txolops Chapter 2646 Lei Jun
Chapter 2646 Lei Jun
Chapter 2646 Lei Jun
The relics felt warm and smooth like jade when held in my hand.
The shimmering light of the relic was reflected in Qin Sang's pupils. She activated her divine sense to investigate and sensed the Buddhist intent remaining in the relic.
This trace of Buddhist intent and the fragment of a sutra are what make this relic so special.
"The Abyss of Dark Thunder, Ancient Pavilion Island, the Stormy Sea..."
The three names Qin Sang recited were located in the same sea area, and were recognized by cultivators as three secret realms and forbidden areas in this sea. He had only been to the Abyss of Nether Thunder, and had heard of Ancient Pavilion Island and Windstorm Sea, but had not gone there back then because they were not in the direction he was traveling.
Lady Jade Goddess investigated the origin of the relic, but the clues eventually went completely out of reach in this sea area.
The earliest known appearance of relics is from this sea area, but it was so long ago that the earliest person or organization to collect them can no longer be found.
Lady Yu Shen pointed out these three places based on common sense, without any empirical evidence.
It's also possible that it wasn't brought out from some secret realm at all, but rather a family heirloom that fell into decline or even died out suddenly in a certain generation, causing it to be lost and scattered. The hope of finding out the origin of the relic is even more remote.
If Qin Sang can't find any clues in these three places, he can only dig deep into this sea area, searching inch by inch, and try his luck.
If this path doesn't work, there's another approach: start with the Buddhist sects in the demon realm and have someone authenticate the Buddha's relics' previous identity.
However, as far as Qin Sang knew, ever since Buddhism was wiped out by the True Radiance Holy Clan at its peak, and countless Buddhist temples turned to dust, it has never recovered. Later, with the rise of the demonic path, Buddhism had even less of a way out, so that Buddhist cultivators in the demonic realm became increasingly rare, and most of them retreated to the mortal world to live a life of seclusion and ancient Buddhism. It was not easy to find a high-ranking Buddhist or Taoist monk.
Qin Sang went to keep the appointment because he guessed that Luo Luo Demon Lord's intentions were related to the Abyss of Nether Thunder, which happened to coincide with one of his destinations.
Qin Sang spent a considerable amount of time in the Abyss of Nether Thunder, primarily to help the Thunder Beast Guards collect the Ancient Jade of Nether Thunder, without delving too deeply. Later, during a casual conversation with Lady Jade Goddess, he deliberately mentioned the Abyss of Nether Thunder, as it was under the jurisdiction of Nether Ancestor Mountain, and Nether Ancestor Mountain was undoubtedly the one that knew it best.
Looking back, Lady Jade God spoke only in generalities, and later subtly changed the subject, appearing somewhat secretive about the Abyss of Nether Thunder.
Now, Qin Sang increasingly feels that the Abyss of Nether Thunder has a mysterious aura.
Before long, they arrived at the place agreed upon by Demon Lord Luo Luo. This place was not far from the Yuantian Island where the Nether Thunder Abyss was located.
Qin Sang put away the relic, her escape light vanished, and she landed gracefully, immediately sensing a familiar aura.
The next moment, a figure appeared in the void; it was none other than the Demon Lord Luo Luo.
Upon seeing Qin Sang, Demon Lord Luo Luo seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and cupped his hands, saying, "Fellow Daoist has finally arrived."
"I was delayed by some matters and have kept you waiting, fellow Daoist," Qin Sang returned the greeting and landed on the island with Demon Lord Luo Luo.
It seemed that Lord Luo Luo had been waiting for quite some time. He built a bamboo hut on the island and invited Qin Sang inside, casually asking, "Did your trip go smoothly, fellow Daoist? I have repeatedly sent messages to Lady Yu Shen's residence, and it is said that Lady Yu Shen also left the Daoist temple after the Three Venerables' gathering, and her whereabouts are unknown."
According to Lady Yu Shen, after breaking into the secret palace of Lan Yin Yuan Jun, they also needed to lay low for a while, so it seems they have already gone into hiding.
"Although there were some twists and turns, it was ultimately worth the trip," Qin Sang said, settling down and looking at Demon Lord Luo Luo, waiting for him to continue.
At this point, Demon Lord Luo Luo no longer intended to beat around the bush with Qin Sang. His tone turned slightly somber as he asked, "Excuse my boldness, but has your lightning puppet undergone another transformation and advanced to become a Demon Lord-level puppet?"
Qin Sang's eyes narrowed slightly. Luo Luo Demon Lord couldn't have guessed out of thin air, so it must have been that the Thunder Beast Guardian leaked its aura during its advancement, which was sensed by Luo Luo Demon Lord, who was also in the Nether Thunder Abyss at the time!
What is the purpose of the Demon Lord Luo Luo wandering in the Abyss of Dark Thunder for so long?
A thought flashed through Qin Sang's mind, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face. "Since you already know, why bother asking me for it?"
Which demon lord would sell a puppet whose strength is equal to his own?
"I would like to hear you confirm this yourself, fellow Daoist..."
Lord Luo Luo sighed, but did not deny those thoughts that were not meant to be shared with outsiders.
"So, you've sought me out time and again because of this puppet," Qin Sang asked curiously. "You saw it when we first met, why didn't you mention it then?"
Now that things had come to this, Demon Lord Luo Luo answered truthfully: "Back then, the Thunder Puppet was merely a Demon King-level puppet. I originally thought that you, Fellow Daoist, had some connection with the Netherworld Ancestor Mountain, lived nearby, and had been in contact with the Netherworld Thunder Jade for many years, thus developing some secret techniques and methods for using the Netherworld Thunder Jade. It wasn't anything to be surprised about. However, the fact that the Thunder Puppet actually used this to break through to the Demon King-level puppet level is a completely different matter!"
Although he did not witness the Thunder Beast Warrior's breakthrough firsthand, it was not difficult to guess based on what he had seen at the time.
"Oh……"
Qin Sang looked at the serious-faced Demon Lord Luo Luo. Judging from his tone, what important secret was hidden in the Abyss of Nether Thunder?
"What's the difference?" Qin Sang pressed.
"Fellow Daoist, do you truly not know?"
Luo Luo Demon Lord asked in return, his tone unusually solemn.
In his view, how could Qin Sang be completely unaware of this, given that he possessed a Demon Lord-level Thunder Puppet capable of refining the Nether Thunder Ancient Jade?
Qin Sang frankly replied, "Everything I said to you before was true."
He had told Lord Luo Luo the truth about the origin of the Thunder Beast Guardian before, saying that he had picked it up.
Whether Demon Lord Luo Luo believed it or not, he pondered for a moment and slowly said, "The Abyss of Nether Lightning got its name because it's located in the sea area controlled by the Nether Ancestor Mountain. Cultivators call this extremely special kind of lightning 'Nether Lightning.' There's also a rumor that Nether Lightning is the residual power left over from the Nether Lord's supernatural abilities. Many people firmly believe this, as only the Demon Lord possesses such unfathomable power that lingers for years and gives birth to countless lightning beasts. However…"
Hearing him pause, Qin Sang's heart stirred slightly, knowing that he was finally about to get to the point.
“However, according to my investigation, the Abyss of Nether Lightning has nothing to do with the Netherworld Lord,” Demon Lord Luo Luo said in a deep voice. “This unique lightning is very likely related to another Thunder Lord among the Ten Heavenly Venerables!”
Following the Underworld Lord, the Sea God, and the Blood Ancestor, Qin Sang heard about another one of the Ten Heavenly Venerables.
This Thunder Lord is not the same as the Thunder Ancestor of the Dao Court; he is a true Demon Lord!
The Ten Celestial Venerables held unparalleled prestige in the Demon Realm, but their fame had been established for a very long time. Not all of the Ten Celestial Venerables left behind any legacy, and even those that did were not necessarily worthy of their reputation. At least in Qin Sang's view, both the Underworld Ancestor Mountain and the Weeping Blood Spirit Palace were somewhat unworthy of the Ten Celestial Venerables' renown.
The Demon Lord Luo Luo continued, "It is said that Lei Jun is one of the Ten Heavenly Venerables who left no legacy. We cannot and dare not inquire about the Demon Lord's life or death, but for countless years, we have indeed never heard of anyone daring to claim the title of Lei Jun's successor..."
Upon hearing this, Qin Sang's expression brightened. "Could there be a Thunder Lord's legacy inside the Abyss of Nether Thunder?"
Upon hearing this, Demon Lord Luo Luo couldn't help but laugh.
"I was merely saying that the formation of the Nether Thunder Abyss might be related to the Thunder Lord, not that the Thunder Lord's legacy is hidden within the Thunder Abyss. Besides, even if the Thunder Lord's legacy were hidden there, this place is so close to the Nether Ancestor Mountain, how could it possibly be your or my turn?"
Qin Sang nodded. This made sense. The Abyss of Nether Thunder was not a newly discovered secret realm. It had been a neighbor of the Nether Ancestor Mountain for countless years. How could the Nether Ancestor Mountain sit idly by?
"So what are you planning, fellow Daoist?"
Since there is no Thunder Lord's inheritance inside, and it is very likely that it has been emptied by the Underworld Ancestor Mountain, what is the purpose of Luo Luo Demon Lord's elaborate scheme?
Luo Luo Demon Lord said, "Although there is no inheritance from Lei Jun, the power left by Lei Jun has not dissipated to this day. After countless years of evolution, in addition to those thunder beasts, it must have also given birth to some unique treasures."
“For example, the Nether Thunder Jade,” Qin Sang said suddenly.
“Indeed, I knew I couldn’t compete with the local strongmen. When I traveled here and discovered the secret of the Nether Lightning, although I was initially delighted, I didn’t hold out much hope.” Demon Lord Luo Luo nodded. “However, since I had nothing else to do, I explored further and unexpectedly discovered a peculiar place deep within the Thunder Abyss…”
Suddenly, the Demon Lord Luo Luo fell silent.
Qin Sang understood that what followed was the real reason why the Demon Lord Luo Luo had been searching for her repeatedly.
He pondered for a moment and said, "It seems that you did not get what you wanted. Do you need my puppet's help to get in there?"
“Fellow Daoist’s guess is correct. The deeper we go into Thunder Abyss, the more mysterious and unpredictable the power left behind by Thunder Lord becomes. I had to proceed with extreme caution and was eventually forced to retreat due to the difficulties. The fact that your puppet was able to refine Nether Lightning and break through proves that it can definitely adapt to the power of Thunder Lord there and may very well bring us in.”
Demon Lord Luo Luo stated his speculation and conditions: "It may give birth to a higher-level Nether Thunder Jade inside, though it may not necessarily exist in the form of ancient jade... I hope you can come with me, and when we find a treasure that is compatible with the Thunder Puppet, it can belong to you!"
Inviting Qin Sang meant giving up half of the spoils, which Luo Luo Demon Lord was naturally very unwilling to do. However, he tried again after the Three Venerables Gathering, but was turned away.
Qin Sang remained silent, lost in thought.
Unexpectedly, the Thunder Beast Guardian has unearthed so many troubles, even involving the Ten Heavenly Venerables of the Demon Realm. What exactly did the predecessor who forged the Thunder Beast Guardian add to it?
He certainly couldn't find the answer, and he was secretly weighing Luo Luo Demon Lord's suggestion.
Undeniably, he was extremely interested in Lei Jun, one of the Ten Heavenly Venerables, especially since it might also involve the Nine Great Seals of Light.
But the Thunder Beast Guardian's potential has been exhausted. Even if it obtains a higher-level Nether Thunder Ancient Jade, can it really improve its foundation and allow it to advance further?
Logically speaking, the chances are slim.
The Thunder Beast Warrior was able to advance not because it swallowed the Nether Thunder Jade, but because its potential had not been unleashed. Its upper limit was predetermined by its innate nature, unless Qin Sang possessed profound expertise in the art of puppetry and could fundamentally transform the Thunder Beast Warrior.
However, Mahayana cultivators always possess the power to turn the impossible into the possible; perhaps a miracle will occur...
"Besides you and me, who else could it be?"
Qin Sang asked calmly.
Having learned from past mistakes, he was unwilling to repeat them. Like him, Demon Lord Luo Luo was an 'outsider' to the Star Sand Sea, but he had a powerful friend. These two, who had escaped the demonic tide unscathed, were no weaker than Lady Jade Goddess and Demon Lord Kuang, who had unleashed dual magical domains.
Luo Luo Demon Lord knew who Qin Sang was asking about, and replied, "Fellow Daoist Su is unable to leave. The competition for the Cleansing Marrow will take place after the Three Venerables' Gathering. From what Fellow Daoist Su has said, the demands made by the three major sects this time are extremely harsh and difficult to fulfill in a short time. I don't know when he will be able to leave. Before Fellow Daoist Su returns, we will first enter the Abyss of Nether Thunder to investigate in advance. Of course, if we can enter directly, there is no need to trouble Fellow Daoist Su."
It sounded like it was just the two of them. Qin Sang believed that with his current strength, it would be difficult for any cultivator of the same level to match him. "When do you plan to set off, fellow Daoist?"
"Fellow Daoist, you've agreed?"
Lord Luo Luo was overjoyed.
And so the matter was settled. There were no rules or regulations between them, and Demon Lord Luo Luo had no idea what might be involved.
It's better to do it sooner rather than later.
Qin Sang also faced the risk of the secret palace being leaked and being hunted down by the Sea God Temple, so he suggested that they set off immediately for the Abyss of Nether Thunder.
Luo Luo Demon Lord has no problem with it.
……
Originally Tianhai Island.
The vast wilderness.
The place where Qin Sang first fell into the Demon Realm was far from human habitation, and only demonic beasts roamed there year-round.
late at night.
Several dark figures suddenly appeared above the mountain ridge. These figures blended into the night, their blood-red eyes flashing with an eerie light.
Their leader stared intently at the valley below. Although the traces left by that person had long since disappeared, the secret technique passed down by the Lord of the Prefecture was indeed pointing to this place.
"This is it! He was moved here!"
The black figure spoke in a hoarse voice.
The next moment, he vanished into thin air.
In the distant tribe that Qin Sang had once visited, the people were already fast asleep.
The female cultivator leader was meditating in her cave. After Qin Sang reminded her, she dared not continue cultivating. Over the years, she had been trying her best to collect pills and secret techniques to make up for her deficiencies, and she had already achieved some success.
She was focused on practicing a method to harmonize her vital essence, completely unaware of the strange occurrence behind her.
Under the glow of the fluorite, the shadow behind her slowly rose from the ground, coldly staring at the back of her neck. Then, the shadow, like water, silently merged into her body, without the female cultivator noticing.
A moment later, the shadowy figure detached from her.
Without a sound, he dug up the female cultivator's most private secrets, and the shadowy figure showed a puzzled expression.
An unexpected gain came from a casual act.
The sudden appearance of a mysterious and powerful figure in a remote and impoverished area must be suspicious!
He originally thought that the remnants of the Azure Demon Lord would immediately hide after escaping here, but they dared to openly contact other cultivators, which was far too reckless.
"Who else is standing behind him? The Netherworld Ancestor Mountain, the Weeping Blood Spirit Mansion, or the Sea God Temple?"
"Let the Lord consider these matters," the shadowy figure said, sinking back into the ground to prepare to pursue them.
Since that person didn't choose to hide, they must have left traces.
……
"Huh, how did I fall asleep?"
After an unknown amount of time, the female cultivator leader suddenly awoke. She quickly checked her entire body and, finding nothing amiss, was relieved.
Unbeknownst to her, she had already narrowly escaped death. If it weren't for the fear of alerting the enemy, the black figure would never have spared her life during the soul search.