Celestial being

"Tell me about it?" Yuan Ming sat up slightly.

"It's a long story. After I broke through the late stage of returning to the virtual world, I represented the Da Luo faction in a treasure hunt in a secret place in Zhongzhou. However, Sima Changqin stepped in and took a treasure from my hand. , and let the black demon under his command beat me seriously, and my spiritual root problem was left after that!" Nan Shangfeng's eyes were full of resentment.

Yuan Ming looked surprised. Nan Shangfeng's spiritual root problem was actually due to Sima Changqin.

"What is the black devil you just talked about?" he asked after pondering for a moment.

"He is Sima Changqin's personal guard. Each boundary guardian has his own guard force. Sima Changqin is nicknamed the Qin Demon, and his guards call themselves the Black Demon." Nan Shangfeng said.

"Do you still remember the appearance and name of the black devil?" Yuan Ming asked with joy in his heart.

He was worried about how to deal with Sima Changqin, but he didn't expect that Nan Shangfeng unexpectedly provided clues.

"Of course I know. The man's name is Wu Li. As for his appearance, he looks like this." Nan Shangfeng waved his hand, and a white light curtain appeared in front of him, and a young man with thin eyebrows with cold and arrogant eyes appeared in it.

Yuan Ming looked at the white light curtain and remembered this person firmly.

"Brother Wan has offended Sima Changqin today, which really makes me happy, but brother Wan must remember to be careful. Sima Changqin seems gentle and gentle, like a kind person, but in fact he has a deep mind and is by no means an easy person. , be wary of his retaliation afterwards." Nan Shangfeng reminded.

Yuan Ming nodded silently and asked some more about Sima Changqin.

Nan Shangfeng did not hide anything and told Yuan Ming everything he knew, and did not leave until it was completely dark.

Yuan Ming sent Nan Shangfeng away and looked up in the direction of the City Lord's Mansion. His eyes were faint, as if they had penetrated the gate of the cave.

He then turned around and walked into the secret room, took out the Heaven Stealing Cauldron, and possessed Wu Li.

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At the same time, in an attic of the city lord's palace, Sima Changqin leaned against the window and looked at the scenery of the city. His face was calm, without any extra emotion, and there was no trace of what he was thinking.

The soft whistle of the piano echoed in the attic. The source of the sound was a snow-white screen in the house, with five ladies embroidered on it.

The five girls seemed to have come to life, playing the flute and piano on the screen.

On the left and right sides of the attic entrance, there were two black-armored guards, one of whom was Wu Li.

The other man was a middle-aged man with a broad face, a lion's nose, and a fierceness all over his body.

"Fellow Daoist Sima, I'm really sorry to keep you waiting for so long." The door of the room was pushed open, but it was Jin Mu.

Wu Li and the middle-aged man in black armor stretched out their hands to stop Jin Mu, their eyes cold.

"It doesn't matter, there are many visitors today. As the proprietor, City Lord Jin is naturally busy with affairs. Moreover, Changqin wants to take a rest, so why wait so long?" Sima Changqin turned around and waved his hand.

Wu Li and the middle-aged man in black armor retreated to their original positions, allowing Jin Mu to walk in.

The five women on the white screen stood up together, bowed to Jin Mu, and continued to play the flute.

"You're welcome, Fellow Daoist Sima." Jin Mu was not angry at the actions of Wu Li and the others. He glanced at the white screen again, and the smile on his face became even stronger.

Sima Changqin and Jin Mu sat down at the table. Wu Li made two cups of spiritual tea for them, walked back to the door and stood still.

At this moment, the depths of his soul rippled, and an invisible shadow appeared. It was Yuan Ming who possessed him.

To deal with Sima Changqin, the first step is to collect information about him. Although Nan Shangfeng provided some, it was far from enough.

Yuan Ming looked at the situation in the attic and was secretly happy when he saw that Sima Changqin and Jin Mu were both there, seemingly discussing important matters.

He possessed Wu Li this time just to explore the situation, but he didn't expect to be lucky.

At this time, Jin Mu's voice came: "I wonder if Fellow Taoist Sima brought any instructions from the ancestor when he came this time?"

"Recently, the demon world has been increasing its troops in Guixu, and the Three Realms Sect has also been causing a lot of trouble recently. The ancestor and several other Mahayana seniors are dealing with it. They only asked me to solve the matter of the sky fire and then go back quickly." Sima Changqin said. .

"Didn't the Guixu War just end? The Demon Realm also suffered heavy casualties. How long has it been before they start taking action again?" Jin Mu's expression changed slightly.

"The Demon Realm has never given up on the idea of ​​​​destroying the Cloud Realm. It is not surprising when it comes. However, according to the information I have learned, it is because the Demon Lord of the Six Paths of the Demon Realm has appeared again and has arrived at Guixu, so the Demon Realm is preparing to attack again. ." Sima Changqin said with a smile.

Yuan Ming was looking at the situation in the attic, especially the white screen. When he heard the name Demon Lord of Six Paths, his expression changed and he focused on Sima Changqin and the two.

"Demon Lord of Six Paths! Didn't he say that he and Senior Xia Jie died together? The ancestor told me personally that the soul lamps of the two people in Mingyue Palace have been extinguished." Jin Mu couldn't control his expression and stood up suddenly.

"Things like the Divine Soul Lamp are not foolproof. As far as I know, there are several ways to circumvent it, let alone the Demon Lord of Six Paths and Senior Xia Jie." Sima Changqin's tone was still unhurried.

"Then you think the Demon Lord of Six Paths has really returned?" Jin Mu asked.

"Naturally, the Six Paths Demon Lord's magical power is the Six Paths of Reincarnation, which controls the power of reincarnation. It is extremely difficult to kill people. It is not surprising that he is still alive now." Sima Changqin said.

"It would be terrible if the Demon Lord of Six Paths really returns. Even Ancestor Binglan may not be able to stop his Six Paths of Reincarnation. If Senior Xia Jie hadn't realized the 'Great Wish of the Common People' back then, the last battle between realms would have ended in the Cloud Realm. It's dangerous." Jin Mu had calmed down and sighed.

"The Demon Lord of Six Paths is not dead, and neither is Senior Xia Jie. Lord Jin Mu doesn't have to worry too much." Sima Changqin was silent for a while, then suddenly laughed.

"What! Senior Xia Jie is also alive?" Jin Mu was surprised again.

"This matter is just my guess. Senior Jin Mu should not spread it to outsiders." Sima Changqin waved his hand and said.

"Of course, fellow Daoist Sima, don't worry." Jin Mu looked straight.

Yuan Ming's eyes flashed. Sima Changqin seemed to know Xia Jie's situation. Could it be that he came to Zhongzhou Continent?

Moreover, both Sima Changqin and Jin Mu called senior Xia Jie. Could it be that Xia Jie is a Mahayana monk?

"Forget it, these things are not something you and I can decide. We will just obey orders when the time comes." Sima Changqin laughed.

"That's right. Let's take care of the current affairs first. As for the specific arrangements for Sky Fire, please ask fellow Taoist Sima to clarify." Jin Mu asked after smiling.

"We still need to find the Sky Fire first, and then talk about other things. Now that the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom is watching, our manpower alone is definitely not enough. It is best to mobilize the large and small casual cultivators in the city and let them work together to do the hardest work. I Wait until you have enough energy to deal with potential dangers." Sima Changqin explained his thoughts.

"That's exactly what I meant." Jin Mu nodded repeatedly.

The two then discussed the details of the plan in depth and spent a lot of time before finalizing everything.

Yuan Ming listened to the conversation between the two and felt that the trip was worthwhile.

The possession time was almost the same, and he waited quietly for his consciousness to return to his body.

"Okay, I'll arrange for the manpower to spread the news right away. Fellow Taoist, please rest first. We'll be ready to leave in three days at the latest." Jin Mu said and stood up.

"City Lord, wait a minute, there is one more thing I forgot to ask. I wonder if City Lord Jin knows the origin of the fellow Taoist Wan we are meeting today?" At this moment, Sima Changqin suddenly asked.

Yuan Ming's heart moved and he looked at Sima Changqin.

"Him? I don't have much information at the moment. I only know that the man was brought by Nan Shangfeng from the Daluo sect and is a casual cultivator. For the rest, I need to send someone to inquire." Jin Mu looked embarrassed.

"Then it's up to you, City Lord." Sima Changqin nodded.

Jin Mu agreed and left in a hurry, leaving Sima Changqin sitting alone in the room, drinking tea.

The mist of the tea curled up, and when it was picked up, it even covered Sima Changqin's face.

In the haze, only his pair of eyes shone slightly, like the moonlight and stars reflected in the water, which was elusive.

Yuan Ming's possession also ended at this moment and returned to his body.

Sure enough, Sima Changqin began to target him, but his identity was false, and he was not afraid of Sima Changqin and Jin Muchu checking him out.

Yuan Ming pondered and considered his next move.

The next day, early morning.

Yuan Mingshang was practicing peacefully in the house, but suddenly he heard Nan Shangfeng's voice coming from outside.

"Fellow Taoist Wan, come out quickly, there is big news!" he said loudly.

"What's wrong?" Yuan Ming had no choice but to stand up and open the door, allowing him to enter the house.

"It's the news I just received. It's said that after discussions between Jin Mu and Master, they finally decided to select people from the city, organize a large force, and go to the Fire Rock Desert to search for Sky Fire." Nan Shangfeng said excitedly.

"Oh? Are they not going to use their own people? Aren't they afraid that the Sky Fire will be obtained by others?" Yuan Ming had known Sima Changqin's plan for a long time, but there was still a look of surprise on his face.

"According to the usual practice, we must reserve the venue with our own people first, but the sky fire appears in a hurry, and the Ten Thousand Monster Kingdom is also eyeing it. I am afraid it will be too late to wait for the expiry of the people. Moreover, they have also spent a lot of money this time. As long as they participate, they can Afterwards, they will be rewarded with treasures that match their cultivation level, and if one of them finds the Heavenly Fire, he or she can even get a wish jointly promised by all the dharma ministers." Nan Shangfeng explained.

"With such a generous offer, what are the requirements for participating?" Yuan Ming looked thoughtful.

"There are no requirements. Regardless of your level of cultivation, as long as you are not a demon or monster, you can sign up to participate." Nan Shangfeng said immediately.

"...It seems that they want to find more cannon fodder to explore the way for them." Yuan Ming said slowly.

"Having said that, the so-called wealth is gained through danger. As long as you participate, you will get something. The sky fire itself is a great opportunity. It is really exciting. I am afraid there will still be many people going." Nan Shangfeng said.

"You shouldn't be lacking these things, right? Why are you telling me this so excitedly?" Yuan Ming looked at Nan Shangfeng.

"Isn't this... for the sake of Wandao's friendship? After all, I think you seem to be very interested in Tianhuo, so..." Nan Shangfeng said with a forced smile, his eyes wandering.

"To put it nicely, I'm afraid it wasn't because your master forced me to go that you wanted to bring me along to give you a cover." Yuan Ming revealed his thoughts with one word.

Nan Shangfeng laughed twice and acquiesced.

However, Yuan Ming has no intention of caring about it. Nan Shangfeng is right. He does have some thoughts about Tianhuo. Now it is in line with his wishes to go search for it openly.

"It's not that I can't go. Please wait for a while. I have something to deal with. I will sign up with you after I finish it." Yuan Ming thought for a while and said.

"Okay, then I'll go and persuade fellow Taoist Wu to join him." Nan Shangfeng nodded repeatedly, turned around and walked towards Wulu's room.