Volume 5 Chapter 117
by Need_More_SleepVolume 5 + Chapter 117: The Salvation of The White Night Sect
On the vast wetlands of Qiuqianyuan.
All the followers of the White Night Sect gathered together, performing a ritual of worship to the Azure Fox God.
In their hearts, they prayed for the god to unleash divine power and bring forth a miracle.
Now, the false god, the Red Fox, had sent forth a false priestess, leading an army that drove the White Night Sect into repeated defeat.
Originally, the White Night Sect had already become the state religion, everyone had believed their rise to glory was inevitable… no one could accept this reality.
Now, driven into a corner, the sect members had abandoned Peach Blossom Sanctuary and fled here.
“Azure Fox God, please descend with a miracle!”
“Please unleash your divine power, repel the false god, and save us!”
“Azure Fox God, please appear, please appear!!”
Their voices merged into a unified cry.
The moon hung quietly in the night sky, while at the center of Qiuqianyuan, the ritual fire burned steadily, illuminating the faces of the believers.
After the ritual continued for some time, a tall figure appeared before them.
It was the White Night Sect Leader.
“Lord Sect Leader!!”
The followers erupted into cheers.
When they left Peach Blossom Sanctuary, he had told them one thing, that upon arriving at Qiuqianyuan, the Fox God would grant a miracle, crush all enemies, and restore the pure and tranquil White Night to Fox Hill.
The divine radiance of the Azure Fox would endure forever.
“Lord Sect Leader, has the Fox God heard our prayers?” a believer asked.
“The Fox God has heard the prayers of every one of you.”
The Sect Leader revealed a deeply gratified expression.
“This has been a trial. The Fox God has been testing the strength of your faith, whether you would waver in hardship. From what I see, each and every one of you has passed. I am proud of you all.”
“That’s wonderful!! Our voices have finally reached the Fox God! To be acknowledged by the Fox God, what an honor!”
The believers were overwhelmed with emotion.
No matter the suffering, as long as they could receive the Azure Fox God’s blessing, it was all worth it.
“The Fox God has been moved by your devotion and has decided to save you, guiding you all to paradise, where you shall attain eternal happiness!”
Spreading his arms wide, the Sect Leader shouted.
“Praise the Fox God! A miracle shall soon descend! The great Fox God will grant salvation, freeing us from the endless suffering of mortal existence and leading us to the promised land!”
“Praise the Fox God!”
The followers echoed in unison, kneeling again and again.
At some unknown moment, a hazy mist had already enveloped the makeshift ritual grounds.
As they inhaled it, they felt their spirits ascending, their souls slipping free from their decaying bodies, gaining an indescribable sense of liberation.
They saw a world filled with birdsong and blossoms, a sacred land shrouded in immortal mist, and the Fox God calling to them.
This was no mortal realm.
It was the paradise promised by the Fox God, accessible only to the truly devout.
Tears of joy streamed down their faces as they rushed toward the paradise they had long dreamed of.
“Excellent… just like this…”
Watching as the followers willingly let their souls leave their bodies, each one being drawn into the Yasakani no Magatama, the Sect Leader was thoroughly satisfied.
“Devout believers… your souls will create a true holy land.”
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“Th-this is…!”
Yue Liu, leading her troops deeper into Qiuqianyuan, suddenly halted. Her body trembled as a chilling sensation washed over her.
“Princess, what’s wrong?” Fenghua asked. “Are you unwell?”
“It feels like someone is performing an extremely evil forbidden technique…!”
Clutching her forehead, Yue Liu sensed it clearly, somewhere nearby, a terrifying spell was being cast, relentlessly draining life.
Only the White Night Sect Leader could wield such power.
But ahead… weren’t there only him and his followers?
What was he doing to them?
“Ahhh!! Enemy attack! Enemy attack!!!”
The shrill cries of fox soldiers tore through the air.
“What’s happening? Has the White Night Sect made a move?!”
Fenghua rushed forward.
At the front lines, fox soldiers were locked in combat with figures hidden among the reeds.
“Go down!!”
A soldier roared, swinging his halberd and cleaving his opponent’s head clean off.
Yet unbelievably, the headless figure lunged back out of the reeds and struck him down.
Under the moonlight, the truth became visible.
Paper figures!?
More and more paper figures emerged from the sea of reeds, not only humanoid, but also beast-shaped. Their numbers were overwhelming, forming an army rivaling their own.
“You’ve got to be kidding…”
Fenghua stared in disbelief.
“These are shikigami summoned by the Sect Leader!”
Yue Liu was equally surprised.
She had anticipated traps, but not this many.
The best way to deal with such constructs was fire, but setting fire here would engulf their own forces as well.
Even so, retreat was not an option.
They had come this far, and soldiers with fighting spirit would not lose to soulless constructs!
Raising her weapon, Yue Liu declared:
“All troops, battle formation! The final battle against the White Night Sect Leader begins now! Victory is the only option, we dedicate this battle to the Red Fox God!”
Though shaken, the soldiers were reinvigorated by her voice.
“Understood, Princess! For the Red Fox God, we will fight to the death!!”
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“So, they’ve finally come. I’ve been waiting.”
Standing atop a boulder, Bai Lian listened to the sounds of battle, a cruel smile curling on her lips.
“This time, I’ll wash away my shame. All of you… will die!”
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