“I will stay in Guiyuan Sect, protect this sect, and wait for you to come back.”
“Thank you for your understanding, Elder Li.” Gui Yuanzi bowed slightly to express his gratitude, then turned around and walked towards the Gui Yuan Sect’s mountain gate without saying another word.
The jade bottle in David’s hand swayed gently. His soul sensed movement outside and knew it was time to leave. The pale purple aura trembled slightly but made no sound, just waiting quietly.
The two walked out of the mountain gate of Guiyuan Sect, one after another.
At that time, the sky would have turned pale white, and the rays of the rising sun would penetrate the clouds and shine on the earth.
Gui Yuanzi moved, his spiritual energy circulated, and faint auspicious clouds appeared beneath his feet.
He carefully tucked the jade bottle containing David’s soul into his bosom, keeping it close to his body, then leapt onto a cloud of blessing, flying towards the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge in the north.
The northern region of Seventeenth Heaven was vast and varied in scenery.
At first, in the areas they passed while flying, they could still see some remote caves belonging to farmers and scattered villages.
The cave houses were built on the mountainside, hidden and quiet. The farmers in the village worked at sunrise and rested at sunset, living a peaceful and stable life.
Sometimes, we could see cultivators flying through the air, either heading to various cities to trade or to the mountains to train, creating a lively scene.
However, as they continued flying north, the surrounding scenery gradually became barren.
The number of cave dwellings for independent farmers is decreasing, villages are gradually disappearing, and the land beneath our feet has changed from fertile plains to barren mountains.
The vegetation became sparser, leaving only withered yellow grass and a few crooked trees swaying unsteadily in the strong wind, looking extremely desolate.
The spiritual energy in the air was getting thinner, replaced by a faint demonic aura. Even though it wasn’t strong, the aura still gave people a sense of oppression.
Gui Yuanzi flew slowly, keeping a steady speed. While flying, he occasionally looked down at the jade bottle in his hand and explained the situation on the Wan Yao Ridge to David.
They were worried that David knew nothing about the Wan Yao Ridge and would not be able to deal with the danger if they encountered it.
“Young Master, the Wan Yao Mountains are located at the northernmost tip of the Northern Region. It is a mountain range that stretches for thousands of miles. The terrain is steep, with ancient trees towering into the sky. The mountains are shrouded in thick fog all year round, and visibility is very low.”
“In addition, the mountains are full of all kinds of monsters and obstacles, making it very dangerous.”
Her voice, penetrating the clothes, entered the jade bottle and sounded clearly in David’s ears.
“Qingqiu, the Demon Lord of Ten Thousand Demon Hills, is actually a nine-tailed celestial fox. He has cultivated for tens of thousands of years and his current cultivation level has reached the third rank of Golden Immortal. In the entire Seventeenth Heaven, he can be considered one of the top experts.”
He paused, then continued, “This Demon Emperor Qingqiu is a loner and doesn’t like interacting with others. He usually lives in the Demon Emperor Palace and rarely cares about outside affairs.”
“However, he also doesn’t cause trouble, always sticking to the principle of ‘I won’t offend others unless they offend me.’ Under his leadership, the demon race, god race, and human race maintained a fragile balance, did not attack each other, and each flourished in its own territory.”
“However, the demon race has always been xenophobic, and they have always severely punished outsiders who barge into the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge. Therefore, once we arrive at the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge, we must be careful with our words and actions, and we must not violate the rules of the demon race, let alone come into conflict with them.”
“Does he have any weaknesses?” David’s voice came from inside the jade bottle, with a questioning tone.
“Young Master, the Qingqiu Demon Emperor is highly skilled and has a deep foundation. He has no obvious weaknesses,” Gui Yuanzi said slowly after thinking for a moment.
“Her true form is a nine-tailed celestial fox with pure blood. She is not only proficient in soul attacks but also in illusions. Her strength is very comprehensive and she has almost no weaknesses.”
“However if I had to point out a weakness, it would be that he values his people greatly, protecting every member of the demon race as if they were his own children.”
“If anyone harms a member of the devil race, whether human or god, he will not hesitate to take revenge and will show no mercy.”
David memorized it silently, and the pale purple aura of his divine soul trembled slightly.
He knew that this might be a breakthrough for them in their quest for the Immortal Spirit Wood.
Since the Qingqiu Demon Emperor valued his people, they could start from this point, try their best to show their sincerity, and not offend the members of the demon race. Perhaps this would make the Qingqiu Demon Emperor more benevolent towards them, and thus make an exception to allow them to enter the Primordial Spirit Forest.
FAQ Novel
Q: Why is Li Qingyun worried about the journey?
A: Li Qingyun is worried because the destination, Wan Yao Ridge, is very dangerous, and he feels David and Gui Yuanzi should not go alone.
Q: Why can’t Li Qingyun accompany Gui Yuanzi and David to Wan Yao Ridge?
A: Gui Yuanzi explains that more people could cause misunderstandings with the xenophobic demon race in Wan Yao Ridge, and Li Qingyun is needed to oversee the Guiyuan Sect.
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