Chapter 715 - 714: Daji Falls Into a Pit, Guiya Returns

Daji was ultimately an entity that had managed to break free from restrained world boundaries.

The moment an ordinary person encounters a Charming Spirit, they would instinctively respond. All she experienced was an involuntary awakening of her most primitive instincts, leading to a few fantasies. Yet, she hadn’t completely lost control.

Of course.

The physiological changes and strikingly vivid fantasies that arose within her were a clear indication that something was amiss.

Hastily steadying her mind, suppressing the physiological and psychological desires imposing on her body, Daji moved her gaze away from the Charming Spirit. Her heart was filled with disbelief.

Who was this woman!?

Why did just looking at her affect her so greatly?

The mere sight of such a figure from such a distance was enough to affect her. What would be the result if an ordinary person were to encounter her?

Deep in her doubts, a thunderous boom echoed through the sky.

???

Daji.

Upon hearing the thunder, she experienced a sudden moment of clarity.

Her heavenly demon oath had been witnessed and was now in full effect.

Reflecting on Li Jing’s words, Daji looked down in astonishment again.

It was better not to look.

At first glance, she even started thinking about names for their future child.

However, Daji quickly regained her senses and once again steadied her mind, her confusion deepening.

Only a heavenly demon can witness the heavenly demon’s great oath.

In essence, the Heavenly Demon Oath was one of the myriad rules of the world, providing a strong regulatory power while also being a "channel" for the survival and nourishment of the demonic race.

Therefore.

Could this woman below actually be a Heavenly Demon!?

However, Daji could not imagine how a heavenly demon had the ability to influence her so easily.

It needed to be known that.

Even among the Heavenly Demon clan, the supreme Heavenly Demons, who were almost legendary and comparable to the Quasi-Sky Father level, could at most be on par with her and could not have influenced her by just looking at her.

Subconsciously, Daji looked at Li Jing.

"Master... Master, who is this...?"

"The Original Demon of the Universe’s Great World, the Charming Spirit."

Li Jing smiled.

!!!

Daji.

The Original Demon!?

This TM...

Isn’t this existence capable of destroying worlds with just a flick of the wrist!?

Daji had never met the Original Demon of the Star Nebula Great World and knew nothing about her.

But she had heard.

This Original Demon was an entity more terrifying than the Corpse Immortal from the beginning, who had destroyed countless mini-worlds and civilizations, including high-dimensional spaces.

In terms of power, the original Demon was undoubtedly the "top notch" among all originals.

This level of entity...

How did she appear in Li Jing’s independent world?

Could it be that she was also a member of Chen Tang City!?

While Daji was still deep in her thoughts, Li Jing spoke.

"Do not misunderstand. The Charming Spirit is just my friend, she is not a member of Chen Tang City. She is here mainly because life is too leisurely for her, apart from her in Heaven of Lust and Apathy, and she finds it too boring. However, as my Little Universe has a direct route to this heaven, she comes here for entertainment whenever she is free."

Continuing, Li Jing said,

"By the way, the two little ones with her are Spirits of Origin. Ling Ling has already completed her metamorphosis into a higher level Spirit of Life. It seems that you can largely resist the influence of the Charming Spirit, you may formally meet her later. Apart from me, the only ones in Chen Tang City who can talk to the Charming Spirit are the original Corpse Immortal Ye Qingyu and Ling Ling and Xiaocai. I think she won’t resist having more people she can talk with."

"..."

Daji.

Given the opportunity to forge a relationship with an entity like the Original Demon, she would not refuse, nor did she have a reason to refuse.

In the Star Nebula’s Great World, this was an entity that she could not hope to reach.

So.

Just how extraordinary is Chen Tang City that Li Jing single-handedly established?

He just mentioned that the two little companions below with Charming Spirit are The Spirits of Origin. One of them is called Ling Ling, who has transformed into the Spirit of Life, and the other one would be the Xiaocai mentioned later.

What the hell...

Just entered the Little Universe for a tiny bit, and there are already four Spirit of Origins!?

And they all have a direct connection with Chen Tang City...

Is such a power truly only developed in the Immortal Realm of the Star Nebula Great World, instead of the top ruler in the Upper Three Realms?

But on the second thought, Daji finds it all logical again.

Without even discussing how many Spirits of Origin Chen Tang City has,

Li Jing himself being the world watcher and even having the power to slaughter the Eighteenth Realm,

His Chen Tang City could be the number one force in the Immortal Realm or the Upper Three Worlds. It just depends on where people hope Chen Tang City would stand.

This... is true power.

Daji sincerely sighed.

While sighing, Li Jing picked up his cup, taking a sip of his drink, and casually said.

"Since the Great Devil’s Oath is effective, I can just pay you your ’salary’ in advance. Halfway up the Canglong Mountain, there is a hidden pool. The Rootless Underworld Spring is there. Go get one drop yourself. Just remember not to be greedy, one drop is all you need. Even I can’t refine two drops at the same time."

???

Daji.

He’s got the Rootless Underworld Spring ready and is willing to "pay" it to her in advance.

She definitely has no objections to that.

But just now, Li Jing clearly said that Chen Tang City doesn’t have any inventory of the Rootless Underworld Spring, so why is there suddenly a poolfull?

Seeing her doubts, Li Jing gave her a playful smile.

"That is my personal property, so it cannot be counted as ’inventory’. Not just anyone can use something like this. It might be a curse if kept, so I wouldn’t usually give it out."

"..."

Daji.

She gets it.

But this move from Li Jing...

Clearly, it’s a trap for her!

With the Original Demon as a witness of the Great Devil’s Oath, she would never dare to go against it.

Not to mention that the original Demon Charming Spirit is Li Jing’s friend. With a word, he became a witness. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say they are in cahoots.

Therefore, not even mentioning going against the oath, she doesn’t have a chance to find a loophole.

Right now, Li Jing is willing to "pay" her the Rootless Underworld Spring in advance because she made an oath that she no longer dared to slack off or play small tricks. Forever, she will work diligently for Chen Tang City.

Watching Li Jing silently, Daji’s eyes got teary.

Getting the Rootless Underworld Spring right away is undoubtedly a good thing. Soon she could set up the Samsara system for her own independent world. But the price is too high, a lifetime of never being able to slack off...

If she could, she’d protest.

This was too much bullying!

However, the oath has been made, and she has no room to protest.

...

The arrow is on the string, the situation can’t be reversed.

In the end, Daji chose to suck it up and went halfway up the mountain to get a drop of the Rootless Underworld Spring. Then, under Li Jing’s guidance, she started to refine it on the spot.

Refining the Rootless Underworld Spring naturally takes a considerable amount of time.

However, Li Jing wouldn’t need Daji following him right now.

Having her around is just for his aesthetic pleasure.

...

In a blink of an eye, half a day had passed.

A gate made of white bones suddenly opened outside the domain Ling Jin had opened up, and as always, a thinning ghost came out with a poker face.

Seeing that Li Jing’s domain was just around the corner, the ghost halted in his steps.

Li Jing, still sitting in the pavilion, lifted his hand with a smile.

Seeing him gesture, the ghost nodded and stepped in.

"Come, sit, and taste the wines of our Chen Tang City."

Li Jing spoke, pouring a fine, clear spirit for Gui Ya that he has previously prepared.

Gui Ya took the opportunity to sit down and took a sip from the cup, his eyes lighting up after that.

"Good wine."

"I’m glad you like it."

Li Jing chuckled, and asked.

"Have you settled everything pertaining to the Underworld Country?"

"Mmm."

Gui Ya responded, saying.

"Even though there was a slight hiccup, everything went relatively smoothly, I’ve officially withdrawn from the Underworld Country."

In the midst of conversation, he turned to glance at Daji, who was meditating nearby, his brow furrowed slightly.

"What is happening with Tamamo no Mae...?"

"She is currently establishing the Samsara in the underworld for the independent world, I guess it would take about half a month for her to finally become conscious."

Li Jing replied.

Upon hearing that Daji was establishing the underworld, a slight shock flickered across Gui Ya’s eyes, but he didn’t inquire further.

Because it was pointless for him to ask.

He is a legitimate indigenous being of the Divine Domain of Xitu.

He is neither a cultivator nor a god, but instead belongs to an alien species, much like the descendants of the Ancient Gods.

He doesn’t need to cultivate nor does he understand the way of cultivation, his power comes partly from a special talent similar to the gods that grows stronger with age, and partly from refining his body in the power of the Ghost God.

The cultivation system of the Eastern World doesn’t hold much significance for him.

After finishing the cup of wine in a single gulp, Gui Ya said,"

"Master, the preliminary judgment against Yamata no Orochi has ended, my side has confirmed that Amaterasu and the Xitu gods who left with her have left this world a while ago and have gone to explore the deeper parts of the void."

Upon hearing this, Li Jing was slightly taken aback.

Amaterasu has gone to the depths of the void!?

This was quite unexpected.

Truth be told.

He had initially thought that old sneaky Amaterasu would hide in the shadows and plot against the soon to be restored Upper Three Realms once Li Jing left.

Unexpectedly, this person turned out to choose the path of Jehovah and went to explore the unknown mystery in the depths of the void instead.

From Li Jing’s personal point of view.

Amaterasu’s departure could be considered a good thing.

At least he wouldn’t have to worry about that old sneaky one messing around behind the scenes, and the Star Cloud Heavenly Path calling him to handle it unexpectedly one day.

Without giving it much thought, Li Jing looked up and asked,

"There’s a strand of Amaterasu’s soul left in the Divine Domain of Xitu, my men seem unable to locate it, do you have a way to find his soul strand?"

Gui Ya shook his head, saying,

"If we were in Underworld Country then there would be no problem, but the Earth Realm of Gaotianyuan isn’t something that Ghost Gods can interfere with. If Amaterasu’s soul strand is deliberately hidden, it would be hard to find."

While saying this, he analyzed,

"In my opinion, Amaterasu’s just a good schemer. His soul strand isn’t that powerful, so even by relying on the legitimacy of being the king of the orthodox god clan, it would be hard for him to convince everyone in the future. Meanwhile, after this battle, periods of turbulence will be inevitable for Gaotianyuan to continue as the standard, and unique individuals or ambitious people will definitely appear. In this situation, if Amaterasu’s soul strand can avoid being destroyed and thus harming his main body, it will be very difficult. To control the Xitu Divine Domain once again will be no less than a pipe dream."

Upon hearing Gui Ya’s words, even Li Jing found them reasonable.

Plans can never catch up with changes.

Chaos is undoubtedly what the Xitu Divine Domain must face next.

Though only two days had passed at this point.

This wave includes Gabriel sounding the trumpet of the apocalypse as well as the formal participation of the Hei Tu god clan.

The chaos army operated very efficiently.

The so-called "orthodoxy" of the Xitu Divine Domain has nearly vanished, with only a few of the lower beings capable of surviving the chaos by surrendering as soon as they can. The Xitu Divine Domain is sure to reshuffle its deck.

Moreover, under Li Jing’s prior instruction.

The Union Army was not aiming for extermination.

All those who were more careful and chose to lie low wouldn’t be touched by the Union Army, even if they were discovered.

On one hand, they didn’t aim to demolish the Xitu Divine Domain, and on the other hand, they needed to keep the faith of Xitu ongoing. Under any circumstance, they had to keep the sparks of the Xitu Divine Domain alive.

The chaotic age that the Xitu Divine Domain is destined to experience is full of uncertainties.

Its path is unpredictable to anyone.

Even Amaterasu wouldn’t suffice.

Thinking this, Li Jing got up.

"Since you’ve already come to join forces with me, it’s time for our alliance to move on to the next Divine Domain. Would you like to come with me to other Divine Domains, Gui Ya or...?"

"I have no interest in other Divine Domains."

Without skipping a beat, Gui Ya got up.

"Do you have any instructions for me, Master? You can assign me a task now."

Li Jing nodded in response to his words.

Through Daji, he learned that this man was a thorough workaholic.

And indeed, it appears to be the case right now.

After a brief thought, Li Jing pointed towards the passage directly under Canglong Mountain leading to Chen Tang City.

"That Spatial Passage can lead to the Immortal Realm of another spatial plane, directly to Chen Tang City where I’ve established my power."

"Another spatial plane?"

Gui Ya was surprised.

"It’s a bit complicated to explain. You’ll understand it gradually in time."

Li Jing laughed.

"Go to Chen Tang City and find the Deputy Chief Li Lingyin, tell her that you are the assistant I arranged for her. She will have your tasks set up at that time. For now, there’s no rush to get involved immediately. Begin by understanding Chen Tang City, and when you feel you are ready, consider officially becoming involved."

"Understood."

Gui Ya responded, turned around and leaped up, jumping down from the top of Canglong Mountain.

Li Jing was stunned by this sight and quickly lowered his gaze.

There was nothing else really.

The main point was that at this moment, Charming Spirit was on the island in the middle of the lake.

He had not had a chance to mention this to Gui Ya, and Gui Ya had jumped down directly.

What surprised Li Jing was that when Gui Ya landed on the island in the middle of the lake and encountered Charming Spirit, he calmly nodded as a gesture and walked directly to the passage leading to Chen Tang City.

This turn of events not only astonished Li Jing but also left Charming Spirit somewhat taken aback.

What was that guy just now all about?

Where did he come from?

She glanced reflexively back to see that Gui Ya had already entered the passage and disappeared from sight. Charming Spirit furrowed her brows and raised her eyes. A light voice rang directly in Li Jing’s ears.

"This guy that just appeared, has got something. Clearly affected by me, and yet he keeps a straight face."

"..."

Li Jing.

In his view, Gui Ya was not affected by Charming Spirit.

But since Charming Spirit said so, Gui Ya must have been affected, he just didn’t show it.

He could keep his composure like that? Amazing...

Shaking his head, with a thought, Li Jing moved to the vast universe of the Little Universe, extended his domain centred on the core planet, and instantly enveloped the entire X-Jin Divine Domain.

The entirety of the X-Jin Divine Domain was shrouded, and he could see all details at a glance.

Li Jing then discovered that the X-Jin Divine Domain was much tougher than he had imagined...

There was ongoing resistance aimed at the allied forces all over the X-Jin Divine Domain, and some even attempted suicide attacks.

Although their efforts were limited, they indeed impeded the dispersed allied forces of the Supreme God Clan and the Xi-X Gods Clan.

It was not because the powers of the two allied forces were inadequate,

but rather due to them dispersing their forces and personnel excessively to seize opportunities amidst the warfare, rendering them incapable of effectively subduing the united X-jin Gods Clan.

Having understood these nuances, Li Jing rubbed his brow.

The Gods Clan sure is a peculiar group.

You would think they are not united, yet facing an external enemy, they manage to unite.

But when you consider them united, they turn against each other for their own interests...

How different are these beings, born as gods, from the deceptive human beings?

Li Jing exhaled softly and waved his hand, tearing open a rift in space. Then, he gathered all of the forces from the two clans with a thought and sent them directly into the passage.