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The night falls, and the silhouette of the blood moon gradually becomes clear, casting a mysterious red light over everything around.
The village of Cangqiong appears unusually quiet, with hardly any sign of people. Along the stone-paved paths, the quaint wooden houses exude an ancient atmosphere. A gentle breeze carries the scent of grass and trees, but also a hint of ominous foreboding.
Xuan Xiaowei took the lead with a determined look in her eyes, tightly gripping the talisman given to her by Bai Cang. Bai Cang and Shen Xiaozi followed closely behind, while Xiao mei bounced around from time to time, seemingly full of curiosity about everything around her.
As they walked into the central square of the village, they suddenly heard a low, melodious chanting coming from a distance, with a hint of sorrow, as if partaking in some ancient ritual.
"Where is that sound coming from?" Shen Xiaozi asked in a low voice, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.
Xuan Xiaowei stared ahead and replied, "It should be the villagers conducting the Blood Moon ritual. We need to be careful and see if we can find any clues."
Immediately, they silently moved in the direction of the chanting. After passing through a narrow alley, they arrived at a wide open space where dozens of villagers had formed a circle around a crude altar. The altar was adorned with various strange symbols and censers, and an elderly woman was holding a ritual implement, quietly reciting incantations.
Xuan Xiaowei and her team hid in the shadows, quietly observing the entire ceremony. Just then, a streak of red light crossed the sky, and the blood moon officially rose, making the atmosphere in the entire open space even more solemn.
The old woman's voice gradually grew louder, and suddenly a strong light burst from the incense burner on the altar, illuminating the entire clearing as if it were daytime. Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the center of the altar, as if waiting for something.
Just as everyone was focused, Xuan Xiaowei noticed a figure quietly moving not far away. It was a young woman with a look of panic and hesitation on her face, tightly gripping a seemingly ordinary stone that emitted a faint glow. Xuan Xiaowei immediately realized that this woman might know something about the truth behind the Blood Moon Night and the mysterious disappearances in the village.
Xuan Xiaowei signaled the team members to remain silent and quietly follow the woman. Passing through clusters of low houses, they arrived at the edge of the village, where a small path led into the depths of the forest. The woman seemed to be searching for a secluded spot, occasionally looking back, appearing very cautious.
After confirming that there was no one around, the woman quickened her pace and ventured deeper into the forest. Xuan Xiaowei and her team followed closely, carefully maintaining their distance to avoid being noticed. After a long and winding pursuit, they arrived at a secluded cave.
The woman stopped, looked around, confirmed that no one was paying attention, and quickly entered the cave. Xuan Xiaowei and the others waited for a moment to ensure safety before quietly entering as well.
Surprisingly, the interior of the cave was spacious. In the dim light, a small stone altar was located in the center. The woman placed the stone she was holding on the altar and began to chant softly.
Xuan Xiaowei and her team hid in the shadows of the cave, watching the woman's every move intently.
As the chanting continued, the stone unexpectedly began to glow, and the surrounding air seemed to vibrate along with it.
Before long, ancient scenes began to appear above the altar, revealing the truth of the Blood Moon night: the disappearance of the village girls was not random, but part of an ancient ritual to awaken a dormant power.
As the woman finished chanting, she turned to look at Xuan Xiaowei and the others hidden in the shadows, seemingly aware of their presence. Her face no longer showed fear and hesitation, but rather a complex determination.
"You have seen everything," the woman spoke, her voice tinged with a hint of helplessness, "all of this is to protect our village. From ancient times until now, every generation has borne this burden. But I do not want this kind of sacrifice to continue. I want to find a new solution."
Xuan Xiaowei stepped out of the shadows and said seriously, "We are from the Pure Moon Sect, here to investigate the truth behind the Blood Moon Night. Since you also do not want to continue this sacrifice, perhaps we can work together to find a way to end all of this."
The girl looked at Xuan Xiaowei, with a hint of assessment and contemplation in her eyes, and finally nodded in agreement: "My name is Yunli, and I am in charge of this Blood Moon Festival. This matter involves the safety of the village, so I must proceed with caution. If you truly have the ability to help us, I am willing to provide all the information I know."
Afterwards, Yunli detailed the origin of the Blood Moon night and the true purpose of the festival to Xuan Xiaowei and her team. It turns out that all of this is to resist an ancient and evil force that awakens every few years, threatening the village and the surrounding areas. The festival and sacrifices are meant to gain protection and prevent the complete awakening of that force.
Xuan Xiaowei After listening for a long time, she said to Yunli, "We need more information to combat this force. Perhaps the Pure Moon Sect's collection of books contains relevant records. In addition, we need to find the source of the awakening of this force. Only by fundamentally solving the problem can we truly protect the village and the innocent people."
Yunli nodded in agreement, expressing willingness to work together with Xuan Xiaowei and her team. Under Yunli's leadership, they began to prepare to find a solution. For Xuan Xiaowei and her team, this night was not only an exploration of the mystery of the Blood Moon, but also a test of their own courage and wisdom. With new allies joining, their journey also welcomed new opportunities and hope.
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