The Lord of Void and Real-Chapter 1561 - 1557: Mysterious Dark Night

"This is one of our witchcraft techniques. We burn monster corpses to gather deathly yin clouds to provide some protection for our tribe," Chief Matu explained.

Tao Xiang nodded slightly. Indeed, several people had found many demons residing on the island while searching.

Although the White Teeth Witch Tribe seemed to have numerous warriors, there were still many vulnerable individuals, including women and children, who couldn’t withstand demons, especially when the warriors were out hunting. Having some protective objects was understandable.

Shen Luo was particularly intrigued by the witch texts around the furnace and, controlling Ghost Teng Master, paused to inspect them closely.

"Seems like Fellow Daoist Ghost Vine has studied witch texts as well?", Tian Sanqi approached and asked. freēwēbnovel.com

"Not at all, as a mere freelance cultivator, I lack deep knowledge compared to Fellow Tian from a prestigious background; I know nothing of witch texts, just found them quite mysterious and took a couple more glances," replied Ghost Teng Master as he averted his gaze.

Tian Sanqi nodded noncommittally and gave Ghost Teng Master another look before shifting his attention elsewhere.

Inside the Carefree Mirror, Shen Luo, based on what the previous encounter Ghost Teng Master had described, found out that Tian Sanqi possessed a Canghun Pearl, a magical treasure excellent at sensing qi. Could it be that this person sensed his presence?

Feeling a chill in his heart, he became more vigilant and restrained his qi.

The group soon reached the deeper part of the valley, where many of the tribe’s vulnerable, including women and children, lived. They curiously watched Shen Luo and others but didn’t engage in conversation.

"The place is modest; please do not mind," Matu settled them into an empty stone house.

"Not at all, having a place to rest is good," said Tao Xiang and others; they clearly didn’t mind.

After chatting with them for a while, Matu excused himself to leave, but just as he reached the doorway, he suddenly stopped, his face portraying annoyance, "Ah, look at my memory, I forgot the most important thing."

"What is it, Chief?" asked Tao Xiang.

"Living on this island, there’s one major taboo: do not stay in the darkness. Please, do not turn off your house lights at night, and try not to go outside at random," Matu warned gravely.

"Not to stay in the darkness? Why is that?" Tian Sanqi asked in astonishment.

"Our island hides a strange force within its darkness; anyone enveloped by it vanishes without a trace, never to be found. I know you Fellow Cultivators are powerful, but it’s best not to attempt challenging it negligently. Over the years, too many of our people, including True Immortals, have been devoured by it," Matu said somewhat fearfully.

Listening to this, the group exchanged looks, momentarily lost for words.

Matu didn’t linger and after advising them further, he turned and departed.

"Fellow Cultivators, do you believe what Chief Matu said?" As Matu’s figure disappeared, Tao Xiang fell silent for a moment before opening a protective cover with a flick of her sleeves and spoke.

"This island is quite peculiar, and the surrounding black mist prohibition is extraordinary. Perhaps what Matu described about being devoured by darkness... is related to that black mist prohibition," said Tian Sanqi thoughtfully.

"Fellow Tian speaks wisely. It’s better to believe it exists than not; anyway, Matu will take us to Houyi’s Tomb tomorrow. We’ll just make do and stay here for the night," Yan Lie nodded and said.

Tao Xiang naturally had no objections and slowly nodded in agreement.

"Since that’s the case, I still have some matters to attend to; taking advantage of the fact that it’s not dark yet, I will go out for a bit," Shen Luo, controlling Ghost Teng Master, said and stepped out.

Tao Xiang, Tian Sanqi, and others watched the back of Ghost Teng Master but said nothing.

After Ghost Teng Master left the stone house, he briefly sensed with his Divine Sense and walked deeper into the valley, quickly arriving outside a large stone house.

"This is where the Clan Leader resides. Outsiders are prohibited. What do you want here?" Two Wu Clan Warriors stood outside, raising their hands to stop Ghost Teng Master, and sternly shouted.

"Would you warriors please relay a message for me? I have an important matter to discuss with the Clan Leader," Shen Luo controlled Ghost Teng Master to speak, while simultaneously pulling out two Storage Magical Tools and stuffing them into the hands of the two Wu Clan Warriors.

Although the Wu Clan does not cultivate the Divine Soul, they have other Secret Methods to inspect, allowing them to see inside the Storage Magical Tools; each contained several corpses of Demons with strong aura, all at the Great Mahayana Stage.

The eyes of the two Wu Clan Warriors flickered, obviously desiring these corpses, but the Clan Leader had just entered the house and instructed not to be disturbed. The two glanced at each other hesitantly.

"It turns out to be Ghost Vine Fellow Daoist. Please, come in." Chief Matu’s voice suddenly came from inside the house, and the Big Gate opened automatically.

The two Wu Clan Warriors sighed in relief and cleared the path.

Shen Luo nodded at them, controlling Ghost Teng Master to step inside.

The inside was a spacious great hall with a small altar at the very end. Atop it stood a statue of a robust Man, carrying a large bow on his back and holding a battle saber, looking extremely formidable.

Two Stone Pillars stood on both sides of the great hall, with green flames burning at the top. Not only did it not bring light, but it also made the hall look even more gloomy than outside.

Shen Luo, through the vision of Ghost Teng Master, glanced at the statue of the man on the altar and frowned slightly.

A strange and indescribable eerie power filled the great hall, making him feel very uncomfortable.

"Young Master Shen, be careful. This Wu Clan appears quite peculiar; don’t fall into their trap," Fire Spirit Child warned.

Shen Luo was already cautious, quietly raising his Mana, ready to react at full force if anything went wrong.

Fortunately, no mishaps occurred.

Chief Matu was currently sitting in front of the altar. Seeing Ghost Teng Master coming in, he turned around with a surprised look: "Ghost Vine Fellow Daoist, it’s almost dark, why have you come at this time? What important matter do you have?"

"Chief Matu, I do not mean to conceal, I have read many Wu Clan Classics and explored several Wu Clan relics. I greatly admire the Wu Clan, and due to some other reasons, I need powerful Witch Weapons to assist, so I would like to exchange some Spiritual Materials for one or two pieces from your tribe," Ghost Teng Master approached Matu, glanced at the White Bone Staff in his hand, and spoke earnestly.

While speaking, he took out a Storage Magical Tool and placed it in front of Chief Matu.

This Storage Magical Tool contained a large amount of Precious Spirit Materials and two corpses of Demons at the True Immortal Level, which Shen Luo couldn’t remember from whose Storage Magical Tool he had collected.

"Exchange for Witch Weapons? I’m sorry, this Island is poor in resources and cannot be used to refine Witch Weapons. The Magical Tools we have in the tribe are passed down from our Elders, very scarce in number, each one extremely important, impossible to exchange," Chief Matu glanced at the Storage Magical Tool, and shook his head in refusal.

"Chief, I once obtained a Battle Formation Map of the Spirit Refining Array from a Witch Tribe Altar and can also put it up for exchange," Ghost Teng Master’s brow twitched, flipping his hand to take out a jade slip and the Storage Magical Tool and placed them together.

The Spirit Refining Array is a Secret Array of the Wu Clan, he believed that no one in the Wu Clan would not want it.

"Spirit Refining Array!" Indeed, Chief Matu’s eyes suddenly lit up.

However, right after that, he firmly shook his head again.