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Chapter 866: The Undying God
Chapter 866: The Undying God
Along the way, Tang Ping remained silent.
Sasuke and Chong Wu, naturally, followed suit, not wanting to interrupt.
Tang Ping seemed more eager than his usual detached self, and if they knew his thoughts, he would have told them that he had been consuming Sage Potions to digest Orochimaru's techniques and information, hence his distant demeanor.
Today's urgency was due to not taking the potion and also finding their prey.
The Evil Deity!
Finally, they had located the lair of the evil deity in the Land of Hot Water.
It was hidden within a secluded mountain range.
Without their intervention, uncovering this secret would have been challenging.
Especially Hyuga Tsukuyuki and Xiang Lin, whose perception abilities were top-tier, whether it was the Rebirth Eye or the Shinkage Heart Eye, they were invaluable for investigation.
With them, they had practically turned the Land of Hot Water inside out.
The difficulty in finding this place wasn't due to the strength of their target but because they were not even in the Land of Hot Water.
No, that's not entirely accurate!
It should be said that they were located in a highly disputed mountain range between the Moon Country and the Land of Hot Water.
Previously, Hyuga Tsukuyuki and her team had been investigating within the Land of Hot Water, so it was impossible to find them. Only after expanding their search did they finally locate their target.
Undying Sect!
The name of the sect was as straightforward as it was brutal.
Their doctrine was simple: worship them, and you shall attain immortality.
It sounded like a joke.
But in a world as vast as this, anything was possible. Even in Tang Ping's previous life during the information explosion era, when people had broader horizons, there were still various sects, and many followed their teachings.
In the Shinobi world, having faith was the norm; it would be stranger not to have one.
This was also why it was so easy for the miko to promote the Sunlight Lord.
They had located the place a few days ago, but it took time to gather intelligence. Today, they confirmed the annual ritual ceremony where the 'Undying God' would descend to bestow blessings, which was why they chose to act today.
Soon, Tang Ping arrived at a platform halfway up a mountain wall, providing a clear view of the target area below.
The platform, spanning several dozen meters, had remnants of a campfire and sleeping bags.
When on a mission, they didn't indulge in comforts; they were tough and resilient.
In Tang Ping's previous world, with their beauty, they would have been worshipped as goddesses, not subjected to such hardships.
"Has it started?"
Tang Ping smiled and nodded at the group before asking Hyuga Tsukuyuki.
He was inquiring about the start of the ritual ceremony.
If their target was the Undying God, they had to wait for its descent, as acting prematurely might alert their target, making capture more challenging.
"Not yet, but there's a special energy inside that we dare not approach lightly!"
Hyuga Tsukuyuki explained why they were monitoring from a distance.
With their strength, even the weakest among them, Xiang Lin, could rival an elite Jonin. This team could challenge any of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
The reason they hadn't done so was the fear of unforeseen circumstances.
"Mhm, this is the right choice. If outsiders were to enter, it would easily awaken that being!"
Tang Ping's eyes gleamed with an eerie light.
The Soul Eye!
He could see the area within the mountain range ahead, bathed in a faint glow.
The believers entering the area also carried this light.
If it were infiltrators, they would immediately alert the being, so Hyuga Tsukuyuki's decision was wise.
"What do we do now?"
Hyuga Tsukuyuki asked.
While on an outdoor mission, they couldn't be as casual as usual, so both Ming Zi and Tian Tian followed orders without question.
"Let's go in and see!"
Tang Ping's gaze fell on a group approaching from below.
It was just a matter of faith, and they could easily disguise themselves.
In the novels he had read in his previous life, creating false faith wasn't a difficult task.
Especially with his involvement.
After a few minutes...
At the base of the cliff, among the group of several dozen people, Tang Ping and his team donned their sect robes.
Snap! Tang Ping snapped his fingers lightly, and the motionless figures around him finally stirred, coming to life.
Although he didn't possess the Sharingan or the Crystal Illusion Technique, Tang Ping was no slouch when it came to illusion techniques. How else could he have acquired the 'Dream Binding', a genjutsu capable of manipulating the target's memories?
Dealing with ordinary people, even the strongest among them who could harness the power of evil deities, was a breeze for Tang Ping.
Regardless of who asked, these people were all members of the same team and devout followers.
As for various inspections? Tang Ping simply used his Death God Clone to replace their identities, forming a barrier with their souls to shield their true souls from scrutiny.
With this, no matter the method of inspection, unless the evil deity itself conducted the check, their deception would remain undetected.
Following this well-trodden path, they soon entered the mountains.
First, a figure in the same sect robe, accompanied by several warriors carrying long swords, approached them.
"In the presence of the Eternal God, how many have you brought this time, Xincun?"
The figure made a hand gesture before greeting the leader of the team, a man capable of wielding faith energy.
When he looked at Tang Ping's team, his gaze held a calculating air, not directed at them but at the majority of the team members.
'So that's it!' Tang Ping instantly understood.
The Eternal God was an evil deity, not a benevolent one, so it would naturally require blood sacrifices and offerings.
And those like them, brought here as followers to participate in the rituals, were undoubtedly considered 'sacrifices'.
If they weren't used as sacrifices to the Eternal God, it was unlikely that the church's higher-ups would offer themselves.
After the verification of this individual, likely a priest, their journey proceeded smoothly.
Evidently, this Undying Sect feared only ninjas; other situations were of no concern.
However, with the presence of the Eternal God, they could detect outsiders instantly and respond directly, ensuring their secure stronghold.
While ninjas couldn't break through these measures, it didn't mean Tang Ping couldn't, and so he successfully infiltrated their ranks and reached the site of the ritual.
"So many people!" Tian Tian whispered.
Before them stood members dressed in the same sect robes, differing only slightly in color and pattern.
Over a thousand!
These individuals gathered in a plaza in front of a three-tiered stone altar, each over a hundred meters in size.
Surrounding them were church warriors brandishing weapons.
Above the altar stood a hideous, life-sized, blood-red statue, about ten meters tall, presumably the so-called 'Eternal God'.
"Wait a moment, you..." Tang Ping began his preparations.
For him, the challenge wasn't infiltrating but waiting for the deity's true arrival.
This was why he deliberately delayed their actions until this day.
On this day, an annual ritual was held, and the deity was sure to descend.
Lastly, it was time for the 'seal'.
They had to ensure the deity had no escape route.
In combat, Tang Ping never worried about defeating these 'gods'.
But when it came to escape, he had to admit that these old gods were masters.
Each had mediocre combat abilities but exceptional self-preservation skills.
Barrier!
Tang Ping was a bit overwhelmed setting up barriers to restrict their escape, so he asked for help.
He also wanted them to protect the barrier core, so he handed it over to them.
"Yes!"
The six lightly nodded, holding the barrier core Tang Ping had prepared earlier, and stealthily made their way to the edge of the valley, embraced by three sides.
The ritual ceremony soon commenced.
(End of Chapter)
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