At the military camp, everyone couldn't help but whisper.

Because Mi Duo's attitude towards Ying Wuji was too intimate. How many people in the entire Kingdom Chu are worthy of his attention? Ying Wuji has only been here for less than a day, what does this attitude represent?

It is said that the female prince of Kingdom Chu has always been very self-righteous, always treating herself as a man. She personally handles many important matters and never wears palace attire. Even at royal family gatherings, she would wear a large ceremonial robe.

But today, she is wearing palace attire.

And the King of Chu, with one hand on the female prince and the other on Ying Wuji.

What is he thinking? Even a blind person can see it.

Most people are not particularly clear about the expulsion of the Bai family by Kingdom Li, but they know that the terrifying formation that night was forcefully broken by the Bai family.

Kingdom Chu swallowed such a force, finally getting some payback.

Mi Duo is really good at scheming, exchanging such a great benefit for a daughter.

But Ying Wuji... you have no memory at all! Just expelled by one old man, and now you're throwing yourself into the arms of another old man?

And even though Kingdom Chu has gained some advantage, it's not much, after all, the Bai family has just over four thousand people.

It's not like a strong alliance, it's more like two poor creatures seeking warmth together.

"Everyone!"

Mi Duo's voice was deep and steady, giving people a reassuring feeling as soon as he spoke.

Although everyone had different thoughts, they all quieted down, after all, they were still in the territory of Kingdom Chu and had to give face to the King of Chu.

Mi Duo solemnly bowed to everyone: "Today, the demonic trouble in Yucheng is too much for our Kingdom Chu to handle alone. Thank you all for your assistance in upholding the righteousness of the human race. Not only have the Nine States sworn to send troops, but the joint marquis has also led forty thousand troops to come. My adopted son Wuji has also brought the entire Bai family to support us. I, the King, thank you all for this!"

Ying Wuque's face immediately looked better, with a hint of schadenfreude.

So it's just an adopted son?

It's probably Mi Xingli who's manipulating Ying Wuji to do things.

Really pitiful...

Others spoke up one after another.

"This is a major event for the human race, and the King of Chu need not thank us."

"The demonic race is the enemy of the human race, and it is our duty to intervene."

"The King of Chu is too polite."

A series of commercial flattery, although there were hidden calculations, they still had to say nice things on the surface.

Mi Duo expressed his gratitude in different ways, and then said, "The day after tomorrow is the tenth day, and the first wave of small demonic tide of this month is sure to arrive. With your help, the city will be safe from any danger.

However, just blocking this small demonic tide is not enough. Kingdom Chu has been resisting the demonic trouble for such a long time, always with the determination to fight to the death and completely drive out the demonic race, but has never had the opportunity to do so. The key to the problem, I believe everyone has heard some of it, is the corpse of the Kunpeng..."

He then went on to talk about all the information he had collected about the corpse of the Kunpeng.

Everyone listened with furrowed brows. They had all come down from the battlefield and knew that on the battlefield, whether to advance or retreat was a matter of great skill, and could determine more than half of the chances of winning.

But this corpse of the Kunpeng allowed the demonic race to come and go as they pleased.

If this problem is not solved, the human race will probably have to pay a multiple of the cost to destroy the demonic nest.

Mi Duo took a deep breath. "So my intention is that while the pressure on the front lines is not too great during the small demonic tide, we will send human experts to investigate the situation inside the corpse of the Kunpeng. If they can find out the truth inside and find an opportunity for the main army to break in, we can destroy the biggest advantage of the demonic nest in one fell swoop.

They..."

Mi Duo looked meaningfully at Ji Tong and Nangong Ling, and said slowly, "It is said that this demonic nest is being suppressed by a seal left by a certain Zhuan Xu, and the corpse of the Kunpeng may be their only tool. Once we succeed, we can achieve our goal in one fell swoop. What do you all think?"

Those present with ulterior motives noticed his gaze.

Their thoughts became more active.

This large-scale appearance of the demonic nest was indeed somewhat too strange. After all, the seal of Zhuan Xu from the Central Plains Dynasty had been guarding it for thousands of years without any major problems.

But this time...

Looking at the gaze of the King of Chu, is it related to the royal family of Zhou?

They all had this idea, but they couldn't show it, after all, the victim Kingdom Chu did not make it clear, and they had no evidence, so what could they do?

Ji Tong and Nangong Ling, however, looked calm, as if the matter had nothing to do with them at all.

Everyone became even more uncertain about the truth, and could only focus on the matter itself.

Wu Lie said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, it's not that I, Wu Lie, want to be pessimistic, but we have all heard about the situation in Kingdom Chu. Countless martial experts have fallen in battle trying to find out the truth about the corpse of the Kunpeng, but have not obtained any information.

If there are brave warriors willing to enter, that would be the best thing.

But I believe that our main focus should still be on the front lines."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"This makes sense!"

"The demonic tide is so terrifying, Kingdom Chu understands it best. If too much of our strength is diverted to the corpse of the Kunpeng, the front lines will probably be overwhelmed."

"Yes! If the seal of Zhuan Xu in Kingdom Chu is broken, it will be a loss outweighing the gain."

"For the current plan, it is more prudent for us to concentrate our strength on eradicating the demonic tide. Even with this most foolish method, our multi-national coalition can completely pacify the demonic trouble."

Most people were not particularly in favor.Ying Shisan, who broke through the realm of Wushen, returned with heavy injuries, and didn't even see a single bird feather inside the Kunpeng's corpse.

How many people in this world can defeat Ying Shisan?

Everyone wants to achieve merit.

But sacrificing one's life needs to be carefully considered.

Especially for a meaningless sacrifice.

"The lives of the soldiers of various countries are also lives!"

Mi Duo's expression was somewhat melancholy: "Gentlemen! Before today, the Chu Kingdom alone bore the entire demon threat. At first, it was only able to withstand infiltration, but later, when the demons attacked the city, it has been more than six months. Every major demon attack was extremely tragic. Tens of thousands of ordinary soldiers were lost, and more than ten martial experts also perished.

If we don't break the Kunpeng's corpse, we will only have one path to take, which is sacrificing lives.

If we can break it, we can save hundreds and thousands of lives.

Although the difficulty is not low, it is extremely advantageous for the overall situation!

What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent for a moment.

Indeed.

If the problem of the Kunpeng's corpse could be solved, sacrificing one or two experts would be very worthwhile. The problem is, after sacrificing the experts, whether they can achieve the desired result.

Especially for the countries of Wu, Yan, Wei, and Qi, they did not send their elite experts, but they are still a second-tier existence. Experts of this level are the main force in the Chu Kingdom, and their performance is not much better than that of the Chu Kingdom.

This time, their countries sent them here, although it was just a gesture, the success or failure would still be borne by the main general of this operation.

For a moment, they were all somewhat moved.

But which expert should be sent?

Which expert can compare to Ying Shisan?

Difficult!

Mi Duo said in a deep voice, "If we succeed, this merit can be equivalent to the achievement of fifty thousand troops. Do you all agree?"

The group looked at each other and nodded one after another.

If it really succeeds, it would be somewhat difficult to achieve the equivalent of fifty thousand elite troops, but there would be no problem achieving the equivalent of fifty thousand ordinary soldiers.

Seeing them silent, Mi Duo's voice carried a hint of anger: "Fifty thousand great merits, don't tell me you don't want to achieve anything?"

The group looked at each other.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

By acting like this... it makes us look cowardly!

On the contrary, the two groups from the Kingdom Qian and the Zhou Clan were quite calm. They came here to establish their prestige. If they were to block all the demon races, how could they establish their prestige?

At this time, Ji Tong smiled and said, "King of Chu, please don't be offended. This merit can indeed be equivalent to fifty thousand troops, but the Kunpeng's corpse is of great significance to the demon race, and the defense is extremely tight. As you said just now, there is a demon king inside, and there are many powerful and perceptive demons among the demon race. Rushing in, not to mention understanding the situation inside, it's a question of whether one can come back alive."

Mi Duo snorted, "There are many talented individuals in the various countries, and there are those who are skilled in concealing their energy."

Ji Tong smiled faintly, "Concealing energy is one thing, but how to enter the Kunpeng's corpse is another."

Mi Duo's expression became slightly serious.

He turned to look at Ying Wuji.

Ying Wuji nodded, drew out the Bright Sword, and with a casual swing, a crack one zhang high and one zhang wide appeared in the military camp.

This crack did not disappear immediately, and it was stable enough for many people to pass through.

He smiled faintly, "Is this enough?"

The group looked at each other.

They didn't expect Ying Shisan's mastery to be used so skillfully. Not to mention anything else, this sword was enough to surpass Ying Shisan's previous strongest performance before the breakthrough.

Ji Tong narrowed his eyes. He understood that Ying Wuji's power was too weak to confront head-on, but he still wanted to make a name for himself and expand his influence, so he attempted to gain merit using this method. He was truly desperate for resources, even willing to sacrifice his life.

His previous performance had left Ji Tong very dissatisfied, and it seemed that there was a trend that he couldn't control. How could he let Ying Wuji do this?

He laughed loudly, "With the help of Ying Little Brother's sword, there is indeed a chance to enter the Kunpeng's corpse. However, I still suggest that if one does not have the cultivation of a martial expert or a concealment technique of the Earth Realm or above, it's better not to attempt it.

After all, once inside, one will have to face the demon king and a group of major demons. Even if one meets these conditions, there may still be great risks.

And you all need to understand one thing: when we enter the Kunpeng's corpse, we will rely on Ying Little Brother, and when we come out, we will also rely on him.

How can you be sure that when Ying Little Brother decides to come out, you will be right by his side?"

The group: "!!!"

Damn it!

That's right!

If Ying Wuji encounters danger, he will definitely open up space and come out first.

What about their people?

After all, the skill of opening up space is not something that everyone can master.

If their people die, all the credit will go to Ying Wuji.

If it's a life-and-death battle, this might be possible, but just to pacify a demon threat, it's not necessary...

Ying Wuji curled his lips, thinking that Ji Tong was really good at sowing discord. With just a few words, he had isolated him.

But Mi Duo brought up this matter to help share the pressure, and if he really encounters a situation where he can't run away, it would be difficult for him to consider others.

However... it's uncomfortable not to have a backup. Although he is confident in his own strength, he doesn't think he can single-handedly confront the entire demon nest.

He had a thought.

A flash of light passed through the mirror in Bai Jie's Mirror Space.

Although Bai Jie could have a greater role, his own safety was more important.

In the military camp.Bai Jie immediately stood up and said, "I have mastered the thirty-six techniques of Tian Gang, and I have long since broken through the realm of a warrior. I deserve a share of this credit."

"Bai Jie! Sit down!" Ying Wuque's face changed drastically. "What are you trying to do?"

Bai Jie: "..."

I don't know what I want to do.

I just feel that Ying Wuji cannot die.

He opened his mouth, "Your Highness, this credit is worth fifty thousand troops. How can Ying Wuji take it all for himself?"

Ying Wuque was getting impatient and lowered his voice, "Have you forgotten the attitude of the Bai family towards you? It's not that I don't trust my brother Wuji, but I dare say that you won't be able to come out alive if you go in."

Bai Jie: "But..."

Ying Wuque sternly said, "What? Do you want to atone to the Bai family?"

"But..."

"That's enough!"

Ying Wuque felt that he just wanted to protect Ying Wuji, and his voice became more intense, "You don't even listen to me anymore?"

Bai Jie: "..."

Everyone: "..."

For some reason, the atmosphere seemed to become tense.

Everyone looked at each other.

Ying Wuji was also a bit speechless. His attention had been distracted a lot recently, not paying much attention to the Illusion Mirror Space. Occasionally, he would check on Nangong Yan's situation, and Bai Jie had been left to his own devices. But now, it seemed like something significant had happened.

He shook his head, "Since that's the case, I'll take this credit worth fifty thousand troops for myself."

With that, he waved his right hand, and the fierce spatial crack dissipated.

The gazes of the crowd towards him were somewhat complex, partly admiring and partly pitying. Ji Tong's eyes even held a hint of mockery.

In their eyes, Ying Wuji had just broken through the realm of a warrior, and going into the K'un Peng's corpse was no different from seeking death.

This was indeed a remarkable achievement.

But if he couldn't come out, there would be no achievement, only a bigger tombstone, and only a shroud.

Ji Tong smiled faintly, "Brother Ying is truly righteous! Since you've made your decision, let's discuss the arrangements for the day after tomorrow..."

The subsequent discussion seemed more like a formality.

The tenth day was just a small demon tide, a perfect time for a performance.

The Zhou royal family and Kingdom Qian both wanted to show their strength, unceremoniously taking the main attacking position. Ji Tong acted very low-key, only deploying three thousand Black Armor troops to assist.

Others didn't want to bear too much pressure. If someone wanted to perform, they could go ahead, taking the opportunity to see through the true and false of all parties.

The dust of the Demon Tide Conference settled, and the strategy for dealing with the small demon tide on the tenth day was finalized.

Ying Wuji was sacrificing himself.

The Zhou royal family and Kingdom Qian were performing.

Others were either on the main defense or assisting, part-time on the sidelines watching the show.

Everyone was happy.

...

It was late at night.

The people in the military camp dispersed one after another.

Kingdom Chu asked Ying Wuji to wait in place and not move, as he went to get something and would be back soon.

So, in the military camp, there were only Ying Wuji and Mi Xingli left.

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The atmosphere was somewhat silent.

Mi Xingli tightened the collar of her palace dress and broke the awkwardness with a smile, "Since being sealed as a female prince, this is the first time I've worn this kind of clothing. It looks really ugly when I put it on."

Ying Wuji smiled, "No, I don't think so. I think it looks good. Your appearance is at least reduced by three points by that robe."

After breaking the deadlock, the atmosphere seemed to lighten a bit.

Mi Xingli bit her lip, "I still don't recommend you go to the K'un Peng's corpse. It's too dangerous."

Ying Wuji grinned, "I thought your first question would be why I didn't marry you?"

"Ugh!"

Mi Xingli spat, "Am I the kind of person who can't live without a man? I was just thinking that you're not bad. If I could pull you over, I wouldn't mind sacrificing my body a bit. After all, you look decent, and I wouldn't be at a loss.

Now that you're here, I don't have to suffer a loss, and I'm happy. Why would I ask you that?

What if you change your mind? What am I supposed to do, sacrifice my body again?"

She laughed arrogantly, but deep down in her eyes, there was a hint of hidden loss.

There was a feeling of a beautiful vision falling apart.

She pursed her lips and added, "Besides, you and Hua Chao seem to be getting along well. I don't want to do something so underhanded. And..."

"Alright, alright!"

Ying Wuji waved his hand, interrupting her incessant explanations.

Mi Xingli snorted, "I'm serious. Don't go to the K'un Peng's corpse. It's really dangerous!"

Ying Wuji smiled, "You know, this time's demon nest isn't that simple. If we can't take down the K'un Peng's corpse, the consequences could be very serious."

"I know!"

Mi Xingli looked worried, "But as Ji Tong said, it's so dangerous there. How can you, a warrior, just come and go as you please? This matter, no matter how significant, you still need to survive to make it meaningful.

The consequences are indeed serious, but as long as we can get through it, with our combined efforts, we might be able to make Kingdom Chu rise. But if you're gone, Kingdom Chu's momentum might really come to an end."

Ying Wuji asked with a smile, "Do you really think so?"

"I..."

Mi Xingli fell silent.

If the consequences were really so severe, Kingdom Chu's fate might be sealed, and the internal strife wouldn't weaken at all.Even if Ying Wuji is still alive and has no great achievements, it would be difficult for him to be promoted to a high position even if Mi Duo insisted on it, let alone forcibly reforming the country.

Ying Wuji is a clever man.

But not a god.

Otherwise, he would not have left the Kingdom Li.

In fact, in this world, there has never been a hero who can change the general trend by his own efforts. On the contrary, the general trend has created many heroes.

So what she just said has a lot of loopholes.

She just doesn't want Ying Wuji to die.

But if the marriage between the two is settled, she can say it, but now...

Ying Wuji smiled and said, "I've already said such arrogant words. If I don't go, won't I be laughed at by the heroes of the world?"

Mi Xingli's eyes suddenly lit up. "How about this, since no one knows where the crack you split leads to! You can hide in a safe place for a while, wait until the demon's nest is over, and then come back. Although there is no great achievement without gains, it is enough to gain prestige within the Kingdom Chu. You..."

Ying Wuji was shocked. "Damn! Can you say such things?"

Mi Xingli shrugged. "It's just a temporary measure!"

Ying Wuji: "..."

Almost forgot that she is the number one female rogue in the world.

She can come up with such shameless tactics.

He smiled and waved his hand. "Don't worry! I value my life very much. Without a certain grasp, how could I go to that place?"

"You..."

Mi Xingli wanted to say something else, but seeing Ying Wuji's insistence, she could only nod. "Okay!"

She also knew.

As long as Ying Wuji can achieve merit, his reputation will be fully displayed externally, and he can also become a savior internally.

There is no problem standing firm in the Kingdom Chu.

With Ying Wuji's experience, it is impossible for him to start from scratch in the Kingdom Chu.

He came for a real position.

And at this moment.

There was the sound of Mi Duo's voice outside the camp.

"Wuji! Xingli! Come out!"

"Coming!"

The two got up and quickly left the tent.

As soon as they stepped out, they saw Mi Duo leading a chestnut-red tall horse.

Mi Duo's figure was already tall, and the horse's body was even taller than him, not to mention its head.

The horse's whole body was full of energy and spirit, and it was at least a great demon-level mount. It was even stronger than the Wuling Shenmane.

Mi Xingli's eyes suddenly lit up. "Father King! Why did you bring it..."

"Of course, it's for Wuji!"

Mi Duo laughed heartily. "Zhao Ji is too unkind. He had already given you the Wuling Shenmane, but he drove you away and took your horse. My adopted son, how can he suffer this grievance? This horse is stronger than the Wuling Shenmane, and it also has the secret technique of the Southern Wilderness, which can be received in the jade pendant at any time. This is for you!"

As he spoke, he threw a piece of jade pendant over.

Ying Wuji held the jade pendant and felt that he and the horse had become one.

He could collect it into the jade pendant with just a thought, and even borrow its blood and energy.

Great.

Ying Wuji was very satisfied and patted the horse's body with a smile. "Since it's a gift from my adoptive father, I'll accept it. By the way, adoptive father, what's the name of this horse?"

Every famous mount has its own exclusive name.

Otherwise, it would be embarrassing to say it out.

Mi Duo stroked his beard and smiled proudly. "Chitu!"

Ying Wuji: "..."

Adoptive father!

This horse is not easy to handle!

Mi Duo continued to talk: "I know your sword, Hanguang, is a Tianjie weapon, but a long sword is not suitable for mounted combat. Since you want to go the way of a military commander, you can't just have one Hanguang. Our Chu country has many divine weapons in the arsenal. Why not go with me to pick one? If you like it, you can even use the Poxie Halberd, the Chu country's town-protecting weapon, as long as you return it a hundred years later."

"No, no, no!"

Ying Wuji quickly waved his hand. "Using a halberd is not auspicious, and I'm not good at it. Just take me to pick a spear."

Mi Duo: "..."

He didn't know why using a halberd was not auspicious.

But since Ying Wuji suggested using a spear, then a spear it is!

So he took the two juniors to the arsenal and picked the heaviest spear, handing it to Ying Wuji, and instructed him to go wild on the battlefield when the time comes.

Watching Ying Wuji ride away on the horse.

Mi Duo sighed lightly and looked at Mi Xingli. "You said before that Ying Wuji has more than enough wisdom but lacks martial prowess. This time, he is willing to take risks alone, and I believe he has made a breakthrough in his mind. If he can really achieve merit, I will support him with all my strength. But Xingli..."

"Father, I'm here!"

Mi Xingli hurriedly bowed.

Mi Duo said in a deep voice, "After all, he has a wife and children in the Kingdom Li. If he doesn't have a family here, he will be somewhat unstable. I know you are quite proud, and his refusal to marry today must have left a mark in your heart, but your marriage must happen! We can take it slowly in the next few years. After all, it's just a general's title, not enough to dominate the court. But in a few years, the reform will inevitably lead to intensified conflicts. At that time, I will support him as the pillar of the country to stabilize all ethnic groups. By then..."

The marriage must happen!

Mi Xingli bit her lip and bowed deeply. "Yes!"

No one noticed.

When she lowered her head, her eyes were a little red.

...

Beside the camp.

Ancient scrolls under the green lamp.Ji Tong was sitting in front of the bookcase, leisurely reading, still looking like a handsome and elegant uncle.

Nangong Yan was half-kneeling under the bookcase, feeling a little sore in her cheeks.

She raised her head and said, "Your Highness, are you really planning to let them take all the credit the day after tomorrow?"

There was a hint of resentment in her tone.

The big demon tide is too turbulent, and the small demon tide is the best time to show their strength.

But Ji Tong only sent three thousand black-armored warriors to attack together, isn't this just handing over the opportunity to show off to the Nangong family?

Ji Tong smiled faintly, "It's just an appetizer, so what if we give it to them? I'm still worried that they won't make enough of a splash. The better they perform in the small demon tide, the more helpless they will be in the face of the big demon tide. The more desperate they are, the better our efforts to turn the tide will be. It's okay, let them be!"

Nangong Yan was unwilling, "But..."

"There's nothing to it!"

Ji Tong stroked Nangong Yan's hair, "At the recent demon-slaying conference, you didn't say a word. I know you're not unwilling to speak, but your mind is in turmoil. It's all right, you don't have to prove yourself with words. When the big demon tide arrives, you will shut up Nangong and his son with your strength, and let them fall into the dust completely."

"But..."

"Be good! Let me feel the sharpness of your tongue first."

Nangong Yan felt the hand on her head press a little harder, "Um..."

Ji Tong: "Hiss... I didn't ask you to use your teeth..."

Nangong Yan crawled out from under the table, "I'm sorry, Your Highness, I'm not in the mood right now."

Ji Tong rubbed his cheek and smiled, "Take a break if you're not in the mood, I won't force you."

Nangong Yan looked a little uneasy, "I'm very uneasy, I feel like there are variables everywhere this time. I thought Ying Wuji was already unable to resist, but he actually betrayed you, and now he wants to take credit... do you think we should send someone in with him and then destroy him? If we break into the corpse of the Kunpeng, as long as we cause a commotion, it would be easy to destroy him."

Ji Tong's warm gaze fell on her face, as if he was assessing her.

Then he waved his hand and smiled, "No need! Although this person is not well-behaved, he is far from being a threat. If he can find out the situation inside the Kunpeng's corpse, it is indeed a great achievement, enough for him to establish himself in the Kingdom of Chu, but not enough to pose a threat to us. We are still allies, and his stability is also beneficial to us. When he shows a threat, I will naturally take action to destroy him!"

Nangong Yan couldn't help but ask, "When will he be considered a threat?"

Ji Tong smiled, "In five years! When he has just broken through the realm of spirit and has not yet mastered many spiritual abilities. A sage cannot suppress others, but this does not include the realm of spirit. Besides... whether he can come out alive is another matter, after all, the corpse of the Kunpeng is not something that anyone can enter and leave at will."

"Okay..."

Nangong Yan sighed softly, seeming a little disappointed.

...

Time passed quickly.

In the blink of an eye, it was already the tenth day.

In the past two days, the atmosphere in Yucheng had changed a lot. The soldiers of the Kingdom of Chu were already a little disheartened, but with the arrival of new allies, hope was rekindled.

First, there were indeed quite a few reinforcements.

At least the second echelon of each country was sent over.

Second...

The royal guards of the Zhou dynasty were too high-profile, and they had real sparring matches with people, and every soldier performed terrifyingly well.

In just one day, many soldiers of the Kingdom of Chu, whose confidence had been shattered, began to see the royal guards of the Zhou dynasty as their saviors.

And this.

Was exactly the result the Zhou dynasty wanted to see.

At the third quarter of the hour, all the troops had assembled.

The infantry and cavalry were already lined up outside the city, and the archers were all on the city wall, each surrounded by guards, ready to deal with the aerial forces of the demon race.

Even inside the city, they were on high alert, not giving the demon race a chance to rampage inside the city. Although, due to the imprint of Zhuanxu, the demon race could not appear in the city out of thin air, it was still better to be cautious.

The high-ranking generals stood on the city wall, ready for battle.

Nangong Ling looked relatively relaxed, looking at his subordinates who were full of energy and spirit, feeling quite satisfied, because this was exactly the effect Zhou Tianzi wanted.

Ying Wuque's face was still cold, but as he looked at Ying Wuji, there was a hint of playfulness in his eyes.

"Wuji, the corpse of the Kunpeng is extremely dangerous, are you really going to your death?

In fact, I have a plan to keep you safe. You can open up space and find a safe place to hide for a while, and then come back after we finish our battle here. After all, when you open up space, no one knows where the crack leads. This way, you will save face and give us all peace of mind. Why not?"

Ying Wuji: "..."

How did this guy's thoughts align with Mi Xingli's?

But this voice was not small, and everyone heard it.

He probably understood Ying Wuque's meaning. This guy was afraid that he would gain fame and reputation without doing anything. If he didn't achieve results, even if he really entered the corpse of the Kunpeng, he would be seen as hiding, and it might even have a negative impact on his reputation.

This guy was really a bit cunning.

He didn't know what kind of training he had gone through, but he had truly overcome his fear of himself.

After hearing this.Many people also showed a playful smile.

Although Mi Duo did not say anything, his face was a little unhappy. Ying Wuque was clearly here to cause trouble.

Ying Wuji sneered, "Tsk! Without twenty years of experience dealing with cowards, I really can't think of such a vicious move. How can the Crown Prince be so familiar with it?"

Ying Wuque choked for a moment, unexpectedly this person was as confrontational as ever, and immediately retorted, "What? Are you upset about being hit where it hurts?"

"What's there to be upset about?"

Ying Wuji cut in, "When the situation inside the Kunpeng's body is revealed, these low and malicious speculations will naturally be debunked. A gentleman bares his heart, while a villain hides it. It's better than someone hiding and scheming here."

In fact, it's just a tiny bit, so small that it doesn't need to be hidden at all."

Ying Wuque's facial muscles twitched, "As a noble, speaking with such vulgarity is truly a disgrace to civilization!"

Ying Wuji: "I said the tiny bit you're hiding is the big picture. What do you think I'm talking about?"

"Nonsense! Just now you said a gentleman bares his heart..."

"You've been in Kingdom Li for too long, you have an accent!"

Everyone: "..."

Ying Wuque's face was a bit stiff, but he felt that he had succeeded in provoking them, so he turned his head and said, "Alright! You better be able to reveal the situation inside."

Ying Wuji laughed loudly, "Of course I can! A real man should confront the Kunpeng head-on, only a coward schemes behind the scenes."

Everyone: "..."

Bai Jie: "???"

Ying Wuque: "???"

Isn't confronting the Kunpeng head-on what makes a real man?

How did the standards change again?

Confront the Kunpeng head-on?

Who can do that?

He hesitated for a long time, wanting to say something.

But at this moment, the clear sky suddenly seemed to dim, and then everyone felt an inexplicable pressure in their hearts.

Everyone looked up at the sky, but they didn't see anything unusual, they just felt like the sky was covered with a layer of gauze.

That's all.

But where did the gauze come from in the clear sky?

Everyone's expressions became serious, holding their breath and focusing their energy, they had already entered a state of readiness for battle.

The time had come.

And this phenomenon was exactly the same as the omen when the Kunpeng's body appeared before.

"Hoo..."

As if a gust of demon wind blew by, another layer of "gauze" appeared in the sky.

Ying Wuji looked up at the sky, unable to see the edge of the gauze, but his spiritual sense spread out, vaguely discerning its outline, like a fish or a bird.

Is it really the Kunpeng?

The sky darkened a bit more, and the "gauze" in the sky seemed to take shape.

It seemed to be crossing space, slowly manifesting in this space.

This kind of spatial crossing technique was quite profound, it seemed that he couldn't act recklessly.

The entire Yucheng.

As if a violent storm was approaching.

The sky quickly darkened, as if the Kunpeng was pressing down on the city, about to crush it, and in the blink of an eye, torches were lit inside and outside the city walls, barely illuminating the battlefield.

And the Kunpeng's body in the sky finally solidified.

At the moment it solidified.

The pressure came overwhelming, countless roars and cries sounded from the countless shadows, each one more miserable than the last.

Birds appeared out of thin air in the sky, a dense mass, like a raging storm.

Outside the city, beasts ran wild, and in the blink of an eye, a tide of beasts formed.

This apocalyptic scene.

Ying Wuji was also taken aback.

Not to mention the strength of these demons, just this scene alone could scare countless people.

Nangong Ling, on the other hand, was excited and jumped off the city wall with Nangong Yu, "Zhou Tianzi's guards, attack!"

Ying Wuque, unwilling to be left behind, also jumped down quickly, and with him, Bai Jie and the Wushen realm expert of the Ying family.

In the blink of an eye.

Blood and flesh flew.

The sound of battle shook the heavens.

In just a moment, the battle had entered a white-hot stage.

Mi Duo frowned, looked up, and said in a deep voice, "Wuji, it's now!"

"Okay!"

Ying Wuji nodded.

Just now, the Kunpeng's body had not fully solidified, and the space was empty, so he didn't dare to act recklessly.

The time had finally come.

Drawing the Bright Sword, he casually split open a crack.

And stepped inside.

But the feeling was completely different from before.

Before, he could reach his destination in the blink of an eye with just a step.

But now, it felt as if he had entered an extremely narrow cave.

At first, it was narrow, only allowing one person to pass. After walking a few dozen steps, it suddenly opened up.

Although it wasn't particularly difficult, it still made Ying Wuji extremely shocked. There was a saying about the Kunpeng's body, that it could escape in an instant, it was simply impossible.

The next moment.

He had just emerged from the crack, and the crack was closed by the immense spatial tearing force.

The deafening sound of battle that had just shaken the heavens disappeared in an instant.

Everything was incredibly quiet.

Ying Wuji felt as if he had entered another world.

He was very cautious, immediately activating two life-saving divine techniques: the Seventy-Two Arts of Earthly Demons - Invisibility, and the Thirty-Six Laws of Heavenly Constellations - Shadowless Uprightness.

The latter could enter the void, turning into a shadow, intangible and invisible, except for spiritual attacks, nothing could affect it.

The former concealed the shadow, even if they faced each other directly, or even passed through each other's bodies, the other party would not be able to detect anything.

This was Ying Wuji's greatest confidence in entering the Kunpeng's body.Even if we look at all the tribes, there are only a few spells that are more mysterious than the seventy-two spells of the Earth Demon and the thirty-six laws of the Heavenly Gang.

The Yao tribe is strong, but it is impossible to easily break these two spells.

It doesn't matter how fierce the fighting is outside.

His task is to figure out the truth here.

Be prepared for everything.

He carefully surveyed the surrounding environment.

Very dark.

But not pitch black.

The walls seemed fleshy and stony, but unbreakable, with a faint glow that allowed him to barely recognize the path.

He followed it.

The path twisted and turned, with a faint ancient and desolate... stench?

Ying Wuji: "......"

Could it be the intestines of the Kunpeng?

He didn't have time to think about it. He recorded the map while walking, and soon found an exit.

But this exit was sealed by a very strong seal, and it seemed to lead to the outside world...

Damn it!

Went the wrong way!

Ying Wuji cursed and turned back. After many twists and turns, he arrived at another place.

Here, he felt as if he were in the middle of a volcano.

The mountain wall had narrow stone paths, and looking down, there was a bottomless abyss.

At the bottom of the abyss was a pool, filled with blood-red liquid, with severed limbs floating up and down in the pool. After being washed by the blood water and the destructive formation around it, they gradually lost their original form and turned into pure essence, merging back into the pool.

Nine great demons lurked around the blood pool.

Their eyes were wide open, and their spiritual senses surrounded the blood pool, making it difficult for anyone to enter undetected.

"Huh?"

Ying Wuji rubbed his chin, curiously looking down at the blood pool.

According to the progress, this should be the stomach of the Kunpeng?

Then what are those severed limbs?

He remembered Mi Du's description. When the Kunpeng's corpse first appeared, it would bring a demon's nest. The second time it appeared, it would end the entire battle and take away all the demon tribes on the battlefield, even the remnants.

Is this recycling?

But among those remnants, it seemed that human limbs could be vaguely seen.

And according to the statistics of the Kingdom Chu, there seemed to be no shortage of soldiers with no remains.

Could it be that they were also refined along with them?

The blood in the pool surged, reaching an overflowing state, making Ying Wuji somewhat afraid. He didn't know what this blood pool was used for.

Ying Wuji felt a little uneasy, because in this blood pool, there was not only demon blood, but also a faintly familiar feeling.

He extended his spiritual sense to his dantian, where the blood essence of the Muye Stele had melted, thick and noble.

In this blood pool, there was actually a similar aura!

Although very faint.

But it was there!

And it was flowing into the altar at the center of the blood pool.

Could it be that these were refined from the severed limbs of the human tribe?

What did the demon tribe want with these?

Ying Wuji felt that something was wrong, but he alone might not be able to handle this blood pool. The nine great demons below should be able to handle it, but if they attracted the demon king over, once surrounded, he would only have to flee.

He recorded the map and continued to explore other places.

The more he explored, the more certain he was of his judgment. The two places just now were indeed the intestines and stomach of the Kunpeng.

The Kunpeng was truly a divine-level existence, and every part of its body seemed to be a manifestation of rules. Just like the stomach just now, it was full of destructive formations everywhere, capable of digesting even a mountain cleanly.

There were also the lungs of the wind, the liver of detoxification...

Each one was extremely mysterious.

Ying Wuji even suspected that the Kunpeng was not a living creature, but a product of the embodiment of rules.

His speculation was not unreasonable, because in all the records, the Kunpeng had never had any grievances with external objects.

If Mi Xingli were here, she would definitely have a great harvest.

But these were all things for the future.

Ying Wuji carefully recorded everything. Every place he went, he encountered great demons sitting in command. None of them spoke, and he didn't know what their specific duties were, but their concealment spells were quite exquisite, and they did not alert these great demons.

He continued to explore.

In less than an hour, he had explored nearly eighty percent of the area and recorded the details in detail.

It went smoothly.

Now that he thought about it, the Thirteenth Prince had suffered because he was not good at concealment spells, otherwise he might have already made great achievements.

But it was also true that the higher-level spells were more difficult to practice, and it was not too difficult for those who had not been blessed.

"Continue to explore!"

"After exploring, leave!"

Ying Wuji took a deep breath and walked towards the head of the Kunpeng.

The head was the most important place, and it was probably the same for the demon tribes occupying the Kunpeng's corpse.

After a few turns, everything in front of him suddenly became clear.

It was very spacious inside, with various colored light balls floating around, very close to the end of the Capital of the Great Ming.

It was like a library, with seven great demons sitting cross-legged, seemingly contemplating the contents of the light balls.

Only one demon was standing.

The demon was draped in colorful divine feathers, with an extremely beautiful appearance, emitting a faint divine light all over, captivatingly beautiful.

She floated in mid-air, in a comfortable and relaxed posture.Barefoot, with toes smooth and round, untouched by the mundane dust.

At this moment, he was quietly looking outside, towards the direction of Ying Wuji, yet his gaze did not focus on Ying Wuji's figure.

No different from those great demons who had previously ignored Ying Wuji as if he were invisible.

"I don't think she saw me…"

Ying Wuji nodded to himself and then floated over.

Standing without a shadow, he was formless and insubstantial, invisible to the point of not even casting a shadow.

This reconnaissance should go quite smoothly as well.

As he passed by the demoness adorned with divine feathers and of extreme beauty, he even took a few glances at her feet.

Tsk!

Really nice looking.

"Is it really nice looking?"

The divine feathered demoness spoke.

Ying Wuji: "…"

Her body suspended in the air, she slowly rotated towards him, reached out and grabbed his wrist, her face blooming with a smile: "If you want to compliment, you should do so out loud. Muttering in your heart doesn't count as praise."

Ying Wuji: "…"

He looked at his own wrist.

It was gently held by the soft yet intense grip of the divine feathered demoness, warm but not scalding.

What the heck?

Is my Standing Without Shadow a sham?

The divine feathered demoness turned around and called out to the other great demons: "Wake up, everyone, I've caught a mute!"

Ying Wuji: "…"

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Fifth bonus chapter.