SFS Chapter 1989 Investigation ends in failure!
Chapter 1989 Investigation ends in failure!
Upon hearing this...
A golden dragon demon lord, surrounded by a powerful Nascent Soul Realm aura and exuding a calm demeanor, immediately stepped forward.
He bowed respectfully and replied with his hands clasped in front of him:
"Reporting to the clan elders!"
At the current full speed of the airship, it will take another fifteen minutes to reach the edge of the crimson sky at the end of the True Dragon Sea.
The Golden Dragon Clan elder nodded slightly, his expression remaining unchanged.
He then turned to look at the Nascent Soul Demon Lord on the other side and continued to ask in a deep voice:
"Based on the current erosion efficiency of the Blood Fiend Mist, are all the resources we brought this time enough for our entire clan to travel back and forth within the clan?"
As soon as he finished speaking,
The demon lord in charge of coordinating the resource formations immediately clasped his hands in a respectful bow, his tone resolute and calm:
"Reporting to the clan elders, for this trip, our clan has prepared ample supplies of rare spiritual materials needed for the [Precious Yuan Qi Array]."
Although the strange corrosive power of the Blood Fiend Mist far exceeded pre-battle estimates, its corrosive speed was several times higher than originally anticipated.
Fortunately, before setting off, we followed the clan's instructions carefully and prepared two extra sets of array-setting materials.
He paused briefly, then added with certainty:
Even if the corrosive power of the blood-fiend mist increases by another 60% at this moment, we still have enough spiritual materials for setting up the array.
It's enough to support the entire team's round trip; there's no worry about shortages.
"That's good."
Upon hearing this, the Golden Dragon Clan elder's tense brows relaxed slightly, and a barely perceptible hint of relief flashed deep in his eyes.
It felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from my heart.
The voice paused slightly.
He seemed to recall the current plight of his people, his expression turning solemn again, and he earnestly instructed:
"By the way, everyone should remember this."
Our clan has a profound heritage. In addition to the [Precious Yuan Qi Array], we also have several top-level secret techniques and ancient treasures that can resist this kind of strange blood evil erosion.
The defensive effects of those other methods far surpass those of this formation.
"However, the drawback is that those secret techniques and treasures are the most treasured possessions of the clan, and the rare and precious natural materials required to acquire them are extremely rare."
Once damaged, it is extremely difficult to replenish.
It should never be used lightly unless in a life-or-death situation or a major emergency.
"Among the many defensive methods inherited by our clan, only the [Precious Yuan Qi Formation] has the highest adaptability, the most abundant reserves, and is easy to repair."
This is also the most cost-effective way to combat the blood-fiend mist in this area.
"However, in recent years, the True Dragon Sea has been plagued by chaos, with most of the underwater resource strongholds falling and failing to be recovered for a long time."
The ethnic group faces a persistent shortage of various resources and is unable to make ends meet.
Therefore, for this trip, you must carefully calculate the resources for the [Precious Essence Qi Array], saving wherever possible and absolutely avoiding any waste.
"We will heed the teachings of our elders and will never waste a single resource!"
"We understand!"
"..."
All the Golden Dragon Clan demon lords bowed in unison, their expressions solemn, as if they had firmly kept the instructions in mind.
Time flies, and a quarter of an hour passes in the blink of an eye.
"Elder, we've arrived!"
A golden dragon demon lord on guard suddenly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity, and raised his hand to point to the horizon ahead.
All the Golden Dragon Clan cultivators on the flying boat looked up at the sound.
At the end of the void ahead, a blood-red sky curtain stretching across the heavens and earth stood out starkly.
This sky stretches from the vast heavens to the dark seabed, boundless and endless.
Like an unparalleled barrier separating the two worlds, it stood firmly at the end of the True Dragon Sea.
It was imposing and its power was overwhelming.
The once calm and tranquil void has now undergone a complete transformation...
Thick, pure, crimson aura surged and overflowed from the sky.
Strands of it flowed into the surrounding sea, continuously filling the entire crimson void.
This makes the malevolent energy in this place even more intense.
From afar, the entire sky was dazzlingly crimson, radiating a menacing aura, carrying an unparalleled power that isolated all things and suppressed everything, inspiring awe in all who beheld it.
The elder of the Golden Dragon Clan, standing in the center of the flying ship's deck, stared intently at the crimson sky before him. Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately issued a command in a deep voice, his tone resolute:
"All personnel on high alert! Proceed according to the original plan and probe their strength!"
"As ordered!"
"I will obey the elder's command!"
"..."
The group of golden dragon cultivators responded in unison, their voices shaking the flying boat. Their demonic power quietly circulated around them, ready to make a move at any moment.
But just as the Golden Dragon Clan members were fully prepared and about to probe the enemy's defenses...
At almost the same time, a deafening roar that shook the entire world came from the other end of the blood-red sky.
The deafening roar shook the entire void violently.
The surrounding crimson mist swirled and surged violently.
Before the blood-red sky, figures with powerful auras and extraordinary presence stood silently.
They were surrounded by a dark, deep black glow.
The shimmering light formed a natural barrier.
It possesses a strange power that devours everything.
The moment the surrounding raging crimson mist gets close to him, it is instantly swallowed and dissolved by the black radiance.
They couldn't even get a hair's breadth closer to their bodies.
Its defensive capabilities are extremely strong.
Obviously,
This special black light curtain is the means by which these mysterious cultivators resist the eerie blood-fiend mist.
Not bad.
These mysterious cultivators are from another elite clan, the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan.
At this moment, the group of cultivators were fully activating their demonic power, manipulating various magical treasures and artifacts, and taking turns bombarding the thick, blood-red sky.
boom!
Boom! Boom!
A series of deafening roars echoed, the void trembled violently, and crimson mist billowed and swirled in all directions.
The surrounding seas trembled incessantly.
However, the powerful and top-tier magical treasures, capable of tearing apart mountains and seas, bombarded the blood-red sky, but they were like mud oxen entering the sea, failing to create even the slightest ripple.
That terrifying attack landed on the sky, only to be completely dissipated after creating a barely perceptible halo.
Like tiny pebbles thrown into a vast ocean, they cannot budge this supreme barrier separating the two seas.
It's impossible to discern the truth from the falsehood.
Several unsuccessful attacks resulted in a stalemate.
Just as the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan cultivators' offensive was about to subside, an old, indifferent voice, devoid of any emotion, suddenly resounded throughout the void.
"Get out of the way."
These two short words carry the absolute authority of a superior, leaving no room for argument.
The moment the words fell,
A figure with a deep and mysterious aura appeared out of thin air in front of everyone, without making a sound or the slightest noise.
This person was an elder of the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan, sent by the clan's chief elder to lead this trial. His cultivation was unfathomable.
The moment he appeared, he flicked his wrist, and the spiritual light in his palm surged, revealing a magical treasure adorned with intertwined blue and purple spiritual light.
The treasure is exquisitely shaped with intricate patterns, and its two-colored spiritual light flows continuously, containing extremely powerful energy.
Then,
The Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan's semi-elder elder's mind stirred...
The vast and pure magical power within his body surged forth like a raging river, continuously pouring into the Ruyi magic weapon in his palm.
next moment,
A terrifying power that sent chills down one's spine suddenly erupted from the Ruyi magic weapon, sweeping across all directions.
The cyan and purple light grew increasingly brilliant and intense, dazzling and captivating, illuminating the entire dim, blood-red void with a play of light and shadow.
An overwhelming pressure descended, causing the surrounding void to freeze.
When the dual-colored light reaches its utmost intensity and its power accumulates to its peak...
The old man let out a low shout, his voice resounding through the sky:
"go with!"
The voice has not fallen,
With a flick of his finger, the Ruyi in his palm instantly transformed into a dazzling bolt of lightning that traversed the void, carrying a terrifying power that could crush everything, and slammed into the incomparably thick blood-red sky in front of him.
boom--!!!
A deafening roar erupted, shaking the very core of the universe.
The dense blood-red mist within a radius of a hundred miles was instantly shattered by the terrifying residual force of this attack, scattering into nothingness.
The entire void instantly became clear and bright.
The residual power it radiates is already so formidable.
This gives a glimpse into just how terrifying the power of this fully charged attack truly is.
But what's truly horrifying is...
The seemingly indestructible crimson sky rippled only slightly before quickly returning to its original state.
It was as if it had never been bombed.
In just a few breaths, the void that had just been cleared was once again filled with thick, blood-red mist.
A crimson aura once again enveloped the surrounding area.
Everything was restored to its original state.
The earth-shattering blow just now seemed to have never happened, leaving no trace whatsoever.
Seeing this situation,
The demon lords of the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan looked at each other, their expressions solemn, their eyes filled with horror, and they felt utterly powerless.
And on the other side, far away in the blood-red sky...
There were also a group of figures, each carrying a heavy tortoise shell and with a steady build, standing quietly.
They gazed silently at the ancient, indestructible blood-red wall before them.
They were the Xuan Turtle Clan cultivators, known for their composure, restraint, and skill in defense and steadfastness.
The leader, a Xuan Turtle Clan cultivator, was already a late-stage Nascent Soul Great Demon. His aura was calm and profound, and he had experienced countless battles and was very knowledgeable.
He gazed at the blood-red sky for a long time, pondering deeply, before slowly speaking.
His voice was filled with a deep sense of heaviness and helplessness:
"This supreme formation that separates the two regions of the True Dragon Sea is extremely powerful. Even if we use all our means, we cannot overcome it."
Having said that,
His gaze swept over the group of fellow cultivators behind him, and he solemnly said:
"There is no point in staying any longer. We should return immediately and report all the details of this situation to the higher-ups of the clan."
As for how to deal with it, that's up to the clan elders to decide.
"That's absolutely right. Reporting it immediately is the safest course of action!"
Immediately, Xuan Turtle Clan cultivators echoed and agreed.
We second that proposal!
Another demon lord followed closely behind, his tone full of helplessness:
"The treasures in our clan that can resist such strange blood energy are already scarce and extremely precious, and cannot withstand reckless consumption."
We are wasting our clan's resources here unnecessarily, which would be a net loss.
That's right!
Since we are powerless to break this deadlock, we shouldn't continue wasting our few remaining rare treasures; it's best to leave quickly.
"go!"
At a command...
Without the slightest hesitation, the group of Nascent Soul stage demons from the Xuan Turtle Clan transformed into streaks of steady light.
In the blink of an eye, they darted into the giant airship moored behind them.
next moment,
The Xuan Turtle Flying Ship, its entire hull covered in ancient tortoise patterns and imposingly sturdy, instantly unleashed a thick, defensive light barrier resembling a tortoise shell.
A calm and collected spirit, with impenetrable defenses.
The flying boat trembled, transforming into a dark stream of light that pierced through layers of crimson mist before disappearing into the vast, boundless depths of the crimson void.
A similar scene...
Beneath this blood-red sky, scenes unfolded one after another in various locations deep within the True Dragon Sea.
This sudden change in the heavens and earth has stirred the hearts and minds of all races in the True Dragon Sea.
Aside from those top-tier clans with profound heritage and ancient traditions...
No one, large or small, dared to slacken their efforts in the slightest in the True Dragon Sea.
Any clan capable of investigating the source of the eerie bloodlust aura has dispatched its most battle-hardened and exceptionally powerful elite squads to venture deep into the True Dragon Sea, determined to find the origin of this pervasive and bizarre bloodlust aura.
The ideas of all ethnic groups coincided!
Clearly, they all intend to find the source, suppress it forcefully, and completely eradicate this strange root cause that is causing chaos in the world, so as to eliminate any future hidden dangers.
In this way, we can completely eliminate this unprecedented calamity that has swept through the True Dragon Sea, and protect the lives of our people and the peace of our territory.
It is precisely because all ethnic groups share the same thoughts and goals...
Even though they had never discussed or conspired with each other beforehand, their actions were surprisingly similar.
All the elite squads followed the increasingly dense, bloodthirsty aura that permeated the air, tracing its source upwards.
final!
One by one, the small teams gathered before the ancient array that separated the True Dragon Sea from the Forbidden Sea.
This is no accident.
Any clan patriarch who can preside over a clan and whose cultivation has reached the level of a half-saint or a demon lord...
They were all peerless powerhouses who had lived for a long time, were meticulous in their thinking, and were decisive in their killings.
They knew all too well that this bloody calamity was no ordinary anomaly, but rather extremely dangerous and unpredictable.
Therefore, they had already made thorough preparations for all possible scenarios.
They naturally wouldn't act rashly.
They will not sit idly by and wait for their doom.
They exhausted all their clan's resources and mobilized their elite forces to investigate the source of the bloodlust, to find out the true cause and reality of the calamity...
It is a crucial and indispensable part of the many preparations.
This is also a crucial step for all ethnic groups to establish themselves, protect themselves, and proactively break through the current predicament.
Despite the meticulous planning and thorough preparations of each ethnic group, the outcome was still unsatisfactory...
The elite squads from various clans of the True Dragon Sea who rushed to this place were all the best in their respective clans.
Their cultivation level is at least at the Demon Lord realm.
Their combat strength far surpasses that of ordinary members of their race.
Moreover, they carried protective treasures, artifacts, and formations bestowed upon them by their clan's ancestor in advance, all of which were supreme treasures capable of resisting strange and malevolent energy.
Even though many races exhausted all their resources and activated all their treasures to investigate and attempt to break the deadlock...
The final result was exactly the same as that of the elite Xuan Turtle Clan team that had been sent to investigate earlier: all their efforts were in vain.
Unable to glimpse even the slightest source of the Blood Fiend, they had no choice but to turn back.
same!
The news of the fruitless investigation spread rapidly throughout the various clans of the True Dragon Sea.
The elite team that returned dared not conceal or delay in the slightest, and reported all the details of what they had seen and heard during the investigation, the strange characteristics of the evil aura, the unusual movements of the formation, the obstacles to the investigation, etc., in detail and at each level.
After the intelligence was pieced together from one layer to the next...
final!
The intelligence gathered by the elite squads dispatched by each tribe fell into the hands of the highest rulers of each tribe.
...(End of this chapter)