ragginovel Chapter 2467 Altar Without Seal
Chapter 2467 Altar Without Seal
Chapter 2467 Altar Without Seal
Fortunately, the owner of the dojo was lured away. During the infiltration, Qin Sang inadvertently revealed a slight aura without alerting anyone and successfully entered the dojo.
Suspended in mid-air, the scenery of the lake and mountains is fully visible.
Qin Sang's gaze swept across the mountains and finally landed on the lake. Only after entering did she realize how large the lake was. The boundless water was as calm as a mirror, reflecting the chaos of the raging storm above. The two scenes of calm and chaos merged together here.
The altar may be hidden at the bottom of the lake.
Qin Sang entered the water and found that the lake was very deep, with the shore almost vertical. The deep water was icy cold, but the spiritual energy was exceptionally abundant. Not only did it nurture various strange spirit fish, but rare flowers and herbs also grew in the crevices of the rocks.
Of course, these rare and exotic flowers and herbs were all protected by the owner of the temple, and Qin Sang did not want to disturb him, so she did not take any action.
After circling the bottom of the lake, Qin Sang found no trace of the altar. He was not surprised; if it were so easy to find, the altar would have been exposed long ago.
We may have to rely on the imperial edict next.
Qin Sang activated the altar and offered up the golden edict. Before Qin Sang could make any move, a flash of golden light appeared, and the edict was thrown into a certain place at the bottom of the lake.
Seeing this, Qin Sang was overjoyed and quickly followed. Soon, she saw a strange ripple on the lake, as if there was an invisible barrier, which Qin Sang had not noticed while swimming.
'call out! ’
The imperial edict passed through an invisible barrier, and Qin Sang followed closely behind. The scene before her eyes changed drastically; the lake water disappeared, and she entered a dark space.
The surroundings were deathly silent, with only a grand hall standing quietly in the darkness for countless years. The hall was full of ancient charm, but the mottled walls, broken tiles, and fractured beams indicated that it had suffered severe damage in the past.
"This is... the main hall of the Ordination Office!"
A look of surprise appeared in Qin Sang's eyes. The Ordination Office was the core and important place in the administration, and the administration altar and the seal of the chief meritorious official were located in the Ordination Office!
The altar for governance is located within this main hall.
Qin Sang landed in front of the palace gate and found that the gate was already ajar. She couldn't wait to push it open and went in. Sure enough, she saw a mysterious altar. The scale of the altar and the complexity of the runes far surpassed the Jing altar. It was undoubtedly a Zhi altar. Moreover, judging from the scale of the altar, it was definitely not a weak separate Zhi like Qingyang Zhi.
but……
"The seal of the chief priest is gone! The altar exists, but the seal is missing!"
Qin Sang quickly ascended the altar, only to be greatly disappointed.
The Capital Seal is the foundation of a state. When a Taoist master establishes a state, he must first connect with the Divine Court and refine the Capital Seal. Only when the Capital Seal is fully developed can it be upgraded to a legitimate state.
If the seal of merit were still intact, even if all the other altars and capital altars were destroyed, Qin Sang could still activate the altars and submit a memorial to the emperor.
Besides, all the key information about this administration was hidden in the Du Gong Seal. He knew the names of the twenty-four main administrations of the Daoist sect and some key subordinate administrations, but there were no plaques hanging outside the main hall, and the Du Gong Seal was nowhere to be found. Qin Sang had no way of knowing which administration this was.
Qin Sang was unwilling to give up and searched carefully. She sighed and looked disappointed.
With the Du Gong Seal nowhere to be found, there is no shortcut left. There is only one way: rebuild the Jingtan and Dutan altars, conquer territories that match the altars, and then forcibly activate the altars in order to shake the divine court.
Qin Sang was essentially reopening a government in a foreign land, which would undoubtedly be extremely difficult without the secret support of the Dao Court. The good news is that he no longer needs to spend time and effort building a governance altar, saving him a great deal of energy and precious materials.
Looking closely at the altar in front of him, Qin Sang noticed several cracks on its edge and was secretly alarmed. He realized how fierce the battle must have been back then, that even the altar had been damaged.
Fortunately, the damage to the altar was not serious and it was not difficult to repair.
There's only a solitary altar here, and no high-level talismans remain, but Qin Sang can inscribe the Thunder Sacrifice Oath into it. Of course, there's no use for the altar yet; Qin Sang only has the Horned Life Kingdom under his command, and the Jingtan Altar is sufficient.
"As expected, we must proceed cautiously. I wonder if the Du Gong Seal is still out there. If only we could find it..."
Qin Sang gently touched the altar; it was icy cold to the touch. He pondered to himself that he would soon be building his own empire. Since that was the case, he decided against rushing to seize this place to avoid unforeseen complications; it would be better to have the other party keep an eye on it.
Next, Qin Sang stayed in the main hall of the Ordination Office for a while before leaving the temple. Not long after he left, the master of the temple returned but failed to catch the troublemaking Qin Sang himself.
After reuniting with his true form, Qin Sang traveled around the Cangwu Kingdom before returning to the Jiaosheng Kingdom. Unexpectedly, he received good news as soon as he returned.
"Master, Feng Mo has sent a talisman," Bai Ying'er landed gracefully in front of Qin Sang and presented the talisman.
Qin Sang opened it and saw that it was sent by Xiao Yue. It turned out that Xian Ying had contacted Xiao Yue through the way Qin Sang left, saying that the matter Qin Sang had entrusted to him had finally made progress.
Withdrawing his divine sense, Qin Sang chuckled. More than a hundred years had passed before he received news; he had thought he had long been forgotten by Xuan Ying.
Back then, Qin Sang entrusted Xianying to investigate the route taken by the ancestors of the Lingren people when they left Dafengyuan. However, there was no news from them for a long time, and he had already given up hope. Unexpectedly, Xianying suddenly contacted him again.
"Master, the letter says you need to go there in person, won't that be..." Bai Ying'er was a little worried.
Normally, if Xianying found out any information, she could simply state it in a letter. However, she insisted that Qin Sang meet with her in person, which made Bai Ying'er worry that there might be a conspiracy.
"There shouldn't be any problem," Qin Sang shook his head, as Xian Ying had no reason to harm him.
Looking back, he had made a pact with Xuan Ying to deal with Suanni together. Could it be that an opportunity has presented itself now?
Qin Sang planned to establish an altar and govern the region, and in principle, she should not be distracted by external affairs. However, since half-demons and demons were both in the Great Wind Plain, they could not be completely separated.
Cultivating the Mahayana path of killing means that, unlike before, one can simply flee far away to avoid any trouble caused by the slightest disturbance.
The Great Wind Plains are home to countless powerful and intertwined forces, where a single move can have far-reaching consequences. He must not only focus on the Horned Beast Kingdom and its vicinity but also maintain a comprehensive view of the entire Great Wind Plains and monitor its evolving situation. Maintaining close contact with the demon race, especially the Suanni and Zhaofeng clans, will not only allow him to understand their attitudes towards half-demons but also ensure he receives timely updates on any future developments.
"Since that's the case, I'll go there myself and see what he's really up to," Qin Sang originally wanted to take over Liufeng Kingdom soon, but he could only wait until he returned to make a more detailed plan.
Unsure of Xianying's purpose, Qin Sang decided to bring both her Dharma Body and Dharma Form along, just to be on the safe side. However, Zhuque was likely willing to stay behind.
"Don't rush into a counterattack. We can start accepting disciples on a large scale and bringing them into the Daoist sect. The more, the better! Remember to stall the battle. If we encounter any trouble, we can ask the Vermilion Bird for help..."
Qin Sang gave Bai Ying'er some instructions and set off immediately, entering Fengmo shortly afterward.
"Greetings to the Lord!"
Earthly Lord, leading several Wind Thieves, came out early to greet them.
When Qin Sang left Fengmo, he ordered Di Xinggong to cross the Tianbi Mountains and lead one group of wind bandits, while Xiaoyue led the other. Over the past hundred years, they have gradually grown stronger and have become two forces that cannot be ignored.
Although the Kingdom of Jiaosheng is weak, the hidden forces under Qin Sang are actually quite powerful. Once revealed, they will surely surprise the enemy.
"how?"
Qin Sang and Di Xinggong flew side by side in the sky, inquiring about their recent situation.
According to the report from the Earthly Official, the development momentum is very good. Many bandits have been incorporated into their ranks, and Qin Sang has forbidden them from burning, killing, and looting, which has led to an improvement in the atmosphere in the Wind Desert.
“However,” Di Xinggong said solemnly, “it is against common sense that the Wind Bandits do not engage in burning, killing, and looting. Moreover, as our power grows stronger, we are becoming more and more conspicuous, and lately I have a feeling that someone is watching us.”
Qin Sang forbade them to take the initiative to cause trouble, so they didn't need to show any mercy when the other party caused trouble. They went fishing everywhere, but the opportunities were much fewer than before.
Upon hearing this, Qin Sang was shocked. He had long suspected that there was a hidden force watching Feng Mo.
"Have you found any trace of them?" Qin Sang pressed.
Di Xinggong shook his head. "The other party's methods are extremely sophisticated. If my earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic that allows one to escape) technique were not so bad, I would not have been able to detect it at all. In fact, even now I am not sure if it was just my imagination. Besides, I also discovered some anomalies. Do you remember the cave you asked me to keep an eye on, my lord?"
Qin Sang nodded. The Earthwalker was referring to the secret realm where he obtained the Phoenix Feather and Phoenix Blood Tree, which was then taken by Xuan Ying to repay a favor.
Di Xinggong said in a low voice, "Not long after our lord left, that cave was occupied by a mysterious force, but they live a secluded life, unlike the Wind Bandits. Moreover, they are all highly skilled. I almost got caught when I tried to get close. I suspect that they might be the ones watching us!"
Qin Sang frowned and remained silent.
For over a hundred years, Di Xinggong tried every possible method but failed to uncover the origins of the mysterious force, and in the end, he himself was almost exposed.
Such a force could probably only be supported by a great nation of half-demons or a major demon clan.
Recalling the scene when Xuan Ying met the other party, Qin Sang thought to herself, "Could it be that the Zhao Feng Clan is keeping an eye on Feng Mo?"
Qin Sang was already being watched before she even began searching for the Qilin's origin. Once she actually made a move, it would be difficult to keep it a secret.
"Don't alert the enemy!"
Qin Sang said decisively that he had to be patient and that they could slow down for now.
"Leave some capable assistants behind, and send the rest of the Wind Bandits out of the Wind Desert, so they can scatter to various countries and search for something."
As she spoke, Qin Sang conjured a precious seal.
The shapes of the seals are all similar, the biggest difference being the inscription.
Other cultivators, lacking the skills to establish an altar and knowledge of Daoist practices, would not perceive any extraordinary properties even if they obtained the Du Gong Seal. If the Du Gong Seal were to fall into the wrong hands, it might be collected by some cultivator, or even an ordinary person, as just a regular seal.
As she spoke, Qin Sang took out a stack of thunder talismans and some pills. The emperor did not starve his soldiers, so he instructed Di Xinggong to distribute these things.
In fact, the superior techniques that Qin Sang has passed on to them over the years are enough to make most of the bandits grateful to tears. If there is even a glimmer of hope, who would want to live such a precarious life?
Qin Sang then inquired about the people who created the Blood Cloud Mountains, but to her surprise, they were even more mysterious, and even Di Xinggong knew nothing about them.
His gaze pierced through the vast sandstorm, revealing only the same monotonous scenery. The desert seemed to grow ever more mysterious. Qin Sang felt a sense of unease, but she wouldn't back down. She muttered to herself, "Looks like I need to catch up with Xianying..."
At this point, the Earth God continued to report: "When I went there last time, I noticed an unusual sign that makes me suspect they may leave the cave soon."
"Oh?"
After pondering for a moment, Qin Sang decided to go and investigate himself.
After the local officials made the arrangements, they headed to the Tianbi Mountains and went straight to the secret realm.
Upon arriving at the secret realm, Qin Sang found that the scenery here was completely different from before. A mountain peak had appeared out of nowhere, and it was very well hidden. If Qin Sang hadn't known about the trick beforehand, she would never have imagined that there would be a cave here.
"It might be an illusion array."
"He said in a low voice, pointing to the entrance of the cave," said Di Xinggong.
They guarded the place for over a month without seeing anyone come or go. At this time, Qin Sang received a talisman and left Di Xinggong behind before going down the mountain alone.
It turned out that Xiaoyue had come to pay her respects and had brought Pancong with her.
When Qin Sang went into seclusion, Xiao Yue was the one who contacted Pan Cong. Qin Sang left Pan Cong and Ling Ren in the north, hoping that he could find something useful. Unfortunately, he found nothing in the end, so Qin Sang ordered him to bring Ling Ren over.
"I have disappointed the Lord, please punish me!"
Pan Cong looked embarrassed. It wasn't that he hadn't tried his best, but rather that time had changed everything, and all traces had been buried by the years, making them impossible to find.
Qin Sang knew that Pan Cong was not to blame and would not punish him for it. When asked about the current situation of the Ling people, Pan Cong reported: "We encountered some trouble on the way and lost several hundred people. The rest have been brought over."
"Alright! Lingxi, you stay here. You take the rest of the Ling people to Jiaosheng Kingdom. Pancong, you stay there..."
Qin Sang instructed that if the secret vault of the Tomb People were found, it might require the bloodline of the Tomb People to open it.
Pan Cong and Xiao Yue both accepted the order and left. Qin Sang returned to the Tianbi Mountains. This time, she didn't have to wait long before she saw a ripple appear in the void, followed by the emergence of several figures. These people all wore cloaks to conceal their faces and auras, acting mysteriously. There were seven of them in total.
I didn't expect there to be so many people. I wonder if the one I met back then is among them.
Qin Sang was wary of their origins and strength, so she openly followed them. Even Di Xinggong's earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic that can be used to escape from the earth) technique was deemed insufficient. Qin Sang and Di Xinggong agreed to meet at a certain place, and Qin Sang followed them alone.
These cloaked figures traveled north along the Tianbi Mountains, proceeding with great caution. Qin Sang dared not get too close, and being unfamiliar with the terrain, she nearly lost them several times, which made her think of the kindness of the Tianmu Butterfly.
After traversing mountains and valleys, the cloaked figure ahead finally stopped.
Qin Sang gazed into the distance and saw that they were standing on a mountain wall, with a bottomless ravine below. On the other side of the ravine, another mountain wall was faintly visible, not far away, but a strange gray wind blew between them, never ceasing.
A strange wind howled, and the ravines were shrouded in a gray haze, as if countless dangers were lurking within, chilling one to the bone.
"here it is……"
Qin Sang recalled the message sent by Di Xinggong and the others. He already knew about the famous dangerous places in Fengmo, but this place was not on the list.
"What are they doing here?"
As soon as this thought crossed Qin Sang's mind, she saw one of the cloaked figures throw out a disc. The disc was turned upside down, scattering silver light. Beams of silver light pierced through the strange wind like sharp swords and shot into the ravine.