Chapter 1085: Chapter 1082: You Look Too Ferocious
Bai Zhi was infected by the epidemic, making Xu Wendong’s scalp tingle with surprise, completely unexpected.
Upon second thought, he found it understandable.
She once accompanied him to Lion Ridge to gather Purple Cloud Immortal Grass and had encounters with powerful members of the Demon Race there, which could explain the situation.
However.
He had previously absorbed the physical body of Lion Candle’s son and shared dual cultivation with Bai Zhi last night, yet he did not get infected by the epidemic?
Xu Wendong didn’t think too much about it. He immediately helped Bai Zhi undress her gown and brought a basin of cool water to wipe her body, trying to reduce her fever in this manner.
Then, he went to the door and shouted to Hong Luan and others from a distance, "The Demon Race is experiencing an epidemic, so everyone should stay inside your rooms for the time being. If you feel unwell, call for me immediately!"
Upon hearing that the Demon Race was experiencing an epidemic.
The four of them, including Hong Luan, immediately sank into despair.
They had finally waited for Xu Wendong to appear, seeing hope in him.
But who would have thought that the Demon Race would erupt with another epidemic?
Recalling that epidemic among the Demon Race, everyone felt a stifling sensation near suffocation.
That epidemic almost led to the extinction of the Demon Race, even causing powerful figures who had passed the Ninety-Nine Heavy Tribulation and were about to ascend to suffer bitterly.
It can be imagined how tragic that epidemic was.
"Let’s all be optimistic. A positive outlook on life is the source to overcome all tribulations!" Xu Wendong softly comforted.
Although he didn’t know if they could survive this epidemic among the Demon Race, for Xu Wendong, the only thing he could do at present was to avoid infection.
Meanwhile.
He found the Golden Spirit Monkey again, asking it to prepare some medicinal materials.
He planned to refine some Detoxification Pills, though unsure whether they’d be effective.
But one could only do their best and accept fate.
The Spirit Monkey was efficient, providing Xu Wendong with many herbal ingredients for refining Detoxification Pills within half a day.
While Xu Wendong was refining elixirs.
Huan Ying and Xiao Wu arrived at the base camp of the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons.
The two were cloaked within a chaotic space, and their true forms were not revealed.
"What brings you two little ones here?"
A benevolent voice emanated from the dark cavern.
The next moment.
Darkness faded, revealing a silent Mo Qilin, whose form seemed ingrained within the surrounding darkness, mysterious and majestic.
Its massive body was entirely covered with thick black scales, each scale glistening profoundly, like fallen stars, exuding a strong sense of power.
Mo Qilin’s head was raised high, eyes like deep stars, glowing with wisdom and insight.
Its twin horns were sharp and erect, resembling two black swords pointing towards the sky, symbolizing its nobility and strength.
Its limbs were thick and powerful, capable of making the earth tremble, showcasing its dominance and majesty.
Its back was covered with thick, black fur, soft and smooth, shining like black satin, glimmering with moonlight-like luster.
Its long and strong tail, like a black divine whip, could stir up a storm with a mere wave.
As the sovereign of the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons, among the eight Great Ascension Peak demons of the Demon Race, Mo Qilin held a fondness for Huan Ying and Xiao Wu.
It called Mo Chen, "Since you’ve come, reveal yourselves. It’s been ages since I last saw you two little ones."
Xiao Wu nervously replied, "I’m scared, you’re too fierce-looking, I fear you might accidentally eat me."
Mo Chen smiled and shook his head, "In this world, only you dare claim that this king looks fierce!"
Huan Ying respectfully said, "Great King, an epidemic has erupted at Lion Ridge, and we’ve come to inform you."
"Moreover, we clashed with the demon beasts at Lion Ridge and fear infecting you, so we dare not reveal ourselves. Please forgive us."
"What?" Mo Chen’s voice suddenly became high-pitched, akin to thunder, struggling to calm down within the dark cavern: "Is it true? Has an epidemic really erupted at Lion Ridge?"
As one of the top-tier figures among the eight strongest of the demon world, Mo Chen considered his strength formidable.
Even against the strong of the Dragon Clan, he didn’t feel intimidated.
But upon hearing of the epidemic, his heart filled with inexhaustible dread and reluctance.
Because he knew just how terrifying epidemics were.
A millennium ago, his father passed the Ninety-Nine Heavenly Tribulations and was supposed to ascend to the Upper Realm.
But before entering the Upper Realm, he unfortunately contracted an epidemic, causing his cultivation to regress and succumb, turning into blood before his eyes.
It’s a past he dare not recall for life.
What he didn’t expect was that a millennium later, the Demon Race would erupt with an epidemic again.
Huan Ying, with a serious expression, said: "Previously, I tangled with Lion Candle and could sense its weakened strength."
"Furthermore, the overall strength of demon beasts at Lion Ridge has substantially weakened."
"This is indicative of the early stages of the epidemic."
Mo Chen let out a sigh: "Could it be that heaven wants my Demon Race extinct?"
A sigh filled with profound hopelessness and unwillingness.
Even as one of the eight Demon Kings among demon clans.
Yet in the face of the epidemic, he felt powerless.
Mo Chen abruptly asked: "Is that guy still alive?"
Though he had nine protectors, all fairly powerful, Baiyun Mountain stood the most reserved.
Moreover, Baiyun Mountain’s protector was quite proud, seeming to disregard Mo Chen.
However, Mo Chen couldn’t bring himself to anger because he adored it too much; how could he blame it?
Though.
He hadn’t seen that person for thousands of years, clueless about their status, if alive or dead.
Upon hearing this, Huan Ying promptly said: "Great King, indeed, my godfather still lives."
"Moreover, not long ago, he sent a message to me, instructing with regard to treating the human named Xu Wendong attentively."
In closing, it added: "Oh, he’s the human we recently captured."
"Why did that guy instruct special treatment for that human?" Mo Chen’s eyes projected a keen light that could cut through darkness.
In his eyes, as long as that person still lived, the sky hadn’t collapsed.
Because that being is an extremely rare Auspicious Beast.
For this reason, Mo Chen especially adored Baiyun Mountain.
After all.
That being embodies hope.
Like the flame of hope burning brightly.
As long as this flame doesn’t go out.
There’s hope to emerge from darkness.
Huan Ying said: "My godfather didn’t elaborate, but I always felt godfather had invested hope in him, the hope of freeing our Demon Race."
"It’s just... with the sudden epidemic at Lion Ridge, I’m unsure what the future holds."
Mo Chen took a deep breath, striving to calm his emotions: "That guy’s intent might be more complex than you perceive."
"It’s possible he foresaw the impending eruption of an epidemic within the Demon Race."
Huan Ying shivered slightly, nervously asking: "Great King, you suggest Xu Wendong might help our Demon Race overcome this epidemic?"