Chapter Sixteen: The Death of Snow and Moon

A sinister laughter echoed as Cang Yue gazed into the eerie and enchanting green light of the Ghost Immortal, emanating a faintly sinister aura. Sensing the chilling atmosphere emanating from Cang Yue, the Ghost Immortal chuckled sinisterly, "Since you've come to the realm of ghosts, you shall become a ghost. The one you seek has already perished in body and soul. I suggest you join him down below."

With a flash of dark light, the Ghost Immortal's figure dispersed into countless ghostly shadows, instantly surrounding Cang Yue. All around, the eerie ghostly aura began to converge madly, forming a black Qi barrier that swiftly spun around Cang Yue. In the whirl, a powerful airflow mixed with the sinister ghostly Qi, forming a malevolent force that swiftly closed in on Cang Yue.

Glancing at Ao Xue, Cang Yue's eyes revealed a hint of sorrow, a broken smile hanging on her beautiful face. Turning back, Cang Yue's gaze turned cold in an instant, the faint smile freezing in that moment, emitting a chilling aura that made the two Ghost Immortals outside shudder. With a phoenix cry as piercing as a mountain ape's wail, its sharpness and sorrow pierced through, causing hearts to bleed and memories to ache. Suddenly, brilliance surged forth, a golden light enveloping Cang Yue along with an incomparably cold momentum, instantly pervading the entire Ghost King City.

Amidst the flowing light and shadows, Cang Yue was enveloped by a crimson phoenix. The dazzling Sword of Howling Moon, accompanied by earth-shattering power, densely covered the surroundings like a thousand swords in crimson garb, sealing off every gap within ten meters. Amidst the chilling brilliance, laden with vicissitudes and hatred, Cang Yue swiftly confronted the two Ghost Immortals. Amidst the rolling black clouds, the Sword of Howling Moon, accompanied by a golden light, resembled a blazing phoenix, spreading its wings and singing.

Locking eyes, a hint of panic flashed in the eyes of the Ghost Immortals as they moved their bodies frantically, their claws swinging wildly in an attempt to resist Cang Yue's attack. However, at this moment, Cang Yue, filled with boundless anger, erupted with her true essence at ten times its normal speed, an unstoppable force that no one could withstand. With a loud bang accompanied by the startled cries of the two Ghost Immortals, the rotating black barrier suddenly burst apart. Only black Qi billowed, and Yin winds filled the air, as the two Ghost Immortals within the whirl were thrown back several zhang, their eyes filled with horror as they looked at Cang Yue.

In mid-air, Cang Yue's body emitted a golden glow, her clothes fluttering like a celestial maiden descending to earth, exceptionally beautiful. Above her head, the divine sword rotated horizontally, forming a strong sacred sword Qi that protected Cang Yue's body. On her jade-like cold face, a pair of sorrowful eyes, tinged with pain and indignation, coldly stared at the Ghost Immortals opposite her.

Casting a glance at the dark shadow, the two Ghost Immortals showed a hint of doubt in their eyes, as if inquiring about something. In mid-air, the hazy black shadow emitted a faint light, looking at Cang Yue, then glancing at Ao Xue, who was approaching the Soul-Locking Well, emitting bursts of eerie laughter. With a flash of light, the strange red and green eyes suddenly burst with an evil light. Without sound or breath, the shadow silently appeared above Cang Yue, enveloping her in a faintly visible vast black net, descending rapidly and trapping her within.

Cang Yue coldly looked up, her eyes bursting with a dazzling light. With her hands spread out, the divine sword Howling Moon suddenly rotated vertically, and a powerful sword aura erupted, shooting straight into the sky. Behind her, the crimson phoenix cried out to the sky, its red light turning into a bloody glow, soaring into the sky. In just an instant, the powerful attacks of both sides collided. Only a thunderous sound was heard, and the immense destructive power immediately tore through the sky, with raging winds roaring all around, and ghosts wailing. In the midst of the explosion, Cang Yue's body trembled, her upward momentum suddenly stopped. As for the vast black net, under the powerful attack, it only swayed a few times before returning to its original state, continuing to descend.

Looking up, Cang Yue's eyes revealed a hint of horror. It seemed that the unknown ghost creature's formidable strength had surprised her greatly. In the sky above, the dark shadow also exclaimed in shock, evidently very surprised. However, after just a brief exclamation, the dark shadow once again emitted a sinister ghostly laugh from its mouth, exerting all its power to make the black net descend, trapping Cang Yue. With a slight frown in her eyes, Cang Yue's whole body shimmered with brilliance, and she launched another attack.

At this moment, the two Ghost Immortals beside them shifted their gaze to Ao Xue. They saw Ao Xue getting closer and closer to the Soul-Locking Well, about to cross the three feet distance. Seeing Ao Xue approaching, the two Ghost Immortals smirked, silently waiting for her to be swallowed by the Soul-Locking Well.

Watching the Soul-Locking Well, Ao Xue's face showed a look of sorrow. She whispered softly, "When we parted, you were so confident, saying we should wait for your message. But now, you're leaving alone, without leaving a trace. Now that I'm here, have you ever thought about leaving me something to remember you by, to sigh for a lifetime? Remember when you spoke of not wanting to be manipulated by fate in this lifetime, wanting to roam the world freely? But now, have you forgotten your vow and left silently like this?" Her voice, tinged with endless loss and sadness.

Turning her head, Ao Xue glanced at Cang Yue with a farewell expression in her eyes. With a faint smile, Ao Xue suddenly revealed a hint of amusement on her face, saying to herself, "I believe you wouldn't like to see me in distress, so I come to see you with a smile." Moving forward, Ao Xue approached the well to take one last look at Lu Yun, to leave him a beautiful memory, and at the same time, to send her final words.

When Ao Xue approached within three feet of the Soul-Locking Well, a flash of light suddenly appeared. At the mouth of the well, eight fierce ghosts appeared simultaneously, forming a mysterious barrier around them. With a powerful suction force emanating an incomparably evil aura, it instantly engulfed Ao Xue's body, trying to pull her in. Ao Xue's face changed suddenly, suddenly realizing why Lu Yun had disappeared into this well.

Her entire body radiated a blue light as Ao Xue struggled desperately against the powerful and evil suction force, desperately trying to move backward. Beside her, the two Ghost Immortals saw this and burst into sinister laughter, their green eyes filled with satisfaction. The dominance of the Soul-Locking Well had never allowed anyone to escape within three feet of it. No matter how powerful Ao Xue was

, once she entered within three feet, she would undoubtedly die.

Feeling the force growing stronger, Ao Xue's face showed extreme horror. Her true essence surged rapidly, erupting at ten times its usual speed in an attempt to resist the all-consuming force, but unfortunately, it was of no use. Her body was getting closer and closer to the well's mouth, and Ao Xue roared in anger, struggling with all her might, but her body was bound by the overwhelming suction force of the Soul-Locking Well, unable to move, only step by step towards death.

On the other side, Cang Yue seemed to sense Ao Xue's danger. She turned around and, with a shout, called out, "Ao Xue, hold on, I'll save you." With that, Cang Yue thrust her right hand forward with all her might, her body simultaneously rushing towards Ao Xue.

The dark shadow chuckled, raising its power by three levels with both hands, instantly creating a black net shimmering with a sinister and bizarre aura around Cang Yue, trapping her within a closed space. Cang Yue's body trembled, and she was sent flying after being hit. Landing on the ground, Cang Yue's mouth opened slightly, and a stream of blood bloomed in the air like a blood lotus, enchanting and beautiful. Cang Yue's pale face, drained of blood, showed a hint of urgency, shock, and sorrow as she looked sadly at Ao Xue not far away.

The long sword slashed horizontally, and Cang Yue's eyes became calm again, quietly watching Ao Xue. Radiant light emanated from Cang Yue's surroundings as a blood-colored flame slowly rose, forming a crimson phoenix behind her, screaming towards the sky. With a slight tremor in her right hand, the divine sword suddenly transformed into a hundred and seventy-nine swords, accompanied by dazzling red light, merging into a bright column of light in front of her chest, aimed at the black net.

The light column instantly collided with the black net, and two powerful forces confronted each other, each resisting with all their might. Layers of flowing light shimmered on the black net, countless ghost heads, fierce ghosts, and wandering souls floated among them, forming a sinister and bizarre black ghost curse, firmly resisting and eroding the brilliance of Cang Yue's divine sword.

Turning back, Ao Xue cast one last glance at Cang Yue, her eyes filled with a hint of concern, which brought a wave of relief to her heart. Farewell, Cang Yue, you must live well, so you can seek vengeance for Lu Yun in the future. Sending out a faint blessing, Ao Xue's eyes contained a tinge of bitterness as she gently withdrew her gaze. Looking at the well's mouth, Ao Xue whispered in her heart, "Lu Yun, remember not to rush too fast, or I won't be able to catch up with you." Relaxing her body, at that moment Ao Xue suddenly gave up resistance, letting everything follow its fate.

In the black net, Cang Yue's face was pale, struggling hard against the powerful devouring force. Suddenly, a tremor rose from the bottom of her heart, and Cang Yue immediately looked towards Ao Xue. Watching Ao Xue's body being swept towards the well by that evil force, Cang Yue couldn't help but shout, "No! Ao Xue, hold on. Don't!" At that moment, a chill shot out from Cang Yue's eyes, her true essence reversed, her power exploding tenfold. She was going to make a desperate move.

In the air, filled with worry and reluctance. A low and weak whisper, like a call from beyond the mountains, faint and familiar. Who is calling there, who is whispering? Who wants to grasp the lost years, who is sighing alone in the evening breeze? The wind is silent, the clouds speechless, faint longing, all given to the western wind, who will take it?

Sneers, like whirlwinds, erupted from the mouths of the two Ghost Immortals. At this moment, everything was already predetermined, and no one had the power to stop it. Watching Cang Yue's angry expression, the Ghost Immortals' eyes showed a mocking expression. They understood in their hearts that at this moment, both Ao Xue and Cang Yue had fallen into a desperate situation. The black net surrounding Cang Yue seemed simple on the surface, but it was actually the Black Luo Hood, one of the three supreme treasures of the Ghost Realm, capable of refining all living souls and spirits, reaching the extreme of yin, evil, and cold.

By the side of the Soul-Locking Well, the figures of eight fierce ghosts swiftly rotated in mid-air, and a powerful barrier flickered with black and enchanting light, instantly pulling Ao Xue's body towards the well's mouth. Seeing Ao Xue's body about to be sucked into the well by that powerful force, turned into ashes, but at this moment, a change occurred. Only seeing Ao Xue, who had given up resistance, suddenly burst into a purple light, and a set of purple armor suddenly appeared on her body. With the appearance of the Purple Jade Armor, a purple light circled around, firmly protecting Ao Xue. At the same time, a strange talisman formed a brilliant light in front of Ao Xue, colliding fiercely with the black light emanating from the Soul-Locking Well. Only seeing the light shattered, and at that moment, the black barrier around the well fluctuated, and a burst of purple light suddenly ejected, it was Ao Xue.

Exclaiming in surprise, the two Ghost Immortals' expressions changed drastically. They never expected that after thousands of years, someone would actually escape from the Soul-Locking Well, it was truly strange. As the purple light paused, Ao Xue glanced at the armor on her body, a faint joy passing through her eyes. Suddenly, Ao Xue seemed to sense something and turned abruptly to look at Cang Yue, her eyes showing a hint of shock.

A flash of golden light, a wild and earth-shattering aura filled the entire royal city. At this moment, Cang Yue's whole body was burning with flames, the strong storm blowing her long hair, her clothes fluttering. On her cold as jade face, there was a momentum of advancing courageously, looking wild at the dark shadow. Above her head, the Howling Moon Sword trembled rapidly, emitting strange sounds, accompanied by the power of destruction, together with the blood phoenix behind her, she looked like a messenger from hell, full of the power of destruction.

The reversal of true essence caused Cang Yue's entire body's power to surge tenfold, and she burst out with an earth-shattering aura. With a step forward, the powerful destructive force collided with the Black Luo Hood. Countless black ghostly Qi, accompanied by the furious roars of wandering spirits, resounded around the mysterious barrier. The strong flames fluctuated, colliding sharply with the Black Luo Hood, and for a moment, the two sides were evenly matched.

Ao Xue's eyes changed drastically, filled with gratitude and moved. With a flash of purple light, the divine sword suddenly transformed into a divine dragon, launching a powerful attack towards the mysterious shadow in mid-air. The sword followed the person, Ao Xue's dazzling figure in mid-air was as fast as flowing light, shooting towards the ghost creature, trying to rescue Cang Yue.

With a flicker, the dark shadow overlapped with two powerful and eerie Yin Qi, forming a black skull rushing towards Ao Xue. Then, the two Ghost Immortals let out a low roar, their figures flashing rapidly, two turned into four, four turned into eight, layers upon layers surrounding and attacking Ao Xue, trying to stop her from rescuing Cang Yue. Ao Xue's body was blocked, unable to help but roar in anger. With a flip of her right hand, between the rapid rotation of purple light, the Purple Shadow Divine Sword swung 192 times at an incredible speed, with a sky full of sword energy accompanied by a strange roar, attacking the two Ghost Immortals.

With a scream, one of the Ghost Immortals' aura dimmed, severely injured by Ao Xue's dominant blow. At the same time, thunderous explosions shook the sky and the earth, a powerful and terrifying force, instantly knocking the shadow in mid-air away. Inside the black net, Cang Yue trembled all over, the light around her body suddenly dimmed. Stepping back unsteadily, Cang Yue's whole face was dim, blood dripping from the corner of her mouth. In her eyes, there was a dim and bleakness, a silent sigh lingering in the eerie royal city, adding a touch of mystery to the Ghost Realm.

Ao Xue's figure flickered as she swept under the rebounding black net, catching Cang Yue's fallen body in her arms. Gazing silently at Cang Yue, Ao Xue's eyes filled with sorrow as she softly spoke, "Are you alright? Why would you do something so reckless? Reversing your true essence is a taboo in cultivation. Your actions today will forever weigh heavily on my heart, impossible to repay."

Cang Yue forced a bitter smile and glanced around, urgently saying, "Quick, get out of this black net, it's dangerous. It may seem ordinary, but it's extremely perilous. Even with my full-strength true essence reversal attack, I couldn't destroy it. You can imagine its power."

Ao Xue's expression shifted slightly, and she darted outward. However, as she was about to break through the black net, the shadow that had been knocked away suddenly flew back, emitting a sinister black aura that forcefully repelled Ao Xue's figure. With a grim look at the two women, its red and green eyes shimmering with eerie coldness, it emitted terrifying ghostly laughter.

With a wry smile, Cang Yue softly said, "Perhaps my actions have only brought trouble to you, Ao Xue." Shaking her head lightly, Ao Xue looked at the now closed-off mysterious barrier and said, "Between us, politeness has been unnecessary since we stepped into this Ghost King City."

Cang Yue looked at her, a hint of sigh in her eyes. Tilting her head slightly, her gaze returned to the Soul-Locking Well. Cang Yue smiled bitterly, "Who would have thought that this journey to the Ghost Domain would become the most unforgettable memory of our lives? If we had known the outcome, would we still have come?"

Ao Xue looked at the well and murmured, "I can't say for sure. Perhaps you shouldn't ask us, you should ask Lun Yun." Cang Yue sighed, "Yes, I should ask Lun Yun. Don't worry, I will ask him. As long as he's still waiting there, I will find out."

With a tremor, Ao Xue's face showed a faint smile tinged with bitterness. Without saying more, she gently lowered Cang Yue, took a step forward, and coldly stared at the mysterious shadow.

"What are you, and why won't you reveal your true form? Seeing the reverence those two ghost immortals show you, your status must be high. Are you the Ghost King?"

"Hehe, you're mistaken. I am not the Ghost King, I am the Ghost Marshal of the Black River - Mirage. With your status, you're not worthy of being personally greeted by the Ghost King. It's enough for me to handle you. Now, I'll send you to hell to find your companions."

With a flash of black light, fierce ghosts appeared around Mirage, and countless souls filled with resentment and hatred swirled around the entire light barrier. As these fierce ghosts spun, layers of black aura enveloped the surroundings, and a mysterious black space appeared, enclosing Ao Xue and Cang Yue's bodies.

Standing in the mysterious black barrier, the two women felt the surrounding gloom intensify. Without Ao Xue's resistance, the black net shrank instantly, rendering them unable to move, their breathing becoming difficult. Sensing the malevolent force consuming everything, beginning to erode their bodies, Ao Xue couldn't help but glance at Cang Yue before shifting her gaze elsewhere.

With a faint smile, Cang Yue's expression returned to calm at this moment. Her gaze, along with Ao Xue's, returned to the Soul-Locking Well. There, lay unforgettable yearning, irremovable memories, inexplicable maternal affection, and countless bitter tears.

Everything ended because of that place, everything came together because of that place. In this life, the Soul-Locking Well locked three souls; in this era, the Soul-Locking Well locked three memories. When the three hearts reunite one day, will they turn into three butterflies, fluttering in the lost time?

As the slight movements began, a silent response emerged, piercing through the heavens and earth. When the deceased return, the past is gone. Angry questions to the heavens, are there tears shed?

In the dark sky, within the Ghost King City, two intense convictions gathered in the air. Despite the turmoil, true love remained unmoved, lingering amidst the gusts of wind. At that moment, these two convictions seemed to pierce through time and space, silently guarding the well, hovering around.

In the distance, who sighed? In the sky, who wept? In the wind, who departed? In the hearts, how many tears were shed?