One of my fairy-like friends

Bai Ze gently pushed open the door and entered, dressed in elegant white robes with a faint smile on his face. Ming Yan originally wanted to help Feng Shiyi up so that he could stand up himself, but Bai Ze stopped him.

"She really trusts you." Bai Ze waved his hand to stop Ming Yan's actions, then smiled faintly. "Don't wake her up."

Mingyan slowed his movements. "Is there something you need from me, senior?"

"Let's talk about Gu Yatou." Bai Ze sat down, pulling her white dress over her shoulder. She wasn't accompanied by any maids; she was about the same height as Ming Yan, and extremely tall. "Gu Yatou came to see you before, didn't she?"

Mingyan nodded, not hiding anything. If Yu Mudan knew about it, there was no reason why Bai Ze wouldn't know.

"I know that both of these girls have tried to win you over to some extent. Because of what I said to them, they became somewhat wary, afraid that you would side with the other person." Bai Ze casually tossed his hair. "Between Gu and Mudan, who do you favor more?"

To be honest, if it weren't for the matter of the Holy Mountain, Mingyan wouldn't have taken sides and would have preferred to remain an outsider. But now it seems that his relationship with Yu Mudan is necessary.

"If I had to help someone, I would lean more towards Fairy Yu."

"...There's no need to say such things just because you're in front of me. I'm practically Gu's master." Bai Ze paused for a moment, then gave Ming Yan a meaningful look.

"That's not the reason. I just feel that Fairy Yu is easier to get along with than Gu Hanshuang." Ming Yan shook his head.

“Hehe, that’s true. Gu’s arrogance is written all over her face, and it can be quite hurtful at times.” Bai Ze smiled and did not deny it. “However, I don’t really want you to take sides between the two of them. If possible, I hope you can treat them both equally and resolve their conflicts.”

Ming Yan frowned. It seemed that Bai Ze and Gu Hanshuang's relationship was even better than he had imagined... But thinking about it, it did make sense. As the number one in Nanzhou, it was strange that Gu Hanshuang had some connection with this female demon king. The two must have some kind of relationship. Bai Ze had just said that he was also Gu Hanshuang's half-master...

“I know what your purpose is in coming here. If you agree, I can let you ascend the sacred mountain to get what you want,” Bai Ze said with a smile, his tone calm.

Ming Yan's pupils contracted; he was startled.

How did Bai Ze know that he wanted to climb the sacred mountain? He shouldn't have said this to anyone else except Fei Yan and the fairy sister!

Chapter Sixty: Ascending the Holy Mountain

Not many people know about this, and Fei Yan and Fairy Sister couldn't possibly tell Bai Ze about it, so how did Bai Ze find out?

"Are you willing to make this deal?" Bai Ze chuckled, seemingly very confident that Ming Yan would agree.

Mingyan remained silent for a moment before saying, "The Sacred Mountain is extremely important to the demon race, and I am just an outsider..."

"I have been guarding this place for hundreds of years, and there are bound to be times when I am negligent." Bai Ze smiled and said, "In a few days, I will enter a state of seclusion, during which my ability to control the surroundings will be greatly reduced. If someone climbs the Holy Mountain at this time, I may not be able to sense anything."

“…” Mingyan remained silent.

“If you don’t agree, I might give up my idea of ​​seclusion and cultivation because I’m feeling frustrated. Then no one can escape my eyes.” Bai Ze smiled and said, “To gain the recognition of the demon race and ascend the holy mountain with dignity is not that difficult for you. It just takes some time.”

Bai Ze knew that Ming Yan possessed the Human King Physique. She knew a little about the Human King Physique, such as how, no matter how severe the suppression of the Great Dao was, the Human King Physique could still break through to the Human King Realm. This physique had many unreasonable aspects, and this was one of them.

With a potentially fully developed Human King Body, and on the eve of the impending theft during the Dark Turmoil, Mingyan indeed has a chance to gain the recognition of the demon race...

But she could bring the time forward significantly, so why wouldn't Mingyan be happy to do so?

Mingyan pondered this question...

For cultivators, promising something to someone is not just a verbal promise, but carries a causal effect. If they fail to keep their promise, it could seriously affect their cultivation level.

Therefore, you shouldn't make promises you can't keep. If you fail to keep them, you may face the consequences.

Moreover, Mingyan himself believed that he must fulfill the promises he made.

The relationship between Yu Mudan and Gu Hanshuang is complicated. Ming Yan doesn't know much about it, only that the two of them want to embarrass and completely defeat each other. It will probably not be easy to mediate between them.

On the other hand, if he agrees, he can ascend the sacred mountain of the demon race and obtain that unique crystal for his master.

Mingyan hesitated. Actually, he shouldn't have hesitated. He felt that he couldn't do it and couldn't reconcile the relationship between Yu Mudan and Gu Hanshuang. This was not something he was good at. But because of his master, he hesitated.

"You don't need to rush to give me an answer. Think about it carefully." Bai Ze smiled gently and stood up gracefully. "I'll be waiting for your reply."

Seeing this, Mingyan asked, "How did you know I wanted to go to the Holy Mountain, Senior?"

“I can see parts of your future,” Bai Ze said with a smile. “I know you much more than you think. Don’t think you can’t do it. The impact you can have on Mudan and Gu Yatou is far beyond your imagination.”

Mingyan frowned. "This isn't something I'm good at."

"You have a talent for this." Bai Ze winked playfully and smiled, "Be more confident in yourself."

"If I can't do it..."

"If you really can't do it, I won't take it to heart. After all, the fact that you climbed the Holy Mountain alone is a secret known only to you and me. Do you understand what I mean?" Bai Ze smiled slightly. "I know you're not someone who easily breaks a promise you've made. I have faith in you, and I hope you have more faith in yourself too..."

Ming Yan was somewhat speechless, wondering where she got the confidence to think he could resolve the conflict between Yu Mudan and Gu Hanshuang. These two women were already considered top figures among the younger generation. Ning Feixuan had even said that even Ning Zetian, whom she greatly feared, was no match for Gu Hanshuang. His current strength was far inferior to theirs. Although he could cross ranks, who wasn't a genius? Yu Mudan and Gu Hanshuang couldn't cross ranks anymore?

"Since you say so, senior, it seems that it would be disrespectful to you if I didn't agree." After thinking it over, Ming Yan finally nodded and agreed.

Bai Ze chuckled, "I look forward to the day when the two of them resolve their feud."

After saying this, Bai Ze left the room, leaving Ming Yan and the already sleeping Feng Shiyi behind...

Mingyan sighed softly. For his master's sake, he was going to risk it all, even if he wasn't good at this kind of thing.

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Three days later, Bai Ze gave Ming Yan a hint that she was going into seclusion to cultivate, which was undoubtedly a notification to Ming Yan that it was time to go up the mountain.

Mingyan entrusted Feng Shiyi to Huang Feiyan. After Mingyan promised not to abandon her, Feng Shiyi was not so clingy. This time she did not cry, but just looked at Mingyan with longing eyes, as if she was reminding him to come back soon.

Huang Feiyan asked Mingyan what he planned to do, but Mingyan didn't say anything and just shook his head. Seeing this, Huang Feiyan didn't ask any further.

She trusted Mingyan completely. Since he didn't speak up, there must be some unspeakable reason, so she naturally wouldn't ask any further questions.

After resolving these matters, Mingyan arrived at the rear of the Bai Ze Palace.

There is a path leading uphill, and at the entrance stands a stele with an inscription that is a warning from the first Demon Emperor.

Along the path, there was a noticeable reflection, suggesting that apart from this path, the rest of the area was bound by the extreme formation inscribed by the Demon Emperor, making it impossible to go to other parts of the Holy Mountain. They could only climb the mountain along this path.

The demon kings who are stationed here can mostly use the formations left by the demon emperors of this place to deal with those who force their way in. If you are not someone recognized by the demon race, how easy would it be to embark on this path?

Mingyan stood at the entrance and took a deep breath. He couldn't see anyone around him. This area must have been cleared out by Bai Ze to make it easier for him to climb the mountain silently.

He stepped into the sacred mountain silently. With his level of cultivation, he wouldn't make a sound at all. He couldn't fly on this path, as the formation restricted the space to only one person at a time. Ming Yan didn't hesitate any longer and quickly climbed the mountain along the path.

The sacred mountain was extremely quiet, covered in snow, with no vegetation or living creatures in sight; the silence was eerily profound.

As the sacred mountain of the demon race, this place is more of a representation and a belief, but it is not a benevolent place. After all, even the Demon Emperor once encountered misfortune because of this mountain, so the mountain is quite complicated in the hearts of the demon race.

This is the origin of the demon race, but it also represents mystery and misfortune. That's why a certain demon emperor later left a restriction after climbing the mountain to ensure that no one would accidentally wander in and to ensure that the misfortune within the mountain would overflow the sacred mountain.

At least this road and the mountaintop are safe, so we can rest assured about that.

Chapter Sixty-One: Emperor Feather

The road was so quiet, it was almost eerily quiet.

At first glance, apart from the Demon Emperor's restriction slightly reflecting the light, everything else was snow-white, somewhat dazzling.

The vast sacred mountain was eerily deserted, devoid of any living creatures.

Not long after he started climbing the sacred mountain, Mingyan had a vague feeling that he was being watched by something, which made him feel cold all over.

There was no cold on the path here. The path was shrouded in a barrier and had actually been isolated for a long time, but Mingyan felt a chill in his heart. Was there something strange on this sacred mountain? Mingyan frowned, but quickly calmed down and continued to climb.

Even if there are some strange things, so what? He is protected by the restrictions left by the Demon Emperor. No matter what kind of ominous thing is affecting that Demon Emperor, it is absolutely impossible for it to have the strength to directly confront an extreme being. Otherwise, it would have waited until the Demon Emperor's later years to encounter the ominous thing. Therefore, Ming Yan is not afraid as he goes up the road.

The sacred mountain was too high. Mingyan used the Star Gap Steps to ascend at top speed, and it took him three days to vaguely see the summit. Mingyan was somewhat surprised. Could it be that the summit of the Lijing Sacred Mountain really allows one to reach out and touch the sky?

It was already night, and he felt that the sky had never been so close to him. Mingyan raised his hand, but found that he could not touch the starry sky.

...Although we have come closer to the horizon than ever before, we still cannot touch the sky.

It seems that this statement is merely a figure of speech.

Mingyan spent another day before finally reaching the summit of the sacred mountain.

That chilling feeling followed Mingyan all the way until he reached the mountaintop, at which point the spine-chilling sense of being watched disappeared.

Mingyan turned his head and looked down.

It was too high up here; he couldn't see what was happening down below at all, as it was shrouded in clouds and mist. All he could see was snow-white, nothing but snow-white.

Mingyan turned his head and began to observe the mountaintop.

There was a stone tablet on the mountaintop, the characters on it were already blurred and illegible. In addition, there was a dilapidated wooden house standing there. Ming Yan frowned, walked to the stone tablet and carefully examined it. He could still vaguely see the characters, but they were completely different from the script used now. They were much more ancient and primitive. It is estimated that the demon race was born millions of years ago or even earlier. The script used at that time was completely different from the script used now.

Mingyan couldn't understand the script, so he quickly gave up studying it and went to the dilapidated wooden house. He found some beautiful crystals scattered on the ground. He squatted down, picked up a handful, and frowned. Was this what he was looking for? They were too small. They were all broken into pieces.

Yu Mudan once said that these crystals were leftover scraps from when a certain supreme being refined stars.

These emperors who reached the pinnacle of power were terrifyingly strong. With their supreme might, they refined even the stars into treasures. These crystals were just byproducts, and apart from being pretty, they had nothing unique about them.

But these are too small; they're hardly enough to be given as a gift to one's master.

Mingyan let the crystals slip through his fingers and then walked into the wooden house.

The dilapidated wooden house was spotless; its worn-out state, yet cleanliness, created a somewhat contradictory impression...

On the table inside the wooden house lay a bright red feather, which stood out starkly from the rest of the room. Mingyan found it odd and picked it up as he approached.

The feathers seemed to have no weight at all, and they didn't feel like real objects when held in the hand. This strange feeling made Mingyan curiously examine the feathers in his hand.

There was a familiar scent about it, as if Mingyan had seen this kind of feather somewhere before, or had sensed the scent of this feather before.

The feathers were getting hot, becoming scorching. Only then did Mingyan realize that he seemed to have sensed this aura from Feiyan and the fairy sister. Was it the aura of the Huang family? Or perhaps the aura of a phoenix?

Mingyan held the feather in his hand and saw it suddenly burst into flames. In an instant, a scene appeared before Mingyan's eyes.

On a certain battlefield, blood flowed like a river, and corpses littered the ground. Amidst the mountains of corpses and seas of blood, a woman clad in armor lay supine, her helmet shattered, revealing half of her face. She was stunningly beautiful, but her eyes were dim, and a spear had pierced her abdomen, pinning her to the ground.

She gripped a broken sword tightly in her right hand, the blade stained with eerie black blood, while in her left hand she held a feather that blazed with brilliant fire.

Her lifeless eyes seemed to be looking at him. She seemed to have something to say, but she forced it out. When her eyes became completely blurred, Mingyan suddenly woke up!

What just happened? What was that scene?!

Clad in armor, holding a feather... Could the feather in that previous scene be the one I'm holding now?

Mingyan looked down at the feather in his hand; it had lost its luster and was no longer burning.

He remembered that Huang Feiyan had once talked to him about an elder of the Huang family, and that the Huang family had once lost an imperial feather.

Could this... be the Emperor Feather of the Phoenix Clan?

But how could this be? If this really is the Emperor's Feather, it should have been left in the forbidden zone of life. Apart from the Great Emperor, no one could enter the forbidden zone and retrieve it.

Did some demon emperor later retrieve it from the forbidden zone of life? But how could an imperial feather just be placed here like this?!

It can't be that casual, right? If it really was the Supreme Demon Emperor who retrieved it, he should know what it was, and shouldn't have left it here so carelessly.