Chapter 470: Chapter 457: Chaos, News from "Night Soul
After the contract was complete, Shen Lang said with some surprise, "You just mentioned the Blood Ancestor Tomb... how much do you know? What are the rumors outside?"
Some color finally returned to Zhuge Xian’Er’s pale face.
She gave a slight nod and said, "I once happened upon an Ancient Astrology Secret Technique and have studied the stars a little."
"After the legends of the Blood Ancestor Tomb emerged several hundred years ago, I spent over a century divining the stars and calculating the secrets of heaven. I know this is no baseless rumor... As for the details, I will study them with Brother Shen later."
Shen Lang waved his hand. "No need to study it. Your calculations are correct. The Blood Ancestor Tomb will appear within ten years, and that old undying bastard, the Blood Ancestor, isn’t dead at all. The great chaos that will engulf the world will start with him!"
"The power I’ve amassed in such a short time isn’t just to deal with your mother, nor is it to dominate a chaotic world. It’s to face the crisis that will come in ten years."
"The Blood Ancestor!" Zhuge Xian’Er was shocked, and the way she looked at Shen Lang changed once again.
She only knew a little about these matters by studying the stars and relying on the information that Night Soul had gathered over many years.
But Shen Lang had just stated this world-shaking secret so casually. How could she not be astonished?
Moreover, after a century of stargazing, all she had managed to deduce was that the Blood Ancestor Tomb was about to appear and would trigger chaos in the world.
But Shen Lang had declared with certainty that the Blood Ancestor was not dead!
’The appearance of the Blood Ancestor Tomb and the return of the Blood Ancestor himself are two completely different concepts!’
According to legend, the Blood Ancestor had tried to lead the Blood Race to conquer the world, which was why he was jointly killed by the experts of the Human Realm’s various races.
If he wasn’t dead, he had likely been gathering his strength for all these years.
Then, riding the surge of Supreme Yin Qi between heaven and earth, he would make a comeback to take revenge on the world that had brought him so low.
When that time came, a storm of blood would sweep across the land, and the world would fall into great chaos.
The legendary "Scourge of the Blood Race" from countless years ago was probably about to happen all over again...
Even though Zhuge Xian’Er had long reached a state where she could "watch the clouds gather and smile at the changing winds," her heart was now in turmoil after hearing Shen Lang’s words, and she found it difficult to compose herself.
At this point, Shen Lang spoke again, "What I mean is... since your Night Soul is spread throughout the Western Wilderness, I want to know about things that have happened there in the last three years. Anything related to the Blood Ancestor Tomb."
"I understand," Zhuge Xian’Er nodded.
Then, the person in the dark cloud behind her took a step forward and spoke in a voice that made it difficult to discern their gender. "In the last decade, the Earth Yin Qi between heaven and earth has surged. Demons run rampant, evil spirits cause trouble, and many of the heretical and demonic Sects are growing restless."
"Three years ago, in the Piaomiao Domain of the Western Wilderness, the Spirit Copper Level Influence Extreme Cold Valley was slaughtered to the last person overnight. The power above them, the Xue Family, has been investigating ever since but still hasn’t found out who was responsible."
"Two years ago, in the War Martial Country of the Western Wilderness Snow Domain, the Profound Iron Level Sect, the Infinite Sword Sect, was overrun overnight by Demons charging out of the Barbaric. They were in a desperate situation. Fortunately, a passing expert intervened and helped them exterminate the thousands of Demons, allowing them to survive."
"Half a year ago, in the Canglang Country of the Western Wilderness’s Jifeng Domain, dozens of Profound Iron Level Influences that had been at peace suddenly began warring with each other, plunging the world into darkness with their slaughter. The entire Canglang Country descended into chaos. Tens of millions of refugees fled to neighboring countries, leaving a trail of starved bodies and corpses strewn across the land. The three major Spirit Copper Level Influences of Canglang Country intervened in a rage, and in the span of a single night, more than ten Profound Iron Level Influences were crushed to dust."
"Four months ago, in the Black Water Domain of the Western Wilderness, the reclusive Water Mirror Sect suddenly erupted into internal strife. Many disciples were suspected of being possessed by Demons, went on a killing spree, and caused countless casualties."
One shocking piece of news after another came from this person whose face was obscured.
Everyone present listened, dumbfounded...
The person continued, "Aside from the Purple Chu Country, all countries near the Barbaric Edge have seen large numbers of underground Demons and Ghost Souls. Many Demons that previously wouldn’t dare appear on the surface or in the sunlight have begun to show up brazenly, slaughtering living creatures."
"This is the case in the Western Wilderness, as well as the other Three Desolates and the Central Province. It has already alarmed certain Legendary Powers, and many experts have begun heading to the Barbaric to investigate."
At this, Shen Lang said, a bit puzzled, "Compared to previous years, quite a few Demons have also appeared within the Purple Chu Country, but nowhere near the number you mentioned in other countries. Have you investigated why that is?"
The person said in a hoarse voice, "We have investigated, but the reason is still unclear. There are rumors that it’s likely because the ’Emperor Star’ is in the Purple Chu Country’s territory, suppressing the Earth Yin Qi. In fact, it’s not just the Western Wilderness; the other Desolates and the Central Province are all the same. The Purple Chu Country is a complete exception."
"Although the ’Emperor Star’ theory has not been confirmed, many experts from Legendary Sects have been discovered in the Purple Chu Country’s territory. It’s said they are searching for the legendary ’Emperor Star’ in Purple Chu."
Shen Lang stroked his chin, lost in thought. ’The Emperor Star? In Purple Chu, huh...’
The person continued, "There are also rumors that due to the impact of the Supreme Yin Qi, a rift has opened between the Nine Netherworld Prison and the Human Realm. Many of the Ancient Demon Gods Sealed within for countless years are growing restless. If they were to escape, the Human Realm would instantly become Hell."
Shen Lang let out a scornful laugh. "That’s one thing you don’t need to worry about. Those Demon Gods left behind from the Upper Realm were either suppressed or dismembered. They lost the ability to stir up trouble countless years ago. Even if the Nine Netherworld Prison were opened completely, they might not be willing to run out just to get themselves killed."
Hearing Shen Lang say this, Zhuge Xian’Er and the Elder Ancestors were all stunned.
In their eyes, Shen Lang became even more mysterious.
It seemed there was nothing he didn’t know, no secret hidden from him.
The Nine Netherworld Prison... a place of legend where Ancient Demon Gods were imprisoned, but no one had ever known if such a place truly existed.
Yet Shen Lang spoke about it with such ease and confidently said not to worry...
"Continue," Shen Lang prompted when the person fell silent.
The person nodded slightly and continued, "News has also spread from some of the Legendary Powers that the Blood Ancestor Tomb is about to appear and great chaos is coming. Starting with the Legendary Powers, every level of influence has begun to stir."
"On one hand, the major Sects are consolidating their territories, forming alliances, and entering a state of readiness, much like their posture when they faced the Demon Race invasion back then."
"On the other hand, the major Sects have started sending their disciples down from the mountains to slay fiends and exterminate devils, clearing out the various Demons within their spheres of influence."
"The Demon Race Holy Land Myriad Beasts Mansion and the Soul Race’s Thousand Soul Hall have both dispatched experts to stand guard outside the Blood Race’s Domain, monitoring their movements. So far, the Blood Race is acting as usual, with no unusual activity."
Hearing this, Shen Lang sneered inwardly. ’No unusual activity? The Blood Race’s Saintess has already run off to the Purple Chu Country, and you call that no unusual activity?’
’It’s been so long, I wonder how Alice is doing? But she’s the key to entering the Blood Ancestor Tomb. For the next few years, the Blood Race will still treat her like an ancestor, so I don’t need to worry too much.’
The person Zhuge Xian’Er had brought with her spoke again, "Just a few days ago, members of the Witch Race appeared in the Western Wilderness. An unknown expert clashed with the Witch Race, and their battle caused a Mountain Collapse and an Earth Split. Rumor has it that the Witch Race, which has always hidden in the Deep Barbaric, is also showing signs of emerging."
Everyone present was stunned. "The Witch Race?"
Legend said the Witch Race was a peculiar race, not vastly different from the Human Race. Some even said they were originally a part of the Human Race.
However, since ancient times, they had called themselves the Divine Race, the children of gods.
Because their Witchcraft was powerful, strange, and unpredictable, possessing world-shaking might, they were distrusted and rejected by other races, forced to hide in the Deep Barbaric.
Unless a major event occurred in the Human Realm, the people of the Witch Race would almost never show themselves.
For so many years, most people had only heard of their name but did not know their whereabouts.
Many people had even forgotten that such a race existed.
To think that even the Witch Race was now on the verge of emerging...
Compared to the Elder Ancestors and Qian Luo, Shen Lang was much calmer.
In fact, he had known for a while that the Witch Race was about to emerge.
Back in Celestial Palace City, Shen Lang had learned from Lei Yanzi that the North Netherworld Extreme Heaven Sect had been able to survive and preserve its current strength thanks to the help of the Witch Race.
And now, a portion of the North Netherworld Extreme Heaven Sect’s power resided in the Witch Race Secret Realm, deep within the Barbaric.
In Shen Lang’s Sea of Consciousness lay the Witch Race’s "Celestial Secret Order," which he had obtained from the mysterious space within the Beast Hide.
However, as for its wondrous uses and why the Witch Race had given it to him, Shen Lang hadn’t had the time to investigate.
Not long ago, while leading Ying Huo and the others to search for ore veins on the Barbaric Edge, Shen Lang had encountered a woman suspected of being from the Vermilion Bird Race. Then, the melodious sound of a Witch Race’s Witch’s Flute suddenly drifted over, luring the woman away...
The Witch Race, it seemed, was getting closer and closer to him.
Back when the War Emperor led the Human Race, he had ventured alone deep into the heartlands of many races.
He had crossed hands with a hidden Blood Race Emperor of the Blood Race.
He had drunk with the Barbarian Emperor within the Barbarian Race.
And as for the Soul Race, he had once beaten a defiant Soul Emperor half to death...
Only the most mysterious Witch Race—he had never found their Secret Realm, only coming into contact with a few of their members.
And the records regarding the Witch Race in the War God Hall were also few and far between.
It was only known that they were a race who called themselves the Divine Race, powerful and mysterious.
Countless years ago, when the Blood Ancestor stirred up monstrous waves in the Human Realm and the Blood Race dreamed of conquering the world, the Witch Race had made an appearance.
It was precisely with the help of the Witch Race that the Blood Race’s ambitions were thwarted at the brink of success, and in the end, both the Blood Ancestor and the Witch Ancestor vanished...
And in the Demon Race rebellion that followed, the Ten Thousand Races of the Star Continent united to fight the Demon Race. At the critical moment, it was again the Witch Race that appeared to help, ultimately Sealing the Demon Race in the Demon Realm, separating them from the Human Realm.
The only thing that could probably draw them out into the world was an event like the Blood Ancestor Tomb.
From Night Soul’s report, it seemed very likely that Shangguan Feiyue, Shark’s Kiss, and the others had already used some channel to spread the news of the Blood Ancestor Tomb’s impending appearance and the Blood Ancestor’s survival to those Legendary Sects.
Otherwise, the Myriad Beasts Mansion and the Thousand Soul Hall wouldn’t be so nervous at this time, sending people to the Blood Race’s territory to monitor them.
Shangguan Feiyue and the others were right to do so. This way, those powerful experts would know what was happening and could prepare in advance, and they wouldn’t have to worry about being implicated and leading others to trace the source back to Shen Lang.
Shen Lang had told them about the Blood Ancestor Tomb precisely with this intention in mind; he wasn’t just trying to scare Shangguan Feiyue and his group.
"Let’s talk about these things later." Shen Lang made a gesture, stopping the expert from Night Soul from continuing.
His figure began to rise, flying closer to Zhuge Xian’Er as he said, "Since you said you would follow me, Xian’Er, then from now on..."
"From now on, I will follow by Brother Shen’s side."
As Zhuge Xian’Er said this, her face flushed slightly, and she seemed a bit afraid to look at Shen Lang, a stark contrast to her previous calm and commanding demeanor.
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