Capítulo 994: Chapter 425: Breaking the Cocoon, Transforming into a Dragon or Snake
Half an hour later, at the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall.
Before the people from the Martial Arts Association arrived, Bai Xiao interrogated Dark Star first. With the eerie unpredictability of the Demon Bird Secret Book, plus Yao Qing’s assistance, Dark Star, in a state of severe injury, revealed much information, causing Bai Xiao’s eyebrows to rise.
“The Evil Ghost Court once dominated the entire world, possessing unimaginable power and influence. The current Evil Ghost Court is a state of continued decline over centuries. At its peak, the Evil Ghost Court had six seats, and each lord on the seats wielded great power. Even a Grandmaster could only serve as a substitute for these seats. If someone from the six seats died, only then could a succeeding Grandmaster rise…”
In the secret chamber, he took a deep breath, his expression slightly heavy.
This time, Bai Xiao had arrested the high-level members of the Evil Ghost Court, finally gaining a comprehensive understanding of it. The more he understood, the more astonished he was.
The Evil Ghost Court was stronger than Bai Xiao imagined.
Previously, he thought they were just the world’s number-one terrorist threat organization wanted by all governments. But now it seemed that this was just the tip of the iceberg!
Once, the six seats of the Evil Ghost Court were all present, like a colossal entity hanging high above the world’s heads, casting a vast shadow that covered everything. But at some point, for reasons unknown, the six seats of the Evil Ghost Court simultaneously left the real world, disappearing into the void depths. Naturally, the strength of the Evil Ghost Court drastically declined, and their rule in various places collapsed and disintegrated. They had no choice but to retract, lurk, and hide in the shadows.
The Secret Martial World of various countries initially thought the time for their vigorous development had arrived. Yet during this period, Energy Mecha—a whole new force—rose like bamboo shoots after rain. In a short time, they dominated the mainstream of world power, even surpassing the longstanding Secret Martial.
This phenomenon led the people of the Evil Ghost Court to suspect that the departure of the six seats might be intricately connected to Energy Mecha. Is the rise of Energy Mecha really that simple? Is there an unknown power meddling behind the scenes?
In summary, in the following times, the Evil Ghost Court shrank their territory greatly, waiting for an opportunity. Finally, not long ago, they got an unprecedented opportunity. The sixth seat, Disaster of Hongze, returned from the void and began manipulating the return of other seats! And this time, everything Dark Star did was related to the return of the Evil Ghost Court’s third seat, You Tian! The Mother of Masks in Bai Xiao’s hand was one of the origin powers left by You Tian. Besides, there were two other masks and one coordinate. The Evil Ghost Court had already mobilized their strength, infiltrating into the Eastern Tiansha Federation, starting to seize the masks and coordinate, and planning to directly launch a ritual here to welcome the return of the third seat, You Tian.
“The sixth seat, Disaster of Hongze…”
Bai Xiao muttered to himself.
He immediately recalled that night of turmoil that affected Huaisui City.
Then, Bai Xiao’s thoughts returned to the present.
“The goal of the Evil Ghost Court, besides the mask in my hand, is actually connected to the Martial Arts Competition. Three masks, one coordinate. The Evil Ghost Court and I each possess one mask, and another mask is located elsewhere in the world. What is related to the Martial Arts Competition should be the coordinate…”
He took a deep breath, glanced at Dark Star, who had just finished the interrogation beside him. However, for some unknown reason, Dark Star suddenly started convulsing, blood streaming from his facial features. Bai Xiao was about to rush over, but Dark Star had already died instantly, his vast Qi scattering into streams of flowing light.
Erased by some mysterious force.
“What’s going on?”
He furrowed his brows deeply.
“It seems like there are certain restrictions in this person’s memory. If they spoke some extremely important secrets, it would lead to backlash.” Yao Qing, who had been quietly standing beside him, thought for a moment before guessing and answering.
“Can even the high ranks of the Evil Ghost Court not avoid it?”
“Set by the chief of the Evil Ghost Court?”
Bai Xiao slowly turned away, no longer looking at the deceased Dark Star.
He actually wanted to conduct multiple interrogations to uncover more information, but unfortunately, the Evil Ghost Court had preventive measures, and Bai Xiao ultimately did not gain too many secrets.
He felt slightly regretful.
However, at least Bai Xiao had obtained the information that the Evil Ghost Court would likely cause trouble at the Martial Arts Competition. He needed to remind the Martial Arts Association to prepare preventative measures to avoid a sudden attack resulting in significant losses. Bai Xiao’s gaze flickered slightly, and he slowly raised his arm.
In the palm of his wide hand, a sinister Secret Silver Mask with a black shell shimmered with mysterious light under the moonlight. Only at this moment did he realize that this mask was a manifestation of the origin power of the Evil Ghost Court’s third seat, You Tian.
The essence of its power might even be more powerful than a Grandmaster.
“I wonder if I can find some method to absorb the origin power from this Ghost Mask in the same way as I absorbed the Master’s Enlightenment from the Glazed Enlightenment Lotus Platform? The effect might be even better than the Master’s Enlightenment…”
Bai Xiao took a deep breath, quickly turned around, and walked towards the distance.
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Three AM.
That stormy attack had completely ended, the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall suffered incredible damage, with even innocent disciples failing to retreat in time and being affected.
Due to the severe damage, Ghost Mask recommended moving the whole group to the previously planned official mountain gate, nestled by a river and mountains. This place could be used as a branch hall, gradually repaired and reconstructed in the upcoming time.