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Hong Chi is still just a child, yet he is so open-minded. Ling Mo Xie and Xu Qingfeng did not hesitate either; since there was no way to get out, they might as well go up and take a look!
So, the few of them turned back and walked to the end of the stairs, carefully peeking out. The previously gigantic Ink Qilin had shrunk back to human size and was now lying on the ground, fast asleep. That strange sound must be the snoring of the Ink Qilin, right?
"This..." Ling Mo Xie looked at the scene, feeling both amused and helpless, unsure of what to say. The fact that the Ink Qilin could change its size should not be surprising; many Spirit Beasts in the Cultivation World can do that, let alone this legendary Ink Qilin.
However, it was somewhat ridiculous that the Ink Qilin fell asleep after the Evil Ridge Sect Leader ran away.
"Uh..." Xu Qingfeng was clearly surprised as well. He glanced at Ling Mo Xie and then at the sleeping Ink Qilin, saying to Ling Mo Xie: "This is good; at least for now, we are safe. We should think about how to escape!"
"Sigh, you’re right. I just didn’t expect that Luo Yan would be threatened by the Evil Ridge Sect Leader, bringing us into such danger. Brother Xu, I really shouldn’t have asked you to come along this time," Ling Mo Xie sighed and said to Xu Qingfeng.
Xu Qingfeng smiled and replied, "Since we are here, there's no point in saying these things. We should be blaming the Gate Master of the Evil Ridge Sect, not Brother Luo. However, I didn’t expect that although the Evil Ridge Sect is an Evil Path Sect, it is still one of the top Grand Sects in the Cultivation World. The fact that their Gate Master is so despicable will surely become a laughingstock in the Cultivation World."
"This is not surprising; it seems that the Gate Master of the Evil Ridge Sect has been dreaming of killing me. Using such methods is within reason," Ling Mo Xie said calmly. He had already anticipated this after hearing about his father’s past from that old man.
Xu Qingfeng did not say anything further but walked to the edge of the pavilion to take a look. Originally, there were no walls, but now it was covered by something resembling a birdcage. Although it looked like it was made of wood, given their current situation, they had no way to open it because their Spiritual Energy was restricted. Now they were no different from ordinary people.
"By the way, do you think the Gate Master of the Evil Ridge Sect might still be here, watching us from the shadows?" Xu Qingfeng clenched his fists and struck the wooden frame while asking Ling Mo Xie.
Ling Mo Xie pondered for a moment and said, "Don’t forget, this is the Demon Tomb. Who knows what good things might have been left behind by the Heavenly Demon Sect! Does he really think he can resist such temptation? Moreover, from his perspective, how could we possibly survive in front of the Ink Qilin, after all, it's something he can't defeat!"
At this point, Xu Qingfeng couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Unfortunately for him, no matter how well he plans, the Ink Qilin is ultimately not him and will not listen to his orders or develop as he expected."
Ling Mo Xie shrugged; this was indeed true. However, they seemed to have nothing to be happy about since they were trapped here. If they couldn't get out and their Spiritual Energy remained restricted for too long, it would gradually dissipate until they became ordinary people who would age and eventually die here!
"We can't use our Spiritual Energy, so all our means as cultivators have lost their effectiveness. With ordinary bodies, it's impossible to break this cage. It seems we've entered a deadlock; what should we do?" Ling Mo Xie muttered to himself as he gazed at this wooden framework structure resembling a 'birdcage,' his eyes filled with melancholy.
This wood should not be ordinary; not only can it restrain a cultivator's Spiritual Energy, but its strength is also incomparable to regular wood. If it were ordinary wood, even an average person would break it with enough force. However, after trying it out, Ling Mo Xie found that this wood did not budge at all; it felt as solid as steel.
"By the way, do you remember that Luo Yan told us to prepare a lot of Spirit Stones! Let’s take them out and see if they can be useful," Ling Mo Xie suddenly recalled and said to Xu Qingfeng and Hong Chi, taking out a piece of Spirit Stone from his storage ring.
As soon as the Spirit Stone was taken out, Ling Mo Xie could feel the Spiritual Energy inside rapidly dissipating, as if it were being absorbed by something. He quickly wrapped the Spirit Stone with his mental power to absorb the remaining Spiritual Energy from it. The two seemed to be in a struggle, and soon this Spirit Stone, which originally contained very little Spiritual Energy, lost all of its energy and turned into a gray stone lying in Ling Mo Xie's hand.
Although the Spiritual Energy that Ling Mo Xie had just absorbed from the Spirit Stone was not taken away, it gradually became suppressed and could not be utilized.
"Sigh!" Ling Mo Xie sighed and said to Xu Qingfeng and Hong Chi, "There is a time lag between absorbing the Spiritual Energy from this Spirit Stone and it being suppressed, which allows me to utilize a bit of Spiritual Energy. Unfortunately, there is too little energy; it's simply not enough for me to use any Spell."
"We've all tried it; it's indeed the case. These Spirit Stones are only enough for us to hold on for a while longer," Xu Qingfeng also lamented.
"By the way, I just thought of a method. Fortunately, I anticipated that this trip to the Demon Tomb wouldn't go smoothly, so I made a lot of preparations. This might work!" Xu Qingfeng suddenly seemed to think of something and said with some excitement.
"What method?" Ling Mo Xie asked in surprise, feeling helpless about the situation. How could Xu Qingfeng have a solution?
Xu Qingfeng proudly took out a piece of paper and said, "It's this!"
Ling Mo Xie looked at the "paper" in Xu Qingfeng's hand. He was no longer the naive newcomer to the Cultivation World he once was, so he certainly did not naively think it was just any piece of paper. Instead, he asked Xu Qingfeng in surprise, "Talisman?"
"Yes! It's a Talisman!" Xu Qingfeng smiled and nodded.
Talisman Art is considered a type of Spell in the Cultivation World. Few people practice Talisman Art because it requires not only strong mental power but also a significant amount of effort to read ancient texts and understand various talisman drawings. The energy expended is comparable to that used in Alchemy and weapon refining.
However, the benefits gained from Talisman Art cannot compare at all with those from Alchemy or weapon refining.
Alchemy can produce powerful divine pills that can even directly enhance one's cultivation level. Weapon refining can create formidable Spirit Weapons; many Cultivators have made their names in the world with just one sharp weapon in hand.
Talisman Art merely seals Spells within Talismans, which can then be activated with very little Spiritual Energy when needed.
It sounds decent, but even the most advanced talisman masters can only seal Spells that are below their own cultivation level into Talismans. In actual combat situations, they are often not very useful since the Spells they cast themselves are already better than those sealed within Talismans.
Thus, there are actually very few situations where Talisman Art can be utilized effectively. Unless both parties are nearly depleted of Spiritual Energy during a fight, Talisman Art might determine life or death; otherwise, it is generally not very useful. Talismans are usually reserved for junior disciples as a means of self-preservation.
Of course, there are always exceptional talents in every field. There have been instances where talisman masters set up large formations using Talisman Art to kill dozens of Cultivators at their own level in one fell swoop, but these have almost become legends; the circumstances at that time are no longer verifiable.
In such a situation, the number of talisman masters in the Cultivation World is pitifully small, and naturally, the talismans that have been passed down are even fewer. The presence of a talisman master in the Taoist Sect does not surprise Ling Mo Xie, but Xu Qingfeng bringing talismans does catch Ling Mo Xie off guard.
Although the spiritual energy drawn from Spirit Stones is insufficient to cast any spells in an instant, it is more than enough to activate the sealing spells within the talismans!
"We're saved! You should try it quickly! We must find the Central Hall mentioned by Luo Yan before the Evil Ridge Sect Leader does. Otherwise, we will still be facing a dead end. After all, even if we manage to escape this place, we are still within the Demon Tomb. Once the Evil Ridge Sect Leader finds the Central Hall, he will have control over the entire Demon Tomb. How can we possibly escape then?"
A hint of joy appeared on Ling Mo Xie's face as he urged Xu Qingfeng.
Hearing Ling Mo Xie's words, Xu Qingfeng frowned and said despondently, "The Evil Ridge Sect is led by Luo Yan; it will be much easier for them to find the Central Hall than for us. Even if we manage to get out, I fear we won't make it in time."
"Are we really going to give up like this? Luo Yan is not someone who easily submits!" Ling Mo Xie patted Xu Qingfeng's shoulder and said with a spirited tone. As long as there is a chance to get out, they shouldn't just sit and wait for death!
What if the Evil Ridge Sect Leader is powerful? Let’s see who can gain control over the Demon Tomb and determine each other's fate!
Moreover... Ling Mo Xie's lips curled into a smirk. This is a great opportunity! The Evil Ridge Sect Leader is so strong that even Ling Mo Xie now cannot compare. More importantly, the Evil Ridge Sect Leader sees Ling Mo Xie as a mortal enemy, which is a significant threat.
However, even within the Demon Tomb, not even the Gate Master of the Evil Ridge Sect is omnipotent. The Heavenly Demon Sect's tomb was built by the Heavenly Demon Sect itself, which surpasses the Evil Ridge Sect Leader in power. If one could control the Demon Tomb, it might even be possible to kill the Evil Ridge Sect Leader.
After all, no matter how formidable he is, he hasn't ascended to the demon realm nor failed his tribulation; he is merely at the late stage of Great Ascension and possesses many secret techniques passed down from the Evil Ridge Sect. He can still be killed just like an ordinary person!
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