Chen Nan was incredibly excited and was about to organize his thoughts when he seemed to remember something. He sighed and said, "I want to answer you, but I'm afraid you'll lose your true nature again. I asked you some questions before, which drove you into a state of madness. Later, you even forcibly sealed away what I had said to you. Now I want to say it, but I dare not."
"Is that so..." The nameless god and demon seemed to be deep in thought, and fell silent. After a long while, he said solemnly, "I really saw some incredible things about you. I don't know why this is happening, and I don't know who did it. After I deal with them all, I'll have a good talk with you." He pointed to Meng Ke'er and the other nine people.
With a wave of his right hand, the nameless god and demon instantly ripped open a huge crack in the illusory realm, revealing a dark and desolate death zone before everyone. Through the billowing demonic energy, one could vaguely see the desolate white bones below.
Chen Nan was alarmed. Hearing the nameless demon's words, it seemed that he was about to attack the other nine people. He hurriedly said, "Wait! You can't kill them!" Although he didn't have a deep friendship with the nine people, they were still his companions, and he couldn't just watch them die.
"None of them could pass the test of the Illusory Realm. As I said before, they should all die, adding a few more wisps of souls to the Wasteland!"
The nine people seemed to sense the danger as well, as if they foresaw that the nameless demon was about to strike. Wang Tian, an outstanding lay disciple of Xiaolin Temple, hurriedly asked, "Brother Chen, what did he say?"
Chen Nan quickly translated what he had just said to them, and then advised the nameless god and demon, "The test of the illusion is not over yet. You cannot kill them now. The illusion was stopped because of your own actions, so it doesn't count."
The nameless demon shook his head, his voice low and resolute: "They simply cannot overcome their own hearts. Defeat is inevitable, and the price of defeat is death!" He strode towards the nine people, unleashing an immense spiritual pressure in an instant. The nine felt a tremor from their very souls, and the fear of death instantly filled their hearts. They knew their lives were about to end!
Just then, Meng Ke'er suddenly screamed in broken ancient Xianhuan Continent language: "Ten thousand years...ten thousand years ago...please tell me, what exactly happened ten thousand years ago? Why did the gods and demons, who were said to be immortal, die? Why are the gods of the Xianhuan Continent and the Mohuan Continent buried together? Who built the Cemetery of Gods and Demons?"
Everyone was stunned, unable to understand why she also knew the ancient language of the nameless god and demon; it was truly perplexing. Upon hearing these words, the nameless god and demon seemed to be provoked, grabbing her long, blood-red hair with both hands, and roaring mournfully to the sky. The enormous howl made everyone's faces turn pale, and the immense mental pressure made everyone's hearts feel like they were about to break.
Alice, the most physically fragile and mysterious masked female magician, was instantly knocked unconscious by the massive energy fluctuations that shook the air, collapsing weakly to the ground. Chen Nan, who was closest to the nameless demon, also could not withstand the terrifying energy fluctuations around him, spitting out three mouthfuls of blood before falling into the flower bushes.
The nameless demon rushed into the sky like a madman, rampaging across the heavens, its enormous roar shaking the entire illusory realm.
Just then, Meng Ke'er swiftly summoned the Taoist treasure, the Jade Lotus Platform. Then, stepping on the radiant and dazzling lotus platform, she soared into the air and flew into the Death Abyss through the huge rift that had broken open in the Illusionary Realm. In an instant, she vanished into the rolling demonic energy.
Everyone suddenly realized the reason. Everyone was amazed by Meng Ke'er's quick wit; she actually remembered the ancient words Chen Nan had spoken with the nameless god and demon, and used them to provoke the nameless god and demon into a frenzy, giving him an opportunity to escape.
She is truly an exceptionally intelligent woman, and one cannot help but admire her.
Suddenly, another shocking event occurred.
Ling Yun, the young master of the Ling family, one of the ten great cultivation families of the Eastern Continent, suddenly launched an attack. He pulled out a scroll from his robes, unfurled it, and, using his hand as a blade, plunged it into the left rib of Wang Tian, a lay disciple of the Xiaolin Temple beside him. Blood splattered, staining the scroll. Then, Ling Yun swiftly struck again, stabbing the female Tyrannosaurus Knight Lisa and her brother Thorne. All of this happened in an instant; no one expected him to suddenly turn on his companions.
The gushing blood completely stained the scroll red, and a blinding crimson light burst forth from the scroll, surging and surging with terrifying magical energy fluctuations in the air.
The nameless demon god, rampaging through the high sky, sensed a strong fluctuation of magical energy. Although he had fallen into a state of madness, he had not completely lost his nature. He waved his left hand repeatedly, and a black demonic aura descended from the sky. However, he was still a step too slow for the red light. The red light flashed and, along with Ling Yun, instantly disappeared into the air. Nevertheless, the black demonic aura completely sealed off the huge rift in the Void Illusion.
The intense surge of magical energy jolted the unconscious, masked female mage Alice awake. She caught a glimpse of the fleeting red light and cried out in alarm, "The Crimson Life Ritual! The legendary 'Spatial Magic Scroll'!"
Everyone was shocked. In just a moment, two companions fled, and three others fell into a pool of blood. Qianlong, Xiaofeng, and the others hurriedly helped Wang Tian, Lisa, and Thorne up and carefully stopped their bleeding and treated their wounds.
However, the three were seriously injured. Ling Yun used his palm as a knife, not only piercing their ribs, but also shattering their internal organs with the enormous force of his palm. It seemed that the three would not survive.
Everyone was furious. Ling Yun was too insidious and ruthless. In order to escape, he actually attacked his companion. He was cold-blooded and shameless.
Although Chen Nan was knocked to the ground by the nameless demon, he did not lose consciousness. He witnessed everything and admired Meng Ke'er's quick wit, while despising Ling Yun's shamelessness. In short, he had no good feelings towards either of them; Meng Ke'er was cunning and unpredictable, while Ling Yun was insidious and despicable.
Alice stood up and chanted a spell. A white light enveloped the three of them, and their wounds gradually healed, but they showed no signs of waking up.
"I've done my best. Few people are proficient in life magic. Although I have practiced it, I can't help with such severe injuries."
Everyone was outraged by Ling Yun's despicable and shameless behavior.
Alice said, "The scroll Ling Yun used is a legendary spatial magic scroll, capable of sending a person thousands of meters away in an instant. However, that scroll seems to have been made by an evil necromancer. To open it, one must offer a sacrifice of blood and life energy. Spatial magic has been lost for many years, and what people know now is only a superficial understanding. No one can create a powerful spatial magic scroll anymore. I never expected to see it in the hands of that despicable person today. I think he must have dug it up in an ancient tomb."
Half an hour later, the nameless demon who had been rampaging through the air gradually calmed down. He waved his hands repeatedly, and streaks of blood-red light surged toward his brain. A monstrous demonic aura surged around his body.
Chen Nan knew that he was sealing himself off, which probably completely severed the meaning of the word "ten thousand years," and the outside world would probably no longer be able to stimulate him.
An immense pressure descended from the sky. This time, the nameless demon did not conceal his aura. He flew over the heads of the crowd, his face dark and terrifying. In addition, he was missing half of his head, making him appear even more frightening.
"Someone actually managed to trick me and escape! This is the first time in thousands of years that I've been fooled. It's outrageous! But at the same time, she's quite capable, which makes me both angry and a little impressed. Hmph, the rest of you, don't even think about escaping this way. I've completely sealed away a part of your memories. Now, I'll end your fate."
The nameless demon waved its hands, and a monstrous demonic aura enveloped everyone. The immense pressure was as heavy as Mount Tai, and everyone except Chen Nan, who was pushed aside, collapsed to the ground.
The nameless demon was clearly enraged; he couldn't tolerate being mocked by a woman whose cultivation was far inferior to his. Just when everyone thought all hope was lost, Chen Nan shouted, "Wait! Everyone here has extraordinary abilities. That woman just now mocked you, making you angry but also somewhat admiring of her wit. I dare say that everyone here is just as intelligent as her. If given the opportunity, they can also show you a side worthy of your praise."
The nameless demon stopped moving, its single eye fixed on Chen Nan, and said in a deep voice, "There are indeed some things about you people that have surprised me. First, your body was strange and unusual, allowing me to discover a huge secret. Then, that woman successfully drove me mad, allowing me to escape with ease. However, I always keep my word. They will not leave here alive; they will all die!"
With a deafening roar, a torrent of demonic energy surged forth, completely engulfing Xiao Feng, Qianlong, and the others. The demonic energy then formed a whirlwind that swept across the heavens and earth, swirling towards the depths of the illusory realm. The world of fragrant flowers and singing birds was now a scene of devastation, littered with broken branches and fallen leaves. The once idyllic, fairyland-like realm was now withered and its beauty utterly destroyed.
"You...you killed them?!" Chen Nan was both shocked and furious. He never considered himself a good person, but he also never admitted to being a villain. In his eyes, there was no absolute black and white, no true good and evil. However, he always had a moral standard in his heart that he would not allow to cross. He could be cruel, vicious, and despicable to his enemies, but he would never be cold-blooded or ruthless to his companions or friends he considered worthy. He felt immense hatred for the actions of the nameless demon, but he was powerless to stop them.
The nameless demon landed silently, concealing the powerful aura emanating from him. He gazed forlornly at the sky, then sighed deeply and said, "Let's talk. Perhaps we can uncover the secrets we each seek."