Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

Shao Hao's childish voice was clearly displeased: "Entering without invitation, is this your manners?"

"The matter is urgent. We hope the Son of God will understand. Now, please come back to the Kingdom of the Dead with us."

Yu Bufan waved his folding fan, stopping them: "Martial Lord is not here, please come again next time."

Before Feng Xiu could speak, Dao Wuji stepped forward: "Left Protector, Vice Chairman, you left the World-Sealing Blade Organization because you had joined Luo Hou."

Yu Daojue dedicated his entire life to the organization, even sacrificing his daughter, only to be persecuted by Dao Wuji in return. He has cursed Dao Wuji hundreds or even thousands of times in the past few days.

Hearing Dao Wuji twist the truth, he was furious: "Dao Wuji, I was wrong to trust you. Those who do many evil deeds will surely perish. You will not have a good end!"

Yu Bufan shielded his father behind him and said with a smile, "Chairman, you misunderstand. My father and I were injured on our way to Yundu Mountain. Fortunately, we were rescued by Wu Jun, so we came to Tiandu to recuperate. Once we are healed, we will naturally return to the organization."

"Really? Then you can stand to the side."

"Oh, the host is not here. As an honored guest, it is my duty to guard the gate for the host. Please leave."

"I never imagined that my left protector would become the watchdog of the Heavenly Capital."

Seeing the three of them arguing endlessly, Master Fengxiu frowned: "We'll discuss your organization's affairs later. I've come here now to send the Son of God back to the Land of the Dead."

He bent down, wanting to embrace the Son of God.

Unexpectedly, the Son of God had already secretly formed a hand seal, and a fierce burst of energy shot out, instantly transforming into nine hundred-foot-high ice blocks, trapping Feng Xiu, Dao Wuji, and the others inside.

Immediately, the formation activated, and the icy power entered their bodies, making it difficult for them to move an inch.

"Sirius, Yama's Lock, please cooperate one more time."

Sirius silently wielded Lone Star, working in conjunction with Yama's Lock to break through the ice peak once more.

However, these nine ice peaks were not a barrier, nor did they have any physical form. They were formed by magic. After Lone Star slashed out, the ice peaks shattered and then reformed in the blink of an eye.

Break apart again, then reunite.

Layer upon layer, seemingly real yet illusory.

“Child of God, your talent has made Fengxiu waver. Perhaps sending you back to the Kingdom of the Dead is not a wise move, but the current situation does not allow Fengxiu to hesitate.”

In terms of spells, Master Fengxiu is the true master. Seeing that Sirius and Yama's Lock had failed, Fengxiu waved his sleeve and his feather fan danced.

"Vermilion Bird Edict - Heaven Opens with Fire, drink!"

Countless flames erupted, transforming into a phoenix that cried out to the heavens, its enormous wings spreading and burning in all directions.

Fire and ice counteract each other; the fire phoenix dances, flames soar into the sky, and the ice peaks gradually melt.

Upon seeing that the curse of the Son of God had been broken, Yu Bufan immediately unfolded his bamboo fan and wrote a large character "霖" (Lin).

In an instant, a torrential downpour descended from the sky, drenching the phoenix and extinguishing its flames.

With this assistance, the ice peak underwent another transformation. Wisps of black energy emanated from its crystalline surface, releasing a terrifying power that tightened its grip on the group.

"It is the power of death."

A familiar feeling washed over him, and Sirius silently let go of Lone Star, no longer fighting against the Son of God.

Yama's Lock also sensed this power of death and couldn't help but drool. This power of death was so pure that it surpassed even the most delicious food in the world.

"Sirius, use your right eye to look into the Son of God's vital point and quickly break this formation."

Sirius refused: "I would not do such a thing."

"You're such an idiot."

Helpless, Yama Lock stood back to back with Yama Ancestor, resisting the ice peak's confinement over them.

Feng Xiu knew that time was limited and could not be delayed any longer. The purple fan in his hand changed, and he made a new move: "Heavenly Decree - Dragon God's Swift Summoning, Break!"

A high-pitched dragon roar resounded, and then a giant dragon burst forth from the ice peak, its crimson scales and powerful five claws swirling and soaring, stirring up the heavens and earth.

The dragon used its strength to smash through the ice peak.

The impact felt like a heavy blow to Shao Hao's body, and he suddenly vomited a mouthful of crimson blood.

"Hao'er!"

Jun Manlu pushed Jieyu aside and rushed out without regard for her own safety.

Shao Hao wiped the crimson from the corner of his mouth and gave Jun Manlu a cute smile: "Sister Jun, I'm fine."

Jun Manlu stared at Feng Xiu, who was still using his magic to the fullest, and loudly questioned, "Mr. Feng Xiu, you took advantage of the absence of the Martial Lord in Tiandu to forcibly seize the Son of God. Is this the behavior of a righteous person?"

Feng Xiu showed no remorse: "The destiny of the Son of God is to return to the land of the dead."

"What does it have to do with you if he doesn't want to go back?"

“Miss Jun, the greater good is at stake. If the Son of God does not return, the Celestials will open the gates of the Kingdom of Death in two days.”

Jun Manlu was very disappointed: "We can stop the Heavenly One. Even if he opens the gates of the Kingdom of Death, we can close them again. Why should we let Hao'er go back?"

"With the Buddha's dual body in front and the Heavenly Ones of the Land of Death behind, the Bitter Realm cannot fight on two fronts. Please understand, Miss."

"I don't understand you people. If you want to take Shao Hao away, you'll have to step over my dead body!"

"Miss Jun, you mustn't force me."

Before he could finish speaking, Fengxiu unleashed another extraordinary technique: "Dragon God Technique - Divine Thunder of the Firmament!"

Thunder rumbled down from the heavens, and the dragon rode the wind and clouds, its power amplified.

With a deafening roar, the Nine Abyss Transformation Realm spell shattered. Xu Jiao rushed in front of Shao Hao in one stride, taking the brunt of the heavenly lightning for him, and was struck so hard that his skin was torn and bleeding.

Not only was Xu Jiao injured, but Yu Bufan was also forced to retreat in a sorry state by the force of the recoil.

Jun Manlu picked up Shao Hao with tears streaming down her face.

Fengxiu walked to her side and stretched out his hands: "Miss Jun, don't make a pointless sacrifice. Hand over the Son of God to me."

"I am still alive, and I will never let you take the Son of God away!"

Yu Bufan drew his Silver Moon sword and unleashed a fierce slash at Fengxiu.

"Yu Bufan, you have overstepped your bounds."

With the Nine Abyss Transformation Realm broken, Dao Wuji broke free and met the attack with a palm strike, unleashing his full power at Yu Bufan.

Their blades clashed, and Yu Bufan coughed up blood again.

He gave a bitter laugh: "Ha, how could someone as loyal and righteous as me follow someone as heartless and ungrateful as you? Dao Wuji, I will expose your true colors to the world!"

Chapter 31 Who Should Bear Luo Hou's Wrath

Yu Bufan's resistance enraged Dao Wuji, who revealed murderous intent in his eyes and slowly drew his Wild Leopard Thunder Blade.

"Hand over the Shadow God Blade, or you will all die."

Jun Manlu angrily replied, "Chairman, the Shadow God Blade was thrown into the Western Sea by Wu Jun long ago. If you want it, jump in yourself."

Seeing that Shao Hao and Yu Bufan were injured, Jieyu could no longer remain calm. She rushed out with Shuang'er and stood with Jun Manlu.

The three women embraced Shao Hao tightly: "We will live together and die together. Wu Jun will avenge us."

Fengxiu felt a great headache.

He didn't want to kill anyone, but too much time had already been wasted, and if he dragged it out any longer, all his plans would fall apart.

"Chairman, let's begin."

Without further hesitation, Dao Wuji unleashed a fierce attack with a flash of his blade.

"Wait a minute."

Shao Hao's voice rang out. He struggled to stand up from Jun Manlu's embrace and raised his head to face Dao Wuji.

Dao Wuji quickly withdrew his attack, and the wind from his blade sent Jieyu and Shuang'er teetering on the brink of collapse.

"Son of God, have you changed your mind?"

“Chairman, you once showed kindness to my son and me, and I owe you a favor. Today, I will go with you, but you are not allowed to touch any of the people here.”

Dao Wuji was taken aback. He had once taken care of the pregnant Yi Xi Haitang before the birth of the Child of God. He never expected that Yi Xi Haitang would remember these things.

"I am very sorry, your mother died in the world of sealed swords."

“That was not your doing. My godfather said that one should be clear about gratitude and resentment. From now on, I will settle all ties with you regarding the Chairman’s past kindness and today’s injustice.”

Sirius was speechless, and even Yama Lock and Yama Ancestor lowered their heads.

Jun Manlu held back her tears and said to Xu Jiao, "You come with me to accompany the young master. Jie Yushuang'er, you two take care of Yu Bufan and the vice chairman."

"Yes, ma'am."

Xu Jiao was seriously injured, but fortunately, he was tough and could still hold on.

Yu Bufan forced himself to endure the pain: "Let me go, you stay in Tiandu."

Fengxiu interrupted them: "Are you sure you want to waste the sacrifice of the Son of God?"

Shao Hao's lingering gaze swept across Jun Manlu, Xujiao, Yu Bufan, Jieyu, and Shuang'er in turn, before he finally said, "Please tell my godfather and Uncle Huangquan that when Hao'er grows up, he will come back to visit you all."

Fengxiu picked up Shaohao, transformed into a ball of light, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Sirius, Yama's Lock, and Yama's Ancestor disappeared along with Fengxiu.

Dao Wuji hesitated for a moment, then retreated.

At the Sky Burial Mountain, the spirits of the dead growled, and a deathly aura, pale and heavy, gathered on the mountaintop.

The sacred artifact for overcoming evil, planted at the gates of the Land of the Dead, stubbornly resists the erosion of the undead and guards the passage to the Bitter Realm.

The group arrived at this place.

Fengxiu called out to the Celestial One: "The Son of God has agreed to return to the Kingdom of the Dead. Celestial One, come out and welcome him."

The ethereal voice of the Celestial One drifted over, filled with undisguised joy: "Indeed, he is the Son of God."

Fengxiu walked to the gate and reached out to pull out the evil-repelling artifact.

"Hooray~ Ah~"

Instantly, countless spirits of the dead from the Kingdom of Death rushed out from the cracks in the door.

A lone star flashed, a blade gleamed, and Sirius cleaved these undead into pieces, their souls returning to the land of the dead.

At this moment, a huge, earth-yellow hand emerged from within the gates of the Kingdom of the Dead. The hand carried a powerful earth force, its five fingers outstretched, lifting upwards.