When I saw Li Ying's ghost, I was so frightened that I couldn't say a word. My mind was filled with thoughts about what had happened in the past.
In my memory, the last time I saw Li Ying was when she was lying in that coffin. The red shadow took her back to the big stone door. From then on, she disappeared, just like the red shadow. Until now, there was no trace of her.
Although Red Shadow had contacted me through Shika on the handkerchief, he had yet to appear again. On the other hand, Li Ying, who had turned from a female corpse whose soul had yet to leave her body into a ghost raised by the Ghost Raising Sect's elder, appeared in front of me again.
Why did it happen? Li Ying had come out from the stone door, but where was the red shadow?
Also, who was this Elder Liang?
Was he the one who had arranged the Twenty-Eight Fiend Yellow Springs Formation?
Many thoughts emerged in my head. However, before I could ask, Li Ying's ghost brought a gust of cold wind and stormed toward me.
When she was in front of me, I reacted and summoned my Square Sky Fan. After the Wild Grass Painting appeared, I managed to block Li Ying's attack and trapped her next to the grave.
I had a chance to take a breather. I hurried to retreat far away. I suppressed all my doubts and focused on dealing with Elder Liang in front of me.
Before I could do anything, I felt the Dao energy in my body was draining rapidly. Although it wasn't as bad as when I faced the Jing Ghost a few days ago, it wasn't much worse.
The ghost of Li Ying in front of me had the power of a Ghost King!
The last time I faced the Jing Ghost, Tong Tong and I had to use all of our strength to win. This time, Tong Tong was sleeping in the jade bracelet. I was the only one left. What should I do?
As more and more Dao energy was draining from my body, I had no choice but to absorb the dragon energy from the jade bracelet. Then, I started to make hand seals.
During the past two weeks, besides cultivating Dao energy, I had been studying hand seals every day.
After the battle with the Jing Ghost, the first thing I learned was the Golden Light Seal of the Golden Light Divine Spell.
Ten days was barely enough for me to learn the Golden Light Seal, but I was unable to unleash its full power. However, I had no other choice. Although the Square Sky Fan could block Li Ying, it consumed too much Qi of the Way. At most, it could only delay my failure.
Although the Golden Light Seal was a protective hand seal, the golden light was formed by the Yang Qi of heaven and earth. Hidden within it was an attack, especially against ghosts and spirits.
I didn't dare to let the Square Sky Fan consume more of my Dao energy. When the golden light seal was about to form, I quickly put the Square Sky Fan away.
At the same time, Li Ying stopped circling the grave. His cold eyes gazed at me. Then, he walked toward me.
Elder Liang clearly saw my current predicament. The corners of his mouth rose into a sneer. He said to me in a sinister voice, "I didn't think that you would have such a powerful magic tool. However, what use is there if you don't have enough Dao Qi?
Junior, wait for your death! "
Then, he chanted a strange incantation. Instantly, Li Ying's speed increased, and he dashed toward me.
I didn't have a chance to speak. The Golden Light Seal in my hand formed the last remnant image. Then, an intense golden light appeared around me, completely enveloping my body.
At this moment, Li Ying was right next to me. When he bumped into the golden light, he immediately retreated. His hands that had come into contact with the golden light were scorched and emitting black smoke. He let out a painful groan.
Elder Liang didn't seem to recognize the Golden Light Seal. The resentment on his face intensified. He opened his mouth and roared, urging Li Ying to attack me again.
President Xu's eyes widened. He couldn't help but exclaim, "This is … the Golden Light Divine Spell!
How do you know how to use it? "
I didn't care about his shock. When the Golden Light Seal blocked Li Ying's attack, my hand immediately formed the Earth Overturning Seal that I had learned earlier.
Soon, a light seal that contained an enormous amount of Dao energy appeared on my fingertips. Before Li Ying could pounce at me again, I threw it at her.
The Earth Overturning Seal rose in the air, and its body expanded, turning into a small mountain that pressed down on her.
According to the records of the Death Scripture, the Earth Overturning Seal wasn't a very strong hand seal. It was far inferior to the Golden Light Seal. However, it was simple and could restrain ghosts. At that moment, with the support of the abundant Dao energy in my body, its momentum was extremely great.
Just as the Earth Overturning Seal was about to smash into Li Ying's body, Elder Liang clearly understood the severity of the attack. He hurriedly chanted an incantation again. Following his voice, Li Ying reached out to touch his body, and suddenly took out a two-inch long ribbon.
In the world of Metaphysics, humans had magic tools, and ghosts also had Ghost tools.
However, in the orthodox Daoist sects of the central plains, there were very few who refined ghosts, and Ghost tools were even rarer. This was the first time I had seen a Ghost tool, and I didn't know its use.
But soon, I saw the power of a Ghost tool.
The ribbon in Li Ying's hand rose, and it grew longer, coiling around the Earth Overturning Seal.
Instantly, the Earth Overturning Seal's speed was greatly reduced, and it was covered with a thick layer of dark energy.
The Earth Overturning Seal had a natural restraining effect on Yin energy. The Yin energy on it quickly dispersed, but more Yin energy flowed along the ribbon and wrapped around the Earth Overturning Seal.
Li Ying's power was much higher than mine, and he had much more Yin energy than I did. In just a few seconds, the power of the Earth Overturning Seal had been reduced by half. Then, Li Ying's hand shook. Under the effect of the ribbon, the Earth Overturning Seal shook violently. It cut off its connection with me and turned into a wisp of Dao energy, vanishing into thin air.
Back then, the Well Ghost had been severely injured by the Earth Overturning Seal, and Li Ying's power was slightly weaker than the Well Ghost's. I thought that she wouldn't have a good time, but after she took out the Ghost tool, she easily dealt with the Earth Overturning Seal.
Elder Liang laughed fiendishly. "Haha, kid, let's see what else you can do!"
I had used the Square Sky Fan, the Golden Light Seal, and the Earth Overturning Seal. Although I still had Dao energy, I didn't know what to do.
I rubbed my body and took out the Champion's Seal that I had gotten during the Dragon Seizing Tournament. The people from the Metaphysics Society had told me that the Champion's Seal had the power of a Heavenly Master's attack.
I had always kept it with me, and I wouldn't use it unless I was in a desperate situation.
But today, facing the sudden appearance of Elder Liang and Li Ying's soul, I seem to have no other choice.
While I was still thinking, Li Ying had arrived in front of me. This time, she didn't use her hand to touch the Golden Light Seal. Instead, she raised the silk ribbon in her hand. Her Yin energy twirled around it, and the ribbon became taut. Then, she stabbed my Golden Light Seal. Under the effect of her Yin energy, the ribbon spun like a drill.
The Golden Light Seal was made of Yang energy. As the ribbon spun, the Yin energy continuously melted. However, it couldn't resist Li Ying's massive amount of Yin energy. As soon as the Yin energy melted, more Yin energy flowed through the ribbon.
Soon after, Li Ying used the Ghost Light Seal to drill a big hole in the thick Golden Light Seal.
I gritted my teeth and gathered the remaining Dao energy in my body. I continued to use the Golden Light Seal to mend the places that Li Ying's Yin energy had corroded. However, my healing speed wasn't as fast as hers. Moreover, the Dao energy in my body was running out, and my dragon energy couldn't keep up.
Feeling helpless, I had to use the Champion's Seal. I lifted my head to look at President Xu, and a malicious thought popped up in my head.
A Champion's Seal in exchange for Elder Liang's life was too much. If I had to use President Xu's life, it would make sense.
He had tried to harm me twice, so I could only do the same.
At this moment, the Golden Light Seal had become extremely dim. Li Ying's Ghost Light Seal was only a few centimeters away from the tip of my brush. I didn't dare to wait any longer. I held the Champion's Seal and was ready to risk my life.
However, at this moment, President Xu suddenly approached me from a distance. He shouted, "Elder Liang, the outcome of the battle has been decided. Zhou Yi is a member of our Metaphysics Society. You can stop now!"
Hearing his words, I was dumbfounded. Elder Liang was also dumbfounded. He looked at President Xu and asked in disbelief, "If it's a life-and-death duel, why do you want me to stop?
I told you that I would take this kid's three souls and refine him into a ghost cultivator! "
President Xu seemed to have completely changed at this moment. He said without hesitation, "Don't forget that you are in my Shenzhen branch. If you don't stop now, I will activate the Metaphysics Society's protection formation. You can try and see if you can kill Zhou Yi first or if I can kill you first!"
Elder Liang shut his mouth. His eyes seemed to be spewing fire as he stared at President Xu for a long time. Then, he roared angrily. At this moment, Li Ying, who had completely shattered my golden light barrier, suddenly stopped his actions. He turned around and returned to Elder Liang's side without hesitation. He turned into a ray of light and disappeared into the bowl-shaped magic tool in his hand.
A life and death duel had mysteriously ended just like that. Elder Liang was clearly unwilling, but he didn't look at me. Instead, he looked at President Xu and said with a face full of resentment, "Xu Lin, I need an explanation from you."
President Xu didn't care about him at all. Instead, he turned around and asked me, "Zhou Yi, are you injured?
If you are, you can recuperate in the Metaphysics Society for a few days. No one will dare to touch you here. "
Looking at his sincere expression, I really didn't understand his actions. I could only guess that he knew that I was going to use the Chief's seal, so he saved me and wanted to form a good relationship with me.
However, this was obviously illogical. If he wanted to form a good relationship, he wouldn't have agreed to Elder Liang's life-and-death duel.
Moreover, if he was afraid of my Chief's seal, he could have avoided me. At that time, even if I used the Chief's seal, I would only be able to kill Elder Liang. I wouldn't be able to hurt him at all.
Before I could say anything, Elder Liang probably knew that he wouldn't have a chance to cause trouble for me today. He snorted coldly and left the Metaphysics Society without saying anything.
After he left, President Xu had a smile on his face. He seemed to want to say something to me, but at that moment, Yang Kaichen rushed in. After seeing me, he let out a long breath and said while panting, "Fortunately, I made it in time. It's good that you're fine."
I was surprised. What did he mean by that?
After asking Yang Kaichen, he told me that after President Xu had agreed to the life-and-death duel, he immediately called Zhang Wenfei when he saw that the situation wasn't good. Then, Zhang Wenfei called his senior brother and asked him to contact the headquarters. Then, he contacted President Xu through the headquarters to pressure him.
He was afraid that he wouldn't have enough time, but he saved my life in the end.
I finally understood why President Xu's attitude had changed so much. He was pressured by the headquarters. I thought that he had changed and turned over a new leaf.
I sneered and turned around. As I was about to question President Xu, I realized that he had already left.
That old fox! One day, I'll deal with him!
After this matter was over, I didn't want to stay in the Metaphysics Society any longer, so I hurried back to the hotel.
After the dao energy in my body had recovered, I sat on the chair and kept thinking about what had happened today.
I wasn't afraid that Elder Liang would come to the hotel. I just wondered why Li Ying had appeared and why he had turned into a ghost and followed Elder Liang.
I couldn't figure out the reason. I hated that I couldn't take the initiative to find Elder Liang and ask him.
That night, I couldn't sleep. When I was about to study the geomancy formation on the Mount Tai seal, a bold idea popped up in my head.
Elder Liang was still in Shenzhen. I had the Chief's seal, so I could use an attack as powerful as a Heavenly Master. It wouldn't be difficult to kill him.
This man had used the Jing Ghost to kill Lin Yuetong's parents and the others. He deserved to die.
If that was the case, should I secretly find him and kill him to snatch the bowl-shaped magic tool that Li Ying was hiding in?
If he snatched Li Ying over, wouldn't he be able to find out what had happened just by asking?