Chapter 1054 - Chapter 1054: The Demoness’ Suggestion
Chapter 1054: The Demoness’ Suggestion
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
They were supposed to retreat. This surprised everyone.
Liao Jin and the others felt that it was too much to bear. They could not just retreat into the sect without completing the mission. Doing so would mean they failed. It would be difficult to face anyone in the sect.
In demonic sects, people did not respect those who fled from the scene. It invited too many troubles. They would not be respected.
The demonic sects paid great attention to things like that.
The stronger people would always harass the weak. Once they failed and were seen as weak, it would be difficult to escape it.
Of course, once such a trend appeared, it was extremely difficult to reverse it.
“Senior Brother Jiang, it’s a little too late to retreat, isn’t it?” said Lu Dong hesitantly.
“If people know about this, it’ll affect your reputation,” said Cheng Yuchen.
She did not dare to say “her” reputation. It was best to make Jiang Hao feel like his reputation would be damaged.
He was a candidate competing for the seat of the top disciple, so reputation was important to him.
Jiang Hao’s reaction disappointed them/
“It’s fine. Retreat first. It’s no longer safe here.”
His calm but firm voice made the others feel a little helpless.
However, no one dared to refute it.
Jiang Hao understood that these people did not want to retreat. But they did not refuse.
That was the power of being a candidate for the seat of top disciple.
It would be even more convenient after he became a top disciple.
At that time, he would wait for the Great Era war at the Heavenly Note Sect.
He would take care of the Spirit Herb Garden and watch the storm outside.
After retreating, Jiang Hao stood on a mountain peak and looked into the distance.
They could vaguely see the lake. If there was any problem, they could react immediately.
“This is good. From today, you must watch the lake every day.” Jiang Hao looked at the four of them. “Be it day or night, keep an eye on it. If there’s anything unusual, sound the alarm and continue to retreat. Don’t turn back. Run back to the sect with all you’ve got.”
They were a little surprised. It all sounded like this was a great disaster.
Zheng Shijiu looked very serious. He had never seen Jiang Hao instruct someone like this before. It meant whatever danger was there in the lake was huge.
“Senior Brother, are you planning to do something?” Liao Jin asked.
“I need to go in. The situation inside might have changed. I need to confirm the situation and then report to the sect,” Jiang Hao said.
The others were stunned.
Liao Jin, Lu Dong, and Cheng Yuchen had felt that Jiang Hao wanted to retreat with them because he was afraid.
However, they felt that something was wrong.
He was asking them to retreat to safety while he went in to face danger alone.
It was impossible!
Maybe he was telling them to retreat so that he could hide somewhere else. It was both safe and made him seem like a hero. Many people did something like that more often than not.
Jiang Hao turned around and left.
They all heaved a sigh of relief when he walked away.
The person who led them was gone.
“Are we going to stay here?” Lu Dong asked.
If they continued to stay here, it would affect their reputation.
“What will happen if we leave?” Cheng Yuchen asked.
The others were silent. If they left, they would be directly going against the team leader’s instruction.
Everyone sighed wearily. They had no choice but to stay here.
“I don’t understand what Senior Brother Jiang is trying to do. Did we somehow offend him?” Lu Dong asked.
Liao Jin fell silent.
He had offended him before.
Maybe Jiang Hao was taking it out on everyone.
However, he could not say that out loud. He would be the target of everyone’s resentment if he did.
Meanwhile, Situ Jian left with his men.
“Is it really necessary?” Ren Shuang asked.
“It is. I believe that he’s right,” Situ Jian said seriously.
At that moment, he led many of his fellow disciples away. If they did not listen to him, he would just tell them to leave.
Li Ertao also followed. He did not have any objections.
Even if the others had complaints, they did not dare voice it out.
Ren Shuang recalled the time she had met Jiang Hao. He was a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator back then, but he had already reached the peak of the Golden Core Realm at the moment.
His realm surpassed everyone present.
At the Hundred Flowers Lake, Hong Yuye sat in the pavilion and looked into the distance.
Dark clouds gathered in the blue sky.
Lightning flashed.
At that moment, a figure landed outside the pavilion.
“Sect Master…” Baizhi bowed respectfully.
She was a little nervous. This time, she had not come here to report. She had been summoned by the Sect Master.
It must be something important.
“Have you found anything on the lake outside the sect?” Hong Yuye asked.
“We’re still investigating. The people who went in haven’t come out yet,” said Baizhi.
That made her extremely uneasy.
If it was just an ordinary matter, the Sect Master would not have asked about it.
The problem with the lake was beyond anyone’s imagination.
“Is it dark inside?” Hong Yuye asked.
“Yes. Only the lantern of the lantern bearer can illuminate the way. Jiang Hao also has a small lantern, and it seems that he can also find his way inside,” Baizhi immediately said.
“The Heavenly Essence Soul Modeling Mirror might see the path inside,” Hong Yuye suddenly said.
She did not explain further.
Baizhi left, but she could not understand what the Sect Master meant.
However, there was one thing that she was certain of. She needed to use the Heavenly Essence Soul Modelling Mirror again.
Not only did she have to use it, but she also had to shine it on the lake.
He did not know the exact reason, but the fact that they needed to use the mirror was enough to show how dangerous the place was.
Once she returned to her residence, Baizhi put aside everything and immediately informed everyone to pour power into the Heavenly Essence Soul Modelling Mirror.
Although the price was high, she could not hesitate when the Sect master had spoken.
In front of the lake, Jiang Hao waited for a moment. He then sighed and entered.
He wanted to see if Hong Yuye would appear here.
But there was no time to wait.
A vast aura appeared in the lake.
The outbreak might happen in the next few days.
Time was running short.
When he entered, he felt that the darkness weighed heavy.
Jiang Hao saw the path when he took out his lantern.
‘Don’t I need to close my eyes this time? It seems the influence of the lake is getting stronger.’ He thought.
He sighed and walked ahead.
He was not very fast, but he had already reached the Heaven Stone.
‘It’s different from the feeling I had before.’
He felt that he had to walk very long before, but he reached it soon this time.
The new world was near.
Perhaps after some time, he would be able to see the Heaven Stone without entering the lake.
He only took a glance and wiped it before continuing to walk forward.
He was entering a new world, but he had no idea what was going on inside.
Jiang Hao thought that he would encounter some changes when he entered the new world, but it was just as dark as before.
Even with the lantern, it could not illuminate the path ahead.
This time, he felt that the path was extremely long. It was as if no matter how many steps he walked, he could not leave the darkness.
The new world was not as eventful as he expected.
He did not encounter anyone along the way.
Suddenly, he felt a gust of wind streak past.
It became extremely difficult to move forward. The light from the lantern went out.
Everything returned to silence.
He could only reach this point.
The Thousand Faces Treasure Fan appeared in his hand. He transformed into Smiling San Sheng. The seal on the Xuanyuan Sword shattered.
Then, a long sword emitting golden light whistled out.
In an instant, the sword’s intent swept in all directions.
The power that was hindering him disappeared.
The sword light lit up the lantern. He could see the path ahead once again.
“Who are you?” A weak voice came from the Xuanyuan Sword.
The dragon’s soul had awakened.
It had felt a great danger, which had woken it from its slumber.