Bitter Realm: Otherworldly Gods and Demons

Chapter 134 Why Are You Everywhere?

The Purple Palace Family.

"String Master, we meet again."

Cang, the leader of the Six Strings, came out of the main gate and came face to face with Tengxie.

Cang stared at Tengxie, his heart heavy and complicated.

The pressure was immense, naturally stemming from Teng Xie's growing influence. Teng Xie's strength was unfathomable, and his tactics were masterful. After Yanmo Hanmei, Teng Xie quickly stabilized the situation, eased tensions with all parties, and successfully bridged the gap. In the past few days, Teng Xie had also made another significant move.

The complexity stemmed from the various attempts Teng Xie made to ease relations with Xuanzong, which he had indeed witnessed.

Putting everything else aside, if the other party hadn't shown mercy, his three fellow cultivators, Chi Yunran, Bai Xuepiao, and Cui Shanxing, would have been gone long ago.

However, the other party also killed Lin Wushuang. Putting aside the reason, emotionally, that was his closest friend.

Moreover, Cang must not let down his guard against the Demon Realm. Once, he was the master of all paths, but now only a few fellow cultivators remain. The tragic deaths of countless comrades and the destruction of the Dao Realm are all thanks to the Demon Realm. How can Cang let go of this?

Cang knew he couldn't let his own feelings affect the current situation, so he suppressed his emotions and asked in a deep voice:

What brings you here, sir?

I'm a good friend of Taiyi's. I heard he suddenly fell seriously ill and is unconscious, so of course I had to come and visit him.

Upon hearing this, Cang's heart sank slightly. He knew very well what was wrong with Zi Gong Taiyi; this sudden illness was something that couldn't be ignored by anyone with eyes to see.

Teng Xie: Perfect, I won't watch.

Taiyi's terrible illness was a despicable trick played by Qin Jiaxian—making Taiyi feign illness to force Zigong Tonglin, who loved Taiyi the most, to destroy the Fengshui Qilin Mirror.

Taiyi didn't necessarily want to harm his own people; he simply couldn't bear to see countless people suffer from the strange phenomena and natural disasters, which is why he agreed to Qin Jiaxian's underhanded scheme.

In order to deceive Zi Gong Tong Lin, Qin Jia Xian specially asked Cang to help him put on an act. Cang came to explain Zi Gong Tai Yi's situation and said that he couldn't do anything about it.

And he couldn't do anything about it. Then Qin Jiaxian, disguised as a great immortal, would appear and say that Zigong Taiyi was being restrained by the energy locked in the Fengshui Qilin Mirror. This energy conflicted with Taiyi's destiny, and the two could not coexist.

Cang Yi thought that Teng Xie had just taken away the Blood Moon Phenomenon, and he was worried that Teng Xie was here to cause trouble.

However, he had no reason to drive Teng Xie away, so he had no choice but to follow Teng Xie to Zi Gong Tai Yi.

Brother Taiyi, how could this be?

Teng Xie sat by Zi Gong Tai Yi's bedside, looking heartbroken. Qin Jia Xian, who was watching from the side, was very worried. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Teng Xie raise his finger to his lips, making a shushing gesture.

Then, an anxious, aged voice was heard, "The General has arrived! I am so sorry for not welcoming you sooner."

Zi Gong Tong Lin arrived before her voice, saying, "Commander, Tai Yi's condition is dire. I've heard you possess the Key of Creation, a divine artifact capable of bringing the dead back to life. Would you be willing to use it for Tai Yi?"

Upon hearing this, Cang and Qin Jiaxian both felt a chill run down their spines. If Teng Xie had indeed come to treat Taiyi, their plan would be completely ruined.

But Tengxie paused for a moment, then sighed softly, "Grandma, it's really unfortunate. When I pulled the rupture back together, my body suffered extremely serious injuries. In addition, after using it many times before, the Key of Creation has exhausted its energy and turned to ashes."

Zi Gong Tong Lin exclaimed in surprise, "How could this be?!"

The so-called divine artifacts were inherently evil, so how could they be used indefinitely without consequence? The other four divine artifacts have all turned to ashes, and the Key of Creation could not be sustained in the end.

Zi Gong Tong Lin couldn't help but sigh bitterly, "Why is Taiyi's life so miserable?"

"Grandma, there's always a way out. I'll send people to find a way to save Taiyi. String Master and Qin Jiaxian, please keep in mind your efforts. If you need anything, don't hesitate to come to me."

Teng Xie said a lot of nice things and comforted Zi Gong Tong Lin for a few words before taking his leave.

Cang followed suit and left with a heavy heart. He returned to the vast expanse of the sky and was still pondering what Tengxie's intention was in cooperating with them so much.

Well, besides continuing to show goodwill, is there some deeper reason?

"what!"

Cang was suddenly jolted back to his senses by a scream. Startled, he flashed into the study and saw Chi Yunran lying on the ground, her face ashen and on the verge of death!

Cang was immediately alarmed and rushed forward to investigate!

"String Master!"

"What's going on?!"

Bai Xuepiao and Cuishanxing rushed over upon hearing the noise, and were also greatly alarmed.

While channeling his inner energy into Chi Yunran, Cang said with a solemn expression, "Someone has planted a hidden weapon, the Xuanlong Needle, on my Azure Dragon Hair."

The Azure Dragon Brush was Cang's favorite writing brush, while the Mysterious Dragon Needle was a highly secretive hidden weapon originating from the Xuanzong sect.

"this!"

Bai Xuepiao exclaimed, "We've been in the vast expanse of the sky the whole time, and we haven't noticed anything!"

Cang then said, "This must be the work of the traitor Jin Liuying or Zijingyi. It was my carelessness that allowed the traitor to easily infiltrate Tianbo Haomiao."

"hateful!"

Bai Xuepiao and Cui Shanxing were both filled with hatred and worried about Chi Yunran's condition. Chi Yunran had obviously been poisoned by an extremely potent toxin. Even with Cang suppressing it for her, her face was aging rapidly until she looked like she was in her forties or fifties, at which point it stopped.

Cang withdrew his true energy, his expression grave, and said, "Chi Yunran's condition is extremely serious. You all take good care of her and prepare the medicine according to this prescription. I must immediately go and find a way to save her!"

Cang hurriedly left the vast expanse of misty waters, intending to go to Wansheng Rock to find Yibu Lianhua. However, Yibu Lianhua had just secretly communicated with him, saying that she was going to the Fengshui Forbidden Land to investigate Yiye Shu's situation.

Cangfa realized that he had no one to turn to for help. Then a figure appeared in his mind. This person was very powerful and might be able to help, but—but should he really ask Xielang for help?

Just then, Indigo Feather Wind Lotus suddenly came and said that the Immortal City Lord wanted to invite the String Master for a meeting.

Cang's heart skipped a beat. The City of Immortality was so mysterious; perhaps there was a way to save it? Or perhaps the Spring of Immortality could save Chi Yunran? The poison Chi Yunran was afflicted with was causing people to age rapidly.

Cang hurriedly followed Feng Lian to the City of Immortality, where they met the Knowledge Dragon—and then discovered that Teng Xie was chatting with the Knowledge Dragon.

Why are you everywhere?

Cang felt that Teng Xie was like a shadow following him everywhere, and he couldn't help but start to wonder if there was some deeper meaning behind it.

But saving Chi Yunran is the priority now, so Cang quickly explained the situation. Then Shi Nenglong said, "What the String Chief said should be the Crimson Serpent Poison unique to the Longevity Palace of the Ghostly Age—indeed, the Longevity Palace also has people traveling outside, but I wonder why they are targeting the String Chief?"

Cang Xin said, "How would I know? But there must be some major conspiracy involved."

Just as Cang was about to speak, Teng Xie spoke first: "City Lord, this poison can cause people to age rapidly. Can the Spring of Immortality cure it?"

Cang was immediately shocked, but when he saw that Shi Nenglong shook his head, his heart sank.

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