Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

"This is a story from long ago. In order to eradicate evil, Yu Linling and I went through countless hardships to finally eliminate the Father of Illusion. Listen to the details..."

Qiaotiangong, already imprisoned in the dungeon of the beginning of absurdity, sneezed. Gazing at the iron walls and bronze ramparts, she muttered to herself, "Heavens, is this truly the end for me?"

Su Huanzhen entered the dungeon. Through the intense conversation between the father of Kuahuan and Qiaotiangong, he had roughly guessed the past between the two. He never expected that this woman was actually the younger sister of Zonghengzi.

He bowed and apologized: "Miss Fu, it is my fault that you have been left here. I promise I will get you out of here. I wonder if I should inform your brother?"

Qiaotiangong glared at Su Huanzhen. It was pointless to hate Su Huanzhen now, since he was the one who had come to the beginning of absurdity.

Moreover, Qiaotiangong knew that the Father of Illusion would not let him go, and even without Su Huanzhen, there would be others who would help him.

As for the elder brother, let's leave that aside.

She pondered for a moment and said, "I have two good friends, one is called Chaotic Blade and the other is called Life Trainee. The Blade might be on Qinggeng Peak, but I really don't know where he is."

"The Mad Blade of Chaotic Times?"

Su Huanzhen was shocked again. He had just summoned Kuangdao to join the Demon Devouring Immovable City not long ago, but this time he had messed up his own people.

After Su Huanzhen left, Qiaotiangong faced the dungeon and muttered to himself again, "Which of these two stinking men will come to save me?"

The snow-covered forest cooled overnight, and the east wind blew just in time to reach the lamp.

After Zonghengzi finished telling his story, a night had passed before he realized it. He bid farewell to Wujun and came out. The sky was just beginning to brighten, and the West Sea was covered with a thin layer of ice. The air was crisp and clean.

He took a deep breath.

It was as if all the filth left over from a thousand years had been exhaled with this breath, like a new life.

Chapter 317 Today's calamity is all a legacy of our predecessors.

The most powerful race in the Bitter Realm is humankind, and humankind's history originates from the Nine Li War during the period of the struggle for supremacy among all races.

With the help of the gods, the first human king, Xuanyuan, killed Chiyou, the leader of the witch tribe. Chiyou was unwilling to be killed and used the art of blood witchcraft to curse Xuanyuan's twin sons who were still in their mother's womb.

Jun Xuanyuan, one of the twins, shielded his elder brother Jun Dihong from the calamity and absorbed all of Chi Huanghen's hatred.

After reaching adulthood, for reasons unknown, the two brothers created the Doomsday Plan.

Unexpectedly, Chi Huanghen gradually twisted Jun Xuanyuan's mind, causing the twins to fall out. Jun Xuanyuan ran away from home and became the origin of all demons, committing a series of heinous crimes.

One of these incidents involved the Demon Lord leading the Northern Spirit King to kill the God of Doomsday, using the God of Doomsday's resentment to create poison, which caused the God of Light, Emperor Tianyao, to fall into the Underworld and wreak havoc on the entire Eastern Xuan Continent.

Jun Dihong, now a highly respected figure, borrowed a sword from Heaven to stop the Underworld Emperor's calamity and was appointed Lord of the Three Realms by Tai Xi.

Zonghengzi and Yulinling were descendants of the priests of the Bright God Palace. During the calamity of the Underworld Emperor, the God Palace was destroyed, and only Zonghengzi's ancestors escaped from the priest lineage.

Many years later, Jiutian Xuanzun slew the dragon on Shiliu Island, and Zonghengzi and Yulinling were born in the Bitter Realm. The siblings had heard the story of the God of Light, but they never returned to Donghuang Xuanzhou.

When it comes to the story of their ancestors, Luo Hou knows it better than Zong Hengzi, but it is still interesting to listen to someone who has lived for a thousand years recount his long life.

Its daybreak.

Tiandu began to resume its orderly daily life.

Jun Manlu came in to change Luo Hou's tea and asked curiously, "Martial Lord, did that chess fiend really disband the Three Rebellious Sects he had been planning for so long because he lost to you?"

"He still has a bit of the professional spirit of accepting defeat when he makes a bet."

"To subdue the enemy without fighting, Lord Wu is truly a master strategist."

Luo Hou rubbed his head: "The best strategy is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Compared to these old things who have lived for thousands of years, I have to be extremely careful."

"Manlu does not believe that there is anyone in the world who can rival the Martial Lord."

"Wrong. No matter how powerful Jidu's sharpness is, it's not as good as someone else's cheat code."

In truth, today's calamities are all the legacy of our ancestors, which has now brought misfortune upon our descendants and future generations.

Next, you'll face either a system boss or a pay-to-win player, equipped with god-tier gear, cheats, resurrection coins, and they'll even pull off a "borrowing a sword from the heavens" stunt all the time...

"Manlu believes in Wu Jun, and the final victory will surely belong to us."

Looking at the child's sweet smile, Luo Hou's heart softened. Wasn't all his scheming and risking his life for Manlu and ordinary people like her?

The world is too hard. If I can build a thatched hut, lay a brick and tile, and protect an acre of fertile land for all the people, then all my hard work over the years will not have been in vain.

If we consider the will of Heaven, then Rahu's will is to prevent ordinary people from starving, freezing, drowning, or being beaten to death.

He composed himself and said to Jun Manlu, "Please invite Saint Junshi and Xiao Liuguang to see me."

"Yes."

Saint King has been searching for the lost divine power of the Kingdom of Revelation, while Xiao Liuguang is searching for his friend Hen Wufeng.

The two arrived quickly.

Saint King couldn't wait to say, "I've found it! The true power of the miracle is related to the Dao Sword of the Supreme Palace, Sword Without Dao, but Sword Without Dao refuses to hand it over!"

Since the Kingdom of Revelation was created by Henwu Peak, Xiao Liuguang was naturally very concerned and immediately asked, "Why did the power of divine miracles fall into the hands of cultivators in the Central Plains?"

"Because of the Holy Infant Liusu Wanqing, I've heard the details..."

Back then, the Kingdom of Revelation experienced a blood-yang cycle that occurred once every thousand years. Su Da obtained the Yin Demon Harp from the Corner of the Moon. At the same time, the Cocoon of the Netherworld broke through the three heaven-defying barriers and obtained the Yang Demon Harp from the Corner of the Sun.

Subsequently, Su Da was tricked by Yue Jiaozi, and all the guards of the Enlightenment Kingdom were killed in battle. Su Da was seriously injured, and the Holy Infant Liu Su Wanqing died unexpectedly.

Just then, Dijian Wuxian came to check on the condition of Yinmoqin. Suda transferred the power of the Divine Miracle to the Holy Infant and entrusted it to Dijian Wuxian for upbringing.

Wuxian brought the Holy Infant back to the Netherworld. Seven days later, the Holy Infant was resurrected and revered as the Empress.

The timeline is set in the Wanjie era.

For some unknown reason, the Holy Mother of the Netherworld and the Twin Cocoons of Heaven and Earth entered a period of decline, requiring the Three Cold Souls to restore their power. However, the Three Cold Souls can only be obtained by people of utmost virtue. Therefore, Liu Su Wanqing, carrying out a mission from the Netherworld, entered the Bitter Realm to find the Three Cold Souls.

Meanwhile, Wanmo Jingzuo left the Netherworld, established the Netherworld Capital, and proclaimed himself "King of the Black Emperor." In order to occupy the Bitter Realm, he implemented the "Scorched Earth Demon Universe" plan.

Upon entering the Bitter Realm, Liu Su Wanqing encountered Jian Feidao, the number one expert and wandering knight of the Wan Jie era. The two hit it off immediately and fell in love upon their second meeting.

At this time, the Lord of Ten Thousand Realms had just died, and the three religions and Youdu were fighting fiercely.

For some reason, after falling in love, Liu Su Wanqing and Jian Feidao began to dedicate themselves to peace between the two realms and repeatedly got involved in the war.

The two naive people did not realize that under the circumstances at the time, the Bitter Realm and the Netherworld were already locked in a life-or-death struggle, and peace was not the goal of the Wan Jie Fellowship. Otherwise, the Wan Jie Venerable Master who signed the Nu Shan Agreement would not have been assassinated by Mo Qingchi and others.

Within the fellowship, whether high-ranking members or ordinary followers, everyone wanted to go all out and completely wipe out Youdu.

Jian Feidao's disruptive behavior eventually angered the Fellow Cultivators Association. Liu Su Wanqing was captured by Chong Yuzhi, and Jian Feidao was hunted down as a traitor.

To rescue Liu Su Wanqing, Jian Feidao fought a bloody battle against the leaders of the four sects of Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Yi Tian Xuan Mai, and was seriously injured and on the verge of death.

Upon learning the news, Liu Su Wanqing agreed to sacrifice her life at the Demon Sealing Rock in exchange for a final meeting with Jian Feidao.

At their parting, Liu Su Wanqing transferred the power of the miracle to Jian Feidao with a farewell kiss. Jian Feidao was taken away by the Supreme Palace and resurrected seven days later.

However, Liusu Wanqing had already sacrificed herself at the Demon-Sealing Rock, and Youdu was thus sealed off.

It is now the Qinghe Era. The Demon-Sealing Rock has been broken, and Youdu has returned.

After hearing this convoluted story, Xiao Liunian was dumbfounded: "Love is truly great!"

"What utter nonsense about love! The power of the miracle belongs to the Kingdom of Revelation. The Holy Maiden saved his life, and now he wants to refuse to return it. Lord Wu, please help us get it back."

Luo Hou said slowly, "The sword is not the only way to return it? That doesn't seem like his character."

Saint King was a little embarrassed, but he immediately straightened his neck: "The power of the miracle is sealed in his eyes and needs to be dug out, but he has already been resurrected once because of the power of the miracle, so digging out his eyes is a gain."

Xiao Liuguang retorted, "Whether he made money or not is uncertain; his wife is gone."

"Hey, whose side are you on? The Holy Maiden died because of him, and we haven't even settled that score with him yet."

Luo Hou interrupted the two: "We must get it back. This matter requires Su Huanzhen to step in."

Why is it necessary for him to intervene?

“Su Huanzhen has a magical expert by his side who can open Jian Feidao’s Dao Eye, so that Jian Feidao’s function will not be affected even if he loses his eyes.”

Saint King breathed a sigh of relief: "That's great. Actually, I didn't want to gouge out Jian Feidao's eyes either."

"Follow me to the Emerald Ring Mountain."

Seeing the two leave, Xiao Liuguang hurriedly called out, "Martial Lord, we still haven't found Dafeng! Can you give us a hint?"

“Now that we’ve made our move, let’s maintain the advantage of having the first move. Xiao Liuguang, head west. There’s a place called Benjue Zen Forest there. You’ll find the clues you’re looking for.”

"Thank you, Lord Wu."

Xiao Liuguang followed behind the two, but headed west alone.

Mount Emerald, one of the landmark buildings in the Bitter Realm.

The frigid weather did not affect the verdant green and pink blossoms of Cuihuan Mountain; the flowers in Wulian Pond remained graceful and elegant, swaying in the wind, their fragrance wafting for miles.

Saint Lord asked curiously, "Martial Lord, is the earth's energy in Emerald Ring Mountain different from other places? Why can't the sky be like spring all year round, but instead has distinct winters and summers?"

"Spring flowers and autumn moon, summer breeze and winter snow are gifts from nature. Isn't it good to have distinct seasons?"

"But the thick snow covers Tiandu, and Miss Jun and the others seem to be very cold."

"That's because you didn't see her roasting chestnuts over the brazier, smoking cured meat, and collecting snow water to brew wine and tea."

"Roasted chestnuts?"

Saint-Governor licked his lips.

Inside the room, Su Huanzhen gave Ye Xiaochai the elixir bestowed by the father of Kuahuan. A moment later, Ye Xiaochai opened his eyes.

"Ye Xiaochai, how are you feeling?"

"Ho."

Are there any long-term effects?

"Ho ho."

"Then I'm relieved."

Qu Shitu ran in to report: "Su Huanzhen, Luo Hou is here."

"My friend, I'm sorry to trouble you to look after Ye Xiaochai here."

Su Huanzhen entered the reception room and said with a smile, "It's only been a few days since we parted. Is the Martial Lord missing me?"

Since the establishment of the Demon Devouring Immovable City, Su Huanzhen has become increasingly confident and has no real need for Luo Hou. Now that Luo Hou has taken the initiative to come to Cuihuan Mountain, it is natural that he has something to ask of him.

When you need to ask someone for a favor, you have to be humble.