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Human Sacrifice
"This chain is forged from Mystic Sea Steel, and it cannot be broken by human strength," the Spirit Matriarch said.
Yang Sanqian nodded, picking up the golden chain from the ground. He gently blew on the heavy lock around Yaochi Saintess's ankle, and suddenly, the surface of the lock turned dull. Cracks appeared, and it shattered into pieces like decayed wood.
"What is this..." The crowd watched in astonishment. Mystic Sea Steel was incredibly tough, capable of restraining even a Daoist Grandmaster without fear of being broken by external forces. Yet Yang Sanqian's Cultivation Method could alter the Five Elements Attribute, turning Mystic Sea Steel into decayed wood with just a breath?
After Yang Sanqian destroyed the chain on Yaochi Saintess's foot, he looked down at Jiyao in the crowd and said, "For over twenty years, I have been waiting for this moment. I have lived through it all; when the barrier opens, I will definitely appear to give you a proper proposal."
Years ago, Yang Sanqian and Yaochi Saintess had pledged their lives to each other. After Yaochi was destroyed, Jiyao faced scorn for having a child out of wedlock. Outside Huan Shui Pavilion's barrier, Yang Sanqian had promised that when they met again, he would formally marry her in front of everyone.
Yang Sanqian knelt before the Infinite Abyss, addressing Jiyao: "Marry me."
The disciples from various sects finally noticed a woman in a red wedding dress standing behind the Five Great Sect Leaders. It turned out that Jiyao had changed into her wedding attire upon entering the cave of Huan Shui Pavilion as part of her agreement with Yang Sanqian.
The crowd murmured among themselves, surprised that the usually low-key Yang Sanqian would make such a bold move in front of the Underworld Sect.
The reason why he was known as the Divine Hero was twofold: first, he had defeated all his peers in his youth, making even older generations wary of him; second, his character made it hard for people to resent him. Many regarded him as a benefactor. He acted with righteousness, helping the weak and only sparring lightly with others. He often offered guidance without ever looking down on anyone.
So when Divine Hero Yang Sanqian learned that Kunlun Yaochi had been destroyed, his usually calm demeanor finally gave way to anger. He obtained the Book of Life and Death and claimed to know its secrets. If anyone dared to harm Jiyao or Yaochi Saintess, he would slaughter those involved.
No one doubted the Divine Hero's strength; he wouldn't make such threats unless forced. However, if those words came from anyone else, they would surely provoke a manhunt by the Daoist Sect. Only Divine Hero was different; he had many friends within the Daoist Sect, and even some high-ranking members actively pleaded for him with their leaders.
As everyone watched Divine Hero Yang Sanqian kneeling to propose, they cheered him on. Jiyao in her red wedding dress nodded and said, "Alright."
Nangong's expression darkened as he blocked Jiyao's path and coldly asked, "Are you done with your antics?"
"Indeed, you have no shame," said the Emei Sect Leader.
Mr. Chang replied, "You live a solitary life yourself, yet can't stand to see others together. Miao Master's intentions are quite obvious."
The Emei Sect Leader turned to Mr. Chang and said, "What do you think you are? Do you have any say here?"
Mr. Chang's cultivation was only at the early stage of Core Formation. He was merely the observer of Qingliang Temple and not a notable figure in any lineage. He had gained some fame by staying close to Divine Hero Yang Sanqian. The Yaochi Saintess, disapproving of the Emei Sect Leader's demeanor, said, "He has no qualifications; I always have this qualification. If Miao Master disapproves, he can look away. Nangong Master, will you step aside?"
Everyone turned to Nangong, who said, "The Underworld Sect is gathered here, yet someone insists on causing a scene. Do you think this is your home?"
The Yaochi Saintess retorted, "Yaochi Sacred Land belongs to me. Jiyao is the sole heir of Yaochi. After I die, she will naturally become Yaochi Master. Yang Sanqian is my son-in-law; this isn't their home—could it be yours? Step aside!"
Nangong's face turned pale with anger; he was extremely displeased with the Kunlun Yaochi group. Clenching his fists, he contemplated whether to take drastic action. At that moment, the Yaochi Saintess added, "The Holy Medicine and the Yaochi Inheritance Secret Classic, Renewal of Withered Trees, are hidden in a mountain valley. If they get married, I will tell you where."
"This..." The Five Great Sect Leaders exchanged glances, while many disciples from various sects began to voice their grievances.
Dongfang Jiu then spoke up, "Well then, Nangong Master, why don't you let the bride pass?"
Nangong's face shifted between red and white; the other sect leaders had nothing more to say and could only allow Jiyao to proceed.
Jiyao's red wedding gown trailed behind her as she walked toward Yang Sanqian. He stood up and took her hand, leading her toward the Yaochi Saintess above the Infinite Abyss.
The Yaochi Saintess set down the Black Cat she had been holding and gently patted its head. The Black Cat meowed and then dashed down the mountain into the nearby bushes.
The Spirit Matriarch brought out a wooden chair from her thatched cottage for the Yaochi Saintess to sit on. As she sat there watching Jiyao and Yang Sanqian, she said, "When I was young, I dreamed of having a partner like my beloved to become a hero together. However, Yaochi has rules: a saintess cannot have romantic entanglements. After I became Yaochi Saintess, those rules were changed. Today, seeing you two marry fills me with no regrets."
I stood at the back of the crowd, watching my parents exchange vows, feeling a mix of joy and sorrow within me.
Yang Sanqian is my biological father, and Jiyao is my biological mother. Yet, I couldn't help but think of the woman who had raised me with great hardship, a woman with an ordinary name—He Xiumei.
The parents before me felt so unfamiliar, even though I had heard countless stories about their deep care for me, their blood ties.
I am a nostalgic person; the one who taught me to be good and nurtured me into adulthood was that ordinary woman from a small village, now turned to ashes. Her image often appeared in my mind—her voice, her smile, and the way she looked at me when my father came home to take us out of the mountains for a better life.
It was also for her that I had long harbored thoughts of killing those who bullied us, the orphaned and vulnerable.
I pulled my hat down to cover my reddened eyes and stepped back. At that moment, the Big Black Cat emerged from the bushes and approached me, wagging its tail as if urging me to follow.
I quietly trailed behind the Big Black Cat as it led me down a path beside the Infinite Abyss.
We turned down a mountain trail until we reached a cave beneath the Infinite Abyss. The Big Black Cat turned to me and called out, signaling for me to enter.
As I stepped into the cave, I saw Yaochi Supreme standing on an altar covered in runes. She radiated a golden light and said, "You finally arrived."
Confused, I asked, "Who are you? How do you know me?"
Yaochi Supreme replied, "This is my Remnant Soul and Dao Body. Years ago, my Qi Sea was destroyed, my cultivation was wasted, and my Dao Body was shattered. I could not gather energy, but I still retained the ability to project my Soul. The Big Black Cat was tasked with protecting my junior sister during her travels in the mortal realm. Who would have thought it would take nearly seventy years for her to return, bringing with her a soul on the brink of extinction?"
Yaochi Supreme then glanced behind her into the cave. Inside was a vast space completely enveloped by vines that resembled veins converging at the top of the cave. Suspended above was a barrier resembling a water bag filled with a transparent liquid. Within that liquid curled a naked woman.
That woman was Zhou Manman.
"Yaochi Supreme" said, "My junior sister is a Nine Yin Absolute Pulse Life, a fate that is extremely special. She is a treasure of Yaochi. However, many years ago, she suddenly decided to elope with a man. I felt like she was like a sister to me, and thinking about my own happiness being destroyed, I couldn't bear to let her go. So, I secretly sent my spirit pet, Black Cat, to follow her and protect her. But years have passed, and neither she nor Black Cat has returned. Half a year ago, Black Cat finally came back and brought me the soul of that girl. She told me everything that happened at Futu Ridge, but aside from you, she didn't know much else."
I then recounted everything that had happened at Futu Ridge to Yaochi Supreme in detail. After listening, Yaochi Supreme sighed and said, "So it was Yang Kaishan who was causing trouble from behind the scenes. No wonder Black Cat's demonic power was wasted. Poor my junior sister; I really want to meet her descendants."
I replied, "Her son is named Guo Daozhen, and her grandson is Guo Huaiyi. They are doing very well now and are both experts in the Daoist Sect. Guo Daozhen might also be a Nine Yin Absolute Pulse Life."
"Guo Daozhen is a man yet a Nine Yin Absolute Pulse Life?" Yaochi Saintess asked in confusion.
I nodded. I had once heard Guo the Blind mention this in the Forbidden Area of Futu Ridge; he was also a Nine Yin Absolute Pulse Life, which is why he was sealed by Old Scholar Yang Kaishan in Futu Stupa.
Upon hearing this, Yaochi Supreme took out a red brocade box from under a stone table in the cave and handed it to me. "If you see him in the future, please help me deliver this to him."
I accepted the brocade box and then looked worriedly at the water barrier above my head. Inside the water barrier, Zhou Manman was curled up tightly, her meridians clearly visible.
Yaochi Supreme said, "This girl has been reshaping her body for half a year; it takes ten months for gestation. She used the Tree of Life from Yaochi to be reborn, which requires even more time. But now Yaochi is about to be destroyed; there isn't enough time left. I can only infuse some of my limited power of Renewal of Withered Trees into her to help her grow quickly. After I die later, my Remnant Soul will enter her body and guide her to find the Holy Medicine with you all. Seven days later, my Primordial Spirit will dissipate."
"Saint Sovereign," I thought to myself, unsure of what to feel. Yaochi Supreme viewed life and death with indifference yet cared so deeply for her juniors; it filled me with admiration and gratitude.
"Alright, you should go up now. Make sure no one knows your identity. In the battle of Yaochi, I hid the Holy Medicine deep within Kunlun Mountain behind the Holy Land beforehand. The back mountain will open for you to enter, but remember not to venture deep into Kunlun Secret Realm; no one can handle what lies within."
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