bookrandom Chapter 299 The Waters of the Demon Abyss, Nearly Turning Against Each Other
Chapter 299 The Waters of the Demon Abyss, Nearly Turning Against Each Other
Demonic energy beads are a secret method commonly used by demons to seal away energy.
Ji Ying noticed the subtle changes in Hong Ling and Jin Lei's expressions and asked, "Do you two know the origin of this demonic orb?"
Hongling and Jinlei exchanged a glance, knowing that there was no point in hiding it from Ji Ying.
Hongling sighed softly, saying with a hint of helplessness, "This is a long story, but we do know the origin of this demonic pearl."
A glint of reminiscence flashed in her eyes, as if she were recalling scenes from the past.
Jin Lei picked up the thread and said, "Back then, we were after a treasure. The man was carrying a valuable item, and we chased him for a long time."
He spoke frankly, without any attempt to conceal anything in his words.
Murder and robbery are common occurrences in the Demon Realm, a place where the strong prey on the weak, and there's no need to shy away from the truth about it.
Upon hearing this, Ji Ying nodded slightly, but there was also a hint of disapproval in her expression.
He had already understood the reason behind it and guessed the process: "I understand. Ji Chao was chasing his target and ended up in this world, where he accidentally discovered this secret realm. Although he killed that Jiu Clan member, he was also seriously injured and may have died at the hands of this native cultivator from the lower realm."
Hong Ling added softly, "We are also partly to blame for Ji Chao's situation. If it weren't for his greed, he might not have chased into the spatial turbulence and wouldn't have perished here."
Her expression carried a hint of self-reproach.
Jin Lei shook his head, his gaze resolute: "Now is not the time to talk about these things. We should find out the real cause of Ji Chao's death and avenge him."
Ji Ying's gaze fell on the demonic energy bead, still filled with unresolved questions: What secrets did this demonic bead hold, and why was Ji Chao so obsessed with it? Why was he even willing to risk his life to snatch it despite his severe injuries?
Mad Blade remained silent, but his gaze was also fixed on the demonic orb.
A sly glint flashed in Hongling's eyes.
"Everyone, what's actually hidden inside this demonic energy bead is just a Nascent Soul Pill. It's really not worth it for Brother Ji Chao to get caught up in the spatial turbulence for it."
Her words carried a hint of sorrow, as if she were lamenting Ji Chao's unfortunate fate.
Ji Ying raised an eyebrow, her gaze sharp as a sword, piercing Hong Ling's eyes: "Hong Ling, would you take such a risk for a Nascent Soul Pill? This is far too suspicious."
He clearly didn't believe Hong Ling's words.
Hong Ling's expression changed slightly, but she forced herself to remain calm and said softly, "This Nascent Soul Pill is different for Brother Ji Chao, as he urgently needs it. Our target is just a Nascent Soul stage member of the Jiu Clan. What good things could this person have besides the Nascent Soul Pill?"
“Ji Chao was accidentally caught in the spatial turbulence,” Jin Lei immediately added.
Ji Ying sneered: "Coincidentally, one of my juniors needs a Nascent Soul Pill to aid his cultivation, so I will accept this Demonic Qi Bead. As compensation, I am willing to give you some more spirit stones."
Upon hearing this, Hong Ling's expression changed drastically, and she said urgently, "No! That's...that's the only keepsake left by Ji Chao, we can't..."
However, before she could finish speaking, Ji Ying interrupted her.
His gaze was as cold as ice as he looked at Hong Ling: "Hong Ling, we are both elites of our clans, why should we fight over a Nascent Soul Pill? In the future, I can find an even better one to compensate you."
At this moment, Kuangdao, who was standing to the side, had already taken in the subtle expressions of Hongling and Jinlei.
He pondered to himself that this demonic energy bead clearly contained a secret unknown to others, and Hong Ling's eagerness to part with it only added to his suspicions.
Then, Kuangdao spoke, his voice steady and powerful: "Brother Jiying, I observe that this Demonic Qi Bead is no ordinary object. What it contains is certainly not a simple Nascent Soul Pill. Why don't we open it together and find out what it holds?"
The faces of Hong Ling and Jin Lei instantly lost all color.
They each gripped their magical weapons tightly, yet dared not act rashly.
The difference in their strength was too great. Even if the two of them joined forces, they could only hold off Kuang Dao. They were helpless against Ji Ying, a Nascent Soul cultivator.
If we were to turn against them now, it would be tantamount to courting death.
Their eyes held a mixture of helplessness and resentment, but even more so, a sense of apprehension.
Under the tense and expectant gazes of everyone, Ji Ying slowly made her move. Due to their racial characteristics, the Parasitic Clan had a good understanding of the secrets of various races and realms, so it was not difficult for them to unravel the arrangements left by the Blame Clan.
The demonic bead seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, slowly rotating, with various obscure and difficult-to-understand demonic runes appearing on its surface.
A dazzling black light flashed suddenly, and the bead shattered.
Immediately afterwards, a special blue bottle emitting a dark light appeared before everyone's eyes, its unique magical fluctuations sending chills down their spines.
The Empty Azure Bottle is the best magical artifact in the cultivation world for storing elixirs and spiritual liquids. It can preserve the spirituality of the contents for ten thousand years. This item is extremely rare in the demon realm.
The moment they saw the empty blue bottle, the lie of the so-called Divine Transformation Pill was exposed.
The fact that even this bottle cannot completely isolate the contents, allowing its radiance to escape, further proves the high level of the contents.
"This...this could be the Demon Clan's supreme treasure, the Water of the Demon Abyss!" Ji Ying's voice was filled with undisguised shock, and her eyes gleamed with disbelief.
There are many legends about the Demon Abyss in the Demon Realm, but there is no doubt that the Demon Abyss is inextricably linked to the eleven plague gods who are currently sleeping.
Some say it is the birthplace of the God of Plague, some say it is the remnant of an ancient battlefield, and others say it is located in the center of the Demon Realm, a place where the malevolent energy and demonic energy of all realms converge with the power of the eleven Gods of Plague.
He had only heard of the waters of the Demon Abyss, but had never seen them in person. Now that he had witnessed them, he was deeply shocked.
Hong Ling and Jin Lei's faces were deathly pale. Their eyes were filled with shock and regret.
They had only heard a sliver of information at the time, but they couldn't be sure.
After all, the Water of the Demon Abyss is a treasure of at least the seventh tier, so how could it be in the hands of a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Jiu Clan?
They regretted not having acted as decisively as Ji Chao in chasing into the spatial turbulence and seizing the waters of the Demon Abyss. What they regretted even more was that, now facing the two powerful opponents, Ji Ying and Kuang Dao, they were powerless to turn the tide.
The air seemed to freeze at that moment, and everyone's breathing became heavy.
The appearance of the waters of the Demon Abyss undoubtedly surpassed everything else.
Deep within Mad Blade's eyes, a flicker of greed, like a candle flame in the dark night, vanished in an instant.
The Water of the Demon Abyss is extremely rare. It is rumored to be an opportunity to transcend tribulations. The value of a single drop of the Water of the Demon Abyss is enough to shake the Demon Realm, far exceeding that of a Divine Transformation Pill.
However, when facing Ji Ying, Kuang Dao could only conceal his greed.
Ji Ying remained calm and composed as he readily accepted the Demon Abyss Water, as if it were an ordinary matter.
"I will keep this water of the Demon Abyss for the time being. After we return to the Parasite Clan, the clan will decide its ownership together."
Hong Ling and Jin Lei's expressions turned extremely ugly at this moment.
They knew in their hearts that the waters of the Demon Abyss were no longer meant for them.
They were filled with anger and resentment. Why hadn't they discovered the demonic energy bead first? Why was Ji Chao so careless as to let such a treasure slip away?!