SFS #461 - Chapter 461
#461 - Chapter 461
At the same time, Abbot Mingjue, after reviewing the various clues collected byJiekong during his journey, toldJiekong that going toQingqiu Country in theShiwan Mountains might reveal the truth about his origins.
After bidding farewell to theWudangCiyin Temple, Zhong Wuye followed in Jiekong's(戒空: Jiekong) footsteps and soon embarked on a journey to the Southern Border. Traveling tirelessly, they finally arrived at theShiwan Mountain range in the Southern Border.
Here, surrounded by mountains upon mountains, as far as the eye could see, everything was lush green. The entire mountain was embraced by year-round snow peaks, like an ancient giant standing between heaven and earth. At the summit, the glittering white snow reflected the dazzling sunlight, and thin clouds could occasionally be seen swirling and flowing. Halfway up the mountain, verdant pines and cypresses grew luxuriantly, swaying gently in the breeze. As for the foot of the mountain, there were clear streams and gurgling springs, with clear water winding through the rocks, occasionally forming pleasant little lakes.
Just then, a rich, fishy scent wafted over, and it turned out that a large patch of fiery red azaleas had suddenly bloomed. These azaleas clustered along the banks of the gurgling stream, emitting sweet fragrance, intertwined with the clear water, exuding a refreshing and fragrant atmosphere.
"This is whereQingqiu Country is located,"Jiekong said calmly, signaling Zhong Wuye to follow.
Soon, they continued on the path leading toQingqiu Country. This path was flat and secluded, with lush mountains and forests stretching endlessly on both sides. The sound of pine trees in the wind, the gurgling water, and the occasional unknown birds flitting through the forest, making rustling chirps. The entire mountain forest was filled with a vibrant, verdant vitality.
Just then, a rich fragrance wafted over again. It turned out that a large patch of blooming azaleas had bloomed from the forest by the roadside. Some of these azaleas were fiery red and eye-catching, some were elegant and simple, and some even merged the two colors, brewing a strange and charming color. And in the gorgeous petals, you could occasionally glimpse a few hummingbird-like hummingbirds sipping nectar and playing happily.
"This is the hinterland of theShiwan Mountains, and also the foundation of ourQingqiu Country." Just then, a simple voice suddenly sounded behind Zhong Wuye.
Zhong Wuye and the others looked in the direction of the voice and saw a middle-aged immortal in a green robe standing respectfully.
The scene was really an eye-opener for Zhong Wuye. On those rugged and strange floating hills, there also grew strangely shaped ancient trees, fragrant exotic flowers, and fairy fruits of various sizes. Occasionally, one or two figures in gorgeous clothes would flash by, making people wonder if that was where the immortals lived.
Zhong Wuye couldn't help but sigh, no wonder the Southern Border, even though it was located between the hinterlands of theDayuan and Northern Zhou Dynasties, had never been touched by anyone, because the environment here was so dangerous and magical. He sincerely sighed that this entireShiwan Mountain range contained too many mysteries that could not be explained by common sense!
Just as he was sighing, a flash of red light streaked across the sky. Then, a graceful girl soared up and danced in the air with superb lightness, like a petite elf shuttling through the forest.
And just as Zhong Wuye was surprised, what he didn't expect was that a slender boat also appeared in a mountain stream behind him, gliding on the rapid water, as steady and peaceful as flowing clouds!
All of this made Zhong Wuye a little dizzy, and he was confused for a while. He hurriedly wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought to himself: It seems that theShiwan Mountains are indeed well-deserved, and it is simply a paradise hidden with many secrets!
He couldn't help but quicken his pace, eager to figure out the mysteries here. And once he could find theQingqiu Country thatMingjue mentioned, maybe he could finally solve the endless doubts in his heart!
After a tortuous journey, Zhong Wuye finally arrived at theQingqiu Country in theShiwan Mountains of the Southern Border. It is known as the "Hometown of the Phoenix" and its scenery is as beautiful as a paradise.
Among the green trees all over the mountains, there are buildings of various shapes. Some of them are round, like magnificent palaces; some have pointed glazed tiles, similar to pagoda temples. These buildings either stand on the green mountain peaks or nestle on the banks of the gurgling water, blending in with the environment and appearing extraordinarily ingenious.
Just as Zhong Wuye was slowly walking towards a hall with upturned eaves, he saw a whirlwind suddenly rising in front of him, and then a slender girl descended from the sky and came directly to him!
"Is Your Excellency HeadmasterZhong?" The girl made a light salute, her tone revealing a hint of teasing.
Only then did Zhong Wuye pay attention to the girl's appearance. She had a face like a peach blossom, with picturesque eyebrows and eyes, wearing a light green gauze dress, and a gold-threaded butterfly ring around her waist. Moreover, her bright and moving red lips and fair and moving skin made her look like a goddess, making it impossible to take your eyes off her.
"That's right, I am HeadmasterZhong." Zhong Wuye said in surprise, "Miss, your beauty is so stunning, you must be the ruler ofQingqiu Country?"
"You really know how to talk." The girl smiled lightly, a look of shyness appearing on her face.
"But you are right, I am indeedYuanzhen, the ruler of thisQingqiu Country." Her expression straightened, and she said: "HeadmasterZhong's visit to our country must be for an important matter, right?"
Zhong Wuye knew that this might be the place that MasterMingjue mentioned, and immediately respectfully raised his hand and saluted her.
"That's right, RulerYuanzhen. I'm here to ask your country for help with something."
After Zhong Wuye explained the whole story in detail, Ruler Yuanzhen's(元珍: Yuanzhen) expression was slightly stern.
"I see." She shook her head slightly and sighed, "There must be some kind of inextricable connection between you and me."
As soon as she finished speaking, several graceful girls holding swords and whips flew down from the sky and landed behindYuanzhen, walking slowly.
"You've come just in time."Yuanzhen smiled slightly, looked at the girl attendants behind her and said: "We will set off immediately toDanzhu Country to investigate what is going on."
Just as Zhong Wuye was confused, the scenery of the entireQingqiu Country suddenly changed! The magnificent buildings turned into thousands of strands of green smoke in the blink of an eye, gradually condensing into a brave and skilled Feather Clan army!
"HeadmasterZhong, it seems that you are willing to join hands with ourQingqiu Country to solve the mysteries in this."Yuanzhen whispered, and with a flick of her arms, a pair of hot red-gold phoenix wings suddenly bloomed from behind her!
Zhong Wuye couldn't help but stare in astonishment, and then quickly bowed. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly saw a wave of heat rushing towards him from the distant mountain peaks!
When he looked up, there were strange buildings shaped like flames standing there! The red reflections rippled in the surrounding lakes, making it particularly dreamy and blurred.
"You Feather Clan have finally found this place!" A loud voice suddenly sounded, coming from the flame building. Then, a figure in a long red fur coat walked out slowly, and it turned out to be a blazing flame burning!
"RulerZhuning ofYanhua Country!"Yuanzhen was slightly startled, and then stepped forward and saluted, "I didn't expect you to be here too."
"Hmph, so it's them fromDanzhu Country!" Just then, another harsh whistling sound suddenly sounded. Zhong Wuye looked in the direction of the sound and saw that in the opposite direction, there was another strange building shaped like a bell tower!
Countless claws like those made of gold protruded from the bell tower, like a huge beast staring fiercely!
"Qingqiu,Yanhua, you two clans are also here. It seems that someone in our three clans has received the news." A listless voice sounded from the bell tower, with a hint of gloom and weirdness in his tone.
"Could it be that someone is secretly playing tricks?"Yuanzhen frowned and pondered. She then glanced at the bell tower and the flame building, and said: "Everyone, why don't our three clans act together and go toDanzhu Country to see what is going on?"
"Very good!"Zhuning and the weird voice answered at the same time. The three clan armies suddenly gathered, and under Zhong Wuye's(钟无夜: Zhong Wuye) gaze, they lined up and set off all the way towardsDanzhu Country!
Along the way, Zhong Wuye could occasionally see Feather Clan attendants dancing in the sky, or flame elves resting on the ground, or those golden monster claws that could not be seen in specific form traveling around.
Along the way, there were frictions and disagreements between the three clans, andYuanzhen had to come forward to mediate from time to time. And when they finally set foot in a secret valley inDanzhu Country, the scene before them was an eye-opener for Zhong Wuye!
It turned out that there were countless majestic hills standing there, and between these hills, there were strange plants that looked like vines!
"Oh, is there another outsider disturbing us?" Just as Zhong Wuye was surprised, a frivolous voice came from it. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a gorgeously dressed, frivolous-looking beauty leaning lazily on a pile of tangled vines.
"RulerYuanzhen, it's been many years since we last met." TheDanzhu woman hooked her lips atYuanzhen, revealing a charming smile, "Bringing so many friends to visit, it's really embarrassing."
Just asYuanzhen was about to respond, theDanzhu woman suddenly got up, flicked her sleeves, and suddenly the surrounding vines came to life and began to pounce over!
"Wait!"Yuanzhen waved her arms, and a whirlwind suddenly rolled up, blowing all the vines away. She said with a solemn expression: "Xia Luyin, don't tell me you've also been involved in this dispute!"
"Oh? You already know?" TheDanzhu woman named Xia Luyin smiled charmingly. She waved her hand lightly, and more vines suddenly protruded from the ground, entangled into a huge spherical structure.
"I don't know what you're talking about!" She sighed lightly, and the vine ball suddenly cracked open, and a gorgeous woman came out of it, squinting at everyone like a scarlet viper.
"RulerZhuning ofYanhua Country, and youYuanzhen ofQingqiu andFuxi ofBian Country, you have also come to ourDanzhu Country. What a coincidence!" The woman smiled lightly, but with a hint of resentment.
It turned out that she wasBaxia, the ruler ofDanzhu Country! Zhong Wuye was shocked and thought to himself: How come the rulers of these three demon tribes are gathered here?
"Baxia!"Yuanzhen waved her wings and flashed to her. She said with a solemn expression: "There must be another conspiracy in this, otherwise our three countries have always had a good relationship, you and I both know it."
"That's right, our three tribes have always lived in harmony."Fuxi of theBian Country also poked his head out of the bell tower, and a hideous face revealed a bit of weirdness, "Otherwise, there would be no need to secretly provoke your internal strife?"
"You!"Baxia andZhuning both changed their expressions, obviously awakened by these words.
"Hmph, if we fight each other alone, I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with the masterminds behind the scenes."Fuxi said gloomily, "Why don't we join hands to eliminate those scum together, how about it?"
"It makes sense."Zhuning pondered for a moment before nodding.
"Alright then."Baxia couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, obviously knowing in her heart that this was a win-win choice.
In this way, under the witness of Zhong Wuye, the rulers of the three great demon tribes looked at each other sincerely and finally reached a temporary cooperative understanding in this secret valley.
In the next few days, Zhong Wuye witnessed how the armies of these three ethnic groups merged and worked together to break through the vine hills inDanzhu inch by inch, and went deep into them.
And just when they finally arrived at the center of that area, the scene before them once again made Zhong Wuye feel extremely shocked!
It turned out that there were strange ruins shaped like bell towers standing there. And around these ruins, countless winding vines were covered with strange flower buds shaped like demon flowers!
"No wonder the clues all pointed here."Yuanzhen looked solemn. She stepped forward slowly and pinched her fingers, and suddenly countless wing lights condensed in her hands.
"Then let me do it."Zhuning stepped forward, and a red dragon tail suddenly extended from behind her, which was her true form!
Next, Zhong Wuye witnessed how the three great demon tribes used all their magical powers to barely tear open the package of those strange vine flower buds. And when the core of those flower buds was completely exposed to the air, there were three different forms of remains standing inside!
"This this could it be." Zhong Wuye was shocked and secretly guessed that these three remains might be the bodies of the three gods and demons who were left in the world back then!
Sure enough,Yuanzhen,Zhuning andFuxi all looked extremely shocked the moment they saw the remains.
"So that's the truth, the remains of the gods and demons ofBaxia,Bian andFuxi were hidden here!"Yuanzhen slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, her face extremely solemn.
"Although we are demon tribes, we are also the inheritance of the legacy of gods and Buddhas. It is indeed an unparalleled honor to be able to see such precious remains of gods."Zhuning also had bright eyes and knelt respectfully in front of the remains.
AndFuxi said even more strangely: "So this is the conspiracy secretly played by those false gods back then! Fortunately, our three tribes joined forces to completely destroy their plan!"
In this way, the three great demon tribes finally solved the many mysteries in their hearts in this secret place, and finally found the bones of their most precious ancestor gods. Everything Zhong Wuye saw with his own eyes will eventually become the last piece of the puzzle to solve the mystery of his life!