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On the other side, Zi Ling watched Su Mu's figure, her heart slowly sinking.

Since the incident at the Void Heaven Palace came to an end, the fearsome reputation of Soul Demon Tang San has spread throughout the Chaotic Star Sea, and every cultivator who hears of him is terrified.

This ruthless and incomparable demon had forcibly stopped her from Wen Tianren's grasp, and he certainly had no good intentions. Zi Ling secretly thought that he was most likely after her appearance.

The thought of her impending predicament, which was likely even more perilous than falling into Wen Tianren's hands, filled Zi Ling with unease, and various escape plans flashed through her mind.

But then she thought that in the face of the absolute power of such a demon, her little schemes were completely useless.

She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the panic in her heart, and bowed respectfully to Su Mu.

"This junior, Zi Ling, the sect leader of Miaoyin Sect, greets Senior Tang. May I ask what brings you to keep me here?"

"The Gate of Wonderful Sounds..."

Upon hearing this, Su Mu's heart stirred slightly, and his expression became somewhat strange.

By now, the entire Miaoyin Sect has already been taken hostage by the Reverse Star Alliance and taken to the outer sea. Zi Ling is now a lone commander, and it is unknown whether she is aware of this.

He did not answer immediately, but his gaze slowly fell on Zi Ling, scrutinizing her from top to bottom.

He had heard of Zi Ling's beauty before, and she was very famous in the Chaotic Star Sea, but he had never made a point of contacting her. This was only the second time they had met.

The first time was inside the Void Heaven Palace, where she used an exquisite disguise technique to conceal her true appearance. I only caught a fleeting glimpse and didn't see her true face clearly. Only now can I see her in full.

She was dressed in a plain white gauze dress, her skin was as smooth as jade, without the slightest flaw, and her long black hair fell like silk over her shoulders, making her neck look slender and long.

Her appearance was exceptionally beautiful, with exquisite features. However, her face was slightly pale and her lips were almost bloodless, which added to her delicate and fragile beauty, making her look like an ethereal being who had never left this world, a beauty that was breathtaking.

Such beauty is among the best of all the female cultivators Su Mu has ever seen; she truly deserves the title of the most beautiful woman in the Chaotic Star Sea.

When Su Mu stared at her so openly, Zi Ling felt a sudden tightness in her heart. She felt that she might not be able to protect herself today, and her palms became slightly sweaty.

"You don't need to panic. I've heard of your name. I'm only saving you because of that brat surnamed Han."

Just as she was feeling uneasy, Su Mu suddenly chuckled softly and spoke in a calm tone, but his words instantly astonished Zi Ling, leaving her completely surprised.

"That kid surnamed Han?"

Zi Ling's eyes were filled with astonishment, and she blurted out subconsciously, "Senior, are you referring to Han Li, the guest elder of my Miaoyin Sect?"

She never imagined that this infamous Soul Demon would be involved with Han Li, and judging from their tone, the two were quite entangled.

After a moment of stunned silence, Zi Ling suddenly recalled the various rumors circulating in the Chaotic Star Sea behind the Void Heaven Palace, especially the rumors about the ownership of the Void Heaven Cauldron. She immediately became thoughtful and had some guesses.

Seeing Su Mu nod slightly, she first breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on her face, but then hesitated, pondered for a moment, and slowly said:

"I see. Zi Ling thanks you for saving me, senior. However, Elder Han has completely disappeared since he left the Void Heaven Palace. He was even wanted by the Reverse Star Alliance. I suppose he has already found a secret place to hide. I really don't know where he is."

Upon hearing this, Su Mu couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

"I'm not here to inquire about that kid's whereabouts. It's just that I've just come out of seclusion, and you said he's wanted by the Reverse Star Alliance. Tell me the reasons why."

Zi Ling bowed her head in agreement, clasped her hands in front of her, and respectfully explained, "Reporting to Senior, after the Void Heaven Palace Secret Realm ended, the news of the Void Heaven Cauldron's emergence quickly spread throughout the Chaotic Star Sea, and there have always been two versions of where this treasure is."

"Firstly, this cauldron fell into the hands of Master Xuangu. Master Xuangu had been missing for many years, and everyone thought he had perished long ago. Unexpectedly, he turned to the path of ghosts, and even possessed a body to be reborn, reappearing in the world and becoming the biggest beneficiary of the struggle for the Void Heaven Palace."

This matter has been confirmed by Master Shi of Red Moon Island, and the extremely Yin Old Monster was furious, sending people to search for this person's whereabouts day and night. Therefore, this is the most convincing explanation among the cultivators of Chaotic Star Sea.

At this point, Zi Ling paused slightly, secretly glancing at Su Mu. Seeing his calm expression, she continued:

"As for the second rumor, it is that Elder Han obtained the Void Heaven Cauldron. At first, no one believed this, but not long after, the Reverse Star Alliance issued an arrest warrant for Elder Han, which made the rumor more credible."

"Senior is a participant in the Void Heaven Palace, and you must already have a conclusion about the truth."

After saying this, Zi Ling secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She had originally believed that the Void Heaven Cauldron had been taken by Xuan Gu Shangren, but now that Su Mu had saved her because of Han Li, she had a vague feeling that the Void Heaven Cauldron might really have fallen into Han Li's hands.

She had originally believed that the Void Heaven Cauldron had been taken by Xuan Gu Shangren, but now that Su Mu had saved her because of Han Li, she had a vague feeling that the Void Heaven Cauldron might really have fallen into Han Li's hands.

Su Mu's eyes flickered slightly. The situation Zi Ling described was almost exactly what he had expected. Xuan Gu had taken the blame for the biggest mistake.

"Hehe, that's interesting."

He chuckled lightly, then waved his hand, saying indifferently, "Alright, I understand. I have important matters to attend to. You may leave now. If you're unlucky enough to be captured by someone else, that's none of my business."

Upon hearing this, Zi Ling froze on the spot, not daring to move easily, her heart filled with doubt. She simply couldn't believe that this infamous demon lord truly had no designs on her and had let her leave so easily.

Seeing that she didn't move for a long time, Su Mu couldn't help but sneer, his tone tinged with impatience.

"What? Do you expect me to personally escort you back, or do you wish to stay and serve me?"

Upon hearing this, Zi Ling was finally certain that Su Mu really wanted to let her go. Overjoyed, she immediately bowed deeply, her voice filled with excitement and gratitude.

"Thank you so much for your great kindness, senior. I dare not trouble you further and will take my leave now. We, Zi Ling and the entire Miao Yin Sect, will never forget your life-saving grace today, and will surely repay you handsomely in the future!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she glanced quickly at Su Mu again, not daring to linger. She immediately activated her spiritual power, transforming into a pale purple stream of light, and sped off towards the direction of Bitter Gate Island.

Although this deserted island is not far from Tianxing City, the journey is still somewhat dangerous given the current chaotic situation. Since there are Xinggong cultivators stationed on Kumen Island, and she has a long-standing relationship with them, seeking refuge there before returning to Tianxing City is the safest option.

Once Zi Ling's figure had completely disappeared into the horizon, Su Mu slowly landed on the deserted island and gently snapped his fingers.

"Come out!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a ball of pitch-black Xuan Yin demonic energy suddenly surged from the ground. As the demonic energy churned, it gradually condensed into a human figure, which was none other than Xuan Gu Shangren.

After Xuan Gu appeared, he dared not be negligent in the slightest. He immediately bowed to Su Mu with a humble and respectful demeanor and a tone full of awe.

"This old servant greets Your Majesty and awaits Your Majesty's command."

He could clearly sense that Su Mu's aura was even stronger and more unfathomable than before, which made him feel even more awe and dare not have any disloyal thoughts.

He had already noticed when Wen Tianren and the others arrived, but he had been following Su Mu's orders and had remained hidden.

Looking at his obedient demeanor, Su Mu's eyes flashed with satisfaction. He said calmly, "Don't worry, I'm not here to ask you to do anything, but to give you a great opportunity."

With that, he flicked his sleeve, and a pile of Netherworld Beast Crystals, glowing with a ghostly green light, suddenly appeared, and an extremely dense Netherworld aura instantly spread out.