205: Senior! Lin Xiu!

An eerie black mist surged out from Protector Wu's body, enveloping Yun Shan's Soul.

A chewing sound emanated from within the mist.

Hai Bodong and the others' expressions suddenly changed; just hearing that sound sent shivers down their spines.

What exactly was happening within that invisible mist?

“Gulp...”

Xiao Li's Adam's apple bobbed, and the knuckles of the hand holding the long spear faintly turned white.

It seemed he had rejoiced too soon... This mysterious fellow still had many trump cards, and even Yun Shan's death was probably part of his plan.

“What's going on, Teacher?”

Xiao Yan bit his tongue lightly, using the pain to fight off his body's fatigue, while continuously stuffing Medicinal Pills into his mouth to replenish his Qi.

“The Hall of Souls possesses methods to strengthen themselves by devouring Souls. This guy probably planned this from the very beginning. We can't let him succeed in devouring; we must interrupt him!”

Venerable Yao's face was extremely solemn, white flames enveloped his body, and he actively launched an attack towards Protector Wu.

“Help! We must interrupt him!”

Shouting at Hai Bodong and the others, Xiao Yan gripped his Mysterious Heavy Ruler and followed.

Subsequently, Hai Bodong and the others also launched their attacks.

However, to everyone's surprise, their attacks landed on the black mist and were all rendered into nothingness.

“Do you really think you can break my Hall of Souls' secret technique with just you people?!”

Protector Wu's triumphant laughter echoed from within the mist.

The louder his laughter, the uglier Xiao Yan and the others' expressions became.

“Lin Xiu, what's going on? Why aren't their attacks working?”

Medusa couldn't figure out the reason and instinctively sought an answer from him.

Void Swallowing Flame?

Lin Xiu murmured in his heart, shook his head, and didn't voice his guess.

But he felt that it was almost certainly related to the Void Swallowing Flame.

Just as Hai Bodong and the others thought the situation was bad enough and wouldn't worsen, another unexpected event occurred.

The black mist suddenly erupted with an eerie suction force.

This power had no effect on them, but the Elders of the Yunlan Sect stiffened, like puppets frozen in place, with expressions of pain creeping onto their faces.

“What are you doing? Stop! I told you to stop!”

Yun Yun was greatly alarmed by this scene. Those Elders were the pillars of the Sect.

If anything happened to them, the Yunlan Sect would truly exist in name only.

“I helped them raise their strength back then; now it's time for my Hall of Souls to reap the harvest.”

Protector Wu sneered.

Streams of Soul bodies rushed out from their bodies, flying towards the black mist in the sky.

“No wonder a large number of Dou Wang and Dou Huang level Elders appeared in the Yunlan Sect in the past two years. So this is what was behind it.”

Medusa's face showed sudden understanding, and a chill ran through her body.

The Hall of Souls' methods were truly eerie and terrifying.

They could not only bestow power upon others but also take it back at will.

Clang!

A sword cry.

As Yun Shan died, the Seal within Yun Yun's body dissipated. After regaining her strength, she charged towards the black mist with her sword, “Bastard, return their Souls!”

“Hmph, overestimating yourself!”

Her reply was a cold snort filled with disdain. The black mist surged, erupting with a force that directly sent her flying.

Her long sword slipped from her grasp, and Yun Yun hit the ground, rolling a few times.

“Xiao Yan!”

His attention was drawn to Yun Yun, who was covered in dust, when his Teacher's voice suddenly rang in his ears.

Turning his head, Xiao Yan was startled.

He saw Venerable Yao's unprecedentedly serious expression, “Every word I say next, you must remember carefully. I will Seal the Bone Chilling Flame in your naring. When you are confident enough, you can swallow it to evolve your Cultivation Technique.

If you encounter insurmountable trouble, take my ring to Central Plains, to a place called Starfall Pavilion, and find Venerable Feng. As long as he sees the ring, he will naturally understand and will do his best to protect you.”

“Teacher...”

Xiao Yan's heart tightened suddenly, and his voice was a little choked.

His Teacher's tone was like he was giving his last instructions, a situation that had never happened before.

Since leaving Wutan City, he had been accompanied by his Teacher.

Paving roads through mountains and building bridges over water.

Now, his Teacher was about to leave him.

“No matter what, Teacher, I will never let you fall into the Hall of Souls' hands.”

Xiao Yan's expression was firm.

Hearing this, Venerable Yao smiled freely, shook his head, “That Protector Wu is clearly giving his all; he won't give up easily until he achieves his goal. There's no need to make a meaningless sacrifice for a remnant Soul like me.”

He pressed his palm on Xiao Yan's head, “I've given you everything I can teach. I believe that with your potential, you will definitely have the qualifications to contend with the Hall of Souls in the future.”

No! It won't happen! There must still be a turning point! There must still be hope!

Xiao Yan couldn't accept it, shaking his head continuously, his eyes gradually reddening.

Suddenly, a name flashed through his mind.

He looked at Venerable Yao, “Teacher, there's also... there's also Senior Brother Lin Xiu. He promised me. Everyone in the academy knows that Senior Brother Lin Xiu is the most trustworthy. He will come, he definitely will!”

“It's useless. Lin Xiu is indeed very strong, but he is ultimately just a Dou Huang. And Protector Wu, even among Dou Zongs, is one of the strongest now.”

Venerable Yao looked at the black mist.

After a short period of brewing, the black mist began to shrink until it completely adhered to the armored Protector Wu's body.

A terrifying, cold aura rose from Protector Wu's body, enveloping the entire Yunlan Mountain.

This aura was much stronger than before.

So much so that the originally clear sky also became dim, and gusts of cold wind blew.

“You all leave. The battle that follows is no longer something you can participate in.”

Venerable Yao waved his hand heavily, his solitary figure floating forward, directly facing Protector Wu.

His back, like a great mountain, blocked all dangers for Xiao Yan.

“Yao Chen, I will take both you and your disciple back to the Hall of Souls, so there's no need for you to say your goodbyes here.”

Protector Wu's figure moved, leaving an afterimage in place.

White flames spread out, and Venerable Yao stood in the center of the sea of fire, as sparks collided with the pitch-black claws.

The range of the flames was rapidly diminishing.

Everyone could see that the Soul body of Yao Chen would definitely not last long under such an assault.

“Xiao Yan!”

A voice came from behind him, and Xiao Yan felt a pulling force on his arm.

“Second Brother.”

He looked at Xiao Li.

“Go! Hurry and go! We can't stay here any longer. You cannot fall into the Hall of Souls' hands, otherwise Father, and your Teacher, they will all be finished.”

Without explanation, Xiao Li tried to pull him away.

His younger brother was the most talented person in the Xiao Family; as long as he was alive, the Xiao Family still had hope.

“Want to leave? Do you really think you can leave?”

Protector Wu held a ball of black mist in his palm, from which familiar fluctuations emanated.

And in the sky, Venerable Yao's figure was already gone.

“Teacher!”

The veins on Xiao Yan's neck bulged.

“Hehehe...”

Protector Wu's mouth curved upwards, his triumphant expression undisguised.

The Venerable Yao, whom he had pursued for many years, was successfully captured. If he could find what the Hall Master needed on Xiao Yan, his position in the Hall of Souls would definitely be secure in the future.

“Go! Little brother, hurry and go!”

Xiao Li pushed Xiao Yan with all his might, but he couldn't move him.

“Senior Brother! Lin Xiu!”

In despair, Xiao Yan held almost no hope, using all his strength to shout a name.

The next second.

A somewhat gentle voice slowly rang out.

“A special situation has arisen, hasn't it? Then leave the rest to me.”