Chapter 2506

However, this is a supreme divine ability that tears through space, touching upon the laws, so it cannot be used frequently. He Lingchuan estimates that at least ten and a half days must pass before he can barely use it once. It's like the Great Square Vase opening a small door in the wall of laws—occasionally letting him slip through is already remarkable; don't think it's as easy as a kitchen.

Moreover, there's a problem with it: it's a one-way trip, and you can't bring anyone else.

Suppose he enters the Void Realm and the Panlong Secret Realm from Cangyan Ju City—this would be a one-way passage. After leaving the secret realm, he would only appear on the back of the Earth Mother. If he wants to return to Ju City, he must find his own way back.

Single-person, one-way ticket, no return included.

He Lingchuan then said, "Of course, no matter which option you choose, I will return the Stone Heart to you."

The Earth Mother unconsciously scratched her head.

Is it to damage tendons and bones, destroy one's cultivation, become weak and feeble, or to carry the Panlong Ancient City and walk one's own path, going wherever one pleases, occasionally taking on work for the great boss of the Nine Abysses?

If there are no hidden traps in these two options, then there's no need to choose at all.

"Why... uh..." it pondered for a long time, unable to find suitable words, "Why don't you restrict me?"

"No need." He Lingchuan lightly pressed its shoulder, "Cooperation leads to mutual benefit."

Hearing this, the Blood Demon felt a wave of embarrassment. If the Nine Abysses Emperor truly believed cooperation could lead to mutual benefit, why must the Blood Demon be tightly bound to him? This is clearly a subordinate relationship—unfair!

He Lingchuan couldn't hear its inner thoughts, nor did he bother to care. The reason he could be so magnanimous is fundamentally because he will soon gain the ability to remotely enter the Panlong Ancient City, which has little to do with where the Earth Mother people are. Besides, the Panlong Ancient City would be better off not remaining on this wilderness, so he gladly acts as a magnanimous superior.

Of course, the Earth Mother's special ability as a "moving city" will surely have remarkable effects in war, but that's a story for later.

The Earth Mother thought and thought, and finally felt she had nothing left to think about.

"Then let's go with the second option." Nobody wants to suffer pain and injury, not even the stone beings, "but Yujing City is too ugly to look at—it needs renovation! Also, the filth left by Shangguan Biao must be cleaned up as soon as possible!"

Yujing City's grotesque patchwork style severely deviates from its aesthetic.

"It's up to you." He Lingchuan shrugged, "As long as the Panlong Ancient City isn't harmed."

The Blood Demon, on the contrary, felt a bit regretful: "I still think Yujing City is quite interesting."

He Lingchuan drafted a spirit contract on the spot and handed it to the Earth Mother for review.

This is the third time the Earth Mother has signed a contract with humans; the first two times she suffered great losses. This time, she examined it very carefully, wishing to dissect every word for study.

After just two hundred characters, she had been looking at it for a long quarter of an hour.

Then she finally made up her mind, took back her Stone Heart, and pressed down heavily on the back of the spirit contract.

This is equivalent to stamping it—the contract takes effect and begins to glow.

From this moment on, the Earth Mother and the Panlong Ancient City are in a symbiotic relationship, and with the Nine Abysses Emperor, they are cooperative partners.

After the contract was completed, He Lingchuan also showed a relieved smile on his face.

As the Nine Abysses Emperor, he usually has to manage his vast empire on the Flashing Gold Plains, so he cannot spare time to look after the Panlong Ancient City.

Previously, he thought the Panlong Ancient City and the Great Square Vase would encounter no danger on the Panlong Wilderness, after all, they had passed through 170 or 180 years like this. However, the Shangguan Biao incident sounded the alarm for him:

The situation of heaven and earth has undergone tremendous change; what was once thought to be infallible now cannot be guaranteed at all.

If one Shangguan Biao could threaten the Great Square Vase, perhaps the demons of heaven will later find a second, even a third.

The best solution is to let the Panlong Ancient City become a moving fortress, never to remain on the wilderness again. This both prevents prying eyes of ill-intentioned people and protects its safety.

Moreover, He Lingchuan has also secured a powerful bodyguard for it.

Shangguan Biao originally, by holding the Stone Heart, could act recklessly, relying on the Earth Mother's resistance to high blood pressure and boundless magic power. Thousands of years ago, it was not yet this strong, showing that Shangguan Biao is not entirely inactive—at least in arming and strengthening the Earth Mother's body, he has made notable contributions.

Of course, the Earth Mother herself also has concerns:

"You said the demons of heaven won't let me go. Aren't you afraid your ancient city will be hunted down together with me?"

"You are alone and suffering heavy injuries—that's what makes you a good prey; as long as you carry the Panlong Ancient City, the demons of heaven won't easily seek you. Moreover, since you are constantly moving, they also cannot easily track your whereabouts." The Earth Mother, who has never been severed from Yujing City, naturally retains most of her strength, abnormally powerful. He Lingchuan smiled and said, "Even so, if you ever encounter an external enemy you cannot resist, you can seek my help, or you can lure them into the Panlong Secret Realm."

The Earth Mother nodded: "Understood."

He Lingchuan stroked his chin and added, "After settling this matter, I will head north to seek trouble with the demons of heaven. There will also be a major battle then—would you like to go with me?"

"Yes!" The Earth Mother has always been clear about gratitude and grudges, "You saved me from Shangguan Biao's demonic claws—I owe you a great favor."

He Lingchuan pointed to the puddle before him:

"Let's go, it's time to return to reality. If we don't go out now, the guests will all leave."

……

Beneath the pile of stones at the cliff's base, it was empty and bare—no sign of the Violent Bear King.

Not only the Green Leopard Demon, but even Wu Yao had faces ashen with dirt.

Shangguan Biao was truly cunning—this move of the Cicada Shedding its Shell deceived everyone.

This place is already very close to the city gate; the One-Eyed Giant King confirmed Shangguan Biao's disappearance and immediately issued an order to the demon soldiers behind him:

"Follow me!"

He originally had no connection with the demons of heaven, nor did he like the Green Leopard Demon, and he had already obtained the spoils he wanted—why not leave now?

Don't wait for Shangguan Biao to turn back—by then, you won't be able to leave.

"Can you contact the Violent Bear King?" Seeing the One-Eyed Giant Clan depart, Wu Yao also paid no attention, only ordering the Green Leopard Demon, "Find it, and you'll find Shangguan Biao!"

The Violent Bear King is a traitor—it seems he hasn't been exposed yet. He still has a chance to pursue them on the Yangguan Road!

The Green Leopard Demon spat out a compass and glanced at it twice—the needle swayed back and forth, unable to find direction. It could only shake its head: "Can't find it; they might be in some secret realm."

This time, the Green Leopard Demon managed to scheme against Shangguan Biao by striking unexpectedly. Now that people are on guard, such a huge Yujing City—once Shangguan Biao disappears, finding him again will be like searching for a needle in the ocean.

Just then, the ground suddenly began to tremble again, as if an invisible force were lifting the broken valley upward, attempting to flatten this huge gully.

The demons clamored in alarm—several bird demons flapped their wings and fled in panic. To them, this kind of heaven-shaking, earth-moving power was too familiar.

This is the reappearance of the Earth Mother's power!

No matter who holds the Earth Mother's Stone Heart—whether Shangguan Biao or other enemies—it will only bring them harm!

(End of Chapter)