Three days later, at the Spirit Hall Main Hall of Star Chasing City.
Xiao Yan was cultivating in his room when he suddenly heard footsteps coming from outside the courtyard.
He opened his eyes, and a moment later, a deacon from the Spirit Hall appeared at the courtyard gate and respectfully handed him a letter.
" Elder Xiao, someone has delivered a letter, saying it's for you."
Xiao Yan took the letter, unfolded it, and his pupils suddenly contracted.
The letter contained no words, only the claw mark of a White Tiger Martial Soul.
Xiao Yan stared at the White Tiger claw print, his eyes flashing.
Dai Mubai.
After all, the first person Xiao Yan thought of when he thought of the White Tiger Martial Soul was Dai Mubai.
However, it could also be the Star Luo Imperial Family.
Three months ago, on the way back to Star Chasing City, Dai Mubai almost died at his hands. Xiao Yan didn't think the other party would be foolish enough to run out again.
As for the Star Luo Imperial Family, since Dai Weisi is now willing to befriend them, they won't resort to such a mysterious method.
Therefore, the origin of this letter is quite obvious.
Or perhaps this was the work of the man in black behind Dai Mubai.
Or perhaps someone is envious of the pills in their possession and is using this as bait.
Xiao Yan leans more towards the second scenario.
"What's wrong?"
Hearing the commotion outside, Zhu Zhuqing walked up behind Xiao Yan and asked softly.
Xiao Yan didn't speak, but simply handed the letter in his hand to Zhu Zhuqing.
After reading it, Zhu Zhuqing frowned and immediately said:
"Trap."
"I know."
Xiao Yan put away the letter, his expression calm:
But I want to go.
Over the past three months, I'm afraid many people have been secretly plotting. Being passive all the time is not my style.
Moreover, this is a good opportunity to see which forces are secretly involved.
"I'll be with you."
"No."
Xiao Yan shook his head, gave Zhu Zhuqing a reassuring smile, and explained:
"If it's a trap, and you don't fall for it, then if something really happens to me, I'll have someone to help me, right?"
If you stay here, you can mobilize the power of the Spirit Hall at any time.
Besides, we also have to Xiao Xin of thieves within our own ranks.
Zhu Zhuqing instantly realized that the traitor Xiao Yan was referring to was probably Xu Mu.
Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a moment. If the two of them left and Xu Mu interfered, the power of the Spirit Hall Main Hall of Star Chasing City would be unreliable.
After a moment of contemplation, Zhu Zhuqing slowly said:
"Then be Xiao Xin."
"Don't worry." Xiao Yan smiled and ruffled Zhu Zhuqing's hair.
"If I can't beat them, can't I at least outrun them?"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded in agreement, allowing Xiao Yan to go alone. Before leaving, Xiao Yan handed Qian Renxue's token to Zhu Zhuqing.
In case of any unforeseen circumstances, Zhu Zhuqing can also use this token to mobilize the power of the Spirit Hall Main Hall.
Ten miles Star Chasing City, a dilapidated pavilion sits beside the official road, surrounded by a desolate wilderness.
The pavilion had fallen into disrepair over the years, and the thatched roof was long gone, with only a few wooden pillars supporting the dilapidated roof.
Xiao Yan stood alone in the pavilion, his gaze sweeping over his surroundings.
This is precisely the "meeting place" the other party referred to.
Xiao Yan did not conceal his presence and remained in the pavilion, but he still did not see the contact person.
A few Soul Master passed by along the way, but they were just ordinary travelers.
As time passed, Xiao Yan's expression gradually turned cold.
Nearly half a day has passed, but the so-called contact person has not yet appeared.
He finally realized he had been scammed.
Almost instantly, a chill ran through Xiao Yan's mind.
Unless the other person is an idiot, they wouldn't play such a trick on you.
The purpose of bringing me here...
"Oh no!"
Xiao Yan suddenly turned around, his figure transforming into a streak of light as he sped towards Star Chasing City!
Meanwhile, in Star Chasing City, within the Spirit Hall Main Hall, a highly unusual battle was taking place.
Earlier, in the courtyard where Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing lived.
Zhu Zhuqing sat cross-legged in the courtyard cultivating when suddenly a strong sense of unease welled up in her heart.
She opened her eyes and looked around.
The courtyard was quiet, but a hint of vigilance flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes.
wrong.
It's too quiet.
It was eerily quiet.
Without the slightest hesitation, Zhu Zhuqing stood up, her Martial Soul instantly possessing her, purple Soul Power flowing around her.
Just then--
boom!
Soul Power fluctuations surged simultaneously from all around the courtyard wall, and several figures leaped over the low wall, rushing towards Zhu Zhuqing's location.
Zhu Zhuqing's pupils contracted, and she retreated rapidly!
Unfortunately, it was too late. Those people were incredibly fast and well-prepared, instantly surrounding her in the center of the courtyard!
Six Soul King and one Soul Emperor!
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze swept quickly across the seven people present.
Their strength was determined by the Soul Ring that appeared on their bodies.
The leader was an elderly man in his fifties with a sinister face and a cold smile. His aura was the most powerful—a level sixty-seven Soul Emperor!
Zhu Zhuqing had never met any of these seven people before.
" Zhu Zhuqing?"
The old man looked her up and down, a lewd glint in his eyes.
"She's quite good-looking. What a pity."
Zhu Zhuqing stared at him coldly:
Which side are you from?
"You don't need to worry about that."
The old man waved his hand and smiled at Zhu Zhuqing.
"If you know what's good for you, surrender obediently, and we won't do anything to you. Otherwise, don't blame us for not showing any mercy."
As the old man finished speaking, the six Soul King around him stepped forward simultaneously.
A surge of Soul Power flowed between them, crushing towards Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing remained silent.
However, the pressure from the Soul Power of the six Soul King made her face turn slightly paler.
She was only at the Soul King realm.
One against six is already invincible, let alone with a Soul Emperor in the opposing force.
Purple Soul Power flowed and swirled around Zhu Zhuqing's body, and the phantom of the Serene Moon Love Shadow Cat appeared behind her before merging together.
"Call out!"
Faced with their siege, Zhu Zhuqing did not choose to sit and wait for death, but took the initiative to attack one of the Soul King.
Her actions are the best answer.
"If you won't listen to reason, you'll have to suffer the consequences!"
The old man's face darkened, and he reprimanded in a low voice:
"Do it!"
Six Soul King pounced at once!
Zhu Zhuqing flashed, transforming into a purple phantom, weaving through the crowd!
" Hell Stab!"
Zhu Zhuqing moved with incredible speed, like a purple Gui Mei, and in an instant, she approached a Soul King.
"Bang!"
However, the other party's reaction exceeded Zhu Zhuqing's expectations.
A yellowish-brown defensive Soul Skill suddenly appeared on the Soul King, and Zhu Zhuqing's sharp claws touched the Soul King's chest.
" Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts!"
Just then, a deep voice rang out, and then, a purple Soul Ring flashed on the body of a Soul King not far away.
Several semi-transparent phantoms floated towards Zhu Zhuqing.
Before Zhu Zhuqing could dodge, the several illusory figures vanished simultaneously when they were within three steps of Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly felt as if an invisible shackle had been placed on her.
" Control System Soul Master!"
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze suddenly turned to the Soul King. The phantom emitted by the opponent's Soul Skill did not have offensive power, but it could weaken her condition.
" With the Strength to Uproot Mountains!"
" Blazing Fire Roar!"
Similarly, two Soul King, one on the left and one on the right, attacked Zhu Zhuqing from both sides simultaneously.
A person's arm shimmered with brilliant colors as they leaped high into the air and slammed down towards Zhu Zhuqing.
A scorching energy began to gather at the chest of the other person, pointing directly at Zhu Zhuqing.
" Netherworld Shadow Clone!"
Faced with their attack, Zhu Zhuqing's figure blurred for a moment, and then four afterimages shot out from where she was.
They ran in all directions.
After just one exchange, Zhu Zhuqing immediately realized that she was no match for them.
In terms of both numbers and skill level, they are at a disadvantage.
Four Netherworld Shadow Clone sped off in all directions, while Zhu Zhuqing's main body, facing the attacks of the two, gritted her teeth and unleashed her third Soul Skill.
" Love Threads Severing Moon Slash!"
Purple crescent-shaped energy roared out from Zhu Zhuqing's fingertips, colliding with the Soul Skill of the two Soul Master.
"Boom!"
A burst of swift Soul Power exploded between them. Facing two opponents alone, Zhu Zhuqing was sent flying backwards through the air.
After several tumbles, it landed on the ground, carving a long trench.
"Bang!"
On the other side...
The remaining two Soul King seemed to have anticipated this, and when Zhu Zhuqing broke through with her Netherworld Shadow Clone, one of them chased after one of the clones and sped away.
At this stage, the Netherworld Shadow Clone only possesses 30% of Zhu Zhuqing's combat power, facing Soul King of the same level whose strength and realm are far superior to its own.
There was simply no way to resist.
Furthermore, Zhu Zhuqing's hasty confrontation with two Soul King added to the problem.
His Soul Power surged within him, and a sharp pain shot through his meridians.
Even if he wanted to use his Fifth Soul Skill to switch places with his Shadow Clone at this point, he couldn't.
The Soul Emperor, who had been holding the line the whole time, didn't stand still either.
His figure shot out with a whoosh, rushing towards the other two Shadow Clone clones.
As Zhu Zhuqing was sent flying backward amidst the surging explosion of Soul Power.
The old man grinned maliciously as he crushed one of his Shadow Clone.
Then, just as Zhu Zhuqing calmed down and landed, the last Shadow Clone was also grabbed by the Soul Emperor.
" The Spirit Hall's prodigies? Mere illusions, nothing more."
The old man held Zhu Zhuqing's last shadow Shadow Clone in one hand, looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a provocative gaze, and mocked her.
Several Ghost Shadow Clone were successively defeated, and a mocking look appeared on the Soul Emperor's face.
" The Netherworld Shadows Linked."
Zhu Zhuqing ignored the trickle of blood at the corner of her mouth; at this moment, every second lost could be a matter of saving her life.
She bit her tongue lightly, forcibly suppressing the stinging pain in her meridians.
A black Soul Ring shimmered on his body.
The next moment, the aura of the Netherworld Shadow Clone in the Soul Emperor's hand suddenly surged.
The claws, gleaming with an eerie light, stabbed towards the Soul Emperor's throat.
"!"
The Soul Emperor hadn't expected that the Shadow Clone he had just easily shattered with a single punch would be like this.
Such a fierce attack could suddenly erupt.
Feeling the whooshing sound coming from his throat, a rare hint of panic flashed across his eyes.
He released his grip, then struck out with a palm, blocking the attack at the throat.
"Laugh!"
The next moment, the claws, gleaming with an eerie light, tore through.
Two fingers fell off.
Without pausing, Zhu Zhuqing turned in mid-air and kicked her legs hard towards the Soul Emperor's chest.
The previous attack came unexpectedly, but this time the Soul Emperor reacted in time.
Almost instinctively, a surge of Soul Power roared out from his body, and he turned his left hand into a fist and threw a punch.
"Bang!"