360 Bluecloud Progenitors Doubts (2/2)

This wasn't a matter where anyone's word could be accepted at face value. Once someone lied, everyone would be endangered.

As the bluish white lamp became larger, its light grew bigger. After Meng Qi gave it a gentle shake, the light filled the space. A warm and peaceful feeling emerged as the light shone on them. A faint yellow glow could be seen around Zhao Heng's body, but there wasn't any trace of Primogenitor Devil's awareness or filthy Devil Qi. Of course, there was none on the other two either.

Zhao Heng was relieved to see this. ”The reason why I'm being so on guard because I came across Yushu earlier. I was put under the control of her Dragons' Vast Cries and I was nearly infused with evil spirit too. It took me so much effort to escape her.”

That foodie? Meng Qi and Jiang Zhiwei exchanged glances, their excitement was hard to hide. ”Where was she? The Buddha's Lamp can rid of all the Primogenitor Devil's awareness in her!”

”I'll lead the way.” Zhao Heng turned and started walking without another word.

The three of them walked around the dark mountains covered with a hint of luster. The bellows of the devil and Zen chanting became clearer as they went deeper.

...

A green light penetrated the dark and serene cave. Bluecloud Progenitor stood still against the wall as her nostrils emitted faint traces of the glow that enveloped her body.

After a while, an aggressive trace of breath approached her. It contained Devil Qi foul enough to make one lose control, yet it was mixed with strong Zen capable of displaying any desire for murder and blood. It was peaceful and solemn without a hint of filth.

Bluecloud Progenitor had already stopped the absorption of Vital Qi by her body, pretending to be dead.

The particular breath paused for a while when it came near the cave before going away immediately.

Bluecloud Progenitor heaved a sigh of relief. She could feel the cold sweat dotting her forehead underneath the mask. How could such an accident happen?

She was about to fly back to the entrance after killing two evil spirits at the level of Half-step Exterior Scenery when a black hurricane suddenly swept the area violently, leaving her no space to hide. What was more, there was even a trace of Primogenitor Devil's awareness mixed in that hurricane!

She knew none of this could affect her, yet when the hurricane disappeared, she had entered the core area by accident. Fighting those scary monsters had almost cost her life, and it took her huge effort to escape this area.

How could such a thing happen? She hadn't done anything yet! Based on her research, there shouldn't be such accidents inside a Demonworld Fragment. That was unless the Primogenitor Devil was completely awake. Even so, it wasn't time for his awakening yet!

Bluecloud Progenitor considered what might have caused the accident as she waited for the breath to be gone for sure.

She probably wasn't the reason for it. She only killed two evil spirits at the level of Half-step Exterior Scenery in the outer-ring. That couldn't be more common in a Demonworld Fragment. If that caused the accident, it would have happened when they had just stepped inside the Demonic World!

Had she ever wanted to do something that would cause the accident?

Of course!

Bluecloud Progenitor didn't tell the whole truth earlier on. What she really planned to do was to first help Meng Qi and the rest destroy the channel to the Demonic World. Once they had returned to their own world, she would instantly summon Primogenitor Guangcheng and Yun Zhongzi by setting up formations and burning specific talismans. With three of them working together, reckless as it may sound, she would challenge the half-awake Primogenitor Devil without the help of Fate-protecting Triratna. That way, she might find the impartation of the first form of the Buddha's Palm.

This was the backup plan of the Immortals, in case of any emergencies. Bluecloud Progenitor hadn't been truthful to Meng Qi and his companions. If she couldn't get it for herself, she wouldn't let the Myths get their hands on it either.

But these were all her expectations. Nothing was concrete yet.

Could Meng Qi and the rest have done something to trigger the accident? Stunned, Bluecloud Progenitor suddenly looked at the entrance.

...

On her golden phoenix, Matriarch of the West sat near the foothills. After a short while, a starlight broke through the sky and reached where she was.

”Is everything alright?” Military Star asked. He looked tall and robust, wearing a mask and black clothes.

She told him briefly what happened as she led the way.

”Humph! They're merely a team who survived the Death Task. How dare they mess with our business!” Military Star said disdainfully. ”Can you confirm their real-world identities?”

”While I was looking for the Fate-protecting Tripod in Evergreen Temple, I only knew that the one using a blade could use the Violent Thunder Shocking the Sky.” Matriarch of the West explained in details as they flew toward the Skyscraping Mountain. ”When I fought him in the Heaven-reaching Hall, I learned that one is skilled in sound attacks and seemed to be able to use a tune at the Dharmakaya level. One is a Destined Ruler while the other seemed capable of using art under Half-step Exterior Scenery level in advance. He could attack with thrilling lights from afar. There was another one who seemed to be using the Anatta Sword. Likely a disciple of Su Wuming. But there could be others who exchanged for that sword art.”

Military Star's voice turned deep as he said, ”Besides exchanging for that sword art, one can only learn it at the Sword Washing Pavilion. Where can they get so many Karma points from?”

”What if she is? Do you dare to provoke Su Wuming?” Matriarch of the West said, her voice as cold as ice.

Military Star was suddenly quiet.

”Su killed Patriarch of the East. No one knows how much he understands about us and Samsara. It's better not to invite any trouble from him.” Matriarch of the West stared forward. ”Unless you want Heaven Sovereign to rescue you at the risk of exposing his true identity?”

Military Star took a long and deep breath. ”I won't mess with him but we have to check on his disciple's friends to see if there's anyone who fits your description.”