877 A Dish That Existed for Ten Thousand Years (2/2)
The old man became rather cautious as he said, ”That fellow kneeling in front of the palace… also came here to find transcendence. The same as me. Anyway, before I came, he was already kneeling there.”
The old man didn't force Bu Fang, giving him more details instead.
”This fellow, as I guessed, was the strongest demon king among the nine great demon kings…” continued the old man.
”What about the bowl of Yang Chun Noodles inside that palace?” asked Bu Fang.
”Yang Chun Noodles? It's called Yang Chun Noodles? You kid, you're related to the secret of this bronze palace!”
The old man's eyes opened wider. He took a deep breath before saying, ”I've been studying for one thousand years just to know the name of that bowl of dish. Yang Chun Noodles… And you… you got it right at first glance!”
”When comparing one to another… why so indignant? Been studying one thousand years?”
”Yeah...”
”Then how long has that bowl existed there?” Bu Fang took in a breath of cold air.
”According to my assumption, it has existed for at least ten thousand years!” the old man answered.
He clasped his hands, slowly walking to the palace. When he reached the bronze door, he raised his dry, wrinkled hand, gently stroking it.
Buzz...
The bronze door rippled like airwaves as the old man's hand went through it.
His hand then went through the bowl, which broke the image. It seemed as if it was just the moon reflection in the water—they could see it, but they couldn't touch it…
”From the moment I arrived here, I found that bowl of noodles. It has released its fragrance for ten thousand years. If I can study this bowl of noodles thoroughly, my cooking skill will improve further!” the old man said.
After a moment's pause, he added, ”The demon king kneeled there because of the noodles that has been there for ten thousand years.”
When Ao Bai and Bu Fang heard him, their feet felt cold. From what they had seen, what the old man had explained to them was true.
This strongest demon king kneeled and kowtowed, trying to find his transcendence. The answer for his search mission was a bowl of noodles, but he couldn't touch it…
Bu Fang kept silent. He turned around to check the deep area inside the palace.
What was inside this palace anyway?
”Kid, do you know that your kitchen knife has the same aura as this palace?” asked the old man, his eyes frantic.
How could Bu Fang know that? His kitchen knife was an item of his God of Cooking set, so what had it got to do with this palace?
”Give me the kitchen knife… I can solve this palace's secret!”
The old man's body flashed. He appeared by Bu Fang, and he put his withered hand on Bu Fang's shoulder as he panted.
”Get your hand off me...” Bu Fang frowned.
”No… I can't wait anymore! Give me the kitchen knife!” the old man said. A moment later, he sent a blow to Bu Fang.
As hope was right in front of him, the old man couldn't control his desire.
Roar!
Bu Fang's arm with the Black and White Taoties swung out, meeting the old man's palm.
An invisible air expanded, and Bu Fang backed off several steps.
Boom!
The old man's white hair fluttered. He rolled his eyes.
”Black and White Taoties… I cooked one that year and sealed the other… I didn't expect to see these two fuse with your arm!” the old man exclaimed.
On Bu Fang's arms, black and white energies moved with a terrifying aura.
All of a sudden…
Some loud boom echoed in the distance.
A purple figure zoomed over rapidly from the ancient black ship, his purple hair fluttering in the wind.
Amethyst Elder was dashing on the chain. After each step of his, the chain shook hard.
A sonic boom resounded, and Amethyst Elder jumped, landing on the bronze steps.
Amethyst Elder lifted his head, his sharp eyes sweeping the scene. Eventually, he gazed at the kneeling figure in front of the bronze door…
His mouth curved, releasing crazy laughter.
”Finally… Found it!”
…
Rumble! Rumble! Rumble!
Being crushed, the area outside Light Wind Empire's imperial city had become a ruin.
The demon scorpion race's army was destroyed. All were killed.
Shrimpy transformed back to its cute, small form, perching on Nethery's shoulder.
Everybody standing on the Light Wind Empire's city wall was dumbstruck and speechless.
The giant, sky-towering Shrimpy had simply scared them out of their wits. Just standing and watching, they still shivered in fright.
However, no matter what, the Light Wind Empire's imperial city had survived another calamity.
Shrimpy leaped up into the sky, twirling around Nethery's body, hissing and chirping.
Nethery was bewildered. Then, she gave it a slight nod.
”Understood. Little Sister will take you there.”
Buzz!
The Netherworld Ship tore a hole in the sky.
Nethery landed on the ship. A moment later, she tore open the void, teleporting away.
…
The deep pit in the Illusory Spirit Swamp
The void cracked open, and the Netherworld Ship emerged.
Lava rolled in the air. The ground was so dry.
On the Netherworld Ship, delicate Nethery stood upright, while Shrimpy lay on her shoulder.
As soon as they arrived in this area, Shrimpy cheered up. After a swish, it turned into a jet of gold light, heading toward the bronze palace.