It's evident that Xuanqi is not simple.
It's just that I don't know why he's doing this.
"Let's put Xuanqi's matters aside for now. I'm curious, what exactly is this Jiuyou Realm? Why are there so many Ming God clan members in this world? And why are you, as a member of the demon race, here too?"
Mu Qingqing directly shifted the topic to the Jiuyou Realm.
The Nine Nether Fox glanced indifferently at Mu Qingqing and said, "I was also thrown into this world by that scoundrel Xuanqi. Do you think I would be willing to stay here otherwise?"
"As for the situation in the Jiuyou Realm, Youxuanzi, you explain."
The Nine Nether Fox turned its gaze to Youxuanzi beside it.
Youxuanzi nodded, then introduced to Mu Qingqing, "The Jiuyou Realm has existed for tens of thousands of years. I know that your human race and Lord Jiuyou are very hostile towards our Ming God clan."
"But our Ming God clan's invasion of the Eternal Continent was out of necessity, as the plane world we originally inhabited has been destroyed."
"So this is your excuse for invading the Eternal Continent and enslaving countless beings?"
Mu Qingqing retorted with a cold laugh.
"I truly cannot refute what you've said. But I can tell you that not all races within the Ming God clan advocate for seizing the entire Eternal Continent by force."
"Our ancestor, the Youming clan, advocated for negotiation with humans and dividing a region for the Ming God clan to survive."
"However, those who held ideas like the Youming clan were in the minority among the Ming God clan. The Ming God King ultimately chose hegemony."
Youxuanzi sighed and continued.
"After the Ming God King was defeated by the Eternal Emperor, he and a large number of Ming God clan members were sealed in the Twilight Land. The Youming clan, having not participated in this battle, narrowly escaped."
"Our ancestors found a desolate land, established the Jiuyou Realm, and disguised themselves as humans, intermarrying with humans from the outside world to procreate."
"The three major clans of the Jiuyou Realm today are no longer pure Ming God clan. Including myself, I have a trace of human blood in me to some extent."
Mu Qingqing was somewhat surprised after hearing Youxuanzi's words.
However, this also explained why she sensed a trace of human blood in You Lan when she first met her.
"Little girl, don't be deceived by these despicable Ming God clan members."
At this moment, Elder Han suddenly appeared from the crystal space and stood beside Mu Qingqing, reminding her.
At the same time, he glared at Youxuanzi with an angry expression.
"Do you think you can escape responsibility for the disaster your Ming God clan brought to the Eternal Continent?"
Elder Han's sudden appearance surprised both the Nine Nether Fox and Youxuanzi.
They hadn't expected that this human carried a remnant soul of a Human Emperor realm cultivator.
However, the two quickly calmed down.
Elder Han continued, "Your Ming God clan are heretics, and you even fabricated history to twist the truth, claiming the human race invaded your Ming God clan. Have you no shame?"
From the understanding of You Lan from before, it could be inferred that this Youxuanzi and the Nine Nether Fox had concealed the truth and deliberately instilled the idea that humans were evil into the three major tribes of the Jiuyou Realm.
This was why Elder Han was so indignant.
"Esteemed human expert, we did this solely to allow our compatriots in the Jiuyou Realm to live in peace, and we also do not wish for people from the Eternal Continent to discover the existence of the Jiuyou Realm."
Youxuanzi argued.
"Absurd and laughable!"
Elder Han rebuked, then looked at the Nine Nether Fox and continued, "Nine Nether Fox, the demon race was also enslaved by the Ming God clan in the past. As a member of the demon race, why are you still helping them conceal this?"
Upon hearing this, the Nine Nether Fox let out a disdainful scoff.
"Although I despise the Ming God clan, I also dislike your human race."
"What the Ming God clan did to our demon race in ancient times, and what you humans are still doing now. Moreover, even within your human race, you enslave and even slaughter each other."
"In the eyes of our demon race, the current human race is no different from the Ming God clan of the past!"
Hearing this, Elder Han's face immediately darkened.
Youxuanzi added, "Lord Jiuyou is correct. Although our Ming God clan bears heavy sins, we are incapable of enslaving our own kind. The term 'demonic' is more fitting for you, comparatively."
Elder Han was so angry his beard and whiskers bristled, wishing he could tear these two fellows apart.
"Ridiculous. You, who once enslaved countless beings on the Eternal Continent, presume to speak of slavery?"
Elder Han snorted coldly.
At this point, the atmosphere between the two sides became extremely tense.
At this moment, Mu Qingqing spoke, "I don't want to hear you arguing about these issues. Right now, I just want to know how to leave the Jiuyou Realm."
Youxuanzi remained silent for a long time, seemingly contemplating Mu Qingqing's words.
After a considerable pause, he slowly said, "I'm sorry, I cannot tell you. If I let you leave the Jiuyou Realm, then the outside world will know of its existence. We only wish to live a peaceful life and do not want to attract outside attention."
"Heh heh, you wish to live a peaceful life, but the Eternal Continent is still being affected by the Ming God clan."
"This shouldn't be the case. The war-mongering Ming God clan members from back then should have all been sealed in the Twilight Land by the Eternal Emperor. How can there still be Ming God clan members in the outside world?"
Youxuanzi did not believe Mu Qingqing's words.
The Nine Nether Fox, however, appeared lost in thought, contemplating something unknown.
After a moment, the Nine Nether Fox raised its gaze, focusing on Mu Qingqing and Elder Han.
"I can agree to help you leave the Jiuyou Realm, but you must promise me one condition."
The Nine Nether Fox's tone became serious.
Mu Qingqing raised an eyebrow, looking at the Nine Nether Fox with confusion. "What condition?"
"This condition is very simple. As long as you swear with the cultivation realm of your own bodies not to reveal the situation of the Jiuyou Realm, I will let you leave."
The Nine Nether Fox said each word clearly.
Elder Han seemed to disagree somewhat, but Mu Qingqing agreed without hesitation.
"Alright! I accept your condition. I hope you will keep your promise."
"I also agree to your condition," Elder Han added.
Seeing this, the Nine Nether Fox's lips curved slightly, and it said, "Southeast of Jiuyou City, there is a Black Wood Forest, and within it lies a ten-thousand-year-old ancient tree."
"The connection channel between the Jiuyou Realm and the outside world is located within the cave dwelling of that ten-thousand-year-old ancient tree."
Mu Qingqing nodded upon hearing this and turned to leave.
Just as she took a step, the Nine Nether Fox continued, "If you successfully leave the Jiuyou Realm, I advise you to keep your distance from that person Xuanqi. That fellow is not benevolent."
"From what you're saying, you seem to know him quite well."
Mu Qingqing stopped, turning back to look at the Nine Nether Fox.
"Actually, I don't know much about him. He is the only human I cannot see through. It is said that Xuanqi was expelled from Xuankong Mountain, one of the five great holy lands of your human race, for the biggest reason being city massacres."
"Massacres?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Qingqing froze on the spot, a look of shock flashing in her eyes.