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Duanmu Hong snorted lightly, "I knew you had something on your mind! Speak, what is it?"

"It's like this, in a few days, He Hentian and I will be heading to the border, under orders from the Human Emperor Liu Yifei, to stand against the Demon Race and the Demon Clan..." Gao Fei briefly recounted the situation: "I humbly request that senior join us at the border..."

"Join you?" Duanmu Hong laughed, but it was a cold laugh, "To be your bodyguard or to fight for you?"

"Not as a bodyguard, nor as a fighter..."

"Then what?"

"As our guardian deity!"

"Guardian deity? After all is said and done, you still want me to act as your bodyguard."

"Senior, I understand that this request puts you in a difficult position, we really have no other choice, that's why we've come to you..."

"You may leave now," Duanmu Hong waved her hand, "I won't go to the border."

"Senior, even if you don't consider us, you should think about the Human Race. The Demon Race and the Demon Clan have formed an alliance and their momentum is overwhelming, posing a great threat to the Human Race. With the slightest negligence, the Human Race could face the danger of annihilation."

"What does the annihilation of the Human Race have to do with me?" Duanmu Hong actually said such a thing.

"Ah?" Gao Fei was dumbfounded, "Senior, how can you say that? Don't forget, you're also a member of the Human Race."

"True, I am part of the Human Race, but I have no obligation to protect others," Duanmu Hong replied indifferently, "When I first began my cultivation, I faced many struggles, yet not a single person lifted a hand to help me. Once, I was seriously injured and lay dying by the road, and though many passed by, not one stopped to save me. In the end, it was a kind-hearted monkey that took pity on me, carried me back to its home, and found spiritual medicine to heal my wounds. Since then, I have sworn that if others are in danger, I shall not intervene to help."

"That's just a one-sided view. I believe there are more good people; it's just that senior was unlucky and didn't meet any."

"More good people? If there were more good people, the world wouldn't be so cold-blooded nor so chaotic. You know in your heart that if you want to live better in this cruel world, you can't be a good person! At least, not a purely good person."

"It's an unsolvable problem, even if we argue for a century, there will be no conclusion," Gao Fei shook his head, "Regardless, senior is a member of the Human Race, and your power is so formidable, it would be right and proper for you to move against those of the Demon Race and Demon Clan."

"It seems you have forgotten something," Duanmu Hong suddenly said.

"Ah? What's that?"

"Playing dumb, huh?"

"I'm not pretending, I really don't know... Could you remind me?"

"A few days ago we made a deal. I provided you with the cultivation method of Phoenix Dance to the Heavens, and you would tell me of a place that greatly increases lifespan."

"Oh, that matter, I've always remembered it."

"Since you remember, tell me quickly."

"Please wait a bit longer... Senior, don't glare at me, hear me out, this matter isn't as simple as you think, that place is very strange, hard to find... don't attack, alright, alright, I'll tell you, just let go of my hand... I won't deceive you this time, I'll truly tell you..."

Duanmu Hong let go, snorting coldly, "Refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit! My patience has been ground away, if you dare to play tricks again, I'll be less than polite." Duanmu Hong stared hard at Gao Fei, ready to punish him without hesitation should he dare any more deceit.

Gao Fei licked his dry lips, "Senior, let me ask you, would you agree to become a prisoner at the foot of the stairs?"

"What are you talking about!"

"Hmm, perhaps it's not quite appropriate to put it that way, then let me rephrase, what would you feel like if you were bullied every day?"

"What on earth are you trying to say!"

"There is a place that can significantly extend life, this place is called the 'Special Realm,' created by a group of ancient powerful beings."

"Special Realm? Ancient powerful beings? A special realm?" Duanmu Hong caught three key phrases from Gao Fei's words. "Tell me more, what is special about this realm? Why can it greatly extend the lifespan of cultivators?"

"Don't be impatient, senior, let me explain slowly," Gao Fei began to introduce the origin and characteristics of the Special Realm. "The laws of heaven and earth in the Special Realm have been modified, completely different from Elysium. A cultivator on the brink of death can instantly regain vitality upon entering the Special Realm, obtaining a long life."

Duanmu Hong's eyes slowly lit up. "Be more specific, how much lifespan can be extended after entering the Special Realm?"

"It depends on the individual's constitution. Those with good constitutions can have their lifespans increased by more, and those with poor constitutions a bit less. Generally, it ranges from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of years."

"How much?"

"At least tens of thousands of years, at most hundreds of thousands of years, and in some exceptional cases, up to a million years."

"Smack!" Duanmu Hong swiftly grasped Gao Fei's wrist, holding it tightly. "You're not lying to me?!"

"Ow, my wrist is about to break, senior, please let go," Gao Fei exclaimed in pain. "We can talk this out nicely, please don't use force."

Duanmu Hong released her grip, and said with a hint of embarrassment, "Sorry, I got a bit excited just now." Lifelong longevity had always been Duanmu Hong's pursuit; now, hearing about a place that could extend life by hundreds of thousands or even a million years, her excitement was uncontrollable.

"Every word I said is true, not a single lie," Gao Fei asserted.

After a moment of excitement, Duanmu Hong calmed down. "How did you come to know about the Special Realm?"

"He Hentian told me."

"And how did he know about it?"

"His imperial grandfather, the former Human Emperor Dugu Jingtian, once went to the Special Realm."

"Oh?"

"The lifespan of Dugu Jingtian was nearly reaching its limit. Then he discovered the existence of the Special Realm, took care of his affairs, and hurried into the realm."

"What's the situation inside the Special Realm?" Duanmu Hong continued to inquire. "Can everyone enter it?"

Gao Fei shook his head. "Only those with Cultivation at the Tribulation Crossing Period Great Perfection can enter."

Duanmu Hong's heart leaped with joy—she met the criteria. However, what Gao Fei said next made Duanmu Hong frown.

"Entering is possible, but you cannot leave."

"You can only enter but not leave?"

"Yes, because the laws of heaven and earth in the Special Realm are different from those of Elysium. You can obtain a long life in the Special Realm, but if you leave, you will age instantly and die."

"I see," Duanmu Hong nodded. "To gain a long life, one must sacrifice something. By the way, how much do you know about the inner situation of the Special Realm?"

"I only know that there are many terrifying experts in the Special Realm," Gao Fei stated solemnly.

"How terrifying?" Duanmu Hong skeptically asked. "Are they more frightening than the Myriad Buddhas Sect's Tianji the Younger?" In Duanmu Hong's opinion, Tianji the Younger from the Myriad Buddhas Sect was already terrifying—extraordinarily powerful and almost at the peak of the Tribulation Crossing Stage. Apart from the legendary Immortals, no one could surpass him. Had it not been for the use of a cunning tactic to break Tianji's Silent Zen, Duanmu Hong would have been no match for him.