Devouring the Mark

"Jinge, thank you. I will accept this Great Teleportation Talisman." Song Wen looked at Bai Jinge with a solemn expression.

Bai Jinge bit her lip, a smile tugging at her still-tear-stained face, yet tinged with the bitterness of parting.

"Then... when will you set off?"

"Since you've decided to leave, you should do so as soon as possible, since Nine-Thunder Profound Lord might arrive at any time," Song Wen said.

Upon hearing Bai Jinge's eyes reddened again, but she forced herself not to shed any more tears.

I'll help you pack.

Song Wen turned around, his gaze sweeping over the two high mountains covered with purple bamboo, the spiritual fields at the foot of the mountains, and the Heaven and Earth Treasure Hall above the mountain stream.

Although he hadn't cultivated there for long, just over ten years, it was the most peaceful and comfortable period of his life since ascending to the Immortal Realm — the Immortal Spiritual Qi was abundant, and he had no shortage of Cultivation Resources.

It's really hard to leave now.

"There's not much to pack. It's not convenient to take anything from here anyway," Song Wen said.

He actually had his eye on that Heaven and Earth Treasure Hall. This palace had its own defensive, spirit-gathering, and concealment effects. When he was out and about, he could summon it at will without having to set up the corresponding formations, saving a lot of time.

However, since the Heaven and Earth Treasure Hall belonged to Bai Jinge, he couldn't just take it away directly.

Bai Jinge glanced around the mountain stream, her expression forlorn yet tinged with longing.

Her happiest memories with Song Wen took place here.

"Very well, let them all stay here. I will take good care of them, and when you return one day, this place will still be your cave abode."

Song Wen suddenly flew towards the White Rainbow Sky-Patrolling Boat and bowed to Hu Rui at the bow.

"Fellow Daoist Jinge, I entrust Jin Ge to your care. Please ensure her safety."

Hu Rui's High Antiquity remained calm as she responded indifferently.

"It is my duty, and without you saying so, I will do my utmost to protect Miss Bai."

Thank you.

Song Wen turned around and spoke to Bai Jinge, who was flying over.

"Jinge, I'm leaving. Take care!"

Before he could finish speaking, wisps of lightning crackled around Song Wen as he vanished into the distance.

Bai Jinge originally wanted to bid a proper farewell to Song Wen, but when he flew over, he missed his target and only bumped into a few strands of residual lightning.

"Extreme Yin, you must take good care of yourself. I'll be waiting for you to come back..."

Bai Jinge's voice lingered in the air, but Song Wen had already turned into a tiny black dot on the distant horizon and quickly disappeared without a trace.

"Extreme Yin..."

Bai Jinge stared blankly at the horizon where Song Wen had disappeared, tears streaming down her face like a burst dam.

Song Wen sped along at breakneck speed until he reached Ink Wind City before stopping.

He entered the city, wandered around for a while, and finally walked into a teahouse.

The Divine Sense Mark Bai Zhengli left on him kept Song Wen feeling uneasy, and he had to get rid of it as soon as possible.

However, Bai Zhengli had sent Profound Lord Guyun to secretly monitor Song Wen, but after Profound Lord Guyun was forced to show himself by Bai Jinge last time, Song Wen was unsure whether Bai Zhengli had sent Profound Immortal Yuxiao to keep an eye on him again.

Therefore, he did not choose to devour the mark in a desolate place. That way, he still wouldn't be able to shake off the person watching him.

The teahouse that Song Wen entered was not an ordinary teahouse, but the largest teahouse in Ink Wind City. Its protective array was said to be able to block the Divine Sense of the Profound Immortal Yuxiao.

After entering the teahouse, Song Wen called to the servant and ordered him to lead the way to the superior private room.

Upon arriving at the side room, Song Wen dismissed the servants and immediately closed the door.

Without wasting a moment, he immediately controlled his facial muscles and bones, transforming his appearance into that of a gaunt middle-aged man.

His aura also changed, transforming into that of mid Tribulation Transcendence stage, with a faint trace of corpse energy emanating from his body.

Then, the Black Hole in the Sea of Consciousness trembled slightly, and the Divine Sense Mark left by Bai Zhengli in the Dantian was instantly forcibly pulled into the Sea of Consciousness and disappeared into the Black Hole.

After doing all this, Song Wen immediately opened the door and went out.

It's a long story, but from the time Song Wen entered the room to the time he stepped out, it was only a dozen or so breaths.

Song Wen closed the door and walked west along the corridor outside.

At the end of the corridor is a staircase leading downwards.

Song Wen went down the stairs and arrived at the main hall, where he caught up with the servant who had led him to the side room.

The servant looked at Song Wen as he passed by, a look of confusion in his eyes—he remembered that there didn't seem to be such a guest today.

Song Wen naturally paid no attention to what the servant was thinking and walked straight to the teahouse door.

His gaze continued to scan the people coming and going in the hall; but even after he walked out of the teahouse, he still couldn't spot the Profound Immortal Yuxiao who seemed to be watching him.

Standing on the bustling street, Song Wen slowly let out a sigh of relief.

Whether or not Bai Zhengli sends someone to monitor him again, he has now completely gotten rid of him.

Song Wen silently put the Great Teleportation Talisman from his sleeve into his storage ring.

Originally, he had planned to use this talisman to instantly leave the city should anything unexpected happen, but it seems he won't need it now.

Song Wen took to the air and headed out of the city.

Tens of millions of miles from the city, Song Wen found a large lake full of Spiritual Qi.

The lake is dotted with islands, but most of them have been occupied by cultivators.

With his Divine Sense spreading out, Song Wen selected an uninhabited island and flew over to it.

The island is small, only a dozen miles in circumference, but it is densely wooded and teeming with wild animals and birds, making it quite a scenic spot. However, compared to Bamboo-Hidden Ravine, it lacks any Immortal Spiritual Qi and is simply Savage Wilderness and untamed place.

Song Wen landed on the island, casually carved out a cave in the mountainside, and set up an array, thus having a temporary place to stay.

He took out a black jade bottle. A flash of light appeared at the bottle's mouth, and the restriction was lifted. Inside was a dark green, viscous liquid that emitted a strong aura of corrosion and death.

Song Wen tilted his head back and poured the dark green liquid into his mouth.

A foul and bitter taste exploded in Song Wen's mouth instantly.

Immediately afterwards, a burning, stinging pain shot through my mouth, down my throat, and into my stomach.

Song Wen remained expressionless, silently circulating the "Myriad Poisons Primordial Body" technique to absorb and refine the poison.

His body was surrounded by a withered, yellowish aura, which was the Five Decays Yellow Springs Qi.

The Five Decays Yellow Springs Qi surged like mist, completely engulfing his figure.

At the same time, he was also holding a Low-grade Immortal Spirit Stones in his right hand.

The Immortal Spiritual Qi within the Immortal Spirit Stones was rapidly extracted; the crystal-clear surface of the stone gradually turned grayish.

In less than two hours, the Immortal Spiritual Qi was completely drained, and the Immortal Spirit Stones turned to dust.

Song Wen then took out a Low-grade Immortal Spirit Stones.

There was no Immortal Spiritual Qi here, so he could only use Immortal Spirit Stones to aid his cultivation.