Chapter 843 - 278: Divine Demon Puppet, Parting (6 Updates)
A simple ’Don’t be afraid, I’m here.’ made Mu Qingge feel warmth all over.
She turned her gaze to the Divine Envoy from the Divine Hall, her smile completely withdrawn.
Bam!
The Divine Envoy’s legs involuntarily bent, kneeling before Mu Qingge. From his knees came the sound of bones cracking.
This height allowed Mu Qingge to comfortably place her hand on his head to extract memories.
Mu Qingge lifted her gaze and smiled at Si Mo, who had done all this in secret, then raised her hand and clasped the Heavenly Spirit of the Divine Envoy.
"Ah—!" The pain of having his memories extracted made the Divine Envoy break free from the Forbidden Technique and cry out loudly.
However, with a cold snort from Si Mo, he froze again, his expression dazed as if he were a puppet. Shortly after, Mu Qingge withdrew her hand, and the Divine Envoy’s body went limp to the ground, losing consciousness.
Slowly opening her eyes, a glint of coldness flashed through Mu Qingge’s clear eyes as she said to Si Mo, "They are useless now."
Si Mo nodded, waved his hand, and the remaining two hundred-plus people turned into a swirl of black smoke, disappearing before Mu Qingge’s eyes. This time, Si Mo’s slaughter was not bloody, yet it equally stunned Mu Qingge.
In her heart, a phrase suddenly rose up to describe it, ’With a flick of the finger, vanished into smoke.’ Though the phrase didn’t describe the scene before her, it was quite apt.
’Alas, the gap, what a gap!’ Mu Qingge sighed inwardly.
"What did little Ge’er see?" Si Mo asked as he held Mu Qingge’s hand.
As they walked leisurely on the Nine Springs Cave, Mu Qingge whispered, "It turns out the Divine Hall has been searching for the Heaven-Burning Furnace all along. Moreover, the task was passed down by the Four Seas Divine Land. As for who is searching and why, this guy doesn’t know. His action to assassinate me was personal, hoping to win merit, so he didn’t report the Heaven-Burning Furnace’s news back to the Central Continent Divine Hall. However..." She furrowed her brows slightly, "The Alchemy Conference has ended, and even though the Alchemy Institute blocked the Heaven-Burning Furnace’s news, with the Divine Hall’s intelligence, they’ll probably find out sooner or later."
She pressed her lips together, with no hopes of luck.
In this world, there is no forever secret. Moreover, once the Divine Hall lost so many people, the matter of the Heaven-Burning Furnace being on her would soon be exposed.
Mu Qingge’s worry was very much in line with Si Mo’s thoughts. He frankly said, "Why don’t I go and eradicate the Divine Hall?"
Mu Qingge was stunned, then laughed, "No." She took a deep breath, her battle intent intense, "The Divine Hall is merely an obstacle on my path against heaven. If I can’t break through this, can’t leap across, then what is there to talk about defying the heavens?"
"Then what is little Ge’er planning?" Si Mo asked with bright eyes.
Mu Qingge shook her head, "I have no plans yet. Without a proper reason, the Divine Hall wouldn’t dare to openly come after me, they’d only act in secret. Besides, when the Central Continent Divine Hall will find out about this, it’s uncertain. So, everything is unpredictable, the only thing to do is continuously become stronger before the great battle arrives!"
Si Mo gazed at her, smiling, "Sometimes little Ge’er is strong to the point of causing admiration, but also heartache."
Mu Qingge smiled gently.
She didn’t feel any difference about herself nor did she consider herself strong. She was merely paying the price for the path she chose.
"Compared to the Divine Hall, I’m more curious why someone from the Four Seas Divine Land is so interested in the Heaven-Burning Furnace." Mu Qingge looked at Si Mo.
"Do you need me to inquire?" Si Mo asked.
Surprisingly, Mu Qingge immediately refused, "No need. I will find out sooner or later." She didn’t want Si Mo to collaborate with someone to help her inquire about the Divine Clan.
"Alright." Si Mo nodded, not insisting. But whether he would truly stand by and watch, that was uncertain.
Mu Qingge looked around, laughed, "To avoid these people, I came here. Originally, I wanted to take this opportunity to explore the Nine Springs. But now, I feel uninterested."
"The East Continent Nine Springs Cave, I’ve heard the effects of the springs vary. One spring can even see the future. Why don’t we..."
"No, don’t want to go." Mu Qingge interrupted Si Mo, her gaze drifting to another side.
Her refusal was somewhat abnormal. Si Mo deeply looked at her, yet did not continue to speak.
"Then let’s go back, there are still many things to do." Si Mo said.
Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched, her cheeks inexplicably reddened, and she coyly glared at Si Mo. Immediately afterward, their figures disappeared on the spot.
Returning to the space, Si Mo pulled Mu Qingge towards a direction different from what she had imagined.
"Where are we going?" Mu Qingge asked.
Si Mo continued his steps, thought for a while, suddenly picked Mu Qingge up in his arms and accelerated. "Previously you worried about my body and didn’t want to refine a Divine Demon Puppet? Now that I’m healed, you should have no concerns."
’So that’s what it’s about!’
Mu Qingge’s cheeks flushed, lowering her eyes. She blamed herself for misthinking earlier!
"What did little Ge’er think it was?" Si Mo’s voice sounded.
Mu Qingge lifted her head, meeting his eyes that seemed to see through her thoughts, making her face even more embarrassed.
"Nothing, nothing at all." She explained, somewhat pale.
But Si Mo laughed, telling her, "Rest assured, little Ge’er, once these trivial matters are done, we’ll handle the important ones together."
Mu Qingge blushed in Si Mo’s arms, fiercely hitting him.
Yet, Si Mo laughed heartily. That sound was exceptionally joyful!
...
To refine the Divine Demon Puppet, three Abnormal Fires are needed, the owner’s heart’s blood, and a Saint Realm Peak cultivator to awaken them.
These three conditions, none can be lacking.
Moreover, apart from the second condition, the other two are exceptionally difficult! Firstly, having three Abnormal Fires is something hardly achievable by ordinary people. Additionally, a genius of Saint Realm Peak would need to be willing to awaken the Divine Demon Puppet.
Yet, for Mu Qingge, these two seemingly impossible conditions were conveniently available to her.
Abnormal Fire?
Heh, she had not just three, but four kinds.
Saint Realm Peak genius?
Isn’t there one by her side? Moreover, he is her man, the King of the Demon Realm!
So, this Divine Demon Puppet seemed to be sent to her by heaven itself.
The process of refining the Divine Demon Puppet wasn’t particularly complex. In the space, after spending most of the day, they reached the final step.
Si Mo was behind the two Divine Demon Puppets, pouring his Demon Spiritual Power into their bodies to awaken them.
Suddenly, Mu Qingge, standing in front, saw the two Divine Demon Puppets abruptly open their eyes, with a flash of crimson in their gaze. But after an instant, they returned to normal, closing their eyes again.
"It’s done." Si Mo withdrew his hands, walking toward her.
"Done?" Mu Qingge asked surprised.
Si Mo nodded. However, Mu Qingge felt the two Divine Demon Puppets seemed no different from before.
Si Mo explained, "They fell too long ago, although they have been successfully refined and awakened, it will take some time for them to fully wake. You should place them here, once they awaken, you will feel it. Moreover, if before that you encounter irresistible danger, you can forcibly awaken them to protect you."
"What are the aftereffects of forcibly awakening them?" Mu Qingge asked.
Si Mo pressed his lips together in silence for a moment and said, "Their cultivation will be one or two realms lower than originally expected."
After understanding this, Mu Qingge nodded.
She looked at Si Mo and asked, "Are you going back to the Demon Realm?"
Separation is the topic lovers least want to mention. But ultimately, it must be brought up.
"If little Qing’er doesn’t want me to leave, I can stay," Si Mo said, looking at her.
Mu Qingge slowly shook her head and smiled, "Neither of us are the type to be overly sentimental. If you need to go, then go. Once I’m done with my tasks, or you with yours, we can meet again."
Si Mo cradled Mu Qingge in his arms, a hint of suggestion in his raised eyebrows and smile as he said, "Since parting is imminent, we should cherish the time before it."
With that, he strode towards the palace.
Mu Qingge found herself nestled in his arms, a mix of frustration and amusement, but she did not refuse.
That night, the two entwined passionately, as if trying to pour all their energy into each other, refusing to yield. Eventually, Mu Qingge was so exhausted she fell asleep.
After falling asleep, she seemed to dream.
The scenes in the dream were somewhat familiar. In the dream, she pondered for a long time before recalling that these images were what she had seen in the spring that could reveal the future...
She saw destruction!
She saw endless devastation!
She saw everyone, one by one, dying before her...
Those familiar faces vanished right in front of her.
And when the last face, that dark silhouette appeared, she screamed hoarsely, "No——!"
Mu Qingge sat up abruptly in bed, drenched in sweat, the heart-wrenching feeling still gripping her, painfully real.
"Qing’er!"
Beside her, a man’s voice anxiously inquired.
Hearing the familiar voice, smelling the familiar scent. Mu Qingge threw herself into Si Mo’s embrace, holding him tightly, and slowly felt the coldness in her body dissolve.
"Did little Qing’er have a nightmare?" Si Mo held her and patted her back softly.
Nightmare?
Mu Qingge’s clear eyes held a complexity. She calmed her emotions, slowly saying, "Yes, just a nightmare." She swore, swore that she would never let the visions from that spring come true! Never!
"Don’t be afraid, I’m here," Si Mo comforted.
Mu Qingge slowly shook her head, a smile creeping onto her lips, "I’m not afraid."
"Sleep a little more?" Si Mo asked.
Mu Qingge nodded, and the two lay down again, embracing each other.
"After I return, I’ll send Gu Ya and Gu Ye to stay by your side," Si Mo suddenly said.
Mu Qingge was about to refuse when she heard him declare overbearingly, "No refusals. Otherwise, I’ll bind you and take you back to the Demon Realm, so I can guard you myself."
"..." Mu Qingge withdrew her words of refusal and conceded to the man.
The two slept quietly for the rest of the night, and even though Mu Qingge had Mengmeng slow the time flow in the space as much as possible, parting inevitably arrived.
"Is it time to go?" Mu Qingge asked as she tidied Si Mo’s collar, looking up at him.
Suddenly, she realized it seemed to be the first time she had ever adjusted Si Mo’s appearance and attire.
Si Mo nodded slowly.
Their gazes met, filled with sweetness and the reluctance of parting.
Si Mo took Mu Qingge’s hand and said to her, "Before I leave, let’s go see something."
"See what?" Mu Qingge asked in surprise.
Si Mo smiled, "I’m quite interested in the Heaven-Burning Furnace coveted by the Divine Clan. May I take a look at it, little Qing’er?"
So it was to see the Heaven-Burning Furnace.
Mu Qingge half-joked, "If you like it, just take it."
"Then little Qing’er would cry heartbreakingly, unable to sleep for days," Si Mo said, lightly teasing her nose with a hand.
The affection in his actions was undeniable.
The Heaven-Burning Furnace was placed in the Alchemy Room by Mu Qingge.
As soon as they entered the Alchemy Room, Si Mo’s eyes narrowed sharply.
He looked at the blood-red Alchemy Furnace and slowly approached.
"This is the Heaven-Burning Furnace," Mu Qingge said, joining him beside it.
Si Mo turned to look at her and suddenly smiled, "Indeed, it’s a treasure. There’s even a world hidden inside the furnace."
Mu Qingge nodded, "Unfortunately, it’s sealed."
"The seal on entering and exiting the space has already been lifted."
Unexpectedly, Si Mo’s single sentence stunned Mu Qingge. Following that, he tapped the furnace body with his hand, and a small figure shot out from the Heaven-Burning Furnace, landing on the ground.
"Lian Qiao!" Seeing who it was, Mu Qingge exclaimed.
When she left the Alchemy Institute, she felt something was off, never expecting that despite her extreme caution, she still got played by this demoness!
Lian Qiao was expelled.
She didn’t look at Mu Qingge but warily eyed Si Mo. She said in a deep voice, "A member of the Demon Clan!" However, when she noticed Si Mo’s uniquely distinct eyes, her own eyes widened with terror, exclaiming, "Demon Realm royalty!"
Si Mo looked at her with a profound gaze in his amber eyes.
He suddenly said, "Little Qing’er, did you know that Holy Level Elixirs are not the end of the Alchemy Dao. Above it, there’s a level that only very few Pill Masters can reach, and that is refining Supreme Level Elixirs."
Supreme Level Elixirs!
Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed sharply, her heart filled with shock.