu Yunqiu and the others, there was no doubt that they were the elites of the demon race. In fact, some of them could even be conferred the title of Demon King straight away!
Having lived for so many years, what kind of experts had they not seen before? But to be able to cause such a huge ruckus in such a short period of time was something that they dared not even dream of.
This was history being turned upside down!
"I won't say anything unnecessary. According to the order, capture Gu Ling 'er as soon as possible, regardless of the cost. Even if we have to expose ourselves, we have to do so! In fact, we might even sacrifice half of our men, making it impossible for us to return to the Spirit Abyss. Everyone, there shouldn't be any problems, right? "
Seeing that everyone had already understood what they had to do, a glint flashed across the elder's eyes.
"No problem!"
Everyone's faces turned grim.
In truth, they were already prepared to die in order to become spies. If their lives could be exchanged for the victory of the demon race, they would not hesitate to lay down their lives.
"That's good. I've already looked into Gu Ling 'er's whereabouts, and she's staying in her Peach Blossom Villa outside the city … Since we're going to make a move, we have to make sure that nothing goes wrong. Otherwise, we'll be sacrificing ourselves for nothing! "
The elder said with a glint in his eyes.
The crowd clasped their fists and replied, "We'll follow your orders, Commander!"
"Un!" The elder nodded in satisfaction. "The reason why Gu Ling 'er appeared here and left the protection of the Elder Council is because the humans have learned of our intentions and are trying to bait us out … His Majesty wants us to beat them at their own game. Since the other party didn't send anyone to protect her, we have to capture her as soon as possible and escape!
"Once we succeed, we'll be conferred the title of King as soon as we return. If we fail, no matter who it is, as long as their cultivation reaches the required level, they'll be conferred the title of King, and it'll be hereditary."
"Even if we have to lay down our lives …"
Everyone's breathing hastened upon hearing those words.
Once one was conferred the title of King, one's bloodline would immediately revert to the orthodox lineage. By then, it would be a meteoric rise.
"Alright, I'll start assigning the tasks now.
"The ones with Gu Ling 'er are Qian Qi, Yuan Hai, Zhao Xun, and Li Yang. They're the top geniuses of their respective provinces. While their cultivation isn't too high, they have quite a number of means to protect themselves! Cold Face, Scholar, Gardener, and White Robe, the four of you will attack them separately. Don't kill them, just delay them for half a cup of tea's time! "
"Yes!" The four shadows stood up at the same time and bowed with cupped fists.
As spies, they didn't use their real names but code names. Even their appearances were illusory. They looked like real people, but none of them knew what their real bodies looked like.
It was precisely because of this that they were able to hide here without being discovered until now.
"In addition to these four, there's another young man. We don't know where he came from, but he's a Second Level Void Immortal at such a young age. Needless to say, he's quite talented … How about this? Let Butcher deal with him!"
The elder said.
"Don't worry!" Butcher's eyes flashed and he grinned. "No matter how talented he is, he's only a Second Level Void Immortal. I can chop his head off with one slash!"
"It won't be difficult to deal with these few people. Luluo, Illuminating Shadow, and Flowing Water, you'll be in charge of capturing Gu Ling 'er. Iron Hook and Wood Fire, you'll be in charge of gathering intelligence. Sky Tu and Duan Hen, you'll be in charge of teleportation. I'll be in the middle. Everyone, try to end the battle within fifteen breaths! Also, Hanjiang, Bingxue, and Suo Ling, don't participate in the battle. Once we fail, we'll ambush them again when they're unprepared … We can only succeed. Failure is not an option! "
After assigning everyone their roles, the elder waved his hand and said, "Get ready to set off! Fifteen minutes later, we'll gather outside the Peach Blossom Courtyard. Hide yourselves well and wait for further orders … "
The shadows nodded in unison. In the next moment, they vanished from the spot.
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