Volume 2: Achieving the Nine Heavens and Breaking the Cage Chapter 367: The Promised Land, the Mortal World
When Gu Xiaoxing used his fingers as a sword, a terrifying will condensed between his fingers, and he suddenly slashed out with the sword!
Like dawn breaking through the darkness!
With this sword of will, the entire black fog was cut open, as if a passage was opened in the black fog.
Gu Xiaoxing stood in the middle of this passage, and then he took a big step and finally rushed into the underworld.
"Sir, are you okay?" Qiao Yanran hurriedly stepped forward and asked.
"fine."
Gu Xiaoxing shook his head, then looked outside the underworld, his eyes full of solemnity.
He didn't think that this underworld could withstand the black fog. At most, it could only buy some time.
But to Gu Xiaoxing's surprise, the scene of black fog surging wildly that he had imagined did not appear, but instead began to shrink slowly.
Finally, a dark bead condensed!
The moment he saw the bead appear, Gu Xiaoxing became more certain of his guess.
Because, at one end of the coffin, there is an identical black bead inlaid!
Since Fang Qingqing's body is here, then this black fog is most likely the... black boat in the dream!
"Who... are you, and how do you know the netherworld?"
At this moment, the same voice came out from the bead, still sounding old, but with a sense of longing that was not there before.
Gu Xiaoxing hurriedly bowed and said, "Excuse me, are you Senior Heizhou?"
The voice in the bead fell silent for a moment, then said, "Hei Zhou... is dead."
Gu Xiaoxing's pupils shrank slightly, and he just listened to the voice continue speaking.
"I am the... Creation and Life-stealing Technique that Hei Zhou used before his death. I was born out of his obsession... but I... am not Hei Zhou."
The sound was a little jerky at first, but gradually became smoother.
"I am here to protect my master for eternity... My will has long since sunk. It was you who woke me up. Hand over my master's body, and you can go."
Gu Xiaoxing was shocked. It turned out that he had guessed wrong.
The black boat in the dream had already disappeared along with Fang Qingqing, leaving behind only this creature of will, always guarding its master's corpse.
In fact, if Gu Xiaoxing had not come here and slashed the black fog with a sword with his extreme will, he would have awakened its will at the same time.
Perhaps it won't be long before this creature of will will die.
Because it has been guarding here for too long...
Gu Xiaoxing's heart was moved, and he said, "Since you are the product of Senior Heizhou's obsession, you probably don't want to watch Jiu Ming Nu sink forever in this abyss, right? "
"I have some connections with the Nine Nether Clan. Now that I have come across the remains of the Nine Nether Girl, I want to give her a place to go..."
After hearing what Gu Xiaoxing said, the dark bead remained silent for a long time.
Qiao Yanran stood quietly beside the young master. She didn't quite understand what he said, but she didn't ask any more questions.
"Although I was born from the obsession of the Black Boat..."
Suddenly, Zhuzi spoke, "I only inherited a small part of its memory, but if I remember correctly, the Jiuming clan has been destroyed..."
"Where is the destination?"
As for the situation of Jiu Ming Mountain, Gu Xiaoxing actually only knew a general idea.
Although the other party said that he had only inherited part of Heizhou's memory, he definitely knew more than him. After a moment's hesitation, he took out the burning incense.
"Senior, do you recognize this fragrance?"
"Burning incense!?"
Black Pearl's voice became visibly more tense and heavy, and he asked, "Where do you come from, this fragrance?"
At this moment, Gu Xiaoxing clearly sensed the other party's strong will. If he couldn't explain it clearly, he would most likely not be able to get out of this abyss.
In fact, even at this moment, Gu Xiaoxing was still a little confused about burning Taoist incense.
During the eleven years in the dream of Jiu Ming Mountain, Gu Xiaoxing had never heard any news about the burning incense, as if it was deliberately covered up.
He had only heard from Master Guan that the burning incense was the most precious treasure of the Nine Netherworld Clan.
"Senior, this incense was given by the contemporary Nine Nether Girl, Fang Qingyun, and..."
Gu Xiaoxing originally wanted to tell everyone about the dream he had about Jiu Ming Mountain, but he found that he couldn't do it, like there was something stuck in his throat!
This feeling was as if he couldn't pronounce Dongfang Yexuan's name!
But Gu Xiaoxing was not anxious, instead he changed his mind and said, "I wonder if the senior would like to move into my body and have a chat?"
As he spoke, Gu Xiaoxing waved his hand and left the underworld.
He guessed that the reason why he couldn't tell his dream was because of what Fang Qingqing said in the dream... cause and effect!
The Qingyan Palace where his middle dantian is located is just the right place to temporarily avoid cause and effect!
The bead seemed not to be afraid of Gu Xiaoxing's conspiracy at all. It turned into a wisp of black smoke and went in with Gu Xiaoxing's breath.
Qiao Yanran glanced at Gu Xiaoxing worriedly.
Gu Xiaoxing gave her a reassuring look.
Just a moment later, the black smoke floated out with the breath again and turned into a dark bead again. Finally, he sighed and felt a sense of relief.
"In this way, I have completed my mission. You... go now."
"Senior, don't you want to go with us?" asked Gu Xiaoxing.
The beads were silent.
Gu Xiaoxing also remained silent, just quietly looking at the beads floating in front of him, as if if the other party did not answer, he would wait like this forever.
On the side, Qiao Yanran looked at Gu Xiaoxing seriously. It was not until then that she realized that the young master was not unchanged.
After breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage for so many days, Gu Xiaoxing's lifespan has increased greatly, and he is no longer as gray-haired as he was at the beginning.
His hair had gradually turned back to black, with only a few strands of gray still floating around.
Moreover, even the dusky aura that originally surrounded him had begun to gradually dissipate, and he looked almost the same as before.
But in Qiao Yanran's eyes at this moment, Gu Xiaoxing was very different from before.
It’s just that this difference comes from the inside out, and it’s difficult for ordinary people to notice, but Qiao Yanran would not be wrong.
Although Gu Xiaoxing still looks as heartless as before.
But in fact, he is deeper and more mature.
This is something that only happens after going through many things, and it is an inner transformation.
But no matter how he changes, this is her son.
But for some unknown reason, Qiao Yanran felt a little sad.
If possible, she hopes that the young master will always be that heartless boy.
There was silence for a long time, and no one spoke.
Even Hongyue was curled up quietly in Gu Xiaoxing's arms at this moment, and no one knew what she was thinking.
Until, a sigh came from the bead again.
"Since the master has chosen you, I am willing to make you the new master..."
Gu Xiaoxing's serious expression immediately changed, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, follow me, I guarantee you will have delicious food and drinks!"
The bead floated slowly and finally fell into Gu Xiaoxing's hands.
Gu Xiaoxing pinched it, feeling a warm and moist feeling, and said, "You don't have a name yet? Come, the master will give you one..."
"Wangcai already has both wealth and fortune, how about calling you Baocai?"
“……” Zhuzi was speechless and felt a little regretful.
"Hmm? You don't like it? That's called Shengcai ? It doesn't seem that good either. How about just calling it Jiecai?"
“…”
The bead was completely regretful. If it weren't for being a principled bead, it would have run away by now.
But he didn't want to be given a strange name, so he said, "After all, I am just a spirit, and I come from the Nine Nether Mountains, so just call me Nether Spirit."
"Ming Ling?" Gu Xiaoxing repeated, and then his eyes lit up and said, "Not bad, I think it's okay!"
Ghost: “…”
"You said you are a spirit of the weapon?" Gu Xiaoxing continued.
"Yes, the Black Boat itself is a top-grade indestructible ancient treasure. I am the residual thoughts of its spirit after its death." Ming Ling said.
Gu Xiaoxing immediately understood and asked, "How should I place you?"
Ming Ling continued: "You can find a spiritual treasure without a spirit and let me merge with it."
Gu Xiaoxing was stunned. Wouldn't this actually bind it?
Ming Ling seemed to see Gu Xiaoxing's doubts and explained, "I am not an ordinary spirit. Magical weapons and spiritual treasures are just containers for me. I can replace them at any time."
"Is it possible?"
Gu Xiaoxing was extremely surprised, but this finally made him stop worrying and he took out Diaotian directly.
"Superior spiritual treasure?"
Ming Ling was also a little surprised, and then said: "Yes, with my integration, maybe it can be raised to a higher level..."
Gu Xiaoxing was even more shocked. Was it rising to a higher level?
"Doesn't that mean it can become... a treasure that can reach the immortal realm?"
"It's just a possibility, but the chance should be quite high... Besides, fusion will take some time."
Even so, Gu Xiaoxing was still excited.
A treasure that can bring immortality!
Even in the entire Xuantian Realm, there are probably not many treasures that can lead to immortality. That treasure is second only to the Nine Treasures of Fanlong!
Even Qiao Yanran was surprised when she heard this, and then she was silently happy for the young master.
At this time, Ming Ling had already floated up and flew towards Diaotian consciously.
But just when it was about to blend in, it suddenly stopped and said something.
"Don't make me wait for another eternity!"
After Ming Ling finished saying this, he turned into a wisp of black smoke, merged into Diaotian, and disappeared.
Gu Xiaoxing tightened his hold on Diaotian's hand slightly, wanting to make a promise, but when he opened his mouth he couldn't say anything.
Even such a powerful Jiu Ming Mountain was destroyed, what qualifications does he have to make such a promise?
For some reason, a deep fear suddenly appeared in Gu Xiaoxing's heart.
He is scared.
I am afraid that one day, someone will guard my grave for thousands or even tens of thousands of years...
What’s even more frightening is that when I miss someone, I can only go to that grave and confide in it for thousands or tens of thousands of years.
"Young Master!"
Qiao Yanran was very quick to notice that something was wrong with Gu Xiaoxing, so she quickly called out to him and went forward to hug him.
Immediately, Gu Xiaoxing's mind was shaken, and he realized that the momentary emotion he just had made him deeply trapped.
If it weren't for Yanran's call, perhaps Gu Xiaoxing would have taken a different path!
"Don't think too much. No matter how many eternities pass, Yanran just hopes that you will remain the same young master as before!"
Qiao Yanran's voice was soft, dreamy, and full of longing.
Gu Xiaoxing took a deep breath, hugged her with his backhand, and made the most determined voice in his life.
"We...will have many eons!"
Gu Xiaoxing has hardly ever made any real promises in his life.
He always felt that commitment was a shackle.
If you make a promise but fail to keep it, then this shackle will turn into a thorn that can never be pulled out!
But at this moment, Gu Xiaoxing was willing to put this lock on himself!
Because, there are some promises that he must keep.
Because, this is his way!
That’s the promise of more worry-free, happier times!
It’s also a price!
Because, if he fails to fulfill this promise, he will not have any happiness and will be more miserable than anyone else!
This is what the Tao is!
Cause and effect, suffering and happiness, are actually just a thought away.
But this thought in one's mind is often a knot that can never be untied!
At the moment when Gu Xiaoxing made this promise, the golden vertical lines above the eyebrows of his Nascent Soul, which was originally dormant in the Niwan Palace in his upper dantian, flashed slightly.
It was so weak that even Gu Xiaoxing himself didn't notice it.
Qiao Yanran stared at Gu Xiaoxing in a daze, and she also felt the extremely heavy thought on Gu Xiaoxing's body.
In Gu Xiaoxing's arms, the little fox Hongyue also felt it and was completely stunned.
As luck would have it, Yanran smiled again and said to Gu Xiaoxing, "Yanran will accompany you."
After saying that, he seemed to feel it was not enough and gave her another kiss.
This instantly destroyed Gu Xiaoxing's calm mood, and he glared at Qiao Yanran in annoyance.
Qiao Yanran pursed her lips and smiled, not afraid at all.
Gu Xiaoxing was discouraged and said, "Let's go out first."
After he finished speaking, he flew straight into the sky with the man and the fox.
At the same time, just under the bronze ground, in a corner of the second level cage world.
Here, there is a fairy flower!
This flower blooms with a holy light curtain, and it seems that it has not yet bloomed, and appears to be a bud.
This flower is called the Red Dust World!
The reason for this name is that there is only one of its kind in the world!
In other words, when this flower blooms here, there will be no worldly affairs anywhere else and at any time!
No matter whether it is tens of millions of years in the future or billions of years in the past, this flower only exists here and now!
Only when the flower withers will it bloom somewhere else.
Maybe it was thousands of miles away, or maybe it was thousands of years ago...
In this mundane world, this is a flower that transcends time and space!
And in front of this fairy flower, there is a person sitting cross-legged.
This is a man, wearing red clothes and with red hair!
There is a legend circulating in the world that whenever the red dust appears, no matter when and where, a man in red clothes and red hair will come across time and space.
Waiting for the red dust world to begin!
Rumor has it that this person came from a place called...the Promised Land!
It is also called...the promise of the wilderness!
Suddenly, the red-haired man who was sitting cross-legged frowned and slowly opened his eyes. His eyes were like a blood gem, extremely beautiful.
He passed through the bronze wall above and saw at a glance the lonely little star still flying upwards in the abyss of the chasm.
"The promise made, the calamity that fell, with such a strong thought, this calamity... is not light!"
The red-haired man murmured, his ruby-like eyes flickering slightly, as if he wanted to see Gu Xiaoxing's future clearly, but then he couldn't help but raise his brows again.
"Hmm? Can't see through it?"
Then, his eyes flickered as he looked back at Gu Xiaoxing's past. Suddenly, pictures and scenes appeared in his mind one after another.
Soon, the red-haired man revealed a very faint smile at the corner of his mouth, and turned his head to look at the red dust world.
"Hongmei, I encountered an interesting thing. When you wake up, I will tell you about it."
Hearing the red-haired man's words, the flower buds in the mortal world swayed slightly, as if the time for blooming is not far away.
The man looked at it and continued, "In this world of peace and tranquility, in this world of mortals, time has no meaning to me, and life and death cannot be defined by me. Wherever you go, I will go..."
