The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1211

Chapter 1211: Chapter 1208: Sneaking Through the Tunnel Chapter 1211: Chapter 1208: Sneaking Through the Tunnel Shen Luo's eyebrows were deeply furrowed as he pondered for a long time before slowly speaking, “People say the demon plague is gone, and peace has returned to the Three Realms, but from the Three Realms Martial Arts Conference to the incident at Wuzhuang View, and then to what I saw in the Divine Wood Forest, I'm increasingly feeling that the current era of great peace is like a mirage, unable to withstand a single blow. Lurking beneath the tranquil surface of the lake are even more dangerous undercurrents.”

Upon hearing this, Fu Donglai's brows furrowed tightly, and he remained silent for a long time.

If it had been before, he might have thought that Shen Luo was exaggerating the dangers, but after returning to Lion Camel Ridge, he found that the forbidden practices of capturing and eating mortals were still occurring.

The disdain and prejudice of the Human Race and Immortal Clan towards the Demon Clan were also still frequently seen.

The longstanding differences and biases between the clans remained deeply ingrained in everyone's hearts, forming a mountain that was difficult to surmount, and disputes and estrangements never ceased.

“Do you really not plan to leave?” Fu Donglai lifted his head, staring at Shen Luo as he asked seriously.

“Cut the crap. What have you found out?” Shen Luo, leaning back in the stone chair, asked.

Fu Donglai relaxed, and then began,

“The Yin-Yang Dual Qi Bottle needs to accumulate Yin-Yang Qi to continuously increase its power, and so it is generally placed inside the Xuan Yang Cave, where the guard is strict. Also, because the Treasure Vase contains Yin-Yang Dual Qi, it's very heavy, and ordinary people can't move it at all. Only monks at the Late Mahayana Stage or above could possibly steal it. I'm planning to visit the Xuan Yang Cave personally to investigate how the Treasure Vase was lost last time,” he said.

“That's a good plan. Only by clearing your name first can we get them to remove the Soul-Scattering Nails. These nails are like a sword hanging over your head, constantly threatening your life,” Shen Luo mused for a moment before saying.

Seeing that Shen Luo was always concerned about his life, Fu Donglai couldn't help but feel touched.

His acquaintance with Shen Luo wasn't particularly long, yet the two had shared a sense of camaraderie and forged a deep friendship.

“There's no time like the present; we should set off as soon as possible,” Shen Luo initiated.

“Allow me to stabilize my injuries first,” Fu Donglai replied with a wry smile.

After his Storage Ring was confiscated, aside from a personal magical treasure, he didn't even have a single Healing Pill.

Shen Luo, recognizing his predicament, took a Storage Ring from his bosom and handed it over.

“There are some Elixirs inside that can heal your injuries, though they won't do much for the damage caused by the Soul-Scattering Nails,” Shen Luo said.

“Thank you,” Fu Donglai didn't play at being polite and took it.

Without saying more, Shen Luo watched Fu Donglai take the Elixir and begin to meditate to heal his wounds, and quietly stood by to protect him.

The next day, early morning.

Fu Donglai's injuries had largely healed, and he led Shen Luo out of the Underground Cave, heading towards the Lion King Cave where the Xuan Yang Cave was located.

On the way, Shen Luo was piloting the Flying Boat, while Fu Donglai tried not to use his Mana, merely helping to give directions.

As they approached midday, the two finally arrived near the Lion King Cave. They didn't go straight there but instead chose a concealed spot to land, then proceeded on foot towards the Xuan Yang Cave.

However, as they proceeded cautiously, sealing their Mana fluctuations and sneaking towards the Xuan Yang Cave, they encountered some unexpected circumstances.

It wasn't that the defenses here were too tight but rather that they were too lax.

Outside the Xuan Yang Cave, a great hall with overhanging eaves had been built, and its entrance was guarded by just a few scattered little demons–far from the defensive standards expected at a place of importance.

“Is this really a key location for the Sect?” Shen Luo asked in surprise.

“As the storage place for the Yin-Yang Dual Qi Bottle, this is indeed a key area within the Sect, but this shouldn't be…” Fu Donglai too, was full of doubt.

“Could it be a trap?” Shen Luo frowned.

“The mixed Yin-Yang Qi within the Xuan Yang Cave makes it impossible to detect anything with Divine Sense… Let's do this: I'll enter the cave to check things out first, and you wait outside for support. If there is an ambush, we won't be trapped together,” proposed Fu Donglai.

“I'll go, you provide support from outside,” Shen Luo said after a moment of contemplation.

“Do you understand the situation inside the Xuan Yang Cave?” Fu Donglai asked with a smile.

Shen Luo was momentarily stunned at the question.

“I have been inside the Xuan Yang Cave before, and the situation there is quite complex. You have never been there, and it would not be wise to rush in recklessly. Moreover, if they have really set up an ambush, it's aimed at me. They will only come out in full force if I, the main target, show up, right? If you're backing me up from outside, I'll feel more at ease,” Fu Donglai explained.

“Alright, then be careful,” Shen Luo advised.

“Don't worry,” Fu Donglai said with a laugh.

“I'll distract those people for you.”

As Shen Luo spoke, he had already closed his eyes and started forming hand seals with a flourish.

Several hundred feet away in a pool, a torrential stream shot up into the sky, transforming into a giant water figure that brought its palm down in a strike towards the dense forest.

The little demons guarding the entrance to the great hall were alarmed by the noise, their faces showing fear.

One of them, with a pointy mouth and monkey-like features, resembling a macaque, ordered a wide-mouthed frog spirit, “You go, go and have a look.”

“I'm not going, I'm not going; just a few days ago, a whole group of our leaders died there. I don't want to go and get myself killed,” the frog spirit responded in a deep and muffled voice.

“You dare not listen to what I say, huh?” the macaque demon glared and snapped angrily.

Seeing this, the frog spirit shrank its already short neck, responding with some fear, “Don't make me go alone. At least… at least let them come with me.”

The two demons he pointed out were immediately furious, each giving the frog spirit a harsh stare.

“You two, go as well,” the macaque demon ordered, pointing at them.

“Stupid monkey, we've all just been transferred here; there's no leader appointed from above yet. Nobody should act like the boss. Stop bossing everyone around,” the green-skinned demon argued, refusing to comply.

“That's right, the official orders will come in a couple of days, and it's not yet certain who will be listening to whom,” the unihorned demon added in agreement.

“Fine, no one wants to go, is that it? If something really happens and the higher-ups start blaming us, we'll all die together. By that time, we might as well be cooked in a pot and served as a dish for others,” the macaque demon retorted angrily.

“How about this? Nobody orders anybody around, and we all go together. If there's something fishy, we can scatter and flee, and maybe someone can survive,” the frog spirit suggested at that moment.

“No, no, abandoning our post is a capital offense,” the macaque demon refused, waving his hands repeatedly.

“I think what he said makes sense; let's go together. Besides, the Yin-Yang Dual Qi Bottle is no longer in this cave– who would come here for no reason? To absorb the Yin-Yang Qi? That would be seeking death,” the green-skinned demon said.

“Exactly,” the unihorned demon continued to concur.

The macaque demon was still hesitating when more noises came from the direction of the mountain forest.

“Fine, let's make it quick and come back quickly. And no one must speak of this,” the macaque demon finally relented.

A group of little demons carefully left the entrance to the Xuan Yang Cave's great hall and headed towards the mountain forest.

Seeing this, Shen Luo heaved a sigh of relief, speaking somewhat incredulously, “If these guys had dithered any longer, I would have been tempted to go ahead and stuff them all into the Xuan Yang Cave myself.”

“Alright, I'll leave this place to you; I'm going in now,” Fu Donglai smiled, his figure flashed and turned into a whirlwind that swept into the great hall in an instant.

Shen Luo leaped onto an ancient tree, concealed his figure, and cautiously surveyed his surroundings…