Chapter 2328 - 2324: That Person’s Surname Is Xiao
Chapter 2328: Chapter 2324: That Person’s Surname Is Xiao
Demon Sacrifice Day, the reason for its occurrence is because of unusual activity in the Demon Domain.
And most often, the reason is the Beast Tide.
With the Dongfang Family’s many years of guarding experience in the Demon Domain, they can accurately predict the disturbance ahead of time.
The Demon Sacrifice Day is meant to bring forth the various prodigies and monsters of this era to assist in hunting demon beasts.
First, it eases some pressure off the Dongfang Family, especially under large-scale Beast Tide, where the demon beasts rushing out from the Demon Domain are by no means ordinary, each exceedingly fierce.
Second, the prodigies and monsters that come here are not ordinary talents.
They may not surpass the older generation of strong warriors, but they are certainly no weaker than the elite of the Dongfang Family stationed here, perhaps even stronger.
This group of young talents, each possessing formidable cultivation techniques, each with extraordinary methods.
Gathered together, the power they unleash is not to be underestimated.
This can even become a sharp dagger, sweeping through a large number of demon beasts.
Thus, for these young prodigies and monsters, this is also an excellent and rare training experience.
And now, listening to Xia Yiming, the rules have changed?
Xiao Yi naturally knew of the Demon Sacrifice Day, he just hadn’t truly understood it yet.
Xia Yiming responded, "Probably 15 years ago, during the previous Demon Sacrifice Day."
"I’ve heard that the younger generation at that time was also strong, with countless fierce individuals."
"Arguably the best generation next to ours, full of exceptional talents."
Xia Yiming paused, collected his thoughts, and continued, "In short, at that Demon Sacrifice Day, everyone who participated was quite remarkable."
"Each was already half-grown, capable of standing alone as a supreme genius and monster."
"Yet it was this formidable force that ran into trouble, and it was the most severe incident among countless Demon Sacrifice Days over millennia."
"Out of one hundred and twenty of the most renowned monster figures from the hidden forces, only eight emerged."
"The rest were all buried in the Demon Domain, becoming wandering souls within it."
"Only eight came out?" Xiao Yi’s face was shocked.
"Yes." Xia Yiming’s expression gradually grew heavy, "I’m not too sure about the specific reason."
"According to the Palace Master’s speculation, it probably had something to do with a mutation inside the Demon Domain, or they encountered some terrifying Ancient Fierce Beast?"
Xiao Yi frowned, "It can only be this reason."
Xia Yiming shook his head, "There’s indeed a bit of that reason; maybe. But from what I know, it’s not just that, there’s also other unmentionable factors."
"Unmentionable factors?" Xiao Yi frowned and asked.
Xia Yiming chuckled bitterly, "I’m not too sure either, the Clan Leader mentioned it to me, and I have some general understanding of it."
"In short, something extraordinary must have happened during the Demon Sacrifice Day fifteen years ago."
"Then subsequently, what truly prompted the Dongfang Family to change the rules of the Demon Sacrifice Day was the accountability from a powerful entity."
"I’ve heard that among the one hundred and twenty prodigies, there was one immensely outstanding monster, perhaps their level of excellence was not inferior to the current Mo Youu or the Palace Master."
"They were the most outstanding and frightening among the one hundred and twenty prodigies and monsters."
"Yet this person did not manage to come out alive."
"And this person was from that powerful entity."
"Who?" Xiao Yi asked.
"I don’t know." Xia Yiming shook his head, "I’m unclear about the origins of this powerful entity, but to be able to challenge the Dongfang Family, even let the Dongfang Family suffer, it must be an unusual force."
"At least it’s on the level of the Holy Moon Sect."
"And this person was the successor of that powerful entity."
"Palace Master, you can imagine, this person died, the force behind them would certainly not let it go, naturally seeking to settle scores with the Dongfang Family."
Xia Yiming continued, "However, there was no real confrontation or conflict later on."
"Instead, the Dongfang Family completely changed the rules of the Demon Sacrifice Day after that."
"In order not to turn hosting a grand event that’s rewarding into a troublesome affair."
Xiao Yi touched his chin, indicating he was pondering.
Xia Yiming said, "In short, after that time, the rules changed."
"The Dongfang Family made it very clear that former rewards would still be given, without reduction."
"However, the training effectiveness could not be guaranteed."
"Anyway, the heavenly talents and monsters of various hidden forces, they can choose to come or not."
"If they came, it was just going through the motions. The Dongfang Family would fulfill their host obligations and ensure the safety of those entering the Demon Domain."
"Ha." Xiao Yi shook his head with a smile.
Prior to the Demon Sacrifice Day, the Dongfang Family’s Five Great Legions would enter the Demon Domain in advance, sealing off a large safe zone.
The training experience remains, but it’s not significant anymore.
Probably more heavenly talents and monsters come here just to broaden their horizons.
For those with a true heart of a warrior, this grand event, while the rewards remain unchanged, appears frivolous.
"You mentioned this incident as a secret?" Xiao Yi looked at Xia Yiming and asked.
"Yes." Xia Yiming nodded, replied, "Logically, fifteen years doesn’t count as very long."
"Such a significant matter, investigating it should not be impossible."
"Yet, nothing could be uncovered about the powerful entity’s origins."
"The Clan Leader once said this matter was completely silenced among the upper-level forces, no one was willing to mention it."
"The concerned individuals also directly dubbed it a secret incident, thoroughly sealing it off."
"Concerned individuals?" Xiao Yi furrowed his brows.
Xia Yiming smiled, "Under heaven, the only ones capable of this would be the Eight Palaces."
"So I said, Palace Master, even you aren’t aware of this secret?"
Xiao Yi laughed softly, "I’m not idle, the files in the Eight Palaces are countless, I wouldn’t waste time going through them one by one."
"What else do you know?"
"No more." Xia Yiming shook his head, "Anyway, after the Clan Leader brought it up back then, I found it slightly interesting and pondered a bit more."
"Clearly there is another reason for this matter, one hundred and twenty current supreme prodigies and monsters couldn’t have died so mysteriously."
"That powerful entity seeking accountability from the Dongfang Family, since it’s a force and not sequestered, why hide their name?"
"Mysterious reasons, mysterious force, mysterious talents, naturally it’s an unusual secret."
"Oh, right." Xia Yiming suddenly remembered something.
"The Clan Leader mentioned once that the direct cause within the Demon Domain involved a person."
"Who?" Xiao Yi asked.
"I don’t know." Xia Yiming shook his head, "I only know this person finally made the Eight Palaces and ancient forces completely seal the information, categorizing it as taboo."
"What identity does this person have, that’s unclear."
"Only known to be one of those prodigies and monsters who entered the Demon Domain back then."
Xiao Yi glanced at Xia Yiming, "You know nothing on all counts."
Xia Yiming chuckled bitterly.
"Oh, indeed." Xia Yiming exclaimed, "The Clan Leader did mention once, this person seems... to have the surname Xiao."
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