ragginovel Chapter 2420: Attacking North and South
Chapter 2420: Attacking North and South
Chapter 2420: Attacking North and South
"Did you two hear that?"
Yuanluo looked at the pair of cousins.
The two demons nodded and gazed into the depths of the starry sky.
They received secret techniques from the immortals, enabling them to see things that many other demon cultivators could not, and the most crucial threads within the Dou Su were hidden within them.
Previously, they were unclear about the immortal's true intentions, but after entering Dou Su for so long, they could guess a thing or two. It seemed that the immortal wanted to fully open up Dou Su, and even the entire Xuanwu Sacred Palace!
They didn't know what consequences the emergence of the Xuanwu Sacred Palace would bring, but they knew that the various demon saints had been paying attention to this place for a long time. Fortunately, the immortals did not treat them as expendable pawns and taught them methods to save their lives in advance.
Now that things have come to this, they have no choice but to back down, especially since it concerns the safety of the two Great Sages.
Hopefully, the great demon saints won't care about these insignificant characters...
The three demons prayed silently, shifted their escape light, and flew towards a distant star.
This star was a dark star, invisible in the night sky; its location could only be sensed by using secret techniques. As they flew towards this dark star, it did not drift away from them like other stars.
Dark Star is one of the main stars of Douzhu – Farmer.
The farmer is in charge of the autumn harvest; the old farmer is in charge of the harvest!
There is another star in the sky called Farmer's Father-in-Law Star, which shines brightly and is visible to the naked eye, but that star is a false star.
As they drew closer to the Farmer's Star, the three demons suddenly stopped.
“Immortal, we have arrived,” Yuanluo reported.
"Alright, quickly take out that bottle of Xuanwu essence blood." The immortal repeatedly agreed and urged Yuanluo.
"Is this the essence blood of a sacred beast?" Yuanluo took out a jade bottle, which was filled with bright red blood.
This bottle of essence blood was delivered to her some time ago. The bottle was sealed, and she knew it was no ordinary essence blood. She never expected it to be Xuanwu essence blood.
"Having failed to find any descendants of Xuanwu, I could only extract some essence blood from the spirit turtle and barely refine these few drops. However, even if they resemble it seven or eight parts, it will be enough..."
The immortal's tone was full of emotion as he instructed Yuanluo on how to break the seal and use the bottle of essence blood.
Yuanluo did as instructed and easily broke the seal, immediately smelling a unique fragrance. The essence blood had no fishy smell at all; instead, waves of fragrance emanated from the jade bottle, like a spiritual medicine, making one linger.
The essence blood flew out of the jade bottle and spontaneously divided into seven drops. The three demons joined forces to perform a secret technique, and the seven drops of essence blood flew towards Farmer Star, dispersing into wisps of blood mist along the way. The shapes of the seven wisps of blood mist perfectly matched the constellations of the Seven Mansions of Xuanwu.
As the seven clouds of blood mist around the farmer transformed into the crimson Xuanwu constellation, the three demons felt a tremor and widened their eyes. They saw a huge tortoise shadow emerge from the blood mist!
Xuanwu, also known as the Turtle-Snake, has a turtle's back and a snake's body.
What they saw was a Xuanwu sacred beast!
The three demons held their breath and watched as the Xuanwu turned its enormous body and walked step by step toward Farmer's Star. The Xuanwu's body was even larger than a star, but in the end, it slowly disappeared into Farmer's Star.
The next moment, an incomparably dazzling star suddenly lit up in the sky, immediately startling all the demons in the constellation of Dou Su.
"quick!"
The three demons, Yuanluo, hurriedly chased after Xuanwu and rushed into Nongzhangren Star, where they could ensure their safety.
At the same time, all the stars in the constellation Dou began to shine, as if the star Nongzhangren had awakened this starry sky!
All the demon cultivators looked towards Farmer Star, and at the same time they noticed that the allied forces of Crimson Meteor Mountain and Moonlit Tundra suddenly accelerated, and a beam of starlight shot towards them from Farmer Star.
"Where are they going? Oh no!"
The demons knew something was wrong, but the change happened too fast to stop it. They could only watch helplessly as the starlight struck them, and then their figures quickly faded in the starlight, as if they had been sucked into the Farmer Star.
Some demon cultivators cursed loudly, but most were more concerned about the changes in Dou Su.
"The Dou Su constellation is finally about to open!"
The Azure Demon King murmured, transforming into a beam of light and rushing towards Farmer's Star. He then abruptly stopped, a sense of surprise and doubt creeping into his heart. At this moment, strange phenomena arose deep within the Dipper Constellation, with clouds and mist billowing in the starry sky. And the entrance to the Dipper Constellation did not seem to be on Farmer's Star!
Why go to Farmer's Star from Crimson Meteor Mountain and Moon Tundra?
The Azure Demon King was puzzled, but remembering the Great Sage Beiheng's orders, he decided to prioritize entering the Dou Su constellation. He then changed direction and flew towards the entrance of Dou Su, while Princess Yu Lu and the other demons also changed course.
The surrounding energy became increasingly clear; that was the entrance to the Dipper constellation!
Outside the constellation of Dou Su, the Black Silence Demon King and other demons guarding the vicinity were also alarmed by the strange occurrence. After observing for a moment, the Black Silence Demon King flew to the palace of the Plague God and shouted sternly, "Quickly go and report to the Plague God!"
A demon king hurriedly went in to report.
After waiting for a while, there was still no movement from inside the tower. The Black Silence Demon King grew impatient and was about to force his way in when he suddenly heard the voice of his first wife from inside: "I'm sorry, Fellow Daoist Black Silence, my husband is not in the palace at the moment, and I don't know where he has gone. However, before he left, my husband instructed that any of you kings who wish to follow Fellow Daoist Black Silence may do so at your own discretion."
Before the words were finished, the golden pagoda parted the colorful clouds and flew away.
"You bastard!" The Black Demon King was furious, not expecting the Plague Lord to go back on his word at the last minute.
He lost not just one helper, but five top experts. Unless the Great Sages personally intervene, this force is enough to reverse the battle!
The First Lady fled, leaving the demons looking at each other in bewilderment. Some apologized and chose to leave, while others stayed to observe.
At the same time, the demon cultivators in other constellations also sensed the anomaly in Dou Su and rushed over from all directions.
The stars in the constellation of the Dipper shone even brighter, almost dispelling the darkness. At the entrance to the constellation, a colorful cloud was clearly visible, its radiance brilliant yet not gaudy, instead exuding a mysterious aura.
"There's no time to lose, fellow Daoists, please follow me quickly!"
Suppressing his rage, the Black Demon King rallied several of the Plague Lord's subordinates and, with a command, charged into Dou Su.
Under the starlight, streaks of light rushed towards the clouds.
Then, a golden light emerged from the depths of the clouds, within which countless pavilions and towers could be vaguely seen, standing side by side. Unlike the other constellations, these pavilions and towers were intact, exuding the vicissitudes of time, firmly capturing the gaze of the demons.
Although it is only the tip of the iceberg of the Dou constellation, one can see the whole picture from a small part. The treasures in the Dou constellation should have been completely preserved.
If it truly is the Xuanwu Sacred Palace, it must contain the Xuanwu Sacred Clan's most precious treasures!
The fastest, the Azure Demon King, took the lead and arrived at the edge of the clouds first. After a slight pause, he suddenly rushed into the glow of the clouds.
Countless eyes were fixed on it from behind. When they discovered that the Azure Demon King had not encountered any obstacles in the rosy light, they all activated their escape techniques with all their might, unwilling to fall behind.
The Azure Demon King rushed into the clouds and felt that the surrounding clouds were extremely gentle, with wisps of breeze brushing past him, and there was no sense of danger whatsoever.
"So simple?"
The Azure Demon King was somewhat incredulous.
He always felt that there was some conspiracy between Crimson Meteor Mountain and Moonlit Tundra, but there was nothing unusual about the scene in front of him. He was only one step away from Dou Su!
The Azure Demon King, half believing and half doubting, passed through the clouds and was suddenly blinded by golden light, finding himself inside the Dou Su constellation.
Amidst the golden light and misty haze, countless palaces and pavilions stood.
There is no sun or moon here, only stars hanging high in the sky.
Below, the vast expanse of blue water stretches out, with layers of mountain shadows hidden in the mist, creating an ethereal atmosphere. Every mountain and every palace appears extraordinary!
The Azure Demon King twirled the ring on his hand, knowing that a fierce battle was about to unfold, and he needed to use this treasure with caution.
With a quick glance around, the Azure Demon King was drawn to one of the golden palaces. With pursuers closing in behind him, he didn't have time to observe carefully. Just as he was about to fly towards the golden palace, he felt that something was amiss.
'Shuh! '
The Azure Demon King suddenly looked up and discovered that the starry sky was rising higher and higher, and the stars were getting farther and farther away from them. Gradually, more stars appeared at the edge of the starry sky.
With the appearance of these stars, the Azure Demon King noticed that the constellation Dou Su had also undergone some unknown changes.
"Could it be..."
He suddenly realized something, his expression changed slightly, and he sped up even more.
Gradually, the entire constellation of Xuanwu was affected by the constellation of Dou. The other six constellations, including Niu, Nu, and Xu, all exhibited unusual phenomena. Numerous stars shone simultaneously, and their starlight connected with that of Dou, forming the complete constellation of Xuanwu.
‘Boom! ’
The surrounding gales swirled wildly, and the Seven Mansions of Xuanwu experienced unusual tremors.
The tremors are intensifying.
On the ground, the lake water suddenly rippled, and the demons guarding nearby couldn't help but widen their eyes.
‘Wow! ’
Suddenly, towering waves surged up on the lake.
An astonishing wave was faintly emanating from beneath the lake's surface, seemingly about to erupt, which greatly alarmed the demons.
‘Crack! ’
The earth shook violently, and a tremendous force burst forth from the ground. The lake surface shattered like a mirror, and people and horses were thrown about. They no longer cared about fighting for the treasure and scattered in all directions.
That fluctuation was terrifying. This was only the beginning of the eruption, yet it had already created such a terrifying momentum. It was as if an unparalleled ferocious beast was being suppressed below, about to break through the seal!
‘Boom! ’
'boom! ’
……
As the underground ripples continued to erupt, spreading invisibly and having a far-reaching impact, the demon cultivators in the Lotus Crossing Swamp all felt a sudden sense of panic and confusion, not knowing what had happened.
Suddenly, a figure appeared high in the sky. This person was tall, with long hair casually draped behind him, unrestrained and flamboyant, exuding a domineering aura.
He carried a broadsword made of black iron on his back, with the words "Bei Heng" engraved on the blade. This sword was renowned and was the personal sword of the Great Sage Bei Heng!
The Great Sage of Beiheng glanced at the lake and looked towards a certain spot in the void. "Garuda, you arrived very quickly this time!"
His voice was booming and powerful.
"You're in a better position to have the best of both worlds," a purple-robed man emerged from the void, his voice as soft and feminine as a woman's. A ball of golden light danced around him, revealing a pair of palm-sized golden wings. "But this time, I won't let you have all the glory!"
The Great Sage of Beiheng laughed heartily, "Garuda, you've chosen the wrong opponent this time. Our enemies are the lackeys of the Demon Court!"
"That's right! After we drive away the demon court's lackeys, we'll have to fight to determine who's who. That's a chance to achieve enlightenment, so don't even think I'll back down easily. Even though I'm not as strong as you, I'll still fight for it!"
Garuda the Great Sage didn't care at all, shrugged, and spoke in an unquestionable tone.
"Are you so sure that thing is in this Xuanwu Sacred Palace?" The Great Sage of Beiheng asked in a deep voice.
"Even if they are not in the Xuanwu Sacred Palace, they are bound to be connected with it!"
Garuda closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and said softly, "Didn't you feel it? The seal began to tremble as the Xuanwu Holy Palace was born! What else could those demon court lackeys be doing causing trouble in the Lotus Crossing Great Swamp? If the 'Immortal' doesn't act quickly, are you going to wait for their enemies outside to discover this and interfere?"
"What are you two waiting for? I've found Jinqing and Molu's trail. Those lackeys of the Demon Court have already taken the lead over us. You're still so leisurely. Do you expect them to leave you a single drop of soup?"
A cold, aloof female voice reached the ears of the two demon saints; the voice actually came from the depths of the earth.
Within the constellation of Dou Su, the figures of demon cultivators can be seen everywhere.
The Azure Demon King broke into several palaces and obtained several treasures. Suddenly, his face showed surprise. He saw Princess Jade Dew standing on a mountain not far away, holding a jade ruyi in her hands. The jade ruyi melted like ice, and the spiritual liquid seeped into Princess Jade Dew's skin, turning into a strange spiritual light that traveled all over her body.
In an instant, Princess Yulu's aura underwent a dramatic change.
Despite having the exact same appearance, she was no longer Princess Yulu, which filled the Azure Demon King with fear.
"It's that person from Xianlin Palace..."
The Azure Demon King was greatly alarmed.
I thought the Demon Saints would sit back and watch these pawns fight it out, but I didn't expect one Demon Saint to step in so quickly! With one Demon Saint appearing, the others will surely follow suit!
"The Xuanwu Sacred Palace is about to appear in the world!"
The Azure Demon King had already guessed this, and seeing this scene, he understood the whole story.
At this moment, the ring flashed, and the Azure Demon King breathed a sigh of relief. He hurriedly fled Dou Su and dared not covet the so-called opportunity again.
……
Edge of the Arctic ice sheet.
There is a sacred mountain here, a holy mountain in the eyes of the surrounding demon cultivators. This mountain is the cave dwelling of the Great Sage of Fallen Frost.
At this moment, the Great Sage of Frostfall stood on the mountaintop, her hands behind her back, looking southeast. A long-bearded old man stood respectfully behind her.
"The Xuanwu Holy Palace is about to be born," said the Great Sage Yunshuang calmly.
"Does the legendary Xuanwu Sacred Palace really exist?" the long-bearded elder exclaimed in surprise. "Why doesn't the Great Sage go to the Lotus Crossing Great Swamp? Perhaps..."
"Let them fight it out. Back then, I didn't want to side with those immortals, nor did I want to get too close to Bei Heng and the others, because I didn't want to get involved in this battle. Of course, you can think that I wasn't strong enough or that I was too cowardly," Great Sage Yunshuang smiled.
The long-bearded old man was terrified, "This old servant dares not!"
"Those things are irrelevant to us. Let's broaden our horizons! With the emergence of the Xuanwu Sacred Palace and the loosening of the seal, the cataclysmic change we've been waiting for for countless years is about to arrive, and the fate of all living beings in this world will be altered..."
The Frost Demon King paused for a moment, then said, "Send the order: all demon kings, come here immediately."
"Yes!"
……
Arctic ice sheet.
The swirling blizzard intensified, swallowing countless icebergs.
At this moment, the demon saints scattered around the vortex, forming a large array. Although they could not suppress the vortex, they could seal off the aura here and prevent the other demon saints from being alerted.
However, this method could not last, and they were waiting for the immortal's response.
Finally, Fellow Daoist Mu's voice came, "They have been led to the Lotus Crossing Great Swamp by the Xuanwu Holy Palace..."