Batian Martial Soul

Ling Xiao gazed at the absolute darkness that seemed to devour his mind, feeling the terrifying demonic pressure emanating from it. After only a moment of silence, he resolutely nodded, his eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit.

"it is good!"

He saw things clearly. This senior in white robes had been guiding him all along. Although his words were elusive and his actions mysterious, his intention was always to temper and guide him. The Kangguo Divine Liquid replenished his foundation, and the Evil Insect Palace's inheritance rectified his demonic base. Now, this Demon Abyss was bound to be the key opportunity for him to completely stabilize his demonic soul and greatly increase his combat power.

He had absolutely no reason to miss such an opportunity!
The white figure chuckled softly, the sound as crisp as ice shards striking each other. As the sleeves unfurled, a white stream of light enveloped Lingxiao.

"Then let's go."

A streak of light pierced the air, and the two figures vanished instantly, plunging into absolute darkness.

As they traversed the distorted void tunnel, Ling Xiao finally couldn't suppress the question that had been lingering in his mind for a long time, and asked in a deep voice.

"Senior and the Evil Insect King Duomu... seem to have a deep connection?"

"Is the 'family' that the thirteen predecessors mentioned before their deaths related to the Evil Insect King?"

"you guess?"

A mocking question came from behind the sliver of light, carrying a hint of teasing.

Ling Xiao was speechless. This senior's temperament was truly unpredictable.

The woman in white seemed to see through his thoughts, turning her head to look at him, her gaze seemingly able to pierce through all his doubts.

"What you really want to ask is why I've gone to such lengths for you, even using the remnants of the spirits of thirteen old friends, and leading you to the Demon Abyss for trials, right?"

"Yes."

Ling Xiao readily admitted it and no longer tried to hide it.

"I don't think I've ever met you before, yet you've helped me so many times. I'm grateful for this kindness, but I'm also quite confused."

"I've already said it, Hong Qi is my benefactor."

Her answer remained concise, yet carried an undeniable firmness, as if those seven words were enough to explain everything.

Ling Xiao stopped exploring the topic and instead asked a question.

"Does the senior know about the 'Sanctuary'?"

“I have an irreconcilable hatred for them.”

The woman in white seemed to freeze slightly, the thin light around her rippled slightly, and her tone instantly softened, carrying a hint of undetectable gravity.

"We've had some dealings with each other."

"They are indeed very powerful, but what is even more formidable is their shamelessness. To achieve their goals, they will stop at nothing, colluding with foreign enemies and destroying the Demonic Sect."

“You must be extremely careful if you make enemies with them. Even Hong Qi is no longer able to fight them alone.”

"If you were to face them, what would your chances of victory be?"

Ling Xiao asked tentatively, a hint of anticipation in his heart.

Don't count on me.

The woman in white interrupted him directly, her laughter clear and melodious yet tinged with aloofness.

"That is your karma, your battlefield."

All I can do is hand you a rope before you fall into the abyss; whether you can climb out or not is up to you.

She paused, her tone becoming increasingly serious, carrying a warning connotation.

"Besides, I'm no match for them either."

"Don't underestimate the Holy Temple. It was able to completely destroy the once-powerful Demonic Sect. Even if it relied on the power of an external realm, its foundation and strength are still terrifying!"

Before she finished speaking, she had already transformed into a white starlight and was the first to rush into the depths of darkness at an astonishing speed.

Ling Xiao shook his head and chuckled, suppressing his thoughts. He summoned the newly condensed demonic black mist, which was now as solid as ink. It flew silently, and its speed and agility far surpassed what it used to be. He quickly caught up with the white-clad woman's figure.

A lone voyage through the void, with starlight howling.

Ling Xiao closed his eyes and looked inward, feeling the demonic intent flowing within his body: although his realm had not directly increased dramatically, it had completely shed its impurities and become pure and refined. After the initial formation of his demonic soul, the precision of his control over power had increased several times. Moves that could only exert 30% of their power in the past could now be used at least 70%, and there was no longer any risk of backlash.

If he were to encounter another formidable opponent, he was confident that he could decide the outcome with a single move!

However, he also knew that the gap in their cultivation levels was still an insurmountable reality. The Holy Temple was full of powerful figures, and his current strength was far from enough.

With a slight thought, he used the secret technique within the Demon Needle Space to send several thoughts to the distant Realm of Annihilation, instructing his former subordinates to strengthen the defenses, focus on cultivation, and at the same time, keep an eye out for rare and precious materials that could help them break through their cultivation levels.

The treasures of the former Evil Insect Palace ruins have long since vanished with the passage of time. In the end, one must rely on oneself to proceed step by step in the matter of cultivation.

Once this Demon Abyss Trial is over and enough treasures are found, one will be able to break through the current realm and truly step into the advanced stage of the "Seeing Demons" realm!
Lost in thought, the white figure ahead suddenly stopped.

Ling Xiao looked up and his pupils suddenly contracted. He was shocked by the sight before him. In the dark void, a colossal city was floating!
The city was not built of bricks and stones, but was carved from some kind of solidified dark star core. It covered an area of ​​tens of thousands of miles, and the city walls were over a thousand feet high. Obscure and incomprehensible blood-red runes flowed on the surface. As the runes flickered, they emitted a terrifying magical pressure. The entire giant city floated silently in the eternal night, like an ancient behemoth that had been sleeping for eons, exuding a terrifying aura that kept living people away.

"Where is this?"

Ling Xiao asked in a trembling voice, his eyes filled with astonishment.

This place is definitely not the Abyss of Demons; its atmosphere is even more ancient and oppressive than that of the Abyss of Demons.

"Let me show you something."

The woman in white spoke with a strange undertone, as if she were both showing off and warning.

"Let me show you what a heaven beyond heaven is, and what a true 'non-human beyond human' is."

After she finished speaking, she walked straight toward the silent city gate.

As they approached the city gate, a gray figure emerged like a ghost from the shadows of the city wall and blocked their way.

It was an old man with a withered face and sunken eyes, dressed in a tattered gray robe. His aura was dark and difficult to discern, as if he had blended into the surrounding darkness. If one did not pay close attention, one would not be able to detect his presence at all.

The old man's gaze swept over the two of them, finally settling on the woman in white. His hoarse voice was like two stones rubbing against each other.

"Who...are you, sir?"

"This is a forbidden area; those who are not destined to enter are not permitted to do so."

The woman in white flicked her finger, and a token that was neither gold nor jade, engraved with intricate insect patterns, shot out from the air and landed precisely in the old man's hand.

The old man glanced down at the patterns on the token, his body trembled violently, and a terrifying light burst forth from his deep-set eyes. His previously gloomy aura vanished instantly, and he knelt down with a thud, his posture extremely respectful, his voice trembling uncontrollably.

"Your subordinate was unaware of your arrival and has failed to greet you properly. I hope Your Excellency will forgive me!"

"Get up."

The woman in white spoke in a flat tone, revealing neither joy nor anger.

"Please, Your Excellency!"

The old man bowed and stepped aside, his head lowered, not daring to raise his head even slightly, and not even daring to glance at the woman in white.

"Let's go."

The woman in white gestured to Ling Xiao and then stepped through the gates of the colossal city, which exuded endless mystery. (End of Chapter)