Chapter 1685: Chapter 830: Zhen’nan Prefecture! Blood Ghost Sect’s Secret Stronghold?
A hint of anger flashed in his eyes, and the blood in the Blood Pool began to boil. Waves of blood-red flames rose from the pool, rushing towards Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang quickly retreated, but the blood-red flames, as if alive, pursued them relentlessly.
While dodging the flames, they also searched for an opportunity to counterattack.
At that moment, Luo Chen noticed a stone slab beneath the Blood God’s feet, which seemed different from the others.
His heart stirred; perhaps that slab was key to controlling the Blood Pool.
"Qing Shuang, cover me!" Luo Chen shouted, swiftly charging towards the slab and swinging his short sword to sever the pursuing blood-red flames.
Qing Shuang immediately understood his intention. She took out a piece of Talisman Paper from her bosom, muttering incantations. The paper transformed into a golden light, forming a Protective Shield that separated Luo Chen from the Blood God.
Luo Chen seized the opportunity to reach the stone slab. Upon careful observation, he noticed that intricate runes were carved on the slab.
Closing his eyes, he gently placed his short sword on the slab, beginning to sense the power within.
Suddenly, the short sword emitted a crisp hum, and a powerful force surged from the tip of the sword into the slab.
The runes on the slab began to glow, and the blood in the Blood Pool began to ripple.
Seeing this, Blood God’s face changed drastically, realizing Luo Chen was disrupting his power source.
He no longer held back, unleashing a powerful blood-red radiance from his entire body, attempting to stop Luo Chen.
Luo Chen felt immense pressure coming at him, but he gritted his teeth and continued to urge the short sword.
The sword’s light grew brighter, eventually colliding with the Blood God’s power, emitting a deafening roar.
The blood in the Blood Pool began to flow backward, and the Blood God’s power gradually weakened.
Blood God roared, trying to stabilize the situation, but it was already too late.
With a loud crash, the stone platform in the center of the Blood Pool began to collapse, and the Blood God’s figure vanished into the blood-red light.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, knowing the battle had finally ended.
The Blood God was defeated, and the threat of the Blood Ghost Sect was lifted.
They slowly walked out of the Underground Palace, the sky outside already turning light.
The villagers saw them return safely and gathered around.
"Thank you, you saved us." The villagers said gratefully.
Luo Chen smiled slightly, but his heart was heavy.
He understood that although the Blood God was defeated, the remnants of the Blood Ghost Sect still lurked in the shadows, and the threat was not entirely eliminated.
He turned to Qing Shuang, and their eyes met, both understanding that the next task would still be arduous.
"You don’t have to thank us, it’s our duty," Luo Chen said to the villagers, his voice tinged with fatigue.
Qing Shuang began explaining to the villagers the danger of the Blood Ghost Sect and the preventive measures they might need to take next.
She told the villagers that although the Blood God had disappeared, other members of the Blood Ghost Sect might still try to retaliate, so they needed to remain vigilant.
Luo Chen quietly moved to the side, gazing at the distant mountains, contemplating his next plan.
He decided he must quickly find the other hideouts of the Blood Ghost Sect and completely destroy this evil organization.
Just then, Li Ergou came over, a hint of guilt on his face.
"Master Luo Chen, I... there’s something I haven’t told you," he stammered.
Luo Chen turned, looking at Li Ergou with gentle eyes.
"Whatever you have to say, just say it. We won’t blame you."
Li Ergou took a deep breath and began to reveal more secrets about the Blood Ghost Sect.
Apparently, besides the Underground Palace, the Blood Ghost Sect had several secret hideouts in different places.
Li Ergou had once inadvertently overheard the Blood God mention these locations, but he didn’t know the exact positions.
Luo Chen listened intently, calculating in his heart.
He knew finding these hideouts might take considerable time, but it was the only way to completely annihilate the Blood Ghost Sect.
"Li Ergou, the information you provided is very useful to us," Luo Chen said sincerely. "We will act soon, and rest assured, we’ll protect your family."
Li Ergou nodded, a trace of gratitude flashing in his eyes.
"Master Luo Chen, I wish to join you in your actions, hoping to contribute to the eradication of the Blood Ghost Sect."
Luo Chen patted Li Ergou on the shoulder in agreement.
He knew that Li Ergou’s involvement might bring more clues.
In the following days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, leading their soldiers, began searching for the other hideouts of the Blood Ghost Sect based on the clues provided by Li Ergou.
The first place to go was an area known as the Town of South Gate.
The Town of South Gate was vast.
Located in the western part of the Yuan Dynasty.
The area was rich in eerie wood.
It’s considered a relatively affluent place.
...
The mornings in the Town of South Gate always carried a hint of chill, with mist curling around the mountains like a veil of nature, concealing the true face of the earth.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood before the city gates of the Town of South Gate, gazing at the mist-enshrouded city, a sense of caution rising in their hearts.
The remnants of the Blood Ghost Sect might be hidden beneath this peaceful facade.
"We must proceed with caution," Qing Shuang softly reminded, "The eerie wood of the Town of South Gate is renowned, but the hearts of the people here are as elusive as the eerie wood itself."
Luo Chen nodded, fully aware that every step on this land might tread on the edge of danger.
They, along with Li Ergou and a few soldiers, slowly entered the Town of South Gate.