Chapter 1815: Beneath the Light

The Dark Sect Master's gloomy voice propagated throughout the world, filling everyone with astonishment and confusion. Countless eyes turned towards Jiang Qing'e, now full of horror instead of respect and awe. This was because they could all sense an ancient aura of corruption coming from her. They didn't know what Jiang Qing'e was anymore. Even Heavenly Emperor Jiang had a solemn expression.

The Origin of Absolute Corruption was the pinnacle of evil. If its power eroded Jiang Qing'e's mind, she might turn into an existence that was no different from the Dark Sect Master. Furthermore, they could see that her eyes no longer had the same clarity as before—they had turned dusky and gloomy. This was a sign that the process of corruption had already begun.

The world was now silent. All of the living creatures were quietly staring at the woman with twelve black and white wings.

As Jiang Qing'e's long hair fluttered in the wind, her mind was in an intense state of flux. The Origin of Absolute Corruption's power was corrupting her Heart of Light, which was causing all sorts of emotions to arise within her. Previously, she would rarely express any negative emotions, but all of those suppressed emotions were now erupting, countless times stronger than before due to the Origin of Absolute Corruption's influence. As a result, her remaining golden eye was starting to reveal traces of black. However, at that very moment, she heard a worried shout.

"Sister Qing'e!" It was Li Luo's voice.

Jiang Qing'e's heart stirred, and her left eye began to glow with golden light, dissolving all traces of blackness. She then stretched her hand out and launched a beam of light energy towards Li Luo, causing his flesh and blood to regenerate swiftly. In just a few short moments, his ruined body was completely restored. However, having his Absolute Resonance Seed removed meant that the emptiness within his body remained.

When Heavenly Emperor Jiang and the rest saw this, they heaved sighs of relief. Jiang Qing'e had managed to maintain her clarity of mind.

The Dark Sect Master shook her head and sighed. "You've made the wrong decision."

"I only wish to kill you right now," said Jiang Qing'e as her wings began to flutter and worldly natural energy surged. The Holy Phoenix Parasol was pointed towards her opponent. At this moment, the undulations of power she was emitting were far stronger than ever before.

Even though the Dark Sect Master could sense that Jiang Qing'e was now a threat to her, she merely smiled and shook her head. "Even though your body contains a portion of the Origin of Absolute Corruption's power, do you really think you can turn the tides?

"Let me tell you, it's impossible. Those two failed to stop me when they worked together. Meanwhile, you only have the quasi tenth-grade light resonance and a portion of the Origin of Absolute Corruption's power, so how could you ever hope to succeed, especially now that I've obtained the Absolute Resonance Seed?"

The Dark Sect Master held her hand out and presented the Absolute Resonance Seed on her palm. She then opened her mouth and popped it in, swallowing it. "Now that all of my cards have been revealed, it's time for me to carry out my plan in peace. Living creatures of this world, prepare to embrace the new world. I will be the one to stop the chaos that plagues you all."

She then lightly smiled as her body began to wither up. The Acheronian Sun and Blood Moon mark on her forehead began to shine even more brightly. In the end, all of her flesh and blood were absorbed into it. The mark began to rapidly expand before everyone's terrified eyes, then it rose up into the sky. The Acheronian Sun radiated with an intense chilly light, whereas the Blood Moon was embedded in its center.

The entire world started shaking. The Heavenly Emperors were shocked to find that the worldly natural energy seemed to be crying out at what was happening, and it began to transform. All of the energy was being altered by the Acheronian Sun and Blood Moon.

The edge of the horizon rumbled as the Realm Wall that separated the Shadow World and the divine continents began to tear apart. Boundless corruption flowed in through the new gap, and all of the worldly natural energy began to fuse with it.

Countless Others poured out as well, colliding with the living creatures of the divine continents. An irresistible power then wrapped around them, solidifying them into balls of blood that resembled eggs. Whatever was inside writhed and wriggled, gradually metamorphosizing.

The calamity didn't exclusively target the common living creatures—not even King Stage experts were spared. They began to transform, their flesh and blood squirming uncontrollably while blood-red tumors appeared on their skin. Some attempted to excise the growths but were dismayed to find out that even more would pop up. They were eventually engulfed by the growths, turning into bloody eggs as well.

Watching this happen filled all of the living creatures with fear. The Heavenly Emperors turned pale, as they knew that even they would be helpless if they were affected.

The Dark Sect Master's plan had officially started, and despair filled every corner of the world. Meanwhile, the Acheronian Sun and Blood Moon that she had transformed into continued to shine with calamitous light, fusing the two worlds.

The remaining people turned towards Jiang Qing'e, with hope nearly fading from their eyes. Only she had the power to stop the Dark Sect Master's plans. However, she completely ignored their gazes and merely observed the Acheronian Sun and Blood Moon. Then she turned towards Li Luo, appearing by his side.

Li Luo's face was pale as he gazed lovingly at Jiang Qing'e, reaching out to hold her hand. Alas, Jiang Qing'e shirked backwards, her beautiful eyes flickering with an evasive look.

"My body contains the aura of the Origin of Absolute Corruption. If I touch you, you'll be affected," she said.

Li Luo's eyes flashed with pity and pain. Jiang Qing'e was once the most radiant and sacred individual known to all. She was the Radiant Goddess in countless people's eyes, someone capable of purifying the world. Who would have ever expected that beneath the light hid a part of the Origin of Absolute Corruption? It was incredibly ironic—she, who was determined to die fighting the corrupted, was now effectively their progenitor. This revelation had undoubtedly shaken even her resolute heart.

However, Li Luo immediately gripped her cold hand tightly, unwilling to let go as he dragged her into his embrace. He ran his hand through her long hair and smiled warmly, saying, "I think I've had enough of the Radiant Goddess. Perhaps having a taste of the Devilish Lady will be a good change."

Jiang Qing'e's tense body started to relax, and her eyes turned red as she huskily replied, "You almost scared me to death just now."

If Li Luo hadn't been pushed to the brink of death by the Dark Sect Master, Jiang Qing'e might never have had the darkness in her awaken.

He bitterly smiled as his eyes turned a little downcast. "I'm sorry, I was useless."

Now that he had lost the Absolute Resonance Seed, his resonances were starting to vanish. The once spirited and outstanding youngest Heavenly Emperor was at his lowest point ever. He could sense his strength starting to fade.

Furthermore, he had no choice but to watch powerlessly when Lu Qing'er sacrificed herself to save him. That had caused him even more anguish than realizing he had blank palaces in the past.

Jiang Qing'e tilted her head slightly upon feeling that the sharpness he once had had vanished. She then cupped his face with both hands and said, "If you think you're useless, then the other Heavenly Emperors are completely impotent. You cannot underestimate yourself."

Gazed deeply into his eyes, she continued, "When the Origin of Absolute Corruption's power first awakened and the light and dark were intermingling, I heard a voice. It told me that you're this world's final hope. And I am only your guardian."

Li Luo was thrown into a state of confusion. How could he possibly save the world and protect the people he cared about without the Absolute Resonance Seed?

"Go to the sect's ruins. Perhaps an answer can be found there," said Jiang Qing'e.

Li Luo smiled bitterly. "The ruins? I don't have much time left."

He knew that what she was referring to was the location that Li Taixuan and Tan Tailan had stumbled into years ago. Those were the ruins of the headquarters of the Sacred Void Resonance Sect. However, the destructive light of the Acheronian Sun and Blood Moon was propagating everywhere, and the Shadow World was fusing with the divine continents. Those ruins were currently hidden, and even if they revealed themselves, there wasn't enough time to look for any sort of answer or solution.

Jiang Qing'e lightly caressed his face as she said, "No, I can buy you some time. Ten years. That's how long you have to figure out what to do. Only after ten years will the Dark Sect Master reach completion and truly enter the tenth-grade. At that point, no one will be able to stop her. Even if the Sect Master and the Origin of Absolute Corruption returned, they would be helpless before her. Our only hope lies with you. When you reach the tenth-grade, everything will be resolved."

These words caused Li Luo's heart to clench. He tightly gripped Jiang Qing'e's hand as he hoarsely croaked, "You are not allowed to die protecting me. I'd rather end things together with you."

Jiang Qing'e's eyes were filled with tenderness and warmth as she looked at the panicking Li Luo. "I agree with that. If the ruins don't re-emerge within ten years, we will face the end together."

She then released her hold and her twelve wings fluttered, causing her to shoot forward in a streak of light towards the Acheronian Sun and Blood Moon. All of the living creatures that remained watched her every move.

The moment she came into contact with the light emitted by the Acheronian Sun and Blood Moon, she instantly melted away into black and golden light, which then transformed into countless divine temples that dotted the Acheronian Sun.

The temples were majestic, akin to a continuous mountain range forged from black metal and gold. Half of it gave off a sanctified aura, while the other was malevolent and evil. When the temples appeared, they released a glorious power that suppressed the calamitous light that shone down on the lands.

In the end, the Acheronian Sun and Blood Moon were left quietly floating in the air, unable to affect anything for now.