Special War God

Tu Shanfang'er led Xia Zhongnan across many mountains and ridges.

By the time they had crossed all the mountains and saw a vast grassland before them, a whole night had passed.

Having lived in steep mountains for a long time, Xia Zhongnan's heroic spirit seemed to soar when he suddenly saw this vast green grassland.

While Tu Shan Fang'er was resting, Xia Zhongnan asked her, "Is this the place where the legendary beast Bai Ze lives - Bai Ze Yuan?"

Tu Shan Fang'er nodded in confirmation: "It is Bai Zeyuan without a doubt. It is recorded in the "Secret Records of Mountains and Seas" that Bai Ze knows the feelings of all things and is an auspicious beast that protects all living beings and resolves misfortunes. How do you want to find Bai Ze?"

Xia Zhongnan mentioned what was written in the book and asked, "Then how can we get an audience with Bai Ze?"

Tu Shan Fang Er replied: "It's not that we can't meet, the key is whether Bai Ze is willing to see you!"

Xia Zhongnan was puzzled: "What do you mean?"

Tu Shan Fang'er explained, "It's hard for me to explain this matter. To be honest, I haven't had the honor of meeting Bai Ze yet. All the monsters in the Secret Realm of Strange Beasts know that Bai Ze lives in seclusion here, but only a few have actually seen Bai Ze. Bai Ze doesn't seem to like to interact with other monsters. If other monsters pass through Bai Zeyuan for some reason, Bai Ze will not stop them. But if someone enters Bai Zeyuan with malicious intent, he will definitely be severely punished. It is said that many monsters such as Bone Crocodile, Black Water Turtle, Bi'an, Ying Zhao, etc. tried to invade Bai Zeyuan, but they all fled in disgrace. Those monsters who suffered losses naturally would not spread the news, and Bai Ze never took the initiative to cause disputes. Over time, no monster dared to visit Bai Zeyuan easily."

After hearing this, Xia Zhongnan sighed, "So that's how it is. I wonder which monsters have gone to Bai Zeyuan to cause trouble?"

Tu Shan Fang Er thought for a moment and said, "The specific details are no longer available. It seems that many powerful beings, including the Bone Crocodile, the Black Water Turtle, the Bi'an, the Ying Zhao, and even the legendary Ying Long, have been defeated by Bai Ze. However, most of this information is hearsay and has not been confirmed. Those frustrated monsters will not spread the news. In short, Bai Ze has always been a peaceful person. Since then, no monster has dared to challenge Bai Ze."

Xia Zhongnan said in a deep voice: "In that case, then we won't meet. We still need to hurry on our way so as to reach the secret realm of cultivation as soon as possible."

He had only asked casually before, because according to rumors, Bai Ze was one of the few auspicious beasts recorded in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" that could be positively described. He had wanted to see its true appearance, but since it was so inconvenient, he gave up the idea.

After a short rest, the two of them set out on the path of cultivation again according to the direction pointing to Wolong Bay.

When traveling through the mountains, they drew on the vitality of heaven and earth, and their bodies were as swift as swallows, leaping lightly between the treetops; now that they have come to the vast grassland, without the support of tree branches, their steps are not as swift and agile as when they were traveling through the mountains, and instead, it consumes more of their cultivation.

After galloping for most of the day, they had already reached the heart of Bai Ze Plain.

At this moment, Xia Zhongnan keenly sensed that there seemed to be a master calling him from the right.

He glanced at Tu Shan Fang'er beside him, and seeing that she had no unusual reaction, he thought it was just his own illusion.

However, after walking a distance, the feeling of being called became stronger and stronger. Xia Zhongnan finally couldn't hold back and asked, "Fang'er, have you ever felt that someone is calling us?"

Tu Shan Fang'er replied with a confused look on her face: "I have never felt anything."

Xia Zhongnan hesitated for a moment, and then concentrated again. This time, the voice was clear and audible, "Dear visitor from afar, please come to this gathering!"

With a start, Xia Zhongnan concluded that it was the call of the Bai Ze beast, and the sound was coming from not far to the right. "It should be Senior Bai Ze calling me. I only need to deviate a little to the right. Even if I take a detour, it won't delay my trip too much." He said.

Tu Shan Fang Er looked hesitant and asked, "Senior Bai Ze is only summoning you. Is it appropriate for me to go with you?"

Xia Zhongnan replied, "You and I are both cultivation partners, and I don't sense any aura from Senior Bai Ze that would reject you coming along, so we can go together."

Although Tu Shan Fang'er was eager to try and see the legendary Bai Ze beast, she did not object. She followed Xia Zhongnan closely and headed towards the place where the sound was transmitted.

After walking for more than fifty miles, the two saw from afar a strange beast with the body of a one-horned sheep and a completely snow-white body standing on a slope. It exuded a deep and solemn aura, which was similar to the Bai Ze Lian recorded in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas".

When he got closer, Xia Zhongnan asked respectfully, "Are you the divine beast Bai Ze? Were you the one who transmitted the message to me earlier?"

Bai Ze replied: "It is Bai Ze, a cultivator from a foreign land, you finally found me!"

Xia Zhongnan asked back: "How did you know that I came from the immortal place outside? And why did you say that I 'finally' arrived?"

Bai Ze smiled faintly and replied: "When I say 'stranger', I don't mean that you are from the world of the outside world."

Xia Zhongnan's eyes flashed, and he asked, "Does your Excellency know my origins?"

Bai Ze calmly replied: "You don't need to be too surprised. There is a strange magic in the world called 'Yishu'. I just got a clue from it."

Xia Zhongnan understood that the "Yishu" mentioned by Bai Ze refers to the mysterious art of divination and prediction based on the Book of Changes. In ancient Chinese books, the Book of Changes is known as the "first of all classics." Bai Ze was able to mention this method and clearly pointed it out, which obviously showed that he had a good understanding of its origin.

This realization made Xia Zhongnan's heart surge, and he asked eagerly: "Excuse me, Senior Bai Ze, how can I return to the world I originally belonged to?"

Bai Ze said calmly: "Everything in the world has its destiny. Gain is not necessarily a blessing, and loss is not necessarily a disaster."

Xia Zhongnan had no intention of engaging in Zen conversation with him, and was even more annoyed by this kind of conversation that sounded like enlightenment, so he asked again: "Have you told me if I can return to my old world?"

Bai Ze said: "Each living being has its own way to cross the river, and each holds its own boat. If there is a destiny, it is difficult to escape it. If there is no destiny, it is difficult for them to meet. They gather together due to fate, and they separate when fate ends."

Xia Zhongnan was anxious. It was a rare opportunity for him to meet someone who knew his background, so he asked for advice with all his heart. Unexpectedly, the other party's response was without a single word of substance.

He tried his best to suppress the resentment in his heart, bowed deeply again, and asked Bai Ze for advice: "Senior Bai Ze, please guide me on the way back to my homeland."

Originally, it was not Xia Zhongnan who took the initiative to look for Bai Ze, but Bai Ze summoned him with his magical powers and told him directly that Xia Zhongnan came from another world.

Xia Zhongnan initially saw hope of returning, but when he asked Bai Ze again, he repeatedly heard such irrelevant words, which made him feel extremely desperate.

Suddenly, the sound of metal clashing was heard, and a jet-black iron spear appeared in Xia Zhongnan's hand. He roared, "Bai Ze, stop talking nonsense and take my shot first!"

Extremely angry, Xia Zhongnan used the "Fearless" skill without hesitation and launched a decisive attack on Bai Ze.

Tu Shanfang'er didn't understand why Xia Zhongnan suddenly lost control and screamed in fear: "Brother, no!"

However, Xia Zhongnan had turned a deaf ear to the attack at this moment. As his spear skills unfolded, he resolutely launched a fierce attack on Bai Ze.