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Ren Pingsheng was cautious all the way. Perhaps it was truly the deterrent power of that terrifying Demon that made the nearby Demons scarce. Some were merely weak in cultivation, but they were only found on the outskirts. As they ventured deeper, not a single shadow of a Demon could be seen.
As for the two Demon Kings pursuing Ren Pingsheng, after hesitating outside for a while, they ultimately did not dare to follow him in. Although these Demons were muddled and had low intelligence, they still understood the simplest principle of seeking fortune and avoiding danger. Moreover, their cultivation as Demon Kings had awakened some of their intelligence.
"Indeed, there are no other Demons here; at least we are safe," the Demon Emperor couldn't help but say after walking about a hundred miles inward.
"Yes, but the pressure from this Demon is getting stronger. I wonder if we can get closer," Ren Pingsheng said uncertainly as he looked at the enormous Demon still remaining in place.
"Since we don't need to worry about safety anymore, just push forward. Consider it training; perhaps you can refine your Sword Momentum as well!"
"Right, but why has this Demon been so quiet? Is it asleep?" After half a day's time had passed, it remained still without any sign of movement.
"Who knows? At the level of a Demon Emperor, it's not surprising if there are some peculiarities. Let's hurry on! We might find a way out!"
As the saying goes: "A horse runs to its death looking at a mountain!" Ren Pingsheng truly felt this; they had been walking for half a month. During this time, they hadn't encountered a single Demon, which made him suddenly nostalgic for those fierce and violent creatures. At least with them around, it wouldn't be so dull.
In this half month, they had traveled nearly ten thousand miles. However, as they reached this point, the pressure grew increasingly intense. Ren Pingsheng's speed was much slower than usual—not because he didn't want to go faster, but because he simply couldn't. The oppressive force weighed him down; he could hardly fly and even his Movement Technique felt significantly heavier.
"How much farther do we have to go? Why can't we seem to reach it?" He sat down on the ground, panting heavily and muttering. "Wait, could this be a mirage? Is that why we can't seem to get there?"
"No, this is real. It's just that this Demon is too large; although we can see it, the actual distance is very far," the Demon Emperor floated out and said with a serious expression.
"We've walked over ten thousand miles already; how much longer do we have to go? Just how vast is this Abyss of Demons?"
"I don't know. When we first fled here like headless chickens, we stumbled upon this place by chance. I'm certain there are secrets here; perhaps the way out lies within! Alas, it's just that this Demon..."
"Yes, even if there is a way out here, what difference does it make? This Demon possesses the cultivation of a Demon Emperor. Even if they find a way out, they would be powerless. Do they really want to confront it and risk their lives? That would be like an egg hitting a stone, asking for trouble! This is why he feels so heavy-hearted.
"Hmph, let's get there first. It's too early to say anything now." Ren Pingsheng rested for a while and continued moving forward. When he was tired, he would rest, then get up and keep going. As for eating, it didn't matter to him if he went two or three months without food. There was still plenty of water and food in the Spatial Ring from back then. However, after more than two years, there was not much left. If it were an ordinary person, they would probably starve to death.
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, half a year had gone by. Ren Pingsheng himself could not remember how long he had been walking. In any case, apart from resting, he had been walking continuously as if he knew no fatigue. In the last month, the oppressive pressure became increasingly terrifying, making it almost impossible to move; sometimes he couldn't even cover five miles in a day.
Although later he relied on the help of Sword Momentum to increase his speed, allowing him to walk two or three hundred miles in a day, the consumption was too great, requiring him to rest several times a day. However, there were benefits; his Sword Momentum was tempered over and over again in an intangible way. Moreover, he gained further comprehension of it, making his use of it smoother and more effortless.
"How far have we walked?" Ren Pingsheng asked numbly as he looked up.
"About fifty thousand miles, I suppose. Look, that Demon is not far away," the Demon Emperor said with a slightly wavering voice. Even he felt the monotony after more than half a year.
"Hmm? We're finally getting close." Hearing the Demon Emperor's words, he looked into the distance. All he saw were thick limbs like towering pillars supporting a body that vanished into the clouds—an awe-inspiring sight.
Seeing all this lifted his spirits. The inexplicable call also grew stronger; it seemed everything was centered around this Demon.
"Charge!" Ren Pingsheng shouted lightly. The Sword Momentum around him was like refined steel; under the terrifying pressure, it was exceptionally resilient and shielded him from everything. His speed did not slow down at all; with each step, he covered a hundred feet.
Half a day later, he finally got closer to the body of that Demon. At this point, his speed slowed down as he moved cautiously, afraid of waking this terrifying creature. With his cultivation level, perhaps just a light slap could end him.
"Eh? Why is this Demon so strange? It gives off an indescribable feeling. Kid, climb up and take a look," the Demon Emperor said with uncertainty.
"Climb... climb up?" Ren Pingsheng was shocked; his jaw nearly dropped at the Demon Emperor's madness.
"Yes, this Demon has issues; it seems to be in deep slumber. There's nothing to fear."
"Fallen into a deep sleep?" he pondered, sensing that the call seemed to come from this Demon’s body, but it was still deeper within.
He calmed his mind and, gritting his teeth, began to climb. After all, what is fortune if not misfortune? He held onto this thought as he climbed up the Demon’s thigh.
After climbing for quite a while without any movement, Ren Pingsheng finally relaxed. It seemed that the Demon really had fallen into a deep sleep, just as the Demon Emperor had said. However, thinking about the terrifying pressure it emitted even while asleep made him wonder what would happen if it woke up!
With the protection of Sword Momentum, Ren Pingsheng rested for a long time before slowly approaching the Demon’s head. By this time, he had climbed to a height of three thousand zhang, which illustrated just how massive this Demon was.
"How strange, how strange. Why does it feel so odd? This Demon clearly possesses immense vitality, yet why is there not a hint of life?" the Demon Emperor muttered to himself.
Ren Pingsheng felt as if he were walking on a great mountain, wandering around in search of that which was calling to him. Near the area of the Demon’s chest, his feelings grew even stronger.
"Thump… thump…" Suddenly, he felt his Heart begin to beat erratically and increasingly violently, like a drum or a bell ringing. Even the nearby Demon Emperor noticed something was off.
"What’s happening… my Heart…" Ren Pingsheng exclaimed in horror as the frequency of his heartbeat surged dozens of times, making his entire chest feel as if it would explode. He could hardly bear it, gasping for breath with his face turning red, blood spurting from his mouth uncontrollably.
"Kid, what’s wrong with you?" The Demon Emperor flew out with a grave expression, looking at Ren Pingsheng's abnormal state in shock. How could things have turned out like this?
"It hurts so much; my chest feels like it's going to burst!" he shouted while rolling on the ground. At that moment, the previously motionless Demon suddenly began to tremble. A two-foot-long wound opened up on one part of its chest, but strangely enough, not a drop of blood flowed out.
In the terrified gaze of the Demon Emperor, a crystal-clear red Heart flew out. At that moment, it seemed to become the only thing in existence; even the ever-turbulent Demonic Energy of the Abyss of Demons became rare and tranquil, allowing glimpses of clear blue skies and the long-lost sun.
Countless rays of sunlight descended and circled around it as if welcoming something. Yet with a gentle shudder, all the sunlight was absorbed completely; it seemed unsatisfied and began to compete for the sun's radiance. The sun in the sky cast down numerous beams of light but dimmed after just a few breaths.
On that day, everyone on Tianlan Continent witnessed this extraordinary sight. Countless beams of sunlight fell like meteors toward one direction. Then gradually, the sun's brilliance faded away until it disappeared entirely, plunging the entire continent into darkness.
Although it only took an hour to recover, the shock penetrated deep into everyone's hearts. Many were anxious and unsettled, unsure whether this was a good or bad omen.
“Golden Day falls, the Demon God emerges. A great calamity is approaching! Just a year ago, the calculations indicated there was still a thousand years left; why has it come so soon? Is there some unforeseen change?” An elder with an ethereal demeanor muttered to himself, his expression shifting between gloom and hope.
“Grandmaster, you called for me?” A man dressed in white spoke softly, his profound cultivation seemingly unfathomable.
“Feng Xu, activate the Heavenly Mechanism Order and declare to the world that our Heavenly Mechanism Sect is officially emerging.”
“Grandmaster, why so soon? Wasn't it planned for a hundred years later?”
“Sigh, a great calamity is imminent; no one can remain unscathed. We have at most three to five hundred years left. You must relay this message to other factions; we can only do our best and leave the rest to fate.” The elder's expression turned somber, and as soon as he finished speaking, he vanished.
“How could this be? Three to five hundred years!” Feng Xu exclaimed in disbelief. Their Heavenly Mechanism Sect was best known for its calculations and predictions, which had previously indicated that the calamity would arrive in a thousand years. Now, the timeline had suddenly been halved. How could he not be astonished?
Across the Tianlan Continent, all major powers received news from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect and reacted differently. They were aware that a great calamity was approaching but now felt an urgent sense of urgency. Consequently, they all took similar actions, generously allocating resources to accelerate the training of their disciples.
With the great calamity approaching and chaos on the horizon, no one could escape. The only thing they could do was to enhance their strength.
On the same day, strange phenomena erupted across various regions of the Tianlan Continent. Secret realms and Heritage forbidden lands trembled as numerous Heritage treasures emerged, seeking those fated to possess them. Additionally, some hidden families and sects revealed themselves, opening their doors to recruit disciples. Many buried talents were unearthed and received focused training.
With these major powers investing their full efforts into cultivation, as long as one's talent wasn't too poor, becoming a King-Level Expert or even an Emperor-Level Expert within three to five hundred years would not be difficult.
The entire Tianlan Continent was suddenly rife with undercurrents and turmoil!
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