Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2724 Purple Eyes

"Exposure?"

Qin Sang was puzzled. All these changes happened inside the cave, so how could the cave be exposed so quickly?

"Perhaps the old banyan tree made too much noise, but only in this way can those demons of the Bewitching Demon Kingdom take the bait... I'm off!"

The Vermilion Bird plucked a feather and handed it to Qin Sang, then flapped its wings and flew away as a streak of crimson light.

Qin Sang and Zhu Que had been communicating with each other using their divine senses, and Jiang Xie and his wife were puzzled when Zhu Que suddenly returned the way she came.

Qin Sang held the feather, her brow furrowing slightly.

The situation seems to be getting out of control. They originally only wanted to lure out Minayu, but the commotion is getting bigger and bigger, and even the bait may have changed from Lei Jun's secret treasure to the Holy Venerable's relics.

Fortunately, the demon lords of the Heavenly Demon and the Demon Realm restrained each other and dared not act rashly. Below the Mahayana level, there are not many demon lords whose strength can be compared with that of the Vermilion Bird and the Banyan Tree King.

However, if the Demon Lords are alerted, this place might instantly become a battlefield for them!

"call……"

Qin Sang gently exhaled a breath of stale air. The Vermilion Bird and the Banyan King were both calm; the situation shouldn't be too bad, and she believed they could still handle it...

The Jiang and Xie couple stood silently beside Qin Sang, watching her deep in thought. They secretly guessed what had happened. Then, Qin Sang's expression hardened, and she said in a deep voice, "Let's go!"

If it truly is a relic of a Holy Venerable, this heaven-defying opportunity that could elevate one to the highest level is right before one's eyes. Even though Qin Sang is not a cultivator from the Demon Realm, he still wants to compete for it.

Without Zhuque by her side to protect her, Qin Sang felt less confident and became even more cautious.

By this time, they were already familiar with how to deal with illusions, and their speed was not slowed down much. Compared to Qin Sang, Jiang and Xie had completely lost the qualification to compete for the treasure. Now they were relaxed and had the leisure to appreciate these illusions.

As they passed through layer after layer of illusions, Jiang and Xie frequently showed expressions of amazement, even becoming somewhat immersed in them.

These illusions are very chaotic and have no obvious connection between them, but after seeing them many times, you can start to see some clues.

The scenes in the illusion all occurred before the True Emperor Holy Clan dominated the Demon Realm. At that time, ferocious beasts roamed the Demon Realm, and powerful clans such as the Typhon Giants rivaled the True Emperor Holy Clan. However, the True Emperor Holy Clan was the ultimate victor.

These illusions are like a history book, recording the changes of that great era. Those seemingly unrelated scenes are all reflections of the evolution of the times, and the True Radiance Holy Clan is undoubtedly the protagonist.

This is the glorious path that powerful race took, step by step, to reach its peak!

Qin Sang's mind raced with thoughts, sometimes swayed by the situation outside, sometimes speculating about Yi Ling's movements, but gradually her attention was also drawn to those illusions.

What attracted him was not the history of the Demon Realm, as he was not born in the Demon Realm, and it did not move him as much as the Jiang and Xie couple.

What interests him is the golden flame that often appears alongside the True Radiance Holy Clan.

I remember in the first illusion, the mysterious powerful figure riding in a chariot left behind golden flames that burned everything in their wake. This kind of flame also appeared in other illusions.

Strangely, just like the first illusion, whenever golden flames appeared in the illusion, it would immediately shatter, as if it could not withstand the power of the golden flames, making it impossible for Qin Sang to explore the characteristics of the golden flames.

To Qin Sang's surprise, he had a feeling that the Qilin essence he obtained from the Qilin Cave was inferior to this golden flame.

You should know that the Qilin Cave was left behind by a Heavenly Demon Qilin!

In addition, he had a strange feeling that the Nine Netherworld Demon Fire and the golden flames seemed to have some similarities, even though their various manifestations were completely different.

"What kind of fire is this?"

Qin Sang asked Jiang and Xie about their marriage.

Jiang Jiugao said in a deep voice, "If I'm not mistaken, this is very likely the legendary True Holy Flame!"

"True Holy Flame..."

Qin Sang murmured.

Jiang Jiugao nodded, "This is an extremely ancient legend. It is said that the True Radiance Holy Clan was able to seize power in the Holy Realm and become the overlord of the Holy Realm precisely because they controlled the Holy Flame!"

"The authority of the Holy Realm?" Qin Sang's first thought was that it was nonsense.

How could there be such a thing as 'authority' in this vast world? It's simply too absurd. The True Radiance Holy Clan is able to rule the Demon Realm because their strength is powerful enough to subdue the other races in the Demon Realm.

As you can see, the power of the True Radiance Holy Clan is gradually declining, the Demon Realm Human Race is rising, and all races have their own ulterior motives. The True Radiance Holy Clan is also going to cede part of the True Radiance Continent.

This legend is more like a myth.

At this moment, Jiang Jiugao remembered something and looked around, saying, "If Youyan and the others were here, they would probably see more. This legend also mentions the Nine Nether Demon Clan. It says that the Nine Nether Demon Clan was not originally a being of the Holy Realm, but came from a Great Thousand World on the verge of destruction. The True Radiance Holy Clan allowed the Nine Nether Demon Clan to share a portion of power, so the Nine Nether Demon Clan imitated the Holy Fire to create Demon Fire, and from then on, the Nine Nether Demon Clan was able to establish itself in the Holy Realm..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Sang's expression shifted slightly, and she was filled with surprise.

The feeling that the Nine Nether Demon Fire and the golden flames gave him seemed to confirm this legend. Could it be that the Nine Nether Demon Fire was really created by the Nine Nether Demon Clan by imitating the True Holy Fire?

However, what he heard from others was that the Nine Nether Demon Clan was allowed to migrate to the Demon Realm by the True Radiance Holy Clan and still lives in the Nine Nether Abyss, without so many mysterious stories.

"The authority of the Holy Realm..."

Qin Sang couldn't imagine that a so-called 'authority' could be born in a vast world. When he made the solemn oath before, he heard that the Demon Realm had a 'Heavenly Heart', but he only thought it was an ethereal existence like the will of heaven and cause and effect mentioned by cultivators in the Spirit Realm.

But mythology isn't limited to the demon realm; it also exists in the spirit realm, and gods have indeed appeared there. The alien race and the witch race are both descendants of these gods.

If there truly is 'authority' in this vast world, his worldview will need to be reshaped once again!

Unless, different worlds not only have different primordial energies, but also differ in certain fundamental rules, these differences are areas he cannot currently fathom.

Jiang Jiugao is right. If You Yan were here, she might be able to reveal some secrets of the True Radiance Sacred Flame...

Qin Sang shook his head inwardly, deciding not to delve into the golden flames for the time being. After speeding along for a while, he finally saw the gray fog ahead begin to thin.

"Is that where we are? Is it the end?" Xie Jing asked, pointing ahead.

Although Zhuque taught them how to deal with illusions, the mental vulnerabilities of Xie Jing and Jiang Jiugao were not so easy to repair. It had been very difficult for them to persevere until now, and Xie Jing felt a sense of relief.

"Shh! Shh!"

The three figures flashed through the last illusion and finally emerged from the gray fog area.

The next moment, all three of them tensed up.

Beyond the gray fog was no land; they stood on the edge of a precipice, facing an endless darkness. In that darkness lay neither land nor sea, only a boundless void, silent and profound.

Qin Sang and the other two realized that they must have reached the end of the land. First the ocean, then the land, and after many dangers, they finally entered the core of the cave.

In the depths of darkness, there was a beam of golden light, like a pillar of light or a newly opened door, the golden light shining out from behind it.

Amidst the golden light, a beautiful figure was clearly visible.

Yi Ling!

Unexpectedly, they found Yi Ling so easily. Thanks to Zhu Que, Yi Ling didn't fall too far behind them.

Qin Sang and the other two immediately became alert, but they noticed that Yi Ling's condition was rather peculiar. She had her back to the three of them and was wearing a four-colored jeweled crown on her head, which, upon closer inspection, was clearly the light emanating from four gemstones.

The four gemstones are identical in shape, differing only in color: yellow, blue, red, and cyan. However, the radiance they emit exhibits distinctly different forms: the yellow is as solid as a mountain, the blue as warm as water, the red as fiery as fire, and the cyan as agile as the wind.

With her back to everyone, Yi Ling noticed the pursuers approaching and turned around to look.

Upon seeing Yi Ling's face, the three of them were once again shocked.

Yi Ling had a vertical pupil between her eyebrows, revealing her true identity as a member of the True Radiance Holy Clan!

"She hid it very well!"

Xie Jing was dumbfounded; he had been unable to find out anything about Yi Ling before.

The three suddenly realized why Yi Ling was so familiar with those True Radiance Saint Statues; it turned out she came from the True Radiance Saint Clan.

At this moment, Qin Sang noticed that Yi Ling's vertical pupils were not gold or silver, but purple.

As far as he knew, besides gold and silver eyes, the True Radiance Sacred Clan had other eye colors, but none could compare to gold and silver. Of course, the True Radiance Sacred Clan didn't solely rely on eye color to determine status; as long as one's cultivation was high enough and strength was strong enough, one could completely break the rules.

"Ha ha……"

Yi Ling's gaze swept over the three of them, finally settling on Qin Sang, and she let out a soft laugh.

"I thought it might be Elder Mu or Youyan who came after us, but I never expected it to be the least likely one."

"I've disappointed Fairy Yi!" Qin Sang said in a deep voice.

Whether Yi Ling was bluffing or truly confident, there was no trace of worry on her face, and judging from her laughter, she seemed to have victory in her grasp.

Her true identity was somewhat unexpected, but her cultivation level was still at the mid-stage of the Integration Realm. At this moment, there was no need for her to hide her strength, so this should be her true cultivation level.

With Qin Sang and the Jiang Xie couple together, they would be able to put up a fight against a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator!

The only thing to worry about is the four gems on Yi Ling's head; it's unclear what their purpose is.

“I did underestimate Fellow Daoist Qingfeng. The fact that you were faster than Elder Mu and Youyan proves that your methods are superior, and moreover…”

As Yi Ling spoke, she glanced at Jiang and Xie again, "I am currently too busy to deal with this. I originally intended to trap them in the image and keep them for my own use later, but you beat me to it."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of Jiang and Xie were quite interesting. Were they destined to be subordinates? These two were actually thinking the same thing.

"Enough with the nonsense!"

Qin Sang's expression darkened. "What a grand show! We've all been manipulated by Fairy Yi! Now, does Fairy Yi still intend to keep it a secret? The so-called Thunder Lord's Treasure Vault must have been a fabrication on your part!"

As he spoke, Qin Sang connected his mind with Tian Li, fully activating his divine abilities, trying to discern the golden light before Yi Ling and the secrets of the four gems. He had a feeling that there was some connection between the gems and the golden light, and that Yi Ling undoubtedly had the upper hand.

Although they appear to be stronger, Qin Sang is not confident that he can take down Yi Ling here.

"Fellow Daoist, what else do you think it could be if not the Thunder Lord's Treasure Vault?" Yi Ling asked with a playful look in her eyes.

"The Holy! Venerable! Legacy!"

Qin Sang spoke slowly and deliberately.

The Jiang and Xie couple were filled with astonishment. Having grown up on the True Radiance Continent, how could they not know about the Holy Venerable's legacy?

The Wrathful Demon Lord, the Sorrowful Demon Lord, and the Demon Lord—each a household name, they were all pillars of the demonic tide. They couldn't believe that this place contained a sacred relic even more precious than the Thunder Lord's treasury.

A strange light flashed in Yi Ling's eyes. After a moment of silence, she said, "Fellow Daoist has such insight that you can see through the biggest secret here. I admire you! It's a pity that you're a step too late."

The one with discerning eyes wasn't Qin Sang, but Elder Mu. If it weren't for Qin Sang and Zhu Que, Elder Mu would likely have become Yi Ling's strongest opponent.

As she spoke, Yi Ling tilted her snow-white neck back and stared intently at the gem above her head, her eyes filled with fervor and hope.

"not necessarily!"

Qin Sang snorted coldly, "Make your move!"

Tian Li finally noticed something: the energy of the four gems was not connected to Yi Ling's, indicating that Yi Ling had not yet fully controlled the gems, and they still had a chance.

Before the words were even finished, the three of them suddenly attacked.

The Jiang and Xie couple were restricted and dared not disobey.

Qin Sang immediately summoned the Thunder Beast Guards and attacked without mercy, instantly forming a triple-layered domain. Before encountering Yi Ling, Qin Sang had mentally rehearsed the situation several times. At this moment, Jiang Xie and his wife, along with the Thunder Beast Guards, were not directly attacking Yi Ling, but rather blocking her retreat.

The main attacker was Qin Sang. Two sword shadows suddenly appeared above Yi Ling's head, and a terrifying sword intent descended abruptly.

Yi Ling's eyes flashed with surprise. Qin Sang had brought her too many surprises. Not only was she knowledgeable, but she also had strength comparable to the late stage of the Demon Lord Realm!

The surprise quickly turned into admiration.

Facing Qin Sang's strongest attack, Yi Ling remained calm and sighed, "I originally wanted to persuade you to help me find the Holy Image, but due to the time constraints and the fact that you were swept too far away, I had to give up... Thank goodness! Thank goodness!"

This is the truth. To ensure everything goes smoothly, Yi Ling cannot seek out Elder Mu and the others. Jiang Xie and his wife, along with Qin Sang, are the best choices.

Little did she know that Qin Sang had an even more powerful Zhuque by her side. If she had approached Qin Sang back then, none of the subsequent troubles would have happened, and she would have already been captured by Zhuque.

Even the strength Qin Sang displayed at this moment greatly alarmed Yi Ling, and she had no confidence in winning a direct confrontation.

"Fellow Daoist's strength is extraordinary, which I greatly admire! However, the gemstone is already in my possession, and I will never give it up so easily. If Fellow Daoist Qingfeng wishes to compete for the Saint Venerable's legacy, let's see if you can catch up with me..."

At this moment, the sword intent had locked onto Yi Ling, but Yi Ling's voice became increasingly ethereal.

At the same time, her body began to float.

Upon seeing this, Qin Sang's expression changed, and she used all her strength to control her sword, slashing down fiercely.

'Shuh! '

The twin swords, Sun and Moon, pierced through her body. Yi Ling, who should have perished, swayed, and her body miraculously returned to normal.

She stared intently at Qin Sang, the emotion and fluctuation in her eyes gradually disappearing, replaced by cold indifference, almost lifeless. She had somehow transformed into something resembling a puppet or avatar, left behind by Yi Ling to hinder Qin Sang's progress. (End of Chapter)