âNow that this is over, the North Region should be peaceful for a period of time.â
The old immortal crane lamented.
After the battle between Su Zimo and Dao Lord Xuan Yu, Stellar Luna Sect, Blaze Columbus Valley and some other upper sects and aristocratic families had already expressed that they would no longer hold grudges.
Furthermore, now that six Conjoint Body Mighty Figures were dead, it wonât take long before news of it spread through the entire North Region. As such, the upper sects and aristocratic families should settle down.
âOver the years, the North Region has been in turmoil. The feudal vassals have risen and the flames of war have spread.â
Su Zimo said, âAfter the Witch Gu calamity and the destruction of the three dynasties, the North Region is devastated. I hope that there will be a period of peace and rest.â
âZimo, what are your plans from now on?â
Ji Yaoxue asked.
âThatâs right. Xuan Yu is dead and the blood feud of the 13 cities of Yan Country has been avenged. Thatâs a weight on the shoulder lifted. Brother, where are you going from now on?â Xiaoning echoed.
The old immortal crane smiled. âWhy donât you follow me back to Ethereal Peak? A hundred years ago, you were forced to leave because you were afraid of implicating the sect. Now, you can return.â
âSure!â
Nian Qi nodded hurriedly.
Su Zimo remained silent.
âWhy donât you follow us to the demon region?â
Monkey grinned. âWhen we came out this time round, the spirit tiger used the Demon Sealing Diagram and brought almost everyone from Howling Moon Mountain that can fight! If we head to the North Regionâs Wild Lion Ridge, we can dominate the place and become Territorial Lords still!â
âTerritorial Lords?â
Shaking its head, the spirit tiger pouted and said in an arrogant manner, âSince weâre all here, weâve got to become Overlords no matter what!â
âThatâs right!â
This time round, monkey did not retort the spirit tiger.
Ji Yaoxue smiled without saying anything.
Be it Wild Lion Ridge or Ethereal Peak, they were both in the North Region.
As long as he was in the North Region, there would definitely be opportunities for them to meet.
Su Zimo did not reply the entire time. He merely looked in a direction and fell into deep thought.
After a long time, he smiled apologetically. âI have to go somewhere else and leave for a period of time.â
âAh! Where? Is it dangerous?â
Xiaoning asked hurriedly with a worried expression.
âItâs fine,â
Su Zimo smiled. âThereâs no one else there. Itâs very safe.â
After pausing for a moment, he took a deep breath and said slowly with a resolute gaze, âThereâs something that needs to be done!â
âWhat?â
Everyone asked instinctively.
âDeduce the Martial Dao!â
Su Zimo said word by word.
Everyone was shocked.
They were clear about Su Zimoâs Dao heart.
The entire cultivation world knew that Desolate Martial wanted to establish a Dao and impart martial arts to all living beings!
However, everyone was even clearer about how tough that path was!
He was creating a path that no one had ever walked before!
He was going to deduce his own Dao and Dharmic arts!
âThatâs way too difficult,â
In a rare moment of speech, Night Spirit said while shaking his head gently.
Throughout history, countless wise sages and experts tried this Dao and expended their lifespans but to no avail!
Moreover, Su Zimo was only at the Void Reversion realm.
âThatâs right.â
Su Zimo smiled gently. âThatâs why I donât know when Iâll be able to return.â
âWhere are you going, young master?â
Nian Qi asked.
âThe Dao Inheritance Ground!â
Su Zimo said in a deep voice, âI want to enter the Dao Inheritance Ground again. There are many ancient inheritances there that I havenât comprehended yet. After obtaining those inheritances, Iâll fuse them with my life, what Iâve seen, heard, learned and understood. Iâll do my best to deduce the Martial Dao!â
This was the result of Su Zimoâs careful consideration.
His current cultivation was already at the perfected Void Reversion realm.
As for the Dao Inheritance Ground, it was a separate dimension with many seals. If he was at the Dharma Characteristic realm, he would not be able to enter it.
This was his final chance!
This time round, no one tried to persuade or stop him.
That was Su Zimoâs Dao heart.
He had to do it!
âIt wasnât easy for us brothers to get together. Now, weâre going to separate again.â
The spirit tiger was a little frustrated.
âItâs not like heâs going to some dangerous place. Weâll meet again sooner or later,â
Monkey was rather carefree about it. âLetâs take a walk around Wild Lion Ridge then. If weâre in a good mood, weâll take over it and stay for a period of time. Once youâre out, look for us at the Wild Lion Ridge. Things will definitely move smoothly at the mention of our names!â
âSure,â
Su Zimo laughed and turned to ask, âWhat are your plans, Xiaoning?â
âIâll stay in the North Region for a period of time first and see if the Witch Gu calamity will resurface,â
Xiaoning held Ji Yaoxueâs arm. âI can accompany Sister Yaoxue as well. If the North Region is fine, Iâll head back to Elixir Yang Sect to take a look.â
âYes, itâs been more than a hundred years since youâve been back as well. Itâs time for you to head back,â
Su Zimo nodded.
The Great Zhou Dynasty had fused with three dynasties and there were many political matters to attend to. Naturally, Ji Yaoxue chose to stay in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Nian Qi returned to Ethereal Peak.
Everyone knew their paths and in the blink of an eye, it was time to part.
âYoung Master,â
Right then, a timid voice sounded.
Everyone turned towards the sound.
In the crowd, a boy looked down at Su Zimo. His cheeks were flushed red as though he was nervous. Pinching the corner of his shirt, he asked softly, âW-Where am I going?â
âLittle Tao Yao, of course youâre coming with us!â
Qing Qing pinched Tao Yaoâs tender cheeks and said with a smile, âYouâre a demon. If you follow us, weâll bring you to live a good life!â
Tao Yaoâs face flushed even redder but he said nothing.
Su Zimo smiled and asked, âWhere do you want to go?â
âC-Can I follow you to that Dao Inheritance Ground, young master?â Tao Yao asked expectantly, blinking his sparkling eyes.
âNo.â
Su Zimo shook his head.
It was not because he was heartless; the Dao Inheritance Ground was restricted by the wills of Mighty Figures.
Tao Yaoâs blood qi and Dharmic powers would be restricted upon entering and that would not be beneficial to this child.
Furthermore, the place he was headed to was a forbidden ground in the Dao Inheritance Ground that no one else could enter!n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âOh,â
Tao Yao was slightly disappointed.
Su Zimo said, âWhy donât you follow Qing Qing and the others to Wild Lion Ridge?â
Tao Yao tilted his head slightly, seemingly in deep thought.
After a moment, he asked, âIf I leave, who will protect the grandpas, grandmas, uncles and aunties of Ping Yang Town?â
Upon hearing that question, Su Zimoâs gaze at Tao Yao turned even gentler.
âNobody,â
He shook his head.
âIâll stay here then! Iâll stay in Ping Yang Town!â
Tao Yao said seriously.
Qing Qing said, âBut, how lonely will you be as the only demon?â
âI wonât,â
Tao Yao revealed an innocent smile. âThe grandpas and grandmas in the town are very nice to me. Theyâre not afraid of me and even told me many things about young master in the past!â
The elders of Ping Yang Town were extremely grateful towards the Su family and the second young master of the Su family.
When Su Hong was king, he protected Ping Yang Town from the flames of war.
Later on, when the allied army of the three dynasties invaded, Second Young Master Su appeared and buried the allied army of the three dynasties in Cang Lang Mountain Range. In the town, he killed many Nascent Souls that were chasing after him!
Many people witnessed that scene.
Some of the children back then were more than a hundred years old by now â they were now the elderly of Ping Yang Town.
In fact, they were even vaguely aware that the reason why Ping Yang Town was able to survive in this chaotic world was because of Second Young Master Su.
The stories of the Su family and the legend of Second Young Master Su ascending to immortality were passed down from their ancestors.
âAlright,â
Su Zimo caressed Tao Yaoâs forehead and said gently, âStay in Ping Yang Town and wait for my return.â
âUgh!â
Tao Yaoâs eyes lit up and he nodded vigorously.