The Portal of Wonderland - Chapter 301

Chapter 301: Possessed by a Demon
There was infinite darkness… There wasn't any trace of light . Even time seemed to have become unclear and deceptive… It seemed as if every moment was taking thousands of years to flow .




Shi Mu suddenly opened his eyes . He felt as if he had woken from a nightmare .
He tried to move his body, but his body refused to comply . Instead, a fit of acute pain started to spread from every part of his body . He felt a strange taste in his throat, and he nearly puffed out a mouthful of blood . He got scared by this . So, he gave up on the thought of trying .
Shi Mu swept his gaze around, but couldn't see anything except for the endless darkness . He moved his hand to feel his body, and discovered that the surrounding area was the boundless sea water .
"Seabed?"
He was stunned for a moment . But then, a pale-golden light gleamed in his eyes, and the surrounding area became crystal clear to him .
He indeed lay down at the bottom of the sea at the moment . His whole body was surrounded by corals and strange plants . Some plants looked like palm-leaf-fans, while some were very smooth like a lower millstone . They were of vibrant colors . They were glittering, and emitting strange brilliance in the swaying sea water . A cluster of beautiful and lustrous small fishes would sometimes gather near him . And, they would shuttle back and forth between the corals in a playful manner .
However, Shi Mu's brows creased since a strange feeling had suddenly struck his heart .
He saw that a shadow appeared in the frontal sea area the next moment . Then, it started to swim in his direction at an extremely fast speed .
This shadow was a grey marine beast . Its contour bore a very strong resemblance to that of a shark . Its body was forty-or-fifty-feet long . It had a cone-shaped head, and its mouthful of sharp fangs seemed similar to double-edged swords . Those sharp fangs were giving off a fierce kind of aura .
Shi Mu was alarmed to see that this marine beast was advancing toward him . This beast couldn't be regarded as a very vigorous sea beast . But, Shi Mu was in a paralyzed kind of state at this time . He couldn't even budge an inch . Therefore, his heart couldn't help but pound wildly .
The grey sea beast approached him at an alarming speed . Shi Mu squeezed out his entire remaining strength to stimulate the operation of Real Qi and magic power in his body . However, he soon realized that both his Real Qi and magic power were nearly exhausted at the moment . So, it was futile to stimulate their operation .
Shi Mu's heart was fluttering with a fit of fear . But then, the grey sea beast went past the top of Shi Mu's head in a casual manner . It seemed as if it hadn't even seen him even though he was almost within its reach . Then, the marine beast soon disappeared into the distance .
Shi Mu was dumbfounded by this . But then, he looked at his body, and his eyes brightened .
He saw that his whole body was shrouded in a layer of transparent light-curtain . This light-curtain was spherical in shape . He must've failed to notice it since he hadn't seen his body in a careful manner until now .
His chest felt a bit hot . Apparently, the source of this light-curtain was somewhere on his chest .




Shi Mu controlled his breathing for a moment, and succeeded in restoring a bit of his strength . After that, he made an effort to raise his hand . He moved his hand to his chest with difficulty, and fumbled for some time . He then took out a blue pearl in the hollow of his palm . It was the same pearl that Xiang Zhu had bestowed on him!
He looked at the clam pearl a few times, and a hint of understanding flashed through his eyes . He reckoned that this pearl must have emitted that light-curtain which had hidden him from that sea beast .
Shi Mu heaved a sigh of relief when he discovered the role of this pearl . He then put the pearl back into his clothes .
He looked around with an expressionless look in his eyes . The fact was that Shi Mu had been swaying in a train of disturbing thoughts at the moment . The only thing that he remembered was that he had fled from the Gigantic Vast Sea Boat . He had then been injured by that monstrous octopus sea beast to such an extent that he had fallen unconscious . But, the memories after that were a bit blurry .
He could vaguely recall that he had transformed into the white ape once again at the last moment . And then, he had gotten entangled in a bloody hand-to-hand fight with that octopus in the sea . Also, he had sustained further serious injuries in that battle, and had subsequently passed out .
He could also recall that he had experienced a dream of the white ape when he was unconscious . He had been incarnated into a white ape once again in that dream . Afterwards, he had been chased down, and almost killed by a colorful-robed old man .
"What does that dreamland want to indicate this time?" Shi Mu's eyes flickered as he was pondered over this matter .
"Oh, that's right… that old man's mount was a nine-headed golden dragon . I had seen that the white ape had slaughtered that nine-headed golden dragon in the sea when I had dreamed of the white ape last time . But, that old man's mount was very small . Is it possible that there's a connection between these two dreams? In addition, there was that ancient golden book… is it possible . . . " Random thoughts were tumbling in his mind at the moment .
The fact was that Shi Mu had decided that he would try to find the 'Rising to the Heaven Peak' once he had reached the Western Continent . He had thought that he might be able to find some answers related to the mystery of the white ape's memories at the 'Rising to the Heaven Peak' .
Also, there should be a lot of secrets related to that ancient golden book – 'Nine Revolutions Mysterious Art' .
Shi Mu's heart couldn't help but experience a kind of fervent feeling as this idea popped in his head .
But then, he shook his head, and put these thoughts aside for the time being .
The most important thing right now was that he had to regain his strength, and leave this place .
So, Shi Mu pacified his swaying mind, and regained his equanimity . He sat down cross-legged while leaning against a coral . Then, he fished out a Restoration pill and a Healing pill from his clothes . After that, he closed his eyes .
The Real Qi in his body gradually grew as the efficacy of the pills spread in his body .
Shi Mu opened his eyes after an unknown span of time . Half of his Real Qi had been restored . Also, his body had recovered a lot .




Shi Mu waved his hand, and a bluish-green long shuttle emerged beneath him . It carried him, and flew upwards .
"Crash-Bang" Shi Mu darted out of the water with a splashing sound after a moment .

The area around him was the boundless sea . However, the horizon of Western Continent could be seen not far from there .
Shi Mu's heart overwhelmed with exhilaration as a result . He stimulated the bluish-green long shuttle, and flew toward his destination .
But then, a burst of screeching spread from behind . A black silhouette appeared in midair, and chased after him .
"Shi Tou, wait for me!" Shi Mu heard a familiar and boisterous voice at this moment .
Shi Mu stopped the Jade shuttle, and the black silhouette approached him quickly; it was Cai .
"Shi Tou, you're finally awake! You were sleeping for three days and three nights this time," Cai landed on Shi Mu's shoulder, and said while gasping for breath .
"So, have you been waiting for me here all this time?" Shi Mu asked .
"I can see the depths of the sea, but I can't drill into the water . So, I was left with no choice but to wait for you outside," Cai replied .
Shi Mu's eyes flashed . He couldn't help but recall the situation before his stupor . He was unaware that he had been in an unconscious state for so long . Moreover, only Cai had waited for him to come back . And, this had touched him rather deeply .
"Shi Tou, how did you become that big white ape that day? Is it due to that barbarian's totem technique that you practice?" Cai asked in a somewhat curious manner .
"It's not because of that secret totem technique . In fact, I'm not too clear about this matter either . The first time that I had transformed into a white ape was a long time ago . " Shi Mu hesitated a bit . But then, he shared his experience of transforming into a white ape . He also gave a brief explanation of his frequent dreams of the white ape .
Cai seemed appeared to be an ordinary parrot . However, his actual age was much more than that of Shi Mu's . Also, it seemed that he had been summoned by other people before he had been summoned by the Young Master Ju .
Shi Mu had learnt about these things only recently .




"Cai, you always keep on bragging about how experienced and knowledgeable you are . So, do you know why I keep experiencing this strange thing?" Shi Mu asked .
"Well, this is a rare case . My experience of many years compels me to say that your situation is somewhat similar to the condition where a demon spirit takes possession of a body," Cai guessed after a momentary consideration .
"A demon spirit takes possession of a body… what is this again?" Shi Mu was startled .
"Well, let me tell you like this… your situation is almost the same as the Barbarians who seal beasts' spirits in their bodies . I had often heard one of my masters talking about this matter . However, I didn't care about it at the time . Anyway, you must have something in your body that has some relation with that white ape," Cai explained .
"Perhaps, it may be the case . That warrant 'to seize and kill' me was indeed the main reason behind my choice to go to the Western Continent . However, it wasn't the only reason . I also had a kind of premonition that I still haven't been able to shake off my heart . I had felt that the Western Continent was crucial to solving the riddle of the White ape's dreamland," Shi Mu said with a brief nod .
"So, this is the case . Anyway, the ape that has possessed you is very formidable . After all, it was able to defeat that gigantic octopus! Now, let's rush to the Western Continent!" Cai eagerly spoke-up .
Shi Mu nodded, and the bluish-green shuttle under his feet brightened . The shuttle then sped in the direction of the coastline which still looked like a black line .
"Oh, by the way… what had happened to Liu An and the other people after I fell unconscious?" Shi Mu suddenly remembered that he had flown off the ship in order to escape . So, he asked .
"Those people fled as soon as they saw that you were holding-up that octopus sea beast . That bunch of scumbags didn't even stay to assist you!" Cai replied .
The expression in Shi Mu's eyes changed, and he cracked into a soft chuckle .
"Oh, by the way… had Liu An and the others discovered that the white ape was my incarnation?" Shi Mu's eyebrows plunged into a frown as he thought of this matter .
"No, they were under the impression that the white ape had suddenly appeared from somewhere . The situation had taken a very uproarious form after the ship you were on board was attacked and sent to the bottom of the sea . Everyone had been concerned about their own safety . So, nobody had the time to think about anything . Even Liu An thought that you had died in that attack," Cai said .
"That's wonderful . I will seize this opportunity to get rid of Liu An's entanglement," Shi Mu's facial expression loosened, and he said with a nod .
Shi Mu finally arrived at the coastline after over two hours of flying . Then, he set foot in the land of the Western Continent for the first time in his life .
He stood on the pale-yellow sand by the side of the seacoast, and swept his vision around .
There was a grand forest with luxuriant foliage not far from here . But, Shi Mu wasn't familiar with the majority of species present here . In addition, unusually lofty trees could also be seen here . This forest was very similar to the dense forest that he had seen in the Portal of Brave Warriors .
The scorching sun was high up in the sky . It was emitting scalding and dazzling rays of light .
The tree leaves would issue a crisp sound like that of gurgling water whenever the sea breeze found its way through the leaves of the forest .
Shi Mu closed his eyes, and took a long and deep breath . And, he felt the surge of an excessively soothing feeling in his body the next moment .
The heavenly and spiritual energy that prevailed in the atmosphere of this place was exceptionally rich; it was much superior to that of the Eastern Continent .
"This place is a treasure trove! It looks like the land of this place has never been put under the plough . Therefore, the resources it contains are far beyond the resources of the Eastern Continent . No wonder the Dark Moon Cult wanted to relocate their people to this continent," Shi Mu opened his eyes, and said .
Cai nodded repeatedly . Simultaneously, he continued to observe the surrounding area in an inquisitive manner .
Shi Mu swept his gaze around a couple of times . He wished to set out on an exploration trip of this continent right away, but it wasn't the right time to do so .
He walked toward the forest near the sea's surface, and sat down cross-legged under a towering tree .
"Cai, be on you guard, and keep watch on the circumferential situation for me . " Shi Mu shook his head, and cast these thoughts off his mind for the time being . Then, he said to Cai .
Cai complied, and flew up in the sky . He then landed on the lofty tree Shi Mu was seated under, and started to sweep his glance at the surrounding area .
Shi Mu again took out a Restoration pill from his clothes, and started the operation of his cultivation art .
Nearly half-a-day seemed to have passed in a flash . Shi Mu finally opened his eyes . His eyes seemed to be projecting two beams of cold light .
He shook his sleeves and stood up . The hint of a delightful smile hung on his face .
This place was loaded with plentiful sources of spiritual energy . The wonderful atmosphere had allowed him to restore his Real Qi and magic power to its peak within half-a-day . Moreover, the injuries of his body had completely healed .
"Shi Tou, are you all right?" Cai swooped down .
"Let's go and explore this new continent!" Shi Mu moved his head in a nod . Then, he looked toward the depths of the forest, and said with great enthusiasm .
Cai was also bubbling with zestful excitement . So, he issued a few strange and excited 'Quack' sounds . Then, he flew up, and started to hover around Shi Mu once again .

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