172: My younger brother Heiyuan, this is my wife Baihua

“Since the Hall Revered Master is so hospitable, it would be impolite of me to decline,” Su Xiaobai said humbly.

“Haha!” Zhao Tiezhu laughed heartily, clearly in a good mood. “May I ask, Strategist, and this young lady beside you, what are your names?”

Su Xiaobai pondered for a moment, then smiled, “My name is Black Abyss, and this is my wife, White Flower.”

Dongfang Qian Yue gave Su Xiaobai a strange look, feeling like he particularly liked using the name Black Abyss.

However, she also understood that since they had offended the Xuan Yue Dao Sect, they might be wanted, and it was indeed not advisable to use their real names.

“So it’s Brother Black Abyss. We are fated. Let’s return to You Ming Hall immediately, and we’ll host a welcoming banquet for you!” Zhao Tiezhu said with a hearty laugh, putting his arm around Su Xiaobai’s shoulder.

…

Afterward, the group traveled to You Ming Hall by flying boat.

The Central Continent is vast and home to many forces.

The Ghost Gate Demon Sect’s base is in the northern part of the Central Continent, and its ten main halls almost occupy the entire northern region.

The Xuan Yue Dao Sect, on the other hand, is in the east. The two sides share a border, and wars frequently break out between them.

You Ming Hall.

This is an extremely magnificent hall, with a unique skull flag planted on its roof.

Inside the hall, Zhao Tiezhu sat casually on the Hall Revered Master’s seat.

“Brother Black Abyss, when you’re here, treat it like your own home. Don’t be a stranger.”

“Thank you very much, Brother Qitian,” Su Xiaobai said humbly.

On the way here, Su Xiaobai had shown him a few more tricks for showing off. He was now completely captivated by Su Xiaobai, and they were already addressing each other as brothers.

“Erdan, take Brother Black Abyss and Sister White Flower to familiarize themselves with our You Ming Hall,” Zhao Tiezhu said to the subordinate whom he had slapped away earlier.

“Yes,” Li Erdan quickly replied.

Immediately, Su Xiaobai and Dongfang Qian Yue left the hall under Li Erdan’s guidance.

…

“Our You Ming Hall is located in the Green Wood Mountain Range, bordering the Profound Moon Sect. We are sworn enemies, and this is the most frequently contested hall.”

Li Erdan explained to Su Xiaobai as he led the way.

“Oh, I see. How does the overall strength of the Xuan Yue Dao Sect compare to our Ghost Gate Sect?” Su Xiaobai couldn’t help but ask.

“Hmph! It goes without saying, of course, our Ghost Gate Sect is superior!” Li Erdan immediately put his hands on his hips, puffed out his chest, and said proudly.

“Although the Profound Moon Sect has ten Peak Revered Masters, our Ghost Gate Sect also has ten Hall Revered Masters, who are no weaker than them.

Moreover, our Sect Master and the Sect Leader Wang Ming of the Xuan Yue Dao Sect once had a battle. That battle in the Sky lasted for seven days and seven nights, and the thunderous roars from the clouds could be heard throughout the entire Central Continent, making people tremble with fear.”

“What was the outcome of that battle?” Dongfang Qian Yue became interested.

“Naturally, we won! Although the Sect Master did not declare the result of this battle, this Green Wood Mountain Range, which originally belonged to the Xuan Yue Dao Sect, has now been allocated to us! Doesn’t that indirectly explain the outcome of this battle?” Li Erdan said.

Su Xiaobai and Dongfang Qian Yue nodded in agreement.

“Alright, we’ve arrived at Yangmen Mountain. This is the Immortal Cave that the Hall Revered Master specially prepared for you. Others wouldn’t be able to enjoy such treatment, which shows how much the Hall Revered Master values you.”

A not-so-large Immortal Cave appeared before them. A rich Spiritual Qi emanated from within the Immortal Cave, making one feel refreshed.

“I am deeply grateful for the Hall Revered Master’s great kindness, and I will certainly do my utmost to share his burdens,” Su Xiaobai said, bowing his head.

Li Erdan smiled slightly. Then, as if remembering something, he looked at Su Xiaobai with a serious expression, “You can move freely in other parts of You Ming Hall, but no matter what, do not enter the Immortal Caves of the Ten Mountain Revered Masters, or you won’t even know how you died.”

“The Ten Mountain Revered Masters?”

“Below the Hall Revered Master are the Ten Mountain Revered Masters. Every Mountain Revered Master is a powerful expert in the Void Soul Realm.

They usually Cultivate in seclusion in their Immortal Caves and dislike being disturbed. If you rashly trespass into their territory, you are very likely to be annihilated by a single palm strike!”

Dongfang Qian Yue was startled. The total number of Void Soul Realm experts in the entire Desolate Continent was less than ten.

And here, in just one You Ming Hall, there were ten Void Soul Realm experts!

Moreover, the Ghost Gate Demon Sect had ten Hall Revered Masters. If every hall was like this, it meant that the Ghost Gate Demon Sect had at least one hundred Void Soul Realm Revered Masters!

Terrifying!… Dongfang Qian Yue couldn’t help but gasp.

“I see. Thank you for the reminder, Brother Erdan. I’ve noted it down,” Su Xiaobai said, cupping his hands.

Li Erdan waved his hand, “It’s nothing, it’s nothing. I’ll be going now. If anything comes up, I’ll come back to notify you.”

“Alright, Brother Erdan, take care.”

After Li Erdan left.

Su Xiaobai and Dongfang Qian Yue also entered their Immortal Cave.

In the center of the Immortal Cave was a stone bed, with only a stone table and two stone stools beside it. Other than that, there was nothing else, making it very simple.

The Immortal Cave was not large, and it was even a bit crowded for two people.

However, instead of disliking it, both had a hint of surprise on their faces.

“The Spiritual Qi here is so rich, several times richer than when I used to Cultivate in Revered Master’s stone chamber!” Dongfang Qian Yue said excitedly.

“Of course, the Green Wood Mountain Range where we are now is actually an extremely vast Spiritual Vein, with Spiritual Qi continuously gushing upwards.

This Immortal Cave we are living in now is just the lowest-grade Immortal Cave. If we were to switch to the Immortal Caves where those Mountain Revered Masters reside, the Spiritual Qi would be hundreds of times richer, that’s what I call fragrant!”

“Hundreds of times!?” Dongfang Qian Yue’s beautiful eyes widened. How concentrated would that Spiritual Qi be? It would almost solidify, wouldn’t it?

“If I Cultivate in there, I can Breakthrough to the Infant Transformation Stage in less than a year!” she said with some excitement.

“Alright, let’s not be too greedy,” Su Xiaobai said, patting her head with a smile. “Generally, one must at least reach the Infant Transformation Stage or make a great contribution to the Ghost Gate Demon Sect to be granted an Immortal Cave.”

“I only slightly taught Hall Revered Master Qitian some ways to show off today, and he directly gave me an Immortal Cave. He’s already extremely generous.”

Dongfang Qian Yue’s pretty face flushed slightly, and she swatted away his hand from her head, as if he was treating her like a child.

“How am I greedy? I was just excited, it’s not like I really wanted to sneak into a Mountain Revered Master’s Immortal Cave to Cultivate,” she muttered softly.

“Alright, my injuries haven’t fully recovered. I need to take this time to recover.”

Su Xiaobai sat cross-legged on the ground, his body like a black hole, greedily absorbing the surrounding Spiritual Qi.

Dongfang Qian Yue did not Cultivate with him, but instead looked around.

“I guess we’ll be living here for a long time. Should we tidy it up properly?”

The corners of her mouth curved slightly, and then she began to clean the Immortal Cave.

Time passed by second by second.

In a flash, it was evening.

Under Dongfang Qian Yue’s care, the Immortal Cave was completely refreshed.

It now had all sorts of small decorations, a dressing table, ornamental objects, a wardrobe…

It was no different from a young girl’s boudoir.

In the center of the Immortal Cave, Su Xiaobai, however, was frowning deeply, with drops of cold sweat dripping from his forehead.

In his Soul Sea.

Su Xiaobai’s Soul was surrounded by streaks of purple Devilish Qi, and his face was filled with pain.

“Hahaha! Do you think this Emperor’s power is so easy to use?

The scattered Devilish Qi will act up every full moon night, gnawing at your Soul and causing you unbearable pain!” The Devil Emperor Purple Demise’s laughter echoed in his mind.

“Heh… it’s just… a mere bone-gnawing pain, do you think… I will surrender?!” Su Xiaobai gritted his teeth, his face contorted, but his eyes remained firm.