I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 206 The Eldest Princess's Creed
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Faintly hearing Zhong Lihe's shouts, Chen Mo frowned slightly. What was that old man yelling about?

However, he had no time to pay attention to that now. He looked up at the sky, his pupils contracted slightly, and his expression became somewhat solemn.

"This is……"

Clang——

The swords stuck in the ground trembled violently, emitting bursts of buzzing.

A vast expanse of malevolent energy surged forth, like a river of blood flowing backwards, converging above the dome. From within the crimson vortex, a terrifying howl could be faintly heard!
call--

A gust of cold wind howled, and a blood mist obscured their vision.

When their vision returned, the mountain of knives and the tomb of swords had vanished. Blood flowed everywhere, and corpses piled up like mountains, as if they were on a tragic ancient battlefield!

Countless broken bodies burst from the ground, climbed onto the high platform, and kept tearing and gnawing at Chen Mo's flesh!
Even though you know it's an illusion, the excruciating pain and the pungent stench are so real that they can easily break down anyone's psychological defenses!
boom!
Chen Mo detonated his acupoints, and the power of qi and blood surged throughout his body.

His muscles bulged and veins stood out as he tore off the gruesome remains clinging to his body and ripped them to shreds!
The rotten, foul-smelling blood splattered on my body, yet a strange sense of exhilaration welled up inside me.

The second body, the third body...

Kill kill kill kill!

Chen Mo's eyes gradually turned bloodshot, his expression became increasingly ferocious, and his feet were already piled with limbs and broken bones.

However, there were tens of thousands of corpses here, and brute force alone could not kill them all. Soon, the mountain of corpses and the sea of ​​blood completely engulfed him!

However, to outsiders, it appeared that only Chen Mo was standing on the cyan platform, waving his hands in the air, and approaching the edge of the platform step by step.

The weapons below gleamed with a cold light; if one fell, one would surely be pierced through the heart by a thousand blades!
Zhongli He frowned. "Is this the end?"

This mountain of knives and swords has thirty-three levels. The first thirty levels are for body tempering, and the last three levels are for self-examination.

The initial training focuses on physical strength, while the final three stone steps test one's character... Geniuses abound in the Nine Provinces, but most are fleeting talents who eventually fade into obscurity. Only unwavering faith is the key to reaching the end!

"Only by breaking through the gate of life and death can the Dao heart achieve a bladeless aura..."

"Since the opening of the Heavenly Martial Arena, no one has been able to successfully reach the top. Chen Mo has already achieved something amazing enough. I am asking for too much..."

Zhong Lihe gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Yet, a sliver of unrealistic hope lingered in my heart.

Although that prince was certainly capable of doing it, she chose to give up halfway... If Chen Mo could take this step, it would be of immense significance!
At this moment, on the dark blue stone platform, Chen Mo had reached the edge of the stone steps, his body swaying precariously.

hum-

The swords below rang out with a series of clanging sounds, as if they were cheering and jumping for joy. After years of silence, they were extremely eager for fresh blood!
"That's enough, that's it."

Just as Zhong Lihe was about to step in to save the person, he suddenly stopped and looked at the figure in disbelief.

"Um?!"

Chen Mo's foot had already stepped into the air, but it didn't land for a long time.

At this moment, his mind was filled with thick, scarlet blood energy, and the golden figure was floating in the sea of ​​blood, which could be swallowed up at any time.

"Jade reflects the light of heaven, Qi flows through the spiritual platform, azure essence condenses in the marrow, circulating throughout the body..."

With his last shred of reason, he chanted the incantation, and a blue light shone from between the brows of the golden figure.

A bronze scroll appeared out of thin air, slowly unfurling, and countless seal characters flew out, condensing into several cyan chains that firmly anchored the golden body to the center of the sea of ​​consciousness.

Despite the surging sea of ​​blood, it remained as steadfast as a reef.

As his spirit stabilized, his mind gradually regained its clarity.

"Is this what they call 'Sword Tomb Questioning the Heart'?"

"With each mutilated corpse killed, a stream of malevolent energy is injected into the mind, subtly influencing the psyche and gradually transforming the person into a killing machine without their awareness..."

"This Demon-Slaying Stone suppresses true essence and Dao power, but has no effect on soul power. This is enough to show that the last three layers test the divine soul."

"For a martial artist below the third rank, not only do they have to withstand the physical tempering of the first thirty levels, but they also need to possess a sufficiently powerful soul... Isn't the difficulty of this test absurd? Is there really anyone who can successfully reach the top?"

Chen Mo muttered to himself, wondering if Zhong Lihe was lying to him. These last three levels seemed to be prepared for grandmasters.

He slowly turned around, ignoring the ghouls' bites, and continued walking towards the next step.

tread--

He lifted his leg and climbed the thirty-first step.

Suddenly, all was quiet. The mountain of corpses and sea of ​​blood vanished. The wounds that had been torn and gnawed on his body were completely healed, and even the bloodthirsty aura that filled the air had dissipated.

It's like nothing happened.

Chen Mo walked forward, but the bluestone steps beneath his feet seemed to extend further and further until they reached the end of his sight.

At the other end of the stone steps stood a golden dragon throne.

The entire chair is made of gold and stone, with a five-clawed golden dragon coiled on the back. It is lifelike and every detail is exquisite. The dragon's eyes are adorned with red crystals, making it seem as if it were alive, exuding a strong sense of power.

As one gets closer to the dragon throne, the oppressive aura grows stronger, giving one the urge to bow down and submit.

Chen Mo stood ramrod straight, his steps slow and firm, completely unaffected.

"Roar--"

The golden dragon swam slowly, its red vertical pupils staring at him, and let out a terrifying roar, seemingly very displeased with this disrespectful act.

The next moment, a radiant light emanated from Chen Mo's dantian.

A wisp of purple light shone through, and his eyes were also tinged with a captivating purple-gold color.

"Uh--"

When Jinlong met his gaze, his body stiffened instantly, his mouth slightly agape, and his expression filled with terror.

Suddenly startled awake, it dragged the dragon throne and quickly came to Chen Mo. It even used its tail to sweep the dust off the throne, rubbed its hands together, and looked at Chen Mo with an embarrassed smile.

Whether it was his imagination or not, Chen Mo actually saw a hint of fawning on its face...

Having just gone through the thirty-level test, he was indeed a bit tired. After scanning the area with his Golden Eyes of Truth and confirming that there were no problems, he sat down on the dragon throne.

"Hooho-"

The golden dragon looked somewhat excited, circled around Chen Mo once, and then went straight into his body.

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"what's the situation……"

Before Chen Mo could react, the golden dragon had already disappeared.

After a careful examination, there was nothing wrong with his body. On the contrary, the dragon energy in his dantian had become much more abundant, and within that purple aura, there was a faint golden dust mixed in, like stars twinkling in the Milky Way.

[Obtained: Taiyi Gengjin Dragon Qi.]

Upon seeing the notification text flash before his eyes, Chen Mo was momentarily stunned.

"Taiyi Gengjin...Dragon Qi?"

He opened his palm, and a ball of purple and gold energy appeared, swirling gently around his fingertips.

After absorbing that golden dragon energy, his control over the dragon energy greatly improved. Although he still couldn't control it as easily as he used his own arm, it was a qualitative leap compared to before.

Apart from that, nothing seems to have changed.

"Strange, why is there dragon energy within this Heavenly Martial Arena?"

Chen Mo frowned slightly.

This place is supposed to be a trial ground for refining the body and tempering the soul, but there's a dragon aura hidden on this high platform, completely out of place with the surrounding environment, as if someone deliberately placed it here...

But it's already been absorbed, so there's no point in thinking about it anymore.

It's unlikely to be a trap, since who would be so bored as to use dragon energy to test a fourth-rank martial artist?
"Let's get this done as soon as possible."

Chen Mo stood up, and the dragon throne vanished in golden light, while the stone steps in front of him returned to normal.

After climbing the thirty-two steps, the staircase comes to an abrupt end, and in the center of the stone steps stands a dark blue-green stone pillar.

This should be the "last layer".

Chen Mo stepped forward and examined the stone pillar. The surface of the pillar was mottled and weathered, with intricate patterns etched on it, exuding an ancient and weathered aura.

"What is this?"

After observing for a long time, Chen Mo discovered that the pattern was not an array, but rather resembled some kind of totem.

Reaching out to touch the stone pillar, my fingertips traced the rough grooves, and a certain understanding vaguely filled my heart, mysterious and indescribable.

Just as he was immersed in profound enlightenment, a sound of metal clashing came from below, and tens of thousands of weapons trembled and rang out, rising from the ground and converging on the dome.

As if stirred by an invisible hand, it formed a torrent of steel that spun rapidly around Chen Mo.

"what is this?"

Everyone present stared blankly at the scene.

Those who are able to enter the Mountain of Knives and the Tomb of Swords to cultivate are all geniuses who are one in ten thousand, and naturally know how difficult it is to climb this stone platform.

The pressure that each layer has to withstand is extremely astonishing!
Take Li Kui as an example. As a gifted body-training prodigy, he reached the ninth level on his first attempt, but now, after half a year of training, he is still stuck at the ninth level...

Chen Mo, a newcomer, went straight to the top and caused such an amazing phenomenon!
What a terrifying talent is this?

"Chen Mo... he actually made it to the top..."

Zhong Lihe's eyes widened, his breathing became rapid, and his fists clenched so tightly that his nails dug deep into his flesh!
Others might not understand, but he knew what it meant!
"Finally, finally..."

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Mo finally snapped out of this state of enlightenment. At the same time, the torrent of steel above roared and transformed into a rain of blades that shot towards him!

Chen Mo neither dodged nor avoided the scene, calmly observing it.

Just as the weapon was about to touch him, he raised his hand and snapped his fingers lightly.

Snapped--

Time and space seemed to be frozen.

Tens of thousands of swords and blades floated in the air, completely still.

With a flick of his finger, the weapon slowly changed direction, and he snapped his fingers again—

Snapped!
Suddenly, a torrential downpour began!

boom! boom! boom! boom!
Countless weapons tilted down, like a river overflowing its banks, crashing back onto the ground!
The entire square trembled, dust billowed into the sky, and the lights on the dome flickered.

When the dust settled, the ground, which had been reinforced by the array, was cracked and crumbled, with weapons stuck upside down and bent towards Chen Mo, as if they were bowing in worship.

"What method is this?"

"Are you sure this is a fourth-rank master, and not a grandmaster?"

The group looked at each other, bewildered.

Chen Mo stood on the high platform, with densely packed tiny characters appearing before his eyes.

[The trial has been passed.]

[Event complete.]

[Rating: Excellent.]

[True Spirit +1000.]

[Obtained Dao Mark: Commander's Seal.]

[Containing profound principles of military strategy, it can break armies, stop wars, forge bodies, and seal souls, remaining indestructible through countless eons.]

He seemed to sense something, unbuttoned his shirt, and looked down. He saw an intricate totem imprinted on his chest, exactly the same as the pattern on the stone pillar.

From afar, it resembles a striped tiger's head; up close, it is composed of several stars strung together, exuding a strong aura of killing intent.

"There seem to be more and more tattoos these days. Don't just scribble on people's bodies like that..." "Daohen... this is the first time I've received this kind of reward..."

"Being able to control thousands of weapons at will must be what's called 'stopping war.' This move is quite useful, but the consumption is a bit... high..."

Chen Mo swayed slightly.

His subconscious action just now almost drained his true essence and soul power, and his consciousness was gradually becoming blurred.

Then it fell downwards like a kite with a broken string.

Swah——

Zhong Lihe's figure appeared out of thin air and caught him steadily.

Seeing the fading and disappearing mark, his eyes were filled with complex emotions, including surprise, excitement, confusion... and a trace of worry.

"A million divine soldiers all bowed their heads, molten iron poured out and the Milky Way tilted, that's right..."

"Since that man's death, this is the first time the seal of command has chosen a new master. Doesn't that mean he's the next one...?"

"I have waited here for decades, and finally, I have waited for this moment!"

"However, regarding the Eldest Princess..."

Zhong Lihe looked somewhat hesitant.

After a moment's hesitation, he shook his head and muttered to himself, "Forget it, now's not the time to think about these things. Let's get him to the palace first... This kid is highly sought after now, we absolutely can't afford any mishaps..."

Zhong Lihe looked up and glanced at everyone, then said coldly, "What happened today must not be spread. If I hear even a single word of it, none of you will escape."

His tone was calm, as if he were merely stating a fact, but everyone shivered involuntarily.

This priest has more lives on his hands than the wronged souls in this mountain of knives and tomb of swords! He has personally destroyed dozens of sects, large and small, with verifiable records. Crushing them is no different than crushing ants!
"Did you hear that?" Zhong Lihe asked in a deep voice.

"I heard it!"

"Rest assured, Your Excellency, we will keep our mouths shut!"

Everyone snapped out of their daze and hurriedly bowed their heads in response.

Zhong Lihe didn't say anything more, and with a flash, he disappeared.

The atmosphere then fell silent.

Because all the soldiers bowed their heads, the murderous aura temporarily dissipated, and it would be impossible to continue cultivation for a while.

Li Kui crossed her arms, pinched her chin with her fingers, and looked slightly puzzled on her round face.

"Strange, the previous times I saw Chen Mo, his physical attributes were good, but not to this extent. Now his physique is frighteningly strong, as if he has been reborn..."

"How on earth did he do it?"

"I should ask him for advice when I have the chance..."

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Southern Xinjiang, Qingyan Mountain.

The towering mountain range stretches endlessly, with sheer cliffs reaching thousands of feet into the clouds, forming an insurmountable natural barrier.

There is only one narrow pass leading into the mountain, with cliffs on both sides, allowing only a few people to walk side by side. It is a place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, described as "one man can hold the pass against ten thousand".

Inside the mountain valley, dozens of tents are scattered about, with a campfire burning in the open space in the middle, and meat soup cooking in a stone pot above. The air is filled with the smell of burning meat and the pungent smell of blood.

Hundreds of corpses lay scattered all around, all of them dark-skinned barbarians.

They wore soft armor made of animal hides and were tall and strong.

Without exception, all the corpses were decapitated, and the blood stained the ground dark red.

A barbarian woman, holding a young child, knelt on the ground, trembling, and said in a broken accent, "General... spare... spare my son..."

Standing opposite was a slender woman, her entire body covered in gleaming gold armor plates, with flowing flame patterns carved on them. Each of her shoulder armor plates was adorned with nine feathers, and her fine scales folded into a phoenix tail along her waist.

Her black hair, tied up to the top of her head, was casually bound with a silk ribbon, and her red cloak fluttered in the cold wind.

He exuded a powerful aura, like a blazing sun.

The woman tilted her head, looking quite intrigued, and said, "Oh? You can speak the Mandarin of the Great Yuan Dynasty?"

The barbarian woman nodded and said with difficulty, "My mother... is from the Yuan Dynasty..."

The woman understood upon hearing this.

The friction between the barbarians and the Yuan Dynasty has continued for hundreds of years.

These barbarians burned, killed, and looted on the borders of the Great Yuan Dynasty. After each invasion, they would abduct many women for their own amusement. For them, the fair-skinned and tender human race was a valuable commodity.

Not only can you play, you can also eat...

Most of them were never found, and a small number were kept in captivity as breeding machines to continue the lineage of the barbarians, their fate being worse than death.

The woman in front of me must be of human origin, and she has even learned a few words of the Yuan Dynasty's official language.

“I came to wipe out the barbarian elite stronghold, but I didn’t expect to find a woman here. You must be here to visit relatives, right?” The woman in golden armor shook her head and said, “Unfortunately, you are not so lucky.”

The barbarian woman lifted the child in her arms, trembling as she said, "If I die... he lives..."

The child was biting his finger, his still-childish face full of confusion, seemingly not understanding what was happening.

The woman in golden armor remained silent for a moment.

He got up and went to the stone pot, picked up an earthenware bowl, and filled it to the brim.

Returning to the two of them, she handed the soup to the child and said softly, "Have something to eat first."

The barbarian woman secretly pinched him.

The child shuddered, shook his head, and did not reach out to take it.

But the aroma of the meat was so enticing that my mouth watered and I couldn't help but swallow.

goo-dong-

The sound was faint, but it was exceptionally clear in this tranquil environment.

The woman in golden armor smiled and put down the soup bowl. Her hand, covered by armor plates, rested on the hilt of the beast-head sword at her waist.

"Barbarians enjoy eating human flesh."

The woman in golden armor smiled as she looked at the boy. "You've already had your first taste of meat at such a young age. No wonder you're so strong."

The barbarian peasant woman's face was ashen, and she stammered, "General... please..."

Swah——

Before he could finish speaking, a dazzling sword light flashed past.

Two heads were lifted into the air, their wounds smooth as mirrors, until they fell to the ground and blood slowly seeped out.

The golden-armored woman's hand remained completely still, making it impossible to tell when she drew her sword.

"You still need to move around more often, otherwise your bones will rust."

"That's enough, it's time to go back for lunch."

The woman stretched and yawned, then turned and walked towards the pass.

The female adjutant, clad in black armor, followed closely behind.

In this operation, the two of them ventured deep into the heart of the barbarian territory, destroying several strongholds and annihilating thousands of barbarians!
However, judging from the woman's nonchalant demeanor, she seemed to have become accustomed to this.

"Your Highness, that barbarian child just now..." The adjutant hesitated, then stopped.

The woman in golden armor said calmly, "For the barbarians, eating human flesh is either a once-in-a-lifetime or an endless cycle. Once they start, there's no turning back. Countless humans will die at his hands in the future. This boy must not be allowed to live."

The adjutant blinked and asked, "What if he's never eaten human flesh?"

The woman in golden armor shook her head and said, "At such a young age, being in such an environment, he can still restrain his inner desires, which shows that this child has an excellent character. He will definitely become a great threat in the future and must not be allowed to live."

"..."

So, either way, we're all going to die?

The female adjutant rubbed her temples and said helplessly, "Then why bother arguing with them? Just kill them."

"Because I'm kind."

The woman in golden armor stood with her hands behind her back and sighed, "Killing is not the goal, but the means... Do you think I enjoy killing? If I don't have a sufficiently good reason, I'm afraid I might hesitate."

Stop pretending, you just like it...

If she hadn't known the prince's personality, the female adjutant almost would have actually believed it...

The female adjutant was silent for a moment, then sighed, "We kill the barbarians, and then the barbarians come to kill us. It's a cycle of revenge, generation after generation. When will it ever end?"

The woman in golden armor said, "There is only one way to end this war."

The female adjutant asked curiously, "What method?"

The woman in golden armor smiled, revealing her snow-white teeth; her smile bloomed like a flower.

"That would be to slaughter all the tribes of the seven tribes, nine banners, and eighteen caves—any tribe with barbarian blood flowing through their veins, from infants to able-bodied men, from women to temple priests…and the problem would be solved naturally."

"..."

Sensing the excitement in her words, the female adjutant's eyes twitched. "You really are a great philanthropist."

The woman in golden armor nodded and said, "Of course."

At that moment, she seemed to realize something, and her steps suddenly stopped.

He looked up towards the north, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a golden glint flashed in his eyes.

"Your Highness, what's wrong?" the female adjutant asked.

The woman in golden armor shook her head and said, "Impossible, it must be an illusion. Let's go..."

She took a step, and her figure suddenly disappeared.

"Your Highness, wait for me."

The female adjutant leaped into the air, her figure transforming into a streak of light and disappearing in a flash.

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Heavenly Capital, Yangxin Palace.

The Empress leaned back in her phoenix chair, her brows furrowed, and said, "What did you say? Jin Yun took Zhu'er to the Chen residence?"

Lady Sun nodded and said, "That's right. They also brought two boxes of jewelry and ornaments. It is said that they went to the Chen family to deliver a thank-you gift. They went there at 9:00 am and left at noon. They did not stay at the Chen family for a meal."

"A thank-you gift?"

The Empress frowned even more deeply.

I always felt that Jinyun was up to something shady.

It seems I'll have to summon that thief to the palace next time and give him a good talking to...

dong dong dong-

Just then, a knock sounded at the door, and a palace maid's voice came from outside: "Your Highness, Attendant Zhong has arrived with Lord Chen, and they are waiting outside."

The Empress asked in confusion, "How did Zhonglihe get involved with Chen Mo?"

The palace maid hesitated for a moment before saying, "Well... to be precise, Lord Chen was being held by Attendant Zhong, and it looks like he's fainted..."

Queen:? ? ?
(End of this chapter)