Xing Wujiang was also a decisive and efficient person. Halfway through drinking, he left directly, leaving Mo Nian and Long Chen behind.
"Be honest with me, before you came, did you have any plans for Brother Wujiang?" After Xing Wujiang left, Long Chen and the others couldn't help but look at Mo Nian and say.
"Hehe,"
Mo Nian said nothing, just chuckled twice. After all, everyone knew each other so well, so there was no need to beat around the bush.
"Here, let me salute you as an apology." Mo Nian knew she was in the wrong, so she poured Long Chen wine without giving him a chance to refuse, and simply shoved the glass into his hand.
Long Chen was speechless. This guy was too sinister, even scheming against him. If it weren't for mentioning Tianmu Mountain, Long Chen still wouldn't have known what was going on.
It turned out that Mo Nian had scouted everywhere, and when he found Tianmu Mountain, he was immediately captivated. From the direction of the surrounding mountains, the curves of the water, and the ever-changing trajectory of the winds and clouds, he deduced that there must be an astonishing presence buried underground.
Mo Nian had inquired about the situation at Tianmu Mountain and later learned that it was a treasure-hunting site in Demon-Suppressing City. However, he wasn't familiar with the people of Demon-Suppressing City and couldn't possibly try to use backdoors; he didn't have that much time.
Moreover, Mo Nian was extremely confident in his skills and went straight in. The barrier outside was no problem for him, but he hadn't expected that inside the underground curtain, there was another barrier. What caught him off guard was that the two barriers were connected.
When Mo Nian broke through the internal barrier, the outer barrier activated. That single mistake nearly cost him his life.
This time, Mo Nian insisted that Long Chen come along, preparing for two options: when he broke the internal barrier, Long Chen would control the outer barrier. Only then could they safely enter the tomb.
However, Mo Nian is a shrewd guy, and he also thought of another issue: Long Chen's personal charisma.
He wasn't very satisfied with Long Chen in other aspects, but in this regard, he admired him wholeheartedly. Anyone with a similar personality would be drawn to him.
Mo Nian wanted to use Long Chen to try to connect with the city lord. After all, with both his and Long Chen's strength, even a casual show of skill in Demon-Subduing City would attract attention.
However, Mo Nian knew that having worked underground for years, the aura of death and resentment was too heavy, making it a disadvantage for dealing with people, so she set her sights on Long Chen.
However, Mo Nian didn't take this matter too seriously. By his estimation, the success rate of such a task was extremely low.
Later, Long Chen met Yu Tong and Yu Fei, and both received a warm invitation. Mo Nian was tempted to see the vast power of the Yuling Clan and wanted to ask for their help.
However, after feeling the pure and sacred emotions of the Feather Spirit Clan, Mo Nian immediately felt ashamed—how could he bear to drag such kind-hearted beings into the mess? Wouldn't this be like a beast who repays kindness with betrayal?
Mo Nian gave up on that idea, feeling that it was better to rely on himself for anything. However, when Xing Wujiang and Long Chen hit it off at first sight and became sworn brothers because of Xia Guhong, Mo Nian immediately rekindled his previous thoughts, which led to the suggestion of using backdoors.
"You really are full of schemes!" After hearing Mo Nian's thoughts, Long Chen was speechless, but he wasn't truly angry.
Mo Nianyi shrugged helplessly and said, "There's nothing I can do. Who doesn't want to be unrivaled and domineering?" Who doesn't want to look down on the world? Who wouldn't want to roam the world, wield a blade, and make all heroes bow their heads in submission?
But you're facing the living, while I face the dead. Confidence and force are useless. If I hadn't been a bit more cautious, would I still be drinking and bragging with you now? Long
Chen thought about it and realized it made sense. However, the path was ultimately his own choice. Mo Nian had no choice; once the bow is drawn, there was no turning back, so he could only keep walking with his eyes closed.
"Besides, the dead I face are far scarier than the living ones you've encountered. Just breathing on them could kill me.
I'm the one truly dancing on the edge of a knife—one wrong move and my life is gone. But damn, I just absolutely enjoy this kind of thrill. Tell me, am I a bit of a pervert? Mo Nian said with some distress.
"Can I tell the truth?" Long Chen said.
"Forget it, you better not say anything."
Mo Nian knew this guy definitely wouldn't say anything nice to comfort him. If he didn't rub salt in the wound, it wouldn't be Long Chen's style.
While the two were talking, Xing Wujiang returned, but his expression was somewhat grave after coming back.
"What's wrong?" Fang Tianyin disagrees? Mo Nian asked anxiously.
"No, it agreed." After Xing Wujiang slowly sat down, he shook his head and said.
"Then big brother, you should be happy." Mo Nian was instantly speechless.
"You're the one who's happy. How could big brother possibly be happy?" Long Chen's expression also grew serious. Fang Tianyin agreed, which meant the matter might no longer be under Xing Wujiang's control.
Long Chen sent Xing Wujiang to test Fangtian Yin. In fact, both Long Chen and Xing Wujiang sincerely hoped Fang Tianyin would disagree. If Fang Tianyin refused, it would mean Fang Tianyin was still deeply possessed and there was still a chance to reconcile.
But if Fangtian Tianyin agreed, it would only mean that the current Fangtian Seal is no longer the same as before. For Xing Wujiang, this is undoubtedly the most cruel thing possible.
The Fangtian Seal is the Xing family's guardian artifact, a divine weapon passed down, and even more so, a form of faith. For the Xing family, the Fangtian Seal is demonic, a collapse of faith—a pain Mo Nian simply cannot understand.
Just like one day, the Lingxiao Divine Sword will no longer be the divine weapon that suppresses the fortune of Lingxiao Academy, and then the academy will no longer be the same as it once was.
Seeing Long Chen and Xing Wujiang's serious expressions, Mo Nian didn't dare say a word. The three drank their drinks in silence, but in the end, Xing Wujiang spoke up to break the deadlock:
"Brothers, I, Xing Wujiang, have met you in this life, and I have no regrets. Come, the three of us brothers have a toast."
"Brother Wujiang?"
Long Chen and Mo Nian were both shocked.
"I've made up my mind. Once the Fangtian Seal opens Tianmu Mountain, I will move everyone inside Demon-Subduing City out. While the Fangtian Seal's power is depleted, I will use the ancestral blood sacrificial power to personally destroy it." Xing Wujiang said resolutely.
Long Chen and Mo Nian's hearts raced wildly. Although they didn't know what ancestral blood sacrifice meant, just hearing the name clearly meant it was not a good thing. Xing Wujiang's words sounded more like his last words.
Xing Wujiang patted Long Chen on the shoulder and said apologetically, "Sorry, brothers, the situation is urgent, and I can't protect you both perfectly."
When the time comes, I'll escort you into Tianmu Mountain, but when you come out, you'll definitely be besieged by people from Brahma Pill Valley. You'd better notify the experts from Lingxiao Academy to come and support you." "
Xing Wujiang meant that by the time Long Chen and Mo Nian came out, Demon-Subduing City was already gone. Long Chen and Mo Nian never expected things to get this serious.
"Brother Wujiang, calm down first. Is there another way?" Long Chen said hurriedly.
Xing Wujiang shook his head and said, "The Fangtian Seal is deeply demonic. Although it is trying hard to disguise itself, my ancestral blood has already sensed it."
And this resonance is mutual. I know it has fallen into demonic possession, and it also knows I know about this. Now, it's better to strike first. Otherwise, with the power of the demon corpse within Tianmu Mountain, it will completely break free from the bond of ancestral bloodIf that happens, it will be a catastrophic disaster for the human race. "
Brother Wujiang, if you say that, maybe I have a way." Mo Nian, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.