Great Upheaval in the Devil Kingdom

"Boom!"

Lightning flashed across the sky, connecting the clouds and the earth, and moments later, thunder roared, tearing through the heavens.

Hurricanes and torrential rain swept in, creating a deafening roar.

This was the first rain Li Weiyi encountered since arriving in the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin.

Even in the midst of a dangerous and tense atmosphere where the enemy could appear at any moment, one's heart is still touched by the wonders of nature, like finding a bustling city after a long journey through a desert, or discovering a hidden village amidst willows and flowers.

Li Weiyi looked up at the rain, his mood light. "Wind, rain, clouds, and thunder—these are natural phenomena. The seasons change, and life gradually returns. I believe that, at least within a vast territory surrounding Chun City, darkness is truly receding almost completely, and everything will return to normal."

"This rain came just in time. It will surely wash away the lingering scent of us in the air and the traces on the ground, making it much more difficult for the enemy to track us."

After several space escapes and earth escapes, Li Weiwei completely got rid of the enemy's perception and thoughts and the external appearance of the Daoist heart. He then dispersed the talisman light, magic energy, spiritual light and other easily exposed power. He and Nangong ran through the mountains and forests on their legs, shuttling among fallen leaves and weeds.

The Blood Robe on Nangong's body had long been refined by the Bright Fire, and were now as white as new.

Raindrops pelted them, soaking their long hair, which trickled down their cheeks, necks, and clothes.

Sensing the wisps of magical energy spreading towards them, the two immediately plunged into the thick layer of fallen leaves, sealing off their aura and body heat, becoming one with their surroundings.

They knew very well that the enemy's true form must be tens of miles, or even hundreds of miles, away, and they were simply searching for them in all directions.

Within this vast area, there are numerous ghostly soldiers and strange creatures belonging to the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin, as well as birds and beasts. This place is still seven hundred miles away from the city walls of Chun City, and its vitality is quite vigorous, with many things that can interfere with the enemy's pursuit.

Within a quarter of an hour, several whooshing sounds came from the vicinity of Li Weiyi and Nangong's hiding place.

Someone fell into the forest, and after a hasty search, they quickly headed towards Chun City.

Amidst the wind and rain, the ancient tree swayed violently, making a whooshing sound.

Raindrops fell incessantly on the withered branches and fallen leaves above, the sound clear and dense.

As the cold rain soaked through him, Li Weiyi's mood grew calmer and his mind became Qingming. The ten springs within his body surged forth, secretly restoring his magical power.

Beside her, Nangong gently moved her arm, groping around until her fingertips touched Li Weiyi's sleeve before stopping. She whispered, "Even though I was right next to you, I thought you had already quietly left. The enemy won't be able to find us anytime soon."

"If they can't find us heading towards Chun City, they'll definitely turn back. Wait a moment longer, we must leave."

Li Weiyi knew very well that the enemy would not give up easily this time.

"Wait a little longer, and my magical energy will be able to recover by two or three tenths, and my injuries will be suppressed." Even though Nangong lowered his voice, his tone was still beautiful and magnetic, as if he were whispering sweet nothings in someone's ear.

This kind of charm that can captivate people with just one voice is extremely rare.

To lie with such a stunning beauty as her, in the wind and rain, under fallen leaves in the wilderness, is an experience that is unlikely to be repeated twice in one's life.

Li Weiyi asked, "What exactly happened at the border?"

"A large number of Demon Kingdom troops are gathering outside the Withered-Prosperous Belt, while an altar is being secretly built inside the Withered-Prosperous Belt." Nangong said worriedly, his voice tinged with urgency.

"What? Are they going to open a passage directly?"

Li Weiyi was familiar with the Demon Kingdom's sacrificial practices. When they attacked Lingxiao City, they built an altar beneath Cloud Heaven Immortal Plain to break the defensive array set up by Zen Sea Observing Mist.

Zen Sea Observing Mist Emperor Mind Master a thousand years ago; even the formations she set up at her peak could be broken.

Nangong sighed, "Even if the Years Ruin Empress's cultivation is strong, the curse has been in effect for 20,000 years. With the news that the Ancient Years Clan was able to cross the Withered-Prosperous Belt Life leaking out, it's understandable that various forces believe the curse has greatly diminished and are tempted to try it themselves."

"The value of the Netherworld and the passage of time alone is enough to drive countless forces mad."

"Two thousand years ago, Devil Lord Yu Baxian once had the idea of breaking the curse of the Withered-Prosperous Belt and entering the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin. However, he suffered a backlash from the curse, which greatly shortened his lifespan. Moreover, it is said that he sent people to abduct humans from the nearby Lingxiao Shengjing to perform sacrifices in the Withered-Prosperous Belt, which also attracted the pursuit of the Mist Son of Heaven."

"These people have always coveted the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin, but they've been too afraid of the backlash from the curse!"

Li Weiyi pondered, "It seems that the Demon Kingdom's so-called large-scale migration plan is nothing more than a smokescreen. The real purpose is to perform a sacrifice at the border and break the curse of the Withered-Prosperous Belt."

Nangong said, "In recent years, the Demon Kingdom has acted aggressively. Yu Baxian's true form has not appeared in public for hundreds of years. Furthermore, he has used various means to actively provoke factional struggles within the court. Crown Prince Yu Daozhen, Demon Consort Changyu Lu, Demon Queen Cao Xiyue, the three Demon Prime Ministers, and the nine Demon Minister... each represent the interests of their respective factions and are fighting fiercely."

"There's a rumor circulating that Yu Baxian's lifespan is nearing its end, his blood and energy are waning, and he's about to die. He's afraid that a powerful force might surround and hunt him down, leaving him with no trace of his body."

"There's also a theory that he wanted to obtain blood and food from the various factions' struggles in order to prolong his life."

"With the appearance of the Mist Son of Heaven, and the fact that his greatest enemy has not yet made a move, various suspicions have intensified. Now, the undercurrents within the Demon Kingdom have turned into open factional infighting, creating a chaotic scene where any extreme actions would not be surprising."

Li Weiyi said, "No wonder so many sinful clans and officials have emerged, and their people have been exiled to the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin. If the Demon Kingdom falls into chaos, countless habitats will be affected. Since the Ancient Years Clan is not in Chun City, what is the point of your return?"

"Li Weiyi, you've saved me twice. Based on this gratitude and your character, I would never hide anything from you. Once we've completely rid ourselves of the enemy, I'll take you to the Ancient Years Clan. Can you help me get to Chunze?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a rustling sound came from the side, and Nangong emerged from the fallen leaves.

Li Weiyi also raised his hand, brushed aside the withered leaves, stood up, took a long breath, and said, "There's an old saying in my hometown: 'If you're going to help someone, help them to the end; if you're going to see someone off, see them off to the end.' Who told you to be Lesser Yang Guard?"

A flash of lightning turned the sky and earth white, and thunder roared overhead.

Thank you.

Nangong Shiran bowed gracefully and walked out of the forest first. Her soaked clothes clung to her body, but because she wore multiple layers and soft armor, there was no sense of erotic exposure. She remained poised, elegant, and graceful.

Li Weiyi's eyes narrowed as he considered Yu Yaozi's scheme.

If the Demon Kingdom were to take radical actions, the Ancient Years Clan would certainly be unable to stop them, and she might actually reap the benefits.

Did this Great Palace Master foresee this all along?

Li Weiyi and Nangong arrived at a higher vantage point outside the forest and gazed towards Chun City.

The entire world was shrouded in a curtain of rain, the hazy darkness suppressing the brilliance of time. Nearby, one could see many ancient sites and burial grounds, as well as low hills, forests, rivers, and lakes.

The torrential rain pounded against the ground, leaves, stones, and lakes, creating a loud symphony of sounds.

The two concealed themselves and hurried along the river and the edge of the burial ground, trying to reach Chunze before the rain stopped.

As the walls of Chun City drew closer to the horizon, the rain subsided.

A light drizzle falls, and the misty waves rise like a fog.

As they approached a mass burial area, Li Weiyi suddenly stopped, raised his arm to block Nangong, and stared intently at the ruins on the opposite bank of the river.

Amidst the ruins, tall grass and vines climb, and to the left stands a towering Ancient Tower.

The whole world was silent and blurry.

In the eerie silence, a "crackling" sound rang out.

A grayish-white, three-eyed humanoid monster, six or seven meters tall, leaped to the top of the crumbling wall. Its body was hunched over, consisting only of bones and skin, with no flesh or blood, and it exuded a dangerous aura.

Its three eyes kept turning, watching Li Weiyi and Nangong, who were in stealth mode, while it made strange noises.

"What monster? Has it discovered us?" Nangong transmitted his voice.

"The Dark True Spirit raised by the Sacred Dark Family are extremely powerful, often far surpassing their raisers."

Li Weiyi's gaze shifted to the mottled ancient Ancient Tower on the opposite bank of the river.

In the darkness of the highest level of the Ancient Tower, Xue Sanguan stood inside the Concealment Formation, pulling the Emperor Bone Jade Bow to its limit. He was just waiting for Li Weiyi and Nangong to leap across the river, so he could kill at least one of them.

Unexpectedly, the two of them stopped on the opposite bank of the river.

Seeing Li Weiyi looking over, Xue Sanguan knew he had missed his chance to launch a sneak attack. He put away his bow and arrows, swung his sword to break through the Concealment Formation, and laughed loudly, "No wonder you've survived until now. Your vigilance is truly admirable."

Li Weiyi dispelled his invisibility, released his senses, and summoned the Yellow Dragon Sword: "The killing intent you released when you drew your bow was too similar to the feeling I got from the previous two times."

Xue Sanguan frowned. "I concealed my form and aura, but I neglected my intention. Very well, thank you for the guidance."

Nangong took out the jade bamboo and looked around.

Footsteps sounded behind me.

Wenren Tinghai, clad in black soft armor and covered by a dark red talisman robe, emerged from the gray mist of the Burial Ground. His long hair cascaded down his eerie face, and a smile played on his lips, "I laugh at the Taiyin Sect incompetence of Chu Yutian of the Taiyin Sect and the lack of wisdom among the lords of the Netherworld of the Departed, who have only benefited my Demon Kingdom for nothing."

"I arranged to fight the third-ranked scholar six months from now, why have you come early? I'm not ready yet," Li Weiyi said.

Nangong's voice was clear and crisp. "Summon all the remaining ambush troops!"

"They're planning a surprise attack; having too many people would only make things worse. We also won't have much time to gather more men for them," Li Weiyi said.

"Then there's no need to waste words with them, let's just attack."

Upon hearing this, Nangong immediately grabbed Li Weiyi's wrist and pulled her as close as possible.

Li Weiyi understood immediately, released his magical energy, and activated the Provincial Governor's Official Robe.

"Not good!"

Li Weiyi discovered that countless Longevity Scriptures appeared beneath his feet. Furthermore, the Longevity Scriptures rose upwards, enveloping the two of them.

As long as he teleports, all the Longevity Scriptures will rush in with them, tearing through space.

Xue Sanguan sneered. Their Sacred Dark Family, with its research on space, was easily among the top three in Southern Yingzhou, so they naturally knew how to deal with spatial teleportation.

"Whoosh!"

Wenren Tinghai activated the Black and White Realm, his body becoming half white and half black, and his face becoming even more bizarre.

In the ancestral field, a furnace shaped like a human head flew out, instantly vaporizing the rain and drying the ground inch by inch.

"Don't get entangled with them, let's go."

Li Weiyi knew that a large number of troops from the Demon Kingdom were likely already on their way.

If the Demon Kingdom takes radical actions on the border, it would not be surprising at all for the top Gu Zhenxiang and the second-place Qu Yao to come together to capture Nangong.