Chapter 426: I Want to Go Home
Upon thinking about his weak cultivation as a wolf demon when he first crossed over, as well as the formidable fighters in the Wind Strike Department, Lu Heng felt a slight tremor of fear.
The journey towards Sanxian Island across the sea was even more distant than Lu Heng had imagined.
The Eastern Sea is vast, and the maritime nations there are all extraordinary and wondrous. Lu Heng originally thought it would be similar to the South Sea, but now that he has personally set foot upon it, he has realized that the Eastern Sea is much larger than the South Sea.
According to the explanation of Candle Dragon, the Celestial Desolation Realm was shattered by the aftermath of the clash between the supreme being and the Emperor Fu Xi during the ancient collapse of the Heavenly Court. Later, when external enemies harvested the beings of the Celestial Desolation Realm, they also left behind various cruel methods beyond the South Sea.
So, the current territory of the South Sea has diminished considerably compared to ancient times
In contrast, the Eastern Sea, which was not greatly affected by the ancient calamities, is incredibly vast.
And the sea-bound Sanxian Island that they were heading towards is located at the far end of the East Sea, right above the Return Ruins… In other words, to reach their destination this time, Lu Heng and his companions must traverse the entire expanse of the East Sea and journey all the way to the end of the world.
At a glance, the three of them were relatively travelling leisurely.
Engaging in idle chatter, discussing the heavens and the earth, exchanging philosophies, and reminiscing about the past, they frivolously indulged in a myriad of tangential conversations, treating this gathering as a prelude to the anticipated rendezvous at the esteemed Cliff of Dao.
However, as time passed and the opening of Sanxian Island in the sea drew closer and closer, reaching a point where it seemed almost impossible to catch up, Candle Dragon finally accelerated the speed of the demonic winds and dark clouds.
Therefore, on the twenty-fifth day after departing from Hanyu Mountain, Lu Heng and his two companions hastily arrived above the edge of the world, the ethereal Eastern Sea Return Ruins.
From a distance, they could see the legendary bottomless abyss…
The Eastern Sea Return Ruins, a legendary abyss where all waters converge, a mysterious place whose true nature even the ancient entity of Candle Dragon is unaware of, now stretches before the three individuals.
The vast and boundless waters of the Eastern Sea, upon reaching this point, seemed to be cleaved apart by an ethereal sword, sliced smoothly. All the seawater, plummeted into the abyss below, disappearing into the pitch-black depths, its destination and whereabouts unknown; even divine consciousness unable to perceive the true conditions that lie beneath the abyss.
On the other side of the abyss, at a far-reaching distance spanning countless thousands of miles, lies the edge of the world, the barrier of space.
The vertically cascading seawater, juxtaposed against the backdrop of a myriad of stars and the vast world, forms a chilling and eerie pitch-black abyss.
The abyss is not only terrifyingly vast, but its depth is also equally intimidating.
The trio stood atop the black clouds and wicked winds, simultaneously peering their heads out to gaze upon the abyss below, all remaining silent and wordless.
In such silence, the Candle Dragon suddenly spoke, expressing concern as it urged, "Do not recklessly risk your lives… Throughout history, no one has ever known what lies beneath. But all those who have fallen, regardless of their cultivation level, have never returned."
The Candle Dragon sternly warned its two foolish companions, fearing they would recklessly seek death based on their cultivation prowess.
Jiu Mie peered down into the pitch-black abyss and remarked, "The Dragon clan lives in such a terrifying place… Isn't the psychological pressure immense? Staying in a perilous location like this for a long time must lead to psychological distortion, right?"
Lu Heng, peering ahead into the darkness, rubbed his chin and pondered, "As they say, when you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you… Do you not find this boundless abyss resembling a dark pupil? One that coldly and ruthlessly observes all living creatures outside?"
The Candle Dragon sighed and said, "My friend, your metaphors are always so repugnant…"
Jiu Mie nodded and concurred, "When it comes to repugnant metaphors, there is no one who can match the eloquence of the Wolf God of Hanyu Mountain."
Lu Heng was slightly startled as he listened to the conversation between the two individuals.
"Where's the agreement to call me Huo Feng?" Standing atop the whirlwind of demonic winds, Lu Heng nervously glanced around, making sure there was no living creature within a radius of a hundred miles. Only then did he heave a sigh of relief and say, "Now that we have entered the domain of the Dragon Palace, could you all please be more cautious?"
Lu Heng stared at his two mischievous companions and said, "Calling out names recklessly could lead to mistakes, and only the two of you would be to blame!"
Lu Heng issued a grave warning.
Candle Dragon and Jiu Mie exchanged a glance, both of them bursting into laughter.
Candle Dragon said, "We're still far from Sanxian Island, and the Dragon Clan isn't known for having keen ears. How could they possibly hear our conversation?… My friend, you're being overly cautious. Stay calm and composed, as getting too excited can lead to losing one's cultivator demeanor. Isn't that right, Friend Jiu Mie?"
Jiu Mie nodded repeatedly and agreed, "Besides, even if outsiders were to overhear, what difference would it make? You, Lu Heng, walk a righteous path and stand tall, fearing no one. Could the Dragon Emperor possibly devour you?"
Candle Dragon also chuckled and said, "Indeed, could the Dragon Emperor possibly devour you?"
Lu Heng's eyebrows twitched as he listened to the banter between the two mischievous friends, exchanging remarks back and forth.
"You two have conspired to trick me, haven't you… No! I cannot go to Sanxian Island. I suddenly remembered some important matters at home that require my attention at Hanyu Mountain. I shall leave the matter of the River Map and the Luo Book in the capable hands of both of you, my good friends. Farewell to you both."
With that, Lu Heng immediately soared into the air with a streak of light, his speed so fast it was almost invisible.
However, Candle Dragon and Jiu Mie had already prepared themselves. The two positioned themselves, one on the left and the other on the right, blocking Lu Heng's path. They chuckled and said, "Friend, why are you trying to flee… You've already come this far, there's no time to return home for any matters. Leave it to the younger generation to handle."
"Yes, yes, indeed, the matters at home are trivial; it is the River Map and the Luo Book that are of utmost importance! They hold the fate of the Celestial Desolation Realm. Friend, are you implying that you intend to withdraw halfway?"
"We were just joking, after all, there are no living beings nearby anyway. Once we reach the Dragon Palace, we assure you that we will not give you the slip. Otherwise, the wrath of heavenly thunder and the annihilation of countless souls by lightning… How about it? Do you trust us now?"
The two even resorted to making a solemn vow.
That solemn appearance made Lu Heng… increasingly uneasy, sensing that these two miscreants had some ulterior motive.
Their sudden and inexplicable resort to making such a venomous vow…
Lu Heng watched Candle Dragon and Jiu Mie in silence for a while and, after a moment of contemplation, finally uttered these words, "If I encounter any mishap, even in the afterlife, I shall not let you two off the hook!"
Candle Dragon chuckled and said, "Rest assured, my dear friend. The three of us are bound together through thick and thin, and we shall stand united through it all. When have I ever let my comrades down in crucial moments? I, Candle Dragon, would never do any harm to my good friend!"
Amidst the devilish winds and ominous dark clouds above, the three of them were entangled in an unceasing struggle.
However, at this moment, a streak of brilliance emerged from the distance and swiftly passed by the vicinity of Lu Heng and his companions.
A slightly astonished voice emanated from within the streak of brilliance.
"Senior Wolf God?"
Following that, the streak of brilliance dissipated, and a mother and her son, who had similar heights, appeared within the sight of Lu Heng and his companions.
The woman standing in the void possessed natural charm and exuded alluring grace. Even though she had become a mother, she still couldn't conceal her seductive allure.
She smiled gracefully at Lu Heng and performed a courteous salute, saying, "Caiyi pays respect to Senior Wolf God."
Jiu Mie and Candle Dragon by Lu Heng's side instantly released their hold on him, regaining the dignified posture of cultivators.
Even the highly accomplished cultivator, Lian Caiyi, was unable to witness the scene that had just unfolded.
Only to see the Wolf God's side, these two extraordinary and highly accomplished senior predecessors stood high in the clouds. With a cold and indifferent glance, they quickly averted their gaze from her.
It seemed that her unparalleled beauty as a Demon Woman was as worthless as dirt in their eyes.
