Chapter 339: Realm of the Red Eyed Moon (1/2)
As soon as she spoke, someone entered the hall.
”You, why are you here?”
This person spoke out with a vicious tone and Ming Yue felt pressure come upon her entire being. Xiao Yin and Hei Yue were not affected as they were not the target but they noticed the sudden change. They readied their claws, growling and chirping viciously.
”Ling Xue, explain, why did you bring this girl here?”
She walked forward, standing in front of Ming Yue, who stood strong.
”Ancestor, please stop! She is not our enemy anymore!”
”What do you mean? Has she done anything to you? Don't forget her meddling in Maple Root City!”
”She saved my life! She is not here to kill me! She's looking for the Tao Feng!”
With those words, the pressure dissipated and Ming Yue was able to relax and finally saw the ancestor.
Without a doubt, it was the same one from Maple Root City. Ling Xue's master and the one who took control of the Zhao Patriarch's body. Though now, he had his own body, a puppet body made from mahogany colored crystal. It was somewhat transparent, revealing pure white bones, covering it all was a simple tunic.
However, the most striking part was his head which was a a deer skull with two glowing white beady eyes.
”Hm, is that so? You're here to deal with those three... Tell me, why is it so?” he asked.
His voice was beast-like, rough, as if he was growling.
”I cannot tell you everything but I am only here those three. They have information that I need.”
The ancestor's eyes glowed intensely as he stared at Ming Yue, trying to peer into her intentions.
”Why should we help you?”
Ming Yue looked at him straight into his eyes.
”Despite our past relations, I bear no ill will towards you or Miss Ling. Furthermore, this is of utmost importance. It is related to the Calamity, something happened about a month ago, did it not?”
The white flickering eyes of the ancestor's deer skull did not move as he pondered silently. Ming Yue could not figure his thoughts out and but believed that he would accept.
”Is that so... Come with me.”
The ancestor looked away and walked towards the back, leading the group into the inner chambers. Taking them to another room, there were several others, all of whom were dressed similarly and had an overwhelming aura. It took less than a glance to see that they were all at the Sky Realm.
He took his seat at the head of the table and looked towards Ming Yue. Everyone else did the same, looking for an explanation.
”Ling Xue, tell me everything from the beginning.”
The ancestor's voice was much more restrained and carried a sort of echo within. There was a sort of regalness to it, as if facing a noble whose tongue was sharp.
Ling Xue walked forward before tossing a bloody bag onto the table.
”On my way back to the clan, I was ambushed by several Mu Clansmen, their Glaive Guards. They took me by surprise and injured me before I could move but they could not land a killing blow. I would not have been able to survive if not for her...”
She continued to retell the events from the black fog of Hei Yue to the killing of the four Glaive Guards.
Afterwards, the ancestor looked around, gauging everyone's reaction.
”She is here for the Tao Feng and is related to what had happened over a month ago.”
They pondered quietly before discussing in front of them