Chapter 224 A Major Event Affecting the World of Night Fog 【Two Chapters Combined】

Chapter 225 A Major Event Affecting the World of Night Fog 【Two Chapters Combined】

The thick night fog, like viscous ink, soaked into the entire world. The cities on the land, like scattered candlelight, adorned the darkness.

Today, between different cities lit by candlelight, strange birds are constantly taking flight, traveling back and forth to deliver the latest news. All letters are marked with blood-red marks, indicating urgency and seriousness.

The disappearance of a master-level figure is like a hurricane passing through; the news spreads everywhere, and the impact is immeasurable!

The entire foggy world was in an uproar.

In every city, it was a sleepless night. People went from disbelief to shock, and the noise and clamor almost tore through the night.

This was like a massive earthquake, shattering all the previous tranquility.

From religious leaders to ordinary peddlers, everyone knew the news and was talking about it.

Soon, after the initial shock, some high-ranking members of major powers were overcome with intense unease.

What level did that missing small group of people stand on? Generally speaking, they all stood at the highest peak!

Among them are newly emerging powerhouses and veteran masters, each more formidable and legendary than the last, all capable of paving the way.

Even such figures have fallen into the Kunling territory, and may even be wiped out. This is not just a simple defeat in battle; its impact is far-reaching and may influence the overall direction of the Night Fog world.

In the imperial court and the great religion, many high-ranking officials went from being bewildered at first to being terrified and restless.

It’s been so many years since such a major event has happened. Even the most recent large-scale land reclamation didn’t start out this tragically.

Most importantly, nobody knows what exactly happened in Kunling.

Now, everyone wants to find out the truth.

However, some people who had already gone in all disappeared.

Subsequently, the three major dynasties of Yu, Gan, and Rui in the vicinity began to organize manpower and send out regular troops to try to advance inward.

Subsequently, various sects, including the Fangwai Land and the Esoteric School, dispatched their strongest warriors to Kunlun to investigate the fate of their respective patriarchs.

Undoubtedly, some schools of Buddhism, including the Pure Land School and Esoteric Buddhism, are now in a state of panic because their leaders have disappeared, which is causing various problems.

If this situation continues to escalate and becomes serious, some forces may decline or even be “taken down” as a result!

Groups of people, riding on high-level exotic birds, arrived from all directions and entered that place so quiet it was suffocating.

“Breaking news: The 500-strong team from the Great Rui Dynasty has lost contact and disappeared without a trace.”

This disappearance has left everyone deeply troubled.

Late at night, there was also new development on the Da Gan Dynasty’s side: the regular army they had sent out had disappeared.

This time, a skilled individual immediately gave chase and discovered their campsite along the way.

All the tents were empty; the people were gone.

There were no signs of a struggle, and all the items were undamaged; it was as if those people had vanished into thin air.

For a time, even in the dead of night, the place was no longer quiet, and everyone was talking about it.

“Kunling has suddenly become incomprehensible. What exactly happened?”

Hundreds of living people, who looked like they had been marching into the night and were resting there, had mysteriously disappeared.

The following day, as night fell, a piece of breaking news caused a huge uproar.

Sun Taichu’s third disciple, a true master, ventured deep into the Kunlun Mountains, but eventually escaped covered in blood and staggering.

But he only managed to utter two words before dying, his pure Yang consciousness extinguished.

These were disciples personally taught by the patriarch, yet they all lost their lives after exploring the place, causing everyone to tremble with fear and develop a deep sense of awe for it.

At the last moment, he actually uttered the word “fate”.

These are words that would tempt anyone, but once the truth is known, they would make people hesitate and feel fear. The founder has disappeared and his disciples have died. Who would dare to easily break in?

Subsequently, some interpreted his words as perhaps not referring to the concept of “creation” but rather to “disaster.”

After all, he was critically injured and dying at that time, his mind was confused and his speech was slurred. Having suffered such a torment, how could he have the leisure to tell others that there was good fortune inside?

However, many people disagree, believing that he was talking about destiny, and how could such a person make a slip of the tongue?

This means that risks and opportunities coexist in the Kunling region; those patriarchs may not all be dead, and they may very well have discovered something.

On the same day, another explosive piece of news arrived: Pu Heng, Cao Qianqiu’s eldest disciple, had a pure Yang spiritual light pierce through the clouds and fog, cutting through the darkness and breaking out.

He didn’t leave during the great battle; he stayed there. Is he breaking out to deliver a message now?

“It’s a pity that his pure yang light burned out as soon as it broke through the edge of Kunlun Mountain, and it couldn’t really come out.”

Clearly, he fought his way back by risking his life, but ultimately failed.

This shocked people and sent chills down their spines.

Leaving aside the mysteries surrounding the lives and deaths of those patriarchs, the fact that Sun Taichu’s third disciple and Cao Qianqiu’s eldest disciple met such an end demonstrates just how incredibly dangerous that place was.

At this point, people became somewhat uneasy.

The “desolate lands” are a legacy of history. During the great exploration of the past, these areas were not resolved and were temporarily left unmanaged.

No one expected that this sudden outbreak in Kunling would be so severe and earth-shattering.

All the senior officials looked solemn and depressed. It’s hard not to speculate when something like this happens at such a critical juncture.

This time, the loss of some founding masters has significantly reduced the combat power at the top of the pyramid, making it less intimidating to the outside world.

Originally, the people from all sides had discussed and prepared for a major expansion, venturing into the depths of the Night Fog world to open up new horizons and acquire more resources.

But now, the entire plan is about to be disrupted.

Now, if some terrifying creatures were to launch a counterattack from the depths of the Night Fog world, it would certainly cause a great deal of trouble.

The only saving grace is that no demon god’s royal court or evil god’s kingdom has been found ahead yet. Although there are rumors of similar deities, they should be extremely far away, so there is no need to worry for now.

On the third day, some people ventured deeper into the area, emerged alive, and brought back the blood of the auspicious beast!

This immediately caused a huge sensation.

This was a master from a secluded paradise. Before even approaching Kunlun City and that plateau, he saw a pool of glowing golden blood on the ground.

Ultimately, he personally refined a portion of it and confirmed that it was undoubtedly the blood of a mythical beast.

In an instant, this ignited the enthusiasm of some explorers. The possibility of great fortune in the borderlands of life and death made some people want to take a gamble.

Many people are asking the people of the Pure Land outside the mortal realm what that master saw in the Kunlun Mountains and whether he discovered the truth.

As a result, the people from the Pure Land responded that the expert had not approached the battleground. Sensing something was amiss, he retreated and was ambushed outside, where the blood of the auspicious beast was stolen. He is currently recovering from his injuries.

“Only one point he mentioned was a new discovery: the terrain of Kunling seems to be changing.”

Sure enough, as night fell, a continuous rumbling sound filled the Kunling area, accompanied by faint flashes of lightning and thunder, creating an incredibly astonishing scene.

Many people are gazing into the distance.

In the dim light, people could see many blurry objects emerging in the night fog.

“Kunling has changed!”

People saw what appeared to be a giant ancient tree emerging, and in the distance, a magnificent fairy city flashed by, with undulating mountains and shadowy figures.

Then, amidst lightning and thunder, they all shattered.

Immediately, the land shook, mountains rose up, the earth sank, large lakes formed, and deserts expanded, with all kinds of terrain appearing.

Moreover, during the upheavals in the Kunlun Mountains, in some areas, when the Great Mountain broke through the earth, golden blood was shaken into the sky and then turned into golden clouds that scattered back to the ground.

“Wow, there really is the blood of a mythical beast! Everyone, have you remembered the direction? This is an incredible stroke of luck! It can extend life, enhance one’s talents, and change one’s physique!”

“I also yearn for Nirvana. If I could obtain that kind of blood, I wouldn’t necessarily be reborn as an immortal and live a second spring, but I expect I could live for another hundred years!”

No one who witnessed this scene could remain calm; they had actually discovered the blood of a mythical beast.

This means that those ancestral masters once severely injured or even killed the auspicious beasts, and golden blood remains in many areas of the Kunlun region.

“That blood is incredibly viscous; each drop could form a large pill on its own. It won’t dissipate in a short time. We need to find a way to extract it!”

Then, an incredibly thick fog covered the entire Kunling area, and the night was so dark that nothing could be seen.

Since that day, many people have come to try their luck, and two more people have obtained the blood of the auspicious beast, causing a huge uproar.

Everyone knew that there was a problem and danger in the Kunling area, but all parties still couldn’t sit still and sent out teams to investigate.

“The blood of auspicious beasts! Even the patriarchs of all paths want to refine the heart blood of auspicious beasts to prolong their lives. For us, it is an invaluable treasure.”

Wealth is a powerful motivator, let alone this kind of material, and expeditions came one after another.

Previously, people were still alarmed, fearful, and speculating about the whereabouts of the various patriarchs. But now, many people are somewhat obsessed and more concerned about the fortune within, and can no longer care about anything else.

“Perhaps, all the patriarchs have already entered the final realm of creation, leaving us only scraps.”

“I hope so. What I fear most is that all the patriarchs are dead, and their great battle has shattered a corner of hell, releasing things that should not have appeared in the world.”

While some are going crazy, others are worried, fearing that something bad might happen, because the changes in Kunling have exceeded everyone’s expectations.

Currently, things there are unpredictable, and each day is somewhat different.

“What talk of hell and the underworld? Kunlun was a legendary place, associated with godlike beings and near-immortal creatures. If anything is released there, it should be sacred, right?”

“What are you thinking? Do you really think that bringing along a god or immortal makes things dazzling? It might be even colder than the Yin Earth.”

Recently, various discussions and analyses have emerged one after another. Both the imperial dynasty and the great religion want to get involved, hoping to enter the Kunlun territory and seize the destiny.

“Ancient texts record that Kunlun Mountain is connected to the Jade Capital, and that it is a place where gods appear and disappear, and immortals roam freely… Could it be that the Jade Capital has appeared there?”

The night fog is a topic of conversation all over the world, with people talking about Kunling.

Some senior figures are deeply worried, believing that major events that will influence the future have already occurred, but they are unable to grasp the underlying dynamics.

They want to blow away the fog and see the truth. Why is this happening?

Some of the renowned figures frowned deeply. Could the great battle a few days ago have been caused by the auspicious beast colluding with forces deep within the Night Mist World, leading to this dramatic turn of events? Otherwise, how could things have come to this?

Otherwise, those patriarchs should have been able to sweep everything away when they joined forces.

“It has nothing to do with external forces. This time, it’s just Kunling that’s in trouble. It seems to be reorganizing and may be returning to its legendary state,” a big shot said with great certainty.

Several days later, the Kunling area stabilized, and no more earthquakes occurred. The landform had indeed undergone tremendous changes and was completely different from the past.

Even people who live in this area wouldn’t recognize him if they saw him again.

Of course, people can only see the external area and cannot look into the distance because the night fog here is so thick that it cannot be dispersed, and the sky and earth are as black as ink, far more so than in the past.

“Brother, when can we go in and take a look?” Xiao Wu asked.

He and Qin Ming lived in Qionghua City, a large city of the Dayu Dynasty near the Kunling region, which made it very convenient to travel to their destination.

Qin Ming said, “Let’s take another look. So many powerful forces are helpless, so we shouldn’t be in a hurry. Safety comes first. We’d rather not have the blood of the auspicious beast than be reckless.”

Half a month later, Kunling remained unchanged. People from all sides arrived one after another, and many went on adventures. Some brought out the blood of auspicious beasts, while others obtained extraordinary skills and mysterious inheritances.

Of course, many people also died inside.

“Kunling has become a completely unfamiliar place, not what we remember!”

“Some of the buildings inside are dilapidated, while others are magnificent. You might encounter living creatures or monstrous monsters; it’s extremely dangerous!”

Those who escaped were still terrified and remained pale-faced. Of those who went in, nine out of ten died at the hands of those strange creatures.

“Most importantly, we really can’t beat those creatures; they’re just too strong!”

“A master on the Immortal Path fought a monster and won, obtaining a book made of animal hide, which contained a powerful technique.”

Upon discovering this situation, some people immediately sought help from renowned masters, hoping that an expert could intervene, sweep away the monster horde, and obtain extraordinary skills, special scriptures, and so on.

However, this battle was extremely fierce.

After the renowned figure appeared, an old monster emerged from the thick black fog. Its senses seemed extremely sharp; it caught a whiff of the scent and came specifically to hunt him down.

The legendary figure fought to the very end, only to be killed by the old monster.

Moreover, people noticed that the old monster had changed from being dull and lifeless; its eyes had begun to shine.

That day, the old monster killed three elders of a certain sect and gradually gained sentience, as if he had been resurrected from a walking corpse.

“The Kunling region is full of ghosts!”

The news spread quickly.

“Those figures in the thick black fog are all vengeful ghosts, wandering souls searching for scapegoats. After killing the living, they seem to recover and will reappear in the world!”

This is explosive news!

All religions were shocked, causing a huge uproar.

The three great dynasties were extremely worried, as if this claim were true, they would be the first to be affected.

If countless vengeful ghosts were to emerge from the Kunlun region and enter the three great dynasties seeking scapegoats, the consequences would be catastrophic and unimaginable.

“This news is rather chilling. All those patriarchs have disappeared. Could they have been replaced as well?”

“Stop talking! I feel like the sky is about to collapse in the Night Fog World!”

Even some of the older generation were deeply shocked, because Kunling was related to mythology, and if it was a substitute for the dead, the level of the creature that escaped was simply unimaginable.

The only saving grace was that no monsters ventured out of the fog-shrouded Kunling region.

“Unless he has been resurrected and is no longer a walking corpse, we wouldn’t be able to tell if he escaped.”

The current situation is very serious. No one knows whether the evil spirits in the ancient Kunling land will cause trouble in the region. All parties are trying to come up with countermeasures.

As people continued to experiment, they gradually accumulated a lot of experience.

When a team ventures into the thick fog, the one with the highest level of spiritual power will generally attract ghosts and monsters of similar strength.

“Therefore, when choosing teammates, it’s best to choose people of the same level. Never team up with people of a higher level, or you’ll die a miserable death without any chance to fight back!”

“You have no idea where these vengeful ghosts come from; they’re impossible to guard against!”

Aside from the experience of death, there is a real opportunity, and the survivors will all gain something.

“For some reason, some vengeful spirits carry a legacy; as long as you kill them, you can obtain it!”

After waiting quietly in Qionghua City for many days, Qin Ming and Xiao Wu heard many rumors and learned enough, they finally couldn’t resist going in.

Because they had heard that some core disciples of various sects, and even those of immortal or divine nature, had begun to venture out and discover the patterns. They found that it was less dangerous not to team up with senior members, and that they could occasionally reap great rewards.

Even so, the two of them lay low for several more days, and when they heard that no core disciple had died suddenly, nor that anything had happened to the Immortal Seed, they finally set off.

They teamed up as a pair, not joining any of the unknown teams, because they trusted each other the most.

The two entered the outer area of ​​Kunling and were somewhat lost in thought. What they saw before them was indeed completely different from what they had seen before. Thick fog covered the area, and even in the early night, it was an endless darkness.

If an ordinary person were to walk in, it would be no different from being blind.

Qin Ming said, “The land we’re about to set foot in might not be Kunlun, but rather the legendary mythical land!”

Xiao Wu nodded heavily and said, “The mythical land of the dead, all those creatures of the past have become vengeful ghosts!”

“You two dare to go in with just the two of you? We usually form a team of many people, lure a monster of the same level, and then surround and kill it. What you’re doing is too risky,” a kind person reminded them.

Qin Ming replied, “Thank you. We’ll just wander around the edge for a bit, and if things get out of hand, we’ll back out immediately.”

A moment later, they ventured deeper and found themselves in a desolate Gobi desert, barren of vegetation and utterly barren. As far as the eye could see, apart from the black fog, there was only sand and gravel.

“Don’t go over there! That’s a forbidden zone that just appeared yesterday. There’s no way out once you go in, and the evil spirits there are terrifying beyond measure!” someone shouted from behind.

However, a thick black fog surged, cutting off their voices.

“Hmm.” Qin Ming vaguely heard a shout, but when he turned around, he only saw a thick fog.

He focused his mind, and his eyes suddenly welled up with tears. In an instant, he saw someone waving at them from deep within the fog, but he couldn’t hear a sound.

“Is there a problem with this area?” he frowned.

“Huh?!” Just then, he was startled, his neck went cold, and the black mist inexplicably turned into ropes, hanging him up.

“That ghost has really come! It wants me to die in its place and become a hanged ghost?!” Xiao Wu was also shocked and angry, because he too was lifted off the ground and hung in mid-air.

This is strange. There was nowhere to use as leverage in the void, yet black ropes formed abruptly, locking their necks and lifting them up.

Naturally, neither of them would surrender without a fight, and both launched a full-scale counterattack.

In an instant, Qin Ming’s body burst forth with dazzling light. He shuddered violently, and the light, sharp as a blade, severed the black rope, causing him to fall from mid-air.

However, from all directions, dozens of black ropes extended from that unknown void, locking onto all parts of his body.

This is to give him a hard time right from the start.

Golden light surged around Qin Ming’s body, and his hands were like knives, each strike shattering several black ropes, eventually causing them to explode.

Xiao Wu also dealt with the black rope beside him. The two looked at each other. This place was really strange. Ordinary people and cultivators would be quickly killed by vengeful ghosts if they entered.

Not far away, a figure walked towards the two. It was a young man wearing tattered armor and holding a long sword.

“let me!”

Xiao Wu rushed forward, launching a series of attacks. His fists clashed with the long sword, producing a clanging sound and sparks flying. After several exchanges, he blasted the man to pieces.

Qin Ming frowned. He knew all too well how extraordinary Xiao Wu was. He was the only “seed” in the Fourth Forbidden Land, equivalent to a celestial seed or a divine seed, yet he couldn’t kill this person instantly.

“A sword manual?” Xiao Wu picked up a piece of animal hide from the ground and looked at it again and again.

He then handed it to Qin Ming, asking him to examine it.

“Not bad, this sword technique is quite impressive.” Qin Ming had a deep understanding of swordsmanship, so he memorized the technique and casually practiced it a few times.

The two continued on and finally saw other scenery. In the thick fog, a dilapidated palace stood on the Gobi Desert. There was no one there, and it was very quiet.

“A withered palace?” Qin Ming was surprised. He saw the two characters on the palace plaque, which exuded a sense of vicissitude and ancient charm, and their meaning was self-evident.

In front of the dilapidated palace stood an old tree with sparse yellow leaves, which were now falling in the wind, and in an instant the leaves were like sharp blades slashing towards Qin Ming.

The light around him surged, blocking the withered leaves, but instead of shattering them, it emitted a series of clanging sounds, as if it were clashing with the Heavenly Blade.

Qin Ming was shocked. Few people could fight him with fallen leaves like this. This place was really strange. His Heavenly Light Force was so domineering, yet it didn’t crush the withered leaves immediately.

boom!

Finally, the yellow leaves burst open and shattered into powder.

However, they formed a withered hand in mid-air and reached for Qin Ming’s neck.

At the same time, the entire old tree revived, opened its eyes, rose from the ground, stretched its branches, and attacked Qin Ming.

Each branch eventually transformed into a withered hand, resembling a ghostly claw.

Qin Ming was surprised; it was just an old tree, yet it was so troublesome.

In order to finish the battle quickly, he did not hesitate to use a trump card. He activated the Dragon and Snake Scripture, and then dragon roared. Two beams of light, one black and one white, shot up. The dragon and snake transformed into scissors and snapped the trunk of the old tree in two.

Qin Ming urged it on three times before the old tree finally fell and was completely cut down.

Then the old tree burst open, leaving a sign on the ground with the character “枯” (withered) written on it.

“With this token, you may enter the hall to listen to the true scriptures.” A voice echoed from the dilapidated ancient hall.

Qin Ming looked into the palace and was immediately struck by a chill. There was a cluster of prayer mats with countless figures, as if they were in different times and spaces.

He gritted his teeth, went inside, and sat on a futon.

On the highest platform at the top of the ancient hall was a nearly rotten body, with old skin stuck to its face, disheveled hair, and clothes that were also decaying. It turned out that a vengeful ghost was about to preach the true scriptures here.

Xiao Wu and the others waited outside, on high alert, ready to provide support at any time.