The three continued their journey deeper into the secret realm. The surrounding fog grew thicker, almost turning black, and visibility narrowed to two zhang (about 6.6 meters).
There was no clear path beneath their feet; the land was formed from soft, chaotic, and murky air. The ground felt weak and sticky underfoot, and each step required extra spiritual energy to maintain their body shape.
The surrounding atmosphere was very quiet. There was no wind, no roars of beasts, and no sound from any living creatures. The extreme silence felt eerie and filled with fear.
Only the faint and repeated rustling sound of law fragments colliding with the barrier continued to pound into the minds of the three people.
This silent and monotonous journey continued for a full half hour.
While the three were still walking at their usual speed, a faint figure slowly emerged from the thick gray fog in front of them.
The figure was tall and slender, with an upright and elegant posture, and was vaguely recognizable as an elderly man wearing a loose white robe.
The old man stood with his hands behind his back, his back straight, surrounded by a faint, chaotic halo of spiritual light. His aura was vast and deep, as deep as the ocean, making it impossible to accurately determine his cultivation level.
He held the egg beater lightly in his hand. The egg beater was snow-white and delicate, and the silk threads drifted gently in the dense mist, emitting a soft and pure white light, which was extremely eye-catching in that dark and silent secret realm.
This person stood quietly amidst the mist, unmoving and unmoving, but exuding an aura of indifference and indifference that seemed to look down on all living creatures.
The dense, chaotic fog surrounding him would automatically dissipate and avoid him if within a ten foot radius, preventing him from getting close.
Gui Yuanzi suddenly stopped, his blue spiritual energy instantly tightened, and his mind became extremely focused.
He subconsciously spread out his divine sense, trying to probe the old man’s cultivation level, origins, and aura.
The moment the invisible divine sense touched the spiritual light surrounding the old man, he vanished without a trace, like a clay ox statue sinking into the sea.
There was no leakage of spiritual energy from the other party, no heartbeat, no breath, no trace of any living creature, as if it was a ghost image formed out of thin air, not existing in the real world.
“Darkness Sword, what lies ahead?” Gui Yuanzi lowered his voice, his tone serious, and asked the Dark Sword beside him in a low voice.
Dark Blade’s dark eyes fell on the figure within the white mist, his brows furrowed, and for the first time, clear seriousness appeared on his usually cold face.
His body was slightly shaken by the black spiritual energy, and his killing intent was secretly gathering, ready to fight at any time.
“I don’t know.”
Dark Blade spoke in a low voice, with a rarely heard hint of caution, “The secret realm map given by the guild leader never marked the existence of humanoid ghosts here.”
It was most likely a guardian spirit born naturally in the secret realm, or the remnant soul of a cultivator who perished here in ancient times. Don’t approach rashly; be aware of hidden dangers.
Lingyue also stopped, her clear gaze fell on the white-robed old man. He slightly tightened his grip on the whisk in his hand, and the pure white protective shield slowly thickened.
His spiritual energy flowed smoothly, his aura was controlled, and he secretly observed the illusory figure’s movements, ready to help in defense at any time.
The three of them remained on guard, exchanged glances, then moved forward slowly in unison.
One zhang, five zhang, ten zhang
When the three were exactly ten feet away from the white-robed elder, the unmoving and silent ghost suddenly spoke slowly.
An old, hoarse, and gentle voice, which carried a hint of the turbulent past, suddenly sounded amidst the eerie silence of the fog, right into Guiyuanzi’s ears.
His tone was calm, but seemed to transcend the endless years and cycles of life and death.
“Guiyuanzi, you have finally arrived.”
These seven simple words, without the slightest killing intent or oppressive force, caused Gui Yuanzi’s entire body to suddenly stiffen, his blood nearly freezing.
His pupils narrowed sharply, his heart pounded, and a storm raged inside him.
An incredible sense of shock and confusion immediately enveloped his mind.
Does this person know him?
Gui Yuanzi remembered clearly that this was the first time in his life that he had set foot in the Secret Realm of Chaos. He had never set foot on this land before, and he had also never seen the white-robed old man in front of him.
Yet the other person not only recognized him, but also called him by his name appropriately, speaking in a familiar tone, as if they had been waiting for him for a long time.
Many questions filled his mind, mixed together in chaos. Gui Yuanzi suppressed his inner turmoil and asked in a choked and deep voice, “Who are you?”
The white-robed ghost did not immediately answer.
His movements were slow and graceful as he turned his body slowly.
The wide white robe swayed gently with the movement, its hem touching the dense mist without a single speck of dust.
An old and ancient face slowly appeared before the three.
The old man’s brows and eyes were filled with fine wrinkles, his forehead was deeply furrowed, his white hair was tied carelessly behind his head, and his face looked unfamiliar. Gui Yuanzi was certain that he had never seen this person before.
But for some reason, when he looked at that old face, he felt a strange feeling that was familiar, both warm and confusing.
FAQ Novel
Q: What kind of perils do the characters encounter in this chapter?
A: The characters brave a perilous journey through swirling chaos, facing overwhelming chaotic forces, spatial cracks, and chaotic vortexes that drain their spiritual energy at an alarming rate.
Q: What is the crucial role of the jade bottle in this particular chapter?
A: The jade bottle harbors a hidden consciousness, David, who provides vital strategic guidance to Gui Yuanzi, advising him on managing his rapidly depleting spiritual power in the chaotic environment.
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