Published: August 27, 2025
Chapter 382: Wu Chou — "Profound Yin Demonic Energy"
The two elders of Miao Gu seemed to recognize the origin of the black energy and shouted in alarm.
In a hurry, the two parted like poisonous scorpions, instantly flying away to either side.
The black energy did not pursue them relentlessly; like a snake drawing in its tongue, it retracted back above the sea surface and condensed into a swirling black vortex beside the ice-sculpted infant carp beast.
As the black wind gradually subsided, three figures appeared beside the infant carp beast: one man and two women.
The man was short and withered, his face covered in black freckles. The two women were voluptuous and beautiful, dressed in sleeveless short skirts, and all three were surrounded by a chilling, sinister aura.
The two women were foundation establishment stage cultivators, but the grotesque, withered youth was harder to gauge. Han Li couldn’t tell his cultivation level, but surprisingly, he was also a foundation formation stage cultivator.
"Wu Chou! What do you mean by this? Are you planning to go to war with our Six-Linked Hall?" Elder Miao clearly recognized the man and angrily shouted without restraint.
"War? I have no interest in that! But the clan patriarch is about to emerge from seclusion beneath the sea. Consider this infant carp beast’s demonic core as my gift!" The withered youth arrogantly said, his eyes staring upward.
"The Supreme Patriarch of Extreme Yin is about to emerge from seclusion?"
The youth’s words shocked the two Six-Linked Hall elders greatly. They exchanged glances, clearly alarmed.
Nearby, cultivators like Qingsuanzi and others turned pale at the mention. Even the haughty middle-aged scholar trembled slightly, revealing a terrified expression.
Han Li watched all this in secret astonishment. Could this "Supreme Elder of Dark Yin" really have such a reputation?
What puzzled him even more was a faintly familiar feeling from the black evil energy emanating from the youth. This struck him as very strange.
But after a moment’s reflection, Han Li recalled that although the black energy’s power was unknown, it seemed somewhat similar to the aura of the "Blood Refining Divine Light" practiced by the Yue Emperor and Quhun. He was reminded of the "Profound Yin Scripture" mentioned on the gray-white Jade Slip.
"Could this ‘Profound Yin Demonic Energy’ be related to that?" Han Li wondered suspiciously.
Before Han Li could ponder further, Elder Miao loudly interrupted.
"Wu Chou, what nonsense are you spouting! Everyone knows the clan patriarch entered seclusion over a hundred years ago. Unless he advances his cultivation, there’s no way he would emerge just for something so trivial. Don’t tell me he only took a century to reach the mid nascent soul stage."
Wu Chou laughed wildly upon hearing this.
"Haha, you Six-Linked Hall members are so ignorant! Who told you the clan patriarch secluded himself just to reach mid nascent soul? Actually, he was cultivating a peerless demonic technique. Now that the technique is perfected, it’s time to emerge." Wu Chou said proudly.
Elder Miao and the other elder were stunned, unsure whether he was telling the truth or lying.
"Since you know the patriarch’s reputation, I’ll accept this infant carp beast. I’m sure your Six-Linked Hall won’t refuse to show some respect to Extreme Yin Island!" Wu Chou said darkly seeing their hesitation.
Hearing such arrogant words, Elder Miao’s face paled, while the ancient elder’s eyes flickered in thought. Neither spoke.
Meanwhile, Qingsuanzi and the others invited to assist instinctively stepped back several paces, clearly wanting no part in this.
Feng Sanniang frowned deeply, helpless for a moment.
After all, Quhun and the others were only supposed to handle demonic beasts, not subordinate to the Six-Linked Hall.
At this moment, the situation clearly put the Six-Linked Hall at a disadvantage!
Although the Six-Linked Hall had two early foundation formation stage cultivators, Miao Gu and the other elder, they had just expended great energy to activate the two borrowed ancient exotic treasures, the "Qiantian Halberds," leaving them drained.