Karmic Sin

"What's this?"

Beep beep beep!

Black sap splattered onto the Rhinoceros Beetle, causing wisps of white smoke to rise from its Thick Armor, and a thin layer of corrosion to appear on its surface.

"You dare to use such methods to embarrass yourself? Although it has the aura of Law Artifact, this corrosive liquid is of no use to me..."

The Rhinoceros Beetle roared, as if about to pounce, but then realized that its opponent had vanished and was nowhere to be found. Before it could finish speaking, another talisman fell down.

This talisman gleamed, but its surface was covered with cracks, the cracks were pitch black, and the entire talisman seemed as if it might collapse at any moment.

As soon as the talisman landed on the Rhinoceros Beetle's head, it spun and sucked in, trying to pull out its Living Soul!

Creak!

A strange sound rang out, like the sound of sawing wood, and then the head of Rhinoceros Beetle was seen. A Living Soul was half pulled out, and inside that soul was a tiny Rhinoceros Beetle's soul shadow!

"This monster actually possesses Human Soul?"

Seeing this from the side, Qiu Yan was surprised. He then noticed that the Rhinoceros Beetle's soul was chaotic and disordered, with disordered thoughts and no sense of calm or concentration.

"Only by gathering one's thoughts can one condense a human soul. How did this monster manage to condense its chaotic thoughts?"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Another series of sounds followed Rhinoceros Beetle strained its body, trying to pull its Living Soul back from the talisman's absorption, showing no regard for harming its own soul—fierce and savage!

"Such petty tricks! You think you can steal my soul? You must be joking! Today, I'll show you the power of the Upper Spirit Sect! Since you, scholar, have made a move, it must be related to the young master's death two years ago. I'll take you down with me!"

Just as it spoke, the Living Soul was actually pulled back quite a distance, and it seemed about to separate from the Soul-Seizing Talisman, when at that moment...

Darkness! Despair! Maliciousness!

A terrifying and sinister emotional fluctuation suddenly seeped out from the talisman, wisps of it like smoke, seeping into the Rhinoceros Beetle's soul!

"Ah! What is this! How can there be something like this in your talisman!"

Amidst the howling, the Rhinoceros Beetle's Living Soul trembled, its shadow entangled by wisps of black smoke!

With a jolt of its soul, the Rhinoceros Beetle's physical body also began to struggle, kicking its legs at the same time, desperately trying to get away from the talisman!

Flash!

Qiu Yan's figure suddenly appeared and landed. The surrounding moonlight actually gathered and condensed into Silver Wolf phantom around him. Then, the phantom flowed and gathered in his hand!

Wolf Claw!

Boom!

Qiu Yan's claw struck the Rhinoceros Beetle's back directly. His five fingers were like sharp blades, scraping sparks across the Thick Armor and leaving five deep claw marks!

The force generated by the collision was transmitted through the Thick Armor, pressing the Rhinoceros Beetle to the ground. It was stuck there for a moment, unable to break free from the talisman's absorption!

Tightly bound!

Immediately afterwards, the wisps of black smoke extending from the Soul-Seizing Talisman tightened and suddenly contracted, binding the Rhinoceros Beetle's Living Soul tightly!

Shrink!

The Living Soul actually collapsed!

Contaminated! Spreading!

The black smoke quickly assimilated the shattered Living Soul of the Rhinoceros Beetle!

A venomous thought emanated from it, containing endless hatred, but it was then completely devoured by the Soul-Seizing Talisman, leaving no trace in the world.

Quiet!

Qiu Yan raised his hand and retrieved both talismans.

Looking down at the Soul-Seizing Talisman, Qiu Yan narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on the cracks.

"Although the words are a mixture of Human Soul, they are utterly powerless against the Karmic Sin originating from Physician Huang. It seems that..."

As he was thinking, a thought suddenly struck him, and he looked up and said, "Since you're here, come out."

After he finished speaking, the surroundings remained quiet, without the slightest sound.

But a few breaths later, light footsteps sounded, and a solitary figure emerged from the woods, his face cold and stern, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay—it was Xi Yun.

"I didn't expect you to be so quick. You've taken care of those two idiots so quickly, saving me a lot of trouble."

Hearing the other person's words, Qiu Yan looked over and said, "Did you come here this time to duel with me?"

Xi Yun shook his head, pointed at the Rhinoceros Beetle, and whispered, "The Zigui mine; the rest are yours to do as you please."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Yan shook his head and said, "Since we're bound to fight sooner or later, wouldn't giving you the bracelet be aiding the enemy?"

Xi Yun shook his head. "You should know very well that you can't control that bracelet. Wearing it will only bring trouble later, like a guiding light. Even if I take it, there will still be consequences. But I'm going all in now and have no other choice."

After hearing this, Qiu Yan pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright, I think I understand your situation. In a sense, our enemy is the same person."

Xi Yun listened without replying, clasped his hands in a salute, and with a "clang," his longsword was drawn. The sword light was like a pool of autumn water, shimmering in the moonlight, and the blade trembled.

Shock, shock, shock!

The longsword rang out!

Bite!

A crisp sound came from the Rhinoceros Beetle, and a bracelet flew out into the air. It was the Jade Bracelet. It spun and danced, but was pierced by the long sword in Xi Yun's hand and hung on the blade!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The jade bracelet trembled, the sword blade bent, and the two became entangled. Xi Yun didn't say much, glanced at Qiu Yan, and said, "I will remember this kindness. Farewell!" With that, he rose from the ground, his figure like a rainbow streaking across the night sky.

"His sword..." Qiu Yan murmured to himself, then withdrew his gaze, flicked his hand, and struck the enormous Rhinoceros Beetle with Breath-Concealing Talisman. He then lifted the gradually disappearing Rhinoceros Beetle up, his muscles and bones vibrating and his strength exploding. He then strode towards Yuanning City.

After a short while, in a place deep underground in Yuanning City, a huge Rhinoceros and Rhinoceros Beetle were placed on the ground, with two deities standing on either side.

Looking at the two demons, Yin Xiao'e shook her head and said, "Now, the threat from the Upper Spirit Sect will increase considerably. Fortunately, the Circuit City God just punished them, so Celestial Master Luo can't cause trouble again. However, Upper Spirit Sect's own power is not small, and there will be future problems."

Qiu Yan himself, standing nearby, said, "Some things, even if we back down, won't make much difference. As for the threat from the Upper Spirit Sect, I've come to a realization."

"Oh? What have you figured out?" Yin Xiao'e turned around.

The true form said, "Actually, it is not the entire Upper Spirit Sect that is my enemy, but only one of them. If the Upper Spirit Sect wanted to make things difficult for me, it would have already mobilized its forces in the mortal realm. It is impossible for them to send two demons here and force the Pan Household to assist. So things may not be too bad."

Yin Xiao'e listened, pondered for a moment, and then said, "What you say makes sense, but even if there is only one person, they are still not to be underestimated. We must still be cautious and increase our strength. Now that you have broken away from the Divine Office and your Divine Rank position is independent, this is an opportunity."

Upon hearing this, I asked, "Metropolitan City God, what is it that you need my help with?"

Yin Xiao'e replied, "We are of the same rank, so there's no need to address each other as 'sir' anymore. Actually, the matter I need your help with will also benefit you."

She paused, then began to transmit her thoughts—

"I need your help to enter an ancient site."

The deity was not surprised, but asked, "What kind of ancient site is it? Why does it require the assistance of Heaven-Born Deity?"

Yin Xiao'e paused for a moment, then continued to transmit her thoughts—

"If the deduction is correct, that place is the remains of a High Antiquity deity!"

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