Mutsuki-kun didn't take them for a long time, it only took less than three days. But in these days, several people have traveled through several spiritual veins, large and small, and the changes in environment and temperature even caused Ye Lingyu to contract typhoid fever. Fortunately, it was not serious. I went to get some medicine and drank it that day. In addition, Mutsuki-kun also grabbed some other medicine from the pharmacy. After frying it, he poured it into a bamboo tube and stuffed a few thin pieces of gauze inside. He didn't know what he was doing. Afterwards, they continued on their way. Mutsuki-kun also said that if the power of Huangquan Ling was not enough to protect everyone through the six spiritual veins, it would only take a day to get there.
It wasn't until the last day before arriving at their destination that Mutsuki-kun told them that the place was quite dangerous for ordinary people. He dried the gauze soaked in medicine and distributed it to them, saying that the place was filled with terrible miasma, which had to be purified before it could be breathed into the stomach. Otherwise, people will soon be deprived of vitality by this miasma, gradually becoming paralyzed and weak until they lose their lives. And in that place, no matter how powerful monsters are, they cannot use spells. After all, it was a powerful barrier built by many people.
"The Swamp of the Dead?"
After listening to what he said, Han Zhang blurted out these three words.
"you know?"
"Yes... I have heard of it. There is a huge deserted skeleton guarding it."
"Yes. Rather than guarding, the word seal is more appropriate. If you are worried that you do not have the strength to enter there, you can stay away for a while until A Zhe comes back."
Apart from the miasma, there seemed to be no difference to Ling Huan, but Han Shang had no fear. After reaching this point, they will not quit easily. You Qihan was told by Mutsuki-kun that it was very close to his destination - the Eclipse Palace. How could he abandon his friends and hide in peace while still accepting the love of others? It seems that Ye Linghua only needs to face the problem of miasma, and Mu Yuejun even directly gave a solution. From this point of view, they should not leave.
Along the way, Xie Zhe had no intention of giving up. Although he knew nothing about what Mutsuki-kun asked him to do, he had believed in him since he was a child. My mother also taught me since I was a child that Qingyang Chukong and Mu Yuejun were his great benefactors to the Xie family. You must do whatever your great benefactor says even if it means risking your life. This is called benevolence and righteousness. But now, Xie Zhe did this not only out of so-called benevolence and justice.
Finally, they stopped somewhere in the spiritual vein. The dark road ahead is the end of the spiritual vein, and it has no exit. While the others were having doubts, they saw Mutsuki-kun murmuring something in his mouth, and finally suddenly knocked his tin staff on the ground. Amid the reverberating hum of metal, a strong white light bloomed on the ground, overflowing as the cracks spread. They all raised their arms and covered their eyes in unison, but Mutsuki-kun faced everything without changing his expression. When the light dimmed, all three of them smelled a light but refreshing fragrance. This seems to be the fragrance of flowers, but... it does not belong to the winter season.
They saw a strange door.
No...it doesn't look like a door, but more like an outdoor arch called a torii in a shrine in the east. It's just that the appearance is similar, which can easily lead to this association, but the color is completely different. Although the torii also symbolizes the door into a "special world" in the shrine, their pillars are tall, straight, and vermilion. The "torii" here are two trees - very big trees. But looking at the dense flowers above, it is not difficult to tell that they are cherry trees and peach trees.
They have no fallen leaves, only blooming flowers. The two trees stretched out longer branches and were connected together, like hands holding each other tightly. The flowers in the center were colorful and gorgeous. This door makes them feel a very special vitality, which is more than just blooming in winter. The fallen flowers fluttered down one after another, but they did not scatter on the ground. Instead, they disappeared silently, as if they were going to another world. No matter how these beautiful pink and white petals are spread, they are endless, as if there are endless flowers blooming in places that cannot be seen on the tree. This simple and elegant fragrance never fades for a moment, making it even more intoxicating.
"Are you ready?" Mutsuki-kun asked, "When you cross this door, you must wear the gauze scarf and cannot take it off for a moment; after crossing this door, no magic, onmyoji, or magic will occur. If you encounter danger, you can only use force to solve the problem; if you cross this door, you will go to a realm that does not belong to life or death."
Faced with these problems, the three of them were of course mentally prepared. I just felt a little nervous before actually entering there. After taking a few deep breaths, Han Chang walked towards the torii gate first, followed closely by Xie Zhe. They disappeared the moment they passed through the door. No matter whether they were in front of the door or behind the door, they could not be found. Ye Linghuan looked at Mu Yuejun, but was afraid that he would say something to persuade her again and shake her mentality, so she immediately chased after her friend.
This is indeed a special place - the so-called place of death and life. As Mutsuki-kun said, the Swamp of the Dead is filled with a strong miasma everywhere, even though there seems to be no dead animals or plants here. As soon as he entered, Han Sheng held Ling Huan's hand, daring not to let go as if he was holding on to his own sister. At that time, Xie Zhe turned around to check the situation and saw that Han Zhang was already paying attention, so he focused a little on the road in front of him. After all, the task assigned to him by Mutsuki-kun is more important than anything else.
Mutsuki-kun said that when the "living door" was summoned, it was already very close to the center of the Dead Man's Swamp, so it would not be too far from the final location. Therefore, they are not sure whether the sky in the Dead Man's Swamp has always been so dark, the miasma has always been so strong, and the swamp has always been so dead.
"Don't take it lightly." Mutsuki-kun reminded them, "Watch the five elements on you. Here, no matter what accidentally falls into the swamps, it can easily cause death. Don't look at the calm weather at the moment. The ghosts of homeless soldiers lurk in these thousands of quagmires.”
Ye Lingyu, who had been more relaxed at first, had to tighten her nerves again, and Han Chang felt her wrists clenched harder.
Mutsuki-kun finally stopped. Here, the miasma seems to have become thicker, and even the color of the air has become turbid. Xie Zhe, who was following him at the front, also stopped. Because in front of him, he saw the shadow of a person. He was not sure whether Mutsuki-kun stopped here because he had reached the place or because of that figure.
"...Is there anyone? Is it a skirmisher or General Hu?"
Han Chang looked over from behind him and saw the shadow. If it weren't for the fact that his mouth and nose were covered by gauze and the miasma also affected the breath of the wind, he must have sniffed out the extra person standing in front of him long ago. They all turned their attention to Mutsuki-kun, and saw that he looked calm and unafraid, as if he had already guessed that person's visit.
"You're here too." Mutsuki-kun said.
"Waiting for you."
It was a strange male voice, deep and pleasant, but his age was indistinguishable. I saw the figure getting closer, the pace was slow but steady, and there was no sound. His outline gradually became clearer, he was wearing a curtain hat, and the black curtains trembled slightly. His figure also seemed to outline a pair of swords carried behind him.
Now he pulled out the knife and held it in his hand. The sound of metal friction spread across the Dead Man's Swamp, which made people feel terrified.
"Kanna-kun, what do you mean?"
Mutsuki-kun still asked politely, but as soon as these words came out, the three of them were shocked and froze there, almost forgetting to breathe. Is this the legendary Six Path Impermanence who annihilated the gods in the ancient southern kingdom? How could he...
"I knew you would come." The silhouette of the curtain hat turned slightly to the people around him, "And your little friends."
"You also know why I came." Mutsuki-kun's tone was still slow and gentle, "I came to ask General Mu to follow me and join the flow of reincarnation. Now, with its outstanding performance in commanding the Yin soldiers under his command, in the next life I will definitely be reincarnated as a human being. That’s what the Lord said, so I’m here for this.”
"No." Shen Wujun said simply.
Xie Zhe and the others were a little confused, more surprised. They looked at each other without speaking, but had a silent communication. Isn't Kanna-kun a gentleman and a knight? Otherwise, why did he fight against the evil gods, protect the people, and receive the reward of being one of the twelve months of hell, so that his life can be continued? Why would he stop Mutsuki-kun from doing such a right thing? Doesn't he... know about the Wild Skull?
"If you are Yin-Yang Wangjian, Mr. Kannawu-kun, you must be aware of General Mu's past. I don't understand why you..."
Xie Zhe always speaks out when he has something to say. I don't know whether this straightforwardness is a good thing or a bad thing. At least in front of Kanna-kun...
"Shut up." Kanna-kun said concisely, "You have no place to speak here."
He lifted up the black gauze in front of his eyes and stared at Xie Ze with a pair of terrifying black and white eyes. Xie Ze felt really scared, although he didn't feel like he had done anything wrong. But this kind of calm look is so fierce that you can't help but feel afraid.
Mutsuki-kun moved his tin staff back slightly, signaling them to stop talking and deal with the uninvited guest in front of them by himself. His tone was still gentle, without any emotional change.
"You must know that General Mu's friends have perfected their merits and are still reincarnated as humans in this life, walking in this great world. If General Mu leaves now, there is hope that he can reunite with his old friends as human beings."
"...Old guy, who do you want to impress when you say this?"
Kanna-kun's eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was smiling, but the corners of his mouth remained motionless. He must be mocking something, which made the others feel uncomfortable.
"I don't know what you mean, kid."
Xie Zhe was frightened after hearing this. In terms of emotion and reason, Mutsuki-kun's seniority is definitely far superior to Kanna-kun's. Although there is nothing worthy of comparison in terms of achievements, at least in terms of age alone, Mutsuki-kun is half as good as Kanna-kun. It seems that this person is not very good-tempered, and he doesn't know much - or is unwilling to respect his elders. At least it was clear to everyone now that he was angry.
"You understand, you can't understand it anymore." Shenwujun took two steps forward, "When Xi Shuwenxiang was still in the impermanence of the six paths, he was running around the world and traveling through the swamp of the dead several times. He and General Mu also 'from Unseen. Even if the original true deity has never met each other several times, can it be more meaningful for two souls who are as blank as paper to meet after several reincarnations? Not to mention the world of mortals. It's almost impossible for them to meet. Put away your rhetoric. Although I don't think it's false, I don't think it's sincere either. Doing these unnecessary things is just like reincarnating Qingnv at that time. It's the ghosts of impermanence. It's just wishful thinking. Doing this will neither make anything happen in the future nor change the past at all. Give up, don't waste your efforts, you can only move yourself."
"As you said, but I don't think it is meaningless." Mutsuki-kun was not angry at these radical words, "I came here just to find out the cause and effect. I naturally believe that everything is destined and everything is true. What's more, ...This is not the reason for you to stop here."
"I have a good reason." When Kanna-kun swung his sword, the air screamed.
"No, kid, I know you. Those words do give you a good reason, but they are not the reason why you are here."
Kanna-kun no longer answered him. He just raised the knife and slowly pointed the tip of the knife at Xie Zhe. Xie Zhe opened his eyes wide, wondering how he was blocking his eyes just by standing nearby.
"That white copper scabbard on your waist contains the Six Paths Divine Weapon, Fengyun Slash?"
"yes……"
"Draw your sword and fight me. I want to see what kind of opponent 'Tiandao' asked Qingyang Chukong to find for me."
"Well, I-"
"Draw your sword."
