blogombal Chapter 127 Speculation about the Broken Horn
Chapter 127 Speculation about the Broken Horn
Chapter 127 Speculation about the Broken Horn
Darkness enveloped everything, and the trees twisted their grotesque forms, winding their way towards the gloomy sky.
Silence, deathly silence, as if even the wind feared this place, daring not to make a sound.
Decaying leaves piled up on the ground, emitting a nauseating stench.
Suddenly, a slight noise broke the deathly silence.
At this moment, pairs of eyes quietly and slowly opened from the darkness.
A crimson light flickered within, like the flames of hell; around the eyes was rotting flesh, with maggots wriggling among it.
Some eyes were as big as copper bells, filled with madness; others were small and narrow, revealing endless cunning. They opened their eyes slowly and heavily, their scarlet eyes looking in the direction from which the sound came.
Every time a pair of eyes opened, it brought a chilling sensation.
Where their gazes met, a massive figure appeared out of the darkness.
A large, thick hand gripped a shimmering golden leaf, and the heavy breathing made the deathly silence even more oppressive.
The moment they sensed the enormous figure, all their eyes snapped shut, as if they had witnessed something terrifying.
On the ground covered with withered leaves, a long-decayed skeleton suddenly trembled, and then eerie blue flames ignited in the skull's eye sockets.
"You're back."
Upon hearing the voice, the massive body stiffened instantly, then lowered its head slightly, its voice sounding somewhat tense.
"S-Sir."
"What kind of being could cause you to lose a horn in the darkness?"
"I"
Qiong Niu lay on all fours, his body low to the ground. His ferocious face was now filled with panic, as if he wanted to defend himself for his mistakes, but he couldn't utter a single word.
However, the voice from the skeleton showed no other emotion; it remained as calm and cold as ever.
"As I've said before, the most important thing in fishing is patience. Excessive recklessness and foolish behavior can only lead to unforeseen circumstances, especially at such a crucial time."
Qiong Niu lowered his head even further. "...Those faceless people are more powerful than I imagined. They seem to have mastered new abilities; that kind of fluctuation beyond emotions is definitely not something they could possess."
As he spoke, Qiong Niu still felt a lingering sense of fear.
Recalling that earth-shattering blow, even he couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive. If he hadn't reacted quickly enough, it wouldn't have been just a simple matter of losing a horn.
"I'm not surprised by this outcome. It's been seven years. I might have been surprised if they had simply disappeared like this." The skeleton moved slightly. "Tell me in detail what kind of power they possessed."
"I've only fought one person. No, that can't be called a fight. That guy is very strong and full of wildness. It's an extreme, crazy kind of wildness, but he still maintains his rationality."
Qiong Niu's tone was somewhat serious. "I'm not sure about the source of that ability, but I can sense the primal aura of the greedy. However, strangely, there is no negative energy being produced within that aura."
"Did they originate from greedy individuals but lack negative energy? Have they found a new energy source?"
"I don't know, but that energy was far too violent. It's completely different from the greedy people I'm used to. They're supposed to be masters of manipulating emotions, but this kind of power... it's just..."
After a pause, Qiongniu spoke again.
"I initially thought I was under an illusion, but it wasn't until I actually came into contact with it that I realized it wasn't an illusion. If it weren't for the golden leaf, I probably would have already..."
"A power that even you cannot resist?"
The will-o'-the-wisps within the skeleton flickered, as if deep in thought.
Qiong Niu cautiously raised his head, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.
"Perhaps those faceless people are even faster than us?"
"Go on."
"The Reverse World connects the entire real world with all dimensions. Since we were able to find the entrance to the secret realm, it should be even easier for them to break through the barrier of the secret realm with their abilities."
Qiongniu then shared his guess.
"Each secret realm hides unique extraordinary abilities. Although we cannot be sure how many still remain in the present reality, it is impossible that there is only one such realm, 'Tree Crown Royal City'."
"You suspect that the Greedy Ones already made their move on those secret realms seven years ago?"
"I think it's very likely. Although there aren't many faceless people, there aren't a few either. They haven't appeared in reality in the past seven years, which is suspicious in itself. If they're not in reality, then where are they?"
Qiong Niu's words quieted down the skeleton as well.
The eerie blue flames flickered intermittently, producing a faint crackling sound as they burned against the bones.
After an unknown amount of time, the cold voice reappeared.
"Your guess is not without merit; this might be why they turned their attention to us."
For the other world to invade the real world, what it needs is a gap created by a surge of negative energy between the two dimensions. It does not need to reverse the world, so both sides have always had what they need, and the situation has remained relatively stable.
However, if the inner world targets the secret realms in the real world, then breaking through the dimensional barrier will inevitably cause fluctuations in the reversed world, thus affecting the greedy.
He had suspected this before when the Crab Heretic Demon disappeared without a trace. The fact that their actions could open a passage to the Reversal World, which had been dormant for seven years, meant that they had attracted the attention of the greedy.
"The object possessed by Crab Barbarian was previously in charge of the contracted land on the outskirts of Huailing. If we can utilize human technology, the speed at which we open up the barrier will be several times faster."
"If it were just that lucky magical girl who survived who noticed, that would be one thing, but the greedy ones' actions only prove that they have been watching our movements all along."
"My lord, if we're involving those driven by greed, shouldn't we inform the other officials? After all, this is a war between two dimensions, and we might be in a difficult position to handle."
Before Qiongniu could finish speaking, the voice of the skeleton interrupted him.
"It hasn't reached that stage yet."
"If the greedy were truly capable of instigating a war, their retaliation would have been far more intense. But we've already offered enough bait, and all we've gotten are two or three fish, big and small."
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"What do you mean?" Qiong Niu frowned.
"The demon god shows no signs of awakening yet, and I think the god of the greedy is the same. It's normal that you don't know their habits since you haven't had much contact with them."
A few sparks rose from the skeleton and floated in mid-air.
"The greedy are a group of people who will not get up early for nothing. They are born from lies and deception, are only self-centered, focus on personal interests and will not contribute to others. Such a group is nothing more than a pile of loose sand."
"Even if they can find new energy and power in some lost secret realm, so what? Every secret realm that has survived from ancient times to the present is a tough nut to crack."
"The fact that they have been silent for seven years shows that they have not yet recovered from that war."
Upon hearing this, Qiong Niu also realized what was going on. "No wonder only Xuecheng and Chang'an responded to the bait we threw out earlier. Those faceless people must have suffered heavy casualties in their quest for that power."
"Well, we've been operating in the Canopy Royal City for so long. If they wanted to start a war, they would have done so already. They wouldn't choose to stop us by disrupting the production of alien beasts."
Qiong Niu nodded thoughtfully, and then the voice continued.
"But the guy you encountered before was definitely a variable."
Indeed, it is currently uncertain how many greedy individuals still possess that special power, and rash action could very well trigger even greater chaos.
Qiong Niu knew very well how much Sir Skull valued this plan. This operation had been planned for decades, and now was the critical moment. Any change would have incalculable consequences.
The energy possessed by the Tree Crown Royal City is extremely special, and it is also a way to further enhance Sir Skeleton's strength.
If other high-ranking officials were to learn of this power, the entire world would descend into chaos. No one wants someone similar to themselves to suddenly rise above them, and high-ranking officials are no exception.
Perhaps cooperating with other adults could avoid war with the greedy, but once cooperation is established, the ownership of this treasure will become a new problem.
Although a few high-ranking officials wouldn't be driven to internal strife over this, this energy would no longer belong to Sir Skull.
It can only become nourishment for the resurgence of the demon god.
Thinking of this, Qiong Niu's face also turned somewhat gloomy. "Then, sir, what should we do next?"
"Speed up the pace; we must take the Canopy Royal City as soon as possible."
The voice from the skeleton carried an unquestionable, stiff tone.
"You will return to the real world in the next few days. As for the command of the alien beast legion, leave it to the wolf. You only have one task, which is to produce as many biological weapons as possible."
"Yes, but, sir, we already have a shortage of heretics under our command. The dark crystals consumed in cultivating the alien beast eggs are too numerous, and increasing production will inevitably attract the attention of those magical girls. Isn't that a bit..."
"Don't worry, as long as I can obtain the secret treasure of the Tree Crown Royal City, I can have as many Dark Crystals as I want. As for the magical girls..."
"You do it yourself, kill if you can, and ideally make them panic. Just keep their attention away from this for now."
"clear."
Qiong Niu nodded heavily, then he seemed to remember something else.
"My lord, what if the Greedy Ones make a move?"
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Upon hearing Qiong Niu's words, the skeleton fell into a brief silence.
After a moment of silence, the voice reappeared.
"Avoid conflict with them unless absolutely necessary."
(End of this chapter)