Xu Changqing's idea was for Mo Mo, Xu Changqing, and Zi Xuan to enter, as they were the strongest and could easily retreat in case of any unforeseen circumstances. However, Jing Tian disagreed, believing that he, Mo Mo, Xue Jian, and Xu Changqing should enter, while Zi Xuan and the others would stay outside. After all, these matters were of great importance and could not afford any mistakes. However, Xu Changqing disagreed, arguing that Xue Jian was too weak and could easily be in danger. But Jing Tian believed that the three of them were enough to protect Xue Jian, and that Xue Jian's thoughtfulness could compensate for their shortcomings.
The two argued back and forth, so they had to let Mo Mo make the decision. Mo Mo naturally agreed to Jing Tian's suggestion because Xue Jian and Jing Tian were indispensable. Without them, who would act to trick the ghosts into shedding tears? Without tears, how could they extinguish the infernal fire on the road to the Fire Ghost King's palace? So, it was fine to lose anyone else, but not Jing Tian and Xue Jian.
After deciding who would enter the Paradise, everyone returned to their rooms to rest. The gates to the Paradise only open at night, and it was still midday. However, even at midday, Fengdu was still cool. If you weren't afraid of dying, it would be a great place to escape the summer heat.
Time flew by, and night quietly fell. Unlike the others who were rushing back, Mo Mo and his companions left the inn. Once night enveloped the city, there wasn't a single living creature on the streets besides Mo Mo and his group of four; even the cockroaches, renowned for their resilience, had vanished. The wind howled through the streets, and the white banners fluttering in the wind along the roadside, along with the paper money scattered during the day, created a truly eerie atmosphere. At least Xue Jian and Jing Tian were quite frightened.
Following the compass in Xu Changqing's hand, they easily found the location of the Ghost Gate. After finding the Ghost Gate, Mo Mo and the others, as previously agreed, had Jing Tian openly enter the Blissful World with the Ghost Messenger Token, while Mo Mo and the other two followed invisibly.
After entering the Paradise, everyone discovered that apart from being gloomy and lifeless, it was not much different from the outside world. Jing Tian quickly found out what he wanted with his silver tongue. However, to Mo Mo and the others' surprise, it was not difficult to enter the Fire Ghost King's palace now. There was no need to bribe the guards or extinguish the infernal fires on the way with tears, as in the original drama.
Because the Fire Demon King is getting married tomorrow, and the wedding banquet has been going on for seven or eight days, the road to the Fire Demon King's palace is now completely unobstructed. Anyone can go in and ask for a cup of wedding wine as long as they give a small gift. However, it's a pity that the little ghost doesn't know who the groom is.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 365 Demon Lord Chonglou? Demon Lord Chonglou
When Mo Mo and his companions arrived at the Fire Ghost King's palace, a new round of banquets was just beginning. The vast palace was filled with tables laden with food and wine, known as the Eight Immortals Tables (square tables that can seat two people on each side, for a total of eight people). Many guests were already seated around the tables. The vast majority of these guests were ghosts and monsters from the Paradise World, with only a small number being demons. Moreover, demons made up the majority, while monsters were few and far between.
However, upon seeing these visitors, Jing Tian and his companions were filled with apprehension. The aura emanating from this small group of demons was powerful, clearly indicating that they were not to be trifled with. And now, these demons were eyeing the treasures held by the owner of this place. If a conflict were to break out, they probably wouldn't even be able to escape.
Given the precarious situation, Mo Mo and his companions decided to take a more deliberate approach. They found a secluded corner to sit down, and Mo Mo and his group dispelled their invisibility, as it was pointless; many of the guests present could easily see through Xu Changqing's invisibility technique. After they sat down, the people nearby merely glanced at them curiously a few times before ignoring them, causing Xu Changqing and his group to sigh. Mo Mo remained remarkably calm throughout, though his occasional glances at Jing Tian were somewhat strange.
It's really not Mo Mo's fault. As soon as he entered the palace, he noticed someone spying on them. However, the other party was too powerful, and even though they didn't try to hide, Jing Tian and the others couldn't detect them. But this didn't escape Mo Mo's notice. When Mo Mo saw who it was, he was a little surprised but not astonished. However, when Mo Mo saw the clothes the other party was wearing, he was truly shocked. The person was none other than the Demon Lord Chonglou, and the clothes he was wearing were a bright red, festive groom's robe. Can you believe that the one who is going to marry the Fire Ghost King is actually the Demon Lord Chonglou?
Demon Lord Chonglou, a legendary master in the Legend of Sword and Fairy series who, aside from the fully-fledged Evil Sword Immortal, has never been defeated, and is Fei Peng's lifelong nemesis. He is willful, persistent, competitive, ruthless, self-willed, and arrogant. But now, what does Mo Mo see? The arrogant Demon Lord Chonglou is actually smiling broadly, dressed in a groom's attire. This script is completely off.
In the original series, apart from Jing Tian and later Zi Xuan, he always looked down on everyone else. But now he actually wants to take the Fire Ghost King, which should have been Jing Tian's role. However, no matter how surprised he was, he couldn't change the fact. Mo Mo just wanted to know what had happened that led to such a dramatic scene.
Mo Mo's wait wasn't long. After observing them for a while, Demon Lord Chonglou came out with the Fire Ghost King and walked straight to Mo Mo and the others amidst blessings. Jing Tian and the others were on high alert the moment Demon Lord Chonglou appeared. Demon Lord Chonglou had given them a lot of trouble before, and Xu Changqing was almost beaten to death. However, they didn't dare to run away because they knew that they couldn't escape from Demon Lord Chonglou, not to mention that there was a group of powerful demons and monsters beside them.
However, Jing Tian was stunned by what Demon Lord Chonglou said next. Demon Lord Chonglou pulled Fire Ghost King to their side and said to Jing Tian with a smile, "Fei Peng, I am so happy that you can come to my wedding. However, I am getting married now. I must have a great battle with you another day. Now, let's have a showdown at the dinner table."
Jing Tian still had some psychological trauma from Demon Lord Chonglou, so he was a bit stunned when Demon Lord Chonglou appeared. He didn't hear Demon Lord Chonglou's words completely, but he understood the meaning behind them. As soon as he heard that there was no need to fight, Jing Tian immediately came to his senses. As for the drinking table, he didn't believe that a demon who had only been in the human world for a few days could outdrink him. Besides, he wasn't alone; he had comrades-in-arms. So, he boldly agreed.
However, what happened next filled Jing Tian with immense regret. Demon Lord Chonglou drank cup after cup of wine without showing any signs of intoxication, while two of their men had already perished: Xuejian and Xu Changqing. Xu Changqing's last words before collapsing filled Jing Tian with despair. Xu Changqing told him that demons, due to their harsh living environment, possessed bodies far stronger and more robust than humans. In other words, getting a demon drunk was incredibly difficult, especially since they were facing not just any demon, but the supreme demon, Demon Lord Chonglou. Thus, Jing Tian's fate was sealed.
However, Demon Lord Chonglou ultimately couldn't hold on until the end. After getting Jingtian drunk, he went after Mo Mo, and thus met his tragic end. But before Demon Lord Chonglou collapsed, Mo Mo learned the truth, which turned out to be rather simplistic.
There's no melodramatic plot twist here; the current situation is entirely due to an idea of Demon Lord Chonglou. Previously, Demon Lord Chonglou challenged Jing Tian to a duel, but was stopped by Xu Changqing. Just as Xu Changqing was about to be killed by Demon Lord Chonglou, Jing Tian tricked him into leaving by making three promises. After leaving, Demon Lord Chonglou kept thinking: What is love? Why do men seek to marry women?
Finally, unable to understand it any longer, Demon Lord Chonglou decided to ask Jingtian. When he found Jingtian, he was with Mo Mo and the others, and two of the three promises he had made with Jingtian were almost fulfilled. Looking at the happy faces of Xu Changqing and Jingtian, Demon Lord Chonglou suddenly felt a strong urge to try the love that Jingtian had spoken of, which led to the scene before him.
The reason for this scene is quite simple. The first two agreements have been almost fulfilled, and only the last one, peace and tranquility, remains. So, Demon Lord Chonglou is going to help Jingtian collect the Five Elemental Pearls so that he can spar with Feipeng again soon. After taking the Fire Ghost King's Fire Elemental Pearl, he inexplicably asked, "Can you let me taste the flavor of love?"
The answer is definitely yes. The Fire Ghost King had been lonely for who knows how long. Demon Lord Chonglou's words were like a spark that instantly ignited the Fire Ghost King's powder keg. Naturally, Demon Lord Chonglou, having tasted the wonderful flavor of love, decided to marry the Fire Ghost King. He even regretted that he had only just understood the beauty of love now. For him, that beauty was second only to the feeling of seeing his strength increase after fighting Fei Peng.
And now, he has found a wonderful feeling second only to love, which is the sense of accomplishment of getting Jing Tian completely drunk. After glancing at Jing Tian lying on the table again, Demon Lord Chonglou climbed onto the table with a slight smile. After drinking so much, even he, a demon, could not keep up.
After Demon Lord Chonglou passed out drunk, Fire Ghost King, dressed in a fiery red dress, walked over like a beautiful flame. After greeting Mo Mo, she gently helped Demon Lord Chonglou up and instructed the maids beside her to help Xue Jian and the others to the prepared room to rest.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 366 Another Defeat
The hangover was awful, so the next day, everyone except Mo Mo woke up with their heads in their hands, looking listless, especially Jing Tian and Xue Jian, since they had the lowest cultivation levels. Mo Mo had anticipated this, so when he sent the little fox who had been very attached to him back to the small world, he also brewed them a pot of tea with the spiritual spring water in the small world.
After drinking a cup of tea, Jing Tian and the others felt as if they had been reborn and instantly recovered. While drinking tea, Demon Lord Chonglou also handed the Fire Spirit Orb to Jing Tian and said that he would help them find the spirit orb so that Jing Tian could complete the mission faster, and he could also fight with Jing Tian wholeheartedly sooner.
Having such a powerful helper willing to assist is something no one would refuse unless they were stupid. The only one who was somewhat unhappy was Jing Tian, because the faster the mission was completed, the closer it would be to his duel with Demon Lord Chonglou. The problem was that he had only recovered Long Yang's memories and was not familiar with Demon Lord Chonglou at all. Moreover, most importantly, his current strength was too weak, and fighting Demon Lord Chonglou would be nothing short of torture.
After recovering from his morning tea, Xu Changqing went out and brought Zixuan, Xu Maoshan, and the others in to attend the wedding of the Demon Lord Chonglou. Unsurprisingly, Zixuan and the others were shocked upon hearing the news. When Xu Changqing contacted the Five Elders of Shushan using a communication artifact, the Five Elders were momentarily stunned. Finally, Qingwei said, "We're all old and can't keep up with the times," and told Xu Changqing to do as he saw fit before cutting off the communication.
Although the Demon Lord Chonglou didn't notify many people about his wedding, and it could even be said that he never intended to invite anyone to his wedding, some powerful demons and monsters still got the news and came. In particular, the Ten Kings of Hell, the true masters of the Blissful World, were all present. What left Mo Mo speechless was that the Ten Kings of Hell actually had their ghost soldiers and generals decorate the Blissful World quite festively, with red everywhere. However, this was, after all, the underworld, filled with yin energy, so it looked quite strange.
Although it seems strange, the ghosts in the Paradise are quite happy because all their punishments stop on this day. Those who are reincarnated today are also fortunate enough to share in the joy of the day. Before reincarnation, each ghost can drink a cup of Meng Po soup, which is a bit bitter but enhances the power of the soul. Although the effect of this soup is not strong because the amount is a bit large, it is still somewhat useful. At least it can increase intelligence by four or five points innately.
In stark contrast, the wedding itinerary was simple and straightforward, completely devoid of any elaborate rites or betrothal gifts. It consisted of only three bows: bowing to Heaven and Earth, bowing to the Three Sovereigns and Pangu, and then the couple bowing to each other.
After the wedding ceremony, Demon Lord Chonglou and Fire Ghost King toasted everyone present and then led Fire Ghost King to Mo Mo's table. They immediately got into fighting stances, ate something to fill their stomachs, and then the battle resumed. This time, the battle was quite intense because Demon Lord Chonglou had learned from yesterday's lesson and brought helpers. However, Zi Xuan and her group had also come to Mo Mo's side, so the numbers seemed about the same. But once they started drinking, the difference in strength between the two sides was quite obvious, and Mo Mo's side was completely defeated.
First, Xu Maoshan was knocked down by one of the enemy's demon generals, and then Xuejian and the blue-clad Longkui were also knocked down by other demon generals. However, Mo Mo and his group were not without their achievements. The servant Xifeng under the command of Demon Lord Chonglou was knocked down by the red-clad Longkui, and Zixuan also knocked down a demon general. However, she and the red-clad Longkui were also exhausted. Meanwhile, Jingtian was currently fighting to the death with Demon Lord Chonglou.
In the end, without a doubt, Jing Tian lost again, and Zi Xuan and Xu Changqing also fell with him. The three of them gathered together with the Fire Demon Lord Chonglou to try to take him down, but unfortunately the enemy was too powerful, and they failed to achieve their goal. Instead, they were killed in action, and the red-clothed Long Kui also died at the hands of the Fire Ghost King.
Now, only Mo Mo, Hua Ying, Demon Lord Chonglou, and Fire Ghost King remain sober at the table. The other demon generals have already been defeated by Mo Mo and Hua Ying. However, in Mo Mo's view, the outcome was already decided long ago. Moreover, even without considering Mo Mo and Demon Lord Chonglou, it can be said that they have no chance of winning, because they still have Hua Ying on their side.
What about Hua Ying? She is a Five Poison Beast, a mythical beast from the celestial realm, capable of curing all poisons in the world. At the same time, all poisons in the world are also her poisons. As for alcohol, once it enters her stomach, it is directly broken down and absorbed. She can't possibly get drunk; at most, she'll just be stuffed. So, it's very difficult for Demon Lord Chonglou and his group to win.
Just like last night, Demon Lord Chonglou finally collapsed, and the Fire Ghost King was also gloriously defeated by Hua Ying. Thus, Demon Lord Chonglou's wedding night was perfectly ruined. But who's to blame? He brought it on himself by challenging Mo Mo to a drinking contest. You see, with Mo Mo's current physique, even if you brought him all the wine in the entire Legend of Sword and Fairy world and gave him all of it at once, he wouldn't get drunk at all. To get him drunk, it would have to be at least the level of the immortal wine he brewed himself with peaches of immortality; otherwise, no matter how much he drank, it wouldn't work, because the alcohol in those wines would be automatically metabolized by his body before it even entered his stomach.
In the end, Mo Mo was moved by compassion and summoned the palace maids to help up Demon Lord Chonglou and Fire Ghost King. He then gave each of them a cup of sobering tea, otherwise their wedding night would have been ruined. As the saying goes, a gentleman helps others achieve their goals, and Mo Mo was happy to do something that was just a small favor.
Finally, after sending Jing Tian and the others back to their rooms, Demon Lord Chonglou, with a face full of gratitude, pulled the Fire Ghost King back to his new room. Then the candles went out, and the Fire Ghost King's alluring moans came from the room, causing Hua Ying, who was next to Mo Mo, to blush instantly.
"Oh? You're blushing already? You'll be so embarrassed when it's your turn with Xu Maoshan!" Looking at Hua Ying's face, which was as red as an apple, Mo Mo couldn't help but tease her with a smile.
"Oh, I'm so embarrassed! What are you saying, Brother Mo Mo? I don't want to do that with that idiot!" After saying that, Hua Ying blushed, glared at Mo Mo, and quickly ran away. The direction she left was the direction of Xu Maoshan's room, the room she mentioned. Of course, Xue Jian's room was also there, as was Mo Mo's.
Although the drinking contest at Mo Mo's table was intense, it was also quite fast. In fact, because the contest was so fierce, they were among the first to leave. At this moment, both inside and outside the hall were extremely lively, with people drinking contests everywhere. Some people even put two familiar tables together, or had adjacent tables competing against each other. However, no matter which table they were at, their faces were full of genuine smiles.
"This is really nice." Looking at this harmonious scene, Mo Mo smiled and walked towards her room.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 367 Thunder Spirit Orb Acquired
As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. The next day, Mo Mo and his companions agreed on a meeting place and approximate time with Demon Lord Chonglou before embarking on their journey to find the Five Elemental Pearls once again.
As agreed with Demon Lord Chonglou, Mo Mo and his companions went to Leizhou to find the Thunder Spirit Orb, while the other Water Orb was inside Qing'er, the daughter of Xu Changqing and Zixuan. Demon Lord Chonglou was responsible for finding the Holy Spirit Orb in the Underwater City to replace the Water Spirit Orb inside Qing'er.
After leaving the Paradise, Mo Mo and his companions piloted their flying boat straight to Leizhou. Leizhou wasn't too far from the Paradise; otherwise, the original story wouldn't have included the scene where Xuejian was driven away by Jing Qi and then rescued by Yun Ting. Therefore, after flying for only about an hour, Leizhou came into view.
After entering Leizhou, Mo Mo and his group found an inn to stay at and then split up to inquire about the Thunder Spirit Pearl in Leizhou City. Although Xue Jian did not run away this time, they still found Yun Ting very quickly.
This was inevitable. Yun Ting was the son of Yun Chuiye, the governor of Leizhou. The Yun family was a prominent and prestigious family in Leizhou. Moreover, Yun Ting was born with a Thunder Spirit Pearl, which gave him powerful thunder power, especially at night. Sometimes he couldn't control it. Although he didn't know it was because of the Thunder Spirit Pearl, it didn't stop him from using his special ability to slay demons and protect Leizhou. Therefore, Yun Ting's name was well-known in Leizhou, and few people didn't know him.
Although Mo Mo knew that the Thunder Spirit Orb was on Yun Ting, he didn't say it outright because there was no need to. Even if he didn't say it, Xu Changqing could find it quickly. Moreover, they had already begun preparing to visit the Yun family and make contact with Yun Ting, so it was only a matter of time before they discovered the Thunder Spirit Orb on him.
Early the next morning, Xu Changqing sent a visiting card to the Yun family, paying a visit in the name of a disciple of Shu Mountain. Perhaps because they arrived early, the governor of Leizhou, Yun Chuiye, was still at home, so he quickly received them. Of course, although they came for the man's son, they could not say it outright. So they pretended to be talking about eliminating evil spirits and expressed their desire to have a conversation with Yun Ting.
The governor of Leizhou was a shrewd old fox. He immediately understood the purpose of Xu Changqing and his group's visit. After summoning Yun Ting, he left. As the governor of Leizhou, he was very busy with matters to attend to, especially since there were demons attacking the city every night. So he did not linger and left after Yun Ting arrived.
After Yun Chuiye left, Xu Changqing took out his compass for finding the Spirit Orb. After several tests, he confirmed that the Thunder Spirit Orb was indeed on Yun Ting's body. After confirming the location of the Thunder Spirit Orb, Xu Changqing did not waste any words and quickly explained his purpose to Yun Ting. However, to Xu Changqing's surprise, when Yun Ting learned that he would turn back into an ordinary person after taking out the Thunder Spirit Orb, he immediately refused Xu Changqing's request.
"Why? After you take out the Thunder Spirit Pearl, you can live like an ordinary person. Isn't that what you've always wanted?" Xu Changqing and the others had put in a lot of effort before coming here, so they knew a lot about Yun Ting's life. Therefore, they were quite surprised when Yun Ting refused.
A look of grief flashed in Yun Ting's eyes as he said, "Why didn't you come sooner? If you had come sooner, Yu Shu wouldn't have died." After a pause, Yun Ting continued, "And most importantly, Leizhou is facing attacks from demons every day. Without the Thunder Spirit Pearl, how can I protect Leizhou? You take the Thunder Spirit Pearl and leave, but what about the millions of people in Leizhou? You can have the Thunder Spirit Pearl, but I will offer it to you only after you have completely eliminated the demon threat to Leizhou."
Faced with Yun Ting's conditions, Mo Mo calmly said, "That's simple. We can exchange it for a magic artifact. With this artifact, you can continue to protect Leizhou. Moreover, your body has been tempered by the power of thunder since childhood, containing quite refined thunder power. I have a cultivation technique here that is very suitable for you to practice. Combined with your physique, I believe that it won't be long before you will have even greater power than before, and it will be a power that you can control at will."
Yun Ting took a closer look at Mo Mo, then looked at Xu Changqing with a hint of doubt. After all, Mo Mo hadn't said a word since he came in. Although he always had a faint smile on his face, his presence in the team was the least noticeable. He didn't seem like someone in charge at all, which made Yun Ting a little suspicious.
After a moment's thought, Xu Changqing understood Yun Ting's concerns and quickly said, "Brother Yun, you don't need to worry about this. Brother Mo is a distinguished guest of our Shu Mountain. When we came down the mountain, my master specifically instructed us to follow Brother Mo's advice in everything. He can fully represent our Shu Mountain, and his strength is beyond doubt."
After considering it for a moment, Yun Ting agreed to Mo Mo's suggestion. He was a kind-hearted person, and this method was already very good. However, he was still a little worried, since it concerned the life and death of the people of the city. Therefore, he asked Mo Mo to give him the magic weapon and cultivation technique first so that he could verify whether it was really effective. Mo Mo readily agreed and immediately took out a lightning attribute cultivation technique that he had collected from another world and gave it to him. Then, he found a fine iron longsword in the corner of his storage space and gave it to him. It was something that Huiye and the others had bought while wandering around the demon realm.
However, although this sword was made of refined iron, it could not be considered a magic weapon and did not provide any damage bonus against demons. Therefore, when Mo Mo took out the longsword, he casually inscribed some magic arrays on it, which greatly enhanced its power. Now, its sturdiness and power were almost the same as the demonic sword in Jing Tian's hand. This could be considered a reward from Mo Mo.
Yun Ting was very satisfied after experimenting with it. Moreover, because the Thunder Spirit Orb was still inside his body during his cultivation these past two days, his cultivation level had increased by leaps and bounds. In just two days, he had already made some progress, and now even Jing Tian might not be his match. Of course, this was with the Thunder Spirit Orb's enhancement. However, even if he took out the Thunder Spirit Orb, he could now deal with some of the more powerful minor demons on his own.
On the fourth day after Mo Mo and his group arrived in Leizhou City, and on the third day after entering the Yun Mansion, at noon, Xu Changqing finally used magic to remove the Thunder Spirit Pearl from Yun Ting's body. As for the story of Long Kui being bewitched by the Evil Sword Immortal in the original work, that was impossible. With Mo Mo around, the Evil Sword Immortal could not bewitch people through the box, let alone absorb the evil thoughts and resentment around him.
After obtaining the Thunder Spirit Orb from Yun Ting's body, Mo Mo and the others continued their journey to the entrance to the Demon Realm to meet up with Demon Lord Chonglou. They planned to obtain the Holy Spirit Orb from Demon Lord Chonglou, then retrieve the Water Spirit Orb from Qing'er's body before heading to the God Realm. This was because Qingwei had told them after they obtained the Thunder Spirit Orb that the last Wind Spirit Orb was in the God Realm.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 368 Entering the Realm of Gods
After leaving Leizhou, Mo Mo and his companions returned to the monotonous routine of constant travel. During this time, not only Little Fox, but also Chu Jian and Chu Chen frequently sneaked into Mo Mo's room at night, unexpectedly giving Mo Mo a taste of the "blessing" of having multiple women. Mo Mo finally began to take notice of their unusual behavior, but all three claimed nothing was wrong, clearly not wanting Mo Mo to know. After some consideration, Mo Mo decided to ignore it. After all, none of the three women were his lovers. Little Fox was only there because of Mo Mo's pity, while Chu Jian and Chu Chen had followed him voluntarily, essentially playing the role of maids. Even if the three left, Mo Mo wouldn't say anything; he could only say that their fate had run its course.
The journey was a bit long this time. Although they would occasionally land in towns to resupply, it was still very boring. The two chess sets were simply not enough. So, to solve this problem, Mo Mo made a mahjong set. The airship became very lively. You could hear sounds like "Pong, two of circles, eat, win" almost all the time. However, this also created a problem: there wasn't enough space. In the end, the mahjong set was completely occupied by Xue Jian and the other girls, while Mo Mo and the others could only play chess because someone else needed to control the airship.
Amidst the crisp "bang, bang" sounds, Mo Mo and his companions finally arrived at the entrance to the Demon Realm after more than a week. It was a pitch-black cave entrance that seemed like a bottomless abyss, as if it wanted to devour everything that came near it. Just looking at it would make one tremble all over, and the black aura that occasionally escaped from the cave entrance made it even more terrifying.
However, before Mo Mo and his companions could even stop their ship, two demon generals dressed in jet-black armor flew towards them. They were specially arranged by Demon Lord Chonglou to wait for Mo Mo and his group here, and Demon Lord Chonglou had already returned to the Demon Realm five days ago.
However, upon arriving here, Xu Changqing and Jing Tian encountered a dilemma. Among this group, only the two of them had received permission from the Heavenly Realm to go, while the others had not been granted permission and could not go to the Divine Realm at all. After discussing it, they decided to let Zi Xuan and the others stay in the mortal realm to wait, while the two of them would go to the Divine Realm, complete their mission, and quickly return with the Wind Spirit Orb. Meanwhile, Mo Mo would go to the Demon Realm, retrieve the Holy Spirit Orb from the Demon Lord Chonglou, exchange it for the Water Spirit Orb inside Qing'er, and then return to Mount Shu together.
After discussing their plans, they parked their flying boat by a stream not far from the entrance to the Demon Realm. After making some arrangements, they stayed there temporarily. Then, Mo Mo, Xu Changqing, and Jing Tian returned to the entrance to the Demon Realm. However, since Jing Tian and the others did not have wings, and one needed wings to enter the Demon Realm, they could not fly up because the demonic energy here was too heavy. Sword control and aerial flight techniques were completely useless, and they could not fly at all. At this time, the two demon generals left there by Demon Lord Chonglou came in handy. Each of them led one of the demon generals, Xu Changqing and Jing Tian, inside. As for Mo Mo, he did not need any wings at all. He simply jumped in with a light leap, which startled Xu Changqing and the others. Jing Tian even exclaimed that he was a monster.
After entering the Demon Realm, the three of them, accompanied by two demon generals, quickly arrived at the residence of Demon Lord Chonglou. This is because every generation of Demon Lord in the Demon Realm has a mission: to guard the Well of Gods and Demons, which is the passage connecting the Demon Realm and the God Realm. Anyone who wants to pass through the Well of Gods and Demons must obtain Demon Lord Chonglou's permission, since not everyone can fight Demon Lord Chonglou, nor can everyone break the restrictions that Demon Lord Chonglou left on the Well of Gods and Demons.
The living environment in the Demon Realm is indeed harsh, with cracked earth and shattered mountains everywhere. There are also lava oceans flowing with magma and ice and snow worlds from time to time. The Demon Lord Chonglou's palace is located on a high mountain not far from the Well of Gods and Demons. This mountain is also emitting thick smoke, and orange-red magma can be clearly seen flowing inside from the round mountain mouth above.
When Mo Mo and the others followed the two demon generals into the palace of Demon Lord Chonglou, they found him embracing the beautiful Fire Ghost King and admiring the gorgeous dance of the demon beauties. However, it was clear that Demon Lord Chonglou did not particularly enjoy it; he merely regarded it as a way to pass the time.
Upon seeing Mo Mo and his companions enter, the Demon Lord immediately dismissed the alluring and beautiful witches and invited them to sit down. The Fire Ghost King greeted Mo Mo and his group before also leaving. After the Fire Ghost King departed, Xu Changqing explained their purpose. The Demon Lord Chonglou, aware of their mission, was already prepared. However, he didn't immediately agree, demanding that at least one of the three withstand three of his attacks; otherwise, one of them would remain in the Demon Realm to serve him.
Mo Mo was more than willing to take on this task, so he stepped forward decisively and said loudly, "After discussion, we have unanimously decided to send Jing Tian to fight you."
Jing Tian was deeply moved when he saw Mo Mo step forward, but when Mo Mo spoke those words with righteous indignation, the little bit of emotion in his heart vanished instantly. "Sure enough, I knew he would definitely trick me." And when he saw Xu Changqing nod very seriously, he was completely desperate. He had completely forgotten that Xu Changqing was no pushover either. He had indeed been betrayed.
So, with a face full of grief and indignation, Jing Tian gritted his teeth and, holding the Demon Sword, went with Demon Lord Chonglou to the open space outside the palace. When Demon Lord Chonglou saw that his opponent was Jing Tian, he was immediately excited. That was his only enemy, the only being in the Three Realms and Six Paths who could match him. So, he flicked out his arm blade, stomped his foot hard on the ground, and the extremely solid ground of the Demon Realm instantly cracked. Using this force, Demon Lord Chonglou's figure flashed and appeared in front of Jing Tian. Jing Tian barely had time to raise the Demon Sword before Demon Lord Chonglou slashed him away.
What followed was a one-sided beating of Jing Tian. Although he was being tortured, as the reincarnation of Fei Peng, he hadn't lost some of his instinctive memories. Coupled with his cultivation during this period, he managed to hold on and avoid a hemorrhage, but he was completely powerless to fight back, let alone launch a counterattack. However, Demon Lord Chonglou was very satisfied because when he found Jing Tian before, Jing Tian couldn't even hold his sword properly, let alone withstand his attacks. He believed that at the current rate, Fei Peng, who had fought him to a standstill, would soon return. Therefore, although Jing Tian didn't actually block three of his moves, he was still very happy to open the Well of Gods and Demons, allowing them to go to the God Realm. Mo Mo also successfully obtained the Holy Spirit Pearl and returned to the mortal world.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 369 One-Time Flying Sword - Mo Mo 1.0 Version
Mo Mo and the others didn't have to wait long. Seven days later, Xu Changqing and Jing Tian returned to the mortal realm with the Wind Spirit Pearl. The box containing the Evil Sword Immortal was successfully placed into the Jade Pool. While the Evil Sword Immortal was being purified, they successfully found Xi Yao and restored her divine body. Jing Tian also successfully regained his memories as Fei Peng, but his divine power could not be returned. To return to his peak, he could only cultivate slowly on his own.
But isn't this a good thing? From now on, Jing Tian will just be Jing Tian. He will no longer be bound by his past mission, nor will he be trapped in that powerful prison. Perhaps this will allow him to break free from his constraints and become a great being who transcends the Three Realms and Six Paths and is not bound by the laws of heaven and earth.
According to Jing Tian and the others, the Heavenly Emperor was exceptionally easy to talk to and had no airs at all. He basically granted them whatever requests they made, which made them feel flattered. Moreover, the Heavenly Emperor asked the two of them to convey his regards to Mo Mo, which surprised Xu Changqing and Jing Tian greatly.
However, Mo Mo was not surprised at all. Even Qingwei could sense that something was wrong with Mo Mo's appearance. How could the Heavenly Emperor, who was even more powerful than Qingwei, be completely unaware? Moreover, don't be fooled by how cowardly the Heavenly Emperor seemed in the original series, as one of the Three Sovereigns who could create the entire God Race using the fruit of the Divine Tree. Would the Heavenly Emperor really be that weak? Just look at how the Evil Sword Immortal did not wreak havoc in the God Realm after escaping his confinement in the original work, but instead came to the mortal world, and you can see some clues.