Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

The next task is to finalize the invitation process.

Silvermoon, Linia, Prusena, Rolz, Maya, and Hilfiet—these six relatives and friends already lived under the same roof as Chen Ming and his group. Inviting them was easily accomplished with just a word at dinner.

Vice Principal Genus is stationed at the Magic University year-round, and the immortal demon king Badigandi also has his own residence on campus as a student.

Jinlani, having earned a lot of commission from missions alongside Chen Ming, retired from her adventurer profession and now runs a popular shop in the magical city of Sharia. Jinmark and Jin O'Conn also retired, returning to the quiet countryside surrounding Sharia to purchase land and live a leisurely life as landowners.

These five people are not far away, and Chen Ming plans to write formal invitations later and entrust them to the postman for delivery.

Only Luo Qixi's parents were in the Demon Continent, and due to the great distance, Chen Ming's personal visit to invite them was the only feasible and most sincere option.

Soon, Chen Ming handed the formal invitation letters he had written to his two fiancées and asked them to mail them.

He carefully put away the detailed map of the Demon Continent provided by Loki, and kept the extraordinary Migrud amulet close to his body.

Then, he walked into the spacious courtyard of the mansion, and with a slight thought, twelve pairs of enormous wings of light, formed from dazzling radiance, suddenly unfolded behind him.

With a gentle flap of his wings, stirring up invisible currents, his figure transformed into a streak of light, soaring into the sky and rapidly flying towards the Demon Continent...

Chapter 208: The Village of Lolis and Shota

With the detailed map drawn and marked by Luo Qixi herself as a guide, Chen Ming had no need to worry about getting lost.

After teleporting several times, Chen Ming was already suspended above a completely unfamiliar sky—the vast territory of the Demon Continent stretched out beneath his feet without reservation.

From above, this land exudes an inexplicable desolation.

Its area is less than half that of the central continent, and as far as the eye can see, there is almost no green vegetation that symbolizes life. The land has a sickly grayish-brown hue, and the soil is not fertile but broken into countless tiny particles, as if it has been repeatedly crushed and baked and has completely lost its vitality, and is inevitably sliding towards desertification.

What is most striking is the dramatic topography—huge, deep pits that resemble scars on the earth, grotesquely sunken in; in contrast, steep, jagged peaks and cliffs rise abruptly from the ground.

The sheer drop in elevation and the abrupt, chaotic distribution of these terrain features would make one feel as if they were walking through an endless natural labyrinth of rocks and abysses.

However, Chen Ming, standing atop the clouds, was able to see the whole picture.

He could clearly see the ravaged land beneath his feet, the huge craters that stretched for dozens of miles, the jagged ridges and cliffs that had been forcibly torn, twisted and lifted... all of this was not the work of nature, but the terrain created by the aftershocks of the battle and the collision of the earth.

Deep pits are the marks of destructive energy bombardment, and towering mountains are the remnants of strata being uprooted, squeezed, and piled up by immense forces.

As for what battle caused it, Chen Ming, who was familiar with the original work, knew very well.

According to the original description, this world originally consisted of a single, massive continent surrounded by endless oceans. It was the unprecedentedly devastating "Human-Demon War," which swept across all races, that tore this ancient continent apart, shattering it into the Central Continent, the Demon Continent, the Milis Continent, the Becalit Continent, and the Heavenly Continent. Between these continents, a vast sea, the Lingus Sea, as large as the Pacific Ocean, also appeared…

The fact that it could completely shatter a supercontinent shows just how intense the war between humans and demons was back then. No wonder that even after thousands of years, these battlefield ruins are still so shocking, like scars on the earth that never heal.

After arriving on the Demon Continent, Chen Ming began to carefully compare the map with the actual scene.

He deliberately searched for the highly recognizable landmarks marked on Loki's map: the massive mountain range that seemed to have been cleaved by a giant axe of a god, leaving a smooth cut; the solitary peak that had been completely flattened at the mountainside by some force, leaving only a huge platform; and the bottomless, eerily smooth-edged, dark pit that seemed to have been pierced by a giant beam of energy...

These spectacular landscapes, created by the war between humans and demons, became the best coordinates for his precise location.

Having confirmed his location, Chen Ming adjusted his direction and continued to follow the map's guidance towards the northeast of the Demon Continent—the Biyekoa region—speeding away like a dazzling meteor.

Lokishi's hometown is located in that region, near a city called Old Kishiris.

Looking at the map, the straight-line distance of this journey is astonishing. Old Chihiris and the magical city of Sharia, one located at the northeastern end of the Magic Continent and the other in the Kingdom of Lanoa in the central continent, are almost on opposite sides of the world map. Their distance is comparable to crossing from Las Vegas on one side of the earth to Paris on the other.

What's more challenging is that in this world, sea navigation is not unimpeded; ships can only travel along a few narrow routes limited by magical currents or relatively safe waters.

This means that if travelers choose the conventional land and sea route, they must take an extremely long detour, traversing the complex terrain and spheres of influence of multiple continents.

Luo Qixi's statement that "it would take at least a year to travel back and forth" was not an exaggeration, but a conservative estimate filled with the harsh realities of the situation.

Chen Ming's journey, however, was quite different.

He alternated between teleportation and flight with light wings. Each long-distance teleportation was accompanied by a brief distortion of space and a dramatic shift in scenery, as if flipping through a rapidly turning atlas.

In the intervals between teleportations, he sped across the desolate, rugged, and lifeless landscape of the Demon Continent, his sharp eyes constantly scanning the area below, comparing it repeatedly with the map in his hand, precisely calibrating the landing point for the next teleportation.

After repeating this process several times, Chen Ming finally arrived above Luo Qixi's hometown village.

Only two and a half minutes had passed since he set off from the magical city of Sharia. Most of that time was spent confirming his location and checking the map after teleporting.

Chen Ming slowly descended, observing this place of extraordinary significance to Luo Qixi with a hint of curiosity and scrutiny.

Strictly speaking, this was more like a miniature settlement than a village in the traditional sense—because there were only a dozen or so low houses sparsely scattered together, constructed from a mixture of grayish-brown stones and some kind of tough plant. A simple wooden fence, which clearly served only a symbolic protective purpose, barely enclosed these houses.

Inside the fence, a small plot of land had been cultivated. It was small, and in such barren soil, it seemed especially precious and fragile. The crops in the field (Chen Ming couldn't immediately identify the species) were sparse and short, their leaves a lifeless, withered yellow, swaying listlessly in the dry breeze. The harvest looked bleak…

"In this arid land where not even a decent river can be seen, trying to grow crops... is really too much of a stretch, isn't it?"

Chen Ming remained silent, gaining a more direct understanding of the barrenness of this land and the resilient survival of the Luoqixi people.

Just as he was gracefully landing towards the village, a sudden commotion coming from the direction of the village entrance caught his attention.

Several armed Migrud villagers were seen in a tense standoff with a lone man.

The man's image stood out starkly against the desolate backdrop of the demonic continent: striking short emerald green hair contrasted sharply with his exceptionally pale skin, like the finest white porcelain, which almost shimmered in the dim environment. Most striking of all was a deep red, gem-like organ, resembling congealed blood, embedded in his forehead—a unique organ for sensing enemies.

A gruesome scar, like an ugly centipede, ran diagonally from his forehead to his cheek, adding a touch of grimness and world-weariness to his already sharp eyes. He stood tall and straight, gripping a gleaming trident in his hand, its tip gleaming with a chilling sharpness. A powerful aura, forged through countless trials of blood and fire, silently emanated from him.

Based on his physical characteristics and his understanding of the original plot, Chen Ming immediately identified the man as Rigelud Speludia, the former leader of the Spelud warriors, a powerful figure with Emperor-level strength.

Rachel Rudd loves children. Although she looks scary, she is actually very gentle. Whenever she encounters a child in trouble, she will still lend a helping hand even if the child is disliked.

In the original story, Rager Rudd was able to gain the approval of the Migrud villagers because he rescued a child who was being attacked by a monster.

At this moment, Rachel Rudd is with several children by his side, indicating that the plot has progressed to this point.

Seeing this, Chen Ming landed at the village entrance with great interest, ready to watch the excitement.

However, his entrance was so eye-catching, his twelve pairs of wings of light so magnificent, that they immediately drew the attention of everyone at the village entrance—whether it was the tense, wary villagers, Rijrud protecting the children, or the children peeking out from behind the green-haired warrior! Their gazes were all drawn to him…

The tense hostility that had been hanging in the air seemed to be interrupted by this unexpected visitor, indirectly calming the commotion at the village entrance.

Rachel Rudd's expression instantly became more serious. He gripped the trident tightly, and his tall frame adjusted its angle slightly to shield the children behind him.

The villagers were clearly startled by the strange, winged human. They quickly exchanged glances, and finally, one of the young villagers, who looked like a guard, mustered his courage, stepped forward to Chen Ming, and asked:

"Who are you? Why have you come here?"

Chen Ming carefully examined the villager in front of him. The man looked similar to a junior high school boy, with pure blue hair, which reminded Chen Ming of Luo Qixi.

He stated his purpose directly in fluent demonic language: "My name is Chen Ming. The purpose of my visit is to invite Mr. and Mrs. Luo Yin and Luo Jiali to a wedding banquet."

Although the other party spoke the language of the demon gods, Chen Ming had already learned it from Luo Qixi two years prior, so there was no problem communicating with them.

"A wedding banquet? Inviting Loin and Luo Jiali?" The guard frowned even more, his sapphire eyes filled with deeper suspicion. "Too suspicious! You can't enter the village!" He refused outright.

"Suspicious?" Chen Ming raised an eyebrow, his tone calm but tinged with confusion. "What's suspicious about me?"

"A winged human! And speaking such fluent demonic language... No matter how you look at it, it's all very suspicious!"

"Just because of that?"

Chen Ming shrugged helplessly and put away the [Wings of Light]. "The wings are just my magic. You see, they can be put away. As for language... learning a foreign language isn't difficult. How about this, please go in and inform them to bring out Loin and Luo Jiali, or you can directly call your village chief. Let them decide; it's better than us being stuck here."

Chen Ming felt it was pointless to explain too much to a village guard. Such a low-level officer had no decision-making power. It would be better to have him talk to someone higher up.

"Hmm..." The guard pondered for a moment, seemingly agreeing with Chen Ming's suggestion, "That's exactly what I was thinking of doing."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Migrud guard closed his eyes, as if entering a brief meditative state, and stood there quietly for about ten seconds...

Chen Ming was not surprised by this. He knew about the Migrud tribe's special talent—every member of the tribe was born with the ability to communicate telepathically. Even when separated by a certain distance, they could communicate silently with their fellow tribesmen through thought, which was an important bond that maintained their community. This guard was clearly communicating with the village chief telepathically at this moment.

Watching the guard concentrate on telepathy, Chen Ming thought of Luo Qixi, and a pang of pity welled up in his heart—she was the only exception among the Migrud tribe, born without this innate ability to communicate. Unable to communicate telepathically with her own kind, she was as if isolated by an invisible barrier, her loneliness and sense of alienation palpable…

After discovering that Loki couldn't speak, her parents kept her at home and taught her the demon language. However, when she first stepped out of her room and tried to communicate with someone, she realized she was different from the other children in the village and burst into tears. Her childhood thereafter was filled with anguish.

Ultimately, this led her to leave home without saying goodbye to her family at the age of fourteen... This loss is a deep wound in her heart that is difficult to heal, and it is also one of the reasons why she dares not face her parents at this moment.

Poor Luo Qixi...

Just as Chen Ming was feeling sympathy, the guard opened his eyes and said:

"The village chief will be here soon."

As soon as he finished speaking, three figures slowly emerged from the gaps between the low stone houses inside the village.

The leader, leaning on a weathered wooden cane, walked with the slow pace typical of the elderly. Yet his appearance—smooth cheeks, rounded features, and slender figure—was exactly that of a human child in his early teens!

The two women following behind him also had appearances that made it difficult to tell their age; they looked like human middle school girls, with petite and delicate figures.

This is the most striking and amazing characteristic of the Migrud: after they grow to the equivalent of fourteen years old in humans, their physical appearance is completely frozen as if by the magic of the goddess of time, and they never age until the end of their lives.

If this ability were known to human nobles who are troubled by their aging appearance, they would probably be driven mad with jealousy.

Fortunately, Chen Ming had already taken the [Longevity Elixir], which would grant him immortality. Otherwise, even as a transmigrator, he would probably feel a bit envious of such a unique racial talent.

Accompanied by two members of his tribe, the village chief finally reached the village entrance. He first looked at the guard who had been communicating verbally and asked, "Is this the human?"

The guard nodded immediately, his tone filled with deep doubt: "Yes, village chief. He spoke fluent demonic language and claimed to have come to invite me and Luo Jiali to a wedding banquet. But..." The guard frowned in confusion, "He's standing here, yet he doesn't recognize me at all as the Luo Yin he's supposed to invite! Isn't that suspicious?"

After hearing the guard's words, Chen Ming suddenly realized that the guard who was so wary of him was none other than Loki's father, Loin Migludia!

Although Chen Ming had watched the anime, the two-dimensional character in the anime was quite different from the real-life Loin in the other world, so it was normal that he didn't recognize his "father-in-law" at first glance.

But it's somewhat suspicious that the inviter doesn't know the person being invited, no wonder Loin was suspicious of him.

Chapter 209: Invitation Successfully

After listening to Luo Yin's account, the village chief simply smiled kindly, extended his childlike hand, and patted Luo Yin's tense shoulder reassuringly: "Alright, alright, Luo Yin, don't get too excited. Calm down and wait and see."

As he spoke, the village chief, leaning on his cane, slowly approached Chen Ming.

Chen Ming, who respects the elderly and cares for the young, took the initiative to greet them, saying, "Nice to meet you, my name is Chen Ming!"

“Oh, what polite humans. I am the village chief of this settlement, Lox.”

As Lockes spoke, his gaze carefully examined every corner of Chen Ming's body.

Finally, his gaze settled on Chen Ming's chest—or more precisely, on the leather necklace that Chen Ming wore close to his body, with a pendant made of dark green metal and shaped like three intersecting spears.

"Young man, where did you get that necklace you're wearing around your neck?"

Chen Ming answered frankly, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible tenderness: "This is a keepsake given to me by my fiancée."

"Oh?" Village Chief Lox's eyes flickered slightly as he pressed, "Your fiancée... what's her name?"

"Her name is Luo Qixi."

"What did you say--!!!"

A shout filled with shock and ecstasy rang out at the village entrance! The one who shouted it was none other than Luo Yin, who had just been calmed down by the village chief!

Upon hearing the name "Luo Qixi," the father, who looked like a teenager, rushed over like an arrow, completely forgetting his previous vigilance, and grabbed Chen Ming's shoulders with both hands.

Of course, this was also because Chen Ming did not dodge; otherwise, he definitely wouldn't have been able to catch him.

Luo Yin's azure eyes, identical to Luo Qixi's, were fixed intently on Chen Ming's face as he asked in a pleading voice, "You...did you just mention Luo...Luo Qixi?"

Chen Ming felt the trembling in the other person's hands, an outburst of worry and longing that had been suppressed for more than 20 years.

He nodded firmly: "Yes, Lokishi Migludia, are you her father, Loin?"

“Yes, Luo Qixi is my daughter… She left the village more than twenty years ago, and we haven’t heard from her since… Is she doing well? Where is she now? Tell me quickly!”

"I see! You must be Luo Yin's father-in-law! I'm so sorry I didn't recognize you right away."

Chen Ming gave a knowing smile, then replied, "Luo Qixi is doing very well! She's currently living in the magical city of Sharia in the Kingdom of Lanoa, studying at the Magic University. And she's getting married to me next week, so I've come here specifically to invite you and your mother-in-law to Sharia for our wedding banquet!"

To allow the wedding guests ample time to prepare, Chen Ming and his two fiancées, Luo Qixi and Jin Bisha, specifically scheduled the wedding banquet for a week later.

"Really...she's really alright...haha...that's great..."

Hearing that his daughter was safe and sound, Luo Yin smiled with relief, released Chen Ming's shoulder, and asked with some curiosity, "Studying at a magic university? That clumsy child... can he already write human language?"

His words seemed to still carry the lingering impression of his daughter from back then, who couldn't read and didn't fit in with those around her.

Chen Ming understood his complicated feelings and smiled as he gave an affirmative answer: "Yes, at least two years ago when I first met her, Luo Qixi had already mastered the listening, speaking, reading and writing of human languages ​​perfectly, and even mastered several other languages. She is an outstanding senior."

“Is…is that so…” Loin’s eyes lit up again, his pride almost overflowing. He rubbed his hands together, his face showing a mixture of eagerness and affection. “Then, then about the marriage you just mentioned…” He clearly had countless questions about his daughter’s current situation that he wanted to ask immediately.

But Village Chief Locke, who had been quietly observing from the sidelines, suddenly spoke up: "Alright, alright, Loin, with your impatient nature, how can you let the person who 'informed us of Lockeshiping' stand at the village entrance and keep talking? This is not how we Migrud people treat our guests!"

Village Chief Lox's words instantly calmed Loin, who was immersed in excitement. He scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly and took a step back.

Then, Village Chief Locke turned to Chen Ming, his childlike face displaying wisdom and sincerity: "Young man, please forgive our previous rudeness. Please come into the village, let's sit down and talk!" He gestured for him to enter.

Chen Ming understood that the necklace Luo Qixi had given him had played its most crucial role as a token of love.