Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

The child called out repeatedly, but could not recall the familiar figure. In despair, Xi Yan'er followed Ting San Tie further and further away, until she could no longer see the mountains and seas where the moon never returned, nor the bright moon over the sea.

a few days later.

Several abandoned islands in Donghuang Xuanzhou have spontaneously sprouted towering trees and exotic flowers and plants.

The prophet Oz of the Tree of Immortality, who had severed his pact with the heavens, smiled as he approached his two close friends who were waiting for him.

"Zhentian, Saint Marker, it's been a long time."

"Ezi, seeing you return, my heart is finally at peace."

"I never imagined that Luo Hou's strength was so terrifying. He has interfered with the Heavenly Dao."

The Saintly One said calmly, "What is the Heavenly Dao? After what happened in the Heavenly Realm, do you and I still have any goodwill towards the Six Heavens Realm?"

"Fortunately, it's all over now."

"Fortunately."

(A new chapter of dramatic events begins tomorrow)

Chapter 427 A weak alliance can be a shortcut

Several months have passed since the chaos caused by the Eight-Headed Serpent God.

This war, known as the end of the world, did not cause serious damage to the Bitter Realm due to Rahu's intervention. In fact, most of the people had not even heard of the evil god before it was declared over.

As the seasons turn and life goes on, a peaceful and beautiful autumn has passed.

Snowflakes are falling again over Tiandu.

In the plum grove, specks of waxy yellow buds and delicate fragrance fill the air.

Jun Manlu held a clean earthenware jar and stood under an old plum tree. The little rabbit was trying hard to tiptoe to reach the snow water on the plum petals and put it into the earthenware jar.

A few steps away, under another plum tree, Lin Ruomei was playing her flute, letting the snow and plum blossoms fall in abundance, while Shao Hao watched her with a smile.

Suddenly, the little fox ran in and shook the plum tree where the little rabbit was.

"Tch, is it that difficult? Watch me, you fox spirit, get down here!"

Suddenly, plum blossoms and snow fell like rain, soaking the little rabbit from head to toe.

"You're going to die, you filthy fox!"

"Little fox, stop fooling around, or you won't be able to drink the plum-scented, sweet tea I brew later."

It was Cui Luohan who spoke. Huang Quan nervously stayed by her side, trying to help her up every now and then, but Cui Luohan pushed him away.

Seeing Huang Quan approach, the little fox made a face and stopped shaking.

The little rabbit wiped the snow off its face, stared curiously at Cui Luohan's belly, and asked, "Sister Cui, why is your belly not as big as Empress Wu's back then, even though you're pregnant?"

"This fox spirit knows that because Empress Wu was carrying twins, while Sister Cui was carrying only one baby, her belly was small."

Huang Quan roared, "Xiao Cui, wait until I catch the little fox, skin it, and make you a fox scarf!"

"Help!"

The little fox made a quick getaway, and laughter and cheers filled the plum grove.

Not far away, Jie Hongyan was taking a walk with Yu Linling. Attracted by the commotion in the forest, she unknowingly walked over and curiously observed.

"I never imagined that Tiandu would be so harmonious."

“Godmother, I was saved by the Martial Lord back then. I only wanted to lay low for a while, but after moving into Tiandu, I never wanted to leave this place again.”

"The Martial Lord is indeed extraordinary."

"Godmother, now that the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect is destroyed, although Yun Huizi's injuries have healed, his cultivation is less than 50%. What are your plans?"

Jie Hongyan sighed: "The Cloud Sea Immortal Sect was founded by my sworn brother and is the culmination of his life's work. I should take on the responsibility of rebuilding it."

"But Xuanzun..."

The deeds of Jiutian Xuanzun, Tianji, Diming, and Feichangjun have now been exposed to the world, and the reputation of Yunhai Immortal Sect has plummeted.

Yu Linling's implication was that there was no need to rebuild the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect.

Jie Hongyan was well aware of this, but her sworn brother had saved her life. Now, Yun Huizi's physical strength was damaged, and her mentality was in a slump. The immortal sect urgently needed her to step forward.

"Although those Yunzi were placed in relief centers by the Martial Lord and had no worries about food and clothing, it was not a long-term solution."

"The Cloud Whale is dead. How can we rebuild the Immortal Sect now?"

"I will go and have a talk with Lord Wu."

"Do you need Fu'er to keep you company?"

"No need."

Jie Hongyan left the plum grove and went to Wu Jun's study.

Luo Hou was deep in thought in front of the sand table, his slender fingers gently tracing lines to the west and north. To the west was a river overflowing with black water, the Ghost River that connected the Ghost Prison and the Bitter Realm.

The Guiji River flows through the western desert, with the Western Confucian scholars on one side and the Western Buddhist world on the other.

The riverbed is Yama's hell.

Luo Hou's gaze lingered on the Devouring Mouth that sealed the Ghost Prison, and the nearby Youxian Terrace. He wondered if the true identity of the girl who monopolized the spring breeze and left the peony had been discovered by Xi Xueyi.

The northern North Sea Spirit Continent was a chaotic island of death, which, like the Eastern Emperor Profound Continent, was plotted against by the Demon Lord. After that, the North Sea Spirit Continent was seized by the Demon Lord's divided soul, Haotian.

All the storms are hidden beneath the calm.

Jie Hongyan gently knocked on the door: "Martial Lord, I apologize for disturbing you."

"Yun Kui, please come in."

As Luo Hou was pondering how to destroy Mo Shi, Mo Shi's wife appeared before him, which he found somewhat amusing.

"Lord Wu, I have come to take my leave. I am grateful that you took us in during our time of crisis and healed Yun Huizi's injuries."

"Do you want to rebuild the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect?"

"Indeed, may I ask what advice the Martial Lord may offer?"

If it's built, it'll be destroyed by Yiqingtian again next time, so it's better not to build it at all.

Luo Hou suggested, "Since ancient times, the immortals have been one family. In the past, the Nine Heavens String Venerable and the Dao Emperor were also close friends. Why don't you go to Dao Martial King Valley? It is a vast and sparsely populated place. The current sect leader, Zhu Zun, will definitely welcome you there."

"this?"

"Zhu Zun's talents are limited. If he can get the help of Yun Kui and Yun Huizi, Daowu King Valley will surely regain its former glory."

Since he spoke so directly, Jie Hongyan understood Wu Jun's meaning. They were to form a weak alliance and work together to find a way to survive. Zhu Zun had no reason to refuse, because Shenglongkou already had the momentum to lead the Daoist sect.

Nine Dragons Qingyangzi is no match for Zhu Zun and others.

It's impossible for Jianzi Xianji to stay in Daowu King Valley for long. Moreover, Jianzi, Zhaoshi Mingdeng, and Xuanzhenjun, these senior Daoist masters and innate beings, have a close relationship with Qingyangzi. Their neutrality in not helping Qingyangzi in the Daoist conflict is already an indication of neutrality.

"I understand, thank you, Lord Wu."

"polite."

After sending away Demon Beginning's wife, the unknown son (whose lineage was unclear), Yun Huizi, and others, Luo Hou felt the sky was much clearer.

The alliance between the immortal sects and Dao Wu Wang Gu is a good thing for Tian Du. Luo Hou does not want to see Jiulong Qingyang gradually become too powerful, and Qingyangzi will soon invite the ambitious Jingtao Jun to join.

At that time, the three religions will once again be embroiled in controversy.

After defeating the calamity, Emperor Tathagata returned to the intermediate realm to cultivate asceticism, and incidentally chased down the mutated beings for Duan Junheng.

Yi Ye Shu returned to Yun Du Mountain and continued to refine the small portion of the deathly aura absorbed by the red-clad female demon.

Shao Hao and Lin Ruomei held three weddings: once in Tiandu, once in Tianjiang, and once in the Kingdom of Death.

The one in Tianjiang was the most lively. The animals were in an uproar, and Jian Gui drank nearly a hundred jars of wine by himself. He got so drunk that he cried loudly, saying that he couldn't bear to part with his daughter.

Huang Yangxuejue finally found his boss and settled down in Tianjiang with Ni Shenyang.

The old peacock, who had been blaming himself for his daughter's departure and had retreated from the world, rushed back to Ruomei's wedding, bringing with him the blessings of the Seven-Colored Feather.

Unexpectedly, several of the former officers who had once been engrossed in their studies all came to Tiandu to attend the wedding at Youhuanshen's invitation.

The day after the wedding, the Boundless Learning Sea Education Group was officially established. Wu Jun became the chairman who invested money behind the scenes, Shao Hao served as the honorary head of the Imperial Academy, Mo Qingchi was in charge of the education system, and Yi Xuanmiao was the deputy head.

The original orders remain the same, but new orders have been added: Ruoye Zhiqiu for the Ministry of Works, Shang Qingyi for the Ministry of Agriculture, and Tian Bugu for the Ministry of Medicine.

There is also a special moral education class, taught personally by the most outstanding person, once a month.

As for why Confucian lessons were taught by eminent Buddhist monks, that remains unknown; in any case, it was at the request of Emperor Wu.

(Due to the busy year-end schedule, the update time will be irregular, but I will still guarantee two chapters per day. Depending on the plot, two chapters may be combined into one.)

Chapter 428 The Wind Comes from the West

A Western Scholar's Chronicle of Spring and Autumn.

The atmosphere in the main hall was unusually solemn today, as the priceless treasure, the Wanxiao Wilderness Rock, which was guarded by Western scholars, had been lost.

This item was originally kept by Xi Ru's senior brother, Ba Cai Ru He Xi Xue Yi. He couldn't say when it was lost. In the main hall, Xi Xue Yi only promised that he would personally retrieve it.

Such an attitude naturally caused dissatisfaction among many Western Confucian scholars.

Ting San Tie was very fond of his eldest disciple and had long intended to have him take over the position of chief administrator. However, seeing that he was determined not to reveal the truth, he was greatly disappointed.

"Xueyi, with your intelligence, you couldn't possibly be completely unaware. What could be the reason?"

The young master in charge of the branch of Spring and Autumn Annals, Ancient Style Eaves, smiled and said coldly, "Why doesn't the court master suspect that this is a case of the thief crying 'stop thief'?"

"Please accept this, sir. Do not make any unfounded guesses."

"Lord of the Court, back then, Xi Xueyi also left Xiru without any reason and wandered the world for hundreds of years. Now, has he ever explained the reason? But who in Xiru doesn't know that it was related to a woman?"

Ting San Tie was speechless for a moment.

Back then, he solemnly held a ceremony to hand over the position to Xi Xueyi, but unexpectedly, Xi Xueyi left without saying goodbye and was gone for hundreds of years.

Young Master Xiao Na, known for his sharp tongue, continued, "This time, if it's still about matters of the heart, it's not impossible that Xi Xueyi might use the Wanxiao Desolate Rock to win a smile from a beautiful woman."

"Please accept this, young master!"

Unable to bear it any longer, Xi Xueyi interrupted Gongzi Xiaona and solemnly promised Ting Santie: "Please grant me half a month, Master. I will personally retrieve Wanxiao Huangyan."