Young Noble Be Monster Slaying

Chapter 738: Falling Into the Pit

"Is that what’s important?" Chu Liang said, feeling speechless as he pulled Lin Bei away.

He looked at Madam Hongyu and asked, "Madam, may I ask what other dangers exist on Misty Island when the divine lightning stops?"

Madam Hongyu replied solemnly, "It is a terrifying entity that once roamed the Ruins of Return during ancient times."

Only after her explanation did they finally grasp the full story.

Thousands of years ago, a powerful ancient sea demon wreaked havoc across the South Sea and the Ruins of Return. Eventually, the legendary Lord Wuchao intervened to suppress it. Yet, even Wuchao himself could not completely destroy this monstrous being. Instead, he sealed it on Misty Island, where an endless barrage of divine lightning continuously weakened its life essence, slowly wearing it down over time until it could one day be disintegrated completely.

That terrifying entity had been sealed here for nearly two thousand years.

The reason the divine lightning stopped each day was that the sealed entity released its power to absorb spiritual qi from Misty Island, momentarily stopping the strikes.

Though this was temporary, the fact that this ancient sea demon could use its demonic power to stop the divine punishment was proof of how powerful it was.

Compared to land demons, sea demons at the peak of their cultivation could attain even longer lifespans. It was hard to fathom the immense power of these old beings that had existed since the ancient era.

As they learned more about the Ruins of Return, they also came to understand the existence of the mysterious Lord Wuchao—an ancient demon who had ruled over the South Sea for thousands of years. Like Baize, he had once stood on the brink of ascension. If this enemy was so powerful that even Lord Wuchao couldn't kill it, then its vitality must truly defy the laws of the heavens.

This reminded Chu Liang of the Demon God and how he had been suppressed beneath the Demon-Suppressing Pagoda for three thousand years, yet he still retained half of his life essence. It seemed that once a being reached a certain level of strength, even dying became difficult.

Perhaps this was why cultivators only became truly fearsome upon attaining the Heavenly Origin Realm. Possessing a legendary artifact was the decisive factor that set some Heavenly Origin masters apart, elevating them to an entirely different level from those without one.

"Aunty Hongyu, my mother said you have a way to deal with this," Princess Liange pleaded, her tone almost childlike. "Stop scaring them already. These young heroes from Mount Shu saved my life."

"Haha." Madam Hongyu finally smiled. She turned back to Chu Liang and the others and said, "When the Blood Fog rises, I will hold back that terrifying entity. You must seize the moment to gather the Thundercloud Seed. You must remember to be quick about it."

Since Misty Island was the place where the great demon was sealed away, Madam Hongyu’s rule over Bloodmist Manor here was no coincidence. In truth, she was the one tasked with watching over the terrifying entity. Ensuring their safety while they harvested the Thundercloud Seed would be a simple task for her.

The three from Mount Shu expressed their gratitude in unison. "Many thanks!"

Had they charged blindly into Misty Island without Princess Liange, they might not have even known what killed them.

Sometimes, this was simply how the world worked—what could be easily accomplished with the right connections and knowledge could just as easily lead to certain death without them. A mere gap in information could make all the difference.

Without delay, Madam Hongyu took Princess Liange by the arm and led her into Bloodmist Manor. She then ordered the giant shark demon to escort Chu Liang and his companions inside, arranging for them to rest until nightfall.

Although Bloodmist Manor was vast, only a small portion was accessible. The rest was shrouded in mist and bound by heavy chains, concealing whatever lay beyond.

The giant shark, noticing that the three were glancing toward the darkened shadows, turned his head and warned in a deep voice, "Do not wander carelessly. You will die."

…

The manor’s architecture was rugged and unrefined, clearly not designed for human habitation. The room assigned to them was a vast stone chamber, its open space supported by only a few towering pillars beneath the high dome.

Chu Liang, Xu Ziyang, and Lin Bei rested there briefly. As night fell, the giant shark returned, his heavy footsteps echoing against the stone floor.

He spoke again in his deep, rumbling voice, "Come with me."

At the entrance of Bloodmist Manor, Madam Hongyu stood gracefully, nodding slightly to the three young men before leading the way.

Princess Liange stood beside them, gazing at Xu Ziyang with concern as she said softly, "Be careful, alright?"

"I will," Xu Ziyang replied as he nodded solemnly.

Princess Liange finally turned toward Lin Bei and Chu Liang and said, "You two as well…"

"Of course. We’ll make sure Eldest Senior Brother stays safe," Lin Bei teased with a grin.

Princess Liange blushed at his words.

Rumble! Rumble! Rumble!

As they left the manor and approached the edge of Misty Island, the relentless thunder of divine lightning boomed. The noise sounded deafening and almost as though it would never stop. Golden-purple streaks of divine light struck the ground hundreds of zhang away, and each explosion sent shockwaves that made them tremble in fear. A single bolt would undoubtedly reduce them to ashes in an instant.

Chu Liang could wield divine lightning using the Dragon God’s Mark, yet in the presence of this supreme divine punishment, his abilities felt insignificant. As he immersed himself in the overwhelming power within the lightning, he gained a faint sense of enlightenment. As he observed the divine lightning, he came to understand its divine power.

"When the blood mist rises, hold your breath and maintain absolute focus. Do not inhale even the slightest bit," Madam Hongyu instructed as she fixed her gaze ahead.

After a brief moment of waiting, the sky suddenly darkened.

The divine lightning, which had been striking the ground at random intervals, ceased without warning. At the same time, a thin layer of blood-red mist began to rise from the center of Misty Island.

Using their divine sense to scan the area, they vaguely saw a massive cavity in the ground. At the same time, the blood mist drifted upward from the pit, slowly rising into the sky.

"Go!" Madam Hongyu commanded sharply.

Chu Liang’s figure blurred into the wind as he shot forward, landing instantly on Misty Island’s darkened terrain. Though the island was vast, without the divine lightning obstructing him, he could traverse it in the blink of an eye.

However, the Thundercloud Seed was not something that could simply be picked up from the ground. It had to be unearthed. This task was too difficult for one person alone, which was why all three of them had to work together. If not, Chu Liang could have handled everything in a single flash of movement.

Xu Ziyang and Lin Bei, both possessing considerable cultivation power, darted off in different directions.

Xu Ziyang was the first to land. Lin Bei, on the other hand, was slightly slower and had just started descending when Madam Hongyu had already reached the sky above the pit in the center.

Madam Hongyu hovered in midair, her right sleeve sweeping outward. In an instant, a misty red light streaked across the sky. With a sharp whooshing sound, glistening red coral pillars erupted from the ground, blocking the pit in the blink of an eye.

It seemed that Madam Hongyu’s true form was that of a coral demon. As she summoned the red coral to seal the pit, the entity below erupted in fury. The blood mist churned like boiling liquid, rushing violently against the corals blocking the pit’s opening.

However, having already exhausted much of its power to suppress the divine lightning, the entity couldn’t strike the coral with its full strength. Despite its repeated attempts, it failed to completely shatter the layers of coral blocking the pit.

Each time a coral pillar was shattered, Madam Hongyu immediately summoned a new one to fill the gap.

Meanwhile, Chu Liang and Xu Ziyang had already begun digging for the Thundercloud Seeds. Their flying swords slashed through the earth, carving deep fractures into the ground. While the Thundercloud Seeds were nearly indestructible, this method allowed them to break apart the surrounding stone, separating the material that they needed from the debris.

Lin Bei had just landed and was about to start digging, but before he could even swing his sword, the blackened ground beneath his feet suddenly erupted.

Boom!

Along with the explosion of earth, a surge of black mist shot out, carrying a dense demonic aura. Seeing this, Lin Bei immediately formed a seal with his fingers and raised his sword.

Swish!

Hundreds of streaks of swordlight formed a protective barrier in front of him, enclosing Lin Bei in a wall of sword qi. His quick reflexes saved him just in time. But then, a hand suddenly emerged from the black mist and slammed into his barrier of sword qi.

Boom!

The palm strike carried immense force and immediately shattered the barrier that Lin Bei had formed with his full strength. The impact sent him hurtling hundreds of zhang away.

Meanwhile, the coral pillars blocking the abyss had also been shattered completely by the blood mist, and Lin Bei plummeted into the deep pit like a falling star!

Although Madam Hongyu hovered above, she was too preoccupied to rescue him. A black-robed figure had suddenly appeared and attacked her.

At the same time, the black-robed figure who had attacked Lin Bei before now turned against Madam Hongyu, joining the other attacker in a coordinated assault from both sides.

Madam Hongyu’s eyes turned razor-sharp as she glared at the powerful enemies charging toward her. In a commanding voice, she declared, "By the command of Lord Wuchao, I guard the Grand Ancestor Fuyou! Who dares cause trouble here?!"

…

Lin Bei was sent tumbling into the deep pit, his mind spinning in disarray. His attacker was undoubtedly a seventh-realm cultivator. Considering his own cultivation level, the fact that he had managed to resist even slightly without dying was already impressive. By the time he regained his senses, he had already reached the ground.

He struggled as he tried to prop himself up. When he opened his eyes, he was met with complete darkness. He also felt as though he was leaning against an icy, rigid wall.

Without thinking much, Lin Bei conjured a small starlight at his fingertip to illuminate his surroundings. However, the moment the light flickered to life, countless gleaming dots appeared in the darkness before him.

"Whoa!" Lin Bei gasped aloud.

He was surrounded by countless eyes!

GLTD Alternate Universe's Thoughts

We changed Old Ancestor Ephemera to Old Ancestor Fuyou