A blood mist swept across the sky of the entire Yu Yun Capital, enveloping it within.
From afar, the scarlet mist resembled a heart, eerily pulsating, devouring, and drawing everything into itself.
"What is that?" Jasmine, leaning on the ship's railing, stood on tiptoe to gaze at the distant Yu Yun Capital.
She hadn't initially intended to accompany Jiang Wen, but upon hearing that Begonia Flower would also be going to Yu Yun Capital, she decided to join them.
Mo Capital was quite far from Yu Yun Capital, requiring several days even by airship. After discussing it with Begonia Flower, Jiang Wen had gained some understanding of Yu Yun Capital.
Yu Yun Capital was unlike Mo Capital; it was the sacred ground of the Mech People. It held the remnants of the Saint King's severed arm, forming a forbidden zone beneath Yu Yun Capital. It was said that this forbidden zone contained a mineral deposit known as Saint Spirit Stone.
This Saint Spirit Stone was a unique product of Yu Yun Capital and a necessity for preparing Mech People. The five capitals inhabited by Mech People all relied on the support of Saint Spirit Stone.
However, Yu Yun Capital strictly controlled this resource, only allowing it to circulate within the five capitals. This was precisely why the five capitals held Yu Yun Capital in such high regard.
"I've never seen anything like this," Begonia Flower said, standing at the bow of the ship, staring blankly at the blood mist-filled area. Such a terrifying sight was truly rare.
"The Evil-Slaying, Demon-Quelling, Reward-Good, Punish-Evil Heavenly Emperor?" Jiang Wen sighed, very familiar with this title. Of the Four Heavenly Sovereigns of the Orthodox God Path, he had now seen three.
But why would this Reward-Punishment Heavenly Emperor appear in the world of Mech People? It was truly perplexing.
"Are we going over there?" Jasmine asked.
"Let's observe from the outside first; we shouldn't act rashly." Jiang Wen could sense the unusual nature of this blood mist; a sense of crisis stimulated his divine sense. His Seven Wonders and Six Senses warned him that recklessly entering would surely lead to great disaster.
"Stop the ship!" Begonia Flower commanded, and the airship slowly halted in the sea of clouds. The group stood at the bow, watching the blood mist slowly spread in all directions, the blood energy within becoming increasingly dense.
"Prepare the crossbows!"
"The Thunderclap Crossbow has no effect? How is that possible?" Begonia Flower looked at the blood mist in astonishment. The Thunderclap Crossbow was the most powerful weapon on the airship warship; its bolts were like lightning, capable of destroying any Martial Mech User below the Martial God Realm.
If not for its exorbitant price and the fact that it could only be mounted on large airships, perhaps this weapon would be even more terrifying than Saint Spirit.
"This blood mist… I'm afraid we can't stop it," Begonia Flower said, somewhat dispirited.
"Insignificant ants, daring to disturb this尊 (zūn, honorific) One? Truly audacious!" A majestic and awe-inspiring voice came from within the blood mist, shaking the entire world and causing the floating clouds to tear apart. Even the Sumeru illusion, where the Yu Yun Clan's souls were housed, was slowly tearing apart.
What earth-shattering power was this? Even the powerful enemies Jiang Wen had fought in the Sendai Realm were inferior to this being within the blood mist.
"Just what kind of existences are the Four Heavenly Sovereigns of the Orthodox God Path?" Jiang Wen wondered inwardly. He had never heard of such figures in Tai Cang.
Turning back to look at Wuming, who was sitting on the ground, he saw that she had a blank expression on her face, her eyes devoid of any light, as if she were recalling something. Jiang Wen called her several times, but she didn't respond. She was like a kite with a broken string, her consciousness lost somewhere.
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Just as he was about to check on Wuming's condition, he felt a surge of immense power coming towards them.
Jiang Wen pinched his fingers into a magic seal and took out a talisman from his storage bag.
"Subduing Transformation Heavenly King, Stabilizing Heaven's Oneness. Heaven and Earth Xuan Huang, Yin and Yang Wonderful Method. Grand Unity Heavenly Lord, Quickly, Quickly, as the Statutes Command!"
As the incantation was spoken, the world burst into light.
Several talismans flew up, surrounding the airship in all directions, transforming into barriers that firmly protected the entire airship.
The immense power scattered the clouds, collapsed mountains, and reversed rivers. Even Mo Capital in the distance could feel the tremors.
Deng Luo stood atop the Tai Mansion in the upper district, holding a wooden staff and gazing in the direction of Yu Yun Capital. She gently closed her eyes, sensing that familiar and dangerous power.
"It's Them," Deng Luo said with a solemn expression. "Why are They still alive? Didn't the Saint King seal Them in Buzhou Mountain? Could it be…"
Deng Luo seemed to have thought of something, and her expression changed drastically. She recalled the Yu Yun Clan's experiences countless years ago, feeling incredibly shocked.
"That betrayal… could it be because of this reason…"
"How could it be like this? Saint King, why did you conceal these things?"
"Now that the Shennong Clan has returned, perhaps things will change."
Deng Luo stood in place, closing her eyes and praying silently. A Three Talents image floated in her hand, surrounding her body.
Just as Deng Luo was praying silently, Jiang Wen used the talismans to resist the sudden attack from the blood mist. The airship trembled violently before slowly coming to a halt.
Jasmine's face was pale from the shaking, and her arms trembled as she held onto the railing. This was the first time she had experienced such a storm. Standing on the ship felt like the world was turned upside down, making everyone feel extremely uncomfortable.
"The Limitless Pavilion's secret technique? Hmph, it's been a long time." The blood mist suddenly cracked open, and a young man slowly walked out.
Jiang Wen looked at him and realized that it was indeed Xue Changming, whom he was looking for. He had thought they would meet in Yu Yun Capital, but he hadn't expected to encounter him in this situation.
The current 'Xue Changming' was no longer the same as before. His originally black hair had turned gray. His eyes glowed with a scarlet light, just like the two Heavenly Sovereigns of the Orthodox God Path that Jiang Wen had seen in the Sea of Blood and Mountain of Flesh. His entire being was incredibly bewitching, with a hint of indescribable aura.
"There was also someone who used this kind of secret technique, but he was so eloquent that he deceived this尊 (zūn, honorific) One. If not for that, how could this尊 (zūn, honorific) One have been trapped by that so-called Jiang Heavenly King?" 'Xue Changming' stared at Jiang Wen and slowly said, "This尊 (zūn, honorific) One sees the shadows of many people on you. Very familiar."
"Is that so?" Jiang Wen replied calmly.
"Interesting, this尊 (zūn, honorific) One can't see through you." 'Xue Changming' laughed. "This尊 (zūn, honorific) One has roamed the desolate lands for hundreds of millions of years, and this is the first time this尊 (zūn, honorific) One has been defeated by a mortal. You so-called cultivators have truly opened this尊 (zūn, honorific) One's eyes. But that's all there is to it. Now that this尊 (zūn, honorific) One has escaped, there are no more restraints."
"You and the people this尊 (zūn, honorific) One knows are similar. Consider it bait for this尊 (zūn, honorific) One's escape this time." 'Xue Changming' waved his hand, and a wave of blood mist rushed towards the airship.
Jiang Wen knew that he could no longer hold back, so he offered his magical treasures.
"Appear!"
Four flying swords flew up, transforming into a Four Symbols Formation to protect the entire airship.
Jiang Wen flew out of the airship and rushed towards 'Xue Changming'.
"Come, let's fight!"
