Chapter 2148

Volume Ten: War of the Demon Realm, Chapter 2125: Mother of the Insect Plague

"What, you also have a Star Realm Disk and Boundary-Breaking Pearls and such magical treasures in your hands?" Han Li asked, his thoughts shifting.

"Just relying on the Star Realm Disk and such items is not enough to accomplish this. Once we contact that old monster, the next time fellow Daoist comes, I will naturally prepare everything. However, such items are even extraordinarily precious to Guangyuan Zhai, and they come with strict usage limits. Even if obtained, it would still be difficult for Han Brother to travel back and forth to our Demon Realm; it's not something to be used lightly, so one must use it with caution." The maiden in hemp clothing added a word of caution, uneasy.

"Rest assured, if it is truly a consumable item, Han will certainly use it carefully and will not waste it in vain."

Upon hearing that a treasure capable of traveling between the two realms could truly be obtained, Han Li was naturally overjoyed and readily agreed.

Seeing Han Li's sincere expression, Lan Ying nodded in satisfaction.

"By the way, there is still one matter I have long been puzzled about; I wonder if Fairy Shi might still be kind enough to explain it to me." Han Li pondered another matter, hesitated slightly, and then asked.

"If you have more questions, Han Brother, just ask—why be so distant?" The maiden in hemp clothing was slightly startled, but immediately smiled and replied.

"I wish to know why this Demon Realm incursion into the Spirit Realm this time is so different from before, as if it intends long-term occupation and not retreat. And upon entering the Demon Realm this time, I found that ordinary demons are unaware of this matter. Those who invaded the Spirit Realm seem to be only the direct forces of those Holy Ancestors and some controlled low- and mid-rank demon beasts." Han Li stared at the maiden in hemp clothing, his expression solemn as he asked.

Upon hearing Han Li's question, whether it was the maiden in hemp clothing or Zhao Ziling and "Zhu Aunt" beside her, their expressions all changed.

"Although I know this matter, I am constrained by the sect's prohibition against meddling in inter-realm conflicts, so I cannot truthfully inform you." Lan Ying hesitated for a long while before speaking somewhat apologetically.

"Since this matter puts Fairy Lan in a difficult position, then let it be as if I never asked." Seeing this, Han Li naturally did not press further, merely nodding slightly to show understanding.

"Han Brother, if you wish to ask about this matter, there's no need to seek Lan Mei Mei; as a disciple of the Six Extremes Sect, I also know some related inside information." Zhao Ziling's expression changed several times before she finally sighed and spoke.

"Oh, is this something you can conveniently speak of? If it is also inconvenient, then never mind. I could spend a little time myself and likewise uncover some inside information." Han Li was originally pleased, but then thought of something and asked cautiously.

"Don't worry, you need not be concerned. Although this matter was originally only known to those of the Holy Ancestor's rank, with the war between this realm and the human realm having raged for so many years, this news cannot remain hidden for long. Now, we disciples of the Holy Ancestors already know some of it, and before long, I believe the entire high echelon of the Demon Realm will know of the Demon Realm's great calamity—there is no need for secrecy anymore." Zhao Ziling replied with a bitter smile.

"The Demon Realm's great calamity? Then I truly must listen attentively." Han Li's heart shuddered, and he dared not be negligent in his reply.

"Lan Ying Mei Mei and Zhu Aunt originally knew of this matter, so speaking of it here is no problem. If there are any errors, I hope Lan Ying Mei Mei will kindly point them out." Zhao Ziling thought for a moment, then spoke solemnly.

"To speak frankly, our Zhai does not know too much about the Demon Realm's great calamity, nor is it any better than Zi Jie Jie's knowledge. We merely know that if not handled well, the Demon Realm may truly face great catastrophe. The Holy Ancestors led by the Three Great Primordial Ancestors have devoted almost all their thoughts to this. The incursion into the Spirit Realm seems merely one of their contingency measures." The maiden in hemp clothing gave a bitter smile; though she did not specify anything, she also vaguely said something.

Han Li heard this, and his heart could not help but tremble slightly!

"Since Lan Mei Mei cannot elaborate, let me explain the great calamity. Speaking of it takes a long time; the initial cause must be traced back to shortly after the Demon Realm's opening. It is said that at that time, many races now long extinct still lived in various realms. And those true immortals and true demons, upper-realm existences, could occasionally still contact their kin in lower realms, but during a certain period at that time, a branch of an ancient insect clan, originally insignificant in one realm, suddenly gave birth to a Mother of the Insect Plague whose power was even more terrifying than that of ordinary true immortals. This insect mother not only possesses a dark elemental body by nature, but can also simultaneously devour all kinds of energy from heaven and earth; even more terrifying is its astonishing reproductive speed, and its offspring likewise possess the terrifying trait of devouring heaven and earth's energy. It is said that the current Gold-Eating Insects and several other major pestilent insects spreading across realms may have inherited the bloodline of the Insect Plague Mother, thus likewise possessing the divine ability to devour all things." Zhao Ziling spoke to this point, paused, and gave Han Li a deeply meaningful glance.

Han Li heard this; his face showed no change, but his eyes involuntarily narrowed slightly.

At this time, Zhao Ziling continued speaking:

"It is said that in just over a thousand years, this Mother of the Insect Plague led hundreds of millions of offspring to slaughter all living beings of other races in that realm completely. Then, after over ten thousand more years, the entire realm was drained of heavenly and earthly energy due to being devoured, all things withered, and finally the realm collapsed with a boom. Yet that Mother of the Insect Plague, at the very moment before the realm's destruction, used immense divine power to forcibly break through space with her offspring, leaving the collapsing realm and entering a nearby adjacent realm. However, after merely tens of thousands of years, this newly entered realm underwent the same scene—its energy was forcibly exhausted, and it began to collapse. Thus, over the following several hundred thousand years, this Mother of the Insect Plague, accompanied by her offspring, successively destroyed several realms, and finally drew the attention of the upper realms. Somehow, two true immortal incarnations were made to descend directly, and they lured this Mother of the Insect Plague and her offspring into the Demon Realm, where a great slaughter ensued. It is said that the battle of that year nearly reached the point of heaven collapsing and earth splitting, affecting countless regions; now, many dangerous places and secret realms in the Demon Realm were formed only after this great battle. And yet the final result of this battle was that all offspring of the Mother of the Insect Plague were completely slain, while she herself, severely wounded, was sealed by the two true immortals using an immortal realm technique at the Present Seal Site, where she has lain in eternal slumber ever since."

"Since they captured this Mother of the Insect Plague, why did those two true immortals not simply take her life, but instead go to the trouble of sealing her?" Han Li asked, frowning slightly upon hearing this, "Could the current Demon Realm great calamity be that this Mother of the Insect Plague has awakened again?"

"Why those two true immortals did not slay the Mother of the Insect Plague—because the age is too ancient, it is hard to say. Perhaps she has some life-preserving means, making complete slaughter impossible. Or perhaps after that great battle, the two true immortals were also severely wounded and unable to do so. But regardless of the original reason, Han Brother's current guess is not wrong: that Mother of the Insect Plague has indeed begun to gradually awaken over ten thousand years ago, and has furthermore reproduced many offspring, continually assaulting the seal. After the Three Great Primordial Ancestors were alarmed, they have continuously used various methods from outside to strengthen and consolidate the seal, and have sent people to incessantly slay the low- and mid-rank insect plagues bursting from the seal's gaps—this can only delay the time when the Mother of the Insect Plague truly breaks out of the seal. And once this insect mother's main body manages to escape confinement, the fate of the Demon Realm can be easily imagined. That Mother of the Insect Plague will not spare any prisoners or show any effort; all things will be devoured by her until nothing remains—this is truly the Demon Realm's great calamity." Zhao Ziling said this, and her face also showed a worried expression.

"According to Zhao Ziling's words, if this Mother of the Insect Plague truly destroys the Demon Realm, would it not also be possible for her to cross realms and come to our Spirit Realm?" Han Li's expression suddenly turned extremely grim, and he could not help but ask.

"The realms adjacent to the Demon Realm are not only the Spirit Realm, but also several others. But if the Demon Realm ceases to exist, the Spirit Realm indeed has a certain probability of becoming the next target of devastation. And even if not, once the several nearby realms are all destroyed, the Spirit Realm will certainly also be unable to escape this calamity." The maiden in hemp clothing said this.

"I see. So, as long as we can resolve this Mother of the Insect Plague, not only will the Demon Realm immediately withdraw its troops, but we can also resolve one major future calamity for our Spirit Realm." Han Li's expression turned gloomy as he pondered for a long time before speaking slowly.

"How could the Mother of the Insect Plague be so easily resolved? If you could truly accomplish this, not only would the current war between the two realms vanish like smoke, but even letting the Demon Realm henceforth cease its holy sacrificial harassment of the Spirit Realm would be effortless. But unless a true immortal descends from heaven, this thought is merely a foolish fantasy." Zhao Ziling said this faintly.

"Indeed, such a matter is not something I can intervene in now. Fortunately, hearing your tone, that seal can still support for a long time, so I can only wait until later to speak of it." Han Li's expression changed several times, and in the end he could only shake his head and temporarily set this matter aside in his mind.

Such an affair concerning multiple realms should be left to those Great Completion existences of the Spirit Realm to handle; he is now merely a small Body Integration cultivator and still unable to bear such heavy responsibility.

At worst, upon returning, I will first inform the Great Completion existence Mo Jianli of the clan, and then speak further.

Han Li made up his mind, and thus no longer mentioned related matters, but instead chatted with Zhao Ziling and the others about what they had seen and heard in the Demon Realm, and finally took his leave together with Zhao Ziling.

However, as Han Li accompanied Zhao Ziling out of the pavilion and walked along the path out of the fiery forest, at the exit, there were suddenly seven or eight demon clan warriors in battle armor, guarding an extraordinarily luxurious beast carriage.

"Han Brother, since you are returning to the city anyway, let me give you a ride in this beast carriage. On the way, I still have some matters to tell you in detail." Zhao Ziling paused her steps, turned her head, and spoke softly to Han Li.

"Good, I also have some matters I need to discuss with you." Han Li nodded slightly and did not decline.

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