The Devil's Cave is a very dangerous place. Even Mahayana cultivators would risk their lives if they enter.
As a cultivator in the fifth realm of the Tribulation - crossing Period, Lin Changsheng is indeed a very powerful existence in the Fuliu Star Field. However, in more prosperous regions, his strength would seem less significant.
When he stepped into the Devil's Cave, Lin Changsheng didn't expect to come out alive.
"This is my fate."
Since about a decade ago, Lin Changsheng often had dreams. In those dreams, the Devil Abyss was countless times larger than the Devil's Cave, and its horror was beyond imagination. M.511 ω x.com
Later, Lin Changsheng opened the tombs of his ancestors, many of which were empty. Through this, he came to understand some things.
"How innocent the living beings in the world are. How could they bear this kind of karma?"
Lin Changsheng didn't seek recognition from the world. He only wanted to have a clear conscience and not disgrace the noble names of his ancestors.
Boom -
The terrifying devilish energy had been eroding Lin Changsheng's body, but it was temporarily blocked by his body - protecting barrier.
However, as Lin Changsheng went deeper, the devilish energy became thicker and thicker, and the body - protecting technique gradually couldn't hold on.
Some cracks had appeared on part of the barrier. Lin Changsheng turned his head to look, and a hint of worry flashed in his eyes. Even so, he didn't plan to turn back. Instead, he sped up his pace.
This place was like an endless abyss. Darkness swallowed everything. No matter what Dao techniques and treasures Lin Changsheng used, he couldn't see the whole picture of the surroundings. He could only use his intuition to judge the direction of the path.
"Cut!"
Below, Lin Changsheng saw hundreds of hideous and terrifying skulls with surging devilish energy rushing towards him.
At the moment before they touched him, Lin Changsheng attacked with thunderous means, cutting the skulls blocking his way in half. He took the opportunity to pass this level and continued moving forward.
"Ooo - "
A sound like ghosts crying and wolves howling came from the depths of the Devil's Cave.
The ghostly sound seemed to have some mysterious power, piercing through the body - protecting barrier and reaching Lin Changsheng's ears.
Even if Lin Changsheng didn't want to hear it, he had no choice.
At first, Lin Changsheng could resist the bewitchment of the ghostly sound with his own willpower. However, as time passed, he gradually couldn't bear it anymore.
"Apprentice, after I leave, you must guard the Xuanqing Sect well."
"Master, where are you going?"
"The end of my lifespan is approaching. I'm afraid I won't live long."
"Don't talk nonsense, Master. You are in the prime of your life. There is still a long way to go before your lifespan runs out."
The master just smiled and didn't say anything.
Not long after, Master Feng Changxuan passed away.
Scenes from the past flooded into Lin Changsheng's mind like a tide.
Lin Changsheng's state of mind was slightly affected, and his eyes became moist.
"I don't understand! Why should my Xuanqing Sect take on this responsibility? Why? There are countless forces in the world that are stronger than my Xuanqing Sect. They don't care, but why should the ancestors of my Xuanqing Sect sacrifice their lives?"
In a trance, Lin Changsheng saw a fragment of a scene from his dream. The dream was originally very blurry, but now it became very clear, as if he had seen it with his own eyes.
In a certain era, two high - level members of the Xuanqing Sect were discussing the matter of the Devil Abyss. They had clearly awakened their inherited memories and needed to bear the last wishes and responsibilities of their ancestors.
"Do you want to see the living beings in the world being slaughtered?" asked a purple - clothed man, who was older, patiently.
"No," replied another man in plain clothes, with the word "unwilling" seemingly engraved on his face. He gritted his teeth.
"We're not doing it for others. We're doing it for ourselves. If the Devil Abyss is in chaos, this homeland will surely become a land of demonization, and our relatives and friends will also be doomed," said the purple - clothed man, looking into the distance with a solemn tone.
"Senior brother, I'm afraid..."
The scene of the Devil Abyss in the inherited memory made the man in plain clothes feel scared. It wasn't that he didn't want to fulfill the will of his ancestors, but his body instinctively feared.
"Don't be afraid. I'm here," said the purple - clothed man, walking over to rub the head of the man in plain clothes and forcing a smile.
The scene changed. Decades later.
The purple - clothed man and the man in plain clothes used a superb feigned - death supernatural power to deceive everyone in the Xuanqing Sect. Then, they headed towards the Di Prefecture, embarking on this fateful path.
"Senior brother, if we don't come back, will there be a next life?" asked the man in plain clothes on the way, trying to relieve the pressure in his heart and break the dull atmosphere.
"Maybe we said the same thing in our previous life," joked the purple - clothed man.
"That's really unlucky! We died in our previous life, and we have to go again in this life," said the man in plain clothes, frowning unhappily.
"Hahaha..."
The purple - clothed man laughed several times, riding the wind and waves, moving forward bravely.
"Senior brother, did our grand - master pass away inexplicably back then because he also went to the Devil Abyss?" asked the man in plain clothes, catching up and asking again.
"Probably," said the purple - clothed man, looking into the distance with a complicated look.
They knew they were going to die, but they had no way out.
Just consider it for their descendants. Fight for a more peaceful and prosperous world.
In the Devil Abyss, Lin Changsheng's vision became blurry because tears misted his eyes. When he blinked, he could no longer see the scene of the two ancestors.
Immediately, a ghostly voice reached Lin Changsheng's ears: "What's the point of you doing this?"
The things in the Devil's Cave wanted to bewitch Lin Changsheng and prevent him from going deeper. Once the Array - Boundary Spirit Orb was activated, the Devil's Cave would be sealed for at least a hundred years.
"People are unpredictable and selfish. Even if you sacrifice your life for them, they won't appreciate it."
"Turn back! As long as you turn around now, you can leave safely."
"The world is so big. With your abilities, you can go anywhere. Why sacrifice your life?"
"It's not worth it..."
Various voices came, like the teachings of an old man, the charming voice of a woman, and the crying of a child.
Lin Changsheng's speed suddenly slowed down, and a terrifying thought came to his mind: "The people in the world are stupid, and the powerful members of various sects are extremely selfish. Why should my Xuanqing Sect take this responsibility? Why can they rest easy? Why..."
If it was for the sake of descendants, they could simply move the sect to a remote corner and live a peaceful life away from worldly disputes.
Give up!
The strange power in the Devil's Cave was trying to persuade Lin Changsheng to give up.
Lin Changsheng's footsteps paused for a moment, and his eyes became a little dazed.
"The will of my ancestors cannot be questioned."
Lin Changsheng recovered with his strong willpower. The confusion in his eyes disappeared instantly, and he started moving again.
In this way, Lin Changsheng resisted countless devilish voices and reached the depths of the Devil's Cave.
Dong! Dong! Dong!
A sound with a special rhythm echoed in every corner of this dark space.
It sounded like a heartbeat, or like the breathing of some kind of existence.
Lin Changsheng waved his sleeve, pushed aside the thick black fog in front of him, and saw part of the scene in the distance through the gap in the fog.