809 The Netherworlds... Three Prisons (1/2)
”Ancient Jade Saint Sovereign, long time no see. How are you doing?”
The old woman held her staff, standing at her spot. She lifted her face, which was wrinkled and senile, having been through the various hardships of life.
Floating in the sky, the Ancient Jade Saint Sovereign's entire body radiated light, making him look like a deity descending to the world. Wisps of bright light from the formation twirled around him. The formation's sonorous booming released turbulent energy fluctuations.
”Granny Mo… You've grown old.” The Ancient Jade Saint Sovereign looked as delicate as a piece of jade, no different from a young man in his twenties.
His eyes were gleaming as he looked down at the old woman, who was lifting her head to face him. With a gleam filled with complexity, he couldn't help but talk to her.
”Time ages people. Throughout hundreds of years, flowers bloom and wither. Isn't it natural to get old?” Holding her staff, Granny Mo answered indifferently.
The next moment, she no longer faced the Ancient Jade Saint Sovereign. She was shakily walking toward the Valley of Gluttony.
The formation around the Saint Sovereign slowly became silent. Its energy dispersed, and the radiance faded.
The Saint Sovereign stepped down, appearing by Granny Mo.
The sleek, black hair of his cascaded down his back. It reached his waist, fanning out in the wind as he walked beside Granny Mo.
Granny Mo gave a cold laugh. Holding her staff, she continued to move forward.
They entered the Valley of Gluttony.
The Saint Sovereign clasped his hands together. He and Granny Mo had a skeptical look on their faces.
”It's been years since I've visited the Valley of Gluttony. The last time we came here, the valley was still prosperous. You and I were here to show off our peerless magnificence,” said Granny Mo.
Saint Sovereign nodded. Back then, the Valley of Gluttony was extremely powerful. It suppressed many holy lands and was famous for its military might. During that time, the Valley Master of the Valley of Gluttony was the sort of supreme, unrivaled existence. His glory dimmed the light of the Holy Saints.
The Valley of Gluttony at that time had attracted countless experts. The fabulous, powerful experts of the Hidden Dragon Royal Court gathered there, talking and discussing, creating a small community.
That era was a nostalgic and memorable point in time.
However, after so many years, the Valley of Gluttony had gradually become desolate. The various sorts of peerless existences had all gone to become the overlords of different regions.
They had become existences like the Saint Sovereigns, Granny Mo, or Amethyst Elder, who was at the level of a sect master.
”The Valley of Gluttony has changed greatly. However, we can still recognize some old places. The Sunset Lake's still there, but the Flower Admiring Pavilion is gone.” The Saint Sovereign walked over to the Sunset Lake, clasping his hands together. A gentle breeze swept, brushing past his face like a soft hand.
Small ripples expanded over the lake, as far as the eye could see.
A long time ago, there was a big pavilion above the lake named the Flower Admiring Pavilion. Countless geniuses had gathered there, drinking tea and talking as they exchanged their favorite cultivation techniques.
At that time, Granny Mo was so pretty that her beauty could even subdue the flowers. She used to be the Saintess of the Heavenly Secret Holy Land, who was too beautiful to behold.
Unfortunately, time was a merciless butcher knife.
Saint Sovereign turned to see the unimaginably old Granny Mo and sighed.
However, the last bit of worry in his heart vanished the moment Granny Mo gave him a smile.
That little thought of his scattered with the wind.
”Granny Mo, you're visiting the Valley of Gluttony for good food?” Saint Sovereign looked at Granny Mo, asking her with a smile.
They walked along the Sunset Lake, strolling leisurely.
Granny Mo supported her waist with one hand, her back humped. She smiled, shaking her head as she walked with her staff.
”Granny Mo, did you manage to deduce something?” Saint Sovereign squinted his eyes, asking solemnly.
The Heavenly Secret Holy Land was famous for their detailed calculations and deductions of the matters in the world…
Granny Mo was the mighty existence at the sect-founder level of the Heavenly Secret Holy Land. Naturally, she wouldn't come to the Valley of Gluttony for nothing.
After all, the Valley of Gluttony had declined over the years. It was no longer an influential force like it used to be.
”Ancient Jade Saint Sovereign is right. I'm here to taste the good food…That year, the reputation of the Valley of Gluttony's good food was renowned in the Hidden Dragon Continent. Until now, I still cannot forget those delicacies. I don't have much time left. I want to go to the Valley of Gluttony to recall those good moments I used to enjoy,” said Granny Mo.
They walked past many structures that had been renovated.
Not far from them was the luxurious, imposing Gluttony God's Building. Despite it being late at night, lights still shone from within.
The night in the Gluttony God City was well-lit. The aroma of food permeated through the air as endless piping-hot dishes lined the streets.
Although it was already late at night, there were still businesses carrying on.
It was likely that only the Gluttony God City had such a bustling and lively atmosphere at night. Being the capital of gourmet food, it naturally attracted many diners.
The Royal Court's holy land disciples, the experts from the other formidable forces, travelers, or even lonesome swordsmen, were all attracted by the good food available here. They all came to the Valley of Gluttony to satisfy their needs and let their minds immerse in the exuberant atmosphere.
The Ancient Jade Saint Sovereign and Granny Mo entered the Gluttony God City, squinting and looking at the bustling city that never slept.
A sweet aroma swirled in the air. The two experts couldn't help but inhale the smell. Their hearts were reminded of the endless memories forged in this city.
They hadn't seen such a scene for several hundreds of years. And now, as it was right in front of them, they suddenly had a feeling of gratitude.
”Granny Mo, I have something else to do, so I'm leaving now. See you later.”
Ancient Jade Saint Sovereign clasped his hand together, smiled, and bid farewell to Granny Mo before walking away. It was like he could shrink distance, heading forward. After a split second, he had already disappeared from the latter's sight.
Granny Mo held her staff. She had an odd smile, watching the Ancient Jade Saint Sovereign disappear. She slowly and shakily held her staff, walking ahead.
”Ancient Jade Saint Sovereign… I've deduced. If you are courting death, you will suffer a great calamity.”
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”The Yellow Spring Helplessness Wine, a legendary wine. The winemaking recipe requires the Yellow Spring Grass, which can be found at the source of the Netherworld's Yellow Spring. It also requires the Flower of Helplessness growing by the Bridge of Helplessness in the second layer of Netherworld, the Earth Prison, and finally, the water from the Spring of Life to make a batch of the wine. It is a strong wine full of energy, which can be used in dishes or as a medicine.”
The serious voice of the system resounded in Bu Fang's mind as it introduced the recipe and the way to make the Yellow Spring Helplessness Wine.
Bu Fang rubbed his chin, strolling around the restaurant.
Netherworld's Earth Prison?
The Netherworld had an Earth Prison? What place was the Netherworld actually?