Fate of the Immortals and Demons

Chapter 393 Stone Mountain Tribe

"Splash splash splash..."

Then, to Mo Hei's slightly shocked gaze, a stone wall appeared out of thin air, formed by the combined power of Ke Suo and Shi Yihao.

Under the raging flames spewed by this demon-devouring griffin, it crumbled at a speed visible to the naked eye, just as ice and snow melted away.

"...Why...why is this flame-breathing place filled with traces of demonic aura..."

For a moment, Mo Hei couldn't help but look at this demon-devouring griffin with new respect and re-evaluate its definition.

"Brother Mo, this Demon-Devouring Griffin is a genuine second-tier demonic beast, far beyond our capabilities. We must retreat with you."

After barely managing to withstand the first wave of fire attacks from the demonic griffin, Shi Yihao cried out to Mo Hei and reached out his hand, trying to help him escape.

Mo Hei shifted slightly, instinctively using the Heart-Piercing Overlord Step to dodge, and shook his head inscrutable manner, saying:

"If I leave Fellow Daoist Keso and the others to fight to the death to cover our retreat, how can I be at peace with myself? It is better to work together to defeat this monster."

As he spoke, Mo Hei, already wielding the Taiyi Butterfly Sword, made a fierce move, slashing out with his sword.

"boom!"

Unexpectedly, the sword struck like a metal spear, producing a metallic clanging sound, but leaving no mark.

Even so, he still managed to repel the menacing demon-devouring griffin with a single sword strike.

This demonstrates just how indestructible the scales covering the body of this demon-devouring griffin are.

"As expected of a second-tier demonic beast, its defensive power is astonishing! I wonder if I could severely injure it if I used my full strength?"

While Mo Hei was secretly alarmed, he immediately realized that killing him would not be an easy task and would require his full strength.

However, if one wants to escape unscathed and leave, one's own speed on the sword is enough to leave the crowd far behind.

Since Mo Hei insisted on stepping forward, he must have had other plans. It was not a rash decision, but rather an act of stubbornness driven by emotion.

After testing the waters, Ink Black had undoubtedly succeeded in drawing the demon-devouring griffin's hatred, prompting it to launch a counterattack.

Under these circumstances, Mo Hei did not confront him head-on, but instead relied on his agile movements to maneuver and fight.

With Mo Hei stepping forward to restrain them, Ke Suo, Shi Yihao, and the others visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Faced with this enraged, demon-devouring griffin, spewing forth raging flames and stirring up intense heat waves.

Each and every one of them was willing but powerless to help, unable to get close enough to assist, and could only watch helplessly as the black figure grew further and further away from them in battle.

"Gentlemen, take this opportunity and leave now."

It was clear that although Mo Hei's sword strike had not injured the demonic griffin, it had successfully ignited its fury.

Upon hearing this and seeing this, all the members of the Shishan tribe, including Keso and Shi Yihao, were filled with awe and respect for Mo Hei.

Unexpectedly, this person was so righteous, willing to risk his life and single-handedly defeat this second-tier demon beast.

"You beast! Stop your insolence!"

Following this, accompanied by this angry shout, a thin old man dressed in a gray robe appeared.

Suddenly appearing, it summoned a towering boulder, which pressed down on the demon-devouring griffin with the force of Mount Tai.

"boom!"

"Ow!"

With this deafening roar, the demonic griffin that had been chasing and attacking the black creature immediately let out a scream and was firmly pressed down under the mountain, unable to move.

Without any hesitation, the old man reached out and snatched a demon core from the body of the demon-devouring griffin, keeping it for himself. The griffin was now on the verge of death.

"So they've finally shown up?"

Mo Hei was not surprised by this scene. When he learned from Ke Suo that Shi Yihao was the young clan leader, Mo Hei had a feeling that there must be a master protecting him in secret.

Sure enough, with his own body as bait, there really was a master protecting him in the dark. Perhaps the appearance of this second-tier demonic beast, the Demon-Devouring Griffin, was intentional.

After all, how could someone born and raised here knowingly venture into dangerous territory and risk their life?

"Greetings, Elder Shi Tian!"

Then, all the Shishan tribesmen, led by Keso, bowed down to the old man standing in mid-air.

"Greetings, Uncle Shi Tian!"

Next was Shi Yihao, his face beaming with joy. He moved swiftly and flew towards the old man, appearing exceptionally friendly and familiar.

The old man, addressed as Shi Tian, ​​nodded slightly in response, then turned to Mo Hei, who was standing to the side, with a kind and benevolent expression, and smiled amicably:

"Young friend, you are truly blessed by the heavens. You managed to come here safely from the spatial storm. You are indeed extraordinary."

"You flatter me, senior."

Mo Hei answered with a respectful but not arrogant gesture of cupping his hands in greeting. At the same time, he secretly thought to himself that the old man in front of him was probably at a similar level of cultivation to the chieftain of the Volcano Tribe, and judging from his aura, he should be at the Core Formation stage.

Shi Tian's eyes gleamed as he sized up Mo Hei from head to toe, then he gave the order:

"Korso, you're in charge of dealing with this beast. Hao'er, you come with me to welcome this young friend Mo and treat him well in the clan."

"Yes."

Shi Yihao naturally had no objections, and turned to Mo Hei, gesturing for him to speak:

"Brother Mo, let's go together!"

Mo Hei had no objection; he simply nodded and flew away with him.

The journey continued smoothly under the gray sky, and during their casual conversation, Mohei gained a deeper understanding of the Great Northern Wilderness.

At the same time, they also gained some understanding of the other three major tribes, each occupying its own territory.

Furthermore, it is known that these five tribes of the Great Northern Wilderness are all under the jurisdiction of the Great Northern Wilderness Domain Lord.

As for this Lord of the Great Northern Wilderness, Mo Hei believed that his cultivation level was at the Core Formation stage, not yet at the Nascent Soul stage.

However, this is only because this place is merely the tip of the iceberg of the vast extraterritorial battlefield, and is only a desolate region at the very bottom.

In other words, if one's cultivation level has broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, one must have already left this desolate region and gone to a higher realm.

"I still don't know which realm of the Spirit World young friend Mo comes from?"

After subtly inquiring about the Great Northern Wilderness from Mo Hei, Shi Tian took the opportunity to ask Mo Hei for more information.

"The Earth Spirit Realm".

Mo Hei answered almost without thinking, simply because he had indeed drifted here from the Earthly Spirit Realm.

"So, young friend Mo is from the Earth Spirit Realm? What a coincidence."

As Shi Tian flew through the air, he nodded to himself, then suddenly asked:

"Young friend Mo, have you heard of or know anything about the Moon Worship Cult, which is located in the southern border region of the Central Continent?"

"The Moon Worship Cult!?"

Mo Hei was startled and subconsciously recalled that he had met the Moon Worship Cult Leader once before at Ice God Mountain.

Even now, I still can't help but wonder why the leader of the Moon Worship Cult treated me with such courtesy and protection.

In particular, instead of reclaiming the Taiyi Ran Deng that he had forcibly seized, he unusually handed it over.

After a moment of contemplation, Mo Hei slowly replied, his thoughts turning back to the present:

"This junior is rather ignorant. I know very little about the Moon Worship Cult located in the Central Continent. I have only heard that the Moon Worship Cult leader has reached the Nascent Soul stage."

"is it?"

Shi Tian looked thoughtful, then subconsciously responded, suddenly pointing his finger and saying:

"Fly over the stone forest ahead, and you'll arrive at my Stone Mountain tribe. Please come in."

"I never imagined that the Great Northern Wilderness, which is only one of the eight wildernesses, would be so vast and boundless. Judging by its size, it should be almost as big as Asia on Earth."

After traveling through the air for almost half a day, Mo Hei had gained a general understanding of the area of ​​the Great Northern Wilderness.

The Stone Mountain tribe is located deep within the Stone Forest, in a naturally formed valley, where stone houses are built against the mountainside, standing side by side.

"Young Mo, it seems this old man has been impressed by your righteous act, which is why he has been so fond of you along the way."

When Mo Hei was personally accompanied by Shi Tian and Shi Yihao and introduced to a seat in the main hall of the Shishan tribe, the little evil dragon hidden in the Longdan Cave could not help but send a telepathic message.

Just as Mo Hei was about to answer, a young and beautiful woman, dressed in luxurious clothes, slowly emerged from the inner hall. Judging from her cultivation aura, she was at the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Sister, this is the fellow Daoist Mo Hei."

Upon seeing the woman arrive, Shi Yihao, who was sitting to the side, immediately stood up to introduce her, and then introduced her to Mo Hei:

"Brother Mo, this is my elder sister, Shi Na. Due to my father's poor health, she is temporarily assuming the position of clan leader."

Shi Tian, ​​who was also in the main hall, remained seated calmly, presumably holding a high position in the clan. He spoke kindly and politely to Mo Hei, who was about to rise to greet him:

"This young friend Mo is not only young and promising, but also kind-hearted. When faced with the attack of the second-tier demonic beast, the Demon-Devouring Griffin, he not only did not flee with Xiao Hao, but also bravely stepped forward and covered the rear alone. I admire his courage very much."

After hearing this explanation, Shi Na couldn't help but look at the handsome Mo Hei with even greater admiration. She smiled gently and said:

“Fellow Daoist Mo is quite different from the other outsiders who usually enter the Desolate Domain. Most of them have ulterior motives and will do anything to seize opportunities.”

Seeing Shi Na gracefully take her seat amidst her cheerful laughter, Mo Hei could only offer a polite, nonchalant smile and say:

"You flatter me. I have only recently reformed my ways and have been kind to others."

"oh!?"

Only the perceptive Shi Na seemed quite surprised by this, letting out a soft "hmm," before changing the subject:

"The reason I invited Fellow Daoist Mo here is twofold: first, to apologize to you for the offense I caused you earlier; and second, to exchange herbs with you to heal my father's injuries, having learned that you came from beyond the realm."

Upon hearing this, Mo Hei asked:

"But I don't know which type of herb you wish to exchange for? I do have a few herbs."

Shi Na's face lit up with joy, and she abruptly stood up, unable to hide her excitement, and asked:

"All that's needed is a thousand-year-old, low-grade fire-attribute herb as a medicinal ingredient. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Mo has one?"

After a moment's hesitation, Mo Hei slowly said:

"There is, however, a three-thousand-year-old superior herb, the Flame Flower."

As for this three-thousand-year-old Flame Flower, it was picked by Tong Xuanji in the valley where the Fire Sheep Dragon Beast was located during the treasure hunt in the Heavenly Star Shattered Earth Secret Realm opened by the Immortal Tower of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect in the Demon Spirit Realm.