ragginovel Chapter 2547 The mystery of identity
Chapter 2547 The mystery of identity
Chapter 2547 The mystery of identity
"Look, the Great Wind Plains should be just ahead."
A group of five people appeared in the void, looked eastward, and saw the strange celestial phenomenon in front of them, all showing expressions of surprise.
Hundreds of miles away, the sky was shrouded in a layer of blue clouds, like a blue canopy, stretching as far as the eye could see.
Below the blue clouds lay a gray, gloomy, and desolate scene.
This is not Qingyun, but a strange wind that has accumulated there. It appears calm, but in reality, they can sense the violent power within Qingyun from here.
A strong wind rushed towards me, whistling in my ears.
The ground beneath their feet had long since turned into the Gobi Desert, the earth marked with the marks of the wind.
Such strong winds are rarely encountered elsewhere, and they haven't even truly entered the Great Wind Plains yet. No wonder the demon cultivators along the way unanimously referred to the Great Wind Plains as a desolate wasteland.
The closer you get to the Great Wind Plains, the fewer living beings there are; powerful demons will not stay in such a place.
The group consisted of three men and two women, all young men and women, with handsome appearances and outstanding demeanor.
Among the three men, two looked very similar and were possibly twins. Both of them carried swords and wore identical light blue armor. The difference was that one of them carried a sword on the left side of his waist, while the other carried it on the right side.
The third man and woman were standing very close to each other. Both of them were dressed in exquisitely patterned black robes, like a pair of Daoist lovers. The man was heroic and the woman was gentle and charming. They were a match made in heaven.
In addition, there was a woman with a delicate demeanor, closely following behind the woman in black robes, a hint of unease hidden deep in her eyes.
"It's such a strong wind!"
The woman in black robes gazed at the scene on the horizon and couldn't help but sigh.
"Those are the Xun winds! Don't be fooled by the strong winds here; it's just the influence of the Xun winds. Look, those blue clouds are the real Xun winds; they only appear to be one layer high in the sky."
The man in black robes beside him raised his hand and pointed southeast, “South of the Great Wind Plain, where the Xun winds gather, is called the Xun Wind Sea. It is said that the Xun winds are omnipresent, reaching from the Netherworld to the Heavenly Palace, and that is the true forbidden land.”
"Brother Boyang, have you been to Xunfeng Sea?" The two men beside him asked in unison, their tones perfectly in sync, as if they were on the same wavelength.
The other companions showed no unusual expression, clearly unfazed by the situation.
The black-robed man named Boyang shook his head slightly. "Yunling and Yunyu, you know that I fought with those phoenixes during the Tianliu Ruins trial. Those bastards are cunning and vindictive. Later, fearing their retaliation, I never set foot in the Phoenix Clan's territory again."
The others nodded in agreement. There were only two ways to get to Xunfeng Sea: either go directly through the Wilderness, which would require crossing the Phoenix Clan's territory, or go through the northern Wilderness, or go through the North Sea, enter the Great Wind Plains, and then turn due south.
Neither of these paths is peaceful.
The Azure Luan and the Phoenix clans are both composed of five phoenixes, yet they cannot be said to be on good terms.
The land-based demon race and the aquatic race of the North Sea are even more at odds. The area where the North Sea and the Wilderness meet can be described as the darkest and most chaotic place.
The five of them were all outstanding among their peers in the Qingluan Clan, but when it came to the world, their strength was still insufficient, and they could not move freely.
The most dangerous part of our journey to Dafengyuan was being escorted by our clan elders.
"What will we do once we're inside? This place is so barren, I wonder if there are any teleportation arrays. Are we just going to keep flying around like this?" the woman in black robes said coquettishly.
“Lingmei, you may not know this, but in the Great Wind Plains, we don’t rely on teleportation arrays; we travel by using the eye of the wind. Once we’re inside, we can find some local fellow cultivators and ask them. Besides, the tribes that can establish themselves in the Great Wind Plains must all have some abilities. Don’t underestimate them just because this place is barren,” Boyang reminded her.
It was clear that Bo Yang was their leader.
Yunling and Yunyu spoke up simultaneously, saying, "Brother Boyang, don't worry. The decree we received was bestowed by Youhuang Heaven. If we mess things up and incur Youhuang Heaven's punishment, who can bear the consequences? However..."
The brothers not only spoke in unison, but their expressions were also identical, both frowning and looking puzzled. "This imperial edict didn't specify what we must do. What exactly do we do after we go inside?"
After receiving the decree, Bo Yang pondered its meaning and shared his thoughts with his companions. "Youhuangtian doesn't ask us to do anything, but it means we have to do everything. After entering Dafengyuan, record everything you see and hear. Pay special attention to the forces that dominate Dafengyuan and see if there are any things that defy common sense. You might be able to find some clues."
As he spoke, Bo Yang glanced at his companions and said, "I've heard that not only are there demons living in the Great Wind Plains, but there's also a group of half-demons. In that case, let's split up. Ling Mei and I will investigate the demons, and the three of you will go to the half-demon territory first."
Before she could finish speaking, the woman in black robes suddenly said, "Sister Qing, what are you thinking about? Why do you look so absent-minded?"
This sound drew the attention of his companions.
The delicate woman seemed startled, her pretty face flushing red. She waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "No... I wasn't thinking anything..."
This behavior was clearly a lie, and even she realized the problem, so she quickly tried to salvage the situation: "I have been cultivating a supernatural power, and a few days ago I had a vague understanding of it... I don't know when I will be able to go back to seclusion!"
After saying that, she made a gesture of sighing softly, and finally managed to get away with it.
Seeing that her companion believed her, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but that unease just wouldn't go away.
She couldn't help but recall the words of advice she received when she was summoned to Youhuangtian before her departure.
"...Don't worry about going to the Great Wind Plains this time. If it really was him in the North Sea last time, he would have discovered your whereabouts long ago. Since he didn't harm you last time, there won't be any danger this time either. Given his status, he won't bother with you juniors..."
When she traveled to the North Sea, she unexpectedly sensed something on the Cangjing Ranking and discovered that the top spot was lit up. She was so frightened that she was scared out of her wits and hurriedly reported it after returning to her residence.
That experience left her traumatized, and for over a thousand years she dared not leave her tribe's territory.
After that, there was no reaction from the clan, and they thought the matter was over. Unexpectedly, she suddenly received a decree ordering her to go to the Great Wind Plain. Moreover, judging from the tone of that person, she was asked to go find the person on the Azure Mirror Ranking!
This is the real purpose for Youhuangtian to send them here; what's the difference between this and sending them to their deaths?
Qinglan withdrew her right hand back into her sleeve, feeling a warm touch on her fingertips. She gently explored it; this piece of warm jade was specially given to her by that person before their departure. It was said to be part of the Azure Mirror Ranking, but she wondered what the difference was between it and the ordinary Azure Mirror Ranking.
She glanced at her companion beside her. It was embarrassing to admit that she was so frightened. If her companion knew the truth, she probably wouldn't react much better.
After some discussion, they set off again and entered the Great Wind Plains. With their methods, they quickly investigated the situation in the Great Wind Plains.
The Great Wind Plains are divided in two by a mountain range. Half-demons live to the east of the range, while the demon race lives to the west. The two sides maintain a peaceful coexistence, with the mountain serving as the boundary. The demon race here is clearly stronger, as the eastern side is more barren and closer to the River of Sin. This may also be related to the location of the Great Wind Plains, where the demon race is more dominant.
Among the demon race, the strongest are the Suanni and Zhaofeng races. To their surprise, these two races are clearly backed by demon saints, as they had never heard of these two races before.
Because it is too barren and remote, neither Dragon Island nor Phoenix Pavilion bothered to compete for the Great Wind Plain. The two clans lived in seclusion here, preferring to be the head of a chicken rather than the tail of a phoenix, which was a way of survival.
The decree ordered them to conduct a secret investigation in Dafeng Plain and not to visit anyone. So, they split into two groups as planned.
The two demons, Bo Yang and his companion, remained in the demon territory, choosing to start by carefully investigating the major powerful clans for any unusual activity. The three demons, Qing Lan and his companion, had it much easier. The half-demon kingdoms were in a state of chaos, and in such a turbulent situation, no one would notice the three extra individuals. With their cultivation levels, concealing their identities would be a piece of cake.
However, due to the chaotic situation, they did not know where to start and could only split up to investigate.
"These half-demons are so strange. I wonder if it's the human blood in their veins that's causing this, but they're so keen on establishing immortal kingdoms and even fighting for worthless territory..."
They reunited at the agreed location, and Yunyu recounted what she had seen and heard, looking puzzled.
Yunling continued, "Before this chaotic era, the most powerful of the half-demon kingdoms were the Five Great Kingdoms, and the rest were almost all their vassal states."
"They are respectively called the Great Geng Kingdom..."
"However, none of the five great kingdoms exist now."
"Some were replaced by enemy countries, and some were destroyed by internal strife..."
……
The two talked back and forth, and in the end, they were speaking in unison again, and the estrangement caused by their previous separation disappeared.
A pair of azure wings faintly appeared behind Qinglan, drawing upon the power of lightning to draw a map of the various kingdoms of half-demon, a sight that dazzled the eyes.
There are countless immortal kingdoms, large and small, with chaotic and intertwined borders. This is only the surface; among these immortal kingdoms, there are also enemies, allies, vassals, and other complex relationships.
"The Kingdom of Horned Bone, the Kingdom of Nine Elephants, and the Kingdom of the Underworld!"
Yunling and Yunyu simultaneously extended their fingers and pointed to three places in succession.
"These three kingdoms are the three immortal kingdoms that rose to prominence first in this chaotic world. Among them, the Jiaosheng Kingdom is the most prominent, replacing the Zhuqian Dynasty and becoming the most stable hegemon in the world... They are the biggest beneficiaries. If any opportunity arises in the Great Wind Plains, it is most likely to occur in these three immortal kingdoms."
They were unsure of Youhuangtian's true intentions and could only guess that Dafengyuan might be hiding some unknown opportunity, which was why they were sent to investigate.
Since there is an opportunity, someone will benefit from it. Among the immortal kingdoms that have risen in this chaotic world, the most suspicious are those who have the opportunity.
Qinglan didn't have any ideas, so she nodded in agreement. She preferred to investigate one immortal kingdom at a time, the slower the better.
Bo Yang sent her to the half-demon territory, which suited her just as well.
Although that day may eventually come, she would rather delay it.
Of the three immortal kingdoms they selected, the Horned Birth Kingdom stands out the most. While the Nine Elephant Kingdom and the Underworld Skeleton Kingdom are still waging wars everywhere, the Horned Birth Kingdom has long been recognized as the overlord, dominating its territory.
So the three demons decided to go to the Horned Kingdom first. Although using the eye of the wind to travel was not as fast as the teleportation array and required multiple transfers, it was convenient because many eye of the wind were unguarded and there was no need to bother disguising their identities.
Soon, they entered the territory of the Kingdom of Horned Beasts.
Unlike other places, the country of Kokoro is unusually peaceful, almost like two different worlds from the outside world.
When they arrived at the capital of Jiaosheng Kingdom and investigated, they learned that the so-called king of Jiaosheng Kingdom was just a puppet. The real power in Jiaosheng Kingdom was the Five Thunder Sect. The headquarters of the Five Thunder Sect was not in the capital, but in the westernmost part of Jiaosheng Kingdom. The mysterious leader of the Five Thunder Sect and most of the Five Thunder Sect masters cultivated at the headquarters.
Upon learning that the Five Thunder Sect's headquarters was the very place where the Dragon King of Jiaosheng Kingdom had risen to power, Yunling and Yunyu, unusually, clashed. One believed they should first investigate the Dragon King's birthplace, while the other thought the Five Thunder Sect's headquarters was too dangerous and they should proceed gradually.
They are not afraid of anyone from the Horned Kingdom when fighting alone, but the Horned Kingdom has a strange dragon vein, which makes them dare not take it lightly.
At this moment, Qinglan spoke up, suggesting that they first investigate the details of Jiaosheng Kingdom before considering their next move. With the consent of the Yun brothers, they disguised themselves and wandered around the capital for a period of time.
During this time, Qinglan dismissed the Yun brothers, took out the warm jade, and activated the treasure according to the method passed down by Youhuangtian.
The next moment, Qinglan was completely stunned.
At the very top of the Azure Mirror Ranking, that name shone brightly, its spiritual light not dazzling, but extremely glaring!
Qinglan's eyes widened in disbelief.
She thought that by staying away from the demon territory, she could avoid it, but she never expected that their first target would be the real culprit!
When she realized what had happened, fear surged through her, a chill ran down her spine, and her whole body went cold instantly.
Having found that person, he knew that person must have also discovered him. What if a divine light descended and he was instantly annihilated? Qinglan looked up at the sky, where the Xun wind obscured the air, and above the Xun wind, it seemed as if an eye was watching him.
She couldn't help but shudder.
At this moment, the Yun brothers returned and saw Qinglan looking distraught, wondering what had happened to her.
"I found it……"
Qinglan murmured.
"What did you find?"
Yunling and Yunyu were completely confused.
Qinglan swallowed hard, forcing herself to suppress her fear. "I need to set up an array... You all go find Brother Boyang quickly, don't disturb me!"
As she spoke, Qinglan looked westward, and the direction that Cangjingbang sensed was exactly that!
……
Soon after, the five demons gathered together.
Bo Yang and his men stood guard outside the formation, their hearts filled with anxiety.
Qinglan stood in the center of the formation, staring blankly at the line of light that appeared before her.
Youhuangtian actually wanted her to pay him a visit in person!
"Sister Qing, what exactly happened?"
Seeing Qinglan walk out of the formation, the demons hurriedly surrounded her, asking what had happened.
"Wait here for me, don't follow me!"
Qinglan shook her head, offering no further explanation, and followed the sensation from the Azure Mirror Ranking, soaring into the sky.
She didn't want to involve her companions, but they ignored her advice and came back.
According to Youhuangtian, that person did not harm her in the North Sea, so whatever the reason, it was most appropriate for her to visit him.
Guided by the Azure Mirror List, Qinglan arrived at the Five Thunder Sect's headquarters.
"This is the headquarters of the Five Thunder Sect? It really is here!"
Looking at the dojo before her, Qinglan composed herself, revealed herself openly and honestly, performed a grand salute with utmost respect, and said, "Junior Qinglan requests an audience with Senior Junyang."