After devouring the Ghost Infant, the vengeful ghost's yin resentful qi increased exponentially. The surrounding black miasma formed a thick barrier, wrapping her tightly within it like a silkworm's cocoon.
Su Jiu tried to pierce the barrier with her arts, but to her surprise, ordinary arts could not penetrate it at all. Even when she tore an opening, it quickly sealed again.
Su Jiu could not see what was happening inside, but she knew the situation did not bode well for her.
The two Purification Talismans that had flown toward the vengeful ghost earlier had long since exhausted their spiritual qi.
Su Jiu unleashed several more Purification Talismans in succession. They linked into a row and surrounded the black cocoon.
Su Jiu formed a "Contract" Hand Seal, and the ring of Purification Talismans closed toward the center in unison.
As the Purification Talismans drew closer, the surrounding black qi began scattering in all directions. Their initial effect was fairly good, but Su Jiu felt no joy whatsoever.
By the time the Purification Talismans had nearly exhausted their spiritual power, the ring had cleansed a considerable amount of black miasma, yet the thick cocoon itself had barely diminished. In other words, the talismans had only purified its outermost layer.
It was precisely because Su Jiu understood this that her expression was so grave.
The talismans, drained of spiritual qi, had become wisps of incense ash that vanished without a trace at a breath of wind.
Su Jiu glanced at the few talismans remaining in her Storage Bag, her gaze growing sharper.
Meanwhile, the outer layer of the black cocoon that had been purified was once again replenished with fresh, sinister qi from within.
Seeing that the black cocoon was about to mature, Su Jiu's mind raced.
"Little Pearl, how much Spirit-Cleansing