"That really is immortal blood!" Shi Jin said, his expression grave.
"There's an immensely powerful energy within it. Though it has already dried up, it still carries a pressure that stands above all living things!" Bu Lianshi briefly probed it, then immediately withdrew her perception, her face somewhat pale.
"This Profound Immortal... is that his title, or a rank among immortals?" Lin Chuan asked doubtfully.
"We know very little about immortals, so we don't know whether they have ranks. In my opinion, 'Profound' should be his title, like Dao Immortal or Yin-Yang Immortal!" Xiao Heng analyzed after pondering for a moment. "Besides, profound originally means black. Judging from the current situation, this immortal's abilities are related to darkness as well, so it's highly likely that 'Profound' is his title!"
"Related to darkness? But I didn't sense any dark-attribute fluctuations, and Southern Dipper's light couldn't pierce this darkness earlier either!" Northern Dipper said, puzzled.
"At an immortal's level, their abilities can no longer be viewed from our perspective. This darkness is a law, an order. What he controlled was a power more advanced and stronger than attributes—or perhaps a form of control over the Heavenly Way!" Xiao Heng explained.
"I see!" Northern Dipper said, only half understanding.
"So, if you can defeat Crown Prince Hai after entering the Profound Immortal Tomb this time, your gains should be considerable. Southern Dipper should gain something as well!" Xiao Heng said.
"Me? Why?" Southern Dipper asked in surprise. The order controlled by this Profound Immortal concerned darkness, completely opposite to his light. Never mind comprehending it—it was practically his natural counter. Back at the Ancient Immortal Auction, when darkness descended, his light had been utterly helpless against it.
"The extreme of light is darkness, and light is born from darkness. In our Yin-Yang Sect's