Chapter 874
Entering the Demon Abyss, Shocking Hearing of the Inheritance
Chapter 874 Entering the Demon Abyss, Shocking Hearing of the Inheritance
The Endless Abyss of Demons is also known by some cultivators as the Dark Abyss of Demons.
Located deep within the chaotic sea of stars, it is a notorious forbidden zone in the cosmos.
It is said that there are several other such secluded star-gazing paradises.
Legend has it that the Dark Abyss is filled with countless dangers, and even a Nascent Soul Realm expert who enters it will almost certainly die.
Even powerful beings at the Dao Integration Realm who enter this place have a high chance of perishing.
According to what the old Azure Dragon told him back in the Ruins of Return.
It seems that even immortals who have attained enlightenment are very secretive about that place and are quite wary of it.
Very few people manage to escape unscathed after exploring the Dark Abyss.
In ancient times, the Cursed Old Man, who was proficient in the art of curses, offended the Immortal of Transformation and fled into the Dark Abyss, where he has been missing ever since.
Last time, Lu Qing learned from the white-clad woman of the Kongming Sect that the founder of the Black and White Sect seemed to have luckily returned from the Dark Abyss.
Furthermore, they gained a tremendous opportunity that spurred the subsequent rise of the Black and White Sect.
The Dark Demon Pearl that Mo Cangtian and the others brought back was something their ancestor had brought back from the Dark Abyss. It could temporarily shield the will of the Heavenly Dao of the world of life.
Now, Lu Qing was naturally surprised to see Qiu Ruofeng and the others emerge from the Dark Abyss.
However, he did not ask about this directly, but instead inquired about the other party's purpose in summoning him here.
Qiu Ruofeng did not answer Lu Qing's question directly.
He stroked his beard, a meaningful smile appearing on his face, and asked in return, "Fellow Daoist Lu, aren't you curious as to why we came out of this Dark Abyss?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Qing's expression darkened slightly.
This old guy is still keeping us in suspense.
"Fellow Daoist Qiu," Lu Qing said calmly, his voice utterly undisturbed, "my patience is limited. If you continue to hide your true intentions and play games with me, then don't blame me for being impolite."
As soon as he finished speaking, an invisible aura emanated from Lu Qing.
The aura wasn't violent; in fact, it could be described as somewhat restrained. But it was precisely this restrained aura that made the surrounding space seem to freeze instantly.
Qiu Ruofeng's smile froze.
The black-robed figures behind him suddenly contracted their pupils, their bodies tensed instinctively, and their internal magical power surged wildly, as if they had encountered some extremely terrifying being.
A chill ran through them, rising straight to the top of their heads.
That was the shadow of death.
They could clearly sense that this seemingly too young Dao Integration Realm cultivator, though merely a divine thought avatar, would be a formidable threat; none of them would survive if he were to attack.
The men in black robes were utterly horrified.
They are not nobodys.
Those who could be sent by the Netherworld Palace to participate in such confidential matters, which one of them was not an old monster who had lived for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, and which one of them was not an outstanding person in the Dao Integration Realm?
But now, facing Lu Qing's divine sense clone, they felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.
It was as if Lu Qing could kill them at any time if he wanted to.
"This...is this the 'extraordinary' one who achieved the Dao Integration Realm with nine Great Daos?"
A man in black robes muttered to himself, his voice filled with barely concealed fear.
Although the others did not speak, the shock and awe in their eyes were unmistakable.
They finally understood why Qiu Ruofeng had so solemnly warned them, after returning from the Tianyuan Great World, that the Netherworld Palace must never provoke Lu Qing.
It turns out that Qiu Ruofeng wasn't making a mountain out of a molehill; rather, this person's strength had truly exceeded their expectations.
Although it was only at the initial stage of the Dao Integration Realm, this pressure was far more terrifying than that of those old monsters at the late stage of the Dao Integration Realm who had cultivated for thousands of years.
Qiu Ruofeng panicked as well.
He quickly waved his hand, forcing a smile: "Fellow Daoist Lu, please calm down! Please calm down! How could I dare to tease you? It's just... it's just that this matter is a long story, and I don't know where to begin."
Lu Qing didn't speak, she just looked at him quietly.
The aura emanating from him had not dissipated.
A fine layer of sweat appeared on Qiu Ruofeng's forehead.
He took a deep breath, knowing that if he kept them in suspense any longer, they were probably really going to make their move.
He had personally witnessed how decisive and ruthless Lu Qing was when he killed Mo Cangtian and a group of old demons.
So he quickly said, "Fellow Daoist, if you want to know the truth, it's actually very simple. Words are not enough, and even if I tell you, you may not believe it completely. Why don't you come in with us and see for yourself? That might be more convincing."
"Go in?" Lu Qing raised an eyebrow slightly, his gaze passing over Qiu Ruofeng and landing on the massive black crack that stretched across the starry sky behind him. "You mean, enter this Dark Abyss?"
Qiu Ruofeng nodded and said solemnly, "That's right, the answer you want to know is in this Demon Abyss."
Lu Qing did not answer immediately, but quietly looked at the crack.
The cracks were as black as ink, emitting no light whatsoever, as if they could devour everything.
Just looking at it is enough to make one's heart tremble, as if one's very soul is about to be sucked in.
The Dark Abyss is one of the most dangerous and perilous places in the chaotic Star Sea.
Even powerful beings at the Dao Realm could perish in this perilous place if they rashly entered.
Now, Qiu Ruofeng is inviting him to come inside?
"Fellow Daoist Lu?" Qiu Ruofeng asked cautiously when he saw that Lu remained silent for a long time, "What is your opinion, Fellow Daoist?"
Lu Qing withdrew his gaze and looked at Qiu Ruofeng.
He pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded: "Very well, I'll go in with you and see what kind of mystery you're up to."
Qiu Ruofeng was overjoyed upon hearing this and repeatedly said, "Thank you for your trust, fellow Daoist! Rest assured, we would never dare to play a trick on you!"
Lu Qing waved his hand and said calmly, "Let me make this clear from the start: what I've come here with is merely a divine sense avatar. Even if it perishes, it's no big deal. But if you dare to play any tricks..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was already quite clear.
Qiu Ruofeng quickly replied, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured! We have absolutely no ill intentions! This matter is of great importance, and we are more than grateful for your willingness to help us. How could we possibly have any other thoughts?"
gratitude?
Lu Qing's heart skipped a beat as she noticed the other person's choice of words.
However, he didn't say anything, but nodded slightly.
Qiu Ruofeng breathed a sigh of relief and turned to the black-robed figures, saying, "Gentlemen, let's go in."
The figures in black robes nodded in unison, then turned and flew towards the huge black crack.
Lu Qing followed behind, also approaching the crack.
The closer you get to the crack, the stronger the eerie aura becomes.
The aura was ancient and vast, as if it had existed for countless ages, yet it also seemed to belong to a different world.
Lu Qing could even vaguely sense that a powerful force was surging within the crack, as if it were about to erupt at any moment.
"No wonder it's called the Jedi..."
Lu Qing thought to himself.
Ordinary cultivators would not dare to approach such a dangerous place.
That is, he is proficient in the way of space and his perception of spatial fluctuations is far beyond that of ordinary people, which is why he can be so calm.
Even so, he did not let his guard down in the slightest.
After all, this is a place even Dao Transformation Immortals fear.
A moment later, the group arrived at the edge of the crack.
Upon closer inspection, the crack is even more striking.
It stretches across the starry sky, its width is immeasurable, and its length is endless.
It's like an unhealable scar on the vast starry sky.
At the edge of the crack, space is distorted and uncertain, with spatial rifts flashing from time to time, exuding a chilling aura.
Inside the crack was pure darkness, devoid of any light or sound, as if time and space had lost their meaning there.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, stay close to us," Qiu Ruofeng instructed. "The space within this Demon Abyss is extremely chaotic, and one can easily lose their way if they are not careful. We have specially made guiding talismans to ensure that we do not get lost."
Lu Qing nodded without saying anything more.
He wasn't worried about getting lost; with his mastery of spatial arts, even if he did, he could find his way back. But since Qiu Ruofeng was prepared, he was happy to save himself the trouble.
Qiu Ruofeng took out a black talisman, which was engraved with complex runes and emitted a faint light.
He muttered incantations, and the talisman suddenly lit up, transforming into a beam of light that disappeared into the crack.
"go!"
Qiu Ruofeng let out a low shout and was the first to rush into the crack.
The men in black robes followed closely behind.
Without hesitation, Lu Qing stepped out and entered the crack.
In an instant, the world spun around.
The moment Lu Qing entered the crack, he felt that everything around him had changed.
He was enveloped in endless darkness, with no light, no sound, and he had completely lost his sense of direction.
He felt as if he had been thrown into a void, surrounded by the same darkness in all directions.
If it weren't for the magical energy emanating from those black-robed figures, he wouldn't even have been able to pinpoint their location.
"This is the interior of the Abyss?"
Lu Qing felt a chill run down his spine.
Such an environment would be an immense test for any cultivator.
Without direction or reference, one can easily get lost in this endless darkness and never find a way out.
No wonder it is said that even those who enter the Dao Integration Realm may perish.
The risk of getting lost alone is enough to deter countless cultivators.
But Lu Qing did not panic.
He calmed himself down and carefully sensed the fluctuations in the surrounding space.
After a moment, he understood.
Although the space inside this Demon Abyss is extremely chaotic, it is not without its own rules.
Those chaotic spatial fluctuations subtly revealed a peculiar pattern, as if they were being guided by some invisible force.
Once you grasp this pattern, it's not difficult to find the right direction.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, are you alright?" Qiu Ruofeng's voice came from ahead.
Lu Qing said calmly, "It's alright."
Qiu Ruofeng breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good. Fellow Daoist, keep up. We need to speed up. In this Demon Abyss, spatial storms erupt every now and then. If we accidentally encounter one, even we will be in grave danger."
Lu Qing nodded and followed.
The group moved swiftly through the darkness.
The surroundings were deathly silent, with only occasional spatial fluctuations reminding Lu Qing that this was no ordinary place.
After flying for an unknown amount of time, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared ahead.
The light was extremely faint, yet it stood out conspicuously in the endless darkness.
"We've arrived," Qiu Ruofeng said. "That's our Netherworld Palace's stronghold in the Demon Abyss."
The group flew toward the light.
Upon getting closer, Lu Qing discovered that the light came from a huge floating rock.
The pumice stone, spanning several tens of miles in circumference, floats in the darkness, emitting a faint glow.
On the pumice, some buildings and monks could be vaguely seen.
“This is…” Lu Qing raised an eyebrow slightly.
Qiu Ruofeng explained, "These floating stones were brought in from the outside world at great cost by our Netherworld Palace. The array on them can withstand spatial storms and is our foothold in this Demon Abyss."
Lu Qing nodded without asking any further questions.
The group landed on the floating rocks.
The cultivators on the floating rocks bowed to them upon seeing them. Several powerful elders came forward to greet them, their gazes fixed on Lu Qing, filled with curiosity and scrutiny.
Qiu Ruofeng waved his hand, signaling them to step back, and then said to Lu Qing, "Fellow Daoist Lu, please follow me."
He led Lu Qing to a large hall in the center of the floating stone.
The main hall was simply furnished with only a few stone tables and chairs, but it was covered with array formations and restrictions, clearly indicating that it was an important place.
After everyone was seated, Qiu Ruofeng looked at Lu Qing and said solemnly, "Fellow Daoist Lu, now I can tell you everything."
Lu Qing didn't speak, she just looked at him quietly.
Qiu Ruofeng took a deep breath and slowly spoke.
"The reason why our Netherworld Palace is so concerned about this Dark Abyss, and even spared no expense to establish a base here, is to find something."
"What is it?" Lu Qing asked.
Qiu Ruofeng said, word by word, "The legacy left behind by a fallen ancient powerhouse."
Lu Qing's heart stirred slightly.
The legacy of ancient powerful beings?
Qiu Ruofeng continued, "Does fellow Daoist know the origin of this Dark Abyss?"
Lu Qing shook his head.
Qiu Ruofeng said, "According to the investigations of our Netherworld Palace's successive Supreme Elders, this Dark Abyss is very likely a remnant of an ancient battlefield. The level of that battle was extremely high, and the two sides involved were beings far beyond the Transformation Realm."
Far beyond the Transformation Realm.
Lu Qing couldn't help but recall the great battle he had witnessed deep within the origin of the world.
Those two figures, one black and one white, treading on the Milky Way, shattering countless stars with every move they made, and those three blood-red figures that suddenly appeared...
That power truly far surpasses that of the Transformation Realm.
"And that ancient powerhouse who fell perished in that battle," Qiu Ruofeng said. "His legacy is hidden somewhere in this Demon Abyss."
Lu Qing was silent for a moment, then asked, "How do you know there is a lineage?"
Qiu Ruofeng smiled, took something out of his pocket, and handed it to Lu Qing.
It was a fragment of a jade slip, pure white, emitting a faint fluorescence.
Lu Qing took the jade slip and probed it with his divine sense.
A moment later, he raised his head, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
The jade slip contained a very profound cultivation technique.
The cultivation technique was vast and profound, far surpassing any technique he had ever seen. Moreover, judging from the residual aura within the jade slip, the person who left behind this technique possessed an unimaginably high level of cultivation.
But what concerned him even more were the incomplete runes on the jade slip.
Those runes were somewhat similar to the runes he had seen on that piece of broken jade deep within the origin of the world.
“This jade slip…” Lu Qing looked at Qiu Ruofeng.
Qiu Ruofeng said, "This jade slip was obtained by one of our Netherworld Palace's Supreme Elders by chance in this Demon Abyss. It's a pity he didn't come out alive; he only used a secret method to send this jade slip out before he died."
He paused, then continued, "From this jade slip, we learned that the fallen ancient powerhouse was named 'Xuanhua'."
Mystic transformation!
Lu Qing's pupils contracted slightly.
He was all too familiar with that name.
Back then, in the illusion of the shattered jade, the white figure was called "Mysterious Transformation" by the black figure!
The white figure holding the jade ruyi was actually the "ancient great power" that Qiu Ruofeng had mentioned?
And he perished?
Lu Qing recalled the end of the illusion, where Xuan Hua was seriously injured and fled, only to be chased by Mo Tian and the three blood-red figures.
Could it be that he ultimately failed to escape and perished here?
"Fellow Daoist Lu?" Qiu Ruofeng noticed the strange look in his eyes and asked softly, "Do you know something?"
Lu Qing snapped out of her reverie and shook her head: "It's nothing, I just felt that the name sounded familiar."
He wasn't telling the truth.
Some things are not the right time to say them.
Qiu Ruofeng didn't press further, and continued, "Over the years, we have been searching for the inheritance of the Xuanhua Grandmaster. Our efforts have finally paid off, and we have found a clue."
(End of this chapter)