Bi Feng Bi Luo

Chapter 85 Suppressing the Demon God, East Sea Dragon City

As Chen Tian slowly extended his left hand, the Space-Time Whale Kun leaned in and kissed it. Instantly, a contract appeared on Chen Tian’s left hand. The kiss landed directly on his hand, and a massive vortex materialized behind the Space-Time Whale Kun. In Chen Tian’s left hand, a magic array, a seven-pointed star, unfolded in the shape of a blooming rose.

Chen Tian was taken aback. A voluntary creature contract?

The entire space then collapsed. Chen Tian’s figure flickered, and he instantly appeared outside the Liegu Plains. Wu Qunan and Shuzi looked at each other, bewildered. "What happened?"

Chen Tian approached Wu Qunan and Shuzi with a kind smile. "Let's go back! The town artifacts have been gathered. It's time to complete the mission."

Shuzi and Wu Qunan looked up when someone spoke and said in unison, "Who are you? This handsome guy, where is Chen Tian?"

"Ah! I am Chen Tian!"

"Oh! I forgot, this is the fused state, so my appearance has changed. Please wait a moment."

Chen Tian then opened his attribute panel in front of Brother Shuzi and Wu Qunan. His body slowly split into two. Qing Yu sat on the ground, looking exhausted. Chen Tian opened his left hand, and a magic array appeared. He said, "Qing Yu, go rest! Fusion consumes too much for you. I'm sorry for making you endure so much."

"It's alright, Master. Protecting you is Qing Yu's duty. I'll go rest now."

Qing Yu did not blame her master, still stating firmly. Chen Tian nodded slightly and then murmured in his heart, "Unless it's absolutely necessary, don't use the fusion function again."

Chen Tian made a subtle decision. As Qing Yu departed, she returned to her own spirit world.

Creatures contracted by summoners could be provided with a world suitable for their cultivation and recuperation, a world they possessed. Summoned creatures could train and recuperate there, a world no different from the normal one.

Just then, Dekai rushed up to Chen Tian. "Savior, something has happened at the town. Please hurry back."

Chen Tian’s expression tensed upon hearing this. Why did something always happen at crucial moments?

"Dekai, hurry and take us back."

Chen Tian shouted. The Town Spirit Tree must not be harmed, or the mission would end. Dekai spread his wings and carried the three of them, flying towards the town at superluminal speeds.

In the town, countless residents had been demonized. Demonic energy permeated the entire city. The Town Spirit Tree emitted a faint glow, constantly resisting the surrounding demonic energy. Outside the Town Spirit Tree, there were endless residents, like puppets, their hands transformed into black claws, fangs bared, eyes hollow, skin blackened, and backs covered in smooth shell-like protrusions, resembling insect shells.

They continuously attacked the barrier of light. The leaves of the Town Spirit Tree began to fall one by one, and with each falling leaf, the barrier’s defense energy decreased.

Cracks soon appeared. Dekai entered the city from the sky and, seeing the densely packed villagers surrounding the Town Spirit Tree, said with grief, "These villagers have been demonized and turned into puppets. It seems the sealed Demon King is about to emerge. He wants to destroy the Town Spirit Tree to break the seal directly."

"Savior, please join me in protecting the Town Spirit Tree and reinforcing the seal."

"Alright!"

Wu Qunan and Shuzi nodded in agreement. Chen Tian, however, said, "Don't get entangled with them. Take me to the Town Spirit Tree, and I will place the town artifacts to strengthen its defenses."

"Alright!"

Dekai plunged from the sky towards the Town Spirit Tree. A commanding voice boomed from the void, "You dare! I have been sealed for a thousand years. This world will eventually be mine, the Demon God’s."

As the voice faded, a terrifying shockwave erupted from the void, causing Dekai to spit out a mouthful of blood and fall back. Chen Tian and the other two figures plunged towards the demonized villagers on the ground.

Looking at the severely injured Dekai, Chen Tian rubbed his head, feeling utterly exhausted. Why would a hidden class quest involve bosses of the level of ghosts and demons? What kind of peculiar quest had Wu Qunan accepted?

"Ancient and vast river of stars! Reveal your immense form. Ancient, unyielding time-space, show your power once more, for my lord to witness. I, for my lord, heed the call of time-space!"

A massive, illusory magic array appeared above Chen Tian’s head. A figure slowly emerged from the array, instantly transporting the four of them elsewhere.

"I am Kong Ling, summoned by my master and responding to the call!"

Before Chen Tian, a young man knelt on one knee, clad in black robes, with azure blue eyes and hands made of blue scales. Chen Tian said calmly, "Kill them all, and then take me to the Town Spirit Tree."

"Yes, Master!"

Kong Ling waved his hand, and countless illusory voids appeared on the ground throughout the city. These voids, like black holes, mercilessly devoured and crushed the demonized villagers, instantly turning the city into an empty one.

Led by Kong Ling, Chen Tian arrived before the Town Spirit Tree and placed the town artifacts one by one.

"No, impossible! Kid, I will remember you. When I personally arrive in this world, it will be your demise."

A voice suddenly echoed in Chen Tian's mind, making his head feel like it would explode. Simultaneously, the Town Spirit Tree emitted a terrifying radiance.

Shuzi's petrification book slowly appeared before the Town Spirit Tree, and the petrification gradually receded. After the book transformed, a golden book returned to Brother Shuzi.

Brother Shuzi checked its information and found he still couldn't use it, looking puzzled. "What's going on?"

Dekai, still injured, approached Brother Shuzi. "You don't have the key, so you can't open this book. The key requires you to understand the previous hint."

As the Town Spirit Tree emanated endless light, the entire town was restored to its original state, and the villagers reappeared, looking normal.

Outside the town, four stone lion statues stood even more majestically and realistically, guarding the city gates.

The branches of the Town Spirit Tree swayed, and streams of light entered Chen Tian's body. Chen Tian discovered that dozens of the dark chains on him had broken.

"I can only help you break a portion of the dark seal. To completely remove it, you need the Heart of Light. The Great Sealing Technique requires you to obtain the Heart of the Evil God. Only by using poison to counteract poison, with the power of the Heart of Light, can it be eliminated."

An ancient voice resounded in Chen Tian's ears, and he was overjoyed. It seemed this trip was not in vain.

He had obtained information for a hidden class and several powerful summoned creatures for free. Even in his sealed state, Chen Tian felt he had enough self-preservation power.

Chen Tian looked at the town, which had become glorious and prosperous. The villagers interacted like players. He nodded and said, "Wu Qunan, let's see how much of the mission is completed."

Wu Qunan opened his mission progress, which had reached 20%. This meant the hint about the town artifacts was also completed. Chen Tian nodded. "Let's head east. With two more sides to go, we can accept the hidden class quest. Wu Qunan, let's go."

"Ah! Why did I choose this mode? It's so complicated! The mission triggers are already this troublesome. If I get the actual quest, wouldn't it be even more busy?"

"Alright, stop complaining. When it's time for the rewards, you'll be so happy you'll fly. If you don't behave, I'll beat you up."

Shuzi and Wu Qunan’s daily bickering was something Chen Tian had grown accustomed to. The four of them then headed east.

Along the way, Dekai mentioned he needed to return to the City Lord’s Mansion to heal. He also warned Chen Tian and the other two not to touch the pillars at the bottom of the sea, or they would be in danger without his protection.

Chen Tian and the other two nodded in unison. Thus, a party of four became a party of three. After walking for nearly ten hours, they arrived at the eastern region.

Here lay an endless ocean, a sapphire blue sea, with clear waters that reflected specks of light under the moonlight.

"What could possibly need our help here?"

Wu Qunan looked around but found nothing unusual.

Chen Tian pondered for a moment and then said, "If it's not on land, then it must be in the sea. It's definitely related to the sea. Dekai also warned us not to touch the underwater pillars, which implies this mission must be completed in the ocean."

"Shuzi, Wu Qunan, let's go down!"

"Ah!"

Upon hearing they had to go into the sea, Shuzi trembled all over and said, "Uh, I can't swim. How about you and Wu Qunan go down? I'll provide support from above, support."

"Ugh!!!"

Chen Tian was stunned by Shuzi's words. Not being able to swim was truly something.

The game "Era of Time and Space" incorporated many realistic elements. For instance, to enter the sea, players had to learn swimming skills and have sufficient level stats to move in the ocean.

If a player couldn't swim, entering the sea would instantly deplete their health and result in death. This was a characteristic feature of "Era of Time and Space," with certain regions being realistically rendered, which was a major highlight.

Brother Shuzi, in real life, had never even encountered swimming, let alone in a game. This wasn't something that could be created as a skill; it depended solely on one's learning ability.

"Splash, splash!"

Chen Tian and Wu Qunan nodded, then jumped into the water. Shuzi stood on the land, waiting quietly.

As Wu Qunan and Shuzi entered the ocean, the scene that greeted them astonished them. Within the vast ocean, there was a magnificent city, akin to the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, or even grander. It should be called the East Sea Dragon City.

Chen Tian pointed, and Wu Qunan understood. The two of them swam towards the city.

Inside the ocean, the azure ripples were clearly visible, and countless fish and marine creatures swam around. Although there was no light, the moonlight shining through the surface refracted, illuminating the entire ocean interior, making it feel like an aquarium.

Chen Tian and Wu Qunan looked down at the city. The architecture was made of azure sea bricks, with towering buildings that bore no difference to real-world cities. Countless pavilions, houses, and strangely shaped marine creatures roamed this place. The overall design of the city was connected in a way that resembled a dragon.

"Are you two new to Dragon City?"

A voice sounded before Chen Tian and Wu Qunan. They turned to look and saw a lobster. However, this lobster could stand and walk, with two large crab claws, a pair of prominent eyes, and long whiskers. Its hind legs constantly extended behind it.

"Are these the legendary Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals? I've never seen live ones before. This game is quite extensive, I like it."

Wu Qunan stroked his chin, looking at the lobster with great interest. The lobster before them might be the Shrimp Soldier or Crab General from legends, all designed into the game. For someone who loved myths and legends, he was even more fond of this game.

Chen Tian and Wu Qunan nodded. The lobster then extended its crab claws. "This humble one can be your guide here, showing you the way. Also, these are necessary pills for underwater. Outsiders need to take them to speak. Each costs thirty Epoch Coins."

Chen Tian and Wu Qunan looked at each other helplessly. So, the other party was here to make money.

However, it was not an option for them to remain silent. Wu Qunan readily bought two pills.