I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 418 The Daoist Master's Rebellious Disciple? Wash a Great Sword!

Chen Mo frowned as he looked at the contents of the jade slip.

According to the records of the Wusheng Mountain Sect, more than 300 years ago, a strange phenomenon occurred in Dongsheng Prefecture. A dazzling light covered an area of ​​tens of thousands of miles and lasted for several days before it stopped.

After the light faded, a deep black hole stretched across the sky and earth.

Birds and beasts can pass through safely without any impact, but cultivators will disappear instantly once they step into it.

In order to find out what this thing was, the major sects and the imperial court joined forces, with several grandmaster-level experts leading a small team into the black hole.

Several days later, the first exploration team returned, bringing back astonishing news—

On the other side of the black hole lies an incredibly vast world, far exceeding the area of ​​any known secret realm at the time, and containing many legacies and creations left behind by ancient powerful beings!

"In the past, a large number of powerful figures mysteriously disappeared in the Nine Provinces, causing the inheritance of various sects to be interrupted and lacking successors for more than two hundred years. However, traces of their existence were inexplicably found in this secret realm..."

"At the time, some people speculated that this otherworld was a passage to the immortal realm, and that those great beings who disappeared had actually already transcended, but this claim can no longer be verified."

"The cultivation techniques found in the secret realm have completed the sect's heritage, which is why the Three Saints Sect has been able to prosper to this day."

"It is precisely because of the appearance of this secret realm that the Nine Provinces were swept away from the gloom and ushered in another golden age, which is why it is called the 'Secret Treasure of Creation' by the world."

"The only pity is that the gate was open for too short a time, only lasting for half a month, and there are still large unknown areas inside that have not been explored."

Huo Wuyai stroked his beard and said, "Although I have never personally experienced it, the strange phenomena caused by the Qingzhou Secret Realm this time are almost identical to those recorded in the records. It is very likely that the Creation Treasure has been opened again."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo frowned even more deeply.

no……

How come this is different from what was recorded in the original story?

In the game "Juexian", Qingzhou Secret Realm is just a relatively large dungeon called "Guixu Daozang". As long as you pass the trial, you can get rich rewards. There is never any mention of the inheritance of a great power or the passage to the immortal realm.

Did the butterfly effect change reality, or were there plot holes in the original story that were automatically filled in by the will of this world?
"and many more……"

Chen Mo thought of something and asked in confusion, "Since this secret realm is so important, why don't Sect Master Huo and Dao Venerable go in themselves? Wouldn't that be safer?"

"This matter is not as simple as you think; the relationships involved are very complicated."

"In order to check and balance each other and prevent any one party from becoming too powerful, the Three Saints Sect and the imperial court agreed that they could not seize the cultivation resources of the secret realm, and each party could only send one Grandmaster to protect the path."

"As for another important reason, it is..."

Huo Wuyai hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Ji Hongxiu leaned back in her chair and said, "Because the laws of this secret realm are somewhat different from those of the Nine Provinces, they seem to be closer to the origin of the Great Dao. If a powerful being above the Heavenly Realm rashly enters, it is very likely to trigger a 'price' and be punished by the will of Heaven."

"I see."

Chen Mo suddenly realized.

In the original storyline, this instance did indeed have a level restriction, with the upper limit being the second rank of Celestial Being. It seems that this has changed in this version, and even a first-rank Grandmaster can enter it.

"This is a map left by the former sect leader, but because the secret realm is too large, only a part of it is recorded. Most of the remaining areas are still unknown." Huo Wuyai took out a piece of animal skin paper from his sleeve and handed it to him.

Chen Mo reached out and took it, examining it closely. He saw that it depicted mountains and rivers in black lines, with detailed markings based on the opportunities for creation and the level of danger.

The map covers an area of ​​nearly three thousand li, with the rest of the area completely blank.

What is certain is that the closer one gets to the center of the secret realm, the more dangerous it becomes. There have even been cases of Grandmaster-level experts getting lost inside and never coming out again.

"For this trip to Qingzhou, I plan to have Zi Lianji lead the team, with Peak Master Jiang accompanying and protecting us. The main focus will be on training, and there's no need to risk venturing into the heart of the secret realm," Huo Wuyai said.

Ji Hongxiu nodded slightly and said, "I have also informed Elder Zhu that we will meet in Qingzhou when the secret realm opens."

"Good." Huo Wuyai said with a smile, "Now that we have two first-grade grandmasters backing us up, plus young friend Chen traveling with us, this trip will definitely be foolproof!"

Zi Lianji sat at the end of the table, glanced at Chen Mo, and had a complicated expression.

Not long ago, the two were rivals, but now the gap between them is like heaven and earth, and they may even have to rely on each other for protection.

Coupled with his romantic setbacks, he was filled with frustration.

But compared to the previous feeling of resentment, it is now replaced by a deep sense of powerlessness.

As a top prodigy of the younger generation, he knew better than anyone that the time in the Cangyun Mountain Secret Realm was his only chance in this life. From now on, the distance between the two of them would only grow wider and wider, and there would be no possibility of defeating each other.

After everyone had finished their meal, Huo Wuyai put down his wine cup and said, "Zhiyun, take Chen Xiaoyou to Luoxing Peak for a stroll and familiarize him with the environment. After all, this is considered Zhixia's second 'home,' and we'll be visiting each other often in the future."

"Yes." Jiang Zhiyun nodded in response and extended her hand, saying, "Lord Chen, please."

"Thank you for your trouble, senior." Chen Mo stood up and followed her out of the dining hall.

"Ugh, brother, wait for me!" Shen Zhixia, with a chicken leg in her mouth, hurriedly followed, not forgetting to stuff two pig trotters into her pocket before leaving.

"Sect Master Ji, how did you and your beloved disciple rest last night? Are you comfortable here?" Huo Wuyai turned to look at the master and disciple sitting beside him and asked.

Snapped--

Ling Ningzhi dropped the cup in her hand onto the table, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes. She wondered if her master had discovered the absurd things that had happened last night.

Ji Hongxiu's ears also felt slightly hot, worried that her apprentice would discover that the person who had been on top of her last night was actually herself...

"What's wrong? Did you not sleep well?" Huo Wuyai thought that he had neglected his guests and failed to entertain them properly when the two of them did not speak.

"good."

"It's...it feels really comfortable!"

The two exchanged a glance, then simultaneously looked away guiltily.

After calming down, Ji Hongxiu cleared her throat and changed the subject, saying, "Ahem, but you even brought out a map, you've really gone all out... It seems you're determined to take Chen Mo under your wing?"

Huo Wuyai nodded and said frankly, "Chen Mo's talent is unparalleled throughout history! I'm afraid I'll never have the chance to break free from these shackles in my lifetime, but if any of my disciples can attain the Great Dao and see the scenery beyond the heavens for me, then my life will not have been in vain!"

Zi Lianji's physical constitution is also excellent, and his future achievements should be no less than his, but that's about it.

To take that final step, talent, hard work, and luck are all indispensable, and Chen Mo is the only two people he believes have the potential to break free from those constraints.

As for that one and only...

They're still scheming and plotting in the palace, trying to seize control of the nation's fate!

"I know that Chen Mo cultivates both Dao and martial arts. If Dao Venerable has the same idea, we can join forces!" Huo Wuyai said enthusiastically. "You can guide him in Dao techniques, and I will take care of martial arts. In this way, his growth rate will definitely be even more amazing!"

Huo Wuyai valued Chen Mo so much partly to achieve his unfinished goal, but also because he harbored some ulterior motives.

Now, the demon race is hiding in the northern region, not daring to show their faces, and the barbarian race is also barely surviving under Chu Yanli's suppression. The turbulent situation in the Great Yuan Dynasty has gradually stabilized.

After dealing with external threats, the next challenge will be internal problems.

The last time the Imperial Academy implemented a new examination system, allowing disciples of various sects to come to the capital for study, it was clear that the court had its eyes on the major sects, with the Three Saints Sect being the first to be targeted.

Even with him, the supreme ruler, in charge, the imperial court would not act rashly.

But being supreme does not mean immortality. After he passes away, who will be able to stop the tens of thousands of iron cavalry of the Great Yuan?
Chen Mo's identity is quite special; he is not only Shen Zhixia's fiancé but also a highly influential figure in the imperial court. If they could form a master-disciple relationship with him, it would be a way to secure a future for the sect. "Taking a disciple?"

Ji Hongxiu fell silent for a moment.

She had indeed had this thought before, but the situation is different now.

The two are already husband and wife. If he were to take her under his wing, wouldn't that be a rebellious act against his master?

The thought of Chen Mo calling her "Master" while frantically stirring the food sent shivers down her spine. This was no longer just a matter of immorality; it was a complete disregard for moral principles and a violation of human ethics!
"Forget it, I won't get involved." Ji Hongxiu shook her head and said, "But there's something I have to remind you. Yu Youhan and Chen Mo have a close relationship. If you get too close to him, be careful that the female demon doesn't target you."

Huo Wuyai's expression turned serious, and he nodded, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Sect Leader Ji. I understand."

The atmosphere remained quiet for a while.

Ji Hongxiu seemed to remember something and asked, "By the way, what did you mean by the Sword Inquiry Pool you mentioned earlier?"

Huo Wuyai's lips curled up slightly, and he said with a smug look, "That is the testing ground of Martial Saint Mountain, where the sword intent of the entire sect has been accumulated for nearly a thousand years. Just soaking in the pool for half a day is equivalent to several years of hard training. No martial artist can resist such a temptation!"

If you want to take on apprentices, you can't just talk the talk; you have to show them your capabilities.

Ji Hongxiu frowned and asked, "Won't this be dangerous?"

"No," Huo Wuyai waved his hand and said, "If they can't handle it, they can just leave. Besides, Jiang Zhiyun is with them, so nothing unexpected can happen..."

boom--

As soon as he finished speaking, a loud noise came.

Faintly, a loud dragon's roar could be heard, sounding like it was coming from the direction of Falling Star Peak!

"What's going on?" Huo Wuyai's expression hardened.

A moment later, Chai Haochuan rushed into the dining hall, panting, "N-nothing's wrong, Sect Master! Chen Wukui has drained the Sword Inquiry Pool!"

???

The expressions of everyone present were stiff.

"What the hell?"

Huo Wuyai was a little dazed and didn't react for a moment. "You mean he drained the Sword Inquiry Pool dry?!"

……

……

Falling Star Peak.

Chen Mo walked beside Jiang Zhiyun, slowly making his way along the mountain path, while Shen Zhixia followed behind, silently munching on pig's trotters.

"Peak Lord."

"Meet the Peak Master."

The disciples who passed by all bowed in respect.

Hundreds of people were practicing martial arts in the square next door, and shouts could be heard everywhere.

Looking around, almost all the people were female cultivators, with a few men scattered among them.

Noticing Chen Mo's curious gaze, Jiang Zhiyun took the initiative to explain: "The four peak masters of Martial Saint Mountain have different personalities and different strengths... Zi Wenzhong has an explosive personality, is bold and unrestrained, and his skills focus on killing; Tan Han is calm and composed, skillful yet unpretentious, and mainly focuses on external strength training; while I am a woman, so I am good at using softness to overcome hardness, and most of my disciples are also women."

At this point, she paused slightly and said in a low voice, "But it cannot be ruled out that some men who are born 'different from ordinary people' are quite compatible with the Falling Star Peak technique. After all, there is no discrimination in education, so I have accepted them all."

"Why don't you just say it's Xiao Nanliang?"

Chen Mo muttered to himself.

This place is predominantly female, which is quite suitable for Qiu Longgang. It wouldn't be safe if he were surrounded by burly men, after all, the fate of the Southern Liang Dynasty was the same as that of the Northern Dynasty...

The three arrived at the back mountain, which was separated by high walls, with a tightly closed black gate in the middle.

Jiang Zhiyun stepped forward and knocked on the door knocker.

crunch--

The door opened by itself, and wisps of white steam drifted out from the cracks.

When the water droplets touched Chen Mo's skin, a faint stinging sensation came through. Only then did he notice that the tiny water droplets actually carried wisps of sword energy.

"Lord Chen, please come with me."

Jiang Zhiyun stepped inside.

Chen Mo and Shen Zhixia followed closely behind.

Upon entering the gate, one finds a lush bamboo forest, with each bamboo stalk standing tall and strong, covered with deep knife marks.

In the center of the bamboo forest is a large pool with strangely pale red water that is crystal clear. Several figures are submerged in it, with only their heads sticking out, seemingly meditating and cultivating.

wow-

At this moment, a man, his face pale, leaped up and left the pool.

His robes were tattered and his body was covered with dense bloodstains, as if he had been slashed by swords and knives, some of which were so deep that the bone was visible.

He took out a pill and swallowed it, then stood there for a long time to regulate his breathing until his breathing calmed down.

"This is..." Chen Mo asked, puzzled.

"The Sword Inquiry Pool, also known as the Sword Washing Pool, is one of the secret places of our sect."

"Since the establishment of the Martial Saint Mountain Sect, all martial artists at the Grandmaster level, including the sect leader, have had to come here to cleanse their swords."

Jiang Zhiyun explained, "It was originally just a ritual, but over time, the residual sword energy accumulated and formed a natural evil array, which is what Lord Chen is seeing now."

Chen Mo's heart stirred slightly.

In other words, this place has accumulated hundreds of years of malevolent energy, including even the sword intent of a supreme being.
This is the real deal when you wash a big sword, right?
“Ordinary disciples are not allowed to enter here, because they simply cannot withstand the pain of sword energy entering their bodies, but for grandmasters, it is an excellent place to temper their physical bodies.” Jiang Zhiyun said with a smile, “Why don’t you go in and give it a try, Lord Chen?”

Chen Mo waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "I'm not a disciple of Martial Saint Mountain, isn't this inappropriate?"

"It's alright, you won't consume much sword energy by yourself."

“Generally, a third-grade grandmaster can stay inside for half an incense stick’s time, which is already considered outstanding. Lord Chen is strong and his physique far surpasses that of other martial artists of the same level. I estimate that he should be able to stay inside for about an incense stick’s time.”

Jiang Zhiyun had never personally witnessed Chen Mo make a move, but as the number one on the Qingyun Ranking, he was naturally no ordinary person.

"Uh...then I won't be polite?"

"please."

Chen Mo was genuinely curious about the effects of the sword energy bath, so he stepped directly into the pool.

(End of this chapter)