Chapter 1681: Chapter 828: Arrival at the Yuan Dynasty!
The two quickly left the cave and hurried towards the direction of the Alliance Headquarters under the cover of night.
Along the way, they did not speak much, both understanding in their hearts that the struggle with the Blood Ghost Sect was far from over.
Upon returning to the Alliance Headquarters, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were immediately summoned by the Elders.
They detailed the encounters and findings from the Xia Yan Dynasty and shared their latest speculations about the Blood Ghost Sect.
“This is truly worrisome news,” an Elder said gravely, “The tactics of the Blood Ghost Sect are increasingly brutal, and we must take more decisive measures.”
“Elders, I suggest we immediately dispatch more forces to conduct a thorough investigation of the Blood Ghost Sect and strengthen our connections with various dynasties to jointly guard against their schemes,” Luo Chen proposed.
The Elders nodded in agreement.
They decided to act immediately, not only to strengthen the internal defenses of the Alliance but also to contact other sects and Loose Cultivators, forming a broader alliance to counter the threat of the Blood Ghost Sect.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were given new tasks; they needed to visit various dynasties to convey the Alliance’s warning and assist local Cultivators in enhancing defenses.
At the same time, they were to continue seeking traces of the Blood Ghost Sect to thwart any further actions.
They had been to the Xia Yan Dynasty.
Moreover, given the events in the Xia Yan Dynasty, they would naturally be more vigilant.
So, the next dynasty Luo Chen aimed to visit.
Naturally, it was the Yuan Dynasty located near the Xia Yan Dynasty.
The Yuan Dynasty, with the surname Yuan of its Imperial Family, was more ancient and mysterious compared to the Xia Yan Dynasty.
The capital of the Yuan Dynasty was situated on a vast plain, surrounded by rolling mountains, like a natural barrier between heaven and earth.
When Luo Chen and Qing Shuang arrived at the capital of the Yuan Dynasty, it was early morning, and the first rays of sunlight penetrated the thin mist, illuminating the ancient city.
They did not pause and went directly to the center of the Imperial City, seeking officials to understand the situation.
In the debate hall of the Imperial City, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang met the Prime Minister of the Yuan Dynasty, a middle-aged man who appeared gentle but had sharp eyes.
“Welcome esteemed Immortal Masters,” the Prime Minister said politely, “Regarding the recent massacre events, we have heard about them; the Yuan Dynasty has already strengthened defense measures, but we hope to receive more support from the Alliance.”
Qing Shuang nodded and asked, “Prime Minister, can you tell us if similar events have occurred in the Yuan Dynasty as well?”
The Prime Minister pondered for a moment before replying, “Yes, we have also had a massacre event here, but unlike the situation in the Xia Yan Dynasty, we have more survivors, and they seem to have undergone some sort of mental control, leaving their memories of the event blurry.”
Luo Chen frowned and said seriously, “It seems the tactics of the Blood Ghost Sect are more varied, and we must quickly determine their true intentions.”
The Prime Minister nodded in agreement and arranged for an official to accompany Luo Chen and Qing Shuang to the nearest massacre site.
Led by the official, they arrived at a village at the foot of the mountain.
The village was similarly in disarray, but unlike the villages in the Xia Yan Dynasty, the houses here remained intact, yet they were deserted.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang examined the site carefully, discovering some blood-colored symbols similar to those in the Xia Yan Dynasty, yet these symbols seemed more complicated as if part of some ritual.
Qing Shuang took out a piece of Talisman Paper from her chest, infused it with True Qi, and the paper turned into a blue light, flying into the air to probe for hidden Spiritual Energy fluctuations.
“There seems to be some powerful restriction here,” Qing Shuang said with a frown, “We may need more strength to break it.”
Luo Chen nodded and took out a Jade Pendant from his waist, infused it with True Qi, and it emitted a soft light, forming a Protective Shield encompassing the two of them.
“Let’s try to break the restriction first, and then proceed further with the investigation,” Luo Chen said.
The two began to work together to break the restriction, and after some effort, they finally opened a gap in the restriction.
They cautiously moved through the restriction, entering the center of the village.
In the center of the village, they found a large altar, with some strange Magic Artifacts and Blood-colored Crystal Stones, similar to what they had discovered in the cave of the Xia Yan Dynasty.
“It seems the Blood Ghost Sect conducted some kind of ritual here,” Luo Chen remarked.
Qing Shuang nodded and began to carefully examine the items on the altar, attempting to find more clues.
Just then, they heard a slight sound of footsteps.
The two immediately became alert, hiding in the shadows and observing the newcomer.
Soon after, a man in a black robe appeared in their view.
The man approached the altar and began to chant softly, seemingly conducting some kind of ritual.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, realizing this was an excellent opportunity to learn more secrets of the Blood Ghost Sect.
Luo Chen gently waved his hand, and an invisible True Qi ripple silently surged towards the man in the black robe.
The man in the black robe seemed aware but it was too late; the True Qi ripple struck him, causing him to grunt and fall to the ground.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang quickly advanced, subdued the man in the black robe, and began interrogating him.
“Who are you? What are you doing here?” Luo Chen asked sternly.
“I, I don’t know, I know nothing…”