Fairy, I am truly a virtuous gentleman!

"Ning Yuan".

A clear, melodious voice rang out. Ning Yuan glanced at the voice, then smiled and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Princess Liuli."

Unlike the fleeting encounter with the Grand Assembly of All Laws.

Ji Daoyun looked at the handsome young man in front of her with his beautiful eyes, his refined and elegant demeanor, and her red lips parted slightly. The words she was about to say changed involuntarily.

"There's no need to be so polite. The Grand Preceptor holds a prestigious position and has rendered great service to the Ji clan. As his son, you should simply treat me as you normally would."

After saying that, she frowned and looked at the three people behind Ning Yuan.

"Fairy Lingyin is a Golden Core cultivator. Could these two be your attendants for this trip?"

Ning Yuan readily replied, "That's right."

Ji Daoyun glanced at Xiao Lingjiang and the man in the straw hat and black robe with a scrutinizing gaze.

As if sensing something, Xiao Lingjiang narrowed her eyes and subtly moved a fraction closer to Ning Yuan.

This subtle gesture caused a flicker of disdain and gloom to cross Ji Daoyun's eyes, like the momentary disgust one feels when their precious possession is touched by another.

But Ji Daoyun quickly withdrew her gaze and looked back at Ning Yuan.

She made no attempt to hide her feelings, her slightly intense gaze sweeping over the boy's prominently rising and falling Adam's apple as she stated bluntly, "Although there is a powerful array suppressing the area within the Crimson Abyss, it still poses considerable risks for someone of your cultivation level. Instead of taking them with you, why don't you come with me directly? I guarantee you will have enough Heavenly Soul Spring to consume."

As she spoke, Ji Daoyun naturally reached out and took the boy's hand.

Ning Yuan's expression was somewhat strange, but he still maintained his politeness, taking a slight step back to politely refuse.

"Thank you, Princess Liuli, but there's no need to trouble yourself."

Upon hearing this, Ji Daoyun's slender, fair hand froze in mid-air before she silently withdrew it.

Her eagerness immediately faded, and her eyes became inscrutable.

"Is that so? Then do as you please."

Ji Daoyun appeared calm, but in reality, she had only one thought in her mind.

He actually rejected me?

Ha, he probably has no idea what he's missing.

Having been controlled by the Ji royal family for many years, Chi Yuan would naturally be aware of any truly valuable items it possessed immediately.

Just like the Heavenly Soul Spring, what Master Xu Yuan said was indeed true. As long as you kill demons and ghosts, you can get it. However, thanks to the instructions of her elder brother and father, Ji Daoyun knew of a place that was particularly heaven-defying. The Heavenly Soul Spring there could not only help her to see the true spirit, but it would be more than enough for ten or a hundred people!

Ji Daoyun stared intently at Ning Yuan for a moment.

Suddenly, her entire body burst into a dazzling golden aura, resembling a sun goddess. Her alluring and aloof face was hidden behind the flames, appearing and disappearing, adding to her mysterious and noble demeanor.

A streak of light shot into the sky. The fierce mist not only failed to stop the attack, but even seemed to hesitate, with a few wisps of black mist quickly hiding to the side to avoid being touched by the golden flames.

Although the Great Sun Flame is not a primordial divine being like the True Fire of the Sun, it is still extraordinary, possessing the power to ward off all evil.

Watching Ji Daoyun's figure disappear into the horizon, Ning Yuan instructed Xiao Lingjiang and the man in the black robe and straw hat, "Let's go too."

Qiao Shuang looked at Ning Yuan, and her delicate hand couldn't help but tug at a piece of the young man's clothes.

"Young master, this place is eerie and sinister. Remember not to be too curious or push yourself too hard. Just stay in the outer area. If you encounter anything unusual, immediately activate the golden seal..."

Finally, after comforting Qiao Shuang, Ning Yuan and the other two left the Great Luo Cloud Boat amidst her lingering, reluctant gaze.

When the last group of people disembarked, Master Xu Yuan did not hesitate, and the amethyst token in his palm flashed.

The lightning and fire shield suddenly seemed to revive, its power surging.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Great Luo Cloud Boat quickly rose again, breaking through the layers of encirclement that surrounded it, like an endless ghostly mist, and ascended straight away.

However, what no one noticed was that among the last group to enter the Crimson Abyss, namely the disciples of the Joyful Union Sect, a woman in a pink dress with a beauty mark at the corner of her eye licked her lips rather impatiently.

She looked like a little girl who was starving.

...

...

A cold wind howled, and shadows twisted and turned.

In this boundless, deathly silence, even the wind seemed to have stopped blowing, and fear festered in the shadows of the unknown.

Sasha—

Strange sounds, like leaves rubbing against each other, filled the air, but there were no trees around.

A demon with red eyes, long ears, a black body tinged with red, and a size like a three-year-old child leaped from the gap between two large rocks and pounced straight at Xiang Ningyuan's back.

Buzz one one

A dazzling blue rainbow flashed by.

The demon didn't even have time to utter a single cry before it was cleaved in two.

A translucent, obsidian-like black crystal, about the size of a thumb, stood upright at the tip of the sword.

Ning Yuan held it in his hand, examined it briefly, then threw it into his mouth, chewed it for a moment, and swallowed it whole.

In an instant, a cool sensation rushed from his dantian to the back of his brain.

Ning Yuan felt a sense of ethereal lightness, almost like ascending to heaven, emanating from the depths of his soul.

He remained unmoved, steadfast in his convictions. Only after the strange feeling subsided did he mutter to himself, "This Heavenly Soul Spring is indeed excellent. Not only does it enhance the soul, but it also has virtually no side effects."

Within the Crimson Abyss, there are no sun, moon, or stars, making it difficult to discern the passage of time.

Ning Yuan, of course, did not heed Qiao Shuang's advice and only lingered in the outer area.

He sped inwards, not knowing how much time had passed, until the red earth in the Crimson Abyss had turned into pitch-black stone mud, before slowing his pace.

Along the way, he also encountered many sporadic evil spirits, just like the demon he had just encountered.

After attempting to kill it, they discovered that the black crystal was the so-called Heavenly Soul Spring.

There are many ways to use the Heavenly Soul Spring, and as far as Ning Yuan knows, besides cultivating the Heavenly Divine Water, directly taking it orally is one of the most effective ways to refine it.

Ning Yuan, holding a long sword, took two steps to stand beside the demon.

This little demon is not very intelligent, just like a child. It is a ghost that has not yet been awakened and only has the aura of spiritual energy.

The remains of the ghost were not as fleshy and healthy as those of humans in the mortal world; they were just skin and exuded wisps of black mist invisible to the naked eye.

The black mist swirled and drifted for a moment before rising into the sky.

"Hmm? The Azure Sword's sensing range is almost out of reach; it's moving pretty fast..."

Suddenly, Ning Yuan raised an eyebrow, looked at the north with a half-smile, and whispered, "Why didn't you have such speed during the sword fight?"

Since leaving the Great Luo Cloud Boat, Ning Yuan hadn't even had a chance to say a few words to Xiao Lingjiang.

He turned around and was surprised to find that the latter had disappeared. Only he and the man in the straw hat and black robe were looking at each other, wondering what had happened.

This grand gathering of myriad laws has deviated significantly from its original course, so Ning Yuan doesn't know when the immortal palace ruins will reappear or what trigger will be.

Therefore, he originally intended to follow Xiao Lingjiang and, with the guidance of the mysterious remnant soul, seize the initiative...

Fortunately, I had a backup plan.

Ning Yuan gazed into the distance.

He once gifted Xiao Lingjiang two items.

A purple jade sword, and a flowing, cloud-patterned fairy dress.

The former was a superior magical artifact. When Xiao Lingjiang first obtained it, she was touched by Ning Yuan's thoughtfulness. Little did she know that this Purple Jade Sword and the other Azure Nether Sword were a pair of companion swords.

Among them, the Azure Nether Sword is the main one. The two swords will be connected in the dark, but this is not a restriction spell, but a natural ability, so it is not easy to be detected.

The only drawback is that the sensor will disappear if the distance is too far.

Then comes the flowing, cloud-patterned fairy dress.

As a precious spiritual treasure, the flowing cloud fairy dress with wide sleeves was specially crafted by the aristocratic clans to befriend Ning Muxian and give to Ning Yuan's sister, the Netherworld Fairy Ning Chanxue.

Its properties are special. It was imprinted with a special mark at the very beginning of its refining process. If it is lost, its location can be tracked by magic.

"How could they be so far apart? Could it be spatial teleportation?"

After Ning Yuan finished casting the spell with his fingers, he felt somewhat helpless upon sensing the astonishing distance.

He drew his Qingming sword and decided to continue his journey towards Xiao Lingjiang's location.

Just then, a faint, soft, and charming voice came from ahead.

"Help! Is anyone there? Someone please help me!"

Ning Yuan looked at the dark world, where the wind howled and the place was desolate and uninhabited, like the abyss of hell, and fell into deep thought.

Such a crude and outdated method has been unseen for a long time.