ragginovel Chapter 2641 Blood Mirror Ritual
Chapter 2641 Blood Mirror Ritual
Chapter 2641 Blood Mirror Ritual
"Your subordinate pays respects to Your Excellency!"
The black-clad figure knelt before the one-eyed golden man. "According to my investigation, that teleportation power is likely pointing towards the Star Sand Sea."
"Possibly?" The one-eyed golden man looked coldly at the black figure.
The black figure trembled, no longer daring to play tricks, and said firmly, "I am certain that the teleportation power is aimed at the Star Sand Sea!"
The one-eyed golden man snorted coldly, "Where is he!"
"I just located the Star Sand Sea and haven't had time to investigate in detail yet." If the black figure were a normal being, it would probably be soaked in sweat by now.
Having served the Prefect for many years, he knew very well that the Prefect only wanted results, not reasons; any reason was just an excuse.
But he still had to bite the bullet and report, "The Sea God Temple, the Underworld Ancestor Mountain, and the Blood-Weeping Spirit Mansion are about to hold the Three Venerables Gathering. The cultivators of the Star Sand Sea have all been alarmed by this grand event and are coming and going frequently, which may interfere with the clues."
"A gathering of three venerable ones? Do the Netherworld Ancestor Mountain and the Blood-Weeping Spirit Palace even deserve to be called venerable ones!"
A look of disdain and mockery flashed in the eyes of the one-eyed golden man.
The black-clad figure dared not agree; in his eyes, both the Netherworld Ancestor Mountain and the Weeping Blood Spirit Palace were colossal behemoths.
"That person, evading capture, should be hiding in a secluded and difficult-to-find place, too afraid to attend the Three Venerables' Gathering. However, since Lord Fu didn't send anyone to search for him in the Star Sand Sea before, he might have lowered his guard. Furthermore, I suspect that the reason this person didn't go anywhere else but specifically fled to the Star Sand Sea, could it be that there are remnants of the Azure Demon Lord here to help him? And, could one of the three overlords of the Star Sand Sea be secretly colluding with the Azure Demon Lord to protect him? I humbly request that Lord Fu conceal his identity for the time being and avoid direct contact with the three major sects, so as not to alert him. I will immediately go and investigate his teleportation location, lock onto his movements, and ensure that he has no chance of escape!"
The Cyclops nodded, then suddenly transformed into a blinding golden light. When the light dissipated, he had vanished without a trace.
The black-clad figure let out a long sigh and hurried away.
It wasn't until a long time after they left that the abyss left by the Cyclops slowly closed up.
……
That night.
Qin Sang is preparing for her upcoming trip.
Lady Yu Shen left the other residence and did not return until dawn, when she invited Qin Sang to the main hall.
Before leaving, Lady Jade Goddess took out two masks and handed one to Qin Sang.
"Fellow Daoist, put it on."
The mask felt soft to the touch, and Qin Sang was surprised to find that it was made of some unknown material, looking exactly like human skin. It was clearly crafted using a very sophisticated secret technique. This treasure could not only be used to conceal one's identity, but it must also have another wonderful use.
"This is?"
Qin Sang looked at Madam Jade Goddess.
Lady Jade Goddess explained, “This is a Nuo God mask. We have already appeared near the Sea God Temple, and it would be too abrupt to disappear suddenly. This mask can be used to imprint your aura. It only needs to be worn by a Demon King Realm cultivator to be almost indistinguishable from the real thing. After we leave, they will act according to my arrangements to deceive people.”
"They won't use my identity to cause trouble, will they?" Qin Sang joked, fiddling with his mask.
Upon hearing this, Lady Jade Goddess smiled and said, "They dare not appear in front of other demon lords for too long, and they will be exposed once they fight with someone. Even if they had a hundred times the courage, they could not accomplish anything great."
Qin Sang put on the mask and immediately felt his skin tighten. The mask contracted, fitting tightly to his face, outlining the exact same contours, and began to absorb his breath.
A moment later, Qin Sang took off his mask, which surprisingly emitted the same aura and pressure as him.
Next, Lady Jade Goddess summoned two Demon King Realm cultivators. Following her orders, they donned masks, undergoing a complete transformation from the inside out. Qin Sang looked at her 'self' before her, as if looking in a mirror.
After making the arrangements, Lady Jade Goddess and Qin Sang changed their identities, left the villa, and headed to the nearest Sea God Pavilion.
Qin Sang also learned that the purpose of this teleportation was to the southern region of Xingsha, which was the home ground of Liu Sui Demon Lord and Xi Ying Blood Consort.
The layout of the Star Sand Sea can be roughly divided into four parts. The Sea God Temple is located in the very center, with the widest sphere of influence and the richest sea area in the Star Sand Sea. The Weeping Blood Spirit Mansion and the Underworld Ancestor Mountain are located in the west and east respectively, respectively, and together they restrain the Sea God Temple.
Due to the subtle tacit understanding between the three major sects, the southern and northern regions of Xingsha Sea are nominally not affiliated with any force. The northern region is the most desolate place in Xingsha Sea, while the southern region has become the place with the most independent cultivators, numerous forces of all sizes, and the most complex situation.
The Sea God Pavilion can be found both in the north and south. Through the Sea God Pavilion, the two were directly teleported to the southern region of Xingsha.
Upon learning their current location, Qin Sang compared it to the sea chart and discovered that this was almost the most prosperous area in the southern region of Xing Sha Hai, practically teeming with cultivators. With so many people and eyes darting around, what could possibly be accomplished in such a place?
Lady Jade Goddess came here probably to conceal her whereabouts.
As expected, Lady Jade Goddess said, "Our destination is still in the south. We won't go through the Sea God Pavilion anymore; we'll fly there directly. If all goes well, we should arrive in about twenty days. Before that, I'd like to introduce a fellow Daoist to you..."
As she spoke, she took out a jade pendant, crushed it, and a red light flashed.
She nodded slightly, and with Qin Sang, flew out of the immortal city, heading straight south. After flying for two hours, they landed on a lush, green island.
This is a deserted island, but a person is sitting cross-legged on a huge rock in the middle of the island.
This man was dressed in a blue robe, with an unusual and ancient appearance. His blue robe fluttered in the wind, completely blending into nature. The birds and beasts playing around him seemed to be unable to see him.
'Shuh! '
He suddenly opened his eyes, looked up to the north, and saw two streaks of light rushing towards him. His brows furrowed sharply.
"Senior Brother Kuang!"
Lady Jade Goddess landed with a soft cry.
Qin Sang was somewhat surprised. She had known that Madam Yu Shen was at odds with her sect, but she hadn't expected that this man was her senior brother.
He sized up the man and saw that his cultivation level was similar to his own. His aura was as unpredictable as the sea breeze. He was neither as profound and unfathomable as Master Su, nor as imposing and powerful as Wang Chenzi. His strength was probably inferior to these two.
"When I was young, I traveled extensively and once studied under a master. Unfortunately, due to my status, the master only agreed to accept me as a disciple in name only..."
After listening to Lady Jade's explanation, Qin Sang finally understood the origin of the matter.
However, Lady Jade Goddess only hinted at it, saying that the man's surname was Kuang, without revealing his true identity.
"Senior Brother Kuang, this is Fellow Daoist Qingfeng, an assistant I invited," Madam Yu Shen introduced the two.
Qin Sang cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Kuang."
Kuang Mojun seemed somewhat displeased, but he nodded reluctantly and returned the greeting. In secret, he sent a telepathic message to Lady Yu Shen, "Is this person reliable?"
He couldn't help but complain, "This is a very important matter. I originally wanted Brother Lu to come, but you rejected it. Instead, you brought a stranger with you."
"After much thought, Junior Sister realized that even if we joined forces, there was a possibility of failure. It would be better to invite another fellow Daoist to ensure success. Brother Lu, on the other hand, bears a heavy responsibility for the sect and will inevitably be hesitant in his actions, so he might back down in the face of danger."
Lady Jade Goddess explained, “Senior Brother, rest assured, I have investigated and found that this person has absolutely no connection with that vile woman! This person is a newly promoted Demon Lord with shallow foundations. Junior Sister only needed one Seven Aperture Bright Pill to persuade him to take action.”
"The newly appointed Demon Lord?"
Kuang Mojun glanced at Qin Sang, his expression softening slightly, and stood up, saying, "The journey is long, and we should not delay. Let's set off now!"
Before the words were finished, three streaks of light shot out of the island and headed south.
They needed to conceal their identities and avoid being noticed, so their escape speed was greatly limited, sometimes fast and sometimes slow.
During their journey, after discussing it, Lord Kuang and Lady Yu Shen gave Qin Sang a compass-shaped treasure.
"The formation we are about to set up is called the Tracing Light Formation. This is one of the core array artifacts of the Tracing Light Formation. Fellow Daoist, you might as well refine this item first to save time in setting up the formation," said Madam Jade Goddess.
Qin Sang nodded, took the compass, and sensed the complex and precise restrictions inside.
From a single glimpse, one can understand the whole picture. That Light-Tracing Array must be even more complex. No wonder even the Jade Goddess and her fellow disciples felt it was unsafe and had to invite him to come.
With this thought flashing through his mind, Qin Sang maintained his escape technique while focusing his mind on the array artifact, doing his best to comprehend and refine it.
In the blink of an eye, the opening day of the Three Venerables' Assembly is approaching.
Qin Sang also learned from Madam Yu that they were about to arrive at their destination. The timing was so perfect that it was no coincidence and must have been part of Madam Yu's plan.
Little did he know that just as they were speeding across the southern region of Xingsha, the Demon Lord Luo Luo came knocking on their door once again.
The Demon Lord Luo Luo seemed to have figured something out, and he came to visit Qin Sang, requesting an audience.
This was not part of Lady Jade God's plan. Qin Sang had assumed that Demon Lord Luo Luo had given up on the idea of purchasing the Thunder Beast Guards, so she did not specifically remind him.
The arrival of Demon Lord Luo Luo caused quite a bit of panic among the two demon kings who were impersonating Qin Sang and Lady Yu Shen. Fortunately, Lady Yu Shen was thoughtful and left behind various contingency plans.
"What? Fellow Daoist Qingfeng has suddenly left?"
Luo Luo Demon Lord frowned deeply as he looked at the 'Jade Goddess' before him.
Lady Jade Goddess nodded slightly, her posture and expression no different from her true form. “Fellow Daoist Qingfeng admitted that he unexpectedly obtained a clue to a treasure he had been searching for in the market and couldn’t wait to go and find it… I wonder what kind of treasure it is that is even more important than the Three Venerables’ Gathering.”
"Did you say when you would return?" Lord Luo Luo pressed.
Lady Jade Goddess shook her head, "No."
Luo Luo Demon Lord frowned, somewhat regretting his hesitation that day. Who could have predicted that the meeting of the three venerables was so close, yet this person would leave without saying goodbye at this moment? "Madam, do you know where Fellow Daoist Qingfeng's Daoist temple is?"
“Fellow Daoist Qingfeng is being very secretive, and I truly have no idea,” Lady Jade Goddess pondered. “I wonder what important matter Lord Luo Luo has to discuss? Perhaps you could leave a way to contact him, and I will pass it on to him when Fellow Daoist Qingfeng returns.”
"This is the only way!"
Luo Luo Demon Lord sighed and left a talisman, "After Fellow Daoist Qingfeng returns, please ask him to come here to see me as soon as possible. I have important matters to discuss."
"I will certainly relay the truth!"
Lady Jade Goddess rose and saw Lord Luo Luo out of the villa, finally feeling a huge weight lifted from her heart.
……
Meanwhile, somewhere in Xingshahai.
A deserted island, almost devoid of any vegetation, a desolate wasteland with scattered rocks everywhere.
Suddenly, the shadow of a boulder came to life. The shadow wriggled and slowly coalesced into a human shape. It was still completely dark and its face could not be seen. It was the black figure that had been seen not long ago as the one-eyed golden man.
He emerged from the shadow of the boulder and looked up at the sky.
It was midnight, and the bright moon in the sky was as big as a silver plate. The moonlight shone on him like water, and the surroundings were bathed in silvery light.
He stood there motionless for a long time.
'Whoosh!'
Suddenly, a cold wind blew in from the sea, and then visible black mist swept across the sea surface, landed on the island, and coalesced into human form.
This person, like the black figure, had a body that resembled a shadow. The difference was that he had a pair of blood-red eyes that shot out a chilling, blood-red gaze, while the black figure's eyes were like dark, deep pools.
The blood-red shadow flew to the island, carrying a person in his hand. He quickly walked up to the shadow, knelt on one knee, and placed the person on the ground.
This person was a human cultivator. He sat motionless on the ground with his eyes closed, indicating that his body and consciousness had been imprisoned.
Shockingly, his aura was profound, indicating that he was actually a Void Refinement cultivator!
At this moment, however, he was captured alive by the blood-eyed shadow, powerless to resist.
A few dozen breaths later, another gust of cold wind swept in, and a second blood-eyed black figure landed on the island, also grabbing a Void Refinement cultivator who was completely bound.
An hour passed in the blink of an eye, and the last blood-eyed black figure arrived. There were now four more prisoners on the island, all of whom were powerful Demon Kings revered by countless people in the Star Sand Sea.
The black figure finally moved, glanced down at the prisoners, and said calmly, "Let's begin!"
"As ordered!"
Four blood-red, dark figures respectfully acknowledged the order and raised their hands to strike the prisoner's forehead.
The prisoner suddenly awoke and struggled desperately, but his cultivation was still suppressed, rendering his efforts futile.
"Waaaaah..."
The four Demon King Realm experts glared at the mysterious monsters, their hearts filled with anger and fear.
Just then, they heard the blood-eyed shadow chanting eerie incantations, and then they saw a pair of blood-red eyes. The blood-red eyes invaded their minds and were imprinted in the deepest part of their minds, making them forget everything else, and only the blood-red eyes remained in their eyes.
The bloodshot eyes seemed to stir up their anger. Before they knew it, these Demon King Realm experts also had bloodshot eyes, their faces full of anger, their eyes red, and their minds were completely occupied by overwhelming rage.
'puff! '
Four heads were severed at the neck, their gushing blood sending them hurtling into the sky, their eyes still burning with fury!
Their bodies resembled four fountains of blood, the thick blood staining the moonlight red, and together with their rage, it all burst forth!
At the same time, the black-clad figure had already set up a strange array around them, the power of which was directed towards the bright moon in the sky.
In an instant, the bright moon turned into a blood moon.
Only then did they realize that this bright moon was no longer the moon outside, but a manifestation of the array.
Like some kind of sacrificial ritual, the blood moon devoured the essence and rage of four Demon King realm experts, completing the sacrifice. Then it transformed into a blood mirror, hanging in the sky, its surface shimmering with bloody light, as if the vengeful spirits of those four Demon King realm experts were howling inside.
The black figure stared intently at the blood mirror, but the mirror moved slowly without shattering. Instead, it shifted at a certain angle and then stopped, illuminating the southeast direction.
"Ha ha……"
Upon seeing this, the black figure's voice became unusually shrill, and the laughter quickly turned into maniacal laughter, echoing across the island.
"Finally...found it!"