Chapter 1693: Chapter 834: Theft? Hidden Secrets?
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, knowing that this sudden change was no mere coincidence.
The blood-red runes slowly rotated in the air, emanating an unsettling aura.
"What is this?" Qing Shuang asked quietly, her sword tip pointing at the runes.
Luo Chen furrowed his brows and replied gravely, "These runes seem connected to the Blood Demon; we might not have completely defeated him yet."
As they conversed, the runes suddenly emitted a blinding light, and a powerful force sent Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and their team flying once again. When the light dissipated, they found that the blood-red runes had torn open the void.
Disappearing from their sight.
It wasn’t until this moment that Luo Chen realized.
The reason the Blood Ghost Sect chose this place as a secret base, and why even the Blood Demon avatar was located here.
Simply put, it was likely due to those mysterious blood-red runes.
However, it was unfortunate that the blood-red runes had fled.
Who knows where they’ve gone...
"Sigh!"
Luo Chen sighed helplessly, then stood up from the ground, his eyes filled with a cautious light.
He understood that the appearance of these blood-red runes meant they might only have glimpsed the tip of the iceberg of the Blood Ghost Sect’s conspiracy.
"Luo Chen, what do we do next?" Qing Shuang’s voice carried a hint of worry.
Luo Chen took a deep breath, trying to calm himself before slowly saying, "We should first return to Zhen Nan Province to report the situation here. The appearance of these runes might indicate the Blood Ghost Sect has plans we’re unaware of."
Qing Shuang nodded.
They led their team, leaving the mysterious ruins swiftly, heading back to Zhen Nan Province.
Upon returning to Zhen Nan Province, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang immediately convened the Qingying Guard’s higher-ups, thoroughly reporting their findings and encounters in the ruins.
After listening to their report, the Qingying Guard leadership fell into deep thought.
They knew the Blood Ghost Sect’s conspiracy was far more complex and profound than they’d imagined.
"We must take immediate action," an elderly Qingying Guard member said, "If the Blood Ghost Sect truly possesses some formidable power, then the entire Yuan Dynasty could face an unprecedented threat."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang nodded; the upcoming matters would likely be even more troublesome.
However, the intelligence basically concluded here.
The Blood Ghost Sect base in the Yuan Dynasty had been thoroughly eradicated by Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
The mysterious Blood Demon and those blood-red runes — information about these was very scarce.
Wanting to investigate yet not knowing where to start.
"For the Yuan Dynasty here, we’ll leave it to you from now on."
"Qing Shuang and I should probably return to the Alliance, where we can inform the Alliance’s leadership about the information here in the Yuan Dynasty."
After the Qingying Guard leadership meeting, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began preparing to return to the Alliance.
They knew that although the situation in the Yuan Dynasty had temporarily been controlled, the threat of the Blood Ghost Sect had not been completely eliminated, especially considering the mysterious Blood Demon and blood-red runes, which made them anxious.
"Qing Shuang, we need to return to the Alliance promptly to report the situation here to the leadership in detail." Luo Chen said as he packed.
Qing Shuang nodded, a resolute gleam in her eyes, "Yes, the Alliance needs to know the Blood Ghost Sect’s conspiracy."
After finishing their preparations, they headed toward the gates of Zhen Nan Province.
Along the way, they encountered numerous residents of Zhen Nan Province, who were filled with gratitude toward Luo Chen and Qing Shuang; thanks to their efforts, Zhen Nan Province was freed from the shadow of the Blood Ghost Sect.
Saying goodbye to the residents of Zhen Nan Province, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang embarked on the journey back to the Alliance.
They knew that the road ahead was still long, but as long as they worked together, there would be no obstacle they couldn’t overcome.
On their way back to the Alliance, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang encountered some small factions of Blood Ghost Sect remnants, but they were easily dealt with.
These remnants seemed to be merely fleeing without organization or planning, offering Luo Chen and Qing Shuang some relief.
"Looks like the Blood Ghost Sect’s power within the Yuan Dynasty has indeed suffered a significant blow." Luo Chen said after a battle.
Qing Shuang nodded, "Yes, but this also means they may become more frantic and dangerous; we must be cautious."
After several days of trekking, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally returned to the Alliance headquarters.
The Alliance leadership warmly welcomed their return and promptly called an emergency meeting.
During the meeting, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang detailed their observations and experiences in the Yuan Dynasty, especially concerning the Blood Demon and blood-red runes.
"The existence of the Blood Demon and blood-red runes was something we hadn’t anticipated," an Elder from the Alliance said gravely, "We must immediately begin investigations to uncover their weaknesses."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang also offered their suggestions, "We propose dispatching an elite squad specifically to investigate the origin and purpose of the blood-red runes."
After discussion, the Alliance leadership finally agreed to their suggestion, deciding that Luo Chen and Qing Shuang would personally lead this squad.
"Your mission is to discover the secret of the blood-red runes and to weaken the Blood Ghost Sect as much as possible," the Alliance leader said sternly.
Having received their mission, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began preparations.
They understood this would be a journey filled with the unknown and danger, but they also knew it was necessary to protect the Alliance and the Yuan Dynasty.
During preparation, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang took some time to visit the workshop where Immortal Cultivators gathered.