latelenovela Chapter 184 Entering the Demonic Realm
Chapter 184 Entering the Demonic Realm
The land in the Demon Realm makes a crackling sound when you step on it, like walking on dry coal slag.
The air was filled with a pungent smell of sulfur, forcing Lin Qingxue to cover her mouth and nose.
"This smell is really pungent." She said, tightening the gas mask on her face.
Chen Yu turned around and grinned, revealing his white teeth. "We've only just reached the edge. The real Demon Realm is much more exciting than this!"
You just wait and see!" He said, pulling out a crumpled map from his cloth bag.
"This is the Demon Realm travel guide I found in the system mall. It lists all the famous attractions. I guarantee you'll have a great time!"
Liu Ruyan came over to take a look. The map was marked with names like "Sea of Blood", "Mountain of Corpses", and "Cave of Ten Thousand Demons" in bright red ink, which made her frown.
"This...is this really a travel guide? Why does it feel like a horror story map?"
"Hey, you don't understand," Chen Yu shook his index finger, "This kind of dark tourism is popular now!
The more exciting, the more fun! " He said, poking hard at the location of the "Sea of Blood" on the map.
"Our first stop is here!"
Su Wan'er pulled Chen Yu's sleeve and whispered, "Master, are we really going?
These places sound so dangerous…” She hugged the stuffed toy in her arms tightly, a pink bunny, and rubbed the bunny’s long ears nervously with her fingers.
Li Lier also looked at Chen Yu with some worry, biting her lower lip lightly. She didn't say anything, but her eyes were full of anxiety.
Daji excitedly circled around Chen Yu, her nine furry tails wagging like windmills.
"Blood Sea! Blood Sea! I heard the blood there can beautify and nourish your skin!
I’m going! I’m going!
Chen Yu smiled and patted Daji's head. "Okay, Daji wants to go, then let's go!
I guarantee you’ll have enough to soak in!”
Lin Qingxue sighed helplessly. "You, just do whatever you want.
After you go to the Demon Realm, you must obey me in everything and not run around, understand?"
"I know, I know!" Chen Yu waved his hands impatiently, like a child being scolded by his parents, and then walked excitedly in front to lead the way, looking back from time to time to urge.
"Hurry up, hurry up, what are you dawdling for? A wonderful journey to the Demon Realm is waiting for us!"
They walked along a rugged path with bare black rocks on both sides. Occasionally, they could see some strangely shaped plants, which were pitch black and emitted a faint fishy smell.
After walking for a while, Chen Yu suddenly stopped and pointed to a huge rock not far ahead and said, "Look, there seems to be someone there!"
Everyone looked in the direction Chen Yu pointed, and sure enough, they saw a figure hiding behind the boulder.
The man was short and wore a tattered black cloak, so his face could not be seen clearly.
"Who is hiding there stealthily?" Liu Ruyan vigilantly clenched the folding fan in her hand, and red flames danced at her fingertips.
Chen Yu waved his hand, signaling Liu Ruyan not to act rashly, and then approached the boulder cautiously.
"Hello, who are you?" Chen Yu walked to the boulder and asked tentatively.
The figure shrank back and didn't answer.
Chen Yu took another step forward and went around behind the boulder, only then could he see the man's appearance clearly.
She was a little girl who looked only about ten years old, with a pale face, messy hair, and a body covered in dirt. Her big eyes were filled with fear.
"Don't be afraid, we are not bad people." Chen Yu said in a gentle tone.
The little girl raised her head timidly, glanced at Chen Yu, then quickly lowered her head, not daring to look him in the eye.
"What's your name?" Chen Yu asked.
The little girl moved her lips, but no sound came out.
"Are you mute?" Chen Yu asked again.
The little girl shook her head, then stretched out her dirty little hand and wrote a word on the ground: Bud.
Chen Yu looked at the words on the ground and read them out: "Bud?"
The little girl nodded.
"Xiaoya, why are you hiding here alone?" Chen Yu asked.
Xiaoya wrote another line on the ground: I'm lost.
"Lost?" Chen Yu glanced at the desolate surroundings. "Where is your home?"
Xiaoya shook her head, indicating that she didn't know.
"What about your parents?" Chen Yu asked.
Xiaoya lowered her head, tears falling one by one, and wrote on the ground: I have no parents.
Chen Yu felt a little sad when he saw Xiaoya's pitiful appearance. He took out a piece of chocolate from his cloth bag and handed it to Xiaoya.
"Have something to eat."
Xiaoya hesitated for a moment, then took the chocolate, carefully unwrapped it, and put it in her mouth.
"Is it delicious?" Chen Yu asked.
Xiaoya nodded, a gleam in her eyes.
"Since you are homeless, then follow us." Chen Yu said.
Xiaoya raised her head and looked at Chen Yu in surprise.
"We're going on a trip to the Sea of Blood, you can come too."
Chen Yu said with a smile.
Xiaoya hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
"Okay, that's settled!" Chen Yu said, pulling Xiaoya's hand. "Let's go!"
Lin Qingxue and others looked at Chen Yu's actions, feeling helpless.
"Master, you are so soft-hearted." Liu Ruyan said.
"There's nothing I can do. I'm kind-hearted." Chen Yu said with a smile.
Lin Qingxue looked at Chen Yu holding Xiaoya's hand, and a hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes.
"You are always like this. When you see poor people, you can't help but want to help them."
Chen Yu chuckled, "I can't help it. Who made me so loving?"
As he spoke, he took out a clean piece of clothing from the cloth bag and handed it to Xiaoya.
"Come on, put on this dress. It's not good to be dirty."
Xiaoya took the clothes, looked down, then looked at the tattered cloak on her body, hesitated for a moment, and finally took the clothes.
She ran behind the boulder and quickly changed into new clothes.
After changing clothes, Xiaoya looks much cleaner and refreshed.
Although he was still a little thin, his big eyes were exceptionally bright, like twinkling stars in the night sky.
"So beautiful." Su Wan'er couldn't help but admire.
When Xiaoya heard Su Wan'er's praise, a shy smile appeared on her face.
"Okay, let's go!" Chen Yu said, and set off again. This time, he held Xiaoya in his left hand and held a map in his right hand, just like a responsible tour guide.
Daji skipped and danced beside Chen Yu, talking to Xiaoya from time to time. Although Xiaoya seldom responded, she didn't seem to mind and continued to talk happily about the strange stories in the Demon Realm, like a happy little bird.
Li Lier followed silently at the end of the team with a hint of worry in her eyes. She always felt that this trip to the Demon Realm would not be so smooth.
After walking for about an hour, the surroundings became even more eerie.
The black trees looked like devils with bared fangs and claws, and their twisted branches were covered with bat-like creatures that made shrill screams.
Black liquid was flowing on the ground, emitting a strong fishy smell.
"Ugh..." Su Wan'er covered her mouth, her face pale. "What's that smell? It's so disgusting!"
Chen Yu took out a few mints from his bag and distributed them to everyone. "Bite these in your mouth to relieve nausea."
Lin Qingxue took the mint candy and put it in her mouth. The cool feeling immediately made her feel much more comfortable.
"Thank you."
"This place is becoming more and more like hell." Liu Ruyan couldn't help but say as she looked at the surrounding environment.
Chen Yu smiled and said, "This is just the beginning. The real sea of blood is much more terrifying than this!
But it’s also more exciting!”
When Daji heard the word "exciting", her eyes lit up, "Exciting?
I like!"
After walking for a while, a sea of red appeared in front of us.
The sea water was rolling, emitting a fishy smell, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.
"Is this the sea of blood?" Lin Qingxue frowned as she looked at the scene in front of her.
"Yes, this is the Sea of Blood!" Chen Yu said excitedly. "Legend has it that the Sea of Blood is formed from the blood of countless demons. It's extremely corrosive and toxic. Any creature that gets a little bit of it will instantly turn to blood!"
"So scary?" Su Wan'er was so frightened that her face turned even paler, and she hugged the little rabbit tightly in her arms.
Chen Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have the system to protect me, nothing will happen."
As he spoke, he pulled out a huge inflatable kayak from his cloth bag.
"Come, let's take a boat tour of the Sea of Blood!"
"Take a boat?" Lin Qingxue and others looked at Chen Yu in surprise.
"That's right, let's take a boat!" Chen Yu said, and started to inflate the kayak.
Soon, the kayak was inflated and turned into a huge red hovercraft.
"Get on board!" Chen Yu called out.
Lin Qingxue and others hesitated for a moment, but still got on the boat.
Chen Yu was the last one to get on the boat. He then took out an oar and started rowing.
The kayak slowly sailed into the sea of blood, and the red sea water slapped against the hull, making a splashing sound.
"Wow! So exciting!" Daji shouted excitedly.
Su Wan'er was so scared that she closed her eyes tightly, not daring to look at the scene around her.
Li Lier was also a little scared, but she pretended to be calm and silently observed the situation around her.
Lin Qingxue stared at Chen Yu closely, her eyes full of worry.
Chen Yu rowed the boat while admiring the scenery of the sea of blood.
"This blood sea really lives up to its reputation!" Chen Yu exclaimed. "This blood-red water, this strong smell of blood, this eerie and terrifying environment, it's really amazing!"
"Master, can you please stop talking? I'm about to vomit!" Su Wan'er covered her mouth, her face pale.
Chen Yu smiled and said, "Okay, I won't say anything more."
He continued paddling, and the kayak slowly moved forward.
Suddenly, a huge whirlpool appeared in the sea of blood.
"Be careful!" Lin Qingxue shouted.
Chen Yu quickly adjusted the direction of the boat to avoid the whirlpool, but it was too late.
The kayak was sucked into the whirlpool and began to spin rapidly.
"Ah!" Su Wan'er screamed.
Li Lier also held on to the side of the boat tightly, her face pale.
Daji excitedly shouted: "Fun! Fun!"
Lin Qingxue hugged Chen Yu tightly, her eyes full of fear.
The kayak spun faster and faster, and the surrounding scenery became increasingly blurry.
Chen Yu hugged Lin Qingxue tightly, but prayed silently in his heart: System, you must protect me!
The vortex was spinning faster and faster. Chen Yu felt dizzy and his stomach was churning.
He held Lin Qingxue tightly, and with his other hand he held tightly to the edge of the kayak, fearing that he would be thrown out.
Lin Qingxue's face was pressed tightly against Chen Yu's chest, her face was pale and she couldn't utter a word.