Devour

Chapter 371 Falling into the Land

Nie Ziqiong maintained an elegant and calm smile, his voice gentle yet polite: "I don't know why the Sun Chaser Divine Lord went to such great lengths to come looking for me. We have never had any grudges in the past."

Di Xuan leaned forward, opened his giant palm, and grabbed Nie Ziqiong, shouting, "You seem clever and intelligent, so don't try to delay me with words. If any of the Emperor's sons is killed and their bloodline is seized, I will have made a great contribution."

As the situation became critical, the decaying earth of Huangquan suddenly trembled violently, and an inexplicable light shone brightly. In an instant, the world seemed to turn upside down, and the positive and negative sides of the strange space underwent a miraculous transformation.

All those hiding in the shadows were now fully exposed to Cheng Bai's forces. On the decaying soil of Huangquan, a throng of people surged, overwhelming both the enemy and the friendly forces.

Di Xuan's eyes blurred and he lost sight of Nie Ziqiong and Min Wushuang. He was standing back in the same position as when they fought. He stretched out his hands and grabbed a handful of innocent villagers from Tianning Village.

His face was gloomy, and with a flick of his hand, he crushed the crowd in his hands into a bloody mist and minced meat, shouting angrily, "You old scoundrel Tu He, you dare to struggle in your dying moments!"

"Seal of Decay!" The pair of pale bone claws beneath the rotten earth of the Yellow Springs quickly pointed and pinched the magic formulas repeatedly. The gloomy skull ghost face above the void opened its mouth and spit out a deep red light, which gathered into a seal with a strong smell of corruption, and hit the Sun Chaser giant like a mountain pressing down on it.

"Break your evil magic!" Di Xuan simply used the Great Sun True Fire Yang Pond Power, and the blazing fire energy gushed out to dissolve and disintegrate the attacking secret method.

At the same time, he used his powerful palm force to counterattack, and with the style of lifting the sky and pressing the ground, he struck from a distance with a force like a tidal wave, shattering the bone claws and the ghost face vision.

The fierce clash between the two sides unleashed a force unleashed like a destructive storm, incinerating tens of thousands of nearby villagers in the raging heat. In the mortal realm, each of them was a formidable force, yet faced with the titanic battle between immortals and gods, they collapsed like ants, their bodies crumbling at the first blow.

The many sacrifices were not meaningless. Even a fleeting moment of time was enough for Cheng Bai and others to launch a joint attack.

"Shi Chi, beat him up hard!" Cheng Bai seized the opportunity and gave the order decisively.

The Shengjin Pagoda quickly shot out a thick palm-sized column of lightning. The five Nirvana masters cooperated with each other and showed their abilities. The sword energy and magic spells intertwined into a dense web, blocking Di Xuan's way forward and movement.

"What can you do to me?" Di Xuan shouted and waved his arms, unleashing a powerful force to attack and defend against the attack. The collision of the two tremendous divine powers caused a violent impact that swept in all directions.

Cheng Bai and the others' attacks were far more skillful than Tu He's, deftly controlling both force and direction. The villagers were only partially blown away, with virtually no casualties.

Di Xuan was beaten like a ball out of control again. He rolled and retreated in a panic over the Yellow Springs rotten soil, and rushed straight to a farther place.

As he approached a certain boundary, the rules of the underworld were triggered, and the aura of death instantly became so strong that it condensed into substance. In the seemingly empty void, Di Xuan suddenly encountered something existing in a higher dimension of space and time, like a massive wall.

With the dull sound of "bang", the ancient immortal gate that seemed to be as vicissitudes of life slowly opened!

The rotten earth of the underworld was not as boundless as it appeared. At the end of the road, the outline of a gate loomed, shimmering with brilliant light, outlining two magnificent giants standing on the gate, one on the left and one on the right. They were clad in golden armor, holding swords and axes, and they looked awe-inspiring.

Compared to this, the body of the Sun Chaser that rushed into the portal was as small and insignificant as dust.

Under the gaze of the lightning-sharp divine eyes, Di Xuan felt a chill run through his body. An unprecedented fear welled up from deep within his bones. He said in panic, "This... this... could this be the true gate of hell?"

Gazing up at those giant figures, vast as stars, their majesty, like a prison, instilled awe. Di Xuan said in horror, "They... guard the Six Paths of Reincarnation... They are two of the legendary Five Ghost Emperors..."

But in the eyes of others, it was a completely different scene. Di Xuan suddenly vanished from this space, as if he had never appeared before.

"Did he fall into the underworld?" Cheng Bai widened his eyes and looked carefully into the distance, but found no clues.

Li Tong smiled and said, "Your realm is not high enough to comprehend the mysteries of the soul world. Actually, this is a good thing. We have won this battle."

Upon hearing the news of victory, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Wen Jin said with lingering fear, "The big red-haired guy has powerful skills and ruthless magic. If we hadn't worked together to trick him, he would have been very difficult to deal with."

The war ended, and then the vision of the Yellow Spring and Rotten Earth that Tu He had created faded away, allowing the surviving villagers to move around freely.

The small house at the foot of Wucan Mountain was bustling with activity, a stream of people pouring out of the door like a tide. In a moment, busy figures, rushing back and forth, helping the wounded and rescuing the dying, and shouting and yelling, were seen in all directions of the village.

Tianning Village has regained some of its vitality.

Qian Buduo, who was hiding in the corner, was stunned. He called out hurriedly, "Elder Zixuan, the situation is chaotic and it's hard to tell friend from foe. Will Longtou be trapped in the enemy's formation and unable to escape?"

Zixuan squatted above him and angrily scolded him, "Don't talk nonsense and disrupt the morale of the army. I have been locking onto their power of all things. Now I am safe and sound in the house. I can be said to have returned victorious!"

Qian Buduo jumped up excitedly and said happily, "Ha! That means the rewards for this trip are guaranteed."

After a while, Nie Ziqiong and Ningxiang walked out of the house slowly under the moon and stars, talking and laughing with each other like close friends who had known each other for many years.

Nie Ziqiong was very graceful and cordial, inviting them: "We have won a great victory in this battle, thanks to the generous assistance of Princess Ning. The village has specially prepared a celebration banquet to express our gratitude. Let's have a few drinks together and spend a wonderful time together. I hope you will come and enjoy it. You will definitely be reluctant to leave!"

Ningxiang disagreed with the title "Emperor's Daughter". She smiled gently like a blooming spring flower and responded politely, "Thank you, Emperor Nie, for your kindness. My trial itinerary has already been arranged. I really... need..."

She was feeling unsure as she spoke, and glanced secretly at Cheng Bai who was standing behind her.

"Your Majesty, stay for a day or two at most," Cheng Bai whispered, calculating clearly: "Sister Yingying is coming here in a hurry! We've already reaped most of the benefits, so we should also help her find some connections."

"Time for cultivation is running out, so why not stay here for two days to enjoy the scenery and discuss the Dao before continuing my long journey." Ningxiang smiled sweetly, with a star-like brilliance shining between her eyebrows, which instantly eclipsed the surrounding scenery.

Nie Ziqiong put on a gentle and charming smile and took over the conversation, saying, "The best quiet and elegant place in Tianning Village is Xiangmanlou. Climb up and face south to enjoy the endless fertile fields. To the north, you'll find Cangzhenlou, a quiet and peaceful place. It's warm in winter and cool in summer."

Ningxiang listened, feeling guilty. "The fertile fields have turned into lakes, and the Treasure House has been practically emptied out. He's clearly clueless, and he's even throwing a celebration party and some drinks!"

She politely declined, "The flying armor I brought with me comes with its own private palace. It's comfortable and spacious enough, so there's no need to find another place."

Nie Ziqiong spoke confidently, "Tianning Village has four famous towers that have survived from ancient times, all of which are treasured cultural attractions. In addition to the Xiangman Tower, which entertains distinguished guests, the Lanxin Tower, where one can watch operas and listen to music, is the perfect place to cultivate one's sentiments and enjoy the beauty of the world..."

Before he could finish his words, a bald, round-faced elder hurried up from behind the crowd. He approached Nie Ziqiong and said in a low voice, "Sir, the ground floor and basement of Lanxin Tower have been flooded by excessive snow and water. The damage is serious. The village chief has personally taken the lead in digging ditches to drain the water and clear the ice debris. Construction work must be closed for the next few days and the building must not be opened to the public!"

Nie Ziqiong reacted quickly and quickly changed his tone, saying, "Village Chief Min, thank you for your hard work and dedication in helping the people. Your righteous act of helping them solve their problems is truly admirable! There's also a ancestral worship building with profound cultural heritage to the west of the village, which is open to our distinguished guests for a visit..."

Just as he finished speaking, the bald, round-faced elder interrupted, "Your Highness, you may not know that the underground tombs in the ancestral building have been dug up by the enemy. The walls are cracked, the beams are crooked, and there are holes everywhere. It's not suitable for public viewing in the near future!"

Nie Ziqiong managed to remain calm and immediately changed his tone, "The Sun Chaser is a despicable and unworthy son of a human being. He's ruined such a beautiful scenery. But there's something else to the north of the village. The Treasure House, which houses rare treasures, mysterious weapons and armor, is definitely worth a visit..."

The bald, round-faced elder, his face filled with sorrow, interrupted again, "The enemy has completely ransacked the Treasure House. They've even taken away the most expensive antique cabinets, leaving only the cheap qingtan bookcases, most of which have been torn down. Those shameless thieves were so vicious and ruthless they're appalling!"