Just as one person and one dog were regarding each other with questioning eyes.
Swish…
Swish…
Two figures shot out from the ancient well.
It was Xiao Hei and Chu Tian.
The Blazing Demon Hound looked, and at a glance, determined that Chu Tian, who had come out later, was the real one.
"It's a dog, and its meat tastes delicious!"
Xiao Hei said with a grin, walking up to Chu Tian, who had transformed into the Qunkun Tower's core, and putting an arm around him, smiling as he spoke.
"Delicious?"
The latter's eyes immediately lit up.
The Hell Demon Hound looked utterly bewildered.
"From now on, you shall be called Qunkun!" Chu Tian casually gave his clone a name.
The latter had no objection to the name, and even if he did, it probably wouldn't matter.
He paid it no mind and began circling the Blazing Demon Hound.
This made the Blazing Demon Hound's fur stand on end.
…
"Clan Leader, the barrier can now be entered and exited freely!"
"That's great, we don't have to be imprisoned here anymore!"
On the mountaintop of the Moon Gazing Divine Wolf clan, countless clan members showed excited expressions.
The clan leader they spoke of, Xiao Longtian, gazed into the distance.
That was where the aurora was most concentrated.
Meaning, the South Pole.
However, his eyes held no excessive excitement, but rather a sense of deep worry.
Suddenly, in his line of sight, he saw figures flying up from many distant mountain peaks.
He turned and said, "The barrier can be entered and exited freely, but do not randomly run outside. Wait for me to return."
As he spoke, his body also took to the air, gliding towards the direction of the South Pole.
"The Clan Leader seems unhappy!"
After he left, the wolves were all rather confused as to why their old clan leader wore such an expression.
"Perhaps… he feels we'll be even harder to manage?"
"Haha, that's true… Ancestral teachings say that once the barrier is closed, no method is allowed to sneak out, but they don't say we can't go out to play once it's open!"
"Right, right… haha, we're free from now on!"
These fellows were completely lost in their excitement, making wild guesses.
In any case, it was the old clan leader's business to be troubled. As long as they didn't violate ancestral teachings, the old clan leader could do nothing to them.
Many people began to discuss, preparing to form groups to visit the human world.
Xiao Longtian sped along, and upon reaching a snow-capped peak closest to the South Pole, he found over a dozen people already there.
Among them was Yun Hu. Seeing Xiao Longtian's arrival, their gazes turned to him, and their eyes held heaviness.
"They really succeeded. The barrier opened, the King's bloodline was passed down, and it truly emerged with the King's mark! Does this mean…"
Xiao Longtian said heavily, then paused.
Yun Hu shook his head, negating Xiao Longtian's thought.
"The mythical age of this epoch has passed for less than ten thousand years. It's impossible to enter a new epoch so quickly."
"But…"
Many, sharing Xiao Longtian's thoughts, expressed much doubt upon hearing Yun Hu's words.
This was because, according to their clan records, the recall of all citizens and the closing of the barrier marked the end of the mythical age.
Once a new King appeared, meaning the Qilin Beast manifested, and after receiving the King's bloodline and leaving the forbidden zone with the King's mark, it would be the beginning of a new mythical age.
However, Yun Hu had denied this phenomenon.
This was equivalent to denying the ancestors' records.
"There are no 'buts.' Have you forgotten… in the ancestors' records, the appearance of a new epoch is preceded by… destruction, followed by the revival of all races. And these 'all races' are not just the few here."
Yun Hu spoke his thoughts and judgment.
The leaders of other races who had transformed nodded in agreement, then lowered their heads.
Yun Hu was correct. So, what was the reason for this event? The King appeared, and moreover, followed a human as a subordinate!
"Everything should be related to that kid!"
Xiao Longtian said faintly.
Yun Hu also nodded, as did everyone else.
Because, this was the only explanation.
"Then what should we do?"
It was Ling Mao who spoke, twitching his ears.
"Where the King goes, all demons follow, fighting heaven and earth!"
Everyone was silent for a long time, and finally, Yun Hu slowly uttered these words.
Upon hearing this, all the demon kings trembled, and excitement flared in their eyes.
Although they had transformed into humanoid forms, the primal beastly desires within them still existed.
This single sentence directly ignited their inner yearning.
Simultaneously, the aura of everyone on this mountaintop suddenly surged. Their auras intertwined, actually condensing into a large character in the air…
This character was incomprehensible to modern people, like pictographs from oracle bone script.
But these demons gazed intently.
The character, when translated, was the modern character 【战】 (Zhàn – Battle)!
"I… I actually broke through my bottleneck?"
Ling Mao shrieked. His furry ears, at this moment, dissipated like dust and smoke.
Transforming into human ears, he had completed his full transformation.
The others were also shocked, as everyone present felt their auras surging.
In fact, everyone had improved, by one rank or even more.
Such an event was occurring simultaneously in the Antarctic region, among various races within the barrier.
The moment the character 【战】 appeared, the auras of all demons surged, and many began to sit cross-legged.
Yun Hu's earlier sentence seemed to have completed a vow, and all the demons were being nourished by this vow.
An anomaly also occurred with Xiao Hei, who was approaching the forbidden zone, nearing its edge.
This little fellow suddenly trembled.
Faint yet visibly green rays of light seemed to penetrate space and pour into his body.
"Eh… Faith power?"
The Blazing Demon Hound suddenly exclaimed in surprise, its eyes wide with shock.
"Faith power?"
Chu Tian understood the meaning from the characters alone.
"Yes, although it is weak, it is faith power. Little fellow… you are truly remarkable, to have believers?"
After the shock, the Blazing Demon Hound circled Xiao Hei a few times, its tone a mix of envy and jealousy.
Hearing its words, Chu Tian immediately thought of the demons in the Antarctic region.
Although they hadn't openly called Xiao Hei their King,
They had mentioned it in secret, and these things naturally couldn't escape his powerful divine sense.
It was likely that whatever anomaly occurred outside was related to Xiao Hei entering the depths of that cave.
Earlier, they had implored him to make sure to take Xiao Hei to the very center of the forbidden zone.
Wasn't that ancient well the center of the forbidden zone?
As for what happened there, Chu Tian had asked Xiao Hei.
Xiao Hei, who always answered Chu Tian truthfully, actually stammered this time.
Chu Tian naturally understood what that meant and didn't press further, even telling Xiao Hei not to say it, as he didn't want to hear lies.
Xiao Hei had also changed considerably after coming out, his former childishness greatly reduced.
He often frowned, as if burdened by something.
Meanwhile, his clone, Qunkun, was curious wherever he went.
As they returned, they flew the entire way. When they passed by the deep沟 (gōu -沟, trench/ravine), no large hands appeared to stop them.
Chu Tian even paused in the air, looking down for a long time.
He had the urge to go down and take a look, but he dismissed it.
He didn't know if this deep trench was as deep as that bottomless pit.
Going down would probably just be a waste of time.
The matter here was considered concluded.
He needed to quickly leave this place and head to the Southern Sea to find Luo Luo and the others in the Whale Fall City.
Chu Tian did not know that Luo Luo and the others had already left Whale Fall City and returned to the Luo family's small world.
He only felt that many things needed to be done by himself now.
Furthermore, the Shen Hai Palace, this cancerous tumor, must be eradicated.
Additionally, that bird-man was also no good; that was whom the Monkey had warned him about.
However, he knew nothing about the bird-man.
The main trouble to resolve was still the Shen Hai Palace.
During the journey to the Antarctic region, he discovered that the Shen Hai Palace had already created those spiritual energy spheres in many places around the world.
Although those things seemed harmless,
And instead acted like springs, releasing spiritual energy to Blue Star.
He always felt something was not quite right.
He absolutely had to figure out what these things were.
As he thought about it, they had already begun to climb the snow-capped peaks.
Yun Hu had told him that to get out, they had to use the most primitive method.
If they flew… they would be lost here forever.
They simply couldn't fly out.
He presumed this forbidden zone was shrouded by some kind of law.
As Chu Tian climbed, he recalled the dilapidated camp he had seen on their way back.
No skeletons or anything of that sort were found in the camp.
At that time, Chu Tian had wondered if the three people he had seen ten years ago had already left this place?
Then why had he not heard any reports from the South Pole?
If such a discovery were made, it would surely make headlines.
The only explanation was that they had not left this place at all, or rather, not left the Antarctic.
As expected, upon reaching the foot of the cliff, Chu Tian discovered the first skeleton.
It was already scattered, with broken bones.
It looked like they had fallen from above and died from the impact here.
Not far away, a second skeleton appeared, looking much the same.
Chu Tian searched around but did not find the woman's skeleton. Had she gotten out?
It wasn't until they were about to reach the summit that Chu Tian's eyes narrowed. A beautiful corpse merged with the ice and snow.
The temperature here was extremely low. She… was within the ice, like a sleeping beauty, appearing very peaceful.
Chu Tian's heart stirred. This woman had also not escaped death.
He silently collected her into his divine platform as well.
Ordinary people, in the end, could not withstand this harsh weather. She was only one step away from success.
With two skeletons plus an ice block, Chu Tian prepared to return and bury them.
They were all from Dragon Country, and they had even communicated across a decade. Chu Tian would not be able to live with himself if he let them lie exposed in the wilderness.
Crossing the mountain range and descending the snow-capped peak,
Everyone finally let out a sigh of relief.
Chu Tian's clone, Qunkun, touched the ground and was about to take off flying.
Chu Tian quickly grabbed him.
"Walk forward a hundred steps!"
This was also what Yun Hu had told him earlier.
If he used magic to fly now,
He would still get lost.
According to Yun Hu, he had flown immediately after landing back then.
It was as if he had encountered a ghost illusion.
He was lost for a full three years,
Before he finally found his way out.
"Troublesome!" Qunkun complained, but Chu Tian gave him a look.
He immediately dared not speak further and followed behind Chu Tian, walking step by step.
After taking a hundred steps,
Chu Tian suddenly realized that everyone following behind him had disappeared.
But the next moment,
Qunkun, Xiao Hei, and the Blazing Demon Hound.
The three figures appeared beside him, one by one.
Chu Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Tian Ge!"
"Boss!"
"Xiao Hei!"
"Eh, is this the Boss's legendary younger brother?"
"Probably. Why is there also a big black dog?"
A series of voices came from in front of Chu Tian.
He then looked intently.
Figures were rushing towards him.
Zhao Lei, Gao Kai, Jing Kaiyu, Ma Deju, Wei Du, Old Yang… and so on!
All those who could not get out of the Moon Gazing Divine Wolf clan,
Were now all before his eyes.
Behind them, there were more countless faces.
At a glance, it was a sea of people.
But the ranks were distinct, and before each rank stood a familiar face.
It was the clan leaders he had seen before.
Chu Tian was suddenly dumbfounded.
What was going on?
Why had things gotten so big?
"Heh heh! How is it, Boss? Shocked, right!"
It was Zhao Lei who spoke.
Chu Tian nodded.
He was indeed quite shocked.
He hadn't expected the number of demons in this Antarctic region to be so large.
And how had they all managed to get out of the barrier?
Had they come here to welcome him back alive?
A series of questions flashed through his mind.
However, Zhao Lei's next words after seeing him nod made Chu Tian's face flush slightly.
"Haha, come… Boss, you shine. They are here to welcome the new Demon King. Xiao Hei, don't block here, you're an eyesore, aren't you?"
Zhao Lei pushed Chu Tian aside and pulled Xiao Hei, who was standing at the back, forward.
Chu Tian had originally intended to raise his hand and greet those clan leaders.
However, as his hand was halfway up, he was pushed and stumbled by Zhao Lei.
He had no defenses against this brother who had always followed him.
Naturally, he hadn't used his strength to resist.
However, with this one push, Chu Tian's cheeks instantly burned.
Just moments ago, he had felt that he had quite a bit of prestige.
To have the entire demon race of the Antarctic region come to welcome him.
Now, seeing his action, he was immediately awkward.
He wished he could carve a villa out of the ice and snow with his toes.
He quickly retracted the hand raised halfway, rubbing his nose.
This served as a way to extricate himself.
Xiao Hei was pushed to the front, his expression unchanging.
Chu Tian was quite surprised.
If it were the old Xiao Hei,
He would definitely be boisterous.
He was now starting to doubt if Xiao Hei was still Xiao Hei?
Had he been possessed by the old fellow in the cave?
"Welcome, my King!"
However, the demon race was extremely cooperative.
When Xiao Hei stood before them,
All the demons simultaneously placed their hands on their chests.
And clapped three times.
*Thump, thump, thump…*
Then they lowered their heads.
Performing the most respectful etiquette of the demon race towards Xiao Hei.
"Hmm!"
Xiao Hei snorted from his nose.
This was his response to the demons' salutations.
Those demons were filled with surprise.
However, under the command of their clan leaders, they lowered their hands and stared at Xiao Hei.
As if waiting for Xiao Hei's instructions.
Xiao Hei also played along, opening his mouth.
"If you follow me and have no food to eat, I don't have enough money to support all of you!"
He said this and paused.
The faces of the clan leaders changed.
The clansmen behind them were stunned for a second.
The next moment, a clamor arose.
They all began to discuss.
"What does the King mean?"
"I don't know!"
"Does he dislike our strength and not want us?"
"Don't guess wildly, all of you shut up!"
The last sentence was shouted simultaneously by all the clan leaders.
The murmurs below gradually ceased.
Xiao Hei, seeing the silence,
His expression gradually changed.
"If you follow me and have no food to eat, I have a Boss!
Let me introduce you!" Xiao Hei pulled Chu Tian over.
"This is my Boss, from now on, you all must call him 'Big Brother Big'!
Follow 'Big Brother Big' and travel all over the world!
If 'Big Brother Big' has meat to eat, we will have meat to eat!
If 'Big Brother Big' has a fight to fight, we will have a fight to fight!
What are you looking at? I'm talking to you… your eyeballs are about to pop out!
What do you mean? Do you not listen to what I say?"
Xiao Hei said this, pointing at Ling Mao, who had successfully transformed.