Chapter 155: In the tumultuous red dust, rites surge like tides; human feelings are like a net binding the heart's prison

Ten days later, outside the Forgetting Love Forest.

Zhuang Buran surveyed Sima Saniang, who was setting up the grand formation, and casually said to Yan Hongye beside him:

"The mistress's formation attainments are indeed extraordinary; once the demonic qi of the Yin World Nether Spring erupts, this formation can at least hold for several days."

He nodded, gazing upward at the grand formation:

"Besides suppressing the demonic qi, it also sends the demonic qi to the Nine Heavens above to be scattered by the fierce winds; the name 'Sealing Demon' truly lives up to its meaning."

"From your tone, you must have grasped the essence of this Sealing Demon Grand Formation?" Yan Hongye questioned suspiciously.

"Those who know me are my junior sister." Zhuang Buran said leisurely:

"Next, we just wait for the Profound Heart Orthodoxy and the Yin Moon Dynasty to arrive at the Forgetting Love Forest."

Yan Hongye furrowed her fine brows:

"Zhuge Liuyun, you seem off; are you secretly plotting something?"

"A mere Profound Heart sect cultivator at the Yellow Talisman Realm—what could he scheme?" The spear-bearing youth's eyes deepened slightly, he said lightly:

"It's just that earlier, outside the Despair Mountain Cave, I slightly sensed the strands of demonic qi emanating from the Yin World Nether Spring, and discovered that my body is exceptionally adapted to the demonic qi filled with murderous intent."

Not far away, Yan Chixia heard this and immediately came over:

"Liuyun, don't overthink; once we resolve the Yin World Nether Spring, there are some things you should also know the time for."

Zhuang Buran said casually and unrestrainedly:

"I happen to know some divination arts and also possess telepathy; I don't need you to tell me, I can know on my own—since I can gather righteous qi and demonic qi within one body, I must be some sort of human-demon offspring."

"Indeed, a hybrid producing a monster; my constitution is even more suited to demonic qi than the so-called demons."

Yan Chixia was stunned; she hadn't expected the secret she'd concealed for so long to be discovered by the person involved.

Yan Hongye, hearing this, was also somewhat taken aback, but immediately straightened her expression and said:

"What monster? You are human; you're called Zhuge Liuyun, a disciple of the Profound Heart Orthodoxy, and also my senior brother."

"Liuyun, what Hongye said is correct." Sima Saniang, who had finished setting up the Sealing Demon Grand Formation, evidently also heard the spear-bearing youth's earlier words, walked over and continued:

"You must absolutely not worry about the demonic bloodline within your body; no matter what, you are the mistress's good child."

"In the tumultuous red dust, rites surge like tides; human feelings are like a net binding the heart's prison."

Zhuang Buran casually waved his hand, turned and strode away:

"The mortal world's hustle and bustle is truly interesting; I'll go find some quiet first."

Yan Hongye was about to speak when Sima Saniang stopped her:

"Let him calm down first; this brat may look like he's joking and scolding, acting freely, but his thoughts are deep—otherwise he wouldn't want to cultivate the 'Profound Heart Marvelous Canon'."

Yan Chixia, not losing her stature as a grand master, spoke sharply:

"Yeah, he usually appears lazy and lax, but I noticed his latent qi is unusual; it seems he created an internal cultivation method that can be practiced while walking, sitting, or lying down."

Yan Hongye gazed at the gradually receding back, her clear eyes slowly showing a hint of worry.

Five days later.

The Profound Heart Orthodoxy set up camp fifty li north of the Forgetting Love Forest, while the Yin Moon Dynasty stationed its main army fifty li south of the forest.

At this moment, at the edge of the Forgetting Love Forest, many elite disciples of the Profound Heart Orthodoxy stood.

Leading them was a dignified and splendid Daoist with a golden flame vermilion cinnabar Dao mark on his forehead; he was none other than the sect leader of the Profound Heart Orthodoxy, Jinguang.

Beside him stood four divine generals with vermilion cinnabar Dao marks on their foreheads and wearing red armor; they are the Profound Heart Orthodoxy's guardian deities, namely Qinglong, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise.

"Sect leader, this grand formation is actually laid out by our Profound Heart Orthodoxy's Daoist arts!" Qinglong said first.

"The demonic qi in the Yin World Nether Spring has already erupted, yet this grand formation can seal the endless demonic qi within the Forgetting Love Forest; few in our sect possess such ability."

Jinguang's eyes flashed with sharp light:

"This formation must have been laid by the traitor Yan Chixia's wife, Sima Saniang; she is not only unmatched in medical arts in the present age, but also equally skilled in formations."

At this time, a large number of demons also arrived here, led by a gloomy, cold-eyed youth wielding a sword.

He exuded a chilling aura from inside out, making one involuntarily feel awe; he is the current Holy King of the Yin Moon Dynasty, Qiye.

Beside him were two men and one woman, each emanating a terrifying great demon ferocious aura; they are the Elong, Hungry Ghost, and Asura from the Four Sages of the Demon Palace.

Besides Qiye stood a refined middle-aged man in white robes, resembling a well-read scholar; he is the teacher of the current Demon King, Jing Wuyuan.

"Listeners of the Profound Heart Orthodoxy, today Holy King Qiye is here; you dare not think of obtaining the Non-evil Treasure Sword!" The Elong roared loudly.

Qinglong mocked:

"Ridiculous, the Unceasing, one of the Four Demons of your Yin Moon Dynasty, will likely not be able to hold out much longer before falling into hell, yet you dare to act wildly here."

"Jinguang, you must also see that if it weren't for this formation in the Forgetting Love Forest, the demonic qi of the Yin World Nether Spring would have already wrought calamity upon heaven and earth, causing living beings to suffer, and there would be no more orthodox and demonic paths in the world."

Qiye said coldly:

"Do you want to continue fighting?"

Jinguang's eyes narrowed slightly:

"Since ancient times, the orthodox and demonic paths have been incompatible; the Yin Moon Dynasty, in its bid to dominate the mortal realm, has unknownly harmed how many living beings."

"Now, if we can annihilate your Yin Moon demons in one fell swoop, our Profound Heart Orthodoxy can better resolve the demonic qi of the Yin World Nether Spring."

He gave an order:

"Profound Heart sect disciples, hear the order! Follow me to slay demons and eradicate evil, protecting the righteous path of the mortal realm!"

"We solemnly obey the sect leader's command!"

The crowd replied in unison:

Instantly, the sky filled with yellow, purple, and gold talismans, transforming into various heavenly and earthly powers, like wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, striking at the place where the Yin Moon Dynasty stood.

"Chant!"

A sudden, fierce yet clear sword cry rang out, and see Qiye drawing his pitch-black long sword, seemingly containing endless demonic qi.

The boundless demonic qi then transformed into a dazzling, blinding sword light to the extreme, which then burst forth fiercely and abruptly amidst the sky-full of wind and thunder.

In the span of a breath, all talismans were destroyed; the sword light's momentum undiminished, it slashed toward the Profound Heart Orthodox Sect.

"Heaven and Earth have no limits; Profound Heart Orthodox Law, seize."

Jinguang's body burst forth with thick and pure vital energy; as he formed hand signs and chanted, he shot out a golden talisman, instantly dispelling the sword light.

"What a Heaven-Slaying Sword-Drawing Art! The demonic skill that the Liudao Demon Lord spent a hundred years to master—you, this brat, have trained it to the brink of great accomplishment."

Jinguang's voice grew even colder:

"It seems you are far more dangerous than the Liudao Demon Lord; if you are allowed to keep living, sooner or later you will become a grave threat to humanity!"

Just as he was about to continue attacking, the Great Demon-Sealing Formation in the Wangqing Forest seemed unable to withstand the demonic energy bursting forth from the Yin Realm Dark Spring.

Suddenly, waves of violent and ferocious demonic energy leaked out.

"Ahhh!"

On the field, countless Profound Heart Sect members and Yin Moon Demons were suddenly corroded by the demonic energy, turning into ashes of calamity.

In a hidden corner far away, the few people using golden invisibility talismans saw what happened; among them, Yan Chixia hastily said:

"San Niang, you haven't even moved the artifact that controls the Great Demon-Sealing Formation, so how did the sealed demonic energy suddenly erupt?"

"Not good; their fierce battle actually stirred the demonic energy temporarily sealed in the Wangqing Forest." Sima Saniang flashed out, not forgetting to remind:

"Big Beard, hurry up and help!"

"Good!" Yan Chixia hurriedly followed.

"Junior sister, don't rush first."

Zhuang Buran called out to stop Yan Hongye:

"Wait until the Profound Heart Orthodox Sect and the Yin Moon Dynasty fully grasp the gravity of the situation, then join forces with master and mistress to suppress the rampant demonic energy in the formation—wouldn't that create an opportunity for them to cooperate?"

"If you go out now, you'll only boost the Profound Heart Orthodox Sect's arrogance, and instead make the Yin Moon Demons ready to fight to the death."

When Yan Hongye saw her parents move to suppress the rampant demonic energy, she kept saying that if the formation collapsed, not only would everyone present be turned into ashes of calamity by the demonic energy, but all living beings under heaven would also be unable to escape this calamity.

Thus Qiye and Jinguang immediately ordered a halt, then came forward to help suppress the rampant demonic energy inside the formation.

"Zhuge Liuyun, are you always able to maintain such clear and rational judgment at any time?"

Yan Hongye sighed inexplicably:

"Do you know that if Jinguang and Qiye hadn't acted immediately to help, the Great Demon-Sealing Formation might have been completely destroyed, and finally..."

"In the end we would all turn to ashes of calamity." Zhuang Buran replied with a smiling tone:

"Wouldn't that be even better? You've cultivated the Profound Heart Marvelous Scripture; anyway you won't last long, and if master and mistress personally see you breathing your last, they'd surely wish they were dead instead."

"Better to be swift and clean; one finish ends it all, reducing much suffering."

"What about you?" Yan Hongye looked puzzled. "Do you really want to die?"

"To me, living one lifetime, death is the most trivial; what I seek are just the two words 'splendid'."

Zhuang Buran said leisurely:

"To die together with all things under heaven, that too counts as not having lived in vain!"

(End of Chapter)