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第五卷 天云十二州 第一千二百六十五章 奇怪的昊天

After a cup of tea, the master and his servant returned to their cave dwelling. Lin Xuan already had an idea about Mo'er’s abilities.

The little girl was indeed the ruler of the阴司 in her previous life; after fusing with the Deva Blood, her power far surpassed that of other cultivators at the same stage.

Moreover, the Arrogant Deity Scripture was a divine artifact. Although Mo'er only knew a fraction of its true power, it was still incredibly profound and had astonishing effects. Coupled with decent talismans like the Beast Soul Banner, Ghostly Black Ink, and the ancient demon's Buddhist artifacts, her overall strength was formidable.

To put it simply, Mo'er should be able to defeat an advanced-stage cultivator without much trouble, especially considering she also had the Profound Yin Treasure Box. However, compared to him, there was still a noticeable gap in experience. After all, while power and techniques were crucial, combat experience was equally important.

Over the past two centuries, Mo'er had occasionally engaged in battles, but most of the time, Lin Xuan shielded her from harm. In other words, she lacked the ability to face opponents alone.

Although Mo'er only slightly lagged behind Lin Xin during their recent sparring session, it appeared that they were evenly matched on the surface. However, a sparring match and life-or-death combat were different matters.

When Lin Xuan acted, he always left room for error. Otherwise, if he truly injured her, he would regret it deeply.

Moreover, Lin Xuan proposed this sparring session to test Mo'er's abilities, so he wouldn't be swayed by others' pity. Only by enhancing his strength could he protect Mo'er and himself. The path of immortality was fraught with dangers, but now there was an additional motivation.

Although Mo'er’s identity hadn’t been revealed yet, these potential threats were still far off. However, it was always wise to be prepared. To live freely in the cultivation world required both strength and shrewd calculations.

Seeing Lin Xuan lost in thought, Mo'er didn't disturb him; she quietly stayed by his side. The little girl asked for nothing more than her master's company, which brought her immense happiness.

Moreover, what did she have to be unsatisfied with? With the dual cultivation relationship established, everything else was just a bonus. Mo'er believed that whatever lay ahead, her master would take care of it. She only needed to follow his instructions obediently.

For Mo'er, being a devoted woman brought joy. She couldn’t fathom how she had become the ruler of the阴司 in her previous life, making decisions and taking actions with such decisiveness. Three days later, Qingshi Gorge was located deep within Juelong Mountain, a place known for its treacherous terrain and unique environment. Two base-stage cultivators were stationed near the entrance, but their faces showed signs of fatigue.

Qingshi Gorge served as a prison for convicts, making this position an unenviable one with no benefits. It was rumored that the trapped entity was a mid-stage元婴 ghost soul.

While he couldn’t escape due to the restrictions, any mishap could result in his immediate demise. "Frustrating! It must be because I angered Elder Ma. He’s surely taking revenge," said an older man in his late twenties, his face showing signs of discontent. However, complaining was useless; there were no rules or principles in the cultivation world.

"Enough, Younger Brother Li. Don't say any more. Otherwise, if someone overhears and reports to Elder Ma, we’ll both be in trouble. Fortunately, this position rotates every three months. Just endure for a while longer, and everything will be fine," said an older, plump man with a sigh.

Though his words were correct, Younger Brother Li couldn’t let it go. "Elder Brother is right, but I can't bear the injustice… Ah!" His face suddenly showed signs of shock as he prepared to speak again.

The plump old man paused and quickly raised his head. A streak of green light appeared in the distance, flying towards them. "Such a formidable spiritual pressure! I can’t sense your cultivation level at all. Could it be an old monster from the元婴 stage? Is there an external threat?" The young cultivator’s eyes widened with fear.

"You’re just making things up," the older man retorted impatiently. "Our sect may not have many experts, but Elder Lin is here to protect us. Moreover, the protective array costs a million crystal stones and is incredibly powerful. How could outsiders enter without reason?"

"Then who might it be?" The young cultivator’s face showed confusion.

Before he could finish his sentence, the green light turned sharply and quickly approached. A faint glow spread out, revealing a common-looking youth. That was Lin Xuan himself.

Seeing him clearly, two base-stage cultivators from Baishan Pavilion fell to their knees in shock. The young man, remembering his disrespectful words just now, trembled with fear.

"Is the Heavenly Ghost Emperor here?" Lin Xuan ignored their expressions, though he could hear every word they exchanged through his divine sense. He wasn’t petty and didn't mind.

"The Elder, our sect leader did send a trapped ghost soul some days ago, but I'm not sure if it’s the Heavenly Ghost Emperor you’re asking about," said the plump old man, visibly relieved as he respectfully spoke to Lin Xuan.

"Lead the way." Lin Xuan replied coolly.

The plump old man bowed again and then stood up with a smile. He led Lin Xuan deeper into the gorge.

They walked because there were no powerful anti-air restrictions here. Even if Lin Xuan had the power, he wouldn’t destroy his sect’s array. It was coincidental that Mo'er’s formation of an元婴 inadvertently brought the old Heavenly Ghost Emperor to them. The little girl had captured him alive and unharmed.

However, back then, Mo'er had just gained a physical body, so she didn't have time to deal with it properly. Now that they finally had some free time, Lin Xuan naturally wanted to meet this "old friend."

Guided by the plump old man, they passed through various restrictions and arrived at a cave.

The inside was pitch black, but as cultivators, their divine senses weren’t affected. "Elder, it’s inside," said the plump old man respectfully.

"Ah, you can leave now." Lin Xuan responded indifferently.

The plump old man didn’t dare to say more and quickly bowed before retreating.

As they walked deeper into the cave, a prison cell came into view. The walls were made of dark iron, making it difficult for even an元婴 cultivator to break through.

Outside the cell, there was a thick layer of light shielding.

Lin Xuan’s hand flicked, and a token appeared in his palm. A white light shone on it.

The light barrier dispersed as the prison door opened.

A middle-aged scholar was seated inside.

Three long beards adorned his face; he looked extremely refined but had a pale complexion and a呆滞 expression. He was indeed the old Heavenly Ghost Emperor, once a formidable ruler who even destroyed the Divinity's Soul.

However, the saying goes, "Better to offend an elder than a youth," and fate can change. Back then, he had provoked Lin Xuan, so now he couldn’t move.

Despite Mo'er’s lack of combat experience, her power and techniques had surged after forming an元婴, making it impossible for a mid-stage cultivator to do much. Lin Xuan stepped inside.

The old Heavenly Ghost Emperor raised his head with anger on his face but more fear: "You…"

"You needn’t ask me such obvious questions," said Lin Xuan coldly. The cunning and deceitful old Heavenly Ghost Emperor couldn't miss the sarcasm in his words.

"Please spare my life, Elder. I was blinded by arrogance back then and offended you. If you are willing to forgive me, I will serve you for life," pleaded the old Heavenly Ghost Emperor desperately.

"It’s too late." Lin Xuan waved his hand, and a streak of green light enveloped the old Heavenly Ghost Emperor, preparing to use a search technique.

If another cultivator were present, they would have been terrified. However, at that moment, the old Heavenly Ghost Emperor showed signs of joy…

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