Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

The villagers who were saved by Liao Tian expressed their gratitude and praised the two men's chivalrous spirit.

Yu Cixin's grip on Luo Hou's hand gradually loosened: "She saved Liao Tian, ​​and we should thank this heroine properly."

"of course."

Luo Hou knew perfectly well what was going on, yet he was also secretly astonished. Was this an entanglement of fate, or the inviolability of destiny?

However, although the son was saved by Ji Wuxia and was not in mortal danger, the instigator was unforgivable.

Whether it's the War Cloud Realm that possesses the Troll God or the Smoke City that releases the Troll God, Rahu has no intention of letting either of them go.

Sensing the intense killing intent emanating from him, Yu Cixin was startled: "What happened?"

Luo Hou grasped his beloved wife's hand in return: "That troll god who bullied our son, how do you want it to die? Stewed or braised?"

"This? Perhaps we should let Liaotian decide for himself."

When Tian Du was tracking down the Giant Demon God, Chao Tianjiao, having gained nothing, arrived at the Ice Tower.

The Ice Tower, one of the Four Wonders, is a towering fortress carved from millennia-old snow and ice.

Sanyu Wumengsheng speculated that the Giant Demon God was released by someone from the Four Wonders, and Chaotianjiao deeply agreed. Although Zhanyun Realm was on good terms with Binglou, she did not rule out Binglou's involvement.

However, she arrived at the wrong time.

In the royal palace, there was an unsealed snow crystal coffin containing a skeleton.

Princess Shuangliu Yueke of the Ice Tower was weeping bitterly over the coffin, with a white-robed man holding a blue snow elixir, his face filled with grief and anger standing beside him.

"Ice King, what happened?"

"Phoenix Throne, have you come to mourn my brother?"

Chao Tianjiao was greatly surprised: "It's actually Prince Zhong!"

Shuangliu Yueke sobbed, "My brother had just returned to the Ice Tower when he was killed. I must avenge him!"

"When Zhong Wang was sent to the Golden Lion Empire as a hostage, it was said that he was killed in Operation Eagle War. What exactly happened?"

The Ice Tower Master, Xuanming, controlled his grief and slowly said, "My brother was fortunate to be saved by Ye Xiaochai and taken as his disciple... Judging from the injuries on his body, it seems to be a move from the Sword Wind Emblem: Du Wuyu."

A Sword's Emblem: Du Wu Yu?

Chao Tianjiao felt even heavier. The four masters of the wonders had been free for less than a month, and yet they had already suffered one accident after another.

"Ice King, are you aware that the Three-Headed Giant God was stolen, causing our realm to fall into the Bitter Realm, and now the Four Wonders no longer have the Battle Cloud Realm?"

"what!"

Following the customs of Binglou, Chao Tianjiao offered sacrifices to King Zhong before recounting the recent events.

After listening, Xuanming felt even more heavy-hearted: "Between wind and smoke, I believe that the series of accidents involving the sword Feng Hui must be related to smoke. It seems that the storm of the Four Wonders is coming."

"Let's face it together! I have arranged for the peerless genius to retire. Now, let's head to Yandu and investigate the Grandmaster's background."

"it is good."

The two hurried to Yandu.

Of the four wonders, the Battle Cloud Realm is located in the sky, the Ice Tower is built in an extremely cold region, and the Smoke Capital is located in the Pi Lake region, a black and white city woven with smoke and ink.

"Please come in."

The eunuch invited the two men to the residence of the Grand Master, a place of seclusion and quiet contemplation.

"A cold lamp illuminates the sword, how many glories have been achieved on its blade? The incense burner need not concern itself with the common people. Even if a river of smoke vanishes and ten thousand feet of clouds bury it, the lonely sun will still shine on the ancient tomb."

Even when the two kings arrived, only the eldest disciple, Xigong Diaoying, greeted them; the grandmaster, Guling Shiyan, did not even step out of the room.

Only a sliver of light flickered behind the cold window.

It cast a blurry silhouette.

The eunuch brought two chairs and placed them outside the courtyard, then served fragrant tea.

Then, a soft, feminine voice came from inside the house: "My two friends, what brings you here today?"

Xuanming was the first to question: "My brother died in Yandu, and I have come to find out what happened."

"Oh?"

Gu Ling Shi Yan looked slightly surprised and asked Xi Gong Diao Ying, "What's going on?"

"I heard that the Third Prince died in a storm, and his swordsmanship was very similar to that of the Wind Riding Island Master."

"Don't talk nonsense. The Four Wonders have been allied for many years and have a deep friendship. Du Wuyu has no reason to do such a thing."

The ancient tomb, shrouded in mist, rebukes the lonely shadows of the western palace.

Xuanming said in a deep voice, "I also believe that Du Wuyu had no reason to kill my brother."

"How about this, I'll go to Wind Riding Island and meet Du Wuyu. If I have any leads, I'll come back and tell my friend."

"No need, I will go to see Du Wuyu myself."

Seeing that Gu Ling Shi Yan had completely cleared his name, Chao Tian Jiao angrily asked, "The Giant Demon God of Zhan Yun Realm was stolen. Does the Grandmaster know anything about this?"

"How could the Troll God be stolen? The Phoenix Throne needs to be more secure."

"is it?"

"If you need help finding the smoke, why don't you first tell me the spell to control the troll god?"

"no need."

"You jest. I will keep an eye on the troll god's movements for my friend."

Seeing that he couldn't find out the Grandmaster's background, Chao Tianjiao secretly decided: "Since so many things have happened at the Four Wonders, why don't the four of us meet at Xiaoxiao Muyu and confront each other face to face?"

The voice behind the cold window paused for a moment: "Is it the light rain at dusk?"

Hidden within the misty twilight rain lies the greatest secret of the Four Wonders—the Primordial Creation Sphere.

Due to the wonder of the Primordial Creation Sphere, Xiaoxiao Muyu has become a desolate wasteland. Only when the four wonders arrive at the same time and use the four elements of "wind, snow, cloud, and smoke" to form a wall together can the damage of this place be avoided.

This is also why, even after a thousand years, the Primordial Creation Orb, which possesses heaven-defying divine powers, has not been taken away by anyone in the Four Realms.

Xuanming understood: "I will go to Yufeng Island to inform Du Wuyu. Thank you."

"No delivery."

After Chao Tianjiao and Xuanmingshi left, a palm strike came out from behind the cold window, and five finger marks appeared on Xigong Diaoying's face.

"My disciple, Diaoying, do you know your mistake?"

Xi Gong Diaoying bowed his head and apologized: "I failed in my duty and allowed my junior brother to leave Yandu without permission and kill Baili Binghong."

"With your master absent, how have you disciplined your junior brother?"

"I am willing to accept my master's punishment."

"Humph!"

Seeing that there was no sound for a long time behind the cold window, Xigong Diaoying asked worriedly, "Master, the matter of the Giant Demon God has aroused their suspicion."

"so what?"

"Disciple does not understand why Master would release a giant demon god?"

"Chaos, only when things are in chaos can Yandu profit from it. Besides, we can use this opportunity to observe the true power of the Troll God."

"Diaoying understands."

"Keep a close watch on the movements of the realms of suffering, desire, demons, Buddhas, and the heavens."

"Yes."

Ten zhang of soft red, in another courtyard not far from the cold window of fame and fortune, countless red gauze curtains fluttered, light red, dark red, scarlet...

Similarly, a blurry silhouette was projected onto the screen window.

"Red silk curtains, fearing the spring chill, fragrant mist and thin clouds, the shadow of the bronze sparrow is dim. Looking at the crystal bottle from the side, the butterfly's wings are flowing with cinnabar, which can cross the Yangguan Pass. And the roses have burned out, the body is warm with smoke, and the painted screen reflects the clothes and hat."

With a low chant, a slender hand opened the glass jar, then picked up a pair of tweezers from the side and pulled a colorful butterfly out of the jar.

He moved the butterfly toward the burning candlelight.

Phew~

The butterfly turned into wisps of smoke.

The pageboy Zhu Han asked in confusion, "Young master, you carefully caught these butterflies, but now that it's winter, there are no more butterflies to catch. Why did you burn them?"

"Zhu Han, they are dead."

"what!"

Under the lamplight, Empress Wu wore a red dress layered upon layered, with long black hair reaching her waist. The blood tear at the corner of her eye was more beautiful than the most alluring flower in the world.

"Zhu Han, do you know? Killing has a fragrance. The moment the blood splatters, a mesmerizing aroma wafts out, making you forget about killing, and even linger in the poignant crimson. Killing becomes a supreme pleasure in this world."

“Well said, but you shouldn’t have killed Baili Binghong and ruined my plans.”

A cold wind blew, and the Grandmaster arrived.

Zhu Han hurriedly greeted him, saying, "Greetings, Grandmaster."

"Back off."

Gong Wuhou slowly sat down in front of the mirror, gazing at her own reflection and also at another shadow in the mirror.

"Dismiss Zhu Han. What do you have to say?"

"It seems I have been too lenient with you."

"Don't worry, I did it perfectly, and easily pushed it to Feng. In this respect, I'm sticking to your consistent style—using someone else to do your dirty work."

"Ice Tower has become suspicious; your perfection has exceeded my expectations."

Empress Wu smiled indifferently: "Then why don't you hand me over?"

“You are the most respected person in Yandu, and also my beloved disciple. I will take care of this matter for you, but this will not be allowed to happen again.”

"Ah."

"As for the other troll god, it's on the other side of the wind. I wonder what it's up to?"

Gong Wuhou picked up a comb and gently combed her long hair, replying calmly, "Are you worried?"