Chapter 567 420: Slaying Demons
The Wind Grasshopper paused, then continued: "If he breaks the agreement, his state of mind will shatter, making it difficult for him to progress on the path of cultivation. Moreover, I sensed a restriction placed by a master on him; he cannot leave the seventy-mile radius where your aunt is. The reason he was able to reach the Demon King's Grotto Heaven was due to the Teleportation Array. If he can't leave, he'll have to face that Snake Demon, with no choice but to slay it."
The Wind Tiger listened to his father's words, and although he still had some doubts in his heart, he could only nod in agreement.
At this moment, in the Ten Thousand Feet Dragon Pool, the gentle light of the Luminous Pearl made the pool water clear and bright. The Wind Grasshopper and Wind Tiger father and son chatted intermittently, discussing the next plan and possible changes.
At the same time, Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian had returned to the Dragon Maiden Palace. They stood in front of the palace, looking at each other for a long time without speaking.
Looking into Ouyang Qian's bright eyes, Luo Chen's heart welled up with an inexplicable emotion. Although they hadn't known each other for long, they had experienced many thrilling events together. He knew he had developed a deep sense of trust and dependence on this girl.
Similarly, Ouyang Qian looked at Luo Chen, feeling the same as he did. From her initial vigilance and wariness to her current trust and reliance, the transformation seemed incredible to her. But she knew it was all real, her innermost true feelings.
The two of them stood silently in front of the Dragon Maiden Palace, gazing into each other's eyes, as if trying to glean more information from the other's gaze.
At this time, Celestial Blue Mountain stood towering into the clouds, white cranes singing and flying among the mountains, and waterfalls coursing through the deep ravines, their sounds roaring. Although the celestial atmosphere and great fortune here were splendid, compared to the boundless Demon King's Grotto Heaven, it seemed somewhat inferior. However, for Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian, at this moment, they had no interest in appreciating the surrounding scenery, as their hearts were only filled with the impending challenges and unknown fate.
After a long silence, Luo Chen finally broke it by taking a deep breath and looking at Ouyang Qian, "What should we do next?" His voice was calm but carried a hint of determination and resolve. He knew that no matter what difficulties and challenges lay ahead, he had to face them bravely, as he no longer had a retreat. Ouyang Qian understood this too, gripping her Magical Treasure tightly, her eyes shining with steely resolve: "We have no more retreats," she said. "We can only move forward bravely and slay the demons!"
As Ouyang Qian's words fell, the atmosphere between them turned instantly grim. They knew that a tough battle lay ahead, but they were fully prepared. Whether it was to fulfill their mission or to protect the people around them, they had to win this battle!
Ransacking Celestial Battle Mountain, swimming leisurely in the endless depths of the Dragon Palace, even conversing with the legendary Dragon Monarch face-to-face... All these experiences were like a dreamlike adventure for Luo Chen. Now back in familiar territory, he gradually woke from that great dream.
Were it not for the Cultivation Method given by the Dragon Monarch still in his arms, and the mysterious pearl necklace tied to his wrist, Luo Chen might have really thought he had just dreamt. He gently stroked the Cultivation Technique, feeling the faint celestial aura emanating from it, overwhelmed with indescribable emotion.
"That Dragon Monarch indeed possesses immeasurable mana," Luo Chen sighed softly, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes. "A mere wave of his hand sent us back. I originally thought I could stay a few more days at the Dragon Palace to have a good time, but it ended so soon."
His gaze inadvertently landed on the nearby Ouyang Qian, watching as she absentmindedly looked at the necklace on her wrist, lightly fiddling with it as if recalling something. His heart stirred, subconsciously recalling the poignant story about the necklace that the Wind Grasshopper had told.
In the story, the owner of the necklace was a pair of lovers deeply in love with each other. One was the most formidable Immortal in the world, the other was a princess of the sea. Yet, because of the family enmity, they were unable to grow old together, and thus the necklace drifted to the human world.
Thinking of this, Luo Chen felt his heart pound, inexplicably becoming nervous. He didn't know why he cared about this story so much, nor why he suddenly felt this way toward Ouyang Qian. He hurriedly looked away, trying to calm his emotions.
"Daydreaming again?" Ouyang Qian's slightly annoyed voice suddenly broke the silence between them. "Hmph, back in Yuanjing Village, didn't anyone call you Stupid An?"