Prehistoric: The female saint Shiji, brilliant and talented

We must find a way to solve this scourge!

Otherwise, if it breaks free, the consequences will be unimaginable!

Shi Ji's mind raced as she pondered a solution.

The speed of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast was so fast that even if he tried to escape at all costs, he would have almost no chance of shaking it off.

He tried to speed in different directions, his figure turning into afterimages.

However, although the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast moved slower, its familiarity with this world of death far surpassed that of Shi Ji, and it could always block Shi Ji's path in advance in some strange way.

That enormous shadow, like a nightmare, constantly loomed over Shi Ji's heart.

After a grueling chase and evasion, Shi Ji ultimately failed to escape.

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast let out a deep roar, and a giant claw formed from condensed energy suddenly shot out, ignoring the distance in space, and firmly grasped Shi Ji!

A powerful binding force came, and Shi Ji felt her bones creaking all over her body, her magic power being completely suppressed.

Then, he was carried by the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast and flew towards a specific location deep within the Death World.

After an unknown amount of time, the scene before me changed.

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast led him to a huge stone platform.

The stone platform was dark gray all over, and its material was unknown. It was covered with ancient and twisted runes, exuding an aura of antiquity.

The stone platform was surrounded by a dense, almost tangible aura of yin energy. The temperature here was terrifyingly low, and the eerie, icy feeling was several times more chilling than the core area of ​​the Death Demon Mountain, as if it could freeze the soul.

The air was filled with the smell of despair and death, and one could faintly hear the hallucinations of countless vengeful spirits.

"What...what is this place?"

Shi Ji suppressed her discomfort, looked around, and asked in a deep voice.

He sensed that this place was extremely ominous, as if it were a dead end within a dead end.

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast coiled its enormous phantom at the edge of the stone platform, emitting a deep, muffled voice: "This place is an absolute forbidden zone in this world of death!"
Throughout history, no living being dragged into this place, regardless of their cultivation level, has ever left alive!

"A forbidden area in the world of death? Why would you choose to place your lair in such a dangerous and haunted place?"

Shi Ji continued to press for more information.

The phantom of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast rippled, seemingly stirring up some distant memories. Its voice carried a complex emotion, a mixture of anger and resentment: "Nest? Hmph!"
I am not here voluntarily!

Instead, they were forcibly suppressed here, enduring endless years, unable to escape!

"Who suppressed you? And why were you suppressed?"

Shi Ji grasped the key information and immediately followed up with a question.

He realized that this might be related to the weakness of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast, or even the opportunity to escape.

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast's enormous eyes stared intently at Shi Ji, as if trying to see right through him.

It remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "All of this is related to the original owner of your body!"

Your body is the remains of Lin Aoxian, the extraordinary ancestor of the immortal imperial Lin family!
And this body, in a much earlier time, was once my physical form!

"what?!"

Even though Shi Ji was resolute, she was still shaken to her core upon hearing this sudden and shocking secret, and gasped in shock!
His body... was actually the physical body that the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast had long since lost? This news was so shocking, it was like a bolt from the blue!
He forced himself to calm down, his mind racing as he recalled every little detail he knew about the Lin family and the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast.

This ferocious beast was, according to legend, once a powerful war beast under Lin Aoxian's command, following him in his conquests across the land.

It has cultivated for billions of years, and its strength has long since reached an unimaginable level.

Even so, it was still sealed and suppressed here. How terrifying must the strength of the person who did this be? It probably already surpasses the realm of immortals!

Seeing the shock on Shi Ji's face, the Primordial Soul Devouring Beast continued, its voice carrying an undisguised weariness and urgency: "My lifespan... is about to come to an end."

This endless suppression had long since exhausted the original essence of the body.

The reason I brought you here is to make one last desperate attempt!
I will use your body, which is of the same origin as mine, to completely dispel the fatal curse that has been entangled in my soul for so long!

Only in this way can I have a glimmer of hope!

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji's mind raced, and she said coldly, "You should know better than anyone else that we cultivators, especially those who have reached this level, all have a few trump cards for self-preservation or cursing techniques. To break a curse rooted in the origin of one's soul is no less difficult than defying fate, and it is by no means an easy task!"

Hehehe...

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast let out a chilling laugh, "Who told you that I was going to go through all that trouble to break the curse? What I need is not to break it, but to transfer it!"

Or rather... it's about coverage!

As long as my soul can successfully suppress and devour your soul, and completely occupy this body that is perfectly compatible with mine, then the power that originally cursed my soul will naturally be gradually neutralized and adapted to by the assimilative properties of this 'new vessel'!

At that time, I will be reborn, possessing a real and tangible body once more, while your wisp of consciousness will completely dissipate into the world!

It turns out that this ferocious beast was plotting to substitute one thing for another and usurp the other's place!

They wanted Shi Ji to become a scapegoat and vessel to carry their soul and dispel their curse!
A cold smile crept onto Shi Ji's lips. There was no fear in her eyes, only a surge of fighting spirit: "You've really got a good plan!"

However, I'm afraid your appetite is too big; you don't have the ability to swallow me whole!

"Haha, how shameless!"

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast sneered, "Even if you have managed to grasp a trace of the power of the Cursed Ship by chance, you are still just a quasi-immortal level cultivator!"

The gap between their realms is like an insurmountable chasm! Do you really think you can contend with the true power with such tricks?

Its voice was full of condescending disdain.

"Whether we can withstand it or not, we'll find out once we try!"

Shi Ji said no more, focusing all her energy and spirit, her gaze sharp as a knife, and locking onto the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast.

Although his body was bound to the stone platform, his will was like a sword drawn from its sheath, its sharpness fully revealed!

"Stubborn to the end!"
Then I'll make you completely despair!

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast was thoroughly enraged by Shi Ji's attitude and let out a deafening roar!

Its enormous phantom suddenly condensed, and a giant claw composed entirely of pure soul energy and the will to destroy reappeared!

This time, the giant claw was entwined with the wails of countless vengeful spirits, and was filled with a terrifying aura that could tear apart the laws of nature. It seemed that with a single claw, it could shatter stars and turn the void into chaos!
With unparalleled power, the giant claw slammed down on Shi Ji, who was imprisoned in the center of the stone platform!
It looked like they were about to smash Shi Ji, body and soul, into dust!
At this critical juncture, when life and death were hanging in the balance!

"Click...click..."

A clear yet eerie sound, like ice breaking or bones dislocating, suddenly came from Shi Ji's right arm!

Immediately afterward, under the slightly astonished gaze of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast, Shi Ji's right arm, which had been suppressed and unable to move, defied common sense and was lifted up slowly yet with unwavering determination!

The sinister and domineering aura emanating from Shi Ji's right arm did not spread wantonly. Instead, it seemed to have a life of its own, rapidly condensing and intertwining on the surface of his arm, eventually transforming into complex and ancient dark runes.

These runes are incredibly profound, as if they were drawn from the purest laws of darkness and death, with each stroke flowing with a sinister aura that does not belong to the human world.

If a knowledgeable person were present, they would surely recognize in astonishment that these unique runes are none other than the "Netherworld Runes," legendary artifacts that only the ancient beings deep within the underworld could master and wield.

!

It itself represents the authority of death and the underworld.

When these Netherworld runes fully manifested and solidified like armor covering Shi Ji's right arm, the terrifying giant claw of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast, capable of shattering mountains, also crashed down!

"Boom——!"

A deafening explosion rang out on the stone platform!

Where the claws and arms intersected, a blinding energy light burst forth, and a violent shockwave spread out like ripples, making the entire stone platform vibrate. A large area of ​​the dense Yin energy around was instantly cleared away!

To the astonishment of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast, its determined attack failed to budge Shi Ji in the slightest!
The opponent's arm, covered in Netherworld patterns, seemed to transform into an ancient and immortal Netherworld Iron Mountain, forcefully withstanding its fierce attack. In this hard-fought battle, the two sides were evenly matched!

"This...how is this possible?!"

The enormous eyes of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast were filled with astonishment and disbelief, "Netherworld Mark!"
How could you, a mere human cultivator, condense Netherworld runes that only those at the core of the Netherworld could wield? Could it be… that you have some unknown connection to that mysterious Netherworld?!

Shi Ji's right arm was slightly numb at this moment, and she was also shocked by the defensive power of the Netherworld Pattern, but she remained calm on the surface.

Upon hearing the surprise and doubt of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast, his mind raced, and he immediately realized that this was an information gap that could be exploited.

He immediately echoed the other person's words, replying in a chilling tone: "Hmph!"

You do have some discernment!

"How could you, a lonely beast imprisoned here, possibly fathom the origins of my connection with the underworld?"

He did not explicitly admit it, but his words were full of implications.

These ambiguous words, however, were tantamount to an admission of guilt to the inherently suspicious prehistoric soul-devouring beast!
The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast's heart sank.

The Underworld is an extremely mysterious and terrifying force in all the heavens and myriad realms, governing life, death, and reincarnation, with unfathomable depths.

If this kid in front of me really has a deep connection with the Underworld, or even might be a representative of some powerful figure in the Underworld, then if I were to possess or kill him today, it would probably bring about unimaginable calamities!
The curse of the underworld is something that even true immortals and gods fear!
For a moment, the overwhelming ferocity of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast subsided somewhat, and its enormous phantom swayed slightly in the air, revealing its inner struggle and fear.

It remained silent for a few breaths, then said in a low voice, "Boy... no, fellow Daoist!"
It seems today was all a misunderstanding!
There may be no irreconcilable enmity between us.

"How about we call it quits and leave each other alone?"

These words already carried a hint of compromise.

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji let out a cold laugh: "Misunderstanding? When you tried to seize my body and destroy my soul just now, did you ever think it was a misunderstanding? Now that things are not going well, you want to give up? There is no such easy thing in the world!"
"Give up your resistance now and surrender, and perhaps I can spare a remnant of your soul. Otherwise, I will surely annihilate you, body and soul, without even the chance of reincarnation!"

“Arrogant!
"You really think I'm afraid of you?!"

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast was once again enraged by Shi Ji's aggressive behavior. After all, it was a ferocious beast that had roamed the ancient times, and it had never been threatened like this before. A violent flame ignited in its beastly eyes once more.

"Whether it's arrogance or not, you'll find out once you try!"

Shi Ji said no more. He knew he had to take advantage of the moment when Shi Ji's mind was wavering and finish the job quickly!

He let out a long roar, and his aura suddenly changed, with a powerful devouring force erupting from his body!
This is not ordinary magical absorption, but a terrifying devouring that directly affects the source of life and the energy of the soul!
It was one of his most powerful secret techniques—devouring martial souls!
In an instant, an invisible vortex, seemingly capable of swallowing the heavens and earth, formed around Shi Ji, and its powerful suction force firmly locked onto the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast!
"you dare!"

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast was both shocked and enraged, roaring repeatedly!

It felt its own soul energy beginning to flow out uncontrollably. Although the speed was not fast, this feeling of its origin being eroded made it feel extremely threatened!
It frantically channeled its vast, ocean-like magical power, attempting to shake off this strange devouring force, unleashing wave after wave of energy shocks like a tsunami!

However, Shi Ji's ability to devour martial souls is extremely profound. It is a great technique that directly targets the source and cannot be easily resisted by simply having abundant magical power.

That invisible vortex of devouring energy was like a bone-deep infection; no matter how much the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast struggled or unleashed its magic power, it could not completely dispel it!
On the contrary, the rate at which soul energy is lost seems to be accelerating during the struggle!

"Shh!"

Seizing the opportunity, Shi Ji moved like lightning, instantly piercing through the energy turbulence and closing in on the enormous phantom of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast!
He clenched his right fist, the dark patterns covering it surging with a ghostly light, gathering all his strength, and unleashed a punch without any fancy moves!
"Bam—!"

This punch landed squarely on the core of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast phantom!
A painful howl rang out as the massive body of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast was sent flying backward by the punch, crashing like a meteorite onto the edge of a distant stone platform. The impact created a shallow crater in the incredibly hard, dark gray stone, and its illusory form flickered violently, dimming considerably and failing to reform for a long time. (End of Chapter)