As the Encompassing Emperor said this, he gazed at Yan Zhaoge.
Yan Zhaoge understood his meaning as he shook his head, "I cannot be sure if it is the Exalted Lunar Luminary. Our sect does not know much about her, only knowing that she once descended to the Eight Extremities World and left behind the Extreme Yin Crown."
The Encompassing Emperor nodded as they entered the rear hall together.
As the flames dispersed, a silhouette flickered amidst space, seemingly real whilst also illusory as it drifted unceasingly.
Gazing over, Yan Zhaoge saw a small black ember at the centre of that silhouette. It looked extremely weak as it flickered unceasingly as if it might be extinguished at any moment.
Yet, devilish qi surged to the heavens from within, just that it was forever unable to strengthen.
That was the original owner of this place, an Emperor amongst devils who had once presided arrogantly over the heavens and earth.
While it was not that they could not be destroyed for good, devils were indeed undying and inextinguishable most of the time.
Even if they perished for a time, they would be reborn in the Nine Underworlds later on.
Yet, this Nine Underworlds Devil Emperor's rebirth process had been suppressed by someone, having been unable to revive for thousands of years as it was akin to being eternally extinguished.
"Devils that are equivalent to Immortal Bridge Martial Saints are already very hard to slay. Even Devil Shattering Arrows are unable to do anything to them, let alone True Immortals of Daoism."
Yan Zhaoge's eyes narrowed into slits, "It is truly not easy to suppress the rebirth of this Emperor amongst devils."
Observing carefully, he saw that the surroundings of that small black ember seemed to be enveloped by a layer of boundless darkness.
This darkness devoured the light and heat of the ember, causing it to be eternally unable to strengthen.
Feeling that darkness that devoured the heavens and devoured the sun, Yan Zhaoge coughed lightly.
"The power of corrosion, Rahu!"
Yan Zhaoge was not unfamiliar with this concept. It was the power of the sun against the stars, the Rahu Luminary!
The identity of the person who had slain a great devil of this place and sealed it so that it could not be reborn was obvious.
The Encompassing Emperor and the Brocade Emperor exchanged glances as they spoke in unison, "The Exalted Rahu Luminary?"
Of the new Kunlun Nine Luminaries of post-Great Calamity times, the Exalted Rahu Luminary had been acclaimed alongside the Earthly Sovereign, Concealed Sovereign and the Exalted Gold Luminary Yan Xintang, being an expert of great importance in the resurgence of Daoism following the Great Calamity.
Looking at Yan Zhaoge, the Brocade Emperor pondered, "I heard from Southeastern Cao that your sect seems to possess a treasure related to the Exalted Exalted Rahu of the past, that this Little Friend Feng also wields it?"
"It's not the Luohou Blade." Yan Zhaoge answered frankly, "Instead, it is a new sabre that was forged from the remains of the Rahu Sabre after it was destroyed. It would not be wrong to say that it is related to the Exalted Rahu Luminary. Still, it is unclear how much of a relationship they have."
He looked thoughtfully at Gloomy who was suppressing the flames in front of him. "From the looks of it, the relationship seems to be bigger than I thought."
The Brocade Emperor and the Encompassing Emperor both nodded slowly. The Brocade Emperor extended a finger, lightly tapping on that clump of light.
The light and shadow swayed slightly. The black flame was still weak, but the ominous darkness was rippling like water.
The dark aura turned into boundless black flames and demonic qi. They were mournful and glaring, even more ferocious and domineering than the flames that made up the palace.
Within the black flames and demonic qi, a human figure gradually appeared. It was the manifestation of the true intent of martial arts.
Looking over, Yan Zhaoge saw that it was a black-clothed girl with a head of short hair that just reached her ears. She could not be said to be beautiful, her facial features strong and tough.
A cold, stern aura emanated from her entire body as her gaze was resolute, not wavering in the least.
While it was just a trace of light, a harsh killing intent still emanated from it, causing a chill to arise within one's heart.
Yan Zhaoge had learnt much information from his previous visit to Kunlun Mountain's Northern High Peak's Jade Capital Crag.
Yan Zhaoge had already seen the portraits of the new Kunlun Nine Luminaries of the past, his grandfather included.
The figure before him was none other than the Exalted Rahu Luminary, Jian Shunhua.
Like the Exalted Gold Luminary Yan Xintang, she was a Nine Luminaries expert who was confirmed to have perished. She had left behind countless legends in her lifetime as she was famed for being iron-blooded and tough.
"The Exalted Rahu Luminary perished even before my ancestor, the Exalted Gold Luminary." Yan Zhaoge surveyed the devilish palace of flame before him, "It looks like this is one of her battle accomplishments from back then."
"It is just that …"
Yan Zhaoge frowned, "It does not feel that simple."
Gazing at the silhouetted figure of the Exalted Rahu Luminary, the Encompassing Emperor could only feel that this illusory figure's gaze was unwavering as it met his gaze.
Carefully sensing the environment here, he suddenly said after a while, "It is indeed not simple."
Yan Zhaoge pondered as well, saying, "There seems to have once been a mechanism here. While it has already dissipated, some traces of it still remain."
After observing for a moment, the Brocade Emperor extended a palm, the force of his palm pulsing as a lot of dark devilish fire suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
The devilish qi of the black fire condensed, manifesting as numerous runes and talismans.
Looking at those runes, the gazes of Yan Zhaoge and the others all hardened slightly.
"Haha …" The Brocade Emperor laughed lightly, "So, this was a contingency prepared by the Exalted Rahu Luminary in case she perished and intended to be reborn."
The Encompassing Emperor slowly shook his head, "She wants to borrow the profundities of rebirth of the devils of the Nine Underworlds to complete her own rebirth? This is a little too … "
At the end of the day, the Encompassing Emperor did not want to speak too much on this matter.
Still, Yan Zhaoge and the Brocade Emperor both understood what he was thinking.
The Exalted Rahu Luminary was playing with fire!
Whether or not her scheme would succeed, even if it did, a single misstep would result in her becoming a devil on the spot!
What was most concerning was whether she would care about becoming a devil for the sake of success.
Perhaps this was just a backup plan, and it would be best to not use it.
Still, the Exalted Rahu Luminary had truly perished over two thousand years ago.
"According to the rumoured personality of the Exalted Rahu Luminary, she would probably disdain becoming a devil in exchange for a chance at rebirth," Yan Zhaoge said, "I just fear that she might be overconfident."
He carefully analysed those dark patterns of light, murmuring, "It feels like this mechanism does not just have a chance at rebirth. It seems to have other uses as well …"
"She is not just setting up a contingency plan for her rebirth. She also wants to make use of this chance to wrest away the power, profundities, and authority of a certain great devil!" Yan Zhaoge's expression changed slightly as a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.
Hearing his words, the Encompassing Emperor's expression changed as well.
This was even more like playing with fire!
Since the Exalted Rahu Luminary had taken a liking to this power, the original Great Devil must have been extraordinarily strong!
The Brocade Emperor's gaze flickered as he too was rather taken aback.
"The Exalted Rahu Luminary, Jian Shunhua!" Yan Zhaoge slapped his head, "I wonder if I should say that you are ambitious, already thinking of doing something even bigger after you are not dead yet?"
None of the New Kunlun Nine Luminaries of the past had been easy to deal with.
"I really have to suspect whether you were intentionally seeking death back then," Yan Zhaoge thought rather maliciously.
He really felt rather exasperated at this moment.
If it were any other time, he might still be in the mood to watch the show and even give Jian Shunhua a thumbs up.
Now, however, she was involved as well.
The Encompassing Emperor frowned as he looked at the scene before him, "The mechanism has already ended. What then?"
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