The two of them walked one behind the other towards the place where Xiao Lianzhu was imprisoned. The sun shone on them through the gaps in the leaves, but it seemed unable to dispel the tension and depression that filled the air.
Ling Xiao's footsteps were firm and powerful, and every step seemed to tell the Second Protector that his determination was unshakable. The Second Protector could only silently follow Ling Xiao, his heart full of complex emotions-both against
The fear of the unknown and the desire for life.
Seeing that Ling Xiao did not continue to take action, the stone in the heart of the Second Protector finally fell to the ground a little. He took a deep breath and tried to calm his heartbeat that was accelerated by fear.
He was secretly shocked in his heart. Although this Ling Xiao's current cultivation has only returned to the peak of the True Yuan Realm, the strength and methods he has shown are enough to make the entire Huangquan Bulao Mountain - the one with great prestige in the Demon Suppressing Mansion, firmly rank at the top.
Wu's sect fell into an unprecedented predicament and almost reached the edge of destruction.
Who can believe this kind of feat unless they see it with their own eyes?
The road the two of them passed was full of shocking scenes. Along the way, there were corpses lying on the ground. They were either lying in a pool of blood, or huddled in the shadows. Without exception, they presented an extremely tragic look.
of death.
These corpses have lost all their vitality and color, and have become shriveled and twisted, as if their vitality and soul have been sucked away by some terrifying force. Every time they look at it, the second guardian can't help but feel a chill in his heart.
, he couldn't help but secretly rejoice that he had not yet become one of them.
Recalling the ruthlessness and determination shown by Ling Xiao before, the Second Protector had mixed feelings in his heart. He had to admit that this man, known as the Demon Cultivator, did have power and means beyond ordinary people. Once he got angry,
, the madness and ferocity are enough to scare anyone.
Every movement of Ling Xiao reveals an unquestionable authority and determination, as if nothing in his world is unconquerable.
The Second Protector was thinking to himself as he walked, feeling both awe of Ling Xiao's strength and fear of his temperament.
He knew very well that once such a person was offended, the consequences would be disastrous. Therefore, even though his heart was full of unwillingness and humiliation, he still chose to obey and compromise. After all, saving his life was the most important thing at hand.
Soon, Ling Xiao followed the second guardian's hesitant but forced steps deep into the most secret place of the bunker. Here, the light became extremely weak, with only a few green lights embedded in the stone walls.
The fire barely illuminates the front.
There is a faint, indescribable strange smell in the air, which seems to be mixed with the smell of herbs, metal and some unknown liquid, making people feel wary.
As the second guardian's low-pitched spells and complex gestures intertwined, an undetectable wave rippled in the air, and the door hidden in the shadows slowly appeared, and finally burst open.
At this moment, it was as if time had frozen, and Ling Xiao's eyes were instantly attracted to the scene behind the door.
Inside the door is a vast and boundless space, with thousands of huge crystal containers standing in the center. They are neatly arranged, emitting a soft and mysterious light. These crystals are crystal clear, like the purest gems in nature, but
At this moment, it is a horrifying scene.
Inside the container, the figures of young men and women are clearly visible. Their faces are peaceful, but they reveal an unnatural pallor, as if they are sleeping beauties forgotten by time, or souls imprisoned in a dream.
The special liquid flows slowly in the container, showing a light blue or green color. The liquid seems to contain some kind of powerful life force, or an unknown power that makes people feel palpitated.
The tubes inserted into their bodies were like slender vines, closely connecting their lives to these containers. Each tube seemed to silently tell unknown secrets and pain.
Ling Xiao's eyes swept over every container, and complex emotions surged in his heart. Shock, anger, pity...all the emotions were intertwined, making it almost difficult for him to control himself. He couldn't imagine that underneath this seemingly calm appearance
, what kind of cruel reality and conspiracy is hidden.
And is Xiao Lianzhu also waiting for his redemption in this endless darkness and despair?
Ling Xiao stepped into this forest of crystal containers, his gaze was like a torch, but he could not find any trace of Xiao Lianzhu in the vastness, and he couldn't help but feel an indescribable anxiety and uneasiness in his heart.
He turned around slowly, with an unquestionable majesty in his indifference, as if even the air could freeze. "Where are the people?"
His voice was deep and powerful, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying a sense of majesty and oppression that could not be ignored.
The Second Protector was so frightened by this sudden question that he trembled. He quickly took a few steps back, his eyes flickering, as if he was considering how to answer to avoid angering the God of Death. "Just... right inside."
He pointed carefully at a row of crystal containers not far away, with a subtle tremor in his voice, "Xiao Lianzhu's situation is quite special. We...we used all the methods we could think of, including the best.
equipment, trying to extract her soul for research."
At this point, he glanced at Ling Xiao secretly, and when he saw that the other person's expression had not changed, he dared to continue, "But the strange thing is that there seems to be a powerful force hidden in this girl's body, which is constantly resisting us.
The intrusion protected her from harm. Therefore, although we tried countless times, we never succeeded. Otherwise...ahem..."
He coughed a few times, as if to cover up his embarrassment and fear, "Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to see her here."
Before he finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze for a moment. The Second Protector suddenly felt an aura of death approaching. He instinctively wanted to move sideways to avoid it, but it was already too late.
Ling Xiao's movements were swift and decisive, and his arms instantly stretched out, like the claws of a great beast protruding from the abyss, and he grasped the second protector's throat with precision.
The fingers had distinct joints, but they contained a heart-stopping power that instantly cut off the Second Protector's breath, leaving only a struggle full of unwillingness and terror in his eyes.
"I don't want to hear this nonsense," Ling Xiao's voice was low and cold, every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, with unquestionable determination and anger, "Tell me, where is Zhu'er?"
There was no hesitation or pity in his eyes, only a desire for the truth and a deep disgust for the person in front of him.
The second guardian's face turned red from suffocation. He struggled to move his lips and tried to make a sound, but he could only make a weak grunt.
Ling Xiao's strength did not relax at all, but tightened a bit, as if telling him that if he didn't tell the truth, irreversible death would be waiting for him. ()