A giant mountain suddenly rose from above the fifth corridor, flying upwards. Despite ascending, its speed was comparable to a meteor. Due to friction with the thin air, it even ignited into flames, resembling a volcano shooting into the sky.
Numerous objects from the fifth corridor were carried out of the Comet Corridor by the mountain, including not only rocks but also some Demon Barbarians and shiny ice blocks, some enclosing severed limbs, others whole corpses.
"Ah? The entire fifth corridor flew away? What will happen to the Comet Corridor in the future?"
"It should be fixed, after all, it was created by the Demon Ancestor."
The stone lion suddenly cursed, "Fix my foot! Unless the Demon Ancestor himself comes, no demon can fix it. From now on, after the fourth corridor, it goes straight to the sixth. You unlucky bunch, others will cross the corridors faster than you!"
Everyone was speechless, as the stone lion was clearly venting its anger on them.
Another stone lion appeared in the sky, flying towards the surviving Demon Barbarians, grabbing them, and throwing them towards the safe square where Fang Yun was.
"Ah, they are too lucky."
"Lucky nothing! You only see the living, not the dead, right? The Demon Ancestor will surely be unhappy when he returns! Be fair, can you blame us two? You see that Carrying of the Mountain, carrying a mountain and running faster than a rabbit, what could we do? The early opening of the Comet Corridor two years ahead might be that old bastard's doing. First, there was the five motions of the God of Literature, then the light of the God of Literature, both could be related to him!"
"Wait!" Kong Delun was stunned, and so was everyone else.
Only the large rabbit looked confusedly at the stone lion.
"Wait for what?" the stone lion glared with its stone eyes, lacking any luster and not intimidating at all.
"Senior lion, we all know about the five motions of the God of Literature, but there was no light of the God of Literature afterwards. If there had been, we couldn't possibly be unaware. That would be a major event affecting two realms."
Everyone looked at the stone lion, and Fang Yun had to pretend he didn't know, feeling a bit uneasy inside. If the Demon Barbarians knew the light of the God of Literature was on him, the Demon Saint might personally come to kill him. A Presented Scholar receiving the light of the God of Literature was too miraculous; the Demon Clan wouldn't let him live at any cost.
"Oh, I forgot. You were in The Holy Land then, and it was daytime. The power wasn't enough to see the light of the God of Literature. Just a few days ago, the God of Literature suddenly shone somewhere. I wonder which genius was so lucky."
"The God of Literature shone somewhere? All the Saints couldn't possibly be unaware," Kong Delun said.
"How far do you think it is from the Holy Origin Mainland to the God of Literature? Do you know how many places can receive its light?" the stone lion asked.
Kong Delun was speechless, then said, "Indeed, I thought too simply. My elders said the God of Literature is different from other stars. Sage Confucius could travel the Myriad Realms, but he could never find the God of Literature."
"Good that you know. Not to mention the God of Literature, aside from Sage Confucius and the Sub-Sages, can your human race's Semi-Saints know the distance and range of every starlight or every ancient place?"
"This… Senior's lesson is right," Kong Delun had to admit the world's power was vast, and Semi-Saints were limited, not comparable to Sub-Sages or Sage Confucius.
"If it's a human, it's a bit better, but if it's not, the two realms will be in great chaos, haha," the stone lion said gleefully.
Fang Yun interrupted, "That mountain is about to fly away, aren't you going to stop it?"
The stone lion helplessly said, "The Demon Ancestor ordered that no matter how he escapes the Comet Corridor, we are not to stop him. I thought he was saving his strength to become a saint upon leaving the Comet Corridor, but I overestimated him. Look at him, his qi and blood greatly diminished, barely alive, probably tortured by the Demon Ancestor's power."
Fang Yun remained silent, hoping in his heart that Carrying of the Mountain wouldn't fall back halfway.
Then, a white-haired Demon Barbarian screamed for help as he fell from the sky. The stone lion quickly blew air, allowing him to land smoothly.
Many Presented Scholars recognized this white-haired Demon Barbarian; he was the one who suggested dividing the Mist Butterfly based on merit in front of the Bronze Gate.
"Thank you, Senior Lion, for saving my life," the white-haired Demon Barbarian bowed with a grin.
"You're quite lucky, little monkey," the stone lion said, then turned to Fang Yun, "Fortunately, only the fifth corridor had issues. If the Throne of the Star King or the entire Comet Corridor were compromised, I would have been in big trouble too. What are you looking at? Hurry to the sixth corridor. Longling waited at the entrance for a while but has already left. If I'm not mistaken, you'll encounter him in the seventh corridor. However, you humans can't survive in the seventh corridor. I won't say more. See you in the next square."
Fang Yun bowed to everyone, "Longling is no longer at the entrance of the sixth corridor, and it's too dangerous. If you don't want to go to the next square, stay here."
Li Fanming suddenly smiled slightly, "Longling is not at the entrance, but he's still in the sixth corridor. What if you encounter him? Moreover, this matter is no longer just about Longling. The Wolf Savage has been inciting other Demon Barbarians against you. When you reach the sixth corridor, you might face not just Longling but a team of Demon Barbarian princes! We can't let you be killed by them."
The stone lion, looking up, continuously caught falling Demon Barbarians, "I'll be honest, most of you little Presented Scholars won't survive the sixth corridor, except a few. But it's okay, you can come back with your ice stones. There, you'll realize mere coldness is nothing. As for the seventh layer, forget about it."
Several Presented Scholars hesitated. One said, "Fang Yun, if Longling were outside now, we would certainly help you, but the sixth corridor is too dangerous. We might die inside before even encountering Longling."
Fang Yun replied, "That's why I said don't rashly enter the sixth corridor for my sake. Not just you, even Demon Barbarians from prominent families struggle to pass it. Those who do are the top geniuses of the Demon Clan."
"Thanks for understanding, Fang Yun. But first, let's see the sixth corridor. If Longling suddenly attacks, we can help you. But if he doesn't show up and it's too dangerous, we'll return," another Presented Scholar said.
All the Presented Scholars nodded, unafraid to battle the top geniuses of the Barbarian Clan. Some, like Sun Naiyong, were even eager for a fight with Longling.
"We're off!" Fang Yun said, about to step forward when the hound Demon Barbarian that followed from the Holy Land suddenly whimpered.
Fang Yun stopped and looked at the hound Demon Barbarian.
"Your Majesty… please forgive me. I'm just an ordinary hound Demon Barbarian, not as talented as The Savage Cow. It was an honor to follow you, but fighting the Demon Barbarian princes, I can only offer my life. So please forgive me," the hound Demon Barbarian bowed deeply.
Fang Yun smiled freely, "Your willingness to come this far is already more than enough. Thank you. You can stay here without guilt." He then strode into the mist gate, heading towards the entrance of the sixth corridor.
Just as Fang Yun was about to examine the sixth corridor, a scream came from behind: "Senior Lion, save me!"
Turning back, Fang Yun saw The Savage Cow holding the hound Demon Barbarian, then throwing him to the ground. Before the hound could stand, The Savage Cow rushed over and snatched the ice stone from him.
"How can you do this! I…" The hound Demon Barbarian, staring at The Savage Cow's glaring eyes, swallowed his words.
The other Presented Scholars came out, laughing at the scene.
The Savage Cow said, "Stop the nonsense! Having benefited from the Comet Corridor, you must repay His Majesty! Thinking of leaving after reaping the rewards? Not a chance! We star Demon Barbarians, unlike the blood Demon Barbarians, must remember our gratitude. Especially for His Majesty – even dying for him is our duty!"
The hound Demon Barbarian remained silent.
The Savage Cow continued, "If you're truly afraid, stand behind me. I promise you'll die after me. But you must ensure His Majesty survives after you!"
The Presented Scholars were shocked, admiring The Savage Cow's loyalty. Many felt embarrassed by their own hesitation.
"Ox Mountain," Fang Yun looked at The Savage Cow, feeling warmth in his heart.
"Don't try to convince me, Your Majesty. Canine Analysis, it's your call!"
"Alas, I'll follow His Majesty," the hound Demon Barbarian mumbled, his yellow fur dimming.
"That's right! If you don't want to come, I won't force you. But having benefited from His Majesty, you must do everything to repay him. Don't worry, as long as you're loyal to His Majesty, you'll live to leave the Comet Corridor and become a genius surpassing even the Barbarian Clan's, eventually becoming a Demon King!"
The hound Demon Barbarian remained silent.
The Presented Scholars didn't know how to describe The Savage Cow, only admiring Fang Yun more for having such a loyal private soldier.
Fang Yun nodded and turned to observe the sixth corridor.
At a glance, he had to admit the stone lion was right – most of the Presented Scholars wouldn't survive it. The area was filled with light green fog.
Fang Yun asked, "Brother Yuqing, what is this poison fog?"
"It's a poison fog from the Demon Realm, named 'Flesh Eater' by a Great Scholar of the Medical Clan," Hua Yuqing answered. "It has a terrifying corrosive effect on Demon Barbarians. Once it touches the skin, it rapidly corrodes a large hole, as if bitten off by a wild beast, extremely horrifying."
Listening, many shuddered at the thought.
"Is there any way to avoid it?" Fang Yun asked.
"Only by using qi and blood, the power of The Courage to Write, protective War Poetry, and poison-avoiding medical texts, or by wrapping oneself in the skin of a special beast. However, if the latter is damaged, death is certain," Hua Yuqing replied.