“The Ghost Dragon, Nether Bird, Corpse Turtle, Nether Tiger, and Dark Qilin? Is this an evil array?” Empress Yue Su frowned. The Ghost Dragon, Nether Bird, Corpse Turtle, Nether Tiger, and Dark Qilin were all evil beasts and Strangers who used to ravage the world in ancient times. They were directly opposed to the Azure Dragon, Vermillion Bird, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Qilin. Their powers were vast and terrible to say the least. Later, the five ancient dark beasts were exiled from this world and sealed in the Sky Beyond Sky, never to return. However, the Rakshasa Seal could apparently borrow their strength. It could only be an evil array. The White Robe Demon Master said frankly, “I told you before that this array is dangerous and corrupt. Not only will it take an enormous amount of power to activate and maintain, the power of the five dark beasts would continuously erode our willpower and consciousness. If our determination isn’t strong enough, or if our willpower is weak, then it is very possible for us to succumb to mental corruption and experience martial deviation.” “That said, I don’t think you all would mind shouldering some risks if you can kill the Rakshasa King, right?” “Five Sages?” The Sky Scorching Great Emperor eyed at the White Robe Demon Master with deep suspicion. “You’re planning to make us operate your array?” “It would be ideal,” White Robe Demon Master smiled, “but something tells me you’re not amenable to that idea.” The five Sages kept quiet. That in itself was an answer. If the White Robe Demon Master had lied to them about its functions, if there was a harmful function about the Rakshasa Seal that he hadn’t told them about, or if he had attacked them while they were exhausted, then they would not be able to defend themselves. They could risk their lives and even sacrifice themselves for the sake of the Profound Alliance and humanity, but that was only if the sacrifice would produce meaningful results. Otherwise, what was the point? White Robe Demon Master was well aware of their worries, of course. “So, let’s do it this way. Four of you and I will operate this array.” “The remaining person will guard us and deal with whatever curveball life has prepared for us. After all, the Rakshasa Seal is evil, and our target is the Rakshasa King. Anything could happen during this time. It will be safer if there is one person who can respond to any unexpected situation.” The five Sages fell silent for a moment. They were all thinking. It did not seem like the White Robe Demon Master was lying or insincere. As far as they could tell, he truly wished to kill the Rakshasa King. But what on earth would he get from his murder? They just couldn’t figure this out. It was also why they could not fully trust White Robe Demon Master no matter how honest and sincere he appeared to be. “What’s wrong? Still doubting my sincerity? Or maybe you’re just afraid to die?” After waiting for a moment and receiving no response from the five Sages, a hint of scorn crept into White Robe Demon Master’s voice, “I should remind you that you don’t have much time left to think. The Burning Nether Holy Lord will run out of energy very soon.” “Okay. We believe you.” The five Sages’ expressions slowly changed from hesitation to determination. “But if you dare to try something, or if you were lying to us, then we swear we will make you regret it even at the cost of our lives.” “Relax. When it comes to killing the Rakshasa King, I promise you that no one is more devoted than I am. I won’t try anything until I am absolutely certain that the Rakshasa King will die.” White Robe Demon Master unfolded his palm and summoned a hologram of the Rakshasa Land. “Danxia Zi, you will go to the east and guard the land of the Ghost Dragon.” “Sky Scorching, you will go to the south and guard the land of the Nether Bird.” “Sea Dividing, you will go to the west and guard the land of the Nether Tiger.” “Celestial Suppressing, you will go to the north and guard the land of the Corpse Turtle.” “I will guard the center where the land of the Dark Qilin resides.” “Yue Su, you will stay here and respond to anything.” White Robe Demon Master wagged his fingers across the hologram and transmitted the locations he just mentioned into everyone’s mind. “Do you understand?” “We understand.” They nodded. “Good. Wait for my orders. We will operate the Rakshasa Seal together.” White Robe Demon Master added, “I repeat, do not allow the power of the five dark beasts to erode and corrupt you. Otherwise, no one can save you.” The four Sages saluted each other before disappearing in a flash. White Robe Demon Master let out a joyous laugh after everyone was gone. Beside him, Empress Yue Su looked at him with displeasure. “Why are you laughing?” “I’m laughing because I’m happy, of course,” White Robe Demon Master said matter-of-factly. “It’s because my dreams will soon become true.” “You best not try something, White Robe. I will watch you,” Empress Yue Su said coldly. “Hahaha...” White Robe Demon Master laughed, though he did not respond to her threat. He simply said, “Be on your guard. We will begin now.” White Robe Demon Master made a hand seal and chanted a mantra. The next moment, his energies spilled out like a flood and sank into the ground. “Rakshasa Seal!” A moment later, White Robe Demon Master growled, and five evil and corrupt pillars of light suddenly shot out of the lava-covered ground and into the nine heavens. The pillar of light to the east looked dark green and ghastly. The pillar of light to the south looked red and evil. The pillar of light to the west looked white and cold. The pillar of light to the north looked grayish black and reeked of dead bodies. The pillar of light at the center was dark yellow and overflowing with demonic qi. A few breaths later, some sort of terrible power seemed to descend from the nine heavens. It was twisted and chaotic. The dark green pillar of light to the east slowly took the form of a dragon. It had qilin horns and looked mighty scary. It was shrouded in ghastly qi and deafening heaven and earth with the screams of countless resentful souls. It was the Ghost Dragon. The red pillar of light to the south slowly took the form of a bird. It was crownless and featherless, and blood was gushing out of every pore. The blood quickly burst into evil flames that eroded anything and everything. It was the Nether Bird. The white pillar of light to the west slowly took the form of a ferocious tiger. It was completely made of bones and possessed a pair of dark green eyes. It was giving off a pale white light and spreading frigid air that annihilated space itself. It was the Nether Tiger. The grayish black pillar of light to the north slowly took the form of a turtle carrying serpents on its shells. Its flesh was rotten, and it carried a mountain of corpses and bones on its back. It gave off the choking stench of the dead and shook heaven and earth with its mere presence. It was the Corpse Turtle. The dark yellow pillar of light at the center slowly took the form of a qilin horse. The qilin horse was pitch black in color, and humanoid expressions were appearing on its scales. Its demonic qi filled the sky and stirred up the clouds. It was the Dark Qilin. “Seal the four directions...” White Robe Demon Master howled when the five ancient dark beasts descended. The next moment, all five ancient dark beasts roared and swooped down toward the earth. They all slammed into the lava-covered ground. Rumble... Discover more novels at noᴠelfire.net The earth rumbled, and molten lava spilled everywhere. The entire Rakshasa Land shook violently as the five dark beasts dug into the underground. Wherever they went, the earth ripped asunder, and violent, seemingly infinite energies spilled out. The energies weren’t messy or chaotic though. They were following some sort of profound and mysterious trajectories. They spread and weaved into layers upon layers of web that surrounded the entire Rakshasa Land. It looked like the entire continent was broken into several pieces.