The nine provinces of China are like a round earth, distributing nine large provinces. There is a wilderness outside the big circle, where often fierce wild beasts appear.
The strength of the beast is at least equivalent to the sixth grade of human race. It is heard that the strongest one can reach the first grade. At that time, the old master of Tianshi Hall had once encountered such a beast of the first grade, and then had a fierce battle for ten days and nights without a winner.
It can be seen how terrifying the beasts outside the big circle are, and that is why, beyond the nine provinces, there is a so-called forbidden zone; except for Zhongzhou, which is located at the center of the eight provinces, the land of the remaining eight provinces all borders on the forbidden zone.
Chen Mo and others went south along the opposite direction of the Qingyou Sea.
The Qingyou Sea is to the north of the Yin State, which is Liu Wuxin's territory. As long as Chen Mo gets to the Yin State, he can live a comfortable life without worrying about food and clothing, and he can simply rely on someone else for sustenance.
However, as expected, things turned out differently. At this moment, his Qi and blood were insufficient, his body was as weak as death, his legs were shivering so severely that it was like having sex thirteen times in one night, and he could hardly stand upright. If he didn't force himself to stay up, he would probably have collapsed.
From the gold coffin falling into the wilderness to the appearance of the killer in the sea, even if Chen Mo was as stupid as a person, he couldn't help but smell a conspiracy. Perhaps, someone had predicted his resurrection and wanted to kill him again.
Although he doesn't know the identity of the person hiding in the dark, one thing is certain: the road north is probably blocked. If he goes to Yin State at this time, he will surely die.
After much thought, Chen Mo decided to head south.
The Huanghai Empire is south of the Tianlong Dynasty, which is the place for his development. In three hundred years, Zhang Long, Fu Bo, Su Yumo, Little Beanling...... these people may not be alive or not, but Zhao Hu, Pei Jiangnan, Long Aotian and Xu Changqing are surely still there. As long as he finds them, he can solve the current situation in some way.
Song Qiang and the other four followed Chen Mo. Their four strengths were just pieces of meat for others to cut in this forbidden area. If they didn't cling to the latter, they wouldn't know how to die.
"My goal is to go to the Tianlong Dynasty, but it's no solution to keep turning in circles within this forbidden zone. First, let's leave the zone and enter the Huanghai Empire... I'm not very familiar with this route, so I'll have to trouble you all to guide me."
Chen Mo turned his head and looked at Song Qiang. The latter nodded slightly, "I was wrong in trusting someone. That's why I mistakenly wandered into the forbidden area. Now that I have the Qingyou Sea as a reference, I have roughly figured out how to get there. Since you are going to Tianlong Dynasty, you must pass through Qingsong Town first. To be honest, we are also on our way there."
As Song Qiang finished speaking, the man who had been leading the way and the clever young girl both closed their mouths and lowered their heads in shame.
Chen Mo nodded slightly, "It's just a coincidence that we are on the same road. It won't waste your time either. And as for the title of 'senior', there is no need. I am not a big shot, you can call me Chen Mo."
"Chen Mo?"
Chen Mo's words caused the four of them to lift their heads simultaneously, staring vacantly at his back.
"Chen Mo, isn't that the name of the Taoist Sage? I heard three hundred years ago, martial arts flourished, and it was the Sage who proposed the Great Dao of Three Thousand, which led to today's prosperity."
"Three hundred years ago, the Sage died of a violent death. He was slashed in the throat before everyone's eyes. All the martial scholars in the world were heartbroken for him. Later, it was heard that the female emperor of Tianlong Dynasty had even made a golden coffin for him and buried it in the mountains not far from the imperial mausoleum."
"The golden coffin, Chen Mo... everything fits. You... are you really the Taoist Sage Chen Mo?"
Four fiery gazes fell on Chen Mo, especially the two who were previously shy. They couldn't help but feel excited in their hearts and approached him, one on the left and one on the right, almost touching their faces to his.
The girl was just fine. Chen Mo was not resisting. But what about you, a man?
Chen Mo stepped back two steps, "You misunderstand. I am not the Taoist Sage Chen Mo. My real name is Chen Sanzang. I called myself Chen Mo just because I idolize the Sage so much. Whenever I go out, I always like to use his name for myself."
"Then, how do you explain the golden coffin?"
"It's COSplay."
"COSplay, what is it?"
"It means..."
Chen Mo felt somewhat frustrated. He lied and didn't know how to make it back.
Then it seems I'll have to use countless lies to cover it up.
"I have always worshipped the Taoist Sage and learned to cultivate my body through his methods. However, in recent years, I have reached a bottleneck and cannot break through. So I imitated the Sage and enclosed myself in a golden coffin, and then had someone throw me into the sea in search of an opportunity for breakthrough."
Chen Mo's explanation was somewhat forced, but at least it was reasonable. After listening, the four of them unconsciously had the same idea in their minds, 'This person must have some kind of mental problem.'
Having deceived the four, Chen Mo finally let out a breath of relief. His name was too big; it was not suitable to use at this time. If he attracted other assassins, it would be a loss.
Song Qiang led the four noisy people in front, and Chen Mo quietly followed behind. He turned his head to the north and looked back, seeming to be looking at the little and delicate, shy, cute, and soft-spoken Liu Wuxin who was going to be reunited with her later...
Yin State, Tianmo Hall
Darkness filled the great hall as lamps filled with oil were lit one by one, providing a faint light to the entire edifice. The oppressive atmosphere was pervasive. On the main throne, sat a mature woman with an imposing presence.
Crowned with gold, her long, dark hair draped over her shoulders, her delicate features sculpted as if carved, her skin as smooth and milky as cream. She wore a long black gown that echoed her cold and proud demeanor; what drew the most attention was the eyes with red and blue irises that would be a symbol of disaster if they were seen outside.
But as the woman at the top, she ensures that no one dares to show disrespect to her eyes with such different colors.
Liu Wuxin, the empress of the demon cult, who was a lonely and helpless girl three hundred years ago, has now become a dominating ruler.
In front of Liu Wuxin, in the center of the hall, Ning Xin, Li Yueyue, and others who had returned with the golden coffin were kneeling on the ground, their silence like the absence of wind, not daring to breathe a single breath.
Tada-ta-ta...
Liu Wuxin stood up from the main seat, lightly flicking her long, flowing hair, and in the next instant, her figure appeared in front of Ning Xin. "That means your mission has failed, the golden coffin is lost and nowhere to be found?"
Ning Xin's lips trembled slightly, "Yes, but..."
Zhua!
Before Ning Xin could finish speaking, she suddenly felt her neck tighten. It was as if Liu Wuxin had grabbed her throat with a single hand. Her red and blue irises glared at her eyes like a beast, and the powerful aura caused everyone in the hall to cower on the ground, their breaths held in fear.
"If you can't handle such a trivial matter, what use am I to have you?"
Liu Wuxin coldly roared, her face darkening, and the terrifying aura made everyone unable to lift their heads.
"Imperial Majesty, Imperial Majesty, it was our mistake, but those people were clearly prepared. I have already dispatched people to investigate around the Qingyou Sea. Someone reported that the golden coffin was discovered near the forbidden area..."
Ning Xin exerted all her strength to force out this sentence between her teeth.
"Since there are clues, there's no need to wait. Quickly go and find it! If anything happens to him, I won't be lenient at all."
Liu Wuxin slapped her palm out, causing a fierce wind to rise within the hall. The impact was like a flood and wild beast, throwing Ning Xin and those following her hundreds of zhang away.
The entire hall fell into silence.
In the empty hall, Liu Wuxin held her face with both hands. Her red and blue irises suddenly jumped. The cold cheeks turned a slight pink. "Brother, we will soon meet again. From now on, we can be together forever, forever, forever." She said in a soft voice.
