172: Yinming monk, kill him!

The situation with the Yin Nether Sect is extremely complex.

While they are the natural opposite of Qingchi Mountain, in the Yellow Sand Plains, the Yin Nether Sect was not completely annihilated by Qingchi Mountain; instead, they were strictly guarded but allowed to retain a lifeline.

For instance, Yanmo Mountain, the Luan Xiu Alliance, and even the widespread demonic arts of the Demon Transformation lineage.

This all seems very strange.

Scheming, scheming, and more scheming.

These Dao Foundation and Purple Mansion old fogeys, instead of focusing on cultivation all day, only know how to scheme this and scheme that.

They are truly… annoying.

In fact, Shen Li could easily see that the so-called Righteous Path and the so-called Demonic Path were nothing more than pawns.

Pawns of various powerful figures.

According to the current situation and the intelligence gathered, it seems the Yin Nether Sect, as a pawn, was placed in the wrong position.

Under the instruction of certain individuals.

Qingchi Mountain and many Immortal Sects attacked the Yin Nether Sect.

Qingchi Mountain, with its unreasonable force, replaced the Yin Nether Sect, acquired their territory, and became a prominent Immortal Sect with a respectable standing.

Although its foundation was somewhat weak.

And many Immortal Sects seized the Yin Nether Sect's original positions, even that of the Jiedushi and Zhoumu.

They devoured everything.

Behind all of this, it wasn't just the Yin Nether Sect that fell.

Of course, this matter was too distant for Shen Li, and overthinking it was useless.

From some fragmented information from Wang Teng, it was known that when Immortal Sen Yan had his Breakthrough, he had an in-depth conversation with Immortal Master Hong Tu.

It seemed the Yin Nether Sect's remaining value had not yet been fully exploited.

Perhaps the Yin Nether Sect still had many treasures hidden away, waiting for other Yin Nether Sect Cultivators to become Dao Foundation before being retrieved?

You must allow before you can take.

This might explain why the Yin Nether Sect is still so rampant in the Yellow Sand Plains and why Yin Nether Sect Cultivators appeared at the celebration.

As his thoughts swirled, he saw a Solitary Soul Hand Seal descending from the sky, intending to completely envelop Shen Li.

The Yin Nether Sect Cultivator said with a chilling tone:

"A mere Qi Refining Stage - 7th Layer junior, daring to covet the Opportunity of this place? Coming here to broaden your horizons is one thing, but as for Dao Foundation, that's not something you should fantasize about!"

This person's aura was vast, at the Qi Refining Stage - 9th Layer; although not at Great Perfection, two whole Realms higher in cultivation were outwardly enough to look down on Shen Li, a Qi Refining Stage - 7th Layer Cultivator.

However, as the Qi Gathering Technique was activated, the Yin Nether Sect Cultivator's expression suddenly darkened.

"This aura is very familiar; are you from Qingchi Mountain? Then I cannot let you live."

Seeing this, many Cultivators who had been exploring nearby chose to retreat.

The exploration had only just begun, and there were still many Opportunities around; there was no need to confront a Qi Refining Stage - 9th Layer Cultivator.

This was only the beginning of the celebration, and such a confrontation was truly inappropriate.

It's just a pity... this Qingchi Mountain Cultivator is probably going to suffer greatly!

Shen Li, however, looked calmly at the Yin Nether Sect Cultivator spouting nonsense before him, then tilted his head.

He showed no resistance whatsoever, seemingly standing there waiting to die!

Seeing this, the Cultivator sneered; suppressing a Qi Refining Stage - 7th Layer with a Qi Refining Stage - 9th Layer was extremely easy.

He didn't even need to use many spell techniques; just relying on Spiritual Qi alone was enough!

The Solitary Soul Grand Hand Seal descended with a roar, and a giant handprint suddenly appeared around Shen Li!

The surrounding withered trees shattered.

At the same time, a feeling of delusion and dizziness slowly emerged from his heart.

But suddenly, the smile on Shen Li's lips began to turn sinister.

His chaotic and restless emotions instantly transformed into nourishment for his Heart Demon.

The Yin Nether Sect Cultivator of the Soul-Snatching lineage was instantly dumbfounded, frozen in place, his face fluctuating between clear and dark expressions.

"What's going on? Logically, this person should have fallen into a state of madness!"

Then Shen Li's voice came, clear and light: "Soul-Snatching lineage?"

Before the Cultivator could speak, an ice cicada, as if exquisitely carved from jade, landed on his shoulder!

The look of uncertainty on his face instantly vanished, replaced by a look of astonishment.

"He wasn't affected by any Soul-Snatching at all? Damn it!"

Boom!

The ice cicada suddenly exploded, and a fine, dense layer of frost landed on his Physical Body.

His Physical Body instantly stiffened, and his Spiritual Qi began to freeze.

He was completely frozen in place, unable to move a single inch.

The few scattered Immortal Sect Cultivators who were watching the show couldn't help but retreat, their eyes filled with horror as they witnessed the scene.

"This... isn't right? This person must have hidden his cultivation!"

"This person must be at Qi Refining Perfection to be able to use a minor art to freeze this Yin Nether Sect Cultivator!"

"Run! Be careful not to be targeted!"

The unfriendly gazes around them scattered like birds and beasts.

Shen Li slowly approached, the frost on his body becoming increasingly evident.

The surrounding vegetation, sensing the icy frost Qi, unconsciously began to curl up.

Some weaker creatures actually dropped dead on the spot!

"Move! Move! How is this possible! This person is only at Qi Refining Stage - 7th Layer! Why is the power of this minor art so terrifying!"

"Damn this Physical Body! Move!"

Crack.

Crack.

A smile suddenly appeared on the Yin Nether Sect Cultivator's face.

He secretly thought that once he immediately escaped, he would definitely teach the Cultivator before him a lesson and retaliate.

But the next second, his entire arm was shattered in response.

Pieces of ice shards, accompanied by the腥 smell of blood and flesh, assaulted Shen Li, staining his pure white clothes with blood.

His originally gentle and elegant face was now somewhat pale, giving him a handsome yet sinister feeling.

And the Cultivator's face was filled with confusion... and bone-deep fear.

"How... is this possible!"

Watching the Qi Refining Stage - 9th Layer Yin Nether Sect Cultivator's aura gradually dissipate, Shen Li fiddled with the Wuxie in his hand.

"A good-for-nothing who doesn't know how to read the room."

"Dying is just dying for nothing."

"Your Yin Nether Sect was forcibly broken through, probably because of the accumulated problems caused by nurturing so many good-for-nothings like you."

A hum.

Wuxie was activated again, and the man's Physical Body suddenly disintegrated, then dissipated.

And before the Soul could leave the Physical Body, it was absorbed by the Ice Soul Technique.

Frantic rage and roars emerged from the depths of his heart, but Shen Li turned a deaf ear.

The Heart Demon began to feast.

How could the various methods of the Yin Nether Sect be normal?

The Ice Soul Technique was no exception; it used living Souls as fuel for xuanyin jade to refine the Ice Soul Technique!

It was truly vicious.

However, even if Shen Li's Heart Demon dominated his Physical Body, he was too lazy to use the living Souls of ordinary mortals for sacrifice.

It wasn't out of benevolence or kindness.

It was simply because the efficiency was too low.

How could the living Souls of some ordinary mortals compare to the living Souls of Cultivators, Extreme Martial Warriors, or Yao Beasts?

Within the celebration, everyone was an enemy... and there were also local Yao Beasts, and in the ancient city of Jingjue, there was even soaring resentment.

Wasn't this the best place to refine the Ice Soul Technique?

The Cloud Sea Immortal Sect, and many attendants, weren't they all the best source of living Souls?

Shen Li smiled, his voice bone-chillingly cold, as he crushed the urn in his hand.

The yin Soul ash within flowed like sand through his fingers, then completely gathered onto his Physical Body.

Ashes enchanted, Heart Demon in power.

What kind of Righteous Path Cultivator?

Isn't this purely a Demonic Cultivator??

The Ice Soul Technique was rapidly taking shape.

Afterward, Shen Li twisted his neck and gave a benevolent smile to the few Cultivators around him, though no matter how one looked at it, this smile instilled great fear.

He paid no attention to the crowd.

Hearing the roars of many Yao Beasts, he first abandoned the location of the yin wood spirit pearl and instead headed towards the sound of the Yao Beasts' roars!

The Ice Soul Technique... would be his reliance in the future!

It must be prioritized!