The fairies I flirted with in the game became real?!

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Upon Pingyang Ridge, conflict erupted once more.

In the midst of blood and severed limbs flying about, the Demon Cultivators from the Refinement Demon Sect clashed again with the disciples of the Blood Lotus Church.

The brutal slaughter that unfolded was even more intense than in the past few days.

And within the dark space, several shades hovered.

Sensing the fading departure of Azure Lodging Three's voice, everyone slightly furrowed their brows.

Perilous Lodging One, seated at the head, murmured lowly, "These words from Azure Lodging Three… could it be that he intends to venture into that forbidden zone where cultivation is sealed?"

Although the uprising by the Blood Lotus Church had only started a dozen days ago, the news had already spread throughout the Cultivation World.

Now, forces from both the Immortal and Demon Paths and the various major Sects were all paying attention to the strife outside Tianjiao City.

As a major force of the Demon Path, the Refinement Demon Sect saw the Blood Lotus Church rise within its territory, designating a Cultivator-restricted area of fifteen hundred miles… To the entire Cultivation World, it was a terrifying tale.
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No one would welcome the day when the ground beneath their feet suddenly turned into a zone where cultivation is sealed.

This was something no Cultivator could tolerate—irrespective of being from the orthodox or Demon Path.

Thus, the powerful figures of both paths were observing, wanting to see how the Refinement Demon Sect would retaliate and how the Blood Lotus Church would respond.

The most crucial question was… where did the Blood Lotus Church gain the power to turn land into forbidden zones, and could it be repeated on other grounds!

In such circumstances, the mysterious and unpredictable Azure Lodging Three unexpectedly said he wanted to take a walk in that forbidden zone...

Logically, such a claim was not credible.

For a Cultivator, stepping into such a land, stripped of all cultivation, was a huge risk.

Walking within such a zone, even a mighty being of the Purple Mansion realm could die by the hands of a mortal wielding a knife.

Sensible people would avoid such troubled waters; the risk was too great.

This was also why the major Sects were anxious, but merely observing.

Everyone was afraid to act rashly and preferred to let the Refinement Demon Sect wade into these waters.

But the one to take the plunge into danger now wasn't someone else, but the enigmatic Azure Lodging Three.

Everyone still remembered the horrifying image of the last time Azure Lodging Three projected the shade of the Ancient Evil God in this place...

The Heart Moon Fox, draped in a dark red robe, whispered, "Is this Azure Lodging Three a madman with a death wish? He just sought out the Ancient Evil God a few months ago, and now he's meddling in the Blood Lotus Church's tumultuous affairs..."

Ghost Lodging Seven sighed, "His actions are unfathomable… What's the benefit for him to risk his life for these things? It's incomprehensible!"

In response to everyone's speculations, Zi Weiheng shook his head, "Maybe it's not as complicated as you think. Azure Lodging Three might not be seeking any advantage in doing these things."

"He could simply harbor a concern for the world, thus choosing to venture into dangerous realms to uncover the sources of these perils."

"Whether it was his previous encounter with the Ancient Evil God or this journey to the Blood Lotus Church's forbidden zone… Azure Lodging Three's actions are beneficial to the multitude of beings."

"He walks a path of salvation similar to ours."

"My intuition rarely fails me; I believe Azure Lodging Three is a comrade of ours."

As Zi Weiheng narrated, those in the dark lapsed into silence.

"Your estimation of Azure Lodging Three is as high as ever..."

"Zi Weiheng, you truly favor this person..."

"Could it be that you know him? Otherwise, where does your confidence come from?"

In the obscure space, Zi Weiheng smiled faintly.

He neither confirmed nor denied the suspicions of others.

"I've said it, my intuition is seldom wrong."

"When the Sect Hierarch of the Blood Lotus Church joined, I said that this person should not be trusted deeply, but you all did not believe me."

"Now, I admire Azure Lodging Three, and you still do not trust me..."

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Zi Weiheng shook his head and said, "I should return now. Today's meeting ends here, please take care."

With a wave of his hand towards the others in the dark space, Zi Weiheng disappeared into the darkness.

As the crowd watched Zi Weiheng's figure vanish into the dark, they exchanged silent glances.

Ghost Lodging Seven hesitated, "Zi Weiheng's intuition is indeed... very keen..."

Jing Muan looked at the others, "Perhaps we could try to trust Cang Su Three? Since he is willing to brave the danger and set foot in the forbidden zone of the Blood Lotus Sect, why not give him a bit of help? It might allow the Four Sided Cauldron to fall back into slumber... What do you all think?"

The usually reticent Jing Muan had uncharacteristically spoken twice today.

After hearing his suggestion, everyone fell silent again.

It was only after a long while that a sigh from Perilous Lodging One was heard in the darkness.

"This matter is of great importance, please give it more thought when you return..."

"When we gather next time, we shall decide on this matter."

Perilous Lodging One's figure then disappeared from the dark space.

The rest exchanged a look and gradually left.

Finally, the vast emptiness of darkness was left without a single soul.

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"...Can't hold on much longer."

The fire illuminated half the night sky on Pingyang Ridge, where Yan Xiaoru sat in the tent, quietly watching Li Muyang before her.

Outside, a raging fire ignited in the camp, where a combination of the Refinement Demon Sect's medicinal powder and corpses dragged from the battlefield burned, turning into a blindingly bright artificial sun.

After this resplendent flame burned out, it produced a strange toxin that drifted with the wind, blocking the followers of the Blood Lotus Sect at the base of the mountain from attacking.

When Li Muyang and his men were at their breaking point, they would use this method to repel the enemy, buying themselves time to rest and tend to their wounds.

The only flaw was that the corpses were consumed quickly, and those dragged up from the mid-mountain battlefield would soon be burned to ashes.

Yan Xiaoru, wiping the bloodstains from her face, spoke gravely to Li Muyang, "Perhaps we won't be able to wait for our sect's rescue."

The group that besieged Pingyang Ridge today was far more formidable and terrifying than the previous followers of the Blood Lotus Sect.

Those Blood Lotus Sect followers, who had transplanted demon flesh and blood into their own bodies, could unleash strength far beyond any ordinary person's.

On this land where cultivators' powers were sealed, their grotesque method of body modification was surprisingly less restricted.

Each of those hideously deformed followers could be considered a humanoid demon beast.

Just in one afternoon of battle, more than forty cultivators on Pingyang Ridge had perished.

Now, only a hundred cultivators of the Refinement Demon Sect remained on Pingyang Ridge.

At this rate, by tomorrow afternoon at the latest, this Pingyang Ridge that had withstood sieges for over ten days would fall to the assault of the Blood Lotus Sect demons.

Yan Xiaoru looked at Li Muyang and said, "Given the circumstances, there's only one path of survival left for you."

From the base of the mountain, the cursing of the Blood Lotus Sect could be heard anew.

"That Refinement Demon Sect bastard named Li Muyang!"

"Our Helmsman said, if you come down from the mountain and surrender, he will spare your life!"

"All the benefits Miss Shen promised you before are still valid!"

"This is your last chance! Don't be ungrateful, you brat!"

The shouts of the Blood Lotus Sect followers echoed across the wilderness.

To think these Blood Lotus Sect demons, taking advantage of the halt in fighting, had started to call for surrender again.

Hearing the cries for surrender coming up the mountain, Li Muyang sighed, "Actually, if the Blood Lotus Sect wasn't so stubborn and would allow me to bring everyone to surrender, I might consider it."