The major powers, such as Flying Phoenix Ridge, Tongtian Pavilion, and Ten Lakes Stronghold, despite their best efforts to distance themselves, understood that such actions were akin to covering their ears while stealing.
While there were many fools in the world, there were even more shrewd individuals who had likely already seen through the truth of the matter.
Now that the truth was out, it was probable that righteous individuals had already set their sights on them, awaiting an opportunity to strike.
They had no retreat now and could only see this through to the end, striving to open the Demon Realm Gate as soon as possible to allow their ancestors in the Nine Heavens of the Mortal Immortal Realm to ascend.
Only with Immortals guarding their sects could they be at peace.
Their wicked intentions unquenched, they dispatched a large number of personnel to the ancient battlefield ruins of humans and demons.
Concurrently, numerous demon race lackeys, having learned through secret channels that the Demon Realm Gate was about to open, also rushed en masse to the ancient battlefield ruins of humans and demons.
Among them, some demon lackeys, upon learning that the White Emperor statue in Ning Village had been destroyed, harbored malicious thoughts.
They also intended to prey on the old, weak, women, and children of Ning Village, but all who dared met a grim end.
The stone statue that Ji Mo had gifted to Ning Wenjing protected the entire Ning Village. Any who dared to trespass were sliced into bloody mist.
Ning Village became a more terrifying place than the ancient battlefield ruins of humans and demons, and no one dared to set foot there again.
Ji Mo had been living an exceedingly comfortable life. Du Mu treated him like a Buddha, providing him with delicious food and drink, and fulfilling all his requests.
Even everyone in Xi Xia Villa showed him utmost respect, regarding him as a deity.
The most pleasing aspect was that the little brat Du Ruier was forced into seclusion and no longer pestered him, granting him considerable peace.
With his needs met, Ji Mo, having nothing else to do, lent a hand in modifying the protective formation of Xi Xia Villa.
This sent Du Mu into a frenzy of joy. He clearly felt that the formation’s power had undergone a seismic shift; even a cultivator at the Nine Heavens of the Mortal Immortal Realm would be finished if they attacked.
From this day forward, Xi Xia Villa finally possessed the confidence to challenge top-tier powers.
Du Mu believed that by clinging tightly to Ji Mo's coattails, Xi Xia Villa would one day dominate the Western Regions, and that day would not be far off.
In contrast to Du Mu's increasing happiness day by day, Ning Wenjing's expression grew more solemn with each passing day.
The clansmen guarding the seal sent word that the seal's power was weakening daily, and recently, a large number of experts had flooded into the ancient battlefield ruins of humans and demons with ill intentions.
The situation was extremely grave and far from optimistic.
Upon learning the reason, Ji Mo comforted her, "Miss Ning, there's no need to worry. I actually have some understanding of formations myself. Perhaps I can help repair the seal, or at the very least, help it last a few more years."
Ning Wenjing was naturally overjoyed and, not wanting to delay, led Ji Mo to the ancient battlefield ruins of humans and demons.
Ancient Battlefield Ruins of Humans and Demons.
Vast in area, yet utterly desolate, the air was permeated with thick killing intent and demonic energy, and sunlight rarely reached it.
It was known as the Death Forbidden Zone, where countless lives perished each year.
Yet, it was also a place of great fortune, burying countless treasures, even Immortal Spirit Artifacts, thus attracting countless powers, adventurer teams, and others from all over the world to seek treasure.
Here, crisis and opportunity coexisted. Many became rich overnight, but more often, there were various bloody killings and robberies.
In this place, due to the peculiar environment, the good side of human nature was suppressed, while the evil side was amplified.
Disregarding righteousness for profit, brothers turning against each other, infighting within families, kin slaughtering kin, and repaying kindness with enmity – such events occurred almost daily.
In the ancient battlefield ruins of humans and demons, anything could happen for the sake of profit.
Ji Mo and Ning Wenjing strolled along the periphery of the ancient battlefield ruins of humans and demons. Along the way, they saw many corpses. When they encountered adventurers, the latter kept their distance, avoiding contact.
Here, one could not even trust their companions, so naturally, they had to guard against others.
Ning Wenjing, with great experience, explained everything about the ancient battlefield ruins of humans and demons to Ji Mo, as well as the rules of survival here.
Ji Mo sighed, wasn't this simply a land of sin? There was no law, no rules, good and evil were inverted, and everything was decided by brute force.
It seemed he would have to find an opportunity to bring that old monk Huineng here someday to properly propagate Buddhist teachings and save the beings here.
Along the way, Ji Mo would also casually collect some herbs to make elixirs.
Ning Wenjing’s small mouth had not closed since they started, her face constantly displaying a look of shock.
Elixirs, could they really be refined like this?!
No elixir furnace, no elixir fire, not even spiritual energy was used.
With just a rub of his hands, elixirs were produced, and they were all Grade Nine Spirit Elixirs.
Such skill was truly unheard of!
"Big liar, you still say you're not the savior."
Ning Wenjing gazed at Ji Mo with adoration. Such astonishing alchemy skills could only be possessed by a savior.
"As I've said, there is no savior in this world; people must rely on themselves."
Ji Mo smiled and placed a Grade Nine Spirit Elixir into Ning Wenjing's rosy lips.
The heavy killing intent and demonic energy here could erode and damage the body. These elixirs had the effect of detoxifying and warding off miasma.
Such intimate actions made Ning Wenjing's face turn red, her heart pounding wildly.
Fortunately, the dark spots on her face concealed her embarrassment, otherwise, she would have been utterly mortified.
Ji Mo then handed a large handful of Grade Nine Spirit Elixirs to Ning Wenjing, telling her to eat them as snacks.
"Ah, you want me to eat them as snacks!"
Ning Wenjing didn't know how to describe her inner shock. Eating Grade Nine Spirit Elixirs as snacks, wasn't that too extravagant?
But seeing Ji Mo produce Grade Nine Spirit Elixirs effortlessly, she silently accepted it.
This was perhaps the work of a savior!
The two continued their journey.
Not long after, they encountered a robbery.
"Hand it over!"
A small adventuring team of over a dozen people was subdued by a peak Demon Emperor, who then proceeded to violently loot them.
The Demon Emperor laughed maniacally, and amidst triumphant cries of "Hand it over!", he robbed each member of the adventuring team of their belongings.
His harvest was clearly good, as he had obtained many valuable items, making him beam with joy.
"Ouge, this is the result of our hard work for a whole month. You can't just take it all."
The leader of the adventuring team was somewhat indignant. His month's worth of effort had been snatched away by someone else, and he was unwilling to accept it.
But the opponent's strength was overwhelming, and he was helpless.
"Your Grey Curse Flame Adventuring Group also frequently bullies the weak and oppresses others. If it weren't for me always robbing only wealth and not lives, you wouldn't be alive."
The Demon Emperor, referred to as Ouge, looked at them with disdain. The other party had also engaged in many illicit activities, and yet they had the nerve to play the victim.
He stripped the group clean and was about to leave when he spotted Ji Mo and Ning Wenjing not far away. His gaze immediately fell upon the Void Shuttle hanging on Ji Mo's chest.
Ouge had a sharp eye and immediately recognized the item's extraordinary nature. It appeared ordinary, but it possessed a profound sense of antiquity, undoubtedly an ancient artifact. His greedy thoughts were instantly piqued.
He strode quickly towards Ji Mo and, in a practiced manner, said, "Hand it over!"
Immediately, he lunged to snatch the Void Shuttle.