Chapter 6: Disaster

In the northern part of Sfarlin, it is currently a frozen expanse, yet at Chila Cape, it still appears quite hot. I am wearing a military uniform of the Imperial Southern Army Group (Jingyu said I look more impressive in military attire, so he gifted me two sets of the uniforms worn by the island's guards). Standing on the rocks in the northern part of the island, I am practicing the Breaking Demon Heart Sutra, channeling the true yang of heaven and earth. Over the past year and a half, my progress in the Breaking Demon Heart Sutra has been rapid; I have already broken through the ninth level of the heart method and am beginning to advance towards the tenth level of the heart sutra.

In the cafeteria, the sounds of wailing were incessant, with dozens of prisoners lying on the ground, their bodies drenched in blood. Meanwhile, other prisoners stood against the walls, each one silent as a grave.

Well, I know this; it seems that this year is the Year of the Dragon

What is the Creation Calendar? I am somewhat puzzled. If that self-proclaimed clever person were here, they might be able to answer this question, but for me, it is simply a complete mystery

Saying this, I reached out to take the wolf fang club from Jingyu's hand and addressed the prisoners who were stunned by the wall: "Take them all back, everyone should understand the commander's position; it is not his intention to cut down on your rations. In these extraordinary times, let us all endure a little!" After speaking, I waved my hand, and the guards immediately stepped forward to help the prisoners carry the injured from the ground, restoring order to the cafeteria in an instant

After the true energy of breaking the demon has circulated within my body nine times, I opened my eyes and gazed up at the overcast sky, feeling an inexplicable heaviness in my heart. Since October, the once sunny Chila Corner has not seen the sun. The sky is always gray and gloomy, with the sea breeze carrying the stifling scent of the ocean, evoking a deep sense of melancholy.

A strong wave of nausea surged over me, and I nearly collapsed. What does this mean, is it a declaration of love? As I thought of this, a chill ran up my spine. I looked at Jingyu and found myself at a loss for words. It is all the doing of the melancholy!

Husband, when we created this world, we bestowed the power of the nine elements upon the nine divine dragons that accompany us. Every ten thousand years, when that year happens to be a Year of the Dragon, the Nine Dragons will enter a period of dormancy, during which they will sleep and rest. While they are resting, chaos will ensue in this world

The self-satisfied expression turned pale as he pointed at the fireball and suddenly shouted in a hoarse voice: "A meteorite, it's a meteorite!"

"Husband, what year is it this year?" Suddenly, Youyou asked anxiously.

"Not only I, but even Brother Tianhu also feels this way. Moreover, Mr. Wen secretly mentioned this matter to me a few days ago," Jingyu said softly. "Xiao Hei, you have changed so much over the past year that it makes us feel somewhat uneasy"

The atmosphere immediately relaxed, and Jingyu called it eerie, laughing as he walked with me towards the table of Tianhuo, Shi, and others. However, before we reached the table, a series of thunderous sounds suddenly erupted from outside, shaking the food on the table.

A month ago, our supplies had already ceased. The land base informed me that due to the high waves, the last supply ship that was supposed to deliver provisions to us encountered disaster en route, and thus, they are temporarily unable to provide us with food and fresh water

"Brother Jingyu, something feels off!" I whispered. Since a year ago, I had stopped calling Jingyu 'Commander' and instead referred to him as 'Brother,' which made Jingyu very happy.

I couldn't help but gasp in shock; what kind of power could even leave one in doubt and despair? Could it be an invasion by Martians?

I stared blankly at Jingyu and asked with difficulty, "Isn't there still a ship to deliver supplies to us?"

I pulled Jingyu and walked towards Tianhuo and the others. After taking a couple of steps, Jingyu suddenly stopped and looked at me with a puzzled expression, saying, "Wait a minute, it seems that I am the officer on this island, right? Why do you seem like my superior? Even my subordinates listen to you; this doesn't quite make sense, does it?"

I leaped down from the rock and quietly asked the guard, "Brother, what exactly is going on?"

Such progress astonished Jingyu. Although he knew that I had consumed the Nine Rainbow Divine Pill, he had been cultivating the Broken Demon Heart Sutra since the age of four, spending a full thirty years to reach the eleventh level of mastery. Yet, in less than two years, I was about to catch up to him, leaving him feeling that the heavens were unjust.

Jingyu nodded slightly, his expression somber, and said: "Indeed, I tested the horizon yesterday and found that Chila Cape has begun to sink. Moreover, the communication with the mainland was severed a month ago, and Chila Cape has now become a true island."

"Sinking!" I looked at Jingyu in astonishment and asked in a lost voice

No, even in the realms of the celestial and the underworld, their powers cannot escape the nine elemental forces. However, this power is clearly not of the elemental nature

Yes, for the past two months, I have had a bad feeling, as if something is about to happen, but I cannot quite articulate it

......

However, Youyou clearly looks down upon this Demon-Slaying Heart Sutra, which ranks ninth on the Sfarlin Continent. Every time I excitedly talk about the power of this technique, she always curls her lip, wearing a disdainful expression. As a creator deity, her contempt for such earthly techniques is understandable, and I am even more certain that Youyou must know of more profound and powerful techniques.

Is it the power of the celestial realm and the underworld? I felt a stir in my heart and asked urgently

I stepped forward and softly said to Jingyu: "Elder brother, let it go. They did not intend to cause trouble, but when things come to a head, it is inevitable that they become a bit flustered. You should not hold it against them."

Perhaps it is my innate inclination towards martial arts; I simply had no one to guide me in the past, which is why I have kept it hidden. However, ever since I consumed the Nine Rainbow Divine Pill and began training with Jing Yu and others, my obsession with the pursuit of power has intensified. On several occasions, I have requested You You to teach me higher-level mental techniques, but she always says that I have not mastered elemental power and therefore cannot practice her techniques. Yet, she has never explained to me how to master elemental power.

I nodded slightly, remaining silent. In fact, both Youyou and I had felt this way for a long time, but we could not articulate what exactly was happening. After a moment of silence, I furrowed my brows and said softly, "Elder brother, the sea level has been rising continuously, and the land on Chila Jiao is diminishing. If this continues for another two months, the entire island may be submerged!"

It is precisely this change that has added much to my troubles. Firstly, the prisoners and guards on the island have become exceedingly polite to me; however, I feel that this politeness does not stem from respect, but rather from a hidden agenda. It is akin to the gentle demeanor of the wolf in the tale towards Little Red Riding Hood, which sends chills down my spine. Even Tianhuo Lion and Jingyu have gradually changed their attitudes towards me; every time they look at me, their gazes seem somewhat ambiguous. The most evident instance is when Tianhuo Lion knocks me down and then feigns concern by helping me up, a physical contact that makes me feel quite uncomfortable. Even Tianhuo Lion and Jingyu have gradually changed their attitudes towards me; every time they look at me, their gazes seem somewhat ambiguous. The most evident instance is when Tianhuo Lion knocks me down and then feigns concern by helping me up, a physical contact that makes me feel quite uncomfortable.

That is to say ... ... I did not dare to continue speaking, and the unease in my heart grew even stronger

I furrowed my brow, standing on the rocks, gazing at the tumultuous sea, feeling a heavy weight in my heart

"It's nothing, it's nothing." Jingyu's face suddenly turned red, and after a moment of silence, he suddenly spoke up: "Xiao Hei, I've been feeling a bit strange lately. If I don't see you for a day, it feels like something is missing in my heart."

Immediately following this, a red light flickered outside the window, and the ground trembled. In the blink of an eye, the seawater surged into the cafeteria

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, I have been at Chila Jiao for a year and a half. During this year and a half, the transformation brought about by my melancholy has begun to show results; I can feel my changes every day. The strengthening of my body and the perception of the world by my spirit need not be elaborated upon. Just as my melancholy once told me, my body has now become a vessel, a vessel capable of containing the entire world

"Wife, you still haven't told me what the Nine Dragons Lurking is?" I asked in my heart as I walked.

Staying on the island for three years, the mother pig competes with the weasel, let alone someone as beautiful as I, who resembles a melancholic spirit. Although we are all of the same gender, after spending a long time on this deserted island, it is inevitable that there will be some unspeakable changes in our hearts. Therefore, even when I reach the Jade Fragrance Cave in my sleep, I must remain vigilant at all times

It is unknown which scoundrel leaked the situation on the island, causing the prisoners to start a riot. During breakfast, they clamored for an improvement in their meals, threatening to revolt if their demands were not met

I do not know, for this is the first slumber of the Nine Dragons since our creation

I felt an inexplicable slight shiver in my body, "Elder brother, why are you looking at me?"

Husband, this year is the year of the Nine Dragons lying in wait!" Suddenly, Youyou shouted out loud.

Look!" the Demon Wolf suddenly shouted

January of the year 414 of the New Era

Yōu yōu fell silent, and in my consciousness, I heard her mumbling a series of complex numbers, though I could only hear them without understanding. I did not disturb her further and turned to look at Jingyu, only to find his gaze somewhat ambiguously fixed on me, staring blankly.

I swear, I want to see which bastard dares to rebel against me! Before the guard could finish speaking, Jingyu shouted angrily and rushed towards the cafeteria on the island

It is not the sea level rising, but rather the land of Chilaijiao sinking

How long will they rest

Who else wants to improve the food? Who else wants to negotiate with this banner? Jingyu had a fierce expression, holding a black wolf's tooth club, which was covered in blood.

Indeed, the food and fresh water on the island are nearly depleted, and can only last for a maximum of three more days. If the weather does not improve within three days, then we will face a crisis here

Indeed, Jingyu slowly ascended the rock, standing beside me, gazing into the distance with a solemn expression

In response to this, Youyou was quite pleased, stating that she would mold me into the world's most handsome man. However, I am concerned that, given the current trend of development, it may be impossible to become the most handsome man, and the likelihood of being overshadowed by others using backdoor methods is increasingly high

"Husband, I don't know, but I feel a very powerful force approaching us." The melancholic voice also revealed a sense of unease

"Husband, do you still remember what zodiac year it is this year?" I asked with a sense of confusion and helplessness.

However, although I did not learn anything from Youyou, the cultivation in the sea of consciousness has greatly benefited me. The first eight transformations of the Nine Rainbow Divine Pill involve top experts from the four realms of humans, spirits, beasts, and demons. Under their guidance, or rather, their torment, I have learned many of their secret techniques, including the Shattered Corpse Claw of the Heavenly Fire Lion

"What!" Jingyu exclaimed in a hushed voice, "What is happening?"

The warehouse is located to the south of Chila Jiao, and one would think that the terrain there should be high enough, so how could it be flooded as well? My unease grew stronger. However, the pressing matter at hand is to quickly quell the prisoners' unrest. With this in mind, I ignored the guard's strange gaze at me and said in a low voice, "Brother, let's hurry to the cafeteria and take a look."

Hearing my question, the guard's face flushed, and he shyly said: "Little Black Brother, you don't know. Last night, the seawater flooded our warehouse, where the food and fresh water on the island were stored, so today's breakfast is not very good. Then those prisoners, I don't know where they heard the news about us being trapped, became somewhat emotionally unstable and caused a disturbance in the cafeteria."

Our faces changed, and Jingyu and I were the first to rush outside, closely followed by Tianhuo and others. Inside the room, the guards and prisoners were once again thrown into chaos

I do not know; this power does not belong to the forces of the Four Realms, nor does it originate from the nine elemental powers of this world. What kind of power it is, I cannot articulate.

The waves are immense, and Chila Jiao resembles a solitary boat floating on the surface of the sea, making me feel as though it could be submerged at any moment. This is not merely my personal sentiment, but rather a fact. The western side of Chila Jiao has already been submerged by seawater, resulting in a sudden reduction of one-third of the land area of Chila Jiao, which was already small.

What year? The year 414 of the New Yuan, what happened?

Following the direction of his finger, although the dark clouds obscured the sky, a fireball the size of a fist could still be faintly seen rushing towards us at high speed. The fireball drew closer, and the sea roared

Melancholy, why is the unease in my heart growing stronger?

Jingyu's voice grew fainter, and my brows furrowed tighter. I felt a mix of laughter and tears, gently shaking my head, helplessly sighing within.

The response from Youyou left me feeling both amused and exasperated. What kind of answer is this? It is tantamount to not answering at all! However, it is better this way; at least Youyou provided me with an answer. With this thought in mind, I quickened my pace and rushed towards the cafeteria

Suddenly, I felt someone approaching me. Although I did not turn around, I had already guessed the identity of the visitor. At this time, there would be no one here except Jingyu.

Having spoken, I proceeded directly to the cafeteria, with the guard closely following behind me

The Fire Lion and the self-proclaimed clever six sat at the table, leisurely savoring their food, completely unfazed by the wails echoing in the air

What is this powerful force? Melancholy, what kind of force is it? Can you feel it?

The seawater has unknowingly covered the entire Chila Cape, and the sky appears as if it is on fire, with even the clouds turning a deep red.

However, there is one thing that troubles me somewhat, and that is my appearance, which is increasingly becoming more feminine. Perhaps it is the subtle influence of melancholy that has unconsciously replicated her features onto me. It can be said that one can faintly see the shadow of melancholy in me. Moreover, despite being exposed to the scorching sun every day, my skin has not only failed to darken but has instead become even fairer. To put it in the words of an advertisement: fair with a hint of rosy, truly unique. However, I have not used Yaqian!

Without fresh water and food, the prisoners are bound to cause trouble, but that is not what I am concerned about. With over 200 prisoners, even if it were just Jingyu, Tianhuo, and myself, we would be more than capable of handling them. So what is it that I am truly worried about?

It is not the New Calendar, but the Creation Calendar

But before Youyou could respond, a sudden urgent shout came from a distance, startling both Jingyu and me awake. We saw a guard rushing over; he arrived beneath the rock and said to Jingyu, "Report, sir, the prisoners have started to riot"

"What does 'Nine Dragons Lurking' mean?" I asked in surprise

As soon as the words were spoken, Tianhuo Lion and the others burst into laughter, and I laughed as well