Xianye

Chapter 476 Hong Jingtian

Hongjingtian, Mowu Continent—

He set off from the Void Emperor Heaven, passing through several boundary gates and traversing numerous heavens. After half a year, he finally arrived at the Flood Whale Heaven and personally set foot on this continent of Mowu.

Back in the Jade Emperor's time, he had already heard of the infamous reputation of this desolate heaven, and seeing it today, he can see that it is indeed well-deserved.

Hongjing Heaven consists of four continents: Mowu, Liyang, Sheyin, and the most supreme place among them, Faxi.

However, if we're talking about authentic, high-level Xuanmen lineages that can shelter trillions of human beings from the wind and rain, after searching all over the vast four continents, we can only find the Tianchi Sect, which is rooted in Liyang Continent, and there are no more.

As for the other three continents, they are all blessed lands and paradises for demon cultivators, ghosts, and other strange monsters.

The continent of Faxi, the most prominent of the four continents, was once the ancestral home of the Five-Colored Peacock Clan. However, with the collapse of the Dao Court and the changing times, the rulers of Faxi are now several Heavenly Demon Royal Clans that have migrated from afar.

If we talk about the ruthlessness and cruelty of the rulers, it is probably even greater than the Five-Colored Peacock of the past, and even the Tianchi Sect would find it difficult to confront it head-on!
This is also because the Tianchi Sect has received assistance from several other celestial sects, including Yu Chen, in recent years. After expelling the Southern Sky Demon Kingdom, it has completely unified the Liyang Continent and has ample spiritual energy and various external medicines, which can be used to cultivate younger disciples and enrich the sect's foundation.

If this were back when the Tianchi Sect was still in a standoff with the Southern Sky Demon Kingdom, this immortal sect would have had no choice but to bow down to the Heavenly Demon Royal Family, bribing the Heavenly Demon envoy with generous gifts and money in order to avoid being disturbed.

It is conceivable that under such circumstances, Hong Jingtian would naturally be a scene of chaos and devastation.

Even several nearby land and air zones suffered greatly and could not escape.

Before arriving in Mowu Continent, Chen Heng first went to the nearby Quan Tu Realm.

He originally intended to go to Liyang Continent from the gate of Quantu Realm, since the Tianchi Sect is now a powerful force, and there are many Yu Chen lineages in Liyang Continent.

For example, Xie Yingyuan, who had attacked him years ago, had brought the Xie family's Ninety-Nine Tortoise-Snake Stakes to this place, breaking through the siege of the Buddha's evil forces and preserving the Jade Emperor Dao lineage here, thus becoming famous for a time.

Given the relationship between the Tianchi Sect and Yuchen, he should be able to use the power of this immortal sect and the Yuchen Dao lineage to inquire about the location of the Fierce Eagle Mountain mentioned by Daoist Caikongkong after arriving in Liyang Continent.

No one knows how many changes have occurred over the years, but that Eagle Mountain has long since been renamed and changed its appearance.

Or perhaps they were smashed to pieces in past calamities, thus losing their records.

Chen Heng had not found any information about this mountain along the way.

However, after arriving at the gate of the Quan Tu Realm, before he could even head to Li Yang Continent, he was surrounded by the Heavenly Demon Demon Army, which had been lying in ambush.

After Chen Heng killed thousands of the fierce demons who dared to be the vanguard, the remaining ones finally realized the danger. Even the few Heavenly Demon Generals could not control them with their flags and scattered in all directions.

Afterwards, he captured several Heavenly Demon generals and used the Netherworld True Water to bewitch their minds. Only then did he learn that the Southern Sky Demon Kingdom, with the support of the Heavenly Demon Royal Family, had already prepared for war and was fighting against the Heavenly Pool Sect again.

The two sides fought fiercely over the final ownership of Liyang Luzhou. Along with this, the demons and monsters of Hongjingtian also acted recklessly, taking advantage of this opportunity to come to the surrounding world, wantonly killing and destroying everything. They even tampered with the boundary gate, allowing entry but not exit, intending to ambush and kill any outside creatures that came to them.

Before Chen Heng could gather more information, an endless horde of demons, like mosquitoes and flies, attacked.

During this time, a great sound rang out from the sky, shaking the mountains and rivers. Looking around, one could see that the leaders of various sects in this realm were fiercely fighting against several great demons.

After helping them eliminate those great demons and quell the demonic calamity in this realm, the realm gate was destroyed. Furthermore, they learned from the cultivators of this realm that the Tianchi Sect had dispatched its elite forces to activate the "Chenhuo Yuanji Runyu Great Array".

The vast continent of Liyang is protected by a strict fire barrier, isolating it from the outside world.

After some deliberation, Chen Heng decided to use the Transcendent Shuttle to travel through the void. Although he encountered several vacuum calamities along the way, he eventually landed in the Mowu Continent.

At this moment, Chen Heng was gathering his thoughts. He looked at the vast mountains that stretched straight up into the sea of ​​clouds, with towering peaks and towering cliffs.

The strange and precipitous shapes are hard to describe. Not to mention cities and settlements, even the traces of birds and beasts are faint.

He channeled his magic, wiped his face with his sleeve, and instantly transformed into a giant, jet-black eagle.

With steel claws and iron feathers, a pair of broad wings, and eyes that gleam with a fierce light, and with dark clouds of evil energy swirling and hanging down above its head, it was clear at a glance that it was a powerful demon cultivator with some cultivation.

Now, within this vast expanse of Hongjing Heaven, neither Liyang Luzhou is accessible, nor is it possible to explore the traces of Huiying Mountain.

The only option then is to approach the major sects and religions of this Mowu Continent and seek information from the masters of this continent.

In the Mowu Continent, there are few human cultivators; most are demons and monsters. To avoid attracting attention, it is most appropriate to travel as a demon cultivator.

Chen Heng didn't linger any longer. With a flap of his wings, he shattered the frosty clouds above his head and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

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Two days later, in the same continent of Mowu.

Flowers and fruits abound, the climate is harmonious, the plains and fields are clear and beautiful, and amidst the towering mountains, the cries of monkeys and cranes can be heard from all directions, creating a scene of prosperity.

Chen Heng, hovering in the clouds, slightly spread his wings and paused briefly before looking down.

After traveling for two days, he finally saw some vitality in this land of Mowu.

In that desolate land before, all that could be seen was endless cold wind and frost, biting to the bone, nothing compared to the beautiful scenery before us.

"I wonder how powerful the demons in this Mowu Continent are? Next, we should go and investigate the distribution of forces in this area to make our next move easier."

Chen Heng's eyes flashed, and he thought to himself.

Shortly after he took flight, a series of noisy sounds also came from the other side of the mountain.

People shouting, horses neighing, wheels rolling—it was a lively scene.

Hundreds of knights clad in heavy armor and helmets galloped through the forest like the wind, forming a siege formation that resembled a large net gradually being spread out to capture the fleeing winged black tiger in the center.

The black tiger in the lead, fleeing in a disheveled state, was three zhang long, with its eyes flashing yellow light wildly and its body shrouded in a chilling mist.

Each time it leaps, it is aided by unseen winds and clouds, easily crossing mountain streams and ravines, like a hazy black light, its speed astonishing.

Meanwhile, countless demons chanted incantations, made hand seals, brandished swords and spears beside the Black Tiger, their blue faces and fangs creating a sinister and eerie scene.

However, these heavily armored knights were clearly guards carefully trained by some powerful force. They rode sleek, scale-armored steeds with human faces, carried carved bows shrouded in demonic energy, and had ghostly spirits lurking on their helmets. If they encountered any tall trees or shrubs blocking their way, they would not even need to dodge; they would charge straight at them, and the demonic light on their bodies would tear them to shreds.

Under such relentless pursuit, even the winged black tiger, which tried to preserve some of its strength, had no choice but to spit out a few mouthfuls of blood essence. Its pair of wings on its back immediately emitted a whistling sound and disappeared into the air in the blink of an eye.

Above the group of heavily armored knights, a magnificent ship floated in the air.

On both sides of the boat were a dozen or so flying vehicles of various sizes, like a fortified city, protecting the three-story boat in the center, making quite a grand spectacle.

Seeing the winged black tiger suddenly seem to be fighting for its life, leaving the group of heavily armored knights far behind, on the boat, a tall man with a pale face and prominent cheekbones laughed instead of getting angry.

He clapped his hands happily and turned to his left and right, saying:
"We've only just set out hunting, and we've already encountered such a strange creature. Isn't this a sign from the heavens, an omen that Uncle is about to achieve unparalleled divine power?"

Upon hearing this, those around him immediately echoed his sentiments, showering him with praise.

Only a thin, bony man in fine clothes with blue eyes shook his head inwardly, without saying a word.

"Old Xiang, Old Xiang! Since you are proficient in divination, then cast another divination and tell us the secrets of heaven for your uncle." The tall man smiled and said to an old man with a black beard and slanted eyes.

Upon hearing this, Elder Xiang secretly scoffed. It was true that he knew some innate divine calculations, but those were ultimately unorthodox methods, not the true path. Using them would not only have various limitations, but would also shorten one's lifespan.

Therefore, he would rarely resort to such methods unless it involved matters concerning his life and fortune.

But the person speaking in front of us is not someone to be trifled with—

This tall man was named Feng Lian, the nephew of Feng Wu, a minister of the Yu Cang Demon Kingdom. In recent years, Feng Wu had personally brought him to his residence for education. However, he was also known for his fierce and unruly nature, and would often curse and kill people.

Xiang Laoben went down the mountain to the Yu Cang Demon Kingdom to raise funds for his cultivation, and became a retainer in Feng Wu's household.

Not to mention that refusing would inevitably irritate Feng Lian and make the situation awkward, Feng Lian's status alone was enough to force Elder Xiang to bow his head in despair.

"Both are sons of dukes and marquises, yet Feng Lian, that scoundrel, is so arrogant, while Ge Ji is cautious and timid. Even though he knows that Feng Lian invited him out hunting today to deliberately humiliate him because of the previous beast-fighting incident, he dares not refuse."

Xiang sighed inwardly, glancing at the elegantly dressed man with blue eyes beside him, feeling a pang of emotion.
"It is only because Ge Ji was hated by his biological father that he was born into a good family and had the support of his clan, yet he was still of low status."

In this life, it's always good to find a good backer!

"Young master, please forgive me, this old man—" Xiang Lao then composed himself.

Before he could finish speaking, Feng Lian, impatient, pulled a handful of radiant pearls from his sleeve and threw them at him, shouting:
"Isn't it just that your uncle's cultivation level is too high, making it difficult for you to accurately predict the truth, and that your divination method will shorten your lifespan? I'm sick of hearing these old sayings, why bother saying them again!"

Old Xiang frowned, looking somewhat displeased.

But upon seeing the precious pearls splattering around his feet, all his anger vanished instantly. He quickly called over a few disciples and told them to bend down and pick them up.

"Isn't that alright? What does shortening my lifespan matter? I'm always generous, I certainly won't shortchange you."

Upon seeing this, Feng Lian burst into laughter:
"As for whether your calculations are accurate or not, I don't really care. It's just something new and interesting to see, and it'll make things lively for everyone."

"Ge Ji, I've heard that you were raised by servants in your childhood. I'm afraid you've never seen such interesting magic before?"

Upon hearing this, Ge Ji forced a smile but did not speak.

"..."

Old Xiang cursed inwardly, then cleared his throat and, when he looked at Feng Lian, his face was all smiles again:

"Young master, you know that my divination requires the sacrifice of living beings with flesh and blood, don't you know?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Lian pondered for a moment, his eyes darting around.

The group of diners who had been watching the spectacle suddenly fell silent, each one uttering a single word.

"Alright, alright. After raising you all these years, there is still some affection between us. I will forgive you this time. Let Old Master Xiang show off his skills when we get back to the manor."

Feng Lian sighed, then, amidst the bows and thanks from the diners on either side, his face regained its smugness.

At this moment, the heavily armored knights under the clouds had caught up with the winged black tiger. Under the barrage of arrows, no matter how powerful the black tiger was, he was powerless to turn the tide. His henchmen were killed one after another, and soon he himself was bleeding profusely, barely clinging to life.

"You think you can escape your primordial spirit? There's no way you're going to have such a good deal!"

Feng Lian sneered.

He reached out and took a carved bow from several diners. With a cursory glance, a streak of black light shot out, instantly pinning the black tiger's spirit to its corpse.

Amidst the cheers, Feng Lian suddenly felt bored.

He turned to look at Ge Ji, and just as a plan formed in his mind, he caught a glimpse of a black light out of the corner of his eye.

Feng Lian hurriedly turned around and saw a giant eagle soaring through the clouds, moving as fast as lightning.

"You've run into my hands, haven't you?"

Feng Lian muttered something, drew his bow to its fullest extent, and fired an arrow, but the giant eagle easily dodged it.

"That's unreasonable!"

Feng Lian shot another arrow, but still missed.

He was about to order his knights to draw their bows when he suddenly felt a chill on his neck, and then the world around him began to turn upside down.

In his astonishment, he caught a glimpse of his headless corpse standing not far away, and the next moment, his vision was completely plunged into darkness, and he could no longer see anything.

This turn of events happened so fast that no one had time to react!

From Xiang Lao and Ge Ji's perspective, Feng Lian had just fired two arrows when the giant eagle swooped down and killed him instantly.

He died a tragic death without ever having used any of his skills.

"Damn, damn!"

The old ghost was terrified. With Feng Lian dead, everyone present would likely suffer, and would be blamed by Feng Wu after he left the pass.

In order to mitigate the punishment, the only option is...

Xiang Lao's eyes narrowed slightly. He had just summoned a few skeletons and was about to cast a spell to see if he could fight them before making any further plans, but the guests and knights around him had already made their move first.

In an instant, all sorts of colorful lights moved at once, more than a hundred of them, coming with great force, intertwining like shuttles!
Chen Heng glanced around, and faced with such an attack, he didn't use any special abilities. He simply straightened his body and went forward to meet it.

Suddenly a strong wind arose, the fierce air was oppressive, and dark fire flew across the sky, turning the chaotic clouds into tattered pieces!
"..."

Ge Ji, who was standing to the side, felt his hands and feet turn ice cold.

He stood there stunned for a long time, bit his tongue hard, and was about to jump off the ground to get away from the trouble, but as soon as he moved his body, a chill ran down his spine.

Sometime later, all sounds had subsided, leaving only mutilated corpses and profuse blood.

When his gaze fell upon the sword that the old man had once carried, Ge Ji felt a chill run down his spine and nearly jumped up from the spot.

He knew about Xiang Lao's methods. This man, like him, was a rare human cultivator in the Mowu Continent, skilled in flying swordsmanship and divination. That was why Feng Lian always kept him by his side and did not treat him as a mere offering.

Old Xiang clearly wouldn't risk his life for Feng Lian; he probably intended to fight a few rounds first, then make a clean getaway after giving his due.

Unexpectedly, without even having to unleash his prized flying sword, the demonic cultivator had his head easily severed.

"Senior..."

Ge Ji forced a smile, as if to beg for mercy.

Chen Heng's gaze lingered on him for a moment, then looked eastward, suddenly scooped Ge Ji into his hands, spread his wings, and continued to soar into the sky.

(End of this chapter)