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The moment I realized that the fortune teller had just unleashed a burst of light, I understood that only the Heavenly Emperor could wield the Emperor's Light.
Why was the Former Celestial Emperor here? I couldn't believe that the Heavenly Emperor was still alive.
I quickly grasped why the fortune teller had been able to see us earlier; it all made sense now.
At that moment, Feng Ju appeared beside me, holding a file in his hand.
"Wang Jun, I've brought the file over. Do you want to take a look?"
I glanced at the file in Feng Ju's hand and shook my head. "No need, I already know. This fortune teller is the Former Celestial Emperor."
"Ah, then what should we do?" A serious expression crossed Feng Ju's face.
"Let's not rush. We need to see what the Former Celestial Emperor intends to do," I reassured him.
Feng Ju sighed and nodded reluctantly. Who would have thought that our descent would lead us to such a formidable opponent?
The Former Celestial Emperor drew the demonic energy from the air and then took out a shining White Lotus from his robe. He tossed it into the sky above the village, and in an instant, the White Lotus grew enormous, nearly enveloping the entire village.
Then, the Former Celestial Emperor departed.
"Wang Jun, what is he doing?"
"He's saving the village," I replied calmly.
"But wasn't he harming this village before?" Feng Ju asked, puzzled.
I too found it strange; I couldn't quite discern what the Former Celestial Emperor was truly after.
After he left, Feng Ju and I walked into the village, my gaze fixed on the White Lotus hovering in mid-air.
"Wang Jun, do you think the Former Celestial Emperor is trying to absorb the evil energy from those Evil Spirits? That energy can be used to enhance one's cultivation," Feng Ju suggested.
This made me wonder how evil energy could possibly improve one's cultivation.
Unless one practiced Evil Arts associated with dark powers.
Suddenly, a terrifying thought struck me: could it be that the Former Celestial Emperor had already mastered Evil Arts?
If that were true, then he would be incredibly formidable.
Before long, Ghost Festival arrived.
Feng Ju and I each took our positions. At that moment, the moon in the sky had transformed into something eerie, surrounded by wisps of demonic energy.
"Feng Ju, be careful; something is coming," I communicated telepathically to him.
At that moment, shadows began to appear around us continuously. In no time at all, I saw that our village was surrounded by these dark figures.
I was taken aback, suddenly realizing that this was not an ordinary shadow, but an Evil Spirit. The Evil Spirits had arrived.
Suddenly, a strange flute sound enveloped the entire village. Upon hearing the flute, the Evil Spirits let out a chorus of wails.
This made me pause; the sound was capable of stirring the hatred within these Evil Spirits.
"Wang Jun, I see the Dragon Matriarch," I suddenly heard Feng Ju's voice beside me.
Following Feng Ju's cue, I looked over and saw an old woman at the village entrance. This was indeed the same woman I had seen before; she was none other than the Dragon Matriarch.
Her gaze had become even more terrifying, and the flute she played grew louder and louder, instilling a sense of dread within me.
The flute's sound became increasingly frenzied, and soon I could hear the anguished cries of the scarecrows.
Before long, all the scarecrows emerged, their expressions becoming extremely vacant.
"Your enemies have come forth; those with grievances can voice them, and those with hatred can seek revenge," the Dragon Matriarch addressed the shadows.
As soon as her words fell, I saw countless shadows transform into Evil Spirits, their faces contorted in fierce expressions.
They all charged at the scarecrows, tearing them apart mercilessly. The horrific scene made it impossible for me to keep my eyes open. In no time, the entire village was drenched in blood.
Watching this unfold filled me with a complex mix of emotions.
Take these Evil Spirits for instance; their actions were driven by the harsh treatment they received from the men in this village. They were merely responding to that cruelty. Moreover, the men in this village were supposed to face karmic retribution for their deeds. Was my intervention disrupting that balance?
In a short while, they had slaughtered all the scarecrows in the village, their bodies covered in blood. The Dragon Matriarch smiled with satisfaction at this scene and said, "Now that your great vengeance has been fulfilled, do you wish to return to the Underworld, or will you worship me as your priestess? I can grant you free reign over all of humanity."
The words of the Dragon Matriarch sent a jolt through me. So, this sorceress had been waiting here all along. How could such a small Dragon Matriarch dare to wreak havoc among humans?
Just as I was about to take action, Feng Ju suddenly appeared beside me. "Wang Jun, wait!"
I paused for a moment and asked Feng Ju, "What is it?"
Feng Ju's expression grew serious. "Don't act yet. Look at that White Lotus above the village."
I was taken aback and looked up. To my surprise, the White Lotus overhead had changed color, turning red.
I instantly thought of the Former Celestial Emperor. Did the Former Celestial Emperor have other plans?
Just as the group of Evil Spirits was about to attach themselves to the Dragon Matriarch, suddenly, the White Lotus turned completely black. In an instant, black smoke enveloped the Dragon Matriarch.
"Ah!" Within moments, the Dragon Matriarch's face twisted in pain.
"What’s happening to the Dragon Matriarch?" Feng Ju asked me anxiously.
My gaze remained fixed on the White Lotus hovering in mid-air. After trapping the Dragon Matriarch, faint yellow gas began to emanate from her body. This gas increased in volume until it rose to the White Lotus.
The Evil Spirits sensed something was wrong and immediately tried to flee.
However, before these Evil Spirits could escape the village, they were ensnared by the White Lotus above, which absorbed their Ghostly Aura.
"Wait a minute, Wang Jun. Did those Evil Spirits and the Dragon Matriarch not see this White Lotus? They don't seem to show any unusual expressions upon their appearance, as if they can't see it at all," Feng Ju said in confusion. I noticed this too.
"That's because this White Lotus is a treasure of the celestial beings. The Dragon Matriarch is neither human nor demon, so she naturally cannot see it," I explained.
As we spoke, many Evil Spirits and White Lotuses had already been absorbed, and the Dragon Matriarch was shrinking, as if she had been drained completely.
"Come out, come out, give it to me!" The Dragon Matriarch suddenly went mad, her appearance becoming quite terrifying.
Just as the Dragon Matriarch finished speaking, the Former Celestial Emperor emerged, a strange smile appearing on his face.
"Are you looking for me?"
"I never expected it would be you. How despicable you are!" The Dragon Matriarch's expression turned furious upon seeing the Heavenly Emperor.
"Despicable? Dragon Matriarch, that's a bit harsh. We're merely helping each other. After all, you're getting old. Continuing to live doesn't serve much purpose; it might be better to die sooner. Wouldn't that be a relief?" The Former Celestial Emperor said lightly.
With that, he collected the White Lotus from midair.
He turned to the Dragon Matriarch and said, "Dragon Matriarch, it's time for you to join these Evil Spirits. Didn't you want to lead them? I'll grant your wish."
"No, no! Have you forgotten our oath? Without me, how will you reclaim your position as Heavenly Emperor?" the Dragon Matriarch pleaded.
"Heh heh, you don't need to worry about that," replied the Former Celestial Emperor as he struck down hard on the Dragon Matriarch's hand. In an instant, she turned to ashes.
"Come out now; this show has gone on long enough. It's time to settle accounts." Suddenly, the Former Celestial Emperor turned towards Feng Ju and me.
Feng Ju and I instinctively trembled; we hadn't expected the Former Celestial Emperor to be this powerful.
"What do you want?" Since the Former Celestial Emperor already knew our location, Feng Ju and I stopped hiding anything and stood up directly in front of him.
"What do you think, Heavenly Emperor? This was originally my position, but because of your actions, I lost it. So what do you think I want?" The Former Celestial Emperor's face twisted into something sinister.
"You’re talking nonsense. This is supposed to be Wang Jun's position. Don't forget, he is the true Heavenly Emperor; what are you even worth?" Feng Ju said angrily to the Former Celestial Emperor.
In an instant, the Former Celestial Emperor was infuriated by Feng Ju's words and unleashed a beam of light directly at Feng Ju, striking right beneath his feet.
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