ragginovel Chapter 2588 The Key to the Demon Court
Chapter 2588 The Key to the Demon Court
Chapter 2588 The Key to the Demon Court
The bone flute finally displayed its miraculous power.
When enveloped by the rainbow light emanating from the bone flute, the feeling of being drawn in returned, as if he could enter the abyss, find his destiny star, and unlock the secrets within if he were willing to take just one more step forward.
But this could be Qin Sang's illusion, because the fear and sense of crisis in his heart had not diminished at all!
The feeling at this moment was no different from when he first discovered the abyss. Just getting close to the abyss could evoke his instinctive fear, and it was even stronger.
Considering what I saw and heard in the Qilin Cave Heaven, even if it truly is the ruins of an ancient demon court, it wouldn't be a safe place. Over countless years, unknown changes may have occurred, turning it into a perilous and dangerous place.
Qin Sang stopped before the Abyss Realm, focusing her senses on the interior of the abyss, and gradually confirmed her previous guess.
The bone flute is likely some kind of token related to the abyss, but only cultivators who have mastered the "Heavenly Demon Refining Form" to a sufficiently high level can pinpoint the location of their destiny star and find that abyss.
The complete key lies in combining the bone flute with the techniques it carries.
Now this key is in Qin Sang's hands!
Feeling the rainbow light emanating from the bone flute, Qin Sang's expression was somewhat strange.
The extraordinary power of the bone flute only became apparent after he broke through to the Integration Stage. If he hadn't cultivated multiple disciplines but had only practiced "Heavenly Demon Refining Form," he would have needed to find his destiny star and complete the star-binding process before he could break through to the Integration Stage, which would have been a contradiction.
Could it be because I was distracted by too many things? If I had focused on comprehending "Heavenly Demon Refining Form," I might have been able to discover it? Or perhaps, if I had recklessly jumped into the abyss back then, I could have unlocked the secret of the bone flute and entered the Ancient Demon Court?
Jumping in like that, the outcome probably won't be good.
However, if Qin Sang only cultivates the "Heavenly Demon Refining Form" technique and has no other choice, he will eventually have no other option but to take a desperate gamble.
These speculations deepened Qin Sang's fear of the Abyss.
He hadn't forgotten that "Fire Seed Golden Lotus" was originally a secret technique for Qilin to possess people's bodies. Could the bone flute, which was also closely related to the Ancient Demon Court, also have problems?
Perhaps the creator of the Bone Flute and "Heavenly Demon Refining Form" aimed to create a 'key' and then use this key to open the abyss in order to achieve some purpose of his.
As for whether the 'key' itself is alive or dead, it doesn't matter!
This means that what Qin Sang once thought was a top-tier inheritance might be a trap.
Although these are just Qin Sang's guesses, those powerful beings possess too many incredible supernatural abilities, so we must be wary.
Of course, it's also possible that Qin Sang encountered too much deceit and overthinking, and that there was actually no mastermind behind it all, just a key left behind for future generations before the destruction of the Ancient Demon Court.
This is the best possible outcome, but in any case, Qin Sang will not jump in immediately.
The spiritual senses of a Void Refinement cultivator are already very sharp, and a Body Integration cultivator's body is in harmony with the Great Dao, so their premonitions are almost always true. The feeling of crisis and fear constantly reminds Qin Sang that the place ahead is not a benevolent place.
"The Ancient Demon Court!"
A faint sigh echoed from the cave.
Qin Sang awoke from her meditation, and the bone flute in her hand lost its luster, returning to its original state.
He was well aware of the value of the Ancient Demon Court, but he must not act rashly before he had the ability to defend against the danger.
The Ancient Demon Court just caused a huge uproar, and even powerful clans like the Dragon and Phoenix failed in their attempt to seize it. If Qin Sang were to actually open the Ancient Demon Court and lack the ability to conceal its emergence, thus alerting Mahayana cultivators, it would all be for naught.
"Dao Ting is a good collaborator..."
The thought flashed through her mind, but Qin Sang suppressed it.
The reason the Daoist court protects him is because of the alliance between Zhang Tianshi and the First Sword Servant. They value the Ziwei Palace more than him, unless they can bring the First Sword Servant to check the Daoist court.
However, in this way, even if one enters the Ancient Demon Court, what one will ultimately obtain is not something one can decide for oneself.
Qin Sang regards the Ancient Demon Court as her hope for breaking through to the Mahayana stage in the future, and must treat it with caution.
"It's a pity that Suzaku is sleeping too soundly, otherwise we might have been able to get something out of it," Qin Sang thought, and sent out a divine message.
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In the cave.
The Earthly Deity manifested his demonic form, sat upright on the jade couch, his Dharma image floating above his head, and was practicing breathing exercises.
At this moment, Di Xinggong suddenly changed his expression, his Dharma form entered the top of his head, he jumped off the jade bed, transformed into human form, and hurriedly came to Qin Sang's cave.
"See your Lord."
The cave entrance was already open, and Di Xinggong strode in, bowing respectfully.
Ever since Qin Sang avenged his blood feud, he regarded Qin Sang as his master. Unexpectedly, Qin Sang became a True Lord of the Dao Court and also became his destiny, so he would never have any disloyal thoughts.
Qin Sang summoned him and inquired about his progress in cultivating the "Heavenly Demon Refining Form".
"I am dull-witted and have never been able to find the right method," Di Xinggong said with a look of shame. He had been unable to find his destiny star and did not know that there was a problem with the technique. He thought it was because he was not perceptive enough.
"You shall enter into meditation here and try to sense your destiny star," Qin Sang said.
Di Xinggong responded with a "yes" and sat down cross-legged in front of Qin Sang to enter meditation. He then sensed Qin Sang's divine will entering his body, and hurriedly gathered his distracting thoughts to concentrate on circulating the "Heavenly Demon Refining Form" technique.
Qin Sang carefully sensed every change in Di Xinggong. After a long while, she woke Di Xinggong up, offered him a few words of encouragement, and then dismissed him.
Although Di Xinggong could sense the approximate location of the Destiny Star, he was still not as capable as Qin Sang at the same cultivation level. Perhaps the Bone Flute had been guiding him from the shadows all along. His guess was confirmed by Di Xinggong; without the Bone Flute, even if others cultivated the "Heavenly Demon Refining Form," they would not be able to unravel the secrets of the Abyss.
This means that you only have the 'key' in your own hand, so you can proceed slowly and steadily without worrying about someone else getting there first.
Since that's the case, I can't arbitrarily change the foundation of my Dharma Form, lest it affect the Azure Phoenix Dharma Form and cause unexpected changes. Because I can't connect with my destiny star, the Dharma Form's realm will remain stagnant here for a long time to come.
For the sake of the Ancient Demon Court, this wait is worthwhile!
Moreover, Qin Sang doesn't necessarily have to follow the Dao Court's methods. The Lesser Vehicle Killing Path is his foundation, and his Yang Spirit can also walk the Great Dao of Fire. These two are enough to occupy all his energy. Even if his Dharma Form is limited, his strength will not stop because of this.
Next, Qin Sang tried again, but made no new discoveries, until a message came from the altar that the envoys from the new demon court were about to arrive.
Qin Sang glanced at the contents of the talisman and saw that the envoys of the new Demon Court were indeed led by the Wood God Envoy.
He changed into his Taoist robes, rode the clouds and mist, and headed towards the altar.
Yuan Zhenjun and Xuanqiu Zhenjun and others have left the altar to prepare to welcome the distinguished guests. The Wood God Envoy's visit under the guise of offering congratulations is actually the first negotiation before the alliance is formed, which is highly valued by both the Dao Court and the New Demon Court.
After the True Lords paid their respects, Qin Sang stood with them on the clouds and waited.
Qin Sang had already read the rules drafted by Yuan Zhenjun. He himself was more like a rogue cultivator, and Yuan Zhenjun was far more skilled at these kinds of matters than him. His advantage was that he had stayed in Dafeng Plain for a long time and could also use Lei Zu's name to bully others.
Xuanqiu Zhenjun and the others were even more cautious in front of Qin Sang than they were in front of Yuan Zhenjun.
In his view, Yuan Zhenjun had considered things thoroughly enough. He couldn't help but sigh that anything involving these super powers became extremely complicated. If he were to embark on the Mahayana path of killing, he would also have to put in a lot of effort for it.
Led by Bai Ying'er and others, the disciples of the Dao Court set up their regalia in front of the altar, watching the True Lords chat and laugh.
"coming!"
Yuan Zhenjun's smile vanished, and he looked north.
It was early morning, the sun was just rising, and a ray of light stretched from the east all the way to the horizon to the north.
At the end of the rosy clouds, stars suddenly appeared in the sky, shining brightly amidst the red sun and flying clouds. They spread out one after another from north to south, their starlight like water, like a galaxy about to cross the North Sea and flow towards Gengchuzhi.
Qin Sang comprehended the Four Symbols and Nine Luminaries Sword Formation and immediately recognized that the stars manifested in this galaxy formed the Northern Black Tortoise Seven Mansions.
Where the starlight converged, a divine phenomenon occurred: a mythical beast was born from the myriad rays of starlight.
This beast resembles a raccoon, with a dragon's head and a horse's tail, and tiger's claws. Its body is enormous, like a towering god, with four hooves treading on stars and awe-inspiring divine power. It is none other than the legendary divine beast Yu!
The head of the Yu (a mythical creature) faces south, and behind it, a large star, as bright as the moon, rises into the sky. Then, the Yu suddenly leaps up and flies among the stars.
The large star followed closely behind, with several faint star ropes connecting it to the divine beast Yu, like reins binding it, which Yu dragged it as it flew through the air.
At this moment, countless demon cultivators in the North Sea were shaken, looking up at the sky. Some were even awakened from their cultivation, walked out of their caves, and saw this scene.
In the blink of an eye, the divine beast Yu had traversed countless miles, its body gradually darkening, as if the starlight within it was being rapidly depleted during its flight.
The Yu continued its relentless gallop, and ahead of it, another divine beast was born in the Milky Way. This beast resembled a pig and walked on fire. As the Yu vanished, it took the large star and continued to fly through the sky.
"The Demon Court's foundation is also extremely profound," Yuan Zhenjun sighed softly.
The five True Lords of Xuanqiu all deeply agreed.
Upon seeing this scene, Qin Sang understood the meaning behind the New Demon Court manifesting these divine beasts.
The so-called Four Spirits and Twenty-Eight Mansions all originated from the ancient Demon Court. The Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise are the four great holy clans, and the Twenty-Eight Mansions are also named after the powerful demon clans of that time. However, like the four great holy clans, many of these demon clans have been wiped out and disappeared from the spirit world for many years.
The two mythical beasts that have appeared now are the demons corresponding to the seven constellations of the north: Bi Shui Yu and Shi Huo Zhu. Later, there should also be Wei Yue Yan, Xu Ri Shu, Nü Tu Fu, Niu Jin Niu, and Dou Mu Xie.
Perhaps because they took over the demon realm and obtained the inheritance from the Xuanwu Holy Palace, the new demon court deliberately manifested the seven northern constellations in such a high-profile manner. What are they trying to announce to the outside world?
Don't forget, Xuanwu is the leader of the five insects, and now all the aquatic creatures of the four seas have become the subordinates of the Dragon Palace.
As expected, a third spirit beast was soon born in the Milky Way, resembling a spirit bat, flapping its wings and soaring through the sky...
When the seventh spirit beast appeared, it resembled a sheep and was born with a single horn, clearly resembling the extinct mythical beast Xie Zhi!
By this time, the great star had already crossed the North Sea and was very close to Geng Chuzhi. Qin Sang and the others could vaguely see the spirit chariot throne within the great star.
'Shuh! '
The Xie Zhi dragged the giant star to the sky above Gengchuzhi, reaching the end of the Milky Way. Then, starlight cascaded down like a waterfall, and the giant star fell from the sky.
The Wood God Envoy, leading his entourage, descended before Qin Sang and his companions, smiling and bowing, "Mu Jiang greets True Lord Yuan, Envoy Qin, and all the True Lords."
The name of Qin Tianjun only circulates within Gengchuzhi, and Qin Sang does not want to see 'Qin Tianjun' become famous throughout the world.
Qin Sang and the others stepped forward to greet them.
Besides Mu Jiang, several other demon saints, including Yin Hu, also came. The two sides had already made contact and were interested in forming an alliance, so after exchanging pleasantries, they became as close as family.
Yuan Zhenjun ordered the welcoming procession of the new Demon Court to enter the altar, and then the Demon Saints and True Lords walked slowly in the clouds.
The Wood God turned his head, looked westward, and exclaimed, "Only a few years have passed since we parted, and already everything has changed!"
The current Gengchuzhi is indeed completely different from the Dafengyuan of the past.
Yuan Zhenjun is preparing to establish the Dao Law Office; under the Dao Law, all living beings will be subdued!
In the past, the half-demon kingdoms were embroiled in constant warfare, and the demon race itself was also plagued by internal strife. However, since the Dao Court took control and incorporated the Great Wind Plains into Gengchu's territory, peace and tranquility have prevailed within its borders. Those inherently volatile demons now cower in their clan's caves, fearing the Dao Court's wrath.
Over the years, large clans like the Kan Jing have all moved out of the Great Wind Plains, leaving only some minor demons behind.
Those that remain are mostly small, weak clans.
The vast territory to the west of the Fire Abyss has many celestial mountains and blessed lands now empty. In the future, Gengchuzhi will be much more spacious, and the half-demons will no longer need to crowd together. Yuan Zhenjun is leading the half-demons to migrate westward.
Without the threat of the demon race, the half-demon kingdoms no longer have any reason to exist. Now they are all subjects of the Dao Court, and as long as they meet the conditions, they can enter the Dao Court and receive ordination.
In addition, Yuan Zhenjun is also working hard to set up altars and formations. Altars will be built in the previously uninhabited wastelands. When the altars and formations are completed, they will be able to restrain the power of the Xun wind in the sky and solve the wind disaster that has plagued the Great Wind Plain for countless years.
It can be said that the current situation of Gengchuzhi is one of prosperity and flourishing.
The Dao Court has undergone tremendous changes in just a few years since it took over, no wonder the Wood God Envoy made such a remark.
Next, Yuan Zhenjun invited all the demon saints into the altar.
After exchanging pleasantries, the Wood God immediately ordered the presentation of congratulatory gifts, including a separate gift for Qin Sang.
Green Ivy held the jade box in her hands, looking at Qin Zhenjun sitting high above her. A complex look flashed in her eyes. Not long ago, they could sit on equal footing, but now they were worlds apart, and she could only sit with Qin Sang's disciples.
Qin Sang thanked her and instructed Bai Ying'er to put the jade box away for her. Just then, a commotion broke out outside, and a young Taoist boy came in to report.
Yuan Zhenjun frowned slightly. "What happened outside?"
The young Taoist reported, "Reporting to the True Lord, a man has arrived outside. He claims to be the Tenth Prince of the North Sea Dragon Palace and wishes to see Envoy Qin, but he refuses to come in no matter what."
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Qin Sang.
Qin Sang raised an eyebrow, stood up and said, "I'll go out and see him, so as not to disturb your enjoyment."