Chapter 206 Entering the Blood Demon Cave (Second Update) First Prince: Where are my supporters...?
"We actually got into the Blood Demon Cave so easily, it feels like a dream now," Xia Xining whispered.
Song Yin: "It's mainly because of Senior Jing Yue. She is the key to our quick entry into the Blood Demon Cave." It's just that her switching sides was a bit too sudden and too frivolous. After asking her, she felt that it was normal for Jing Yue to do so.
Last night, she went to find Jing Yue. Her reason for seeking out Jing Yue was simple: to find out why she had suddenly switched sides and whether she was worried about Mo Jin's revenge.
Jing Yue shook her finger and said to Song Yin, "You still underestimate the strength of someone at the peak of the Mahayana realm. Moreover, due to the special nature of my original form, I can turn the Demon Realm upside down if I want to. My actions would not end well for any person, whether demon or monster. I can do whatever I want only because they dare not do anything to me."
"I can see that you have this ability, as do several people around you; they all possess it to varying degrees. Why don't you get involved? Are you perhaps afraid of the trouble?"
Song Yin: "That's one of the reasons."
"One of the reasons? What other reasons?" Jing Yue is a demon, and sometimes her thoughts are different from those of human cultivators. She might overlook some details that should be noted.
Song Yin: "The main concern is that the entanglement of cause and effect will be too deep." With their current strength, they could do whatever they wanted, but the result was exactly the opposite.
Not only them, but many high-level cultivators in the cultivation world choose to retreat to a secluded place for quiet cultivation after reaching a certain level of cultivation. Just like many patriarchs in the forbidden lands, why do they prefer to stay in the forbidden lands instead of leaving? Because going out would involve karmic entanglements, and getting too much taint would be detrimental to their ascension.
"We cannot completely avoid being involved in cause and effect; we can only try to minimize our involvement."
Jing Yue: "So the stronger you human cultivators are, the more timid and hesitant you become?"
Song Yin: "These are two different things. When the time comes to take action, I will act decisively."
Last night's chat, which Song Yin intended to answer her own questions, ended up reminding Jing Yue instead.
Today, Jing Yue came to the Blood Demon Cave, constantly thinking about her conversation with Song Yin last night. According to Song Yin, she had already become entangled in the karma of the Demon Realm because she had intervened in many destinies.
When we set off, the sun had already risen, illuminating many places. But the unfamiliar place after we teleported was completely dark, with not a single ray of sunlight reaching in.
The group walked on the muddy ground, occasionally chatting.
They first entered a teleportation array, then appeared in an unfamiliar place. The further they went, the wetter the soil became.
Chu Tang felt the sensation under her feet. She raised her palm and summoned a cluster of flames, then lifted her foot to look at the thick layer of mud clinging to the sole of her shoe.
"Master, this soil is actually red." Chu Tang was slightly surprised.
Before Song Yin could answer, Mo You, who was walking beside her, explained, "It's normal for it to be stained with blood."
Is this normal? Chu Tang looked up and saw an endless expanse before her. In the distance was a small hill, their destination. But the distance was so vast, the soil was stained red with blood, and the area was so wide—how much blood must have been spilled?
Suddenly, Chu Tang got goosebumps all over. She composed herself, remained silent, and followed closely behind the group.
Shi Heming noticed her change in mood, so he sent a telepathic message to Song Yin: "Should we take better care of Chu Tang?"
Song Yin transmitted her voice: "No need, she should have anticipated all sorts of unexpected situations before coming to the Demon Realm."
"Okay." Shi Heming chuckled, saying it wasn't necessary, but Yinyin's divine sense had been keeping an eye on Chu Tang.
After walking a while longer, the road under our feet seemed to be a field that had just been turned over and then hit by a rainstorm, with one foot deep and the other shallow, and it was extremely muddy.
As they ventured deeper, the air inevitably carried a foul, pungent odor of blood. Shi Heming affixed a talisman to each person to block out the stench and allow them to continue their journey.
After walking for a while, Mo Ying suddenly spoke up, "Ahead, there will be plants unique to this place. They release poisonous gases, and the whole plant is poisonous. Remember to avoid touching it."
Poisonous? Song Yin distributed detoxifying pills to everyone in advance.
Xia Xining also took out several defensive magical artifacts. Once the artifacts were infused with spiritual energy, they would cover and protect the holder's entire body.
"The road is so difficult to travel, why not just fly there?" Shen Yuzhu asked Mo Ying.
Mo Ying: "It's very simple. You can't fly. This has been the rule for thousands of years. Even if the Demon Emperor came here, he would have to walk there."
With their doubts dispelled, the group rested and continued their journey. Finally, as evening approached, they and the demon reached their destination.
The Blood Demon Cave was cold and damp, with a foul smell, and thick, red liquid was dripping from the protruding rocks on the mountainside.
The entrance to the Blood Demon Cave is a statue with a gaping maw. According to Mo You's previous account, this hideous and malevolent statue is the first Demon Emperor. His eyes are blood red, his limbs are long and powerful, his expression is one of pain and hatred, and his wide-open mouth seems to be letting out a roar of resentment.
Mo Ying took out eight beads and distributed them to the seven people and Mo You.
Mo Ying: "The bead is the key, and also proof of identity to enter. Just drip a drop of ordinary blood onto it, and you can enter directly. There is no turning back inside; once inside, you cannot come out through the entrance. You can only find the exit."
"The Blood Demon Cave is divided into three parts. Once you enter, find and push open the three doors, which means you have successfully completed your trial in the Blood Demon Cave. I will be waiting for you at the exit until you appear."
Mo You was the first to drip blood onto the bead. Song Yin and the others were wary, but seeing that he was normal, they tentatively dripped a drop of blood from their fingertips. The bead immediately emitted a faint red light.
Song Yin and Shi Heming exchanged a glance. "Let's go." The two walked in first, followed by Shen Yuzhu and Han Wuyue.
Tick-tock—
Upon entering the Blood Demon Cave, the first sound is dripping water, and the first thing you see is red runes, densely engraved on the walls and floor, which can make you feel dizzy if you stare at them for too long.
Song Yin shook her head slightly, and sobs could be heard from inside the cave.
"Waaaaah... Waaaaah..."
The sound came from behind. Song Yin and Shi Heming immediately turned around and found Xia Xining sobbing, tears streaming down her face.
Xia Xining kept wiping away her tears, "Waaah...why, why do I have to go through this pain, waaah...why can't I be the one who's alive..."
The once quiet environment was now filled with eerie and chilling cries. Especially since the person crying was her own teammate, it was as if she were possessed.
"Her emotions are affected." Mo You's voice was nasal, and he was on the verge of exploding, ready to burst into tears at any moment. Having lived in the Immortal Cloud Sect for many years, he knew what cultivation path these people cultivated; it was no secret in the Immortal Cloud Sect.
“Most of you are sword cultivators, and she is a weapon cultivator, so it’s normal that she was affected first. Sword cultivators usually have stronger willpower than other cultivators, but this is the Blood Demon Cave, so you have to be careful…” Mo You finally couldn’t help but burst into tears.
"Waaaaah..."
"Waaaaah...waaaah..."
Ling Zixian's cultivation level was not strong compared to theirs, and his eyes were slightly red.
However, he was more curious about Chu Tang, "Don't you feel anything?" Chu Tang was no different from before she entered the Blood Demon Cave.
Chu Tang asked uncertainly, "Should I cry?" She carefully sensed her emotional changes, "I don't feel like crying."
Xia Xining: "Waaah...why..."
Song Yin's nose tingled, and she immediately realized that she had also been affected. "Let's... let's move forward. Mo You, you've been here before, you lead the way."
Mo You: "Waaah... I can... but I only know the path to the first level... Waaah, I was... ambushed and sent to the Xuan Tian Realm during my second attempt... Waaah..."
The longer they stay here, the easier it is for their emotions to spiral out of control, and they may very well end up being controlled by negative emotions. Looking at their own people, Ling Zixian was sobbing in a low voice, Han Wuyue was also silently wiping away tears, Shen Yuzhu was clenching his teeth to keep himself from crying out loud, Xia Xining was crying out loud, and Chu Tang was still acting as if nothing was wrong.
As for Shi Heming, he was already holding his own hands, tears streaming silently down his face, falling heavily onto the rune-covered floor.
Song Yin suppressed her urge to cry and said in a trembling voice, "Let's go."
Outside the Blood Demon Cave, Mo Ying's subordinates continued their journey, determined to surround the mountain containing the Blood Demon Cave and prevent even a fly from getting in.
Jing Yue was still muttering, "Cause and effect...cause and effect...cause and effect..."
A closer look reveals that countless thorns cover the entrance, with one even extending into the Blood Demon Cave.
Mo Ying was right next to Jing Yue. She asked, "How did you get to know that group of human cultivators?"
Jing Yue snapped out of her reverie about cause and effect. She felt she was just a little short of ascending to immortality, so she kept repeating the word "cause and effect." "I met you in the Xuan Tian Realm."
Mo Ying thought a lot: "Because you've been to the Xuan Tian Realm, that's why you sent Mo You there last time, right?"
Jing Yue: "That's right. The overall strength of the Xuan Tian Realm is higher than that of the Demon Realm and the Monster Realm. We're not worried about Mo You causing chaos in the Xuan Tian Realm by leaving him there. Secondly, that world is relatively stable, and Mo You should be able to survive without any accidents. I just didn't expect that Mo You would be sent back by an acquaintance."
Jing Yue could tell that Mo Ying didn't trust her. If trust was rated out of 10, Mo Ying's trust in her was less than 50%.
"What about my older brother..."
“I won’t help you, and I won’t help him,” Jing Yue suddenly said.
Mo Ying: "Hmm?"
Jing Yue: "I won't help anyone, I'll just wait for the human cultivators to come out." If what Song Yin said is true, she has to extricate herself from this mess first.
Mo Ying: "Thank you, that's enough."
Inside the Demon Palace, the eldest prince, Mo Jin, waited for Jing Yue to return.
He asked his subordinates, "Still no news?"
Subordinate: "Your Highness, the Third Prince has guarded her territory very tightly, and our demon scouts can't get in. However, the demons guarding the outer perimeter say they haven't seen that demon senior come out yet. But this morning, the Third Prince took a lot of water to the teleportation array."
Mo Jin: "It must be that they've arranged for Mo You to enter the Blood Demon Cave again... Never mind, I'll contact the senior myself."
Outside the Blood Demon Cave, Jing Yue and Mo Ying chatted casually for a few minutes before stopping. However, Jing Yue received a message from Mo Jin and did not avoid Mo Ying.
"Senior, Mo You has gone to the Blood Demon Cave again. What do you think of our plan?"
Jing Yue: "I'm in the Blood Demon Cave."
Mo Jin was overjoyed: "Senior, are you really—"
Jing Yue: "But I will no longer support you."
Mo Jin's smile vanished instantly. "What?"
Mo Ying suddenly interjected, "It means that the senior no longer chooses to support the eldest brother."
"Mo Ying, it's you?! All of you!"
"That's it." Jing Yue didn't give Mo Jin a chance to speak and directly refused to communicate with him.
Mo Jin, inside the Demon Palace, was completely bewildered, caught off guard by the sudden change.
No, what about my supporters?
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Author's Note: Everyone: Waa ...
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It's almost finished! I happen to have a lot of free time these days, so I'll try to write more and update more frequently without procrastination. [Go for it!]
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