Saving the World in an Apocalypse-Style Text Game-Chapter 1116 - 507: Lu Wu’s Test, The Question of the Heavenly Demon_2

Chapter 1116: Chapter 507: Lu Wu’s Test, The Question of the Heavenly Demon_2

[You explained the specific situation of the area to the Nine-tailed Fox, which had evidently never heard the rumors about Kunlun and Lu Wu. As for the events on Vermilion Land, it learned of them only through the heritage texts of the Nine-tailed Clan.]

[After a moment’s thought, you didn’t recall the Nine-tailed Fox, but instead gave it a few commands and then led it with you up the mountain.]

[Unburdened by pressure, you and the fox moved swiftly upwards, taking long strides, two steps at a time...]

[...]

[After a long while, you finally reunited with the ’White Elephant Demon’.]

[Although you felt no mysterious pressure, climbing such a steep mountain relying solely on physical strength, without the support of Yin Yang Magical Power, was not easy for you either.]

The body of the summoner, which was the Master of the Yiye Palace, was by strict definition that of a frail Mage.

Climbing mountains, a physical task, really wasn’t his forte.

[The White Elephant Demon was shocked to see that, by using your Transformation Art, you had changed appearances and could become a person of fate like it.]

[Seeing that you silently brought an unfamiliar, extremely beautiful woman with you up the mountain, and that this woman also seemed to be a person of fate, it was even more astonished...]

[It thought to itself, "Damn, I thought I was the only person of fate, but now there are so many all at once... It looks like accessing Kunlun isn’t such a difficult task after all."]

[The White Elephant Demon realized at a glance that this woman wasn’t a human but a demon. It inquired, "Junior Brother, who is this?"]

[You casually replied with ’my wife,’ and continued to climb upward.]

[The Nine-tailed Fox remembered your orders, bowed respectfully, and greeted, "Greetings, Senior Brother."]

[The White Elephant Demon’s expression became serious, "Oh, it’s my sister-in-law, my apologies, my apologies... Junior Brother, you really should not be using the space within your sleeves to carry people around, keeping your sister-in-law tucked away in your pocket until now, only letting her out for some air."]

[The Nine-tailed Fox glanced at you when it heard this and, playing along with the act, sighed wistfully, "Senior Brother, do not blame me, it’s because my own strength is lacking, coming out would only cause husband trouble."]

[Back when my husband first transformed, he needed me by his side to accompany and protect him, but now that his magical power has grown strong, naturally, he doesn’t need my protection anymore.]

[If it weren’t for the fact that I also happen to be a person of fate, this journey to Kunlun surely would have nothing to do with me...]

[Upon hearing this, the White Elephant Demon felt rather indignant. As the saying goes, "You can’t abandon one’s wife of humble origin"; Junior Brother’s behavior was somewhat questionable.]

[It decided to use its status as the eldest brother to give Junior Brother a good talking-to as soon as possible.]

[With the suppression of Great Divine Power on Mount Kunlun making it impossible to sense the full extent of the Nine-tailed Fox’s strength, and since there was nothing else to do while climbing, the White Elephant Demon asked, "Sister-in-law, how is your magical power cultivation going? Have you reached the Demon God Realm?"]

[The Nine-tailed Fox shook its head, and the White Elephant Demon frowned slightly. It asked again, "What about the Demon Emperor Realm then?"]

[Seeing the Nine-tailed Fox shake its head again, the White Elephant Demon’s face stiffened, and then it muttered, "Mount Kunlun is too dangerous for you then, Junior Brother bringing you out here is not appropriate."]

[Since there are already two people of fate, one less won’t matter, it will persuade Junior Brother to take you back...]

[Wiping the sweat from its brow, the White Elephant Demon quickly went after Junior Brother, leaving behind the Nine-tailed Fox with a speechless expression.]

[...]

After several hours of quick marching, at long last, they reached the peak of Mount Kunlun.

[The summit of Mount Kunlun was overgrown with rich, verdant trees, and amid the thick forest, there seemed to be a clearing from which strands of golden light were flowing and blossoming.]

[At this moment, the White Elephant Demon was drenched in sweat; even its clothes were soaked through, and it bent over, hands on knees, breathing heavily.]

[You and the Nine-tailed Fox weren’t doing much better, both thoroughly exhausted without the aid of magical power.]

[Pushing yourselves onward, you reached the clearing and saw a tall archway standing in the midst of it. The archway, composed of pillars, lintels, and brackets, bore the inscription ’Gate of Mount Kunlun’.]

[The golden light was emanating from above the archway.]

[Ordinarily, some temples and monasteries use such archways as their gates, and by passing through the archway and walking a short distance, one would enter the temple or monastery complex.]

[But curiously, the summit of Mount Kunlun was not very large. The clearing was surrounded by a circle of dense trees, and beyond that, there was nothing else.]

[Looking beyond the ’Gate of Mount Kunlun’, you saw only a small clearing and could not discern where the treasured Buddhist site was.]

[You led the White Elephant Demon and the Nine-tailed Fox, both people of fate, toward the archway, attempting to pass through it...]

[As soon as he neared the archway, a voice seemed to echo from the depths into his ears...]

["You all have found the gate to Mount Kunlun, which indicates that your fortunes are not shallow, but to truly enter Kunlun and obtain its treasures, you must undergo a trial to see if you possess the wisdom roots!"]

[If someone possesses wisdom roots, they may acquire an item from within Kunlun. Otherwise, one may gaze upon its countless treasures but remain unable to take them.]

[Fortune seekers, are you willing to accept this trial?]

[The White Elephant Demon, upon hearing such a voice, immediately turned its head to look around and said loudly, "Who’s there?"]

[But the forest, empty and echoing, showed no sign of any suspicious person. Only the wind blowing through the trees, causing a rustling of leaves, could be heard.]

[Mighty Apostle, will you accept the stranger’s trial or refuse and descend the mountain?]

Lin Xun narrowed his eyes.

The trial should pose no threat to life, as that woodsman probably just failed the trial and could only enjoy a day’s tour of Kunlun without obtaining any treasure.

The fact that the woodsman came out of Kunlun afterward and could inform Secret Trace Temple of this matter proved that as long as one followed the voice’s rules, not only was the trial safe, but even entering Kunlun posed no danger.

The owner of the voice that could set rules right at the gates of Mount Kunlun was likely the Demon God ’Lu Wu’.

Coming to this conclusion, he firmly pressed the ’Yes’ option.

[You spoke respectfully and loudly, "Then please, Supreme God ’Lu Wu’, proceed with the trial."]

[The voice laughed heartily and then said, "Not bad, kid, you’re quite clever. It seems you truly are fated with Kunlun."]

[The trial is not complex; among the three of you, if any one can answer His question, that will be considered passing the trial.]

[Listen well!]

[Once there was a drunkard, living each day in a drunken stupor, as if life was but a hazy dream.]

[One day, the drunkard suddenly awoke to a sobering truth: everyone around him, be it parents, friends, or neighbors, had without exception been transformed by a Heavenly Demon, each playing their respective roles day after day.]

[If you were that drunkard, what would you do?]

[The White Elephant Demon, upon hearing this, furrowed its brow and immediately said, "Of course I would enact a massacre and exterminate all those Heavenly Demons!"]

[The voice chortled dismissively, "Foolish to the extreme! Even if you could sever all emotions and desires, and bring yourself to strike down your own kin, can you really eradicate all Heavenly Demons across the world?"]

[The White Elephant Demon opened its mouth but could not speak, its complexion turning shades of green and white, obviously discontented.]

[The Nine-tailed Fox beside it pondered but remained silent, its gaze turning to you. Only after you nodded did it speak...]

[If it were that drunkard, it would continue his life in oblivion; the fact that the drunkard has survived thus far without harm from the Heavenly Demon suggests that this method is viable.]

[This way, at least there is no threat to one’s life.]

[The voice, upon hearing such an answer, sighed softly, "That is merely a way to cling to a wretched life. All the world is drunk and you alone are sober; you now know the truth, and one day you will slip up. When that day comes, it will be the end of both your life and your path."]

[The Nine-tailed Fox thought about it, and indeed it was so.]

[A person can act for a while, but can they keep up the act for a lifetime? Knowing the truth and continuing to associate with Heavenly Demons every day, one is bound to show weakness eventually.]

[Neither the White Elephant Demon nor the Nine-tailed Fox gave the correct answer, leaving only you with one more chance to respond.]

[The voice didn’t rush you, allowing you to think carefully before answering.]

Lin Xun narrowed his eyes.

His gaze flickered with countless characters, his mind already made up.

[You suddenly said loudly, "If you were that drunkard, the first thing you would do upon waking to such a situation, is to check whether you yourself are a Heavenly Demon!"]

[If all those around you are transformed by Heavenly Demons, how can you be sure that you are not one yourself?]

[The voice paused, taken aback by your unexpected answer.]

[It seemed the Demon God ’Lu Wu’ was entertained and continued, "Oh? Then explain your reasoning in detail for me to hear!"]