Chapter 0: Western Heaven Realm
“Liyu, are you saying the Abyss Demon God originated from the Human Race? How is that possible? Where did you get that information?”
“There were similar rumors in the Abyss back then. Besides, Eldest Senior Brother, you yourself witnessed the Demon God’s Will descend. You told me that unlike the monstrous ferocity people imagined, the Abyss Demon God had the genuine aura of a human.”
Jing Liyu blinked her bright and captivating crystal-red eyes, recalling the past. She continued, “In Eldest Senior Brother’s own words, ‘Of course, for a Demon God, simulating a human aura is not difficult, but what is the meaning of doing so? A generation’s Abyss Demon God, driven mad to become friends with humans, is he mentally a human?’ Liyu thinks that makes sense.”
“That does sound like something I would say.” Qin Gou chuckled upon hearing this.
Jing Liyu nodded her head and said, “Master also said that the human aura on the Demon God was indeed genuine, but his demonic aura was equally intense. Therefore, she guessed that the Demon God might also have a mixed bloodline like herself.”
“Are you saying I identified the Demon God’s human bloodline, but Nine Saint Monarch said he was very similar to her as well?”
Qin Gou frowned slightly, then pondered. “Could it be that this is a special ability of the Demon God, making everyone feel differently about him? Everyone can sense a trace of a comrade-like aura from him? For example, if you, Liyu, saw him with your own eyes, you would consider him one of the Great Marsh Cloud Tigers.”
“Why does Eldest Senior Brother suddenly think that?” Jing Liyu asked, confused.
“Because your elder brother now possesses a similar ability, though it’s even more advanced than the Demon God’s. It manifests as the person most influential to others.” Qin Gou was referring to the innate talent of the ‘Demon Ancestor’ Dharma Image.
And if his guess was correct, the name of this ‘Demon Ancestor’ Dharma Image was not given in vain, as it faintly suggested a fated rivalry with the ‘Abyss Demon God’ due to their similar abilities.
Qin Gou was tempted to ask the System about it, but he felt that the scoundrel, who always seemed to enjoy seeing others in trouble, would likely assign him an impossibly difficult mission: ‘If I were a Demon’s Path III: The Road to Godhood’.
After all, the first mission in this series had him subdue the Faceless Hermit clan, and the second made him the ‘Zhenyu Demon Lord’. The third one would likely target the dominion of the true Abyss.
“Will Eldest Senior Brother also become a Demon God in the future?” Jing Liyu blurted out, proving she was indeed Qin Gou’s true junior sister, as she had reached the same conclusion as him.
“Don’t talk nonsense.”
Qin Gou’s face turned pale green. He quickly said, “If your Eldest Senior Brother ever achieves enlightenment, he will definitely become a proper Immortal!”
“What is a proper Immortal?”
“Liyu, do you think your elder brother is a good person?”
“I’ve always thought Senior Brother is a good person. Only Master keeps calling Senior Brother a wicked scoundrel.”
“Cough, what she says doesn’t count. Your opinion matters. Since your elder brother is a good person, as long as I maintain my current state, I won’t become some malevolent god if I achieve enlightenment.” Qin Gou said confidently.
“Liyu hopes that if our Beast Land were to have a divine being to preside over it, it would be Eldest Senior Brother. Then I’d be the junior sister of a Beast God, Senior Brother…”
“Stop!”
Qin Gou let out a dry laugh and interrupted her, “My surname is ‘Qin’!”
“Also, thinking too much about future events is pointless. Let’s focus on the present. Banwei told me earlier…”
…
A short while later.
As Jing Liyu left Qin Gou’s room, she couldn’t help but sigh deeply. Indeed, every conversation with her Eldest Senior Brother Qin Gou made her happy and in a good mood! Furthermore, compared to before entering Qin Gou’s room, she was missing a Ban Qin Saber, but she had gained two precious Earth-grade Longevity Fruits.
Several days later, Thousand Refinement Domain.
Although this place was originally the stronghold of the Falling Prison Stele, Qin Gou was now a co-owner, allowing him unimpeded access.
When he had passed through before, Qin Gou had only used his power to suppress the Godplunder Altar and ordered all the artifact spirits to guard it well and make good use of it. He hadn’t paid much attention to anything else. Now, upon closer inspection, he noticed that many artifact spirits had already developed blurry facial features, indicating further growth.
If Qin Gou could truly control the Thousand Refinement Domain one day, it would become a significant asset.
“Old Pal.”
After arranging temporary residences for everyone, Qin Gou asked in his mind, “According to the ‘Different Mortal Transformation’ mission you previously released, as long as I undergo a few more merit point infusions and successfully qualify to enter the Mortal Transformation stage, you will open a channel for me to travel to A’Yuan’s original world, and ascend to the Realm Lord Realm through a special method of mortal transformation, correct? At the same time, I can also see my and Black Robe’s disciples.”
“Ding. Host’s statement is correct.”
“Then, what exactly is this ‘special mortal transformation method’ you mentioned? And how is that world different from this one?” Qin Gou asked curiously.
“Ding. Everything will be revealed once the host enters the Mortal Transformation stage. This System also knows that the host has accumulated enough merit points to reach the peak of the Dharma Image realm, but it is a kind reminder that it will be more perfect and proper for the host only after obtaining the hundred thousand merit points exchanged for the ‘Godplunder Altar’!”
“You really want it dead!” Qin Gou shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. He then deliberately added, “Don’t worry, I promise.”
“Ding~ Does the host have any other questions?” A’Xi, who had successfully navigated the palace intrigue, seemed to be in a good mood and was much more obedient now.
Qin Gou nodded and asked again, “Does that so-called ‘Other Shore’ have a formal name? Although, if my mission goes smoothly, it might only take an instant for Xiao Yan, Little Chair, Yuan Zhen, and the others. But if I do get delayed, I need to explain it to them as clearly as possible. The term ‘Other Shore’ can easily lead cultivators to think of death and other ominous things, like the shore of life and death or the flower of the other shore, which might cause unnecessary worry.”
“Ding. Regarding the ‘Other Shore,’ this System also calls it the ‘Western Heaven Realm’.”
“What? Why?”
“It’s just… this System temporarily named it for the host five seconds ago. Western Heaven Paradise, achieving enlightenment, carrying good wishes.”
Qin Gou suddenly thought that if his old pal had a physical form, he would hug it tightly right now and say, “If Old Pal had a physical form, I would definitely give you a big hug right now, truly my most cherished brother in this life.”
“Then I’ll tell Qingyu and the Debt Girl directly that they don’t need to worry about anything. I’m heading to the Western Heaven this time, right?!”
