Devour

Chapter 139: Mountain and River Spirit Map

Cheng Bai knew it was not an easy task, and he pondered, "Yes, even if we have the Sky-Patrolling Spiritual Boat, how can we escape? The Sun Chasers are fighting in the void, are they slower than the Spiritual Boat? Won't they catch up? If we use normal methods, how can we get them out?"

Zhuo Zhibang said, "You have thought it through thoroughly, and Shi Ziyu has also thought of it. When the fake is made to appear real, the real becomes fake, and when there is nothing, there is something and there is nothing. The fake empress became a smokescreen to attract the Weapon Sect and the Sword Sect to work for her, and the demon clan sages looked at her as a joke and disdained her. Even the Sun Chaser has never taken the Glorious Legion seriously until now."

Cheng Bai's eyes lit up and he praised, "My Master Shi, he threw the blame on me as soon as we met. He is quite capable and deceived everyone. Fortunately, he is not a bad person. So, Master Shi and the seniors already know where the real empress is?"

Zhuo Zhibang quickly changed the subject and said, "This is the biggest secret, and Young Master Cheng will know it when the time comes. There is a powerful saint in Shanhui City who is an old minister of the emperor and has received favors from the Shi family. He came here from a distance of hundreds of thousands of miles just to ensure that the plan will pass through many obstacles."

After a little reminder, Cheng Bai had already guessed who it was, and stopped asking. He suddenly realized, "On the surface, it is to discuss countermeasures, but they want to take this opportunity to select the right person to leave and escape safely with the empress. This Sky-patrolling Spirit Boat is actually a savior ark, so we need a fast enough Star Pearl to escape the Sun Chaser's pursuit by surprise."

Zhuo Zhibang nodded and said, "This Sky Patrol Spirit Boat has reached the limit of what the Weapon Sect can achieve. We not only want to send the empress away, but also want to send away the elite seeds on the continent. The Tribulation Conference is held for this purpose."

Cheng Bai couldn't help but wonder, "Why does Senior Zhuo know so much?"

Zhuo Zhibang said frankly: "Shi Ziyu needs help, and I am the most suitable person, and so are you."

Cheng Bai suddenly felt ashamed and said with a wry smile, "Master Shi is so generous to me. It turns out that he had a plan in advance. Is there anyone guarding this spiritual boat?"

Zhuo Zhibang said, "Yes, the Sword Sect has been guarding it for fifteen years. When the Disaster Legion was kept in the dark, they came to seize the Spirit Boat. Now, after Shi Ziyu's matchmaking, they have cooperated with the Glorious Legion, and I have become the second guard."

Cheng Bai stood up in awe and said, "Senior Zhuo is truly a role model for the Gentleman Clan."

Zhuo Zhibang sighed, "Man proposes, God disposes. The meeting will begin the next day, it's urgent, and you also have an important mission, so go quickly."

Cheng Bai bowed and said, "I'll take my leave."

When we returned to Guanqiongding, Ningxiang had already left riding on the Wind Dragon King.

Lu Miaoting held Xiaohuan in her arms, staring blankly into her thoughts.

Cheng Bai asked: "Miao Ting, what did Ningxiang say to you?"

Lu Miaoting woke up with a start, returned Xiaohuan to Ah Huang's care, and smiled, "Nothing, just a private topic between girls."

Cheng Bai felt relieved and said, "I'll go to Yuanchi Tianfu now." Then he turned and went out.

"Hey..." Lu Miaoting ran out, wanting to say something but stopping herself.

Cheng Bai turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"

Lu Miaoting smiled and said, "Don't miss the Day After Tomorrow's Tribulation Conference. It will start at the end of Chenshi, so you have to come back early."

"Don't worry, I know."

After Cheng Bai finished speaking, he rode on the Smoker and flew away.

The journey to Yuanchi Tianfu on the moon is long and there is nowhere to stop, which is a big test of flying ability.

After swallowing the gall of the bassoon snake, the smoker's cultivation level improved a lot, and he took half a step into the realm of heaven and man. He used the art of flying to go straight into the sky, and his speed was even faster than before. He hurried for several hours, covering 600,000 miles, and arrived at the early morning of the next day.

Cheng Baizhi smoked the smoker very hard, running faster than usual, and fed it a large piece of basaur meat to restore its strength. He then drove his mount to the top of the Pyramid of the Ladder of All Things, overlooking the palace complex of Yuanchi Tianfu in the distance.

"I'm back again, old demon."

Cheng Bai was still sighing, but the smoker reminded him, "My lord, this is the territory of the demon sages. Are you planning to take it?"

"I just came to take a look." Cheng Bai said and jumped off his mount. He was far from being able to match Ying Zhao at the moment, so there was no way he could make any plans. If he wanted to avenge Xiaobai, there would be a chance in the future.

The Smoker knew his boss's character very well, so he said, "As far as I know, in ancient times, the ancient god Yingzhao was appointed by the Great Emperor as the God of Yuanchi, in charge of the garden palace, all kinds of beasts and birds, precious medicines and spiritual roots. He often traveled between the Qiongqi continents and was revered as the Sage of All Beasts. After the turbulent times, he stopped coming to the continent."

Cheng Bai thought of the bare walls of the palace and wondered, "Why has it stayed in Yuanchi Tianfu for so many years and lived off its resources? Is there a special reason why it can't leave?"

The smoker said, "I don't know about that."

Cheng Bai checked the Star Pearl at the top of the Ladder of All Things. It had enough energy and could activate the Netherworld Path at any time. He was secretly delighted: "With this treasure, we can go back much faster." He told the Smoker to hide well and sneaked into Yuanchi Tianfu alone.

With the experience from last time, Cheng Bai did not dare to be negligent. He summoned two immortal artifacts, hung the Golden Pagoda high above his head for protection, and held the inheritance magic cube in his hand. He quickly scanned the area with his spiritual sense, and found that the huge palace complex was deserted.

Compared to the last time he came here, Cheng Bai's cultivation was ten times higher, his combat power was much stronger, his confidence soared, and his Phoenix power scanned the area within a hundred miles like a radar, confirming that Yuanchi Tianfu was empty.

He couldn't help but wonder, "Where did they go? Could it be that Ruan Taoran had already left?"

Li Tong suddenly said: "There is a magical weapon here."

Shi Chi also said: "It feels familiar, could it be this?"

Cheng Bai asked, "Is it an immortal weapon? The ladder of all things outside is mysterious and wonderful, is it an immortal weapon?"

Li Tong said: "That Ladder of All Things can be considered a heavenly soul weapon, one grade lower than the City of Attack, and it is also very rare and valuable. It is usually used to receive challengers. Without a controller sitting on the top throne, it is not offensive."

Shi Chi said: "It's in the front, in the largest main hall."

Cheng Bai remembered that there was only one wonderful mural left in the hall, and ran towards it quickly.

The main hall is empty, and the magnificent landscape scroll on the wall is majestic, with endless mountains, sea of ​​clouds, plains, hills, forests and rivers coming to life. One look at it makes you want to be immersed in it and unable to extricate yourself.

As soon as Li Tong saw it, he said, "It is indeed the Mountain and River Imperial Spirit Map, which was brought here."

Shi Chi said: "If ordinary people look at it once, they will be absorbed into it and become the scenery in the painting, never to be reborn, but unaware of it. Master, don't worry, I will protect you and you will not be sucked in."

Cheng Bai was secretly surprised when he heard this, thinking: "What a wonderful painting magic weapon, it transforms the macroscopic world into a miniature, curled two-dimensional image. Once you enter it, you will be deprived of the three-dimensional volume and fall into a low dimension from which you cannot get out. From a high-dimensional perspective, entering the painting means destruction."

Looking at the beautiful scenery in the picture, you will be shocked if you don’t see it.

I saw a towering beast as big as a mountain running across the vast plain. Looking along its huge copper bell eyes, I saw a black dragon riding on the clouds and mist in front of me, flying towards the valley to hide in panic, holding Qu Cong and Ruan Taoran in its claws on the left and right.

Cheng Bai was surprised and said, "Ying Zhao, Hei Long, Qu Cong, and Ruan Taoran are all in the painting."

Li Tong said anxiously: "It's just a mirage, it's not Ying Zhao."

Cheng Bai was about to ask again when Ying Zhao in the picture rolled his eyes and said, "A guest has arrived. Ahahahaha... How many years have we not seen each other? 180,000 years or so? Li Tong, Shi Chi, how come you have become a fan of mortals? You can never get rid of your body as a weapon spirit. How sad! How sad!"

Shi Chi said, "Shan Liu, you are still so annoying. The material of the Mountain and River Spiritual Control Map is not as good as ours. How could you get Ying Zhao's soul, cultivate to such a level, and become like this?"

That Ying Zhao… no, it was the weapon spirit Shan Liu, who smiled proudly and said, “I have obtained the Ten Thousand Tribulations True Demon Method, cultivated to the Tao, and was reborn in the flesh. Even though Ying Zhao was trapped in the Mountain and River Imperial Spirit Diagram, I took his soul away with me.”

Who could have expected that the ancient god with a distinguished identity, respected status and great power would die in such an unknown way.

Cheng Bai sighed: "So you killed Ying Zhao and took his place. Your methods are very clever. No wonder you can only survive here. The spirit of the weapon can never leave..."

He suddenly felt that something was wrong. Logically, the spirit of the weapon could not leave the magical weapon it inhabited too far, but this Shan Liu had been able to come and go freely in Yuanchi Tianfu, and was clearly gradually getting rid of this rule.

Shan Liu shouted, "After I eat the souls of those three youngsters who thought they were well hidden, my cultivation will be improved, and I will be able to go further away. One day, I will truly travel the world, flatten the road to the emperor, and traverse the sea of ​​stars. Enough of playing games, prepare to end it."