Chapter 713

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

The ferry boat proceeded through the Yin River, Xu Zixiao lay sprawled on the deck, every wound seeping spiritual light, looking quite severe.

However, the black jade box was still clutched tightly in his embrace.

Three avatars, at this moment each performing their duties.

The female Earth avatar circulated earth qi to stabilize the hull.

Zhu Rong's body was wreathed in cold-dispelling crimson flames.

Tai Bai stood at the bow, golden sword slanting toward the water surface.

This trip, the most crucial thing was already in hand, they had to return to Taiyin Jushi's seclusion place as soon as possible, to avoid complications from delay.

Splash~

Initially there was no problem, but halfway through the river surface suddenly stirred up huge waves.

Immediately after, a giant Yin Ao ten zhang wide burst out of the water.

Its back was covered in purple patterns, looking very strange.

Other Ao have four limbs, this thing had a full eight limbs.

As the Ao's feet swayed, they carried the might of tearing through the current.

Then at extreme speed it rammed viciously toward the ferry boat.

However, though the Yin beast was strong, it fell far short of those three dried corpses on River Heart Island.

"Hmph!"

Zhu Rong let out a cold snort,

the next second, the crimson flames around him surged violently.

The flames condensed into several fire snakes, directly twining toward the Yin Ao.

Yin evil meets fire and ignites; with sizzling sounds it immediately let out a pained howl.

The female Earth avatar saw this but didn't move, continuing to maintain the ferry boat's stability; she didn't want to capsize at this time, once the things were gone the main body would absolutely be furious.

Under the suppression of dense earth qi, the surging Yin water was smoothed the moment it approached.

Tai Bai's figure flashed, golden sword wrapped in sharp radiance, seizing the moment to thrust a sword into the Yin Ao's eye.

The vast majority of creatures, whether monsters or Yin beasts, the eyes are one of the vital points.

With a "pu-chi" sound, black blood sprayed out from inside.

In just a few breaths, this seemingly ferocious large Yin beast, under the cooperation of two Golden Core Late Stage avatars, was quickly dealt with.

The corpse they didn't let go either, directly collected it.

Yin beasts are far rarer than monsters, the selling price is also higher.

The ferry boat traveled all the way without surprise or danger, finally arriving at Taiyin Jushi's seclusion place.

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Inside Hongfeng Valley, Xu Zhangqing opened his eyes.

Today's work, all three disciples had finished.

But the master doesn't leave, so they don't dare leave either.

Seeing Xu Zhangqing leaning against a maple tree, they thought it held deep meaning, so the three imitated him.

Leaning here and there, stubbornly not much feeling, even their backs felt a bit painfully hard.

Xu Zhangqing couldn't help laughing: "Alright, that's it for today."

"Phew~ I almost fell asleep!"

"Eldest Senior Sister, you need to lose weight!"

"Xiao Feng, a few days without beating you, is your skin itching again?"

The three played and tussled, soon going to their own activity areas.

Although Xu Zhangqing was excited inside, he still remained steady as an old dog.

Step by step he walked toward the cultivation room, appearing calm and unhurried.

Upon reaching the cultivation room, only then did his face show wild joy, even laughing out loud: "Hehehe~"

The River Heart Island he had been thinking of for so long, not only did he finally land on it, there was an unexpected harvest.

Although he didn't take away various spiritual treasures, he took away the most precious thing.

Able to make three Nascent Soul Stage dried corpses guard it, the contents are absolutely not simple.

Immediately, Xu Zhangqing's figure flashed, his whole person entering his personal space.

Inside the space, three figures had already appeared.

Zhu Rong and the female Earth avatar, at this moment were protecting Xu Zixiao.

Only Tai Bai didn't come, staying behind at Jin Guang Cave.

Seeing the main body, Xu Zixiao struggled to rise, but was stopped by Xu Zhangqing raising a hand: "Don't move, recover properly."

These dense wounds, on an avatar would already be gone.

The good part is, spirit plant puppets have automatic healing ability.

"Main body, what next?"

"I thought it over, and the exploration of the Yin River can come to a close."

"What do you mean?"

"My focus going forward will be on the Yaoguang Nine Domains!"

"But on the Yin River side, I sensed the aura of the True Fire of Great Yin..."

"No rush, let's wait until I first give birth to a Thunder Spirit Root."

Seeing the main body put it that way, the avatar naturally had no objections.

It's just that Zhu Rong still harbored unwillingness in his heart.

Xu Zhangqing's gaze swept over Xu Zixiao, finally settling on the black jade box, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes: "This trip was perilous, yet it can be considered a rewarding return."

The female cultivator looked thoughtful: "The black jade box is simple and unadorned; one look tells you it's extremely ancient. The thing inside is probably no ordinary item."

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "Correct, I think so too."

At this moment, he suddenly looked at Zhu Rong: "You've been staying in the Yin River recently, causing your ranking on the list to drop.

Return to the Wan Family side early, improve your strength on one hand, and gather intelligence on the Yaoguang Nine Domains on the other."

Zhu Rong bowed and said: "Yes!"

After arrangements were settled, Xu Zhangqing took the black jade box.

Since he didn't know the opening method, he began to try.

The first type was the simplest, infuse mana; unfortunately it failed.

The second type used divine sense to leave an imprint, thereby forcibly achieving Bond Mastery.

The result was discovered to have not a bit of effect; it still failed.

The third type was the most extreme kind, which was to force out essence blood.

Xu Zhangqing originally thought this should be able to open it, but unexpectedly, the blood landing on it not only did not absorb, but instead slid off.

Fortunately his reaction was fast, and he immediately sucked it back.

Otherwise, not to mention the third method failing, he would also lose a drop of essence blood.

Xu Zhangqing raised an eyebrow: "Strange, none of the methods work?"

The female cultivator pondered: "Why don't you try just opening it directly?"

Xu Zhangqing went "Ah", then pressed on the top of the black jade box, merely exerting a little strength, and a "Click" sounded.

No mana, no divine sense imprint, no essence blood, yet it actually opened.

Seeing this scene, not to mention Xu Zhangqing, except for Xu Zixiao everyone was dumbfounded.

Previously encountered things all required various methods to attempt.

Good fellow, this is the first time encountering such a simple opening method.

The box lid slowly opened, the things inside revealed themselves.

Only two items:

A streak of golden light

A wisp of silver qi

This streak of golden light, Xu Zhangqing recognized it, and immediately blurted out: "Xuan Yuan Golden Light Talisman!"

Never expected, the black jade box actually contained it.

Although only one sheet, it is one of the important items for resisting Thunder Tribulation.

And the more it was like this, the more it made Xu Zhangqing and the others interested in the other silver qi.

One gold one silver, one yang one yin.

This is obviously someone's deliberate doing.

Xu Zhangqing thought for a bit, and decided to let Xu Zixiao make contact.

One, he is not a flesh-and-blood body.

Two, he has no divine soul.

Three, the main body can sense everything of the puppet.

The moment Xu Zixiao made contact, Xu Zhangqing perceived synchronously.

First came a wave of icy cool qi, then four lines of twisted characters appeared:

"Yin River nurtures sha, nine apertures connect to the netherworld.

Xuan Yuan one turn, Great Yin reverses course.

Soul returns to river bottom, only then sees true path.

Neither yin nor yang, this is called the Profound Door."

These characters look simple, but are actually obscure and hard to understand.

Xu Zhangqing felt "nine apertures connect to the netherworld" refers to the nine yin apertures in the Yin River.

As for "Great Yin reverses course", it's a bit half-understood.

And "neither yin nor yang, this is called the Profound Door", is completely baffling.

Suddenly, these characters strangely fused, finally transforming into five characters: Nine Turns Connect Netherworld Art!