Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 181 Shameless Talk
Liu Sijun discovered that once the "Blood Spirit Curse" was successfully cast, its evil power would spread wildly outwards from the sacrificial site like a raging torrent.

Wherever it went, it brought devastation, turning the earth into a purgatory, and all things were corrupted by evil and reduced to dust.

According to vague hints in ancient texts, the Blood Spirit Cult seems to be preparing to cast this spell in a secluded place near the imperial palace, a place connected to the palace's auspicious dragon vein.

If they succeed, the entire dynasty will be doomed.

If the dragon vein is damaged, the foundation of the nation will be shaken, and the world will inevitably descend into chaos.

Upon hearing their report, Bei Chenshu was furious. He slammed his fist on the table and stood up: "How dare the Blood Spirit Sect and the Xuanji Hall be so audacious as to attempt to overthrow our dynasty! I will not allow their treacherous schemes to succeed. Marquis Gu, Alchemist Liu, do you have any countermeasures?"

Gu Changzhou clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Your Majesty, the most urgent task is to find the location where they cast the spell as soon as possible and stop this disaster."

He suggested two points: first, to withdraw half of the manpower from the secret chamber to investigate suspicious areas around the palace; second, Master Liu Dan was proficient in rune formations and could find clues in the Blood Spirit Forbidden Codex, which might help deduce the location they might have chosen.

Bei Chenshu: "Very good, I will immediately make the arrangements and obey your orders. Whatever support you need, I will provide it to the best of my ability."

After receiving the order, Liu Sijun returned to his residence to continue studying the "Blood Spirit Forbidden Codex".

She channeled her spiritual power, using her heart as a guide, to resonate with the runes in the ancient texts.

In a daze, she seemed to have entered a mysterious space, with runes flashing all around, as if telling ancient secrets.

After a long and arduous search, Liu Sijun finally discovered from the obscure records in the runes that the Blood Spirit Cult was very likely to choose to cast the "Blood Spirit Curse" in the Fallen Valley, north of the imperial palace.

The Valley of Fallen Souls is inherently filled with yin energy, making it a natural place where yin energy gathers.

If it resonates with the "Blood Spirit Curse," the consequences would be unimaginable.

Liu Sijun quickly informed Gu Changzhou of this discovery.

Without the slightest hesitation, Gu Changzhou quickly summoned Tong Lei, Yuan Jingshan, Meng Zhefeng, and other experts from Wuji Tower, Elder Lang and three disciples from Yaohua Palace, and together with Liu Sijun, led everyone to Luopo Valley in the northern suburbs.

When the group arrived at Fallen Valley, the valley was filled with a thick blood mist, which exuded a sinister aura. Coupled with the frost and snow that should not have appeared at this time, it sent chills down their spines.

Yuan Jingshan said, "It's only October, and it's already snowing here?"

If it were Laiyang County, the northernmost part of Yu the Great's territory, it would be understandable if it snowed in October. But in Zhongzhou City, which is located in the central part of Yu the Great's territory, the weather at this time of year would only be turning cool.

Eerie wails and howls echoed from time to time within the valley, as if countless wronged souls were struggling within it.

Gu Changzhou channeled the power of the stars, forming a dazzling shield in front of him, and warned, "Everyone be careful. The valley is filled with evil energy. The Blood Spirit Sect must have set up a great ambush here."

The group cautiously stepped into the valley, and not long after they had gone in, they saw a group of Blood Spirit Cult members pouring out from all directions.

These cultists all had fanatical eyes, held sharp blades, and emanated an eerie light.

Gu Changzhou shouted, "Kill!"

A star-shaped sword aura containing world-destroying power slashed towards the Blood Spirit Cult members like a meteor that ravaged the heavens.

Wherever the sword energy passed, Blood Spirit Cult members screamed and fell to the ground.

Liu Sijun also activated the Taixu Mirror with all his might, and beams of light shot out from the mirror, like blazing suns, enveloping the Blood Spirit Cult followers.

The evil aura on the cultist struck by the beam of light instantly dissipated, turning into a pool of pus and blood.

Yuan Jingshan formed a hand seal and chanted a spell. The earth trembled instantly, and countless sharp rocks rose from the ground like blades, piercing towards the Blood Spirit Cult members.

With a slash of his longsword, Tong Lei caused the Blood Spirit Cult members to burn to ashes wherever the fiery dragon passed.

However, the Blood Spirit Cult members keep pouring in, seemingly endlessly.

Just as everyone was locked in fierce combat with the Blood Spirit Cult members, a melodious yet eerie flute melody suddenly drifted through the valley. The flute music seemed to be manipulated by an invisible hand, affecting everyone's minds.

Elder Lang, who had the highest cultivation level, did not participate in the battle. Instead, he vigilantly watched his surroundings. Suddenly, he heard the sound of a flute, his sleeves fluttered, and his surging spiritual energy collided with the sound waves of the flute.

The sound of the flute stopped suddenly.

Just then, a figure slowly emerged from the blood mist.

This person was tall, dressed in a black robe, wearing a ferocious mask, and holding a bone flute that emitted a ghostly light.

He was none other than Blood Shadow, the leader of the Blood Spirit Cult's operation.

Blood Shadow sneered, "You've come at the perfect time. Today is your death day. Once I unleash the 'Blood Spirit Curse,' this world will be under the control of my Blood Spirit Sect!"

Elder Lang sneered, "How arrogant!"

Blood Shadow: "Then let's wait and see..."

Having said that, he placed the bone flute to his lips and played an even more eerie melody.

As the flute music began, the blood mist in the valley grew thicker, the ground began to tremble violently, and blood-red cracks spread out from underground.

Countless ferocious demons surged out of the crack, baring their fangs and claws as they pounced on the crowd.

Elder Lang's expression remained unchanged. His hands moved with fluid grace, forming complex hand seals, while he chanted, "Immortal Essence of Yaohua, Condensing Spirit into a Sword!"

As soon as he finished speaking, spiritual energy rapidly gathered around him, forming several shimmering immortal swords above his head.

The sword was engraved with ancient runes and exuded an incomparably sharp sword aura.

Elder Lang's gaze was like lightning, locking onto the blood shadow. He raised his hand and waved, sending several immortal swords shooting towards the blood shadow like shooting stars.

Wherever the sword passed, the air was torn apart, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

Blood Shadow, however, was not afraid at all. He sneered and held the bone flute across his chest, playing a strange melody.

As the flute played, the surging demons abandoned the crowd and rushed towards the immortal sword.

The evil spirit clashed with the immortal sword, unleashing bursts of light.

A mournful howl echoed through the valley.

However, Elder Lang's immortal swords were exceptionally powerful. Despite the obstruction of evil spirits, several of them still broke through the defenses and headed straight for Blood Shadow.

Blood Shadow flashed, leaving a ghostly afterimage in its wake, easily avoiding a direct impact.

Elder Lang was not discouraged by the situation. He once again channeled his spiritual power and shouted, "The vastness of Yaohua is boundless, all things return to one!"

In an instant, the sky shone brightly, and a dazzling light curtain descended from the sky, enveloping the blood-red shadow within it.

Within the light screen, countless runes flickered and flowed, containing a powerful binding force.

Blood Shadow was trapped within the light barrier, yet he remained arrogant. Using the bone flute as a guide, he mobilized the evil energy within the valley and shouted, "Blood Spirit Rebels Against the World, Evil Power Breaks the Restriction!"

A black blood mist surged around the Blood Shadow, as hard as a solid substance, resisting the multicolored light screen and emitting a "sizzling" sound.

At the same time, the evil spirits in the valley, under the control of Blood Shadow, once again frantically rushed towards the group.

(End of this chapter)