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Seeing that Wu Liang was devouring them one after another, Hong Lie went along with it, tossing some lower-level Soul Beasts towards him.
He could almost feel Wu Liang's spiritual power surging at an astonishing rate.
They were both cultivating, but Wu Liang was practically playing a hacked version!
"Magical beasts really do have a natural advantage over humans..."
This world originally belonged to beasts; humans were only later arrivals.
Boom!
The Fiery Two-Headed Lizard spewed out a ball of scorching flames, driving away all the Soul Beasts in front of it.
"Speed ​​up a bit. The Soul Beasts that Ah Tai lured out will return soon," Hong Lie said in a deep voice.
After making their way through the ruins, the group successfully reached the very center of the site.
There was a shrine here. The character for "wood" was still faintly visible, but the rest of the text had been completely eroded by the passage of time.
Two Ninth Rank Soul Beasts flew out of the shrine, and from the ruins beside it, numerous Corpse Beasts crawled out, including some Ninth Rank ones.
Hong Lie's pupils constricted, somewhat shocked.
Although there were many Soul Beasts, Hong Tai had already lured most of them away, yet two Ninth Rank remained—this was far too many.
He wasn't afraid of Ninth Rank Soul Beasts, but the others wouldn't be able to handle them.
Hong Lie quickly swallowed a large amount of light-attribute spiritual medicine to suppress the Soul-Devouring Curse, then turned to look at the others.
"You go find the location of the Soul-Cleansing Pool. I'll handle these!"
The Fiery Two-Headed Lizard charged towards the Corpse Beasts, its terrifying King Rank body rampaging through the beasts, completely unafraid of them.
Hong Lie, meanwhile, activated his cultivation technique, unleashing several Soul-Destroying Seals.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The powerful attacks forced Ling Qingxue and the others to retreat to the side.Â
"Everyone, hurry and find the Soul-Cleansing Pool! The governor is injured and can't sustain a long battle!" Lin Zhennan urged.
"Yes, sir!" The four provincial soldiers responded in unison.
Ling Qingxue led Wu Liang towards the shrine with a somber look in her eyes.
Although the shrine was dilapidated, it contained tens of thousands of spirit tablets of various sizes, covered in dust, their inscriptions eroded.
"Little Xuexue, didn't you say the entire Soul Tribe was wiped out? Who made these spirit tablets?"
How could the dead make spirit tablets for themselves?
"It's probably the Soul Beasts that made them. Even as magical beasts, they still retain some memories of their past lives. Perhaps they don't want to completely disappear from the world."
Wu Liang clicked his tongue twice, unable to comprehend it.
"They're already dead, so what's the use of spirit tablets? Why don't we just call Beiming Feng over? He's powerful enough to find the Soul-Cleansing Pool quickly."
Ling Qingxue shook her head.
"No need. Beiming Feng's magical beast can walk into the void. It's currently watching us from another space. It will act when necessary."
"Whoa! Does Kunpeng have this ability?" Wu Liang exclaimed in shock.
Ling Qingxue smiled. "Every divine beast has its own special talent. Don’t underestimate others."
Walking in the void, completely disappearing from this space—that ability was indeed powerful.
No matter how powerful you are, if you don't have the power to control the space, you can't attack your opponent.
Only now did Wu Liang understand why Ling Qingxue wasn't worried about Yang Wuqi attacking her. With a King Rank expert hiding in the shadows, how could Yang Wuqi dare to act rashly?
Ling Qingxue glanced at the meditation mat on the ground and bent down to touch it.
A whistling sound cut through the air behind her, but she deftly dodged it.
Doctor Li looked at her with a smile.
"Little girl, you should have guessed my identity long ago, right?"
"The Jade-Faced Physician, right?"
Doctor Li laughed heartily, looking impressed.
"You're really clever. Although I'm the Third Elder of the Beast King Cult, I've only truly participated in a handful of its operations. Others only know my name, yet you managed to guess my identity!"
Ling Qingxue sneered. "If you don't participate in the Beast King Cult's operations, why did you join it?"
Doctor Li tilted his head slightly, a look of nostalgia on his face.
"Because… I'm a scholar. I study medicine not to cure diseases and save lives, but to research magical beasts and the true mysteries of life. The Beast King Cult has abundant resources for my research."
"So you're helping Yang Wuqi this time for the Taotie bloodline?"
The Divine Doctor Li nodded with a smile. "That's right. You are the first human in history to contract with a Taotie. I'm extremely interested in this exception. Come with me, let me study you, let me see what makes your body different from ordinary people. That way, you and your magical beast can live. Once Yang Wuqi appears, you will surely die!"
"Are you planning to part ways with Yang Wuqi?" Ling Qingxue asked, frowning.
Doctor Li chuckled. "We are merely partners. The title of Third Elder was bestowed upon me by the Beast King Cult, but I have never truly acknowledged it. From beginning to end, I have been a free man!"
Seeing Ling Qingxue remain calm, Doctor Li smiled slightly.
"You think Beiming Feng is your trump card, don't you? But let me tell you the truth, Yang Wuqi is a master strategist. He planned everything. This is your last chance. You come with me willingly, or I'll take you away; otherwise, you'll die."
"I control my own life!"
Ling Qingxue raised her palm, activating all the spiritual formations she had secretly set up.
Explosions erupted from all sides of the ancestral hall, reducing it to ruins.
Hearing the commotion, Lin Zhennan and four other provincial soldiers rushed over.
Doctor Li looked disappointed, his expression somewhat helpless.
"Why are you unwilling to contribute to the medical industry of our country? Once you die, your research value will be greatly reduced."
Lin Zhennan's face darkened with anger.
"Doctor Li, what nonsense are you spouting!"
"He's the Jade-Faced Physician. Kill him directly, don't let him escape!" Ling Qingxue said.
Lin Zhennan's pupils constricted, his eyes filled with disbelief.
A person who had been by their side for so long was actually a member of the Beast King Cult!
Doctor Li smiled faintly. "It's useless. I am a Ninth Rank martial artist. While they may outnumber me, they are only Eighth Ranks. The advantage is mine!"
He extended a palm, spewing out bluish-purple poisonous gas.
Using poison was his true strength; even a Ninth Rank martial artist would find it difficult to defend against.
"Wu Liang!" Ling Qingxue said in a deep voice.
"Understood, understood, I'm not stupid!"
Wu Liang flapped his wings and flew away. A powerful devouring force emanated from his body, swallowing up all the surrounding air mixed with poisonous gas.
The Gluttonous Beast was immune to all poisons; as long as it swallowed something, the Gluttonous Stomach could digest it, and it could even help him improve.
A look of frustration crossed Doctor Li's face.
"Damn it, I completely forgot about you!!"
He had planned to dispose of Lin Zhennan and his companions quickly, then take Ling Qingxue and Wu Liang away, but now it seemed he had no choice but to study their corpses.
A cold glint appeared in Lin Zhennan's eyes.
"Kill him!"