Junior sister took first place again

The soul-devouring talisman in the black-clothed man's hand emitted a faint black light in the dim stone chamber. The twisted runes seemed to be wriggling, filled with evil power.

Hu Shan's pupils suddenly contracted. Once possessed by the Soul-Eating Talisman, his consciousness would be imprisoned and his soul would be slowly devoured.

This is the viciousness of this talisman. It will control the person who is affected to follow the other party's instructions without changing his usual behavior habits.

The victim will be forced to watch clearly as he sinks step by step until his soul is completely devoured and he becomes a consciousnessless walking corpse.

This process will not affect the soul lamp of the victim, which means it is difficult for outsiders to discover it.

Except for some special organizations, the Soul-Eating Talisman is one of the talismans that is expressly prohibited from use by the righteous path.

"No, don't!" Hu Shan's voice was full of fear, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably. He struggled desperately, trying to break free from the restraints, but those tough ropes tightly wrapped around him like poisonous snakes.

The man in black ignored Hu Shan's pleas. A cold smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She recited a spell softly. The runes on the soul-devouring talisman began to glow, and a cold power surged out of the talisman, slowly floating towards Hu Shan.

Hu Shan wanted to resist, but his body was bound and unable to move. He could only watch the rune sink into his body. Then, a strange feeling spread throughout his body.

His heartbeat began to accelerate, and the remaining spiritual energy in his body seemed to be controlled by some external force. His vision gradually became blurred and his consciousness began to fade.

Hu Shan wanted to concentrate, but found it increasingly difficult to focus, as if an invisible hand was controlling his brain.

"How much do you know about blood sacrifice?" The voice of the man in black sounded in Hu Shan's ears, cold and clear.

Hu Shan's eyes lost focus, his voice becoming mechanical and hollow: "Blood sacrifice . . . . comes in many forms, gaining power by sacrificing lives . . . . It's forbidden by the righteous path because it goes against the Way of Heaven . . . . ."

The black-clad figure's gaze was as sharp as a knife. She interrupted Hu Shan's narration and issued an unquestionable command in her voice: "How can we perform the blood sacrifice?"

Hu Shan's eyes were hollow, his responses mechanical and monotonous, like a puppet manipulated by some force: "Performing a blood sacrifice requires specific rituals and conditions..."

The man in black interrupted again: "Tell me the simplest one."

Hu Shan paused, like an aging machine with no parts. After a few breaths, he continued, "... The simplest method requires a powerful sacrifice, usually a creature with pure blood or a special constitution..."

"Secondly, it needs to be performed at a specific location and time, usually in a place with the heaviest yin energy, such as an ancient tomb, an ancient battlefield, or cursed land..."

"Finally, a series of rituals are required, including chanting spells, drawing talismans, and offering sacrifices, in order to summon and utilize the power of the blood sacrifice..."

A trace of greed flashed in the eyes of the man in black. She continued to ask: "So, what is the spell for the blood sacrifice?"

Hu Shan's lips moved slightly, and his voice became slower, "The blood sacrifice spell is taboo. Once recited, it will trigger the forbidden power between heaven and earth... I... I don't know the complete spell..."

A hint of displeasure flashed in the eyes of the man in black, and she said coldly: "You'd better think it over carefully, otherwise..." Her threat was self-evident.

A trace of struggle appeared on Hu Shan's face, but his body seemed controlled by some force, and his voice became mechanical again: "I can only remember a few fragments... 'Use blood as a guide, soul as a sacrifice, to open the gate of the abyss...'"

A glint of satisfaction flashed in the eyes of the man in black. "Very good, you can continue with the trial. I will find you if there is anything."

She untied Hu Shan's restraints, turned around and left the stone chamber, leaving Hu Shan alone in the dark.