"pop" and a wave of icy coldness engulfing me."Oh! Help me!"The night before me seemed like a lake, with ripples spreading across its surface. The scene flickered and moved indistinctly.I thought I wa...According to Taoism, cultivation begins with the practice of refining qi. It involves refining essence into qi, refining qi into spirit, and then refining spirit back into the void.

Previously, it was physical cultivation, while refining the spirit is a spiritual cultivation, called "the upper pass".

At this stage, there are few guidelines from predecessors to follow. One can only rely on their own intuition and self-discipline.

While my comprehension isn't particularly high, and I sometimes get stuck.

Looking at this female ghost before me, she clearly understands human nature. I suspect that the residual soul of Si Tu Lin just now was an illusion she created.

Although he spoke many words clearly and logically, I was confused by what he said.

I can't see any flaws. Right now, she can even imitate Song Wei's voice to deceive me. My cultivation is still insufficient.

"...Why do you know Song Wei's voice" I tried to steady my nerves, taking a deep breath to calm the turmoil within me.

"Hee hee hee... I've seen this young lady before... And when I destroyed my last body, she hurried to the scene... I've seen her... Just didn't expect she's very familiar with you... Hee hee hee..." The gray-green little demon chuckled.

"We're not familiar with each other." I said immediately.

She sneered, curling her lips: "Little girl~~~ In my eyes, you're too naive... I've killed many women like you, who are kind and indecisive... Hahahahaha... Do you think the underworld will come after me I'm not the same soul they imprisoned back then! Hahahaha... In half a incense stick's time... all of you... won't escape..."

Threatening me Trying to waste time

“People in the world… always think that the demon realm is illusory and intangible… But unbeknownst to them… it’s all hidden within evil thoughts… As long as there’s malice, demons can appear by your side… Hahahahaha…” She sneered, hiding behind a trash can, then slipped into the bushes.

I held the Zi Xiao Ruyi, not daring to pursue. In my heart, I silently recited the Bao Gao, hoping to lure Jiang Qiyun or Bai Wu Chang here.

But just as he was getting started, the ghost of Si Tu Lin, who was half-flesh and half-bone, appeared again.

"Little Qiao... has she left... save me... save me..."

Stop it, I can't save you. You've already lost your soul. What can be done to save this sliver of consciousness that remains

"Xiao Qiao~~ Let's go play Do you still remember the clothing wholesale market I took you to before It's said that it's going to relocate entirely and everything is on sale!"

Song Wei... you must not have anything happen to you...

"Xiao Qiao, that jerk lost too much blood, what are we going to do There's no plasma or transfusion equipment here, and I don't even know his blood type..."

Bro...

"Mu Xia Qiao—" Another unfamiliar voice rang out.

Words were flooding my ears, my mind was a complete mess. What kind of curse did this ghost put on me Why is it so noisy!

"Don't call me that anymore!" I couldn't help but roar, drawing the blade of a sword like purple celestial orchid, and slashing back wildly.

"Well, you've got a temper." My wrist was blocked, and my mind suddenly cleared.

This sound is not imaginary, but real and ringing in my ears!

—Silence!

I saw the man clearly and cried out in fright, taking several steps back.

I can't beat this person!

Chong Mo raised an eyebrow, grinning mischievously. "Hehehe... where do you think you can run to This place is perfect!"

Nice place

“So, it's quite painful for us to pierce the Demon Realm, but it's incredibly easy to pierce the Ghost Realm! Thanks to your husband’s attempt to open the barrier last time to save you, we were able to send Princess Sima here! Hmph hmph… This time, you won’t escape!”

"What are you arresting me for!" I turned and ran, muttering mantras under my breath as fast as I could.

Why are these demons still not satisfied Can't they just stay in the demon realm Why do they have to open a passage to the human world!

"Besides, I'm useless to you!" I was terrified of Chong Mo's persistence!

It can pop up anywhere!

"Does it work It only counts if the Master says so!" he hurried to catch up.

I can't run past that big man! Although he lost an arm, this environment is different, and his movements seem more agile.

The black clouds in the sky... I looked up, and that huge vortex, like a funnel about to overturn.

A hole in the vulnerability, with flashes of lightning hidden within it.

"Don't chase me anymore!" I was about to cry, running desperately towards the small nursing home where my brother was.

"Then you just stand there for me! Wait until the sky opens up, and I can transform into a physical form! Don't blame me then if I'm not gentle!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a cold wind swept in, carrying fallen leaves rustling along the roadside.

Jiang Qiyun descended from the sky out of thin air, one hand wielding a cold blade, the other a long sword. The chains, I couldn't tell how many there were, he concealed their length and direction. All I saw was a ball of light in his hand within his sleeve.

He swung his sword, silencing the chatter. He said coldly, “ … You, think you can act recklessly towards anyone”

Upon seeing him, Chong Mo immediately pulled away and grinned wickedly. "Of course, it's the woman behind you... Your Majesty, your power in this world is less than one tenth of what it is! This place, with its extravagance and corruption, is perfect for breaking boundaries!"

“Heaven and earth, nature and demons, you think you can overturn them just because you want to Do you really think the great gods who sit high above don't care” Jiang Qiyun snorted coldly.

"Those old geezers only care about staying out of trouble and not breaking the rules. As long as yin and yang are in balance, and they have offerings from their believers, they don't concern themselves with anything else!" Chong Mo sneered. "Even if you destroy my body, it doesn't matter... The passage to Yutan Wild is almost open… just wait for the demons to enter the world, hehehe…"

His gaze swept over the swirling mists rising from the river, landing on me with a smirk that held a hint of triumph. "The blood of this woman... it is indeed useful... You should have noticed as well, Emperor... This woman..."

What did you discover What happened to me

"Shut up." Jiang Qiyun's face was as cold as ice, and he raised his hand with a cold wave.

His sword, always soul-rending and spirit-shattering, was as bright and white as frost.

It is rarely that swords are drawn to spill blood.

This sword strike clearly showed no mercy. The sword energy was like a sharp blade, directly cleaving Chong Mo open from his chest.

Chong reacted quickly, dodging most of the force, but his chest was inevitably sliced open by a blow.

Blood was spilled on the ground, but he grinned maniacally.

"Half a stick of incense...has passed again... Hahaha..."

I was stunned. Was he also here to deliberately disrupt our minds

"Qi Yun—" I anxiously looked at Jiang Qi Yun's retreating figure.

He slightly tilted his head, shielding me behind him with a raised hand. In a low voice, he said, “....Mu Xiaoqiao, don't panic. If your mind is scattered, you'll be easily taken advantage of.”

The oppressive feeling of the dark clouds above is growing stronger, and I... I feel like running away.

My brother is still here, I can share life and death with Jiang Qiyun, but my brother cannot.

He is the pillar of our family. If anything were to happen to him, I really can't imagine what would become of our home, the Mu family, even the Shen and Lin families.

Jiang Qiyun seemed to see my worry, he frowned and said: "You go find Mu Yunfan, and then, stay in one place and don't move."

What Wait, don't move

"Where, where should I stay" I blurted out.

Jiang Qiyun raised his hand and sheathed his long sword. He pinched the seal quickly, so fast that I couldn't see it.

A chill wind whipped around me, and I saw Black Ox King and Cowherd along with a host of specters standing packed in the path surrounding me.

"Find a place you like and stay there. They will protect you... Remember, don't lose your composure." Jiang Qiyun said.

I swallowed hard and nodded vigorously. sky is getting dimmer and dimmer. The big full moon from before has disappeared. Is this strange celestial phenomenon due to Mu Wanchen's magicI leaned against his shoulder, my ear rubbing against h...