I am a living immortal.

Chapter 595 The Old Goat Leaves

The atmosphere became stagnant due to Mirage Dragon's question.

Then the chickadee shrugged: "Nowhere to tell."

Su Mu chuckled: "It seems that the leader of the Demon Alliance also has some extraordinary means. You should be careful from now on."

The old goat nodded. He didn't underestimate any hero. To stand at the top of the world, one had to withstand its ups and downs. This was why the old goat desired strength. While he wasn't as enthusiastic about power as one might imagine, he at least needed the strength to protect himself in the face of ups and downs.

This is the most basic.

The old goat didn't want to put in the effort either. But as Su Mu's strength grew, the beings he encountered also became superpowerful. If he didn't want to be swept away like a bunch of random soldiers in the aftermath of the battle, his strength couldn't just keep pace, but it couldn't fall too far behind.

Currently surrounding Su Mu, Xuan Mo is the Dragon King, and Mirage Dragon has already taken a step towards the pinnacle. As long as he reshapes his cave heaven, reaching the pinnacle is only a matter of time. Shen Qiu, this old friend, has been in seclusion recently, perfecting his cave heaven, striving to achieve enlightenment before the war begins.

As for the others, Wei Ming was a mortal, yet also a Wenquxing (literary star), a hero in life and a hero in death. It all depended on Wei Ming's choice. However, given Wei Ming's personality, it was hard to say what he would choose.

Cao Chen was in charge of logistics and destiny. And Tai Hong, who had spent the past few years cultivating immortality, had also integrated the Netherworld into his faith. As Yan State entered a period of prosperity, his faith continued to spread.

As long as he completes the myth and manifests it in history, he will be able to become a true king.

It could be said that the old goat wasn't the weakest, but he was the weakest among those closest to Su Mu. So, let's get stronger. As luck would have it, the world had paved the way for him, and all he had to do was step on it. Su Mu never doubted the old goat's ability to succeed.

Because in his opinion, this goat was equally outrageous, the darling of the world was no exaggeration. If he hadn't known that this goat was truly just a reserve food and had no signs of interference, he would have really thought this goat was a bastard child of heaven. After all, yawning and having a pillow delivered to your head was truly outrageous.

However, no matter what, finding the way forward is a good thing. This time, the opportunity was encountered by the old goat himself, and it coincided with the path the old goat would take in the future.

"So you are going to go directly this time?" Su Mu asked.

The old goat nodded: "It's a long way to go, so we'd better hurry over there to avoid any problems."

"Okay, the matter here is settled anyway." Su Mu paused, then patted the old goat on the shoulder and continued, "Have a safe trip."

Speaking of which, the old goat had always been by Su Mu's side, rarely leaving on his own. This time, he had no choice but to let the old goat go on his own. Firstly, it wouldn't be appropriate; the old goat was a demon, so he naturally had a better reputation among the demons. Secondly, Su Mu had his own path to follow. If he hadn't met Bai Ze, he might have been able to accompany the old goat on this trip.

Of course, the old goat also wanted to go out for a walk on his own. After all, he had always been under Su Mu's protection, and if he wanted to grow up, he had to face the storms alone.

This is the only way and cannot be omitted.

Shenlong and Xuanmo stood behind Su Mu and waved their hands, then said: "If you can't handle it, remember to call for help. Su Mu will lead people to attack the so-called Zhongling Mountains."

The old goat's mouth twitched, and a dog couldn't spit out ivory.

But this time, the old goat didn't complain anymore, but nodded. Although he didn't think he couldn't handle it.

Leaping Tit asked, "Shall we go? I'll take you."

The old goat nodded.

At the old goat's nod, the Leaping Sparrow sprouted fiery crimson feathers. Drops of magma dripped from the feathers, melting the ground. Then, with a crisp cry, the Leaping Sparrow spun and transformed into a giant vermilion bird, its wings flapping like a scorching storm. Its fiery crimson feathers shimmered in the sunlight, its wings covered in molten rock structures, scorching lava flowing across them.

The golden down on the slender neck looks like broken sunlight.

This is his true form, the Fire Rock Bird, who has been accompanied by flames since birth and is the king of flames.

The Leaping Titmouse spread its wings and vanished into the sky in a fleeting moment. The old goat bid Su Mu and the others a final farewell, his figure gradually fading until he vanished from the spot. He reappeared perched on the Leaping Titmouse's back, carried away by the giant bird into the distance, leaving a trail of fiery red tail feathers in the sky.

Watching the two of them disappear.

The few who stayed behind couldn't help but sigh. They probably thought the old goat would be a completely different person the next time they met. Everyone had their own path to follow, even the old goat who had been inseparable from Su Mu had left.

Why does it suddenly feel like a storm is coming?

Mirage Dragon dismissed the thought from his mind. He couldn't be impatient. The method he needed to take the next step was obvious: to thoroughly sort out his own cave heaven.

"Let's go. What are you thinking about? You can't bear to leave the old goat." Su Mu joked with a smile.

The mirage dragon sneered: "I can't bear to part with him?" as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.

Su Mu ignored Shenlong's detailed enumeration of the old goat's faults, which he spoke with considerable eloquence. Xuan Mo, listening nearby, burst into laughter. As the three of them spoke, they transformed into a gentle breeze and vanished from the spot. The old goat's departure was merely a journey toward a broader path, not a farewell of life or death. Although they lamented, they felt no other emotions.

Meanwhile, the deaths of several major demons in Lin Country had completely thwarted their original plan. While this didn't improve the precarious situation in Lin Country, it certainly wouldn't make it worse either.

The instigators hid their achievements and fame and have long since passed away...

However, the situation in the neighboring state continued to ferment. After two days of waiting, the court finally realized that it had been tricked. The minister who advocated for some means was dismissed by the angry emperor and thrown into the dungeon.

But preparations for war continued.

Although they couldn't use other means to strengthen their soldiers, they had to fire the arrows on the string. Their opponents, the barbarian and small nations, had also been stood up. This led these small nations to blame the imperial court for everything. Many people felt that this was a delaying tactic.

Furthermore, these small states burned, killed, and looted wherever they went. Small states are small states, lacking many strategies for development, which is tantamount to killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. They plunder whatever they can find, and while they're unstoppable, they can hold on for a while. If they become trapped in one place and lack logistical support, they'll quickly collapse from a lack of food and fodder.