There are no jackdaws on the dead branches, and incense candles are burning in the barren graves.
The sky is gloomy and it is difficult to distinguish the hour. The old man is adding paper money with his thick calloused hands, and the paper ashes are flying. The flames illuminate the sad face with tears on his face, but it cannot bring warmth. The thick dirty old cotton clothes are covered with gray and black snow.
"Ahem, cough, cough...come and kowtow."
Burning incense gathers on the tomb and does not scatter. The adults kowtow heavily in front of them, while the grandchildren behind them imitate the imitation.
The paper ashes rise slowly with the fireworks, the mountains and fields are blurred from near to far, and the spots of fire that can be seen on the desolate slopes are all yellow paper in front of each family's grave.
It’s not New Year’s Eve or Qingming Festival.
After worshiping the ancestors, we walked down the mountain along the rugged path, with the barren tombs getting farther and farther behind us.
"Grandpa, when will you come to visit the grave next?"
"It may take a long time. Ahem, cough, cough. You must remember this road. Your descendants will have to come back. The old man is afraid he will never come back..."
The coughing sound faded away, and according to custom, no one looked back.
Through the bare and withered woods.
"You must remember your hometown address and tell it to your children in the future. Don't forget your ancestors and roots."
"A girl from the same village marries a daughter-in-law, a relative, and a relative. In the future, when you see your old family members out in trouble, you can't just stand by and watch. They are all from the same family."
"As the old saying goes, a kennel of gold or silver is not as good as a kennel at home. When the future is better, you must come back with one."
The old man babbled words that the children could not understand, and the relatives and neighbors who returned from visiting the grave also said the same words. The words conveyed on the rugged mountain road gradually became ancestral precepts and were passed down from generation to generation.
When I returned to the village, I grabbed a handful of native soil and wrapped it behind the house, then put it in the package.
I sat in the dilapidated house for a long time.
Every trace is full of memories, including the missing corners caused by naughty childhood, the furniture made by one's own hands, the carefully selected cornerstones when building a house, the scissors used by the elders...
"well……"
The entire village, men, women, old and young, gathered outside the ancestral hall, carrying luggage and pushing wooden carts, coughing in a muffled voice.
Outside the ancestral hall is a lotus pond.
The lotus leaves withered and only the withered leaf stems remained.
The clan elders stood tremblingly on the steps to give instructions on various matters related to the relocation.
Finally, he led the tribe to the old well in the village.
The water from the wells that ancestors have drank for generations is clear and sweet. Only when there are wells can there be homes.
"Take another sip of hometown water, then... let's go."
Men, women, old and young lined up, walked to the old well one by one, took a scoop of cool well water, drank it with tears, and then took the cats, dogs, pigs and cows with them to leave the familiar place. Behind them, the old well was getting farther and farther away, and there were more and more homeless people on the road. , lowering his head forward in the dust and ashes.
How can the word "desolate" be used to describe it.
There are long queues of pedestrians on every road, like ants accompanying the driver. No matter they are poor or rich, they are all on the road.
In the distance, the divine light soaring into the sky guides the way forward.
Long-distance migration is full of dangers for birds and animals, and the migration of human beings as a whole family is a thorny road. The road is difficult, the body is like duckweed, and it is equally difficult to take root on the ground.
Who would be willing to leave their hometown if they had no other choice.
…
The summit of Lone Peak.
Bai Yujun did everything he could.
He turned around and floated back to the dragon chair to sit down. He tried to sit up straight and look majestic, but his feet still couldn't reach the ground...
"Flower row."
"The end will be here."
The banshee took a step forward to stand upright.
"You performed well during this catastrophe. Qiao Shuai will reward you afterwards."
"It is our duty to do our duty!"
The Snake Demon Empire never skimps on rewards for military exploits. Rewarding and punishing can only lead to motivation, which is better than nice empty words.
Bai Yujun was thirsty, so she made a glass of salty salt water and drank it with gusto.
"There is currently a shortage of generals from all walks of life. If you want to mobilize the garrison, just let me know."
"Thank you for your kindness, my emperor. I will continue to stay in Shengping."
"Oh? Some small worlds are as rich in spiritual power as the ordinary big worlds, and are conducive to practice. Think about it carefully before talking."
The group of monsters behind were envious.
I wish I could shout and go to those precious cultivation places for Hua Xing. No matter where I go, it is better than staying in this world that is about to enter the End of Dharma Age, not to mention the conditions are so good.
Unexpectedly, Hua Xing shook his head.
"The final general will choose to stay here."
Hearing this, Bai Yujun smiled slightly and nodded.
"Very good, staying will help your practice. No need to worry, just let nature take its course."
After a pause, he continued.
“The dust will eventually settle and the sun will warm the world again.”
"Blessings and misfortunes depend on each other. Maybe in ten or twenty years, the short-lived Dharma Ending Age will pass. The Shengping world can accommodate many extraterrestrial meteorites to supplement the missing small part, just like a dragon and a phoenix appearing to complete the rules."
After saying that, he looked at the different monster forest lords.
"One day you will be glad for your choice now. Come on board, I will take you to the recruit camp."
The monsters didn't know how to answer, so they simply knelt down to show their submission and respect, and then boarded the airship quietly and orderly, with nowhere to rest their nervous hands and feet.
Feeling terrified about the imaginary and unknown future.
It is normal for animals that suddenly leave the territory of their nest to feel like this and feel insecure.
I sighed secretly in my heart that the mighty demon king was so incompetent, and even the dragon didn't want to say much...
Moubai raised his hand.
Bang~
With a snap of his fingers, the flying boat turned into a beam of light and lifted vertically into the sky and disappeared.
The originally crowded summit of Gufeng Mountain became empty, and the matter was basically over. Bai Yujun wanted to investigate the cause of the abnormality earlier. There must be an explanation for such a big trouble. At least we can be regarded as divine generals with a great seal.
Putting away the golden dragon chair, looking at the peak and then at the distant sky, it seemed even more empty.
"You can practice here with peace of mind. Your previous choices have pleased the will of the world and given you some benefits. You must have also discovered changes in yourself."
"Yes, the general's skeleton has slightly mutated..."
"This is your opportunity, seize it, you will be the Imperial Demon General no matter what."
Bai Yujun couldn't determine the final direction of the mutation. It might evolve into a dragon, or it might just turn into a more ferocious demonic snake. It would take time to verify everything, but it was a good thing anyway.
Turn around and walk to the edge of the cliff, looking up at the gray sky.
"Except for the Stone Gate at the foot of the mountain, the other world gates will disappear in a year, leaving only one."
"Before that, my clone will kill all the evil spirits. The Ice Silence requires silence. Although most creatures have migrated, there are still a small number that have not left. The evil spirits will destroy the fragile living environment."
"Fire falling from the sky brings disaster, but the fire attribute can withstand severe cold and create warm and comfortable living areas. Plants, algae, birds, animals, fish and insects, as well as humans, inhabit living areas of all sizes."
"Your mission is to keep an eye on these warm meteorite craters."
Bai Yujun has already seen some fragments of the future. Those meteorite craters and rift valleys are as warm as spring, and life gathers together, becoming the cradle of the seeds of natural recovery after the end of the ice age. They are very precious and cannot withstand destruction.
Behind him, Hua Xing stood up straight, a little confused.
"The general will obey the order."
"The bitter cold here is not suitable for cultivation, so we will not dispatch demon soldiers. I hope you will be a good captain."
After hearing the Dragon King's instructions, Hua Xing bowed respectfully again.
The phoenix roared in the sky, and the little phoenix switched attributes. The aura of the blue ghost phoenix dissipated and turned back into the royal family in the phoenix, like a meteor flying to the lonely peak.
Open up the world of small broken balls and let the little phoenix enter. Free labor is great.
Bai Yujun raised his head and turned into a dazzling light pillar, rising into the sky and disappearing instantly!
Hua Xing, who was wearing armor, knelt down with a bang.
"Farewell to my emperor."
