The black mist in the Northern Dark Abyss Valley was stirred up by a storm, churning wildly. The strange demonic creatures raised their heads in unison, and dozens of pairs of dark, ashen, and eerie blue eyes stared at Qin Yu at the same time. Their gazes seemed to tear his soul apart, dissecting him from the inside out and exposing him completely to their savage laughter and whispers.
Qin Yu took a deep breath, his eyes icy cold, and slowly raised his hand. The Black Bone War Spear appeared in his palm, its blade chilling, and countless dark red curse patterns flowed across its joints, shimmering and undulating like blood. The air suddenly froze, as if the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was being forcibly drawn in by the spear, and the surrounding death energy mixed with Spiritual Qi, emitting a terrifying roar.
"Roar--" The first Demonic Spirit, pieced together from rock and rotting flesh, roared, unleashing a torrent of eerie blue flames that created a shockwave that was powerful enough to incinerate souls and destroy consciousness.
"Well done." Qin Yu's eyes narrowed, his legs stomped on the ground, and his figure suddenly rose higher. The Black Bone War Spear was suddenly infused with Spiritual Qi in his hand, and the entire spear trembled and roared, instantly bursting out with countless black light blades.
The moment the spear cleaved through the void, it was as if even heaven and earth were torn open. The air transformed into a sharp sonic boom, and a jet-black spear light, carrying a deathly chill, shot straight out, instantly colliding with the Demonic Spirit's ghostly blue flames.
Boom!!!
The black spear light and blue flames collided fiercely in the air, exploding into countless dark ripples that spread like huge waves, shaking the entire valley and causing rocks to crumble and debris to fly everywhere.
At the same time, the monster with countless intertwined arms suddenly opened its mouth, and countless pale arm phantoms spewed out from its blood-stained mouth that split to its ears, wrapping around Qin Yu like chains.
Qin Yu's expression was cold and stern. He lightly touched the ground with his feet, and his body twisted like a dragon. The Black Bone War Spear transformed into a black whirlwind, and the spear blade was like a scythe that tore through the sky and earth, directly severing the attacking arms one by one! Each strike was accompanied by a deafening roar and a dazzling light effect. The void seemed to be lit up, and black light and pale afterimages intertwined, making people tremble.
The third Demonic Spirit, formed from the black mist, grinned maliciously in the distance. Dozens of distorted faces opened their mouths and whispered, as the black mist surged in, transforming into a domain that enveloped the heavens and the earth.
Qin Yu let out a cold shout, and his Black Bone War Spear slammed into the ground, the tip of the spear bursting forth with a soaring black light! A shockwave centered on the spear suddenly exploded, shattering the approaching black mist. Dozens of grinning faces were instantly obliterated, and shrill screams echoed in the void, piercing the soul.
At this moment, Qin Yu's aura was like that of a war god standing alone in the storm of apocalypse. Every time his spear flashed, it was like a blade that cleaved the sky, carrying destructive power and tearing apart the Demonic Spirit's offensive.
He thought to himself:
"Today, I will use you as a sacrifice to test the true sharpness of the Black Bone War Spear!"
Black mist surged, deathly energy surged like a tide, and the howls of Demonic Spirit shook the heavens. Qin Yu's eyes narrowed, and with the Black Bone War Spear in his hand, his aura suddenly soared to its Ultimate. The spear was pitch black and cold, and the dark red curse patterns lit up in an instant, as if his blood was boiling, devouring all the Spiritual Qi and death energy around him, transforming into endless destructive sharpness.
"Kill!"
A sudden explosion erupted beneath Qin Yu's feet, unleashing a surge of Spiritual Qi. His figure transformed into a streak of black lightning, charging forward. His spear swept across, instantly unleashing [Spirit Spear Fleeting Shadow], leaving a trail of afterimages as the spear light rained down like a storm. Each spear shadow was accompanied by a shocking black light, piercing through the air and instantly riddling a ferocious Demonic Spirit with countless holes. Its soul fire exploded, emitting a mournful howl before being annihilated with a deafening roar.
Another Demonic Spirit roared, its arms transforming into chains of withered bones as it lunged forward. Qin Yu suddenly shouted, Black Bone War Spear spun violently, unleashing [Qi Cyclone Spear Dance]! A pitch-black whirlwind howled up, the spear blade transforming into thousands of black swirling lights, forming a terrifying storm that instantly shattered the oncoming chains. The shattered bone fragments were swept into the storm, turning into dust and dissipating with the wind.
However, the strongest Demonic Spirit suddenly spewed out pitch-black demonic flames, carrying an aura that could tear the heavens and earth apart, and rushed straight at Qin Yu. Instead of retreating, Qin Yu advanced, his eyes suddenly sharpening, his battle spear raised high, unleashing [Heaven-Guiding Strike]!
Boom--!
Qin Yu leaped into the sky, frantically channeling his Spiritual Qi into the Black Bone War Spear. The spearhead instantly spewed out billions of black rays, like a death god descending to tear the heavens and shatter the sun. The spear slashed down with the force of thunder, unleashing an arc-shaped black light blade that shattered the demonic flames. The black light blade continued to crash down, directly cleaving the Demonic Spirit from head to toe, its body instantly splitting apart, the two halves turning into endless death mist and evaporating completely.
Before Qin Yu could even land, the last few Demonic Spirit pounced on him. Qin Yu's eyes were icy cold, and his Black Bone War Spear suddenly released Spiritual Qi, causing the [Qi Shield Spear Wall] to open! The pitch-black shield, like a black full moon, burst open, blocking all the impacts. Death energy exploded, and the shield vibrated and counterattacked, knocking the Demonic Spirit back.
"Be Annihilation!"
Qin Yu's aura surged wildly, his spear trembled violently, and all the Spiritual Qi and Fate Soul within his body converged into the spear, unleashing the [Mystic Wind Soul-Annihilating Slash] in one strike!
The black wind blade, carrying the power of destruction, suddenly slashed out, instantly transforming into a long river of black storm that swept across the heavens and earth, engulfing all remaining Demonic Spirit. Those ferocious and bizarre creatures were instantly swallowed up, their bodies cut into countless fragments, their souls utterly shattered, and their wails Annihilation in an instant.
Boom!!!
The black mist of the entire valley was torn apart by this attack. As the storm passed, the deathly aura dissipated, and the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi poured in.
Qin Yu stood holding his spear, surrounded by a black aura, like a war god standing amidst the ruins of the apocalypse. He murmured softly:
"The Black Bone War Spear... it truly can bear all my power."
The deathly aura surged once more in the abyss, as if an invisible hand had torn open a rift between heaven and earth, and hordes of new Demonic Spirit poured out from the cracks. Their bodies were even taller and more ferocious than before, their eye sockets burning with purplish-black soul fire, and deathly mist flowing over their bodies like a tide. With each step they took, a deep rumble resounded from the earth, as if the entire Northern Dark Abyss Valley was shaking.
Qin Yu's eyes narrowed, and his heart sank slightly.
"These... are already approaching the Major Accomplishment of the Yuan Transformation Realm!"
The air suddenly became heavy, his chest tightened, and his soul felt a stinging pain under the oppressive power of these Demonic Spirit. The Black Bone War Spear in his hand gleamed with a chilling, cursed light, but Qin Yu knew perfectly well that this group of Demonic Spirit, if confronted head-on, would not be resolved in a short time.
He took a deep breath and suddenly shouted:
"Bring it on!"
Spiritual Qi exploded beneath his feet, and he charged forward. His spear flashed horizontally, its blade shimmering with black light, and he pierced the chest of the foremost Demonic Spirit. The Demonic Spirit let out a heart-wrenching shriek and vanished into a cloud of deathly mist. Simultaneously, Qin Yu used the recoil to propel himself backward, transforming into a black afterimage as he sped away into the distance.
"We cannot linger in battle; we must fight our way out!"
Whew! Whew!
[Spirit Spear Fleeting Shadow] was unleashed in an instant, with spear light and afterimages crisscrossing the scene. Qin Yu's figure seemed to transform into countless shadows, shuttling through the black mist and piercing through one undead encirclement after another. Each of his strikes precisely shattered the vital points of the Demonic Spirit, yet he never hesitated and left in the blink of an eye.
Behind him, dozens of Demonic Spirit roared in unison, their deathly aura transforming into a raging black tide that pursued them relentlessly. Beams of purplish-black light, death flames, and skull chains crisscrossed the void, as if determined to nail Qin Yu to his death in the abyss.
"Drink!!!"
Qin Yu stomped his foot, shattering the earth, and swung his Black Bone War Spear. The [Mystic Wind Soul-Annihilating Slash] crashed down! A black storm, carrying the sharpness of annihilating soul consciousness, swept out, forcibly cleaving a gap in the pursuing Demonic Spirit. Several Demonic Spirit were torn apart, their soul fires exploding, and their mournful howls echoed through the heavens and earth.
Without looking back, Qin Yu slipped into the crack, his figure transforming into a wind shadow as he used [Wind Shadow Spirit Evasion] to escape at lightning speed. Death energy surged like a tide, and the Demonic Spirit chased after him frantically. The entire abyss seemed to boil over at that moment.
Black winds howled, and battle cries shook the heavens. Qin Yu slashed at the approaching Demonic Spirit while using the force of the Black Bone War Spear to charge forward. His Spiritual Qi was constantly being depleted, but his eyes remained cold as he stared intently at the sliver of light in the distance.
"No matter what, I have to get out of here!"
Spears flashed like thunder, and his figure moved like the wind. Qin Yu carved a bloody path through the depths of this abyss filled with death and oppression.
Qin Yu fought his way through, breaking through enemy lines, his Spiritual Qi almost completely burned away, his chest heaving violently like a drumbeat. Deathly energy surged towards him like a tide, and all he could hear were the shrill howls and roars of Demonic Spirit, as if thousands upon thousands of evil ghosts were tearing the heavens and earth apart.
He gritted his teeth, swept his spear horizontally, and the black light exploded instantly, shattering the chest of the last Demonic Spirit that rushed towards him. Using the shockwave, he stomped his foot and rushed into a cliff crevice in front of him.
Boom--!
The precipice was submerged by a deathly tide, and the entire valley seemed to be completely swallowed by black mist. Only the crevice where Qin Yu hid was barely undetected because of its clever angle and the fact that he sealed his aura with Spiritual Qi barrier.
He leaned against the stone wall, his chest heaving, sweat mixed with blood streaming down his face. The Black Bone War Spear was stuck in front of the cave, its shaft gleaming with a chilling bone light, as if devouring the deathly aura of the abyss, emitting a low hum.
"Phew... I finally shook them off." Qin Yu murmured softly, his eyes still cold and unwavering.
He circulated his internal energy, slowly stabilizing his meridians. The Spiritual Qi of the Major Accomplishment of the Yuan Transformation Realm within his body was still surging, like a river torn apart by death energy, turbid and violent. He gritted his teeth and circulated his cultivation technique, forcing out wisps of black death energy before gradually calming down.
Suddenly--
The Black Bone War Spear vibrated with a hum, and a gray-black pattern appeared on its shaft, as if some ancient rune had been awakened.
Qin Yu frowned, staring intently at the spear, a strange feeling rising in his heart. The spear seemed to be resonating with some distant being, an aura that was cold, ancient, and possessed a world-destroying power, which, even through countless death auras, still made Qin Yu's breath catch in his throat.
"There... is something deeper in the abyss?"
Boom--
The next instant, the entire valley seemed to tremble, deathly energy surged like waves, and a deep, Ultimate roar came from afar. The sound was not like Demonic Spirit, but more like the roar of an ancient behemoth, shaking the cliff face and sending stone chips falling in a flurry.
Qin Yu's heart suddenly tightened.
"It seems... the real danger in the Northern Dark Abyss Valley lies deeper within."
He gripped the Black Bone War Spear tightly, his eyes sharp, a surge of unprecedented fighting spirit and caution welling up within him.
Inside the cave, the deathly aura still churned outside, like a tsunami crashing against the valley. Qin Yu leaned against the stone wall, his breathing gradually becoming steady as he prepared to fully enter a meditative state, when suddenly he felt a jolt in his heart.
Thump... thump...
Faint yet clear footsteps echoed from the deathly aura in the distance. The sound was extremely soft, but each step carried a penetrating force, as if it were not stepping on stone ground, but falling directly into Qin Yu's heart, causing his nerves to tighten abruptly.
Qin Yu's eyes narrowed, and his Spiritual Qi instantly receded. The Black Bone War Spear was held horizontally in front of him, its tip gleaming coldly. He held his breath, spreading out his Spiritual Sense and staring intently at the direction of the cave entrance.
The footsteps grew closer, accompanied by a low whistling wind. The deathly aura seemed to part on its own, giving the approaching figure a unique and oppressive presence.
A chill ran through Qin Yu's heart:
"As expected, I wasn't the only one who entered the Northern Dark Abyss Valley... Moreover, this aura is unlike that of an ordinary outer sect disciple."
He didn't make any rash moves, but instead completely concealed himself in the shadows of the rock face, his muscles tense, ready to fight at any moment.
However, the visitors still did not appear; only the sound of footsteps drew closer, carrying with it a sense of mystery and an unknown threat.
Footsteps drew closer, and deathly aura swirled. Qin Yu gripped the Black Bone War Spear tightly, his eyes sharp as blades, and finally, through the mist, he made out the figure of the approaching figure.
It was a young girl, no more than fifteen or sixteen years old, with a beautiful and refined appearance, bright eyes like water, and long black hair tied up high, highlighting her innocent yet stubborn expression. Unfortunately, at this moment her figure was extremely disheveled, with a patch of crimson blood on her shoulder, and blood trickling down her sleeve, dripping onto the ground, where it was swallowed by the deathly aura, making a sizzling sound.
The girl wore a deep blue, form-fitting battle suit, exquisitely and daringly tailored from the chest to the waist, inlaid with silver spirit patterns, revealing her snow-white, jade-like skin. Her breathing was rapid, clearly indicating that she had come despite being severely injured. Her slender, beautiful legs were faintly visible in the interplay of moonlight and deathly aura, displaying the unrefined lines of a young girl, yet exuding an Ultimate allure and gentleness that sent shivers down one's spine.
She staggered a few steps, finally collapsing from exhaustion and kneeling on one knee. The blood-stained spirit sword in her hand supported her on the ground with a soft "clang." Half of her sleeve was torn, and the bloody gash on her exposed shoulder continued to bleed.
Qin Yu's pupils contracted sharply, and his heart sank.
"At such a young age, how could she be so severely injured in the Northern Dark Abyss Valley? Her background is definitely extraordinary!"
A deathly aura surged, as if mocking this tragic encounter. The moment the girl raised her head, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, met Qin Yu's gaze, revealing vulnerability, yet also a glimmer of unyielding light.
Qin Yu's heart tightened, and he quickly stepped forward. His Black Bone War Spear swept away the deathly aura, scattering the lingering Demonic Spirit shadows around him. He half-squatted beside the girl, his brows furrowed, and reached out to feel her pulse. The moment his fingertips touched her, he clearly felt that her spiritual energy was disordered, and her Yuan power flowed intermittently, as if her meridians had been torn apart by an extremely domineering force.
"So badly injured..." Qin Yu gritted his teeth and immediately and gently injected a wisp of the Major Accomplishment of the Yuan Transformation Realm into her body, trying to stabilize her breath. The spiritual light flowed through her meridians, but it was as if it was blocked by invisible sharp blades, sometimes breaking and sometimes stopping.
The girl let out a soft groan, her eyelashes trembling slightly, and a sickly pallor settling over her delicate face. She seemed to want to speak, but only managed a weak "Leave... me alone..." before her breath completely faded away.
The next moment, her body went limp, and she leaned against Qin Yu, gradually losing consciousness. The bloodstains on her shoulder soaked through her clothes, seeping out wisps of mist, which became even more ferocious as they were corroded by the deathly aura of the Northern Dark Abyss Valley.
Qin Yu's expression darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
"No matter who did this, I, Qin Yu, will not tolerate it!"
He immediately circulated his spiritual power, the gray light within his body intertwining with the Yuan power of the Yuan Transformation Realm, protecting the girl's heart and preventing the deathly aura from invading. In the pitch-black abyss, a man and a woman clung to each other amidst the deathly silence and blood mist, as if a glimmer of hope illuminated their desperate situation.
Qin Yu gently lifted the girl into his arms. Her body was slender and light, almost weightless, yet she exuded a chilling coldness. Blood seeped from her shoulder, dripping down her clothes onto Qin Yu's arm, bringing a bone-chilling cold. Qin Yu's expression was solemn. A flash of spiritual light appeared beneath his feet, and he suddenly unleashed the speed of the Major Accomplishment of the Yuan Transformation Realm, flying like a streak of light through the dead fog towards a hidden mountain wall in the abyss.
Before long, he found a natural cave. The entrance was covered by withered vines, making it difficult for deathly energy to seep in. Qin Yu cleaved the vines with a single palm strike and carefully placed the girl on a rocky platform that resembled a stone bed.
He formed hand seals, channeling his spiritual energy. The Black Bone War Spear was thrust horizontally into the cave entrance, its shaft instantly releasing a dark light screen, resembling a chilling barrier that blocked the prying eyes of the undead outside. At the same time, the spiritual energy within Qin Yu surged wildly, transforming into countless golden runes that appeared one by one, sealing the cave into a place of tranquility.
The girl lay there quietly, her breathing weak and shallow, her brows furrowed, clearly enduring the excruciating pain of death energy corroding her body. The wound on her shoulder was now even more gruesome, the blood corroded by the death energy, faintly turning purplish-black.
Qin Yu took a deep breath, bit his fingertip, and let the blood drip into his palm. Instantly, it merged with the Yuan energy within his body, transforming into a gentle yet extremely strong light. He reached out and pressed his hand on the girl's wound, and his spiritual energy slowly flowed into her body through her blood vessels.
"Suppress your heart and protect your meridians..." Qin Yu murmured softly, sweat dripping from his forehead. He could clearly feel the death energy surging through the girl's body like a venomous snake, constantly clashing with his spiritual power. Each clash brought an extremely terrifying shock, causing the girl's body to tremble slightly and blood to seep from the corner of her mouth.
"Hold on... just a little longer!" Qin Yu's gaze was firm, and his hands exerted even more force. His sea of spiritual energy surged and churned, like blazing golden torrents, enveloping the death energy layer by layer and forcing it out of his body.
The Black Bone War Spear seemed to sense Qin Yu's will as well. Its body vibrated slightly, emitting a low hum. A grayish-white light shone through the darkness, illuminating the cave and dispelling the chill that the abyss had brought.
The girl let out a soft moan as she fell unconscious, the paleness on her cheeks gradually fading, and her breathing becoming slightly more even. Qin Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he dared not relax his guard in the slightest, continuing to channel spiritual energy into her to stabilize her life.
Inside the cave, illuminated by firelight and guarded by a black spear, Qin Yu sat cross-legged, his palms covering the girl's wounds. Streams of spiritual energy flowed like a galaxy pouring down, and the battle between life and death quietly unfolded at this moment.
The girl's aura grew weaker and weaker, and Qin Yu's worry intensified. As he continued to pour spiritual energy into her, the death energy hidden within her finally refused to give in and suddenly erupted!
The death energy in the girl's chest suddenly surged, actually condensing into a ferocious shadow beast. Its shape was illusory and twisted, and it opened its blood-red maw and pounced at Qin Yu!
Qin Yu's eyes turned cold. He placed his left hand firmly on the girl's shoulder and continued to pour spiritual energy into her. With a flick of his right hand, the Black Bone War Spear hummed and vibrated, its dark shadow spreading out like a storm.
"Qi Shield Spear Wall!"
As the spear spun, Spiritual Qi emanated, forming a sturdy barrier that blocked the shadow beast's attack. The black death energy crashed against the barrier, producing a piercing "sizzle" sound, and was dispersed like venom meeting flames.
Taking advantage of the moment, Qin Yu stomped down, and the Black Bone War Spear cleaved down! The spear's shadow transformed into a chilling arc of light, tearing the Shadow Beast apart. The Shadow Beast exploded into countless threads of death energy, frantically trying to burrow back into the girl's meridians.
"Don't even think about it!"
Qin Yu roared and immediately unleashed the Qi Cyclone Spear Dance. The spear spun wildly, whipping up a dark whirlwind that shattered and crushed the remaining death energy. At the same time, the gray light within his body surged quietly, flowing into the girl's body through his palm, completely refining the death energy.
A moment later, the girl's brows relaxed, her breathing gradually became steady, and color returned to her cheeks. Qin Yu exhaled a long breath, put away the Black Bone War Spear, and was drenched in cold sweat.
The girl slowly opened her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, her gaze still carrying a hint of confusion and weakness. She saw Qin Yu standing guard beside her, a flicker of surprise crossing her eyes. She abruptly sat up, her voice trembling with wariness:
"Who... who are you?"
Qin Yu quickly put down the Black Bone War Spear, took half a step back, and spoke in a calm and sincere voice:
"Please don't misunderstand, young lady. I am Qin Yu, a disciple of the White Cloud Sect. I was hiding from Demonic Spirit in the Northern Dark Abyss Valley just now, and I didn't expect you to be caught up in this place as well. You were severely injured at the time, and death energy was rampant in your body. I just helped you suppress and clear away the death energy."
The girl paused, the wariness in her eyes slowly fading. She nodded gently, "White Cloud Sect... I see." Her breathing gradually became steady, a trace of color returning to her face. She whispered, "Thank you for saving me."
Immediately, her expression tightened, as if she suddenly remembered something, and she stared at Qin Yu: "Oh, right! You just said... you also encountered Demonic Spirit?"
Qin Yu's brows furrowed, and he slowly nodded. "It's not just an encounter, but hordes of demonic Demonic Spirit, surging in like a tide. This Northern Dark Abyss Valley is no longer an ordinary dead land, but seems to have been completely corrupted by some kind of power."
Upon hearing this, the girl's eyes suddenly turned cold. Just then, Qin Yu probed her aura with his Spiritual Sense and was shocked to discover that this seemingly young girl had a cultivation level similar to his own, and was also at the Major Accomplishment of the Yuan Transformation Realm!
She exhaled softly, her face still pale, but she raised her hand to wipe away the bloodstains at her temple, her gaze calm and composed. "My name is Mu Qingwan, from Dream Void Moon. I have entered the Northern Dark Abyss Valley to investigate an unusual event."
At this point, her gaze softened slightly, and she gave Qin Yu a slight bow, her voice clear yet firm. "If it weren't for Young Master Qin's intervention today, Qingwan would likely have perished in the deathly aura. Qingwan will forever remember this life-saving grace."
Seeing that the girl's breathing was gradually stabilizing, Qin Yu asked in a deep voice, "Miss Mu, you just said that you are from Dream Void Moon... Is that also a sect from the Great Yan Continent?"
Mu Qingwan nodded gently, her expression calm yet tinged with pride. "Yes, 'Dream Void Moon' is just what outsiders call it. Our sect's true name is Silent Ring Palace. It is located deep within the clouds of the far north, shrouded in frost and moonlight year-round, and few in the world know of it."
"The Silent Ring Palace..." Qin Yu repeated softly, his eyes flickering slightly as he silently memorized it.
He then turned around, looking at the deathly still valley, and asked in confusion, "Miss Mu, why did you come here alone? This place is filled with deathly aura, extremely eerie, unlike any ordinary place."
Mu Qingwan's expression softened for a moment, then she sighed softly, "I came to gather herbs for my senior sister. Legend has it that deep within the Northern Dark Abyss Valley grows a 'Withered Wood Spring' —a miraculous flower that can reverse decay and regenerate spiritual veins. My senior sister was injured during her cultivation, and without this herb, she probably won't be able to advance even half a step further."
Her voice was low, yet carried an unwavering determination. "So I ventured here alone. I thought it would only be fraught with danger, but I never expected... to encounter such a bizarre Demonic Spirit."
Her eyes trembled slightly, as if recalling the scene before her, and her voice lowered. "They came in hordes, like an endless tide of death. Wave after wave, tireless. Just when you managed to kill one batch, a new one would emerge from the deathly fog in an instant. I desperately tried to break through, and although I managed to shake them off temporarily, I was severely injured and finally stumbled here... If it weren't for Young Master Qin's intervention, I'm afraid I would have already perished here."
As she finished speaking, her gaze fell on Qin Yu, and her voice carried a hint of sincerity. "I, Mu Qingwan, will never forget this life-saving grace."
Qin Yu pondered for a moment, his gaze fixed on the ever-churning deathly aura outside the cave, his expression cold and cautious. "Since our acquaintance is fate, Miss Mu, you are now severely injured, and I have been battling the Demonic Spirit in this valley for a long time. Those Demonic Spirit outside come in waves, extremely strange, and with just the two of us... we simply cannot withstand them."
His voice was low and resolute, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "Going out rashly would only be suicide."
Upon hearing Mu Qingwan's expression darkened, but she quickly regained her composure. She nodded gently, her voice soft yet firm. "Yes, Young Master Qin is right. The Demonic Spirit outside are unusual. They seem to be impervious to fatigue and unaffected by injuries. Once targeted, they surge forth like a dead sea. In our current state, if we force our way out, we will only be trapped and die deep within the abyss."
She closed her eyes briefly, took a moment to gather her breath, and then spoke again, "Let's hide here for now, recover our Spiritual Qi and injuries, and then go out to investigate after a day. We need to make sure we're all in top condition to have any chance of survival."
Looking at the calmness and decisiveness in her eyes, Qin Yu nodded slightly in his heart, secretly admiring her. "Although this woman is about the same age as me, she is calm and composed, and does not panic in the face of adversity. She is no ordinary person."
He then set up several simple Spiritual Qi barriers at the cave entrance to prevent the death energy from seeping in, and a faint glow appeared inside the cave. The death energy was kept out, leaving only silence.
As the fire gradually burned, the silhouettes of the two figures were illuminated in the cave. Qin Yu and Mu Qingwan sat facing each other, both closing their eyes and breathing deeply, using this brief moment of tranquility to gather the strength to once again step into the depths of the abyss.