Chapter 215: It’s Not Good, The Fierce Land Has Erupted (1)
“May I ask the Sect Leader, how are we going to take this risk?” Elder Zhou respectfully inquired.
“Everyone should know about the fierce land in Meng County, Huang Tian Prefecture, right? Cheng Hong Ling is unwilling to leave the Hong Hua Sect because she is afraid that the common people there will be poisoned.” Guo Chao looked around and asked a question instead of answering.
“Isn’t the Sect Leader referring to Pingshan Mass Grave? Who in Yongning Prefecture doesn’t know about it?”
“Yes, although this fierce land has not existed for a thousand years since its birth, its expansion speed in recent years can only be described as terrifying. It has now encroached on one-third of the area of the entire Meng County.”
“I heard that the Immortal Alliance once sent people to clean it up, but every time they were wiped out, and they didn’t even see the source of the evil.”
“The Immortal Alliance’s losses are negligible. The most tragic is the Hong Hua Sect. This fierce land is within their jurisdiction. If they let it go, they cannot explain themselves to the common people. Therefore, they have been struggling with this fierce land, which has led to their current weakness.”
“Yes, the Hong Hua Sect is not strong. Besides not having outstanding people, another important reason is that the land is not spiritually potent, and it has been weakened by this fierce land all along.”
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The high-level figures discussed one after another, with schadenfreude on their faces.
“Yes, this fierce land is indeed very dangerous. Therefore, the people from the Immortal Alliance suspect that the source of evil inside is a slumbering fiend. Of course, it could also be a Golden Corpse, Golden Bone, or something similar,” Sect Leader Guo introduced.
The so-called “bone” actually refers to a skeleton, which is another name for a skull. The strength division of skulls is the same as that of zombies, from low to high being ordinary skeleton, iron bone, bronze bone, silver bone, golden bone, and flying bone. Generally, it can be directly judged from the external color.
“What? If that’s the case, won’t it be terrifying? Once it awakens, not only Huang Tian Prefecture, but perhaps the entire Yongning Prefecture will suffer!” A high-level figure exclaimed in fear.
“What are you afraid of? Aren’t the people from the Immortal Alliance here? With our relationship with Steward Cai, are we afraid that we can’t invite high-level figures from the Immortal Alliance to stabilize the situation?” Elder Zhou said coldly.
“Yes, but those people from the Immortal Alliance are not motivated by profit. We can invite them, but it doesn’t mean others can. As far as I know, the Hong Hua Sect has sought help countless times over the years, but they are still indifferent. This is clearly a strategy of nurturing wolves.” Sect Leader Guo showed a look of disdain on his face.
“Nurturing wolves strategy? Heh heh, as expected. Without those malevolent spirits, how could the Immortal Alliance be where it is today?” Elder Zhou mocked.
“Once that fierce land erupts completely, the Hong Hua Sect will be the first to suffer. Cheng Hong Ling will not be able to resist alone. She will have no choice but to seek our help. Doesn’t she care a lot about the common people in Huang Tian Prefecture? Then let’s join the Hu Xiao Sect first.” Guo Chao revealed his plan.
“That’s right, this seems like a good plan. But the problem is, when will that fierce land erupt? We can’t wait now. Once this matter alerts the cultivation sects of other countries, it will be completely out of control!” A tall and thin Protector raised an objection.
“Yes, whether this fierce land erupts or not is not up to us!” Hearing this, all the high-level figures fell silent.
“Who says it’s not up to us? If it doesn’t erupt, then we’ll find a way to make it erupt!” Sect Leader Guo showed a sinister smile on his face.
“Sect Leader, what do you mean?” Elder Zhou’s expression changed slightly, as if he had thought of something.
“It seems Elder Zhou guessed it? That’s right. We just need to send a few masters to throw a few powerful talismans into the place with the strongest Yin Energy in that fierce land. Why worry that it won’t erupt?” Guo Chao directly explained his plan.
“What? Actively stimulate it? What if the source of evil is too powerful and completely loses control?” Someone raised an objection.
“What are you afraid of? Can it be stronger than the Immortal Alliance?” Guo Chao glared back coldly.
“But… don’t we need to inform Steward Cai first?” Another high-level figure timidly suggested.
“Inform about what? Can such a thing be brought to the table? Do you think he is willing for us to inform him?” Guo Chao retorted, leaving the other party speechless.
“Indeed, I think it’s best not to inform him. Let’s just pretend that the fierce land erupted naturally. This is good for everyone. Anyway, this is not a big deal for the Immortal Alliance.” Elder Zhou also agreed.
The high-level figures discussed one after another and finally approved the plan, as they all trusted the Immortal Alliance unconditionally.
“Alright, since that’s the case, then this mission will be assigned to Elder Zhou!” Guo Chao then assigned the mission and warned, “Listen up, this mission is top secret. No one present is allowed to leak it, otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”
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Meng County is a subordinate county in the southernmost part of Huang Tian Prefecture. Because it is adjacent to the sea in the south and has an excellent geographical location, it has been particularly prosperous in every dynasty. This continued until a terrifying fierce land called “Pingshan Mass Grave” was born here.
The growth rate of this fierce land was simply frightening. In just a few hundred years, it had encroached on one-third of the land in Meng County. Most of the people living here had to leave their homes, so it is now sparsely populated.
Of course, ordinary people can leave, but the Hong Hua Sect cannot. As a prefecture-level sect in Huang Tian Prefecture, even if this is the entrance to hell, they can only guard the gate of hell. If they flee, they will have no place to stand in the entire cultivation world.
Therefore, throughout history, the Hong Hua Sect has tried every possible method to eliminate this fierce land, but each time they suffered heavy losses, leading to gradual decline, and they no longer had the capital to contend.
Nowadays, the Hong Hua Sect can’t even attack it, let alone stop the stray souls and ghosts that come out. They can only send disciples to symbolically monitor the situation here.
At noon this day, two disciples of the Hong Hua Sect were chatting at the edge of the fierce land, completely unaware of the five figures soaring high above their heads.
That’s right, these five people were the elders of the Hu Xiao Sect who came to carry out the secret mission, led by the Great Elder Zhou Ming.
“Is this Pingshan Mass Grave? The Yin Energy is so dense, it’s endless, covering the sky and blocking out the sun, as if we’ve arrived in hell.” A helper behind Elder Zhou said.
“This is just the edge. When we get to the real mass grave later, you will know what hell is!” Elder Zhou teased and continued to lead the four Huashen stage masters further in.
As expected, as the group ventured deeper, the surrounding Yin Energy became stronger and stronger, to the point where they couldn’t see each other clearly even when facing each other. Moreover, it had a strong corrosive effect, and the physical body alone could not resist it.
Under Elder Zhou’s reminder, they all released their protective True Qi, and only then could they continue to move forward.
“No wonder the people of the Hong Hua Sect suffered heavy losses every time they came. Not to mention those malevolent spirits, just this Yin Energy alone can cause ordinary cultivators to die without a burial place!” An short and stout elder sighed.
“Yes, with such exaggerated leakage of Yin Energy, the source of evil in this fierce land must not be underestimated.” Another elder with a goatee agreed.
After flying for a while longer, the group finally reached the central area of the mass grave. The place was like a crater, with Yin Energy gushing out one after another, so dense that it was like liquid. They couldn’t see clearly inside with the naked eye, only heard the cries of ghosts and howls of wolves, as if they had truly arrived in the eighteenth level of hell.
“My God, this is the first time in my life I’ve seen Yin Energy in liquid form,” an elder exclaimed.
“Yes, are we really going to awaken this source of evil?” Another elder asked with a trembling voice.
“Stop talking nonsense and just follow the Sect Leader’s orders. No matter how strong it is, can it be stronger than the Immortal Alliance?” Zhou Ming said impatiently, then took out several powerful talismans and unhesitatingly threw them down.
