Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14384 Ling Bi's Whereabouts

The middle-aged man's back was completely soaked with cold sweat, which slid down his spine, sending a chill down his spine.

His gaze toward Ling Xiao was filled with lingering fear and deep apprehension.

Although Ling Xiao himself was powerful, and every move he made carried an overwhelming momentum, it was still within his comprehension. He could barely cope with him by relying on his experience and strength.

But the treasures he possessed, each more terrifying and with an astonishing origin than the last, were truly terrifying and impossible to guard against!
Those treasures seemed to conceal endless secrets and power, which, once unleashed, could turn the entire world upside down.

Ling Xiao ignored the middle-aged man's complicated and wary gaze; his only concern was for his friend's safety.

He looked directly at the mysterious old man, his gaze like two sharp swords, his tone still carrying a hint of coldness, as if issuing a silent challenge to the old man:

"Senior, no matter how extraordinary that treasure may be, in my eyes it is nothing more than a temporary aid."

"They are powerful, but they are nothing compared to the safety of my friend."

Where is she now?

"Please enlighten me, senior."

The old man didn't seem to care about Ling Xiao's attitude; he always wore a calm smile, as if everything in the world was under his control.

He gently brushed his sleeves, the movement elegant and composed, as if he were brushing away the dust from his clothes.

Then he said calmly:
"Don't rush, just follow me."

"Your friend is fine; he has just been temporarily placed in a safe place."

"I'll take you to see her right now."

After he finished speaking, he turned around, his steps light yet steady, as if each step contained some kind of mysterious rhythm.

He walked toward the only stone fortress in the city, which was tall and majestic, standing in the center of the city as if it were the city's guardian.

Without hesitation, Ling Xiao immediately followed, his eyes firm and determined, with only one thought in his mind: to see his friend as soon as possible.

Passing through several silent passageways paved with huge stone slabs, the surfaces of which bear the mottled marks left by the erosion of time, each step seems to echo the past.

On the walls on both sides of the passage, you can occasionally see some blurry ancient murals, which seem to tell the story of the former glory and mystery of this stone fortress.

The old man led Lingxiao at a leisurely pace, as if he were taking Lingxiao through the long river of time in this quiet atmosphere.

Finally, they arrived at a secret room deep inside the stone fortress.

The door to the secret chamber was thick and ancient, with mysterious runes carved on it. The runes shimmered with a faint light, as if guarding the secrets within the chamber.

The old man gently pushed open the door, and an old and mysterious aura wafted out.

The secret room was incredibly spacious, with walls made of an unknown black stone that exuded a cold aura.

In the center was a seemingly simple wooden box. The box was made of ordinary material and had some small scratches on its surface, as if it had been weathered by countless years.

The old man walked up to the wooden box. His thin, bony fingers, like withered branches, carried a strange power.

He opened it gently, his movements slow and careful, as if he were opening a box containing the most precious treasure in the world.

"Om-"

The moment the lid was opened, a soft and pure white light flowed out of the box, spreading slowly through the air of the sealed room like mercury spilling onto the ground.

The white light gathered and spread in the air of the sealed room, as if controlled by an invisible hand, and soon formed a clear light curtain.

The light screen acts like a transparent window, clearly presenting the scene of another world to everyone.

Within the light screen, a scene appeared—a mountain cave filled with spiritual energy and exquisite beauty.

The cave entrance was shrouded in a thin layer of mist, as if it were the entrance to a fairyland.

The cave walls are smooth as a mirror, adorned with luminous crystals that shimmer with iridescent light, making the entire cave appear like a dream world.

A familiar, petite figure was sitting cross-legged on a jade futon in the center of the cave.

The jade cushion emitted a warm glow, as if nourishing the person sitting on it.

Her eyes were slightly closed, her hands formed a mysterious mudra, and her aura flowed smoothly around her, like a perfect circle, clearly indicating that she was in a deep state of meditation.

It was Ling Bi!

Her expression was calm, her face as beautiful as a spring flower, and there was even a faint, gentle smile on her lips, as if she were having a beautiful dream.

There was no sign of coercion or suffering; the person exuded a peaceful and serene aura.

Ling Xiao stared intently at Ling Bi on the light screen, his eyes filled with concern and doubt, his brows still furrowed, as if there was an unsolvable mystery.

He asked loudly:
"What is this place?"

Why was she there?

"What is your purpose in bringing her here?"

The old man answered calmly, his voice as steady as an ancient bell:
"The Realm of Silent Extinction is an absolutely safe secret realm."

"This Nirvana Realm was created by a powerful being in ancient times using supreme supernatural powers. It is isolated from the outside world and is not subject to external interference or harm."

"We brought her here so that she could improve her strength in a safe and suitable environment for cultivation."

"With constant strife and dangers lurking in the outside world, only here can she cultivate in peace without being disturbed by the outside world."

Ling Xiao's expression was solemn, and he said in a deep voice:

"Ling Bi is extremely sentimental; she would never leave me without a reason!"

He knew Ling Bi's personality all too well. From childhood to adulthood, Ling Bi had always been by his side like a shadow, and no matter what difficulties or dangers she encountered, she never had the thought of leaving on her own.

She is a loyal and affectionate person who values ​​everyone around her, especially herself, her childhood friend.

In her world, friendship is everything. How could she suddenly abandon herself and go to a strange place alone?
There must be some hidden story behind this.

Upon hearing this, the old man's face revealed a faint smile, a smile that carried a hint of understanding and gentleness, as if everything was within his expectations:
"She was indeed unwilling to leave at first, her attitude was as firm as a rock."

"No matter how we tried to persuade her, she just held tightly to your clothes, her eyes full of determination and reluctance, and kept saying that she wanted to be with you."

"However, in the end she still chose to come with us."

"Why?"

Ling Xiao pressed for an answer, the question like a thorn in his heart, making him restless.

This is the key to solving all the mysteries; he has to figure it out.