North Demon Cave

In the pitch-black night, a drizzling rain began to fall.

Inside a mountain cave, a bonfire blazed, outlining two figures.

These were Bai Ling and the Scarecrow!

The young woman sat by the bonfire, her white long gown accentuating her curvaceous figure. She rested her chin on one hand, her gaze fixed on the cave entrance, a hint of worry on her delicate face.

The Scarecrow spread his hands, and from somewhere on his body, a wooden stick extended, deeply embedded in the ground nearby. His left hand gripped a sickle, and his right held a lantern.

His strange face, illuminated by the bonfire, appeared eerily bizarre.

Bai Ling poked the bonfire with a small stick, pulling her thoughts back, and looked at the Scarecrow.

As if remembering something, she covered her mouth and chuckled, “You’re quite interesting, you know. You follow me wherever I go, like a pillar stuck in the ground.”

However, the Scarecrow remained oblivious to her words.

After muttering to herself for a while, the young woman’s mood clearly dipped again.

Seeing the Scarecrow made her think of Zhong Qing.

“I wonder how Mister is doing?”

Bai Ling murmured, and a ripple spread through her heart whenever she thought of his figure.

He had saved her from distress and despair like a banished immortal when she was at her most helpless and hopeless.

Even though she had made it clear that she could face mortal danger at any moment and explained how powerful her enemies were, he still took her in without a care.

This action was undoubtedly a ray of light that flowed directly into her heart.

The time she spent at Mufu Peak was definitely the most peaceful and warm period of her life.

“Rumble…”

A clap of thunder interrupted Bai Ling’s memories.

Accompanying the thunder was a terrifying flash of lightning.

Amidst the lightning and thunder, one could vaguely discern a vast mountain range!

The undulating mountains, like an enraged Dragon stretching its body, exuded a vibrant and continuous Aura.

At the highest point of the mountain, a boundary marker could be faintly seen!

That was the Northern Domain boundary!

Crossing this mountain meant entering the Northern Domain.

“I’m about to enter the Northern Domain. Following me will be extremely dangerous. Why don’t you go back?”

Bai Ling had said this to the Scarecrow many times.

Yet, each time, the Scarecrow remained unresponsive.

Bai Ling shook her head, “I really can’t do anything with you!”

“So be it!”

“You’ve been able to follow me all this way, so you must have quite a few tricks and abilities.”

“From now on, you’ll be responsible for helping me stay alert and gather some simple intelligence.”

Bai Ling slowly began to tell the Scarecrow about her origins: “People say that the North Demon Cave in the Northern Domain is the demon stronghold, the source of evil.”

“Who knew that in ancient times, gods and demons were one!”

“True demons were also worshipped by the world!”

“There are eight Bloodlines within the North Demon Cave!”

“And I am a descendant of the White Demon.”

“Because of my Bloodline’s atavism, I was designated as the next leader of the North Demon Cave.”

“Actually, I don’t want to be this leader at all, but trees desire tranquility, yet the wind does not cease.”

A hint of bitterness appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Originally, she also had a happy and warm family, a joyful past with her loved ones.

She had a father and brother who loved her, an uncle who treated her very well, and sisters who were like her own flesh and blood.

However, after she was designated as the future leader of the North Demon Cave, everything changed.

Power drives people mad, and jealousy makes people envious.

The eight Bloodlines were not a monolithic entity.

Instead, each held its own reverence.

Some people did not want her to take the leader’s position, even wanting to strip her of her Bloodline, so they launched a series of swift and decisive actions against her.

They used every trick of false accusation, and her parents and relatives suffered tragic fates while protecting her.

Her once inseparable best friends even stabbed her in the back, making her realize the treachery of human hearts.

If it weren’t for the Old Ancestor of the White Demon lineage Bloodline appearing at the crucial moment and saving her from the tiger’s mouth, she would probably have become a lost soul long ago.

That being said, the Old Ancestor was surrounded by enemies while saving her and died of exhaustion.

The once glorious White Demon lineage Bloodline was subsequently purged and fell into decline.

Four of the Bloodlines even dispatched their Protectors to hunt her down.

Bai Ling drew a single stroke in the air.

She drew four figures in mid-air.

“These four are the four Grand Protectors from the Blood Demon, Red Demon, Mad Demon, and Qing Demon Bloodlines of the North Demon Cave. They have been hunting me!”

“Their strength is extremely terrifying!”

“They are Sanyin Realm powerhouses!”

“Any one of them has the power to sweep through and devastate the entire Eastern Domain.”

“Even within the Northern Domain, these four are renowned powerhouses.”

“If you see any of these four, you must tell me immediately!”

“And then escape with me.”

Bai Ling didn’t know if the Scarecrow could understand her words.

His slightly trembling body conveyed her unease.

Clearly, the power of the four had left an unforgettable impression on her.

Inside the cave, the crackling sounds of the bonfire echoed through the night sky.

Seeing that the Scarecrow had no response no matter what she said, Bai Ling couldn't help but sigh softly.

For her, this Northern Domain was truly a den of Dragons and tigers.

She had managed to escape with great difficulty.

Now that she was back again, if her whereabouts were exposed, the only path awaiting her would likely be death and annihilation.

However, she had a reason to return.

The betrayal of her closest friends and the blood feud of her relatives weighed heavily on her heart like a massive mountain.

Whenever she recalled these things, her heart felt as if it were being twisted by a knife.

And to seek revenge with her current strength was undoubtedly a fool’s dream.

Therefore, she was preparing to accept a Legacy.

A Legacy concerning an ancient true demon.

As the saying goes, one must seek wealth in danger; as long as she could successfully obtain this Legacy, she would have the capital and strength for revenge.

For someone burdened with a deep blood feud, this was her only chance and leverage to turn the tide.

Even if this path was extremely difficult!

The night was like water!

In the pitch-black night sky, the drizzling rain gradually grew heavier!

In an instant, it had turned into a torrential downpour.

Accompanied by lightning and thunder, Bai Ling entered a state of cultivation and meditation.

“Rumble…”

With a clap of thunder, a silver bolt of lightning streaked across the heavens and earth.

As the lightning illuminated the dark night sky, the Scarecrow’s figure was reflected in the vast mountain forest.

He held a sickle in his left hand and a lantern in his right, tiptoeing, his body swaying as he disappeared into the vast expanse of the sky.

Soon, he completely vanished into the night.

…

At the same time, in a dilapidated temple located tens of thousands of miles from the cave, in the Eastern Domain.

A blazing bonfire was also burning.

Around the bonfire, four figures sat cross-legged.

They were tall and shrouded in black robes.

Black markings were on their foreheads.

These four were the four Grand Protectors from the Blood Demon, Red Demon, Mad Demon, and Qing Demon Bloodlines.

Four immensely powerful beings.

Any one of them possessed the strength to sweep through the entire Eastern Domain.

The four were currently discussing Bai Ling.

“Blood Demon Protector, is there any clue about that brat’s location?”

The Blood Demon Protector, skilled in tracking and sensing Aura through Qi and Blood power, was the main force in hunting Bai Ling.

The latter smiled, “That brat is quite alert; she has managed to create diversions multiple times, deceiving this old man’s senses. However, this time, I have already figured out her route based on the Aura she left behind. Barring any accidents, we will definitely find her within three days.”