The valley was green and the monsters dispersed. Green, Fat, Hong, and Skinny went back to their previous place to visit their relatives and friends. The Carp Demon went into the spring and wandered around. Yu Zaoyun was nowhere to be found. Only Chao Yun loyally followed behind the two of them, carrying their bags. Li Jinglong wanted Chao Yun to wander around by herself several times, so that she wouldn't be embarrassed to be intimate with Hongjun with someone beside her. However, Chao Yun always stubbornly followed Hongjun.
"That …" Li Jinglong said to Chao Yun, "Brother Snake, you can walk around when you're free. You don't have to keep following us."
Chao Yun was baffled. "Then what should I do if the king has something to say?"
Li Jinglong said, "I'll serve you."
"That won't do." Chao Yun said, "This is our duty."
Li Jinglong said helplessly, "You're always beside us. It's not good for us to … that."
Chao Yun: "That?"
Li Jinglong bent his thumb, meaning that. Chao Yun suddenly understood and said, "You guys can do it. I won't disturb you. I can even teach you some movements. Our bodies are very flexible. Brother Jinglong, you can do it while entangling him …"
Li Jinglong: "…"
Chao Yun: "There are several of us snakes together, one after another. If you don't understand, just ask me."
Li Jinglong facepalmed and went back to find Hongjun. Hongjun laughed when he heard this. In the end, he let Chao Yun scout the way and sent him away. Hongjun said to Li Jinglong, "It seems like snakes are always like this. When I was young, I even saw four snakes huddled together to mate. "
Li Jinglong and Hongjun ate the pastries and sat under a towering tree. There was no road ahead. Li Jinglong joked, "What's your real body like? I haven't seen it yet. "
"I'm like this." Hongjun said, "Do you want to sleep with a male peacock? How strange. "
Li Jinglong almost spat out the pastries in his mouth. Hongjun suddenly realized and said, "Why am I like this when I was born?"
"It should be related to your mother." Li Jinglong answered.
Qing Xiong and Chong Ming both had demon bodies. Kong Xuan should have one too, but Hongjun couldn't become a peacock. However, Hongjun thought about it and said, "My current body actually doesn't have much to do with my parents. It was given to me by Chong Ming."
Chong Ming cast Hongjun's physical body, and Li Jinglong cast Hongjun's soul. At this time, Hongjun was no longer the pure Mahamayuri. However, Li Jinglong's "recasting" was still repairing Hongjun's broken soul. The power of Mahamayuri was still there. It just became the combined effect of the Heart's Lantern, Rainbow Divine Light, and Phoenix True Power.
"Then will you live for a long time?" Li Jinglong said casually, "Like Chong Ming?"
"I don't think so?" Hongjun answered casually, "When you die, the Heart's Lantern will dissipate. My soul will also dissipate along with it …"
Li Jinglong, "…"
Li Jinglong was reminded and also remembered that Hongjun's soul was made of his mana. After he died, Hongjun's soul would also dissipate and return to heaven and earth with him.
"Oh right." Li Jinglong said to himself, "I forgot …"
Hong Jun tilted his head to look at Li Jinglong. For a moment, he seemed to be smiling yet not smiling. Li Jinglong wanted to say something, but Hong Jun had already kissed him. As if he already knew what he was thinking, he continued to ride on his waist and began to undress.
"How do you entangle me?" Hongjun teased, "Why don't you try?"
Li Jinglong flipped over and pressed Hongjun down. The two of them laughed. Li Jinglong tried what Chao Yun said to "entangle with the tail". Unfortunately, he had been practicing hard martial arts since he was young. Although his shoulders and legs were wide, he couldn't make any strange postures. Fortunately, he was gifted and the size of his thing was good, so he didn't slip out. The two of them played for a while. Hongjun began to pant, but there were raindrops falling from the sky like soybeans.
The autumn rain came very quickly. For a moment, the leaves rustled. Li Jinglong was halfway there when he said, "Let's find a place to hide."
"Don't leave me." Hongjun hugged Li Jinglong and said.
Li Jinglong whispered in his ear, "Okay, I don't care anymore."
The autumn rain covered the sky and covered the earth. Li Jinglong used his bare and majestic back and shoulders to block the rain. He hugged Hongjun and tangled under the tree. The rain dripped from his hair, along the side of his neck, waist, and buttocks. The rain carried his body temperature and flowed through Hongjun's body. At that moment, their bodies were still burning hot. It wasn't until everything was over and the rain lessened that the two of them got up. Their bodies were wet and flowed along the contours of each other's muscles.
"I'm afraid we're going to catch a cold." Li Jinglong didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Hongjun replied, "We won't. Both of us have Raging Inferno True Essence in our bodies."
Li Jinglong suddenly discovered that he didn't seem to be afraid of the cold. Moreover, when he was with Hongjun, it was especially warm. Although his clothes were wet, his skin and chest seemed to have a vigorous furnace fire, resisting the cold from the outside world.
As soon as he put on his clothes, Chao Yun came back.
"There's a mountain ahead. It's the mountain you were talking about." Chao Yun said, "Do you want to find a cave to hide in? I'll let my little brothers call Green Fatty, Red Skinny, and Zilong back. "
Li Jinglong held Hongjun's hand and found a place to shelter from the rain. Chao Yun opened a path in the brambles and whistled, calling back her little brothers. She sent them out to find the Carp Demon and the Golden Pheasant Demon. Not long after, the rain cleared up and the two of their clothes gradually dried. The Carp Demon and the Golden Pheasant also came back. Li Jinglong decided not to wait for Yu Zaoyun and continued to go deeper.
"This mountain …" The Golden Pheasant Demon glanced at the wet map and said, "It's better not to go."
"Why?" Li Jinglong was surprised.
The two Golden Pheasants looked at each other and finally said to Hongjun, "My King, it's said that there's a very powerful demon sealed in this mountain. It's even more difficult to deal with than a dragon."
Li Jinglong instantly thought of the enchantment of Shiwei's Lonely Mountain. Was there a demon sealed under each enchantment? Under the Lonely Mountain in the north, the demon sealed by the magic weapon was the Nightmare Tapir. In the Dragon Subduing Pagoda, there was a group of flood dragons. What was sealed under the Dragon Gate Mountain? Maybe it was wine, sex, avarice, and temper a long time ago … Then, it was very likely that there was also a magic weapon in the Wu Gorge Mountain!
"What kind of demon is it? Can it be more difficult to deal with than a dragon? "Hongjun said.
Green Fatty said, "It's just hearsay. After all, low-level demons like us have never seen a dragon …"
Carp Demon said, "You'll have a chance soon."
Li Jinglong said, "Don't interrupt! Otherwise, it's your turn. "
Carp Demon, "…"
"It's a snake." Red Fatty said, "I heard it's called the 'Ba Snake'."
"Bring Yongsi here." Li Jinglong ordered Chao Yun, "Let's continue moving forward."
The valley twisted and turned, leading to the depths of the Wu Gorge. The Goddess Peak stood facing the river, and behind it was a continuous stretch of lofty mountains. The valley spiraled around a tall green mountain. The locals called this place 'Tian Luo', referring to the goddess's fluttering veil.
"Wow." Hongjun came to the front of the mountain and could not help but exclaim.
"Wow —" All the demons exclaimed in unison.
"What's' wow '?" Li Jinglong was confused.
Carp Demon said, "I don't know. I'm also 'wow' when they're 'wow'."
Li Jinglong, "…"
Hongjun said, "This spiritual energy …"
If the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth in the Three Gorges was like moist water vapor, then the spiritual energy here was like clouds, almost about to pounce on one's face. The flow of the earth veins emitted a powerful force, and one could immediately sense it. Chao Yun took a few deep breaths and said, "If you cultivate here, you'll feel different immediately."
"Not bad, right?" Li Jinglong smiled and said, "My fief."
Hongjun said, "It's mine now!"
After he finished speaking, he ran in front and quickly climbed up Tianluo Mountain. Li Jinglong chased after him. Almost no one had cultivated this place since the beginning of Heaven and Earth. It retained its most primitive appearance, and the spiritual energy had never leaked out because of the excavation of the mountain walls. The natural terrain was the best place to cultivate. During the Jin Dynasty, this kind of place was called "Blessed Enclave".
Tianluo Mountain did not have a mountain path. Occasionally, herbalists would pass by and mark the path. The two climbed up the mountainside with difficulty, but it was already dark. Li Jinglong found a cave and rested there with Hongjun, preparing to explore the mountain the next morning. It was reasonable to say that if they wanted to build a capital here, they would have to open up a wide platform on the mountainside and set up a building. According to Hongjun, they could already call the demon kings over. However, Li Jinglong insisted on first surveying the terrain and then drawing a map. When they returned, they would ask skilled craftsmen to redesign and see how they could use this mountain.
But no matter what choice they made, they had to visit their neighbors. After walking for an entire afternoon, Li Jinglong faintly felt that something was wrong.
"Where's the Ba Snake?" Hongjun asked Green Fatty and Red Thin.
The two golden pheasants dozed off in the tree. Naturally, they did not know that there were many dangerous animals for chickens. Snakes were one of them. Naturally, they would not run over to provoke the big demon.
"Let's sleep." Li Jinglong hugged Hongjun and said, "We'll talk about it tomorrow."
They lit a bonfire in the cave. Li Jinglong calculated that the dry rations they brought could last them for about two or three days. On the way, Chao Yun also helped them hunt some game, so they did not have to worry.
When night fell, it began to rain again in Mount Tian Luo. The sound of dripping rain could be heard. Hong Jun rested his head on Li Jinglong's shoulder and hugged his waist. He quickly fell asleep, but Li Jinglong's eyes were wide open. In the middle of the night, the Sword of Wisdom faintly lit up.
Li Jinglong: "!!!"
He lowered his head to look at the sword, then gently pulled open Hongjun. Just like in Pure Flowers Palace, the Immovable Wisdom King's magic weapon was resonating with this mountain!
He carefully stepped over the Carp Demon lying in the pond. Chao Yun was dozing off with his head lowered. When he saw Li Jinglong walk out, he raised his head to take a look and got up to follow him. Li Jinglong indicated that he should go back and guard Hongjun. Chao Yun waved his hand to indicate that it was fine.
"This is …"
"A magic weapon." Li Jinglong instantly became nervous, his heart beating wildly. He said, "The fourth magic weapon is about to appear."
He pointed his sword at the mountain. Chao Yun transformed into a snake and flew up. Li Jinglong jumped onto its back and said, "Thanks."
Chao Yun replied, "You're the Empress, so it's only right."
Li Jinglong: "…"
Chao Yun flew half a circle around the mountain, but the light of the Sword of Wisdom in Li Jinglong's hand never dimmed. When Chao Yun flew to the top of the mountain, the light actually dimmed a bit.
"Where is it?" asked the snake.
"Inside the mountain." Li Jinglong said, "Come closer."
As expected, the moment the snake approached the mountain, the light of the Sword of Wisdom increased. However, it still couldn't find the entrance. The rain grew heavier and heavier. Li Jinglong released the light of the Mind Lamp in his hand. Just as he was about to give up and come back tomorrow to search, he suddenly saw something strange behind Tian Luo Mountain. It was as if the mountain had been flattened a bit, and there were also broken trees and rolling stones blocking the way. Two green lights lit up on the cliff, like snakes lurking in the dark!
"Let's take a look here." Li Jinglong asked Chao Yun to come closer. There was no place to stand, it was a steep mountain wall. If one couldn't fly, they probably wouldn't be able to come up no matter what. The snake stuck to the cliff and flapped its wings continuously. Li Jinglong pulled the rattan down and suddenly, a strange array on the cliff appeared!
Li Jinglong released the light of the Mind Lamp, illuminating the cave wall. On the cave wall, there was a lifelike peacock. Its eyes were inlaid with two pieces of dark green jadeite. It was these two pieces of jadeite that caused the light to reflect.
"This …" Li Jinglong pressed on the peacock's eyes. He didn't realize that he was still holding the Mind Lamp. When he touched the peacock's eyes, his mana was suddenly sucked away by the peacock's eyes. With a "buzz", the entire cliff disappeared just like that, revealing a huge dark cave. The snake immediately lost its balance. With a roar, it rolled into the cave!
"Steady!" Li Jinglong hurriedly shouted. The snake flapped its wings with all its might and tumbled along with Li Jinglong in the tunnel. For a moment, they fell into the belly of the mountain. The back of the cave was like an abyss. Li Jinglong shouted, "Transform into a human!"
"No!" Chao Yun shouted, "You'll fall down!"
Li Jinglong grabbed the Huashe tightly, and the light of the mind's lamp swept in all directions. They were in an incomparably huge karst cave. The Huashe struggled a few times before crashing into the stalactites inside. Li Jinglong was violently knocked into the broken stalactites. The surrounding stalagmites collapsed and fell down one after another. The snake quickly descended and its sharp teeth bit onto Li Jinglong's outer robe before it landed on the ground.
In the darkness, the Wisdom Sword fell somewhere. The faint light of the ley lines crisscrossed in the deepest part of the cave. The rapid underground river flowed through the ley lines and the river channel emitted a faint blue light.
Chao Yun said, "Empress! Quickly wake up! "
Li Jinglong groaned. It was fine to crash into the stalagmite, but it was really unbearable to fall down.
The snake Chao Yun coiled around Li Jinglong's body and used its snake body to protect him. Looking left and right, it suddenly discovered that not far away, a golden array appeared on the ground. The ley lines in the surroundings converged towards the center and the center of the array transformed into a golden color. In the center of the array, there was a long staff shining with golden light — —
— — Demon Subduing Pestle.
"Got it!" Chao Yun used her tail to fiddle with Li Jinglong and turned him over, saying, "I see the magic tool you're looking for!"
Li Jinglong opened his eyes. His vision was full of double images. He got up with difficulty. Chao Yun swam over. Just as she approached the array, the cave suddenly lit up with a green light!
Li Jinglong instantly realized that something was wrong and roared, "Be careful!"
A strong wind swept over and the green light illuminated the entire cave. Following that, the array shone brightly and the stalagmite fell with a loud crash. Before Chao Yun could see clearly what was in front of her, she was instantly bitten by the sharp teeth. She screamed in pain and struggled continuously. She was thrown into the air!
The central lamp in Li Jinglong's hand released a strong light that broke through the darkness and went straight for the two green lights. Following that, a roar sounded and the green lights suddenly avoided the central lamp! A thick snake tail swept over, instantly crushing all the rocks and stalagmites into dust.
The huge snake that was ten feet long stood up with its head raised. It was actually one size larger than Xie Yu. The snake's body was like a mountain range as it slapped the ground, causing the earth to shake!
"Chao Yun!" Li Jinglong roared angrily. He avoided the snake's body and shook his weapon. However, he realized that the Wisdom Sword was nowhere to be found. He had no choice but to rush forward with his bare hands. Following that, the huge snake coiled around and held Hua She in its mouth.
Hua She was like an earthworm in front of the Ba Snake. Its wings were mercilessly torn apart by the Ba Snake's sharp teeth. Green blood sprayed out and hit the cave wall, making the sound of bones cracking!
"Hurry … Go …" Hua She fell down from the cave wall like a straw rope.
Li Jinglong: "…"
The Ba Snake finished off Chao Yun with just one move. It turned around and pounced on Li Jinglong. Li Jinglong gathered the central lamp and shone it with all his strength. The Ba Snake had been in the dark for a long time and was afraid of the light. It raised its head and roared, avoiding the central lamp and sweeping its tail across. Li Jinglong was crushed by the snake's tail and was about to become a meat patty. At that moment, an angry shout sounded in the cave.
"What are you doing!"