I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 719: Show Me the Way

Chapter 719: Show Me the Way

After four or five days of bumpy travel in the carriage, Gu Heng was able to see the sky over the Western Regions.

A gray and gloomy scene, with an overwhelming demonic aura that could be felt even from afar, as if it had dyed the world black, making all living beings within the sunlight feel extremely oppressed.

"This is the Western Regions, ravaged by demonic calamities, now utterly desolate!"

Tianhuazi lifted the curtain, looked around for a while, and then said, "Brother Gu, is there somewhere you're going?"

"Or is it that Brother Gu came to the Western Regions just to kill the scum of the Demon Realm?"

Gu Heng would certainly not reveal his true purpose: to go to the Demon Realm from here. As for how to get there and why he wanted to go, no one else needed to know.

Even if Qin Yiyao asked, Gu Heng couldn't give a reason.

You can't exactly say, "The system said there are clues in the Demon Realm, so I'm going there," can you?

Although nothing much had happened while following Tian Huazi these past few days, Gu Heng wouldn't trust him too much because of that. After all, this Brother Huazi was a bit strange. These past few days in the car, he kept muttering things he couldn't understand, acting all mysterious and rambling.

Brother Hua must be a man with a story, and his story must be the kind that sends chills down your spine.

Gu Heng didn't want to have any close contact with such a person; who knew what kind of trouble he might get dragged into?

"I guess so. I came to the Western Regions to deal with the invaders from the Demon Realm."

Gu Heng answered in accordance with Tian Huazi's meaning.

"I see. It seems we've gone our separate ways." Upon hearing this, Tianhuazi felt a little regretful. He reached out and touched the brim of his straw hat, letting out a sigh.

"In that case, let's part ways once the carriage arrives at its destination."

"I have no opinion."

Gu Heng nodded.

……

The carriage stopped in a city on the edge of the Western Regions.

As Gu Heng jumped off the carriage and stepped into the Western Regions, a strange, chilling aura swept over him, making him shiver.

This "Silverfire City" is one of the few strongholds that did not fall due to the large-scale invasion of demonic soldiers. There are many cultivators stationed in the city, including those from the Western Regions and those from other places. At a glance, there is also a huge array operating in the sky above Silverfire City.

When Gu Heng entered the city, he saw that the city walls were covered with array formations, which he guessed were the "cannons" of this world. This city was indeed impregnable.

"Brother Gu, this is our stop here."

Tianhuazi adjusted his straw hat and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Gu Heng: "If fate allows, then we shall meet again."

Gu Heng nodded slightly, watching Tian Huazi walk out of the city.

Silverfire City was bustling with activity, and Gu Heng didn't waste any time, starting to search for the information he needed.

"Fellow Daoist, are you new here?"

Gu Heng was walking down the street when he was suddenly approached. He looked up and saw a man dressed in red standing in front of him.

No, buddy, you look like a shrewd businessman. The moment you show your face, the abacus beads pop out.

Gu Heng raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, it's the first time."

"If you want to act in the Western Regions, which are ravaged by demonic calamity, you're likely to run into trouble without reliable intelligence." The man in red smiled broadly, revealing a mouthful of rotten teeth. Gu Heng almost had the urge to punch him and fix his teeth.

"Oh, do you have anything reliable here?"

"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist is so straightforward. Then I will speak frankly. My name is Chi Yanzi, and I am the garrison commander of Silverfire City. Of course, I can also sell some 'reliable' information."

"For example, where is that large teleportation array in the Demon Realm?"

Upon hearing this, Chi Yanzi raised an eyebrow.

“Fellow Daoist, I don’t need to sell you this information. Although the Western Regions are currently ravaged by demonic soldiers and suffering immense loss of life, if there is any place you really can’t go, it’s the area around the Great Teleportation Array.”

"If it weren't for needing a special way to die, who would go there?"

Gu Heng smiled.

He wasn't going to his death. But if he revealed his purpose, this rotten-toothed devil might think he was crazy, or that he was just making fun of him.

"...Fellow Daoist, do you really want to go?"

Seeing the half-serious, half-smiling expression on Gu Heng's face, Chi Yanzi also became serious.

"Can't you?"

"...If you have something you can't get over, you don't have to die like this. I've heard that those guys in the Demon Realm are quite skilled at torturing people."

Chi Yanzi kindly advised.

"Just point me in the right direction."

Gu Heng casually produced a few spirit stones.