Xia Qiu was wearing a light pink half-length cardigan and trousers today, which Ouyang Yong had prepared for her earlier. The clothes were not only comfortable and lightweight, but also suitable for riding horses. The light gray with red accents made her skin look crystal clear. Her beauty, Ouyang Xiaoleng and Qianqi's eyes lit up when she appeared in the morning.
At this moment, the three of them were standing in the early morning sunshine, preparing to call out their own demon horses. The breeze was blowing the ruffles on her clothes, which made the two teenagers even more fascinated. This was the first time she summoned her demon horse, and she couldn't help but feel excited. She was just about to recite the secret phrase taught to her by the tree of life, but she noticed that Ouyang Xiaoleng and Qianqi were watching her in a daze, a little bit confused. Embarrassed.
Ouyang Xiaoleng was one step ahead of Qianqi to realize his gaffe, and immediately turned his face and silently recited his secret words. His demon horse is called Qilin. It is pure black without a single hair. It looks much taller than Qing Cui in summer and autumn. It also has the same golden totem on its forehead as Qing Cui. The saddle on its back is decorated with sterling silver. It has a temperament just like its user. Ouyang Xiaoleng was as cold and arrogant as a king. He had also made a contract with his grandfather Li and his father Ouyang Xueye.
The demon horse of Qianqi is called Koi. Except for the black mane, tail and hooves, the rest of the body is extremely bright red. Its body is similar to that of Qilin, and its gilded saddle looks more noble.
"Summon, the messenger of wind, night elf, green." Xia Qiu silently recited the secret word of summons with trepidation.
Because she didn't know how far away the demon horse forest was from the royal city of Yongchuan, she was skeptical when she first heard that the demon horse would appear as long as she spoke the secret word. But the amazing thing was that as soon as the secret word was spoken, a black cloud appeared in front of her. before. She reached out and stroked its forehead, which was still covered with the moisture of the early morning forest. This time she got on the back of the horse and sat down gently. As soon as she sat firmly, Qing Cui started galloping along with the other two demon horses.
Although Ouyang Xiaoleng and Qianqi tried their best to slow down her speed, it was still much faster than when Xia Qiu was in the Demon Horse Forest the day before. In fact, when the demon horses are galloping at full speed, they can far exceed the speed of flight, and they are very good at jumping and galloping on narrow mountain roads and even cliffs. There have been countless times that she thought she would definitely fall off the horse, but she survived smoothly. .
When passing through an open plain, Qingcui found it difficult to accept that she was lagging behind the other two demon horses, so she ran faster and faster, creating a situation where the three horses were racing abreast. Xia Qiu had no choice but to hold on to the reins and horse's mane tightly, not daring to relax at all, and her body became stiff due to timidity. Although she felt more tired this way, she didn't want Ouyang Xiaoleng and Qianqi to worry about herself.
Although Qingcui is not as tall as Qilin and Koi, her speed is no less than them. As time goes by, she begins to fall in love with the feeling of riding. Although the scenery on both sides has become blurred because of the speed, but because of this It made her feel like she and the greenery were being blended into the air and scenery. This feeling quickly replaced her previous fear, and her whole body became relaxed.
After two days and two nights of riding, they finally saw Ouyang Hongye and Wangyue again in the southern city of Zhejiang. Now they only needed to follow the clues and continue to Xianhequan Township to find the Tianfu.
Ever since Black Meteor's attempt to attack Xia Qiu failed, and Rakshasa's mother was defeated by Ouyang Xiaoleng and Qianqi, Qingyun's side has seemed too quiet these days, which made Ouyang Hongye feel uneasy. Although Rakshasa's mother was seriously injured, Qingyun's men Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and many other masters. The silence at this moment is more like a sign, maybe he is planning a huge conspiracy.
Is it to be annexed one by one like in the war a hundred years ago? Or will they suddenly concentrate all their forces to capture the royal city of Yongchuan like they did sixteen years ago? Or maybe he has a new plan? No matter what, every one of his plans had devastating consequences for the demon world. Although he knew that he wanted to win the chance of victory at all costs to become the Lord of the Three Realms, he didn't even leave a way out for himself. It seems that even if they die together, it will cause an uproar, more like it will attract someone's attention.
Ouyang Yong also told him that the late King Li once mentioned that Qingyun seemed to have a deep connection and connection with the demon world and the god world. This was not his groundless imagination. As the former Silver Fox God King, Li had many things about the god world. I also have a certain understanding, especially the way God Gansu always handles things. If he is an ordinary demon like Qingyun who not only causes chaos in the demon world, but even harms the human world, Gansu will definitely send gods to intervene or assist and imprison him in the Black Fire Purgatory. . But he always turned a blind eye to Qingyun, which puzzled Li. Because although Qiansu will not interfere too much in the affairs of the demon world and the human world, in order to maintain the balance of all realms, he will follow certain rules, but towards Qingyun, Qiansu's attitude seems too ambiguous.
After a brief exchange of greetings, everyone mounted their demon horses and embarked on the road to Xianhequan Township, chatting a few words from time to time. Ouyang Hongye, Fenghuo and Wangyue were in front, and the three teenagers followed.
"At the current speed, we will be able to reach Zangquetai by nightfall." Ouyang Hongye said to the others.
Feng Huo, who had just escaped from the lair of the Death Eater Ghost, was still a little frightened. When he heard about the Cangque Terrace, he exclaimed: "The Cangque Terrace was once the lair of Qingyun's remaining party. Isn't it better for us to take a detour?"
"If we want to go around there, we have to cross the entire mountain range, which will take at least three days. We are now pressed for time and can only take risks."
How could Ouyang Hongye not know the possible dangers of Zangque Terrace? Because the terrain nearby is too steep and it is in a mountain depression. It is like a natural fortress. If you want to reach the demon world further south, Zangque Terrace is a must. passing place. In the past, Qingyun took a fancy to this point and captured it as his stronghold, gradually developing into other parts of the demon world. Although he was aware of the risk, he could also take this opportunity to explore Qingyun's reality.
Qianqi was talking to Xia Qiu while riding. Everything he saw was strange and he wanted her to see it with him. The distant mountains, rivers, every tree, and every flower seemed to excite him so much that he danced like a child. A big kid, but he didn't even realize it.
Although Xia Qiu responded to him from time to time, her heart was elsewhere. At this time, she was lying on Qing Cui's back, galloping in the demon world that was completely unfamiliar to her with the friends she had just met. It seemed a bit like a dream if she thought about it carefully. Although she has been surrounded by all kinds of dangers since she came into contact with this world and the people from this world, she likes it here more and more day by day. The blood alliance between her and Ouyang Xiaoleng has made her become Qingyun's enemy, and unless Qingyun is defeated, the danger she faces will never be lifted until she dies.
Regardless of whether she is willing or not, she must become brave day by day. Even if she is fighting against a powerful opponent like the Guardian Warrior, even if she has just been surrounded by the Death Eaters, as long as she stands with her contractor Ouyang Xiaoleng, she will become braver. She felt fearless. She didn't know if this was some kind of effect brought about by the blood alliance, or because in the dream of the false world created by the Rakshasa Mother, the only thing that guided her was Ouyang Xiaoleng's. call.
The demon horses took them into the very ancient forest of the demon world. Although there were towering firs everywhere, they could still carry them flying among the trees like the wind. It felt great. Xia Qiu has never seen such a tall tree. In fact, the largest trees she has ever seen are in Yongchuan Forest. Compared with the ones in front of her, those trees are like their children. The number of times such a free gallop in the demon world is extremely limited for Ouyang Xiaoleng and Qianqi. Qianqi couldn't help shouting, and the sound was blocked by the galloping wind, which produced a wonderful effect.
Mochizuki unconsciously followed Qianqi and yelled like a big child. Ouyang Hongye understood that everyone needed to relax their tense nerves at this time. No one knew what the situation was in Zangquetai, but as far as the current demon world was concerned, where was it? It's all the same. No matter where you are, you may be in danger at any time. There may be various monsters hidden in the abandoned cities and forests, and it may also be the hiding place of Qingyun or his men. All these worries bothered him.
The sky had just dimmed, and they had entered the middle of the mountains, getting closer and closer to the Tibetan Bird Terrace. Under the guidance of Ouyang Hongye, everyone slowed down. Zangquetai was once an extremely beautiful place, and it has always been the habitat of the Feather Demon clan. Although the Feather Demons are in human form, they have huge wings on their backs. They are gentle in nature and have no fight with the world. In their family, women are in charge. They stay behind to raise their offspring, while the male goes out to forage for food. They set out from the city in the early morning to look for food in the forest, and return to the city at the same time when the sun sets. The scene of hundreds of birds returning to their nests in the sunset is one of the wonders of the demon world.
Since only women and children were left in the city during the day, the city gate of Zangquetai would only be opened at night to allow outsiders to enter the city. The buildings in the city are very peculiar. The houses are built on tall trees. The small bird houses in the sky are woven bit by bit from branches and rattan. They are simple and elegant. Like lanterns hanging on the trees, they tell the warmth and peace of the city.
Until hundreds of years ago, Qingyun discovered the advantages of this place's unique geographical environment as a fortress, so he sent his subordinate Yasha to attack here during the day, kidnapped the old and weak, women and children in the city, and hid them. In the city, kill the male feathered demons when they return to the city.
This city has since become a dead city. Qingyun and his men occupied it and enslaved some of the remaining female feathered demons to serve them. In order to cut off their distracting thoughts, Qingyun ordered the killing of their children and the elderly in the city. Later, after Qingyun was defeated, most of the remaining feather-clothed demons abandoned the city, and most of the survivors now live in the royal city of Yongchuan. The feathered demon is a strange creature. They only have one partner in their life. If one party dies first, the remaining one can only die alone.
Ouyang Hongye was recalling and intermittently introduced to Xia Qiu and the others about the past of Cangque Terrace.
"Another city was destroyed by Qingyun!" Feng Huo clenched his fists and said after hearing Ouyang Hongye's words.
"Feathered demons like knitting and yearn for a peaceful and quiet life. They are the most aloof from the world among all demons, alas." Mochizuki sighed helplessly.
Qianqi gritted his teeth and said, "I really want to tear Qingyun into pieces!"
He recalled that when he was wandering around the shopping street in Yongchuan, there was a shop opened by Yuyi Yao. The shop sold rattan baskets and lanterns, and the simple styles revealed the rustic atmosphere of the maker. Every time the shop owner saw him, his eyes were full of kindness, as if he was seeing his own child. Now that I think about it, it must be because he misses his lost flesh and blood too much.