"Blackie! Blackie! You look so cute! "
After leaving the Soul River with Hua Xin, they walked in the black fog. Hua Xin played with Blackie in her hand, looking very happy.
"Cute."
Gu Zheng glanced at Blackie from the corner of his eyes. Its entire body was dry and very ugly. How could the word cute have anything to do with it? He could only say that he could not accept the beauty standards of the Soul race.
Compared to Gu Zheng, the descendant of the Ghost race, Blackie, was more intimate with Hua Xin. It obediently stayed in Hua Xin's hands, allowing her to play with it.
"By the way, why were you still caught by the other party when I gave you the power?" Gu Zheng suddenly asked.
"Ah, that. I already ran away, but was caught by the other party." Hua Xin was stunned for a moment, but she quickly returned to normal and said casually.
"Do you think I will believe you? How could the other party chase after you in that state? I even think that if you resisted a little, you could have severely injured the other party. "Gu Zheng did not believe her at all and immediately pointed out the problem.
"Uh, that, I just …"
Hua Xin's tone was stuttering. She wanted to deny it, but when she saw Gu Zheng's unfriendly gaze, she finally stopped being stubborn and said it.
When Gu Zheng heard this, he finally revealed a helpless expression.
He was right. Yan Ge did not have the strength to chase after her. Even if he deliberately sneaked an attack on Hua Xin, Hua Xin had activated that power immediately. Even if he, who was severely injured, tried to obstruct her, Hua Xin still managed to escape. As long as Hua Xin left the black fog and found a place outside to wait for Gu Zheng, it would be fine.
However, she realized that with the power in her body, the other party could not do anything to her. Then, she stood in front of the other party proudly and allowed the other party to attack her. It was just to show off, and she did not take the opportunity to capture the other party again.
However, Gu Zheng did not leave much power in it. In a short time, it was all used up. Before she realized it, she was restrained by the other party. The result was what Gu Zheng saw.
"Forget it. Let's continue on our way!"
Gu Zheng could only leave these words behind as he quickly led them forward.
Although Gu Zheng still encountered many patrols and occasionally heard the sound of fighting, he did not go out again. After half a month, he finally decided to go out through the black fog.
They had arrived at their destination.
If one wanted to enter the Imperial City, they had to pass through one of the four cities. This was because the four majestic cities were located in the middle of a series of mountain ranges, and they were perfectly connected with the mountain ranges.
Above the mountain range was a part of the Void Spirit Array. Apart from a few people, no one could cross it. Therefore, the only way was to go through one of the four cities and then go to the Palace City.
"The Xu Ling Great Array is just like the name Xu Ling, but the two are not on the same level at all!"
Gu Zheng muttered to himself as he stood outside the black fog and looked at the majestic mountain range.
"We've arrived at the place of the Illusory Soul Race, and it's also the place closest to us. Are you going to take a detour or go through here directly?" Hua Xin asked directly from the side.
"Go through directly. Anyway, the strength of the four cities is about the same, so let's not waste time. However, I have to put Blackie away to avoid any bleeding accidents," Gu Zheng said without hesitation.
"Alright then. When it's safe, you must let her out." Hua Xin reluctantly handed Blackie over. Seeing Gu Zheng put it away in the Black Tower, she also said urgently.
"If you want, I'll give it to you later. Right now, business is more important."
Gu Zheng did not care about this Blackie at all. He only wanted to help the Wild Souls solve their problems. With his shield, it would be very difficult for the Wild Souls to find him. When the time came, it was not a bad idea to leave it to Hua Xin. Anyway, it would be fine as long as the trouble did not come to him.
"Then how are you going to pass through the Illusory City in front? I can't cover you." Hua Xin thought of a problem and then asked excitedly.
"I naturally have a way. Just don't scare you."
Gu Zheng snorted coldly. Then, he took out Xiao Ying's drawing and slowly unfolded it in front of him.
Beside him, Hua Xin's eyes widened as she looked at the pitch-black picture. Only a wisp of green light in the corner was left, struggling bitterly against the black fog.
"Picture of Ten Thousand Souls!"
Hua Xin took a closer look and suddenly thought of something. Her expression changed abruptly, and then she could not help but exclaim.
"What Picture of Ten Thousand Souls? This is my maid's home. Are you sure you're not mistaken?" Gu Zheng glanced at Hua Xin. Then, he also observed carefully, but did not find anything special.
In fact, when he first obtained it, he had already checked it inside and out, and did not find anything special at all.
"Of course you don't know. This is our big treasure here. Legend has it that it was destroyed long ago. I didn't expect it to become like this. Obviously, the core inside is almost gone. No wonder you have the confidence to deceive them." Hua Xin came over and said with a regretful expression.
"What are you talking about? I don't understand at all. Forget it, I can't be bothered to argue with you!"
Gu Zheng did not care about the picture. He directly reached out and took out a lamp that Xiao Ying had left behind.
As the wisp of green light completely disappeared from inside, the black fog was no longer obstructive. In just an instant, it completely occupied the front of the picture. Then, the picture in his hand immediately emitted black flames, and the whole picture began to burn. In just two breaths, it completely dissipated in the air.
Gu Zheng really did not expect it. He thought that after he pulled it out, it would only be occupied by the black fog, and he would find a way to get rid of it in the future. But now, it was destroyed.
While he was still in a daze, Gu Zheng suddenly felt a suction force coming from his hand. Then, the Dharma power in his body surged into it like flowing water. The lantern flame, which was originally like a candle flame, began to soar. The green lantern emitted a dazzling green light that soared into the sky.
Gu Zheng saw that the situation was not good. He did not cut off the output of Dharma power. Instead, he hurriedly built a barrier around him to block the light.
At this time, the lantern in his hand was like a large light source, and it was getting brighter and brighter. In the end, even Gu Zheng could not look directly at it and avoided his line of sight.
Hua Xin, who was next to him, was even more unbearable. She had already closed her eyes and her whole body was trembling. She looked very frightened.
When more than half of the Dharma power in Gu Zheng's body was extracted, he only felt a movement in his hand. It seemed that something had soared into the sky. Then, the dazzling light quickly faded.
The moment the other party left, Gu Zheng glanced out of the corner of his eye. He only saw a green light disappear in mid-air. It did not break through the barrier that he had set up temporarily, and he did not know where it went.
The lantern in his hand returned to its previous state. Regardless of whether the burning candle flame had been completely extinguished, leaving only a dim lantern in his hand, it was as if nothing had happened just now.
"Let's leave this place first!"
Feeling the weakness in his body, in order to prevent some people from noticing the abnormality here, he took Hua Xin, who had not yet recovered, and left this place directly.
Not long after Gu Zheng and the others left, a few rays of light had already landed here. The aura just now had already alerted the people nearby.
After searching in a circle without any results, they also dispersed and left this place.
.....
And in the secret room where Xiao Ying was imprisoned, a pitch-black figure was standing above. The black gas all over his body was like black flames, and it was constantly emitting from his body.
The figure below had been standing for a long time. He was already staring at the top, and the corners of his mouth curled up into a smile.
The other party's resistance had completely disappeared. In just a few years' time, the other party would be completely transformed.
Although the other party had some strange things previously and was still blocking, the absolute difference in strength made it futile.
At this moment, above the small figure, a spatial crack suddenly appeared. Then, a green light directly entered the figure below from the sky.
"Boom!"
An even larger mass of green Qi emerged from the figure's body, and dispersed all the black fog around it. Moreover, it formed a close-fitting green shield around Xiao Ying's body, and firmly protected her.
Xiao Ying, who had been constantly tortured, once again had her eyes, which were covered by the black gas, clear up. She felt the familiar aura in her body dispel all the pain. The strength that she had lost quickly recovered, and it firmly protected her, giving her the warmth that she missed. She could not help but cry as she muttered to herself.
"Young master, I knew you wouldn't abandon me!"
The figure below was also very shocked. He walked out from the darkness. Who else could it be but Wen Tianhou?
However, at this moment, his face was slightly pale, and his aura was fluctuating. A trace of pain flashed past the corner of his eyes from time to time. It was obvious that he had suffered an unknown injury. Even with his cultivation, he could not completely suppress it.
"Damned Gu Feng!"
Feeling the pain in his body, Wen Tianhou fiercely cursed. Wasn't it all because of that damned enemy that he was in such a bad state?
Although he had spent quite a bit of energy to get up there, he had not expected the other party to be so decisive and directly injure him. The only thing that made him rejoice was that the other party's injuries were even more severe. At the very least, the other party would need to recuperate for tens of thousands of years.
Although he was also in a similar state, it was enough for him to do some things.
Looking at the girl in front of him who had recovered, those tyrannical Qi streams were all pushed away by an invisible energy. It was as if all attacks were useless.
Xiao Ying glanced at Wen Tianhou and was about to turn into a ball of light and flee when Wen Tianhou waved his hand. A black barrier surrounded Xiao Ying, completely trapping her.
"So that's how it is. Has the Myriad Soul Diagram's full power been gathered?"
Wen Tianhou looked at Xiao Ying, who was trying to find a way to escape, and carefully observed her. He was a bit uncertain.
But the power in front of him seemed to have completely gathered. That was why it was able to completely ignore his corruption.
What he could not see was that within the dense green light, there was still a golden character in the small heart position. Although it was somewhat illusory, it was firmly hidden within.
That was a comprehension that her master had secretly hidden in his heart for the sake of protecting her at a critical moment. Even Xiao Ying did not know about it.
"Since that's the case, then let's combine the two and completely regain control of this lost item."
Wen Tianhou pondered for a long time before making up his mind.
He didn't know why, but there was always a faint sense of danger in his heart, as if there was an indescribable danger approaching him. Every time he thought about it, he felt as if he was facing a great enemy, but he couldn't find the reason for this feeling.
He believed that his feeling was not wrong, especially when he was injured. It would be even harder for him to deal with the situation. He had to increase his strength and control.
The most important thing was the Myriad Soul Diagram before him.
It had once been one of his soul tools. At that time, he had given it to his subordinates. He had wanted to borrow its power to completely break through the enemy's greatest support point. After that, he would use its power to summon his Monster Soul and create a base above. In the end, he had lost it in the Black Dragon Palace.
He had never imagined that the Spirit Soul inside would actually break free of his control. Of course, the price was that she had lost her greatest ability.
But now, he had captured Zhu Hun again. Zhu Hun was indeed very powerful. If it wasn't for the fact that he had grasped Zhu Hun's soul imprint and could take his life at any time, and that he could even control Zhu Hun's body like a puppet, he wouldn't have trusted Zhu Hun so much.
As long as he could completely control the girl formed by the Spirit Soul in front of him, then the instability below would completely disappear. More importantly, his strength would greatly increase.
After all, with his cultivation, the number of soul tools he could use were few and far between. Every additional soul tool he could use would greatly increase his strength.
He did not know what he had been thinking back then. He must have been possessed to bring out such an important item. Fortunately, he had returned this time. Next time, he would teach that old fellow a good lesson.
As he thought of this, Wen Tianhou approached.
Xiao Ying looked at Wen Tianhou. She knew that he had been torturing her all this time. She was extremely afraid, but she knew that Gu Zheng knew where she was. She had to endure until he rescued her. Thus, she put on a brave front.
"Did you know? My young master is already here. In a few days, he will be here. You're dead! "
"Is it that wisp of consciousness? To be able to find this place, he must have some ability. But the other party is too weak. Even if he comes, he will only be sending himself to his death. " Wen Tianhou thought of that figure. Even he had not been able to track him. It was as if he had appeared out of thin air and then disappeared into thin air. In order to prevent that person from coming back, he had been guarding this place.
"It's good that you know. If you let me go now, I can still plead for you." Xiao Ying did not know the other party's identity. At most, she felt that his cultivation was about the same as Gu Zheng's. She was not afraid of him and instead threatened him.
"Haha, he came at the right time. I wanted to meet him." Wen Tianhou did not mind and laughed. But then his expression changed.
"Let's not talk about whether or not he can find this place. Even if he comes, it will be too late."
Xiao Ying's expression also changed because she saw a ball of black mist emerge from the other party's hand and toss it at her. She was instantly enveloped by the black mist, and even the green light from before was unable to push it away. Instead, it was being devoured.
Above her head, a black bag was bulging, and countless strands of black mist were being blown out. But if one looked carefully, the black bag's color was becoming lighter, as if it was consuming its own source energy to release it.
Wen Tianhou had already decided to fuse the two treasures. Although this would waste some of their abilities, it would allow him to perfectly control Xiao Ying. The cleansing from before had been dangerous, and if Xiao Ying had some method to break free, she would be able to remove his control. Before, because Xiao Ying still had some flaws, the fusion would not have been able to achieve the desired result.
But now, the Ten Thousand Soul Diagram's soul had brought back all of its power, so there were no flaws.
This time, Wen Tianhou decided that he would not go out no matter what and would personally stay here to control Xiao Ying and resolve the crisis in his heart.
Xiao Ying, who was trapped, did not feel as helpless and panicked as before. Seeing the green light around her continuously trembling, she knew that she would be trapped again. However, she knew that Gu Zheng had been thinking of ways to save her this entire time.
She looked up, and through the boundless space, she seemed to see Gu Zheng hurrying over.
Thinking about how she could leave this place and wander around with her young master without any worries, even if she had to face extreme pain, she did not feel so fearful, and a faint smile appeared on her face.
"Young master, I'll wait for you here!"
.....
"This is the Illusion City? Not bad! "
Gu Zheng and Hua Xin arrived at the Illusion City and looked up at the hundreds of meter tall mountain ranges that acted as city walls. There were countless savage-looking devil souls carved outside, and they looked incredibly lifelike and spread out around the Illusion City.
Those black eyes stared at every corner below, and as soon as there was an aura that did not belong to a devil soul, they would become corporeal and pounce at the enemy.
Even Wild Soul and the others could not get close because their auras were not pure. This was the true barrier against anyone who tried to sneak in.
He had opened up a massive space and used it as a city, leaving only passageways at both ends. It could be said that apart from this passageway, there was no other way; it was a good idea.
"That's right, it's so majestic. The palace city doesn't have anything special about it at all," Hua Xin said emotionally.
Every time she passed by the four cities, she would be shocked by how majestic they were. From how she saw it, it was simply a work of the gods, and she felt incredibly excited.
When Gu Zheng heard this, he sighed in disdain. Grand? It was simply a waste of such excellent conditions. What a waste of natural resources. If it was outside, even if it was not so dangerous, there would be cities that were even more shocking than this.
After looking around, Gu Zheng walked in.
There were no guards, and people could enter and leave as they wished. The protection above was the best protection, and there was no need to station people there, and no one would dare to cause trouble here.
The passageway to enter was extremely spacious, which was not present outside. It was at least a hundred feet wide, and when he walked in, he looked up and saw that it was also a hundred feet high, making him feel very small.
Even though there were quite a number of devil souls entering and exiting, it still felt cold and empty, as if there was no one around.
At this moment, Gu Zheng had already changed his appearance slightly, revealing the characteristics of a devil soul on many parts of his body, making people think that he was just an ordinary subordinate devil soul. Especially his face, half of which was covered by black scars. This was a subordinate devil soul with an especially bad temper, and belonged to a subsidiary race of another small race.
Subsidiary races were not strong enough, and did not have a Human Soul expert, so they could only rely on other races to obtain some resources until they had the strength to leave.
Many small races had evolved from subsidiary races, and until now, the resources that were originally sufficient were gradually not enough.
There were only so many resources here, and they were all controlled by the top. Furthermore, they could not create them themselves, and could only accept them passively.
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