Sheng Fu

Chapter 1263 Ripples
The Iron Manor City.

Heavy snow is falling, and the snow season is expected to last for another two months.

Inside the former Zhen'an Prince's Mansion, the layout and furnishings remain unchanged, with the tables, chairs, and benches never being replaced. Now, this mansion has become the residence of the Demon King.

Inside the room, King Wu and Huang Ye sat at the same table drinking wine.

After Mu Chun's death in battle, King Wu was in a low mood. What made him feel even worse was that the current situation was not developing as Mu Chun had expected.

The three races remain united, and even the God Emperor has successfully entered the half-step Myriad Realms.

Perhaps Mu Chun's death in battle was too tragic, and this Demon King wanted to fulfill Mu Chun's last wish more than anyone else.

But reality told King Wu that the hope of fulfilling Mu Chun's last wish was so slim as to be negligible.

No one knows what the next move will be.

Whether or not the Demon Queen truly guarded Sky City with the Netherworld Tower, King Wu was unconvinced. The Lord of Eternal Night had already sent word that King Wu only needed to remain inactive.

The Lord of Eternal Night did not explain why he chose to remain inactive.

Perhaps it was destined that there would be an earth-shattering war between the God Emperor and the Demon Lord, or perhaps it was for other reasons.

In short, the Demon King had been depressed for some time.

People may feel that the world situation is deadlocked because of recent public opinion and rumors, but anyone with eyes can see that a world upheaval can happen in an instant.

The Human Emperor and the Demon Queen have truly become two magnificent decorations.

It's just that their respective people always believed in them.

……

On the border between gods and demons, by the banks of a great river.

Once upon a time, this place was always tense, as if a great battle was about to break out at any moment. Now, with heavy snow falling and thousands of miles covered in silver, it exudes an eerie peace.

On the riverbank, two people sat at a primitive stone table and chairs.

A man dressed in a black cloak, his eyes neither sad nor happy, deep and unfathomable.

A man dressed in white, with a hint of sharpness between his brows, had a cool and aloof demeanor, untouched by worldly dust.

The God Emperor and the Demon Lord sat at the same table.

The two did not talk about the past, nor did they feel like reminiscing, nor did they have any antagonistic feelings towards each other. Instead, they both inadvertently revealed traces of melancholy.

"After you emerged from seclusion, you sensed that subtle aura. Have you been searching for that person's whereabouts?" The God Emperor glanced at the Demon Lord, half-believing and half-doubting.

The reason for the skepticism was that the God Emperor did not believe that the Demon Lord would be a match for that one.

Even if we find traces of that person, what then?
However, some things cannot be predicted. The two people entered the realm of the Half-Step Myriad Realms through completely different paths, and the God Emperor did not know the current level of the Demon Lord's strength.

It may be very strong, or it may not be as strong as you imagine.

However, the God Emperor was too lazy to test the waters himself, as it was not advisable for the two to determine a winner at the moment.

At this critical juncture, we need a thin layer of paper to cover up the shame and ugliness.

I used to think that unifying the country was a very difficult thing, but now, something even more difficult has emerged.

“Since we’ve already noticed, there’s no need to say more. We need a trigger to make that person reveal their true form. Clearly, neither of us is that trigger,” the Demon Lord said casually.

The God Emperor's heart sank. Although they were on different sides, he had always considered the Demon Lord a great adversary and would never doubt the Demon Lord's judgment. In just a few words, the God Emperor had already deduced that the one who had not yet appeared was a being whose strength surpassed that of gods and demons.

The Demon Lord remained as still as ever, his eyes utterly devoid of any emotion. The Divine Emperor seemed to have thought of something and said, "Yuwen Jun? He has completely disappeared. Half of the Dragon Clan members are missing from Yuxi Town, and their whereabouts are unknown."

"Judging from the signs, Yuwen Jun seems to have abandoned the alliance of the three races."

"The rumors circulating recently have been deliberately stirred up. If someone does it deliberately the first time, they will do it deliberately the second time."

"Just wait quietly."

What kind of opportunity are you looking for?

The Demon Lord smiled gently, revealing a profound and boundless aura. In an instant, the God Emperor felt as if he were facing a formidable enemy, as if he were all alone, confronting countless gods and demons.

At this moment, the God Emperor clearly understood the gap between himself and the Demon Lord.

The Demon Lord said, "You have just entered the Half-Step Myriad Realms, and your foundation is not stable. You need to hone your skills properly first."

The Emperor was overwhelmed with shock, but he did not succumb to it. Instead, he humbly replied, "I am grateful for your guidance."

Who would have thought that the two who had reached the pinnacle of understanding would be unable to actively stir up trouble?

Such passivity is truly rare throughout history.

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The world of Gu Long.

Above the clouds, Yuwen Jun's aura blended with all things, sometimes like turbulent winds and clouds, sometimes like flowing water amidst towering mountains.

Having traversed the sea of ​​suffering, I have already glimpsed the edge of the other shore.

But this final step seems to be separated by an eternal chasm, an obstacle that cannot be crossed no matter how hard one tries to navigate it.

Suddenly, a profound and righteous aura disturbed the calm water. Yuwen Jun slowly opened his eyes and saw a bright sun in the distance reflecting thousands of auspicious rays that stretched across the heavens and earth. The aura of the Purple Star swept through the entire Ancient Dragon World, giving rise to brilliant Daoist principles and laws. Countless living beings in the mountains and rivers were bathed in the holy light, which further enhanced their bloodline power.

The Empress's successor has successfully entered the Boundless Realm.

Jing Peiyao's eyes shone brightly, surrounded by the radiant aura of Ziwei, yet she showed no sign of smugness. In fact, she subconsciously sought out that sea of ​​suffering that was still far beyond her reach.

A hand landed on Jing Peiyao's shoulder without her noticing. The Empress's successor glanced sideways, a hint of bitterness in her eyes, and said, "It's difficult, it's urgent, and I really want to create the future with you."

"I really don't want to be your vassal."

Yuwen Jun replied gently, "The struggle for the Great Dao between us is a long one, there's no need to rush it. Just focus on your cultivation and don't let your mind wander too much."

Cultivating oneself in dire circumstances is a constant struggle against the threat of death.

Everyone in the world of Gu Long knew that the Demon Lord and the God Emperor had successively entered the half-step Myriad Realms. With the might of Heaven above them, who dared to slack off? And who was not anxious?
Yuwen Jun glanced in the direction of Zhong Yi and said thoughtfully, "In about a day, Zhong Yi will enter the Wuji Realm. He should feel fortunate that we were able to have a short but profound ultimate cultivation at the most critical moment."

Jing Peiyao smiled silently, feeling that some thoughts, though seemingly severed, were still connected, and some things, though seemingly defeated, had a glimmer of hope. This was the fun and cause and effect of cultivation, and also the most arduous and complicated time in cultivation.

"Come with me to the Great River of the Underworld, and let it be a chance to clear your mind," Yuwen Jun said softly, looking at the beautiful profile of the Empress's successor.

Jing Peiyao immediately understood and said, "This time, I'll be the henchman?"

After thinking about it carefully, Yuwen Jun said, "Your sword may not have a chance to be drawn."

"The most important thing now is to do whatever you want."

"The ultimate manifestation of Tao and Law lies in the unintentional breakthrough."

Jing Peiyao frowned slightly, as if she had realized something, and the Purple Star True Essence within her body became increasingly magnificent and vast.