Chapter 1083
Thank you for your help, senior.
However, he had lost the support of the Netherworld Qi, and his strength was greatly reduced. Yang Ling and Bai Yunzi exchanged a glance and launched an attack simultaneously. In an instant, sword energy crisscrossed and magical power surged, and the black-robed man was overwhelmed and in a sorry state.
Finally, in a clash, Yang Ling's longsword pierced the black-robed man's chest. "Ah!" the black-robed man screamed, collapsing heavily to the ground. His figure gradually dissipated into the air, leaving only a venomous curse: "You two old bastards, just you wait! One day I'll make you pay!"
As the man in black robes vanished, the ghostly energy in the Netherworld Valley gradually subsided. Yang Ling and Bai Yunzi exchanged a smile, knowing that the battle was finally over.
"Thank you for your help, senior." Yang Ling bowed to Bai Yunzi in gratitude. "If it weren't for your help, senior, I'm afraid we would not have been able to win today's battle."
Bai Yunzi waved his hand and laughed, "Young friend Yang Ling, you are too kind. Eradicating evil and heretical paths is the duty of us cultivators." As he spoke, he looked around and sighed, "The Netherworld energy in this Netherworld Valley is so dense that it will probably take some time for it to completely dissipate."
Yang Ling nodded: "Yes, this place is not safe to stay. Let's leave first." After saying that, the two left the Netherworld Valley, took off on their swords again, and flew away into the distance, leaving only a desolate Netherworld Valley swaying in the wind.
After leaving the Netherworld Valley, Yang Ling and Bai Yunzi flew together on their swords high in the sky. The wind whistled through their robes, and the two seemed to merge with heaven and earth. Yang Ling looked down at the mountains and rivers rushing past below, and a surge of heroic spirit welled up in his heart.
"Senior, where should we go next?" Yang Ling turned to look at Bai Yunzi, who had an otherworldly air about him.
Bai Yunzi stroked his beard and smiled slightly: "Although the man in black robes has disappeared, there is probably a deeper conspiracy behind this. We must continue to investigate to avoid leaving any future troubles."
Yang Ling nodded: "What you say makes sense, senior. But where should we begin our investigation?"
Bai Yunzi pondered for a moment: "I've heard that there's a mysterious island in the Far East that holds many ancient books and secret texts. Perhaps they can provide us with some clues."
"A mysterious island?" A hint of curiosity flashed in Yang Ling's eyes.
“That’s right, that island is called ‘Penglai.’ Legend has it that it’s the place where immortals live, and it’s very difficult for ordinary people to get close,” Bai Yunzi explained.
Upon hearing this, Yang Ling's heart stirred: "Then let's go to Penglai and find out!"
After discussing their options, the two changed direction and flew eastward. Along the way, they traversed mountains and rivers, witnessed countless wonders and strange objects, and encountered many dangers, all of which they overcame one by one.
On this day, they finally arrived at the sea area near Penglai Island. Ahead, shrouded in mist, an island appeared and disappeared, like a fairyland.
"What a wonderful place!" Yang Ling exclaimed.
Bai Yunzi also showed an appreciative expression: "Indeed extraordinary. Let's go up to the island and take a look."
The two landed on Penglai Island, where ancient trees reached for the sky, exotic flowers and rare herbs bloomed everywhere, and a faint spiritual aura filled the air. They walked along the path into the island and soon came to an ancient palace.
The palace gates were tightly shut, their intricate patterns radiating an air of mystery. Yang Ling stepped forward and gently knocked, but no one answered.
“It seems this palace has been abandoned for a long time,” Yang Ling said, turning to Bai Yunzi.
Bai Yunzi frowned slightly: "Not necessarily. Although this palace is ancient, look at the patterns on the door; they seem to conceal some kind of mechanism." Yang Ling looked closely and indeed found that the patterns on the door were somewhat unusual. He reached out to touch the patterns, and suddenly a flash of light appeared, and the door slowly opened.
"Senior, you are truly knowledgeable!" Yang Ling exclaimed sincerely.
The two entered the palace and found its furnishings simple yet elegant, with ancient books and secret texts hanging on the walls. Yang Ling and Bai Yunzi exchanged a glance, secretly pleased. They began to carefully peruse the ancient books, hoping to find clues about the conspiracy behind the man in black robes.
After some searching, Yang Ling finally found some clues in a yellowed ancient book. He hurriedly called Bai Yunzi over to take a look: "Senior, look here!"
Bai Yunzi leaned closer to take a look: "This is... the 'Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique'? This technique is extremely evil; the practitioner must sacrifice themselves to gain immense power. Could the power behind the black-robed man be related to this?"
Yang Ling nodded: "Very likely. Moreover, the book mentions a place—'Netherworld Blood Sea'—which seems to be an important location for cultivating this technique."
"The Netherworld Blood Sea?" Bai Yunzi frowned. "This name doesn't sound like a benevolent place. We need to be careful."
The two decided to investigate the Netherworld Blood Sea. After leaving Penglai Island, they flew eastward for several days, finally arriving at a desolate sea. A thick fog shrouded the sea, as if concealing endless dangers.
"Senior, is this the Netherworld Blood Sea?" Yang Ling asked, gazing at the faintly visible blood-red sea ahead.
Bai Yunzi nodded solemnly: "That's right. This place is extremely dangerous, we must be extra careful."
The two cautiously flew into the Netherworld Blood Sea, where the surrounding waters were an eerie crimson, seemingly harboring endless resentment and evil. As they continued deeper into the sea, they gradually felt an overwhelming sense of oppression.
Suddenly, a sinister laugh echoed across the sea: "Hahaha! You two juniors dare to trespass into the Netherworld Blood Sea, you're practically courting death!" With that terrifying laughter, a black shadow leaped out of the blood sea and materialized into a ferocious monster.
Yang Ling's eyes narrowed, and he said coldly, "Where did this monster come from, daring to cause trouble here!" Bai Yunzi also stared at the monster warily, his hands already forming hand seals, ready to strike at any moment.
"Hmph, ignorant brat, this sea of blood is my home. Since you've come, don't even think about leaving alive!" the monster roared, lunging at the two.
Yang Ling drew his longsword, and a sharp sword aura slashed straight at the monster: "Demon, take this!" But the monster's figure was elusive, and it nimbly dodged the attack.
"Such speed!" Bai Yunzi exclaimed, then formed hand seals and chanted a spell, casting a magical aura towards the monster.
The battle instantly intensified, with sword energy and magical power intertwining on the sea, creating a deafening roar. However, Yang Ling and Bai Yunzi were, after all, highly skilled cultivators, and they quickly discovered the monster's weakness.
"Look here!" Yang Ling shouted, his longsword flashing like lightning, instantly piercing the monster's body.
"Ah!" The monster let out a piercing scream, turning into a wisp of black smoke and dissipating in the sea breeze. As the monster vanished, the once crimson seawater slowly returned to its clear state. (End of Chapter)