Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2685 Please take up your sword and slay the demon!

Qin Sang followed the fairy boy Di Hong up the steps. When they reached the clouds, they felt the heavy moisture. When they passed through the clouds, the scene before them made him exclaim, "What a beautiful picture of misty rain!"

Damp clouds clung to the mountainside; they were surrounded by clouds both beneath their feet and above their heads.

There are clouds above clouds, and mountains above mountains.

It was unclear which celestial realm they were in. A light rain drizzled down, as if weeping and lamenting. Hanging water lines connected two seas of clouds, one above the other. Scattered immortal mountains were hidden in the misty haze. All the mountains and things were soaked in the water's color, immersed in a bluish-gray ink wash.

Qin Sang raised his palm, and raindrops hit his palm, feeling wet and cool, before gathering into a stream that flowed through his fingers.

This is real rain, not an illusion.

But when her gaze pierced through the rain, Qin Sang saw that behind the beautiful scenery lay an endless black tide.

It wasn't the kind of darkness found in A Certain Magical Index, but pure darkness that sent chills down your spine—a surging demonic aura!

Qin Sang was shocked. She had thought that the demonic tide was being blocked by the Emperor Rainbow Demon Restriction because she hadn't seen this place being tainted by demonic intent. It seemed that she had been too optimistic. The Heavenly Demon had already invaded the heart of Yuanzai Heaven!

On one side is the demonic tide, and on the other side is the rain curtain. It is unknown what power the rain curtain possesses that can fight against the demonic tide and block the demonic intent.

Although it was impossible to truly feel the demonic intent within the demonic tide, the sheer power of that demonic energy was far more terrifying than what was seen below. How powerful a demon was hidden within that demonic energy?

Qin Sang was somewhat worried. Seeing that the immortal child Di Hong was about to climb to the top of the mountain, she quickly followed.

At the top of the mountain stands a pagoda with three eaves that catch the flowing clouds and mist. The wooden pagoda looks wet in the rain. Years of wind and rain have left dark blue watermarks on the pagoda, but no moss or mold has grown on it.

The slippery stone steps lead to the tower gate, above which hangs a golden plaque inscribed with the words "Qianmo Tower".

"This is the Qianmo Tower. Disciples can use the Qianmo Tower to travel between the sect's grotto-heavens..."

The fairy prince Di Hong introduced him to the emperor at the opportune moment.

It sounded like a teleportation array. Qin Sang's heart stirred. She wondered if the Qianmo Tower could still be activated. Perhaps they could use the Qianmo Tower to reach the cave heaven that had not been destroyed by the Heavenly Demon.

Thinking of this, Qin Sang flashed and easily pushed open the wooden door of the Qianmo Tower, where she indeed saw a large array.

This spirit array is very different from the teleportation array commonly used in the spirit world, but with Qin Sang's eyesight, he could tell from observing the runes in the array that it was a teleportation array, and he knew how to operate it!

There are several depressions in the formation, which should be places where magic stones are placed. Obviously, this formation is activated by magic stones.

Qin Sang immediately took out some magic stones, flicked them at the spirit array, and tried to activate it.

He hadn't held out much hope, but to his surprise, as the magic stone was driven in and vital energy was poured in, the runes in the array flickered in turn, and a great spiritual light shone forth. Finally, the spiritual light subsided, as if a gate of light had been opened in the center of the spiritual array.

"It's started!"

Qin Sang was both surprised and delighted.

After countless years, someone has finally entered Yuanzaitian again and lit up this array.

Immediately, a look of vigilance flashed in Qin Sang's eyes, ready to destroy the spirit array at any time. Almost all the cave heavens controlled by the Earthly Demon Palace had fallen in the demonic tide, and she was afraid that there was a Heavenly Demon guarding the other side.

Fortunately, his fears did not come true. Qin Sang focused his mind and sensed that his consciousness seemed to enter a large net composed of crisscrossing rays of light. When he tried to touch a node in the net of light, a name would flash.

Empty Boat Heaven!

It is one of the Nine Heavens of Demon Lord Luo Luo.

Next up, Mustard Seed Heaven!

Another Nine Heavens Demon Realm!

Qin Sang discovered a pattern: the size of the nodes in the light network corresponded to the importance of the cave heavens, with the largest nodes being the Nine Heavens of Demonic Heaven.

The Qianmo Tower was intact, and the nodes were still there. It seemed that he could teleport there as long as he activated the grand formation. However, these nodes were all dim, and no matter how Qin Sang tried, they did not respond.

Perhaps the Nine Heavens of Demonic Realm have already fallen in the demonic tide, and the Thousand Paths Tower has been destroyed; perhaps the cultivators of the Earthly Demonic Palace severed their connection with the outside world in order to protect their grotto-heaven; or perhaps Qin Sang is not a cultivator of the Earthly Demonic Palace and has overlooked some crucial point...

In the end, Qin Sang tried all the nodes representing the other eight levels of the Demon Heaven, but none of them worked.

He examined the light network and found that, in addition to the nodes representing the Nine Heavens of Demons, there were dozens or even hundreds of smaller nodes surrounding Yuanzai Heaven, Yanhong Heaven, and Luojiao Heaven.

These three Nine-fold Demon Heavens happen to be under the control of the Emperor's lineage, which means that they should all be minor grotto heavens under the Emperor's lineage.

This demonstrates the formidable power of the Earthly Demon Palace; the Emperor's lineage alone commands nearly a hundred minor grotto-heavens.

I wonder if any of these small grottoes have survived.

Qin Sang didn't expect to be able to jump directly out of the Northern Demon Realm. Judging from the structure of this teleportation array, it probably couldn't teleport that far.

Based on Qin Sang's understanding of the Demon Realm, after the collapse of the teleportation array system created by Lei Jun Lei Bu Zhou Tian, ​​the Demon Realm's teleportation system is now inferior to that of the Eight Great Heavenly Continents of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

As Lord Luo Luo also said, one of the biggest problems in the Demon Realm's resistance to the Demon Tide is troop deployment. During his travels from the front lines of the Demon Tide to the Star Sand Sea, he also encountered many setbacks.

In a flash, Qin Sang touched these nodes, and sure enough, they were covered in patches of gray and darkness.

"what?"

Qin Sang looked at the light grid in surprise; one of the lights was actually on.

Suspended Millet Cave Heaven!

When he tried to activate it, he was startled again; the spirit array remained unresponsive. Qin Sang immediately realized that it was indeed a matter of identity.

Although the immortal child Di Hong did not stop him, the Earthly Demon Palace would not allow outsiders to do whatever they wanted in Yuan Zai Tian, ​​and there may be unknown restrictions.

Qin Sang spent very little time here. After turning around and leaving the tower, the Immortal Child Emperor Rainbow had only flown a short distance away.

"Does the fairy boy know about the Hanging Millet Cave Heaven?" Qin Sang stepped forward and asked.

As expected, the fairy boy did not answer the question, but instead led him to a fairy mountain on the edge of the demonic tide.

Along the way, passing other immortal mountains, Qin Sang saw that the palaces on the mountaintops were magnificent. The ancient forbidden areas here were even more complex than those below. Sometimes, with just a glimpse or from the introduction of the immortal child Di Hong, he could tell which places were the true core and important places of Yuanzai Heaven, and must be hiding countless secret treasures.

"The legacy and treasures of the Earthly Demon Palace might be hidden there..."

The thought flashed through Qin Sang's mind, but she dared not act rashly.

Whether it was the celestial child Emperor Hong deliberately creating a mystery, or whether there truly was a Lord of the Primordial Heaven, the truth should be revealed soon.

The celestial child Di Hong carried him straight forward, and as Qin Sang gazed at the distant mountain scenery, he couldn't help but feel a deep sense of awe. The grandeur of this mountain far surpassed that of the surrounding immortal mountains, even though those immortal mountains could be described as having magnificent and varied landscapes.

From afar, the mountain appears as clear as a crystal goblet, or as a strange beast lying prone in the mountain, its whiskers winding into streams and waterfalls, with countless points of spiritual light like scales. If you gaze at it for too long, you can almost hear the beast breathing, and your own aura is unconsciously stirred.

Qin Sang was secretly alarmed. She didn't know whether it was the influence of the ancient restrictions of the immortal mountain or the invasion of the demonic tide that was so close to the immortal mountain.

"This is Emperor's Peak, the place where emperors of all dynasties once stayed!"

Flying to the foot of the mountain, the fairy boy pointed to the mountain and spoke.

Emperor's Peak!

Qin Sang's heart trembled slightly. In the Earthly Demon Palace, the head of the Emperor Emperor lineage was called the Emperor Emperor. Since this mountain was the Emperor Emperor's palace, wasn't it the most core place of Yuanzai Heaven? The immortal child Emperor Rainbow had actually brought him here.

The celestial child, Emperor Hongchong, bowed to Emperor Tianzi Peak from afar, raising his hands and transforming them into rainbows. Streaks of rainbows spread from his palms, shooting in all directions and disappearing into the heavens.

Qin Sang sensed a familiar aura from it and saw wisps of light appearing in the sea of ​​clouds. She knew that the Immortal Child Emperor Rainbow was mobilizing the power of the Emperor Rainbow Demonic Restriction, and she couldn't help but become vigilant.

"What does the fairy boy intend to do?" Qin Sang asked, frowning.

The Immortal Child Emperor Rainbow did not answer, but instead activated the Emperor Rainbow Demonic Restriction on his own. Mysterious fluctuations came from the void, surging into the body of the Immortal Child Emperor Rainbow from all directions.

Immediately afterwards, the body of the immortal child Di Hong gradually transformed into a rainbow, almost disappearing into the rainbow.

Just then, Qin Sang suddenly noticed that the rainbow light within the Immortal Child Emperor Rainbow's body converged, as if something was condensing.

Finally, the rainbow light dissipated, and the immortal child Di Hong's body was restored. He had an object in his hand, a token that seemed to be carved from seven-colored spiritual jade. The token was engraved with two words: Yuan Zai!

The celestial child, Di Hong, faced Qin Sang and made a startling move. It knelt before Qin Sang and presented the token with both hands, saying, "By the decree of the Emperor, from this day forward, you, my esteemed guest, are the master of Yuanzai Heaven! Please, my lord, wield your sword and slay the demon!"

Qin Sang was utterly astonished.

Unexpectedly, the immortal child Di Hong suddenly submitted to him as his master. Could it be that he became the master of Yuan Zaitian just because he killed a few heavenly demons?

They claim to be acting in accordance with the edict of the Emperor, but where is the Emperor? When was this edict left behind?

Qin Sang was filled with doubts. Seeing the immortal boy Di Hong kneeling there, holding up the token and not moving, she couldn't help but pick up the token.

Upon obtaining the Yuanzai Token, Qin Sang immediately felt a strange sensation, as if the distance between him and the Emperor Rainbow Demonic Restriction had disappeared. The Emperor Rainbow Demonic Restriction no longer conveyed mystery or remoteness, but rather a kind of inexplicable intimacy.

At the same time, countless complex runes and chapters poured into Yuan Zailing's heart.

"These are..."

Qin Sang immediately realized that this was actually the complete Imperial Rainbow Demon Forbidden Inheritance!

If Qin Sang can thoroughly comprehend the contents of the inheritance and combine them with the Yuanzai Token in his hand, he will be able to manipulate the Emperor Rainbow Demon Restriction and become the true master of Yuanzai Heaven.

Qin Sang was overjoyed. He never expected that the immortal child Di Hong would give him such a great gift and truly acknowledge him as his master!

Once they become the Lord of Yuanzaitian, control the Emperor Rainbow Demon Restriction, and annihilate the Heavenly Demons in the Cave Heaven, they will truly have a foothold in the Northern Demon Realm.

However, the Emperor Rainbow Demon Restriction is extremely profound and complex. Even with Qin Sang's cultivation level, it was quite difficult for him to comprehend it, and it was by no means something he could fully understand in a short time.

At this moment, Qin Sang remembered the words behind the Immortal Child Emperor Rainbow: "Besides Yuan Zai's order, there is also a sword?"

"Where is the sword?" Qin Sang pressed.

“Emperor Tianzi Peak,” said the immortal child, Emperor Hong.

Qin Sang couldn't wait to fly towards Emperor Tianzi Peak, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get there. It looked so close, yet it seemed so far away.

He quickly realized something, pondered for a moment, then held the Yuanzai token in his hand and waved it forward.

In an instant, all the illusions were shattered.

Qin Sang was shocked. He saw a jade cup as large as a mountain. The cup was shaped like a lotus flower. One half was crystal clear, while the other half was hidden in the demonic energy and tainted by it.

Inside the treasure cup sat a cultivator!

This person sat cross-legged precisely on the boundary between black and white, with his back to the demonic energy. He was draped in a crane cloak, his upper body as straight as a pine tree, or like a solitary cliff. With his own strength, he used his back to block the demonic tide behind him, giving people an indescribable sense of aloofness and determination.

His brow ridges resembled two chains binding a dragon, and his deep, dark eyes were wide open.

The moment Qin Sang saw him, her eyes met his.

He couldn't describe what kind of gaze it was, staring into the void as if there were no secrets in the world. It struck his mind heavily, bringing an impact no less than when he saw the First Sword Attendant and the Purple Star Child back then.

Before this man was a sword, stuck upside down in a jade cup.

The sword had no sheath and its design was ancient and simple. Upon closer inspection, the blade was not sharp, and frost mist, like living things, moved along its edge.

Is this the Emperor?

Qin Sang realized a possibility and suddenly looked at the immortal child Di Hong, "Where is the demon?"

"Within the body of the Emperor," the celestial child Di Hong replied.

"hiss……"

Qin Sang gasped.

In that instant, he understood many things. The scene before him and the fairy's answer revealed the truth to him, which was far more shocking than he had imagined.

Given his status as the Son of Heaven, he must be a Mahayana cultivator.

The one capable of invading the Emperor's body must be the Free Heavenly Demon.

No wonder there are so many illogical things about Yuan Zaitian and the demon trapped here.

Yuan Zaitian is not a trap to imprison demons. The struggle between Di Hong Mo Jin and Tian Mo is just a facade. The truth is that this is a battlefield between two Mahayana cultivators. It is the demon kingdom of Di Tianzi, who relies on Yuan Zaitian and Di Hong Mo Jin to fight against Zizai Tian Mo!

This battle has lasted for countless years, possibly from the time the demonic tide entered the realm until today.

To this day, the Earthly Demon Palace has long been destroyed, and the northern part of the Demon Realm has become the Demon Domain, yet this battle is still ongoing.

The Emperor and the Demon King were evenly matched, locked in a stalemate. The Demon King, driven by lust, corrupted the Emperor, but the Emperor imprisoned him within his body. The Emperor, however, needed the help of others to wield his sword and slay the demon!

As for the disciples of the Earthly Demon Palace who were originally in Yuanzaitian, they had probably all perished in the demonic tide. In the end, Emperor Tianzi used himself as a vessel to successfully imprison the Free Heavenly Demon, and there was no one left to use by his side.

Emperor Tianzi, having to suppress the demon and the demonic thoughts in his heart with all his might, was unable to be distracted or move even half a step. So he bestowed a certain rule upon the Emperor Rainbow Demon Restriction, allowing it to operate on its own, while he sat alone here, waiting for the one who would wield the sword.

However, the Earthly Demon Palace had long been destroyed, and Yuan Zaitian was hidden deep within the Demon Realm, unknown to anyone, so no one came.

This wait lasted for endless years until Qin Sang and Demon Lord Luo Luo finally arrived. Qin Sang gained the approval of the Emperor Rainbow Demon Forbidden Zone and was brought here to become the sword wielder.

Qin Sang's heart was churning violently, and he could not calm down for a long time. He could not imagine how a battle could last for so long. What kind of supernatural power was this!

At the same time, a terrible thought flashed through his mind.

Could it be... that the Emperor and the Free Demon are still alive?

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I really need to take a day off this time. I stayed up all night yesterday to finish that chapter, and today everything collapsed. I finally managed to finish today's work, but my head is still foggy.

My energy is definitely waning; I have to admit I'm getting old. (End of Chapter)