Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

It was a precious item worn on the head of each generation of priests, and it would have been worn on Aru's head if not for this blood sacrifice.

The priest bowed to her in thanks and walked hunched over into the passageway.

The priest disappeared, and Hu Tao bent down to pick up the crown buried in the ground, somewhat surprised.

It's yet another relic.

His gaze fell on the altar, on the overturned cup.

For thousands of years, this magnificent cup they once saw, like this crown, has been covered in dust.

It was once filled with Aru's blood.

Now, the blood has long since dried, becoming an indelible layer of filth.

Walnut gently picked it up, and some of the dust on the cup fell off, revealing its original beautiful color.

However, the smell of blood could still be smelled.

Hu Tao had mixed feelings.

This is a very precious relic.

But to be honest, she didn't really want to use it.

Her gaze fell on the hourglass, which was slightly higher up.

This hourglass is also beautifully crafted.

However, this tool, which was once used for telling time, has now come to a standstill.

Four sacred relics were found in just one Crane View.

Adding the feather in Jiang Bai's hand, that makes five items.

These five sacred relics bear witness to the history and tragedy of Heguan.

"Master, I'm back!"

Jiang Bai's figure quickly appeared in the sacrificial site.

"You're back just in time. Here are a few relics. Pick two."

"These are all sacred relics?" Jiang Bai was somewhat surprised. He had gained far too much from this trip to He Guan.

If you ever go to a place you've never been before, you should keep an eye out, just in case there's a relic hidden in some nook or cranny.

Jiang Bai picked up the hourglass and the cup. "Then I'll take these two."

Walnut nodded and put away her headdress.

"Get to work, we've got a lot to do."

There are many souls on this island, and they are in a state of chaos. They must be sent into the passage one by one.

The three of them stayed on the island for half a month.

For the past two weeks, I've been constantly searching for ghosts and sending them away.

Some souls, due to their own will or some special reason, still retain some consciousness. Out of humanitarianism, Jiang Bai will choose to help them fulfill some of their last wishes within his power before sending them off.

This makes the already slow process even slower.

We were supposed to have two months of fun, but we ended up wasting more than half a month in Heguan.

However, now that the lockdown has been lifted, there's no need to be too strict about the timing.

"Boss, come with me quickly!"

Somewhat nervously, Ichito, who was aimlessly exploring the island in search of treasure, ran out of the mist and found Kurumi sending off the last few ghosts.

"What's so special about it?"

One finger pointed in the direction they had just come from, "There's a huge rift in the sky over there! And lots of those black monsters!"

It was an island connected to Heguan, quite remote, and there was no fog on the island.

However, that area is teeming with dangerous canine monsters.

Taking advantage of the fact that the monsters hadn't noticed them, Yi Dou made a quick escape and came back to find Jiang Bai and the others to go over together.

"A crack in the sky?" Jiang Bai was completely baffled by this description.

Is the sky cracked or what?

"You'll see if you come with me. I have a feeling something's wrong."

"Wait a minute, these are the last few. I'll send them all away."

They quickly sent the ghosts away, and the two followed Yi Dou to the place he had mentioned.

Upon arriving on the island, they immediately spotted the enormous rift in the sky that Ichidou had mentioned.

"Goodness, it really is a crack..."

It was as if a crack had appeared in the sky, from which a continuous stream of yellowish-black smoke was spreading, seemingly corroding the surrounding space.

Below the crack, dozens of black beast hounds, their claws releasing blackish-yellow smoke, scratched at the invisible barrier in the air, trying to make the crack even larger.

The three of them quietly hid behind a huge rock, instead of rushing up directly.

There are so many monsters, including quite a few large ones, which are rather dangerous.

Jiang Bai looked at Hu Tao, the most knowledgeable of the three, and asked, "Master, have you ever seen this kind of crack before?"

Hu Tao shook her head.

"I've never seen anything like it before. I think there's a record of a crack like this in an ancient book. What was it again? Let me think..."

Hu Tao looked at the gathered beast hounds and kept recalling the events in her mind.

Finally, she found similar information.

Five hundred years ago, during a calamity, this monster ravaged the land.

Some people have tried to trace their origins.

They discovered that they emerged from these cracks.

These monsters' claws can dissolve space, creating passages from their world to Teyvat.

However, based on the writer's observations and speculations, the low-level beast puppies act entirely on instinct; they yearn for destruction and annihilation and do not actively dissolve space or open passages.

And those high-level monsters can control these low-level monsters.

Hu Tao then revealed the information she knew.

Jiang Bai frowned deeply. "What are they trying to do by creating such a large crack? Are they planning to appear in large numbers?"

"It's possible." Hu Tao rubbed his chin, also pondering the possibility.

“Isn’t He Guan close to the border? The space at the border is also thinner. He Guan is remote and deserted, making it an excellent hiding place for these monsters.”

Even though this isn't Liyue, neither Hu Tao nor Jiang Bai can simply leave it unattended.

"We need to deal with these monsters quickly, we can't let them get any closer!"

Impulsive, Yi Dou immediately wanted to go out and wipe out all those monsters.

Jiang Bai grabbed his shoulder, "Wait! These monsters have been here for who knows how long, a little longer won't make a difference."

Hu Tao was also unusually serious. "We must come up with a plan. With such a large crack, who knows how many monsters might escape from inside? If we're not careful, we could be worn down and die here."

The three of them could handle the dozens of monsters here, but injuries were inevitable.

What if there are hundreds or thousands?

If that happens, even Jiang Bai will have a hard time escaping.

Ichidou was having trouble calming down.

The ominous sign of impending doom appeared right before our eyes, on Inazuma, on this remote Tsurukan Island.

This immediately made him, who had been somewhat lax these past few days, tense up.

God knows if there are other cracks like this on the island, which made him extremely anxious.

He unloaded the weights off his body one by one, each weight pressing deep dents into the ground.

"Master, is there any way to close this rift?"

If this rift continues to exist, a constant stream of monsters will emerge from the other side, and they simply won't be able to defeat them.

Chapter 564 Master, take a look at this.

“The barrier should have the ability to heal itself, but this takes time and cannot be further damaged.”

God knows how long it will take for the barrier to heal naturally; it might take a year or two to repair.

In that case, charging forward would be tantamount to suicide.

"At this point, we have no choice but to try banning it."

With a touch of heartache, Hu Tao pulled out a formation plate.

This is one of the treasures passed down from the Hall of Rebirth; it can temporarily seal off a certain space, making it extremely precious.

However, whether it can withstand the spatial dissolution of the Beast Realm Hounds is still unknown.

Jiang Bai pressed her hand down. "Wait a minute, I'll go back and ask the old man."

The saying goes, "When you encounter a problem, consult your parents."

Honestly, since his strength reached a certain level, he felt like he could walk sideways under the gods, and it had been a while since he had encountered such a hesitant situation.

But this time, what lies behind that crack is completely unknown.

Taking risks with one's life is undoubtedly a very foolish act.

"You all stay here and keep watch, don't make any rash moves, I'll be right back."

Jiang Bai took a picture with a phonograph, then transformed into a gust of wind and headed straight for the nearest ley line anchor point.

He quickly returned to Liyue Harbor, not caring whether it would attract attention, and took to the sky to search for people at several locations that Zhongli frequented.

"Master, Master, it's extremely urgent!"

Zhongli was listening to opera in the teahouse when Jiang Bai, making a ruckus, suddenly appeared out of nowhere, disturbing many of the audience.

"What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Zhongli was somewhat surprised.

Shouldn't he still be in Inazuma? What happened to him in Inazuma this time?

Jiang Bai ignored the crowd around him and took out the picture he had taken.

"Master, take a look at this."

Zhongli looked down and frowned.

Where am I?

"On a remote island in Inazuma, it is said to be close to the border."

"What are these dark monsters brewing? What lies behind this crack? How do we close it?" Jiang Bai fired off a barrage of questions like a machine gun.

Faced with Jiang Bai's series of questions, Zhong Li's tone remained calm and unhurried.

"Such a large rift, if I'm not mistaken, these monsters must be preparing for the arrival of the King Beast."

"A royal beast?"

"On the other side of this rift lies a dark, otherworldly realm, from which these pitch-black monsters originate. And the King Beast leads the wolf pack."

"So, once this rift opens, the King Beast can emerge from it?"

Hearing this, Jiang Bai felt a little relieved.

What's most unsettling is the unknown.

Now that I know, I'm not so afraid anymore.

"How strong is that king beast?"

Zhongli tapped his fingers on the table, thought for a moment, and said, "500 years ago, the Thousand Rock Army killed a king beast, but paid a heavy price."