Chapter 1772 - 2: Darkness Descends Upon the World
Dugu Ditian!
One of the three Supreme Saint Heirs of the younger generation in the Supreme Immortal Sect.
His strength far exceeds that of average Saint Heirs, and his cultivation is unfathomable.
This person is not only powerfully strong.
But also exudes dominion.
He is surrounded by many powerful allies.
After these people entered Chongli City, a Saint Heir of the Supreme Immortal Sect looked at the Red Emperor Divine Statue and said, "Chongli City! The ancient city where the human clan’s ancestor, Red Emperor, lived. Now that the Red Emperor Divine Statue stands before us, let’s pay respects to it!"
Dugu Ditian said indifferently, "In my heart, there are no divine demons! I will not kneel to anyone! In the future, I am destined to trample the Red Emperor underfoot! The Red Emperor is not worthy of my respect!"
As the words fell, Dugu Ditian stepped toward the distance.
The others merely smiled wryly.
Seeing Dugu Ditian leave, they too did not go to worship the Red Emperor but instead followed behind him, heading into Chongli City.
...
After Lin Feng and others entered Chongli City, they immediately sought accommodations.
Chongli City has many high-end inns.
The expansive other gardens are dotted with numerous courtyards.
The setting is quite elegant.
Lin Feng and his companions rented two adjacent courtyards.
One courtyard was occupied by Huowu Immortal, Lingyun Immortal, and Lianyue Immortal.
The other courtyard was home to Lin Feng, Lei Qian, Young Master Mingyue, Young Master Qiu Feng, and Young Master Hann Shan.
...
After a brief rest, the group ventured out to find a better restaurant for dinner.
While dining at this restaurant, they heard many people discussing the arrival of the full moon night.
Many people seemed very wary of discussing it, without mentioning much.
Lin Feng was quite curious.
This full moon night.
What is so special about it?
That even cultivators are deeply reticent?
Lin Feng asked, "On this full moon night, does something special happen?".
Lianyue Immortal said, "It’s rumored that back when the Red Emperor built Chongli City, it was seemingly to suppress something!"
"Oh? Is there really such a claim?". Lin Feng exclaimed softly.
Lianyue Immortal nodded and continued, "Every thousand years, the moon, the sun, and Jiuzhou Great World align on the same horizontal line, and this day coincides with full moon night! However, because the three celestial bodies are aligned, the moon appears peculiar, the full moon is consumed, endless darkness shrouds the earth, and during this time, rumors say the suppressed thing will strive to break free from its seal and attempt to break out from the city!"
"Under Chongli City? Is it truly suppressing something?". Lin Feng felt utterly shocked and asked aloud.
"Unknown! We’ve only heard of it before, but never experienced it!" Lianyue Immortal said.
Lin Feng remarked, "It seems the full moon night is fast approaching!"
The others nodded in agreement.
They planned to stay in Chongli City for the time being.
Because of the approaching full moon night.
The world might undergo a drastic change.
Traveling to the Underground Grand Canyon.
Truly isn’t safe.
It’s safer to remain in Chongli City.
...
After dinner, the group returned to their residence, then gathered together again to drink.
Lin Feng gazed at the full moon, saying, "The moon is waxing and waning, still some way to go before the full moon; tomorrow night should be the full moon night!"
Young Master Qiu Feng laughed and said, "When the full moon arrives, will there really be something sinister and terrifying happening?".
This is something everyone anticipates yet fears.
If the legends are true, then under Chongli City suppresses something dreadful.
What’s being held beneath Chongli City.
What exactly is it?
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The next day, the descendants of Red Emperor, the Cao Family, announced a proclamation that there would be a curfew enforced this night.
An ancient city like Chongli City.
Typically at night, it’s also brightly lit, lively and bustling like daylight.
Imposing a curfew like this only happens once every millennia.
To address the full moon night.
It’s said that the full moon night will bring about some sinister occurrences in Chongli City.
The ghost gates open wide, and the Hundred Ghosts Night Parade ensues.
At this time, life must take shelter.
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By the afternoon, cultivators from the Cao Family began enforcing the curfew, with some patrolling the streets.
If anyone dared to loiter outside.
They’d all be thrown into the Heavenly Prison.
Thus, naturally, no one dared to linger outside.
As the sun was about to set, even the Cao Family’s cultivators began to leave.
Originally bustling Chongli City.
Instantly turned desolate.
The whole ancient city suddenly appeared like an empty city.
Lin Feng and others sat in their courtyard, drinking and waiting for nightfall.
The sun had just set.
The sky immediately darkened dramatically.
Lin Feng frowned slightly and said, "Indeed very odd! Even as night falls, it shouldn’t darken so quickly."
The rest nodded solemnly.
The current situation was indeed quite bizarre, giving everyone an uneasy feeling.
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Endless darkness.
Covers the skies.
The whole world.
Seemingly shrouded in darkness.
While Chongli City.
Transformed into a solitary city!
It’s a truly chilling scene.
On the horizon.
From all directions!
Rolling black mist.
Obscures the sky.
Rushing toward Chongli City.
Seemingly ready to swallow Chongli City whole.
Such a sight would make anyone feel astonished.
...
"Roar...". A low growl resounded throughout heaven and earth.
This sound, unknown what terrifying life form made such a howl.
Upon hearing this sound, countless people in Chongli City felt a tremble emerging from the depths of their souls.
"It seems tonight is even less peaceful than the rumors say!". Lin Feng frowned slightly.
At the same time.
Within Chongli City.
Massive ghost gates opened.
Countless evil ghosts.
Rushed out from the ghost gates, wandering in the streets.
"Hundred Ghosts Night Parade, evil beasts appear! If something dreadful is indeed suppressed beneath Chongli City! That thing! Once reemergent, it might wreak havoc on All Heavens". Young Master Mingyue said with a heavy voice.
Lianyue Immortal said, "Do you think there’s a possibility that a life form is being suppressed?".
"No way? The era of the Red Emperor is far too ancient; even immortals of that era wouldn’t live till now?".
Lin Feng said.
"In this world, some matters defy our understanding". Lianyue Immortal said.
Everyone naturally understood what Lianyue Immortal wanted to express.
If truly as Lianyue Immortal speculated.
A life form is suppressed beneath Chongli City.
That would be too terrifying.
What life form has been suppressed for so many years.
Yet not perished.
The thought alone gives a spine-chilling sensation.