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

Chapter 120 The Creator!
Xiao Chen handed the jade slip to the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, and the two huddled together, carefully studying the text and patterns on it.

The text recorded on the jade slip was obscure and difficult to understand, seemingly an ancient language.

They scrutinized it repeatedly, trying time and again to decipher its mysteries.

Finally, Xiao Chen pointed to a passage of text on the jade slip and said excitedly, "Holy Maiden, look here!"

"Pure things are not sacrificed as a single offering, but can be combined with multiple pure powers to dispel the curse!"

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi also understood. Her gaze swept across the surrounding environment, and she suddenly noticed that on the rock wall deep in the rift valley, there were several crystals that emitted a faint light.

These crystals, each a different color, emanated pure energy fluctuations, remarkably similar to the pure substances described in the jade slip.

“Perhaps those crystals are what we need!” said the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, pointing to the rock wall.

“That’s right!” Xiao Chen, Li Qingfeng, and Daoist Xuanfeng, you joined forces to use an illusion to deceive the projection of that fallen god.

"The rest of you, come with me to collect crystals!"

Li Qingfeng and Daoist Xuanfeng exchanged a glance and nodded solemnly.

They knew this would be an extremely dangerous mission, and the slightest mistake could lead to utter destruction.

But for everyone's survival, they did it without hesitation.

Xiao Chen, accompanied by the Holy Maiden of Yaochi and Daoist Lingxu, cautiously made his way into the depths of the rift valley.

An eerie atmosphere permeated the rift valley, sending chills down one's spine.

Just then, the surrounding scenery suddenly changed.

The once desolate rift valley has been transformed into a bustling metropolis, teeming with life.

Xiao Chen saw himself returning to his hometown, reuniting with his parents and relatives, and enjoying the happiness of family life.

He felt a surge of excitement, almost becoming completely absorbed in it.

However, a cold shout from the Holy Maiden of Yaochi startled him awake: "Xiao Chen, be careful! This is an illusion!"

Xiao Chen then realized that he had been under an illusion spell, and he quickly circulated his inner energy to stabilize his mind.

The surrounding scenery changed again, transforming into the scene he feared most.

He was surrounded by countless enemies, severely wounded, and powerless to resist.

Upon seeing this, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi immediately brandished the Ice Soul Divine Sword, its chilling aura freezing the surrounding illusions.

Master Lingxu also chanted incantations to strengthen everyone's mental defenses.

With their help, Xiao Chen finally broke free from the illusions.

They continued on and finally arrived at the rock face.

Xiao Chen carefully removed the three crystals and put them into his pocket.

Back at the altar, Li Qingfeng and Daoist Xuanfeng were almost at their breaking point.

The projection of the fallen gods seemed to have sensed their scheme.

Xiao Chen didn't dare to delay and immediately embedded the three crystals into the grooves on the altar.

The altar suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, and a gentle power enveloped Xiao Chen. The black spots on his body gradually faded, and the curse was temporarily suppressed.

The projection of the fallen god's expression changed drastically, and he roared, "How dare you ruin my plans!"

However, just when everyone thought the crisis was over, a line of blood-red text suddenly appeared in the center of the altar: ...

In the center of the altar, the blood-red characters, like writhing venomous snakes, stung the eyes of everyone present.

"The pure essence has been exhausted. To completely dispel the curse, a wisp of soul must be offered." These words boomed in Xiao Chen's ears like thunder, making his eardrums buzz.

The projection of the fallen god emitted deafening, maniacal laughter that echoed through the rift like a death knell from hell.

"It seems you can't escape your fate after all!" he roared, his voice filled with mockery and cruelty.

Xiao Chen felt a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turned white, and cold sweat seeped from his palms.

He felt the gaze of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi fall upon him, a gaze filled with worry and a hint of determination.

"Xiao Chen..." she began, but her voice choked with emotion.

"No way!" Xiao Chen refused without even thinking and grabbed her slender wrist.

Her skin was cool and smooth like jade, yet it also had a reassuring warmth.

He absolutely forbade her to take any risks, not even the slightest one!
"There must be other ways, let's think of some more..."

However, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi simply shook her head slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and determination.

She took Xiao Chen's hand in her own, her fingertips tracing across his palm, leaving a faint coolness.

"There's no time, Xiao Chen, trust me."

Before Xiao Chen could react, she withdrew her hand and resolutely walked towards the altar.

A soft light, like a holy halo, descended from the sky and enveloped her.

The light gradually faded, eventually transforming into a transparent thread of soul light that slowly merged into the center of the altar.

At that moment, Xiao Chen felt as if an invisible hand was squeezing his heart tightly, almost suffocating him.

At the same time, the projection of the fallen god, which had been suppressed to the point of near death, suddenly let out a deafening roar: "How dare you break my seal! You deserve to die! You deserve to die!"

His voice was filled with anger and resentment, like a wounded beast letting out its final roar.

As the soul threads of the Jade Pool Saintess merged into the valley, the entire rift trembled violently, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.

On the rock face, the originally dim runes lit up one by one, emitting a dazzling light, and eventually formed a huge net of light, firmly binding the projection of the fallen god within it.

Xiao Chen keenly sensed that these runes were constantly weakening the power of the fallen god.

His heart skipped a beat, and he immediately realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

"Everyone, let's go! Activate the runes with all our might!" he shouted, his voice filled with power and hope.

No one dared to be negligent, and they all poured their true energy into the runes.

Instantly, the runes shone brightly, the net of light tightened, and the projection of the fallen god grew weaker and weaker.

However, this damned fallen god is clearly not going to surrender easily.

He suddenly unleashed a torrent of demonic energy, like a black tide, frantically crashing against the rune net, trying to break free of its restraints.

Within the rift valley, demonic energy surged, and ghosts howled, creating a scene resembling a living hell.

Xiao Chen suddenly realized that the operation of the runes seemed to require additional energy.

His brows furrowed, his mind racing, and he suddenly remembered the ancient immortal artifact he had previously acquired.

Without delay, he took out the immortal artifact and injected it into the rune array eye.

The ancient artifact burst forth with dazzling light, like the rising sun, dispelling the surrounding darkness and evil.

The runic net, empowered by the celestial artifact's energy, became even more solid and powerful, firmly suppressing the projection of the fallen deity.

"It's done!" Xiao Chen was overjoyed, feeling that victory was in sight.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi leaned weakly against Xiao Chen, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her lips, staining her pure white robes red.

She raised her hand tremblingly, her fingertips touching Xiao Chen's chest, a chilling sensation instantly spreading throughout his body. "I...I can't hold on any longer..." she managed to utter, her voice barely a whisper, as if it might vanish into thin air at any moment.

Xiao Chen felt a piercing pain that was more unbearable than any physical attack.

He held her tightly, but felt that the person in his arms was as light as a feather, as if she could be blown away by the wind at any moment.

He felt something draining from her body, something vital and indispensable, and that sense of loss filled him with a deep sense of powerlessness and fear.

At the same time, the projection of the fallen god, bound by the runic net, emitted a chilling, shrill laugh.

“Foolish mortals, do you think you can stop me with sacrifices? These are nothing but offerings to give me more power!”

The voice of the fallen god grew louder and clearer, as if echoing right next to their ears.

Suppressing his discomfort, Xiao Chen gritted his teeth and asked, "Who exactly are you? Why are you so determined to disrupt the balance of the Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm? What do you want?!"

A moment later, a deep, hoarse voice, as if from the depths of hell, said: "I am one of the creators of this secret realm, and also its betrayer."

"The pure substance you are so desperately seeking is merely a means for me to buy time. The true antidote can only be provided by my true form."

These words struck Xiao Chen like a thunderbolt, causing his mind to tremble violently.

A series of questions churned in his mind, making it difficult for him to process them for a while.

The other party's true form?
Could it be at the end of this abyss?
A bold idea emerged in his mind.

Instead of sitting back and waiting for death, it’s better to take the initiative!
His eyes were piercing as he said in a deep voice, "Big Black Dog, Jiang Huai Ren, protect the Holy Maiden!"

The big black dog and Jiang Huai Ren nodded solemnly, the two of them protecting the Holy Maiden of Yaochi on the left and right, ready for battle.

"Li Qingfeng, Fairy Zixiao, Daoist Xuanfeng, Daoist Lingxu, let's go!" Xiao Chen gave the order and took the lead, walking along the bottom of the rift valley towards the end of the abyss.

The bottom of the rift valley is rugged and uneven, with jagged rocks.

The walls are covered with ancient murals that tell the story of a powerful monk's quest for immortality.

He was exceptionally gifted and possessed extraordinary cultivation, but he coveted immortality and ultimately fell into the demonic path, becoming a wicked demon who wreaked havoc on the region.

As Xiao Chen walked, he carefully observed the murals, and a guess began to form in his mind.

Could it be... that this fallen deity is the monk in the mural who fell into demonic ways?

"Wait!" Xiao Chen suddenly stopped and pointed to a detail in the mural, saying, "Look, these runes..."

Following his finger, everyone saw a strange rune engraved on the chest of the fallen monk in the mural, emitting an eerie light.

“I’ve seen these runes elsewhere!” Fairy Zixiao exclaimed. “They’re right at the entrance to the Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm!”

Could these runes be the key to unlocking the space where the fallen god's true form resides?

He immediately ordered Li Qingfeng and Fairy Zixiao to collect the scattered rune fragments along the way, while also being wary of potential traps.

The closer you get to the edge of the abyss, the more eerie the surrounding environment becomes.

"Watch out!" Xiao Chen suddenly shouted.

As soon as he finished speaking, the ground suddenly collapsed, revealing a deep pit covered with sharp spikes.

Caught off guard, everyone exclaimed in surprise.

At the critical moment, Xiao Chen summoned an ancient immortal artifact, releasing a golden shield that enveloped everyone.

With a deafening roar, the ground collapsed completely, and everyone fell into the deep pit.

Fortunately, thanks to the protection of the celestial artifact shield, none of them were injured.

But the bottom of the pit was pitch black, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

Xiao Chen dared not be careless. He activated the immortal artifact, releasing a dazzling light that illuminated the surrounding environment.

Xiao Chen carefully controlled the immortal artifact shield, leading everyone through the thorny jungle, and finally arrived at the end of the abyss.

There, they saw a huge black stone gate, covered with intricate runes, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

"This is it!" Xiao Chen was overjoyed and immediately embedded the collected rune fragments into the grooves on the door.

As the last fragment of the rune was embedded, the stone gate emitted a muffled rumble and slowly opened, revealing a strange space.

"Go in!" Xiao Chen shouted, taking the lead in stepping into the void.

The others followed closely behind and entered this unknown space.

"Where...where is this?" Master Lingxu looked around, his tone filled with surprise and unease.

This space was a chaotic mess, with no distinction between up, down, left, or right, and no concept of the passage of time.

In the center of the void, a black crystal sphere the size of a fist floated silently, beating like a heart, each beat releasing a nauseatingly evil aura.

The surrounding chaotic air currents seemed to be eroded by this aura, twisting into hideous faces that roared silently.

Xiao Chen was on high alert, watching the black crystal sphere suspended in the center of the void with vigilance.

It resembles a giant heart, pulsating with evil power, its surface runes writhing like living things, greedily absorbing the surrounding spatial energy.

"This crystal sphere is not just its physical form..." Xiao Chen's voice was low and solemn, "but also the core of the entire Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm!"

The golden light in Xiao Chen's eyes grew even more intense; he could sense the terrifying power of this crystal sphere.

It connects the entire secret realm, like a giant nerve center, controlling everything here.

To defeat the fallen god, this crystal sphere must be destroyed.

"Woof! Kid, something's not right!"

The big black dog suddenly bristled, its previously nonchalant expression vanishing completely, replaced by an unprecedented solemnity.

It twitched its nose, as if it had caught a whiff of extreme danger.

"The spatial rules here have been altered! If we act rashly, we might trigger a deadly trap!"

Its words carried a hint of fear, which made Xiao Chen even more vigilant.

The fact that the big black dog is so wary of this crystal sphere means that its danger level is definitely beyond imagination.

He nodded and immediately decided: "Observe the movement of the crystal sphere first, and do not act rashly."

He turned to look at Fairy Zixiao and said softly, "Zixiao, use your ribbon to test her."

Fairy Zixiao nodded solemnly, then gently raised her jade hand, and a purple ribbon flew out like a serpent, cautiously reaching towards the crystal ball.

However, something unexpected happened!

The moment the ribbon touched the crystal ball, it was as if it had been thrown into a pool of sulfuric acid, instantly corroded into ashes and disappeared without a trace!
At the same time, a strange black vortex appeared on the surface of the crystal sphere, and a black beam of light full of destructive aura suddenly shot out, heading straight for everyone!

"careful!"

Xiao Chen roared, his blood boiling instantly.

Without hesitation, he channeled his spiritual power, formed hand seals, and erected a massive lightning barrier in front of everyone.

"boom!"

The beam of light slammed into the lightning barrier, producing a deafening roar.

(End of this chapter)