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Chapter 933 The Wasteland of Burial Souls
A few days later.

Following the route provided by Lü Lu, Qin Ming's demonic infant spirit arrived at a hidden cave in the demon realm.

This place is located beneath an icy pool in the Demon Realm, perpetually shrouded in cold air, and has been concealed by Lü Lu using a special hiding formation.

After Qin Ming arrived above the cold pool, he cast a spell downwards, causing the center of the pool to split in two, revealing an entrance passage.

After examining it with his divine sense, he transformed into a streak of azure light and disappeared into it.

Once inside, he discovered a hidden paradise, clearly a blessed land that had been inhabited for a long time, with numerous high-level formations set up around it.

Following the method Lu Lu had instructed him to break the seal, Qin Ming casually opened the layers of arrays outside, and then made his way to the depths of the cave.

Sure enough, on the icy jade pool inside, there was a transparent ten-thousand-year-old ice jade coffin, its entire body emitting a misty, icy vapor.

Inside the ice coffin lay a woman in white with an elegant face; she must be Lü Lu's Daoist partner, Qingyin.

Qin Ming used the Yin-Yang Mystic Mirror technique to examine her and found that a trace of spiritual awareness still remained in her body. Her primordial spirit was shattered but had not dissipated. If his true self were to intervene, there would still be a chance to save her.

This can be considered as completing the deal with Lü Lu.

He approached the ice coffin and cast a spell downwards. A hidden compartment appeared in the nearby void, containing a black wooden box.

With a thought, Qin Ming took it into his hand and opened it. Inside the black wooden box was a jade slip containing a map of the Soul Clan's secret treasures, as well as an ancient-looking gray stone talisman.

There was a rune mark on it, exactly the same as the one on the wooden hairpin that I obtained from Frost Shadow.

Qin Ming also confirmed that what Lü Lu said before she died was basically all true, and she had not lied to him.

After putting his things away, he restored the concealment spell on the cave and left.

He planned to return to treat Lü Lu's Daoist partner after he finished his business with the Void Spirit Clan.

Because of the combined battle that broke out in the Sky Ridge Mountains, which alarmed the demon camp, the outside is now full of demon armies patrolling, ready for battle.

After wandering around for half a month, Qin Ming's demonic infant spirit finally caught up with the original body.

In order to find an opportunity to break through to the Fusion Realm, he did not plan to return to the Demon Clan in the short term, so he also kept the Demon Infant Primordial Spirit by his side.

The Devouring Rat continued to maneuver the Boundary-Breaking Shuttle, flying at full speed across the Great Spirit Domain towards the direction of the Void Spirit Clan.

Qin Ming then began to study the map.

"Unexpectedly, through this twist of fate, we actually found the site where the Soul Clan's secret treasure was left behind."

However, he knew that the human race's several fusion-level old monsters and the demon race's old demons were already eyeing this place covetously, so it would obviously not be an easy task for him to enter safely and obtain the opportunities within.

"It's actually the legendary 'Soul Cleansing Pool'! I didn't expect it to actually exist!" Old Demon Qingyang looked on in astonishment.

Qin Ming handed him the jade slip and asked, "Old ghost, do you also know about this special place?"

After browsing through the information in the jade slip, the old demon Qingyang slowly nodded and said, "I have only heard about it, but I have never seen it with my own eyes."

"This Soul Cleansing Pool is a unique place of creation for the Soul Clan. Its origin is said to date back millions of years. After Soul Clan cultivators at the Integration Stage or above ascend to immortality, they leave behind a wisp of their natal soul, which all converges here. Over time, with the combined power of Yin and Yang laws, it condenses into this pool."

"There are even rumors that the soul threads of the Soul Clan's Mahayana cultivators have entered this pool."

"Therefore, even cultivators in the Integration Stage can forcibly break through bottlenecks and comprehend the power of laws by entering it for soul cleansing."

"Of course, entering the Soul Cleansing Pool for cultivation brings both opportunities and great risks. After all, not everyone can handle the violent power contained within the Soul Cleansing Pool."

"Success will bring incredible benefits to cultivation, but failure to cleanse the soul will result in being turned into a part of the pool. Ordinary cultivators simply cannot withstand such a strong infusion of soul power."

After listening to Qingyang the Old Demon's words, Qin Ming also showed a thoughtful expression, and had a new understanding of the Soul Clan's opportunity.

However, for him, this Soul Cleansing Pool was definitely a rare opportunity for fusion.

Even though there are some risks, it's worth taking.

After months of flying.

Qin Ming traversed the void continuously until he finally left the territory of the Demon Clan and entered the spiritual domain of the Void Spirit Clan.

During this time, he also learned about the Void Spirit Clan from Qingyang the Old Demon.

In ancient times, the Void Spirit Clan was far less powerful than it is today, and was a vassal race of the Soul Clan.

After the decline of the Soul Clan, the Void Spirit Clan was able to gradually develop and form the current situation. It is said that several beings in the Mahayana stage have been born.

This is entirely due to the Soul Clan's profound foundation.

The Void Spirit Clan is now considered a major clan even within the entire Spirit Realm, far surpassing the combined strength of the Human and Demon races.

Furthermore, the territory they currently occupy is the former site of the Soul Clan, hence the Soul Clan's secret treasures were born in the Spirit Realm of the Void Spirit Clan.

The Spirit Realm of the Void Spirits is located far behind the Demon Realm. The human race's leadership has tried every means to win over the Void Spirits to join their ranks and fight against the alien calamity together.

After arriving in the territory of the Void Spirit Clan, Qin Ming also experienced the local customs and culture.

The Voidlings all have blue skin. Depending on their bloodline and social status, some have wings on their backs, or have special markings on their bodies.

Some of the high-ranking Void Spirits possessed soul imprints similar to those of the Soul Clan, only simpler.

Qin Ming used the True Demon Illusion to conceal his aura and headed straight for his destination.

Fortunately, the place where the Soul Clan's secret treasure was hidden was located in a desolate land, which was the ancient battlefield where the Soul Clan fought the last great battle with other alien races, and was called the 'Burial Wasteland of Souls'.

If it were hidden right under the noses of the Mahayana-stage Soul Clan, even the combined-stage old monsters of the Human and Demon races wouldn't dare to covet it.

Following the map jade slip that Lü Lu found, Qin Ming quickly located the hidden place of the Soul Clan's secret treasure.

It was a desolate wasteland where souls were buried. In a huge crack, ancient ruins could be vaguely seen nearby, but they were all dilapidated and completely abandoned.

Only some ruins remain.

The Sky-Devouring Rat darted out in a flash, shading its eyes with its hand as it looked around. Then, it kept sniffing the air, its eyes suddenly lighting up. Turning to Qin Ming, it said:

"No doubt about it, Master. I reckon the Soul Clan's secret treasure is hidden down here. I can vaguely smell the scent of a treasure, hehehe!"

It also showed an excited expression. This was a great opportunity for the Soul Clan. If Qin Ming got to eat the meat, it could also get some soup.

Little Qing in the Little Spirit Realm couldn't contain herself any longer and started frolicking around inside. Qin Ming first carefully observed his surroundings. He was probably the first to find this place. Although the other old monsters knew about the Soul Clan's secret treasure, they didn't have a map as detailed as his.

Finding this place would probably take some time, which allowed him to get there first and save him a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Qin Ming immediately flew towards the depths of that canyon abyss, encountering many ghosts lurking within along the way.

Due to its unique environment, the Burial Soul Abyss even gave birth to ghosts of the sixth rank or higher, but Qin Ming dealt with them all.

He traveled all the way to the bottom of the earth and finally came to a huge underground world, which was filled with gray fog and so dark that he could not see his own hand in front of his face.

After searching for a while, Qin Ming came to several collapsed, huge stone tablets, which were inscribed with the script of the Soul Clan.

He briefly observed the surroundings and realized that the place had been ransacked countless times, but no one had discovered the biggest secret.

Qin Ming immediately took out the Frost Shadow wooden hairpin and struck a hole in a stone tablet ahead. The soul imprint on the hairpin lit up, resonating with the stone tablet as if welcoming its master back.
next moment.

With a "hum," an ancient chant echoed through the once desolate underground abyss world. Countless runes unique to the Soul Clan flickered and emerged from the void in all directions, all converging together.

Immediately afterwards, countless tall, dark blue stone pillars emerged from the abyss, each hundreds of feet tall.

The surfaces of these tall stone pillars are engraved with ancient and weathered runes, exuding an aura of mystery and profound mystery.

With a final, tremendous roar, a silver light gate, tens of feet tall, suddenly opened in the center of these stone pillars.

On either side of the silver light gate stood two stone statues holding weapons, exuding an incredibly oppressive aura.

Even Qin Ming, in his current state, couldn't help but feel an extreme sense of danger.

He could sense that the two guardians at the entrance of the Soul Clan's secret treasure ruins possessed the strength to kill beings at the Integration Stage or above.

If the restriction is accidentally triggered, the only outcome will be immediate death.

Only members of the Soul Clan's core are allowed to pass through the silver light gate.

He immediately took out the drop of blood he had obtained from Shuangying and flicked it forward.

As the drop of blood disappeared into the void ahead, the two towering statues seemed to sense the aura of royal blood, and they respectfully put away their crossed divine weapons and retreated to the sides.

The center of the silver light gate twisted and rotated, revealing an open doorway.

Just as Qin Ming was about to set off to enter.

It seemed that the drop of Soul Clan blood wasn't enough, as the portal closed again at a rapid pace, catching Qin Ming somewhat off guard.
Just as he was pondering this.

Frost Shadow, who had been placed in the Desolate Realm by Qin Ming, was meditating and cultivating in her room.

But the moment Qin Ming activated the ancient soul race.

In some mysterious way, she seemed to sense some kind of calling.
A strange feeling appeared on Shuangying's face, and she immediately prayed devoutly in the direction of the black vines:

"Great Azure Emperor, my daughter senses the call of our clan's primordial power. May I go out to meet you? I am willing to devote my life to you, without wavering."

Just as she closed her eyes to pray.

The voice of the Sky-Devouring Rat drifted lightly into my ears:

"Ahem! Our lord has heard your heart's desire; the Azure Emperor will guide you."

Shuangying looked up and saw that the Devouring Rat had transformed into a green-robed fairy boy, holding a demon-refining bottle and looking at her with an air of composure.

Then, it pretended to take a willow branch from the demon-refining bottle and sprinkled a wisp of holy water at her.
Suddenly, Shuangying's vision blurred, and when she opened her eyes again, she found herself in the abyss, with an enormous silver light gate standing silently in front of her.

In the void, a young cultivator stood suspended in mid-air, like an ancient evergreen tree, verdant and upright, with a calm and serene demeanor.

It was that god-like being who placed her in the desolate realm.
"The Azure Emperor Venerable"

Qin Ming addressed the only surviving widow of the Soul Clan, raising his hand and saying:

"I am about to enter this place, which is where your Soul Clan hides its secret treasures. It seems I will need to borrow your aura for a while."

"Do you have any objections?"

Shuangying immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "My life was saved by Your Excellency, who rescued me from the clutches of the demons."

"This place seems to be the land where my daughter was born. I have a feeling in my heart. Could it be that Your Excellency has brought me back to our clan's territory?"

"Yes, that's right." Qin Ming didn't hide anything. "This is the ruins of your Soul Clan. There might be something that could be beneficial to you."

"And I have come here for some purpose."

Shuangying was also as if in a dream upon hearing this, never expecting that she would be taken to the deepest part of her homeland.

Overwhelmed with mixed feelings, countless complex emotions surged into his heart, and he recalled some of the last things that happened to the Soul Clan.

She wiped away her blurry tears and immediately bowed to Qin Ming, saying, "Thank you, Venerable Azure Emperor, for bringing my daughter back to her homeland."

"But my mother never mentioned to me that there was such a hidden place in the clan."

Qin Ming could easily guess that since the Soul Clan had fallen, Shuangying's mother, as a surviving member, would naturally not tell her about such a place that contained the clan's secrets.

On the contrary, it would bring trouble to her young age.

The instant Frost Shadow appeared, the two colossal statues that had been standing before the silver light gate knelt down, facing the direction where Qin Ming and his group were.
Followed by.

The dim soul mark between Shuangying's brows involuntarily lit up, and the huge silver door opened again, showing no sign of closing as before.
Qin Ming also showed surprise. He could easily tell that the widow of the Soul Clan in front of him was definitely a member of the Soul Clan with extremely high bloodline, otherwise she would not have been able to do this.

Shuangying, on the other hand, looked bewildered and had no idea what had happened.

Without further hesitation, Qin Ming waved his sleeve, lifted her up, and transformed into a streak of azure light, disappearing into the open silver light gate.

After counting the breaths.

After passing through the enormous portal of light, he felt a momentary daze and found himself in a separate space.

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