The closer you get, the more you can feel the grandeur of this palace. The three-story Netherworld Ship looks like a matchbox in front of it.
It stands on the vast water, under the starry sky, with the river water hitting the black foundation stone under the palace wall, quiet and silent.
Ming Luzhu was filled with astonishment and couldn't help but wonder, could this be the place where the gods live
It's no wonder he thought so. No demon had ever been able to reach the source of the Cloud River, not even the Demon King. Especially after crossing the barrier before, he couldn't help but feel more awe and anticipation for this palace.
Ming Luzhu had never heard that there was a barrier above the Yun River, and even allowed them to cross the barrier smoothly. The other end of the barrier was definitely not a place that the demons could reach.
He did not doubt what Gu Jiu said before. He always felt that she was very magical. Just because others couldn't do it didn't mean she couldn't do it.
In fact, he didn't know whether this was the source of the Yun River, but this palace was obviously extraordinary.
The ghost ship stopped in front of the palace.
Ming Luzhu was still hesitating, but saw Gu Jiu jumping off the boat, so she had to follow her.
The two stood in front of the steps under the palace. Going up was a tall staircase, exactly 999 steps. There was some kind of restriction on it. No matter which clan they were from, they could not use extraordinary means to get up there. They could only climb the stairs with their feet on solid ground.
"Let's go." Gu Jiu said, and took the lead to walk up.
Ming Luzhu followed behind her.
The nine hundred and ninety-nine steps were not actually very long, and ordinary monsters could easily climb them. However, due to some kind of restriction on the steps, anyone walking on them would be like a mortal without any strength, and would have to rely on themselves to climb step by step. Soon, they would feel the heaviness of their bodies and begin to pant.
Beads of sweat the size of beans fell down one by one, and soon Ming Luzhu was covered in sweat.
He reached out to wipe the sweat off his face to prevent it from flowing into his eyes and blurring his vision. He raised his head and looked up at the long staircase. For the first time, he felt the sadness of being a mortal.
This staircase is too long. How long will it take to climb it
Although he felt extremely sad, he couldn't help but grit his teeth and continue to persevere when he saw Gu Jiu trying hard to move forward in front of him.
It was impossible for him to give up. He was also very curious about what this palace was like and whether there were really gods living here. Maybe this was a rare opportunity.
It took the two of them two hours to climb the nine hundred and ninety-nine steps.
Two hours is not a short time. With the strength of the demon clan, it would take only a few breaths to finish the run. But the stairs become harder and harder towards the end. The road under your feet is so heavy that you almost want to lie down. You have to use all your strength to take a step forward.
After each step, you have to rest for a long time before taking the next step.
When they finally reached the end of the stairs, Ming Luzhu looked like she had been fished out of the water, with sweat dripping down to her feet, forming a small puddle of water.
He collapsed directly onto the ground, so tired that he could barely open his eyes and couldn't get up.
Gu Jiu seemed to be better than him and could barely stand.
She looked forward and saw a figure standing in front of the palace. He stood under millions of stars, the starlight adorned him, the night was silent for him, the clouds and rivers sang for him. Even if there were millions of creatures in the world, they could not compare to the infinite charm between his brows.
Gu Jiu stood there, looking at the man from a distance.
Ming Luzhu, who was lying on the ground, finally caught her breath and got up in a panic. She noticed Gu Jiu's abnormality and the figure in front of the palace.
He was startled and subconsciously gathered his demonic power to be on guard.
As soon as the demonic power was condensed, it was suppressed by an invisible force and dissipated inexplicably. Ming Luzhu was shocked and soon realized that this was the suppression from this palace.
At this time, the man in front of the palace walked towards them.
He didn't walk fast, walking towards them through the starry sky, and his face hidden by the darkness gradually appeared before them.
The defensiveness in Ming Luzhu's eyes disappeared unconsciously, leaving only astonishment, until that person arrived, he willingly bent his head and showed his submission.
Gu Jiu stared at the man walking out from the starlight, and a smile slowly appeared on his face.
"I hope you don't mind interrupting me..."
Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by the other party's action. He embraced her and put her in his arms. He hugged her tightly, as if she had lost and regained her.
"Ajiu..."
Gu Ji raised his eyebrows slightly. He actually has memories
Someone didn't say anything and just pulled her away.
Ming Luzhu, who was left behind, looked at the scene in dumbfoundedness. The whole demon was in disarray. When he came to his senses, he was about to catch up, but an invisible restriction pressed him back to where he was.
Ming Luzhu: “…”
Gu Jiu was brought to the palace by the man.
The top of the palace and the palace pillars are inlaid with luminous pearls, making the huge palace as bright as day.
Gu Jiu looked around the palace and the more he looked, the more he felt that it was exactly the same as the Dark Palace. If it weren't for the surging river of clouds outside, everyone would have thought that they were now in the Dark Palace deep in the void.
Her eyes fell on the man beside her.
He was wearing a silver-white robe with a border of fragrant grass outlined in gold thread. His long hair was tied with a silver headband that fell to his temples, complementing his black hair.
She was dressed very simply, but she exuded a powerful aura that only gods could have. Her extremely seductive face was no less charming than that of the ancestor of the blood clan.
She asked with a smile: "Who are you now?"
"I guess I'm the demon ancestor." He smiled at her with his lips pursed, his eyebrows and eyes were extremely gentle, "Ajiu, have you met the other me?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "I met him."
She told him about her experiences after entering the game world. The monsters of the demon clan, the son of the god clan, the ancestor of the blood clan, and the residual souls of the ghost clan were all him.
After she finished speaking, she asked, "What's wrong with you? How come you still have memories?"
She thought that when she came here, she would meet a Lu Ji who had no memories.
"I am the ancestor of the demon race, and also the god of the demon race. I have been able to retain some memories, but in fact, my memories are not complete." As he spoke, he looked at her, and he looked a little guilty.
Gu Jiu asked: "What do you remember?"
"Remember... we are in this palace... ahem..."
Gu Jiu: “…”
Even a shameless lady like Miss couldn't help but look at him with a frown at this moment. She felt a little regretful that she had made such a mess with him in the Dark Palace, which resulted in this guy not having many memories of other things but this one.
The fact that this palace looks so much like the Dark Palace may be due to his selfish motives.
The man's charming face was slightly flushed, and he asked softly, "Ajiu, are you unhappy?"
"No." Gu Jiu looked serious, trying to keep calm, "I just didn't expect you still had memories, but you don't have anything else."
She looked at him again and somewhat understood why he was able to maintain his memory.
This Lu Ji integrated the destructive power of this world, so he was promoted to a demon god and lived at the source of the Yun River.
I heard that the fallen lord abandoned a lot of destructive power, which was left in many worlds.
It is not surprising that this world encounters the power of destruction. The power of destruction is a part of Lu Ji and will inherit some of his memories. So after he recovers the power of destruction, he can get some of his memories and become stronger than other split "Lu Ji".
After figuring out the whole story, Gu Jiu asked, "Do you want to leave with me?"
The man said nothing, just looked at her.
"What are you worried about?" Gu Jiu was puzzled and started to think about it.
The man took out a handkerchief, wiped the sweat off her face, and tidied her messy hair. He said gently, "Ajiu, I want to leave with you, but..." He said hesitantly, "I'm afraid that if I see other people of mine being attentive to you, I won't be able to help but kill them."
Gu Jiu: "... They are all you."
"I know, that's why I can't leave with you." The man felt aggrieved, but he just couldn't control his temper.
He actually hoped that he could be like the other split versions of himself, without any memories, so that he could act with peace of mind and without any scruples. But he didn't want to embarrass her or make her sad for him.
So it’s better not to kill those selves. If one dies, he will not be complete, and it will cause great harm to him.
In the past, he didn’t care whether his divine body would be damaged, but since he met her, he hoped that he would always be strong and be able to protect her.
Gu Jiu felt amused and angry at the same time, and a warm current surged in his heart.
Although she has a seductive face, she has inherited all the gentleness of that god. Perhaps it is because the demons are transformed from the spirits of nature, they do not have so many calculations and are gentle in nature.
That's why Aji from the demon clan is so gentle.
"Okay then." Gu Jiu didn't force it, and asked, "In thirty years, the Six Clans War will take place once every hundred years. The Land of Chaos will open at that time. Will you go?"
The man nodded, "I will go."
The reason he went was naturally because of her.
Although he didn't remember much, he understood that they were not living creatures here and they all came with a mission. In order for her to complete the mission, he had to keep an eye on them.
Gu Jiu was happy and said softly, "Then I'll wait for you in the Land of Chaos."
After the two of them talked, Gu Jiu did not leave.
One reason is that she wanted to practice here. This is the source of the Cloud River, which is the end of time and space in the God-created continent. The laws of time and space are very rich, and it is a rare place for practice.
The second is that the man wants her to stay with him.
She had accompanied Ah Ji, the incarnation of the law, in the Forest of Ten Thousand Bones for sixty years, and he also hoped that she could stay with him here for another twenty years.
"Yes, it's okay. It's just the bright green pearl outside..."
"Let him stay here." The man said nonchalantly, "Yunhe is the source of power for the demon race. It's his good fortune that he can practice here."
Overall, Ming Luzhu is the one who benefits.
How many demons have spent their entire lives trying to find the source of the Cloud River, let alone practicing in the palace of gods. Ming Luzhu was indeed very lucky.
However, a certain demon ancestor was very petty and did not allow Ming Luzhu to enter the hall.
Ming Luzhu didn't care. In fact, he was stunned by the news.
When Gu Jiu asked him if he wanted to stay and practice, he said without hesitation: "Of course!" He glanced at Gu Jiu and asked hesitantly, "Demon Ancestor... why did he allow us to stay here?"
Even the Demon King didn't have this honor. He felt a little guilty and always felt that something was wrong.
Gu Jiu said calmly, "Because he is kind."
Ming Luzhu: “…”
Later one day, Ming Luzhu saw a man and a woman sitting together under the starlight, looking at the night view of Yunhe River. She couldn't help but laugh when she saw them kissing under the starlight.
What good intentions? He believed her lies!
Ming Luzhu thought to herself, Gu Jiu was indeed a terrifying person. Not only did she have the Son of God and the ancestor of the blood clan, but she even conquered the ancestor of their demon clan... Is there anything in this world that she can't do
Facing Ming Luzhu's awe and admiration, Gu Jiu asked, "Do you have any other questions?"
"No... there is one more." Ming Luzhu asked in a low voice, "How did you do that with the Demon Ancestor?"
The corner of Gu Jiu's mouth twitched slightly. He estimated that not only Ming Luzhu was deeply puzzled, but also many people who got the news were puzzled. They wondered what means she had used to make so many incredible beings fall in love with her.
The problem is, she didn't use any tricks, these were just her men.
Is it possible to talk about such things
When she returned to the hall and saw a certain demon ancestor in the hall, she couldn't help but sigh.
"Ajiu, what's wrong?" The Demon Ancestor didn't understand and asked nervously.
Gu Jiu said: "It's nothing... It's just that the outside world probably thinks that I'm a flirtatious person. Not only did I seduce the Son of God and the Blood Clan Demon Ancestor, I also seduce you."
A certain demon ancestor looked at her innocently and said nothing tactfully.
After all, it was his fault. It was because he made himself schizophrenic. A schizophrenic person doesn't care about other things. When he meets the person he loves, he will hold on to him/her tightly. So she is the one who suffers.
Because of this, a certain demon ancestor didn't dare to say a word and was very accommodating to her, hoping that she would not take revenge on him later.
Gu Jiu and Ming Luzhu practiced at the source of the Yun River for twenty years.
Until the twenty-year period arrived, Gu Jiu was ready to leave.
Ming Luzhu stood on the Netherworld Boat, glancing over from time to time. She saw a man and a woman reluctantly parting in front of the palace, and sighed in her heart.
Although he had not been able to enter the palace for the past twenty years and had to sleep in the open air in the square in front of the palace, he had gained a lot of benefits and had somewhat understood the Demon Ancestor's temperament.
Their demon ancestor is such a gentle and kind demon, guarding the source of the Cloud River alone. Perhaps he is too lonely, so when he sees a female demon, he can't help but want to fall in love with her...
It’s a pity that the Demon Ancestor has to stay here and cannot leave, otherwise he wouldn’t like a female when he sees one.
Poor demon ancestor...
At this time, the poor demon ancestor said to Gu Jiu gently: "Ajiu, there are still ten years before the Six Clans War, you have to wait for me."
"Okay." Gu Jiu answered readily, "It really won't work without you."
The Demon Ancestor was so delighted that he didn't understand the meaning of her words at all. He hugged her tightly, wishing he could put her in his pocket and never separate from her.
No matter how reluctant he was, time waits for no one, and Gu Jiu still had to leave.
The barrier at the source of the Cloud River opens once every ten years, and the time of opening is the Cloud and Water Festival. This is also the reason why the demon clan decided to hold the Cloud and Water Festival in the first place, but few demon clan members know this reason anymore.
The Netherworld Ship sailed away from the palace and floated down the Cloud River.
Under the light of millions of stars, the palace gradually disappeared from sight.
Ming Luzhu looked at the vast Cloud River, then at Gu Jiu standing at the bow. Seeing that she was still looking towards the source of the Cloud River, she couldn't help but say, "If you can't bear to leave, you can come back later."
Gu Jiu withdrew his gaze, looked at him, and said nothing.
In the next ten years, when the Yunhe barrier opens again, it will be the time for the war between the six tribes, and she will not come again.
When the Netherworld Ship passed through the barrier, there was another shock. Half an hour later, the shock stopped and the world became quiet.
The boat drifted downstream, and a faint light unique to Yunshuize could be seen on the surface of the river.
In the darkness, the light formed by countless red lanterns was like a guiding star, attracting wanderers. Ming Luzhu stared at the light of Yunshuize excitedly and nervously, with tears in her eyes.
After twenty years away, I'm finally back.
The Netherworld Ship returned to Yunshui Lake at midnight, and the Yunshui Festival ended.
The Demon King knew about their appearance in Shuiyunze the moment they appeared.
Gu Jiu chatted with the Demon King for an hour, said goodbye to the Demon King at the right time, and left Yunshuize.
A month later, Gu Jiu returned to Qingyang City, the spiritual land of the human race.
**
It was spring time, and a fishing festival was being held at the Jiangshui Lake outside Qingyang City. Fishing boats on the lake were riding the waves, and small fishing boats could be seen everywhere on the shore.
After several decades, Liuxi Village has changed a lot.
The quiet fishing village of the past has turned into a lakeside town. At the end of the town is a house with red walls and green tiles, lush flowers and trees, flowing water and small bridges, which is full of elegance and interest.
Hurry footsteps were heard behind the door. The door opened and an old woman with white hair came out, supported by two young men, looking out anxiously.
Under the willow tree outside the door, the girl who was looking at the distant scenery turned around and smiled at her.
The old woman's lips trembled slightly and her eyes suddenly turned red.
“Sister Gu!”
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