Qingyin felt that, in this legendary place, it was not dangerous everywhere, right?
At least, that big bull was just full of hot air, and this little devil is so weak!
Perhaps, it's really because I've become stronger!
Practicing the Four-Day Demoness Formation has given me a path to transcendence, and my natural understanding is already very high. In addition to this, Qingyin doesn't want to rely on Xu Chen anymore. She also wants to do something for him!
The Four-Day Demoness Formation is extremely complex and mysterious. Although it is a formation, when brought to its ultimate, Qingyin can deduce various secret techniques by comprehending this great formation, without even needing the books of predecessors!
For example, the secret technique of hiding one's own strength is something Qingyin deduced from a corner of the Demoness Formation called Stained Skin. It's like looking at a mottled earth wall and being able to see birds, beasts, landscapes, etc. Similarly, by observing Stained Skin, one can also gain insight into the essence of other secret techniques! Of course, this requires great talent, something that only a genius like Qingyin can achieve.
"It's better to hide one's strength first and go check out this Tuntian Gate!" Qingyin thought to herself.
"Can you take me there?" Qingyin asked the little devil.
"Huh? Fairy sister, you want to go to Tuntian Gate? I heard they are also recruiting female disciples there. I can take you!" the little devil said.
"Hehe, that's great!" Qingyin smiled.
Qingyin followed the cheerful little devil. After walking for about half a day, they finally came out of the magma area.
"Do you know what those huge bronze furnaces above the magma area are for?" Qingyin asked.
"Fairy sister, those are bronze furnaces used by Tuntian Gate to refine weapons! They collect naturally intense magma, but recently they haven't been used for refining, so they've been idle," the little devil said.
Two symmetrical volcanoes erupt all year round.
In between, there is a giant bronze gate, connected to the outside world by a narrow path with cliffs on both sides. Underneath the cliffs of the narrow path, there is magma rolling like a sea.
"Fairy sister, this is the entrance gate of Tuntian Gate!" the little devil said.
"Mm." Qingyin looked at the towering gate, and on both sides of the gate were huge demon statues. There were some terrifying demon hunting and killing beings relief on the gate. It seems that this place is not a kind one, but Qingyin has no intention of retreating. It is meaningless to search for kind beings in the depths of the demon realm.
"Hey, fairy sister, can you tell me your name?" the little devil asked hesitantly.
"Why?" Qingyin didn't seem keen on telling this ugly little devil her name, although he seemed innocent.
"Tuntian Gate is very self-righteous and strict with its rules. It may not be appropriate to call you 'fairy sister' once inside. So, I hope fairy sister can understand."
"Oh, that's fine. You can call me Shuiye Qingyin."
"Oh, Shuiye sister, what a beautiful name. I'm called Dujiao San because there are sixteen of us brothers who were born together from a magma pool. I'm the third-born, but unfortunately, my other little brothers have all died," the little devil said.
Qingyin noticed the broken horn on the little devil's head. "So you were born from the heavens and earth. Well, Dujiao San, once you enter Tuntian Gate, you should cultivate diligently. It's not easy for the heavens and earth to create sixteen living beings like you."
"I will work hard to cultivate, just as Shuiye sister has taught!" the little devil exclaimed.
Qingyin began to have some goodwill toward this ugly little devil. Although he looks ugly, he is pure-hearted. These little beings created by the heavens and earth have not yet understood the meaning of their own existence, but they have already experienced so many hardships and lost fifteen brothers. Yet, they still have such a positive desire to cultivate. If she can help, why not lend a hand?
"Be careful, Shuiye sister, don't fall into the abyss on either side. It would be irreversible," the little devil cautioned.
Qingyin thought to herself, this little devil may be ugly on the outside, but he is kind-hearted. "Don't worry, just take care of yourself."
Actually, Qingyin can fly, so she's not worried about falling into the abyss. But there is no need for her to reveal her true strength.
When they reached the gate, two chubby and horned demon guards blocked their way.
"Halt! Who are you?"
"Guardian, I am Du Jiaosan. I have collected all the Fire Spirit Stones and have come to participate in the entrance assessment!" the little demon Du Jiaosan said.
"Oh, then go in! And her?" the demon pointed at Qingyin and asked, "Where did this stunning enchantress come from? What brings her here?"
"I am human, and I also want to enter." Qingyin said calmly.
"Human!?!" the demon guard widened his eyes, "How rare, a human female cultivator. You must be a celestial being descended to the mortal realm. Instead of going to the heavenly realm, you have come to this Dark Prison Demon Realm. What do you want here?"
"Although I am human, I cultivate the demonic path. Naturally, I have come here to seek a teacher in this Dark Prison." Qingyin said.
"Originally, we require some treasures for the entrance assessment, but since you are a human woman, it's quite rare. You don't need to pay, just go in. However, whether you can pass the assessment will depend on your own comprehension! Don't think that being beautiful will earn you special treatment!" Although the demon said this, his lecherous eyes kept wandering on Qingyin, but as the gate guardian, he dared not make a move.
"Don't worry about that, two elder brothers. I am solely dedicated to the path of demonic cultivation and have no other intentions." Qingyin said softly.
"Well then, you may enter! Oh, human beauty, if you feel lonely after entering the gate, you can always come to us two elder brothers to pass the time." The demon chuckled.
The huge brass gate, resembling two mountain walls, slowly opened, bearing the marks of sulfur and weathered eons.
"Hmph," Qingyin half-smiled, without responding, and entered the gate with Du Jiaosan.
