Chapter 91

Chapter 91

As the Graha prepared for their descent, the people of the Mortal Desolate World were unaware of an approaching storm.

Although this sudden escalation could be said to be caused by Ji Xian and his actions, it wasnt entirely his fault. His interference merely sped up their involvement. Sooner or later, it was bound to happen, for the moment the Graha obtained the coordinates of Mortal Desolate, it was no longer possible for them to hide.

At the Second Peak of the Arcane Mountain, a harmless looking old man wearing a bloodstained robe slowly emerged from an immortal cave.

This feeling he muttered in a grave tone.

He had short grey hair and was holding a wooden cane in his left hand, using it to assist him with every few steps.

After walking to an open space, he came to stop. As he slightly lifted his head toward the sky, a frown can be seen between his brows.

A linen blindfold was wrapped around his eyes so it was unknown what he was looking at.

Suddenly, two mysterious white lights can be briefly seen shining through the fabric on his face. It was obvious they came from where his eyes should be and shockingly, just after a few breaths of time, the blindfold was dyed red as crimson tears gushed down his cheeks. The streams of blood were thick, making the old man look quite terrifying at this moment.

A fine trickle also leaked from the corner of his lips. As his mouth filled with the taste of metal, he forcefully swallowed it back down his throat.

The white glow vanished and the old man heavily panted. His hands clutched his chest, hoping to relieve some of the tightening tension there.

Despite his sorry state, it didnt take him long to calm his condition.

In the end, what I feared most happened. Theyve found us, he sighed.

As the words left his mouth, a figure appeared next to him without any warning. Clothed in a conservative light green dress, It was Dong Zongying.

The flowing wind parted her long bangs, revealing her troubled eyes.

Ancestor, something isnt right Im getting an overwhelming sense of foreboding. I

She spoke hurriedly but immediately froze after seeing the old mans pale complexion. He was also soaked in blood, causing her to immediately worry.

Dong Zongying lowered her head as she listened quietly like a child who has done wrong. In truth, she was still somewhat inexperienced. It has only been a decade or so since she received the position of Sect Master. While this was a grand status, it also carries immense pressure. The Arcane Mountain was created to safeguard the world but it was simpler said than done. She was still in the process of learning what her role meant.

The old mans heart softens upon seeing her like this. He kindly pats her shoulder and said, Your Master unexpectedly passed away many years ago due to his injuries, forcing you to become the next Sect Master without much preparation. So far, you have done an excellent job of stabilizing Mortal Desolate. You just need a little more time to acclimate. Im sure you can do it well.

Dong Zongying exhaled a breath, I wont disappoint you, Ancestor.

The old man nodded with satisfaction before returning his gaze to the sky.

Hope is not lost yet. I am still here. There are also those other two experts whom we know nothing about. Something tells me they will play a very important role in this. Zongying, the future is not yet set in stone. It is always changing. I cannot see the outcome but even if I could, even if what I saw was unfavorable towards us, it is not enough for me to give up, nor should it be for you.

Dong Zongying was silent. She glanced at the frail figure standing next to her whom she had nothing but respect for, and upon seeing his bloodstained robe and weak body, a hint of shame grappled at her mind.

Her bright brown eyes flashed with determination. An aura of authority came from her petite figure and she knew what needed to be done next.

Ancestor, you dont need to worry, Mortal Desolate will prevail. I will leave first, there are still some matters that I need to prepare.

Good, go on then, The old man said with a smile.

Dong Zongying disappeared, returning to the Sect Hall in the First Peak.

She stood in a tall building with an open view of the Arcane Mountain. Her gaze passed by the other five Halls one by one. When she saw the Talisman Hall, she stopped and her eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

Dongwu Sheng, Ive tolerated you long enough. Do you really think I didnt know who you are? Since your kind is coming, theres no more reason to watch over you. Its time to send you on your way.

A strand of spiritual sense left her body and traveled to the Combat Hall to notify Zeng Shihao. All the while, she took out an ordinary copper token. She blankly looked at it for a second before tightening her grip.

Her body glowed with a soft green light as she circulated her True Essence into it.

It shined with a series of different colors before ultimately settling on red. In the instant that this happened, nine other tokens throughout the Mortal Desolate World also erupted into the same color.