Hidden Strength

He had heard of this name in his previous life. It was an exceptionally vicious sealing secret art of the ancient evil path, specifically targeting the divine soul and True Essence. Once bound, one would be like a flayed and dismembered lamb awaiting slaughter!

Moreover, this technique was bizarre. Forcing it open could easily damage the bound person's foundation, or even trigger a backlash from the evil power and directly destroy their divine soul!

"Conventional methods cannot remove it."

Gu Sheng frowned deeply and spoke in a low voice.

"Forcing it open carries too much risk. It could harm your very foundation."

He made his decision without hesitation.

"This place is not safe to stay in! People from the Boundless Sect may arrive at any moment! I'll take you out of the secret realm first! Once we return to Great Desolation City, we'll find a way to remove this Evil Spirit Bind!"

"Th... thank you, Senior..."

Tears welled in Bai Zhi's eyes, and her voice choked with emotion.

She knew she was a burden right now, but Gu Sheng's willingness to take her along was already an immense kindness.

Gu Sheng hesitated no longer. With a sweep of his hand, a gentle yet resilient current of True Essence lifted Bai Zhi into the air.

He turned to Gu Yuanyuan behind the stone pillar.

"Yuan Yuan, keep up!"

"Yes, Master!"

Gu Yuanyuan hurried out. Looking at Bai Zhi being held aloft by her master's True Essence, sympathy filled her eyes.

The three of them did not linger. Gu Sheng took Bai Zhi with him while Gu Yuanyuan followed close behind, racing toward the direction they had come from—the portal through which they had entered the secret realm!

They had only run a few miles when Gu Sheng abruptly stopped! His expression