Chapter 8, Huilong Valley

Suddenly, the murderous aura in the air surged dramatically, and the pale mark of the fallen immortal between Chang'an's brows instantly turned a blood-red hue, with the murderous intent fully visible in her dark eyes. With a wave of her hand, a blade of light shot directly towards Ersheng.

It is well known that the Fallen Immortal of Chang'an takes great pleasure in sending criminals to the desolate city

No one expected that he would suddenly take action at this moment, and it was too late to save him

Just as Ersheng was in doubt, a loud breath startled her; no, there were other creatures. Ersheng thought, judging by this sound, it must be a big fellow.

Its mouth was clamped tightly, yet it still exhaled a breath tinged with a fishy odor onto Ersheng's hand. Ersheng was so frightened that he trembled for a long time. Finally, he closed his eyes and, in a near-desperate act, placed his hand on the serpent demon's mouth, prying its lips apart. He saw its bone-white teeth, with strands of fresh red blood entwined around them.

Er Sheng's actions undoubtedly surprised everyone

Who dares to disturb the important matters of this king!

Even the immortals are unable to resist the malevolent aura; how is it that she remains unaffected by it

One must quickly escape while it is asleep, Ersheng thought, otherwise this time there will truly be nothing left to eat, not even the bones

The immortals were filled with uncertainty, while Chang'an murmured to himself: "The Dragon Tomb is indeed here... It seems fortunate that I did not manage to kill you this time." He thought that it must be the blood of the dragon that had opened the seal of the Dragon Tomb, allowing the two of them to escape from the deep pool into the Return Dragon Valley.

What is magic? Er Sheng stared blankly at that person

When Ersheng woke up, he heard the gentle sound of flowing water

He slowly approached

It is you! The King of Yue suddenly felt a bit panicked, "Who exactly are you!"

Chang Yuan moved his fingertips, wanting to pull Er Sheng behind him, but his body was already in so much pain that it had gone numb, completely unresponsive to his commands

Longyuan ... ... "Ersheng's voice trembled, and before everyone could react, she had already plunged in headfirst

How had he fallen into such a predicament? Chang Yuan smiled bitterly within, realizing that he could not even contend with an ordinary person. He had never regarded the power of the ancient divine dragon as anything remarkable, but now, having lost that power, he understood why people were so eager to pursue great strength.

Before the words had left his mouth, a sudden thunderbolt struck from the sky, directly hitting the back of King Yue, scorching his luxurious robe. King Yue let out a cry of pain, shook off Ersheng, and hurriedly leaped back.

Hoo ... ...

Summoning her courage, she climbed up a small slope behind her. Upon seeing the object below the slope, Ersheng was taken aback, and in her fright, she rolled down the grassy slope.

Seeing Ersheng's figure, the murderous intent in its golden eyes gathered and then slowly dissipated. The snake demon leaned over, as if to offer comfort, and nudged her face with its nose

Jiling and the others, free from the suppression of evil energy, all stood up. A few celestial beings capable of water manipulation intended to descend and bring the two individuals up.

"Chang'an, that is my name"

At this moment, Ersheng finally observed the entirety of his surroundings

Changan smiled lightly: "I merely wish to send you to the desolate city more quickly."

Upon understanding Ersheng's meaning, the giant snake let out a grunt of disapproval. However, Ersheng suddenly jumped up, rushed over, and hugged the giant snake, shoving his head into the snake's mouth, saying: "No, no, if Changyuan is in your belly, he will disappear! What will happen if he turns into poop? Just eat me now."

Outside the Three Realms, there lies the Vast Ruins of Ten Thousand Heavens above, and the Infinite Desolate City below. Both are desolate lands devoid of sun and moon, and lifeless beings. The Infinite Desolate City is a prison for those who have committed heinous crimes and are condemned to never attain rebirth. Unlike the Vast Ruins of Ten Thousand Heavens, which are eternally sealed, the Infinite Desolate City opens its gates when criminals are sent inside. Once the criminals enter, the gates close, rendering the entrance invisible to beings from the Celestial Realm, the Mortal Realm, or the Underworld.

The giant serpent exhaled with a hissing sound

Naturally, he would never say such words to the unrefined younger generation. He touched the small bottle in his arms and soared into the clouds

Er Sheng did not see Chang Yuan's figure, and the thought in her mind gradually expanded, causing her face to turn pale quickly. However, she still held onto a glimmer of hope, holding her breath and cautiously walking to the side of the snake demon, searching all the way up, fearing that Chang Yuan had been crushed under the snake demon. In the end, she arrived at the enormous mouth of the snake demon.

Upon hearing this name, King Yue was taken aback and stepped back two paces: "Since you have already informed me of the legend of the herb of immortality, why do you now obstruct me?"

King Yue became alarmed: "I am about to obtain the immortal herb, and I will soon master the art of longevity! What kind of cursed place is that Wujihuang City? I have no intention of going there!"

The snake demon became still, its head drooping obediently on the ground. It looked at Ersheng with three parts amusement and seven parts helplessness.

A hint of confusion flashed in the golden eyes of the giant serpent. Seeing Ersheng crying intensely, it moved closer, wanting to comfort her

Er Sheng struggled desperately, but her meager strength was no match for the serpent demon. The more she struggled, the more powerless she felt, and in the end, she could only resign herself and hang her head, repeatedly calling out Chang Yuan's name. It was truly pitiful

Chang'an waved his hand and drew a deep mark on the ground, saying: "Who dares to save the person I want to kill?"

A terrifying thought suddenly flashed through Ersheng's mind, and her whole body gradually became icy cold. Trembling, she climbed up the grassy slope again, cautiously poking her head out to look down, carefully scrutinizing the snake demon.

"Little girl." The King of Yue had approached Er Sheng, lifting her chin with one hand, "Tell me, where shall we begin to eat?"

Er Sheng, however, became angry, pushing its face away with force, and shouted at it with red eyes: "What are you sniffing for! I'm not stinky! If you want to eat, then eat, but don't chew me to pieces! I want to stay with Chang Yuan!"

A deep blue light streaked across the night sky, and Ersheng slightly lost his focus as he looked up. He saw white rays falling like arrows, all aimed directly at the location of King Yue. Following those dazzling lights, a man dressed in a blue high-collared robe approached, walking in the cool night breeze.

"Longyuan." Ersheng whispered softly, "Another immortal has come to save us."

The next day, all those afflicted by the cursed insects were miraculously healed, marking the complete end of the zombie calamity; however, those who had died would never return. The immortal master Wufang descended into the deep pool after dawn in search of Ersheng and Changyuan, but after a thorough search, he found nothing and had to give up. Everyone returned to Wufang together with the arriving immortal lord.

Just as Chang Yuan said: "Er Sheng, do not be afraid"

However, now that it is known that Si Ming has been reincarnated as a human, he must kill her in this world. Although Chang'an is well aware that death, for Si Ming, is merely a return to the heavens and a restoration to his rightful place, it is of no great consequence. Yet, if she does not die at his hands once, Chang'an thinks, he will never find peace in this life.

The expression is solemn, surpassing that of celestial beings, yet the faintly colored flame imprinted on the center of the brow appears overly enchanting, creating a striking discord on such a serene face

Chang'an glanced back and saw the shadow of a dragon swimming in the pond, the golden light reflecting in his eyes, swirling with a hint of brilliance, and after a moment, it gradually faded away.

She plunged into the water without hesitation, and no one would know that at this moment, Ersheng still could not swim

A flash of light passed by, and everyone heard the tragic cry of King Yue. Following that, the malevolent energy in the air dissipated. In the blink of an eye, King Yue was beheaded by Chang'an, who then bound the soul of King Yue into a small bottle, keeping it close. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly noticed Ersheng and Changyuan by the edge of the deep pool.

Everyone fell silent, and no one dared to step forward. Ji Ling, severely injured, was helped up and glared at Chang'an with gritted teeth. Before he could speak, a flash of golden light suddenly appeared from the corner of his eye, emanating from the pool.

It is a snake demon! It is that enormous black snake demon!

Seeing Ersheng's actions, the snake demon quickly turned its head, fearing that a careless move might truly injure her with its sharp teeth. Its tail coiled around Ersheng's waist gently, pulling her away.

Er Sheng could only smell the overwhelming stench of blood. She tried her best to endure her fear and trembling, but in the end, she could not hold back and let out a cry of "Wow," sobbing as she muttered: "Damn snake demon! You have devoured Chang Yuan! Swallowed him whole... You didn't even leave me a shred. Now you want to eat me too..."

The figures on the ground, including Jiling, were taken aback upon hearing this name, straining to lift their heads in an attempt to see the person's appearance. However, they ultimately succumbed to the overwhelming malevolent aura. Only Chen Zhu remained, staring blankly at the person's face, murmuring softly: "Fallen Immortal Chang'an... the last disciple of the ancient immortal sect, Liubo..."

He completely ignored everything around him and fixed his gaze on King Yue, saying: "The grave crime you have committed is sufficient for me to send you to the desolate city". His voice was cold, as if he were speaking to a dead person.

Wait, where is Changyuan...

It appeared to have sustained severe injuries, its body covered in blood, breathing heavily, eyes tightly shut, blood staining the ground, and its tail immersed in the small river, with streaks of crimson blood slowly drifting away with the current

Because only in that way can one do anything one desires at will

Those inside cannot come out, and those outside cannot enter

The Lord of the Star of Destiny governs the fate of the world; if she descends to the mortal realm, this world will undoubtedly be influenced by her presence

Er Sheng only saw a flash before her eyes, as a figure blocked her path. Warm blood splattered on her face, followed by a "plop" sound of water. Suddenly, the surroundings fell silent. When she regained her senses and turned to look, Chang Yuan was no longer behind her, and a black garment in the deep pool had floated twice before finally sinking down.

The King of Yue fixed his blood-red eyes on Er Sheng and said, "Ha, there are actually fools in this world who come to seek their own death." Er Sheng glared at him fiercely, her eyes filled with disgust and hatred. The King of Yue's anger surged within him, "Since you are intent on seeking death, I shall grant your wish."

Chang Yuan looked at the man with difficulty, and his expression of helplessness deepened. Although he had spent countless years in the Wantianshi Ruins, there were many things in this world that were unfamiliar to him. However, he still recognized what the mark between the man's brows represented, for the mark of divine punishment would never change throughout eternity.

Er Sheng cried for a while longer, having vented most of the fear and terror in her heart. Finally, she gradually calmed down and, choking back her sobs, turned her head to look at the giant snake. It remained there, motionless, staring at her. Er Sheng was taken aback: "Aren't you going to eat me?"

The giant serpent seemed to let out a sigh, turned its head, and gently nudged Ersheng's face with its nose, softly and tenderly

Chang'an ... ? ... Ersheng thought, such a peaceful and stable name, why is it like this ?

Chang'an glanced at the celestial beings beside him, who wore expressions of anger but dared not recklessly attack due to his formidable power, and said: "The disciples of Wufang lack proficiency in Daoist arts; this incident with the zombies serves as a warning for you all." After a moment of silence, he continued, "Do not let your celestial lords sleep too soundly; the world will not remain peaceful for long."

Oh," he raised his eyebrows in surprise, "the ancient divine dragon." Then he shifted his gaze, landing on Ersheng, scrutinizing her for a long time, "Siming..."

Chang Yuan ... . ... Er Sheng was about to cry; she did not see any remnants of Chang Yuan on the fangs of the giant snake, not even a shred of torn clothing was left behind, just some blood, and it was unclear whether it belonged to Chang Yuan or the snake demon itself

Er Sheng nodded to himself: "I understand, you must have just eaten your fill at Changyuan, so you plan to keep me for the next meal"

It is as if Ersheng is seeing Changyuan for the first time, weak and on guard

At the right moment, the snake demon suddenly opened its tightly shut eyes, a murderous aura enveloping the air, its heavy breaths spraying all over Ersheng's face. Ersheng, terrified, fell to the ground, staring blankly at the awakened giant snake.

It is not up to you

She opened her eyes in a daze and saw the sunlight slanting down, causing a slight pain in her eyes. Ersheng sat up, feeling a deep ache throughout her body. She covered her head and sat quietly for a moment, then suddenly jumped up and called out loudly: "Changyuan! Changyuan!"

His fate in this life, everything he has encountered, is all dictated by the destiny chart written by the Star Lord of Fate... With such a fate, how can he not harbor resentment

Yuan Dao, "Er Sheng, this person is a fallen immortal, and the world refers to him as a demon"

A clear spring flows beneath my feet, and in the distance lies an endless grassland, dotted with scattered wildflowers. The sky is a deep blue, and the clouds are pure white, yet strangely there are no birds or butterflies, not even the sound of insects. The only sound left in the world is the gentle tinkling of the spring water.