Covering the sky: I have the body of the sky, and I have inherited the ten evil methods

Chapter 118 The Fallen Gods!
"Damn it! This beast is even more troublesome than I imagined!" Xiao Chen cursed inwardly, but remained unusually calm.

He keenly sensed the corrosive power contained in the demonic bird's attack; if he were hit head-on, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Master Xuanfeng, Master Lingxu, join forces to form an array!" Xiao Chen decisively shouted. "Fairy Zixiao, use your Purple Cloud Ribbon to restrain it!"

The two Taoist priests dared not delay and immediately joined forces to set up a defensive formation.

Master Xuanfeng waved his whisk, and a golden barrier rose from the ground; Master Lingxu then summoned a Bagua mirror to deflect the demonic bird's attack back.

The graceful figure of Fairy Zixiao danced in the air, her purple ribbons coiling around the wings of the demonic bird like serpents, restricting its movements.

Despite everyone's best efforts, the demonic bird's power far exceeded expectations.

Each flap of its wings was like an earthquake, and the violent hurricane made the defensive formation teeter on the brink of collapse.

Cracks appeared on the golden light barrier, and the Bagua mirror emitted a humming sound as it struggled to bear the weight.

The Purple Cloud Fairy's Purple Cloud Ribbon was further corroded by the corrosive aura, and its color gradually dimmed.

"This won't do, we must find its weakness!" Xiao Chen frowned, his eyes sharp as he scanned the massive body of the demonic bird.

"Big Black Dog, look around for anything we can use!" Xiao Chen suddenly thought of something and shouted to the big black dog.

He knew this dog had a keen sense of smell and might be able to find some crucial clues.

Upon hearing this, the big black dog immediately took off running around in all directions.

It sniffed around and muttered, "You brat, all you do is order me around! If you don't find anything good, you'll see what I do to you!"

However, not long after, the big black dog let out an excited bark: "Woof! Kid, you've really struck gold! Come and see what this is!"

Xiao Chen looked in the direction of the sound and saw the big black dog standing next to a floating meteorite. The meteorite emitted a faint light and looked ordinary.

"What's the use of this thing?" Xiao Chen asked, puzzled.

"Hmph, you're making a fuss over nothing!" The big black dog proudly raised its head. "This is a meteorite containing the pure power of stars. Once activated, it can unleash tremendous power!"

Xiao Chen's heart stirred, and he immediately thought of his Thunder Seal Technique.

The Thunder Seal itself has the ability to draw upon the power of heaven and earth. If the power of the stars in the meteorite can be drawn out, it might be able to severely injure the demonic bird!

Without further hesitation, he flashed to the side of the meteorite.

With hands forming a mudra and chanting incantations, the Thunder Seal Technique was activated at full power.

Streaks of lightning surged from his palm and coiled around the meteorite.

The light on the meteorite grew brighter and brighter, eventually transforming into a dazzling beam of light that shot directly towards the demonic bird.

The moment the beam struck the demonic bird, its body stiffened briefly before returning to normal.

"It seems that ordinary attacks are ineffective against it." Xiao Chen sighed inwardly, the magical bird's defense was truly astonishing.

Just then, the cold voice of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi came: "Xiao Chen, look between its two heads!"

Following the gaze of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, Xiao Chen saw a dim crystal core between the two heads of the demonic bird, shimmering with an eerie light.

“That is its core!” the Holy Maiden of Yaochi said with certainty.

The two understood each other perfectly, without needing to say anything more.

With a gentle wave of her jade hand, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi unleashed a chilling aura that froze the wings of the demonic bird.

Xiao Chen seized the opportunity, leaped up, and landed above the demonic bird's head.

He raised his hands high, and the power of the lightning seal condensed into a huge lightning ball, which he smashed fiercely towards the crystal core.

"Break!" Xiao Chen roared...

"boom!"

It was like a deafening roar that shook the heavens and the earth, making people's eardrums buzz.

The lightning ball that Xiao Chen condensed slammed hard onto the crystal core, which was as fragile as a soap bubble and shattered into pieces instantly.

The two-headed demonic bird let out a shrill scream, a sound so sharp and piercing that it seemed to penetrate one's very soul, making one want to cover their ears.

Immediately afterwards, the massive body of the demonic bird began to collapse and disintegrate, eventually turning into a billowing cloud of black smoke that dissipated into the world.

"Phew...it's finally solved!" Li Qingfeng breathed a long sigh of relief.

Everyone relaxed their guard and showed expressions of relief.

However, just when everyone thought the crisis was over, something unexpected happened!

The enormous rift in the starry sky that hung in the heavens suddenly began to contract violently.

An irresistible suction force instantly enveloped everyone, making it impossible for them to control their bodies.

"No! Grab me!" Xiao Chen's expression changed drastically. He gritted his teeth and tried desperately to steady himself. At the same time, he quickly grabbed Yaochi Saintess's wrist.

Her hands were cold and soft, like the finest jade, but Xiao Chen had no time to admire them; he only wanted to protect her as much as possible.

However, this suction force was far too powerful, like a giant black hole, swallowing everything.

Jiang Huai-ren, Li Qing-feng, Daoist Xuan-feng, Daoist Ling-xu... he
Their figures gradually blurred and receded into the distorted space.

"Xiao Chen! Be careful!" Fairy Zixiao's anxious voice came, trembling slightly, but it was quickly swallowed up by the powerful suction force.

Xiao Chen felt a wave of dizziness, as if the world was spinning and turning upside down.

He gripped the hand of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi tightly, as if he would lose her if he let go.

He could sense that the saintess was also struggling to resist, but her strength seemed so insignificant in the face of this suction force.

Finally, Xiao Chen also began to feel his body being pulled and torn apart.

"What...what the hell is this thing?"
The black dog's terrified bark echoed in my ears, tinged with despair, "Woof! Am I going to die here today?"

I don't know how much time passed before that dizzying feeling gradually subsided.

Xiao Chen struggled to open his eyes, only to find himself in a strange space.

There is no sunlight, no stars, only endless darkness.

The only source of light was the lake beneath our feet, which shimmered with a deep blue glow.

The light was icy cold, as if it came from the depths of hell, sending chills down one's spine.

The lake was as calm as a mirror, reflecting the distorted figures of the crowd, like a group of ghosts lost in the darkness.

"Cough cough..." Xiao Chen couldn't help but cough a few times, feeling a burning pain in his throat.

He tried to move his body and found that his limbs were still quite flexible, but he was a little weak.

"Where is this place?" The Holy Maiden of Yaochi asked softly, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

She clung tightly to Xiao Chen, as if only in this way could she gain a sense of security.

Xiao Chen looked around and found that Jiang Huai Ren, Li Qing Feng, Daoist Xuan Feng, Daoist Ling Xu, and others were all safe and sound, but their faces were pale and their expressions were somewhat dazed.

"Where is Fairy Zixiao?" Xiao Chen asked in surprise. Everyone looked at each other and shook their heads.

"Don't bother looking anymore, she should be fine," the big black dog said, his voice deep and serious, a stark contrast to his usual carefree attitude.

"This place... is not simple."

Its nostrils twitched incessantly, trying to discern the scents in the air.

"Woof! This smell... it's resentment! A resentment so strong it's nauseating!"

The big black dog exclaimed in terror, "This is the Lake of Wraiths, where, according to legend, a fallen god is sealed!"

"A fallen god?" Xiao Chen frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

"That's right! He's the kind of god who's got nothing better to do than pursue immortality, and ends up messing things up!"

The big black dog said irritably, "It is said that this deity, in order to gain immortality, did not hesitate to fall into the demonic path, devouring living beings, and was eventually sealed here by his companions. If he awakens, the entire Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm will be destroyed!"

"No way? That's really bad luck?" Xiao Chen expressed his doubt, but in his heart he was already seven or eight parts convinced.

Before the big black dog finished speaking, ripples suddenly appeared on the calm lake surface, and streaks of dark blue light rose from the bottom of the lake, converging into a blurry human figure.

The figure was several meters tall, shrouded in darkness, its face obscured, with only a pair of blood-red eyes that gleamed with a chilling light.

"Those who trespass into this forbidden area shall die." The figure spoke slowly, his voice low and cold, like a death knell from the deepest hell, sending chills down one's spine.

Suppressing his fear, Xiao Chen shielded the Holy Maiden of Yaochi behind him and said in a deep voice, "Who are you? Why are you blocking our way?"

"I am... the Lord of the Heavenly Ruins," the figure said slowly, a hint of hesitation in his voice.

"How...did you get here?"

"The Lord of Tianxu?" Xiao Chen's heart skipped a beat, keenly sensing the odd tone in the other party's voice.

"Could he be sealed here and unable to leave?" Xiao Chen wondered to himself.

He deliberately delayed, trying to probe the other party's background.

"We don't know either, we were just accidentally pulled in by a strong suction force."

Xiao Chen feigned ignorance and said, "Senior is the Lord of Tianxu, you must know how to leave this place, right?"

"How...did you break the rune summoning and get here?" he asked again, his tone tinged with urgency.

"Rune summoning?" Xiao Chen's heart stirred; it seemed this was the real concern of the other party.

"We didn't crack any rune summoning; it was just a lucky accident."

Xiao Chen continued to feign ignorance, saying, "Senior, could you tell us exactly where this place is? And who are you?"

The figure hesitated for a moment, weighing something.

Finally, he slowly said, "I was one of the creators of the Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm. In pursuit of immortality, I fell into the demonic path and was eventually sealed here by my companions."

"Just as I thought!" Xiao Chen thought to himself. It seemed that the big black dog's guess was correct.

"Senior, you must be feeling very bad being trapped here?"

Xiao Chen feigned sympathy and said, "Although I am of low strength, I am willing to do my best to help you get out of trouble."

"Oh? You can help me?" The figure's voice carried a hint of doubt.

"Of course! As long as you can tell me where the seal's weakness is, I will do my best to help you regain your freedom!" Xiao Chen said confidently.

"Hmph, you think you can do that?" The figure sneered, not believing in Xiao Chen's abilities.

"Senior, why don't you tell me? Maybe I can really help?" Xiao Chen continued to persuade, while secretly observing his surroundings, looking for the seal's weakness.

The figure remained silent for a moment before finally saying, "The core of this seal lies in the center of this Lake of Wraiths. If you can destroy the sealing array there, I will regain my freedom."

"Is it that simple?" Xiao Chen was overjoyed. It seemed that the fallen god was eager to break free.

"Of course it's not that simple." The figure seemed to have seen through Xiao Chen's thoughts and said with a cold smile, "This sealing formation was set up by my companions together, and its power is immense. Destroying it is easier said than done."

"No matter how difficult it is, we must try!" Xiao Chen said with a look of fearlessness, "To help you escape this predicament, I am willing to pay any price!"

"Good! Very good!" The figure seemed quite satisfied with Xiao Chen's attitude and said, "As long as you can help me regain my freedom, I am willing to grant you endless power and make you the ruler of this world!"

"Thank you, senior!" Xiao Chen hurriedly bowed in gratitude, but inwardly he sneered.

"Endless power? Domination of the world? Heh, do you think I'm stupid?" Xiao Chen thought to himself, "Once you're free, the first person you'll probably kill will be me, right?"

He outwardly agreed to cooperate with the fallen god, but in reality, he was secretly searching for the seal's weakness, preparing to undermine it completely.

He believed that this fallen god, having been sealed away for so many years, must be far less powerful than before.

If we can find the weakness of the seal, we will have a chance to completely destroy it.

"Don't worry, senior, I will do my best!" Xiao Chen said. "However, before that, I have a few questions I would like to ask you."

"What's the problem?" the figure asked impatiently.

"How did you fall into the demonic path, senior? How was this Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm formed? And..." Xiao Chen deliberately stalled for time, asking a bunch of irrelevant questions.

Although the figure was somewhat impatient, in order to escape the predicament as soon as possible, it patiently answered all the questions one by one.

Just as Xiao Chen was getting into the conversation, he suddenly felt a powerful aura coming from the bottom of the lake.

"Found it!" Xiao Chen's heart skipped a beat; he had finally found the core of the seal!
It was a stone that emitted a ghostly blue light, covered with densely packed runes, and exuded a chilling power.

Xiao Chen mobilized the spiritual power within his body, preparing to destroy the sealing formation in one fell swoop.

Just then, the fallen god suddenly realized his intention.

In the Lake of Wraiths, the enormous figure suddenly swelled, its blood-red eyes blazing with a terrifying ferocity.

"You despicable ant, how dare you trick me!" The fallen god's roar was like thunder, making everyone's eardrums ache.

The overwhelming demonic energy surged forth like ink, instantly turning the azure lake water pitch black.

Xiao Chen felt a powerful force pushing him, and his body flew backward uncontrollably.

"Not good!" Li Qingfeng shouted, his longsword transforming into a streak of light as it pierced straight towards the center of the demonic energy.

Master Xuanfeng and Master Lingxu also made their moves at the same time, each unleashing their magic weapons to fight against the demonic energy.

However, their attacks were like throwing mud into the sea, unable to shake the vast demonic energy in the slightest.

Just when everyone was in despair, the eerie blue light on the core of the seal suddenly became even more dazzling, and it began to absorb the surrounding demonic energy.

The entire space began to tremble violently, and the lake water surged, as if the end of the world had arrived.

Xiao Chen steadied himself. "I'll risk it all!" He gritted his teeth, resisted the powerful pressure, and charged toward the core of the seal.

Just as he was about to touch the core, a line of blood-red text suddenly appeared on the core's surface.
"Those who break the seal will suffer the backlash of the curse."

(End of this chapter)