Chapter 297 - 295: So-Called Auspices
If the spirit vein is completely corroded by death energy, the consequences will be extremely severe!
It could even be said to have reached a considerable scale.
Everything within Yan Yu’s sight was a scene of black qi soaring into the sky, clearly completely out of control.
She barely hesitated.
"Spirit-Banning Array!"
Yan Yu first laid down an array that isolated spiritual qi to prevent the death energy from further expanding.
Then, she gently extended her wide sleeves, with eight array stones in her palm flashing with dazzling light, like stars falling into the mortal world. Her fingers moved slightly, performing a sealing technique with movements as smooth as flowing water, placing these eight array stones, each containing supreme spiritual power, in eight positions.
"Array, rise!"
Upon Yan Yu’s activation, the eight array stones suddenly burst into brilliant white light that shot straight into the sky, rising from various positions like eight heavenly pillars, intertwining in the air to form an invisible yet indestructible transparent barrier, enveloping the entire Hundred Sword Sect to prevent the spread of death energy.
Of course, this array can only prevent the leakage of death energy but cannot purify or extinguish it.
After ensuring everything was properly arranged, Yan Yu surveyed her surroundings to confirm there were no mistakes, then took out the Sound Transmission Stone to report everything to the Great Yan Empress.
...
Empress’s bedroom.
Inside, spiritual mist drifted, and celestial qi lingered, resembling an ethereal Immortal Palace. Every detail exuded transcendent luxury and elegance.
On the dragon couch, the Empress wore a luxurious dragon robe, leaning on one hand at the side of the soft couch. Her graceful posture was like a beautiful Luo God painting, serene yet filled with endless allure.
The casually draped dragon robe, while exuding imperial majesty, was loose and unintentionally slipped, revealing a leg as flawless as jade, brightening the entire bedroom a bit.
And on her chest, the five-clawed golden dragon, which should have been majestic and fierce, appeared somewhat bloated, as if suppressing something beneath it, ready to burst out, with a vitality about to emerge, filling the scene with tension and imagination.
Buzz!
The Sound Transmission Stone vibrated, breaking the still atmosphere, and the Empress casually picked it up.
Yan Yu’s voice came through.
"Your Majesty, it has been confirmed, it is indeed death energy..."
She detailed the characteristics of the death energy and the current situation of the Hundred Sword Sect.
The Empress’s brow slightly furrowed.
If it were merely the destruction of an Immortal Sect in a small region, it would not be a big deal, but with the spirit vein destroyed, especially by death energy,
this is no small matter.
If the entire Great Yan Immortal Country were likened to a big tree, then the underground spirit veins are the roots of this tree.
Although in the Yunlan Domain it’s already at the branches and leaves, it is still part of the roots.
If left to erode by death energy, it might even seep into the surrounding roots, eventually affecting the whole tree.
Although the Empress’s face showed no expression, in her heart, she was already furious.
This is uprooting!
Uprooting Great Yan’s roots!
Thus, this matter is indeed very serious.
The Empress felt a bit of relief.
Relief that a Flame Guard happened to be in that area and discovered this in time.
Clearly, the issue of death energy is something the Hall Master cannot handle.
Reporting it takes time, verification and confirmation are needed... all these take time.
After all, the number of array masters in the Immortal Country is limited. How can they travel miles upon miles just because something might have gone wrong in a small region’s Immortal Sect?!
Even so, it would take an extremely long time to travel from the Imperial Capital to the Yunlan Domain.
By then, the situation would likely have deteriorated.
Death energy can erode all living beings, spiritual qi, and strengthen itself. By that time, it would likely be difficult to manage.
The array set by Yan Yu, although unable to purify the death energy, could control the situation and prevent its spread.
Skipping over various details.
The Empress began to ponder the reason for the appearance of the death energy.
This is evidently not an isolated incident. From what Yan Yu said, the Hundred Sword Sect has possessed death energy for a long time and has slaughtered many cultivators because of it.
But clearly, in this incident, the Hundred Sword Sect most likely played merely a pawn’s role.
"Who could it possibly be..."
The Empress murmured.
If it’s not an accident, then some other regions might already be experiencing similar situations.
"Someone, come!"
That day, a net began to spread from the Imperial Capital in all directions.
Subsequently, the Empress made some arrangements.
Yan Yu’s task remained to be Qin Yu’s Guardian.
Since the situation at the Hundred Sword Sect was already under control, the Cyan Mist Hall only needed to send someone to oversee it.
Besides, the Cyan Mountain Sect is not far away, and even if something happens, Yan Yu can rush there in time.
As for Qin Yu...
He comprehended the Star Prison Array, primarily used for suppression, which similarly is not effective for purifying death energy.
Thus, the Empress did not consider involving him in that regard.
Qin Yu still had great potential for other matters. With death energy emerging in that region, it was even more crucial not to expose Qin Yu.
Once everything was dealt with.
The Empress fell into contemplation again.
From the events occurring in the Cyan Mist region, one could glimpse the overall picture.
Various issues continued to emerge in other parts of the Great Yan Immortal Country, with major threats like death energy yet to surface.
She couldn’t help but lightly knead her brow.
Fortunately, there was a Celestial Tribulation in that region, so she sent a Flame Guard there.
But can such coincidences truly exist in the world?
Could it be... really because of a good omen?!
The Empress couldn’t help but think of the Empress Dowager she had appointed.
She seemed unreliable and had caused her, the Empress, quite a few troubles.
Yet, ever since the Empress Dowager descended on the Great Yan Immortal Country, although minor issues were constant, major threats were coincidentally nipped in the bud.
Reflecting on the events in the Cyan Mist region now seemed incredible.
For such a region to produce a junior cultivator who comprehended the Star Prison Array and coincidentally dealt with the sealed area’s hidden dangers.
Moreover, clearly just a junior cultivator with decent comprehension, yet seemingly harboring some unknown secrets.
Considering the situation Yan Yu reported...
The Empress had developed an interest in this junior cultivator named Qin Yu.
Though he was somewhat lax in cultivation, there were no faults in other areas.
He was undoubtedly a worthy talent to nurture.
After observing for a while, instruct Yan Yu to bring him to the Imperial Capital.
Just then, news came from outside, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has left the Imperial Palace with Princess Ling’Er..."
"What?!"
The Empress was instantly incensed.
Just a moment ago, she was considering her a good omen, thinking to tolerate it for now, and now she’s taken Ling’Er out of the Imperial Palace?!