strictlysupreme Chapter 309 Human Sacrifice
Chapter 309 Human Sacrifice
We entered the Songshan Mountains.
The people from all the major forces advanced very quickly, and before long, they could see the secret realm dojo in the distance.
"What kind of place is this? It's so grand. And what is the origin of that cauldron?"
"Are those buildings the Daoist palaces of the ancient immortals?"
"It feels so close, yet I can't get close..."
"There is a mysterious force separating the secret realm from reality, but even so, the sound of the bell in the secret realm can still cause an earthquake in Mount Song?"
"A bell is ringing from within the temple. Could it be that there are still living beings within the temple? Are they ancient immortals?"
Everyone was shocked. So far, although many places on Earth have revealed cultivation sites, they are basically just the tip of the iceberg. The ancient cultivation traces seen are far less grand and complete than those here!
"Is there really a deity here?"
Cheng Yusu couldn't help but feel excited at this moment.
"Of course, Yu Su, I told you that you have a destiny to become an immortal."
Beside him, Bai Ruijie smiled slightly.
Cheng Yusu stared at the secret realm, her eyes filled with longing. If there really were immortals, she was confident that she could win their favor and become their disciple, thus escaping that nightmarish marriage contract...
"How come the cloud patterns on this large cauldron are exactly the same as those recorded in the legend of the Nine Cauldrons?"
At this moment, an elder from the Crimson Blood Group suddenly spoke solemnly!
His name is Wang Yuan, and he is a senior archaeology expert within the Crimson Blood Group.
"Professor Wang is right."
At this moment, Li Chengfeng also arrived with his men. He smiled slightly and said, "Based on our Li clan's investigation, we can basically confirm that this place is the Daoist temple of Yu the Great!"
These words shocked everyone present.
"Yu the Great... he was one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, and the founder of the Xia Dynasty!"
"In the ancient history of cultivation, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors held extremely high positions, and their cultivation sites... definitely contained extremely amazing treasures!"
"The nine cauldrons he left behind are revered as divine artifacts. Are these things about to appear in the world as well?"
The crowd was buzzing with discussion!
The name Yu the Great is extremely special in the records of China, and his status is far above that of the immortals!
In an instant, everyone's eyes were filled with fervor, for this place was the highest-ranking cultivation ground that had appeared so far!
"Moreover, according to historical records, among the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, only Yu the Great may have left behind some inherited artifacts. The other ancestors did not have any Daoist temples. In other words, this may be the only Daoist temple at the level of a Sovereign or Emperor!"
Professor Wang Yuan exclaimed with even more emotion!
Upon hearing this, everyone became even more solemn!
"Yu the Great was one of the earliest ancestors of the Chinese nation, and the legacy he left behind should benefit the whole world!"
Wang Zhengyun, the special envoy of Sanhe Group, spoke directly.
"Yes, such a person's training ground should not be developed by a single company. I suggest forming a joint development team. What do you all think?"
The Dragon Seal of the Crimson Blood Group also chimed in.
"Our group of Daoists agrees with the opinions of our two fellow Daoists—"
Chen Jinhua naturally followed suit and spoke up.
The land of Yu the Great is too important to be monopolized by the Li family.
“Brother Li, everyone wants a piece of the pie, what does the Li family say?” Zhong Qingyun of the Zhong Group smiled and looked at Li Chengfeng.
Li Chengfeng, seemingly having anticipated this, calmly stated, "The Li family has never been selfish, so we agree with your intentions!"
Everyone was even more surprised; wasn't Li being far too generous?
There were no conditions at all?
After all, the Li family discovered this place first, and if others want a share, they should generally have to pay a price.
"To be honest, although the site of Yu the Great's Dao is right before our eyes, it is also worlds away and cannot be touched."
Li Chengfeng continued, "Our Li family has researched this and found that entering it would require a huge price, which our Li family cannot afford. Therefore, since everyone is willing to develop it together, it would be the best thing."
Everyone suddenly realized what was going on. Long Yin from the Crimson Blood Group asked, "Brother Li, why don't you just say what price you need to pay?"
Li Chengfeng said, "The Nine Cauldrons were formed by melting the blood and fire of the human race. Therefore, to enter the secret realm, one must sacrifice to the cauldrons, and the method of sacrifice... is to sacrifice a human!"
"We need to sacrifice cultivators!"
"Every family that wants to participate in the development of this place needs to provide twenty young cultivators with exceptional talent!"
He spoke directly, and everyone's expression changed.
"Human sacrifice...this is just too inhumane!"
"We still need to use young cultivators? This...this is a bit unreasonable..."
"Twenty exceptionally talented individuals are extremely valuable to any corporation. Are we really going to use them as sacrifices?"
Although the essence of modern society is still the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak, it has at least donned the cloak of civilization. The ancient and bloody sacrificial practices now sound terrifying, and many people subconsciously resist them, especially young cultivators, who are somewhat disgusted by them!
"Professor Wang, is there any origin to this claim?"
The Dragon Seal of the Crimson Blood Group looked at Wang Yuan.
Wang Yuan pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I'm not sure, but human sacrifice was indeed the highest form of sacrificial ritual in ancient times!"
While everyone hesitated, Zhong Qingyun stepped forward and took the initiative to speak:
"What else is there to doubt? The secret realm is right before our eyes. If anyone can open it, they should give it a try. It would be best if they could find a better method than the Li family's. If not, then the Zhong family is willing to send twenty people!"
Upon hearing this, people from the Sanhe Group, the Chixue Group, and other forces stepped forward, trying to find a way to enter the secret realm, but despite their best efforts, they were unable to do so.
Chen Jinhua examined it repeatedly, but in the end he could only sigh.
Li Lan remained silent, observing coldly from the sidelines!
"Alright, I, the Zhong family, agree!"
Seeing that everyone was at a loss, Zhong Qingyun was the first to respond to Li's call, and looked at Chen Jinhua and the others: "Elder Chen, Brother Long, Fellow Daoist Zhengyun, what about you?"
The group hesitated, but Wang Zhengyun said, "This is a matter of great importance; please allow us some time to consider it!"
Li Chengfeng smiled calmly and didn't press the issue, saying, "Alright, everyone can discuss it."
Immediately, people from all the major factions began to discuss the matter, and Wang Zhengyun and others even used satellite phones to communicate with the group's senior management.
“Elder, in my opinion, there’s no need to report this matter. Human sacrifice requires the death of twenty innocent cultivators, which is inconsistent with the principles of our Restoration Dao Group!”
At this moment, Zeng Chenglin was the first to speak from within the Fudao Group, his expression solemn!
The reason why the Fudaozhe Group is called "Fudaozhe" is because it considers itself a defender of the Dao. Among the major groups, it is also regarded as the most conservative, advocating the orthodoxy of Chinese civilization and the continuation of the Dao lineage.
Chen Jinhua nodded, but he was also conflicted. After all, given his position, in addition to considering the group's mission, he also needed to take into account the gains and losses of the interests involved.
If they disagree, they will definitely be excluded and can only watch as other forces divide up the legacy of Yu the Great.
"Twenty people in exchange for the legacy of Yu the Great, it's worth it no matter what."
At this moment, Bai Ruijie suddenly smiled and said, "Elder Chen, I think that abandoning the legacy of Yu the Great for the sake of nominal good and evil is the most foolish thing to do."
Before Chen Jinhua could speak, Zeng Chenglin said sternly, “Young Master Ruijie, the more critical the moment, the more we must stand on the debate between good and evil. Otherwise, what difference is there between our Fudao Zhe Group and them?”
Bai Ruijie shrugged and spread his hands: "Master Zeng, the legacy of Yu the Great is the orthodox tradition of China. If we don't even have the qualifications to inherit the orthodox tradition of China, how can the Fudao Group claim to be the continuation of the orthodox tradition of China?"
He stopped arguing with Zeng Chenglin and instead looked at Cheng Yusu, saying, "Yusu, you are the future leader of the Fudao Group. Why don't you tell us your opinion?"
Cheng Yusu hesitated for only a moment before nodding and saying, "The legacy of Yu the Great cannot be abandoned, otherwise we, the Restorers of the Dao, will be utterly defeated and will have no right to compete with other groups—"
There was something she didn't say aloud... she couldn't possibly give up this opportunity!
After all, there was another crucial reason why she came to Mount Song... Bai Ruijie had once shown her a hidden miracle, indicating that she would find her destiny within Mount Song!
Bai Ruijie's teacher was an expert in divination, and Bai Ruijie could also predict certain aspects of the future. This is why Bai Ruijie was able to achieve such a position within the Fudaozhe group. Her grandfather respected Bai Ruijie's teacher very much, and she naturally trusted Bai Ruijie as well.
Elder Chen frowned deeply. He took out his satellite phone to make a call, but found that the communication in the area had been cut off and he could not make a contact at all!
"Everyone, the Great Yu's Daoist Temple is a top secret. Please make a decision immediately: do you agree, or do you withdraw?"
Li Chengfeng spoke calmly.
"Our Crimson Blood Group agrees!"
Dragon Seal makes its statement!
"Sanhe Group is also willing to join the joint development team!"
Wang Zhengyun also spoke up.
In an instant, many major forces in the arena expressed their agreement!
In reality, this choice is not difficult for most forces. The lives of twenty people are insignificant compared to a legacy of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors!
Wang Zhengyun and Long Yin, among others, selected twenty young cultivators from their own forces on the spot. The young cultivators all resisted, but now it was no longer their place to make the decision.
"Elder Chen, you need to make a decision."
Bai Ruijie also looked at Elder Chen.
Elder Chen's expression was somewhat grim. He finally sighed and said, "Are there any young cultivators willing to sacrifice themselves? The Restoration Dao Group will forever remember your contributions!"
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