Insufficient balance

  Wow, dark magic is really that powerful? They are demons, with a deep-seated hatred for humans, and yet they spared me. I've never had any contact with demons before, nor do I know how to deal with dark magic. No way, I'd better run away - safety first. I'll think of a way to deal with them later. With that thought in mind, taking advantage of the black aura still neutralizing the energy of Guangzhou, I quickly made a short-distance teleportation and fled the scene, desperately running in one direction.

  Actually, I didn't need to rush away like that, they weren't chasing after me. That bamboo-like magician may have neutralized my Radiant Nine Provinces, but he was also extremely strained. Dark magic and light magic have a mutually restrictive effect on each other, so he didn't gain any advantage.

  Neutralizing the radiant energy that illuminated the nine provinces, Zhūgān let out a long sigh. "What an incredibly powerful light-based magic. He can also use spatial magic; it seems we can't catch up to him. To have such abilities at such a young age... Princess, it seems you're no match for him."

  "Teacher, how is it that even you can't handle him? Is he really that strong?" The beautiful woman quickly came over to assist Zhang Wuji and said with a tone of discontent.

  "Princess, if it's really like that human youth said earlier, our demon clan is in danger." Indeed, it was the demon clan. "His light system magic is something I've never seen before, extremely powerful, and he clearly hasn't used his full strength yet. Although he may not be my match for now, in a few years, he'll definitely surpass me. Moreover, he's also aware of our demon clan's invasion of humans, so he'll surely take corresponding measures. It seems we should temporarily halt our invasion of humans and first gather information on their true strength before making our next move."

  "Alright, I'll listen to you. Shall we still go to Aisha Kingdom?"

  "I still have to go, but you all go there and settle down first. I will return to the country for a trip and report this situation to His Majesty, please let His Majesty decide whether to change the strategy."

  "Alright, let's set off immediately." The beauty turned her head and said to the eight maidservants: "How are your injuries? Hurry up and change your clothes. We'll go into town to find a place to rest and treat our wounds."

  I panted and ran for an unknown distance, so tired. I looked back and saw no one was chasing after me, should be fine now. I stopped running and found a shaded area under a tree to sit down, wiping the sweat off my forehead. Why did this group of demons have to come here? How unlucky that I encountered them. My luck is really bad, just coming out for a short while and already encountering such a powerful enemy. Luckily I ran fast, thinking about the black hood on the bamboo stick still makes me shudder now.

  But that leading girl is simply too beautiful, are there so many beauties in the demon tribe? I originally thought that sisters like Shuiyue were already considered top beauties, but compared to this demon girl, they are truly far apart. I couldn't help but shake my head, and for the first time, I felt my heart move for a girl. But she's also too ruthless, seeing me and wanting to fight and kill. If I married her in the future, wouldn't that be terrible? One moment of intimacy, and she'd give me a knife, and I'd be done for. It seems beauties are all quite fierce, so it's better to find an ordinary one as a wife. Beauties are just for looking at.

  I don't know what our protagonist is thinking, he just keeps thinking about these questions related to himself, and doesn't think about how the demon clan came to the Tianwu continent through the Stron fortress, or what their purpose is.

  Physical fatigue combined with excessive mental exertion caused me to fall asleep unknowingly under the shade of a tree.

  I slept so soundly, I don't know how long it's been since I was woken up by the cold. When I opened my eyes, it was already evening. My body was covered in a mixture of dew and sweat, feeling sticky and uncomfortable. I need to find a place to wash up quickly.

  There it is, I looked around and saw what seemed to be some light in the distance, like a village. Without another word, I immediately sprinted towards it.

  As I walked closer, I took a closer look and found it was indeed a village, a very small one with only about twenty households. I walked to a relatively larger house and knocked on the door, "Is anyone there?"

  "Who's there?" came an old voice.

  "Hello, I'm just a passerby. On a whim, I walked past Suo Tou and was wondering if I could stay here for the night? I'll be leaving tomorrow. Thank you."

  After a short while, the door opened and it was an old man with a face full of wrinkles. He looked me up and down and said, "Come in."

  "Thank you." I replied and followed the old man into the house, which was about three rooms in size. The living room was very simple, with only a long bench, a tea table, several stools, and some household necessities.

  The old man poured me a glass of water and I quickly took it: "Thank you"

  "You don't have to be so polite, young man, where are you from?" The old man asked with a smile.

  "I'm from Senko City and I thought of traveling to Shuda Kingdom for a bit." There's nothing to hide, it's not like it's some kind of secret.

  "Senko, that's the second largest city of Aisha. I went there when I was young. Oh right, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Look at me, I'm getting old and forgetful. Let me go get some food for you."

  I'm really hungry, can't be polite about it. "That's troubling you." In fact, I still want to say 'You get more, I eat a lot.' Just didn't have the nerve.

  I found a wooden basin, scooped some water from the water tank in the yard, washed my face and felt refreshed. I'll take a good bath after eating.

  "Come and eat, young man." The old man's voice came from inside the house.

  "Here we are." As I walked back into the house, several dishes were already arranged on the coffee table. A bamboo steamer was filled with hot sweet potatoes and old corn, and a pot of fragrant sweet potato congee wafted a savory aroma that made me feel like I was home.

  "Just have some food, there's nothing good to entertain you with in the countryside."

  "This is already very good. I often eat these at home too." I couldn't help myself, and quickly pounced on the various dishes on the tea table, stuffing them into my belly as fast as I could. The old man looked at me eating with a pleased smile.

  The battle is over, all the dishes were swept away by me, I patted my slightly bulging belly and said with satisfaction: "I'm so full, I haven't eaten like this since leaving home. Thank you so much."

  The old man got up and was about to clean the battlefield, I quickly took action, how could the mess I made trouble others, the old man didn't bother with me either, just told me where the kitchen was.