The underground cave of Auspicious Light City was very deep and wide. In fact, it was a little bigger than Auspicious Light City on the surface. Walking here, one was not allowed to use any Divine Abilities or Dao techniques. Those who entered could only rely on their own two feet to walk forward.
In addition to suppressing the ancient god God An, there were also ancient reliefs and murals left behind from the previous epoch and even further back. Most of them were related to God An.
Yue Luo knew that the journey was boring, so every time she came to an exquisite reliefs, she would stop for a moment to let people admire them and tell them some legends and stories she had heard. Although the road ahead was very long, it did not make people feel depressed. Instead, it increased the expectations in their hearts.
At this moment, she also discovered that there were more and more runes on the light screen, indicating that the number of people looking at her was also increasing. However, she did not feel repulsed. The main reason was that everyone was a cultivator of Tianxia, and they all had status. Even if they did not like her, no one said anything inappropriate. After everyone appeared, they would politely greet her as if she was a guest.
And as she went deeper into the cave, a blood-red color gradually appeared in the cave. Under the reflection of the surrounding pearls, it was very dazzling and made people feel uncomfortable.
There was a message left on the light screen: "This color is so bright red, it is extremely abnormal."
Another cultivator left a very certain message: "That is the light of human blood. It should be human blood that has been processed by special means. Fellow Daoist Yue, is that right?"
Someone could not help but say in surprise, "Human blood, so much …"
Yue Luo glanced at that person's rune and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen is right. It is said that when this God An was still active in the world, he liked to devour spiritual creatures and sacrifice them with human blood.
It is said that every time he sacrificed, there would be more than ten thousand people. But fortunately, every time it enjoys a sacrifice, it will sleep. During its sleep, its people and descendants will do their best to find sacrifices for it, because if they don't prepare enough, then it will be their turn to fill the gap. "
When everyone heard this, they could not help but be shocked by the brutality of this EsGod.
Yue Luo continued, "Fortunately, after the epoch changed, God An's Divine Kingdom collapsed, and this EsGod also went into hibernation. Because of his brutality, his people did not want him to wake up again, so they set up a seal in the place where he hibernated, which is where Auspicious Light City is now.
But even so, these people were still afraid that he would wake up again, so they built a trench in this underground cave. Every once in a while, they would do a small-scale blood sacrifice, mixing human blood and a kind of ointment together, and pour it into the ground. "
She pointed to a wide trench on the ground. "Look, this is that trench. Its flow imitates the Flood River outside the west bank of the Eastern Court."
After a pause, she continued, "After the people of Tianxia came, we also saw this blood river that had not dried up yet. Because this river was very bloody and cruel and would affect people's minds, our Tianxia cultivation seniors tried to erase it. However, there are still some traces of the original. Fellow Daoists, you can take a look."
Everyone looked over. Even without the ointment and blood flowing in it, they could still see the bright red color in the trench, which was terrifying.
Yue Luo said, "In front is where God An is. Fellow Daoists, you have to pay attention. I came here once last time, and I had to leave after a short while. This time, I don't know how long I can stay."
Hearing her say this, everyone could not help but be filled with anticipation and curiosity.
Yue Luo bent over slightly at this time, holding the ceiling above her with her hand, and walked along a long, dark, and somewhat low and oppressive corridor. For a moment, everyone could only hear her breathing.
After an unknown period of time, she said, "We're here."
After saying this, Yue Luo also walked out of the passage and entered a huge hall. Then, everyone felt an incomparably huge body suddenly barge into their vision. An ancient god was leaning against the stone wall. His eyes were tightly shut, as if he was sleeping there, and his body still contained an astonishing power.
Some of the weaker disciples couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice.
Even though they were separated by a screen of light, they could still feel the ferocious and vicious aura from the Savage Wasteland rushing towards them. Those with weaker cultivations even turned pale.
When Yue Luo arrived here, her breathing also became hurried. This EsGod was clearly no longer a threat to her, but she still felt a heavy pressure, and she felt that she could no longer go forward.
A cultivator said doubtfully, "Fellow Daoist Yue, this thing … is this thing still alive?"
Yue Luo calmed herself down and said, "God An is already dead. Back then, when it was still the Dongting Protectorate, they discovered God An being suppressed under Auspicious Light City. They reported it to the capital and had a great expert come out to suppress his spirit. Then, they used the remaining power to adjust the climate of the entire Protectorate.
In the 374th year of the Da Xuan calendar, the God Restoration Society took advantage of the fact that the protectorate was cut off from the mainland to use Xie Yi to awaken this ancient god, intending to destroy the Dongting Protectorate that my Tianxia had established on the distant continent. In the end, this god was personally killed by the Dongting Xuanfu's Xuan Head, who is now the Xuan Head of my Dongting Prefecture, Xuanting Zhang Shouzheng. "
Speaking up to here, she roughly described how the Dongting Protectorate was far away in the sea and was cut off from the mainland for eighty years because of the Turbid Tide, but in the end, they still persisted in igniting the beacon.
Because she had been moved when she heard this record, when she mentioned this part of the past, she spoke with great sincerity. Her voice was very infectious, and everyone who heard it was filled with admiration for the people of Tian Xia from the Eastern Court who had been stranded outside at that time.
Those who didn't understand the Dongting Prefecture all took the opportunity to ask about the God Restoration Society, where the Dongting Prefecture was, and who the Xuan Head of the Dongting Prefecture was.
And her words were naturally seen by the Xuanxiu who was in charge of guarding this place, and gradually attracted the attention of the upper echelons of the Xuanfu.
Xiang Chun was in the main hall reading through documents. Recently, the construction of the new province, the resettlement of the large number of migrants, and various other matters required his attention. It could be said that there were many matters to attend to.
At this moment, there was a sudden movement from the Great Dao Scripture. He asked in a low voice, "What is it?"
"Manager, please look at the Ming Guan Seal that just fell down, and then look at that Xuanfu disciple called Yue Luo."
Xiang Chun immediately looked at the Ming Guan Seal. When this seal appeared, a cultivator like him, who was relatively skilled, almost immediately grasped how to use this seal.
However, although he thought of many things, he wasn't sensitive to it, nor was he interested in doing anything about it.
In other words, decades of cultivation had gradually polished their state of mind to a harmonious and stable state, and they were no longer as easily moved as young cultivators.
After he found Yue Luo's seal, he used his mind to sense it, and saw a screen of light appear. Then, he heard Yue Luo talking about the old affairs of the Dongting Protectorate.
Xu Ying's voice sounded at this time, "Nonsense!" He said, "Senior Brother, let's not talk about the matter at hand. The ancient deity has a lot of implications, and this disciple is spreading it without permission. It's outrageous!"
Xiang Chun said in a low voice, "I think it's very good. The ancient deity died long ago, and this isn't a big deal. On the contrary, we can use this to let people know the power of the Dongting Prefecture.
There's nothing wrong with what she's saying now. Although many people have come to the Dongting Prefecture, and many of our fellow Daoists, they're all Xuanting disciples. There are very few who came of their own accord.
We want to expand the Dongting Prefecture into a prefecture that's not inferior to the thirteen Upper Prefectures. This number of people is far from enough.
Why are there so few people coming now? It's because many people don't know much about the Dongting Prefecture, and think that we're a remote place, so they don't want to come here. Now that a disciple has taken the initiative to spread the news and make a name for the Dongting Prefecture, more people will come. Isn't this a good thing? "
Xu Ying said, "But this … there's no precedent."
Xiang Chun nodded and said, "I know what Junior Brother is worried about, but Xuan Shou didn't say anything about it. Since Xuan Shou allowed this seal, I'm sure Xuan Shou has already expected any changes. Let's wait and see first, and don't disturb her."
Xu Ying immediately fell silent.
Yi Luo Upper Continent, inside a station in Si Prefecture.
Ban Lan stood in the hall with his hands behind his back, and a light screen opened in front of him. He looked at Yue Luo who was talking and laughing about the many rumors of the Dongting Prefecture, and muttered to himself, "This Ming Guan Seal is very useful."
Behind him, He Li said, "That's right, Sir. If Sir uses this Ming Guan Seal, with Sir's elegance and cultivation, you will definitely attract more fellow Daoists. This will help raise Sir's reputation, and we can use this to accumulate more skills."
The more he spoke, the more excited he became. Originally, if he only used words to talk, he felt that it would be difficult to fully display Ban Lan's advantages.
Many people in the world judged people by their appearance. Even if an evil person had done many evil deeds, as long as they were good-looking, they could still be pitied and forgiven.
Not to mention, Ban Lan's identity had not been exposed yet, and he was still a pure Upper Cultivator. If he showed himself to speak, the benefits would be far greater than before.
Ban Lan said, "This matter is not urgent." He turned around, "But you, haven't you noticed that you've been targeted recently?
"What?" He Li was shocked, and said, "I don't think I've exposed anything …"
Ban Lan said indifferently, "Of course. If there was evidence, they would have arrested you long ago, and wouldn't have waited until now."
He Li hesitated, and said, "Then I …"
Ban Lan said, "You don't have to deliberately change anything. That will only reveal flaws. I'll let others do everything recently. You can do as you wish. After the limelight passes, I'll arrange for you to do something."
He Li exhaled, and said, "Yes, Teacher." At this moment, he didn't dare to say anything more. After bowing, he left.
Ban Lan turned back and continued to look at the light screen, but this time, his gaze was focused on Yue Luo, and he muttered to himself, "She's indeed very interesting, but she's even more interesting."
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