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Join the ServerUnder Xiao Moyuan’s directive, Hong Luan swiftly took charge of the intelligence verification efforts.
Investigations into the ‘geomantic node’ beneath the university library and the abandoned underground command post in Mount Luoxia were designated top priority.
Several elite teams, specializing in covert operations and spiritual leyline detection, were deployed. Operating day and night under the guise of archaeological surveys or urban underground pipeline maintenance, their work proceeded without pause.
Concurrently, Xiao Moyuan contacted Hua Liang, who was handling matters in a distant city. The communication took place under layers of encryption and anti-divination barriers.
“A ‘geomantic node’… and one that’s been corrupted and transformed…” Hua Liang’s gentle voice came through the receiver, carrying a rare hint of solemnity.
“How can something like that be hidden beneath N University? Xia, that old bat, truly has a keen sense of smell. Such nodes are typically shrouded by ancient formations or natural force fields, making them difficult to discover, let alone utilize, without a stroke of luck or profound expertise in such matters.”
He paused, then added, “He intends to transform it into a ‘Blood Stained Eye,’ which is quite an ambition.
Once formed, this thing could not only provide him with an almost inexhaustible source of sinister, dark energy but also greatly amplify his bloodline magic.
It might even twist the ecology and spiritual energy fields over a wide surrounding area, creating a breeding ground for lesser bloodkin and dark creatures.”
“Regarding the ‘Blood Moon Feast,’ I’ve seen scattered descriptions in our family’s archives,” Hua Liang continued.
“This is an extremely ancient and wicked bloodkin forbidden ritual, one that not all bloodkin are qualified or capable of performing.
It usually requires several stringent conditions: specific celestial phenomena, such as a blood moon overhead; a powerful energy node to serve as the ritual’s foundation; at least one rare medium, often a life form with a special bloodline or soul characteristic, to act as a ‘key’ or ‘sacrifice’; and a vast quantity of life fuel, typically the blood and souls of innocents.”
“The ritual’s purpose can vary. It might be to break through one’s own bloodline shackles and ascend to a higher level, to forge powerful bloodkin sacred artifacts, or even to summon entities from deeper darkness…”
He paused, his tone growing more serious.
“If Xia’s goal truly is to use Miss Su Mian’s bloodline as a ‘key,’ then his ambition is likely far greater than we could have imagined.
The Heavenly Fox bloodline is inherently righteous and harmonious, imbued with potent vitality and spiritual communication abilities, which clash with the sinister and defiling nature of bloodkin.
Forcibly twisting and utilizing it would either trigger an uncontrollable and violent backlash, or… he might find a way to transform this ‘clash’ into a terrifying power. In either case, it would be extremely dangerous for Miss Su Mian.”
“And the Mount Luoxia underground command post…” Hua Liang pondered for a moment.
“I’ve heard a little about that place. It’s a relic from World War II, with an exceptionally complex and robust structure reaching deep underground. It’s said that its deepest parts connect to some wartime-excavated, clandestine tunnels of unknown purpose.
Unknown events transpired there at the end of the war, resulting in many deaths, leaving behind a heavy accumulation of malevolent energy and lingering vengeful spirits. Though sealed after the war, it has always been plagued by paranormal rumors.
Indeed, it’s a ‘good place’ for dark rituals. Grand Exorcist Xiao, the negative energy accumulated there over the years can easily interfere with one’s mind, amplifying fear and malice.”
Concluding his call with Hua Liang, Xiao Moyuan gained a clearer understanding of the danger and urgency of Xia’s plan. He then distilled this information and relayed it to Su Mian and Hong Luan.
Pressure descended like a mountain, yet this time, Su Mian did not succumb to panic. She spent even longer hours secluded in her meditation room, not in evasion, but in active confrontation.
She was no longer content with merely passively practicing control under Xiao Moyuan’s guidance. Instead, she began to actively ‘understand’ and ‘communicate’ with the increasingly surging, yet still unfamiliar, bloodline power within her.
She recalled the vague fragments from her bloodline inheritance, felt the joyous flow of power within her when moonlight fell, and experienced how her demonic energy responded to emotional fluctuations.
She even started trying to map the trajectory of power with her mind, to question the ancient consciousness slumbering deep within her bloodline.
This process was arduous and slow, like groping through a thick fog. However, each subtle realization, each successful ‘resonance’ with her bloodline power, granted her a greater degree of control and diminished her fear.
She discovered that when her heart was filled with the intent to protect—whether protecting Xiao Moyuan, Shen Zhixia who might still be saved, or herself—her demonic energy became remarkably docile and concentrated.
Conversely, if she was dominated by fear or hatred, her power tended to become restless and difficult to control.
Xiao Moyuan noticed her transformation. He adjusted her training regimen, reducing simple power suppression and combat exercises, and incorporating more content aimed at guiding her to perceive the essence of her power and temper her mind.
Sometimes, he would have her maintain tranquility in various environments simulated by formations. Other times, he would have her attempt to soothe a spiritual stone filled with impurities or revive a dying plant using her demonic energy.
These exercises, though seemingly gentle, demanded an extremely high level of mental fortitude, control, and understanding of her power’s true nature.
Su Mian studied diligently, and while her progress wasn’t miraculous, it was solid and steady. Her gaze grew increasingly serene, and her aura became more introverted and harmonious. Only in occasional, inadvertent moments would a profound and vibrant divine light flash deep within her eyes.
A profound and vibrant divine light, reminiscent of a Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.
Good news also arrived from Lu Yang.
With the assistance of the gentle nourishing method provided by Xiao Moyuan and refined by Hua Liang, Chen Wan’s soul body recovered at a noticeably faster pace.
Lu Yang excitedly reported that he could now perceive Chen Wan’s emotions quite clearly. Although direct communication remained impossible, the warm, dependent, and occasionally envious thoughts she conveyed invigorated him daily.
He even began to try guiding the yin-aligned power, which had coexisted with Chen Wan, during his exercises, combining it with his own yang qi to form a unique cycle. He felt his physical fitness and mental strength steadily improving.
Hong Luan’s intelligence verification work achieved a breakthrough a week later.
“Confirmed,” Hong Luan’s virtual image appeared on the encrypted screen in the study, as efficient as ever.
“Forty-seven meters beneath the N University library, an extremely concealed, high-intensity energy shielding layer exists.
When our detection spells penetrated this layer, we captured dense, guided, converging yin-aligned geomantic energy, as well as… faint traces of recent artificial disturbance and pollution.
The energy signature matches that of Target B, Xia, with an 81% concordance. We can conclude that this is the ‘geomantic node’ mentioned in the notes, and it has already begun to be infiltrated.”
“As for the Mount Luoxia underground command post,”
Hong Luan switched the screen, displaying a complex underground structure scan and thermal imaging,
“the external entrance is cleverly disguised, but there are clear signs of recent activity inside. Several brief but intense dark energy fluctuations were detected, with characteristics matching known bloodkin magic models.
The core area of the command post—the original wartime command center and the tunnels extending below it—is shrouded by a powerful anti-detection formation, preventing us from peering into its details.
However, it can be confirmed that the area is being actively modified and utilized, consistent with the characteristics of a ‘Feast’ venue.”
“Furthermore,” Hong Luan adjusted her glasses and added,
“we have monitored several batches of unidentified personnel, whose movement patterns are highly consistent, gathering towards Mount Luoxia via different channels over the past seventy-two hours, carrying large quantities of unknown materials.
Concurrently, the incidence of abnormal deaths—blood loss, torn necks—in the western part of the city and neighboring areas has increased by 300% over the past week.”
All clues indicated that Xia was accelerating his preparations. The storm was rapidly gathering; dark clouds were already overhead.
Xiao Moyuan gazed at the cold numbers and images on the screen, his eyes as sharp as a sword about to be drawn. The time for passive waiting was over.
He commanded in a deep voice,
“Mobilize all reliable forces to establish a comprehensive, three-dimensional surveillance network centered on the Mount Luoxia underground command post.
I want to know every person and every ‘item’ entering and exiting that place. Simultaneously, prepare an elite assault team to be on standby at all times. Maintain surveillance on the N University underground node, but do not take any action that might alert them.”
“Understood,” Hong Luan responded, then asked, “Regarding the anonymous observer and the Withered Heart they requested…”
“Continue the secret investigation, but lower its priority,” Xiao Moyuan stated. “For now, concentrate all resources on dealing with Xia. The old man’s intentions remain unclear; we won’t deepen our involvement for now, but maintain surveillance on him.”
Ending his communication with Hong Luan, Xiao Moyuan exited the study.
In the living room, Su Mian had just finished a round of meditation and was drinking water, her forehead slightly damp, her eyes clear. Seeing him emerge, she immediately cast an inquisitive gaze.
“The situation is confirmed,” Xiao Moyuan revealed without concealment. “Xia’s plan is accelerating, and the location is very likely the Mount Luoxia underground command post. We must also begin the final phase of preparations.”
Su Mian set down her water glass and straightened her posture. “What do I need to do?”
Her reaction was swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation, causing a flicker of approval in Xiao Moyuan’s eyes.
“Over the next week, your training will enter the practical simulation phase,” Xiao Moyuan explained.
“I will set up a composite illusion-killing formation in the apartment’s basement, simulating the energy environment, negative mental impacts, and attacks from bloodkin servants that might be encountered at the Mount Luoxia command post.
You will undergo adaptive training and tactical drills within it. Simultaneously, I will teach you several defensive and counter-spells specifically tailored to bloodkin energy characteristics, as well as… how to maximize and guide your Heavenly Fox bloodline power for self-preservation or interference in extreme situations.”
He walked up to Su Mian, gazing into her eyes. “This process will be extremely arduous, even dangerous. But it is necessary. We may face Xia himself, along with an unknown number of his blood servants and dark creatures. You must possess the ability to survive and fight in such an environment.”
Su Mian met his gaze and nodded firmly. “I’m not afraid of hardship.”
“Very good,” Xiao Moyuan affirmed.
“Additionally, I will arrange an outer perimeter alert and rendezvous mission for Lu Yang, and teach him some basic combined attack techniques that can be used in conjunction with Chen Wan’s power. He needs to adapt to a genuine ‘mission environment.'”
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