Killing God - Chapter 186

Chapter 186 Introspect Oneself
Night fell.

The top of the Great Wall went straight into the clouds. Although it was a hundred zhang tall, looking down from the top of the wall, one could only feel that the houses and pavilions inside and outside the Great Wall were like ants. The moon shone down, and the stars shone brightly. It was as if they were in the Immortal Realm. A strong wind blew across the distant sea, causing some people to suspect that within the clouds of the Nine Firmaments, they were like immortals, or perhaps they were afraid that their bodies would float like floating dust, floating out of this vast city wall with the wind, shattering their bones.

A bright moon rose. It was bright and bright. Looking at the Great Wall, it seemed to be ten times larger than what one would normally expect. It was like a gigantic wheel of light that was within reach.

The moon illuminates the figure, and the person is in the middle of the moon.

Suddenly, he turned around and looked around. Under the Great Wall, even though darkness descended in Tianhong City at dusk, there were thousands of lights in his eyes. They were brilliant and boundless. The light was endless and gorgeous. It was as prosperous as the day. It was as if this magnificent capital had never fallen asleep.

A slightly lazy and satisfied sigh sounded in Shen Shi’s ears. Du Tiejian’s voice was indifferent as he said,

“The top one is the Great Wall, and the bottom one is the City of Night. It is also one of the ten sights of Tianhong.”

Shen Shi nodded and couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration. At this moment, he and Du Tiejian arrived at the Great Wall. On top of the hundred zhang tall wall, they experienced the wonders of Tianhong. It could be said to be a great eye-opener.

In the evening, Du Tiejian went to that remote alley to buy a gourd of bamboo leaves and green wine. Seeing that the two of them were going to spend the night in Tianhong City, they could continue on their way to the teleportation array and return to Liuyun City in Haizhou tomorrow. Thus, Du Tiejian brought Shen Shi to the hundred zhang tall city.

However, to Shen Shi’s surprise, On the high walls of the Great Wall, In the middle of the night, He could actually see quite a few figures, Of course, because of the enormity of the Great Wall, those Xu figures naturally dispersed. They were very far away from each other. Looking at those people in the distance, they were often like Du Tiejian. They sat or stood casually with their backs against the walls and stone railings. Some looked at the bright moon in the sky, some stared at the lights in the city, and some simply curled up in a corner and fell asleep.

Perhaps, those people also had their own fortune and feelings.

Du Tiejian sat on the ground with his back against the stone wall. Looking at the huge bright moon in the sky, he threw the gourd and caught it. He chuckled and took another big mouthful. Then, he closed his eyes slightly and shook his head for a while. He sighed, “Good wine …”

Then he looked at Shen Shi and smiled, “Do you want a bite?”

Shen Shi hesitated for a moment before suddenly remembering the scene of drinking with Old Bai Monkey in the past. His mood darkened slightly, but he immediately nodded and said, “Alright.”

A green shadow flashed. The jade-green wine gourd was thrown over. Shen Shi grabbed it and took a sip. A moment later, a sweet wine fragrance seemed to flash past his tongue. Shi Shi ran straight into his throat. It was warm, yet there was a trace of coolness and coldness in it. It made one’s heart skip a beat. It was delicious and indescribable.

Shen Shi walked to Du Tiejian’s side and returned the wine gourd to him. He smiled and said, “This wine really tastes good.”

Du Tiejian laughed heartily. He seemed to have seen that Shen Shi also liked to drink. Even his own mood became even happier. He patted Shen Shi’s shoulder and smiled, “That’s right, the wine I like isn’t bad. Unfortunately, only Tianhong City has such good wine. After we return to the mountain tomorrow, we won’t be able to drink it for a period of time.”

After saying that, he shook his head gently, looking rather regretful.

Beside them, Du Tiejian casually leaned against the stone wall railing. The little black pig quietly walked to the side of the giant sword and looked up and down. It occasionally stretched out a little pig’s hoof and touched the sword’s body here and there, seemingly showing some interest in the giant black sword.

Du Tiejian drank another mouthful of wine. His eyes seemed to be filled with joy. He seemed to be deep in thought. Suddenly, he said, “Junior Brother Shen, are you noble this year?”

“Nineteen,” Shen Shi said.

Du Tiejian nodded. He seemed to be calculating in his mind for a moment and said, “Oh, about three years ago, when you disappeared, it was the last year in Qingyu Island, right? What was your cultivation realm at that time?”

Shen Shi smiled bitterly and hesitated to say anything. In the end, he calmly said, “It’s the same as now.”

Du Tiejian seemed to be a little surprised. He turned around and looked at him. After a moment of silence, he waved his hand and said, “Let’s talk about those things later. However, your cultivation level is really low now. After returning to the mountain, you must cultivate diligently.” At this point, he seemed to have remembered something. He paused for a moment and then said indifferently, “I heard that a few powerful figures have appeared in succession among the disciples of the younger generation these past few years. They are highly valued by the elders of the sect. Considering their age, it seems that they are all the rookies who joined the sect the same year as you.”

Shen Shi’s heart suddenly tightened. He raised his eyes to look at Du Tiejian, only to discover that this Eldest Senior Brother raised his head to drink wine, but did not have any intention of continuing to talk about it. Although he had expected it, even Du Tiejian had said so. In the past three years, the young geniuses who had been together in Qingyu Island must have advanced bravely and diligently.

His heart was somewhat upset for no reason, and it was slightly heavy. After a while, he suddenly heard Du Tiejian calling him from beside him. Shen Shi woke up from his wild thoughts and agreed, “Ah, what’s the matter, senior brother?”

Du Tiejian stared at him for a moment. He didn’t know if it was Shen Shi’s illusion or the reflection of the bright moon in the sky. In that instant, Du Tiejian’s eyes lit up as if they could pierce through the depths of his heart. However, in the blink of an eye, the light dissipated as if it had never appeared before. Then, he heard Du Tiejian calmly say,

“Junior Brother Shen, are you afraid of death?”

Shen Shi was stunned. He couldn’t react to this somewhat brainless question for a moment. He looked at Du Tiejian in astonishment. Du Tiejian didn’t seem to have any intention of asking him to answer. He smiled, took a sip of wine, and continued,

“Between life and death, there is great terror. It’s not strange that all spirit creatures fear it. However, apart from our innate bone spirit materials, our hearts are also indispensable. Even if the weak have exceptional talent, the Spirit Crystal Wanhu won’t be able to go too far.”

Shen Shi stared at him and remained silent for a long time. Then, he whispered, “Senior Brother, are you talking about me?”

Du Tiejian looked up at the sky and said indifferently, “You and I have traveled together for the past eight days. We have a lot of chatter. Although I can’t tell how talented you are, Junior Brother, you are young and knowledgeable. Especially when it comes to all sorts of spiritual materials. Even I am ashamed of being inferior to you. Such talent is truly rare. If you can cultivate your will, your future prospects will be even greater.”

Shen Shi slowly lowered his head and didn’t say anything else. Du Tiejian looked at him and smiled faintly. He closed his eyes. Not long after, a series of snoring sounds sounded and he fell asleep.

The nearby Little Hei pig turned around and looked over. It seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied with this sleeping and snoring fellow. It glared at Du Tiejian. However, it seemed that it was becoming more and more fond of this black greatsword. It did not want to leave for a moment. Instead, it nestled beside the gigantic sword.

Shen Shi’an sat and pondered for a long time. He did not fall asleep. Finally, he slowly stood up and slowly walked to the side of the tall city wall. Looking from afar through the railings, he saw that in the distant night sky, the moonlight shone brightly on the world. Even the vast sea seemed to have turned into a sea of silver.

Am I afraid of death … am I … timid …

Shen Shi quietly recalled, Without a doubt, Senior Brother Du, After receiving Nangong Ying’s report to Tianjian Palace and notifying Ling Xiao Sect, Only then did he rush all the way here. Before this, he did not have any interactions with this eldest senior apprentice-brother, who was extremely arrogant in his cultivation. Therefore, his impression of him must have been from these past few days. In preparation, perhaps it should be the scene when he saw him in Broken Moon City.

Was he really a little weak when he was surrounded by the three people from the Mysterious Sword Sect and Nangong Ying …

He gently touched the hard and rough stone brick with his palm. His eyes were calm and clear as he quietly recalled and introspected.

From the age of twelve, Running away from home, After many years of separation from his father, Cultivating alone in Qingyu Island, He believed that he had always been resolute and self-reliant. Even though he had accidentally arrived at the Demon Realm, he had carefully endured for three years. Facing the cruel internal battles in the Demon Realm, he struggled several times in life and death. No matter if it was Old Bai Monkey, Stone Pig, or even other Demon race, he had never said that he was afraid of death.

But why would Eldest Brother say that …

Or, when did he suddenly change …

His gaze gradually dimmed, as if he had thought of something. He involuntarily clenched his palm tightly. Perhaps … was it the Old Bai Monkey and the Stone Pig?

Could it be that after seeing the two of them die, he suddenly became weak and didn’t even notice himself?

Shen Shi stood quietly on top of the Great Wall, facing the fierce winds from the inner sea. He had been silent for a long time.

The moonlight was like water, illuminating people without sleep, and their figures were independent, as if they were in the middle of the moon.

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The next day.

Dawn fell, darkness receded, and a new day began.

Du Tiejian yawned and slowly woke up. He stretched his waist and stood up. Then, he saw Shen Shi standing at the side of the stone wall railing in front of him, staring into the distance without moving.

A few drops of morning dew soaked his clothes.

Du Tiejian looked at him meaningfully, but didn’t say anything. Instead, he turned around and found that the Little Hei pig was actually hugging his black sword and sleeping beside him. The corner of his mouth opened and a saliva dripped onto the sheath of the black sword.

Du Tiejian was stunned. Even with his experience, he felt speechless when he saw this scene. At this moment, he suddenly heard footsteps coming from behind. Shen Shi walked over.

Du Tiejian turned around and smiled at him. “This little pig of yours is interesting. Normally, my big sword has a bit of killing intent. Ordinary demonic beasts don’t dare to approach it, but it doesn’t seem to care about it at all.”

Shen Shi smiled and nodded. He walked over and kicked the Little Hei pig, waking it up. Then, he led the sleepy little pig forward. On this day, he was going to turn around the mountain gate.

However, when he reached the stone steps that stretched from the ground to the top of the wall, Shen Shi suddenly said, “Senior Brother Du, do you think the stone steps here resemble the Celestial Worshipping Stones of our High Firmament Sect?”

Du Tiejian glanced at it and laughed, “You don’t have to say it. It really is a bit similar. However, the scale and momentum of this place is much greater than ours.”

Shen Shi smiled faintly. He knew that Du Tiejian was telling the truth. The stone steps of the Great Wall were steep and towering. Ordinary people were practically unable to climb them. Cultivators who could reach the top of the Great Wall had Dao Cultivators in their bodies.

He walked down one floor and said, “Back then, when I was walking on the Immortal Worshipping Rock, I was actually nervous and scared on the stone steps.”

Du Tiejian glanced at him and a faint smile suddenly appeared in his eyes. However, his tone was still calm as he replied, “Oh?”

Shen Shi said calmly, “Thinking about it now, I was actually a little afraid of death at that time. However … now I can slowly walk down alone.” As he spoke, he walked down step by step. The wind blew past him, and his clothes fluttered about as if they were threatening him. However, his body had always been very calm.

Du Tiejian casually walked beside him, carrying a huge sword. After a while, he smiled and said, “Exactly.”

Shen Shi’s footsteps paused slightly. He suddenly turned to Du Tiejian and bowed. He said seriously, “My intelligence is shallow or inferior to others, but I have no intention of slacking off. Senior Brother Tian Zongzi’s talent and sharp eyes woke me up last night. I will remember it. In the future, I sincerely hope senior Brother will continue to teach me how to resolve my dullness.”

Du Tiejian took a deep look at him and suddenly laughed. He shook his head and sneered. However, there was no worry in his expression. Instead, he casually grabbed onto Shen Shi and smiled,

“Your perception and temper are not bad, yet you’re actually willing to lower your head. This is much better than mine. Haha, let’s go. We’ll talk about future matters later!”

Before he could finish his words, the figure flew up, but it was him and Shen Shi who directly fell down, floating like the wind, as fast as lightning.

A moment later, an extremely angry wail suddenly sounded from the stone steps. In midair, Du Tiejian turned his head in shock. His old face suddenly turned red, and he said with some embarrassment,

“Ah, shit, I only cared about being cool, I forgot about that little pig …”