At this moment, Long Chen didn't care how long the Phoenix Blood Silkworm Net could hold out. He led the little fox toward the portal, and as he approached, he grabbed the fox and tried to toss it to the other side.
"Whoosh"
But before Long Chen could throw it away, a strange suction force suddenly came from inside the portal, pulling Long Chen in.
"Hey, hey, I don't want to come in."
Long Chen was shocked, but before he could struggle, the space before him suddenly changed, and golden light suddenly shone brilliantly, making it impossible to open his eyes.
After a long while, Long Chen gradually adapted to the light before him. When he saw the world before him, he couldn't help but be stunned.
This is a peaceful and harmonious world, covered with golden lotus flowers stretching as far as the eye can see. The lotuses vary in size and size; the larger ones shade the sky, while the smaller ones are only palm-sized, gently swaying in the golden pond.
When Long Chen appeared, countless little foxes curiously poked their heads out from behind the lotus, their big eyes fixed on him. When they saw the little fox in Long Chen's hand, they immediately let out a startled cry and flew over.
The little fox in Long Chen's hand also became excited, breaking free from his large grasp and cheering together with the foxes, running back and forth on the lotus flower, fully expressing its excitement.
Long Chen saw that the little fox had already returned to his own world. Turning around, he saw a vortex behind him. He was about to charge toward it with Huo Ling'er. He didn't know how long the Phoenix Blood Heavenly Silkworm Net could last. If he got out now, if the two-winged evil dragon hadn't broken free yet, he still had a chance to escape.
"Honored guest, please wait."
Just as Long Chen was about to leave, a gentle voice suddenly rang out. A beautiful woman dressed in a golden long dress, standing on a golden lotus platform, appeared before him.
As soon as the beautiful woman appeared, the little fox immediately rushed into her arms, crying out excitedly.
"You child, you're too naughty. How many times have I warned you not to come near the spatial gate, but you just wouldn't listen.
If it weren't for the help of a benefactor, you probably would have died in that Heavenly Fire World. Are you behaving now? The beautiful woman looked at the little fox in her arms and couldn't help but reproach her, but her eyes were full of affection.
"Senior, I have urgent matters to attend to, so I'll be heading back now. No need for thanks." Long Chen didn't want to delay any longer, so he cupped his fists toward the beautiful woman.
"Honored guest, don't worry. I've frozen the time at the entrance and exit, so your net won't be damaged. Don't worry!" The noblewoman spoke.
Long Chen was shocked. Freeze time? What kind of heaven-defying ability is that? Who exactly is this woman before him?
"Honored guest, there's no need to panic. Let me introduce myself—I am the ruler of this Golden Lotus World."
And all the living beings here are my children. You risked your life to bring my child back, and I am deeply grateful. After saying this, the beautiful woman bowed to Long Chen, and Long Chen hurriedly returned the salute.
Jinlian World? Is there a Golden Lotus World among the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths? How come he had never heard of it?
Only then did Long Chen carefully observe the world around him. This was a world of flames, but the flames here were not violent; instead, they filled with endless warmth. Standing here, from body and mind to soul, it seemed he was constantly being baptized.
"Honored guest, you are the first human to come here since the birth of the Golden Lotus World. I have a few questions and may ask you some advice." The beautiful woman spoke very politely, and using honorifics made Long Chen feel a bit embarrassed.
"Senior, you are the ruler of a world. There's really no need to be so formal, or I might feel uneasy." Long Chen said humbly.
This woman—Long Chen could neither sense her cultivation nor her soul fluctuations. She seemed to merge with the entire world, as if she were this very world. Long Chen had never seen such a presence before.
Moreover, for some reason, facing this woman, Long Chen felt a sense of awe. This reverence came from deep within his soul, so he treated her with utmost respect.
"What do you think is the kindest thing in the world?" The woman asked.
"Water is the source of life, benefiting all things without contention. Hence the saying that the highest good is like water, and great virtue carries all things. I believe that when discussing great good, water must be one of them." Long Chen pondered for a moment and said, not knowing what she meant by that question.
"Then what do you think is evil in all things in the world?" The woman asked again.
Long Chen was stunned: "This junior really can't answer you." If
we talk about what is the kindest, Long Chen first thinks of water, because when living in the mortal realm, all living beings in heaven and earth cannot live without water. Water is the source of life, so everyone knows its importance.
But when it came to what was the most evil, Long Chen was momentarily at a loss for words—he really couldn't answer.
Because whether it's demons, ghosts, or monsters, although all are evil, deep down Long Chen has a feeling that they are evil, but not the most evil.
"It's okay, we're just chatting casually. It's okay if I say something wrong." The woman smiled and encouraged her.
Her smile is warm, refreshing and touching the soul with affection.
"I've encountered many evil beings and killed many. If their nature is evil, it's more accurate to say they lost their nature to desire and thus fell into demons.
Evil demons are not actually a race, but a collective term for all living beings whose true nature has been erased.
Sometimes, I even feel that I am the most evil existence in this world. Long Chen said with a bitter smile.
"Why do you say that?" The woman asked curiously.
"Because after some people anger me, I can't help but want to crush them. I don't know where I get such a strong anger."
I pity them, but they do not pity me; I let them go, yet they want to kill me.
Sometimes, I have an impulse to kill everyone in the world who opposes me. I want all living beings to crawl at my feet, never daring to defy my wishes again. Long Chen said.
"Isn't this what all the strong desire? Those who follow me prosper, those who oppose me perish. Words follow the law, all beings bow in reverence. This seems to be the demeanor many strong people should have." The woman said with a smile.
Long Chen shook his head and said, "My current opponents are these people. They have deceived and deceived all beings."
I hate them, look down on them. If I were like them, wouldn't I end up living the way I hated? "
So sometimes you feel lost, not knowing what you should do, not knowing if you're doing the right thing. You're afraid of making mistakes, afraid you'll end up living the way you hate." Especially when lonely, do you repeatedly question your true self? The woman looked at Long Chen and said.
"You... How do you know? Long Chen was startled. In that instant, he felt as if she had seen through all his secrets.
Looking into her eyes, Long Chen felt his dark power surging like raging waves in a raging sea. She seemed to see another version of himself within him.
"You are a good child. Perhaps you are the one I have been waiting for. This seed is given to you, hoping it can illuminate your path in your dark world."
As she spoke, her jade-like hand spread outA golden lotus seed appeared in his palm. When this seed appeared, all the lotus flowers in the Golden Lotus World instantly bloomed, endless golden light pouring from the cores of each lotus into the seed.
"Buzz"—
The golden lotus seed seemed to come alive, slowly falling into Long Chen's hand.