A Record of A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Chapter 437: Wailing Soul

This woman wasn’t exactly breathtaking in appearance, but when she smiled just now, she suddenly became incredibly charming, captivating beyond measure, and full of allure.

This caught Han Li quite off guard!

If it weren’t for the fact that the Great Yin Technique inside his body showed no reaction, Han Li would have almost thought she was using some advanced charm technique.

If that were the case, then his earlier lapse in composure would have been rather strange.

Han Li muttered to himself a few times, then couldn’t help but glance back at Immortal Maiden Zi Ling.

But she had already returned to her modest, delicate appearance; the stunning beauty that had captivated the soul moments ago had vanished without a trace.

Just as Han Li was secretly puzzled, the gray-robed elder from over there walked over to him.

“I am Bamboo Hat from Tiantai Island. May I ask how you two cultivators are called?” The elder greeted Han Li and his companion with an exceptionally polite fist salute.

Han Li temporarily set aside the lingering doubts in his heart and responded with a smile:

“I am Han Li, and this is Immortal Maiden Zi Ling from the Miaoyin Sect.”

Upon hearing Han Li’s name, the elder’s expression remained normal, but when he heard “Miaoyin Sect” and “Zi Ling,” he couldn’t help but be somewhat surprised.

“I have long heard of the great name of Immortal Maiden Zi Ling of the Miaoyin Sect. Never would I have thought to see your true form today—it is truly a blessing of three lifetimes!” Although the elder spoke politely, his eyes were filled with intense puzzlement.

Clearly, Zi Ling’s beauty did not quite live up to the grand reputation he had heard. It left the elder a little taken aback.

Immortal Maiden Zi Ling naturally sensed the politeness behind his words but only smiled lightly without saying anything.

However, the elder was no ordinary person and quickly regained his usual composure. He smiled at Han Li and said:

“Since the few of us were transported together, fate must have brought us together. Why don’t we join forces to get through this checkpoint? After all, the Land of Ghost Grievances ahead is not easy to pass. I’ve heard many foundation formation cultivators were devoured by ghosts here, leaving no trace of their remains.”

As Bamboo Hat spoke of the Land of Ghost Grievances, his expression grew serious, indicating he knew quite a bit about the Void Heaven Hall.

When Han Li heard mention of the Land of Ghost Grievances, his gaze swept over to the distance.

Just a dozen or so yards away from their small mound of earth was a vast expanse of grayish-white mist spreading endlessly, billowing and drifting as far as the eye could see.

Dark winds blew through the fog, carrying faint sounds of ghostly wails and sharp cries, chilling anyone who heard them to the bone.

This ghost mist was blocked by a faint layer of white light near the earthen mound, preventing it from advancing even an inch. Otherwise, Han Li and the others would have been harassed by wild ghosts and lonely spirits long ago, leaving no chance to calmly discuss their strategy here.

Seeing this, Han Li couldn’t help but look upward.

The mist above was just as thick and obscure, revealing no details, making it unlikely they were inside any great hall. If anything, it seemed more like they were in some desolate wilderness, which Han Li found believable.

At this moment, Immortal Maiden Zi Ling, having heard the elder’s words, also interjected with a worried voice:

“I have heard as well that this first checkpoint, the Land of Ghost Grievances, was originally not so difficult to pass. But ever since more and more cultivators have fallen into the ghost mist, it has become dangerous. The fallen cultivators bear heavy grudges, and after death, they transform into powerful vengeful spirits. They harbor extreme hatred toward us cultivators attempting to break through here. Once encountered, it becomes a matter of life and death. Because of this, more cultivators have perished at this checkpoint since the Void Heaven Hall last opened. I also heard that during the previous opening of the Void Heaven Hall, a team of cultivators encountered a ghost king with fully awakened intelligence in this Land of Ghost Grievances. The entire team was wiped out, with only one person escaping to ascend.”