Revelation of the Way of Heaven

"So what is the relationship between the Blood Witch Clan and the Witch Clan?" he asked Han Kexin.

After listening to Han Kexin's theory, he felt both unable to accept it and filled with curiosity, wanting to know more about the Witch Clan. The name Blood Witch Clan itself suggested a necessary connection between the two.

"The Blood Witch Clan is a branch of the Witch Clan, but they are different from the Witch Clan because humans can also become Blood Witch Clan members through blood sacrifice." Han Kexin said, a thoughtful look on her face. "In fact, the formation of the Blood Witch Clan has always been a mystery, and only the Blood Witch Kings of each generation know the answer to this mystery."

Han Kexin's words piqued his curiosity again, but also raised many questions. "But aren't all Blood Witches immortal? Then there should be some who have lived from ancient times to the present. Don't they know how the Blood Witch Clan was formed?"

"There is no such person as you described," Han Kexin said without hesitation. "The first generation of blood witches are all dead."

"They're all dead?" He looked at the other person, puzzled. "How did they die?"

"Like all the previous Blood Witch Kings, he either committed suicide or was killed."

"That's even stranger. If the Blood Witch Clan has always lived in Crescent City, who else could have killed them?"

"In the beginning, Crescent City was not as peaceful as it is now. Back then, there were also a large number of demons living near Crescent City. The demons and the witches were mortal enemies and were constantly at war with each other. In this long war, the first generation of blood witches all gave their lives, and even the first blood witch king perished in the war."

"There are demons too?" Qin Xiaochuan's mental world was struck again. He felt that the new knowledge he had received today was simply too vast. Without spending a couple of days properly processing it, he wouldn't be able to understand the situation at all. Helpless, he could only ask her, "What are demons?"

Han Kexin turned her head to look at him, and then said calmly, "The 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' doesn't only describe the Wu tribe with human heads and snake bodies."

Indeed, besides people and gods, the most recorded content in the Classic of Mountains and Seas is actually famous mountains and rivers and all sorts of strange beasts. Those strange beasts, like the Wu tribe, also disappeared in the long river of history.

"Many of the wild beasts recorded in the book are actually demons, or demons. Before Nuwa created humans, the demons ruled the land. After Nuwa created humans, the Wu tribe led the human race to drive out the demons and become the masters of the land. Later, Gonggong and Zhurong of the Wu tribe fought for the throne. Gonggong was defeated and, in a fit of rage, broke Buzhou Mountain, causing a great flood. The demons, led by the black dragon, took the opportunity to attack humans. Under Nuwa's leadership, humans controlled the flood, drove back the demons, and the world returned to peace."

"How did the demons get into Crescent Moon City?"

"We didn't run to Crescent City." Han Kexin corrected him. "Crescent City is just a city. There are other places outside Crescent City. We call that world Buzhou Realm. I don't know if it has anything to do with Buzhou Mountain in ancient times. The demon race and the blood witch race both live in Buzhou Realm. It's just that Crescent City has always been occupied by the blood witch race."

"The Unbounded Realm... Could it be that there are other worlds besides the one we live in?" Qin Xiaochuan felt his worldview being refreshed time and time again.

Qin Xiaochuan's reaction was within Han Kexin's expectations. She explained, "Of course, in Buddhism there is a concept of three thousand worlds. Besides Buzhou Realm and Huaxu Village where we are now, there are many other worlds such as Kunlun Ruins and Yunmeng Marsh. You just haven't had the chance to see them."

"Alright, how did the demon race end up in the Buzhou Realm?"

"This is not recorded in the book, but we can roughly guess that they were driven away by humans. In order to prevent the demon race from invading again, the Blood Witch Clan was sent to guard New Moon City. The Blood Witch Clan appeared at that time. Before that, there was no Blood Witch Clan among the witch race."

"So the emergence of the Blood Witch Clan is an unsolved mystery." He couldn't help but frown.

"You could say that the only thing we know is our mission—to stop the demon race from invading again," Han Kexin said calmly.

Qin Xiaochuan then realized that becoming the Blood Witch King was a far more complex undertaking than he had ever imagined. He then asked Han Kexin, "What exactly is this 'Land of Witch Origin'?"

Hearing his question, Han Kexin pondered for a moment before saying, "'The Land of Witch Origin' has always been just a legend circulating among the Witch Clan. It is said that a large number of secrets of the Witch Clan are preserved in the Land of Witch Origin, and even the secret of the origin of the Blood Witch Clan."

Han Kexin's words piqued his interest in the Land of Witches, but this place had never been discovered before. Even if it held some secrets, it was unlikely to see the light of day again.

Of course, what's more intriguing now is why Kawamoto Taro and his group are searching for the Land of Witches. Perhaps they also know about the existence of the Witch Clan?

He told Han Kexin about his doubts, but Han Kexin said to him, "I'm afraid it's not that simple. Judging from the fact that they went to investigate the Church of Saint Virtue first, their purpose is very likely to target the Blood Witch Clan."

"The Blood Witch Clan? You mean they know the purpose of the Crystal Coffin?"

"Very likely," Han Kexin replied. "Perhaps they know more than we imagine. If I'm not mistaken, their goal is the same as the 'Dark Night' organization: to explore the secrets of the Blood Witch Clan's immortality."

"So what should we do next?"

"Of course, we need to find them and stop them," Han Kexin said decisively. "And while we're at it, let's also search for the Land of Witchcraft Origin. I wonder if we can find this place that has been hidden for thousands of years."

Upon hearing that they could go on an adventure again, Qin Xiaochuan immediately became excited and asked, "Okay, when do we leave?"

Han Kexin thought for a moment before saying, "Tomorrow afternoon, you don't have classes then. As for Friday's classes, just have a classmate ask for leave for you. That way, we'll have plenty of time to stay there."

"What kind of leave do I need?" he thought to himself. He decided to skip class. It was only two classes anyway; he could just have Ma Qichao answer for him. Then he asked Han Kexin, "Is it just the two of us?"

"Of course not. Don't you know the strength of Kawamoto Taro and the Conquerors?"

Indeed, he was so excited that he had completely forgotten about that, so he asked again, "Then who else?"

"Zhou Bin will be coming with us too. You can also invite Shiyi along; she should be going."

"Of course, she'd be ecstatic if she knew you took her on an adventure," he said with a laugh.

Han Kexin sneered and said, "It seems you know her quite well."

Qin Xiaochuan was taken aback by her words. For some reason, he sensed that she seemed somewhat displeased, but he didn't know where he had offended her.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Han Kexin continued, "Oh, right, we should bring Xiaoying along this time too."

"Xiaoying?" He looked at her in astonishment. "Are you sure?"

"I'm sure," Han Kexin answered decisively. "Zhou Bin and I will be away for several days. Who will take care of her if she's left alone at home?"

"But wouldn't it be dangerous to bring her along? She's so young. What if something goes wrong because of our carelessness?"

"Hmph." Han Kexin sneered again, "Don't underestimate her, she's not that easy to mess up."

He was speechless. Since Han Kexin had already decided to bring Xiaoying along, there was nothing he could do to stop her. He could just take good care of the little girl on the way.