Sheng Fu

Night falls in the demon realm.

Starlight ripples, the mountains and rivers are desolate and boundless.

The signs of spiritual energy revival in the ravaged half of the country naturally lifted the spirits of Chu Yu and his group. Thus, they began a meticulous exploration and search in the Heihe area, the southern plains, and the Heishan region.

I thought I would find one or two secret realms by taking advantage of the spiritual energy revival, but unfortunately, I didn't find any trace of them.

All that effort for nothing.

North of the Black Mountain region.

The ravaged battlefield gradually returned to its former order. Due to trade between the three races, thirteen towns of varying sizes have been built in the Black Mountain region, along with a large post station.

Human and Elven merchants have settled in this land that may hold countless business opportunities.

Riverside, under the willow trees.

The river breeze was cool, and the campfire flickered.

Chu Yu and the others sat on the ground, drinking tea and eating dry rations. The Ancient Spirit Cat looked towards the direction of the Demon Realm's capital. Once upon a time, the creatures in that capital were its inescapable nightmare.

Returning to this familiar place, the ancient spirit cat still felt uneasy.

It was indeed hunted down by that ancient celestial tiger for a long time. Fortunately, it was clever enough to make many plans during its escape, otherwise it would have been dead long ago.

The nameless old man took a sip of tea and said, "The spiritual energy here has been revived because Yuwen Jun once cultivated here. The chaotic imperial energy, combined with the power of origin, can ignite the spark of spiritual energy."

"However, this place is no longer worth exploring."

"Things are not quite what we imagined."

Chu Yu subconsciously looked at the Primordial Spirit Cat and asked softly, "What's the area around the Netherworld Cave like?"

The Primordial Spirit Cat shook its head decisively and said, "No, when that tiger was alive, it often secluded itself in the Netherworld Cave. There would definitely be no ancient creature living next to that tiger."

Chu Yu smiled knowingly and said, "That's true."

The ancient spirit cat seemed to have thought of something and said, "The Holy Spirit Mountain Range."

"This mountain range runs across the land between the demon realm and the divine realm, and is a no-man's-land."

"Secondly, the Holy Spirit Mountains are naturally rich in spiritual energy and have a vast territory."

"At first, my favorite place was the Holy Spirit Mountains. The demon race and the human race once fought a great war, and the fortune of the mountains and rivers collapsed and scattered. In contrast, only the Holy Spirit Mountains were not affected by the flow of fortune."

"In fact, the Morning Light Mountain Range in the Divine Realm, as well as Mount Gara, are also quite worth exploring."

“The most worthwhile places to explore are the no-man's-land frontiers and desolate places like the Qingming Great River, which are uninhabited.”

Hengyun, Langfeng, and Changle nodded slightly, finding the idea quite reasonable.

Furthermore, the Primordial Spirit Cat is an ancient being, and no one understands the art of hiding of ancient beings better than this cat.

“Okay, I’ll leave after I finish eating,” the nameless old man replied cheerfully.

……

Holy Spirit Mountains.

Scattered moonlight filtered through the tree canopy and fell into the valley stream.

Beside the stream, a handsome man in white stood tall and elegant, fishing with a rod in his hand. The rod was made from a straight stick chosen on the spot, the fishing line was made by tearing tree bark and weaving the most supple bark, and the hook was made from a long, narrow barb bent into shape.

This is an extremely simple and crude fishing tackle set.

Therefore, no fish took the bait for a long time.

The man in white once fished in the vast marshland, protected by powerful figures and attended to by servants.

But this was the first time I'd ever camped out in the wilderness and fished at the same time, so I naturally had a special feeling about it.

While the scenery atop the clouds is undoubtedly magnificent and vast, even in muddy terrain, there are occasional breathtaking sights. This current predicament is perhaps the most boring and meaningless experience of the God Emperor's life.

People always need to suddenly realize something or gain something in moments of loneliness and boredom.

This feeling is unrestrained, an unrestrained feeling that is hard to describe.

Like a gentle breeze in the wilderness, its destination unknown, yet wherever it passes, flowers and grasses droop their eyes, and trees bow their heads.

Compared to the grand narratives of the past, this moment is truly insignificant.

However, the God Emperor thoroughly enjoyed this feeling. Over the years, he had planned many great things and experienced many exhilarating moments.

He was used to seeing splendor and grandeur, and he was accustomed to standing at the pinnacle of prosperity, overlooking the world's scenery.

But at this moment, it feels very fresh.

Suddenly, ripples appeared on the water's surface, and the fishing rod made of a wooden stick gave a brief, indistinct feel. The God Emperor subconsciously lifted the rod to hook the fish, thinking he would catch something, but he caught nothing. It took a bite, but didn't bite firmly.

Many things are like this: they seem to offer hope, but it turns out to be nothing but empty joy.

Since the start of the Great Conflict, the Divine Emperor has experienced several disappointments.

But his mindset remained unchanged; he slightly raised his hand to cast his line and then waited patiently for good news.

Sometimes, after giving a bite, there will be no more bites from the fish; but sometimes, after giving a bite, a strong bite will follow.

Sometimes, standing at a peak that is difficult for most people to reach doesn't bring good luck.

But if you come to a muddy place, you might have some good luck.

However, after giving it a sip, the fish underwater became completely still, with no further movement whatsoever.

But suddenly, they gave me a very light sip.

This is a feeling that makes anglers unable to stop, just like a girl in love who is afraid that her lover will not come, and also afraid that he will do something inappropriate.

Of course, for the God Emperor, this was just a passing interest.

A night breeze gently caressed his face. The white-robed emperor glanced into the distance subconsciously. Nothing unexpected happened, but he sensed a subtle change in the wind direction throughout the Holy Spirit Mountain Range.

For example, that wisp of wind just now.

The breeze was so slight that it didn't even cause the slightest ripple on the water.

Upon closer inspection, everything in the Holy Spirit Mountains seemed normal, with no sign of anything new.

The Emperor didn't take it to heart and continued fishing in the same spot.

The night fog spread silently throughout the mountains.

On a mountain path trodden by wild beasts, Chu Yu and his group leisurely explored the surroundings. The four members of the Taoist Xuanzong sect were also conducting meticulous calculations to confirm whether there were any supreme experts lurking within this mountain range.

After patiently deducing for a long time, it was discovered that no supreme expert was secretly lurking.

Immediately, the Primordial Spirit Cat activated the power of origin to construct a miniature field for Chu Yu, concealing the secrets of heaven.

Chu Yu clasped his hands together, and his powerful senses swept through the mountains like a hurricane.

Suddenly, he noticed an unusual spatial fluctuation and exclaimed with delight, "I've got it! Follow me!"

The four men—the nameless old man, Hengyun, Langfeng, and Changle—were shaken and followed Chu Yu's footsteps.

Although they had made some discoveries, the group remained very cautious, always fearing the worst.

Soon after, the group came across a winding stream. Led by Chu Yu, they followed the stream upstream and eventually entered a deep, secluded valley.

Inside the valley, a man in white robes had been fishing for a long time… (End of Chapter)