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A roll of an old woman's human skin!

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Now that he knew the type of enemy and sensed the attributes of their power, Zhu Mingyao's plan gradually took shape.

He secretly took out the talismans, divided them into several groups in a certain order, prepared a few other items, calmed his mind, closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his eyes were filled with determination.

His figure was barely visible, and then blurred!

In an instant, the situation changed drastically!

Accompanied by a surge of evil energy that resembled a landslide and a tsunami, the old woman's skin rose upright from the crystal coffin and flew towards Zhu Mingyao at an unimaginable speed!

A deathly, decaying aura emanated wildly, causing the fine hardwood tables, chairs, and dressing table to rot rapidly, as if hundreds of years had passed in an instant. Even the gleaming gold leaf on the ground was stripped of its luster and shrouded in gloom.

The ghostly soldiers and sand-hounds that bravely rushed to intercept them disintegrated into ashes and yellow sand before they even touched the withered yellow human skin, under the impact of the overwhelming evil power.

A blur of human skin flashed past "Zhu Mingyao's" body and flew into the passageway. Flames ignited, and the little yellow paper figure covered with cinnabar talismans turned black and turned into a few scraps of paper before it even hit the ground.

Inside the passageway, the young man sped forward with all his might, like an arrow released from a bow, almost taking flight. Behind him, various colored lights flashed and disappeared. He felt the various methods his family had set up behind him. Whether it was golden light and raging flames or evil-repelling peach nails, they were all broken through by the human-skinned evil object without any hindrance. His teeth clenched so tightly that they clicked, and he secretly gripped the peach wood staff in his hand.

Seeing the crevice at the exit in sight, Zhu Mingyao didn't turn around. He threw the last two Five Thunder Slash Curses behind him, used the Earth Walking Technique, and his body burst with yellow light as he crashed headfirst into the stone wall!

The next second, an ugly and ferocious face suddenly appeared in front of him, and with a whoosh, it spread out in the air, and a long gash was torn open between its chest and abdomen, as if a large sack was covering its head!

Zhu Mingyao was terrified and stopped abruptly, but it was too late to avoid it. Everything went black, and he was completely enveloped inside.

"roll!"

In his desperation, he roared, formed the Spirit Official Seal with his left hand in front of his chest, raised his peachwood staff high above his shoulder, his true qi surging, and thrust upwards with all his might!

"With a golden whip in hand, I tour the world; clad in golden armor, I display my might; may the spirit official assist me!"

Open it for me—

As the incantation was recited, thick golden flames rose from the wooden staff, and countless fine, rice-grain-sized scriptures clustered around it, forming a thick, bamboo-jointed golden whip that pounded heavily onto the human skin!

With a loud "bang!" like a hammer breaking a drum, the withered yellow evil human skin was forcibly lifted three feet by the demon-subduing golden light, transforming into a perfectly round balloon.

Although the "balloon" had not burst, it still firmly enveloped Zhu Mingyao, and as the evil power above it grew stronger, it was slowly shrinking.

The boy inside was now flushed red, feeling as if the evil energy around him was as heavy as a mountain, and even the sword energy he had prepared was suppressed.

As the human skin "balloon" around him crumbled inch by inch, Zhu Mingyao's eyes bulged as if about to burst. He tried his best to stir up golden light, but the disparity in strength was too great, and he was defeated time and time again.

Three feet... two feet... one foot...

As he felt the rotten, foul stench about to descend upon him, a hint of despair flickered in Zhu Mingyao's eyes.

Just then, a ray of clear light suddenly leaped out from his arms, transforming into a large blue lotus, entwined with boundless pure aura and auspicious light, proudly heading towards the human skin!

Chapter 129 Shadows of the Past (Part 1)

The blue lotus blooms proudly in the wind, exhaling wisps of auspicious light and pure air. Between the opening and closing of its petals, hills, lakes, pavilions and towers appear and disappear, as if a small, illusory world is hidden within, holding up all the decaying and rotten air hanging from human skin.

As the lotus blossomed, a clear and melodious voice suddenly rang out:

"Who are you, fellow Daoist? Please show mercy!"

The sound was ethereal and melodious, as if it came from the farthest reaches of the sky. Although faint, it was clearly audible. The spiritual intent it contained transcended the barrier of language, delivering its meaning unambiguously into the listener's mind. It was evident that the owner of the sound possessed a profound realm and mysterious methods that far exceeded the imagination of ordinary extraordinary beings.

Unfortunately, the method of transmitting sound across vast distances and descending from the sky is such a mysterious and unpredictable technique that it may make most rational and powerful people wary, but it is impossible to shake the instinctive killing intent of ignorant and mindless evil creatures.

When a scholar meets a soldier, he can’t explain his reason clearly!

The withered, yellowish, hideous human skin swelled by another three centimeters. Ignoring the cracks that had appeared on its body from the impact of the auspicious light of the Dao, the decaying and stagnant energy surged violently and slammed into the center in an extremely frenzied manner!

"A Azure Lotus Jade Talisman given by the sect leader? A perfect opportunity!"

Taking advantage of the fact that the pressure from the evil human skin had been largely blocked by the green lotus, Zhu Mingyao's spirits lifted, and he opened his mouth and spat out a white light like a bolt of lightning.

The long-brewing Lung God Sword Qi, mixed with clusters of talismanic lightning and fire, surged upwards together with the golden whip phantom attached to the peach staff, striking the crack that appeared on the human skin at the same time!

With a sharp, tearing sound, like ripping silk, the withered human skin "balloon" was ripped open, and a figure darted out, drawn by the faint glow emanating from the fluorite on the stone wall.

Ha ha……

Before Zhu Mingyao could even rejoice at his escape, he felt the evil power on the human skin surge up suddenly, like a volcano about to erupt, ready to pounce.

A frantic warning came from his inner senses. Before he could think, Zhu Mingyao slammed down on the nearest ground as a thick yellow aura surged around him.

"Damn it! Do all those bastards from the evil faction resort to self-destruction...?"

Before he could even finish uttering a curse...

A burst of energy, imbued with intense destructive and corrupting intent, suddenly erupted, engulfing the azure lotus light along with the stone crevice passage...

A hundred meters or so diagonally above, the ghostly soldier, who was wandering and lingering at the entrance of the crevice, was "watching" the large, undulating cliffs beneath his feet collapse and sink into the endless abyss with a deafening roar.

Its surface flickered with a faint, eerie light. Its nascent wisdom couldn't comprehend the sudden turn of events; it could only faithfully carry out its master's pre-departure task, continuing to drift and keep watch…

……

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The sun is blazing, palm trees sway in the breeze, the sand is clean, the water is clear, and the aroma of coconut fills the air.

Vendors wearing white boat-shaped hats drove their food carts along the roadside by the beach, deftly packing hot Cuban barbecue sandwiches and Mexican hot sauce crepes and stuffing them into the hands of throngs of tourists. They then watched with mischievous eyes as the tourists, tantalized by the tempting spicy sauce, exclaimed and squeaked, both craving and apprehensive, unable to resist.

If in Los Angeles in May, the summer ladies merely cast an alluring glance, then in Miami during the same period, the free-spirited ladies offered their passionate embraces directly.

Even before the hottest season of the year has fully arrived, the temperature at the beaches is warm enough for people to enjoy playing and having fun, getting a taste of summer's excitement in advance.

Located in a secluded corner of the coastal area, Bins Cafe may not be as bustling as those well-located restaurants, but thanks to this international metropolis, it can easily support its philandering young owner.

Well... it doesn't matter which aspect of "supporting".

You must understand, this is Miami, the "capital" of the Americas! A place where money and desire flow like the Mississippi River, a thick stack of banknotes and a few dried special cigarettes are enough for a man to find plenty of like-minded "partners".

Even if it's just temporary.

Young women who come to this city to make a living usually won't refuse a young man who is reasonably good-looking and has enough money.

Bins' extensive experience in making friends over a long period of time allowed him to quickly identify girls who were sufficiently "cheerful and outgoing".

Just like the one he sees now.

At this moment, he, as both the owner and the chef, is standing on the barbecue grill behind the counter, skillfully flipping several skewers of seafood back and forth, while watching the beautiful young woman sitting alone at a small table by the window.

The girl's wavy black hair was casually draped over her shoulders, creating a striking contrast with her fair and dazzling skin. Her pale blue eyes seemed even purer than the distant sea, and her exaggeratedly bright red lips added a touch of sexiness to her originally innocent face.

"She looks like a runaway high school girl. Maybe she needs a kind person to provide her with a place to stay..." The young man casually spread cheese sauce evenly on the skewers, thinking to himself with some excitement.

"Beautiful lady, here are your grilled crayfish and halibut. Would you like anything else?"

Bins's self-proclaimed most handsome smile failed to move the guest in front of him. The girl remained expressionless, looking out the window as if listening to the clamor carried by the wind from the distant beach.

Hmph, eating three meals and drinks by yourself, I hope you'll have the money to pay the bill later...

Having received no response, the coffee shop owner put down his tray, muttered something to himself, and left dejectedly.

However, if he had paid closer attention, he would have noticed that the beautiful young woman's gaze was not directed out the window, but rather onto the seemingly empty seat next to her.

A slender hand adorned with dazzling gemstone rings reached out, elegantly picked up a string of grilled shrimp, generously seasoned with various spices, and took a bite.

"What a wonderful era..."

Looking at the young men and women playing and frolicking on the beach in the distance, the owner of the seat sighed sincerely.

"Spices from Java, gems from Ceylon, fresh exotic fruits, crystal-clear waters and beaches..."

In our time, only kings enjoyed such luxuries, but now they are commonplace.

Her voice was elegant and gentle, like a dignified court lady reciting a sonnet.

"My dear lady, now that you have regained your youth and strength, you can enjoy everything you have now to the fullest..." From another empty seat, a strange voice, neither male nor female, rang out arrogantly.

"Except for a pack of barking puppies, all the shepherds and hounds have left this world, and no one can stop us anymore."

"Hehe..." The noblewoman's voice remained noncommittal to her companion's words, her hand, adorned with a gemstone ring, was outstretched, revealing fine, loose wrinkles on the back of her hand.

"Shedding skin and rebirth, what a brilliant idea! I must thank Your Highness for the secret technique and the ritual tailored for me. After two or three more times, I should be able to completely shed the aura of decay and aging and return to my prime... Hmm?"

The noblewoman's voice suddenly froze, sounding somewhat surprised and doubtful.

Chapter 130 Shadows of the Past (Part 2)

"What's wrong?" The strange voice asked, keenly sensing his companion's surprise.

"It's nothing. The dead skin that was removed during the last ceremony was destroyed. I was originally planning to turn it into a wonder when I had some free time."

Seemingly unwilling to discuss further, she lightly tapped a book on the table with her hand adorned with a gemstone ring, changing the subject.

"Your Highness, when will the next ceremony take place? I can hardly wait."

The strange voice carried a hint of amusement. "Patience is a virtue. Please don't be too hasty. Each ritual must be performed in accordance with your legendary concept as much as possible, so that the signs of aging left by the long years can be removed."

“Like the wizard who sacrificed his life last time, I have many more servants. You can choose the specifics of the next ceremony.”

As he spoke, the book on the table opened rapidly without any wind, revealing a series of beautiful color illustrations:

—A princess with long golden hair sat atop a high tower;

A girl wearing a blood-red cloak walks through the dense forest;

A frog wearing a golden crown, an old cat in leather boots, a little house adorned with candy...

With a whoosh, the book closed.

"Anything that contains elements of your existence in the legends can be considered for the ritual, but of course, before that..."

The strange voice said smugly:

"May I ask one more question? Have you finally decided to join our alliance?"

The noblewoman's voice paused for a moment before slowly speaking:

"Now that I've accepted your gift, I think... there's no other choice..."

I'm in!

As soon as the words fell, an intense spiritual light, invisible to the naked eye, suddenly filled the small space around the table. Several different but extremely powerful and profound forces intertwined and finally settled into a chaotic mass.

"The contract is established!"