224: Perform the mission in Shadow Prison Canyon.

The taixu boat descended into Shadow City, and Su Ling and his companion revealed themselves.

Seeing the surrounding environment, they couldn't help but be somewhat stunned.

They saw Bitao Disciples hurrying to and fro, and behind them, there were actually various strange-looking Demon Species as well as... Ghosts!

"These are War Slaves!"

After scanning the runes flashing on the foreheads of those Demon Species and Ghosts, Su Ling realized what they were.

"So, after we accept the mission, can we also get a few War Slaves to play with?"

Lu Tao's face was full of excitement as he whispered.

For War Slaves, life and death depend solely on the whim of their master.

But with so many War Slaves present, they must all be controlled using Soul-Restraining Tablets.

Otherwise, how could a single Nascent Soul Cultivator control so many Demon Species?

The person who just passed by them was a Middle Stage Nascent Soul Bitao Disciple, followed by five Rank 4 Demon Species.

"Let's go to this city's Affairs Hall to accept the mission."

Su Ling shook his head, ignoring Lu Tao's excited look as he glanced around, and walked straight toward the central hall.

Before long, the two found the Integration Stage Cultivator stationed there on the third floor of the hall.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Qin."

"Junior Brother Su, Junior Brother Lu, I've heard much about your great names!"

After checking their identity tokens, Qin Yu hurriedly stood up to welcome them, letting out a hearty laugh.

Although he had been stationed here for many years, he had long heard of the two who ranked first and second in the National War.

Particularly Su Ling; the matter of him being taken as a Disciple by Ancestral Master Clear Ripple had already spread throughout the entire Bitao Sect.

Furthermore, True Lord Lu Feng, Ye Feibai, as the only True Immortal Sword Cultivator of the Bitao Sect and a top-tier True Immortal who had attained the Dao in less than a thousand years, held a status and position a notch higher than other True Immortals.

As his Personal Disciple, Lu Tao was also invisibly given more importance.

The two arriving together truly surprised Qin Yu somewhat.

After they were seated, Su Ling took out that token and said seriously, "The two of us have come only to assist in guarding this place. Please assign us a mission as soon as possible, Senior Brother Qin."

Qin Yu did not respond directly but first took the token to examine it carefully.

Shadow City's range of influence stretched for over a million miles, with dozens of resource points within its jurisdiction.

Each resource point was basically guarded by a Spirit Transformation Cultivator leading a group of Nascent Soul Stage Disciples and many War Slaves.

Previously, he had indeed received a message from the Sect saying that several Disciples would come to provide support recently.

But he never expected that Su Ling, who was only at the Peak Nascent Soul, would actually be one of them.

Seeing Qin Yu holding the token and frowning slightly, seemingly unable to make up his mind for a moment,

Su Ling and Lu Tao exchanged a look, and Su Ling chuckled, "Senior Brother Qin, there's no need to worry. Just treat us the same as anyone else. Although I am still at the Peak Nascent Soul, my combat strength is enough to rival a Spirit Transformation Cultivator. You can just go ahead and make the arrangement."

"While I can't beat a Spirit Transformation Cultivator, it's impossible for an average one to kill me."

Lu Tao patted his chest and gave a boisterous guarantee.

Qin Yu's eyes flickered. After pondering for a few seconds, he waved his hand to reveal a topographical light screen and said, "In that case, you two Junior Brothers can go to this place to guard..."

His finger pointed at a place called Shadow Prison Canyon as he slowly explained it to them.

Within the Shadow Prison Canyon, which stretched for tens of thousands of miles, there were remains of various Demon Species everywhere.

The native creatures there were mostly Shadow-type Demon Species and ghostly beings.

The Death Qi and Soul Qi were extremely dense.

The canyon produced a type of black fire called 'Soul-Imprisoning Flame' that could imprison and devour Divine Souls.

Besides that, there were Death Spirit Crystals condensed from Death Qi and Soul Crystal Essences condensed from Soul Qi.

And bone tempering jade nurtured from the skeletons covering the ground.

These were all top-tier treasures needed for practicing Yin or Dark attribute Cultivation Techniques, refining Magic Treasures, and Body Refining.

The Bitao Sect Cultivators guarding this place were also mostly Disciples who practiced Dark or Fire attribute techniques or were good at Body Refining.

In the information Qin Yu knew, Su Ling was skilled in Lightning Arts and Soul Refining, while Lu Tao was a Body Refining Sword Cultivator.

Both were quite suited to guard this place.

Furthermore, as the person in charge of a resource point, one also had certain authority to utilize the resources produced locally.

In this way, it presumably wouldn't delay the cultivation of the two.

Moreover, as Personal Disciples of a True Immortal or even a Golden Immortal, the two certainly had many life-saving treasures on them.

Unless a stray Demon General or Demon Lord appeared, they should have no worries for their lives.

Of course, given their identities, Qin Yu would also pay more attention (provide protection) to them normally.

"In that case, I shall take my leave first."

After listening to Qin Yu's explanation and the relevant precautions, Su Ling and his companion stood up to bid farewell.

"Very well. I still have matters to handle, so I won't see you two off."

Qin Yu nodded slightly, stood up to return the token to Su Ling, and reminded him, "This token can freely command War Slaves below Rank 6. Junior Brother Su, make sure to keep it safe!"

War Slaves below Rank 6 meant that even a Peak Rank 5 Demon Species or ghost would be subject to its control.

Su Ling put away the token and cupped his hands in thanks, "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother."

Bidding farewell to Qin Yu, the two walked out of the hall and steered the taixu boat toward Shadow Prison Canyon.

Two hours later, they finally saw the resource point station shown on the map.

The station was located on a platform cut out with great magical power halfway up a canyon cliff.

Seven or eight large halls stood there in an orderly fashion.

There were also over a hundred Immortal Caves located on the cliff, and the entire area was covered by a Formation.

Arriving before the light screen, Su Ling placed the token at the bow of the ship, and the taixu boat slowly merged into the light screen and entered.

"I wonder which fellow Disciple has come?"

A tall and straight figure rose from the central hall and asked loudly.

"Su Ling, a Disciple under Ancestral Master Clear Ripple, has come to hand over the mission with Senior Brother."

Su Ling soared up, landed in front of the other party, and cupped his hands.

"Su Ling?"

The burly man was slightly taken aback and said in surprise, "Isn't the Disciple Ancestral Master Clear Ripple took in called Han Yu?"

"Han Yu was an alias I used previously. Please don't take offense, Senior Brother."

Su Ling smiled awkwardly.

He had heard from Qin Yu before that the Spirit Transformation Cultivator guarding this place was named Yang Tieshan, one of the few Body Refining Spirit Transformation Cultivators in the Bitao Sect.

He had already been guarding here for two hundred years; logically, he should have been rotated out long ago.

Previously, it was because they couldn't spare any manpower, but now that Su Ling had come, it could be considered as solving Qin Yu's urgent problem.

"I see!"

Yang Tieshan realized, but seeing that Su Ling and Lu Tao were only at the Nascent Soul Stage, his brow furrowed slightly again, "But... Junior Brother Su hasn't reached Spirit Transformation yet. How could Junior Martial Uncle Qin arrange for you to guard this place?"

Within the Seven Sects, those below Spirit Transformation are all considered brothers.

Qin Yu was an Integration Stage Cultivator, so Su Ling and the other could call him Senior Brother.

But Yang Tieshan was an ordinary Disciple, so he could only call him Junior Martial Uncle.

"Since the Sect arranged it this way, they naturally trust my strength."

Su Ling's aura erupted as he said calmly, "Senior Brother, there's no need to worry. You should just go back and rest in peace."

The aura of the Peak Nascent Soul actually made Yang Tieshan feel a faint sense of threat.

Looking at Lu Tao on the side, although his Sword Qi was restrained, it similarly gave Yang Tieshan a sense of difficulty.

Pondering for two seconds, he then nodded slightly and chuckled, "In that case, once the accounts of this place are clearly handed over, I will go back and have a good rest."

Having said that, he looked around and shouted loudly, "From now on, this place is the responsibility of Junior Brother Su Ling. You all shall assist him with all your strength and must not be negligent!"

"We follow Senior Brother Yang's orders!"

The Bitao Sect Disciples who were silently watching all cupped their hands together, "Welcome, Senior Brother Su!"