The natural demons are born with the Taoist lineage, have strong cultivation talents, and have a long lifespan. They are indeed a race favored by heaven.
But the long lifespan also has an end, and lifespan is also an eternal problem that lies in front of every demon clan.
Monsters are born with a lifespan of 518 years. As long as there are no accidents or injuries, they can live as long as the gods.
The word "demon" is inherently noble. It is also worthy to enjoy this blessing.
But there is no end to selfishness. Who can face life and death with a smile?
Since ancient times, the exploration of life span has never stopped.
Extraordinary cultivation is of course the right path and is what those with lofty ideals strive for. But the path of spiritual practice is like climbing a mountain with bare feet. The higher you go, the more dangerous it becomes... Only one among thousands of monsters can reach the top.
Heaven never ceases the vitality of all things, and there are also rare roads beyond the great road.
According to legend, there is a fountain of youth in the world. The spring water is inexhaustible forever. One drop falls every 333 years, and ten drops can be combined into one mouthful. Drinking it can lead to immortality.
Ordinary demons can live as long as real demons by drinking it.
If a true demon takes it, it can also extend the lifespan of a true demon!
Baoquan is hidden in heaven and earth, and unlucky monsters cannot be seen.
Of course Jiang Wang didn't know about this legend in the demon world.
So he didn't care much about the lamentation of this aging monster.
Although the evolved form of the skeleton is getting stronger and stronger, it is not beyond his control - he speculates that the strength of the skeleton should be related to Zhu Dali's power level.
From this, it can be deduced that the appearance of this skeleton may be some kind of test in the land of Shenxiao.
Because the real danger does not take into account the target's cultivation level. Only specific tests will have rules.
The demon soldier level of the demon clan is equivalent to the human race's Tenglong monk, and the demon general level is equivalent to the human race's inner palace monks.
His name, Jiang Wang, can be engraved on the history monument of Qing Dynasty. The use of power at this level can be said to be the best in ancient and modern times.
If he were under his control, Zhu Dali would not be able to pass this test corresponding to the level of strength. As for the difficulty of this kind of test in the Land of God, I am afraid that not many beings can pass it safely in both the real world and the demon world...the test does not become a test.
What surprised him was that the strange old man's appearance the skeleton had evolved into was so similar to Zhu Dali. I don’t know if it was originally born due to the pig’s strength, or if it absorbed details and gradually formed during the battle.
In any case, its origin is strange and there are too many possibilities.
In order not to make Zhu Dali suspicious, Jiang Wang did not use Samadhi True Fire, but he also deliberately slowed down the speed of killing enemies to give himself more time to replenish his knowledge.
"Tao...Tao Master! Did he just say, Fountain of Youth!?" Zhu Dali asked excitedly in his heart.
Although Zhu Dali is not good at cultivation, he often hangs out on the road. He has come into contact with all kinds of monsters and knows a little bit about everything, but he has also heard the legend of the Fountain of Youth.
Although it is said that the members of the Taiping Dao have noble moral character and "have their own Taiping karma in their hearts, they compete for power and gain in worldly affairs." However, if they live forever, how can they be called worldly affairs?
If you had a thousand years to live, what could you not ask for?
If he has a thousand years to live, why should he worry about not being able to see the day when his ideals come true?
"Don't make a fuss. What's the Fountain of Youth?"
Jiang Wang didn't know what the Fountain of Youth was, and as Taiping Dao Master, he shouldn't be unaware of the rumors that even Zhu Dali knew. But these did not affect his judgment on the nature of the Fountain of Youth and what kind of treasure it was.
"Treasures from heaven, materials and earth, exotic objects and treasures, there are everything in the world, and nothing can be obtained in the world. It doesn't matter what you hear or see. It's what you catch that matters. @*~~"
With such wise words, Zhu Dali's impetuous mood gradually calmed down.
He deeply felt that there was indeed a gap between his realm and that of the Taoist Master. It’s not just about cultivation, strength, and vision, it’s also a state of mind.
Facing a world treasure like the Fountain of Youth, even a noble person like the Sky Demon would find it difficult to remain calm. In history, there have been many bloody battles over the Fountain of Youth, and it’s not like the sky demons never died during them!
But even the Fountain of Youth cannot let Tao take the initiative!
How majestic.
Zhu Dali was still deeply moved. The master Taiping's superb sword skills had once again killed his opponent.
Down.
Zhu Dali didn't have any special feelings about this opponent who looked similar to himself and seemed to be old and decrepit. Just treat it as a secret and weird external manifestation.
He is still young and has not yet feared aging.
Feeling the release of the knife's power, he remained silent and raised the long knife at an angle to the dead body. After a moment, the aging corpse in front of him flowed away like water and seeped into the ground without a trace.
"Has it been completely wiped out this time?"
Zhu Dali just had this thought in his mind...
Coo, coo, coo.
The sound of bubbling water sounded again.
Just where the old corpse disappeared, in the gaps between the rotten leaves and branches, transparent blisters appeared one after another. This life and death, ups and downs.
Visually, it is strangely dense.
In hearing, the listener feels disgusted and disgusted.
At some point, all the blisters disappeared.
The noise fell to silence in an instant.
Only a newly born blister remained, growing larger and thinner. The forest leaves are reflected on it, reflecting the sun's rays and creating bubbles...
The layers of bubbles seem to be stories happening, and someone's life is evolving. But the light and shadow are too subtle and tiny, and it's hard to see clearly what kind of story and what kind of protagonist.
The more you look at it, the less realistic it becomes. But the more I think about it, the more I feel inexplicable.
Snapped!
This huge bubble has burst.
It makes those who stand here at this time seem to be awakened from a dream.
Trance is always just a dream. Although this body is here, who knows this mind!
I don't know when a white stone appeared in front of me.
The tree-lined path at your feet extends to the white rocks and then turns, not knowing where to turn.
On top of the white stone, a fat figure sat.
Wearing a black night suit, a pure white mask, and carrying...a pair of straight knives.
He didn't look back.
Just like this, he turned his back to Zhu Dali, who was walking from the other way, and said solemnly: "There is a fountain of youth in the world. Drinking from it can lead to immortality."
Compared to the dull and painful voice of the aging version of Zhu Dali, this one's voice is sober and rich, and is closer to the voice of the current Zhu Dali.
"In the great war in ancient times, the demon tribe suffered the largest defeat in history, completely losing its ability to dominate the world and having to evacuate in a hurry.
As a great race that coexists with the present world and has dominated the present world for tens of thousands of years. Although the demon clan left in an awkward manner, they also took away some precious things in a hurry.
The Fountain of Youth is one of them.
The mountain of youth that has lost its fountain of youth has become a mediocre mountain.
Without the Fountain of Youth, the eternal source of vitality has been lost. "
The figure sitting on the white stone narrated in a tone that had experienced many vicissitudes of life: "Later, the evacuation channel was cut off by the human race, all the nine planned worlds were destroyed, and the top experts fell one after another. We monsters were driven to the world of hell...
The ancient demon emperor established the geomantic omen, water, and fire, recreating the world. The great sages of the demon tribe worked together and made countless sacrifices, finally lighting up the chaotic world. The sage who took away the Fountain of Youth also used his supreme magical power to give the Fountain of Youth a new home after searching this world and renew its source of life.
The Fountain of Youth is the treasure of the world, and its existence is a blessing from heaven.
Throughout the history of the demon world, there are often strong men with declining lifespans who find the Fountain of Youth and are able to continue their glorious myths. @·No mistake first~~
We believe that one day we will return to this world. Just like the Fountain of Youth, just like the grace given to us by the Fountain of Youth... we welcome new life. "
The figure sitting on the white stone slowly said: "I once had a very important existence, but then I lost it. I have experienced too many regrets, none of which can be undone.
For many years I have been pursuing the legend of the Fountain of Youth. When I finally found it after all the hard work. But found...
"It has long since dried up."
He turned around and took off the pure white mask, revealing a face that was indeed the same as Zhu Dali, only much more mature.
On this big fat face that is by no means handsome.
Two lines of thick tears fell down.
.
He looked at Zhu Dali steadily with his eyes filled with tears, and seemed to see the existence that dominated this body——
"What's the point of living for you?"
This situation, this scene, this statement makes Zhu Dali's hair stand on end.
The Taoist Master of Taiping, who placed his hopes on the Taiping Divine Wind Seal, was also horrified.
Maybe what he thought before was wrong. There is another, more terrifying possibility about the origin of the skeleton and monster in front of him - this skeleton is really Zhu Dali!
Maybe it's not an apparition or a creation.
But the real Pig Dali came from a certain time in the future and met the current Pig Dali!
Fountain of Youth, Fountain of Youth, what kind of youth is it?
What on earth is the legend of the Yu Clan buried in this land of the gods tens of thousands of years ago?
Thoughts have not yet come to a conclusion, the fat figure on the white stone has already moved. He passed by in a flash from a distance of dozens of steps, and the two straight knives drew a cruel arc of death in the air.
Record of the Taiping Sword!
No, it is a more exquisite and perfect sword move based on this.
My ears heard the clanging sound, and my eyes saw the flash of swords and lightning.
Zhu Dali's perception was completely confused. He was so stunned that he felt everything in all kinds of colors. He couldn't tell which move was which and which one had the upper hand.
Suddenly!
A beam of sword light hung obliquely in the sky,
The complex light and shadow remained motionless, and all the noisy sounds were silent.
Zhu Dali saw that his right straight knife had penetrated into the heart of the stronger and more mature Zhu Dali opposite him.
He saw the vicissitudes of life and pain in the eyes of the pig across from him, gradually losing their luster.
No last words were heard, and there were no other changes.
Snapped!
This obese corpse burst like a blister.
Never again.
The woods are secluded, with sparse branches and leaves. The cold wind is restless, and the light and shadow flicker.
At this moment, Zhu Dali felt a huge sadness, like a hammer falling from the sky, smashing his heart into pieces. @
He didn't know why he was sad.
"Five times."
Taoist Master Taiping, who was in charge of this body at this moment, just counted the numbers calmly and looked at the battle without any disturbance.
This skeleton related to the so-called "Fountain of Youth" seems to have reenacted some kind of process of death and rebirth, failing and reappearing again and again, as many as five times in total.
Five, what is the special significance?
The five elements are five, the five sense organs are five, the five internal organs are five, the five mansions are five...
"Tao Master, is he really my future?" Zhu Dali asked in his heart.
"I don't believe in destiny, but the power of time does exist. The power of fate often embarrasses me..." Taoist Master Taiping responded very sincerely: "Or it can be said that every monster has infinite possibilities, and this Maybe it's one of your futures."
Zhu Dali was stunned for a moment and murmured: "Did I kill my future?"
Only then did he feel that the Tao Master's thoughts had receded like a tide, and he had regained control of his body.
"You killed your misfortune." A voice suddenly sounded.
Zhu Dali suddenly turned around and saw Snake Guyu covered in scars and blood.
After confirming that the skeleton was some kind of test from the land of Shenxiao, Sheguyu's whereabouts no longer became a problem.
If Snake Yu passes, nothing will happen. If it doesn't pass, I think it will be like those water bubbles, bursting silently.
"I killed...my misfortune?" Zhu Dali looked at her sudden appearance, still confused.
At this time, Snake Guyu looked extremely weak. But Taoist Master Taiping, who was sitting in the mirror world, knew very well that Snake Guyu was in the most danger at this moment when the red lines appeared on her body.
The wounds on her body looked dense and ferocious, but they were all wounds that would not affect the fight - obviously they were exchanged deliberately during the battle.
If this kind of test in the Land of God's Sky is based on some kind of future of the target, then the weaker one's current strength is, the lower the difficulty of the test will be.
Zhu Dali relies on the power of Taiping Taoist to survive the test. To a certain extent, it is of course a trick. In fact, if you let him do it.
If you come to face it, it will definitely be a situation of death and no life.
From the danger Zhu Dali faced, we can roughly infer what kind of opponent Shegu Yu encountered. This snake girl may be far more powerful than what she shows.
This magical land is truly a crouching tiger, hidden dragon!
"We were born into a sea of suffering, crying in a cage, and everything we are destined for is misfortune. If what appears in front of you is your fate, then if you kill him, don't you kill your misfortune?" Shegu said Yu's eyes were emotionless, but his body language could not conceal his vigilance.
She also learned about the legend of the Fountain of Youth from the secret records of the Linwu Snake Family.
Compared with the Taiping ghosts who came to the land of gods in ignorance, she, the new king of Tianbang, knew some secrets.
I understand that the test just now may be the legendary "fateful bubble".
According to legend, drinking from the spring of youth can lead to immortality, and the water surface can reflect the life of visitors.
A heavy treasure must be accompanied by a heavy calamity.
To get close to the Fountain of Youth, you must experience the "Bubble of Destiny."
To a certain extent, this calamity can be said to be the present self challenging the future self. Of course, the strength will be limited to the corresponding level, and the "now" will have some influence on the "future" - she relied on this to get through the final hurdle.
She has already experienced it, has passed through it, and knows how difficult this calamity is. Therefore, I deeply realize how terrible it is for Zhu Dali to survive the fateful bubble and remain unscathed!
"Born into a sea of suffering, crying in a cage.", "Everything destined is suffering."
If the person present is Yang Yu or Shu Jialan, he will be able to tell that the concept described by Shegu Yu comes from the "Kuchong Sect".
The Kulong Sect is not a sect with a specific organizational structure. In other words, there was such a sect in the history of the demon clan, but it has been destroyed.
Now, it is more of an idea, with some little recognition in the darkness.
The destruction of the glorious era also shattered the inherent pride of many demon clans. Falling into the world of heavenly hell, from being the master of all worlds to becoming a prisoner of all worlds, is a pain that all demon clans cannot accept.
In this kind of pain and despair, there are monsters who forge ahead, there are ancestors who sacrifice, there are those who know their shame and then become brave, there are those who are determined not to give up... and some extremely sad thoughts are naturally born.
A typical example of this is the Kulong Sect.
The demons of the Kulong Sect believe that the demon world is not a real world, and the demons born in this world are born prisoners. They believe that life is a boundless sea of suffering and living is eternal torment.
Only through death can there be true liberation.
They believe that destroying everything is the way to fight against the cage. They have been pursuing a splendid death all their lives, believing that life can only be sublimated in a splendid death. The cage is not only imposed on this world and this body, but also on the path of destiny. Only by finding meaning in destruction can we get rid of the shackles we are born with.
Of course, Zhu Dali didn't understand what the Kulong Sect was, and he couldn't understand Shegu Yu's pessimistic explanation. He didn't know whether she was spreading ideas or some kind of temptation... He even couldn't feel Shegu Yu's wariness against him at all.
He just sheathed his sword in confusion: "I don't quite understand what you said. I just feel like something sad has happened... But let's move forward. There will always be a result along the way."
He still had his usual deep tone, but on the premise of surviving his fate safely, this depth had the meaning of being thought about.
Feeling that Zhu Dali was unprepared, Sheguyu lowered his vigilance a little, and the two swords flickered in and out while walking. In the light and shadow swimming through the gaps in the leaves, she inexplicably remembered that afternoon in that ordinary inn, alone in the mirror.
Think of yourself in the mirror.
He asked in an inexplicable tone: "What do you think the future will be like? Is it the fate you just saw?"
Zhu Dali thought for a while and said very seriously: "If there is a future that will definitely come true, I believe it will be peace in the world."
