I Killed Gods and Demons in Song Dynasty

Chapter 196: Secret Meeting
Above the magic circle, the blood-red light receded like the tide, becoming dim and thin.

Under the suppression of Xu Fu's powerful strength, the hideous crack slowly and reluctantly closed, like a heavy door that was pushed open with great effort.

However, wisps of dark aura still seep out from the gaps, like eyes silently peeping out from the abyss, carrying unpredictable chill and danger, as if ready to tear the sky apart again at any time.

Xu Fu's face was calm. He looked into the distance, his gaze as dark as a deep pool.

His red robe was like a bloody brand in this desolate valley, particularly eye-catching.

Li Qingyun stared at the crack, feeling heavy with worry in his heart.

He knew very well that this temporary tranquility was only an appearance, and the crisis hidden behind the cracks was still lurking, like a wounded but untamed beast, only dormant for a short time.

Xu Fu stood in the blood, his whole body seemed to have merged into the world, and his aura oppressed the surroundings like a mountain.

However, his slightly furrowed brows revealed an unconcealable fatigue.

This trace of fatigue made Li Qingyun have a hint of doubt in his heart: How powerful is this unfathomable sorcerer with unknown origins?
Even such a strong man actually showed a helpless look...

"Xu...Senior..."

Li Qingyun couldn't help but speak, his tone revealing urgency, "Although the crack has been temporarily sealed, the threat from the spirit world still exists. Is there any other way to seal it completely?"

Xu Fu was silent for a moment, the light in his eyes dimming in the blood, then he shook his head, his voice low and desolate:
“Now… there is no feasible solution.

“After the God’s Descent Ceremony, the barrier between the two worlds has been greatly weakened. Once this rift channel is opened, it is almost impossible to completely close it.

“Even I cannot suppress its power for long.

“What’s more, the emergence of the gap between the two worlds has allowed some terrifying creatures from the spirit world to take the opportunity to infiltrate the human world.

"You have their aura on you. I believe you have seen those strange beings before and know how terrifying they are better than I do."

He paused, his eyes piercing into the void like a sharp sword, his tone cold and firm:

"The war between gods is inevitable."

Li Qingyun's heart suddenly shook, and his chest ached slightly as if it had been hit by a heavy hammer.

He was well aware of the disaster represented by the word "God War" - it meant a collision of the forces of the two worlds, and meant the destruction and catastrophe of countless lives.

He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turned white, and there were two burning flames in his eyes:
"If that's the case, how should we deal with it? Can we just watch those evil creatures from the spirit world wreak havoc in the world?"

Xu Fu's gaze slowly turned from the crack to Li Qingyun. A strange look flashed in his eyes, as if he was a little surprised that Li Qingyun remained calm after learning the truth.

The corners of his mouth slightly lifted up, revealing a meaningful smile, which was mixed with a hint of admiration:
"I was surprised that you could remain so calm.

"It seems that you have experienced much more than I know."

Xu Fu paused, with a look of deep curiosity in his eyes, as if he was examining an unexpected treasure:

“At the beginning, you were clearly involved in the God’s Descent ritual, and you lost control and collapsed in front of everyone, turning into a pool of flesh and blood. I thought you were already dead.

“I didn’t expect that not only were you alive, but your cultivation had also greatly improved in just over a month.

"What are your origins? And why did you sneak into Longhu Mountain?"

Li Qingyun's heart moved slightly, and he realized that he might have been targeted by the other party.

However, facing this mysterious and powerful wizard, he did not rush to show his emotions, but looked back at Xu Fu calmly, his expression calm and his lips and teeth tightly pursed.

Xu Fu looked at him, and the smile on his face deepened:
"There's no need to be so nervous. Let me guess, is it because I told you last time that Wugong County Prince Zhao Dezhao was looking for revenge on you that scared you, so you faked your own death and came to Longhu Mountain to hide your identity?"

Li Qingyun nodded slightly, taking it as his agreement.

He knew that some things did not need to be said, as the other party already knew them.

The smile on Xu Fu's face became more and more indifferent, with an expression of "as expected", and his tone was relaxed but inquiring:

"But I'm still very curious. Logically, the Taoists in Longhu Mountain shouldn't be completely blind. How did you hide it from them? This is really interesting."

His voice echoed in the valley, with a leisurely and teasing tone, but then he turned cold and stern. At the same time, he leaned forward slightly, with an elusive light flashing in his eyes:
"Of course, you don't have to answer me. Everyone has their own secrets, and I won't force you. But with a promising talent like you, do you really not consider joining our 'Heavenly Secret Society'?"

"Once the war between gods breaks out, at least you will have a strong enough backer to protect you. It is far from enough to rely on Longhu Mountain alone."

Li Qingyun remained calm, raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked calmly:
"Senior has invited me several times to join the so-called 'Heavenly Secret Society'. What kind of organization is that?"

Xu Fu chuckled, as if he was considering how many secrets to reveal.

That smile seemed mysterious in the dim light, and his eyes were as dark as the abyss, making it difficult to fathom his thoughts.

“The Secret Society of Heaven is a secret organization that exists between the human world and the spirit world.

“This organization is made up of those who have explored the mysteries of heaven and earth over the long years. It has been passed down from generation to generation, but it has always been hidden in the dark and never revealed to the mundane world.

"In the secret meeting, some people have stepped into the abyss of the spirit world and witnessed the horror and power that mortals cannot imagine; some people have broken through the void, witnessed that mysterious realm, and became the high and mighty 'gods'."

"In other words..." Xu Fu's voice was low and full of majesty, "In the Tianji Secret Society, 'God' is not just a legend.

"Among us, more than one member has crossed the limits of the human world and become a true 'god'. Their existence spans across multiple realms and they possess unparalleled power.

"They are the greatest barrier against the evil creatures in the spiritual world."

Li Qingyun was shocked when he heard this, but besides being surprised, doubts also surged into his mind and turned into a deeper vigilance.

"Since you are so powerful, why don't you take direct action to fight against these invading spiritual creatures? Why do you watch the cracks continue to expand and threaten the entire world?"

Xu Fu's smile faded a little, and a trace of helplessness appeared on his face, as if he was dealing with an unsolvable problem. He looked into the distance, staring at the crack that was slowly closing, and his eyes seemed to be filled with deep thoughts:
“Because the existence of this crack cannot be bridged by simple force.

"In the human world, using power beyond that of a demigod will only accelerate the integration of the spirit world and make things even more out of control. This is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst." "The war between gods is a destined arrangement. All we can do is slow down its speed and control the scale to a minimum.

"The power of the abyss is as unstoppable as a tidal wave. Every resistance is full of costs.

"That is why we need new blood to join the Conclave in preparation for greater battles in the future. We need to accumulate more strength for the inevitable war between gods."

Li Qingyun frowned slightly, vaguely feeling that there was something unfinished in Xu Fu's words.

There was a hint of vigilance in his eyes, and his voice was cold and hard:
"You are Pang Yu's guest official, and you are in cahoots with the people in the Grand Tutor's Mansion. I'm sorry I can't trust you."

Xu Fu heard this and a sneer appeared on his face. The smile seemed a little bit chilling in the dim light:

"If I were really a lackey of the Grand Master's Mansion, you would have died in the Worry-Free Cave that day."

There was a flash of cold light in his eyes, and his tone was full of disdain:
"Pang Yu is a favored one of the gods in the spiritual world. I need him to gain the trust of the upper world, and he needs my help to act in the world. We are just using each other.

"My relationship with the Grand Tutor's Mansion is only a temporary measure."

When Xu Fu said this, he looked up at the gradually darkening sky. It was as if his eyes had traveled through thousands of years of time, and through the darkness before him, he saw the distant river of history:

"I have lived for nearly two thousand years, and I am one of the few people who experienced the last war between gods. I have seen and experienced countless cases of mutual exploitation like this.

"Back then, I once cooperated with the first emperor of Qin, Ying Zheng. I helped him eliminate the six powerful states and unify the world. He promised me three hundred talented boys and girls, and guided them with the dragon energy of the world, so that they could practice ancient magic and build an elite army to fight against the alien creatures that emerged from the cracks and make up for the sins committed by Lu Tong.

“Everything I have done in my life has been to delay the coming of the God War, even though I know it is futile.

"If it weren't for the efforts of our 'Heavenly Secret Society', those powerful beings in the spirit world would have already crossed the rift and turned this world into a purgatory."

Xu Fu's voice gradually became low, as if he had returned to that long-forgotten period of history. He pondered for a moment, then cast his gaze towards Li Qingyun, with a rare hint of sincerity in his eyes:

"I did cooperate with Pang Yu, but that was just to take advantage of his status as a favored one. In fact, I have been looking for someone who can fight alongside me. You have extraordinary potential and enough courage. Perhaps, you are the person of destiny who can turn everything around as predicted.

"You don't have to trust me, but you should at least see the situation clearly. The war between gods is imminent, and the barrier between the spirit world and the human world is becoming increasingly fragile. If you want to face all this alone, it is absolutely impossible."

Li Qingyun stared at Xu Fu. Although the other party's voice and words were extremely bewitching, he could not let down his guard when he thought of the fact that the other party had helped Pang Yu build the Dragon Pond and helped him cover up the secret and conceal the truth.

His expression was still grim:

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior. But even if what you said is true, I have my own path. Whether it's a war between gods or the advent of the spirit world, I will face it alone. Maybe then, we will have a chance to cooperate.

“But if one day I find out that what you said is not true and you are standing in my way, I will overthrow you and the Tianji Secret Society at all costs.”

The determination in these words made Xu Fu's eyes flash with a strange light, and his smile seemed to carry some deep meaning:

"Okay, I'm looking forward to that day. Li Qingyun, I won't underestimate you."

The confrontation between the two men solidified in the valley. The distance between them seemed to have shortened a little, but there was still an invisible gap between them.

After a long while, Xu Fu continued:

"Okay, Lu Tong's residual soul power has been completely absorbed by the magic circle. Next, I will use the power of the curse to seal the entire dojo as a buffer barrier.

"This land will become a new seal. The monks in the secular world will no longer be able to step into it, nor will they be able to touch the power here. Even if a weak spiritual creature escapes from it, it will be quickly killed by the spell I cast.

“But before that, I will activate the formation reserved here and teleport everyone out.

“This is not a long-term solution, but if nothing unexpected happens, there will be no more chaos in the next year at least.”

Before he finished speaking, Xu Fu suddenly raised his hand and threw a small object to Li Qingyun.

Li Qingyun reached out to take it, and after a closer look, he saw that it was a black pottery pendant, small and exquisite, very beautifully made, and engraved with various strange runes.

I only heard Xu Fu say:

"This is a token of our 'Heavenly Secret Meeting'. If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can inject your true energy into it and stimulate it. Someone will come to help you solve the problem.

"You don't have to feel any pressure. This is just a little bit of goodwill from us."

After saying this, he did not give Li Qingyun any chance to shirk his responsibility. He raised his hand and a ray of scarlet light shot out from his palm, striking the stone walls surrounding the magic circle.

The light was like a sharp blade, tearing the air apart into traces of faint light.

As the red light surged, the magic circle vibrated violently, and countless runes appeared on the surrounding stone walls like dragons, spreading rapidly, as if they were roaring and reviving.

In an instant, the air around them became thick as lead, like an invisible tide rushing in from all directions, carrying some irresistible force.

Li Qingyun felt that this force was trying to expel him from this space. He knew that this was some special means of teleportation, so he did not resist and allowed that force to wrap around him.

At the moment when his vision gradually blurred, Xu Fu's figure was also shrouded in the blazing red light, and his back appeared more and more distorted.

In the twilight, his voice seemed to come from all directions, and seemed to come from the depths of distant history, with a long and profound meaning:

"When you finally understand everything, I hope you can still stick to your choice. The door of the Secret Society is always open to you."

The sound echoed in the air, like a distant echo, lingering in the valley for a long time.

Li Qingyun only felt a dazzling red light in front of his eyes, and his body turned into a shadow and quickly dissipated in a twisted force.

In the last moment, he seemed to see Xu Fu's vague smile, which, under the darkening sky, was like a distant and mysterious brand, deeply engraved in his memory.

The wind blew up the dead leaves, and the empty valley returned to silence again. Only the unsolved mystery and the quietly hidden spells quietly echoed in the depths of the earth...

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(End of this chapter)