"The Purple Crystals—a treasure that brings calamity. How ironic."
Looking at the purple crystal in his hand, Daniel Davis suddenly laughed. The Purple Crystals were indeed treasures. If used for cultivation, they could greatly enhance one's progress. However, this depended on the user. The Meng Mo tribe had lived in the Illusory Realm for over a thousand years, and despite being in such an environment, the number of powerful experts they had produced was only comparable to Qiong Hua Sect.
This showed that the Meng Mo tribe wasn't particularly strong. After all, they were a tribe of dream-eaters. Having Chan You and the Six Demon Generals was already impressive.
As for the Meng Mo tribe's "treasure that brings calamity," it was simply because they were too weak to protect what they had. If they had enough strength, who would dare say they were cursed by their treasure?
Look at Shu Mountain Sect and Qiong Hua Sect. Who would say they were cursed by their treasures?
"If I give this to Gai Nie and Beiming Zi, it might help them advance further."
The Purple Crystals contained pure spiritual energy, which would undoubtedly be a great opportunity for cultivators like Beiming Zi to progress further.
As for bringing them to the Sword and Fairy world, that was impossible. Even if he were to bring someone, it would be someone like Xiao Meng, not Beiming Zi.
It wasn't that Daniel Davis had any particular feelings for Xiao Meng, but her talent was somewhat wasted in the Qin Shi world. Among the younger generation in Qin Shi, Xiao Meng was the only one with a true heart for the Dao.
"If Xiao Meng were to join Shu Mountain Sect, perhaps in a few years, Shu Mountain might have a female sect leader. However, Shu Mountain Sect is quite stubborn and constantly plagued by troubles. It might be better to send Xiao Meng to Penglai Sect."
Among the Eight Sects of Kunlun, the other seven sects were not well-known and lacked strength. Penglai Sect, however, was relatively powerful. Among the many cultivation sects and blessed lands, its reputation was second only to Shu Mountain and Qiong Hua Sect, especially since its location was on Penglai Island.
This was a legendary place in the Qin Shi world. The Yin-Yang School had used the search for the Three Immortal Mountains as an excuse to gain Ying Zheng's support to build the Mirage and send a large number of boys and girls overseas.
"That's settled then." After collecting a certain amount of Purple Crystals, Daniel Davis stopped and went to the Illusory Palace to meet Yun Tianhe, Murong Ziying, and the others.
"The people of Crescent Village have moved away, and I've left Huaishuo and Xuanji at the foot of the mountain."
In the Illusory Palace, Daniel Davis quickly explained the situation of Crescent Village's villagers and Huaishuo and Xuanji to Yun Tianhe, Murong Ziying, Han Lingsha, and Liu Mengli.
"They've moved? That's good." Upon hearing that the villagers of Crescent Village had moved, Yun Tianhe and the others collectively sighed in relief. Murong Ziying also nodded in agreement with Daniel Davis's decision to leave Huaishuo and Xuanji in Boxian Town. It wasn't a good idea for them to get involved in Qiong Hua Sect's affairs now.
"I'm worried about Qingyang and Chongguang. I plan to visit them and ask if there's any way to stop Xuan Xiao," Murong Ziying said after a brief silence.
In the Illusory Palace, Murong Ziying was the least welcome, given his Qiong Hua Sect disciple uniform. Yun Tianhe and Daniel Davis, on the other hand, were treated relatively well by the Meng Mo tribe due to their earlier confrontation with Xuan Xiao.
"Alright, let's go together," Yun Tianhe immediately said, and Han Lingsha agreed.
"You three go ahead. I'll stay here to protect them in case something happens with Qiong Hua Sect." At this point, Daniel Davis had no interest in stopping Qiong Hua Sect's ascension plan, but he also wouldn't stop Yun Tianhe and Murong Ziying's actions.
Just like how Han Fei stood by Han even though he knew it couldn't defeat Qin, Qiong Hua Sect was Murong Ziying's home. He couldn't just let it be destroyed.
As for Yun Tianhe and Han Lingsha, they didn't have deep feelings for Qiong Hua Sect, but Xuan Xiao was Yun Tianhe's sworn brother.
"Alright."
Yun Tianhe, Han Lingsha, and Murong Ziying then bid farewell to Liu Mengli and left the Illusory Realm.
"Fortunately, he didn't mention the Water Spirit Orb. Otherwise, I wouldn't know what to say. Now it's time to inherit Qiong Hua Sect's legacy."
Since Qiong Hua Sect was destined to be destroyed, Daniel Davis naturally intended to take over the sect's treasures. To put it bluntly, with these treasures, Murong Ziying could rebuild Qiong Hua Sect if he wanted.
The Sword and Fairy world had many blessed lands. Although they couldn't compare to the current location under the Kunlun Heavenly Light, and the Ten Great Grotto-Heavens were already claimed, there were still plenty of Thirty-Six Minor Grotto-Heavens and Seventy-Two Blessed Lands to choose from.
"Are you worried about not being able to see Yun Tianhe in the future?" Seeing Liu Mengli's troubled expression after Yun Tianhe's departure, Daniel Davis couldn't help but ask.
He understood why Liu Mengli felt this way. She was a demon, and Yun Tianhe was human. Although Yun Tianhe didn't care about this, Liu Mengli now had to consider the Meng Mo tribe of the Illusory Realm.
Chan You was severely injured, the Six Demon Generals were all dead, and the tribe's core strength had suffered heavy losses. Most of the remaining members were young demons. As the next queen of the Illusory Realm, Liu Mengli couldn't abandon her responsibilities to be with Yun Tianhe.
If they were humans, nineteen years would be enough for the young to grow up. But since they were demons, their growth cycle was much slower than humans. This was why Liu Mengli only appeared a hundred years later in the original story.
"Don't worry too much. I have a way for you to meet again in the future." Seeing Liu Mengli's attention drawn to him, Daniel Davis continued, "I know a spatial technique that can connect the Illusory Realm to the human world. As long as I leave a mark here, you can travel between the two realms at any time."
"Really?" Liu Mengli exclaimed in surprise after Daniel Davis finished speaking.
"Would I lie to you? But please don't tell Yun Tianhe and the others about this for now. Wait until Qiong Hua Sect's matter is resolved, and I'll find an opportunity to tell them."
"I understand. I was actually going to ask you not to tell Tianhe and the others for now."
"Why?"
Daniel Davis was puzzled by Liu Mengli's request. He had his own reasons for not wanting to reveal the Spatial Gate, but he didn't understand Liu Mengli's reasoning.
"The Illusory Realm has suffered greatly. For a while, I won't be able to focus on anything else. I hope to wait until things here are more settled before letting Tianhe and the others know."
"I understand. I'll tell them when you think the time is right."
"Since the spatial mark shouldn't be known by others, is there a secret and hidden place here?" The Illusory Realm was mobile, so leaving a mark was necessary to avoid teleportation errors. Although Daniel Davis could have secretly left a mark somewhere in the Illusory Realm, he wouldn't do something so underhanded, especially since it was Liu Mengli.
"Then let's go to the Inner Illusory Palace. Only the queen of the Meng Mo tribe is allowed to enter there."
"Alright."
"It's truly a case of the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. This place is mostly built with Purple Crystals. How extravagant." The Inner Illusory Palace was where the queen of the Meng Mo tribe secluded herself for cultivation. With so many Purple Crystals, cultivation would naturally be much more efficient.
Just like how the people of the Ghost Realm didn't care about the Shadow Branch, the Illusory Realm wasn't particularly concerned about the Purple Crystals either, since they were so common.
Of course, even if they didn't care, they would still resist if Qiong Hua Sect tried to steal them. Whether they cared or not was their own business, but that didn't mean they would let others take their treasures. If Chan You hadn't been severely injured, she wouldn't have agreed to Daniel Davis's compromise plan.
This was also where the Meng Mo tribe's royal succession ceremony was held. Liu Mengli had inherited the throne here earlier.
The Meng Mo tribe's royal succession was different from that of humans. In humans, succession only involved power, but in the Meng Mo tribe, it involved both power and strength.
In this regard, the deaths of the Six Demon Generals were actually a good thing for Liu Mengli.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Just as Daniel Davis finished setting up the spatial mark in the Inner Illusory Palace, the entire Illusory Realm suddenly shook violently. When the two of them returned to the Illusory Palace, they found Yun Tianhe and the others had returned and learned what had happened.
Xuan Xiao had released the Wangshu Sword and the Yihe Sword, allowing the Illusory Realm to break free. It wouldn't be long before the Illusory Realm returned to its original trajectory and left. The next time it appeared would be nineteen years later.
After meeting Qingyang and Chongguang, Yun Tianhe and the others had confronted Xuan Xiao. Neither side could convince the other, but Xuan Xiao, out of respect for Yun Tianhe and having obtained enough Purple Crystals from the Illusory Realm, let it go.
"Thank you for your assistance during Qiong Hua Sect's attack. However, the Illusory Realm is about to leave, so you should depart now." Chan You, pale and supported by Liu Mengli, met with Yun Tianhe, Daniel Davis, and the others.
"Although I'm grateful to you, I still don't approve of Mengli associating with you. The relationship between humans and demons, as you've seen this time, is fraught with danger. I don't want Mengli to develop any fondness for humans, as it would harm her."
"Mother."
Hearing Chan You's words, Liu Mengli was somewhat displeased.
"Alright, I've said my piece. Since you won't have the chance to meet again, say whatever you need to now." Seeing Liu Mengli's expression, Chan You sighed softly.
"Mengli, I don't want you to leave. The demon realm has already suffered so much. Can't everyone move to the human world to live?" Yun Tianhe spoke while scratching his head.
"That's right, Mengli. There are places in the human world where demons live, like Juchao Country. You could all move there," Han Lingsha added.
"Yun Tianhe, Lingsha, I appreciate your kindness, but the Illusory Realm is our homeland. My tribe would rather perish than leave here. This is our home."
"I hadn't thought of that option." Yun Tianhe's words made Daniel Davis pause. He hadn't considered the idea of the Meng Mo tribe relocating. It was indeed a possibility, but it was too late now.
Perhaps to avoid any misunderstandings with Chan You, Liu Mengli had never called Yun Tianhe by his name while in the Illusory Realm.
"But we'll miss you and won't be able to see you," Han Lingsha said, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Lingsha, don't worry. We might have a chance to meet again in the future. Also, don't give up. There must be a way to extend your life. And after I leave, take good care of Yun Tianhe and yourself. I hope you'll be happy." Liu Mengli's voice was so soft at the end that it was almost inaudible.
"Is this why she didn't want me to tell them about the Spatial Gate?" Daniel Davis thought to himself after hearing Liu Mengli's words.
"Mengli, listen to me. That's not our relationship. You know I'm not qualified to pursue happiness." Han Lingsha quickly refuted, but Liu Mengli interrupted her.
"Lingsha, I know what you're worried about, but please don't give up. I believe there's a way." At this point, Liu Mengli took off a sachet she was wearing and handed it to Yun Tianhe.
"Yun Tianhe, please take this Lixiang Grass sachet back to Shouyang and give it to my parents. Tell them that their daughter is unfilial and cannot stay by their side or care for them in their old age. Please ask Brother Pei to fulfill some of my filial duties on my behalf. I'll be forever grateful."
"I'll definitely deliver it."
"Is she planning not to appear for ten or twenty years? Although that's not much time for demons, it's completely unnecessary."
Daniel Davis was somewhat speechless at Liu Mengli's farewell-like demeanor. Strictly speaking, the Meng Mo tribe of the Illusory Realm didn't have much to manage. There were no natural enemies here, and once this period passed, there wouldn't be much left to do.
The Meng Mo tribe's management was different from humans'. In the original story, Liu Mengli couldn't leave because it would be difficult to return. But now, things were different.
"Mengli, I'll definitely come to see you in nineteen years," Yun Tianhe said with determination, knowing that separation was inevitable.
Hearing Yun Tianhe's words, Chan You shook her head slightly. Nineteen years was nothing to demons, but for humans, it was an extremely long time. It was normal for people to forget after such a long time.
"Mengli, bring the Dreaming Vessel."
Perhaps she had prepared in advance, Liu Mengli quickly brought out a purple orb. The Meng Mo tribe had many treasures. The only problem was that they lacked powerful offensive weapons, which was why they had struggled so much against Qiong Hua Sect.
"Two Menglis?" Under Chan You's control, another Liu Mengli slowly took shape in the air.
"Since you have such deep feelings for Mengli, let this Mengli accompany you. Although she's just a puppet, unable to speak or think, she can move like a normal person, as if Mengli is always with you.
However, this is just a dream. When you gradually forget Mengli, the dream will end, and she will disappear."
As expected of the dream-eating Meng Mo tribe, their control over dreams was something ordinary people couldn't compare to.
"No, we won't forget Mengli. Because this isn't a dream, so there's no dream to wake from," Yun Tianhe said firmly.
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