Chapter 1365: Ancient Forbidden Curse

A deep, resonant sound echoed, causing the faces of several old men to instantly pale, their eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets!

In the blink of an eye, they found themselves in outer space?!

"This!"

"How is this possible?!"

"We were just underground in Shengdu a moment ago, how could we suddenly be in outer space?"

"Something's not right! We can still breathe and hear each other speak. If we were really in space, none of this would be happening!"

"Is this an illusion?"

"But it all feels so real, it doesn't seem like a dream at all!"

...

Suddenly thrust into the vast expanse of the starry sea, gazing at the blue planet before them, even these experienced old men were shaken by the terrifying sight, instantly thrown into a state of panic.

After a long moment of stunned silence and exchanged glances, they all turned their anxious eyes toward Mo Sihan.

"Sister Han..."

"This?!"

Even though they had been given some warning and had tried to prepare themselves mentally, these men were still mere mortals. It was only natural that they couldn't immediately accept such a reality.

Mo Sihan showed no emotion, her clear eyes fixed on the blue planet.

"We are indeed in the starry sea, what you call outer space."

Her calm words sent waves of shock through everyone's hearts!

Their trembling eyes met in silent exchange, their astonishment growing even greater than before!

The leading elder's face changed color, his throat moving as if to speak but no words came out. However, as a man of authority, his mental fortitude was extraordinary. He quickly bit down and pinched his own thigh hard!

"Ah..."

Whether it was because he had pinched too hard or because he had finally realized the overwhelming reality of the situation, the elder immediately took a sharp, deep breath.

"This!"

"This is actually real!"

"We're not dreaming, nor are we in an illusion. We're truly standing in outer space!"

His trembling voice echoed, causing the others' eyes to widen even further.

The surroundings were eerily silent, with only the sound of heavy breathing breaking the stillness.

Unbelievable...

What they were witnessing at this moment was utterly unbelievable!

Even the legendary Sister Han—they couldn't believe that she could so easily bring people into outer space, breaking the laws of the universe!

This was completely unscientific!

What kind of power was this?!

A tremendous sense of awe washed over them, completely overturning their understanding of the world. At this moment, they stood in the starry void like ignorant children, staring fixedly at the familiar yet strange appearance of the blue planet.

After what felt like an eternity, they seemed to barely come to terms with the reality before them.

But as they looked at the planet's strange appearance—not the familiar watery blue they knew, but instead enveloped in a faint red haze, as if shrouded by some kind of mist—they couldn't help but voice their doubts.

"Is... is this really our blue planet?"

"Why is there a red atmospheric layer? It's completely different from what we know. How could no one have discovered this before?"

"That can't be! Every country has satellites orbiting the planet. If there were such a red atmospheric layer, how could it have gone unnoticed?"

"Exactly! Our moon landing technology is highly advanced. We know the situation around the blue planet inside and out. There's no way such a red atmospheric layer could exist!"

"What on earth is going on..."

...

Faced with this bizarre scene, everyone fell into a state of self-doubt. Contradictory arguments erupted, as if all their previous knowledge had suddenly become utterly unconvincing.

It wasn't until Mo Sihan's voice rang out again.

"This is why I warned you to prepare yourselves."

"What you see with your eyes isn't necessarily the truth of the world. Science is indeed powerful, but its development is still too limited to reach this level. There are many things you simply cannot understand."

"The blue planet you see now is its true form."

Her calm words brought all the murmurs to an abrupt halt.

Faced with this powerful and mysterious being, the elders were completely shaken. Hearing such a shocking truth left them utterly speechless.

Mo Sihan simply gazed at the blue planet, casually revealing an even more astonishing truth.

"The true path of the Dao is vast and boundless, its end unknowable to most. What you see now is merely the tip of the iceberg of the world's true nature. Whether it's the previous spiritual resurgence or the changes to come, they are all inevitable parts of the flow of time."

"Xia Country is already at the forefront of the spiritual resurgence. The appearance of demon hunters across the land is a manifestation of the accumulated strength of just a few thousand years. You now have the opportunity to touch a higher world, but you must not become complacent."

"Of course, if science continues to develop, it too is a path of the Dao—a supremely powerful one at that."

...

Her few words, laden with profound meaning, left the group utterly stunned.

Suddenly.

It was as if they had understood something, recalling certain legendary figures who had spoken words that seemed to approach this truth. Their minds were flooded with thoughts, as if they were on the verge of touching the true nature of the world.

Could it be that the end of science is indeed theology?

Do immortals truly exist in this world?

The group stood in stunned silence, as if struck by the tolling of a morning bell.

Glancing at the deeply shaken mortal elders, Mo Sihan turned her gaze to Wu Tao, leaning in close to speak, her voice transmitted directly to his mind.

"As you can see, this is the current situation. They have learned of our plans and used a forbidden curse to seal the blue planet, attempting to lock away the heart of the world. This is the challenge we now face."

Hearing this, Wu Tao's expression darkened.

His eyes narrowed, starlight flickering within them!

As he looked again at the blue planet shrouded in the red haze, its true form finally became clear to his sight.

What was once a vibrant, living planet was now covered in chains of red curse symbols. The pulsating source of life seemed to be restrained by an invisible force, barely clinging on as it gradually weakened.

Even the light deep within the planet's core was immobilized, trapped within this increasingly feeble world.

After just a few moments of careful observation, Wu Tao's expression grew grave.

Turning back, his tone became several times heavier.

"Sister Han."

"You're right. The blue planet has indeed been sealed. The heart of the world cannot move even a fraction. If we want to obtain it, we must first break this ancient forbidden curse."

At this point, Wu Tao's expression became even more troubled, a hint of confusion appearing in his eyes.

"But..."

"This curse is too ancient and complex, and its scale is terrifying. This world simply cannot withstand my full power. With my current abilities, forcibly breaking the curse is almost impossible. Unless it's Master or one of the others who come, no one can ignore these constraints."

"But now, everyone has their own heavy responsibilities. Asking for help is out of the question."

"What should we do?"

Seeing the urgency in Wu Tao's eyes, Mo Sihan also revealed a bitter smile.

"All I know is what I've told you. Right now, I only have my soul. Breaking the curse is beyond my capabilities."

Hearing this, Wu Tao quickly bowed in apology, his eyes filled with guilt.

"Sister Han, please forgive me. I spoke out of turn in my haste. Please don't take it to heart."

The two exchanged bitter smiles, their eyes filled with emotion.

Looking at Sister Han's current state—still beautiful and domineering, but no longer at her peak—Wu Tao felt a pang of sorrow, leaving him at a loss for words.

Back then...

Sister Han had reached the ultimate realm, nearly invincible across all worlds. She had single-handedly held off the围攻 of the heavens without flinching. Even though that battle had taken place countless ages ago, the mere memory of it was enough to make ghosts and gods alike bow in reverence.

That one battle had caused the collapse of the Dao and the destruction of the starry sea. Even though the source of evil had been eradicated, the losses had been too great, the battle too brutal. Even Sister Han had been reduced to her current state. It was truly lamentable.

Wu Tao didn't dare say another word, his eyes filled with nothing but guilt.

Seeing him like this, Mo Sihan gave a light, reassuring smile, her demeanor calm and steady, as if she had weathered countless eons. She continued with the matter at hand.

"The past is not worth dwelling on."

"Right now, we must focus on completing our mission in this world."

"Although this ancient forbidden curse is complex, it's not entirely impossible to break. They may have won through卑鄙 means back then, but they're not much better off now. They don't have the strength to monitor all worlds, and there can't be too many people on the blue planet maintaining the curse."

"If my deductions over the years are correct, they no longer have enough strength. That's why they're hiding in the shadows of the blue planet. This is our opportunity."

"As long as we find and eliminate the filth hiding on the blue planet, one by one, the curse will lose its power to sustain itself. Once it begins to weaken, breaking it will be easy."

Hearing this, Wu Tao's spirits lifted.

But thinking of the tense situation, he couldn't help but feel anxious.

"Sister Han, since they're already weakened, maybe with our strength, we can forcibly break the curse. Time is of the essence. Getting the heart of the world sooner is crucial to the bigger picture!"

Mo Sihan shook her head, chuckling lightly.

"It's not that simple."

"Even if they're weakened, this curse has already taken root deep within the blue planet, intertwined with the heart of the world. Unless you have the absolute power of our master, completely removing the curse is impossible. The slightest mistake could lead to mutual destruction!"

"Using brute force to break the curse is not advisable. The safest approach is to unravel it thread by thread."

Hearing this, Wu Tao couldn't help but curse.

"Damn it..."

"Those bastards are still as sneaky as ever! If they can't win, they resort to underhanded tricks! It seems we really have no choice but to patiently find all the curse controllers hiding on the blue planet. The more I think about it, the angrier I get. If I ever find those scumbags, I'll wipe out their entire bloodline!"

Despite his cursing, Wu Tao's expression gradually calmed.

Having fought for countless years, he knew all too well how ruthless their enemies were. Especially at this critical juncture, they needed to be ten thousand times more patient and cautious. There was no room for even the slightest mistake!

Taking a deep breath, he recounted everything he had recently discovered.

"Sister Han, have you found any traces of them?"

"Ever since I arrived on the blue planet, I've felt like something was watching me. After searching for a long time, I finally found a hideous creature in the sea. I took it down in a few moves, but just as I was about to interrogate it, it was struck by a bolt of lightning and killed. Isn't that strange?"

"I suspect that creature is definitely connected to the curse controllers on the blue planet. Otherwise, there's no way to explain how it could have been watching me from the start."

Mo Sihan nodded solemnly in agreement.

"You're right."

"I've also discovered many strange creatures appearing on the blue planet. They must be connected to the curse controllers. Most likely, they were created by them. The hideous creature you encountered was probably sent to test you. When you took it down so easily, they became afraid and quickly silenced it."

"These past few days, there haven't been any more movements. It's likely that the curse controllers have gone even deeper into hiding. They've probably decided that even if they can't confront us directly, as long as they can delay us from obtaining the heart of the world, they'll consider it a victory."

Wu Tao's expression darkened as he listened, his hatred for these despicable enemies growing. Even though they hadn't met yet, he had already memorized their entire bloodline in his little black book!

"They're dreaming!"

"I'll search every corner of the blue planet if I have to! I'll capture every strange creature and interrogate them one by one until I find the whereabouts of those curse controllers!"

Mo Sihan nodded in agreement.

"Yes, that's the most effective approach for now."

"Those curse controllers created various creatures to obscure their tracks, but in doing so, they've also planted the seeds of their own downfall. As long as you follow the trail, you should be able to find clues."

Wu Tao nodded seriously, a fighting spirit burning in his eyes.

"There's no time to waste. I must act immediately!"

As soon as he finished speaking.

Mo Sihan lightly waved her jade-like arm, and the surrounding starry sea vanished. In an instant, they were back at the entrance of a glacial valley. Not far behind them, the helicopter that had been waiting for them was still there, as if they had never entered the underground Shengdu at all.

Feeling the biting wind and snow against their faces, the old men finally snapped out of their daze. But they were already pale with fear, completely shaken by the experience that had just shattered their understanding of reality.

The journey through the starry sea had been too astonishing. The fragments of conversation they had overheard afterward had completely surpassed the limits of human civilization's understanding. Even though they couldn't fully grasp the deeper meaning, it had left their hearts racing, as if they had suddenly opened the door to a new world. In an instant, they felt even more insignificant and fearful.

As they quietly watched the man and woman bid farewell, they looked upon them with the reverence one would reserve for gods.