Chapter 2196: Inquiring the Demon Realm Is Truth to Be Found?

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“Interesting.” Qian Chou seemed thoughtful: “In your view, death is the only equality?”

“Even death isn't equal, especially for my profession.” Yin Guan's hands didn't stop, his tone casual: “Different people, for us, have different prices. The equality I speak of is about things after death. Regardless of hero or villain, regardless of noble or commoner, they all share the same yellow earth, all enjoyed by white maggots.”

“Kill everyone, then you can have true equality?” Qian Chou asked, standing at the cave mouth.

“I was just speaking casually—” Yin Guan lifted his eyes, a bit horrified, looking at his back: “Your ideals aren't that extreme, right?”

Qian Chou didn't turn back; he was bathed in the light from outside the cave. “How could they be? The equality we pursue is equality between people. If people don't exist, what's the meaning of equality?”

Yin Guan nodded slightly and continued sewing.

Qian Chou spoke again: “Aren't you going to ask how we reached this point?”

“Still not asking.” Yin Guan said meaningfully: “I'm afraid I'll be persuaded by you.”

“Don't you hope for a better world?” Qian Chou asked.

“I am a person who doesn't shoulder responsibility. I only hope for a better life for myself.” Yin Guan finally finished sewing and began to slowly and methodically put on his clothes, as if he were refined, not in pain. “Of course, the premise of a better life is to kill those who don't let me live well.”

“Like this?” Qian Chou didn't seem to plan to force him, his tone peaceful: “In some sense, we can also walk the same path.”

“From now on, you are the most valued customer of Hell No Door.” Yin Guan finally put on a black robe, tied a Yan Luo mask at his waist, and casually shattered the altar: “As long as the money is enough, any path is fine.”

“You are indeed very strong-willed, even in this fragmented state, you still want to maintain a threat?” Qian Chou asked.

“What does this count as?” Yin Guan didn't mind: “I know a person whose entire body isn't their own, yet they can still live energetically.”

Qian Chou said: “Aren't you going to ask why we risked so much to save you?”

Yin Guan was as if nothing had happened: “The price of my life has already been stated clearly. I only accept if you agree to my conditions. Wait until I complete your order, then money and goods will be settled.”

“But I still want to tell you why we wanted to save you.” Qian Chou said: “We respect those with a spirit of resistance, we cherish those in this world who dare to say ‘no' to power. Although you cannot become our fellow traveler, we are still willing to save you.”

After saying this, he stepped into the light, disappearing without a trace.

The history of Tianjing City is equivalent to the newly opened Dao Calendar.

The glory of Tianjing City is also the same age as the Dao Calendar.

In the vastness of time and space, it represents a new birth; in the glory of an era, it represents the ancient.

Snow Country's Taizu of thousands of years ago, now Li Country's founding emperor Hong Junyan, was once a wanderer within Tianjing City, quite renowned for his bravery. Of course, for the great Tianjing City, he was only a temporary journey in his life. Because this city had its own emperor, and he was a man who wanted to ascend the throne, not kneel before it.

Ji Yanqiu, who established the Da Yang Dynasty, once met a man named Tang Yu within Tianjing City. They talked very happily and drank until dawn. He greatly admired Tang Yu's talent and invited him to achieve great things together, leaving behind that eternally heroic line—

“My Tianjing should also be eternal like the sun and moon.”

This matter is recorded in both the 《Yang Book》 and 《Jing Book》. Of course, the focus of the records is different; the former emphasizes Yang Taizu's insight and magnanimity, while the latter emphasizes Jing Taizu's inability to hide his brilliance.

As recorded in historical books.

At that time, Tang Yu only smiled and replied: “I am also a barbarian man; my ambition is not here.”

Ji Yanqiu then smiled and pointed, saying: “Your ambition is not beneath the sun and moon, but within the sun and moon.”

At that time, Tang Yu was still unknown, and at that time, Ji Yanqiu had only just begun to show his prominence. Although he was a descendant of the eight sages, he was not yet a “flying dragon in the sky.”

This meeting was passed down as an eternal good story.

The so-called ambition of a hero is not hindered by time.

In the meaning of time and space, Tianjing City is the absolute center of the current world. Every ground brick stepped on by pedestrians echoes the vast history.

Walking in the streets of this great city, how can it not inspire grand aspirations in people's hearts?

Lou Yue was very calm.

Although he is the benchmark of contemporary true people and the pride of Ying Tian Fu.

But in Tianjing City, he never needs to feel how great he is.

Every era has the first true person of the central domain, and the first true person of the central domain in every era is from Jing Country.

Just like the previous time Jiang Wang, one true against six true, indeed shocked the world, but for the mottled years experienced by Tianjing City, it was just a single flower among countless waves.

The river of time has not submerged this city; the ocean of people has wandered within it for nearly four thousand years.

Lou Yue walked on a bustling main street, with pedestrians crowding the street.

He slowly walked forward, and as he walked, he descended. It was as if there was an invisible underground entrance ahead; he walked forward so ordinarily, stepped onto invisible stairs, and disappeared step by step.

And pedestrians came and went, as if no one was aware.

This world has many layers; many people live their entire lives only on the surface of the water.

In the central heavenly prison, the sound of the water clock can always be heard. It, with a merciless, nearly constant frequency, reminds people of the passage of time.

But you cannot get the time from these sounds; it has already been confused by the pain of not seeing the light of day.

It tells you that time is passing, but it doesn't tell you how much has passed. Too many prisoners' wills simply collapse within the sound of this water clock.

At the top of the pitch-black dome, there is a narrow well-shaped opening, with a fence made of rune metal, as if imprisoning and locking something. The light from the sky shines down, forming a “well” character on the ground.

Lou Yue stopped in front of the “well” character.

“Tai Yuan True Person!”

The white-haired Sang Xian Shou, carrying a clean small wooden box, walked out from the shadows, gradually becoming clear. He stood opposite the “well” character, separating the light as if separating shores, and greeted mildly.

“As you see.” Lou Yue spread his hands: “I didn't bring Qin Guang Wang back. I also didn't bring back the intelligence in his brain.”

“You certainly have your reasons.” Sang Xian Shou chuckled softly.

“As a pioneer true person of the curse path, he indeed has some unique skills. He will immediately self-destruct once he loses the ability to resist, and once he dies, he will entwine into an eternal curse.” Lou Yue said without emotion: “He is too calm about death; perhaps there is some backup. I cannot confirm whether this curse will have a long-term impact on Jing Country. I don't see clearly enough about the curse path; there was no precedent before.”

“But you also didn't bring the person back to observe slowly.” Sang Xian Shou asked: “Was it Shen Xia or Sheng Gong who made a move?”

Lou Yue looked at him: “Is it that obvious?”

Sang Xian Shou said: “You have already made preparations to welcome a true person from the one true path; Jin Wang has already returned to the present world and can make a move at any time... It must be something happening outside your preparation. Looking around the world, besides Equality Country, who else would dare to obstruct our Jing Country in this matter?”

Jin Wang Ji Xuan Zhen, that is, the true monarch of the Great Jing Empire's imperial family. He often cultivates outside of heaven, and his strength is immeasurably deep. This time, Lou Yue personally went to capture Yin Guan, which was a preparation for a true person from the one true path to make a move. Because Ji Yan Yue's death was clearly due to intelligence provided by the one true path.

And this time, with Lou Yue personally chasing the thief, and Jin Wang ready to make a move at any time, Jing Court will also closely watch the movements of the one true path. Once a powerful person shows their head, they must not be allowed to hide again.

“Why not Zhao Wang?” Lou Yue asked.

Sang Xian Shou smiled: “Zhao Wang is busy cleaning up messes right now? The Qi Country watchmen and our Mirror World Platform share some clues, keeping an eye on things to follow the vine and find the melon—”

“Not knowing whether the one in the shadows is Sheng Gong or Shen Xia. Exposing Jin Wang's tracks might not even yield a harvest; it's not worth the loss.” Lou Yue said: “Qian Chou came to save the person, so I let them go.”

Sang Xian Shou was somewhat surprised: “Qian Chou dared to save someone from your hands?”

Lou Yue said “ah”: “This person may not be simple.”

“Let the old one have some research interest.” Sang Xian Shou's voice became cold: “These rats in the gutter, each one is better at hiding than the last. They smell a bit fishy, then rustle and rush out.”

Lou Yue didn't comment: “How is your side?”

“Hell No Door has nothing good to say; it's a simple, pure killer organization. Qin Guang Wang doesn't trust anyone and has single-line contact with everyone. Their only link with Jing Country is Qin Guang Wang's hatred for Jing Country; Qin Guang Wang doesn't hide this point either. As for the one true path's side, the central heavenly prison has already cleaned up an entire line, but unfortunately, they didn't catch a big fish... This is a tumor hidden in the roots of the path; our actions cannot be too large.” Sang Xian Shou said calmly: “As for His Majesty's thoughts?” Lou Yue asked.

“How can I measure the heart of the Son of Heaven?” Sang Xian Shou said: “But the old one thinks that His Majesty is also unwilling to tolerate it.”

“Each generation of the Son of Heaven has their own career. Taizu established the country and built hegemony; Emperor Wen centralized power and allied with vassals. The current Emperor often compares himself to Taizu and is absolutely unwilling to leave the one true path for a hundred years later.” Lou Yue sighed: “It's a pity that Shen Xiao is imminent; now is not a good time.”

They are all direct imperial party members, speaking to each other without any scruples. If they were outside, the word 'one true' could not be casually discussed.

Sang Xian Shou said with a cold voice: “Perhaps this is also why they dared to make a move on Ji Yan Yue. They don't care, but we fear throwing the rat for fear of breaking the vase.”

Lou Yue quietly looked at the dome top for a while, not speaking.

The light from the dome top, passing through the “well” character, does not lead to the sky outside Tianjing City.

“I hear that place had a bit of a problem?” Lou Yue asked.

“It was two months ago.” Sang Xian Shou said: “Too much time has passed, the seal is a bit loose. Several heavenly masters in the capital came to check, but found no problems.”

Lou Yue raised an eyebrow: “When that battle in East City happened?”

“Probably just before and after a few days—” Sang Xian Shou said somewhat embarrassed: “You know, time isn't accurate in that place.”

He looked at Lou Yue: “You suspect...”

“Jiang Wang indeed has no suspicious points; you and I both know why he killed the Six Friends of Jing Tian. Moreover, initially, the Mirror World Platform... If there was really something, it would have been investigated long ago.” Lou Yue said: “But on that day, absolute peak Dharma Images from all sides came personally, the world watched, and East City gathered warriors. I worry that someone took the opportunity to do some small actions.”

This first true person of the central domain looked at the “well” character again: “Tomorrow I will invite Jin Wang to come and look again.”

“That's good too.” Sang Xian Shou said: “Being cautious is not a bad thing.”

Lou Yue waved his hand: “I'm going!”

His body shape transformed into a mixed cave, collecting light and leaving.

Sang Xian Shou stood quietly for a while, then also walked into the shadows.

Within the shadows, Wu Guan Wang's voice could be heard: “Sang Gong! You've come to see me again!”

“Just come as you are, why bring a gift? So formal!”

“How is that thief Qin Guang Wang? Has he been caught? I worry day and night, fearing he'll affect your mood.”

“I am irreconcilable with Hell No Door! Just release me and see how I deal with those remnants.”

Wu Guan Wang's voice echoed successively, finally reaching an odd peak: “If you don't abandon me, I'm willing to call you ‘Dad' and fulfill filial duty for you after this!”

Sang Xian Shou laughed “hehehe”: “You can't manage your own dad; can you manage me afterwards?”

“Dad, you're different!” Wu Guan Wang's voice said: “That one I had no choice, but you are someone I chose myself! Which is more important is clear at a glance!”

For a time, only Sang Xian Shou's laughter transmitted here.

Soon, Wu Guan Wang's miserable cries also sounded.

And the “well” character cast by the light from the sky on the ground gradually dimmed.

In the instant it completely disappeared, within the opening of that “well” character, a flash appeared showing two Jing Country characters.

The characters read—

“Feng Shan”.

Following the light, it disappeared.

A beam of light from the sky hit down, precisely hitting the floating flag above Chou Long Ferry.

Because it was specially guided sky light, it was extra brilliant and flashy, allowing the long row of Dao characters on the flag surface to be clearly seen by those opposite.

Written on the flag was—

“Coward Qi Xiang Lin, dare you not single challenge Jiang Wang!”

Then a second flag pole was raised.

Written on the flag was—

“Has Lei Yi broken wings? Mouse-hearted Hu Chong Xun, come try my sword!”

After a while, another flag pole was erected high.

Written on the flag was—

“Little Que Meng Chen, shrinking in an iron cage. Ask him what he fears, afraid to see the vanguard here!”

Three large flags were raised together in the air, extraordinarily conspicuous.

Everyone on the human race side smiled, giggling and laughing. There was even a special team, shouting the content of the flags together, seeking battle for True Person Jiang, each with honor.

The demon race army on the opposite side was inevitably angry and hateful again, but the large army was silent, the drums quiet, and the camp tightly locked, always showing no response.

On the deck, Gan Chang An exclaimed in surprise: “Where did you get these words from!”

“Probably from contacting scholars more, getting influenced by what I hear and see.” Jiang Wang placed his sword on his knee, looked quietly for a while, and sighed: “It seems they are determined not to show their heads, not even willing to engage in a verbal battle.”

“How many idle true demons are enough for you to fight?” Gan Chang An watched the lively scene from the side and conveniently helped analyze: “These several are all specialized in leading troops; they wouldn't do a losing business no matter what— Strive to kill the strongest true demons; I estimate they are all impacting the heaven demon realm.”

Jiang Wang sighed: “Then I'll go.”

“Go where?” Gan Chang An asked.

Jiang Wang stood up lightly: “There aren't enough true demons to kill for a while, so I'll go make up a single of true demons and evil Asura first.”

Gan Chang An looked at him with envy: “Your words are truly stylish!”

Jiang Wang flew up, hovering in the air above Chou Long Ferry. His long hair was casually tied with a hairband, his green shirt fluttered— he himself became a flag. His slender and powerful hand held that world-renowned sword that fully displayed its edge.

He contemptuously looked at the stretching warships on the opposite side, the several tens of thousands of demon race army, faced them with his sword, and howled in a long voice: “You all often say heaven-fated demons, you are often proud, claiming to be superior in the same realm! Now Jiang Wang is not yet thirty years old, slender and weak, fortunately achieving truth, holding a sword to test the demon race, yet I don't see a true person on the opposite side— Does the demon world even have this realm?!”

The huge Chou Long Ferry, for a time, only this voice echoed.

He repeated his last question sentence three times.

And then he laughed heartily and swaggered away.

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