Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 504 - 82: Top Secret Operation [Seeking Monthly Ticket!]_1

Chapter 504: Chapter 82: Top Secret Operation [Seeking Monthly Ticket!]_1

The Purple Gold Marquis has taken action!

Chu Liang and his two companions immediately reported this news to their respective sects.

Initially, they had used various methods to seize the Soul Summoning Order. The ultimate target of their undercover operation was the Purple Gold Marquis. After such a long time, the protector of the Underworld King Sect, after his injuries healed, finally came out of seclusion.

He finally appeared.

[Fifty Nine]: "Is the Marquis personally stepping into action? That’s wonderful, we’ve finally waited for this day. The Marquis doesn’t realize how difficult these days have been for us..."

[Sixty]: "Message received."

[Fifty Eight]: "Congrats to the Marquis for his emergence. Is it known which treasure Granny Meng stole?"

[East Road Guide]: "I can’t share too much with you all. It’s a treasure connected to the Jiuli Secret Realm, of extreme importance to our sect. Hence, whoever manages to capture Granny Meng will be greatly rewarded. The Marquis will need to reclaim his status in front of our Sect Master. There’s no room for failure."

Jiuli Secret Realm?

Upon seeing these words, Chu Liang immediately recalled the previous event outside Kaoshan City.

Back then, an official from Kaoshan City discovered the Jiuli Secret Realm in the mountains. The Imperial Court intended to immediately bring him to Yu Capital City, attracting the pursuit and attacks of both the Demon Sect and the Demonic Clan. If it had not been for the Ghost Face Hall, in which Chu Liang and his companions were stationed, sent by the Demon Sect, the plot might have succeeded.

Later, the official was successfully brought to Yu Capital City, but not much else was known about the subsequent events. It seemed that the Imperial Court had taken over the Jiuli Secret Realm. The weapons and magic artifacts found in the Jiuli Secret Realm were ideal for military formations, so they weren’t particularly useful to the Immortal Sects, and none were interested in splitting the realm’s treasures. Later, Minister Zhang, representing the Ascending Dragon Academy, expressed his gratitude to those involved, and the matter ended there.

Could there have been more to it?

[Fifty Nine]: "Jiuli Secret Realm? No wonder the White Bone Hall suddenly sent us to assassinate the official who had discovered the realm. So, was it the Underworld King Sect that discovered the realm in the first place?"

[East Road Guide]: "Don’t ask questions that you shouldn’t. The waters here are deep. You just need to remember to report any news immediately. In terms of rewards, the Marquis will definitely not shortchange you."

With that, no more information was given.

Chu Liang reported this news to Master Wen Yuan, who immediately sent a letter to the Regent Residence, inquiring about matters related to the Jiuli Secret Realm.

It was only after receiving a reply from the Regent Leader did they become aware that there indeed was a treasure within. If the Underworld King Sect was mobilizing a big force, it definitely had to be because of this item.

In the Jiuli Secret Realm, in addition to the magical artifacts from the Jiuli period, a legendary treasure of the world — the Breath of Hades — was also buried there.

Legend has it that during the period of chaos when the world was first formed, a fountain source existed in the heart of the universe, mixing Yin and Yang Qi, and had the power to reverse life and death. However, as the world developed, this fountain gradually dried up.

But even after the spring water evaporated, as long as the location of the fountain was found and was condensed using powerful celestial magic, the resulting condensed essence could still have incredible effects, hence being named as the Breath of Hades.

Powerful beings of the Ninth Realm from the ancient times, as long as they existed early enough, were likely able to condense the Breath of Hades.

The White Bone Hall of the Underworld King Sect was the first to discover this realm, and had been secretly mining the Breath of Hades. But later, it was discovered by the official of Kaoshan City, which led the White Bone Hall to dispatch assassins.

By the time Imperial Court forces arrived, the Breath of Hades within the realm had been completely excavated by the White Bone Hall, leaving only some residual essence. The Regent Residence was really concerned about this situation and has been investigating it ever since.

This was because the Underworld King Sect happened to possess a divine artifact that ranked in the top ten of the Ten Thousand Treasures Record, the True Body of Ksitigarbha!

...

The power of the Breath of Hades to reverse Yin and Yang isn’t omnipotent. The effects are roughly like this: if a person with a complete corpse is exposed to the Breath of Hades, they will revive. But once the essence of the Breath of Hades is exhausted, that person will immediately die again. Therefore, the higher one’s cultivation, the shorter the time they could revive.

This treasure, in the hands of others, wouldn’t be too serious. But if it landed in the hands of the Master of the Underworld King Sect, it would be extremely terrifying.

The True Body of Ksitigarbha seems like an evil Ksitigarbha presiding over Yangjian, maintaining its formidable power despite being suppressed by numerous seals. If it was to come into contact with the Breath of Hades, how terrifying would the situation be?

It might even reach the combat power of the Ninth Realm!

As for how powerful the effect of the Breath of Hades truly is, no one knows. But even if the essence were only enough to revive the True Body of Ksitigarbha for a moment, that would still be sufficient for it to wreak havoc in that short period of time.

Such a terrifying existence in the hands of demonic cultivators of the Underworld King Sect could potentially cause considerable damage at any time.

Upon receiving this news, high-ranking officials from the Shu Mountain Sect, Yunque Temple, and Sanjue Valley immediately held a meeting and worded on strategizing. They decided to put the mission of eliminating Purple Gold Marquis on hold, and prioritize finding Granny Meng.

They first need to confirm whether the treasure she stole was the Breath of Hades. If it was, under no circumstance should it fall back into the hands of the Underworld King Sect.

As such, the burden on the shoulders of the three infiltrators suddenly became much heavier.

Chu Liang didn’t expect that an undercover mission that he had stumbled upon could lead to numerous achievements.

The last time they discovered the Underworld King Sect was attacking Shu Mountain. And this time, if they could actually find the Breath of Hades, the merits would be even greater than the last time.

Naturally, the three of them were filled with fighting spirit.

...

The next day at noon, the three infiltrators arrived on time at the designated location.

Gui Lian’er had been waiting there for a long time. Looking at the trio, he solemnly said, "The task I’m about to give you must absolutely remain confidential."

"Yes!" The three of them responded in unison.

"Granny Meng has a son who has been dead for many years. His corpse has always been suppressed by her at Sealed Cliff Mountain in the North. The Sect Master suspects that after stealing the treasure, she might go there. People have already been dispatched earlier to monitor that place. Our mission from the White Bone Hall is to search for her traces starting from Sealed Cliff Mountain and moving outwards."

"This operation is top secret. Remember to not reveal any traces." Gui Lian’er warned again.

"Yes!" The three of them responded once more.

Then, as Gui Lian’er started moving towards the North, the three operatives immediately relayed messages over Divine Sense.

"North Region, Sealed Cliff Mountain."

"It should be confirmed that the treasure stolen by Granny Meng is the Breath of Hades."

"Immediately head to Sealed Cliff Mountain in the North. Underworld King Sect forces have already arrived."

Oh, right." Gui Lian’er turned back, startling the three operatives who were urgently communicating, and they immediately looked back at him.

"There’s another absolutely confidential piece of information that even the personnel from the other Halls do not know about," he said. "The person holding this treasure will be surrounded by a strong aura of Yin energy, not unlike ghostly entities. When you are searching, make sure to note this. Also, keep this detail confidential from the other Halls. We must bring Granny Meng into the White Bone Hall’s hands. Remember?"

"We remember!" The three of them shouted in unison.

As Gui Lian’er once again turned to leave, the three operatives began communicating messages over their Divine Sense.

"The carrier of the Breath of Hades is surrounded by a dense aura of Yin energy, indistinguishable from a ghost."