Luo Xiran

The elegant writing on the Jade Slip ends abruptly here.

After organizing and pondering the information in his mind for a moment, Xu Yuan raised his eyes and glanced at the female corpse that was still intact even after ten thousand years, and his brows gradually furrowed.

This Jade Slip contains a wealth of information, much of which remains extremely valuable even today.

The Great Cataclysm of the Strange Ghost 10,000 Years Ago, the Reasons for the Decline of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion, Speculations about the Lifespan of Human Powerful Individuals, and the Materials and Methods for Refining the Strange Ghost Antidote, etc.

This is all invaluable information.

However, what is most useful to Xu Yuan right now is the record of the internal strife in the Underground Palace in this Jade Slip.

Based on the descriptions, there were three key figures in this Underground Palace ten thousand years ago.

Su Luochen, Tang Wan'er, and Luo Xiran.

Regardless of their cultivation level or their status on the surface, the three of them were the absolute power center of this Underground Palace.

Among the three of them, Luo Xiran was the leader, since she seemed to have the power to stop the other two's "research projects".

Of the two most important projects in this Underground Palace, Luo Xiran held absolute control over the first one, the development of the "Reversal of Reverse Fate Liquid," and the second one, the Blood God Stone that controls the Strange Ghost, was also developed according to the general direction proposed by Luo Xiran.

Furthermore, since the construction of this Underground Palace was spearheaded by the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion), Luo Xiran's identity as the "chief engineer" of the Underground Palace can be basically confirmed.

This power structure, with Luo Xiran as the main figure and Tang and Su as his assistants, continued until the moment when the "Reverse Fate Liquid" and the "Blood God Stone" were about to be fully developed. At that time, a civil war broke out among the human race on the ground.

Although the Strange Ghost' calamity severely damaged the human race's Source Qi, leaving nine out of ten houses empty, internal strife still had to continue.

The siege of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion was inevitable.

Even the changing of dynasties is about whether kings and generals are born with a special destiny. But your Heavenly Oversight Pavilion, which spied on the future, directly blocked all the channels for the rise of sects.

Moreover, the only unpredictable element that could bring about change is being targeted; it's either join or die.

In this situation, who would want such a behemoth as the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion, capable of foreseeing the future, looming over them?

The Strange Ghost calamity finally brought them to their lowest point, but once the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion recovered, everyone had to return to living under its oppressive rule as before.

And so this civil war among humans naturally extended from the surface to this secluded Underground Palace.

What followed was simple: a werewolf battle royale in a confined space.

Since both the "Reverse Fate Liquid" and the "Blood God Stone," which were in the experimental stage, required Luo Xiran to complete them completely, she was not immediately eliminated in a sneak attack, but rather her contact with the outside world was cut off.

When Luo Xiran finally realized her predicament and the other party's true purpose, it was already a dead end.

When the ground war began, Tang Wan'er and Su Luochen, having received the information, must have already made preparations at that time.

The successful development of the two projects will mark the end of Luo Xiran's life.

As for dragging it out...?

Tang Wan'er and Su Luochen are also experts in this field. Given enough time, once they see through the clues, even if they haven't completely succeeded, the two of them will definitely take action directly.

This is a dead end.

However, since the dead end is unsolvable, let's just flip the board.

What ' Reverse Fate Liquid '? What ' Blood God Stone '? We'll all die together, dust to dust, ashes to ashes. Don't even think about it.

Thinking of this, Xu Primordial Spirit became slightly strange.

In hindsight, the sects acted against the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion a little too early.

They should wait until the ' Reverse Fate Liquid ' and ' Blood God Stone ' are fully completed, then eliminate Luo Xiran, seize the spoils, and make their move.

He knew all too well how much the Strange Ghost into Otherworldly beings boosted a cultivator's combat power. No matter how powerful the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion was ten thousand years ago, he could not possibly be a match for a group of half- Strange Ghost Saints.

After all, the Strange Ghost are not afraid of death.

However, Xu Yuan soon realized that he had been too presumptuous.

What he could think of, those old foxes from ten thousand years ago could naturally think of as well. It must have been that the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion at that time discovered some clues, which forced them to bring forward their plans.

Therefore, the logic of the information in the Jade Slip is sound.

The problem is that the Underground Palace ten thousand years later does not match the records in the Jade Slip.

Many things don't match up.

The Strange Ghost Queen in the Blood Nest is most likely the same person Luo Xiran was trying to possess in the Jade Slip, and judging from the situation, her possession seems to have been successful.

But since it was successful

Why hasn't the Strange Ghost Queen considered entering the bottom of this pool of blood all these years?

One of the most important foundations for the Strange Ghost Queen's cooperation with Xu Yuan was that he could help her escape.

Strange Ghost Walker only alters one's thought process and logic; it does not affect memory.

Even if her mindset shift after becoming Strange Ghost prevents her from using the ' Reverse Fate Liquid ' to regain her human form, she can still escape this Underground Palace through the path in the secret chamber below.

besides,

Why were the two Blood God Stone Pendant that Luo Xiran possessed, which could control the Strange Ghost and the Underground Palace's grand formation, separated?

Why is Luo Xiran's saintly body, which has remained incorruptible for a thousand years, still intact after ten thousand years?

Many questions arose in Xu Yuan's mind. Subconsciously, he looked again at the flawless female corpse lying there, a thoughtful look appearing in his eyes.

The information he saw was all recorded from Luo Xiran's perspective at the time.

The plan was Luo Xiran's plan alone, but change always comes faster than a plan.

The rest of them are no saints; Tang Wan'er, Su Luochen, and even the Origin Strange Ghost who cooperated with Luo Xiran must all have their own backup plans.

Perhaps it was the original Strange Ghost that betrayed Luo Xiran, or perhaps it was Su Luochen and Tang Wan'er discovering something before their deaths and launching a counterattack.

Thinking this, Xu Yuan had a thought, and another Blood God Stone Pendant suddenly appeared at his fingertips.

According to the information, these two Blood God Stone can control the grand formation within this Underground Palace, but he doesn't know how to use them right now.

If the Blood God Stone Pendant has the function of a ' Jade Slip ', then the one belonging to the Strange Ghost Queen Luo Xiran, should also contain something.

Perhaps one of the methods to manipulate the Underground Palace's grand formation is among them.

Having made up his mind, Xu Yuan flashed back to the woman's corpse and gave a perfunctory bow.

"Ahem, your brother and I are old friends. If he has offended me, once he has a physical body, I will invite him to a brothel."

No one answered; only a few bubbles rose from Xu Yuan's lips.

Seeing this,

Xu Yuan bent down and pressed the jade pendant against the woman's chest.

Immediately, he sat cross-legged opposite him and began to circulate the Blood Origin Heart-Fall Technique to refine the Source Qi and pour it into the other person's body without any distractions.

Based on the experience just now, the meridians inside this female corpse are the switch to unlock the information seal on the Blood God Stone.

Just like before, Xu Yuan's Source Qi quickly seeped into the female corpse's body.

However, unlike last time, Xu Yuan's gaze remained firmly fixed on the woman this time, taking in every change.

As the Source Qi circulated through the other person's meridians, Xu Yuan was once again somewhat astonished.

Old Man Luo's sister's body was preserved too well; if it weren't for the fact that she had lost all life, she would have looked like a goddess sleeping in a pool of blood.

"Gurgle. Gurgle"

After Xu Yuan's Source Qi circulated through Luo Xiran's body for one cycle via the Blood God Stone, a string of bubbles suddenly emerged from the point where the Blood God Stone touched Luo Xiran's chest skin.

Immediately, the Blood God Stone dissolved directly into her body.

Upon seeing this, Xu Yuan's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

Oh, right.

Xu Yuan removed his fingertips from Luo Xiran's chest, his eyes fixed on her, waiting for her reaction.

One breath.

Two breaths.

Three breaths.

Apart from the occasional bubbling of bubbles at the bottom of the pool, there was no other movement.

Xu Yuan blinked, his scarlet eyes widening slightly.

Hey, big sister, don't eat the jade pendant and not give it to me!

Hey sis, move! Spit out the jade pendant, there's a muscular saint waiting for you on it!

In the midst of his thoughts, Xu Yuan suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

He recalled that although it felt like the other person had grabbed his hand, it was actually him who had physical contact with the other person.

Thinking,

Xu Yuan stuck out the tip of his tongue and licked the corner of his lips, then raised his fingertip and gently poked at the spot where the Blood God Stone had disappeared.

Fingertips touched soft, fair skin.

The next moment,

"Boom--"

Xu Yuan's mind suddenly exploded, and a buzzing sound filled his ears.

Everything in front of me began to slow down, and my entire body fell forward uncontrollably.

Luo Xiran's gracefully crossed legs gradually magnified before my eyes; they were beautiful, completely unlike someone who had never been there before.

Wait, damn it, could this really be possession?

Xu Yuan wanted to move, but at this moment his body seemed to no longer obey his brain's commands.

Just as their skin was about to touch, Xu Yuan suddenly raised his hand and braced himself against the stone floor below, stopping his fall.

This action did not make Xu Yuan feel better; instead, it made him feel a chill.

Wow, it's so cool!

Because he didn't issue that command.

His body was moving on its own.

And the next moment,

He then entered a very strange state.

His body went out of control and began to move involuntarily.

Supporting himself on the ground, Xu Yuan slowly stood up and glanced down at his palms.

Oh no, to be precise, he was looking at the Blood God Stone Pendant embedded in his palm.

At this moment, the appearance of the Blood God Stone Pendant has changed somewhat.

The color changed; the original blood-like color became dark and eerie.

Have the two Blood God Stone Pendant been combined into one?

Xu Yuan felt he had gone too far, but also felt something was slightly off.

According to the records in the Prime Minister's Mansion's internal documents, possession would erase the original owner's consciousness, but his current consciousness has not only not been erased, but is actually very clear.

It felt like I was possessed and controlled by something.

Just as he was thinking this, Xu Yuan suddenly regained control of his body.

After regaining his freedom, Xu Yuan subconsciously raised his hand and waved it in front of him. He had to admit that the feeling of losing control of his body just now was somewhat strange.

But what is the underlying principle?

Thinking about it, Xu Yuan subconsciously turned his head to look at Luo Xiran, who was still sitting cross-legged with composure.

However, halfway through this action, Xu Yuan suddenly lost control of his body. His head, which had been turned halfway, naturally turned back, and he continued to stare down at the Blood God Stone in his hand.

Control has been regained.

A strange look flashed in Xu Yuan's eyes as he tried to look at the naked Luo Xiran again.

They froze, staring at the Blood God Stone.

Turn again, then freeze again.

"." Xu Yuan.

Taking a deep breath, Xu Yuan suddenly whispered:

"Luo Xiran?"

No one answered.

Seeing this, Xu Yuan turned his head again.

Frozen.

"Aren't you done yet?"

A gentle yet slightly cold voice suddenly rang in Xu Yuan's ears.

Upon hearing this voice, Xu Yuan posted again:

"Luo Xiran?"

The gentle voice did not answer, its coldness unchanged.

"Soul Condensation brat, your elders never taught you respect. Fine, I'll pass on to you a method of communicating through the Will Soul."

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Sensing the familiar fluctuations of their Will Soul connection, Xu Yuan grinned, connecting his own Will Soul with the Blood God Stone in his palm, directly interrupting the exchange.

"No need, I can do it."

There was no reply.

Seeing this, Xu Yuan chuckled softly and continued to ask:

"Are you Luo Xiran?"

"Why do you possess this method of telepathy? Who are you?"

"I'm your brother's friend."

"." Luo Xiran.

After a while,

A gentle voice, tinged with hesitation, asked, "... Luo Daofan?"

"Yes, that's the old man."

Xu Yuan answered crisply and clearly, "If my father hadn't taken him away, and I had taken him with me, you siblings would probably have been reunited."

There was silence on the other end.

The sheer amount of information conveyed in those few words left her momentarily unsure of the situation.

Seeing that the other party remained silent, Xu Yuan had no intention of dragging it out any longer.

Although he had been down there for less than a quarter of an hour, the Barbarian King, the Great Muscle Overlord Saint, could come after him at any moment.

We must race against time.

"Enough with the small talk, Luo Xiran. I have something to ask you. Weren't you trying to possess that Strange Ghost? Why are you here?"

"."

Luo Xiran felt a little strange.

A long time must have passed, but I never imagined that things would deteriorate to this extent.

When Soul Condensation met this saint, shouldn't he respectfully address her as "senior" before proceeding?

"Speak up! Time is of the essence."

Xu Yuan's voice carried a hint of impatience. "You're Old Man Luo's sister, so we're on the same side. Hurry up, there are saints outside chasing me."

"Call"

As she finished speaking, a soft exclamation escaped her lips. Luo Xiran's voice was gentle, and her reply was brief, "Because I failed."

Xu Yuan's eyes narrowed upon hearing this, and he was about to speak when Luo Xiran spoke again, her tone calm and unhurried, yet the exchange of Will Soul happened in an instant:

"You should have seen the Jade Slip I left behind, but that was just a cover for Tang Wan'er and Su Luochen."

"A cover story?"

"My real backup plan was actually a drug I administered to Tang Wan'er and Su Luochen, a kind of alternative ' Reverse Fate Liquid.' Once they reach a certain level of transformation into Strange Ghost, their bodies will rot until they die completely."

Luo Xiran's gentle voice carried a hint of coldness:

"Of course, I myself was also given an irreversible poison by the two of them."

"So, you actually want to lure and force them to possess that Strange Ghost."

"Yes, you're very smart."

"."

Xu Yuan's eyes flickered for a moment, then he looked up at the top of the blood pool:

"But there's a Strange Ghost outside with your face and name."

"That should be Tang Wan'er or Su Luochen."

Luo Xiran's voice was calm, tinged with a hint of melancholy. "Of course, it could also be the original Strange Ghost being called 'Qi.' I tampered with Qi's body during the experiment. Whoever possesses it will have their memories subtly altered."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan reminded him:

"She likes to refer to herself as 'this one'."

"Then it must be 'Qi'. I never expected that the three of them would be the ones who survived to the end among these Strange Ghost."

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Xu Yuan took a deep breath, stared at the Blood God Stone Pendant in his palm, and tentatively asked:

"Then why do you say you've failed?"

"Haven't you already seen it?"

Luo Xiran looked somewhat forlorn.

"I am now the spirit of the Blood God Stone, yet I cannot even fully control you, a half- Strange Ghost."

There's nothing left tonight either.