Chapter 751: Chapter 746: Red Annihilation River
Heart Image Space, Source Lord Conference Hall.
Bai Pu’s consciousness emerged in the main seat. In the two rows below, there were black and white silhouettes of Qin, Bonnie, Illusion, Empress Ningfu, and other apostle servants.
Bai Pu’s consciousness touched the black-and-white projection of Illusion.
Soon, Illusion’s black-and-white projection turned into color, transforming into the image of a bright-eyed girl in a kimono, who shyly called out "Master."
"I have reached the Heart Demon: Black Heaven Descent Plane. Here is my location information."
Bai Pu said succinctly, "Tell me the general map intelligence of the subterranean realm, then report on your situation over there."
The Heart Demon: Black Heaven Descent Plane had changed significantly, and most of the data Bai Pu prepared earlier was inaccurate, requiring timely updates and follow-ups.
"Alright."
Illusion’s expression became serious:
"Master, I am currently following the Nan Zhu Burning Heart Style’s expedition team. We entered the underworld through the ’Scorching Abyss’ rift of the Great Wilderness River and are currently in the territory of the Red Emperor—’Red Annihilation River.’"
"Normally, as a Demon Emperor, the Red Emperor would sometimes return to the ’Scorched Earth Fortress’ in Red Annihilation River, which is its stronghold in the underworld, whereas Flame Mountain of the Great Wilderness River is just the Red Emperor’s terrestrial palace.
"However, since the master has slain the Red Emperor, the latter has fallen into slumber and may take centuries to recover. The Red Emperor’s Scorched Earth Fortress is now abandoned, referred to as the ’Scorched Earth Ruins’ by the Ghost Warriors. The Red Emperor’s Red Annihilation River territory continues to shrink and decay."
Bai Pu nodded slightly, "If the subterranean world corresponds to the surface world, the Red Annihilation River, corresponding to the Great Wilderness River, should be in the central-southern part of the entire underworld."
"Yes. The underground world is divided among the Four Great Demon Emperors, with the south being the Red Emperor’s Red Annihilation River, the north being the Black Emperor’s Eternal Night Dark Sea, the west being the Emperor Yan’s Obsidian Plain, and the east being the Emperor Qing’s Corruption Forest."
Illusion respectfully replied, "Currently, with the shrinking of Red Annihilation River, the influence of the Eternal Night Dark Sea, the Obsidian Plain, and the Corruption Forest are slowly expanding."
Bai Pu said, "I used the Flame Blade Princess’s token as a ticket, so my entry position should also be in Red Annihilation River and not too far from your location."
This is one of the basic rules of the Spirit Realm Will, an ethereal connection that allows Bai Pu and the sachet owner, Flame Blade Princess, to interact more conveniently.
At this time, Illusion had already familiarized herself with the terrain and monster information that Bai Pu had communicated. She joyfully said, "You are correct, Master. Our direct distance is about forty kilometers. However, the underworld is filled with rock walls, and the passages between underground cave spaces are rugged. You would need to traverse several hundred kilometers of underground paths to meet us."
"Give me the route of your movements, as well as a map."
Bai Pu looked at Illusion, "You are a demon, yet the Nan Zhu Burning Heart Style’s Ghost Warrior expedition team does not guard against you?"
Illusion laughed, "This is thanks to your influence, Master. You have slain the Red Emperor, solidifying adoration in the Nan Zhu Burning Heart Style. As the demon slave of the noble Demon Control Master, Lord Gangxin, I am naturally not excessively rejected by the Ghost Warriors of the Vermilion Bird Oath. Of course, precautions and cold looks are inevitable, but with the support of the Flame Blade Princess, I can still get by."
"How is the Flame Blade Princess’s current strength?" asked Bai Pu.
Illusion smiled wryly, "After entering the subterranean realm, the native warriors of the expedition team have all experienced a surge in power. Flame Blade Princess Zhu Lingyan’s template has soared to Lord level, and she reached Level 9. Plus, she is blessed with the World Waymark Power, making her stronger than lords of other worlds! I can’t compare."
Illusion is Bai Pu’s slave, and upon entering the Advanced Plane, her template did not increase, only her level increased with Bai Pu to Level 8. She is currently a Level 8 Enhanced Warrior.
"Originally, your strength surpassed the Flame Blade Princess, yet now she vastly exceeds you. Isn’t the Flame Blade Princess suspicious of this?"
Though Bai Pu speculated that the Spirit Realm Will had a way to patch this bug, he still asked.
Illusion replied, "Master, the strength of demon slaves is influenced by the Demon Control Master themselves. In the eyes of the Flame Blade Princess, the strength of Demon Control Master Gangxin has greatly diminished from its peak. Thus, it is expected for the power of the demon slave driven by Gangxin to significantly decline."
"I see." Bai Pu nodded, then said, "You’ve had quite a bit of history with the Flame Blade Princess. Now that your strength is relatively weakened, it’s quite rare that she doesn’t hit you when you’re down, but instead supports your actions."
Illusion laughed, "This is of course thanks to your influence, Master. You once killed the Red Emperor, stopping the Flame Blade Princess from a tragic fate of becoming a demon’s shell, and her gratitude towards you is higher than you imagine..."
This also makes sense; otherwise, the Flame Blade Princess wouldn’t so easily offer her personal belongings as an anchor point, allowing Bai Pu to locate the Heart Demon World.
"It seems I might find solutions for my mystical arts insights from the Flame Blade Princess, or her father, Heaven-Burning Zhu Que. Anyway, let’s figure out how to regroup first."
...
East of the subterranean world.
Corruption Forest.
This coordinate corresponds to the Eastern Wilderness Forest Sea in the surface world.
The so-called Corruption Forest is actually composed of countless corrupted giant tree roots.
These giant roots intertwine among rocks, soil, and miasma, presenting a dull gray color, stretching down from the dome, and intricately rooting into the ground, forming an area akin to a forest.
A group of Awakened, sat in a circle beside a huge tree root several meters thick, discussing.
Each of them bore the racial traits of the Red Race.
The leader, a robust and mighty figure with eyes resembling red gemstones, spoke:
"Rob, tell everyone about this world’s intelligence."
"Yes, Lord Bron."
Rob, a Red Race Awakened with a slender build, seemingly an adjutant-like role, stood up. His cold gaze swept around, instantly silencing the group.
"The Heart Demon World is a derived plane world based on the cultural blueprint of Sea Blue Star—now the Cyan Dragon 287 planet. This is a world we Yazd people have never explored, and our information is limited."
"Fortunately, someone inside Sea Blue Star provided us with detailed intelligence, including all the information on Gangxin in this world..."
Rob distributed the intelligence to everyone.
"This detailed, even knowing those Spirit Realm entities Gangxin acquainted with while exploring the Heart Demon World."
An astonished Red Race man, stocky and carrying a large hammer—that stood taller than himself yet looked mighty and imposing—remarked.
"Good, with this information our odds are much better." Someone exclaimed excitedly.
No one inquired about the identity of the internal mole within Sea Blue Star. Such secrets were obviously not suitable to be asked publicly.
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