The defeat was like a mountain collapsing.
The people of Feifeng Ridge were filled with despair.
The group from the Southern Domain was too terrifying, fierce and brutal, beating them into a state where they couldn't fight back.
Moreover, they didn't even have a chance to escape, trapped here by the formation. They would either be killed or captured alive, not a single one managed to flee.
Seeing that the situation was lost, Kong Cheng's face turned ashen, and he roared, "The immortal path has opened, and you dare to destroy my Feifeng Ridge. Aren't you afraid of my sect's ancestors descending from above and slaughtering all of you?"
"This is the fate of traitors."
Hei Meigui said coldly, "For your own selfish desires, you defected to the ghost race and betrayed the Xuanling Realm, destined for a bad end. If your ancestors are also ignorant and seek revenge, then I don't mind having an extra dish."
Kong Cheng's expression was extremely grim. If he had known the immortal path of the Xuanling Realm would open so quickly, he would never have become a running dog for the ghost race.
It was truly a case of one wrong step leading to a cascade of failures.
"We can discuss anything. Spare me, and I am willing to offer you satisfactory compensation. I can give you the Immortal Fan, as well as various spiritual medicines, secret metals, and other cultivation resources."
Kong Cheng wanted to buy his life with compensation, believing his offer was enough to tempt anyone in the world.
But Hei Meigui remained unmoved. In the face of great right and wrong, no condition could be negotiated.
Furthermore, with Ji Mo around, she was not lacking in cultivation resources, so why would she covet Kong Cheng's meager offerings?
"Don't push your luck too far. At worst, we'll perish together. If I die, I'll take you all down with me."
Seeing that his attempts at bribery failed, Kong Cheng threatened fiercely, putting on a desperate expression.
However, he didn't intimidate anyone.
Ao Li Ge puffed out his chest and strode forward, radiating a dazzling white light. "I'd very much like to see how you plan to perish together?"
He was quite ostentatious, deliberately showing off in front of Xuan Yang, only to receive a look of disgust from the latter.
Song Zhenwei raised his immortal sword, locking onto Kong Cheng. Sword energy crisscrossed the area, sending chills down everyone's spines.
Yue Er activated the Qinglai Qin, and the strings intertwined to form a cage, trapping Kong Cheng within.
Facing such a powerful lineup, Kong Cheng had no chance of perishing together and immediately became fish on a chopping block.
A Li also couldn't resist reminding, "Everyone, be gentle. This is a very rare top-tier ingredient."
"Ingredient? You are so wicked, you actually plan to eat me?"
Kong Cheng was stunned.
He had initially thought A Li was just speaking casually, but he never expected her to genuinely desire his flesh. No wonder her gaze had been strange from the start.
So, from the beginning, she had been treating him as food.
"Grilled chicken wings, fried chicken legs, boiled chicken slices, Kung Pao chicken, chicken stew with mushrooms... Hmm, you have quite a bit of meat. We won't waste it. Let Brother Ji make all sorts of dishes."
A Li counted the dish names on her fingers, her mouth involuntarily watering.
The little foodie hadn't eaten Ji Mo's delicious cooking in a long time and was craving it.
"I'm a peacock, not a chicken..."
Kong Cheng corrected angrily, his body trembling uncontrollably. The thought of being cooked and eaten in various ways terrified him, making his legs go weak and his soul nearly fly away.
He was filled with terror and wanted to escape, but in the end, he was stripped of his original form by Hei Meigui and the others, bound tightly, and captured alive.
After the Southern Domain group plundered the wealth accumulated by Feifeng Ridge over tens of thousands of years, they left in high spirits, escorting the captured great demons.
The news of Feifeng Ridge's complete annihilation spread like wildfire.
Ten Lake Village, upon receiving the news, fell into panic.
Their ancestor, Wu Ji, was dead. Without their backbone and greatest reliance, they had already become targets for many righteous forces.
Now, hearing of Feifeng Ridge's destruction, these forces could no longer hold back. Like wolves and tigers, they rushed into Ten Lake Village's territory.
Ten Lake Village held out for two days before being breached. Ultimately, they could not escape their fate and were razed to the ground.
Tongtian Pavilion was in a state of panic. However, they had always acted mysteriously, and no one knew the location of their headquarters, so they were not afraid of being held accountable in the short term.
They had become like rats scurrying across the street, everyone wanting to kill them. From now on, they could only live in hiding and could no longer show themselves easily.
But no matter how secretly they hid, there would eventually be a day when they would be discovered.
At that time, they would surely suffer the same fate as Feifeng Ridge.
Tongtian Pavilion felt that disaster was imminent, so they repeatedly sent messages to the heavens, begging their ascended ancestors to descend to the mortal realm and save the sect.
Soon, there was a response.
Their ancestors, who were in the Immortal Spirit Realm, agreed to descend once the chaotic forces of the Immortal Gate subsided.
"Ji the Demon, clean your neck and wait. Once our ancestor descends, it will be your day of reckoning."
The Pavilion Master of Tongtian Pavilion let out a wild laugh, then warned his disciples to endure for a while. Once their ancestor descended, all crises would be resolved.
The people of the Southern Domain finally met with Ji Mo.
Little A Li, upon seeing him, immediately leaped into Ji Mo's arms, clinging to him like a koala, unwilling to let go.
Wu Xiaoxiao, who had been saved by Ji Mo's vital blood, treated Ji Mo as family after waking up. She also unreservedly linked her arm with Ji Mo's, smiling sweetly.
Ning Wenjing watched with envy. She had been jealous of Hei Meigui's closeness to Ji Mo, and now she was jealous of A Li and Wu Xiaoxiao for being able to stick to Ji Mo all the time. She seemed to have eaten several pounds of lemons, exuding a sour aura.
Everyone greeted Ji Mo and was very curious about his experiences during this time.
They were eager to know how he conquered the Demon Realm and even obtained the totem divine beast of the demon race.
"Alas, it's just luck, pure luck, not worth mentioning."
Ji Mo said with a nonchalant air.
Mainly, he truly didn't feel he had done anything remarkable.
"Mr. Ji is indeed as low-key as ever, hiding his achievements and fame."
Hui Neng, Fan Jingxing, and others felt a surge of emotion, believing they still needed to stay by Ji Mo's side to learn more and temper their Dao hearts.
Recently, their strength had surged, and their fame had grown, making them a bit arrogant.
Now, compared to Ji Mo, they realized the vast difference in their ideological realms, like that between heaven and earth.
"Tian Peng, you're getting fatter and stronger. You need to control your physique, or I'll turn you into pork dishes by the end of the year."
"Hmm, this ginseng isn't behaving either. Why are you getting younger? You look like a porcelain doll, pretending to be youthful."
"Well, this old turtle looks pleasing to the eye. As always, he has the demeanor of a turtle's grandson."
Ji Mo spoke to his pets, making comments, and felt a pang of homesickness.
He had been away from home for so long; it was time to go back and see.
He wondered how things were at home and if that black chicken could guard the house properly.
Afterward.
Ji Mo had Gui Huo ignite a large flame, intending to personally prepare a barbecue for everyone.
Using exotic fire for barbecue, Ji Hanhan was perhaps the first person in history to do so.
The great demons captured from Feifeng Ridge were the best ingredients. After being cleaned, they were placed on the flames to roast.
Before long, the mouth-watering aroma wafted for miles.
Everyone ate heartily, stuffing themselves to their hearts' content.
Following this, various breakthroughs occurred one after another. Everyone's cultivation "whoosh whoosh whoosh" skyrocketed, and their strength increased significantly.