286: Chapter 286 The True Purgatory

"Clack!"

"Clack!"

The spine-chilling sound drew closer...

Ling Su gripped Qin Tian tightly, staying motionless, not even daring to breathe...

[Qin Tian, turn your head and look! What's making that noise?!]

"Clack!"

"Clack!"

[Ah! Hurry! Hurry up!]

Qin Tian turned his head slightly, extending his Divine Thought backward.

However, there was nothing but a void behind him; not a single living creature was there...

[Did... did you see it...? What is it...?]

Qin Tian smiled faintly.

[I saw it, but it's a bit strange.]

[What's strange? What on earth is it? Tell me already!]

Ling Su's heart was thumping.

[What's strange is that it's clearly floating and has no feet, so how is it making the sound of footsteps...?]

"Ah—!!"

Ling Su suddenly leaped up like a startled little rabbit, jumping into Qin Tian's arms. She held him tightly, completely burying her head against his chest...

A refreshing feminine fragrance wafted over.

It was very unique.

Different from any Qin Tian had smelled before.

Making one uncontrollably linger...

"Let's go! Qin Tian! Hurry!!"

Qin Tian couldn't help but laugh. "I really didn't expect that the dignified Heavenly Lord would be afraid of ghosts?"

"Don't worry, I'm just teasing you!"

"Even if there really were a ghost, I would have slapped it away long ago!"

Ling Su: ?

She quietly looked up, her Divine Thought cautiously reaching out, only to find the surroundings were indeed empty...

"You played me!"

*Smack!*

Ling Su gave Qin Tian's chest a light punch.

"Put me down, quickly!"

"You guy, taking advantage of me like that!"

"Uh, it seems like you were the one clinging to me..."

Ling Su froze, only then realizing her arms and legs were all tightly hooked onto Qin Tian...

*Whoosh!*

Her face, which had been pale from fear, instantly turned crimson!

"I... I... you... Hmph—!"

Ling Su was somewhat incoherent. She hastily jumped down and turned away, her fingers unconsciously fiddling with the slightly messy hair at her chest, her breathing a bit ragged...

"Clack!"

"Clack!"

That strange sound rang out again.

"Ah—!"

By reflex, Ling Su grabbed Qin Tian again...

"I... I'll stay like this... I'll just take the loss... and let you take some advantage..."

Hearing the trembling voice by his ear, the corners of Qin Tian's lips curled up.

"These sounds aren't made by ghosts, but by the Prison-Suppressing Souls here."

"Prison-Suppressing Soul? What's that?" Ling Su asked curiously.

"They are invisible spirits condensed from the Prison-Suppressing Aura. They have no consciousness and only wander aimlessly..."

Isn't that just a ghost?!

Ling Su bit her lip and gripped him even tighter.

"Clack!"

"Clack!"

The peculiar sound was close at hand.

With a thought from Qin Tian, his Prison-Suppressing Golden Body emitted a golden glow that illuminated the surroundings.

As if sensing it, those invisible Prison-Suppressing Souls gradually began to reveal their outlines...

One, two, three...

Looking around, they were everywhere!

A vast number of Prison-Suppressing Souls had completely surrounded the two.

"Qin Tian... how about you send me back... and then come down again...?"

Ling Su didn't want to stay in this place for even a moment.

"I'm afraid... we can't get out anymore..."

Qin Tian looked into the distance.

He felt a summons.

A summons from the Prison-Suppressing Indestructible Body!

Immediately.

Those Prison-Suppressing Souls seemed to awaken, turning one after another to walk toward Qin Tian.

Ling Su was a bit at a loss.

"Hold me tight."

Qin Tian whispered softly, pulling Ling Su by her slender waist.

Ling Su's body trembled slightly, her arms wrapping around him, pressing close to that powerful chest.

The next moment.

Qin Tian raised his hand.

The Prison-Suppressing Golden Dragon roared, blasting open a path directly toward the horizon!

"Go!"

The Void Realm shook as Qin Tian, holding Ling Su, transformed into a streak of golden light and sped away.

The surrounding Prison-Suppressing Souls were a bit slow to react, but they soon caught on, transforming into streaks of light to pursue them.

Feeling the whistling wind by her ears, Ling Su's eyes quietly opened.

She stole a glance at Qin Tian, then buried her head a bit shyly.

Now, it didn't seem so scary...

At least, not while in his arms...

A wonderful feeling she had never experienced before rose in Ling Su's heart.

She didn't know what it was, only that it was very beautiful and not at all unpleasant...

Since she woke up, this was the first time she had felt this way...

Unaware of Ling Su's thoughts, Qin Tian completely spread out his Divine Thought.

The Prison-Suppressing Souls were extremely fast, unstoppable wherever they passed.

He had a faint feeling in his heart.

If they were caught, even the Prison-Suppressing Indestructible Body might be pierced through!

Those weren't living creatures, but the manifestation of the rules of this place. They absolutely could not be faced head-on!

Qin Tian didn't hesitate and sprinted with all his might.

But there were simply too many Prison-Suppressing Souls!

Endless and infinite, there was no telling where they would pop out from.

Several times, Qin Tian was nearly hit.

Just then.

Ling Su stirred slightly in his arms.

Coins floated at her fingertips.

[Qian Qian Kun]

Her eyes suddenly brightened.

"To the left!"

Without any hesitation, Qin Tian sped toward the left.

"A hundred feet forward, then to the right...!"

"Keep going right... don't stop!"

Under Ling Su's guidance, the surrounding Prison-Suppressing Souls actually became fewer and fewer!

"Quick!"

"The Life Gate is just ahead! Charge in!"

Ling Su spoke excitedly.

Qin Tian looked up and saw a dark golden light curtain.

Boom!

The Five Elements Heavenly Thunder surged out, directly tearing a hole in the light curtain.

Qin Tian took the opportunity to charge in while holding Ling Su.

As for those Prison-Suppressing Souls, they stopped abruptly just as they were about to touch the light curtain, as if they had lost their vitality.

They just stood there quietly, gathering in greater numbers.

But not a single one could touch that dark golden light curtain.

"Whew, that was close!"

Ling Su's chest heaved, a look of relief on her face.

Qin Tian slowly stood up, his expression becoming incredibly solemn.

"What's wrong?" Ling Su asked curiously.

"It seems we have an even bigger problem..."

Before his voice could fade.

An incredibly terrifying, malevolent purgatory slowly manifested in front of Qin Tian and Ling Su.

"Is... is this your purgatory...?" Ling Su cried out.

Qin Tian shook his head. "No, this is the true purgatory!"

"Ling Su, stay here and don't go anywhere, understand?"

Ling Su shook her head. "You don't need to worry about me. I have enough means to protect myself, and I wouldn't feel at ease with you going in alone..."

"In a mysterious place like this, the Dao Heaven Technique can play an unexpected role!"

"Didn't you just see it for yourself?!"

Ling Su's attitude was very firm.

She wanted to go in with Qin Tian.

The corners of Qin Tian's lips curled up:

"There really are ghosts in there..."

Ling Su gave a soft huff.

"Leave the ghosts to you, and leave the rest to me! It's settled!"

Seeing Ling Su's slightly stubborn expression, Qin Tian finally agreed.

After all, staying here wasn't absolutely safe either.

"Remember, don't stray too far from my side."

Ling Su's eyes lit up with joy. "Mm, I know."

Qin Tian looked up, re-examining that terrifying purgatory that had already condensed into a physical form.

The aura emanating from it seemed to resonate with his Soul, making one shudder!

This purgatory was not a dead object!

It was alive!

Perhaps, this purgatory itself was the transformation of the second half of the Prison-Suppressing Indestructible Body...

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