Chapter 857 - 852: Standing Up and Kicking, Huh!
Obsidian Plain.
The Spell Transmission Array lit up with a pillar of teleportation light.
Swish, swish, swish, a group of people appeared in the center of the array.
Finally free from the Crimson Calamity, everyone felt grateful to have survived the disaster.
Bai Pu frowned and said to the side, Zhu Que, "The Crimson Earth Vein was the Source of Demon Power controlled by the Red Emperor during his life, right?"
Zhu Que nodded and said, "According to the hundred-eyed Demon Ghost incarnation of the Black Emperor, it seems correct. Do you feel something is off?"
Bai Pu nodded slightly and said, "It’s a little too coincidental. It feels like we’re being forced out."
Zhu Que laughed heartily and said, "Don’t worry unnecessarily. The Red Emperor has been dead for only a few months. It’s impossible for him to resurrect."
Bai Pu silently thought to himself: Even if he resurrects, it wouldn’t be my concern. In the Heart Demon World, I might find it difficult to match in again in the future.
It’s a pity that I didn’t give the Shield [The Demon Spider Empress’s Warning] a chance to devour the corpse of the Great Dark Heaven—perhaps the outbreak of this wave of Crimson Calamity was purposely orchestrated by the Spirit Realm Will to drive people away.
The revival of the Great Dark Heaven failed; the Four Great Demon Emperors have all fallen into sleep.
Having lost the command of the Demon Emperors, the Demon Generals will temporarily become Neutral Demon Lords.
Their desire to attack the human Oath Warriors has decreased; at least, they won’t organize into an army to attack. Only sporadic demons drawn by fresh blood might raid humans.
The current Underworld is much safer than before. As long as you avoid the locations where the Neutral Demon Lords are entrenched, there won’t be large-scale battles.
Though it is near the Crystal Throne, close to Emperor Yan’s old lair, it is very safe.
The demons have sensed the fall of their respective Demon Emperors and have scattered; even loyal Demon Generals of Emperor Yan dare not cause trouble for the Expedition Team.
Rein, Leia, and Salacia went on to find the Quartermaster of the Four Great Oaths to convert their Merit Points into immediate combat power.
After doing these things, Rein and others repeatedly agreed with Bai Pu to match at the same time when entering the Ascension Plane. It would increase the probability of matching into the same Ascension Plane.
The two squads wouldn’t form a team beforehand; doing so would mean entering in team mode, raising Gaia’s Will’s evaluation criteria to a ten-member team! Clearly, it’s not worthwhile.
Like this time, entering in squad mode, acting together once encountered, Gaia’s Will’s evaluation criteria may increase, but not to the team level.
Of course, Bai Pu initially matched as an individual; it wasn’t until the main quest was completed that he summoned two teammates, thus forming the squad mode.
Bai Pu said his True Intent Prototype has not yet formed, so he doesn’t plan to ascend for now.
Rein, Leia, and Salacia all said they didn’t mind and would wait, however long it would take.
"We’re leaving now. Gangxin, we’re all looking forward to your performance in the combat power assessment competition of the Gaia Group!"
Rein and others then returned to the Silver Heart Great World.
At this time, in the Heart Demon: World of the Black Heaven’s Descent, only Bai Pu and three Awakened remained.
Bai Pu looked at the Great and Small Witches and said, "Our free exploration time still has several days left, but the Demon Camp has already crumbled; it’s hard to find valuable missions."
Rein and others left early for this reason.
"It’s okay, we’ve been directly promoted to Major General of Gaia and exchanged a lot of items to boost combat power with merit points. This trip is full of harvest. In the remaining days, without doing missions, we’ll just accompany you."
Wu Mingyue and Wu Qingyun both didn’t want to leave because to exit the Heart Demon World would mean temporary separation for both sides: one in the Outer City District and the other in the Inner City District.
The Great and Small Witches embraced Bai Pu’s sturdy arms on either side, whose round and towering pressure left Bai Pu’s spirit enchanted.
He embraced the slender and firm waists of the Great and Small Witches, smilingly saying, "The harvest isn’t just being promoted to Major General. We have other matters to attend to; let’s discuss it once we return to the Black Tortoise Oath’s Turtle Ship."
The four great oath Expedition Teams agreed to rest on the Turtle Ship first and then return to the Surface World to announce the fall of the Great Dark Heaven.
As for the Oath Warriors in the Expedition Team, they will leave the team one after another.
Some of these Ghost Warriors bear deep hatred towards demons, intending to stay in the Underworld to continue the fight against demons; others have a persistent pursuit of Sword Dao, deeply feeling their shortcomings, intending to continue traveling to hone their Sword Dao.
Each native is not just a symbol but a living person.
They have their own thoughts and pursuits.
...
Black Tortoise Oath, Turtle Ship, in the high-level cabin.
Wu Mingyue stretched lazily, and her fiery figure revealed a tempting outline.
"Hoo, a good sleep, full of energy... hissing! It hurts."
Wu Mingyue moved her body only to feel a tearing pain somewhere.
Anger surged from her heart, Wu Mingyue patted the butt of the person beside her.
"You’re so rough, gentle with Qingyun, but standing up kicking for me!"
Bai Pu reclined with both hands behind his neck, admiring the surging waves, and said with a smile, "Elder Divine Woman, you are a dignified top-level Awakened..."
"Don’t call me Elder Divine Woman!" Wu Mingyue was annoyed, "I’m only seven years older than you, the same age as your confidante Li Ling!"
Bai Pu said lazily, "First, you’re Little Witch’s elder, not old but of higher seniority; second, my relationship with Sister Ling is entirely pure..."
"I’m merely an adopted daughter of the East Sea Witch Family, adopted daughter do you get it! Strictly speaking, I have no blood relation with Qingyun at all..."
Wu Mingyue climbed up and bit Bai Pu on the body, finally silencing him.
There’s no denying that the Great Witch is a mature beauty, knowing how to take good care of people.
Thinking back to the Little Witch’s inexperienced performance last night, Bai Pu smiled slightly.
Spring flowers and autumn moons, each wins in its own way!
Previously, he was too stress-reactive, twisting his character.
He should have long ago opened his heart to enjoy a wonderful life—giving happiness to himself and "blessing" those around him.
After some commotion, Bai Pu sat up, patting Wu Mingyue, "Let’s go, find Qingyun."
"I’m already here."
Wu Qingyun’s unemotional voice sounded.
The Wushan Divine Lady rose quickly, a blush rising on her cheeks.
"Qingyun, you’re up so early? Um, it’s not what you think..."
Bai Pu was startled, realizing that the comfort spot could be a grave for heroes as he was a bit relaxed, surprisingly not spiritually sensing the arrival of Little Witch.
Wu Qingyun said expressionlessly, "Auntie need not explain. Xiaobai, can you explain where you went after I fell asleep yesterday?"
This...
Seems like no explanation is needed.
Yet it also seems like something should be said.
"Cough, cough!"
Bai Pu got up and dressed, putting on his equipment piece by piece, naturally shifting the topic, "I’ve been pondering what else needs to be done. The weather is nice today, let’s open a Purple Treasure Chest!"
"This is the Underworld, no weather at all..."
Wu Qingyun’s anger only lasted for a moment.
The main issue was waking up to find Bai Pu absent by her pillow, resembling a guy who dodges responsibility once the pants are pulled up...
With a swish, the Purple Treasure Chest appeared before the trio.
Though they had seen it once, seeing this splendid Purple Treasure Chest again made the Great and Small Witches’ breaths hasten.
Even Dark Gold Treasure Chests are rare.
Higher-level Purple Treasure Chests are virtually unheard of; this isn’t something the Awakened World should possess, but Bai Pu has developed far beyond the norm.