Chapter 409: Chapter 409: Mu Ruxue’s Reminder, Underground Ancient Battlefield
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“Meet a person?”
“Meet who?”
“It’s not to meet a lover, is it?”
Bai Chunfeng and Ji Wushuang looked at each other, and both had the same thought.
Whoosh!
Mu Ruxue paid no attention to the two who were lost in thought, but instead dismissed her four maids and rose into the air alone, turning into a dazzling white light that streaked towards the distance.
Temporary residence of the Misty Sect.
Ye Feng, Elder Hongmeng, Gong Qingqiu, Li Zilong, and Chu Yun’er were sitting under a tree, drinking tea, discussing the many details of the Demon-slaying Celebration to avoid pitfalls for their disciples.
Thud!
A beautiful figure descended from the sky, entering everyone’s field of view.
“It looks like Sect Master Ye has a visitor,” Elder Hongmeng said with a charming smile as she slowly stood up, her light gauze garment fluttering in the wind, exuding wisps of fragrance.
She turned to Ye Feng with a smile and said, “Sect Master Ye, since you have a guest, I will take my leave first.”
“Sect Master, we will arrange things according to the previous plan,” Gong Qingqiu also stood up.
She left with Chu Yun’er and Li Zilong.
Soon, under this large tree, only Ye Feng and Mu Ruxue remained.
“I have met Sect Master Ye!”
Standing a few meters away, Mu Ruxue bowed gracefully.
Ye Feng appeared puzzled and confused by her arrival, but still produced a brand-new teacup and pointed to the stone table and chairs beside him.
“Please, have a seat!”
Mu Ruxue didn’t hesitate and sat opposite Ye Feng.
“I’ve heard about the events of the past two days. Sect Master Ye received the recognition of the Ancient Heroic Spirit Force of County King City, condensed the golden Heroic Spirit Power, and with that alone, you’ve stepped into the level of the Divine Origin Realm. It’s truly admirable,” Mu Ruxue complimented.
Ye Feng smiled, “Sword Child hasn’t travelled all this way just to flatter me with a few words, right? We aren’t strangers, so let’s get straight to the point!”
“Sect Master Ye is indeed straightforward,” Mu Ruxue nodded slightly, “My visit this time has two purposes. First, to participate in the Demon-slaying Celebration, to temper myself, and second, to speak to Sect Master Ye about something regarding the Demon-locking Tower.”
“What about the Demon-locking Tower?” Ye Feng inquired.
This was something he was very interested in.
Last time, disguised as a woman, he infiltrated the Black Stone Wasteland underground with the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, met the former Sect Master of the Heaven-Devouring Demon Sect, the twelve Supreme Elders, and witnessed the trapped flesh monster, Prophet, and other phenomena, which broadened his horizons.
“The anomaly in the Demon-locking Tower might not be far off,” Mu Ruxue said hesitantly after a moment.
Ye Feng’s gaze flickered, “What makes you say that?”
“Ancestor Lingmiao ascended to the Void Break Realm, condensed a powerful Dharma Aspect, and became an emperor-like existence. The Jiaoyang Ancient Saint descended sweet dew from the heavens. Indeed, such an event is great fortune for us, but it has also accelerated the development of the forces behind the Demon-locking Tower. Perhaps, in less than a fortnight, disaster will strike,” Mu Ruxue said.
Ye Feng probed further, “You’ve had another dream?”
“Yes, my brother came to me in a dream last night, saying that before long, the Demon-locking Tower will turn into a man-eating monster. Please be careful, Sect Master Ye,” Mu Ruxue said earnestly, not seeming to be lying.
“There’s no need to worry about the Demon-locking Tower,” Ye Feng shook his head.
Since his last infiltration of the Heaven-Devouring Demon Sect, coupled with the records he obtained from the Shuiyang City Ruins underground, he had uncovered the secrets of the Heaven-Devouring Demon Sect.
After a plan lasting several hundred years, the Demon-locking Tower had already amassed countless amounts of Evil Qi, enough to breed terrifying flesh monsters.
Even if he struck at the Black Stone Wasteland now, it would already be too late.
The plan of the Heaven-Devouring Demon Sect was already in its final stages.
In Ye Feng’s view, the best strategy now was not to attack but to wait for the Heaven-Devouring Demon Sect to make their move.
This way, he could turn a passive situation into an active one.
“The Demon-locking Tower… it doesn’t need worrying about?” Mu Ruxue was utterly flummoxed.
She eyed Ye Feng, who seemed to have everything under control, exuding calm confidence.
“Perhaps, this is what a true powerhouse looks like!” Mu Ruxue mused to herself.
As a dual Great Power, dominating over the Divine Wind Sword Sect, Sword King Sect, Myriad Islands Alliance, and County King City, the four Two-Star Rank forces, he indeed had the composure to remain calm.
“There are things you might not yet be aware of,” Ye Feng spoke again.
He was aware of the matters regarding the Prophet Clan.
However, as Mu Ruxue was neither his kin nor someone he completely trusted, he did not plan to reveal these secrets just yet.
At these words, Mu Ruxue appeared completely bewildered.
“In any case, regarding the Demon-locking Tower, what we need to do now is to wait and watch how things unfold. After some time, top Spirit Sea Realm experts like the Commandery Prince Shu Qianjun and Alliance Leader Mo Tianlong of the Myriad Islands should break through to the Divine Origin Realm. At that time, with their help, the conspiracies behind the Demon-locking Tower won’t count for much,” Ye Feng said, then took a sip of tea.
Mu Ruxue glanced at the Spiritual Tea on the table, then pondered Ye Feng’s words.
She was smart and could tell that Ye Feng was holding something back.
But regardless, as long as Ye Feng was willing to act, the forces behind the Demon-locking Tower would surely not be able to stir any trouble.
“In that case, I shall take my leave,” she said.
Mu Ruxue slowly stood up, bowed to Ye Feng, and then quickly took to the air, leaving behind only her graceful figure.
“Finally managed to send her off…”
Ye Feng let out a sigh of relief.
He felt that Mu Ruxue was somewhat impulsive in dealing with the Demon-locking Tower, totally unaware that behind the Divine Wind Sword Sect’s Great Elder, there lurked the terrifying power of the Heaven-Devouring Demon Sect.
And, even more mysteriously, the Prophet Clan.
“The Prophet Clan can deduce all things, and the former Sect Master of the Heaven-Devouring Demon Sect has already received the legacy of the Prophets. For now, it’s best not to act rashly, or we might be deduced,” Ye Feng thought.
“The best strategy is to watch and wait.”
“And then, with overwhelming strength, we can break open the situation.”
Thinking this, Ye Feng even quashed his idea of attacking the Heaven-Devouring Demon Sect with Hu Feifei’s help, deciding to respond to changes with constancy.
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Three days later.
The demon-slaying event was finally about to begin.
In the center of County King City.
A huge blue brick square with a diameter of over ten miles surrounded by many white stone pillars engraved with reliefs of mythical beasts.
At this moment, Ye Feng arrived with numerous disciples.
Besides the Misty Sect, there were thousands of other sects present – most being high ranked sects, with the remainder consisting of hundreds of One-star Sects.
“Sect Master Ye, this square is the very pit that once led to the underground ancient battlefield. It has since been transformed into this, named ‘Ancient Battlefield Entrance.’ Look, the reliefs on those pillars around us detail the Underground Cavern Alien Races that have appeared in the past.”
Elder Hongmeng stood beside Ye Feng, introducing each in turn.
“So, these are the Underground Cavern Alien Races, and they’re quite diverse,” Ye Feng noted, looking at the pillars.
There were many alien races depicted on them.
Overall, they were similar to the surface demonic beasts but were even more ferocious and terrifying and adapted better to extreme environments and mutation.
In a battle between equals, they were stronger than the average demonic beasts.
Near the Ancient Battlefield Entrance square, Qingyun Zhenren and dozens from the Qingyun Sect stood there, casting wary glances at Ye Feng and his group, their faces filled with apprehension.
“Sect Leader, having offended the Misty Sect, could we one day be slapped to death by Ye Feng?”
An Elder trembled.
“Should… Should not be, right?” Qingyun Zhenren swallowed his saliva.
Seeing Ye Feng, who had no powerful aura spilling from his body, he couldn’t fathom how the other could be a Great Power of the Divine Origin Realm.
“Clearly not a mortal, but a Great Power, and yet not a trace of aura is released. Always playing the pig to eat the tiger, detestable!”
Knowing he was no match for Ye Feng, Qingyun Zhenren could only vent verbally.
At that moment, high above.
Numerous streaks of light landed on the ground.
They were dressed in uniform white robes, stepping on spirit swords, and emanating fierce sword qi, giving off the impression of human-shaped sharp swords.
“Those are from the Sword King Sect,” Elder Hongmeng pointed out.
“Sect Master Ye, greetings,” a familiar, cold voice drifted over with the breeze at that moment.
Ye Feng turned towards the voice and saw Mo Minxi approaching.
By her side stood the Blue Dragon King, along with many young prodigies from the Myriad Islands Alliance.
Seeing Ye Feng, they all showed respectful expressions.
“Greetings, Sect Master Ye.”
The Blue Dragon King took the lead to salute.
“It’s the friends from the Myriad Islands Alliance, long time no see,” Ye Feng returned the greeting, exchanging a few words of courtesy.
“Ladies and gentlemen!”
Then, from atop a stone pillar, Hall Master Liu Ming’s voice, as loud as thunder, instantly captured the attention of the hundreds of thousands of cultivators present.
“The ten-year term has come, and the demon-slaying event opens once again. This is a trial for the younger generation, as well as a test for all major Sects. During this time, each Sect may send its disciples into the underground trial grounds to slay the Underground Cavern Alien Races that will emerge from the spatial gates.”
Hall Master Liu Ming declared loudly.
“I won’t waste any more time; right now, we’ll open the entrance to the caverns, and together we’ll enter the ancient battlefield!”
Liu Ming soared into the air, holding an ancient token in his hand.
As he swung it forcefully, dozens of beams of light fell from the token, opening a passage with a diameter of a hundred meters in the center of the square, leading straight into the depths of the ground.
“I’ll take the lead.”
Liu Ming was the first to dive, followed closely by Mo Wenshi.
“Let’s go,” Ye Feng nodded to the Blue Dragon King, Yunhua Zhenren, Sect Master of Liuyun Sect, and others, leading the disciples of the Misty Sect into the passage.
The crowd continued to descend.
After descending for hundreds of miles and taking a few turns, they emerged from an exit into a vast underground world.
The crowd found themselves on the edge of a huge cliff.
Looking down, they could see an expansive region with numerous small volcanoes and ancient vegetation covering the ground.
At first glance, they might have thought they had arrived at another ancient world.
“Is this the Underground Cavern World?” Li Jiaojiao wondered.
“No! This is not the Underground Cavern World, but an underground space connected to its exit, which serves as the trial grounds for the demon-slaying event,” Liu Ming pointed towards the end of this area and explained, “Over there on the rock wall, ten spatial gates will open, remaining active for three full days. During this time, a large number of Demon Generals and Demon Soldiers will emerge and your task is to exterminate them.”
“What if some are missed?” Huo Yunjie asked.
“We’re standing here not just to spectate but to oversee the whole situation and prevent accidents,” Liu Ming replied with a slight smile.
“Thank you, Hall Master Liu Ming, for the explanation; I understand,” Huo Yunjie nodded in thanks.
Thump!
At that moment, from the rock wall miles away, came the dull sound of beasts ramming against walls.
Before long, ten silver rings appeared on the wall.
Membranes like water emerged and then tore apart, instantly revealing ten passageways with a diameter of a hundred meters appearing out of thin air on the rock wall.
“Roar!”
A myriad of roars emanated from within.
Soon after, a vast array of Underground Cavern Alien Races burst forth.
Some were fanged behemoths, some were winged eagles soaring through the sky, and others were humanoid aliens, wearing numerous human skulls and grinning fiendishly.
The ancient and savage aura was suffocating, turning complexions pale.
“Everyone, the Underground Cavern Alien Races have appeared, kill!”
Hall Master Liu Ming commanded with a deep voice.
With his words, nearly a quarter of a million cultivators’ expressions hardened as they drew their spiritual artifacts, their faces set with determination.
The atmosphere at the site became instantly tense.