Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

Ji Wuxia was somewhat dazzled: "Very beautiful, thank you Empress Wu."

"Then you should rest early; a banquet will be prepared for you tomorrow."

"Ah."

Whether Ji Wuxia is comfortable or not, tonight in Tiandu, everyone's conversation revolves around this beautiful female knight and the young master who has suddenly grown up.

The season has entered early winter.

The West Sea never freezes, and tonight the lake water still gently ripples.

Chao Yizhu helped Qing Shuangtai to Tingchaoting. After being treated by both Empress Wu and Cui Luohan, Qing Shuangtai was out of danger and could recover slowly.

After Qing Shuangtai was seated in the pavilion, Chao Yizhu draped a heavy cloak over her shoulders.

"The wind is strong in the West Sea, so don't catch a cold."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Qing Shuangtai looked at Chao Yizhu, who was bowing his head to tie her knot, and asked softly, "Yu Longtian, did you see the look in the young master's eyes?"

“I was not looking at the young master.”

Qing Shuangtai paused, then asked, "So, who are you keeping an eye on tonight?"

"Of course it's Lord Wu. I feel that Lord Wu's expression is particularly solemn, as if he has something on his mind."

"Perhaps it's because they're worried about the young master's true essence."

Chao Yizhu picked up where she left off: "What do you think of the eldest young master?"

"Ha... Young Master's eyes are as bright as stars. As expected of a young man, he can't hide his thoughts at all."

"Ok?"

"Many years ago, I also saw such eyes, but unfortunately, such eyes were fleeting."

Chao Yizhu was somewhat confused.

"If life were only as beautiful as our first meeting, why would the autumn wind bring sorrow to the painted fan? So easily the heart of a loved one changes, yet people say it is the heart of a loved one that is fickle."

"Qing Shuangtai, did I do something wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Qing Shuangtai was immediately enraged, his blood surging and he coughed violently.

Chao Yizhu cried out in alarm: "Qing Shuangtai~ I'm sorry!"

Qing Shuangtai gradually calmed down, but still angrily said, "Yu Longtian, if you truly consider me your sworn sister, why didn't you tell me about the crucial matter of Feng Huo? You'd rather let us brothers misunderstand you for decades!"

"I was wrong."

"Now that Brahma has taken over the key to the beacon fire, you have no more worries, so why don't you speak?"

"I was wrong."

"You know your skills are incomplete, yet you still went to see Buwu Donghuang alone. Where do you leave us brothers?"

"It was my fault, please don't be angry."

"Cough cough cough... cough cough!"

Qing Shuangtai was initially only slightly angry, but as she spoke, she became even angrier.

The once spirited young man has become hesitant and apprehensive, like an old man in his twilight years.

Once a close friend with whom I could share everything, now I have to risk my life to force out his true feelings.

"You asked me that day if I wanted to stay in Tiandu, and now I can answer you, yes."

Chao Yi remained silent.

Do you know why I'm willing to stay in Tiandu?

"Heaven can protect you and your younger brother, allowing you to live a life far removed from the martial world."

"Even the capital is in the Jianghu, how can one stay away from Jianghu? I like this place because the people here live openly and honestly. Whether they are husband and wife or close friends, they do not need to guess each other's intentions."

"I……"

Qing Shuangtai finished speaking in one breath: "Yu Longtian, you promised me that you would be honest with me from now on. Now I ask you, what are your plans for the future?"

This time, Chao Yizhu did not hesitate: "After I have annihilated Bo Xun, at Qing Shuangtai, I wish to marry you!"

Suddenly, a voice rang out by the lake: "Master Chaoyi, you're wrong. Villains can't be killed off completely. Even if Bo Xun dies, there's always Xun Bo. Do you want Qing Shuangtai to keep waiting?"

"Huang Quan, what are you doing here!"

Huang Quan pulled Cui Luohan along from the lakeside and said, "Sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop on your conversation. Cui and I just happened to be here watching the moon."

Qing Shuangtai covered her face shyly: "You..."

Huang Quan patted Chao Yizhu on the shoulder: "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, for time waits for no one." This is for you, it's free~

Cui Luohan covered her mouth and laughed, "Liaotian knows how to bring a young lady home, it's time for you two to fulfill your long-cherished wish, why don't you hold the wedding in Tiandu?"

"Wife, Lanling Buxiehua's new book, 'Before and After the Buddha,' feels very familiar to me. Why don't we go back and study it?"

"it is good."

The two left.

Chao Yizhu made up his mind and took Qing Shuangtai's hand: "Tomorrow I will return to Jianbingtai and entrust all affairs to Jun Shepo. After that, we will get married here. Is that alright?"

"Ah."

Qing Shuangtai gently nestled towards Chao Yizhu, a single tear falling from the corner of her eye. She had finally waited for this day.

"However, I don't have much money. I want to use the income from the Observation Platform to compensate the Strange Light Clan."

“My younger brother and I will stay in Tiandu to help out. We will have everything we need, so you don’t need to worry about it.”

……

The capital city was peaceful and serene, but Yan Wushang was very unhappy.

After Guihuang Hell Transformation was killed, although the Fallen God Palace returned to the Demon Realm, Yan Wushang still felt that the forces were insufficient. He insisted on opening up the three meridians to release the deep power of the Demon Realm.

Of the three channels, the connection between the origin of good and evil and the sound of rain has been established by Yama, but the last one, the shimmering lake, is located deep within the Buddhist realm.

Therefore, he had no choice but to form an alliance with Ya Shi Mie of the Desire Realm.

Although it was a winter night, the bright moon still shone brightly, illuminating the Lianmai Peak.

When Yan Wushang arrived, Ya Shimie was already waiting on a solitary peak.

Originally two mountains of the same height, Yan Wushang's step on them caused the mountain beneath his feet to inexplicably rise ten feet higher.

Ya Shi Mie didn't understand: "Hmm?"

Yan Wushang coldly retorted, "If you can raise the mountain to the same height as me, this meeting will immediately fall apart."

"Humph."

"Knowing how to swallow one's anger, Mara is fortunate to have you."

Ya Shi Mie had no intention of fussing over such a trivial matter and moved on to the formal talks: "Have the Demon Realm agreed to the three proposals put forward by the Desire Realm?"

"Non-aggression is acceptable. Mutual support is acceptable. Fighting a common enemy together is acceptable."

After hearing the Holy Infant Lord say "okay" three times, Ya Shi Mie presented a specific list of old grudges: "The old grudges are the Heavenly Buddha's Homeland, Heavenly Capital, and the entire Central Plains Righteous Path."

"Remove 'heaven' from my name; I do not wish to be enemies with Luo Hou."

Ya Shi Mie did not force the issue, but instead proposed a specific action plan: "The Demon Realm will help me find the whereabouts of the Demon Buddha, and the Desire Realm will help you, Holy Infant, to open up the deep palace of the Buddhist land."

"The alliance is established."

"Take immediate action."

After agreeing on the alliance, Yan Wushang returned to the Hundred Demon Path of Qiushan, summoned two generals, Yutian Xuanhuang and Shi Yanmo, as well as a group of lesser demons, and marched towards the deep palace of Tianfo Yuanxiang.

After the black and white jade Buddhas were taken away, the deepest part of the Buddhist village was exposed, and now only the last group of Buddhists are guarding this place.

The rest of the land had already fallen into the realm of desire.

When the demon realm attacked, Ya Shi Mie led the Third and Fifth Heavens of the Desire Realm, Chi Hui Ci Hang, the only surviving member of the Three Venerables of Cleansing Sins, and Fan Qi Ye, who had surrendered, to surround Shen Que.

"Boundless Boda, the land of Buddha surrenders."

"Boundless Boda, the land of Buddha surrenders."

"Boundless Boda, the land of Buddha surrenders."

The neat and unified slogans displayed an overwhelming momentum, yet the deep palace remained silent, and no one came out to meet the enemy.

Yan Wushang asked in surprise, "What's going on?"

Ya Shi Mie spat, "A bunch of stupid bald guys, they're infuriating! Charge in!"

"Come on!"

"Kill them!"

The armies of the Desire Realm and the Demon Realm immediately rushed towards Shenque.

The one in charge of opening up the three channels, Shakyamuni, with his sword flashing and demonic energy boiling, was the first to enter.

Unexpectedly, a pipa was played, and a long rope came flying in, its holy Buddhist aura stirring up bursts of light and scattering thousands of golden raindrops.

Shakyamuni retreated several steps to avoid the attacks of the two Buddhas.

"Amitabha."

As the melodious music played, the long rope transformed into a red flying dragon. Before Yama could defend himself, he was already wounded.

Yan Wushang was furious and slapped his palm, causing raging flames to erupt.

At this moment, another Buddhist appeared, bowed his head and clasped his hands, unleashing immense Buddhist power to block Yan Wushang.

From behind the Buddha, dozens of martial monks wielding discipline sticks rushed out, leaping and bounding, forming the Eight Lotus Punishment Great Luo Staff Formation.

"Who dares to stand in my way!"

Yan Wushang wielded his palm like the wind, which fueled the raging fire. The entire Shenque was as if it were placed in a fiery hell, and in the blink of an eye, many monks were killed or wounded.

Seeing that he was getting carried away with killing, Yu Tianxuanhuang hurriedly reminded him: "Holy Infant Lord, our target is not the Buddhist Land, but to open up the earth's veins."