NCCnovel Chapter 192 The Truth Begins to Be Revealed, and the Conspiracy Begins to Be Exposed
Chapter 192 The Truth Begins to Be Revealed, and the Conspiracy Begins to Be Exposed
As Dai Yao and the mysterious figure arrived at the confidential archives, an ancient and powerful pressure swept over them, making it hard to breathe.
Good heavens, this isn't an archive room, it's a den of dragons and tigers!
The dense array of restrictive runes around them shimmered with an eerie light, like a spider web for hunting, and the slightest carelessness would trigger an alarm.
Various puppet guards stood like sculptures in every corner, exuding a chilling murderous aura.
"This is too exaggerated. Anyone who didn't know better would think there's some earth-shattering secret hidden here," Dai Yao muttered to herself, while secretly observing the guards' patrol route.
The mysterious figure remained silent, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings, constantly on guard.
He noticed the pattern of the guards changing shifts; every half hour, a new team of guards would take their place.
"It seems our chance has come," the mysterious figure said in a low voice.
Dai Yao understood immediately. The two exchanged a glance and began their operation in perfect unison.
Taking advantage of the guards changing shifts, Dai Yao used her unique stealth technique, her figure moving freely in the shadows like a ghost.
She moved with such lightness that she landed silently, making it difficult even for experienced hunters to detect her presence.
The mysterious figure followed closely behind. Although he did not have Dai Yao's ghostly movements, he was equally agile. Working in coordination with Dai Yao, the two of them were like two swimming fish, skillfully avoiding the guards' sight and successfully sneaking into the perimeter of the archives.
"Phew, we're finally in. This level of security is even stricter than when I took the college entrance exam before I transmigrated," Dai Yao said, wiping the sweat from her forehead with lingering fear.
The mysterious figure stared at the heavy gate before him, its surface engraved with intricate runes and emanating a chilling aura.
"The real challenge is just beginning."
Dai Yao pulled out a bunch of strange little gadgets from her storage bag. The mysterious figure looked at her and couldn't help but twitch his lips: "Are you... planning to pick the lock?"
"Shh! Keep your voice down!" Dai Yao made a shushing gesture mysteriously, then carefully began to fiddle with the tools.
"This is my family's secret lock-picking technique, guaranteed to cure any ailment."
After a series of clanging sounds, there was a "click," and the heavy door was actually opened!
Dai Yao raised an eyebrow smugly: "How about that, impressive, right?"
The two slipped into the archives room, where they were greeted by an ancient and somber atmosphere, with a faint musty smell permeating the air.
"Be careful," the mysterious figure warned, "here..." Before he could finish speaking, Dai Yao suddenly grabbed his arm and pulled him behind her. At the same time, a dark figure darted out from the corner!
"Who?!"
The shadowy figure moved with incredible speed, arriving in front of the two in the blink of an eye.
Upon closer inspection, Dai Yao discovered that it was actually a completely black spirit cat with a pair of emerald green eyes that gleamed in the darkness, resembling two sparkling gems.
"Oh my god! That scared me to death! I thought some scoundrel was hiding here!" Dai Yao patted her chest and complained.
The lynx stared warily at the two, letting out a low growl, and arched its back, seemingly ready to attack at any moment.
Just as the mysterious figure was about to make a move, Dai Yao stopped him.
"Wait, don't be impulsive, it seems to be just guarding this place."
Dai Yao tried to communicate with the spirit cat using her divine sense and found that the little guy was actually quite intelligent and seemed to be able to understand her words.
After some "friendly" communication, Dai Yao finally understood the situation. It turned out that the spirit cat was the guardian beast of the archives, responsible for protecting the safety of the place.
"What a relief, what a relief." Dai Yao breathed a sigh of relief and took out a spirit stone from her storage bag, handing it to the spirit cat. "Good little kitty, this is a greeting gift. Please take good care of me in the future!"
The spirit cat sniffed the spirit stone, meowed contentedly, and then turned and disappeared into the darkness.
"Done!" Dai Yao snapped her fingers triumphantly. "Now we can focus on finding clues."
The two continued deeper into the archives, where they saw rows of tall bookshelves filled with densely packed scrolls and books, and the air was filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.
Suddenly, an aged voice came from the darkness: "Who goes there?!"
Dai Yao and the mysterious figure immediately became alert. Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw an old man in a gray robe walk out from behind the bookshelf. He was the administrator of the confidential archives.
His face was pale, his eyes were filled with terror, and he clutched a jade slip tightly in his hand, as if he were ready to crush it at any moment.
"Don't be nervous, old man, we're just..." Dai Yao was about to explain when the old man suddenly shouted, "Help! There's an assassin!"
"Oh no!" Dai Yao exclaimed inwardly. This guy was actually trying to call for help!
With lightning speed, she appeared in front of the old man in a flash, snatched the jade slip from his hand, and simultaneously pressed his pressure points, rendering him unable to move.
"Grandpa, please don't get agitated. We mean no harm," Dai Yao said, trying to calm the old man down.
However, the old man looked terrified, his eyes filled with despair: "Who...who are you? Why are you barging in here?"
“We just want to know a few things,” Dai Yao explained patiently. “Don’t worry, we won’t hurt you.”
"Impossible! You must have been sent by those people!" the old man exclaimed excitedly. "They won't let me go! I'm doomed!"
"Those people? Who are they?" Dai Yao keenly caught the key information in the old man's words.
The old man remained silent, only shaking his head repeatedly, his eyes filled with fear.
Dai Yao knew that forcing her to ask wouldn't work.
She pondered for a moment, then suddenly remembered some clues she had obtained during her investigation, information about the administrator's family...
“I know you’re scared, but have you thought about your family?” Dai Yao stared into the old man’s eyes and said in a heavy tone, “What would they think if they knew you lost your life to keep a secret?”
Upon hearing this, the old man trembled violently, a flicker of pain flashing in his eyes.
“I can guarantee that as long as you tell us the truth, I will protect your family and ensure their safety,” Dai Yao said firmly.
The old man fell silent, his eyes flickering, as if he were engaged in a fierce internal struggle.
"Well? Old man, have you made up your mind?" Dai Yao's voice rang out again, carrying an undeniable air of authority.
The old man took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, his eyes filled with complex emotions...
"I..." He was about to speak when suddenly, the door to the archives room was flung open, and a cold voice came from outside: "Who are you? How dare you trespass into the confidential archives room!"
The old man's lips trembled, as if he had used all his strength to utter a single word: "I..."
Dai Yao held her breath, waiting for the crucial information to be revealed.
The mysterious figure also quietly gripped his weapon, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.
At this critical moment, the old man finally spoke: "I...I'll talk! It's...it's the Xuantian Sect, the Wanfa Sect, and the Xingxiu Palace, they...they joined forces..."
The old man recounted in fits and starts how the three forces manipulated him, how they altered and destroyed files, and how they covered up a shocking secret.
It turns out that the so-called "anomaly of the heavens" was not a natural disaster, but a man-made one!
In their struggle for a supreme treasure called "Primordial Qi," they did not hesitate to disrupt the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, causing a catastrophe!
This "primordial energy" is said to be able to make people instantly become immortals and control the heavenly way!
"Good heavens, so it was these old guys who were behind this!" Dai Yao couldn't help but complain, but her heart was filled with shock.
If this secret is leaked, the entire cultivation world will be thrown into chaos!
After the old man finished speaking, he collapsed to the ground as if he had lost all his strength.
Dai Yao gave him a healing pill and promised to protect his family.
"We must leave here immediately!" the mysterious figure warned.
Dai Yao nodded and was about to turn and leave when she suddenly caught sight of an ancient book deep inside the bookshelf that was emitting a faint golden light.
The ancient book was enveloped by a strange seal, as if resisting anyone from getting close.
A sudden thought struck Dai Yao, and an inexplicable attraction drew her toward the ancient book.
"What is this?" the mysterious figure asked in confusion.
Dai Yao did not answer. She reached out and gently touched the seal.
A strange energy fluctuation came from her fingertips, and she felt her golden finger getting slightly warm, as if it resonated with the seal.
The seal vanished automatically the next moment, and the ancient book slowly opened.
The text recorded in the ancient books was obscure and difficult to understand, but Dai Yao was able to clearly comprehend its meaning.
This ancient book actually records the detailed plans of those three sects, including their methods for obtaining "Primordial Qi"!
Dai Yao quickly browsed through the contents of the ancient book, her expression growing increasingly solemn.
This is not just a conspiracy, but a catastrophe that could destroy the entire cultivation world!
"It's done!" Dai Yao closed the ancient book, a glint of light flashing in her eyes.
"What is this?" the mysterious figure asked again.
“This is…” Dai Yao paused, “our talisman!”
Just as the three were about to leave, suddenly, the communication jade bracelet on Dai Yao's wrist vibrated...
A frantic voice rang out: "Boss Dai Yao, something terrible has happened!"
Dai Yao frowned. This jade bracelet was Miao Wan's exclusive means of communication. Unless absolutely necessary, this girl would not contact her in such a panicked tone.
"Xiao Wan, what's wrong? Tell me slowly." Dai Yao tried her best to make her tone sound calm in order to soothe Miao Wan's emotions.
"Boss! Something terrible has happened! Someone's attacking...attacking..." Miao Wan's voice was broken and filled with fear, "It's...it's the person who's always helped you!"
"What?!" Dai Yao's heart tightened, and a chill instantly shot from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.
Mysterious figure attacked?
Who did it?
Could it be that the people from those three sects have already noticed their actions?
"Where is he? I'm coming right now!" Dai Yao said urgently, grabbing the ancient book and turning to rush out.
"In...in the Ancient Books Pavilion..." Miao Wan's voice grew weaker and weaker, until finally only the sounds of fighting and painful groans remained.
Dai Yao's expression changed drastically. Ancient Books Pavilion!
Isn't that where they just left?
Did the other side set up an ambush all along?
"Damn it!" Dai Yao cursed under her breath, her spiritual energy surging beneath her feet, transforming into a streak of light as she sped towards the Ancient Books Pavilion.
The mysterious figure is her most important partner in the Ether Realm and the one she relies on to stand firm in this perilous world. She absolutely cannot let anything happen to him!
The archives administrator huddled in a corner, trembling, watching Dai Yao and the mysterious figure leave, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.
He didn't know if he had done the right thing.
"I hope... I hope you are all safe and sound..." he murmured to himself, clutching a small jade pendant tightly in his hand, a talisman given to him by his daughter.
Dai Yao moved extremely fast, arriving at the Ancient Books Pavilion almost in the blink of an eye.
However, the scene before her eyes made her heart sink.
The doors of the Ancient Books Pavilion were tightly shut, and a strong stench of blood permeated the air, along with lingering fluctuations of spiritual energy.
"Oh no!" A sense of foreboding rose in Dai Yao's heart. She pushed open the door abruptly, only to find the room empty, with just a few gruesome pools of blood on the floor, and...
A familiar black mask.
"This is impossible..." Dai Yao murmured to herself, a sense of powerlessness welling up in her heart.
This mask...
A mysterious figure!
Suddenly, the archives administrator stumbled over, his face ashen. Pointing to a path behind the antiquarian library, he stammered, "He...they...went that way..."