Just as Ye Xuan was feeling vexed.
Suddenly, a strange sound entered his ears, causing him to look towards the source of the sound.
A dark soul, as black as ink, was lurking on both sides of the light path. As soon as a departed soul stepped onto the light path, the dark soul suddenly transformed into a ferocious bloody mouth and swallowed the departed soul. Then, it quickly fled into the distance, as if it was afraid of being discovered by some existence.
"Hmm?"
Looking at this scene, Ye Xuan was startled. Then, a trace of ecstasy appeared in his eyes. He directly left the light path and transformed into a bloody stream of light as he chased after the dark soul.
Whoosh!
The dark wind exploded and the void trembled. The dark soul seemed to feel that someone was chasing after him. This caused his aura to become chaotic and he desperately fled forward.
"Do you think you can escape?"
Suddenly, Ye Xuan blocked in front of the dark soul. When he struck out with his palm, a surging bloody light erupted and directly slapped the dark soul to the ground.
"Living … living person … How can there be living people in Hell?" The dark soul was ghastly. When he raised his eyes and saw Ye Xuan, he let out a cry of horror.
"As expected, you have your own consciousness." Ye Xuan's eyes lit up. His originally anxious mood immediately eased.
"Tell me, who are you? Why are you different from other departed souls? Why do you have your own consciousness?" Ye Xuan strolled forward until he came to the dark soul's side. The bloody light in his eyes was so dense that it was almost tangible, causing the dark soul to tremble to the extreme.
"Exalted … Exalted Immortal … My name is Dark Crow … Exalted Immortal, please spare my life …" Looking at the terrifying bloody light around Ye Xuan, the dark soul trembled and begged for mercy.
"Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you. I just want to ask you a few questions." Ye Xuan revealed a smile. The bloody light around him quickly retracted, causing the Dark Crow to gradually calm down.
"Exalted Immortal, this is not the place to talk. Let's find another place to talk."
The Dark Crow sensed that Ye Xuan had no intention of harming him. He hurriedly bowed to Ye Xuan and looked around with fear. Then, he quickly led the way for Ye Xuan.
Soon after, under the Dark Crow's guidance, the two of them appeared in a remote pavilion in Necropolis. It wasn't until they entered the pavilion that the Dark Crow's panicked emotions calmed down.
"You're scared. What are you scared of?" Although the Dark Crow didn't have a physical body, Ye Xuan could sense his panic, which prompted him to ask.
"Exalted Immortal, you may not know this, but the laws of Yama are dense. Previously, when I swallowed the souls of the dead, I had to risk my life to succeed. If the laws of Heaven and Earth were to detect it, my soul would be scattered and I would die." The Dark Crow said with lingering fear.
Ye Xuan nodded after hearing the Dark Crow's explanation. Clearly, the Dark Crow was telling the truth. When he had probed the Headless Ghost General before, the laws of the world had punished him.
Ye Xuan softly asked: "Tell me, why do you want to devour souls and what kind of existence are you?"
As Ye Xuan asked, the Dark Crow slowly explained his origins and gave Ye Xuan an introduction to the situation in Fengdu City.
According to the Dark Crow, he didn't know who he was when he was alive. When he gained consciousness, he appeared in Necropolis.
At first, he wandered aimlessly, but as the days passed, he was horrified to find that his body was constantly being pulled by the six paths as if it wanted to devour him.
By chance, the Dark Crow found that devouring souls could stabilize his soul and even break free from the pull of the six paths of reincarnation. However, devouring souls was extremely dangerous and could cause his soul to scatter at any time.
In order to survive, the Dark Crow would take risks every once in a while, resulting in the scene that Ye Xuan saw earlier.
From the Dark Crow's narration, Ye Xuan also learned that the Dark Crow was not an exception. There were many existences like the Dark Crow hiding in Necropolis. However, the survival of these souls with consciousness was worrying. Every once in a while, they would be destroyed by the laws of Heaven and Earth.
After understanding the situation, a light flashed in Ye Xuan's eyes as if he was weighing something. He didn't say anything for a long time, causing the Dark Crow to become nervous. From time to time, he would steal glances at Ye Xuan from the corner of his eyes.
"Have you seen this person before?" Ye Xuan pointed with his finger and Ye Ling 'er's appearance appeared in the air.
"Upper Immortal, please don't blame me. I have never seen this person. Moreover, Necropolis is too big. Every day, there are so many souls entering here. If you really want to find her, I'm afraid …!" The Dark Crow hesitated.
Hearing the Dark Crow's answer, Ye Xuan's eyes were filled with disappointment. This also made the Dark Crow's mind move. He turned his eyes slightly and carefully probed, "Although I have never seen this person, I have a way to find her whereabouts. However, this method is extremely dangerous. I don't know if you …"
"Hmm?"
Ye Xuan narrowed his eyes and looked indifferently at the Dark Crow. He said, "What method?"
"Upper Immortal, this Hell of Yama was once under the control of Immortals and Gods. Although they died of old age, the Book of Life and Death in Yama Palace is intact. If you can obtain this item, it will be easy to find this person."
"Book of Life and Death?"
Ye Xuan murmured to himself. He looked at the soul with a strange expression.
Previously, the Dark Crow clearly said that he had no memory of his life. How did he know that in those distant years, Hell of Yama was under the control of Immortals and Gods?
Obviously, the Dark Crow was lying.
Perhaps feeling that Ye Xuan's gaze was not right, the Dark Crow held his breath and quickly explained, "Upper Immortal, please don't blame me. This little one only saw some ancient books in Fengdu City that mentioned this. As for whether the Book of Life and Death exists or not, this little one doesn't know the details."
"It's fine. If you can help me, why would I doubt you?" Ye Xuan smiled gently. However, a ray of bloody light flashed in his eyes and then quietly disappeared.
Looking at the smile on Ye Xuan's face, the Dark Crow let out a sigh of relief. He struck while the iron was hot and urged, "Upper Immortal, if you obtain the Book of Life and Death, perhaps you can control the Six Dao of Reincarnation. At that time, in this huge Fengdu City, you will be the supreme existence."
Looking at the Dark Crow's eager expression, Ye Xuan's smile became even more amiable. He affectionately patted the Dark Crow's shoulder and said, "You are very good. If I can obtain the Book of Life and Death, I will certainly not mistreat you."
"This little one doesn't dare to take credit. As long as Upper Immortal can control the Six Dao of Reincarnation after obtaining the Book of Life and Death, this little one's life will not be in danger. This is already very satisfying." The Dark Crow knelt on the ground and continuously kowtowed to Ye Xuan in gratitude.
A wisp of a cold smile appeared on the corner of Ye Xuan's mouth before disappearing without a trace. He even intimately helped the Dark Crow up and said, "Tell me, where is the Book of Life and Death, and how should I obtain it?"
"Legend has it that the Book of Life and Death is on the table in Yan Luo Dian. However, there is a grand sealing formation in Yan Luo Dian. If you want to enter, you must break the seal. I wonder if Upper Immortal …?" The Dark Crow wanted to say something but hesitated.
"You lead the way. I also want to see what Yan Luo Dian looks like." The smile on Ye Xuan's face remained the same from beginning to end.
It could be said that both of them had their own ulterior motives. However, this layer of paper had not been pierced through yet. The Dark Crow's eyes lowered as a glint of darkness flashed in his eyes. When he lifted his head again, he became even more respectful towards Ye Xuan.
"Upper Immortal, please follow me."
Following the Dark Crow's lead, the two directly left the pavilion and headed towards the center of Fengdu City.
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