Misery: There is a pawn shop here

Chapter 152 War Letter
"Qin Jiaxian, you..."

Upon leaving Youjian Pawnshop, Aoxiao Hongchen, who had been brought back, heard that his freedom was a trade made in exchange for Qin Jiaxian sacrificing the treasures within Qianxie Cave and a tenth of his fortune. He hesitated to speak for a moment.

Qin Jiaxian rubbed his red nose, his triangular eyes narrowing slightly. Before Ao Xiao Hongchen could finish speaking, he waved his hands repeatedly, his sleeves billowing in a gust of wind: "Ao Xiao, Ao Xiao, don't be like those sentimental scholars at a time like this. We, Qin Jiaxian, have been roaming the martial world for so many years, what storms haven't we weathered? Just relax and quickly discuss with Mu Shaoai and the others how to deal with that Yama Hanba."

Despite this, Qin Jiaxian's heart was not without turmoil. The treasures within the Thousand Evils Cave were the culmination of his years of travels, each item holding a story; and each piece held a destiny that determined his future fortune. But seeing the guilt in Ao Xiao Hongchen's eyes, he sighed inwardly, his smile widening: "Besides, old Qin is incredibly lucky. Even the King of Hell would avoid him. What could possibly happen? Just go ahead and rest assured. When you chop off that Demon Lord's head, we'll make you treat us to drinks!"

Ao Xiao Hongchen stared at Qin Jiaxian, his Adam's apple bobbing before finally uttering a heavy "hmm." His hand rested on his sword hilt, his gaze intense: "Ao Xiao Hongchen will not fail in his mission and will make that otherworldly demon realm pay the price for its transgressions today."

And your sacrifice will be repaid in the future by Aoxiao Hongchen! A pawnshop should not be a plaything for people like you!
Turning his head, Qin Jiaxian led his two underlings to once again head out into the martial world to gather information. Meanwhile, the righteous path also began intensive preparations to deal with the possible attack from the otherworldly demon realm that might be triggered by the landing of Pingshan.

In the Otherworld, Yama Hanba, who learned of the existence of the Sin Pit and Kuanglong Yishengxiao from Ren Chenfu, did not immediately attempt to contact the Sin Pit. With Pingshan about to land, in order to learn from the lessons of the previous battle, Yama Hanba decided to personally lead the army this time, and even went so far as to use Jiuhuo to dispatch the attack on Mietian, intending to settle the score in one battle!

"Heh, I never imagined that Yama Hanba would even mobilize me to take over Emei." Xi Mie Tianlai sneered as he heard what Jiu Huo said.

"It is a good thing for the Otherworld Demon Realm that the Demon Lord is able to go all out to deal with Lian Emei. Thank you for your help this time," said Jiu Huo Tong Xi Mie Tian.

Back then, Xi Mie Tianlai was stranded in the Otherworld Demon Realm and was scorned by all the demons. Only Jiu Huo supported Xi Mie Tianlai without hesitation, which allowed Xi Mie Tianlai to settle down in the Otherworld Demon Realm. Therefore, no matter what, Xi Mie Tianlai would stand on Jiu Huo's side and would never refuse Jiu Huo's requests.

"Yamama Hanba only has eyes for Lian Emei, but has overlooked Wanshengyan," Xi Mietian said.

Upon hearing this, Jiu Huo frowned slightly. "The Cloud Road Heavenly Gate has been sealed off by the Demon Lord with the Black Dragon. Even with the power of the Myriad Saints Rock, it will not be easy to break through the gate."

“The Wansheng Rock is home to many hidden talents, and the martial arts world of the Bitter Realm is also full of capable individuals. It’s hard to say whether the current blockade of Wansheng Rock is still in place. We are just waiting for the Demon Realm to launch a full-scale attack on our rear. This matter cannot be taken lightly.” Xi Mie Tianlai pondered, “On the front line, Teng Xielang and the other two generals have already broken the seal. Even if the righteous path still has some fighting forces that have not yet come out, it is enough to deal with them. As for Wansheng Rock, I will be on guard.”

"This arrangement is fine, thank you for your help."

"Hmm." Xi Mietian nodded and turned to leave.

Yama, you only know how to relentlessly pursue the Emei sect, but you don't realize that the martial world is never a place for lone wolves. Let's see if this battle can truly decide the fate of the world.

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At the old site of Pingshan, Tan Wuyu and Mu Shaoai arrived after receiving news from Jin Bazhen in the Realm of Nothingness. Seeing the desolation before their eyes, they were filled with doubt when the Qi of Heaven and Earth suddenly changed.

Looking up, one sees the sky torn like silk, with ten thousand golden rays descending from the heavens, like a brocade spread out or a galaxy hanging upside down. The clouds surge and ripple, their colors dazzling, illuminating the surrounding fields as bright as day.

"Mountains are like duckweed, clouds are like waves; detached from the mortal world, I let the currents flow freely."

A clear, melodious voice came from the clouds, and Ping Shan descended from the heavens like a giant ship gliding across the waves, landing steadily on the land of the Bitter Realm. Lian Emei and Jin Bazhen rode on colorful clouds, soaring down from the mountain peak, their robes fluttering, like immortals descending to earth.

"The ethereal fairy Tan Wuyu greets the senior." Tan Wuyu stepped forward and bowed, his manners elegant and his words respectful.

"Mu Shaoai greets Yun Ren." Mu Shaoai also clasped his hands in greeting, his eyes showing a hint of nonchalance.

Lian Emei nodded, her gaze sweeping over the two men, and she went straight to the point: "Tan Wuyu, Mu Shaoai, the reason I invited you here is for tonight's battle. The Otherworldly Demon Realm has calculated the time when Pingshan will fall, and Yama Hanba will surely launch an attack. I will personally deal with the Demon Lord, but his troops will require your assistance in resisting." Although the Otherworldly Demon Realm suffered losses in the battle of the Realm of Nothingness, Lian Emei knew very well that the Otherworldly Demon Realm's strength was far greater than that. In addition, with the reconnection of the Demon Realm's fault lines, their military strength had only increased. Although she was confident that she could compete with Yama Hanba, she was not so blindly confident that she could fight the entire Otherworldly Demon Realm alone.

Tan Wuyu nodded: "We two are already making preparations for this. However, there is one more thing we need to ask you about, senior."

"What's the matter?"

"I previously went to Wansheng Rock to investigate and discovered that the Cloud Road Heavenly Gate was imprisoned by a black dragon. The high monk inside said that the seal could be broken when the time came, but given the current tense war situation, assisting in breaking the seal as soon as possible could be of great use to the overall war effort."

Upon hearing this, Lian Emei's gaze sharpened slightly, and she slowly said, "I was already aware of this matter beforehand. Someone has been secretly assisting in handling it, so you need not worry."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing Lian Emei's words, Tan Wuyu and Mu Shaoai immediately had a thought: Could it be...?

"Then Tan Wuyu and I will go back and gather everyone to deal with the attack from the Otherworld Demon Realm."

"Thank you for your trouble." Lian Emei nodded, and Tan Wuyu and Mu Shaoai repeatedly said they didn't deserve it and left.

"Sister Yi, I'll go back to Xiaopenglai first."

"Be careful."

"Ah."

Jin Bazhen then left, while Lian Emei turned her gaze towards the direction of the primeval forest of the vast sea. With a casual wave of her hand, a surge of true energy arose, like ten thousand horses galloping, rushing straight towards the vast sea.

"Clouds and mist vie for change, wind and rain sweep across the sky; I sit in serene tranquility, a lone figure amidst the vastness of the world."

A clear and melodious voice echoed between heaven and earth, and the clouds and rosy hues changed color wherever the palm wind passed.

At the same time, deep within the primeval forest of the Vast Ocean, demonic mist surged, and a wild roar pierced the sky: "Lian Emei, I accept your challenge!"

A jet-black blade of light burst forth from the mist, causing the void to tremble and faintly echoing the cries of ten thousand demons.

The techniques of two unparalleled masters clashed in the vast sea of ​​clouds. In an instant, the wind and clouds changed color, and thunder roared. Lian Emei's palm energy transformed into a sky full of rosy clouds, cascading down like a waterfall; Yanmo Hanba's blade light was like a demonic force that split the heavens and the earth, unstoppable. The shockwaves crashed against the sea of ​​clouds, forming a huge vortex, as if to engulf the entire world within it.

Within the Flame Demon City, Yama Hanba's eyes blazed with war flames, as if he could already see the figure of his nemesis before him. With the Yama Desolate God Slayer in his hand, his demonic energy surged and rose like towering waves.

Under his command, besides the three gatekeepers and the Devouring Buddha Child, three new faces appeared: Teng Xielang, Mo Ci'er, and Pan Xiong were released by Yama Hanba.

It is the time when a great war is about to begin!

(End of this chapter)