Chapter 379 The Cicada Awaits! The Mysterious Old Man: Meteorite Eighth Rank?

Within the blood-red Domain.

Mist permeated the air, and the smell of blood was pungent.

Everyone was suppressed by that terrifying devouring power, unable to even lift their heads.

The Beast Taming Power within their bodies drained away frantically, like floodwaters through an open gate.

Jiang Yun stood at the very front, forcing his body to stay upright as he looked up at the figure in the sky.

That grey-robed elder.

He stood upon a massive blood-colored bat with eyes like rubies, emitting an eerie light.

Jiang Yun's brows furrowed tightly.

He had thought he was the mantis stalking the cicada, with the oriole behind.

He hadn't expected that he was actually the mantis.

And behind him, there was another oriole.

Moreover, it was an oriole that was hidden extremely deep.

He took a deep breath, a blue light quietly flashing in his eyes.

Innate Talent Skill, activate.

The next moment.

The information of the beast beneath the elder's feet manifested one by one before his eyes.

[Race]: Blood Hell Demon Bat (Blood/dark attribute)

[Realm]: Meteorite Level 8 Middle Stage

[Aptitude]: Meteorite Top-tier (Contains a trace of the Ancient Blood Bat King Bloodline; Aptitude far exceeds others of the same level)

[Innate Talent Skill]:

Blood Shadow Teleportation · Transcendent: Can teleport instantly within the blood mist. Maximum distance is five hundred meters. No cooldown, but consumes 5% Spiritual Power each time. In a blood-type Domain, consumption is halved and distance is doubled.

Blood Fiend Sonic Wave · epic: Emits ultra-high frequency sound waves to attack, directly vibrating the target's Soul. An area-of-effect attack that ignores physical defense. Has a chance to cause dizziness, confusion, or even Soul shattering against those with a lower Realm than itself.

Blood Devouring Power · Legendary (Passive): Can devour the target's blood and Beast Taming Power during attacks, converting it into its own energy. The devouring effect is proportional to the Realm difference; effective against the same level, and effect doubles against lower levels.

Blood Mist Incarnation · Transcendent: The body turns into blood mist, becoming immune to physical attacks and rapidly recovering from injuries while in the mist state. Consumes a massive amount of Spiritual Power during the duration.

Blood Prison Domain · Legendary: Consumes a large amount of Spiritual Power to unfold the Blood Prison Domain. Within the Domain, blood-fiend mist permeates, continuously eroding and devouring the Beast Taming Power and vitality of all living beings within range. The Domain owner gains a 30% increase in all attributes and can teleport freely within the Domain.

Blood Bat King Summoning · epic: Summons a phantom of the Ancient Blood Bat King to assist in battle for one minute. The phantom possesses 80% of the original's combat power and is immune to all control effects.

[Bloodline Talent · Blood Ancestor's Protection]: Contains a trace of the Ancient Blood Bat King Bloodline in its body. When near death, there is a chance to trigger a Bloodline Awakening, instantly recovering 50% of its state and escaping.

[evolution path]: Can evolve...

Jiang Yun's pupils constricted slightly.

Meteorite Level 8 Middle Stage!

Even stronger than Blood Nether Lotus's Star Meteor Rank Seven Peak!

Furthermore, this Blood Hell Demon Bat's skills...

Blood Prison Domain, Blood Devouring Power, Blood Fiend Sonic Wave...

Every single one was extremely troublesome.

Even more terrifying was that it also possessed the Ancient Blood Bat King Bloodline, with the ability to escape when near death.

A sense of solemnity welled up in Jiang Yun's heart.

He turned his head to look at Blood Nether Lotus beside him.

Blood Nether Lotus was now a crippled person, slumped in Blood Lady's arms with a deathly pale face.

Jiang Yun asked in a low voice.

"It seems that I am not the only guest of your Blood Fiend Pavilion today."

"Who is this person? Is he an enemy of yours?"

Hearing this, Blood Nether Lotus struggled to lift her head and look at the figure in the sky.

She narrowed her eyes, observing carefully.

A moment later.

She shook her head.

"This old woman does not recognize this person."

Her voice was weak and raspy.

"I have been lying low in this Black Rock City for nearly a hundred years. Very few people know of my existence."

"But this person... I have never seen him."

Jiang Yun's frown deepened.

She didn't recognize him?

This person was able to know that a high-level Meteorite expert like Blood Nether Lotus existed behind the Blood Fiend Pavilion.

Moreover, the timing of his strike was so precise—exactly when Blood Nether Lotus was crippled and everyone was exhausted.

Clearly, he knew everything about the Blood Fiend Pavilion like the back of his hand.

Who exactly was he?

What was his goal?

Doubts multiplied in Jiang Yun's heart.

Right now, he was no match for the elder.

He took a deep breath, looked up at the elder in the Void Realm, and spoke slowly.

"Senior, what is the meaning of this?"

His voice was calm and composed.

As if the one in danger wasn't himself.

The elder looked down at Jiang Yun.

A hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.

"Hehehe..."

He laughed.

The smile was sinister and triumphant.

"What is the meaning?"

He looked down at everyone below and spoke slowly.

"My goal is the same as yours."

"To unify Black Rock City and completely control this core city of the Bone Burial Area."

"After all, this choice morsel concerns first-hand news of all the Secret Realms in the entire Bone Burial Area."

"Also, I advise you not to make any futile struggles. Within my blood-red Domain, you cannot escape my palm. If you try to resist, you will die immediately. If you let my Domain slowly devour you, you can live a little longer."

The elder sneered.

He thoroughly enjoyed watching his prey slowly die within his Domain space.

Hearing this, Jiang Yun understood.

As expected.

This elder was also eyeing the fat prize that was Black Rock City.

He thought quickly.

Right now, he was no match for the elder.

Fighting head-on, the chances of winning were too low.

He could only retreat first, prioritizing the preservation of his life.

He looked at the elder and spoke slowly.

"Senior, since you are interested in Black Rock City, this Junior will no longer interfere."

His voice carried a hint of compromise, but also a faint threat.

"If we fight, although Senior is powerful, if this Junior fights to the death, Senior might not necessarily come out unscathed."

His meaning was already clear.

I won't compete with you; let me go.

Otherwise, it's a fight to the death where both sides lose.

Hearing this, a strange look flashed in the elder's eyes.

He was just about to speak.

Just then.

A figure stepped out from the crowd.

It was He Yuanming.

He looked up at the elder in the sky, a fawning smile on his face.

Then.

He spoke.

"My Lord, you must not let this boy leave!"

His voice was loud and clear.

"This boy has extraordinary talent, and his background is unknown!"

"If you let him leave, he might become a threat to us in the future!"

As soon as these words were spoken.

The entire field fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone was stunned.

They widened their eyes, looking at He Yuanming in disbelief.

What was going on?

He Yuanming... what was he saying?!

My Lord?!

He called that elder "My Lord"?!

Iron Mountain Liu's mouth hung open, his eyes nearly bulging out.

"He... He Yuanming?! You... you know that elder?!"

Li Fengxing was also dazed.

"You... you called him My Lord?! You... you're together?!"

Blood Lady's whole body shook even more.

She looked at He Yuanming, then at the elder in the sky.

Countless thoughts suddenly flashed through her mind.

He Yuanming's attitude seemed to indicate he knew this elder...

He Yuanming was actually one of the elder's people?!

Then before...

Before, when he suggested that Master Jiang subdue the Four Great Forces...

Before, when he actively took the lead...

Before, those seemingly respectful behaviors...

They were all... all a trap?!

Blood Lady looked at Jiang Yun, her voice trembling and carrying a hint of mockery.

"Master Jiang, it seems that among those you subdued, not everyone is truly loyal to you!"

Iron Mountain Liu and Li Fengxing also realized what was happening.

They looked at each other, their eyes filled with horror.

All along...

They had been played by He Yuanming?!

From the very beginning, they were in He Yuanming's and the elder's trap?!

Iron Mountain Liu looked at Jiang Yun, his voice trembling.

"Master... Master Jiang, this..."

Li Fengxing's face was also ashen.

Jiang Yun didn't pay attention to their gazes.

He just quietly looked at He Yuanming.

There was no anger on his face.

No shock.

In fact, there was no expression at all.

Only calmness.

A calmness that was... somewhat terrifying.

He spoke slowly.

"He Yuanming, you really aren't that simple."

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, carrying a hint of disdain.

"It seems you worked very hard on your acting along the way?"

Hearing this, a flash of surprise appeared in He Yuanming's eyes.

Seeing Jiang Yun's calm reaction, he suddenly felt a bit uneasy.

But he quickly steadied his mind and sneered.

"So, our Master Jiang has already seen through me?"

He looked at Jiang Yun, his eyes full of mockery.

"So what if you saw through me?"

He pointed to the red barrier surrounding them.

"Even if you saw through it, didn't you still walk into the trap set by My Lord and me?"

Jiang Yun didn't get angry.

He just asked plainly.

"I wonder, since when have I been within the calculations of you two?"

He Yuanming sneered.

"Naturally, from the moment you displayed that peerless appraisal talent."

His voice was full of pride.

"At that time, My Lord had already sensed the existence of that beast behind you."

"However, at that time, the plan wasn't so deep."

"Until you killed the leader of the Black Wind Stronghold and the commander of the Red Fire Mercenary Group."

He looked at Blood Nether Lotus slumped in Blood Lady's arms, his eyes flashing with disdain.

"I originally thought to lure you here so that you and the hidden powerhouse behind the Blood Fiend Pavilion would perish together or both be severely wounded."

"I didn't expect the person behind the Blood Fiend Pavilion to be such a piece of trash."

"To be calculated and crippled by you so easily."

"It was quite beyond our expectations."

He withdrew his gaze and looked at Jiang Yun.

"But it doesn't matter."

"In the end, you cannot escape the palms of My Lord and me."

He spread his arms and laughed towards the sky.

"Now that you are within My Lord's Domain!"

"You all must die!"

"You all must die!!!"

His laughter was arrogant and piercing.

It echoed throughout the blood-red Domain.

Iron Mountain Liu's face was deathly pale, his legs went weak, and he slumped directly to the ground.

He looked at He Yuanming, his eyes full of disbelief.

"He Yuanming... you... you actually..."

Li Fengxing's face was also ashen, his body trembling.

"It's over... it's over... completely over..."

Those Diamond Rank experts were even more terrified, collapsing to the ground.

Someone muttered.

"We... we were all played..."

"From the very beginning, we were in their trap..."

"I'm afraid we were destined to die from the start!!!"

Blood Lady held Blood Nether Lotus tightly, her whole body shaking.

She looked at He Yuanming, her eyes full of disbelief.

She never imagined that He Yuanming, the most inconspicuous among the Four Great Forces, actually had such a deep background!

He had hidden himself so deeply!

Jiang Yun looked at He Yuanming's smug face.

His expression remained calm.

He spoke slowly.

"I wonder, which organization is behind you?"

Jiang Yun thought to himself.

Such a powerhouse would definitely not be some Loose Cultivator Beast Tamer.

And judging by the elder's posture.

There must be an even more powerful force behind him.

Perhaps the reason he came to interfere with the control of Black Rock City.

Was also related to the force behind him.

Hearing this, He Yuanming laughed even more triumphantly.

He pointed at Jiang Yun, his voice booming.

"It doesn't matter if I tell you, since you'll all be dead soon anyway!"

He puffed out his chest and said word by word.

"Behind My Lord is a powerful existence that you absolutely cannot afford to provoke, he is..."

Before he could finish.

A sudden change occurred!

The elder in the sky suddenly raised his hand.

With a light wave.

A terrifying force descended from the sky!

That force was invisible and intangible.

Yet it was like a massive mountain, slamming down on He Yuanming!

Boom!!!

He Yuanming didn't even have time to react before he was crushed to the ground by that force!

His body made intimate contact with the floor!

His limbs twisted at bizarre angles!

He sprayed a mouthful of fresh blood!

Pfft!!!

Blood stained the ground!

He Yuanming widened his eyes, which were filled with terror.

He looked at the elder, his voice trembling.

"My... My Lord... you... what is the meaning of this?!"

The elder looked down at him.

His eyes were full of coldness.

"You talk too much."

His voice was calm and indifferent.

"You think too highly of yourself."

He Yuanming's face was deathly pale.

He struggled, wanting to say something.

"My Lord... I... I am your man... didn't you promise me... that after it's done... I would replace you... replace the force behind you... to manage Black Rock City..."

Hearing this, the elder sneered.

"Replace me?"

He shook his head.

"What kind of thing are you?"

He raised his hand.

And lightly clenched it.

An even more terrifying force instantly enveloped He Yuanming!

He Yuanming's body began to twist!

His skin began to shrivel!

His flesh began to wither!

The Beast Taming Power, vitality, and everything else within his body were draining away frantically!

They were being forcibly extracted by that power!

"No!!!"

He Yuanming let out a desperate scream.

But in just one second.

The scream came to an abrupt halt.

His body completely turned into a mummified corpse.

Shrivelled.

Wizened.

Like a corpse that had been air-dried for many years.

Thud.

The mummified corpse fell to the ground, breaking into several pieces.

At the same time.

His Beast Taming Space.

Shattered with a bang in the void!

A rift appeared out of thin air!

A blood-red giant eagle rushed out from the rift!

It was exactly He Yuanming's beast.

The Blood Feather Demon Eagle.

Meteorite Level 3.

It rushed out of the Beast Taming Space and looked around blankly.

Its Beast Tamer was dead.

It had become a masterless beast.

However.

Before it could even react.

The Blood Hell Demon Bat beneath the elder's feet suddenly opened its large mouth!

A terrifying suction force instantly enveloped the Blood Feather Demon Eagle!

The Blood Feather Demon Eagle didn't even have time to struggle before being swallowed by that suction!

It turned into a cloud of blood mist and entered the Blood Hell Demon Bat's mouth!

Burp!!!

The Blood Hell Demon Bat let out a satisfied burp.

The blood-light in its eyes grew even stronger.

The entire field fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone stared blankly at this scene.

Looking at the pieces of the mummified corpse on the ground.

Looking at the swallowed Blood Feather Demon Eagle.

Their minds were blank.

He Yuanming... just died like that?

The He Yuanming who was so smug and arrogant just a moment ago...

Just... died?

Casually obliterated by the Lord he respected so much?

Even his corpse wasn't whole?

Iron Mountain Liu's legs went weak, and he slumped directly to the ground.

He looked at the pieces of the mummified corpse, his voice trembling.

"Dead... he's dead... just like that..."

Li Fengxing's face was also ashen.

"He Yuanming... he... he was his subordinate... how could he..."

Blood Lady held Blood Nether Lotus tightly, her whole body shaking.

She looked at the elder in the sky, her eyes full of fear.

That elder... was too terrifying.

He killed even his own subordinate just like that.

Without even blinking.

Those Diamond Rank experts were so scared they even forgot to breathe.

Looking at the pieces of the mummified corpse, they only felt a chill rush from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads.

Jiang Yun looked at He Yuanming's corpse.

Looking at the dried-up remains.

He shook his head slightly.

"When Heaven sends down calamities, one may still survive."

He said softly.

"But when one brings calamity upon oneself, there is no hope of life."

His voice was calm and indifferent.

Without the slightest sympathy.

Nor the slightest pleasure.

As if the one who died was just an insignificant person.

He withdrew his gaze.

There was no time to lament the deaths of others.

No time to care about the lives of others.

The only thing he needed to think about now was one thing.

How to escape...

Although he didn't know why the elder hadn't directly killed them.

Right now, if they didn't leave or break free from this Domain space.

What awaited them would also be a certain death..."