Chapter 970: The Seal Loosens

A gentle ray of Buddha Light flashed and vanished, then disappeared into the night sky.

Chen Yu and Yu Sichen watched the Buddha Light in mid-air in silence, then bowed slightly.

The two left this place and continued to travel west.

When resting, Yu Sichen took out the Ksitigarbha Heart Sutra and silently recited the scriptures.

The Ancestral Ghost in her consciousness appeared restless, and the seal previously placed upon him now seemed to have loosened slightly.

Suddenly, her vision went black, and she entered an ethereal place; this place was surrounded by darkness, with only a mass of black Qi constantly swirling around her.

This mass of black Qi emitted a voice that sounded like a man and a woman overlapping: "Yu Sichen, are you still struggling?"

"Ancestral Ghost?" Yu Sichen's pupils constricted slightly.

"Hehe, the fact that I can communicate with you means I have already broken free from a portion of the seal. Your Ksitigarbha Heart Sutra cannot do much to me," the Ancestral Ghost sneered. "We made a contract; you should at least have some sense of contractual spirit."

"Contractual spirit? Our relationship was one of mutual utilization from the start; you're talking to me about a contract?" Yu Sichen said coldly. "Even if Brother Chen failed to seal you, I would not live alone in this world, because I will not be a Puppet."

"A Puppet? You must know, it is this 'Puppet' that saved you during your most helpless and difficult times," the Ancestral Ghost's voice was somewhat angry. "If it weren't for me, you would be nothing more than a failed marriage tool right now. Would you have the chance to watch the scenery here in the Northwest with your Brother Chen?"

"That is because my fate with Brother Chen lies here, and no one can change that," Yu Sichen said coldly. "And for his sake, I will strive to expel you."

"Hehe, don't even think about it; you have no way to get rid of me," the Ancestral Ghost chuckled. "Do you really think the Ksitigarbha Heart Sutra is useful?"

"It is useful; the reason you are emerging now is nothing but a death throe," Yu Sichen said coldly. "As long as I persist, you will surely be defeated."

"Yu Sichen, even if I die, I will drag you down with me," the Ancestral Ghost's voice was extremely angry. "You humans have no sense of contractual spirit at all."

"Get out!" Yu Sichen shouted in a deep voice.

Yu Sichen opened her eyes abruptly and returned to reality, the Ancestral Ghost's angry roar still echoing in her mind: "Yu Sichen, if you won't give me a way to live, I will drag you with me even if I have to die."

"What's wrong?" Chen Yu, who was resting on the side, saw that Yu Sichen's expression was off, and he was slightly startled. "Is the seal loosening?"

"I'm fine, Brother Chen," Yu Sichen forced a smile and said. "It should be that I just started reciting the sutras, and the Ancestral Ghost is a bit restless. This Ksitigarbha Heart Sutra is still effective."

"As long as it's effective. It's just that this thing, the Ancestral Ghost, is like a dog-skin plaster; it probably won't be easy to peel him off by force. The main function of the Heart Sutra is suppression; in the later stages, you still have to rely on cultivation to extract it bit by bit, like reeling silk from a cocoon," Chen Yu said. "This process is very long and very arduous, so you must work hard."

"I will work hard, even if it's for you, I will work hard," Yu Sichen held Chen Yu's hand.

After traveling a few dozen miles forward, seeing the Snow Mountain looming in the distance, the sky had already darkened. One could imagine the temperature at the foot of the Snow Mountain. Chen Yu found a warm, sheltered place and set up the tent.

Fortunately, the supplies prepared in the Space Ring were sufficient, so they could cope even with such harsh weather.

In the blink of an eye, it turned dark. The night weather was clear, and the sky was surprisingly distinct, filled with stars.

Chen Yu watched the stars for a while, and just as he was planning to rest, he suddenly felt something and looked toward the snowy ground to the side.

He saw a white shadow on the snow, covering ten zhang with every step, and in less than a few seconds, it stopped in front of their tent.

"White-Robed Underworld Envoy?" Chen Yu stepped out of the tent and stared coldly at the person before him.

One of the Ten Great Underworld Envoys under the God Lord, ranked 8th, whose strength was already at the Primordial Qi Realm Late Stage. In terms of strength, he was a notch above Chen Yu.

"Young Sect Master, we meet again." The white-robed figure took off the hood on his head and smiled slightly.

"I cannot afford that title," Chen Yu shook his head and said. "Go back and tell the God Lord that the little bit of blood relation I have with him has long since become insignificant."

"Whether you are willing or not, you must acknowledge this fact," the white-robed figure smiled slightly; his handsome appearance appeared somewhat sinister.

"What do you want to do?" Chen Yu stared at him. "Also, did you take the few pieces of Divine Script from the Jade Clothing?"

"I took the Divine Script. For things that have research value to me, I will take them back together, but my main purpose for coming to Huaxia is to take the Young Sect Master away," the white-robed figure said.

"Take me away?" A flash of light shone in Chen Yu's eyes.

"Your genes are one in a billion. The God Lord went to great lengths, also for the sake of research. He feels that you are now mature and worth his research," the white-robed figure laughed.

"You want to take me away?" A glint of sharpness flashed across Chen Yu's eyes; he felt that the white-robed figure's purpose for coming here was not simple.

"Yes, come with me. If you are a bit more cooperative, you can suffer less physical pain, but if you want to resist, then don't blame me for not regarding your status as the Young Sect Master," the white-robed figure grinned.

"I'm afraid that will disappoint you. Although my strength is not as good as yours, I have one thing that you will never be able to compare to, and that is, I do not accept my fate," Chen Yu smiled slightly.

Lichen was already in his hand; seemingly sensing the killing intent on its master, Lichen trembled slightly, emitting a faint dragon roar.

Yes, he was not a person who accepted his fate, especially when he knew his destiny was being endlessly manipulated by others, he was already enraged. He swore that his life would be decided by himself; between this heaven and earth, no one could stop him.

"I know you won't submit," the white-robed figure sighed slightly and said. "But there are some things you cannot refuse. Chen Yu, I will not show mercy in a moment."

"Then I really thank you; you must not show mercy," Chen Yu sneered.

"Brother Chen." Yu Sichen walked out of the tent. She extended her right hand, and with a burst of powerful Mind Power, an ice blade formed in her hand.

"Your power is very special; it does not come from this world, but rather seems to come from the abyss," the white-robed figure's expression changed slightly. He stared at Yu Sichen and said, "Who exactly are you?"

"Who I am has nothing to do with you. Today, you simply cannot touch Brother Chen," the chill on Yu Sichen's body erupted.

"Hehe, interesting," the white-robed figure laughed. "It just so happens that I will take you back today to study you properly."