() The first generation of Demon Lords divided the Heavenly Flame Continent into two major areas, the outer and the core, and set a strange rule: except with the permission of the Demon Lord, people on the periphery are not allowed to enter the inner region for any reason. This rule continues to this day.

What kind of scene is in the mysterious inner core area? Not only demon cultivators, but also ordinary people are very curious. At first, there were many brave people who tried to sneak into the inner core from some uninhabited corner without realizing it, but these desperate people all died tragically and were dumped, so that no one dared to risk their lives again.

The world is large, and the core area is only a few hundred miles in radius, as long as you don't set foot in its range, there is no danger, in fact, this is not a difficult thing. Over time, the people of Li became accustomed to the existence of the forbidden land of "core", and even used to not talking about the word "core", except for young children who still had naïve fantasies about that mysterious place, everyone else seemed to have erased it from the Heavenly Flame Continent in their minds.

For demon cultivators, the "core" has a very special meaning. It is not only the territory of the Demon Lord, but also the place where the masters gather. To enter the core, you must get permission from the Demon Lord. And to get the permission of the Demon Lord, there are only two ways: first, cultivate to the realm of Tribulation, and second, have excellent performance in the 'Wind and Cloud Conference' held by the Demon Lord.

In this way, the demon cultivators who can receive the summons of the demon lord and enter the core are either masters or geniuses. In the minds of demon cultivators, it is not only a forbidden place to set foot in, but also a holy place to flock to. Being able to enter the core where masters gather is not only an honor, but also a great benefit to the path of demon cultivation. For most demon cultivators, it is not an easy task to cultivate to the realm of tribulation, so it has become the goal of many demon cultivators to make a name for themselves at the "Fengyun Conference" and gain the favor of the demon lord. You must know that none of the demon cultivators who have entered the core in the second way have failed so far.

Therefore, the route of "joining the four major families to obtain the qualification to participate in the Demon Treasure Conference, winning the Demon Treasure Conference and participating in the Fengyun Conference" is the safest way to enter the core, if it fails, you have to hope that you can successfully cultivate to the realm of the Tribulation.

Xiao Tianhe learned all the above information during his conversation with Nangong Xue. He knew almost nothing about the history and current situation of the Heavenly Flame Continent, and the good-natured Nangong Xue also took the trouble to explain everything to him. The two talked at night, and before they knew it, it was dawn.

During the conversation, every time a candle was burned, Nangong Xue would replace it with a new one. It wasn't until the flame of the seventh candle went out that the two realized that the sky was too bright to illuminate by candlelight. Xiao Tianhe glanced at the thick layer of wax droplets saved on the table, and said to Nangong Xue, "I'm sorry, I forgot the time while talking." ”

Nangong Xue Wan'er smiled: "What's the matter, I don't feel sleepy anyway." It was very pleasant to talk to Brother Xiao, and I enjoyed it. ”

"Oh, yes? Thank you for your patience. ”

Nangong Xue held her cheek with one hand and looked out the window: "Brother Xiao, do you know? Because of my status as a disciple of Nangong, there are almost no people I come into contact with on weekdays who can communicate with me sincerely." The other Nangong disciples ...... me again. Alas, except for Brother Ting, there is not even anyone who can chat with me. I think that's why Brother Ting always wants to run out. ”

"I can talk to you later. This natural sentence came to his lips and was swallowed by Xiao Tianhe. "Hmm...... Brother Ting's personality is relatively lively, so he naturally can't bear loneliness. ”

Without waiting for the expected answer, Nangong Xue turned her head to look at Xiao Tianhe, a trace of disappointment in her eyes was fleeting, replaced by joy and cunning: "Brother Xiao, after talking about this night, you owe me two things." ”

"What is it? If I can, I will do it as a token of gratitude. Xiao Tianhe said sincerely.

"First, it's fairness. It's been almost all about you and me all night, and I don't know anything about you. You'll tell me all about it next time. Nangong Xue said with a smile.

"Don't you know all about my situation? I'm just a bun who doesn't know anything, and you know your background, realm, etc. ”

"No, that's not what I mean. Nangong Xue shook her head slightly, "I want to know the past in your memories, the future you imagined, and the present you hide in your heart." Brother Xiao, you can't hide it from me, your eyes, temperament, speech, and demeanor all show that you are a person with a story, and such a simple and pale past can never be what you have experienced. I want to get to know you, I want to get to know you, I want to get acquainted with you. Of course, on the premise that you trust me. Nangong Xue's gaze was hot and sincere, making Xiao Tianhe unable to avoid it.

After a moment of silence, Xiao Tianhe sighed: "Sister Xue, it's not that I don't want to have a heart-to-heart with you, but that I have a lot more secrets than you think. I beg your understanding that I am not in a position to tell you at this time, but I promise that I will tell you everything about me without reservation when the time is right. ”

"When you tell me everything, will you disappoint me?" asked Nangong Xue.

The smart Xiao Tianhe understood what Nangong Xue meant after a little thought: "Don't worry, it will definitely not." Although I have secrets, they are all bright and innocent. Being able to get to know you and Brother Ting and join the Nangong family is ultimately because of the word 'fate', how can I bear to smear this 'fate'?"

Nangong Xue smiled, as bright as a flower: "In the past, many people approached Nangong disciples with ulterior motives, which also made me suspicious. But from the first time I saw you, I felt that you were different from them. But after a few days of communication, I felt that what you said was not the truth, which made me feel good

Contradictions. ”

"Oh, there's nothing wrong with being cautious, you're such a clever girl. And what about the second thing?"

Nangong Xue smiled "hehe": "This second thing is justice." We talked all night here, but no one else knew. They only saw that I came to you at night last night, and left early this morning, and if it spread, they would only say, 'Nangong Xue spent the night with Xiao Tianhe. 'Tell me, out of 'justice' that you should make up for my damaged reputation?"

"What a 'fair and just'!" Xiao Tianhe smiled bitterly, "Say, what do you want me to do for you?"

"It's very simple, just practice with me. You're in the early stage of the void, and I'm only in the middle of the void, so you have to give me some good guidance. Anyway, it's still a while before the 'Magic Treasure Conference', so maybe I can make a breakthrough. "Nangong Snow Road.

"Well, I can point you in. However, wouldn't the gossip make more trouble in this way?" Xiao Tianhe hesitated.

Nangong Xue hurriedly said, "And Brother Ting, the three of us are together." ”

Xiao Tianhe secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay then." ”

After seeing Nangong Xue's figure disappear into the corner of the garden, Xiao Tianhe immediately closed the door and window. He knew very well that the unexpected breakthrough the night before was not the result of his sudden realization. He pulled back his clothes, revealing his chest, and when he looked down, as he expected, there was a round red mark in the middle of his chest, which was the source of the wonderful warm current. "What the hell is this......" Xiao Tianhe frowned and pondered, "Ah, the red stone! the red stone is gone!" he suddenly realized.

The red meng stone, the worthless red meng stone in people's mouths, actually made Xiao Tianhe's cultivation soar! He took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself down, and carefully recalled every detail of the breakthrough. Perception, the warm current of the red stone, the agitation of the Sky Splitting Knife, and the endless mystical energy...... He seemed to realize something, "Maybe, maybe......" He could barely suppress the excitement in his heart, "If I guessed correctly, the Red Mengshi is a highly condensed Xuan Qi, and it is a rare treasure that is thousands of times rarer than the Spirit Crystal!"

There's nothing wrong with that at all. In fact, perception is an opportunity, the powerful dantian that has been repaired by several kinds of elixirs is a necessary premise, and the Xuan Qi in the Splitting Void Knife is the source of improving cultivation. And the Red Mengshi, it was precisely because of the warm Xuan Qi it released that temporarily raised Xiao Tianhe's realm that it inspired the prohibition left by the Black Knife Ancestor in the Splitting Sky Knife to release a large amount of Xuan Qi. Therefore, the red stone is not only the "key" to guide the Xuan Qi to break through the prohibition, but also the key to protecting the body from damage. Several factors interacted with each other, and in just a few moments, Xiao Tianhe completed several years of cultivation!

If you change to an ordinary demon cultivator, the sudden influx of a large amount of Xuan Qi into your body will undoubtedly cause her body to explode and die, but Xiao Tianhe's meridians have been widened twice by Lu Hailong and Yan Linsong, and after the dantian was damaged by Chu Yuanhui, it was restored under the nourishment of the three elixirs of the Great Dan, the Heavenly Demon Pill, and the Red Pill, and it was even more powerful than before the damage, coupled with the hot but not strong nourishment of the Red Mengshi, Xiao Tianhe's body withstood this test. As the Red Flame Stone was depleted, the prohibition of the Sky Splitting Knife resealed the Xuan Qi, and he was finally able to complete the breakthrough unharmed.

"Fortunately, the prohibition of the Black Sword Patriarch changes with my cultivation, otherwise the Xuan Qi in the knife will definitely collapse my ......body like a flood bursting the embankment," Xiao Tianhe secretly rejoiced, "But if there are more Red Mengshi Stones, wouldn't I be able to improve my cultivation like this all the time?" But soon, he denied his idea again, "No, it's too dangerous to do that." Cultivation can be improved rapidly, but there is no shortcut to the cultivation of the soul, if the realm is unstable due to rushing, madness is a trivial matter, and it will be miserable to go crazy......" Xiao Tianhe suddenly remembered the situation when he fought with Chu Yuanhui, and it was because of that angry madness that Xiao Liying left him forever.

"Alas, let's cultivate steadily, my opportunities are already much luckier than many people...... Besides, I don't know how long it will take for the next time. Xiao Tianhe said in his heart, "But the red stone is so precious, why do people regard it as a useless thing? How did the red stone come about?Why are there so many in the deep sea in the misty zone?What is the matter with the blue stone?Why is the blue stone considered a priceless treasure?" A series of questions came to his mind, and he felt that there must be a deeper mystery hidden in the red stone and the blue stone. "The Misty Zone is close to the Xipinghai of the Simon Family, so I can't venture there for the time being. Since Hongmengshi is 'worthless', ask Nangong Ting to come over and study it another day. ”

After making up his mind, Xiao Tianhe began to close his eyes and meditate, cultivating the soul is the top priority at present.

......

From this day on, Xiao Tianhe practiced with Nangong Xue and Nangong Ting for two hours every morning. When the three of them were practicing, Nangong Xu would occasionally come to see it, and he was very satisfied to see Xiao Tianhe and his sister and brother getting along, exchanging, and learning from each other. Zhang Dongzheng is very conscientious, has been accompanying the three of them, and has been giving pointers from time to time. However, in Xiao Tianhe's view, Zhang Dongzheng's "accompaniment" is more like "surveillance", and "guidance" is more like "defense", and what Xiao Tianhe is guarding against is that he steals what he taught to the Nangong sisters and brothers.

Xiao Tianhe was secretly amused, he cultivated two sets of superb sword canons and a set of exquisite body techniques, and he was not reduced to the point of stealing other people's exercises.

Regarding Xiao Tianhe's breakthrough, Zhang Dongzheng was very unimpressed. In his opinion, rushing to achieve results is bound to lead to dire consequences. This was because he didn't know how long Xiao Tianhe had been cultivating in the late stage of the Void Underworld, and if he knew, I'm afraid he would be so surprised that his eyes would fall out.

After finishing his cultivation on this day, Xiao Tianhe asked Nangong Ting: "Brother Ting, two days ago, my red meng

Stone accidentally lost ......"

Nangong Ting didn't wait for Xiao Tianhe to finish speaking, and then he was very annoyed and said: "Has it been stolen? Who is so bold as to dare to steal the things of a distinguished guest in Nangong Garden? I must let my father investigate this matter thoroughly! Brother Xiao, don't worry, I will definitely help you find that red stone!"

Xiao Tianhe hurriedly waved his hand and said, "You don't have to make such a big move, it's not a valuable object anyway." It's a secluded house, and no one has ever been to it except you, so I think I've lost it somewhere. ”

"But isn't that red stone a relic left by your mother? Why don't I call some more people to help you look in the courtyard together!" Nangong Xue on the side proposed.

"Not really. I'll find it myself. It's just that the things I see every day are suddenly gone, and I'm a little lost...... I wonder if you have any red stones, can you give me one?"

Nangong Ting and Nangong Xue glanced at each other, and said apologetically to Xiao Tianhe: "Brother Xiao, this matter is really embarrassing, Nangong Mansion does not have a red stone ......."

"Not only Nangong Mansion, but also the Red Mengshi is rare to see in other places, even though it is worthless. Nangong Xue added.

Xiao Tianhe was surprised, isn't it "rare things are expensive"?

Seeing Xiao Tianhe's surprise, Nangong Ting explained: "Hongmeng stone is useless in terms of use, and as a gemstone, it is not as smooth as jadeite and agate, and the texture is extremely hard, and it cannot be carved and pondered, so it is like this." In fact, red stone has been rare since ancient times, and was originally discovered together with blue yuan stone, but its value is as different as a world of difference. ”

"Then what does the Blue Yuan Stone do?" Xiao Tianhe asked.

"The Blue Yuan Stone is an excellent auxiliary for cultivation, the Demon Lord has extensively recruited the Blue Yuan Stone, and then used it to help the masters of the core to cultivate the demons, which greatly increases the success rate of crossing the Heavenly Tribulation, and it is a priceless treasure. However, blue yuan stone is extremely rare, and it may not be possible to appear in a few decades or even hundreds of years. The first generation of demon lords once said that the blue yuan stone and the red meng stone generally coexist in one place, but the blue yuan stone is extremely precious, and the red meng stone is useless. He also set the rule that those who donate the Blue Yuan Stone can directly enter the core and can also get a rich reward, so the Blue Yuan Stone has become something that every demon cultivator dreams of. Nangong Ting replied.

"Can this also enter the core?" Xiao Tianhe glanced at Nangong Xue.

Nangong Xue said: "That's true. However, there are very few people who enter the kernel in this way, and it is more illusory than the two methods I told you earlier, so I didn't say it. Also, I don't want you to waste time and energy looking for the Blue Yuan Stone...... Brother Xiao, I made my own decisions, I'm sorry. ”

"Don't worry, how can I spend my precious cultivation time gambling on luck? But since the Blue Yuan Stone can increase the success rate of crossing the Heavenly Tribulation, what else can I give to the Demon Lord? It's better to keep it for myself. Xiao Tianhe was puzzled.

"Hmph, that's looking for death!" Zhang Dongzheng, who was sitting in the distance, saw that the three of them had been talking and had not continued to cultivate, so he walked over, and happened to hear Xiao Tianhe's words, so he picked up the conversation, "The use of the Blue Yuan Stone has been secretly passed down from generation to generation by the Demon Lord, and the others don't know about it. Moreover, the first generation of demon lords set the rules, if anyone found the blue yuan stone and did not give it privately, he would be punished. You should cultivate with peace of mind, and don't hope to enter the core in such an opportunistic way. ”

"Yes, Master. Nangong Xue and Nangong Ting replied in unison. Nangong Ting squeezed his eyes at Xiao Tianhe again, Xiao Tianhe understood, and said respectfully: "Mr. has taught a lesson." ”

"Hmm. Let's cultivate!" Zhang Dongzheng left with his hands behind his back.

"Brother Xiao, do you know why Ximen Jue wanted to arrest you back in the first place?" Nangong Ting suddenly whispered.

Xiao Tianhe was very curious why he mentioned this: "Isn't it because I cut her family's silkworm net?"

"That's just part of the reason. What's more, you accidentally broke into Ximen's Xipinghai! More than 20 years ago, a blue yuan stone appeared in Xipinghai!" Xiao Tianhe's long-standing confusion was broken by Nangong Ting's words.

Why were the people of the Ximen family so angry that day just because of a silkworm net, why did Ximen Jue suspect that Xiao Tianhe was a spy, and why did Ximen Jue and Ximen Rui's master pay special attention to it after discovering the Lan Yuan Stone in Xiao Tianhe's robe...... Everything, so it is.

"Twenty-six years ago, a master of the Ximen family killed a demon fish in the Xipinghai Sea, and found a blue yuan stone in its belly, and the patriarch of Ximen gave this blue yuan stone to the sword casting master Deng Xianjue, who dedicated it to the demon lord, but agreed that Deng Xianjue must serve the Ximen family for fifty years before entering the core. "Nangong Snow Dao," one Blue Yuan Stone is enough to win over a sword casting master, so Deng Xianjue did not choose to join our Nangong family. ”

Xiao Tianhe was thoughtful, and this conversation with Nangong Xue and Nangong Ting made him excited. There is a blue yuan stone in the belly of the demon fish, which means that the demon fish has entered the misty sea area, that is, the mist has no effect on the demon beast. In fact, this point is very easy to figure out, the Black Sword Patriarch and the White Sword Patriarch relied on Xuan power and spiritual power when they laid down the mist, while the demon beast cultivated in a special way, and it was normal to not be affected by the mist. On the other hand, what exactly is the purpose of the Blue Yuan Stone, the demon cultivators are just the same people, and the rumors were released by the demon lord. In other words, the value of the blue yuan stone was raised by the demon lord, and the value of the red meng stone was also devalued by the demon lord. After that extremely accidental breakthrough, Xiao Tianhe had already realized that for demon cultivators, the Red Mengshi was the best thing, but people couldn't use it, and they didn't know how to use it.

"It's a pity that the Nangong family doesn't have a red mengshi...... Xipinghai of the Simon family...... When you have the chance, you must go back to the Misty Zone again, and get more red stones to come back and study it well. Xiao Tianhe said in his heart.