Chapter 2653: Everyone's Identity

Chapter Ninety-Four: Everyone's Identity

It turned out that Elder Zhu wasn't just any ordinary person. He was a master blacksmith from the Vermillion Bird Pavilion. He had been practicing blacksmithing for over sixty years.

As for the little beggar who looked about seven or eight years old, he was actually over a hundred years old. His name was Zhu Er Dan, and he was the previous head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion.

And this young woman, Zhu Qi Qi, was the current head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion.

Little beggar Zhu Er Dan said:

"I'm used to calling myself Zhu Er Dan. You can also call me Zhu Er Dan."

"As for the Vermillion Bird Pavilion head title, it's just a title. If it weren't for those old guys who are constantly urging me, I wouldn't have come out to pretend to be a beggar and look for someone."

"Looking for someone?" Cui Shan asked.

"Yes, looking for someone who can take over my position as the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion," little beggar Zhu Er Dan said.

"Vermillion Bird Pavilion?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, Vermillion Bird Pavilion," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Where is it?" Cui Shan asked.

"You don't know about the Vermillion Bird Pavilion?" Zhu Er Dan asked.

"I don't know," Cui Shan shook his head.

"It's a blacksmith sect. Our Vermillion Bird Pavilion is the largest blacksmith sect in the Nine Provinces Continent," Zhu Er Dan said proudly.

"Largest?" Cui Shan was a bit surprised.

"Yes, the largest," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Our Vermillion Bird Pavilion has existed for tens of thousands of years. There have been countless masters of smithing," Zhu Er Dan said.

"And our Vermillion Bird Pavilion is dedicated to creating weapons and armor for the Nine Provinces Continent," Zhu Er Dan said.

"So, the weapons and armor that have been passed down are all made by you?" Cui Shan asked.

"That's right," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Then why are you looking for someone to take over?" Cui Shan asked.

"Because I'm too old," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Too old?" Cui Shan was confused. He looked at Zhu Er Dan's face. He didn't look old at all.

"My lifespan is about to run out," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Lifespan running out?" Cui Shan was shocked.

"That's right, lifespan running out," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Cultivators' lifespan is limited. Even Golden Core cultivators can only live for about five hundred years," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Five hundred years?" Cui Shan was a bit surprised. He didn't expect Golden Core cultivators to have such a long lifespan.

"Yes, five hundred years," Zhu Er Dan said.

"And I'm already over a hundred years old, so my lifespan is about to run out," Zhu Er Dan said.

"So you're looking for someone to take over your position as head?" Cui Shan asked.

"Yes, looking for someone to take over," Zhu Er Dan said.

"What are the requirements?" Cui Shan asked.

"There are no requirements. As long as they are talented in smithing, they can," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Then why haven't you found anyone after so many years?" Cui Shan asked.

"Because there aren't many people with talent in smithing," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Then have you found someone now?" Cui Shan asked.

"Found them," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Who is it?" Cui Shan asked.

"You," Zhu Er Dan pointed at Cui Shan.

"Me?" Cui Shan was surprised.

"Yes, you," Zhu Er Dan nodded.

"Why me?" Cui Shan asked.

"Because you have a great talent for smithing. Even among all the previous heads of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion, no one's talent can compare to yours," Zhu Er Dan said.

"My talent is that good?" Cui Shan was a bit disbelieving.

"Yes, that good," Zhu Er Dan said.

"You've only just started learning smithing, and you've already refined a spiritual weapon. Even I couldn't do that back then," Zhu Er Dan said.

"I didn't expect my talent to be so good," Cui Shan said happily.

"So, I'm asking you, are you willing to take over my position as the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion?" Zhu Er Dan asked.

"This..." Cui Shan hesitated. He didn't want to be the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion. He just wanted to cultivate properly and reach the peak of cultivation.

"Don't worry, being the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion won't affect your cultivation," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Really?" Cui Shan asked.

"Really," Zhu Er Dan nodded.

"Actually, after you become the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion, you will have more cultivation resources, which will benefit your cultivation even more," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Is that true?" Cui Shan was a bit moved.

"It's true," Zhu Er Dan nodded.

"In that case, I'm willing," Cui Shan said.

"Okay, then from now on, you are the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Then what about you?" Cui Shan asked.

"Me? I'll just go wander around. I've been the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion for so many years, I'm tired of it," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Okay," Cui Shan said.

"Then, from now on, you should practice smithing properly. The future of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion will depend on you," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Don't worry, I will," Cui Shan said.

"Also, this is the Vermillion Bird Flame of our Vermillion Bird Pavilion. I'll give it to you now," Zhu Er Dan said.

As he spoke, he took out a ball of red flame and gave it to Cui Shan.

"Vermillion Bird Flame?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, Vermillion Bird Flame. It's a spiritual fire that can be used to refine spiritual weapons," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Spiritual fire?" Cui Shan was surprised.

"Yes, spiritual fire," Zhu Er Dan nodded.

"This Vermillion Bird Flame has been passed down for tens of thousands of years in our Vermillion Bird Pavilion. It contains the essence of the Vermillion Bird. It's a treasure for refining spiritual weapons," Zhu Er Dan said.

"So precious?" Cui Shan was surprised.

"Yes, so precious," Zhu Er Dan nodded.

"With this Vermillion Bird Flame, you can refine top-grade spiritual weapons, even immortal weapons," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Immortal weapons?" Cui Shan was surprised. He didn't expect this Vermillion Bird Flame to be so powerful.

"Yes, immortal weapons," Zhu Er Dan nodded.

"Then thank you," Cui Shan said.

"You're welcome. You are the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion now, so the Vermillion Bird Flame should naturally be given to you," Zhu Er Dan said.

"By the way, there's one more thing I need to tell you," Zhu Er Dan said.

"What is it?" Cui Shan asked.

"That is, the Vermillion Bird Pavilion is in the Secret Realm. If you want to go to the Vermillion Bird Pavilion, you have to go through the Secret Realm," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Secret Realm?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, Secret Realm. It's a small world created by the ancestors of our Vermillion Bird Pavilion. It's a world that only belongs to the Vermillion Bird Pavilion," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Small world?" Cui Shan was surprised. He didn't expect that there would be a small world.

"Yes, small world," Zhu Er Dan nodded.

"How do I get there?" Cui Shan asked.

"This is the key to the Secret Realm," Zhu Er Dan took out a piece of red jade and gave it to Cui Shan.

"Key to the Secret Realm?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, key to the Secret Realm. With this key, you can enter the Secret Realm," Zhu Er Dan said.

"So, how do I enter?" Cui Shan asked.

"Just crush the key, and you can enter the Secret Realm," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Crush it?" Cui Shan was a bit hesitant.

"Yes, crush it. Don't worry, after you enter the Secret Realm, the key will be regenerated," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Is that true?" Cui Shan was a bit disbelieving.

"It's true," Zhu Er Dan nodded.

"Okay then," Cui Shan said.

"Then I'll take my leave first. If you need anything, you can crush the key, and I will come out," Zhu Er Dan said.

"Okay," Cui Shan said.

After Zhu Er Dan finished speaking, he disappeared in a flash.

Cui Shan looked at the Vermillion Bird Flame and the key to the Secret Realm in his hand. He didn't expect that he would become the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion just like that.

He really didn't expect that.

However, he also knew that this was a great opportunity.

The Vermillion Bird Pavilion was the largest blacksmith sect in the Nine Provinces Continent. Becoming the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion would be of great help to his future cultivation.

At this moment, Zhu Qi Qi spoke.

"Cui Shan, are you really the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion from now on?"

"Yes," Cui Shan nodded.

"Then can you take me to the Vermillion Bird Pavilion to take a look?" Zhu Qi Qi asked.

"Of course," Cui Shan said.

Then, Cui Shan crushed the key to the Secret Realm.

In an instant, a red light enveloped Cui Shan and Zhu Qi Qi.

When they opened their eyes again, they had already arrived at a completely different place.

This was a world filled with red fire. The air was filled with a hot temperature.

In the distance, there was a huge red palace.

The palace was magnificent and majestic, like a palace of flames.

"This is the Vermillion Bird Pavilion?" Cui Shan asked.

"Yes, this is the Vermillion Bird Pavilion," Zhu Qi Qi nodded.

"So magnificent," Cui Shan was surprised.

"Yes, it is very magnificent," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Let's go in and take a look," Cui Shan said.

"Okay," Zhu Qi Qi said.

Then, Cui Shan and Zhu Qi Qi walked towards the palace.

As they got closer to the palace, Cui Shan could feel a powerful aura emanating from the palace.

This aura was very hot, like a flame, making people feel a sense of reverence.

Cui Shan and Zhu Qi Qi walked into the palace.

The interior of the palace was also very magnificent. The walls were all made of red jade, and there were countless red crystals embedded on them.

In the center of the palace, there was a huge furnace.

The furnace was pitch black, and there were countless runes engraved on it.

From the furnace, a hot temperature emanated, as if it could melt everything.

"This is the Vermillion Bird Furnace of our Vermillion Bird Pavilion," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Vermillion Bird Furnace?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, Vermillion Bird Furnace. It's a furnace used to refine spiritual weapons. It's also the most precious treasure of our Vermillion Bird Pavilion," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"So precious?" Cui Shan was surprised.

"Yes, so precious. This Vermillion Bird Furnace has been passed down for tens of thousands of years in our Vermillion Bird Pavilion. It contains the essence of the Vermillion Bird. It's a treasure for refining spiritual weapons," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Then what's in the furnace?" Cui Shan asked.

"Inside is the Vermillion Bird Flame," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Vermillion Bird Flame?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, Vermillion Bird Flame. It's a spiritual fire that can be used to refine spiritual weapons," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Then where did the Vermillion Bird Flame I received come from?" Cui Shan asked.

"That's the sub-flame of the Vermillion Bird Flame. It was extracted from the Vermillion Bird Flame," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"So, the Vermillion Bird Flame here is the main flame?" Cui Shan asked.

"Yes, it's the main flame," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"How can I get the Vermillion Bird Flame?" Cui Shan asked.

"You just need to put your hand on the furnace, and the Vermillion Bird Flame will automatically enter your body," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Is that true?" Cui Shan was a bit disbelieving.

"It's true," Zhu Qi Qi nodded.

"Okay then," Cui Shan said.

Then, Cui Shan walked to the furnace and put his hand on it.

In an instant, a hot temperature entered Cui Shan's body.

Then, a ball of red flame appeared in Cui Shan's dantian.

This ball of flame was very pure, and it contained a powerful energy.

"This is the Vermillion Bird Flame?" Cui Shan was surprised.

"Yes, this is the Vermillion Bird Flame," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"I didn't expect the Vermillion Bird Flame to be so powerful," Cui Shan said.

"Yes, the Vermillion Bird Flame is very powerful. It's one of the top spiritual fires in the Nine Provinces Continent," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Okay then, I'll cultivate here from now on," Cui Shan said.

"Okay," Zhu Qi Qi said.

Then, Cui Shan stayed in the Secret Realm of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion to cultivate.

He not only cultivated the Vermillion Bird Flame but also cultivated the Secret Technique of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion.

The Secret Technique of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion was a very powerful technique that could increase the power of spiritual weapons.

With the cultivation of the Vermillion Bird Flame and the Secret Technique of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion, Cui Shan's smithing level improved rapidly.

In just a few months, Cui Shan had already refined a large number of high-grade spiritual weapons, even a few top-grade spiritual weapons.

One day, Cui Shan was refining a spiritual weapon.

Suddenly, he felt a powerful energy fluctuation.

He opened his eyes and looked towards the source of the fluctuation.

He saw that in the distance, in the sky, a huge rift had appeared.

From the rift, a powerful aura emanated.

This aura was very cold, like ice, making people feel a sense of fear.

"What is that?" Cui Shan was surprised.

"That's the spatial rift," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Spatial rift?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, spatial rift. It's a rift that connects different worlds," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Connects different worlds?" Cui Shan was surprised.

"Yes, connects different worlds," Zhu Qi Qi nodded.

"Then where does this spatial rift lead to?" Cui Shan asked.

"It leads to the Demon World," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Demon World?" Cui Shan was shocked.

"Yes, Demon World. It's a world ruled by demons," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Demons?" Cui Shan was shocked again.

"Yes, demons. They are evil creatures that like to devour human flesh and blood," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Then why would a spatial rift leading to the Demon World appear here?" Cui Shan asked.

"Because our Vermillion Bird Pavilion is built on the boundary between the Nine Provinces Continent and the Demon World," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Boundary?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, boundary. It's a place where the Nine Provinces Continent and the Demon World intersect," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"So, the spatial rift appeared because of the intersection of the two worlds?" Cui Shan asked.

"Yes, that's right," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Then what should we do now?" Cui Shan asked.

"We have to close the spatial rift. Otherwise, the demons will invade the Nine Provinces Continent," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Close the spatial rift?" Cui Shan was a bit hesitant.

"Yes, close the spatial rift. It's the mission of our Vermillion Bird Pavilion to close the spatial rift," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"So, the Vermillion Bird Pavilion was built for this purpose?" Cui Shan asked.

"Yes, that's right. The Vermillion Bird Pavilion was built to prevent the demons from invading the Nine Provinces Continent," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Then how do we close the spatial rift?" Cui Shan asked.

"We need to refine a divine weapon that can close the spatial rift," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Divine weapon?" Cui Shan was surprised.

"Yes, divine weapon. It's a weapon that can close the spatial rift," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Then how do we refine a divine weapon?" Cui Shan asked.

"We need to collect materials and then refine it in the Vermillion Bird Furnace," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Collect materials? What materials?" Cui Shan asked.

"We need to collect the essence of the five elements and the essence of the sun and moon," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Essence of the five elements and the essence of the sun and moon?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, essence of the five elements and the essence of the sun and moon. Only with these materials can we refine a divine weapon," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Then where can we find these materials?" Cui Shan asked.

"The essence of the five elements can be found in the Five Elements Secret Realm. The essence of the sun and moon can be found in the Sun and Moon Secret Realm," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Five Elements Secret Realm? Sun and Moon Secret Realm?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, Five Elements Secret Realm and Sun and Moon Secret Realm. They are two Secret Realms that only open every thousand years," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Only open every thousand years?" Cui Shan was surprised.

"Yes, only open every thousand years. And the time they open is approaching," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Approaching?" Cui Shan was surprised.

"Yes, approaching. So we have to go and collect the materials as soon as possible," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Okay then, let's go," Cui Shan said.

Then, Cui Shan and Zhu Qi Qi left the Secret Realm of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion and headed towards the Five Elements Secret Realm and the Sun and Moon Secret Realm.

Along the way, Cui Shan asked Zhu Qi Qi:

"Zhu Qi Qi, what is your identity?"

"My identity?" Zhu Qi Qi was surprised.

"Yes, your identity. I know you are the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion, but I feel that your identity is not that simple," Cui Shan said.

"My identity is indeed not simple," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Then what is your identity?" Cui Shan asked.

"I am the descendant of the Vermillion Bird," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Descendant of the Vermillion Bird?" Cui Shan was shocked.

"Yes, descendant of the Vermillion Bird. My body contains the bloodline of the Vermillion Bird," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"So, you are a Half-Demon?" Cui Shan asked.

"Yes, I am a Half-Demon. I am a human with the bloodline of the Vermillion Bird," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"I didn't expect you to be a Half-Demon," Cui Shan said.

"Yes, I am a Half-Demon," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Then what about Zhu Er Dan and Elder Zhu? What are their identities?" Cui Shan asked.

"They are the guardians of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion. They are responsible for guarding the Vermillion Bird Pavilion," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Guardians?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, guardians. They are the strongest experts in the Vermillion Bird Pavilion," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"So, they are very powerful?" Cui Shan asked.

"Yes, they are very powerful. Even I am not their match," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"I didn't expect them to be so powerful," Cui Shan said.

"Yes, they are very powerful," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Then what is your strength?" Cui Shan asked.

"My strength is at the peak of the Golden Core realm. I'm only one step away from breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Peak of Golden Core?" Cui Shan was surprised. He didn't expect Zhu Qi Qi to be so strong.

"Yes, peak of Golden Core," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Then what about your cultivation?" Cui Shan asked.

"I cultivate the Secret Technique of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Secret Technique of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, Secret Technique of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion. It's a cultivation technique passed down in the Vermillion Bird Pavilion. It's a very powerful technique," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"So, the Secret Technique of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion is a cultivation technique?" Cui Shan asked.

"Yes, it's a cultivation technique," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Then why didn't you tell me earlier?" Cui Shan asked.

"Because you weren't the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion at that time," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"So, only the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion can cultivate the Secret Technique of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion?" Cui Shan asked.

"Yes, that's right. Only the head of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion can cultivate the Secret Technique of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"I see," Cui Shan said.

"By the way, what is your identity?" Zhu Qi Qi asked.

"My identity?" Cui Shan was surprised.

"Yes, your identity. I feel that your identity is not simple either," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"My identity... I am a cultivator," Cui Shan said.

"Just a cultivator?" Zhu Qi Qi was a bit disbelieving.

"Yes, just a cultivator," Cui Shan said.

"I don't believe it. Your talent is so good, how can you just be a cultivator?" Zhu Qi Qi said.

"My talent is good?" Cui Shan was a bit surprised.

"Yes, very good. Your cultivation speed is very fast, and your comprehension is also very high. Even I can't compare to you," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Is that true?" Cui Shan was a bit disbelieving.

"It's true," Zhu Qi Qi nodded.

"I see," Cui Shan said.

"By the way, Cui Shan, do you have a Dao Companion?" Zhu Qi Qi suddenly asked.

"Dao Companion?" Cui Shan was confused.

"Yes, Dao Companion. Do you have someone you like?" Zhu Qi Qi asked.

"I don't have one," Cui Shan shook his head.

"Really?" Zhu Qi Qi was a bit disbelieving.

"Really," Cui Shan nodded.

"Then... do you like me?" Zhu Qi Qi suddenly asked.

Cui Shan was stunned. He didn't expect Zhu Qi Qi to ask such a question.

He looked at Zhu Qi Qi. Zhu Qi Qi's face was a little red, and her eyes were full of expectation.

Cui Shan hesitated for a moment, then said:

"I... I don't know."

"You don't know?" Zhu Qi Qi was a bit disappointed.

"Yes, I don't know. I haven't thought about this issue," Cui Shan said.

"Then think about it now," Zhu Qi Qi said.

"Think about it now?" Cui Shan was a bit confused.

"Yes, think about it now. Do you like me or not?" Zhu Qi Qi asked.

Cui Shan was silent for a moment, then said:

"I think... I like you."

"Really?" Zhu Qi Qi was overjoyed.

"Really," Cui Shan nodded.

"Then... can you be my Dao Companion?" Zhu Qi Qi asked.

"Dao Companion?" Cui Shan was a bit hesitant.

"Yes, Dao Companion. Will you marry me?" Zhu Qi Qi asked.

Cui Shan was stunned again. He didn't expect Zhu Qi Qi to be so direct.

He looked at Zhu Qi Qi. Zhu Qi Qi's face was even redder, and her eyes were full of shyness and anticipation.

Cui Shan hesitated for a moment, then said:

"I... I'm willing."

"Really?" Zhu Qi Qi was overjoyed again.

"Really," Cui Shan nodded.

"Great! Then from now on, you are my Dao Companion!" Zhu Qi Qi said happily.

"Okay," Cui Shan said.

Then, Cui Shan and Zhu Qi Qi looked at each other and smiled.

At this moment, a sense of happiness and sweetness arose in their hearts.

They knew that from now on, they would be together forever.

They would face all difficulties and challenges together.

They would cultivate together and reach the peak of cultivation together.

They would be together forever.

Forever and ever.

After that, Cui Shan and Zhu Qi Qi embarked on the journey to collect materials.

They went to the Five Elements Secret Realm and collected the essence of the five elements.

They went to the Sun and Moon Secret Realm and collected the essence of the sun and moon.

After collecting all the materials, they returned to the Secret Realm of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion.

Then, Cui Shan began to refine the divine weapon.

He put all the materials into the Vermillion Bird Furnace and used the Vermillion Bird Flame to refine it.

The refining process was very difficult and long.

Cui Shan had to endure the high temperature and the pressure from the Vermillion Bird Furnace.

He also had to control the Vermillion Bird Flame and the refining process.

However, Cui Shan did not give up. He knew that he had to refine the divine weapon to close the spatial rift and prevent the demons from invading the Nine Provinces Continent.

He also knew that he had to protect the people he loved, his Dao Companion Zhu Qi Qi, and all the people in the Nine Provinces Continent.

Therefore, he had to succeed.

He had to refine the divine weapon.

Days passed, and months passed.

Cui Shan kept refining the divine weapon.

His body was covered in sweat, and his face was pale.

But his eyes were still firm.

Finally, after three months, the divine weapon was successfully refined.

This was a sword, a sword made of red jade.

The sword was shining with a dazzling red light, and a powerful aura emanated from it.

This sword was called the Vermillion Bird Divine Sword.

"Success! I succeeded!" Cui Shan said happily.

"Great! Cui Shan, you succeeded!" Zhu Qi Qi was also very happy.

"Yes, I succeeded. With this Vermillion Bird Divine Sword, I can close the spatial rift," Cui Shan said.

"Great! Let's go then!" Zhu Qi Qi said.

Then, Cui Shan and Zhu Qi Qi left the Secret Realm of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion and returned to the place where the spatial rift appeared.

The spatial rift was still there, and a powerful aura was still emanating from it.

Cui Shan held the Vermillion Bird Divine Sword and walked towards the spatial rift.

He held the sword high and slashed at the spatial rift.

A red light burst out from the Vermillion Bird Divine Sword and hit the spatial rift.

In an instant, the spatial rift began to shrink.

The powerful aura also began to weaken.

Finally, the spatial rift completely disappeared.

The spatial rift was closed.

The demons could no longer invade the Nine Provinces Continent.

The Nine Provinces Continent was saved.

Cui Shan and Zhu Qi Qi were very happy.

They knew that they had accomplished a great thing.

They had protected the Nine Provinces Continent.

After that, Cui Shan and Zhu Qi Qi returned to the Vermillion Bird Pavilion.

They lived happily together in the Secret Realm of the Vermillion Bird Pavilion.

Cui Shan continued to cultivate and refine weapons.

Zhu Qi Qi also continued to cultivate and assist Cui Shan.

Their cultivation levels both improved rapidly.

Finally, after many years, Cui Shan and Zhu Qi Qi both reached the peak of cultivation.

They became the strongest experts in the Nine Provinces Continent.

They also became legendary figures in the Nine Provinces Continent.

They became the guardians of the Nine Provinces Continent, protecting the Nine Provinces Continent from demons and other evil forces.

They lived happily forever.

(End of the entire story)