Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

"Indeed, the Xiling clan was originally a priestly family of the Bright God Palace in the Eastern Emperor Xuan Continent, and I am a witch. That day, I went out to play and met someone..."

The dream was very long, and when she woke up, Yu Linling was in tears.

She gripped the divine jade seal tightly in her hand, which seemed to still radiate a warm, luminous light.

Hearing the commotion, Zong Hengzi entered the cabin: "Little sister, why are you crying?"

"Big brother!"

Yu Linling rushed into her brother's arms. Luckily, her brother was still there. It felt so good to have him back.

"what happened?"

"We will head to the Cloud Sea Immortal Gate to retrieve the heart that was kept in the Dream Jadeite - Waiting Through Life and Death."

"it is good."

Xiangling turned the Xuange around and headed towards the Cloud Sea Immortal Gate.

Along the way, Yu Linling told the three of them the story of Xiling Dawn: "...Besides this divine jade seal, the two gems that my brother and I found back then, one was installed on the Sword of Waiting for Life and Death, and the other was installed on the Lion Head Sword of Chaotic World Mad Blade. I want to take them back."

Nanfeng Bujing was filled with anger: "Damn it!"

"The priestess broke her promise and failed to fulfill her vow of returning her heart because she was sealed away in the universe by Tianji? That Tianji deserved to die!"

"Ah."

Emperor Tianyao became Emperor of the Underworld and then the Evil King of the Heavens. However, Xiling Fuxiao did not give up. He found the Three Hearts and made an agreement with the Heavens to return to the old site of the Palace of Light to return the Hearts.

The gods went as promised, only to find that Xiling had failed to appear. Enraged, they massacred the Xiling clan. The surviving members dared not bear the surname Xiling anymore and migrated to the Central Plains.

Xiangling pressed on, "And then what happened?"

"Later, while the Heavenly Beings were recuperating, the Nine Heavens Mystic Venerable went to Shiliu Island to slay the dragon, and Orochi was sealed away. Upon learning this, the Heavenly Beings, wounded, went to the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect to seek revenge. The physical body they used, Mingmai Xiechi, was killed by Tianji. The Heavenly Beings then possessed Tianji and ultimately killed the Nine Heavens Mystic Venerable."

"In the darkness, retribution is inevitable!"

The Xuange sailed swiftly and soon arrived at the Cloud Sea Immortal Gate.

Compared to the cloud whale carrying the immortal sect, the Xuan Ge was half the size, but the mechanical roar and the shock of it breaking through the air at high speed made the cloud whale feel terrified.

The unusual movement alerted the immortal sect, and the dragon and phoenix guardians rushed forward to intercept Xuan Ge.

"What kind of monster is this?"

"Those who trespass into the Cloud Sea Immortal Gate will be executed without mercy!"

Due to Tianji's death, the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect was immersed in grief and became even more vigilant against the outside world.

Yu Linling stepped forward and replied, "It is I, Furong Zhuke Qiaotiangong, who have come to visit my godmother Yun Kui. I am grateful for your permission, both of you."

"It's you. Please wait a moment."

Long ago, Yu Linling had lived in Yun Kui's Nuwa Cloud Palace for a period of time, and had also met the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Guardians with her adoptive mother, so they naturally recognized each other.

A moment later, a graceful figure arrived, stepping on the clouds.

"Upon the mandate of the immortals, we established the four poles, molded clay to create yin and yang, and refined stones to mend the deficiencies of the heavens."

Immediately, a stunningly beautiful woman with white hair and colorful clothes descended onto the Xuange, smiling kindly at Yu Linling: "Fu'er has arrived."

"Foster mother."

The newcomer was none other than Jie Hongyan, the master of the Nuwa Immortal Lineage, a Yuyi Fox of the Wind Clan, a descendant of the Guhuo Feathered Ones, whose real name was Hanayo Asagiri.

Although she is a fox spirit, Jie Hongyan possesses a dignified air amidst her charming beauty, and an elegant demeanor amidst her noble bearing, making even a beauty like Xiangling pale in comparison.

Yu Linling introduced Jie Hongyan.

Upon hearing that they were from Tiandu, Jie Hongyan became more cautious and abandoned her idea of ​​inviting everyone to Nuwa's Cloud Palace.

Tian Du broke into Defeng Ancient Road and released the evil leader. Luo Hou overpowered Huang Ru, causing the Confucian sect to close its doors. The news of the battle has already reached the Immortal Sect. Now, seeing such a strange and enormous creature as Xuan Ge, Jie Hongyan can't help but feel suspicious.

He then asked, "Fu'er hasn't visited her godmother in a long time. What brings you here today?"

"Godmother, I wonder how he is?"

A shadow fell across Jie Hongyan's face when the unknown was mentioned.

Back then, the Eight-Headed Demon sent Yu Bian Jialuo to plant the source of evil in the Tree of Immortality, but was stopped by Hagoromo Gitsune.

The two fought a great battle, and Hagoromo Gitsune was cursed by an evil god and became a fetus, possessing evil power.

He later lost his memory and was saved by the Nine Heavens Mystic Venerable.

The Nine Heavens Mystic Venerable took her back to the Immortal Sect and transferred the evil god power of the evil fetus to the child "Weimeng" that she was already carrying.

Unexpectedly, the stillborn fetus was revived by the power of the evil god.

Gemini forms a symbiotic relationship; when the unknown falls into a deep dormancy, the nascent will manifest.

Once the unknown falls into slumber, it is as if it has died. Upon waking, it loses all its memories, and this cycle continues endlessly.

The Jadeite Sword, crafted by Yu Linling, is a symbol of life and death. A beautiful woman, kidnapped, is placed between the eyebrows of an unknown being. If struck by this sword, the killer's killing intent will completely vanish.

Jie Hongyan said helplessly, "Weizhi is asleep again."

“Godmother, I’m sorry, but I must take back the emerald gem that was embedded in the agonizing wait between life and death.”

"Ok?"

"This matter is of utmost importance. I believe my godmother already knows that Tianji's death is related to the evil kings of the heavens. The details are as follows..."

Yu Linling recounted the story of returning Xin in detail.

Only then did Jie Hongyan learn the cause and effect between the Nine Heavens Mysterious Venerable, Tianji, and the Heavenly Emperor.

He couldn't help but sigh: "I have heard the prophet of the Tree of Immortality mention the God of Light several times, but I never imagined that fate would be so cruel... That person who started this project truly deserves to die!"

"This grudge will be avenged!"

"Because of Tianji's death, the Immortal Sect is currently unable to receive guests. I will go and fetch the Dream Jadeite. Please wait a moment."

Jie Hongyan returned to Nuwa's Cloud Palace, extracted the divine sword from between the unknown's eyebrows, pried out the emerald gem, and then sent it to Xuan Ge.

"Thank you, stepmother."

"When the turmoil in the immortal sects is over, Fu'er, remember to come and keep your godmother company."

"I will, take good care of yourself, godmother."

The Xuange started up, and with a deafening roar, it flew into the distance like a shooting star.

"What a powerful machine! Its flight speed is probably even faster than that of the cloud whale."

The dragon and phoenix guardians walked to Jie Hongyan's side and said with concern, "Yun Kui, the cause of Tianji's death was actually from the Eight Legions of Heavenly Evil."

"Tian Du Luo Hou has released the dragon's head, and the evil god is about to be resurrected. What worries me is that the Immortal Sect and Orochi are sworn enemies. Once the evil god comes from the east, he will surely attack the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect first."

What should we do?

"Inform Jun Fengtian to seal Tianji's body first. It is safer to seal it than to restore it. Besides, if Tianji's body is occupied by the Tianxie Clan for a long time, he will have no hope of being reborn in the future."

"it is good."

Yinglong immediately transformed and left.

Jie Hongyan then said to Qifeng, "Let Xiao Moyun come to see his great-grandmother."

"Yes."

Queyun Terrace, Crystal Palace.

In the main hall, there was a crystal coffin. Shortly after Xuan Ge left, an evil force suddenly erupted from the coffin, breaking through the restrictions set up by the Nine Heavens Mystic Venerable and crashing into the cloud whale.

Just as Jie Hongyan was about to return, she cried out in alarm, "My son!"

Lin Feng stepped forward to block the evil force, his pure energy meeting its force, but he was no match for its immense power. Then, he heard Yun Jing howl in pain, as he was injured by the evil force.

The beauty's wrath shook the mountains and rivers, and the immortal sect's ultimate techniques suddenly appeared, curbing the spread of evil energy.

"Something has happened in the Crystal Palace; I must go inside to investigate."

Jie Hongyan rushed to the Crystal Palace, only to find a person sleeping soundly in the coffin without making any move. However, the Crystal Palace was filled with evil power and cold air, which meant that the person in the coffin had made a move.

Is it truly unknown, or is it yet to emerge?

Even Jie Hongyan herself couldn't tell the difference. She sat down beside the coffin, holding her son's hand, her heart tightening with each passing moment, a nameless fear rising within her.

The distant Corpse Monkey Mountain.

Ryoka Shirakawa knelt on the ground, with a row of dishes and a cup of sake in front of her.

"Good wine makes the waiting process even more enjoyable."

A person slowly approached, with purple hair and a purple robe, wearing a tightly sealed mask, revealing no expression, only an unusually deep voice.

"Is this grand feast to welcome my resurrection?"

"Wrong, is to prepare for your impending failure."

"Ah."

"This is the reward that truly belongs to you."

With a wave of her jade-like hand, Shirakawa Ryouka turned food into bones and fine wine into blood.

The newcomer flicked his sleeves, transforming the bones and blood back into fine wine and delicacies.

"It seems you're quite certain that I'll fail this time."

"of course."

"Why?"

"Because you have not yet mastered the art of life and death."

The visitor looked up at the big tree on the top of Corpse Monkey Mountain. The tree was covered with notes, a custom from his and her hometown. When one missed someone, they would write down their feelings for them on the tree.

What do these notes mean?

"These are just words I cherish, they have no other meaning."

"You have always missed your hometown."

Shirakawa Ryouka sneered, "I am already dead, and so are you."

The visitor replied, "Death is merely a formality; as long as I can see you, it will be different for me."