Emperor in the Darkness

This unexpected development left Ye Chen with no choice but to take Yue with him.

If he let her stay here, who knew what might happen? If this girl lost her temper or summoned some terrifying existence, even Ye Chen did not dare imagine the consequences.

He believed that the Star Dou Forest would never feel at ease letting her venture out alone. If any ferocious beast-level existence nearby noticed that Yue was in danger, it would certainly not stand by and do nothing.

Ming De Hall was already lively enough. It would be best if those beings did not appear, so keeping her by his side was the best solution Ye Chen could think of for the moment.

Ye Chen's original position was only two hundred meters from the small door hidden in the darkness. The impact had pushed them closer, reducing the distance to less than a hundred meters.

In a way, that was a blessing in disguise.

At such a short distance, even while pulling Yue along, Ye Chen reached it in a single breath.

His Spiritual Power poured out without reservation as he began examining the small door. If he did not act now, he might never get another chance.

With the Body Sect keeping him occupied, Jing Hongchen would not have time to concern himself with this for the moment. Besides, if nothing unexpected happened, that legendary old poisoner would soon appear.

If they did not seize the time now, once the battle began, they would very likely be caught up in it.

Yet Ye Chen soon discovered, to his surprise, that he could do nothing to this soul tool door.

The reason was simple. This inconspicuous-looking soul tool door was actually a genuine Rank 9 Soul Tool!

There were at least three hundred core