Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

Chapter 113 Wuyi Shiyin Wants to Become Sworn Brothers with Su Huanzhen

The evening breeze, blowing through the pavilion, carries a touch of melancholy for no apparent reason.

Furthermore, the setting sun behind the tower shines through the bamboo forest, tinging the lush greenery with streaks of crimson.

Wu Yi Shi Yin walked in, looking preoccupied.

Suddenly, he heard a clear and melodious zither tune and stopped in his tracks.

Clang, murmur.

The clanging sound, like the clanging of swords and the clashing of armor, revealed the man's lifelong fighting spirit.

The murmuring water, like a mountain stream, conveys the peaceful wish of people to find joy in nature.

Upon hearing Wu Yi Shi Yin's footsteps, the music abruptly stopped.

"Shi Yin, your steps are unusually heavy today."

"Your music is like a cold spring, clear and melodious, yet carrying a touch of homesickness and sorrow, which breaks my heart."

“I have been here for some time since I came from this place of hardship, and I am preoccupied with many things. I hope Master Yin will understand.”

“It is not that I cannot understand your eagerness to return home, but now that the crisis in the Bitter Realm has been resolved, the calamity of the Dead Kingdom has flowed eastward, seriously threatening the Four Realms. Master Yin has kept you here in the hope that you, the virtuous one, can mediate for the Four Realms.”

"Is there such a thing?"

The one sitting on the zither platform, playing the strings, was none other than Su Huanzhen, the long-lost celebrity of the Bitter Realm.

Several months ago, in order to eliminate the Buddha's Twin Bodies, Su Huanzhen and Maple Master devised a plan to take Ye Xiaochai and jump into the space-time tunnel behind the Burial Dragon Wall while fighting against the Three Sects of Extinction.

Fortunately, they survived and drifted to the Four Realms. They first landed on the Shattered Island of Slaughter, but were hunted down by people with ulterior motives on the island.

Then he fled into the Tower of Compassionate Light, where he was taken in by Master Yin of No Clothes.

Upon hearing that the crisis in the Bitter Realm had been resolved, Su Huanzhen showed a look of surprise.

For the past few months, he had been staying at Liuguang Wanxie, recuperating from his injuries while engaging in lively discussions with Wuyi Shiyin. The two had many similarities and gradually became close friends.

However, no news could be found about the Bitter Realm.

As early as a month ago, Master Yin of Wuyi learned about the opening of the Blood Dark Abyss by the Kingdom of Death. While he was still observing, news came that the Kingdom of Death had occupied the Fire House Buddhist Prison and that the Buddhist Prison was invading the Bitter Realm.

Then, the Buddha Prison collapsed at an inexplicable speed, the Lord of Curses died, and the Demon Prince emerged.

Before he could figure things out, the Kingdom of the Dead attacked the Island of Slaughter again.

The crucial point is that, at this critical juncture, King Jiwu learned the true cause of King Yadi's death.

A series of unexpected events left Wu Yi Shi Yin, who was usually so wise and resourceful, bewildered.

He smiled bitterly, "The situation has changed in an instant, and I don't know who's pulling the strings behind the scenes. Since things have come to this, Su Huanzhen, I can no longer hide it from you. The Buddha's Twin Bodies have already perished, killed by Rahu and the Five Dragons of the Heavenly Realm. The details are as follows..."

"I never imagined that the Martial Lord, who was killed by the Drunken Yellow Dragon, could still join forces with his enemy. He is so righteous and awe-inspiring, truly worthy of being a savior of the world. The Bitter Realm is fortunate to have him!"

Su Huanzhen sighed, the situation in the Bitter Realm was much better than he had expected, and his heart was immediately at ease.

"But the Four Realms are unfortunate."

"This invasion of the Four Realms by the Kingdom of Death has nothing to do with the Bitter Realm."

Wu Yi Shi Yin glanced at Su Huan Zhen: "You are familiar with Luo Hou, so you should know that the current God of the Dead Kingdom, Shao Hao, is Luo Hou's adopted son."

Su Huanzhen was surprised again. The Son of God had become the God of the Dead Kingdom?

"When I left the realm of suffering, the Son of God was still a small child. How could this be?"

Wu Yi Shi Yin Jiansu was shocked, but his mood improved a little. It turned out that he wasn't the only one who had acted like a fool, getting flustered by the rapidly changing situation.

"The Son of God ascended the throne and became the God of the Dead Kingdom. He then sent Asura to conquer the Four Realms. First, he occupied the Fire House and the Buddha Prison, and now he is leading his troops to slaughter the Shattered Island. During the great battle with King Jiwu, if it weren't for the Demon Prince's sneak attack on Asura, the army of the Dead Kingdom would already be sailing on the Shattered Island by now."

"This……"

"Therefore, Shi Yin has a request."

"Shi Yin spoke so solemnly, which made me feel somewhat apprehensive."

Wuyi Shiyi approached Su Huanzhen and said with emotion, "You are about to leave the Tower of Compassion. The greatest pain in life is the inability to see your close friends again. Su Huanzhen, although I am the chief minister of the Tower of Compassion, I am actually all alone and full of desolation. I feel like we have known each other for a long time. If you don't mind, we can become sworn brothers. Shiyin will have no regrets in this life."

Su Huan was genuinely surprised that Wu Yi Shi Yin's request was to become sworn brothers, and he was momentarily stunned.

Shi Yin looked at him with anticipation.

Time passes by little by little.

Su Huanzhen pushed the stringed instrument aside and stood up from the stand.

"I am honored by your high regard, Master Yin. Both Ye Xiaochai and I were saved by you, so it is not an exaggeration to call you elder brother."

Shi Yin was overjoyed and hurriedly lifted his robes and bowed: "How can I compare to your prestige? I should respect you as the greatest. Elder brother, please accept my humble bow."

Su Huanzhen helped him up.

The two walked hand in hand out of the bamboo forest and knelt down in front of the tower.

The Tower of Compassion has no night; it is known as the land of eternal daylight where the sun never sets. At this time, the sun moves out from behind the tower, bathing everything in golden light.

Wuyi Shiyin raised his right hand and swore an oath:

"The sun shines above, and the earth lies below. Though I, Wuyi Shiyin, could not be born on the same day as you, Suzhen, I wish to die on the same day. From now on, whether in the Four Realms or the Bitter Realm, we two brothers will work together to quell all troubles. On the path of brotherhood, I, your foolish brother, will never abandon you."

Su Huanzhen was the same:

"The sun shines above, the earth lies below. I, Su Huanzhen, and Wuyi Shiyin, will support each other day and year after year. On our brotherhood, we will never abandon each other."

Then, they kowtowed three times to heaven and earth, witnessing that their sworn brotherhood would never fade and their friendship would last forever.

Master Wuyi helped Su Huanzhen to his feet: "Brother, I will now prepare for your return to the Bitter Realm. We need the King's item from the Tower of Compassionate Light to open the Blood Dark Abyss."

"Thank you for your help, my dear brother."

"However, Shi Yin has one more request. When you return home, could you please take my men with you? They will be going to the Bitter Realm to search for the scattered 'Military Manual of Armor and Martial Arts.' I would appreciate your assistance in the Bitter Realm."

Su Huanzhen sighed and said, "Brother, is there anything else you need my help with? Please tell me everything."

"Ha, Brother, you are indeed of one mind with me. The matter of the 'Military Scripture' is not urgent, but the attack of the Kingdom of Death on the Four Realms is of utmost importance. After you return home, please persuade Luo Hou to come to the Tower of Compassion. I think this person is the one who will truly decide the fate of the Four Realms."

"I will do my best to try, but whether you come or not is up to you, Martial Lord."

"Your humble brother is extremely grateful!"

After Wuyi Shiyin left, Ye Xiaochai, carrying a sword and a knife, emerged from the depths of Liuguang Wanxie.

"Ye Xiaochai, you saw it all?"

"Ho~"

"Regardless, let's get back to the Bitter Realm first. I also need to talk to the Martial Lord as soon as possible."

"Ho."

The following day, the passage from the Tower of Compassion to the Realm of Suffering opened.

Su Huanzhen and Ye Xiaochai, carrying the compassionate abandonment and the life-giving gift of the Xiushilin, as well as the wisdom of the Brush-wielding and the glorious fall from grace of the Poor Scholars, together head to the realm of suffering.

Master Wuyi reluctantly saw him off, saying, "Brother, if the Five-Colored Passage remains, I will definitely go to the Bitter Realm to visit you."

"My dear brother, though I've accompanied you for a thousand miles, we must eventually part ways."

"Please take care of the matter concerning the Martial Lord, brother. Master Yin awaits his arrival at the Ciguang Tower."

I will do my best.

Ye Xiaochai remained silent.

A peerless master like King Yadi, once he entered the Tower of Compassionate Light, never returned.

Is it possible that Su Huanzhen will send Wu Jun here?

Chapter 114 The Scroll of Life

Su Huanzhen returned to the Bitter Realm, where the Glazed Immortal Realm had become a ruin.

"what!"

Ye Xiaochai exclaimed in surprise.

Su Huanzhen searched carefully and found the secret mark left for him by Qu Shitu in the ruins, which put his mind at ease.

"Qu Shitu has moved to Tuisongyan, Ye Xiaochai, you don't need to worry."

Located in Qianyun Valley, Tuisong Rock is another property of Su Huanzhen. Compared with the magnificent Liuli Wonderland, Tuisong Rock appears exceptionally quiet.

Su Huanzhen led everyone to Tuisongyan, where they indeed found Qu Shitu.

"Su Huanzhen, you're finally back!"

Uncle Qu was in tears. Su Huanzhen had never disappeared for so long, so long that he almost had to go home to reunite with his wife.

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what!

Qu Shitu, who has been with Su Huanzhen for many years and plays the role of a loyal old housekeeper, actually has a wife.

Of course, there is the great beauty, the Palace Mistress in Green Robes.

Because Uncle Qu rarely came home, the couple had been married for many years but still had no children.

"My friend, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"Oh, Su Huanzhen, it's good that you're back safe and sound. Come in quickly, I'll make you some tea."

"These are distinguished guests who have come to the Bitter Realm from the Four Realms. Details are as follows..."

After listening, Qu Shitu told Su Huanzhen everything that had happened in the Bitter Realm.

After exchanging information, Su Huanzhen hurriedly got up and headed to Tiandu.

Qu Shitu was quite distressed: "This cup of tea was just brewed, and I haven't drunk it yet."

The compassionate man from Xiushilin immediately took the teacup: "Mr. Qu, the tea you brewed is very good, no less than Shi Yin's. I'll drink it for Su Huanzhen."

Who is Shi Yin?

"He is the chief minister of our Ciguang Tower, the wisest man in the world, and also Su Huanzhen's sworn brother."