ragginovel Chapter 2394 5 Immortals
Chapter 2394 5 Immortals
Chapter 2394 Five Immortals
"Greetings, Your Excellencies Protectors!"
Gu Mei and Chi Lian bowed respectfully.
At the same time, Qin Sang heard Chi Lian's voice transmission and learned that the two demons in front of him were the Black and Yellow Protectors of the Five Immortals Sect.
The Five Immortals Abode has five guardians, with the Black and Yellow Guardians being the second. They wield immense power within the Abode, reportedly second only to the mysterious Abode Master.
The short, stout one is the Black Guardian, who is actually a spirit rat in human form.
The tall and thin Yellow Protector's true form is a yellow weasel.
The other three guardians are the snake, the fox, and the hedgehog, collectively known as the Five Immortals. They also have titles within the sect, with each generation of guardians being respectfully called the Gray Immortal, the Yellow Immortal, the Willow Immortal, the Fox Immortal, and the White Immortal.
It is said that the previous generation of Gray Immortals was called Gray Protector, but for some reason, the title of this generation of Gray Immortals was forcibly changed.
The Five Immortals' Abode's five guardians are like dragons, appearing only briefly and never seen. Their names are known to outsiders, but their forms are never seen. Now, two of the guardians have arrived at the same time, which shows how important Gu Mei's mission is.
Qin Sang's encounter with the Black and Yellow Protectors meant she had access to the Five Immortals' Abode's most core secrets.
A thought flashed through his mind, and he followed the example of the two women and bowed.
In fact, Qin Sang had an opportunity to make a move. If he had suddenly attacked and forcibly taken Gu Mei away, the Plague Lord and the Black and Yellow Protectors wouldn't have been able to react in time and stop him. However, Qin Sang ultimately didn't act rashly because he still didn't know the true purpose of the Five Immortals' Abode and Gu Mei.
If you share the same goal as them, it's better to infiltrate their circle than to alert them.
It's impossible for all these demon cultivators to possess Mo Yan's abilities and be able to see through his secrets. Even if he were exposed, Qin Sang was confident that she would have a way to escape.
"Please, Your Excellencies, take a look!"
Gu Mei stepped forward and handed over a jade box.
Huang, the protector, took the jade box but did not open it. He ran his hand over it a few times and nodded to Hei, the protector.
The Black Protector grinned slyly, his lips barely moving as he said something to Gu Mei, who answered him one by one.
Unfortunately, they communicated secretly using supernatural powers, so Qin Sang and Chi Lian couldn't hear anything.
After the exchange, the Black Protector's sly smile deepened, and he praised Gu Mei highly, saying, "Gu Mei, you deserve the greatest credit this time. After this is over, the two of us will definitely report to the Master and ask for your reward!"
Even the usually stern Protector Huang showed a look of agreement upon hearing this.
Gu Mei was overjoyed, "Thank you, protectors!"
The Black Protector turned to Chi Lian, "Fortunately, you arrived in time to rescue Gu Mei, which is a great achievement. I will grant you the right to atone for your sins, and the punishment you received last time will be wiped clean, allowing you to return to your original position."
If Chi Lian's plan goes smoothly and develops Tianyunpu into a powerful force second only to overlords like the White Dragon King and the Plague King, she will definitely be more valued and receive more rewards than she is now, and she will not be overshadowed by Gu Mei.
Despite her resentment, Chi Lian could only express her gratitude.
Seeing that the Black Protector was looking at Qin Sang again, Chi Lian quickly explained on his behalf: "Reporting to the two protectors, this fellow Daoist's Dharma name is Qingfeng. He has long since joined the Five Immortals' Abode and ascended to the Wuzi Altar. I was ordered to infiltrate the Lotus Crossing Great Swamp and invited Fellow Daoist Qingfeng to join Tianyunpu to assist me. During this time, Fellow Daoist Qingfeng has been training demon soldiers for Tianyunpu with great diligence. Fellow Daoist Qingfeng also contributed significantly to the rescue of Gu Mei this time."
Qin Sang glanced at Chi Lian and thought to herself that this female demon still had a conscience.
"Hehe, Chi Lian, you're overthinking it. When has the Five Immortals' Abode ever mistreated its meritorious officials?" The Black Protector sized up Qin Sang. "Fellow Daoist Qingfeng, you're not from any of the Five Clans, are you?"
Qin Sang knew that he was referring to the five demon clans represented by the Five Immortals of the Five Immortals Sect. It turned out that not just anyone could become a direct descendant of the Five Immortals Sect; one had to be born into one of the five demon clans.
“The Black Guardian God’s eyes are like lightning; I am indeed not a descendant of these five clans,” Qin Sang said.
“It’s a pity,” the Black Protector shook his head. “However, the Five Immortals’ Abode is fair in its rewards and punishments, and you will still be able to share the rewards with them later. But until then, you will have to stay with us.”
Then he looked at the two women, "And you two, neither of you are allowed to leave without permission, and you are not allowed to send any messages out without our permission, understand?"
The smile on the Black Protector's face vanished abruptly, his gaze turned icy, and a terrifying pressure enveloped Qin Sang and the two women.
They all paled and respectfully obeyed.
"The pursuers are almost here. Enough talk, let's shake them off first," Protector Huang said suddenly, who had been staring at the horizon.
The Black Protector ordered, "Follow me."
Immediately, the Black and Yellow Guardians leaped into the lake, followed closely by Qin Sang and the two women.
Qin Sang followed obediently behind, vaguely sensing a wisp of energy locking onto him, clearly indicating that the Black and Yellow Protectors did not trust him. It seemed that it was thanks to Chi Lian's kind words that the Black and Yellow Protectors might not have tolerated him otherwise.
Of course, Qin Sang was not afraid of the other party turning against him. Even if the Black and Yellow Protectors joined forces, they might not be able to keep him. The only person she was wary of was the mysterious Master of the Five Immortals Abode.
However, if the master of the Five Immortals Abode were here, why would they run away? Qin Sang saw through this and chose to follow.
The lake water parted on its own, leading directly to the bottom.
The lake bottom was dark. The Black Protector landed on the lake bottom and stomped heavily, causing the mud and sand to surge up. A stone palace rose from the mud and sand.
The stone hall opened, revealing five stone statues: a spirit rat, a weasel, a snake, a fox, and a hedgehog. However, these statues were lifelike but lacked spirit, and were quite different from the statues Qin Sang had seen at the Five Immortals' Abode.
The stone hall and statue were clearly not built recently. Qin Sang was surprised by the vastness of the Five Immortals' Hall. Just how many such stone halls did the Five Immortals' Hall set up on this continent?
The Black and Yellow Guardians walked to the statues of the Spirit Rat and the Yellow Weasel respectively, forced out a drop of blood essence, and flicked it into the mouths of the statues.
A flash of blood, and the statue immediately regained a radiance it had never shown before, most notably in its eyes, which were incredibly lively, as if they were alive.
Without any hesitation, Chi Lian and Gu Mei walked up to the snake demon and fox demon statues and did the same thing.
In the end, only Qin Sang and a hedgehog statue remained, and the four demons all turned their attention to him.
Qin Sang's expression changed slightly. She took a step back and chuckled dryly, "I don't need to, do I? The Plague God certainly wouldn't notice someone as insignificant as me..."
A cultivator's essence and blood cannot be handed over casually, especially since demon cultivators in this world mainly cultivate their physical bodies, and their essence and blood are the foundation of their existence. Once handed over to others, it will create countless hidden dangers for them.
The Black Protector laughed loudly, "Fellow Daoist, you are unaware that those who are not descendants of my five clans will not benefit from applying my blood essence."
Qin Sang's face stiffened, and she gave an awkward laugh.
Chi Lian shook her head slightly, giving Qin Sang a helpless look.
If this is a test, Qin Sang has already failed at the first step. It would be easier to gain the other party's trust by handing over his essence blood. However, the Five Immortals Sect only absorbs the descendants of the five major demon clans. Even if Qin Sang shows loyalty, it will be useless. It would be better to test the other party's bottom line.
The Black and Yellow Guardians did not attack Qin Sang. Instead, the two demons joined forces to use their magic to activate the stone palace's grand formation.
'Om! '
The stone palace trembled and then sank back into the mud and sand. Qin Sang sensed the stone palace moving away from underground, and at this time the stone palace had already taken on the aura of the four demons.
Once the Plague God is bewitched by the stone palace, the Black and Yellow Protectors' plan to escape will succeed.
"go!"
Protector Huang flicked his sleeve, exhaling a cloud of yellow smoke that enveloped Qin Sang and the four demons, allowing them to silently escape into the distance.
Surrounded by yellow smoke, yet unable to smell any stench, Qin Sang felt the smoke carrying them southeastward, occasionally stopping to observe, but mostly rushing on their way.
At this rate, they have already left the territory of the Plague King and the White Dragon King, and have not seen any pursuers. It seems they have been lured away by the Stone Palace.
No one knew where Huang Yan led them, but they eventually landed on an unnamed deserted island.
'Shuh! '
Yellow smoke landed, revealing Qin Sang and the four demons.
With a powerful stomp of his foot, the Black Protector caused a mountain on the island to split open, revealing a stone palace.
Qin Sang was already used to it and followed the four demons into the stone hall.
There are also five stone statues in this stone hall, but this time the Black and Yellow Protectors did not use their blood essence to smear the statues.
The Black Protector turned around and said, "Let's rest here for a while."
They each found a spot in the stone hall and entered meditation one after another. Qin Sang and the two women remained within the sight of the Black and Yellow Protectors.
That wisp of energy monitoring Qin Sang remained constant, and Qin Sang also sensed it on Chi Lian and Gu Mei.
Gu Mei had rendered outstanding service, yet she still couldn't gain the trust of the Black and Yellow Protectors. This showed how crucial this operation was, and no mishaps could be tolerated. So why were they keeping her alive? Was it simply because of their clear-cut rules of reward and punishment?
The Five Immortals' Abode is a powerful force spanning the dojos of various demon saints, so it's not surprising that they adhere to the rules. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to maintain such a large organization. However, rules can always be flexible, and the Black and Yellow Protectors don't seem to be rigid in nature.
Unsure of their intentions, Qin Sang remained secretly vigilant.
For the next few days, they hid in the stone hall, and Qin Sang felt that the Black and Yellow Protectors seemed to be waiting for something.
On this day, a faint light suddenly appeared in the pitch-black stone hall.
Qin Sang and the two women were startled awake. Looking up, they saw a firefly flying in front of the Black Protector.
A shimmering light entered the Black Protector's brow.
A moment later, the Black Protector suddenly opened his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Crimson Meteor Mountain and Moonlit Tundra have set off!"
Protector Huang exclaimed softly, "How could it be so fast?"
Qin Sang and the two women dared not interrupt. They were all secretly puzzled by what they heard. Chiyun Mountain and Yuehun Tundra had been training their troops for so long, they should have set off long ago. After waiting for so long, the Black and Yellow Protectors still thought it was fast.
The Five Immortals' Abode clearly had a deep understanding of Crimson Meteor Mountain and Moonlit Tundra, and knew many things that others did not.
“In that case, we can’t wait any longer,” the Black Protector stood up. “Send a message to Liu Xian and the others that we’re going ahead and they should catch up as soon as possible.”
"it is good!"
Protector Huang nodded and activated the stone hall. Immediately, an invisible wave spread out in the void and gradually dissipated.
Hearing the conversation between the two demons, Chi Lian and Gu Mei were both surprised. Judging from the tone of these two protectors, the other three protectors were also coming to Lian Du Da Ze.
The Five Immortals Abode is a large and powerful family, with five guardians stationed in different regions. It is usually difficult for them to even see one of the guardians, and the arrival of two guardians is already a sign of great importance. The number of times all five guardians gather together is extremely rare.
They were both happy and worried. They were happy to be able to participate in important matters and have the opportunity to make contributions. They were worried because with the five immortals gathered together, there would surely be many dangers ahead, and they might not be able to protect themselves.
Qin Sang pondered what the actions of Chiyun Mountain and Yuehun Tundra were related to the goals of the Five Immortals' Abode.
The Three Friends of Flying Immortals never mentioned this matter. Wu Xian claimed that they had no conflict with the Demon Saint's subordinates. Could it be that the Five Immortals' Sect's goals were not actually the same as theirs, and that he was overthinking things?
"Why hasn't the inkstone arrived yet?"
Qin Sang, with her foresight, sent out the message, and the Three Immortals should have received it long ago, but they have yet to respond.
Once the Three Immortals arrive, we'll know whether the Five Immortals' Abode is truly a match for them.
If their goals do not conflict with the Five Immortals' Sect, and the Five Immortals' Sect is going against the Demon Saint's forces, Qin Sang thinks it would be best to find an opportunity to escape first and watch the show from the sidelines.
The Black and Yellow Protectors seemed to be in a great hurry. They immediately led them out of the stone hall and then continued on their way without stopping.
This time it was even faster than before.
Both the Black and Yellow Guardians looked very solemn, and the atmosphere was tense. Neither of the two women dared to ask any more questions.
Qin Sang stood silently in a corner of the yellow smoke, secretly calculating. Suddenly, an idea struck her. She clenched her right hand into a fist, and the talisman in her palm was slightly hot.
This is a talisman that Wuxian gave him before; the inkstone has finally arrived.
Qin Sang glanced discreetly at the Black and Yellow Guardians; neither demon showed any unusual behavior. Mo Yan must already know that there was a powerful figure beside him. This move was actually somewhat risky, indicating that Mo Yan was very confident in this talisman.
The talisman was slightly warm, indicating that the inkstone was telling him not to act rashly.
In an instant, the talisman disappeared again, and Qin Sang could not directly question Mo Yan, so she could only wait and see.
However, now that the Three Immortals have arrived, Qin Sang is no longer worried even if all five guardians of the Five Immortals Abode are present.
The yellow smoke continued to fly, long since far from the dojos of the White Dragon King and the Plague Lord, but no trace of Crimson Meteor Mountain or Moonlit Tundra was found.
Finally, one evening, a cloud of smoke appeared and released them.
Qin Sang looked around and saw the blue waves rippling, the water and sky blending into one, as if she had entered a vast ocean.
This place is much larger than the lake where the Water Dragon Palace is located.
"what?"
Qin Sang noticed that the lake water below had two colors, varying in depth, and they were located at the point where the two colors met, with a clear distinction between the two sides, forming a distinct boundary.
The black and yellow guardian figures plummeted, landing on the lake surface, gazing at the line in the lake.
Protector Huang raised his hand and pointed upwards, causing yellow smoke to churn violently and spread across the sky, transforming into a yellow cloud that blotted out the sun.
Then, Protector Huang nodded to Protector Hei, who took out the jade box that Gu Mei had given him earlier, and without opening it, threw it down.
The jade box landed precisely on the boundary line of the lake.
Surprisingly, when the jade box was thrown into the lake, it did not cause the slightest ripple. It was as if there was an invisible maw in the lake that swallowed the jade box whole.
The moment the jade box submerged into the lake, Qin Sang lost her connection to it and her gaze sharpened.
The next moment, the once calm lake surface suddenly became turbulent.
‘Wow! ’
Two large waves surged up from the lake at the same time, and the two waves actually surged in opposite directions with the boundary line as the center.
The waves were powerful, and the spray made the boundary even more conspicuous. It stretched as far as the eye could see, running through the entire lake and dividing it into two halves.
When the lake water parted at their feet, what they saw was not the mud and weeds at the bottom of the lake, but a bottomless, dark abyss.
Just as Qin Sang was about to activate her Heavenly Eye Divine Power to carefully investigate the abyss, the talisman in her palm suddenly became scorching hot—this was Mo Yan giving her a warning!