Chapter 327: A Journey That Stretches for a Thousand Miles
The red dragon's blood meandered and crystallized, and the dragon's corpse, which symbolized the snow disaster, was drowned by the avalanche that was also a disaster, and by the time the sun shone on the snowfield, the snow had completely stopped.
The caravan that survived the catastrophe woke up their companions one after another, and they watched with trepidation as the sun lit up in the sky.
The sun on the snowy field had no temperature, but the part of their hearts that belonged to life was warmed up again, and those who still had the strength to get up with difficulty, their knees in the snow, and bowed down in the direction of the red dress leaving.
Heaven and earth are quiet and docile.
Shao Xiaoli walked alone on the snowfield, the snow elephant roared low in the distance, and the toothy tiger and leopard avoided her from afar, watching the blood-red color that symbolized killing go away.
The blood on her sword had congealed into ice crystals, which peeled off after being vibrate, and the body of the sword reflected the light, bright and clear.
She looked at the brightly lit sky for a moment.
The sky here has neither sun nor moon, and its light is said to come from the breath of the Broken Kingdom above.
But what can bring light and warmth is the most beautiful thing in the world...... Shao Xiaoli often thinks of the sunrise at the end of the world, which is the most beautiful scenery she has ever seen in her life, so when she looks up at the sky, she often imagines that there is an eternally burning red fireball hanging there.
In the fireball there was a golden crow, and the golden crow fell on an ancient temple, and the god should live on the temple...... The white-clad gods.
Shao Xiaoli thought about this, her pale cheeks under the light had no expression, she gently threw the sword, the sword danced around her body for a week and then hovered in front of her, she jumped dexterously, her toes were on the sword, the red dress and the afterimage of the sword rainbow reflected each other, and she went away from the snow field and swept in the direction of Broken City.
After traveling a long distance, Shao Xiaoli stopped his sword, rested for a while, and continued to control his sword.
The suppression of this heaven and earth is far from being broken.
She could control the sword for a long distance at the moment, and even hover for a short time, but she couldn't really control the void. According to Ning Changjiu's statement, this realm is outside, and it is called the Half-Step Purple Court.
And because of the suppression of the realm by heaven and earth, as long as she can't get out, I'm afraid she will never be able to enter the real Purple Court realm.
But there are few demons and beasts here who can fight with her.
Crossing the snow field, desert, poisonous swamp, and barren mountain, Shao Xiaoli stepped on the sword and entered the city, and returned to his own palace.
She is taller than she was two years ago, and her figure is also slim and graceful, with a slender waist and a sassy red dress that is as soft as smoke and a well-cut fit, lining her skin extremely white, like new breasts. Her eyebrows are cold, the girl of the noble family has grown rapidly in the past two years, and her childishness has faded, replaced by a cold and arrogant temperament that is high above and pours all beings.
This is also what the queen of a city must have.
Shao Xiaoli is nineteen years old this year, and he is the absolute ruler of Broken Boundary City, the de facto monarch of this world.
Since she walked through Broken Boundary City with Ning Changjiu and Si Ming, she ordered to give up exploring the depths of Broken Boundary City, and instead encouraged farming, hunting, and solving the famine of the outer civilians.
And she often breaks into some notorious wild forests and deep valleys with a lone sword, killing some demons who are causing trouble, and taking their demon pills to eat.
Of course, being able to make such great progress in two years is related to the guidance of Ning Changchang and Si Ming at the beginning, but the main reason is ......
Shao Xiaoli moved his mind and closed the door of the imperial palace.
The temple was dark.
Shao Xiaoli twisted a mechanism on the throne.
The ornate caisson on the hall swirled open, and a beam of light fell. Where the light shone, a moon branch carved like jade emerged.
Shao Xiaoli got up from the throne, walked to the moon branch, and bowed gently.
Wisps of light smoke in the moon branches slowly floated out, condensing into an illusory white-clothed shadow.
This figure can't see the specific description, it is more like an illusion fabricated by the clouds, and it is so ethereal that it is indescribable.
Shao Xiaoli had never seen the moon, but when she saw this figure floating out of the moon branch for the first time, she felt that the so-called moonlight might be flowing with such a color.
"Immortal Monarch. Shao Xiaoli called her so.
The shadow swayed slightly, and she didn't say a word, just waved the light and shadow on the moon branch.
These lights and shadows dance and change, as if demonstrating an exquisite sword technique, or performing a witch and soul dance.
Shao Xiaoli watched intently.
The first time she saw this shadow was a year ago.
At that time, her realm was insufficient, and she could only rely on the power of the Blood Feather Monarch Fox and the fake tiger to support herself on the throne, and the Broken Boundary City was in turmoil frequently, and she was busy left and right, physically and mentally exhausted.
One night, she took out the moon branch that Ning had given her for a long time, and prayed softly to it, hoping to be enlightened by the gods.
That night, the fantasy became real, and Tsukieda actually responded...... For the first time, the figure floated out of it, as if it were written in a book, something called a cloud. She stared at it for a long time, and she couldn't help but shed tears.
The ethereal figure didn't speak, she just danced a set of swordsmanship silently.
Shao Xiaoli seemed to understand it.
Vaguely, she seemed to have received some kind of inheritance.
Since then, the ice and snow that blocked her path of cultivation began to melt. Her realm rose and advanced by leaps and bounds, completely overwhelming everyone, and she became the true king of Broken Boundary City.
And the shadow in this withered branch appeared once every fifteen days, without saying a word, only teaching her the Tao.
Shao Xiaoli knelt lightly on the ground and bowed his head to study.
She has an inexplicable intimacy with this figure...... This kindness is not because she is good to herself, but deeper, similar to something mysterious like blood and soul.
The woman in white danced the swordsmanship.
Shao Xiaoli kowtowed again in thanks.
The woman still didn't speak, turned into a fading cloud, and sneaked back into the moon branches.
The moon branch sank to the bottom of the pool in the center of the temple, and it was impossible to see.
Shao Xiaoli got up slowly.
She remembered the swordsmanship of the woman in white, and she was inspired, and she raised her right palm obliquely, and pushed forward with her fingers, cutting out a sword light that seemed to be nothing.
In the dark hall, countless sounds that resembled the cracking of human joints exploded. The flying sword light was as white as snow, pushing forward along the central axis of the fingers, and slammed into the door of the temple, shaking all the furnishings in the hall.
Shao Xiaoli withdrew his finger.
She originally thought that she had reached the pinnacle of this world, but every time the woman in white taught her skills, she could always get a trace of subtle refinement.
Who is the figure in the moon branch?Has Ning known her for a long time?Why did he never mention it when he gave me the moon branch?
Shao Xiaoli was puzzled.
"This ...... It should have been your chance. Shao Xiaoli muttered softly.
If Ruoning doesn't give me this moon branch for a long time, then it will be him, not me, who will learn the thousands of techniques in this moon branch...... Although the boss is already so powerful, he is always skilled.
Shao Xiaoli didn't know whether to be happy or sad.
But the figure in the moon branch is willing to show up, which can be regarded as a recognition of her......
"But who are you, what are you living in this moon branch for?" Shao Xiaoli murmured softly.
With her sword in hand, she walked over the watery temple and headed outside.
Shao Xiaoli didn't know that after she turned her back, the light smoke shadow resurfaced, and she stared at her back until it disappeared.
It's an ordinary day in Broken City.
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Soil.
The sky was washed by heavy rain overnight, and it was clear and clear. The clouds are snow-white, not adulterated, the breeze is blowing without arrogance or impatience, and the chirping of birds and birds is sprinkled all over the four fields.
On the illusory sword, Si Ming carried Ning Chang across the sky.
Along the way, they smashed countless white clouds, which were sprinkled in the sky like scales scraped off the body of a fish.
The Ten Thousand Demon City is in the north direction of the Ancient Spirit Sect, but there is no need to find the way, control the sword through the air, and see a large continuous, black mine-like city when you come into view, it is the legend, the ancient city where all demons gather.
It's just that Middle-earth is too vast, even with Si Ming's cultivation, it will take seven days to control the Sword Ten Thousand Demon City.
"Senior sister's affairs are thanks to you, if it weren't for your help, I would have been exhausted. Ning Chang stood behind her, holding her shoulders with both hands as a fixation.
After Si Ming took her hands on her shoulders, she did not deliberately block the wind, but let the breeze blow on her face, blowing the silver hair all over her face, and these silver-haired buckets covered Ning Changjiu's cheeks, like a silk curtain covering her face, making it difficult for Ning Chang to see things clearly, and it was quite itchy.
Si Ming listened to his words and responded lightly: "I helped Xiaoling and marry, not you." ”
Ning Changchang smiled lightly when he heard this, he sniffed the lingering fragrance on the tip of his nose, and said, "Anyway, thank you very much." ”
The corners of Si Ming's lips curled, and he smiled sarcastically: "What's the use of thanking me? If you sincerely thank you, why don't you tattoo me away." ”
Ning thought for a long time, reached out to brush her hair, looked at her seriously, and asked, "If I take you away, what will you do to me?"
Si Ming groaned slightly, and said equally seriously: "Then I will let you serve tea and pour water, be a cow and a horse, put you in a cage and humiliate you, and then brand some parts of you with slave patterns, oh, by the way, the fox tail is also essential." ”
“...... If you say two kind words, I will be relieved of my heart, and I will relieve you. Ning was silent for a long time, and said with an angry smile: "Why do I think it's because you don't want to unravel the slave pattern?"
Si Ming sneered: "I'm just too lazy to lie to you. ”
Ning Chang asked, "You hate me so much?"
Si Zhi said: "The priest is flawless, if it were not my will, anyone who touches me will be a sinner, you are already a heinous person, and one day, I will personally inflict the punishment you deserve." ”
Ning Changchang smiled and asked, "You have already stepped down, where did you get such a big official authority?"
Si Ming said contemptuously: "There is no need to speculate on the will of the goddess with your despicable mortal heart, when I return to the divine seat, you can just prostrate under the stairs." ”
Ning felt the hair brushing his cheeks for a long time, and said softly, "What if you can't go back?"
Si Ming said proudly: "Unless the kingdom of God changes hands, it is impossible not to recognize me." ”
She didn't continue, and there were deeper thoughts buried in her heart - if there was no owner of the kingdom of God, and Ye Ye was dead at this moment, then she, as a priest, could naturally take over everything in the kingdom of God.
Five hundred years ago, after the saint was killed, his kingdom was inherited by his Heavenly Emperor.
Although even if the Heavenly Monarch inherited the power of the Kingdom of God, he was far less powerful than the saints of the year, but so what? The twelve lords of the kingdom took turns to guard, and there was only one one a year, and no matter how strong the other lords were, it had nothing to do with them, and in their own years, they were invincible in the world.
Since there was a precedent, why couldn't she, as a surviving priest, follow the ancient law?
After all, one god is not perfect enough, and only by becoming the lord of the kingdom of God can it be possible to cut off the white-clothed demon that is entangled in dreams like nights.
Every time Si Ming thought of this, his graceful undulating body would burst out with an inextinguishable spark that could boil the sea of knowledge.
She suppressed the thoughts that popped up in her heart, and her eyes were as bright as ever.
Ning didn't think about the ambition in the heart of the woman in front of him for a long time, and he chewed on the phrase "The kingdom of God must change hands unless it changes hands".
He knew that the shadow of the woman who had tormented Si Ming for hundreds of years like a nightmare was most likely Shizun.
After Shizun killed the headless god, did she take over its kingdom of the gods?
"Why can't the kingdom of God change hands?" Ning Chang couldn't help but ask.
Si Ming said bluntly: "All the gods in the world have corresponding stars in the sky, and only by being recognized by the stars can they be accepted by the kingdom of God." No matter how powerful the person who killed the headless god is, he will definitely not be recognized by the stars, let alone rule the kingdom of God. ”
Ning Changchang nodded thoughtfully.
Si Ming smiled, "What's the matter?"
Ning Chang shot back: "Since we met, how many times have you beaten me, what am I afraid of you doing?"
Si Ming said indifferently: "There is no dynasty in the world that is immortal, and the six gods of the primordial world have also been burned as the ashes of history, and the saints who once asked the heavens for their fate are about to die...... Under the power of time, they are still like this, how can you get your confidence?"
"What do you have to do with me?" Ning Chang replied lightly.
"Oh, what are you arguing about?" Si Ming raised her thin eyebrows, she turned her head slightly, and glanced at Ning Chang with her eyes, her beautiful cheeks against the light, and the lines were brightly outlined.
Ning Chang looked at her face and said seriously: "Although the dynasty is extremely prosperous and must decline, there has never been a thousand generations, but that is always a hundred years and a thousand years later. ”
Ning Chang paused and said with a smile: "Now, it is my dynasty. The girl was born at the wrong time. ”
The sunlight passed through the silver hair and fell on Ning Changjiu's eyes, and the little broken light was like a rune engraved in the depths of the pupils, exuding dazzling brilliance, Si Ming's heart moved, and he slowly turned his head, covering the oncoming light.
She snorted coldly, "If you say such shameless words again, I will kick you off the sword." ”
......
The white sun slowly darkened across the dome, and when it set on the horizon, it was already painted a faint orange red, and it fell towards the rolling mountains, as if a dark sea of rest was hidden behind the mountains.
The rainbow light that crossed the sky gradually thinned and fell into a mountain road, and the birds fluttered their wings and flew into the sunset.
Si Ming put away the void sword and slowly walked up the stairs of the mountain road.
The dense canopy of trees covered their heads, and the evening sun sifted through the gaps in the leaves, revealing a mottled brick red, and these lights merged with Si Ming's black robes, leaving a warm shadow on Ning Chang's white robes.
Even if Si Ming is five ways, he is always a little tired of controlling the sword for a day, not to mention the virtual sword.
But she didn't say a word, just walked up the steps in silence.
Ning Chang looked at the back of her scarlet neck in the sun, smiled and said with concern: "You have been riding the sword all day, you should be tired, let's find an inn to rest." ”
"Inn?" Si Ming's cold words were full of disdain: "Ning Da Sword Immortal is so delicate, cultivating to the peak of the Purple Court Realm, he still has to live in a hotel like an ordinary person?"
Ning Chang walked beside her and said slowly: "You have been tired for a day, if I let you sleep in the open again, what will it be like?"
Si Ming said coldly: "Hypocrisy." ”
Ning Changchang said: "If the sect master is unwilling, it is not impossible for us to find a broken temple to live in." ”
Si Ming said: "I don't like the temple. ”
"Why?" asked Ning Chang.
Si Ming said lightly: "Most of the gods enshrined in the temple are not worthy of their names, and they rarely respond to people who bow and pray, if I see them, I am afraid that I can't help but smash them." ”
Ning Changjiu smiled helplessly and asked, "What does the sect master want?"
Si Ming said: "Change your sword at night, what's the matter? Do you want to be lazy?"
Ning Chang said: "My realm is compared to you, if Xinghui sees Haoyue, my sword control is not worth half a day for you, why don't you have a good rest tonight." ”
Si Ming snorted coldly and said, "Praise and depreciate, you are really sharp...... Shameless. ”
Ning Chang was puzzled: "What do you mean?
Si Ming walked towards the steps, the sunset on the back of her neck gradually faded, turning back to dazzling white, she did not take off the demon fox mask, like a thousand-year-old monster over the mountains and forests, ancient and unparalleled.
She said slowly, "The stars and the moon...... Don't you know which of them is bigger or smaller? Mortals are blinded by a leaf, and they only feel that the moon is like an ice wheel, the light is infinite, and the stars are like dust and sand, and they are shaking and extinguishing. But this is the idea of the frog at the bottom of the well, and all the stars we can see are far bigger and brighter than the moon. What is it that you are not sarcastic when you say this to me?"
Ning Changjiu smiled helplessly, he looked at Si Ming's eyes hidden under the mask, and kindly reminded: "It doesn't matter if what you said is true or not, but for us, the closer the stars, the stronger they are, if there are immortals on the moon, they will be punished if they hear your words." ”
Si Ming glanced at him, as if mocking his ignorance: "Where are the immortals on the moon? The moon god died earlier than the seventh god, the fairy palace has been barren for thousands of years, and there is no road to the moon in the world. There are at most a few more thieves in this world who steal the power of the moon, how can there be a true Asgard inheritor?"
"......" Ning looked at his face as confident as ever.
Si Ming was always like this, always clever and cautious in some things she knew little about, but in some secrets she thought she knew, she showed almost endearing arrogance.
He knew that Shi Zun was bound to be related to the moon, and the name Ye Changong almost made her identity even more blunt.
But if Si Ming's words are true, the sky on earth has been obscured, and the primordial six gods have not yet been able to escape, how did Shizun get the true inheritance of the moon? Or is she just a thief?
Ning Changjiu knew that he would not be able to figure out these things before he saw Ye Chan Palace.
But...... He suddenly looked forward to what Si Ming would look like when he saw his master.
The nightmare of seven hundred years has really fallen in front of her, what will her expression be when the time comes, will she still be able to keep this unbeatable arrogance? Even, will she worship her master as a teacher and become her eighth senior sister or something......
Ning Chang thought about it for a long time and couldn't help laughing.
Si Ming looked at him puzzled, and said, "I exposed your stupidity, why did you laugh and be so shameless?"
Ning didn't answer for a long time, burying this secret in his heart, he looked at Si Ming, and said with a smile: "Miss Si has taught her a lesson, but if she continues like this, the city will be sealed." ”
Si Ming looked at him and said, "Xiaoling is in danger, why are you not in such a hurry as a senior brother?"
Ning Chang said: "It's useless to be anxious. These days, we must not be tired of traveling, and we must adjust our spirits at all times. If the knife is sharpened and the woodcutter is not mistaken, if the trip to the Ten Thousand Demon City is smooth, the time is not much different. ”
Si Ming frowned lightly and asked, "Are you worried that someone will come to stop us?"
Ning Chang nodded and said, "I have this hunch." ”
"Well, well, since you're so cowardly, let's rest for the night. Si Ming sighed softly, helplessly compromised.
The two of them crossed a few more mountain villages and towns, and finally saw a city that was in a remote corner and not prosperous.
After entering the city, Ning Changjiu and Si Ming went to eat local specialties together, and the words of the two did not stop from the time they went out, always pointing at Mai Mang, sneering at each other.
It wasn't until the dish was served that the two of them temporarily released their suspicions.
In the hot mist, Si Ming had taken off her mask, and her disguised face was still beautiful, looking like a soft and skillful woman, which did not match her inner temperament.
Ning Changjiu found that he had an incredible tacit understanding with her about eating.
They all happened to dislike each other's favorite dishes, so there was no intrigue between him and Xiang'er Yuzhou when they ate eel, and it was surprisingly harmonious.
After eating, Si Ming was in a better mood and showed a smile that he hadn't seen for a long time.
"These earthly delicacies should be a gift from heaven. Si Ming's words were still condescending.
Ning Changjiu retorted: "This is one of the civilizations that human beings have slowly achieved since they drilled into the fire, discovered ingredients and spices, studied cooking techniques, and slowly obtained them, what does it have to do with you gods?"
Si Ming snorted coldly: "Everything in the world is a gift from God, life and death are not up to them, civilization is just an illusion created by the world itself." ”
Ning Changjiu smiled and said, "Maybe one day, Lord Priest will change his opinion. ”
Si Ming thought for a moment and said, "Unless I become a human." But...... That's not going to happen. ”
She is the finest porcelain of the Kingdom of God, symbolizing the mystery and eternity of time.
Si Ming wiped Sakura's lips with a silk, slowly got up, and left the store.
Ning Changjiu took the money that Lu married him to settle the bill.
The night breeze is cool.
"Going for a walk on the street?" Ning asked for a long time.
Si Ming looked at the dark long street and shook his head slightly: "The night scene here is not as good as the clothes street, what is there to see?"
Ning Chang remembered the fireworks, nodded and said, "After all, Yishang Street is a prosperous place for smoke and willows, and it is indeed incomparable." ”
Si Ming said: "You go find an inn." ”
Ning Chang bowed his head and went to the inn with his order.
The shopkeeper saw that a guest was coming, and said with a smile: "The guest officer should be from a big place, he is really a talented woman, I don't know what kind of room the two want?"
Si Ming frowned slightly when he heard the words "talented and beautiful".
Ning Chang glanced at Si Ming, who responded coldly with his eyes, as if he was saying what kind of room to choose? Of course it is the best.
Ning Changjiu smiled at the shopkeeper and said, "Come to two Tianzi rooms." ”
In the shopkeeper's room, he was dressed plainly, but he was generous and his attitude was a little more correct. It's just that...... Two rooms?
"Two ...... Is there a conflict?" asked the shopkeeper in a low voice.
Si Ming took a deep breath and put his hands around his chest, looking displeased.
Ning Chang thought about the safety of the shopkeeper, and immediately said: "We are not husband and wife, we are just on the same road, just come to two rooms." ”
The shopkeeper nodded suspiciously, he flipped through the account, suddenly patted his head, and said distressedly: "I almost forgot, there are big customers in the store today, and they occupy a lot of rooms, and there are not many Tianzi rooms in the store, at this moment...... There's only one room left, two ......."