I'm a body cultivator, so it's normal for me to destroy a star with one punch, right?

Chapter 268 Take it off and let me see!

Helan Mountain.

A primeval forest, a bookstore.

Outside, the mountains are covered in snow, but the area around this bookstore remains warm as springtime, with lush green fruits and vegetables growing vigorously and colorful flowers in full bloom.

Inside the study.

Qin Jiuzhou was talking with the old half-saint of the demon race, asking for the addresses and origins of those "ancient powerhouses" that he knew.

Faced with Qin Jiuzhou, who preferred to "persuade people with reason," this elderly demon race half-saint showed great enthusiasm.

Outside the treehouse.

Jiang He picked a large cucumber from the vegetable garden, looked at the silver-haired girl "Four-Winged Silver Wolf Queen" who was watering the flowers, and asked, "Little Silver, was this cucumber sprayed with pesticides?"

Seeing that the cucumbers she had painstakingly grown had been ruined by Jiang He, the silver-haired girl said irritably, "There's pesticide in them, be careful they don't poison you!"

Jiang He lifted his clothes and casually wiped himself.

Click!

He took a big bite of cucumber and laughed, "It's alright, I'm invincible, immune to all poisons. A tiny bit of pesticide can't even hurt a hair on my head."

"what!"

"I must say, this cucumber is really delicious."

"Tsk tsk..."

"Deep in the mountains, the spiritual energy is abundant, and everything is green and pollution-free... Your cucumbers are probably almost as good as spiritual plants. How about I pick a few more to take back for my girlfriend?"

Jianghe quickly picked more than a dozen cucumbers.

He picked some green beans, eggplants, and peppers from the garden and said with a smile, "Not bad, I'll take these vegetables back and have my mother-in-law cook a whole meal, enough for our family of four."

The silver-haired girl, "Four-Winged Silver Wolf Queen," gritted her teeth in anger, but couldn't retaliate, so she could only silently go to the side to water the flowers.

"Crack, click, click."

Jiang He, munching on a cucumber, followed and asked, "By the way, Xiao Yin, does your transformation technique... make you completely look like a human?"

Xiao Yin said, "There are still some differences. When we demons transform, we usually like to retain some of our unique characteristics."

She turned around.

Jiang He then noticed that she had a pure silver, fluffy tail behind her.

"Forehead……"

Jianghe looked curious and reached out to grab its tail.

Xiao Yin jumped as if she had been electrocuted, and scolded, "What are you doing?"

Jiang He said, "What's the rush? It's just a tail. What's wrong with letting me play with it? You know what... this thing is quite interesting."

A tail grows from its rear end.

Just imagine it; it would be a very discordant scene.

Ironically, this tail, perched on the silver-haired girl "Four-Winged Silver Wolf Queen," possessed a unique and alluring beauty, making one feel an irresistible urge to slap its rear end.

Fortunately, Jiang He is a very self-disciplined person.

He suppressed the impulse in his heart and asked, "After you transform, are your physical and physiological structures the same as ours?"

Xiao Yin said, "Since it has taken human form, it is naturally the same as humans."

"Really?"

Jiang He looked Xiao Yin up and down and asked, "Do you have a crabapple and a...?"

"........."

Xiao Yin blushed, spat out a curse, and turned to walk away.

Jiang He followed closely, pressing for an answer: "Didn't you say you were like us humans? Then you must have... Why don't you take it off so I can see?"

Whoosh!
Little Silver couldn't take it anymore, so it leaped away and transformed into a ray of silver light.

Hey!
Looking in the direction where the silver light disappeared, Jiang He couldn't help but complain, "So this is what a Demon Emperor is like... He's so stingy, he can't even fulfill such a small request of mine."

I waited for a few more minutes.

Qin Jiuzhou and the demon race half-saint "old man" finally walked out of the bookstore.

Qin Jiuzhou walked ahead, while the demon race half-saint took a half-step back, showing great respect, and said, "I know that Minister Qin has lofty ambitions and wants to unify the Great Xia and command many ancient powerhouses."

"But most of these ancient powerhouses are unruly, and I'm afraid some of them won't submit so easily."

Qin Jiuzhou laughed and said, "Senior misunderstands... In this day and age, equality is valued, so how can there be any talk of submission?"

"I only approached these senior figures to discuss cooperation."

He looked at the river and said, "Sixth Brother, let's go."

"Alright, Seventh Brother."

The two took off and flew out of the Helan Mountains.

Jiang He quickened his pace to catch up with Qin Jiuzhou, checked the direction, and asked curiously, "Seventh Brother... is our first stop Kunlun Mountain? Didn't you say you had already reached an agreement with Kunlun Mountain?"

Qin Jiuzhou said, "It's not going to Kunlun Mountain. You'll find out when we get there."

…………

Flaming Mountain.

It was formerly known as Chishi Mountain, and in Uyghur it is called "Kiziltag," which means "Red Mountain."

The Flaming Mountains are located in Turpan City, Xinjiang, lying across the Turpan Basin. According to experts, the basic landform of the Flaming Mountains was formed 1.41 million years ago. The reason why the whole mountain looks red, as if it has been scorched by a fire, is that the main structure of the mountain is composed of red sandstone, conglomerate and mudstone from the Jurassic, Cretaceous and Tertiary periods.

Qin Jiuzhou and Jiang He traveled over a thousand miles, traversing the "Western Frontier," and arrived at the Flaming Mountains.

The crimson mountain stretched for hundreds of miles, barren of vegetation, with exposed bedrock, radiating a warmth that seemed out of place with its surroundings.

"Seventh Brother, it's said that the highest summer temperature in the Flaming Mountains can reach 47.8 degrees Celsius, and the surface temperature can even reach over 70 degrees Celsius. You can even cook an egg buried in the sand... Is that true?"

Jiang He looked around curiously.

This place used to be a fairly well-known tourist attraction.

Because of the story in "Journey to the West" where "Tang Sanzang's journey was blocked by the Flaming Mountain and Sun Wukong borrowed the Banana Leaf Fan three times", the Flaming Mountain is shrouded in mystery. In addition, with the fame of "Grape Valley", there are quite a few tourists visiting here every year.

Now, within a radius of 500 miles around Flaming Mountain, is there even a trace of human habitation left?
The nearest fortified city to the Western Frontier Base City is 800 li away. Ordinary martial artists don't usually come here when they go out for training... because "Flaming Mountain" is a "forbidden zone" just like "Helan Mountain" in Western Xia.

More than twenty years ago, a ferocious beast king was born here, namely the mutated ferocious beast "Fire Ape King".

"The Flaming Mountain back then was indeed similar to what you described... Before the apocalypse, I visited the Flaming Mountain when I was cycling across the entire Great Xia, and I even ate roasted ostrich eggs from the sand."

Looking at the crimson mountain range ahead, Qin Jiuzhou said, "However, the temperature of Flaming Mountain is probably even higher now than before."

Jiang He flew forward a bit, feeling the intense heat in the air, and asked, "Seventh Brother, what exactly is the Flaming Mountain?"

"Could it be true, as in the myths and legends, that when Sun Wukong wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, he kicked over Laozi's alchemy furnace, causing the alchemical fire to leak out and fall to this place, thus forming this structure?"

"Ha ha!"

Qin Jiuzhou couldn't help but laugh and said, "Journey to the West is a novel written by Wu Cheng'en. Although some things in it are adapted from myths and legends, many things are fabricated by him... I don't know the origin of the Flaming Mountain, but it is recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, which calls it the 'Mountain of Blazing Fire'."

"Historical records also mention the Flaming Mountain. For example, Wang Yande's 'Travels in Gaochang' says: 'North of Beiting Mountain (i.e., the Flaming Mountain) smoke often rises from the mountain, but there are no clouds or mist. At night, the flames are like torches, illuminating birds and rats, which all appear red.'"

"As for why the Flaming Mountain turned into the Flaming Mountain... why don't we two brothers go in and investigate, and we'll find out?"

"Right."

Jiang He chuckled and said, "Seventh Brother, why didn't you tell me you were coming to Flaming Mountain? If I had known, I would have brought a few eggs with me."

There are quite a few ferocious beasts around the Flaming Mountain, including over a hundred high-grade ones.

This is normal.

The "Fire Ape King" was already a ferocious beast king more than twenty years ago, so it's perfectly reasonable for him to take on some high-ranking underlings.

not to mention……

This Flaming Mountain is now home to ancient powerhouses of the demon race.

Just like the Helan Mountains.

Because of the appearance of that demon race demigod, so many high-grade ferocious beasts and ferocious beast kings were born in Helan Mountain.

As soon as the two flew into the Flaming Mountain, they saw a streak of light flash by, landing as a gaunt young man wielding a nine-ringed broadsword. He shouted, "Halt, you intruders!"

This skinny boy is clearly not human.

He exuded a strong demonic aura and had feathers growing on his arms, suggesting he was transformed from a celestial-level avian demon beast.

Qin Jiuzhou said, "I am Qin Jiuzhou, and I have come to pay a visit to the Lord of your Flaming Mountain."

"Qin Jiuzhou?"

The skinny boy's expression changed.

As a member of the Great Xia demon race, how could he not know Qin Jiuzhou's "terrifying reputation"?
Back then, Qin Jiuzhou slaughtered his way across the land, and countless ferocious beasts and powerful warriors perished at his hands... It's no exaggeration to say that half of the peace and stability that Great Xia enjoys today was achieved through Qin Jiuzhou's bloodshed.

"Please wait a moment, I'll go and inform them right away."

The gaunt youth turned and transformed into a streak of light, shooting towards the depths of the Flaming Mountain.

Jiang He looked around.

Feeling the intense heat rushing towards him from the Flaming Mountain, he whispered, "Seventh Brother... something's wrong!"

Qin Jiuzhou asked, "What's wrong?" Jiang He replied, "I don't know either... but I feel that the scorching heat in the Flaming Mountain is somewhat familiar, and it gives me an extremely dangerous feeling."

Qin Jiuzhou chuckled and said, "With me here, where in the Great Xia is there any danger?"

amount……

Ok.

Brother Seven is awesome!
Soon.

He then rushed over with a shirtless young man.

The young man was 2.56 meters tall, with bulging muscles all over his body and red flame patterns on his skin. He had a hairy, thunderous face. When he saw Qin Jiuzhou, his pupils contracted sharply. He clasped his hands and said, "I did not know that Your Majesty Qin would grace us with your presence. I am sorry for not welcoming you properly. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

"Oh?"

Qin Jiuzhou looked at the burly young man and said, "Fish-Dragon Realm... It seems that you, Fire Ape, have also had great fortune these past years."

Jiang He remained silent.

He just stared at the young man.

Hairy mouth and thunder face...

This appearance does resemble the Monkey King from movies and TV shows.

Fire ape?

Is he the Fire Ape King?

As for the Fire Ape King's words "Lord Qin," it made Jiang He and Qin Jiuzhou realize that... these guys probably already knew about the battle overseas that day.

After all, these "demons" and "ferocious beasts" also have their own information channels.

"Your Majesty, please!"

Following the Fire Ape King, they soon arrived at the central area of ​​the Flaming Mountain.

One of the mountain peaks was leveled by a single sword strike, and atop the peak stood an extremely luxurious palace. The palace was enormous, and outside the gate stood guard small demon hands wielding ice blades, which had transformed into human form but had not completely shed their demonic beast characteristics. The palace exuded a faint holy aura, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary being.

"A palace-type holy weapon!"

Qin Jiuzhou's expression shifted slightly, and he transmitted his voice to Jiang He, saying, "It seems that this guy from Flaming Mountain is not easy to deal with. When you see him later, don't say too much."

Immediately.

After glancing at the "Boundary-Slaying Blade" behind Jiang He, Qin Jiuzhou instructed again, "And your broken sword... remember to shut him up!"

"Don't worry, Seventh Brother."

Jiang He said, "I know what I'm doing... From now on, I'm a mute."

As the Fire Ape King entered the palace, Jiang He discovered that the palace contained a vast space, which was even larger than it appeared from the outside. Deep within the palace was a huge throne.

On the throne sat a burly man dressed in a bright yellow cloak.

This man had a head of fluffy red hair, skin that was neither dark nor bluish, a wide mouth, and bright, piercing eyes, like lamplight.

He sat arrogantly on the throne, his chest bare, covered in thick chest hair, and nine skulls hanging around his neck. He held a jar of wine in his right hand, took several large gulps, then smashed the jar, stood up, and laughed, "As expected of the ruler of Great Xia, Lord Qin, you have quite the spirit, daring to enter my holy palace. Aren't you afraid of being defeated here today?"

Holy crap!
Dao Ling transmitted his voice to Jiang He: "Master, this bastard has quite the nerve!"

Jiang He's eyes lit up.

This……

It looks like a fight is about to break out!

If a fight breaks out and I can finish off the enemy, wouldn't I gain another 1000 Dragon Body Base Strength?

How about earning a few dozen drops of semi-saint essence blood along the way?

He looked at Qin Jiuzhou, but found that Qin Jiuzhou was not angry. Instead, he smiled and said, "I know that you were once a Saint Realm expert. However, because Blue Star was sealed and isolated, the spiritual energy was depleted and the Great Dao was shaken. In order to avoid damage to your own Dao Realm and being backlashed, you cut off your cultivation and fell to the Half Saint Realm."

“I also know that this palace was built by our predecessors and is filled with many restrictions and deadly formations.”

Speaking of which.

Qin Jiuzhou, who had been all smiles, suddenly turned cold, his face darkening as he sneered, "But this is the Great Xia, and you are not at your peak right now!"

The burly man was taken aback.

He then burst into laughter: "Yes, yes, yes... This is the Great Xia. Although I am an ancient person, I was born and raised in the Great Xia... Quickly, my men, prepare wine and food. Today, I will drink with the Qin ruler until we are drunk."

Qin Jiuzhou put on a smile again and said, "Then this junior will accompany you with my life!"

Soon.

The palace-style room was set out with tables and strong liquor.

The demons of Flaming Mountain don't live as refined a life as the one from Helan Mountain. Their so-called snacks are just some wild fruits and lush green plants... seemingly spiritual plants born in the wilderness.

Jiang He grabbed a wild fruit, took a bite, and looked at Qin Jiuzhou, who was toasting with the demon race half-saint, and whispered, "Old Dao... what's going on?"

"This demon race demigod... his attitude changed so quickly?"

The sword spirit transmitted its voice: "Minister Qin can use the power of the Great Xia Realm. This is Great Xia... and that demon race half-saint is not a saint. Even if he is in this holy palace, he cannot do anything to Minister Qin."

It turned out to be the case.

Jiang He suddenly realized.

"Ding!"

"Consuming a spiritual plant increases strength by 1000 kg."

"what?"

Jiang He blinked.

This table of seemingly unremarkable wild fruits and lush green plants is actually a spiritual plant?
After glancing at Qin Jiuzhou and the demon race half-saint, Jiang He kept his promise to "play dumb" and remained silent, burying his head in eating the spiritual plants on the table.

He swept away all the spiritual plants on the table in no time, like a whirlwind.

My physical strength increased by a total of 48500 kg.

Jiang He let out a burp...

Only then did he realize that Qin Jiuzhou and that demon race half-saint were staring intently at him.

Qin Jiuzhou looked ashamed and wished he could pretend he didn't know Jiang He... while the demon race half-saint looked astonished.

This kid...

Is the bull demon in human form?
So edible?

Jiang He felt a little embarrassed by the stares, so he quietly turned his back, let out a burp, took out the Heavenly Wind Water Pearl and drank a few mouthfuls before pretending to be nonchalant and coming back to his senses.

Cough!

Qin Jiuzhou coughed twice and took the initiative to break the awkward silence.

He smiled and asked, "What are your thoughts on the Heavenly Demon Clan, the Bone Clan, the Golden Crow Clan, and the Stone Clan, Senior?"

The burly demon race half-saint thought for a moment and said, "The hatred of the destruction of a world is irreconcilable. Among the races that attacked the Kunlun Realm back then, these four races were involved. Many of my friends died in that battle!"

Qin Jiuzhou said, "The semi-saints of these four races have descended upon Blue Star by chance. Although I killed one of the Golden Crow race semi-saints, three of the alien race semi-saints still escaped... I have received information that these three alien race semi-saints are now gathering in the Bermuda Triangle region, attempting to find a spatial passage to leave Blue Star and then guide the powerful beings of various races to descend."

The burly demon race half-saint fell silent.

Qin Jiuzhou continued, "This is Flaming Mountain. I wish to ask you, senior, to come out of the mountains and lend me a hand in besieging and killing those three alien race half-saints... Otherwise, if they bring their respective race's experts here, Blue Star will surely be destroyed."

The burly demon race half-saint was clearly somewhat unwilling.

He is now also a beginner-level half-saint.

In a battle between demigods, it is extremely difficult for one side to kill the other without overwhelming power... Once the other side is given the opportunity to self-destruct their holy source, it is not impossible for them to take a few down with them before they die.

But now Qin Jiuzhou can draw upon the power of the Great Xia's mountains, rivers, and national destiny.

Given this man's fearsome reputation, if I don't take action...

I'm afraid things won't end well today.

The burly demon race half-saint rolled his eyes and came up with an idea. He smiled and said, "Logically speaking, it is the responsibility of the Great Xia's strongmen to deal with those three alien race half-saints. However, after I came out of seclusion, I made a vow that I would never step out of the Flaming Mountain until my cultivation was restored."

"Ok?"

Qin Jiuzhou slammed his wine glass on the table, his face turning cold.

The burly demon race half-saint quickly changed the subject, saying, "Of course... this oath isn't unbreakable. This young brother is Qin Zhu's disciple, isn't he?"

His gaze fell upon the river.

what?
Jiang He opened his mouth, pointed to himself, and shook his head only after confirming that the burly demon race half-saint was asking him.

"Forehead?"

The burly semi-saint said, "Why doesn't this young brother speak... Is he mute?"

Qin Jiuzhou glanced at Jiang He and said, "Senior, you misunderstand. This is Jiang He, my brother. He's not a very talkative person."

"Oh?"

“Since he is the brother of the Qin ruler, he must be exceptionally strong. Why not let him spar with my disciple? If he wins, I will break my vow and accompany the Qin ruler on a trip to the West.”

Ok? ? ?
A glint of light flashed in Jiang He's eyes.

He turned his head and glanced at the Fire Ape King not far away...

Fish-Dragon Realm Demon King!
100 Dragon Power!
Just as she was about to speak, she remembered her promise to Qin Jiuzhou to be "mute," so she stretched out her finger and wrote on the wooden table with her fingernail: "Fists and feet have no eyes. If I accidentally kill him... Senior, you won't blame me, will you?"

(End of this chapter)