Chapter 70: Imprisonment

Luo Yao had also heard of this so-called Soul-Search Technique; it had been banned during a certain period in the ancient era, but such a spell could not truly be banned.

After all, the Soul-Search Technique could examine a cultivator's memories; as long as one captured an enemy cultivator, one could probe all the enemy's secrets, whether spell manuals or others...

Therefore, even though all righteous sects banned this spell at that time, they themselves still secretly cultivated this secret art.

Thus, millions of years later, this spell had not been lost; of course, this spell had not become rampant either; only great sects possessed it, and those sects with inheritances had it too.

Who would have thought that even the small Xuanyuan Sect had it.

Luo Yao naturally did not want to be soul-searched; after all, her mind held the secrets of the Space Magic Treasure, the Golden Finger, and even the secret of being a transmigrator.

These secrets were things that could not see the light of day.

The Second Elder spoke, yet raised a hand to send a wisp of Spirit Power, sealing the Spirit Power within Luo Yao's body, making her like an ordinary person.

Why should I be the one who cannot!

"It's fine, let's take it one step at a time!" Luo Yao comforted, then looked at Xu Zhanglao and said gratefully, "Thank you, Xu Zhanglao."

Boom!

Indeed, as the Ten Thousand Year Spirit Milk entered her body, Luo Yao felt surging, turbulent Spirit Power crashing against the seal.

For a moment, he felt even more jealous and hateful of Luo Yao; why could she be taken as a disciple by a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and now be protected by another Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Hearing this, Zhao Yang's heart suddenly skipped a beat; what's wrong with you? What does Luo Yao have to do with you? Why protect her?

She planned to use Spirit Power to break through the seal; as long as there was enough Spirit Power, the seal could not suppress it; just like no matter how hard the dam, it could not hold back endless floods.

Having spoken, the Second Elder left; of course, when leaving, she also took Zhao Yang away, obviously wanting him to lead the way to retrieve Gongsun Ming's corpse.

"Xiao Yao!"

Why did she have such good luck.

The Second Elder looked deeply at Xu Zhanglao, finally nodded, "Very well, this time I will give you face."

Then, her eyes rolled, but she quickly thought of other ideas, taking out the Ten Thousand Year Spirit Milk from the Storage Bag.

If, from Luo Yao's memories, something unfavorable to her own disciple was found, that would be troublesome.

Returning to the Cave Abode, Xu Zhanglao could not wait to ask Fang Qingyan, "What exactly happened before? Tell me everything in detail."

Fortunately, although Luo Yao's Spirit Power was sealed, her Divine Sense could still be used; she rummaged through the Storage Bag, searching for something to break the seal within her body, but found nothing.

"I didn't help much; it was Master who stepped in." Fang Qingyan shook her head, and was somewhat worried.

Where did I fall short of her? My strength is clearly stronger than hers, my talent better than hers; why!

Zhao Yang's face was distorted by jealousy.

Xu Zhanglao did not expect Gongsun Ming to have taken another disciple; furthermore, hearing that Gongsun Ming was not killed by his disciple, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

By tomorrow, she would not escape the Soul-Search Technique either.

Xu Zhanglao sighed, closed his eyes, then said again, "Second Elder, I think we should first retrieve Elder Gongsun's corpse; then we will know the truth of the matter."

Fang Qingyan stood outside the Array, looking at Luo Yao inside, extremely worried.

All the Foundation Establishment Elders in the sect wanted to clarify the truth; after all, no one wanted to follow in those footsteps.

Seeing that Xu Zhanglao still wanted to say something, the Second Elder transmitted a voice again, "I can guarantee that if it is found your disciple is related to Gongsun Ming, it can be overlooked."

And she made the people around leave, arranging an Array near Luo Yao's Cave Abode to trap Luo Yao within it.

"Since matters have come to this, there is no need to say more."

Fang Qingyan fell silent; she also knew her Master's difficulties, but after all, Luo Yao and she had an unusual relationship.

The seal remained motionless, causing the surging Spirit Power to have no outlet; it could only scour Luo Yao's dantian, instantly causing it to suffer severe injury.

Obviously, her foundation was still somewhat insufficient.

Thinking of this, Fang Qingyan became even angrier, feeling some sympathy for the missing Xu Xi.

"Master, what I said before was true." Fang Qingyan recounted the matter again, additionally supplementing what Luo Yao had previously asked her about the Yin Heaven Art, and...

But he knew very well that the most important thing now was to solve the problem at hand; facing Xu Zhanglao's interrogation, Zhao Yang gritted his teeth and said.

"Pfft!"

Speaking thus, Zhao Yang's eyes turned red; staring madly at the two of Luo Yao, he said, "I dare swear; do those two dare to swear?"

The two of Luo Yao immediately fell silent; although Gongsun Ming was not killed by them, Gongsun Ming's death was indeed related to them.

Xu Zhanglao interrupted, "I have already done enough; this night is already the limit."

If not for Fang Qingyan begging her Master for help, she would have been dead long ago.

"I can swear to Heaven that I have absolutely no relation to Elder Gongsun's death."

Therefore, she could only place her hope on Xu Zhanglao, looking at Xu Zhanglao with a pleading gaze, hoping she could help stop it.

"By the way, that Gongsun Ming also took another disciple, but now he is probably already..."

"Second Elder, you actually said this is merely one-sided testimony; then why believe his words!"

No matter what method Luo Yao used, she could not break the seal; after all, it was a seal placed by a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Xu Zhanglao sighed; at this point, he naturally had to help to the end; after all, he did not know how deeply his foolish disciple was involved.

Additionally, she tried to find a way to break the Array and escape the Xuanyuan Sect.

Xu Zhanglao pointed at Zhao Yang and said, "Who doesn't know this person has a grudge against that girl? At this time, calling a deer a horse and framing others is not very normal."

But Fang Qingyan was unwilling, "Master, Xiao Yao she..."

"Tomorrow morning, I will take her away; at that time, the Sect Master and all Elders will witness the facts."

Therefore, with his own strength alone, it was impossible to oppose the entire sect.

"As for that girl, let her stay in her own Cave Abode; anyway, the Xuanyuan Sect is just this big; she cannot run away."

The Second Elder waved her sleeve and said, "Xu Zhanglao, you only need to be responsible for refining pills; other matters will be handled by us."

Hiding in a Space Magic Treasure is one method, but unless one stays inside the Dharma Treasure for several years, otherwise, when the Second Elder discovers one has disappeared, she will absolutely blockade the Xuanyuan Sect; one still cannot run away.

Seeing her master silent, Fang Qingyan immediately understood what the Second Elder had said to her master and once again grabbed Xu Zhanglao's clothes, pleading.

Xu Zhanglao snorted coldly, seeming somewhat displeased with Luo Yao, then led Fang Qingyan away.

Therefore, she must find a way to escape tonight.

"However..."

"Damn it!"

Xu Zhanglao fell silent; this condition was indeed good. To be honest, he truly had no way to stop it, after all, the death of a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator was a major matter for the Xuanyuan Sect.

But there was a prerequisite: her Spirit Power must not be sealed.

With her Spirit Power sealed, plus a Foundation Establishment Stage Array, she had absolutely no possibility of escaping.

Yet without the seal being lifted, she could not use her Spirit Power, making her no different from a mortal.

"I am fine," Luo Yao sighed with relief. "This time I owe you a debt; otherwise..."

Having no choice, Luo Yao could only stop, first recover from her injuries, then seek other methods.

After an unknown amount of time, Luo Yao finally woke up groggily; by then the sky had turned black, and little time remained before the next day.

(End of this chapter)