Chapter 9

A girl is just a girl, and there is really no need to be afraid. If the boat capsizes, he will be there and will never let her drown

The lizard is picking its teeth, feeling a bit uneasy. Following his self-assured approach, not to mention a skilled healer, he might not even be able to marry a goose.

To take a life at any moment is the nature of the malevolent spirit; it can consume souls and devour bodies. Often, there is no distinction between a malevolent spirit and a Rakshasa. However, a malevolent spirit that has undergone a transformation, possessing both allure and a righteous spirit, is indeed rare. One day, when the long winds naturally sweep across the vast sea, the master, when at leisure, transforms into a moth, resting at the cabin door to listen to their conversation. The voice of the enchanting young lady is also very pleasant, carrying a sense of humanity amidst its aloofness, like sunlight spilling onto saline-alkaline land, vast and shimmering with glimmers of light.

Wu Fang looked at the wreckage and the boatman, exclaiming: "Indeed, just as the shipowner said, there is no return."

The master rolled up his sleeves, ready to unleash his power, but before he could take action, a fireball fell from the sky, crashing down and igniting the swarm of insects at the stern of the ship

The ship is moving slowly, with ghost grass hanging from the mast, and the iron-eating worms in the illuminated areas are retreating. However, the power of a single blade of grass is ultimately limited; a few reckless individuals, upon being illuminated, turned into foam, while many others opened their mouths wide, assuming an aggressive posture

"The rental fee has been fully collected; no one would engage in a losing business." Zhenyi took the bundle from Wufang's hands and slung it over his shoulder

He subconsciously raised his hand, his fingers brushing against the green branch pinned to his chest. The Dongming grass emits light; it cannot compete with the sun during the day, but at night it shines like a lamp, illuminating all spirits and phantoms. When night falls, he will find a place to leave it behind; she will surely be very happy to find it.

In the end, the cave's dark grass was still placed along their path. Although somewhat deliberate, it could still evoke surprise once obtained. Qu Ru attributed all the credit to the notion that good people are rewarded, which made the master laugh. After all, where in the world do so many rewards come from? It is indeed true that good people die young.

With unwavering support, he led her through the door, which brought great joy to the master. The lizard questioned him about why he did not reveal his true form and cultivate a relationship with her. He felt that one should not be too hasty; simply stating, "I am your fiancé," would only provoke her to kick him in the face with her big foot. Women despise mere words without action.

The ship, battered and bruised, emerged from the swarm of wood-eating insects, most of the crew having scattered in flight, while a few valiant souls desperately gnawed at the ship's planks, only to be struck down by Qu Ru with a dark, fatal blow. Fortunately, the hull remained intact, barely holding together until they reached the ferry terminal; however, as soon as they disembarked, the vessel fell apart.

The result was unexpectedly favorable, allowing the master to let out a gentle sigh of relief. Unfortunately, being a bit too close, he might have been discovered. That pair of eyes suddenly turned towards him, causing him to hold his breath in fright

"Go ask the chief steward if the wedding preparations are nearly complete," he rubbed his hands together, "I want to give her a surprise. She will surely be very happy to find out that she will be a bride as soon as she arrives at the mansion."

That person lay sprawled on the deck, gazing at the treetops with a pair of bird-like eyes, as if he could see through them. He blinked, but her eyes remained fixed, seemingly in a daze, murmuring: "Master, we are about to exit the vast sea, and ahead lies Iron Enclosure Mountain. However, with the iron-eating worms being so formidable, where can we find the Cave Dark Grass?"

The sand boat came to a brief halt behind a mound of earth, allowing the master to conceal himself and sit atop a withered tree. The sunlight dazzled him, and he shielded his eyes with his hand, while his loose black robe absorbed the heat, making the sweltering temperature unbearable. He could not imitate a lizard and shed his skin, for how could he face others in such a state? Thus, even though his robe was covered in sand and dust, he merely brushed it off, for he had possessed this single garment for countless years.

The iron-eating worms have indeed been awakened, slowly dispersing, their small eyes fixed intently on this place, each one poised to spring into action

As for the Lord of the Nightmare City, it is unclear what the reason is, but her prejudice runs deep. Could it be simply because strange illnesses have recently emerged in the Yin Mountains? The land spanning five thousand yojanas is inhabited by countless demons and monsters, and even if the Lord were to be torn to pieces, she would still be unable to manage so many trivial matters.

The lessons learned from blood and tears are ever-present, necessitating caution. Occasionally glancing inside, the cabin is such a small space, with both men and women present, making it quite inconvenient

Further ahead lies the edge of the Pure Land of Brahma, where the Realm of Marvelous Virtue stands as a grand gateway, separating the Pure Land from the Alkaline Sea. Entering here means one has completely entered the realm of extraordinary beings

Occasionally, Wu Fang feels a bit confused, and he puts down his sleeves and says: "What floats on water is either hollow or oily. I have no other treasures, so I will try to use the fire of the earth."

Yan Wufang certainly appreciates this disciple; as a mortal, it is not easy to understand so much. When she smiled and nodded, the master, feeling annoyed, turned around and squatted on the mooring post at the bow of the boat

In fact, once she arrives there, she will realize the beauty of that place. Although it is rarely illuminated by the sun throughout the year, its bizarre and fantastical nature is far more interesting than tungsten carbide.

There is only one Dongming grass, while the wood-eating insects have gathered in their thousands, causing the master to suddenly realize that he seems to have miscalculated. It is now the breeding season for the insects, and they are surging towards this cold and gloomy water area from all directions. If luck is not on their side, this massive gathering may not conclude until half a month later

They hired a boat, the owner of which was a puppet he had arranged long ago, who could do nothing but row. The boat sailed on the vast ocean, with the master standing at the bow facing the crashing waves, and after several days of tumult, they reached the boundary of the alkaline sea, where the water was split in two, one half azure and the other half dark.

Unusual, after entering the vast sea, there were not even accurate coordinates in the four directions, yet he could firmly lead them straight to Iron Enclosure Mountain. However, for someone so astute, why would he willingly submit to her as a master? This is quite puzzling. ... In any case, she treats this disciple very well, teaching him the arts and even promising to accompany him to Yin Mountain to hunt for catfish...

That male apprentice behaves in a very knowledgeable manner everywhere, which is quite annoying

Ye Zhenyi appeared much more composed as he asked, "How does the master know that the earth fire can burn them out?"

He looked in astonishment at the flames on the alkali sea, which surged like waves; this extreme fusion of two opposing forces illuminated half of the sky. She still stood there, her toes barely touching the ground, her figure swaying lightly. In her raised palms, she gathered the winds and thunder, for it was she who summoned the earth's fire, clearing away all the insects within several miles of the ship.

That Zhu Ru immediately looked at him with admiration, "Junior brother knows so much, is this knowledge learned from He Ming Mountain in the past?"

The silent male disciple poured a cup of water and handed it over. His hair had grown long, no longer resembling a monk. Upon closer inspection of his face, there was a fire of war between his brows, and his eyes held the universe, indicating that he was likely not an ordinary character

To monitor a person, an unobstructed open space is undoubtedly the best. Transforming into a bird, a bug, or even a subtle mist in the early morning, such existence would not raise suspicion

The ship navigated around the foot of Tiewei Mountain, as no one knew what the underwater layout was like; it would be troublesome if it ran aground. As it sailed a little farther away, the mountain body reached the heavens, and entering its shrouded range would evoke a sense of insignificance, as small as an ant. The area at the foot of the mountain was perpetually dark, compounded by heavy humidity, and a thick fog gathered over the sea ahead. Beneath that dense fog, there were faint specks of white, resembling the accumulation of flying snow. The area at the foot of the mountain was perpetually dark, compounded by heavy humidity, and a thick fog gathered over the sea ahead. Beneath that dense fog, there were faint specks of white, resembling the accumulation of flying snow.

However, seeing her happy is already very good. I remember a long, long time ago, he also had a marriage engagement. Although he had never met his fiancée, he was deeply infatuated. Unfortunately, later on, the fiancée ran away with someone else, and when he discovered this, he was completely stunned. The glass cup fell to the ground and shattered into pieces; it was not just a cup, but his heart. It is said that the spirits in the three realms are the most cunning, but once a person turns bad, they are more formidable than anything else.

A wave surged forward, drenching the black robe and causing the master to reach into the hood to wipe the water from his face. Turning back, he saw that the light emitted by the cave grass became the only illumination on the dim sea. They hung it from the mast, and neither wind nor waves could extinguish it, making it far more useful than lanterns or torches

Yan Wufang is exceptionally beautiful, quietly sitting in the cabin, with fair skin and striking features. The female demons on Yin Mountain are overwhelming, and those with profound skills in the pursuit of beauty have painted countless masks, yet none can match her appearance. The allure is twofold; if not for the fierce countenance, then it must be extraordinarily beautiful. In the past, King Kong once bowed to such beauty, poison mingled with honey, intoxicating yet sharp with an inescapable killing intent, life and death were held in the hands of Sha.

The master leapt down from the top of the tree, leaving shallow footprints in the sand. The figure in the black robe walked away desolately, their silhouette inevitably appearing forlorn

Beyond the realm of Yama, there are nine mountains and eight seas, with the Alkali Sea being the eighth. Unlike the other seven seas that are filled with the waters of merit, this one is salty and lacks the protection of deities and Buddhas, hence the winds and waves are somewhat stronger. He smiled gently at her, saying, "Master, rest assured, once we pass through this body of water, we will reach the realm of Brahman. In the past, Vajra once cast the divine pestle to calm the sea; even if the demonic winds are fierce, the waters will not stir."

The sand boat sails over the sand dunes; when the wind blows, it can travel a thousand miles a day, but without wind, it is hard to say. It may drift three to five hundred li in a day, which is not impossible. There are still five hundred li to Tiewei Mountain, and at this speed, it is uncertain when one will be able to exit the vast desert. Unable to wait any longer, I blew a couple of breaths towards the sail, and the sand boat indeed moved faster, but it also attracted a sandstorm. The small sand boat cannot withstand being buried; its form swayed and turned into a transparent sieve, enveloping the entire sand boat. After the sandstorm passes, I will blow a couple of breaths again. Unable to wait any longer, I blew a couple of breaths towards the sail, and the sand boat indeed moved faster, but it also attracted a sandstorm. The small sand boat cannot withstand being buried; its form swayed and turned into a transparent sieve, enveloping the entire sand boat. After the sandstorm passes, I will blow a couple of breaths again. This cycle repeats endlessly, truly exhausting my heart.

Killing is killing; when it is time to be decisive, one must not hesitate. The shoulders covered by the black robe relaxed and moved aside, as I heard Qu Ru squawking, "Master, there is more over there! Over there... over there... over there..."

In the cabin, Qu Ru also discovered it and raised his arm to shout: "Master, come and see, it is snowing"

After navigating through a stretch of turbulent waves, the sea surface gradually became calm. The people in the cabin let out a sigh of relief, and she said: "The boundless sea has never had waves; this alkaline sea is indeed terrifying"

The dark world, his world. The dim sky approaches, presenting a different experience from the darkness of night; with poor vision, one might feel a bit dizzy. Of course, the realm of transcendent practice also experiences day and night. Daytime is like this; it is not completely devoid of visibility, resembling the overcast days beyond the mountains. As for the night, it is merely the absence of the moon, yet the stars still twinkle brightly. Although the realm of transcendent practice is separated from the Iron Enclosure Mountain, it still belongs to the human world, lacking only a bit of the hustle and bustle, but nothing else is missing. As for the night, it is merely the absence of the moon, yet the stars still twinkle brightly. Although the realm of transcendent practice is separated from the Iron Enclosure Mountain, it still belongs to the human world, lacking only a bit of the hustle and bustle, but nothing else is missing

Where in this world is there snow that does not melt when it falls into the water! Wu Fang hurriedly emerged from the cabin to take a look. At first, he could not see clearly from a distance, but as he got closer, he discovered that it was not snow at all, but a swarm of wood-boring beetles. They were linked together, constructing their kingdom in this body of water

The ship still sailed into their territory, becoming completely surrounded. These creatures are inherently malevolent; if they are not eliminated before they launch their attack, the ship will be devoured in an instant

She seems to have no worries, "In a couple of days it will be the fifteenth, and once I step out of the vast sea, the enchanting spirits of Iron Enclosure Mountain will come to seek my medical expertise. At that time, exchanging for a stalk of Cave Nether Grass should not be a difficult task."

The hands beneath the black robe clenched together, the cowardly and timid strange bird is of no account! Since there is fondness, why not hold on tightly, allowing him time to show off in front of the master

Everyone is a bit anxious; these insects can even gnaw through iron, and ordinary wooden boats cannot withstand their attacks. It is just strange that something that feeds on iron has such a well-formed body. Its entire body is translucent white, appearing pure and harmless at first glance, but when it opens its mouth, the densely packed black teeth are enough to instill fear.

He turned back to take a glance at her standing gracefully on the ship's railing, her long hair flying wildly in the wind. The wide sleeves caught the breeze, swelling up dramatically, revealing a pair of delicate arms. The golden steel bracelet on her wrist was said to have been given to her by the Lotus Master. ... The Lotus Master, a man, truly cared for the young lady ... He awkwardly thought, unable to resist looking again; the radiant light of the bracelet illuminated her jade-like arms, making them appear as if they were celestial dancers. He began to doubt whether the murals in the world were not painted based on her appearance, as if they captured her essence to the core. ... He awkwardly thought, unable to resist looking again; the radiant light of the bracelet illuminated her jade-like arms, making them appear as if they were celestial dancers. He began to doubt whether the murals in the world were not painted based on her appearance, as if they captured her essence to the core.

Finally, the vast sea has been traversed, and what lies ahead is a saline sea. Iron Enclosure Mountain looms above the saline sea, appearing dark and oppressive from a distance, blocking out the sun. True to its name, the mountain resembles a massive iron block, with jagged and perilous peaks, yet devoid of any vegetation, let alone human presence. The Lord has not visited this place for a long time; traveling directly from the Nightmare Capital to the Xumi Vast Sea, who would still take each step carefully? Thus, being bound by a mortal body is indeed troublesome. If it were just her and Qu Ru, they would surely arrive within two days at most. The Lord has not visited this place for a long time; traveling directly from the Nightmare Capital to the Xumi Vast Sea, who would still take each step carefully? Thus, being bound by a mortal body is indeed troublesome. If it were just her and Qu Ru, they would surely arrive within two days at most.