Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 211 - 208: Blood Soul Pond

Chapter 211: Chapter 208: Blood Soul Pond

"As long as everything is alright, let’s discuss our next move," Ye Xuan suggested.

Zhang Wuchen nodded his head, and at his gesture, the others stopped dwelling on the previous matter and started to discuss their next actions.

Given the traces of the Black Demon Sect they had uncovered, the center of the Blood Swamp would undoubtedly become increasingly perilous. From now on, rash actions could no longer be afforded.

However, Ling Qianxue displayed a thoughtful expression, as if contemplating Ye Xuan’s words, she probably needed to be more vigilant around Long Zhiyang.

In the depths of the Blood Swamp.

This deep part of the Blood Swamp was shrouded in a fiery blood-red twilight, and with the setting sun, the scent of blood grew even stronger.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, clumps of blood clouds stuck to the sky, and the remaining sunlight made the clouds blaze with an effulgent glow.

"It seems we are getting closer to the center of the swamp."

With another day’s progress, Ye Xuan also noticed the changes in the environment. As they moved closer to the center, the scenery around them was bound to change drastically.

"The scent of blood is getting stronger too; be careful," the Flood Dragon’s voice transmitted from the Beast Soul Token.

"No worries, the person I’m meeting should be arriving soon."

Ye Xuan stopped atop a hill and then reclined against a tree trunk, occasionally glancing into the distance as if waiting for something.

As the sky darkened, a figure finally appeared.

"They’re here."

Ye Xuan stood up, brushed the dust off himself, and focused his eyes on the approaching figure.

"Ask any questions you have swiftly; I can’t stay away for too long," the figure revealed an exquisitely delicate face, it was Mu Yan, the Witch.

"What exactly is the Black Demon Sect planning? You should be clear about it by now. What exactly is hidden at the center of this swamp?" Before proceeding with his next move, Ye Xuan wanted to clarify the situation to ensure he could move forward with peace of mind.

"The specifics of the plan are still unclear, but at the center of this Blood Swamp is the Blood Soul Pond, and the sect’s plan will be implemented there. Should it succeed, the repercussions will be significant," Mu Yan replied indifferently.

"Blood Soul Pond?"

Ye Xuan’s expression changed upon hearing the name. He had seen references to the Blood Soul Pond in the archives of the Heavenly Martial Hall. It was rumored to be a gathering place for countless evil souls, and it was once a sacred cultivation site of the Black Demon Sect. After the sect’s demise, the Blood Soul Pond had vanished without trace, and he had not expected to find it within this Blood Swamp.

"That’s correct, the Blood Soul Pond. This time, the sect’s plan is meticulous, and they’ve already laid traps for each of the Great Sects. It won’t be easy to interfere," she affirmed.

"I understand. You can go back now."

Ye Xuan nodded. Knowing about the Blood Soul Pond from Mu Yan was enough; the Black Demon Sect must have some grand scheme involving the Blood Soul Pond.

Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, Mu Yan didn’t hesitate and immediately retreated into the darkness, vanishing from sight.

"Kid, this mess seems pretty dangerous, are you sure you want to wade into it?"

The Flood Dragon, having heard all of Mu Yan’s words, asked with a certain solemnity. He didn’t dare take this matter lightly either.

"It is said that inside the Blood Soul Pond, there is a unique type of stone known as ’Blood Soul Stone’, which contains pure power that is greatly beneficial to martial artists. Perhaps I could even advance to Second Grade with its help," Ye Xuan’s palm slowly clenched, and a hint of light gathered in his eyes.

"You won’t even let this small advantage slip by? Aren’t you afraid it’s a trap laid by the Black Demon Sect?"

"What’s there to fear? I have Mu Yan as my informant. Although I don’t know the core details of the Black Demon Sect’s plans, their every move is still quite clear to me. The enemy is in the light and I am in the dark; they won’t discover us." Ye Xuan, who had walked through the Ghost Gate countless times, could afford to take this risk.

Moreover, he was also a member of the Heavenly Martial Hall; he couldn’t just watch the Black Demon Sect carry out their unspeakable plans. The more they wanted to conceal it, the more Ye Xuan wanted to uncover the truth.

...

At the center of the Blood Marsh, the terrain became more and more complicated. In that core area, there was a hidden valley with a blood-colored pond in the center.

The pond was an eerie color, surrounded by a sinister mist, with blood light occasionally coalescing into shadowy human figures, emitting terrifying howls. Around the Blood Pond, flags inscribed with runes stood erect, completely enveloping the pond.

Inside the Blood Pond, the faces of ghostly spirits appeared on the water surface, like a bizarre mirror, seemingly sealing countless wandering evil souls.

It was rumored that the area around the Blood Soul Pond was once a place of scenic beauty. However, after the Black Demon Sect had slaughtered hundreds of thousands of ordinary people, dumping their corpses into the pond and using some ancient and evil array, the souls of the dead, influenced by some force, did not dissipate immediately but were kept here, hence the notorious reputation of the Blood Soul Pond.

The Blood Soul Pond was filled with countless ghosts, which swam on the water’s surface, occasionally startlingly emerging to flit about.

In the past, as a sacred site for the Black Demon Sect, countless disciples of the sect would come to this Blood Soul Pond to refine their magical weapons and control the spirits, becoming an extremely powerful force within the sect.

However, after the Black Demon Sect headed towards ruin, this branch of the sect naturally faded into obscurity.

On the outskirts of the Blood Soul Pond, various expert prohibitions had been set up by top experts of the Black Demon Sect. Unless those proficient in arrays happened to arrive and carefully investigated, it would be difficult for anyone to know anything about this place.

This was also the reason why the Six Great Sects’ deployment of flying Demon Beasts for aerial patrols had failed to find any trace last time.

At this moment, next to the crimson pond, several figures in black clothing stood erect, and the foremost among them, a broad-shouldered man, was intently staring at the pond in front of him. Deep within the pond, the shadow of a stone sarcophagus was faintly visible.

"Heavenly Demon General, it will take a full five days to complete the plan. Now the forces of the Six Great Sects are gradually approaching here. Five days, I’m afraid, might prove difficult," said the person beside him, none other than the Mountain Demon General, one of the eight Demon Generals. His gaze, too, was fixed on the shadow of the sarcophagus in the center of the Blood Pond, as he spoke with a grave expression.

"There’s no need to worry. I have already set the stage outside, just waiting for the people of the Six Great Sects to come, at which point we can properly welcome them. Don’t forget, the so-called Six Great Sects, even the Heavenly Martial Hall, have already been infiltrated by us. We have our people inside. They may appear strong on the surface, but in fact, they are vulnerable," the Heavenly Demon General said with a smile on his lips.

"That’s true,"

The Mountain Demon General felt somewhat reassured, a sinister smile appearing on his face, "This time, we’ll let the Six Great Sects know who is the true master of the Tiannan Region. Once the five days are over and the plan is complete, we’ll be able to give those guys a real shock."

"Heh heh, rest assured, that moment will undoubtedly come."

The two exchanged a smile, but their expressions were both eerily strange and sinister.