I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 457 - 301: Sealing the Array, Passing on the Torch

Chapter 457: Chapter 301: Sealing the Array, Passing on the Torch

Yin Yang Bureau main hall.

The chains and keys, both were already prepared.

These were the treasures the Saint Master required, their exact purpose still unknown for the moment.

But these Netherworld chains should be able to play no small part in suppressing the Saint Master’s injuries.

And at the entrance, a white skeleton stood proudly, radiating a luminous sheen.

Above it, however, was a head with disheveled hair, yet with flesh and skin intact.

But at this moment, its face was densely covered in tentacles.

And its eyes were filled with bloodshot veins, with the pupils deep within turning a faint green.

"Two hours are up!"

East Mountain Prefecture Master said in a low voice, "I cannot hold on any longer."

At the same time, in front of Him, before the great hall of the Yin Yang Bureau.

Mr. Lu, Lin Lei, and Lv Tang, all stood solemnly.

Just now, Fu Zhong had returned with Lin Lei, utilizing the residual power of Duke Murky Spirit, and with the Taiyin Mysterious Light, they managed to subdue the Right Shackled General and lifted the seal on Lv Tang.

In the end, by their combined efforts, they finally cut down the Right Shackled General with the Fierce Weapon Spear.

And at that time, it was precisely when the half an hour time limit had reached its end.

It was believed that the East Mountain Prefecture Master would no longer agree to wait and would immediately start with the sealing.

However, hearing that Lin Yan had entered the Extremely Yin Land alone, the East Mountain Prefecture Master fell silent and adhered to the original agreement.

To wait a full two hours!

Now, the time limit had arrived!

"Rapid Ghost, extremely fast, go scout once more, it will return before the time limit is reached."

Mr. Lu fell silent for a while and then sighed, "Wait for Fu Zhong to meet the Rapid Ghost, and then the Lord can proceed with the sealing."

Lv Tang held the great spear and silently looked towards Lin Lei.

And Lin Lei’s face was extremely pale, without uttering a word.

The disaster from the Forbidden Land had affected the entire East Mountain Prefecture, even threatening Qifeng Prefecture, and in the long runs, even Residual Prison Mansion and other places could be at risk.

For this, the number of people from the East Mountain Prefecture who had gone to their deaths was in the thousands, including the Lord Himself, who had come to meet death.

The East Mountain Prefecture Master’s decision to change his mind and adhere to the original agreement to wait the full two hours was already the pinnacle of kindness and righteousness.

"Rapid Ghost is on its way back."

Lin Lei fell silent for a moment, finally speaking, "Before Lin Flames entered the Forbidden Land, he knew he only had two hours! If he cannot return now, even if he has not perished, he must be well aware of his situation there!"

"What a pity, a great prodigy of the Human Clan."

The East Mountain Prefecture Master sighed and said, "Young and promising, immensely talented, his combat strength fierce, holding the power of Blessed Land, and carrying the hope of a new method of the Human Clan’s cultivation..."

His voice was complex, "The most valuable of all is his willingness to face danger and fight to the death for his friends and family... Such a person, kind-hearted and firm-willed, the risk of losing control before old age is extremely low!"

Mr. Lu’s expression was complicated, as he wanted to say something but stopped himself.

The old man, of course, wished to wait for Lin Yan’s return.

But he was even more aware that the East Mountain Prefecture Master was constantly afflicted by the torment of losing control, every breath he took inflicting great damage on his flesh and divine soul, a fate worse than death.

Moreover, in the heart of the East Mountain Prefecture Master, the great matter of blocking the formation was considered urgent and not to be delayed, for the delay could breed disaster!

If any mishap occurred, he would blame himself for betraying the East Mountain Prefecture and feel deeply ashamed for the thousands of elite troops lost over the past sixty years.

Therefore, at this point, waiting was suffering, and death was the release.

Yet still, he had waited until this moment.

Clearly, the East Mountain Prefecture Master harbored great anticipation for Lin Yan.

"That little ghost’s eerie wind, it’s returned..."

The East Mountain Prefecture Master stepped forward, arms spread wide, bone-chilling as he pressed against the door.

He looked ahead, his eyes gradually dimming.

I am a man destined to die, insignificant!

If Wu Chang could survive, not for eternity, but at least the next generation, the Human Clan would fare much better.

Ultimately, it was I, the East Mountain Prefecture Master, who sealed the pillar of support for the next generation!

"In this life, I’ve been decisive in killing, cunning and ruthless in my strategies, willing to use any means necessary to achieve my goals!"

"I’ve often used the lives of my subordinates as bait, sacrificing them for the success of my plans!"

"Now, at this final moment, I must sacrifice another prodigy of the Human Clan, truly burdened with heinous sins, irredeemable."

He slowly closed the doors, a wave of sorrow rising in his heart.

Wu Chang was a genius with profound feelings who carried tremendous hopes, and that’s why He chose to wait the full two hours.

But after all, Wu Chang was only one person.

The well-being of millions of people in the East Mountain Prefecture, as well as the safety of the Three Prefectures, should be of greater importance.

But if Wu Chang’s new method could indeed eliminate the Human Clan’s hidden dangers.

Perhaps Wu Chang’s importance was actually greater.

Yet at this moment, what was heavy and what was light, He could no longer distinguish, and there was no longer a choice.

As He channeled his mana, the doors gradually closed, and Mr. Lu, Lv Tang, and Lin Lei passed under His arms, one by one, exiting the Yin Yang Bureau’s main hall.

"Lin Flames..."

Lin Lei’s face was extremely pale, his voice hoarse, he trembled as he said, "I haven’t been in trouble, the Book of Life and Death didn’t bind me, Lin Flames must have succeeded... Maybe, maybe if we wait longer, he’ll return..."

"He’s not coming back."

Duke Murky Spirit’s voice, however, resonated at this moment, speaking slowly, "This Lin Yan is indeed a brilliant talent among his generation of the Human Clan! But compared to the ancient Ghost Gods, he is still much weaker, relying only on some unknown power that could suppress the divine soul... But once he entered the Extremely Yin Land, with powerful evil beings and Ghost Gods everywhere, and the residual mana of Marquis Lingyou lurking, he’s not coming back!"

Mr. Lu said nothing, his hands behind his back, as he watched the Yin Yang Bureau’s doors slowly close, silent.

Lv Tang plunged the long spear into the ground, sighing.

He knew well that Mr. Lu’s esteem for Lin Yan and the hope he held for him were no less than Han Commander’s.

If one life could be traded for another, Mr. Lu would surely wish to exchange it for Lin Yan’s return.

Lv Tang fell silent and said, "Actually, if we hadn’t come..."

"What we seek on this journey is right here, involving the safety of the Three Prefectures; we have no choice but to come."

Mr. Lu’s tone was grave as he said, "The mistake was that I was not sharp enough, the Scholar Judge woke up too early and used the Book of Life and Death to seize their Qi Mechanism."

As he spoke, he glanced at Lin Lei.

Duke Murky Spirit was on Lin Lei.

The Scholar Judge woke up so early, and it had a huge connection with Duke Murky Spirit!

"The Rapid Ghost has returned!"

The chilly wind arrived in an instant, passing through the gaps in the gate of the Yin Yang Bureau.

The movement of the East Mountain Prefecture Master to close the gate slowed down a bit.

Since the Rapid Ghost had returned, Fu Zhong must be following close behind.

However, at that moment, the Rapid Ghost said, "Soul-binding Envoy sir, you asked me to check, but I didn’t see that Lord Wu Chang come out."

The East Mountain Prefecture Master sighed.

Mr. Lu, Lin Lei, and Lv Tang, all felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

Then they heard the Rapid Ghost say, "Later, I picked up the brush on the ground and, unexpectedly, the words could be written in the air, so I left a message up there."

"Then I just ran into that escort, young master Fu."

"I didn’t expect..."

He paused, and the Rapid Ghost cried out, "That Lord Wu Chang, he was actually following behind me, he actually escaped from the Extremely Yin External Scenery Land!"

"..."

The atmosphere became silent for a moment.

Lin Lei stepped forward and demanded, "Say that again?"

Mr. Lu breathed a sigh of relief, reached out and patted Lin Lei on the shoulder as if a huge stone had been lifted from his heart, and said to himself, "As expected... Although it involves Ghost Gods, and things are unclear, sending Lin Yan in was not supposed to happen. It seems my divination was not too far off the mark."

"Here they come!"

Lv Tang pointed toward the gap in the gate of the Yin Yang Bureau.

Two figures appeared, side by side, moving with extreme speed as if riding the wind.

"It’s good he’s back... It’s good he’s back..."

Lin Lei seemed to lose all his strength and slumped to the ground, tears streaming down his face without him realizing it.

"Damn it, you little ghost, speak directly to the point next time, damn you!" Lv Tang turned his head towards the little ghost and cursed.

"This sir has such preferences?" the Rapid Ghost scratched his head. "But the big master has been dead for many years, with no grave and bones turned to dust, I can’t find it back, you see."

"..."

The East Mountain Prefecture Master, with his full beard twitching, watched the two figures coming side by side.

His eyes were profound, and with his full beard, his facial expressions were indistinct.

But it seemed to Lin Yan that the Lord was smiling.

Then, Lin Yan and Fu Zhong emerged, one on each side of the East Mountain Prefecture Master.

Boom!

The East Mountain Prefecture Master gathered his focus, his eyes growing cold as he forcefully pulled, completely closing the gate.

After that, he spat out the Formation Treasure Bead, which then landed on his skeleton-like hands.

The arms passed through the bronze rings of the gate, cupping the Treasure Bead in their hands.

The bead gleamed brilliantly, radiating dazzling light.

Above the head of the East Mountain Prefecture Master, flames gradually began to burn, until they covered his entire body and slowly extended outwards.

In an instant, the gate of the Yin Yang Bureau turned into a wall of flames.

"This two hours have been an agony for the Lord," said Mr. Lu with a sigh,"Every extra moment lived, for him, is not a blessing, but a torment! The Lord has been waiting in suffering for you..."

He said with emotion, "I had promised the Lord to take back the fire seed; it was to be my last help to him! Now, perhaps you are more suited for the task!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan nodded slightly, sheathed his sword, and moved forward.

Facing the flames, his expression was solemn as he approached the gate of the Yin Yang Bureau.

Witnessing the East Mountain Prefecture Master already enduring the flames, burning in the fire.

Yet a voice, weak as a mosquito’s, came through.

"Is there assurance of a new method without risks?"

"Yes!" Lin Yan nodded, and then with a heavy tone, he said, "Full assurance!"

"Good! I have one more thing, that can draw out the divine fire, aiding the peak of the Qi Refining Realm to condense the Primordial Spirit."

The East Mountain Prefecture Master’s voice was very low, seeming feeble as he slowly said, "Originally, I thought this would lead to our complete demise; hence, I set up an altar in the East Mountain Prefecture City, with human sacrifices to bear the divine fire and prevent the loss of the fire seed! Now that you can leave alive, the sacrifices can be spared; take the fire seed directly, it’s yours to arrange!"

He turned his head, gazing at Lin Yan, and whispered, "Here, I should be able to seal it off for sixty years, and thereafter..."

"No need for sixty years!"

Lin Yan said firmly, "Within ten years, I shall return to this place, decisively rid it of the Ghost Gods, slaughter countless evils, and utterly sever the source of calamities!"

As he said this, he took a half step back, bowed deeply, and said, "I, Lin Yan, known as Wu Chang, make a ten-year pact with the Lord today; I will not break my word!"

"Hmm."

The East Mountain Prefecture Master responded softly.

He had said all he needed to say.

So there was no need for him to speak anymore.

Thus, he opened his mouth slightly.

An object flew towards Lin Yan.

It was half of a severed tongue.

The fire seed resided within the tongue!