Yong'an

Before long, he arrived at the place where Ling Xiao was cultivating.

Ling Xiao was still seated cross-legged where he had been, a golden alms bowl floating above his head. It emitted a gentle glow that enveloped him.

His expression was calm. He was clearly still immersed in deep cultivation.

"Ling Xiao! Wake up!"

Gu Sheng called softly, keeping a wary eye on his surroundings.

"Wake up!"

Gu Sheng called again in a lowered voice, but the young man seated within the golden barrier did not move in the slightest. Even his eyelids did not twitch.

A faint golden halo surrounded Ling Xiao, and an ancient golden bowl floated above his head, slowly rotating as it emitted an intimidating pressure.

Gu Sheng knew that this was Ling Xiao's protective treasure. It was currently operating at full capacity, helping its master absorb the purest solar essence from the depths of Golden Crow Mountain.

"Damn it, he actually entered the deep stage of Golden Yang entering the body."

Gu Sheng gritted his teeth, anxiety in his eyes.

He looked around. The scorching air in the cavern warped his vision, while the faint sound of rocks cracking came from afar.

There was not much time left.

Resolve flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes.

He formed a hand seal with his right hand, gathering a streak of green light at his fingertips, then struck without hesitation at the golden bowl above Ling Xiao's head.

Bang!

The golden bowl shook violently and let out a crisp ring.

The golden halo around Ling Xiao instantly fell into disorder.

The seated young man abruptly opened his eyes. Golden light flickered in his pupils before turning into furious scarlet.

"Who?!"

Ling Xiao shouted angrily, his voice echoing through the cavern and shaking loose gravel from the rock walls.

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