Junior sister took first place again

With the cooperation of He Ling, Bi Heng and others, they began to study the restrictions in the light gate in depth.

He Ling appears to be a calm and composed cultivator, but in reality she has already fallen into the path of evil. For the sake of power, she does not hesitate to make a deal with her inner demon and secretly kills many people from the immortal sect who meet the conditions for sacrifice.

While exploring the restrictions of the light gate, a strange light flashed in He Ling's eyes from time to time.

The inner demon that quietly grew when she was most vulnerable has now become part of her strength. In the dead of night, she would talk to the inner demon and draw strength from it.

"He Ling, do you feel it? The power in this light gate has some kind of resonance with the demonic energy in our bodies." The inner demon whispered in her heart.

He Ling nodded slightly, and her voice rang out in her heart, "Yes, I feel that there is a huge demonic energy hidden behind this light gate. This may be our chance."

The inner demon laughed coldly, "Very good, we can use this power to further strengthen ourselves. But you must be careful not to let others discover your secret."

A hint of determination flashed in He Ling's eyes, "I know, I won't let anyone stand in my way."

While the restrictions of the light gate were gradually being broken, He Ling was also secretly observing other disciples, looking for possible threats.

After a long time, the disciples finally found a way to enter the light gate. They discovered that as long as they adjusted their spiritual power to a specific frequency, they could temporarily suppress the power of the restriction and pass through the light gate safely.

"Everyone listen carefully, we will adjust our spiritual power according to this frequency, and then enter the light gate together." Bi Heng said loudly, with an unquestionable determination in his voice.

He Ling also nodded to her team members, signaling them to prepare for action, but she was thinking in her mind how to use the demonic energy inside to further enhance her strength after entering the light gate.

The moment they passed through the light gate, a powerful demonic energy rushed towards them.

This is a world full of demonic energy, and the surrounding scenery is completely different from the secret realm they know.

This place was filled with dangers, but also held great opportunities. The disciples immediately dispersed, searching for possible treasures and opportunities.

This place is completely different from the secret realm they know. Every inch of land exudes a strange atmosphere. The sky is covered with dark red clouds. The earth is cracked into countless abysses, from which thick demonic energy gushes out.

He Ling followed the group, but her mind was elsewhere. Her inner demon whispered in her ear, guiding her deeper. This secret realm held untold secrets, and perhaps she, and they, could seize this opportunity to gain unprecedented power.

"Senior Sister He Ling, look over there!" A disciple pointed ahead, his voice trembling slightly.

He Ling looked up and saw a huge crack on the ground in front of her. Something seemed to be wriggling in the crack, emitting a heart-pounding demonic aura.

"Everyone be careful, there may be monsters hiding in this crack." He Ling reminded.

The disciples immediately became nervous and formed a defensive formation, ready to deal with any monsters that might appear.

He Ling gripped the sword tightly in her hand, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.

Suddenly, a powerful force erupted from the crack, and a huge monster rushed out from it. Its body was huge, its skin was as hard as rock, and its eyes were flashing red light.

"Attack!" He Ling shouted and rushed forward first.

The disciples followed closely behind, using their own spells and magic weapons to engage in a fierce battle with the monsters.

He Ling's swordsmanship was sharp, and each of her swords hit the monster's vital points accurately.

Under her leadership, the disciples gradually gained the upper hand. After a fierce battle, the monster was finally defeated. Its body fell to the ground, emitting a final wail.

The disciples were panting, their bodies covered with scars, but their eyes were shining with victory.

"Senior Sister He Ling, you are amazing!" a disciple said excitedly. He Ling smiled slightly, but her eyes turned to the depths of the crack. This battle was just the beginning, and greater challenges were waiting for them.

"Let's keep moving forward." He Ling's voice was firm as she led the team and continued to move deeper into the secret realm.

As they went deeper, the tests in the secret realm became more and more severe. They encountered various monsters and discovered some ancient relics and secret methods.

With every battle and exploration, He Ling's strength has been improved, and her inner demons have continued to grow stronger.

Finally, they arrived at an ancient fortress. From time to time, patterns of formations flashed on the ground. A ball of light was suspended in the hollow, and it seemed that some powerful existence was sealed in the ball of light.

"Senior Sister He Ling, what is that?" asked a disciple, with a hint of awe in his voice.

He Ling's heart was also filled with curiosity. She could feel the powerful force emanating from the light ball. She slowly flew into the air, reached out her hand, and touched the light ball.

Suddenly, a powerful force erupted from the light ball, sucking He Ling in. The disciples exclaimed in surprise, and they tried to catch He Ling, but they couldn't reach her.

He Ling passed through the ball of light and stepped into a mysterious space. Everything here seemed unusually strange. In the darkness, there was only a beam of light descending from the sky. Beneath the beam stood a woman, her figure hazy and mysterious in the light.

He Ling involuntarily walked towards the beam of light, with a mixture of vigilance and curiosity in her heart.

As she approached, the face of the woman under the beam of light gradually became clear.

He Ling's pupils suddenly constricted, as if struck by a sudden bolt of lightning. She stared at the familiar yet unfamiliar face in front of her in disbelief, and memories flooded back in her mind like a tide.

This face was clearly the one that was most deeply engraved in her heart! However, the person standing before her at this moment had a temperament that was completely different from what she remembered.

The woman tilted her head slightly, her gaze as haughty as if she were looking down upon an ant in the world, as if nothing in the world was worth her attention. Her insolent demeanor filled everyone with awe.

"Ning... Immortal Lord Ning?" He Ling's voice trembled, with a hint of uncertainty that was difficult to conceal.

She widened her eyes and stared at the woman in front of her, not missing even the slightest change in her body, trying to find any evidence that could prove that this person was not Ning Jiasheng.

Just when He Ling was full of doubts, a thick black gas suddenly gushed out of her body without any warning.

This black energy quickly gathered into a distorted and hideous figure - it was the inner demon hidden deep in He Ling's heart!

As soon as the inner demon appeared, he knelt down in front of the woman in an almost crazy manner and shouted with great piety: "Greetings, God! I have been waiting here for a long time!"

The inner demon's voice was sharp and piercing, echoing in the air and making people shudder.

He Ling was once again shocked by this unexpected turn of events, her mind buzzing. Ning Xianjun, the last disciple of the world's number one sword immortal and hailed as the best of the younger generation, was actually the God-Venerable mentioned by the inner demon!!!

Before He Ling could sort out her confused thoughts, the man's eyes suddenly looked over. He Ling felt a shock in her head, her vision went black, and she almost fell to the ground.

"Put aside those dark thoughts in your head. Since this is your first mistake, I will not hold it against you. Ning Jiasheng is not worthy of you ants. I came here to tell you something."

He Ling's inner demon couldn't wait to say, "It's up to the Lord God to command."

He Ling had already understood the situation, and immediately calmed down her emotions and bowed respectfully, "Yes! I admit my mistake."

He Ling lowered her head, her voice trembling slightly.

She felt the restrained pressure from the other party, which made her soul tremble. In front of such a powerful existence, any resistance would be futile.

What's more, He Ling is a person who knows the current affairs very well.

The God's gaze swept over He Ling indifferently, without any emotional fluctuation in his eyes, as if he was looking at a speck of dust.

"He Ling." Her voice was cold and concise, and she directly said He Ling's name. "You don't have much time left. I want you to advance to the Nascent Soul stage before the Cangwu Secret Realm closes."

"Yes, God." He Ling's voice was low. She didn't ask any more questions or say much.

Of course, asking her wouldn't give her an answer.

The God's gaze stayed on He Ling for a moment, then slowly moved away, as if He Ling had lost the value of her attention.

"Go." There was an unquestionable command in the voice.

He Ling didn't hesitate at all. She bowed and saluted before turning around and leaving this mysterious space.

"roll."

Her inner demon was still lying on the ground, as if reluctant to leave. He Ling heard an impatient scolding from behind, and the inner demon rushed back into her body, and the two of them returned to the secret realm in an instant.

After He Ling left the mysterious space, the figure of the God did not disappear, but slowly turned to the center of the secret realm.

There was a powerful force shrouding the place. This force came from the Heaven-Locking Formation that he had set up personally, a formation that could even seal the sky, used to imprison that disobedient little thing.

The inner demon stood outside the formation, looking at Ning Jiasheng's figure in the formation, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Ning Jiasheng's potential was limitless, and if she could use it, he would be a powerful aid. However, Ning Jiasheng's persistence and resistance also made him feel an unprecedented anger.

Ning Jiasheng was surrounded by the dazzling light and shadow of the formation, attracting attention like a bright star.

She gently closed her eyes, adjusted her breathing, and immersed herself completely in it. Then, she slowly opened her eyes, her gaze as clear as water, yet revealing an incomparable determination.

She stretched out her slender jade-like fingertips, and lightly swished them through the air like a dancing elf.

As her fingertips moved, complex and exquisite array patterns gradually emerged. These array patterns intertwined and entwined with each other, forming a magnificent pattern.

Ning Jiasheng was completely absorbed in setting up the formation. Her eyes were fixed with concentration, as if the entire world was reduced to this small space before her. The surrounding clamor, the wind, and any other sounds could not disturb her in the slightest.

At this moment, Immortal Suying, who had been standing nearby and observing silently, suddenly frowned slightly and whispered, "He's here."

Ning Jiasheng paused abruptly when she heard this. She subconsciously raised her head, a hint of doubt in her eyes.

However, before she could react further, the figure of Immortal Master Suying disappeared without a trace in an instant like a ghost, as if he had never appeared here.

Almost at the same time, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from the Heaven-Locking Formation. The voice was eerie and cold, carrying a clear hint of provocation: "Why do you always go against me?"

This voice came from the inner demon that had not been seen for many years! It could be heard that the inner demon seemed a little irritable and uneasy at this moment, as if it had encountered a troublesome problem that gave her a headache.

Ning Jiasheng took a deep breath. To the outside world, this was just a moment, but to her, it felt like she had been trapped here for more than ten years.

Recalling the beginning, facing the long years in prison, Ning Jiasheng would still be irritable and unable to suppress her anger. However, as time passed, under the boring and high-pressure study, now even if she hears the terrifying voice of the inner demon again, she can remain calm and unperturbed.

"Because I choose justice, and you choose destruction."

Ning Jiasheng stood up suddenly, shouted softly, and quickly formed seals with his hands. Then a red light suddenly appeared, and Chi Yan was summoned out in an instant.

She held the hilt of the sword firmly, raised her head slowly, and stared straight at the ethereal void with her eyes as sharp as torches, and spoke loudly in a calm and resolute tone.

At this moment, she stood alone in the brilliant light and shadow cast by the powerful formation. She was alone, but the indomitable spirit emanating from her body seemed to contain endless power.

The inner demon's voice, like a devil's low hum, echoed again in Ning Jiasheng's ears, this time tinged with a hint of scornful ridicule. "Justice? In this world, only power is the eternal truth. If you are willing to kneel before me, I will grant you infinite power and supreme glory."

Ning Jiasheng was like an indestructible fortress. She gripped the sword tightly, and the blade shone with a faint light, as if telling of her determination. "I would rather die in this battle than become a puppet in your hands."

The inner demon's wild laughter echoed in the formation for a long time, like a mad storm. "Alright! You will savor this endless loneliness here alone until I prepare that astonishing gift for you."

As the voice of the inner demon gradually faded away, Ning Jiasheng suppressed the momentary panic in his heart and refocused his attention on the formation.

It was still in time. Although more than a dozen years had passed in the formation, only two months had passed outside the secret realm.

The combined power of the immortal sect and the demon clan is like a towering mountain. In such a short time, what kind of waves can the inner demon stir up?

This battle is far from over. She must become stronger to unlock the Heaven-Locking Formation and stop the inner demon.

"Why are you so uneasy?" Immortal Master Suying appeared quietly again, stood aside, stared at Ning Jiasheng, and asked softly.