Chapter 78

Chapter 78: Darkness Descends

Chen Ansheng felt a chill in his heart. Just as he was about to quietly send a voice transmission to question further, he heard a heart-wrenching shriek emanating from the jade tablet.

It was a sound akin to a phoenix undergoing rebirth, a sorrowful wail that pierced through Chen Ansheng’s soul.

By the time he attempted to send a message, the laws within the transmission jade had snapped, rendering it a useless piece of jade.

“So eerie! The Demoness is probably doomed, surely dead and gone!”

Chen Ansheng’s heart thumped violently. He didn’t know what had transpired, but he could sense the gravity of the situation from the Demoness’s urgent and panicked voice.

We must leave!

However, the entire Ninefold Flower Mountain was shrouded with protective restrictions, preventing any casual entry or exit. How could he escape?

At the same time, Nan Gong Xiu’s expression also changed drastically. She had received a communication from the elders overseeing the suppressed area as well.

“Lord Mo, I have some matters to attend to, so I must excuse myself for a moment.”

After saying this, Nan Gong Xiu was immediately ready to fly away.

Mo Wu narrowed his eyes, seemingly sensing something unusual. He then spread his divine sense, covering the entire Ninefold Flower Mountain.

“Not good!”

In the next moment, Mo Wu’s eyes widened in alarm, and he shouted.

Immediately, he grasped with his palm, and his celestial power firmly locked onto Nan Gong Xiu.

“Nan Gong Xiu, explain things clearly before you leave!”

Mo Wu coldly stared at Nan Gong Xiu, his tone laced with a hint of killing intent.

“The laws of heaven and earth have become disordered!”

“Why is the restriction in my cave beginning to crumble?”

“This is bad! Could it be that demonic cultivators are attacking Ninefold Flower Mountain?”

The others also sensed that something was awry and turned their gazes toward Nan Gong Xiu.

Nan Gong Xiu’s face was bitter; she realized she could no longer hide the truth, and said, “Everyone, there is a problem in the restricted area.”

“Restricted area? Which restricted area?”

“Nan Gong Xiu! Is it possible that the Qian Yue Cave has appeared a restricted area and you were hiding it from us!”

“This! Nan Gong Xiu, you’re so bold!”

The other three cave masters and high-ranking elders all glared at Nan Gong Xiu.

“Everyone, this is not the time for blame. The restricted area has been opened by unknown powers. We must take care of the disciples and leave Ninefold Flower Mountain temporarily!” Nan Gong Xiu urged.

Boom!

Creaking sounds filled the air!

As soon as Nan Gong Xiu’s voice fell, the entire Ninefold Flower Mountain darkened, thunder raged, the laws snapped, and there were even faint cracks in the sky…

Sensing this, Mo Wu’s expression darkened as he shouted, “The laws of heaven and earth are snapped; we are now isolated from the outside world, with no way to escape! Nan Gong Xiu, you wretched woman, you deserve to die a thousand times!”

Nan Gong Xiu also sensed the situation, her face turning pale as she realized there was no way out. She bitterly replied, “Elder Mo, at this point, what good is it to kill me? Moreover, with my minor status, could I possibly conceal the occupation of a restricted area?”

Upon hearing this, Mo Wu tempered his killing intent a bit. He understood that the Qian Yue Cave, backed by the ancient celestial family, the Zhu family, was acting behind the scenes regarding the concealment of the restricted area.

Now that they were all trapped and cut off from the world, the priority was surviving. Killing her would serve no purpose other than venting frustration. Keeping her alive might be advantageous in a critical moment as a shield.

Thus, Mo Wu refrained from acting.

“Lord Mo, what should we do now? Please give us direction.”

“Are we going to perish here along with our hundreds of thousands of disciples from Ninefold Flower Mountain?”

“Do not be so pessimistic. We are merely trapped in a realm of exotic laws; it’s not entirely hopeless.”

“That’s easy for you to say! The demons in the restricted area can snap the laws and isolate heaven and earth. Once they break through, who can withstand them? Can you, Master Yao?”

“Enough arguing! We ask for your guidance, Lord Mo, on what we should do!”

After a brief moment of commotion, Mo Wu finally spoke:

“You lot have caused me to be trapped here, and you still have the audacity to ask for my help? Get lost!”

With a wave of his hand, Mo Wu sent everyone flying back and then soared into the luxurious carriage hovering in the sky.

This palatial-like carriage was crafted from a high-grade celestial treasure. Mo Wu entered alone, clearly only to protect himself, showing no regard for the lives of others.

“Jianyuan, let’s go!”

Seeing that Mo Wu had sought refuge in the celestial treasure, Yao Qingtian called out and flew away first, preparing to return to the cave to take shelter.

Hearing the call, Yao Jianyuan turned around and glanced at the dazed Chen Ansheng.

“What are you dawdling for? Come with me!”

Yao Jianyuan grabbed Chen Ansheng by the shoulder and took him with him into the air.

This action caught Chen Ansheng by surprise.

Yao Jianyuan had previously tormented him, and he hadn’t had the chance to explain himself. In this moment of crisis, he had actively helped him, which genuinely surprised Chen Ansheng.

At this moment, Nan Gong Xiu’s mood had already sunk to rock bottom, and she was too preoccupied to care about Chen Ansheng’s whereabouts.

“Disciples of Qian Yue Cave, listen up! With this drastic change in heaven and earth, calamity may be imminent. Seek out your own places of refuge!”

After issuing this command, Nan Gong Xiu turned to fly away, her only thought now being her daughter, who was meditating in the underground palace.

On the expansive plaza, hundreds of thousands of disciples from various caves were thrown into confusion, panicking without knowing what to do.

Seeing their cave masters and elders flying away, they were thrown into chaos, with many higher-ranked disciples shooting into the sky, also fleeing outside the plaza.

The sky had become completely dark, save for the depths of the inky sky, where sinister crimson lightning flickered, illuminating the murky Ninefold Flower Mountain.

A cold wind howled past Chen Ansheng’s ears, and his mind buzzed.

He cursed inwardly, wondering what morally disgusting act that Demoness had committed to bring about such chaos.

Damn it!

Had he known this would be the outcome, he would have sent Li Xiuyuan to report her.

Soon, Chen Ansheng was brought back to Bi Yan Cave by Yao Jianyuan.

“Thank you for your help, Brother Yao.”

Chen Ansheng immediately cupped his hands in gratitude. Regardless of whether they could survive, this act was a kindness.

Yao Jianyuan scoffed, “I almost forgot. You’re the little master uncle of Nan Gong Xiu; you don’t need a minion like me to intervene.”

Chen Ansheng shrugged and replied helplessly, “If I truly had such a high status, I wouldn’t be getting hunted down by Ji Ziling every day, forced into a corner.”

Yao Jianyuan furrowed his brow. “Ji Ziling wants to kill you? You’re her mother’s little master uncle? Damn it, how chaotic is this?”

Chen Ansheng spread his hands. “To put it succinctly, I was working in a mining area eight thousand miles away…”

Chen Ansheng tried his best to briefly recount his experience.

Only then did Yao Jianyuan smile and say, “I see, I misunderstood. I thought Nan Gong Xiu could have such a weak little master uncle. By the way, Brother Chen, news about Nan Gong Xiu has already spread across several caves. That wild man of hers, is he your Brother Li?”

Chen Ansheng rolled his eyes. “How would I know? But with how Ji Ziling has been targeting me, it seems to be true.”

Yao Jianyuan raised his brows and teased, “Great! You must stay alive, so you can infuriate that wretched woman.”

Chen Ansheng sighed deeply. “Look at the sky, it’s about to collapse. I want to live too, but I’m afraid there won’t be a chance. By the way, Brother Yao, why did you help me just now?”

Yao Jianyuan contemplated for a moment. If Chen Ansheng were really trying to trick him, he wouldn’t have believed his judgment and chosen to refuse entry into the celestial mansion.

Thus, he said, “Maybe it’s because you and I crafted an excuse together to refuse entry into the Xuan Yang Celestial Mansion. But you, man, really have no filters; you actually cursed for your parents to die. Don’t you fear the heavenly retribution?” He expressed admiration.

Chen Ansheng put on a bitter smile, shaking his head without replying. After all, he was an abandoned child; whether he cursed or not was of little consequence.