Chapter 415.1: I Hate Snitches More Than Anything in My Life!

Hongyuan explained, "To establish a foothold in the Sixth Heaven and found a sacred land, you have to at least be a Major Principle powerhouse!"

As long as one had a Yang Spirit, one could always establish a sacred land in the Fifth Heaven and below. However, the Sixth Heaven was different. A Major Principle was absolutely necessary. Precisely because of this, the Sixth Heaven had fewer sacred lands than any of the other heavens. Ordinary Yang Spirits were not permitted to remain in the Sixth Heaven for extended periods unless they joined a sacred land with a Major Principle cultivator.

Qi Yuan asked in confusion, "It feels like the Yang Spirits of the Sixth Heaven are rather selfish. Why won't they let other Yang Spirits go up there?"

It felt as though those who had gotten rich first were deliberately gatekeeping others.

Hongyu explained, "I'm not entirely sure about that either. I've only heard that the Sixth Heaven doesn't exist naturally and that it was created by Major Principle Realm experts. It simply cannot support too many Yang Spirits cultivating within it."

He couldn’t help but comment, "It makes Yang Spirits seem rather lacking in dignity, like homeless drifters. Stay in the Sixth Heaven too long, and they kick you back down."

Hongyu seemed solemn. "So if you wish to settle permanently in the Sixth Heaven, you must join one of those sacred lands. But sacred lands with Major Principle experts don't just accept any Yang Spirit! Black Demon Abyss, in particular, only accepts Yang Spirits who share its bloodline! Moreover, their bloodline originates from their Creation Treasure! Their members aren’t native creatures of the cultivation world at all!"

He asked in surprise, "What about the Moluo Clan?"

She nodded. "They’re the same! Though the Moluo Clan doesn't have any Major Principle experts, they also originated from a Creation Treasure, so they can barely be considered part of Black Demon Abyss. However, one day, the Moluo Well devoured a portion of Black Demon Abyss's Black Demon Ancestral Blood.

"The Major Principle experts of Black Demon Abyss flew into a rage and nearly overturned the Moluo Well! Unfortunately, they still couldn't retrieve that portion of the Black Demon Ancestral Blood. As a result, the Moluo Clan was expelled to the Fifth Heaven. After leaving the Black Demon Abyss, the Moluo Clan struggled to produce even ordinary Principle experts, let alone Major Principle ones. That is why they are so desperate to return to Black Demon Abyss!"

Then, she explained at length. The Black Demon Ancestral Blood was the ancestral bloodline shared by every Black Demon Abyss cultivator. It could be said that every living being there had been born from it. Moreover, it was also the foundation upon which they produced Major Principle experts.

However, since part of it had been devoured, it meant Black Demon Abyss had permanently lost some of its potential Major Principle positions. How could the Major Principle experts of the Black Demon Abyss not be furious? Thus, the Moluo Clan had been banished to the Fifth Heaven.

Qi Yuan was starting to believe. "This Moluo Well really resembles my house’s well. They both love stealing food. Could it actually be my family's well?"

Hongyu was speechless.

He asked again, "According to what you're saying, wouldn't the Black Demon Abyss have quite a lot of Major Principle experts? Could they be the strongest force in the Sixth Heaven?"

She smiled proudly. "Once you reach the Major Principle realm, numbers become meaningless. Our Divine Moon Palace has only two Major Principle experts. But Lord Moon God alone can fight against four or even five Major Principle experts from the Black Demon Abyss."

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The ugly old woman suddenly recalled something, and her expression turned cold. "Where's Ji Buping?"

Moreover, when she went to question Blood Robe a few days ago, that purple-robed woman had driven her away!

"Damn it! Those core members are bullying people too much!"

Not only that, she had been forced to hold back and couldn't even do anything to a mere Great Venerable like Blood Robe. She was furious.

Just then, she calmed herself, and a profound look flashed through her eyes. "After the Flame Mountain erupted... I seemed to sense someone's aura heading toward his location."

After all, the ugly old woman was a Mythic expert. Although Hongyu had concealed her aura while heading toward Blood Robe, the old woman had still noticed something unusual.

"The Moluo Clan's search party was driven away by him. It seems..." A murderous gleam flashed in the ugly old woman's eyes. "He actually dares to collude with the Divine Moon Palace and shelter one of their criminals! Even if you're a guest elder of Black Demon Abyss, don't think you can get away with this!"

A crazy idea surfaced in her mind. Since she couldn't personally attack Blood Robe, then she'd report him! As long as the report succeeded, the Moluo Clan would definitely not let Blood Robe off! Both him and that Divine Moon Palace cultivator would surely die!

Thinking this through, she felt that every piece of the puzzle had finally fallen into place. With that thought, she snuck a glance toward Blood Robe's tent before disappearing into a streak of light. She soon arrived at the core region of the Moluo Sacred Tower. After submitting her report, she simply waited outside for someone to receive her.

Fortunately, she belonged to Black Demon Abyss, so she waited less than half an hour before someone led her inside. Within the cave abode sat a gaunt old man dressed in a gray robe, appearing rather amiable. Since the Moluo Clan admired Black Demon Abyss, they generally wore gray robes. They dared not wear black, lest they accidentally clash with the true Black Demon Abyss cultivators.

"Fellow Daoist Menggu, it has been a long time. Your elegance remains unchanged," the gaunt old man said.

He was a Mythic expert who had reflected across heavens, one of the absolute upper echelons of the Moluo Sacred Tower.

Poor at socializing, Menggu cut straight to the chase. "I came today because I've discovered someone hiding a criminal from Divine Moon Palace."

"Oh?" The gaunt old man appeared surprised. Hongyu's escape was under his supervision. "Could it be a guest elder from Black Demon Abyss?"

"Yes, a newly arrived guest elder named Blood Robe! I personally witnessed that criminal from Divine Moon Palace fleeing into his cave abode. When the Moluo cultivators came to look for the fugitive, he drove them away!"

"How outrageous! How could he shelter a criminal?! He deserves death!" The gaunt old man flew into rage. "I've never heard of this Blood Robe before. Is he a newly recruited guest elder?"

Menggu said indignantly, "Yes. In truth, he doesn't have Black Demon Abyss bloodline at all. He only became a guest elder because one of their core members recommended him!"

The gaunt old man's expression changed slightly. "Since the matter involves a Black Demon Abyss core member, I cannot make the decision myself. I must report to the Heavenly Venerable! Don't worry, Menggu. Anyone who dares shelter a mortal enemy of the Moluo Clan will die, even if they are a core member of the Black Demon Abyss!"

Only then did Menggu feel much better. That hateful Blood Robe will definitely die this time!

Following that, the gaunt old man took the opportunity to strengthen their relationship. "Three years from now, the Moluo Sacred Tower will hold the Thinking Water Assembly. Don't forget to attend, Fellow Daoist Menggu."

After all, Menggu would soon become a core member of Black Demon Abyss herself, making her well worth befriending.

"Very well." Menggu nodded, feeling quite pleased. "Do not let today's meeting between us leak out."

"Rest assured. Only heaven, earth, you, I, and him know."

Naturally, he was referring to the Heavenly Venerable overseeing the Moluo Sacred Tower.

Menggu nodded. "I'll be taking my leave."

After leaving the core region of the Moluo Sacred Tower, Menggu headed toward Black Demon Abyss's outpost. She remembered that her friend had sent her a message informing her that the purple-robed woman had left quite a few valuable gifts for Blood Robe. Now that he was about to be arrested and executed, if she didn't claim those treasures, wouldn't they simply go to waste?