After understanding these things, my eyebrows relaxed.
However, according to my understanding of the sacrificial evil spirit, since this matter was of great importance, no matter how much I asked, he wouldn't tell me the details.
In other words, I only gained something in meaning, but in reality, I still knew nothing.
With that in mind, I didn't continue thinking about it.
This matter would eventually be revealed to the world, and I wouldn't have to waste my energy thinking about it.
Previously, I had planned to ask Bi 'an about the Death Scripture's effects, but now it seemed that she didn't know the key to it. So, I simply put the matter to the back of my mind and enjoyed the hard-won world of just the two of us.
One day was really too short.
The next day, Bi 'an got up early to prepare food for me. As I watched her busy figure, I thought about the snake spirit from yesterday and couldn't help but sigh. If only I could stay with Bi' an for a long time. How wonderful would that be?
Whenever the word 'if' was mentioned, it could only be an unrealistic expectation.
When Bi 'an finished cooking, we smiled at each other and sat down to eat. We didn't say anything, but we did our best to slow down our movements, wanting to enjoy this hard-won time together.
Parting was inevitable. We had experienced it a few times already, so there wasn't much sadness in this moment. At least, Bi 'an and I didn't have any expressions of sadness on our faces.
She calmly stood up with a smile on her face and said that she would watch me leave.
Perhaps Bi 'an's strength had infected me, but my heart felt warm. Even after we left the Fire God Temple, my heart remained calm and my mood didn't fluctuate much.
When I turned around and saw the fiery red Fire God Temple behind me, I felt a little apprehensive.
Bi 'an was calm, and so was I. But this was only on the surface. In reality, the opening of the Mountain and Sea Realm was approaching, and it was very likely that this would be the last time I saw Bi' an.
In fact, I didn't know what this meant, but I couldn't avoid the fear in my heart. When the Fire God Temple disappeared before me, I forced myself to calm down and didn't stay any longer. I left this place and headed toward Wangwu Grotto-Heaven.
Just like before, I was still cautious. I completely concealed my aura and covered my surroundings with my spiritual sense. I carefully moved forward to avoid any mishaps.
Fortunately, no one seemed to be following me this time. I walked out of the Shennongjia forest without encountering any trouble.
After leaving Shennongjia, I rushed to the airport and boarded the flight to Wangwu Heavenly Cave.
During the voyage, I didn't have the heart to cultivate. I laid on my seat and couldn't help but think about what Uncle Lin had said.
Opening the Mountain and Sea Realm didn't require overwhelming power. All one had to do was gather the ten great Divine items, the three keys, and a pair of jade bracelets.
I've confirmed this with Nangong before.
As for why he wants me to use my free time to practice cultivation, it's all in preparation for when the Mountain and Sea Realm opens.
I already knew about these things. In fact, even without Uncle Lin telling me, I was already prepared for it.
"Right now, I'm thinking about the Demonic Tribe in the Mountain and Sea Realm.
From the moment Nangong gave me the sword, I knew that the Mountain and Sea Realm was a place where the Shamans and Demons coexisted.
Thousands of years had passed, and no one knew exactly what had happened inside. However, based on what had happened in the past, Demon Emperor Jun had led the Demonfolk into the Mountain and Sea Realm. The fact that he had been able to force Shennong to commit suicide proved that the Demonfolk were incredibly powerful. Now that it was open again, the most likely scenario was that the Demonfolk had come out to wreak havoc in the mortal world.
At that time, great waves would surely rise between the Human and Demon Tribes.
To Nangong and Bi 'an, opening the Mountain and Sea Realm and searching for the Shamans was extremely important.
As for the Demonfolk like the Green Hill Clan and the Liu Clan, it was the same.
As for Patriarch Li, Celestial Master Zhang, and the other experts with exceedingly high cultivation bases, they were all looking forward to the opening of the Mountain and Sea Realm.
As for me, the opening of the Mountain and Sea Realm didn't have much meaning.
The only meaning I had was worry. I had to worry about what the Mountain and Sea Realm would bring to the human world.
I had been worried about this issue for a long time, and when I asked Nangong about it, he said that if the Demonfolk appeared, the humans would be able to drive them away a second time.
However, the reality was that the human world was no longer the same as it had been all those years ago, when Yan and Huang were divided and ruled. Living beings didn't exist solely for the purpose of cultivation. In fact, most people didn't even know that the path of cultivation existed.
"Therefore, the conflict between the humans and the Demons had long since been buried in the river of history. If we wanted to start it again, it would be far more difficult than the first time.
The more I thought about it, the heavier my heart became. At the same time, my resistance to the matter grew clearer.
When Nangong mentioned it earlier, I didn't immediately reject his decision, because I wasn't sure how things would play out in the end.
Now that I knew what the consequences would be, I knew that even if I spoke up against it, it would be useless.
Nangong had been planning for this for thousands of years, and it wasn't something that I could persuade him with a few words.
Before I knew it, I had found myself standing in opposition to Nangong.
As for the Xuan, Daoist, and Buddhist sects, as well as the Demonfolk, their ultimate goal was to open the Mountain and Sea Realm. Therefore, they were on the same side as Nangong.
Even Wang Can, as well as all the other Blessed Lands and Paradises, had the same interests.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but smile wryly.
At this time, the plane started to land. I smiled wryly and put the matter aside for the time being. After the plane landed, I left the airport and went to Mount Wangwu.
On the way, I used a Sound Transmitting Talisman to contact Wang Can and told him that I was going to go there immediately.
When I arrived at the mountain pass, Officer Wang was already waiting for me with his clansmen.
When they saw me, Wang Can and the other members of the Wangwu Heavenly Abode knelt and respectfully greeted me.
I was already familiar with this scene, but now I was stunned. I suddenly realized that if I stopped Nangong from opening the Mountain and Sea Realm, the people of the Nine Cauldron Clan wouldn't recognize me.
I couldn't help but feel ridiculous.
Wang Can seemed to notice that I was in a daze, so he didn't mind offending me. He stood up and approached me, asking, "What's the matter?"
His words pulled me out of my thoughts. I waved my hand but didn't say anything. Then, I asked the kneeling people to stand up.
Since I didn't want to tell him, Wang Can didn't ask further. He just followed me carefully.
After a while, we arrived at the Wangwu Heavenly Abode.
I didn't hurry to Wang Can's father's mansion. Instead, I asked Wang Can about Mi Tai's situation.
Speaking of which, I wasn't qualified to be his master. It had been a year since I'd left Mi Tai here, but I hadn't asked him about his situation.
Wang Can smiled when he heard my question. Then, he told me that after I'd left, he'd arranged for Mi Tai to stay in his father's mansion and use the formations there to cultivate.
Over the past year or so, it was rare to see him. Even his meals were delivered to his door every day.
However, a few days ago, there was a strange phenomenon in the sky above the mansion. Heavenly Lightning appeared.
I was startled. Mi Tai had become a Heavenly Seal Heavenly Master?
When I first met him, I thought that he wasn't suitable for cultivation. I hadn't expected that when I returned to the Mi family's manor, he would have a Shiyao cultivation base. Now, in just over a year, he had become a Heavenly Seal Heavenly Master.
Compared to him, it had taken me ten years to obtain the dragon seal. His cultivation talent was really amazing.
Of course, talent was only one aspect. Mi Tai's cultivation base could reach his current level not only because of his talent and his desire to cultivate, but also because of the formation in Wang Can's father's mansion, which provided him with abundant shaman energy.
"That's not the only reason. During the past year, I've had the feeling that something has changed in the world. It's not just Mi Tai. Even I can sense that my cultivation is progressing much faster than before. It's almost as if the Mountain and Sea Realm is opening up, something has changed without me even realizing it.
Of course, it was just a vague feeling. I couldn't tell what it was exactly.
While talking about Mi Tai's situation, I planned to visit him. However, Officer Wang told me that he had prepared a banquet to welcome me.
Since he was so kind, I couldn't refuse. I nodded and decided to go to the banquet first.
Soon after, we arrived at a palace.
This palace was where the banquet had been held at the Heavenly Grand Ritual. I remembered Wang Can mentioning that unless there was something important, he wouldn't hold a banquet here.
Except for the Heavenly Grand Ritual, Wang Can had never held a banquet here.
Given my status, it was normal for Wang Can to hold a banquet here. However, it made me feel like I was an outsider.
So, after thinking about it for a while, I realized that Wang Can had held a banquet here to welcome me.
That was the truth. I called Wang Can and asked him about it. He told me that another distinguished guest had come today. He was also a member of the Witch Clan. According to him, he had come to discuss important matters.
The Witch Clan?
I subconsciously asked, "Do I know this person?"
Wang Can shook his head. "This is the first time I've seen this person. I don't know if I know him or not.
However, this person isn't from the Nine Cauldrons Clan, and he doesn't seem to have any clansmen. However, he's strong, so I don't dare to treat him lightly. "
After saying that, he asked me not to blame him.
After listening to him, I started to ponder.
When I heard that a member of the Witch Clan had come, I instinctively thought that it was the evil sacrificial spirit. However, Wang Can said that he didn't know this person, so I dismissed this possibility.
I had heard from Nangong that apart from the Nine Cauldrons Clan and the Medicine King Valley, there were no members of the Witch Clan in this world.
This Wangwu Grotto-Heaven was a secluded place. Since this person could find this place, could it be Nangong?
With that thought in mind, I quickened my pace and walked toward the inner hall. As soon as I entered the door, I saw a man standing with his hands clasped behind his back.
That man's figure was really familiar. I recognized him at first glance and called his name. "Nangong, why are you here?"
Hearing my call, Nangong leisurely turned around and looked at me with a smile, "I came to discuss some matters with this junior. I didn't expect to meet you here."
"Unexpected?
I don't think so. When I was talking to Uncle Lin in the Medicine King Valley, I already had a guess.
Uncle Lin had always stayed in his hometown and didn't go out.
Even if he always paid attention to the Mountain and Sea Realm's affairs, he couldn't be like Nangong, who knew everything.
However, when he called me out, he told me to leave the Medicine King Valley and find a place to cultivate in peace.
Uncle Lin had never cared about my affairs, so it was strange for him to say something like that, unless someone had specifically told him about it or asked him to do something.
As far as I knew, only the evil sacrificial spirit and Nangong could do something like that.
However, according to the arrogant and aloof nature of the evil sacrificial spirit, he wouldn't let others help him. After thinking about it carefully, I realized that Nangong was the only one who could do that.
Therefore, Nangong's words sounded like he was playing with me.