Cultivating immortality relies on spatial abilities; defying fate to become the protagonist.

Chapter 114 The Secrets of the Soul Palace (Part Two)

Just as Xingbai was feeling somewhat frustrated, her gaze was suddenly drawn to a detail on the woman's dressing table.

On one corner of the dressing table, there was a faint, subtle pattern. This pattern was so inconspicuous that it would be difficult to notice unless one paid special attention.

When Xingbai leaned closer to smell it, she could still detect a faint smell of blood.

This discovery gave him a jolt of excitement, and he immediately focused his attention on examining the dark pattern closely.

After careful research, Xingbai finally determined the secret hidden behind the dark patterns.

After figuring out the location, he dared not linger, fearing he might cause unnecessary trouble. He quietly left the room and disappeared like a ghost.

"Xingbai, have you found anything?" Gu Shihan's voice came clearly through the sound transmission talisman.

"Hanhan, we've made a major discovery! The people of the Soul Palace are absolutely insane; they're actually capturing cultivators to raise and cultivate Gu poisons."

Once a cultivator is infected with a Gu worm, the infected person will completely obey the Gu master's commands.

Nowadays, many Gu practitioners have emerged in the cultivation world, and these Gu practitioners have infiltrated various families and sects.

"Who knows what their ulterior motives are?" Xingbai said urgently.

"So that's how it is! Then this Gu worm absolutely cannot be kept, otherwise there will be endless troubles. But it's just the two of us, my elder brother and I, I'm afraid we're a bit outnumbered and weak. What should we do?" Gu Shihan frowned and said worriedly.

"Hanhan, don't worry. I've investigated carefully. The Soul Palace only has one Nascent Soul stage Palace Master in charge. The cultivation levels of the others aren't very high."

The number of cultivators in the Golden Core and Foundation Establishment stages combined is only a hundred or so, while the number of cultivators in the Qi Refining stage is much larger.

In my opinion, we may not be too outnumbered. Don't forget, the flames that Yu Tong and Long Teng possess are feared by these demonic cultivators, and Han Han, your Red Lotus Karmic Fire can also deal a fatal blow to them; it's a natural nemesis.

"Furthermore, your elder brother's fire elemental root is not to be underestimated; he's perfect for dealing with these demons." Xingbai analyzed the situation methodically.

"Yes, you're right. We need to act discreetly, making sure no one notices, and try to take them down in one fell swoop! I'll go discuss this with my brother right away. This matter is urgent; we have to act tonight!"

Gu Shihan nodded solemnly, his eyes flashing with determination.

Xingbai replied, "Alright, don't worry. Give me some time, and I'll find out where their Gu breeding base is as soon as possible. This is the most crucial thing!"

Night fell silently, like a giant black curtain enveloping the entire city of Moke.

The once bustling shops in the market were now all closed and closed for business; residents also hid in their homes, as if afraid of being swallowed up by the darkness.

Looking around, the entire street was deserted, with only a few lanterns emitting a faint green glow, like will-o'-the-wisps, hanging by the roadside, swaying in the cold wind, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Apart from these faint lights, the rest of the place was pitch black, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

"Little sister, look at this Demon City, it feels like it's shrouded in an evil aura. What should we do next?" Shi Qinghan stared intently at the dark street, her brows furrowed, and turned to Gu Shihan beside her with a worried expression, asking softly.

Gu Shihan remained calm, her sharp gaze sweeping across her surroundings as she composedly replied, "Don't act rashly yet. Let's wait patiently for Xingbai to send us news!"

Just then, Shi Qinghan suddenly exclaimed in a low voice, "Oh dear! Look over there, something seems to be happening!" He pointed to the end of the street in the distance. Everyone looked in the direction he was pointing and saw several will-o'-the-wisps of lanterns slowly moving forward, accompanied by a series of crisp tinkling sounds, which seemed particularly abrupt in the quiet night.

Shi Qinghan's divine sense quietly spread forward.

When it touched that group of figures, Shi Qinghan was startled. He saw ten demonic cultivators from the Soul Palace escorting hundreds of cultivators slowly out of the Soul Palace.

These monks all looked listless and haggard, as if they had suffered great torment and hardship.

Watching the group's movements, Shi Qinghan couldn't help but wonder, "Where exactly are they taking these cultivators?"

Just as he was filled with doubt, Gu Shihan suddenly felt a gentle breeze, and the snow-white fox, Xingbai, lightly jumped onto her shoulder.

Xingbai blinked her big, bright eyes and said softly, "Hanhan, hurry up and follow them. I guess these guys are heading to the place where they raise Gu."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shihan and Shi Qinghan exchanged a glance, both seeing the determination in each other's eyes.

Without hesitation, the two took out two invisibility talismans and stuck them on their bodies.

In an instant, their figures became blurred, as if they had blended into the surrounding environment.

They followed cautiously from a distance behind the group of Soul Hall members, not daring to make the slightest sound.

Time passed second by second, and after about two hours, Gu Shihan, Shi Qinghan, and Xingbai finally saw the Soul Palace group stop in a desolate place.

In the center of this desolate land stands an enormous stone tablet. On the tablet, three large, vigorous characters are engraved in bold, powerful strokes: "Black Wind Cliff".

"Black Wind Cliff?!" Shi Qinghan couldn't help but exclaim inwardly, his face filled with disbelief.

Gu Shihan's eyes also flickered with surprise and uncertainty, as if she could not believe that what she was seeing was the place where they were on their mission.

The two exchanged a glance, both reading deep wariness and suspicion in each other's eyes.

After all, the Black Wind Cliff that suddenly appeared before them was too mysterious and unpredictable, making them have to be careful.

They cautiously followed the black-robed man from the Soul Palace ahead, moving slowly forward with extreme care in every step.

After rounding a huge and ancient stone tablet, the bottom of a cliff, emanating a thick black aura, finally came into view.

The bottom of the cliff was shrouded in thick black fog, resembling an endless dark abyss.

Occasionally, a few eerie green will-o'-the-wisps would drift by, adding to the sinister and terrifying atmosphere of this strange scene.

Looking at the steep cliff face, countless deep and cold caves are densely distributed.

These caves vary in size; some are only large enough for one person to pass through, while others are as spacious as palaces. A rough count reveals that there are no fewer than a hundred of them.

(End of this chapter)