Chapter 6186 - The Misty Chasm

“This guy is such an actor, isn't he? That look as if he was about to cry almost softened my heart.” Long Chen put away the massive Earth Vein Python with a chuckle. “It's not entirely acting. It wanted to pass other spells to you because imprinting this kind of secret technique is like cutting flesh for it. If it were ordinary spells, it would just be superficial and painless, but these two divine secret techniques are not only flesh to it, they've already hurt its bones,” Qiankun Cauldron said. “So terrifying?” Long Chen was startled. In his chaos space, two runes hovered; these were treasures verified by Qiankun Cauldron, one being the Divine Spell Rune and the other the Path-Resolving Divine Treasury, both of which Qiankun Cauldron specifically requested. “That old green one is no ordinary creature. To condense these two divine runes, it had to consume some of its source power, which is why it feels such pain,” Qiankun Cauldron said. “Have we gone too far then?” Long Chen asked with some sympathy. “Don't pity it. It's self-inflicted. Back then... forget it, no need to bring up past matters. In any case, whether this guy is friend or foe is unclear, so when there's doubt, you must strike hard. Moreover, it’s not stupid. That wisp of your flame is crucial to it. It saw profit in exchanging with you,” Qiankun Cauldron said. “Damn it, knowing it still had more to gain, I should have cut deeper.” Long Chen said with regret. Qiankun Cauldron: “...” “Master, how should I learn these two runes?” Long Chen asked. “That old green one is very cunning. These runes are not something you can practice now. Forcing it will only cause injury, or worse, a curse backlash.” “So insidious?” Long Chen was shocked. “I want these two divine runes for Ling'er, so she can refine them and master the power of casting and dispelling curses. Moreover, she can comprehend the principles of curse power from these runes. She is the spirit of the demon cauldron, with demonic energy in her soul. In the future, refining demon pills will yield twice the result with half the effort. And with her around, you can ignore curse power, saving you the trouble of learning it. It's beneficial in many ways,” Qiankun Cauldron said. “Thank you, Master.” Upon hearing this, Demon Spirit Ling'er was overjoyed and eagerly absorbed the two divine runes into the cauldron. Long Chen couldn't help but chuckle to himself. Qiankun Cauldron had its private agenda, giving Demon Spirit Ling'er special treatment. Since he didn't have to worry about these two runes, Long Chen relaxed. Looking at the enormous Earth Vein Python in his soul space, he couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. According to Qiankun Cauldron, this was a terrifying existence at the Emperor Seventh Heaven level. It wasn't refined from a corpse but was directly refined into a puppet by the old green one using secret techniques. Its entire blood essence, Emperor Flame, and all divine abilities were preserved. Additionally, the old green one infused a wisp of source power into its bloodline and added curse power runes, giving its attacks curse power. Currently, the strength of the Earth Vein Python could completely crush those of the same level, and even those a level higher were no match. As per Qiankun Cauldron's calculations, the old green one must have discovered something in this area and cultivated a powerful puppet to accomplish a significant task. This is why it felt so pained when Long Chen wanted the Earth Vein Python. Qiankun Cauldron said it surely had more than one puppet. But this guy was cautious, fearing Long Chen would know it had more puppets and demand more. Long Chen couldn't help but laugh inwardly. This old green one was indeed shrewd. If it really used other puppets as substitutes, Long Chen would have found a way to seize them all. Continuing forward, Long Chen encountered many terrifying existences. Although he had the Earth Vein Python, he dared not be careless. He avoided direct confrontation, choosing to bypass them instead. Clearly, only the old green one's powerful divine sense could detect Long Chen, while other beasts, though fierce, lacked the intelligence to pose a significant threat. After several days, although the beasts ahead grew more terrifying, Long Chen and his companions found it increasingly easy. By this point, there was little difference between Human Sovereign and Emperor levels. If the terrifying existences here were disturbed, it would spell death for all, making it safer for those at the Human Sovereign level as they were less likely to be detected. Half a month later, a mist appeared ahead, growing denser. Long Chen found the mist gradually isolated his divine sense. “We're safe now that we've reached the Mist Chasm.” An elder exclaimed excitedly upon seeing the mist. For safety, he was the first to rush into the mist, and the initial demon clan patterns on his forehead began to flicker continuously. “Confirmed, this is indeed the Mist Chasm. Once we cross it, we'll reach the Sealed Demon Land.” Another elder entered, shouting excitedly. Upon entering the mist, Long Chen immediately found his divine sense, soul, and even bloodline power were constrained by strange laws. No wonder they dared shout so loudly. It turned out they were on their turf, and Long Chen clearly sensed that upon entering the mist, the aura of the initial demon clan experts began to rise. “Long Chen...” At this moment, Yue Xiaoqian's face showed a trace of reluctance. This was the initial demon clan's territory, where only they would not be suppressed. Long Chen knew the time for parting had come again. He stroked Yue Xiaoqian's delicate face, feeling reluctant. Seeing this, several elders signaled the excited children to quiet down and leave, granting Long Chen and Yue Xiaoqian some privacy. Yue Xiaoqian embraced Long Chen, unable to stop sobbing, “When will the struggles of the myriad ways ever cease? From the mortal realm to the immortal realm, our initial demon clan has been like stray dogs, endlessly hunted down. Long Chen, have we initial demons really done wrong? Is there truly no place for us in these Nine Heavens and Ten Lands?” Tears streamed down Yue Xiaoqian's face. Just as she reunited with Long Chen, she had to part again before they could even express their feelings. In the struggle of the Great Dao, danger was endless, and no one could remain uninvolved. This parting, who knows if they would meet again? A deep sadness welled in Yue Xiaoqian's heart. She felt the world was too cruel. Was it really so hard to live a peaceful life? “Xiaoqian, don't lose hope. Remember, the harder it is, the closer we are to victory,” Long Chen comforted gently. “But what does victory mean? The barbaric nature of this world remains unchanged. Though I am the holy maiden of the initial demon clan, if not for your power to save the clan, would they willingly accept you?” Yue Xiaoqian said sadly. She had never disclosed her relationship with Long Chen to the initial demon clan because she knew they would not accept a human. But when Long Chen came and saved the clan from peril, their attitude changed, which instead left her disheartened. They accepted Long Chen not because of their love but because of his strength. If Long Chen were just a weak human, would they still accept him? If even the initial demon clan was like this, was there hope for this world? Long Chen gently patted Yue Xiaoqian's jade-like back and smiled slightly, “Trust me, when I reach the pinnacle, the world will change because of me.” Yue Xiaoqian raised her head, seeing the determination and confidence in Long Chen's eyes, and nodded vigorously. At that moment, she saw new hope. Long Chen held Yue Xiaoqian, looking into the distance: When I, Long Chen, stand at the peak, the laws of this world will be rewritten by me. Despite the deep reluctance, Yue Xiaoqian left, looking back with every step. Her gaze nearly broke Long Chen's heart. Once Yue Xiaoqian's figure vanished into the mist, before Long Chen could indulge in sorrow, Dragonbone Evilmoon's impatient voice sounded: “Enough of the sentimental nonsense! Hurry up and refine the Blood Moon Rune!”