"It seems that the two of you have also noticed that the map seems to be fine, but there are no major river veins on the map. This is because the maps that are sold in the city do not have these river veins.
On the way here, we've clearly encountered many large rivers, and I've marked them all, "Han Li said with a smile.
When the others heard this, they looked at the map again thoughtfully.
Just as Han Li had said, although the map was detailed, there were very few river veins. Even if there were, they were only small rivers.
Everyone's attention was attracted by the cities, so they did not notice this.
"These few days, I have collected some information about the island's geographical environment, especially some ancient maps. I have finally found some information about the major river veins," Han Li said as he pointed with his finger.
The mirror flashed, and large rivers appeared on some of the areas on the map.
"This is …" Everyone looked at the mirror, and their expressions changed.
"Due to the lack of time, I have only collected this much information about the river veins. As the saying goes, one can know the whole by looking at one spot.
Everyone should have noticed that the Red Moon Cities and some of the bigger cities that we have passed are all located near the major river veins. What we have seen in the past few days has confirmed this point, "Han Li explained slowly.
The others thought back to the few cities that they had been to before. Indeed, all of them were near rivers or lakes. The Red Moon City that they were in was the same.
"This is nothing. It is much more convenient to transport things near rivers.
Not only the Red Moon Island, but the cities on other islands will also be built near rivers, "Jiao Shisan said.
"Be that as it may, I've just used a bewitching technique on a shopkeeper who sells ancient books in this city and learned from him that all ancient books on this island are strictly prohibited from drawing the direction of the main water veins on the map.
This order was personally given by the Holy Lord, Gongshu Hong. It is obvious that he is trying to hide something, "Han Li continued.
"This …" Jiao Shisan was speechless.
"Although I don't know why the Red Moon Island Lord is doing this, based on the distribution of the rivers that have been drawn, this is the place where all the water veins converge." Han Li pointed at a city on the map.
That was the Red Moon City of Kun Province.
"These are just speculations. Are you sure Gongshu Hong is there?" Jiao Twenty-Five asked.
"Naturally, I can't be certain. However, rather than searching aimlessly, why don't we go here and have a look first? The possibility is higher," Han Li said slowly.
Jiao Twenty-Five's lips moved as if he wanted to retort, but he couldn't find the words to do so.
"That makes sense!
Fellow Jiao Shiwu, thank you for discovering this. Otherwise, we would still be at a loss. "Jiao Jiu laughed and clapped his hands.
After working together, he always had a feeling that he was suppressed by Flood Dragon Eight. Now, he could finally hold his head high and he felt much better.
"That's right. If we really search all of the Scarlet Moon Cities, Gongshu Hong would have already received the news and gone into hiding!" Jiao Shiliu said with a hint of pride in his voice.
"Both of you are flattering me. I only found it by chance." Han Li smiled humbly.
"Fellow Jiao Shiwu's deduction is very reasonable. Let's go to the Kun Province." Jiao Ba laughed after a moment of silence.
…
A few days later, in the night.
In the middle of the Red Moon Island, above a vast plain, two thick rays of light cut through the night sky and landed at the edge of a forest.
The rays of light faded away and revealed two flying boats. Six or seven people wearing strange animal masks walked down from the boats. It was Han Li and the others.
"The Kun Province's Red Moon City is in front of us. It seems that there is a pilgrimage ceremony going on in the city," Jiao Ba said as he pointed at the night sky.
Han Li looked in the direction that Jiao Ba was pointing at and saw a huge city that was brightly lit in the night sky.
The city was lit up with crimson lights. The light reflected off the clouds in the night sky and dyed them red. It looked quite strange.
The entire city was covered by a blue light barrier. However, under the illumination of the lights, the color of the barrier changed. It looked a little dark red.
"This city is quite big. It seems that it really is Gongshu Hong's nest," Jiao Jiu said slowly as his eyes flashed.
"There's no time to lose. Let's enter the city.
Just like before, don't use your Divine Sense too much after entering the city, "Jiao Ba said.
Jiao Jiu naturally chose to ignore his commanding words. The others nodded silently and did not say anything.
After a while, everyone changed their appearances with masks and put on black cloaks for traveling at night. They silently rushed toward the direction of Scarlet Moon City.
At this moment, the four gates of the Kun Province's Red Moon City were wide open. On both sides of the main road that led to the central plaza were fiery red lanterns that lit up the entire city.
On the official road outside the four city gates, there were still thousands of pedestrians who were hurrying into the city. They were all pilgrims who had come to participate in the Red Moon City. However, due to various reasons, they were a little late.
Han Li and the others split into two groups and blended in with these people. They entered the Red Moon City through the gate.
Han Li and Jiao Jiu entered the city through the southern gate and followed the flow of people to the center of the city.
The atmosphere in the city was somewhat solemn. The people around them were also very quiet. They all crossed their arms in front of their chests and silently walked along the street towards the center of the city.
The closer they got to the center of the city, the more strange chanting sounds could be heard. It was like the sound of waves crashing into the shore, and it echoed in their ears with a special rhythm.
At this moment, the large plaza in the center of the city and the nearby main road were already filled with millions of people. When Han Li and the others reached the middle of the southern street, they were blocked by the dense crowd.
Han Li and the others were like loaches. They slowly pushed through the crowd and squeezed their way to the center of the plaza. From time to time, they would attract angry glares from the people around them.
However, as most of the people there were only mortals and they were busy chanting prayers, no one really cared about them. Little by little, they were squeezed into the plaza. Although they were still not in the center, they were already very close.
Han Li had a tall figure. When he stood in the crowd, he could see a giant statue that was more than a hundred feet tall standing in the center of the plaza.
It was unknown whether it was because of the material of the statue or because of the surrounding light, but the statue appeared to be blood red. It was somewhat strange.
In front of the statue, near the chest of the statue, there were seven figures floating in the air. They all wore dark blue silk robes with a blood-red crescent moon embroidered on their chests.
Under the illumination of the surrounding light and the contrast of the statues behind them, these figures floating in the air were like gods, their bodies emitting a strange aura.
However, in reality, these people's cultivation was not very high. Apart from a white-haired old man with a kind face, who was a late-stage Mahayana cultivator, the others were only at the Form Synthesis Stage.
However, to the cultivators below them who were at most at the Core Formation Stage and ordinary mortals, they were like gods.
Just like the rest of the people, the seven people were slightly nodding their heads and chanting prayers in a low voice. Their expressions were extremely devout.
As Han Li was sizing up the people above him, Jiao Sixteen's voice suddenly sounded in his mind, "Do you guys think we should take down these people first?"
He turned around and saw Jiao Jiu looking at him with a hesitant expression.
At that moment, the crescent moon in the sky slowly moved to the middle of the sky, and the chanting around them gradually quieted down.
The amiable old man in mid-air slowly straightened his body. His gaze swept across the square like a mortal high official inspecting the common people. He slowly opened his mouth and said,
He said slowly, "The Holy Lord's grace will benefit all living beings.
Your sincerity can be seen, and you shall enjoy the glory of the Heavenly Selection.
The Heaven's Selection is about to begin. Everyone, please sincerely pray for the Holy Lord's favor. "
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd burst into cheers that sounded like a tsunami.
However, after a short while, everyone nodded their heads slightly with expressions of anticipation. They clasped their hands in front of them as if they were praying.
Han Li and the others did not know what was going on, so they could only follow suit.
At that moment, the plaza suddenly shook slightly. It was as if some ancient formation had been activated, and a very strange aura rose in the surroundings.
Han Li lowered his head slightly, and his eyes lit up with blue light. He looked through the gaps in the crowd and looked at the ground.
On the white stone ground, complicated lines that could not be seen by the naked eye suddenly lit up. They were densely intertwined with each other and extended in all directions.
There was a buzzing sound.
Suddenly, there were hundreds of crimson pillars of light in the entire plaza. They shot up into the sky from all over the ground and enveloped the Red Moon Islanders.
Han Li swept his gaze toward the direction of the voice, and was immediately struck by a sense of surprise.
Not only did the people not panic, but they all looked ecstatic. Some of them even cried tears of joy and kept wiping away their tears.
As for the people around him, if they were acquainted with him, all of them revealed joyous expressions. Even those that did not know him were filled with envy. In fact, there were even some traces of jealousy in their eyes.
Han Li turned around and looked at Jiao Jiu and the other person in shock. He saw that they were also confused, and it was obvious that they did not know what was going on.
After all, what they saw and heard here had never happened in the Red Moon City before.
Han Li thought for a while and suddenly thought of something. He raised his eyebrows and transmitted his voice to the two people.
"Could it be that these people were chosen by the Holy Lord to stay?"
"That should be the case … If we follow these people, we might be able to find news about the Red Moon Island Lord.
I wonder where these people are being taken to? "Jiao Jiu thought for a while and transmitted his voice.