Chapter 1717

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Ye Wushuang’s inexplicable kindness and excessive enthusiasm towards Mu Xu and Mu Qinghe were bound to seem eerie to the siblings, who were no fools. Meeting Mu Xu’s gaze, Ye Wushuang couldn’t help but smile and ask, “Do you want to hear the truth?”

“Mm-hmm,” Mu Xu nodded.

“Alright then!” Ye Wushuang began slowly, “It’s true that Senior Yin Shenghao and Senior Su Chenyang have received help from Senior Bai Haoran of the Bai family, and they’ve always remembered it. My assistance to you is indeed a form of repayment, on behalf of the two seniors.”

Mu Xu nodded in understanding.

“But that’s only part of it,” Ye Wushuang continued. “At present, the Holy Heaven Sect is in turmoil. The Spirit Sword Pavilion is determined to annihilate us, and we are powerless to resist.”

“So, by helping you, I hope to earn a favor from the Bai and Mu families. If I can cure Mu Qingyun, then as the wife of the Bai family’s clan leader and the sister of the Mu family’s clan leader, I can ask the Bai and Mu families to assist the Holy Heaven Sect. Surely they would agree, right?”

Upon hearing this, Mu Xu’s eyes brightened as he looked at Ye Wushuang. So that’s how it is!

After a moment of contemplation, Mu Xu said, “But the Ziwei Blood Ginseng might not be able to cure my great-aunt…”

“I know, but if I take a look at your great-aunt, perhaps I might have a way!” Ye Wushuang replied.

“Me?” Mu Xu looked at Ye Wushuang, his expression filled with astonishment.

“Prince Ye, it’s not that I don’t trust you!” Mu Xu said with a bitter smile. “The ninth-grade spiritual elixir masters and saint-level elixir masters from both the Mu and Bai families are at a loss.”

“For years, the Mu and Bai families have spent a fortune to invite powerful elixir masters from various continents, but none have been able to help.”

Hearing this, Ye Wushuang smiled and said, “Just because someone has higher alchemical skills doesn’t mean they know everything. How can you know if I can do it without trying?”

Mu Xu was taken aback by these words.

“Give it a try; it won’t do any harm,” Ye Wushuang continued. “First, let’s find the Ziwei Blood Ginseng. Then, I can go with you to the Bai family and take a look. I promise, if I can’t do it, I won’t act recklessly!”

“Alright!” Mu Xu finally nodded, feeling completely reassured.

Ye Wushuang, with his experiences from several lifetimes, knew that if he just showed excessive concern for Mu Xu and Mu Qinghe, it would gradually make them afraid and worried. So now, he fabricated a reason to get help from the Bai and Mu families. He was acting for his own benefit, and that made it more believable to Mu Xu and Mu Qinghe.

Mu Xu looked at Ye Wushuang earnestly and said, “If you really can cure my great-aunt, my grandfather and the Bai family’s clan leader will definitely be willing to help the Holy Heaven Sect.”

“Deal!”

After their discussion, the group rested and prepared themselves before setting off again towards the Upturned Sky Ridge. Along the way, Yu Yourong kept a hostile gaze on Tang Bingwen, who was terrified and stayed close to Ye Wushuang, fearing that Yu Yourong might tear him apart.

Three days passed in this manner, and the group of nine had traveled hundreds of miles. Inside the Burial Saint Cave, the abysses crisscrossed, and the dense forests were everywhere, making the terrain complex and full of dangers. It was impossible to fly through the air and quickly cross the area; they could only rely on their legs to forge a path step by step.

On this day, a basin appeared ahead. The soil within the basin was a deep red, and it was shrouded in a thin, red mist.

“What is this place?” Mu Xu asked curiously.

“Heavenly Blood Pit!”

Heavenly Blood Pit?

The group was puzzled.

Ye Wushuang explained slowly, “It is said that countless lives have been buried here, with thousands of warriors dying in this place. Their blood has stained the earth red, which is why the soil is of this color. Moreover, because the terrain is low-lying, the red mist never dissipates, making it extremely eerie.”

Ye Wushuang, in his past life as a spiritual saint, had explored the Burial Saint Cave several times. Although he was not familiar with every part of it, he knew some areas well. The Heavenly Blood Pit was one such place he had discovered in an ancient book within the cave.

At that time, Ye Wushuang had thought that perhaps only those who had reached the Star-Plucking Realm and妄 Self-Delusion Realm could create such a rare spectacle with their blood. But now, he suspected that perhaps even a sage might have perished here.

Mu Qinghe couldn’t help but ask, “Prince Ye, since this place is so eerie, can’t we take a detour?”

Ye Wushuang shook his head and said, “The Upturned Sky Ridge is surrounded by the Heavenly Blood Pit. The entire area of the Upturned Sky Ridge is a vast expanse of mountains and abysses, forming an oval shape that spans tens of thousands of miles. The outer perimeter of the Upturned Sky Ridge is completely encircled by the Heavenly Blood Pit. No matter which direction we take, we must pass through the Heavenly Blood Pit. It is about a hundred miles across, and once we cross it, we will reach the Upturned Sky Ridge.”

Upon hearing this, Mu Qinghe and the others nodded in understanding.

Yu Yourong, standing nearby, looked at Ye Wushuang with a hint of surprise. She didn’t know about this information, but Ye Wushuang did. She thought it might have been something that Yin Shenghao and Su Chenyang had told Ye Wushuang, and she didn’t give it much thought.

“Everyone, be careful,” Ye Wushuang said, gathering his energy. “Inside the Heavenly Blood Pit, the red soil and the thin red mist never dissipate. This hundred-mile journey will not be safe. There is a high possibility of encountering eerie spiritual beasts or things that can bewitch the mind. Stay alert.”

Only after crossing the Heavenly Blood Pit could they reach the Upturned Sky Ridge. Moreover…

Ye Wushuang vividly remembered that the blood-furred, blue-eyed monster he had sealed years ago was also in the Upturned Sky Ridge area. The Upturned Sky Ridge spanned tens of thousands of miles, and Ye Wushuang had only visited certain parts of it in the past. From now on, they could only take one step at a time and see what came next.

As the group entered the Heavenly Blood Pit, Mu Xu, Mu Qinghe, and the others soon realized that as soon as they stepped into the pit, an oppressive atmosphere enveloped their hearts, refusing to dissipate.

Ye Wushuang spoke up, “Everyone should have some kind of mind-calming and enlightening elixir on them, no matter the grade. Take one to keep your emotions stable.”

“The air here, if breathed in for too long, can make one feel agitated and greatly affect one’s mood. Staying here longer might even drive someone mad. However, a regular mind-calming elixir can counteract this effect.”

“Okay,” the group responded.

As they continued on their way, they passed by a forest. Upon closer inspection, the trees in the forest were three to five zhang tall, with leaves as red as maple leaves. The wind blew through them, creating a howling sound that, combined with the thin red mist around them, made everyone feel uneasy.

Everyone present was at the Self-Delusion Realm or Star-Plucking Realm, and normal dark environments could not affect their mental states. However, this place could!

“Wait!” Suddenly, Ye Wushuang stopped in his tracks.

The group’s hearts immediately leaped into their throats as they looked around nervously.