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Upon hearing this, Shen Wanzhou's expression changed slightly, as if a sudden realization had struck her, and a flash of fear crossed her eyes. However, when her gaze shifted to the two of them, she quickly masked it, leaving only a forced smile on her face.
"Li," she said, "no matter what happens in the future, you must not get involved. After the Bloodline Awakening, you must focus on your training and grow strong."
Chen Li's eyes flickered. He could sense the unease and worry in his mother's tone.
"Mother," Chen Li wanted to ask more, but was interrupted by Shen Wanzhou's wave of her hand.
"Alright, it's getting late. You two should rest early."
Shen Wanzhou suppressed the anxiety in her heart and urged the two children to return to their rooms.
Chen Li and Shen Qingyue exchanged glances, seeing confusion and concern reflected in each other's eyes.
"Mother, you should also rest early," Chen Li said. He did not press further but picked up the Old Hag's Skeleton Staff before leading Shen Qingyue back to their room.
The Wuding Marquisate was adorned with intricate carvings and luxurious decorations. Yet, in stark contrast to this opulent residence was the lingering chill that pervaded the inner chamber.
A woman dressed in a light gauzy gown languidly leaned against the bed. She was Xu Yan'er, the mistress of the Wuding Marquisate. However, at this moment, the charming Xu Yan'er bore no trace of a smile on her face.
Suddenly, she opened her eyes wide; her previously dazed expression transformed into one of piercing intensity as she fixated on a string of bone bells hanging from the window frame. One of the bells remained completely still, its glow having faded entirely.
"Is Ghost Granny dead?" Xu Yan'er sat up abruptly, disbelief filling her voice.
A girl dressed in a green dress, resembling a maid, cautiously approached Xu Yan'er and whispered, "Spirit Maiden, I fear that old hag has overstepped her bounds. Should I go take care of it?"
"Shut up!" Xu Yan'er snapped, her voice laced with coldness.
The maid trembled in fear and quickly knelt on the ground, shaking uncontrollably.
After slaughtering an entire village, they still couldn't seal the luck of the Shen Family Ancestral Hall. If you go again, won't that just make it clear to everyone in the capital that our Wuding Marquisate cannot tolerate two bastards?
A glint of malice flashed in Xu Yan'er's eyes as her tone turned icy.
"Yes, yes, I am foolish. Please forgive me, Spirit Maiden!" The maid repeatedly bowed her head, cold sweat soaking her forehead.
Xu Yan'er took a deep breath, struggling to suppress her anger. "Forget it. My son’s Bloodline Awakening day is coming soon; countless powerful figures will come to invite us. As long as Ming'er successfully enters the Qian Sheng Empire Academy to study, how can we not deal with a small Shen Family?"
By then, destroying the Shen Family would mean those two bastards would be like tigers without teeth—unable to cause any trouble!
Meanwhile, after Chen Li and Shen Qingyue returned to their room, they began to carefully examine the Old Hag's belongings.
Aside from some silver coins and a few bottles of elixirs, the most eye-catching item was the Skeleton Staff.
This staff was made entirely of an unknown black bone, with a grotesque skull carved into the handle. Hollow eye sockets glowed with an eerie green light, as if silently telling a story.
"This staff looks so sinister; what kind of evil object is this?" Shen Qingyue couldn't help but shiver, her small face scrunching up in disgust.
Chen Li frowned slightly, showing similar feelings of repulsion and aversion. He could also sense a chilling aura emanating from the staff that made him uncomfortable.
He reached out to touch the skull but was abruptly pulled back by Shen Qingyue.
"Be careful!" she said nervously. "I have a feeling this thing is cursed; it's better not to touch it."
Chen Li patted Shen Qingyue's hand reassuringly and then infused a bit of spiritual energy into the Skeleton Staff.
Buzz!
The staff suddenly vibrated violently, emitting a piercing hum. The skull on the staff seemed to come alive as its green light intensified, fixating on Chen Li with an overwhelming gaze. A powerful suction force emerged as if trying to draw Chen Li's soul inside.
"Brother!" Shen Qingyue exclaimed in shock and rushed forward to help but was repelled by an invisible force and fell heavily to the ground.
"Damn it!"
Chen Li cursed under his breath and quickly mobilized all his spiritual energy to resist, but he found that the pulling force was like a maggot burrowing into his bones, impossible to shake off. Just as he was about to lose his grip, a voice suddenly echoed in his mind:
"You have activated Yin Soul Power, triggering Maximum Insight, and comprehending Divine-Level Transcendence Technique: Given that the host is in a fetal state, the technique level will temporarily remain at King Level."
The voice that rang out in Chen Li's mind was like a sudden enlightenment, instantly awakening his previously chaotic consciousness.
Divine-Level Transcendence Technique: Rebirth Mantra?
Chen Li silently recited in his heart, and a mysterious energy surged from within him, rapidly enveloping the entire Skeleton Staff. The staff, which had been exuding a sinister aura, began to tremble slightly upon contact with this energy, as if it were filled with fear.
At that moment, Chen Li suddenly felt a powerful suction coming from the staff. Before he could react, he was drawn into a Dark Space.
In the Dark Space, cold winds howled, and the Wailing of Ghosts and Howling of Wolves echoed endlessly. Chen Li steadied himself and realized he was standing on a desolate plain surrounded by an oppressive aura. The sky was gray and dim, devoid of sun or stars, only filled with a suffocating sense of despair.
Before him stood countless shadowy figures of various shapes and sizes—old and young, male and female. Their clothing varied widely, but without exception, they all bore pale faces, vacant eyes, and emanated a heavy aura of death.
These are...
Chen Li was taken aback. He roughly estimated that there were at least over one hundred thousand spirits on this plain, continuously gathering from all directions. Most of these spirits appeared to be ordinary people and some low-level Cultivators. They were mostly ragged in appearance, gaunt-faced, with hollow gazes as if they were soulless puppets.
Upon noticing Chen Li's sudden appearance, a dark voice rang out in an instant.
"Kill him! We will be free!"
As soon as the voice fell, the spirits roared and surged toward Chen Li like a tidal wave.
Though Chen Li felt a chill at the terrifying scene before him, he immediately circulated his blood energy and began to gather incantations, transforming them into ancient Sanskrit sounds that were released into the air.
"Since I have comprehended the Rebirth Mantra, I shall guide you towards liberation and help you reincarnate!"
As his words fell, an immense sacred power erupted from within him like a blazing sun, illuminating the entire Dark Space. He chanted incantations as formless divine power floated towards those frenzied spirits.
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