Zhang Ling controlled the Void Bug to enter the Black Tower.
As soon as the Void Bug entered the Black Tower, it was met with endless ghost energy, with fierce souls and evil spirits everywhere, like entering a ghost realm.
Through the divine sense attached to the Void Bug, Zhang Ling's expression outside changed slightly.
The Void Bug also sensed the danger. Without his command, it released more black and white energy to wrap itself. The entire body instantly twisted its head, wanting to leave this dangerous place.
Zhang Ling quickly comforted the spirit bug, and the Void Bug restrained its immediate escape. "I sense the aura of the High Priest." Dongfang Ya suddenly called out with joy.
At the same time, Zhang Ling also sensed that there were three powerful auras fighting among the endless ghost spirits. Two of the auras were indeed those of High Priest Luo Ming and Old Devil Baihua.
The Scarlet Sound Drum in High Priest Luo Ming's hand kept ringing, vibrating with scarlet sonic waves. Each vibration impacting the hundreds of ghost spirits around them, repelling most of them.
Thirty to forty huge blue Saint Devil Bugs surrounded him, spitting out clusters of blue devil fire, sticking on the ghost spirits. Those ghosts screaming and transforming into green smoke.
The sound of a phoenix singing sounded, and one blue and one azure phoenix circled overhead, releasing streaks of azure sword light, slaying hundreds of evil ghosts. Naturally, it was Old Devil Baihua's Phoenix and Luan Twin Swords.
There was also a mass of blood-colored demonic shadow, transforming into a demon covered in blood-colored scales, with blood-colored snakes like tentacles growing from its back, fighting with three or four ghost kings no weaker than Core Formation cultivators.
The aura of this demonic shadow was even stronger than Old Devil Baihua and High Priest Luo Ming by a fraction.
But the situation of the three of them was not good. Although they kept slaying ghost spirits, they were surrounded by endless ghost spirits and could only persevere.
The space crack created by the Void Bug had already connected the inside and outside of the Black Tower. Although it was very unstable, it was connected after all.
A portion of Zhang Ling's and Dongfang Ya's divine sense could also pass through. Although divine sense passing through the two connected space cracks would be squeezed by the space pressure and disappear for the most part, they could still see some of the situation clearly.
"Brother Luo, this won't work. The ghost entities are endless. We will be exhausted to death." Old Devil Baihua, who originally dressed like a wealthy young master, now had disheveled hair and looked somewhat crazy.
"I naturally know, but I have tried several methods. The entrances and exits of this tower have disappeared. There is no way out at all." High Priest Luo Ming's tone was also not good, and the fur coat he was wearing was already tattered.
Before he could finish speaking, the blood-colored demonic shadow snorted and interrupted him, "This one told you earlier that this is an independent space. Only by breaking this space can you escape to the outside. For now, the only plan is to combine the strongest attacks in one place to see if we can break the space, otherwise we can only wait for death."
"Breaking space is easier said than done. Even with a few more cultivators of the same rank, the space here is thicker than the outside. How can we break it... huh, what is that?" Old Devil Baihua said, suddenly seeming to observe something, looking at a certain position overhead.
Overhead, a new batch of ghost entities densely packed and rushing over, but among them was a ball of black and white light, half a unit of length, approx. meters in size, flickering. Luo Ming and the blood-colored demonic shadow also instantly observed that unusual light and sensed a strong spatial fluctuation.
"Two fellow cultivators, quickly escape through this space crack." A strange voice came from the light.
Immediately afterward, the black and white light suddenly expanded several times, hiding a vertical space crack half a unit of length, approx. meters long. It was swaying and extremely unstable, but it could indeed barely accommodate one person to pass through.
Old Devil Baihua and the two were stunned when they saw this strange space crack.
At this time, another female voice came from inside. "High Priest, this crack connects to the outside and can be safely passed through."
The female voice sounded ethereal, but High Priest Luo Ming immediately recognized the owner of the voice, the Demon Soul Hall Saintess he had personally appointed.
However, he frowned and showed a hesitant look, as did Old Devil Baihua. They had been trapped here for two hours, surrounded by endless ghost entities, not only consuming a lot of magic power, but also extremely tired in mind.
Among these ghost entities, some ghost spirits were good at confusing the mind. Just now, a big-headed ghost in the mid-Core Formation stage almost tricked them.
Not to mention the two great cultivators being doubtful, the purple light in the eyes of that blood-colored demonic shadow flashed, seemingly judging the truth. It immediately transformed into a mass of blood light and rushed up.
The ghost spirits blocking the way were torn to pieces by the blood shadow. The demonic shadow passed through the space crack without hesitation.
Seeing this, the High Priest and the two also reacted quickly, and rushed over with determination. Being trapped in place would eventually be exhausted to death. It was better to take a gamble and pass through this suddenly appearing space crack.
A streak of blood light, then a streak of purple light, followed by a streak of pink light. All of them passed through the space crack in one or two breaths.
This space crack also immediately shattered into specks of black and white light and dissipated.
Only countless ghost entities were left confused. After a while, they seemed to know that the prey had disappeared. Many ghost entities still filled the Black Tower space, but they became much more stable. Like souls without consciousness, drifting aimlessly.
Outside the inverted Black Tower.
The first to come out, the blood-colored demonic shadow, laughed wildly. "Haha, finally out." His body flashed with blood light, and his body solidified, transforming into a man covered in crimson scales, with several crimson bone spurs growing on his forehead and arms. This appearance was definitely not human, like some kind of demon.
Zhang Ling frowned. He sensed that this man had the aura of a true demon, and it was very strong. Could it be a demon transformed from a demon beast? He couldn't help but guess in his heart.
The blood scale man sensed Zhang Ling's gaze and glanced at him. The blood light in his eyes flashed, and his gaze fell on the flying Void Bug. "So it's a Void Bug, no wonder it can break space."
Saying this, the blood light on this person flashed, releasing a approximately meters large blood-colored demon claw and grabbing towards the Void Bug without restraint.
Zhang Ling's face sank, he flicked his sleeve, and the Void Bug flashed and hid into his sleeve. Seven flying swords emerged one after another, slashing out streaks of sword light. The sword light slashed on the demon claw, and the demon claw was slashed into wisps of blood light. But it did not dissipate, but instead transformed into streaks of blood-colored long snakes, pouncing over.
"What are you doing?" Dongfang Ya exclaimed.
Zhang Ling was already prepared, quickly retreating dozens of unit of length, approx. meters. A ball of yellow light flew out of his hand, congealing into five or six yellow light curtains in front of him. The blood-colored snake shadow easily broke the first two layers of light curtains, with extraordinary power.
With a thought, the remaining light curtains lit up with dazzling yellow light, solidifying a bit, blocking the snake shadow. Immediately following, the sword light flashed, stirring the blood-colored snake shadow into pieces.
The blood scale man snorted, his body swayed and transformed into a streak of blood light and rushed over.
"Stop."
At this time, High Priest Luo Ming and the two also saw this scene. Luo Ming's face sank and shouted, and a section of translucent black chain suddenly appeared in his hand, pulling it hard.
Suddenly, a muffled grunt, and the blood scale man fell from the air, emitting black smoke, his body was already covered with blue-black chains.
These chains were very strange, with densely packed mysterious spirit patterns engraved on them, constantly tightening.
"Blood Heart, still want to taste the Demon Sealing Chain? Be honest with this one." High Priest Luo Ming flung his hand, and the blood scale man was directly flung hundreds of unit of length, approx. meters away, smashing a piece of broken stone wall with a rumble.
The look of surprise on Dongfang Ya's face had not faded, and her heart was even more surprised.
At this moment, she also recognized the blood scale man. He seemed to be the ancient demon who had caused a ruckus before. It was said that he escaped from the demon spring in the outer sea. However, this demon raged in the territory of the Otherworld Demon Clan for a while, and was eventually strangulated by the Demon Soul Hall.
Now he was not dead.
High Priest Luo Ming did not even look at that ancient demon, his gaze fell on Zhang Ling, sizing up him. "May I know your name, friend?"
"Zhang Ling, I have met the High Priest." Zhang Ling flicked his finger lightly and retrieved his flying sword, responding neither humble nor arrogant.
On the other side, Old Devil Baihua was also very interested in looking at Zhang Ling. "You used that space attribute spirit bug to save us?"
"Zhang just happened to have a spirit bug with some space supernatural powers, which happened to break the space barrier of this tower, opening a small gap."
Dongfang Ya also recovered her expression. "That's right, it was Zhang who helped the two of you escape."
"Good. I never owe anyone favors. Since Zhang helped me escape, this is a Demon Soul Token, consider it a reward." High Priest Luo Ming nodded, and suddenly flung out a purple token, which floated over.
This was a token the size of a palm, with an ancient demon with three heads and six arms engraved on it, roaring to the sky. There was also a layer of demon light shining on it, like a magic weapon.
Zhang Ling did not receive the token. He helped the two of them escape, not for any reward. But to have two more powerful cultivators to deal with the Ghost King Sect.
"Take it, there is nothing wrong with this Demon Soul Token. With this token, you can walk freely in the territory of the Otherworld Demon Clan, and you can also trade with most of the Otherworld Demon Clan people, especially in some demon forbidden area, which will produce some cultivate immortality resources that we don't need. Some of your cultivators are indeed very envious." Dongfang Ya glanced at the Demon Soul Token and quietly transmitted a voice to Zhang Ling.
"Since the High Priest is so kind, I will accept it." Hearing Dongfang Ya's voice transmission, Zhang Ling also smiled and put away the Demon Soul Token with a wave of his hand.
He didn't care that this token could walk in the territory of the Otherworld Demon Clan, but it also had the effect of trading some items. This could indeed move him.
"High Priest Luo, you have put this young master in a difficult position." Old Devil Baihua next to him showed a bitter smile, patting his head with the flower fan in his hand, with a bitter look on his face. "I don't have a Demon Soul Token here, but I see that you have solid earth spiritual power all over your body. I think you mainly cultivate earth attribute skills. I do have a piece of Earth Yellow Essence, which may be useful to you."
A green jade box was thrown out of the old demon's hand.
Hearing the three words Earth Yellow Essence, Zhang Ling revealed a look of joy. He immediately received the jade box, opened a seam and glanced at it. Immediately put away. "Thank you, Daoist Baihua."
"What is the situation now? I sense a powerful aura over there, which is not ordinary. Is it the Ghost King Sect doing something?" High Priest Luo Ming asked, looking towards the square.
Old Devil Baihua frowned slightly and looked over there, revealing a solemn look.
Zhang Ling and Dongfang Ya looked at each other. Seeing that this woman had no intention of speaking, Zhang Ling calmly spoke. "During the time that the two Daoists were trapped, the Ghost King Sect slaughtered us wantonly, and more than half of our fellow Daoists have fallen. They seem to be holding a blood sacrifice... The remaining Daoists are basically gathered over there, trying to break the restrictions outside the palace complex to escape."
He briefly explained the situation during this period. Hearing that half of the cultivators had fallen, the two of them showed shock on their faces.
"What are the two of you planning to do next?" Zhang Ling asked, his eyes flashing a few times. If these two late-stage Core Formation experts joined the battle, they would not be afraid of the Ghost King Sect cultivators.
But at this moment, he saw that the spiritual power on these two people had consumed a lot, and it was hard to say whether they would be willing to fight with the Ghost King Sect cultivators again.
If they were unwilling to fight, then there was nothing to say, they could only escape on their own.
"Hmph, the Ghost King Sect actually hid a late-stage cultivator, which is a bit unexpected. But since we have already come out, what is there to fear? I want to see what they are doing." Old Devil Baihua had a smile on his face, but a heavy baleful aura appeared on his face.
Obviously, this one was not willing to suffer. "What do you think, High Priest?"
"Go."
High Priest Luo Ming didn't say anything, just responded simply, his body swayed and transformed into a streak of purple light, flying directly towards the square.
"Hehe." Old Devil Baihua smiled and followed. He didn't believe that High Priest Luo was blinded by anger. The main reason was that he still wanted to get the ghost peach that increased lifespan.
Regardless of whether the ghost peach could really increase lifespan, it must not be ordinary. This kind of opportunity, this old guy would not dare to let go easily.
They could cultivate to the late-stage Core Formation realm, all of them were people with perseverance. They had not experienced any big storms, and they had not gained any benefits. Instead, they were played by the people of the Ghost King Sect. It was impossible for them to leave willingly.
Zhang Ling and Dongfang Ya naturally followed. Finally, there was a streak of red light trailing behind, it was the blood scale man. This demon stared at them with a cold face.
Giving Zhang Ling a sense of crisis like needles on his back.
"Be careful, this person is not a member of the Otherworld Demon Clan. If I am not mistaken, he is the ancient demon who caused a ruckus in our clan before. Although the High Priest seems to be able to drive him, be more worried." Dongfang Ya transmitted a voice to Zhang Ling on the way, telling him the identity of the blood scale man.
Hearing this, Zhang Ling was also startled in his heart. Ancient demon, there was actually this kind of ancient demon in this world. No wonder he could sense that this person had a deep true魔之气(真魔之气: demon energy).
He was naturally more vigilant.
But since High Priest Luo Ming could control this guy, it would be of great help to the current situation. This ancient demon looked stronger than a late-stage Core Formation cultivator.
It was a powerful combat force.
