Chapter 114

Chapter 114

The little boy rescued one and immediately went to save another.

He instructed those who had recovered to support each other and quickly leave the battlefield to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

"Thank you, little immortal."

The Qin soldiers, "revived" once more, were so grateful their eyes welled up with tears.

They gazed reverently at the little immortal, determined to etch his appearance into their minds.

The little boy gently waved his hand, and invisible, transparent bubbles enveloped their bodies. "This protective shield will guard you up to twenty kilometers away, preventing evil spirits or wild beasts from devouring you on your journey."

"However, it will dissipate beyond twenty kilometers. Remember to flee; in this life, you must cherish your lives," the little boy admonished.

The Qin soldiers nodded repeatedly. They wanted to express their gratitude again, but this time, the little immortal used wind magic to propel them away from the battlefield.

Though he couldn't save everyone, he would exert his utmost effort to preserve the lives of innocent people who were not fated to die.

The little boy occasionally glanced in the direction of the snake demon and the evil demon, his eyes darting about.

"Fighting one is a fight; fighting two is also a fight."

The snake demon and the deer demon shared a bond from being trapped under the same mountain; their relationship should be quite strong.

"Perhaps I should go to Jin State again and lure that deer demon over."

The little boy acted on his thought immediately. He scanned his surroundings, confirmed that everyone had evacuated, and then instantly vanished using his magic.

The battle between the snake demon and the evil demon had reached a stalemate.

The snake demon had been sealed for centuries, but it had never ceased cultivating during that time. Its foundation remained intact, and it had grown even more powerful than it was centuries ago.

Moreover, after its release, it had absorbed a significant amount of vital energy and malevolent aura along the way, faintly touching upon a wisp of murderous intent, which became one of its hidden trump cards.

This had multiplied its strength several times over, explaining why it had been in no hurry on its journey—it sought to further enhance its advantages.

The evil demon was equally formidable.

It originated from centuries of religious teachings and folk sacrifices in the Yan State, both of which were methods for creating deities. The cultivation it gained was continuous, and even more refined and potent than that of the snake demon.

It could be said to be a product born from the sect's religious propagation.

Neither side fully understood the other's methods, and both held back as they engaged in a prolonged, probing exchange of blows. Both had sustained numerous injuries.

Each regarded the land beneath their feet as their own territory. Defeating the other and absorbing their cultivation would not only enhance their own power but also grant them control over this vast domain.

With this thought, the gleam in their eyes intensified, and their fighting spirit grew fiercer.

The little boy, returning from luring the deer demon from Jin State, observed this scene with satisfaction.

Behind him now followed the figure of a black elk.

A few small points of light shimmered on the little boy's forehead. His ability to travel from Qin State to Jin State in such a short time, escape unharmed from the deer demon, and return so quickly was largely due to his father's considerable abilities.

But thankfully, he had managed to return successfully!

The appearance of the deer demon captured the attention of the two demons on the battlefield.

Compared to the evil demon's wariness and apprehension, the snake demon appeared excited.

By this time, the little boy had already found a small, hidden corner where no one could see him.

The snake demon flicked its tongue at the deer demon. The evil demon, unable to comprehend the language of animals, was at a disadvantage.

As soon as the deer demon and the snake demon met, they immediately unified their front, attacking the evil demon together.

At this point, the deer demon no longer cared about the little boy who had provoked its anger earlier; all its attention was focused on the evil demon.

Seeing this, the evil demon instantly realized that the two were allies!

However, by the time it understood, it was already somewhat late.

While it could manage one snake demon, the addition of a deer demon, equally formidable, caused its position on the battlefield to deteriorate.

The little boy lay nearby, watching intently. The sounds of mountains shaking and trees collapsing around him did not bother him; he had already instinctively blocked out the cacophony.

After an indeterminate period, the battle finally showed signs of concluding.

The deer demon and the snake demon, familiar with each other, coordinated their attacks, inflicting considerable suffering upon the evil demon. However, the evil demon was not to be trifled with; it fought desperately, severely wounding both the deer and snake demons.

Both sides suffered heavy losses, with the evil demon appearing to be in worse condition.

This was the perfect moment for a third party to enter, celebrate, and deliver the finishing blow—to strike while the iron is hot and finish off the weakened opponents.

Just as the little boy's thought stirred, and he was about to act, a light flickered on his forehead again.

His ears twitched as if he had heard something, and he quickly suppressed his inner joy, becoming still.

"No rush. Let's wait a little longer."

This battlefield had been almost leveled by the three demons, with huge, deep craters scarring the ground.

The surrounding area was ravaged by continuous conflict, and dark clouds hung heavy in the sky.

The clouds composed of foul insects had also, imperceptibly, begun to spread into this area.

The snake demon and the deer demon struggled to climb out of the craters. Their goal was the same: to eliminate the evil demon lying defeated on the other side of the battlefield.

This evil demon must be eradicated! Otherwise, it would become a grave threat to them, the two brothers, in the future!

The snake demon and the deer demon thought this, but their gaze towards the evil demon was tinged with other emotions—a hunger for power.

By devouring the evil demon, their abilities would advance further.

Then, even if the ancient deity were to reappear, they would be able to stand against him.

This was what the two demons believed.

Yet, when they recalled that ancient deity, their bodies trembled uncontrollably.

Even after centuries, the pain they had suffered at his hands remained etched into their very beings.

The mere thought of it filled them with fear.

The snake demon and the deer demon exchanged glances, forcing themselves to calm down.

"What is there to fear? Why be afraid at all?"

"That ancient deity might already be dead. Now, this place is ruled by the two of us brothers—what is there to be scared of?"

The little child, who had inherited the ability to "understand animal speech" from his father: "..."

He couldn't help but cover his mouth and whisper, "Is the ancient deity they mentioned you, Dad?"

Chen Mingting, whose consciousness had been awakened but remained faint: "..."

Chen Mingting chuckled, "What do you think?"

The little child grinned, saying nothing.

His face resembled both You Nan and Chen Mingting, as if blending the finest features of the two.

Seeing the familiar expression on his son's face, Chen Mingting felt a wave of tenderness in his heart, his eyes filled with nostalgia.

Back when the Demon invaded, many of the worlds under his protection suffered disasters. He fought against the Demon, severely injuring it, but he himself fell into a deep slumber due to exhaustion.

The worlds he guarded were filled with immense energy. To maintain their stability, he left projections in each world to serve as stabilization sources and pillars.

These entities were called "Heaven's Chosen Ones."

This was highly beneficial for the operation of the lesser worlds.

However, there was a drawback.

When he could no longer protect these worlds, the Demon targeted them. By eliminating or corrupting the stabilization sources within these worlds, the Demon could replace them and seize their energy.

But invading world by world was too slow for the Demon.

If the Demon had not yet fought him, it could have split its spirit to invade hundreds of lesser worlds simultaneously.

However, after their battle, the Demon had gained no advantage and was nearly killed. It only survived by using a soul-consuming forbidden technique.

After Chen Mingting fell into slumber, the Demon immediately invaded a planet called "Blue Star," completely transforming it into its stronghold.

Every person on this planet became its thrall.

From birth, the Demon nurtured people, and when they reached a certain age, it assigned them the identity of "taskers." Using morality, laws, performance, and education as tools of control, it sent these "taskers" into various lesser worlds to seize energy for it.

Some of the energy seized was absorbed by the Demon to replenish itself, while the rest was used to create "Systems."

The Demon endowed these Systems with supernatural abilities, allowing them to cooperate with the "taskers" in invading worlds.

At the same time, the Systems served as the Demon's tools for monitoring the "taskers."

You Nan was also one of the inhabitants of "Blue Star."

He should have been just one among the countless "taskers," endlessly worked like a beast of burden by the Demon.

But You Nan was the only exception among all the "taskers."

Because he obtained the stabilization source of the second world—the child of You Nan and Chen Mingting.

The very child before Chen Mingting, who had grown from a knee-high toddler to a waist-high little boy.

This was the child he had willingly conceived with You Nan in that lesser world.

Since he began his spiritual cultivation, Chen Mingting had always been alone, never tempted by worldly attachments, and no one had ever captivated him.

He thought he was destined to walk his path alone.

Yet, he never imagined he would have the chance to fall in love and have a family of his own.

When his and You Nan's son was first born in that lesser world, his slumbering consciousness was gently stirred by the child's uncontrollably emitted psychic energy.

Chen Mingting would always remember that feeling.

It was like a soft breeze whispering in his ear, gently urging him to wake up sooner.

Since his son had become the new stabilization source, his original projection in that world lost its purpose and could no longer provide energy to You Nan.

The only one who could help You Nan complete the Demon's tasks was their son.

This change immediately drew the Demon's attention to You Nan.

As soon as You Nan completed his first task, the Demon eagerly sent him into the next world.

Whenever Chen Mingting recalled this, he gritted his teeth in anger.

The Demon didn't even give his wife a moment's rest!

It was blatantly exploiting its workers.

And it even tried to take away his and You Nan's child.

Of course, Chen Mingting would not allow it.

Though his consciousness had not fully awakened, his instincts drove him to use his psychic energy to battle the Demon for their child in the void.

Chen Mingting quickly made a decision.

He gave up all the energy from his son to the Demon, rendering his son "useless"—an empty vessel drained of all energy by the Demon.

Sure enough, after absorbing the child's energy, the Demon discarded him.

Exploiting the opportunity when the Demon attempted to destroy his son, Chen Mingting used his divine consciousness to protect the child and swiftly transported him into the lesser world where You Nan had been sent.

He waited for events to unfold, ensuring his child would reunite with You Nan.

Chen Mingting also gradually gathered every bit of information and memory about You Nan from the energy sources in the worlds where he had lived with You Nan.

If the first world with You Nan had stirred his senses, the second world had brought him to the verge of consciousness from his deep slumber.

By the third world, the moment You Nan departed, Chen Mingting's consciousness finally fully awakened.

So, he took the initiative, discreetly guiding You Nan, their son, and the System You Nan favored, into his original world—the world where he had grown up, his homeland.