Burying Opportunities, Seizing Souls and Refining Spirits

Su Li retracted his cold stem and put the Five Emperors Ancient Coin on his left wrist at the same time. Then, with a calm expression, he said, "Previously, I broke one of your tribulations."

Upon hearing this, Hua Ziyan bowed gracefully and said, "Master Su, your great kindness and virtue are etched in A Li's heart."

"I just did a divination for you. If I help you this time, you have a chance to nurture a top-quality Spiritual Infant of Yin Yang and Five Elements."

Su Li pondered slightly and spoke slowly.

When Hua Ziyan heard the word 'nurture,' her pretty face first flushed red. Then, she gently pursed her thin lips, tilted her head slightly, and her large eyes sparkled with spiritual light. "Master Su, then... can you guide A Li?"

"Are you afraid of death?"

Su Li asked.

"I..."

Facing Su Li's direct gaze, Hua Ziyan really wanted to make a good impression on him and say boastfully—I'm not afraid!

However, facing Master Su's brilliant, deep as an abyss, and insightful spiritual eyes that could penetrate her body and soul, she still followed her heart's choice.

"I... I'm still a little... a little scared."

"Hmm, it's good that you're not afraid of death—Hmm? Afraid of death? You're the Saintess of Wanli Holy Land! You're a favored daughter of heaven, one of the legendary figures of Wuyue City. You're telling me you're afraid of death? Then how could you become a Saintess?"

Su Li was speechless. This person wasn't playing by the rules, which made it impossible for him to remain calm!

"My... My Wanli Holy Land was actually founded for me... I... even if I were mediocre, I would still be the Saintess..."

Hua Ziyan said softly and weakly.

"???"

Su Li was stunned and suddenly realized that this was a 'second-generation immortal' and couldn't be judged by common standards!

At that moment, he suddenly felt that his Heavenly Secrets divine calculation wasn't so appealing anymore.

Su Li felt as if his knee had been shot for no reason!

He also had a father, but this cheap old dad...

Forget it, it's all tears and life's shadows, best not to mention it.

"The fundamental reason for the nine-stage Golden Core transformation and the condensation of a Spiritual Infant is the unification of the nine-stage Golden Core. By forcibly breaking the core and condensing the power of extreme yang, one can form the Heavenly Dao Chaos, and use this to condense the true seven-colored Spiritual Infant of 'Yin Yang and Five Elements'..."

Su Li calmed the urge to punch Hua Ziyan to death and spoke with a solemn tone.

If he really acted, it might not take a second for Hua Ziyan to kneel and beg him—don't die.

Upon hearing this, Hua Ziyan's delicate body trembled slightly. Then, a look of understanding appeared in her beautiful eyes, and her entire demeanor became exceptionally radiant!

At the same time, her gaze towards Su Li became even more brilliant and fervent!

"Master Su, A Li understands!"

Hua Ziyan couldn't hide her excitement, her breathing hitched, and her delicate body trembled slightly.

"Currently, your father and Old Yun are here to protect your path. However, risks and opportunities often go hand in hand. You choose for yourself."

Su Li didn't say anything further, leaving Hua Ziyan to make her own decision.

Heavenly Blood Ancient Clan, Forbidden Land Cliff.

Wu Xu Hong knelt before Yun Yifan, his face ashen.

Beside Yun Yifan, two middle-aged men in black and white rune robes stared coldly at Wu Xu Hong, one on each side.

Deep within the dark eyes of these two middle-aged men, specks of gold and red light occasionally seeped out, making them look somewhat sinister.

Wu Xu Hong knelt on the ground, cold sweat dripping from his forehead, but he dared not move.

"You squandered such a good opportunity. Kill everyone who has been closely associated with you in Yinshang Cave Heaven during this period."

Yun Yifan's tone was cold.

"Yes, Imperial Lord."

Wu Xu Hong trembled upon hearing this, the light in his eyes dimming.

During this period, those who were close to him were either his closest and most valued individuals or the most important people in Yinshang Cave Heaven.

And now, he had to kill them all.

Then, Yinshang Cave Heaven would likely be severely weakened, and he might even become the target of public criticism.

But he not only had no power to resist, but he didn't even dare to show the slightest dissatisfaction.

"This is the Soul Refining Banner. You will refine it with your soul's blood later, and then directly sacrifice it to obliterate those people and refine their souls."

Yun Yifan glanced indifferently at Wu Xu Hong.

Wu Xu Hong immediately knelt and kowtowed, respectfully accepting the 'Soul Refining Banner.'

This item could be used to strip away the soul and spirit of cultivators and refine them with blood to enhance one's own soul strength.

Its power was terrifying!

What was even more terrifying was the brutal process of refining the souls after they were extracted into the Soul Refining Banner.

Wu Xu Hong had seen it once before, which was why he pledged his loyalty to Yun Yi Fan without hesitation, even to the death. It was precisely because he didn't want to end up in such a state!

"Heavenly Secrets are not to be revealed. But this time, Heavenly Secrets have clearly been revealed.

While I trust you, Imperial Lord, I do not trust the people around you.

Since it's impossible to determine who it is, then kill them all! Coincidentally, I have suffered considerable losses this time, and this can serve as compensation.

After all, I have been secretly supporting them for so long, and they have enjoyed all that they should have."

As Yun Yi Fan spoke, he added, "As for you, this is your last chance."

As soon as Yun Yi Fan's words fell, Wu Xu Hong trembled all over. He immediately knelt and kowtowed: "Thank you, Imperial Lord, for your mercy. This time, your subordinate will absolutely not disappoint you again!"

Yun Yi Fan ignored Wu Xu Hong and looked at the middle-aged man in the black Rune-embroidered robe to his right, frowning. "Master Zheng Xuan, what do you think of this 'Blazing Wasteland Heavenly Killing Stele Descends' incident?"

The middle-aged man in the black robe, named Zheng Tian Yin, had a sinister glint in his eyes, his expression showing no abnormality. "This is the wrath of Heaven, a matter of destiny. If the Imperial Lord withstands this calamity head-on, it will surely lead to a shift in the stars and supreme authority."

Yun Yi Fan felt immensely relieved upon hearing this, and his tense expression relaxed somewhat.

"As for Hua Yun Xiao, my master had already deduced his Destiny—Imperial Lord need not worry. It's only for the next six months. Within half a year, he will face a great calamity, and his Destiny will not be much better than that of his doomed daughter!"

Wang Wen Yuan, another middle-aged man in a white Rune-embroidered robe, added.

"With Master Wang's words, I am indeed much more at ease. However, it is regrettable that this time, it is I, the Imperial Lord, who has taken Hua Yun Xiao's destined calamity!"

Yun Yi Fan still felt indignant, his hatred burning fiercely.

"Imperial Lord, do not worry. In fact, this might not be a bad thing."

Zheng Tian Yin said confidently.

"Oh?"

Yun Yi Fan's heart stirred, and he showed a hint of confusion.

"Firstly, Imperial Lord Yun and Hua Yun Xiao ultimately have karma between them, so deliberately targeting him would result in some backlash. By enduring this calamity now, it counts as severing the karma between you. And since he was supposed to be erased by the Heavenly Dao but did not die, you have taken on his share of the killing calamity, thus accepting his portion of luck.

Is this not a tremendous good thing?"

"So that's how it is! With this, I feel much better!"

The expression on Yun Yi Fan's face completely relaxed.

Then, he looked at Wu Xu Hong and asked, "This time, Yun Wan Chu suddenly recalled all the true disciples of Wanli Holy Land. What is the reason for this?"

"Reporting to the Imperial Lord, according to the messages from our pawns, the reason is to meet a mysterious Heavenly Secrets Master. That Heavenly Secrets Master has now been identified. He is eighteen years old and comes from..."

Wu Xu Hong fully explained the information he had gathered.

"Interesting, an eighteen-year-old youth? Is he from that small village, Li He Village, at the foot of Luoxia Mountain in Wu Li Town?"

"Yes, Imperial Lord."

"Does that small village have any background? Have any powerful figures emerged from it?"

"No, but... the Silent Ancient Temple in Luoxia Mountain is an ancient temple from the Era of Demise."

"Oh, that temple is quite ordinary. What about the youth's background?"

"His background is very ordinary. His father, Su Xing He, is an entry-level Observer of Trends, with average abilities and no particular background. When this youth was three or four years old, Su Xing He's leg was broken because he miscalculated, and he limped for more than ten years. Not long ago, he incurred gambling debts, was beaten half to death, sold his house and all his possessions to pay them off, then bought a pot of wine, drank it, and died."

"What about the youth's mother?"

"She died miserably from a Yin Soul invasion while recuperating after childbirth."

"And then this youth was suddenly taken in by Hua Yun Xiao? Does he have great talent?"

"His talent is extremely poor; he's dull and foolish. The villagers call him 'Er Leng Zi' (Second Fool)."

"Someone like this suddenly started divining?"

"Reporting to the Imperial Lord, this is precisely what your subordinate needs to emphasize. Firstly, according to my information, in the past few days, both Yun Wan Chu and Hua Yun Xiao have sent people to investigate this youth's information in detail...

Secondly, your subordinate dug up Su Xing He's grave this morning, and the grave was empty. Then, your subordinate dug up his mother Mu Qing Ya's grave. The result was that Mu Qing Ya, who died nearly eighteen years ago, her body was still intact, her skin was very elastic, as if she had just been buried. However..."

"However, what?"

"Mu Qing Ya's coffin was filled with blood, and the blood was still boiling... This is somewhat similar to the situation you mentioned, Imperial Lord, regarding the 'resurrection of the Soul of Demise'."

"Hmm? You didn't report such a matter promptly?"

Yun Yi Fan's expression instantly turned grim.

At the same time, he subtly glanced at Zheng Tian Yin and Wang Wen Yuan.

"The signs of the second Soul's resurrection indicate that this Yin Soul has successfully seized and refined the Soul!"

Zheng Tian Yin signaled with his eyes.

"Your subordinate... admits guilt."

Wu Xu Hong immediately knelt and confessed.

When he first arrived here, he had been punished and reprimanded, almost annihilated on the spot. How could he have had the time to report?

But now, it was absolutely impossible to explain or argue.

Facing this Imperial Lord, right was wrong and wrong was right. It was best to simply admit the mistake honestly.