Before Hei Xiangling could finish speaking, Dongfang Yao, with a solemn expression, hurriedly refused, "No, we can't go there!"
"Why? This is the only viable path right now, isn't it?"
Dongfang Yao squatted down for a moment, his attitude firm: "No, I mean no."
"Then tell me how we're going to get out. Just say it."
Hei Xiangling snorted coldly, and Dongfang Yao paused. "I'm trying to think of a way, but we can't go through the Misty Swamp. If you insist on going that way, you'll be harming her."
“Old man, I went to the Misty Swamp 30,000 years ago. What danger could there be there? And now that you and I are here, what are you afraid of!” Hei Xiangling said, then added, “Old man, are you deliberately trying not to take the girl out?”
"Don't you dare slander me! Not taking her out will do me no good at all!" Dongfang Yao said angrily.
"you······"
Seeing the two arguing again, Ji Jiuying's eyes flashed with helplessness. She put her hand to her forehead and said, "Alright, stop arguing."
"Is it really possible to get out of the Misty Swamp?" Ji Jiuying asked, glancing at the two of them as she spoke.
"Little girl, you really can't go to that Misty Swamp. It does connect the four realms, but it's easy to get trapped inside, unable to tell which way is which. Moreover, every step inside could be a bottomless abyss. In other words, once you go in, you might get trapped, die in the swamp, or be teleported to the Demon Realm or the Monster Realm..."
"When humans go to the demon realm, they will be tortured by the demons. Even if you don't encounter the demons, you will be invaded by demonic energy and eventually explode and die. The same goes for the demon race. Although demonic energy does not cause fatal damage to humans, if the demons discover that you are different, you will suffer torture until you die."
"In the past, humans plundered and killed demons, stealing their demon cores and leaving an indelible hatred in the demon race. Therefore, once humans enter the demon realm, they have absolutely no chance of survival!"
"As for the gods, with your strength, there's no way you could get in, even if the exit is right in front of you."
"Although this Misty Swamp is within the Dragon Clan, even as its king, I dare not approach it lightly. Therefore, you should not even think about taking that risk."
Dongfang Yao explained the pros and cons of the plan, hoping she would think it over carefully and not fantasize about leaving through any particular place.
Before Ji Jiuying could finish speaking, Hei Xiangling added, "Old man, you're afraid to try because you're a coward. Don't think everyone is like you."
Upon hearing Hei Xiangling's words, Dongfang Yao's anger, which had just been extinguished, reignited. "The Misty Swamp is completely unsuitable for her. Why do you insist on going there? Don't you have some ulterior motive?"
"Or is it that you went to the Misty Swamp not to take her out, but to seek revenge on the gods? After all, you said that you came to the Misty Swamp 30,000 years ago, so going to the gods shouldn't be difficult for you, Kunpeng."
"Shut up, you old fool! Stop trying to sow discord and slander this Holy Venerable!"
Hei Xiangling was inexplicably furious upon hearing this, trembling with rage. Black chains appeared in her hands, and she looked at Dongfang Yao with endless killing intent in her eyes. For some reason, she dared not turn around to look at Ji Jiuying, fearing that she would see doubt and disbelief in her eyes.
"If that weren't the case, why would you..."
"Alright, stop arguing, you two are giving me a headache."
Ji Jiuying couldn't help but interrupt them. The two looked at Ji Jiuying at the same time. Her clear eyes showed no other expression except for a little helplessness. Hei Xiangling's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was relieved.
"Since there's no other way, let's go to the Misty Swamp."
After much deliberation, Ji Jiuying realized that being trapped here indefinitely wasn't a solution, and her second uncle and Yin Han would definitely worry about her. She had cultivated pupil techniques and possessed the Netherworld Mirror given to her by Qinghu; she didn't care about illusionary arrays or anything like that.
Hearing this, Hei Xiangling gave Dongfang Yao a provocative look. Dongfang Yao glared at Hei Xiangling, walked up to Ji Jiuying, and seeing her determined expression, sighed softly: "Little girl, give me half a day, and I'll see if there's any other way. If there really isn't, then I'll take you to the Misty Swamp, how about that?"
"good."
Ji Jiuying nodded. She had already waited so long, so what was another half day?
Dongfang Yao's figure quickly disappeared in front of the two. Hei Xiangling looked in the direction he disappeared, a fierce look flashing in her eyes. Her gaze fell on Ji Jiuying. Although she didn't have the same fearful look in her eyes just now, she was still a little uneasy.
"Girl, don't take what that old man said to heart. I do want to take revenge on the gods, but when you become a god, things will be completely different, and I will never abandon you here..."
Ji Jiuying suddenly took her hand and said with a smile, "Xiangling, I have never distrusted you."
"I was afraid you'd overthink it, girl."
Ji Jiuying shook her head. "The day I become a god, we'll take revenge together."
"Okay." Hei Xiangling hugged Ji Jiuying with tears welling up in her eyes.
Half a day passed quickly, but Dongfang Yao still hadn't appeared.
"You brat, has that old man gone into hiding?"
Just as Ji Jiuying was about to speak, a ripple appeared in the air, and an angry roar came from the void: "You treacherous Kunpeng, stop trying to smear me."
Dongfang Yao appeared before the two, his gaze turning unfriendly to Hei Xiangling. "Also, my name is Dongfang Yao. Don't keep calling me 'old thing'!"
"I know your name is Dongfang Yao, so is there a problem with me calling you 'old thing'?"
Hei Xiangling waved her hand, looking like she wanted to punch someone. Dongfang Yao closed his eyes and thought, "Never mind, I'm magnanimous, I won't stoop to her level!"
"Do you have a way out?" Ji Jiuying asked.
Dongfang Yao's eyes flickered slightly, and after a moment's hesitation, he said, "Yes, there are, but they're quite risky, and also not really suitable for you..."
"Tell me about it."
"There is a failed god-level teleportation array in the forbidden area, but the success rate is only fifty percent. If it fails, it will disappear into the void."
"You've looked for nothing at all; you might as well have taken the Misty Swamp."
Hei Xiangling sneered, but this time Dongfang Yao didn't reply. The Misty Swamp did indeed have a slight advantage in comparison.
After a long silence, Ji Jiuying spoke up: "Let's head to the Misty Swamp."
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