Chapter 89 Cat Eavesdropping
This is a huge underground cave, which was obviously not formed naturally but was opened up by humans.
On the walls surrounding the cave, the dark red blood vessel-like lines became denser and clearer. They pulsated slightly like living things and emitted a disgusting odor.
In the center of the cave is a huge pit several dozen meters deep.
A huge and complex dark red formation was carved at the bottom of the pit, and rich demonic energy emanated from it continuously, filling the entire space with an oppressive atmosphere.
It looks like it's very similar to the formation drawn by the demon cultivator during the Lingxiao Sect's competition.
Thousands of densely packed blood-red crystals were suspended above the formation.
It was of the same origin as the piece he had in the hands of the Qingmu Sect disciple before, and the piece in Gu Xuanyi's hand, but the number was quite large. At this time, they all gathered together and floated above the cave, which looked quite strange.
What is even more shocking is that the huge pit is filled with piles of white bones, so many that they almost fill half of the bottom of the pit. Judging from the shape of the skeletons, there are people of all ages, including men, women, young and old, and even animal corpses. It is obvious that they have been piled here for a long time.
The disciples struggled to push the cart to the edge of the pit and tore off the black cloth covering it.
Below were unconscious people. Their faces were pale and there were obvious dark red spots on their bodies. They were obviously infected with the plague. At the moment, their breath was weak and they were already terminally ill and would not have much time left.
"Hurry up, finish pouring this batch so you can go back and report." A disciple urged.
Several people worked together to push the people on the cart directly into the huge pit formation below like dumping garbage.
After he finished, he even looked over, as if he was used to it.
As soon as those people fell into the range of the formation, the formation suddenly glowed red, and the blood vessels on the cave wall suddenly accelerated their wriggling, as if a hungry python smelled blood.
The unconscious people in the pit were unable to even scream, and their bodies shriveled up at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The essence of his flesh and blood was drained away in an instant, and in just a few breaths he turned into a skinny, dried corpse. Then he lost even the last bit of moisture, becoming no different from the other bones piled at the bottom of the pit.
Above the formation, several new blood-colored crystals condensed, and the red light flowing was very strange.
On a high platform opposite the pit, sat a man dressed in the clothes of an elder of the Qingmu Sect with a sinister look on his face. He was watching the purgatory-like scene in front of him with indifference, and there was even a cruel smile of satisfaction on the corner of his mouth.
"Where has Gu Xuan been all this time? We need manpower here, but he is nowhere to be seen." Bai Wuchang said.
A disciple standing nearby replied respectfully, "Reporting to Elder Bai, Elder Gu went to Anfeng City with Senior Brother Bai Zhenyu half a month ago to do some business and has not returned yet."
Bai Wuchang snorted coldly: "This guy who can't accomplish anything is just like that Chen Chan, he is a waste."
He seemed to have thought of something, and laughed sinisterly again: "But it doesn't matter. His absence won't cause any big problems. On the contrary, it will allow this elder to gain more credit in front of the adults and get more rewards."
He paused, as if speaking to himself or someone beside him, "That demon cultivator from Lingxiao Sect a while ago was just an appetizer given to the Immortal Sect, a chess piece used to test Mo Zhiyuan's strength."
"I didn't expect that Mo Zhiyuan's cultivation hadn't been damaged at all. Instead, he became even stronger than before. He will definitely be a major obstacle to the High Priest's plan in the future."
"And that Chen Chan, a cultivator turned demon cultivator, who dares to be on equal footing with the adults just because he has some ability, he simply doesn't know how to live or die."
As Bai Wuchang spoke, his fingertips unconsciously tapped the armrest of the chair.
"I heard he was killed by unknown individuals in Muling not long ago. Good thing he died! Luckily, this unpresentable creature didn't interfere with the priest's plans. Otherwise, he would have died a thousand times over."
At this time, one of the disciples who had finished processing the goods ran up to the platform and reported, "Elder Bai, this batch of blood crystals is of excellent quality, and the energy collected is close to expectations."
Upon hearing this, Bai Wuchang raised his hand and made a grab. A blood crystal the size of a pigeon egg, which had just formed, flew into his hand.
He took a deep breath in ecstasy, and the pure demonic energy in the blood crystal turned into strands of red silk, which he absorbed into his body. A look of satisfaction appeared on his face.
"Well, the quality is top-notch, and it's time to close the net, so as to avoid more trouble at night..." Bai Wuchang murmured.
At this moment, a faint commotion and chaotic shouts suddenly came from the upper level of the dungeon.
A disciple hurriedly ran in from the passage, his face filled with panic. "Oh no! Elder Bai! Those two people from Medicine King Valley who were imprisoned in the dungeon... have been... rescued!"
Bai Wuchang stood up suddenly, the intoxicated look on his face instantly replaced by rage: "What? A bunch of rubbish! You can't even keep an eye on two people whose spiritual powers have been sealed!"
He was so angry that he grabbed the disciple who reported the news through the air. The disciple was immediately strangled by the throat by an invisible force and was lifted up. He struggled in vain for mercy.
"Elder, please calm down. I don't want to die."
Bai Wuchang didn't even look at him. He waved his arm and threw the disciple directly into the blood sacrifice formation below.
After a short, shrill scream, the formation flashed red light, and another skeleton appeared at the bottom of the pit.
The disciples standing nearby were trembling with fear and dropped to their knees. "Elder, calm down! We will chase them right away! We will definitely catch them back!"
Bai Wuchang kicked him away, his face livid. "This plan is at a critical juncture. If we let them escape and attract reinforcements from Medicine King Valley, you will be blamed for your own deaths! Humph, this elder will personally go after them!"
Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something and ordered sternly, "Immediately gather this batch of newly refined blood crystals and send them to Lord Sagu as soon as possible. No mistakes can be made!"
Bai Qingchen, who was hiding behind the rocks, heard it all clearly and was shocked.
The plans of the demon cultivators, Lord Sagu, and the priests... the amount of information was enormous and shocking.
The Qingmu Sect actually completely surrendered to the evil cultivators and participated in such a cruel and terrifying conspiracy!
The movement above made him realize that Yu Anyang and the others must have escaped from the dungeon, but were apparently discovered during the evacuation.
Bai Wuchang had to go after them personally. With his strength, Yu Anyang and the others had no power to fight back, so they had to buy time to evacuate.
His mind raced, and he was about to retreat quietly, but he accidentally bumped into a stone on the ground.
The subtle sound seemed particularly clear at this moment.
Bai Wuchang's cold gaze instantly swept over, accurately locking onto his hiding place: "Oh? So there's a little mouse eavesdropping?"
The figure flashed like a ghost, and Bai Wuchang had crossed a distance of dozens of meters and appeared in the hiding place of Bai Qingchen, with a cruel and playful expression on his face like a cat playing with a mouse.
"Oh, it turns out to be a kitten. You saw something you shouldn't have seen, and you still want to leave?"
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