CHAPTER 204: CHAPTER 114 NO, NO... FAIRY, PLEASE RESTRAIN YOURSELF!_3

Chen Mo leaped down from the hill-like head and turned back to see that the giant python did not immediately leave. Instead, it looked at him with eyes full of anticipation.

He pondered for a moment and then once again activated his Martial Spirit. Jade-like scales covered his entire body, transforming into a half-human, half-dragon form, and he reached out to pat the Black Python’s body.

"Well done."

"Roar, roar!"

The Black Python howled excitedly to the sky, like a child being praised by a parent.

It circled Chen Mo twice, gave him a deep look, and then reluctantly turned to leave.

"Um, the fruit, my fruit..."

"No, I can’t go with General Li..."

The murmurs of two people reached his ears, making Chen Mo feel somewhat uneasy.

Although he had reached the other shore, the Illusory World had not ended.

To escape from the Illusory World, one could only rely on their own mind and will; others could not offer help.

Seeing that the two refused to let go, Chen Mo had no choice but to sit cross-legged on the ground, operating the "Supreme Heart-Cleansing Mantra," allowing them to rub against him.

A quarter of an hour later,

Ling Ningzhi’s gaze gradually regained clarity.

Upon seeing the surroundings clearly, she froze instantly.

She saw Chen Mo with eyes looking at the nose and the nose observing the Heart, as if a meditative monk. Her Daoist robe was disheveled, revealing a fragrant shoulder, a white collarbone, and a hint of cleavage. Under pale pink underwear, waves rolled magnificently.

Her snow-lotus-like arms embraced Chen Mo’s neck, in a posture as if nursing a baby...

? !

Ling Ningzhi suddenly stood up.

A tingling sensation unexpectedly ran through her hips, causing her legs to tremble and nearly lose balance.

"You, what did you do to me?!"

"Shouldn’t I be asking you that?"

Chen Mo glanced at her sideways, frowning, and said, "Clearly, it’s you who held onto me and mumbled about ’picking fruits’... If not for me bringing you over, you would already be a meal for the Demon Beast!"

Ling Ningzhi’s pretty face turned red in an instant.

Though she had fallen into the Illusory World, she wasn’t completely unaware of the external situation. Knowing that Chen Mo’s words were true, it was very likely that she mistook him for the Creation Ancient Tree...

"Even so, you still can’t..."

Ling Ningzhi bit her lip, unable to voice the rest.

Chen Mo’s expression remained indifferent.

*You pick my fruit, I pinch your peach; it seems quite reasonable, doesn’t it?*

"At the critical moment of life and death, who cares for formalities? I consider my conscience clear and need not explain anything."

"..."

Ling Ningzhi lapsed into silence.

From the situation just now, it seemed Chen Mo had indeed done nothing to her.

On the contrary, it was she who, with disheveled clothes and exposed bosom, seemed like a vixen seducing a young scholar...

"Roar!"

Amidst the mist, a Demon Beast’s roar echoed, and the blood qi that filled the sky had dyed the thick fog red.

Ling Ningzhi displayed a somewhat serious expression, entrapped in illusion due to her deep obsession, rendering her powerless to resist.

If Chen Mo hadn’t brought her over, the consequences would have been unthinkable!

She could naturally discern the weight of issues.

After calming down, Ling Ningzhi bowed with a Daoist salute, "Thank you, Daoist, for your life-saving grace. It was my rudeness just now; I hope Daoist won’t hold it against me."

Chen Mo did not mind and said blandly, "It was a trifling matter."

At this point, noticing Shen Zhixia still rubbing against Chen Mo, Ling Ningzhi quickly pulled her up.

"Hmm~"

Shen Zhixia hummed softly, slowly opening her eyes.

"Sister Qingxuan?"

She looked around and asked blankly, "Did you bring me over?"

Ling Ningzhi shook her head, somewhat embarrassed, "It was this Daoist who saved us... By the way, may I know the Daoist’s name?"

Chen Mo replied plainly, "Xuanji."

Ling Ningzhi nodded, "So it’s Daoist Xuanji. This kindness will remain in Qingxuan’s heart; if there’s anything needed in the future, feel free to speak."

"Thank you... Daoist."

Shen Zhixia’s gleaming eyes glanced at Chen Mo.

This familiar feeling grew stronger...

...

About an hour later, Zi Lianji broke through the thick fog, rushing to the opposite shore.

His black robe was slightly damaged, his meticulous hairstyle slightly disheveled, but he bore no injuries, and in his hand, the Autumn Water Longsword gleamed coldly, with fresh blood dripping from the blade.

Seeing the three people, he was momentarily stunned.

He had escaped the Illusory World in just fifteen minutes and fought his way through, but he hadn’t expected anyone to be faster than him?

If it were Ling Ningzhi, that might be understandable; after all, the methods of the Tianshu Pavilion were beyond ordinary comprehension.

But that Taoist in blue, was actually ahead of him?

Zi Lianji’s face darkened slightly, his gaze turned to Ling Ningzhi, and he forced a smile, "Daoist Qingxuan, you must be the first to reach the other side, right? And you brought Junior Sister Shen with you. Your cultivation is truly profound and unfathomable."

Ling Ningzhi shook her head, "To my shame, poor Daoist and Zhixia were brought here by this Daoist Xuanji."

"..."

Zi Lianji’s smile froze on his face.

Next, people continued to emerge from the mist. Most bore some injury, with some even seriously wounded or missing limbs.

However, compared to those who perished, they could be considered fortunate.

Qin Yi also passed the trial, though his left rib had a deep wound that reached the bone.

He sat cross-legged at the shore, swallowed an Alchemy Pill, and began quickly tending to his wounds.

Bong—

As the melodious bell rang, the trial of the second realm was declared over.

The number of people drastically decreased again, leaving only thirty in total, and of those, barely over twenty were still capable of moving!

Having witnessed the Secret Realm’s brutality, everyone was tense, and the atmosphere was somewhat heavy.

[Those who reached the other side may enter the final realm.]

[Those who arrive within an hour may receive three Concentrating Spirit and Gathering Essence Pills.]

[Those who arrive within half an hour may receive one Serenity Soul Jade.]

[Those who arrive within fifteen minutes may receive one Creation Jade Plate.]

Several Spirit Lights scattered and hovered before everyone.

Only Chen Mo had arrived within fifteen minutes.

Although Ling Ningzhi and Shen Zhixia reached the other side at the same time as him, they did not break through the Illusory World and were not counted, each receiving one Serenity Soul Jade instead.

As Zi Lianji exceeded half an hour, he only received three Concentrating Spirit and Gathering Essence Pills.

The eyes of the crowd looking at Chen Mo changed.

This Taoist in blue seemed unremarkable, yet he managed to outshine the Chiefs of the Three Saint Sect twice in a row?

Qin Yi walked over, holding his wound, and said with a wry smile, "Brother Yang, to be honest, what exactly is your background?"

Chen Mo shook his head, "It’s just a matter of luck."

Qin Yi, of course, didn’t believe this excuse.

The first realm might have been a bit of a trick.

But this trial tested temperament and strength, breaking through the Illusory Vision within fifteen minutes and crossing the Demon Beast blockade to reach the other side... Such skill surely belongs to a rare genius from some great sect!

But Chen Mo didn’t want to elaborate, and Qin Yi couldn’t pursue the matter further.

"Brother Chen Mo?"

At this moment, a soft voice reached his ears.

Chen Mo turned his head to see Shen Zhixia smiling at him, transmitting a message directly to his mind, "Hehe, it really is you. I’ve felt something was off for a while... Qi and appearances can be masked, but it’s tough to change the scent."

"..."

Uh-oh, he had been found out.

This foodie had a bit too much sensitivity to smells.

Chen Mo couldn’t be bothered to continue the charade, so he gave her a subtle look.

Shen Zhixia nodded slightly, "Don’t worry, I know you don’t want to reveal your identity. I’ll keep your secret... By the way, in the Illusory World earlier, I didn’t say anything strange, did I?"

Chen Mo rubbed his chin and transmitted, "I seemed to hear you and General Li fighting over food, something about you taking turns to eat... "

"Stop, don’t say that!"

Shen Zhixia lowered her head, her face blushing red.

It was all Qing’er’s fault. Recently, she had found many storybooks that had muddled her mind.

Ling Ningzhi noticed her odd behavior and frowned, "Zhixia, what’s wrong with you? Your face is so red... Do you have a fever?"

Shen Zhixia hastily replied, "No, no, I’m not feverish!"

Ling Ningzhi: ???

...

As the light flickered, the scenery before them changed, and they found themselves on a cliff.

In front of them was a staircase suspended in the air, steep and straight, with the other end disappearing into the depths of the clouds.

Amidst the vast sea of clouds, faintly, they could see graceful eaves and dragon-like ornaments, radiating divine light, enveloped in immortal aura, resembling an Immortal Palace!

An ancient and rustic voice echoed:

[Seek the trace of immortals beyond the mundane world, crossing a myriad layers of Cloud Stairs.]

[Once atop, gaze at the starry river, observing the vast spiritual sky to find the true form.]

[The final realm, Ascend to the Heavens!]