The Forbidden Path to Immortality - Chapter 42

Chapter 7: Mysterious

Amidst the clacking sounds, the Red Soldier Ghost Chain finally became a delicacy for Blood Kiss. Unable to consume much at once, Blood Kiss used his front paws to grab it and drag it to the Transformation Pool to feast.

The strange sound startled the two Wanderers and Qingluan, but it also awakened Li Xun, who was

already overcome with ecstasy. Heaven be merciful! Even the bravest of his courage could never have imagined such a flawless outcome!

All three sides suffered heavy losses! A total of three losses!

The Tianming Yin Pearl spun dozens of times before finally suppressing his excitement. Victory was closer than ever, and Li Xun would not allow this opportunity to slip away!

Without hesitation, he assessed the situation and soared through the water. While the two nearby were still dazed, he charged towards Yin Sanren, miles away!

While still en route, he activated his seal, launching the powerful “Air-Snatching Kill.”

Powered by the nearly limitless Nine Netherworld Earth Qi, this first-class technique, a towering achievement for Li Xun, practically drained all the air within a one-mile radius, instantly infusing it with Earth Qi tens of thousands of times denser than air itself. Using a touch of Nine Netherworld Earth Qi as a catalyst, and with a single, gentle boost—the instant Yin Sanren felt her heart palpitate, the hundreds of thousands of Qi forces within a one-mile radius were instantly severed. No matter how perceptive she was, she could only sense a blank in that one-thousandth of a breath.

This brief pause was sufficient for a massive explosion to ensu, engulfing every corner. Having lost the initiative, Yin Sanren had to confront it head-on.

Perhaps the explosion’s range was too large, its power less concentrated, but what would the impact of the subsequent “Nine Netherworld Soul Search” sword energy be?

Yin Sanren had barely managed to parry the impact, incurring the cost of her injuries, when a sharp sword energy struck her shoulder blade.

This sword energy was truly sinister and ruthless. The moment it entered her body, it scoured her bones and marrow, draining her vital energy and blood, damaging her meridians in the process. Yet, its ethereal and unpredictable nature made it impossible for her to resist, and she was severely wounded once again.

Yin Sanren let out a sharp roar, shaking the area within a radius of dozens of miles.

With her vast knowledge, how could she not know that these insidious tactics were the hallmarks of the Ghost Devouring Shadow Sect? Reflecting on today’s events, comparing them with previous events, she was certain that someone, equally as scheming and skilled as herself, was manipulating everything behind the scenes, hoping to profit from the consequences!

This wasn’t enough to infuriate her. Her true anger lay in the fact that Xue Sanren had severely damaged her with the “Blood Feather Spirit Sword,” thwarting all her planned escape attempts.

Even if she had a thousand tricks at her disposal, they were useless now. She had a vague feeling that this might be the most arduous and terrifying life-or-death test she had ever faced.

Could she survive it?

Yin Sanren was a supreme cultivator of profound wisdom. His fury only deepened his composure.

A quick decision was made. She first activated a hidden acupoint within her body, then, enduring the pain, swayed slightly, as if attempting to break free. But before the intercepting Yin Fire could reach her, she suddenly spun, increasing her speed even further, and lunged straight for the Transformation Pool.

The figure in the shadows was clearly unprepared, and she charged past him.

“Don’t do stupid things if you want to live!” Yin Sanren’s voice had already broken, but her cry served as a stark reminder of the dire situation.

On the ground, Xue Sanren sneered, finally abandoning the foolish thought of taking advantage of the situation to strike Yin Sanren.

Yin Sanren landed safely. The three enemies, who had just been battling for life, now huddled together, each battered and bruised, fighting for their lives. The scene was a scene of profound irony.

Expecting the “fisherman” to suddenly show mercy or treat them differently is simply a joke. Anyone in the Tongxuan Realm, faced with this situation, has only one choice—refining them!

It’s ridiculous that just a while ago, two vagrants were trying to use the Qingluan to refine the elixir, but in the blink of an eye, they were being refined by others. The feeling was truly bizarre!

Fortunately, the three in distress were not ordinary people. Although they still had some grudges, in a life-or-death situation, no one would bother to make trouble. They simply pretended that the previous incident had never happened, and reached a consensus on the current situation in a few words.

Disperse, and the rest is up to fate! “

Li Xun watched coldly as Yin Sanren met up with the other two. At this moment, the last link before the execution of his “big plan” had been perfectly connected.

He still had a little more than a quarter of an hour of “master time”, but the more he was in this situation, the better his patience was. The reason was simple, he only had that one chance!

It can be said that under the current situation, if Li Xun wants to get out of this situation unscathed, he has a full grasp of it. He can take his body and escape thousands of miles away, find a safe place, and live a peaceful life from then on.

Unfortunately, his ambition, desire, dignity, and a little bit of stubborn madness prevented him from ever making the above assumptions.

His mind at this moment was like a bright and clear mirror, which completely turned over the large secrets deep in his heart and displayed them nakedly in front of him. This could not make him ashamed, but instead brought him an intoxicated pleasure.

That was the excitement and pleasure of weightlessness when you throw off all burdens, wipe off all pressure, and fall into the depths of the bottomless hell.

“Today, either be reborn or die! “

The final moment arrived calmly and orderly.

He silently recited the difficult and lengthy formula in his heart, and with his fragile mind, he extracted the strongest Nine Nether Earth Qi he could control, and with the Tianming Yin Pearl as the main force, he simultaneously attracted the 108 “Nether Fire Pearls” buried deep underground!

One of the most powerful effects of the ban, and a high-level technique that Li Xun himself could not even imagine, was used by him easily.

At the same time, the ground under the feet of the two wanderers and Qingluan suddenly heated up. The gray-white Yin Fire was like the flames of hell, coming out from the ground, and in the blink of an eye, it swept across the ground within a radius of ten feet.

Even though they were prepared, in the face of this offensive, the three seriously injured masters were still somewhat embarrassed by the Yin Fire. Unless suppressed with true energy, it could not be destroyed.

Fortunately, they all flew up swiftly, their lapels and sleeves ripped and ripped by the Yin Fire. Yin Sanren and Qingluan’s icy skin barely glimpsed through the holes. Yin Sanren managed to ignore them, but Qingluan was filled with shame and indignation.

Subsequent attacks came without pause.

The ground suddenly collapsed, revealing a hollowed-out hole of unknown depth, appearing even more eerie in the darkness.

What followed was more like a nightmare. A massive suction force emerged from the black hole, enveloping the three.

Xue Sanren, a discerning man, uttered a groan upon seeing it: “Yellow Springs Grieving Ghost Cave!”

This was one of the Ghost Devouring Shadow Sect’s most terrifying spells. It wasn’t that the “Yellow Springs Grieving Ghost Cave” was truly terrifying; it was merely a prelude. The true terror lay in its subsequent spell: “The Path to the Ghostly Ghosts.”

Rumor has it that this is one of the Ghost Devouring Shadow Sect’s most powerful formations, requiring at least three True Immortal-level masters to activate. Once fully unleashed, the Nine Netherworld Qi surges from the boundless depths of the Nine Earths, absorbing all vital energy with overwhelming force, transforming the area within a hundred miles into a dead zone!

The power of this formation would probably have even Zhong Yin, the universally recognized master of the Tongxuan Divine Sword, temporarily retreat, let alone those who were already seriously injured.

Xue Sanren, Yin Sanren, and Qing Luan all paled slightly, as their previous suspicions were at odds! Could it be that the Ghost Devouring Shadow Sect wasn’t seeking to refine them, but rather to kill them cleanly and efficiently?

The three exchanged glances, each seeing the confusion in their eyes. How could this benefit the Ghost Devouring Shadow Sect?

As this thought arose, the ferocious suction suddenly vanished, a perfect answer!

The two wanderers were startled simultaneously, their gazes darting towards the transformation pool, but they were too late. Where was Li Xun in the murky water? It must have been while their attention was focused on the “Yellow Springs Grieving Ghost Cave” that someone had somehow managed to move them. They were truly doomed!

Qingluan, after all, didn’t quite grasp the full story, and only after seeing the two wanderers’ horrified expressions did she begin to understand.

With Li Xun gone, the three had lost their only defense, leaving the enemy with no scruples. This time, the three were in for a real treat.

They were absolutely powerless, and their plan to probe the enemy’s depths was thwarted. The “crowd” in the shadows remained veiled in the mist, leaving no trace.

Although the three men were incredibly resolute, facing this overwhelmingly passive situation, they were inevitably affected. The stark contrast between dominating everything and being dominated was truly depressing!

At that moment, a low laugh, like a cold wind, echoed through the ruins. It lasted a long time, then fell silent. When the last echo faded, silence returned to the ruins.

Even Blood Kiss, feasting on his food nearby, paused, glancing across the transformation pool.

This ambiguous laughter, like a red-hot needle, pierced the depths of the three people’s hearts.

Blood Sanren growled. He had never experienced such humiliation in his life. But he also knew that if he couldn’t bear it and jumped out, his death would only be more humiliating! This conflict made him want to bang his head against the wall, and his heart surged with blood.

Yin Sanren glanced at him, silent, trying to suppress the injuries within her body. She now had a vague feeling that things might not be as she had previously estimated, and this discrepancy directly determined their success or failure!

Her ominous feeling became more and more real.

Just as they were feeling uneasy, the three of them simultaneously sensed something and looked up. They saw a gray-white beam, as thin as a finger, plummeting down from overhead. It was so fast that they could only instinctively move out of the way, watching helplessly as the beam plummeted into the bottomless cavern without a sound.

In their moment of shock, the earth beneath them suddenly roared like a beast. The sound instantly changed the color of their faces, no matter how profound their cultivation.

They were all familiar with the sound. It was the earth energy, hundreds of miles in radius, that had been gathered together by the two wanderers with their extraordinary power. Somehow, the person had completely lost control!

To say it was out of control wasn’t quite right, but at least the earth energy was under their control, drawn into the vast cavern formed by the “Yellow Springs Grieving Ghost Cave,” and then gushed out like a fountain.

The three tried to escape, but the immense suction force, which had disappeared, suddenly reappeared, tugging at their vital points.

Under the reverse force, the three men simultaneously vomited blood, their bodies limp. The thick, solid earth energy beneath them burst forth like a massive fist, surging upward with the force of a thunderbolt.

A deafening roar completely drowned out all other sounds. The three men’s internal organs and bones shattered as they plummeted to different locations.

However, before they could even touch the ground, another gust of wind swept them together, colliding countless times. Each of them, half-dead, was flung into the transformation pool in a state of semi-consciousness.

Though Yin Sanren’s body was failing, her mind remained clear. She tried to initiate the final step, but the powerful earth energy buffeted her, leaving her whole body limp and weak. For a moment, she couldn’t even muster her true energy. Just as she was desperate, she felt a sudden chill. “Why is it cold?” she quickly realized. “After the ‘Yin-Yang Transformation and Refining Method,’ the pool water has become turbid. There’s no way… he’s not refining it!”

Suddenly, she reached this previously disproven conclusion, and Yin Sanren felt the urge to commit suicide on the spot. She began to understand his tactics.

It was like a cat and mouse game!

Yin Sanren choked on a mouthful of blood. By then, the water in the transformation pool was icy cold, and the temperature difference between inside and outside sent a piercing pain through the three defenseless people. The pain, reaching its peak, transformed into a tingling sensation that penetrated deep into their bones.

Yin Sanren faintly sensed a subtle, unpredictable energy invading her body, minute by minute, altering her internal state.

A low whistling sound rang in her ears. At first, it was like the chirping of ghosts, sharp as steel and long as silk, which made her upset, and then gradually softened.

The endless waves of sound formed a swirling undercurrent, which flowed through her mind. She felt as if she had come to the dark seashore, listening to the friction between the tide and the sand day after day, and the low sound of “sand” that made people dream.

Yin Sanren’s body gradually relaxed, and the coldness of the outside world gradually disappeared. Instead, a wave of warm air arose, and it came from nowhere. It slowly spread all over the body, and the pain gradually faded away.

“Is my injury healed?” As soon as this thought flashed through her mind, Yin Sanren woke up suddenly as if she was poured with a basin of cold water. Her body stiffened suddenly, and all the pain instantly returned, “Soul-leaving and soul-capturing! It’s the devil’s sound of destroying the soul! “

Her mind suddenly became extremely clear, and all the sources were clearly reflected in her mind. Only one possibility emerged – “The Mysterious Seal! This is the Mysterious Seal! This is the Soul-Exorcising, Soul-Refining, and Heart-Connecting Technique! Could it be the Lord of Clear Water? Or the Hellfire Yama?”

A series of possible characters flashed through her mind, but she couldn’t place them. With effort, she lifted her head. As expected, ten feet above her, the bead, its shimmering energy expanding and contracting, imbued with boundless power, was none other than the legendary Tianming Yin Pearl, lost for a thousand years. Only

this rare treasure could so effortlessly activate the Mysterious Seal!

Thus, her last hope of survival was extinguished.

The moment she saw the Tianming Yin Pearl in the air, the ethereal and unpredictable aura suddenly intensified. Its overwhelming dominance overwhelmed the wills of the three, gradually controlling all the qi and true essence within their bodies, shifting its course and generating a completely different method of qi connection. The

Yin Sanren’s six senses rapidly declined, but she wasn’t surprised at all. The invasion of evil spirits inevitably blocks the five senses and seven orifices, then pollutes the mind and extinguishes the spiritual clarity. Once this evil aura permeates the spiritual realm, this unfair struggle will be over.

She had never felt so calm in her heart, and even a smile appeared on the corner of her lips. Now she only needed to do this one thing!

Thousands of years have passed, and who knows the warmth and coldness of life?

Li Xun was concentrating on activating the Mysterious Seal, suppressing the will of the three people in the pool bit by bit. This work was really hard. Although they were all seriously injured, how could the mental cultivation honed over thousands of years be so easy to break?

He tried every possible means, but only blocked their six senses. The real difficulties were still to come!

However, at this moment, he saw the most unforgettable and incredible thing in his life – a slender hand like jade gently pressed on the chest of Xue Sanren, and just slapped it like a child!

Xue Sanren let out an earth-shattering roar, and blood spurted out of his five senses and seven orifices at the same time.

Although the power of this palm was not strong, it cleverly attracted the injuries he had suppressed.

Even more terrifying was the instantaneous impact, and the painstakingly constructed spiritual defenses shattered. The intruding Qi, seizing this opening precisely and surging through, surged in. A dark tide flooded over the spiritual platform, a mighty wave crashing down, erasing all traces of the place.

In this world, there was no Xue Sanren anymore.

Responding to the Qi, the Heavenly Nether Transformation Yin Pearl in the sky resonated.

Beneath the shrouded Nine Earths, all the Yin, death, and foul energy of the Three Realms converged. This purest essence of the Nine Nether Earth Qi, flowing through the Heavenly Nether Transformation Yin Pearl, opened a tiny portal “between” two unconnected dimensions.

A faint, unpredictable, and obscure stream of vital energy, like a dancing firefly, emerged from within, drifting and drifting, then landed with uncanny precision upon the ancestral acupoint between Xue Sanren’s eyebrows.

In an instant, this nearly intangible vital energy connected his meridians, muscles, bones, and blood vessels, flowing seamlessly.

The Blood Splitter’s massive body suddenly shrank, and countless leaping gray-white rays of light erupted from his pores, forming a series of spirals that rose and fell around him with a “chi la” sound. This happened nine times!

Then, countless fine explosions merged into one, and the Blood Splitter’s body suddenly swelled again, returning to its original size. However, in the process, no trace of his body remained, and his body gradually faded from blood color to a gray-white.

The light around him suddenly dimmed, ten times darker than the night, as if the space there had suddenly collapsed, revealing a pure nothingness behind. The dark background slowly swallowed him up.

The darkness rolled up, like a huge cloak, gently covering his body. Shadows flew and interspersed a few times, and a new existence, Xue Sanren, emerged from the water like a ghost, without a trace of water on his body.

The night wind blew, and the pure black robe billowed, rustling, but not a single limb or skin was exposed. The extremely abstract runes on it flashed with a gloomy and cold light.

Under the wide hood, in the shadows, two blood-red light sources gradually became clear. The whole darkness seemed to brighten up for a moment, and then returned to calm and dim.

“Youxuan Puppet, my Youxuan Puppet! It’s done, it’s done!”

Li Xun wanted to laugh wildly, but he couldn’t laugh; he wanted to cry loudly, but he couldn’t shed tears; he wanted to wave his limbs wildly – sorry, not even a bead can do it! In such an ecstatic and painful situation, Yin Sanren’s resistance collapsed, and the gray-white light flickered again.

“Another one, and another! “The light of the Tianming Huayin Pearl grew stronger and stronger, and it extracted the purest Nine Netherworld Qi twice in a row. Given its texture, it was a bit too much for it to handle, but success was in sight, and Li Xun also gritted his teeth and persisted, “There is one more, the last one! “

Qingluan’s resistance was much stronger than the two scattered people. Of course, her mysophobia was to blame, but the natural strong resistance of the fairy bird was also one of the reasons for the trouble.

Li Xun was a little anxious. The success of the previous two times made him a little impatient, and Qingluan’s unexpected strength made him a little frustrated.

Also, time is really running out!

Time passed bit by bit, and Li Xun finally breathed a sigh of relief. Just now, the strength of Qingluan’s divine consciousness was finally on the verge of exhaustion, and he was almost able to break through the spiritual platform with his unstoppable force. At this time, the opponent should be at the end of his strength, and he only needed to attack again to capture him!

He concentrated his mind and was preparing for the next wave of attack. Suddenly, a strong light burst out in the entire gray field of vision. Li Xun was startled at first, and suddenly he felt his whole body on fire. It was hot, and this shock was no small matter.

This sign clearly showed that the time limit had expired, and the Nine Netherworld Qi could no longer be controlled at will!

How could this happen, wasn’t there still time?

As soon as this thought came to his mind, he felt dizzy, and an irresistible force tugged at his soul. With this pull, Li Xun felt light and heavy, and when he opened his eyes again, he saw a strong green light radiating in all directions.

In the strong light, a long and clear cry was heard, and accompanying it was the most fiercest hurricane in the world!

Li Xun groaned and flew far away. Only then did he realize that his soul had returned to his body and he had turned back to his original appearance.

He lay on his back on the ground, staring blankly at the night sky. In a corner of the night sky, there was a green meteor, dragging a long trail, breaking through the air.

Thousands of miles in a flash!