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If the Azure Flower Ice Jade in front of us is made from human flesh and blood, that would be truly shocking. Even Second Uncle, who proposed this possibility, could hardly believe his own reasoning.
The arm of the Hong Kong Master was invaded by a strange force. After extensive investigation by numerous Ajan, it was confirmed that this should be a type of "art" power. If extended further, the jade before us might serve as some sort of medium. It first influences others mentally and then attacks physically.
Although the Azhans couldn't determine what kind of "art" this was, they understood that it would be nearly impossible to break it. However, there was a slight chance of defense.
Whether it be Voodoo, Gu Technique, or even more obscure Evil Arts, they all rely on a medium. Some mediums are physical objects, while others are people; regardless, the power is transmitted through the medium. Therefore, if this medium can be isolated, the power would be left to fight alone. This significantly increases the possibility of extracting the jade!
After hearing this, Second Uncle discussed it carefully with the Azhans and ultimately conveyed the results to several Mine Owners. Second Uncle stated that extracting the jade wouldn't be difficult; the Azhans could attempt to seal the jade separately using special methods. Meanwhile, the workers would need to quickly excavate the jade during this time. Of course, with only a limited number of Ajan present, they could only seal off a jade of this size; any larger would not be feasible.
The Mine Owners were overjoyed and immediately agreed. They mobilized some daring workers and brought many mining tools.
The Azhans set up their magical tools and continuously drew various Invocation Spells around the jade. They utilized all their knowledge and skills in an attempt to sever the connection between the jade and that force. This was indeed a risky endeavor because no one knew what lay behind the jade. If they did manage to extract it, what impact would it have on them?
However, money talks; this saying proved true. Driven by financial incentives, the Azhans were willing to take risks.
Several hours later, they completed their preparations. The area surrounding the Azure Flower Ice Jade was covered with numerous Invocation Spells, and various magical tools were placed nearby. The Azhans gathered together, sitting on the ground and quietly reciting scriptures. With so many Ajan performing rituals together, I immediately felt a powerful force vibrating in the space.
The Yin Qi emanating from those magical tools coalesced into a thick "pocket," completely enclosing the jade. At a signal from one of the Ajan Masters, the workers moved forward in unison and began striking at the surrounding rocks. With so many people working together, the sound echoed back and forth in the pit, creating an especially loud noise. Feeling uneasy, I asked Second Uncle if this was really feasible.
Second Uncle replied, "At this point, we have no choice but to proceed whether it works or not!"
Since they had simulated the entire operation beforehand, this excavation proceeded very quickly. An hour later, the jade had been separated from the rock. The workers didn't even consider whether there were other jades in the mountain; they directly cut through at the edges with cutting machines as if they were digging a large hole in the mountain.
When this top-quality jadeite, the size of a table, was pulled out from the mountain rock by the Loader, everyone erupted in cheers. But at that moment, one of the Ajan closest to the mountain suddenly shouted in alarm, "No! No, put it back!"
I heard his voice and saw the sheer terror on his face, but neither the Mine Owner nor the workers paid him any mind. They had finally managed to extract this unparalleled treasure; how could they possibly return it?
The jadeite was gradually pulled out from the rock, and when it completely detached from the mountain, I saw a patch of darkness behind it.
It wasn't the imagined hollow of stone; it resembled a cliff. An incredibly pure darkness emerged without warning, accompanied by an overwhelming force that directly pulled two nearby Ajan toward it. The two Ajan screamed as they desperately clung to the edge of the cliff while shouting for help.
We were all stunned, not expecting such a sudden accident. In the next moment, both Ajan looked back into the darkness and then quickly turned their heads away again. I saw immense fear and despair etched on their faces, as if a terrifying demon from the darkness had already reached their legs.
Before I could blink, the nails of the two Ajan scratched a series of marks on the rock. They screamed in terror as they were dragged into the darkness, falling silent.
"It's the darkness! The darkness we saw before—it's real, not an illusion!" one Ajan shouted as he scrambled to escape from the edge.
The other Ajan quickly got up as well, but at that moment, the gravitational pull intensified suddenly, causing three more Ajan to sway. Two were held back by others, but one was helplessly sucked into the darkness. I was dumbfounded; what kind of place lay behind the jadeite that could pull people in? In a daze, I seemed to see an enormous mouth pressed against the mountain; that suction must have originated from it!
Moreover, this force wasn't only targeting the Ajan; even ordinary workers were caught in it. In an instant, at least five workers were swallowed by the darkness.
I couldn't tell if it was an illusion; shaking my head made that mouth disappear again. However, the darkness and suction did not vanish. Several Ajan clung tightly to the Loader, trying to stabilize themselves against being pulled away. They shouted in panic, "Quick! Put the jadeite back; we can't dig it out!"
Meanwhile, the Mine Owners yelled back, "Hurry! Bring the truck back! Get that jadeite transported! Quick!"
The Loader was still able to resist this force while the workers naturally obeyed the Mine Owners. I saw that the Loader began to slowly retreat. However, instead of feeling relieved, those Ajan clinging to it looked increasingly terrified. I vaguely sensed strange forces seeping from within the darkness, like fine threads wrapping around the Ajan.
They bound the Ajan and pulled them forcefully backward. Compared to this power, the Ajan had little ability to resist. They had already lost hope; their palms slid helplessly over the Loader. If the Loader retreated just one more meter—no! Even half a meter—they would completely lose any hope of survival.
No one knew what that darkness was, nor did anyone know what lay within it; all anyone knew was that they could not be drawn into it!
I was at a loss, stunned and unable to move for a long time. At that moment, a figure suddenly darted out beside me.
It was Second Uncle!
He ran to the Loader at an incredible speed, shouting several times. When he saw the driver unresponsive, he climbed up and punched the driver in the face, kicking him out. The Mine Owners angrily questioned what Second Uncle was doing, but he completely ignored them and directly shifted gears, stepping on the gas.
The Loader stopped retreating and began to move forward.
The Azhans on the Loader understood Second Uncle's intentions; they all looked up, their faces filled with surprise and excitement.
The Mine Owners outside the pit also grasped Second Uncle's plan. They were no longer questioning but instead shouted in anger and panic.
Indeed, Second Uncle intended to return the emerald and block that terrifying dark gap. Under the direction of the Mine Owners, several workers picked up their tools and rushed toward the Loader, trying to force Second Uncle down. Seeing this situation, I had no more thoughts to ponder; I immediately grabbed an iron rod and swung it back. If they wanted to fight, no one from the Shen Family was afraid!
The Azhans who had fortunately escaped the gravitational zone also reacted. Their expressions darkened as they stepped forward to block the workers with their bodies, shouting loudly. Those workers were not afraid of Second Uncle or me, but when faced with numerous Black Robed Mages, they felt fear. No one dared to easily offend these individuals with special powers; even the Mine Owners could not command them in such a situation.
At this moment, the gravitational pull from the darkness had increased several times compared to before. The few Azhans on the Loader could only use all their strength to hold onto metal objects in their hands; even a slight relaxation could result in being sucked into the darkness and unable to escape.
Under the protection of the Black Robed Mages and myself, Second Uncle slowly drove the Loader back, gradually reinserting that massive emerald into the mountainside.
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