The black-robed woman driving her magic treasure against the ghost within the black mist was both shocked and furious. She had never expected this unknown ghost to be so formidable.
Not only was it powerful enough to keep her utterly suppressed, but it was also highly intelligent. It had actually known to send its underlings to hold back her spirit beast, preventing it from joining her so that it could pick them off separately.
She had made thorough preparations for this treasure hunt, and her spirit beast was one of her mainstays. For a Soul-Screaming Beast that could devour souls and ghosts, passing through the first trial, the Land of Ghost Grievances, should have been child's play!
And indeed, that had been the case. Earlier, whenever a ghost came within ten feet of her, the Soul-Screaming Beast would excitedly spray out yellow light and devour it whole.
This had given her the illusion that the ghosts here amounted to nothing much. A moment of carelessness had plunged her into danger.
Although she still had several Azure Fire Thunder bombs, she could not use them in this black mist without first putting some distance between herself and the ghost. She did not know whether the blast would kill the ghost, but she would certainly be caught in it herself-and that would cost her life just the same.
Just as she was growing frantic, unable to think of a way out, she noticed Xiao Yu approaching.
But just when she thought Xiao Yu would lend a hand, he stopped and came no closer, leaving her seething.
She had no choice but to call out:
"Fellow Daoist Xiao, it's me, Ruan Yao! Please lend me your aid once more."
"Ruan Yao? Never heard of her!" Xiao Yu teased, then moved toward her.
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