Chapter 73: Death Qi

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Soul Changqing naturally could not trust Haibodong, a mere tool coerced into service through threats. Although his True Yin Qi could not suppress the Black River Yin Qi, it could easily suppress Haibodong's Ice Combat Qi.

Ever since Haibodong constructed the Ice Bridge, control over it was no longer in his hands. Even if Haibodong tried to dissolve the Ice Bridge, the True Yin Qi could stabilize it instantly.

As long as Haibodong showed the slightest hint of treachery after Soul Changqing crossed the bridge, Soul Changqing would find him using the mark left on his body after exploring the valley. He would then brutally torture and kill all of Haibodong's clan members except for Miter Yafei, and finally take Haibodong to the Soul Temple to enjoy various, differently positioned exquisite punishments.

As for what Yafei would think afterward? Sorry, that was not within Soul Changqing's consideration. Anyone who opposed him had to be prepared to bear his wrath.

Although Soul Changqing's True Yin Qi could not suppress the Black River Yin Qi, resisting the invasion of the Yin Qi was not difficult.

Soul Changqing on the Ice Bridge was not overly affected by the Yin Qi emanating from the river and moved forward very quickly.

Noticing that Haibodong had not made any unusual moves, the True Yin Qi within Soul Changqing's body once again went into a frenzy, and his figure sped up, even faster than before.

In a short while, only faint afterimages remained on the Ice Bridge, while Soul Changqing had already crossed it and stepped onto the land on the other side of the Black River.

After stabilizing his stance, Soul Changqing turned to look at Haibodong, who had collapsed on the ground due to exhaustion from depleting his battle qi. His eyes narrowed as he said, "Haibodong, you did well this time. In light of your cooperation, I will spare your life. You are no longer needed for what comes next. You can return or stay here to cultivate."

Haibodong was startled and secretly rejoiced. He understood that Soul Changqing was definitely wary of him. If he had really made a move, a miserable death would have been a relatively good outcome!

Haibodong, with his weakened body, struggled to stand up and said to Soul Changqing, "Thank you, my lord! It is an honor to serve you!"

Soul Changqing nodded, gave Haibodong a meaningful look, and then turned and left.

Before long, Soul Changqing had already reached the base of the mountain. Cloaked in black, his figure was ethereal, blending seamlessly with the surrounding darkness.

As soon as he arrived at the foot of the mountain, an overwhelming Yin Qi mixed with Death Qi rushed towards him, fiercely impacting the Light Barrier formed by the Three Lights Divine Water, trying to invade his body and erode his vitality.

Although the Yin Qi and Death Qi were all blocked by the Light Barrier, Soul Changqing still felt a slight obstruction in the circulation of his True Yin Qi.

Looking up, there were no plants or trees on the mountain, only variously shaped and sized black rocks. A sense of death and coldness emanated from these rocks, with a heavy Death Qi and no trace of life.

The mountain was not particularly tall but seemed to be composed of countless black rocks, appearing extremely strange and awkward. The summit was shrouded in a black mist, making it impossible to see its true form.

An incomparably terrifying aura emanated from the black mist, the source of all the anomalies in the valley, and the origin of all the Yin Qi.

Feeling the Yin Qi descending from the summit, even Soul Changqing's True Yin Body, permeated with True Yin Qi, could not help but tremble slightly.

Soul Changqing was also greatly alarmed, but he quickly calmed his mind, took a deep breath, and began to leap up the steep mountain wall.

The ethereal black figure darted and flashed on the mountain, relying on the protruding strange rocks to jump and move towards the black mist at the summit.

The mountain appeared steep and perilous, towering into the clouds, but for Soul Changqing, this height was not a problem. Normally, he could easily jump to such a height using his agility.

However, the higher Soul Changqing climbed, the greater the pressure became, mixed with the death and cold aura, constantly assaulting him, making his movements difficult.

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At this moment, Soul Changqing landed on a relatively prominent rock on the mountain wall, his brows furrowed. Along the way, a considerable amount of Yin Qi had penetrated the Light Barrier and invaded his body.

The Light Barrier was now riddled with holes and was about to shatter. Realizing he could not rush, Soul Changqing immediately sat cross-legged on the rock.

He took out two pills, swallowed them, and activated the two divine waters within his body. The Three Lights Divine Water protected him from the unfamiliar Yin Qi, while the Weak Water broke down and refined the Black Mountain Yin Qi within his body.

At this moment, Soul Changqing's body emitted a colorful mist, beautiful and dreamlike, instantly illuminating the dark and lifeless mountain.

Soul Changqing's eyes were tightly closed, and the beautiful face under the hood was illuminated by a silver glow, harmonizing with the surrounding radiance.

A terrifying cold aura emanated from his body, subtly countering the strange Yin Qi on the mountain, as he fully refined the strange Yin Qi within his body.

"Huff"

After a while, the radiant light on Soul Changqing's body gradually faded, the silver glow slowly receded and merged into his body, and he slowly exhaled a turbid breath.

He had completely refined the Yin Qi that had invaded his body and also analyzed and refined the trace of Death Qi hidden within the Yin Qi.

"This concentrated Death Qi is very similar to the Yin Qi but fundamentally different, directly invading the body and eroding vitality.

No wonder this place is completely lifeless, with no living creatures. It is due to the influence of this Death Qi. Truly tyrannical, wherever it goes, vitality is cut off, complementing the Yin Qi and making its power formidable."

Soul Changqing felt the Death Qi he had just refined, his eyes gleaming. This Death Qi complemented the Yin Qi. If he could find the source of this Death Qi and refine it, his True Yin Qi's power would not just increase by a small margin.

Thinking of this, he looked up at the black mist not far above, his eyes filled with greed. He knew that place held the answers he sought.

Without further hesitation, he replenished his true qi, his entire body bursting with energy. The Three Lights Divine Water once again formed a Light Barrier, and he pushed through the endless Yin Qi, heading towards the summit of the mountain.

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