Chapter 1232: Breaking the Seal

The ancient barrier cloud mass had been stained into a sea of blood-red clouds, as blood qi spread everywhere.

Qin Sang suspected that the blood miasma at the edge of Endless Valley had formed under the influence of this very blood qi.

Through the ancient barrier, he could vaguely make out the boundary of Blood Lake. It was less than half the size of Abyssal Ruin, yet the aura it emitted was exactly the same. That was why the fat chicken had recognized it at a glance.

The blood-colored water within Blood Lake seemed rootless, as if it had flowed directly out of the void.

At this moment, the seal over Blood Lake had grown unstable, and waves of blood surged one after another.

The disturbance did not only affect the surrounding area. Other regions within the inner valley had also been impacted.

Qin Sang carefully observed the seal of Blood Lake and felt that what lay before him was merely the tip of the iceberg.

He secretly instructed the Sky-Eyed Butterfly to activate its supernatural ability and gaze into Blood Lake. However, within its field of vision, there was nothing but endless bloody water.

"After you brought back the news last time, Daoist, we gathered all the secrets we could find about Endless Valley and Blood Lake. By cross-verifying them, we came up with several hypotheses," Xiang Qing said as he walked up, hands clasped behind his back while staring at Blood Lake. "In ancient times, the two Blood Lakes were likely one entity. For some unknown reason, they were separated. Since the seal did not completely sever them, even across half of Beichen Realm, their internal space should still be connected. The great supernatural abilities of ancient cultivators are truly awe-inspiring."

Qin Sang asked, "So does that mean these two forbidden lands originated from the same place? One fragment fell into Heavenly Scar, forming Abyssal Ruin, while the other fell here, forming Endless Valley?"

Xiang Qing nodded. "That is very likely. You previously suspected that Abyssal Ruin was used to suppress an ancient devilish monster. But in fact, Endless Valley was once similar. It had independent seals scattered throughout, though they were heavily damaged and far less intact than those in Abyssal Ruin. That is why it eventually turned into the inner valley we see now, filled with fragmented seals and countless dangers. Even if ancient cultivators had once been suppressed here, they would have already perished back then."

As he spoke, Xiang Qing lifted his head and looked toward the endless north. "Do not forget, Daoist, that Ziwei Palace and Sin God Palace are separated by an even greater distance, yet they can still be connected through devilish holes. This proves that Sin God Palace, and even Abyssal Ruin, are parts of Ziwei Palace.

"Now it seems that the well-known hidden realms within Beichen Realm are all related to Ziwei Palace.

"Unlike the cave dwellings in Ancient Immortal Battlefield, Ziwei Palace likely did not originally belong to Beichen Realm. It must have fallen here from some unknown place.

"Back then, a great catastrophe must have struck Ziwei Palace. Its master likely encountered an opponent beyond compare, and even the sect itself was shattered, its countless fragments falling across the world."

Xiang Qing’s speculation was widely accepted as the most plausible explanation.

From the endless storms surrounding Beichen Realm, one could tell that a terrifying war must have taken place in ancient times, causing devastation that had never settled even after countless ages. Thus, it was nothing strange that Ziwei Palace had been shattered.

The main body of Ziwei Palace had fallen into Ancient Immortal Battlefield, while Sin God Palace had landed in Heavenly Scar, spanning across the entire Beichen Realm.

Endless Valley might have been a larger fragment, while smaller ones had long lost all traces after their barriers broke apart.

Qin Sang knew even more. Aside from Sin God Palace, Seven-Kill Hall, which was closely connected to Ziwei Palace, had fallen into the distant Canglang Sea.

Xiang Qing gazed up at the sky, his face filled with longing. "Above the nine heavens, or deep within the storms, there must be a bigger world. I wonder if I will ever have the chance to escape this cage in this lifetime..."

Qin Sang remained silent. He had traveled through Small Cold Domain, Canglang Sea, and the Demonic Sea. Every cultivator who knew of the storm belt regarded it as a cage and longed to one day break free.

After their brief reflections, they returned to discussing Blood Lake.

"In that case, is Blood Lake also suppressing an ancient devilish monster?" Qin Sang stared at the Blood Lake, his brows slightly furrowed.

Xiang Qing nodded. "We considered that possibility before. But if an ancient devilish monster had survived until now, releasing it would be disastrous. Old Devil Ye is not ignorant of that. Even if he had gone mad, the others would not follow him into madness. Of course, we still made some preparations..."

Qin Sang nodded inwardly.

At Seven-Kill Hall, the release of the ancient devil had been pure coincidence.

Only the alliance leaders of the three great merchant alliances and Qingzhu’s devilish soul had been bewitched, each harboring their own schemes.

If the Jiao King, the grand witch priest, the Devil Lord, and Lingzhuzi had known just how terrifying the Devil Monarch was, they would never have dared entertain such thoughts.

A devilish monster might be able to bewitch Old Devil Ye alone, but it could not possibly control the entire Sin Abyss. Otherwise, there would have been no need for such trouble.

Spiritual Infant grandmasters were all shrewd. They were not so easily deceived.

"Another piece of evidence," a cultivator surnamed Hong added as he approached. "When the Infinite Blood Mulberry Wood emerged, Blood Lake’s seal was opened once before. Inside was like a living hell. If an ancient devilish monster had survived until now, they would have escaped back then."

This information had been uncovered from the relics of a Spiritual Infant cultivator who had once participated in the struggle for the Infinite Blood Mulberry Wood.

As the three spoke, the Golden Core cultivators remained obediently at the periphery, not daring to approach.

Several hours later, Devil Lord Tongyou, Qingjun, and the others arrived together.

Qin Sang was the only demon king present, so he consciously stayed on the outskirts, leisurely observing their actions. At times, his gaze swept across Dongyang Bo, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

The enemy was in the open, while he remained in the shadows.

In a dangerous and unknown place like Blood Lake, it was far easier to find an opportunity. It was entirely normal for a Spiritual Infant grandmaster to die here due to misfortune, leaving no trace behind.

It had to be said, this was the perfect chance for revenge.

With the eighteen devilish banners forming an array, Qin Sang was confident that he would not fear top experts like Devil Lord Tongyou. However, that did not mean he could kill Dongyang Bo.

Controlling the devilish fire through the banners made it difficult to ensure absolute secrecy.

Dongyang Bo commanded a major sect and possessed countless treasures. He had no shortage of life-saving means. If he focused on escaping, the chances of keeping him here were slim.

If that happened, Qin Sang would be exposed and forced into the open. Once Dongyang Bo became wary, it would be even harder to find another opportunity.

In Qin Sang’s mind, the most suitable moment to strike would be after the fire lotus seed sprouted and Bai advanced into a corpse king.

Qin Sang silently lamented. He had found the bone curse too late, and it was incomplete. Worse still, it coincided with the critical moment when Bai was comprehending it.

If only Old Devil Ye had acted a little slower. Then, by joining forces with Bai, waiting for Dongyang Bo to be alone, and choosing the right moment, there would have been a strong chance to take him down.

Even if Dongyang Bo were killed, with Bai present, their side would not lose too much combat power, nor would it disrupt the greater plan. Bai’s origins were mysterious and not to be underestimated. After breaking through, his strength would far surpass that of an ordinary corpse king.

Bai sought to recover his lost memories and was deeply interested in hidden realms. He would certainly be willing to come.

Devil Lord Tongyou and the others set up a spiritual array above Blood Lake. The Golden Core cultivators retreated far away, and several more arrived during this time.

Qin Sang stepped aside and saw Dongyang Bo and Devil Lord Tongyou each take position at an Array Eye, jointly activating the array as it slammed fiercely into the seal!

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