In the following month, Chen Mu continuously adjusted his direction, always moving towards the outskirts of the Mist Forest.

The scenery along the way was monotonous, with only the Mist of Confusion and the silent mountains shrouded in fog.

The journey was peaceful, with the Black Wind Demon being the most dangerous presence.

To the locals, this was a menace, but Chen Mu had the Five Ghosts Paper Man and the Yama Emperor's Command.

His Candle Dragon Dharma Form was always patrolling around White Bird City, and if the Black Wind Demon didn't approach, there was no issue. But if it did, it would be captured by the Candle Dragon Dharma Form and become part of his collection.

White Bird City was vast, and its flying speed was neither too fast nor too slow.

For more than a month, it floated continuously, and after crossing a snow-covered mountain range, a vast grassland appeared.

"Could it be that we've reached the edges of Misty Ridge?!" Xu Gui exclaimed as he gazed at the grassland in surprise.

The grassland was expansive, and the Mist of Confusion was remarkably thin, allowing one to see for dozens of miles with the naked eye, a sight rarely seen within Misty Ridge.

The other three generals were also filled with wonder. Born and raised in Misty Ridge, they had only occasionally heard of its boundaries. They hadn't expected this migration to truly bring them to its edge.

Chen Mu looked at the grassland before him, feeling both surprised and understanding.

White Bird City was already remote, and the calculations from the Nine Cups Calculation Scripture were always directed away from the center of Misty Ridge. After months of flying escape, leaving Misty Ridge was only logical.

With a thought, twelve Vermilion Feather Swords flew out from his sleeve, transforming into crimson lines and shooting in all directions.

On the grassland, the Mist of Confusion was thin, and the Truthful Listening Divine Power was no longer suppressed. As the Vermilion Feather Swords flew, the divine power swiftly swept across the grassland.

An entire Hour passed before Chen Mu returned to his senses, revealing a smile.

Though it was somewhat rough, he was basically certain that within a thousand miles, there were no powerful life forms.

Since that's the case, it's best to settle here for the time being.

...

Several days later.

White Bird City landed steadily with its back against the snowy mountains.

After the initial days of chaos, White Bird City quickly regained its usual vitality.

By the shores of White Bird Lake, in front of a thatched hut.

Chen Mu examined the map drawn by the City Defense Camp, and combined with the Truthful Listening Divine Power's investigation, he became increasingly satisfied with their current location.

"We're thousands of miles from White Bird City, in the remotest of corners."

"Flying here from across the sky, we didn't leave any traces."

"I refuse to believe Three Paths City can find this place."

Chen Mu chuckled to himself, not dwelling on it further, and instead focused on his inner vision of the Jade Seed.

Throughout the month-long voyage, he hadn't delayed his cultivation.

Merely urging the Yin Wind Escape, the Mountain-Carrying Scripture didn't consume much of his spirit. After the initial days, his daily Qi Refinement continued as usual.

Currently, there wasn't much visible change in the Dao Foundation Jade Seed, just a slight expansion.

However, the transformation in the Heavenly Demon Body was much more noticeable.

As White Bird City flew through the air, there was no need to release the Black Wind Demon to scare people, the city was already restless.

A large amount of desire and the Seven Emotions surged forth, resulting in an abundant divine power. After more than a month, the vitality within the Yin Spirit Divine Fetus became noticeably more vibrant.

At this moment, the silver tendrils extending from the nine secret acupoints were becoming denser, with the nine orifices responding to each other, and the tendrils seemed poised to converge.

"If they connect together..."

Chen Mu's heart skipped a beat.

For Qi cultivators, cultivation couldn't be rushed; it required slow and steady effort. So, spending extra effort on the Heavenly Demon Dao wasn't a bad thing.

Therefore, that giant haunted house must continue to be built up.

...

Mist Ridge.

Once bustling Three Paths City was now reduced to ruins, with black smoke rising everywhere.

The former residents of Three Paths City looked panicked, like quails, as they were rounded up from remote corners by troops clad in crimson armor and escorted out of the city.

In the center, the City Lord Mansion, once a majestic complex, was razed to the ground, leaving only charred land.

Three Paths City's Great General Qin Yisheng knelt on one knee with his right hand resting on half a Bone Sword.

The Bone Sword was covered in fine cracks, as if it would shatter into sand at any moment.

Qin Yisheng's face was also marked with blood-colored cracks, and his eyes were lifeless and grey.

"Loyal to Old Man Qin to the end, it's a pity to lose such a great general," Wei Wubing lamented with a shake of his head.

With a slight gesture, Qin Yisheng, along with the blood-red Bone Sword, turned completely to dust.

Wei Wubing sighed for a moment, then turned his attention to a head-sized grey stone hovering nearby.

The stone was riddled with cracks, seemingly ready to crumble at any moment.

Yet Wei Wubing's face was full of joy.

"After all this effort, I've finally secured the divine weapon of Three Paths City."

"Once I fuse with it, my divine powers will surely increase."

"When facing Emperor Dragon City..."

"Facing Emperor Dragon City, you might last a few more hits before dying," a large-eyed mass of black smoke remarked coolly.

"Get lost!"

"Can't you say something nice to make me happy?" Wei Wubing retorted, rolling his eyes.

"Instead of deluding yourself here, you should think about where to find the next divine weapon," the large-eyed being replied mercilessly.

"That White Bird City has completely vanished."

"You'll need to choose a new target."

"It fled, quite capable indeed," Wei Wubing raised an eyebrow.

"Well, let it run. It's just a low-grade divine weapon; if I had it now, it would be better than nothing."

"Besides, while it can escape for a while, it can't hide forever."

"It can't possibly escape Mist Ridge; we'll find it eventually," Wei Wubing spoke calmly.

The large-eyed figure considered for a moment and nodded in agreement.

"The priority is to return to Wuxiang City and merge with the Three Paths City's divine weapon." Wei Wubing looked again at the divine weapon beside him.

...

Fan Building Headquarters, Yihong Pavilion.

Xu Gui was squeezed between a few familiar figures, his eyes glazed over, clearly having drunk a lot.

"I... I didn't lose to that Black Wind Demon, I was disguising my weakness on purpose."

"If I wasn't worried about involving you, I... I could defeat it with one punch!" Xu Gui slurred.

"Yes, yes..."

"Brother Gui is the kindest."

"Brother Gui is so considerate," a few older sisters giggled, covering their mouths.

"And... the big cat has already been thoroughly defeated."

"Or else... I'd definitely show you how I could knock that big black cat down with three punches," he gestured at the empty space, speaking with amazement.

However, just as he finished speaking, a cold aura quickly spread. The familiar gigantic black tiger head suddenly appeared in front of Xu Gui's pointed finger.

Its large round eyes looked at Xu Gui with mockery.

Xu Gui: "..."

What! Again?

Wasn't it a twin? How did another one appear?!

How many of you are there?!

Xu Gui's eyes rolled back, and he fainted on the spot.

The surrounding older sisters immediately turned pale and began screaming at the top of their lungs.

...

By the shores of White Bird Lake

Chen Mu instinctively raised his hand to rub his ears.

In the perception of the Seven Emotions Curse, countless desires and emotions surged like waves, converging around him.

The dull grey Divine Soldier Stone flickered with silver light, and the divine power emerging in the void visibly increased.

"Truly wonderful."

"Now I can continue accelerating the transformation of the divine fetus."

"Screams of terror?"

"What screams?"

"I can't hear a thing!"