The calamity started in that year's spring and summer, thousands of years later, the people of the world still remembered clearly, that period of terrifying and crazy days.
In the extreme south of the southern border, in the ten thousand great mountains, suddenly innumerable strange beasts swarmed out, their numbers uncountable, all of them bloodthirsty by nature, regardless of gender or age, killed anyone they saw, there were even more ferocious beasts who were greedy for human flesh, wherever they passed, it was a tragic sight.
This calamity broke out in the southern border region near the ten thousand great mountains, swiftly spread to the entire southern border, the southern border five tribes Miao, Zhuang, Tu, Li, Gao Shan rose up to resist.
However, when faced with countless monsters and non-humankind beings, especially among the countless ferocious monsters and non-humankind beings, there were more than ten strange monsters that possessed especially powerful demonic powers and magics. The resistance of the five clans was no different from a mantis trying to stop a chariot. In the blink of an eye, the five clans were defeated, and the southern region was plunged into an abyss of misery and suffering.
This matter immediately shook the world and spread throughout the world. The common people of the Central Plains were terrified every day and were in a constant state of anxiety. Some of the common people of the Central Plains near the southern border dragged their families and fled to the north, hoping to be as far away from this calamity as possible.
The cultivators of the world were all shocked, even the Good and Evil Sects who had always been fighting openly and covertly, stopped temporarily, secretly watching the movements in the south and started to plan their own countermeasures.
The southern Good Faction big sect FenXiang Valley, because the valley master Yun YiLan happened to be leading most of the disciples to Qing Yun Hill to visit Reverend DaoXuan, luckily escaped the calamity.
It was rumoured that after the incident, Yun YiLan valley master who was at Qing Yun Hill heard of the tragic state of the southern border commoners, pounded his chest and stamped his feet in anguish, said that if he was around, he would never allow the evildoer to harm the commoners. His words were filled with sorrow and self-reproach, he already had the intention to commit suicide to apologize to the world, luckily his left and right disciples held him back and with Qing Yun sect elders persuading him with kind words, Yun valley master then calmed down, vowed to use the entire FenXiang Valley's strength to avenge the southern border commoners!
Not long after, Yun YiLan announced to the cultivators of the world at Qing Yun Hill, explained that today's calamity was caused by a demonic beast, this demonic beast was powerful, savage in nature, unless the world joined forces, it could not be stopped, in view of this, FenXiang Valley and Qing Yun sect together called out to the cultivators of the world, to use the world's strength to exterminate this evil!
The next day, Tian Yin Temple who received the news made an official response, agreed to Qing Yun, Burning Incense's call, in a few days they would send someone over for the alliance meeting.
The Righteous Faction anxiously gathered and discussed, and sent several batches of outstanding disciples to the south to investigate the background of these strange beasts. After all, only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win a hundred battles.
And the usually arrogant Evil Sect three big branches Ghost King Sect, Wan Du Clan and HeHuan Sect instead quietened down, seemed to be observing each other and not in a hurry to take any action. It was in this situation where a storm was brewing that the Central Plains temporarily fell into a strange tranquility.
This strange peace was finally broken the day before the arrival of the summer solstice, the strange beasts that had ravaged the southern border beyond recognition, finally killed their way into the Central Plains.
But in the beginning, there were not many casualties among the common people, because as early as a month ago, the common people near the south had already fled. Just that the number of the strange beasts seemed to be increasing, and also spread out even faster, looking like they were about to force their way into the Central Plains hinterland, at that time, it would be the time for the common people to descend into misery.
It was hard to tell whether it was shocking news or a rumor that was hard to distinguish between truth and falsehood, but shocking news indeed came one after another. Yesterday, it was said that a village had been massacred, and today, it was said that an entire city had been turned into ruins. Everyone lived every day in fear and terror.
All were so unbearable and panicky.
Just that, to those who had lost all hope, even if everyone in the world died, it seemed to have nothing to do with them. Ghost Li, Zhou YiXian, Xiao Huan and Wild Dog had been together for more than a month, even he himself did not know why he kept following them, maybe he had long felt that there was no place for him to go and just let nature take its course.
In the group, Zhou YiXian was the one who was most opposed to having Ghost Li with him, not to mention having an additional fellow to eat for free, he did not know how to carry luggage or do odd jobs like Wild Dog Taoist, all day if he was not drinking then sleeping, instead he often needed someone to take care of him.
And to talk about eating for free, Ghost Li only drank a little wine, Zhou YiXian's biggest thorn in his side was instead that three-eyed monkey, Xiao Hui not only had an astonishing appetite, his alcohol tolerance was also far from Ghost Li who would get drunk the moment he drank, a big bag of strong wine, the monkey's face did not even turn red.
His face did not even blush, if not for Tonni's insistence to bring this man and monkey along, Zhou YiXian would have run as far as he could.
As for Wild Dog Taoist, ever since that night when he suddenly had the murderous intent to plot against Ghost Li but was discovered and stopped by Xiao Hui, in the end he was instead spared by Ghost Li, from then on, Wild Dog Taoist became even more taciturn, often did not speak a word for several days.
But these few days, no matter if it was the nagging Zhou YiXian or Xiao Huan, including the silent Wild Dog Taoist, they all gradually discovered that Ghost Li seemed to have some changes, although it was difficult for them to say it clearly but Ghost Li was indeed gradually waking up, the most obvious sign was that his drunkenness started to lessen, sometimes he did not drink for the whole night but his behaviour was still very strange - Ghost Li often sat together with Xiao Hui, facing the north direction, in a daze, as if thinking about something.
The news of the calamity in the south, following the citizens fleeing to the north, gradually spread, Zhou YiXian and the rest also knew about it.
Among them, Zhou YiXian was first stunned after hearing the news and then after pondering for a long time, shook his head and then sighed all day, said where should they escape to?
As for the others, they were not as worried as him, Ghost Li and Wild Dog Taoist looked preoccupied, Xiao Huan did not seem to care about that distant danger, to her, playing with Xiao Hui, occasionally taking care of Ghost Li and chatting with him, the days were also very enjoyable.
But under Zhou YiXian's insistence, they eventually headed north, according to Zhou YiXian, the further they were from the south, at least their lives would be easier. But following the increasing number of refugees from the south, the situation in the news also seemed to be worsening. The monsters from the ten thousand great mountains were like hot knife cutting through butter, devouring their way and had gradually forced their way into Central Plains hinterland.
A few days ago, among the many news, there was even one that said, the monsters had already killed their way to a city several hundred miles behind them, scaring Zhou YiXian and Xiao Huan and the rest into hurrying on their way, although they soon found out that the news was just a rumour but the fear in the hearts of the people, it could be seen.
Deep into the night, the group of them camped in the wilderness, built a fire on a small hill and sat around the fire, only Ghost Li sat at a distance.
Xiao Hui jumped out from the darkness, carrying a number of wild fruits in its hands, not knowing where it picked them from, with two or three leaps, jumped onto Ghost Li's shoulder, sat down and started eating.
Zhou YiXian glanced over, after a moment, looked at Xiao Huan and Wild Dog Taoist, said, "I have something, I want to tell all of you."
Xiao Huan felt puzzled, glanced at Zhou YiXian and said, "Grandfather, what is it?"
Zhou YiXian was about to speak, suddenly Xiao Hui who was sitting on Ghost Li's shoulder seemed to have discovered something, loudly called out. Everyone was shocked, not knowing what was going on, one by one stood up, walked behind Xiao Hui and looked at the direction where its limbs were dancing. Under the dim light, on the ancient path at the foot of the hill, a group of people walked over. There were men, women, old and young, all of them looked exhausted, but they still staggered forward.
Zhou YiXian watched for a long while, sighed and said, "They are the refugees from the south."
Everyone was silent, no one spoke, Zhou YiXian was silent for a moment, said, "Actually what I wanted to say is this, right now we do not know what is going on in the south but suddenly many monsters appeared and killed people on sight, this can't be wrong. These few days we have seen many people fleeing towards the north, I think we have to speed up our journey and run towards the north. " Xiao Huan frowned, said, "Grandfather, heading north is right, anyway we have always been wandering around, but the north is so big, I heard those monsters move especially fast, do you have a good place to hide?"
Zhou YiXian glared at her, said, "Didn't you hear the rumours these few days? Those monsters have some abilities, some have sharp noses, some have good hearing, no matter if you hide in the trees, in the cellars, or even deep in the mountains, you will be found and eaten. Encountering this kind of goddamn monsters, where can I find a place to hide? "
Xiao Huan's face turned bitter, said, "Then what do we do, are we going to be eaten by those monsters sooner or later?"
Zhou YiXian snorted, said, "Nonsense, I, Zhou Great Celestial has divine foresight, how can I die in the mouths of these beasts. I have already calculated, right now in the whole world, there is only one place that is the safest. "
Xiao Huan was surprised, Wild Dog Taoist and even Ghost Li's body moved, looked towards Zhou YiXian, Zhou YiXian unconsciously became complacent, laughed twice. Xiao Huan was surprised and happy, said, "Grandfather, there is actually such a place, quickly say it!"
Zhou YiXian coughed twice, then solemnly said, "Qing Yun Hill."
Wild Dog Taoist's countenance changed, Ghost Li turned his head away, only Xiao Huan was surprised, said, "I know Qing Yun Hill is where Qing Yun sect is, there are many cultivators but after all it is only a faction's strength, encountering those strange beasts and tribes, it is already good enough to protect themselves, how would they have the time to care about us?"
Zhou YiXian laughed, said, "This you don't know, although there is no news yet but I am sure FenXiang Valley and TianYin Temple sects will definitely be at Qing Yun meeting, because Yun YiLan that old fellow is at Qing Yun right now, in addition to the battle of Qing Yun ten years ago, Qing Yun sect's' Zhu Xian Sword Formation '…" Ghost Li heard these words, his body shook violently.
But Zhou YiXian did not notice him, continued excitedly said, "Qing Yun sect's Zhu Xian Sword Formation is in the limelight, everyone knows that sword formation has earth-shattering supernatural powers, so if we are at Qing Yun meeting, at least we will have an additional layer of safety. I think the world's Good Faction cultivators, most likely in a few days, will go to Qing Yun, to fight against this unprecedented calamity together, if we are at Qing Yun, naturally we will be at the safest place. There are so many cultivators, they won't just leave us commoners to die! "After speaking, the more he thought, the more complacent he was, couldn't help but laughed out.
A cold snort, was suddenly heard in his laughter, Zhou YiXian was surprised, together with Xiao Huan and Wild Dog Taoist looked over, Ghost Li slowly stood up from the shadows, but did not turn, coldly said, "I'm afraid those Good Faction masters will not only leave you to die, they will also give you a kick in the back."
Being mocked in his face, Zhou YiXian felt embarrassed, angrily said, "Pei, anyway you are a crooked devil, even if you go, you will be chased out …"
Xiao Huan suddenly shouted, "Grandpa!" Zhou YiXian glanced at Xiao Huan, knew his words were too harsh, angrily shut his mouth, Xiao Huan turned and looked at Ghost Li, hesitated but eventually still said, "You, you don't listen to my grandpa, he is just this kind of blabbermouth …"
Zhou YiXian was enraged, interrupted, "You dare to say your own grandpa blabbermouth!"
Xiao Huan ignored him, still spoke to Ghost Li, "But the situation now is really not good, you better come with us, after all that place will be safer than other places …"
Not waiting for Xiao Huan to finish, Ghost Li indifferently said, "No need, the world is so big, I have my own place to go." After speaking, his body moved, walked forward.
Xiao Huan was shocked, anxiety appeared on her face, anxiously said, "Zhang... you, where are you going?"
Ghost Li did not reply, his figure gradually sped up, Xiao Hui who was crouching on his shoulder turned its head, looked at Xiao Huan who was staring blankly from the small hill top, grinned, raised its hand and waved. Xiao Huan looked at that swiftly disappearing figure, for some reason, suddenly felt an emptiness in her heart, her nose turned sour, tears almost flowed down.
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