Gou's Liver Experience in the World of Demons and Demons

"Jin'er! You!"

Zhao Boyang's eyes were bloodshot, and he roared in fury!

He never expected Jin'er to turn on him so quickly and use such ruthless methods!

His longsword was instantly drawn, and the sword light slashed towards the charging enemy!
Old Bear roared and swung his fists, unleashing a violent barrage of punches at the enemy!

Chaos erupted instantly inside the cave! Swords flashed, fists whistled through the air!

Zhao Boyang and Lao Xiong were not weak, but the enemy had a large number of people who were fearless and only attacked without defending. For a time, they were forced to be flustered and in danger!
Jin'er, however, seemed oblivious to the fighting before her.

She moved gracefully toward the cave entrance.

As she passed Zhao Boyang, she paused slightly, glanced at him sideways, her eyes indifferent, as if she were looking at a stranger.

"Zhao Boyang, you are a good pawn. It's a pity you know too much."

Her red lips parted slightly, her voice still cool and clear.

Zhao Boyang forcefully parried an attack from a martial artist, and upon hearing this, he was both shocked and furious.

"Who the hell are you?!"

Jin'er did not answer, but a faint, all-encompassing smile appeared on her lips.

She raised her slender hand and gently waved it towards the cave entrance.

call--!
A thick, inky black smoke, emitting a pungent, sweet-smelling odor, appeared out of nowhere and instantly spread out, completely sealing off the entire cave entrance!
This black smoke not only obstructs vision, but also contains a potent poison with strong corrosive and nerve-paralyzing properties! It's the same poisonous miasma she used to hinder Zhao Boyang's pursuit!
"Cough cough!"

Zhao Boyang and Lao Xiong were caught off guard and inhaled the black smoke. They immediately felt dizzy and their true energy circulation became sluggish!
However, the manipulated warriors seemed unaffected, and their attacks became even more frenzied!
"Jin'er!"

Zhao Boyang roared, trying to break through the black smoke barrier, but the paralyzing effect of the poisonous miasma slowed his movements by half a beat, and he was instantly entangled by several martial artists.

Jin'er's figure had already disappeared into the thick black smoke, leaving only a faint voice echoing in the cave.

"Enjoy... your last moments."

……

Following his memory, Gu Sheng finally arrived at that desolate mountain area.

Even before he got close to the cave, he keenly sensed an unusual, eerie atmosphere permeating the air.

It was a strange fluctuation that mixed blood, poison, and the remnants of some powerful force.

"There's a fight! And... it's Jin'er's aura!"

Gu Sheng's eyes narrowed, and a sense of unease arose in his heart.

He immediately landed on the ground, concealing all his presence, and like a cheetah blending into the shadows, silently stealthily moved towards the cave.

At the same time, a powerful mental force, like an invisible tide, cautiously spread forward, probing everything around it.

A mental scan instantly relayed the situation inside the cave.

The cave entrance was blocked by thick black smoke. Inside, Zhao Boyang and Old Xiong were locked in a fierce battle, surrounded by more than ten crazed martial artists. Old Xiong and Old Zhen lay unconscious on the ground. But Jin'er... was not among them!
Gu Sheng's heart sank. Something had indeed happened! Jin'er had already left!

He immediately expanded the range of his mental energy's detection, covering the entire barren mountain area.

Suddenly, he stopped abruptly! His gaze shot to the side, behind a jagged black boulder not far ahead.

"Come out."

Gu Sheng's voice was icy, echoing through the silent, desolate mountains.

A gentle breeze blew by, swirling up a few withered leaves. From behind the boulder, a slender figure slowly emerged.

A well-tailored black dress accentuated her breathtaking curves.

Her face was stunningly beautiful, her temperament aloof and serene, like a fleeting epiphyllum blooming in the dark night. It was Jin'er.

She stood there quietly, looking calmly at Gu Sheng, as if she had already anticipated his arrival.

She didn't exude any powerful aura, but Gu Sheng felt an invisible pressure enveloping him.

"You are indeed here."

Jin'er parted her red lips slightly, her voice still clear and melodious, yet carrying an air of knowing everything.

"It's a little faster than I expected."

Gu Sheng's eyes were sharp as knives, locked onto Jin'er, and his true energy surged and roared through his meridians like a volcano about to erupt.

He spoke slowly, his voice low and imposing.

"The spy planted by the Old Ghost of the Styx... it really was you. Lying in wait beside Zhao Boyang, just to disrupt things at the crucial moment and ensure his sacrifice plan goes perfectly?"

Upon hearing this, Jin'er's beautiful face remained expressionless, but a subtle ripple seemed to spread across her deep eyes.

She looked at Gu Sheng, a subtle, enigmatic smile slowly curving her lips, her voice languid and playful.

"A spy? A troublemaker? Gu Sheng, your imagination... is quite rich."

She tilted her head slightly, her gaze sweeping over Gu Sheng with scrutiny and curiosity.

"However, the way you destroyed the offerings did surprise me somewhat."

Those vines...the way they devour life force is quite peculiar.

She paused, her red lips parted slightly, and the words that came out were like a thunderclap.

"I am the daughter of the Styx."

Gu Sheng's pupils suddenly contracted! Even with his resolute will, he was shaken to his core by the sudden revelation of his identity!
The daughter of the Styx Monarch?! The shock of this identity far exceeded any of his previous guesses!

Jin'er seemed quite pleased with the fleeting surprise in Gu Sheng's eyes. She continued, her voice as calm as if she were telling someone else's story.

“But he and I are not on the same path. That madman has long been willing to do anything to break the seal, even sacrificing his closest relatives. I am here not to help him, but... to get rid of him.”

Her gaze shifted towards the main hall of the Thousand Souls Palace, her eyes turning icy.

"As for Xiao Beixuan, he was nothing more than a pawn that he had carefully cultivated, a pathetic worm who thought he could control his destiny but whose fate had already been sealed."

He thought he was destined to become the master of a soulless body? Ha! He had no idea that the moment the grand formation was activated, his soul would be utterly crushed, becoming nourishment for that body, ultimately serving as a stepping stone for the breaking of the Styx River's seal!

She withdrew her gaze and turned it back to Gu Sheng, her eyes filled with inquiry.

"I'm more curious about you. Bai Zhi was bait I deliberately released, intending to lure out the other spies in the Styx River, but I didn't expect to attract you instead. You not only saw through part of my plan, but also successfully took her away. How did you do that?"

The evil spirit binding that old madman planted in her soul is so powerful that even I had to put in some effort to temporarily suppress it without alerting him.

Gu Sheng's mind raced. Jin'er's words contained too much information, making it difficult to discern their truthfulness. But at this moment, he chose to remain calm and simply said coldly.

"This has nothing to do with you."

Jin'er didn't press the matter, as if it were just a casual remark.

With a flick of her wrist, an ancient-looking black jade talisman appeared in her palm. The surface of the talisman was faintly glowing.

"This is Xiao Beixuan's communication jade talisman."

Jin'er lightly tapped the jade talisman with her fingertip, and a voice filled with obvious anxiety and rage immediately came from it; it was Xiao Beixuan:

"Jin'er! Where are you?! Something's happened at the sacrificial plaza! Thousands of corpse puppets... all destroyed! Their life force forcibly drained! Damn it! Who did it?! Investigate immediately! Also, that useless backup array eye is missing! He probably escaped in the chaos! Find him for me! I need to see him alive or dead! Hurry!"

The sound stopped suddenly.

Jin'er held the jade talisman, and for the first time, a look of obvious astonishment appeared on her beautiful face!
She suddenly looked up at Gu Sheng, her eyes sharp as knives.

"Thousands of corpse puppets... their life force forcibly drained... Did you do this?!"

Gu Sheng remained expressionless, neither admitting nor denying.

But Jin'er was already certain from his eyes and the vine scent she had sensed earlier!

"good very good!"

The astonishment in Jin'er's eyes quickly faded, replaced by an indescribable excitement and...admiration?
"Gu Sheng, you're more interesting than I thought! Destroying the offerings cut off the source of the problem, directly severing the Styx's biggest advantage in breaking the seal! Well done!"

She suddenly raised her right hand and gently snapped her fingers towards the direction of the cave.

Snapped!
The crisp snap of fingers echoed through the silent, desolate mountains.

Meanwhile, inside the cave, the dozen or so martial artists who were frantically attacking Zhao Boyang and Old Xiong suddenly seemed to have all their strength drained away. Their movements abruptly froze, the bloodlust in their eyes quickly faded, and they collapsed softly to the ground, completely lifeless.

The sounds of fierce fighting inside the cave suddenly ceased.

Zhao Boyang and Lao Xiong, covered in blood and panting heavily, stared at their enemy who had fallen dead in an instant, their faces filled with shock and uncertainty, not understanding what had happened.

Outside the desolate mountain, Jin'er withdrew her hand, as if she had only done a trivial matter.

She looked at Gu Sheng, her eyes becoming serious.

"Gu Sheng, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Styx is our common enemy."

As long as he lives, this Eastern Wilderness will never find peace. You... are you willing to form an alliance with me?

Gu Sheng's eyes were sharp, and he did not lower his guard because of Jin'er's suggestion.

He said solemnly.

"An alliance? What makes you think I should believe you? Just because you're the daughter of the Styx and want to kill him?"

"Having been undercover for many years, I have grasped the core secrets and weaknesses of his plan."

Jin'er spoke with certainty.

"Because I just helped you solve the trouble in the cave. And also because... you destroyed the offering, and have completely stood on the opposite side of him, with no room for maneuver. Only by cooperating can we have a chance to completely end that madman."

Gu Sheng remained silent for a moment, his mind rapidly weighing the pros and cons.

Jin'er's identity is mysterious, her strength is unfathomable, and her purpose is unclear. Cooperating with her is tantamount to seeking help from a tiger.

But right now, Venerable Styx and Xiao Beixuan are the biggest threats. With the offering destroyed, they will definitely launch a fierce counterattack. I can't hold them off alone.

Jin'er's intelligence and resources are key to breaking the deadlock.

"Cooperation is possible."

Gu Sheng finally spoke, his voice cold.

"But only within this secret realm. Once we leave, we'll have nothing to do with each other. And..."

His gaze was like lightning, fixed on Jin'er.

You need to show your loyalty.

"A certificate of nomination?"

Jin'er raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly finding it amusing.

"what do you want?"

"Xiao Beixuan's head."

Gu Sheng said, word by word.

"He is the key executor of the Styx Project and the mastermind behind this sacrifice. Killing him will not only severely damage the Styx but also prove your sincerity."

Upon hearing this, Jin'er was not angry at all. Instead, she smiled, a smile as beautiful as melting snow, yet containing a chilling killing intent.

"Alright! I accept this pledge of loyalty. Xiao Beixuan... I'm determined to have his head."

Her quick agreement aroused Gu Sheng's suspicion, but he didn't show it, simply nodding.

"If you can do that, then we can consider our partnership tentatively established."

Just then, Gu Sheng suddenly sensed something, his gaze abruptly shifting towards the exit of the secret realm, and he said in a deep voice.

"With the offerings destroyed, Xiao Beixuan will likely seal off all entrances and exits to the secret realm in a fit of rage, trapping them like turtles in a jar!"

As if to prove his words, as soon as he finished speaking, countless streaks of light of different colors suddenly lit up in the distant horizon, near the exit of the secret realm!
Like a swarm of startled bees, they are rushing frantically toward the exit!
Clearly, those martial artists who had not yet been captured or who had managed to escape were realizing that they were in grave danger after sensing the dramatic changes and soaring blood energy in the core area. They were desperately trying to escape this place of death!

Almost at the same time those escape lights appeared, several incredibly powerful energy beams suddenly erupted from the direction of the secret realm's exit!

A beam of light shot into the sky, weaving into a massive energy net covered in runes, instantly enveloping and sealing off the entire exit area!
Rumble!
The muffled roar of energy could be faintly heard even from a great distance.

Those streaks of light rushing towards the exit were as if they had crashed into an invisible wall, and were all thrown back, their light dimmed, and some even exploded, accompanied by faint screams!

The exit... was indeed blocked!
Jin'er also saw this scene, her eyes turning slightly cold.

"That was a quick reaction."

Gu Sheng withdrew his gaze and looked at Jin'er, his tone solemn.

"Now, we are all trapped in this urn."

"Jin'er, what are your plans for the future? How do you intend to take Xiao Beixuan's head?"

Jin'er met Gu Sheng's gaze, her red lips slightly parted, her voice carrying the composure of someone in complete control.

"The plan? It's simple. Right now, the person he most wants to kill is you, and the person he most wants to find is the escaped backup array core. As for us... all we need to do is make him find 'us'."

She emphasized the word "we" with a sly glint in her eyes.

The deathly silence of the desolate mountains was shattered by the roar of energy coming from the distant exit. The soaring net of light, like a cold cage, announced the complete closure of the secret realm.

Gu Sheng and Jin'er exchanged a glance, their eyes showing little surprise, only a cold resolve.

"Catching a turtle in a jar... Now, it's still unknown who the turtle is."

Jin'er's lips curled into a cold smile, and then she looked at Gu Sheng, her eyes sharpening.

"However, to kill Xiao Beixuan, the two of us alone are not enough. He is guarded by at least three Human King Realm experts, all of whom are henchmen carefully selected by Old Ghost Styx, and their strength should not be underestimated."

I need to know your trump card, or rather... how many can you possibly handle?

She paused and added.

“I can hold off those three King Realm cultivators for you, preventing them from interfering. But Xiao Beixuan himself is at the peak of the Human King Realm, and he possesses a secret treasure bestowed upon him by the Old Ghost of the Styx River, making his combat strength far beyond that of an ordinary Human King.”

You must be able to keep him in check, at least... don't let him easily break free to command others.

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng remained expressionless, simply replying calmly. (End of Chapter)