Dusk was like an inky blue sea, covering the entire area and extending to the ends of the world.
Su Chen was lying flat on the Star Disk, and Su Xiaoyao was sleeping on his chest. Her breathing rate was very high, and every time she breathed, a large amount of heaven and earth spiritual energy would enter her lungs. She didn't even need to actively absorb the spiritual energy, and the spiritual energy would rush to her like moths to a flame.
Although she had only been cultivating for a few days, Su Xiaoyao had already reached the Spirit Focus Realm.
If it were anyone else, Su Chen would definitely be shocked by such a terrifying breakthrough speed, but Su Xiaoyao...
Su Chen only felt that it was natural.
This was also because Su Xiaoyao liked to slack off. If she focused on cultivating, it wouldn't be a big problem for her to break through to the Reincarnation Realm.
As for the Connate Primeval Skill, Su Chen had never cultivated it himself, so he could not judge how Little Demon Su's progress was. Little Demon herself could not explain it clearly, so he could only wait and see.
Also, Su Xiaoyao had grown a little, and her height was almost one meter.
It had only been ten days.
At this rate, Su Xiaoyao would grow into a young lady in a few months' time!
It was unimaginable.
Two days later.
When the Star Disk began to decelerate, Su Chen could finally see the scenery outside.
Well, there was no scenery to speak of.
As far as the eye could see, it was a boundless desert. There were only some green shadows in front of them, which seemed to be an oasis.
Soon, the Star Disk landed near the oasis.
Everyone entered the oasis one after another.
In the oasis, there was an ancient palace. Instead of calling it a palace, it was more like a mound of dirt. It didn't have any connection with the word luxurious.
Outside the mound of dirt, there were many yellow stone buildings scattered around, forming a small city circle. However, this city looked very old and barren. Su Chen casually glanced around and sensed the aura of many Immortal Tribulation experts. There was even a Heaven Ascension Realm Saint in the palace.
This should be a cultivation force, and one with a Saint. Why was it so barren?
Most of the people here were coming to the northern desert for the first time. Seeing this scene, they had many questions in their hearts.
Although this cultivation force couldn't be compared to the Soul Hall, it still had a Saint. No matter how bad it was, it shouldn't be reduced to such a poor state.
"Don't make wild guesses. This is the Ascetic Practice Sect established by Master Kui Tuo, an ascetic. The cultivators here are all ascetics. In the eyes of the ascetics, the wealth and luxury you covet are the root of all evil. Don't judge everything here with your own thoughts."
Soul master Xue Bin turned around and warned everyone.
Ascetic Ascetic Ascetics.
Su Chen had heard of it. To be precise, he had seen it in Meng Die's memory. In the Spirit Mountain Jing Province, Ascetic Ascetics were an extremely large cultivation sect. Ascetic Ascetics were not much different from ordinary immortal cultivators, but they were not interested in the prosperity of the secular world at all. They cultivated in bitter cold places all year round, using dangerous environments to temper their hearts and cultivate their cultivation. They were a group of cultivators worthy of respect.
Ascetic Ascetics almost never participated in any disputes in the Immortal Cultivation World. They walked independently in bitter cold places, never took the initiative to provoke anyone, and had no intention of killing. Most of them were kind and would treat all living beings well. They experienced the suffering of all living beings, had no desires, and had a pure Taoist Heart.
However, at this time, the whole Ascetic Sect seemed to be shrouded in a layer of dark clouds.
Just a month ago, in the Ascetic Sect, three Ascetics of the Immortal Tribulation passed away.
Ascetics had never offended anyone and had always been regarded as good people. This was a deep-rooted image in the Immortal Cultivation World, so generally speaking, no one would take the initiative to provoke Ascetics. Otherwise, once the news spread out, they would be ridiculed by all immortal cultivators.
However, three of these Ascetic Ascetics who stood aloof from worldly affairs suddenly died. This was a heavy blow to the Ascetic Sect.
"Greetings, Soul Master Xue Bin."
A figure walked out of the palace.
This was a bald man with a big beard. He was wearing a yellow robe and a pair of hand-woven straw sandals. He didn't even have a Storage Ring, which was a must-have for cultivators, let alone other magical treasures. If it weren't for the fact that he was emitting the spiritual energy waves of a Saint-level expert, it would be impossible to equate him with a cultivator. One would think that he was a barbarian from somewhere.
Although Xue Bin was stronger, after seeing this person, his attitude immediately became very humble. He took the initiative to greet the bearded man, held his arm, and said, "Master Kui Tuo, sorry to keep you waiting."
"Alas, this old man didn't want to disturb the Soul Hall, but there was nothing I could do. I could only pin my hopes on the Soul Hall."
Xue Bin said, "Please rest assured, Master Kui Tuo. I have always respected you. When I was lost in the desert, if it weren't for your help, I might have been buried in the depths of the desert. Now that the Ascetic Sect is in trouble, how can I just sit by and do nothing? I will definitely find out the truth and seek justice for the Ascetic Sect."
It turned out that Xue Bin and Master Kui Tuo had known each other for a long time, and Xue Bin was his savior. No wonder he was so respectful to Master Kui Tuo.
Everyone came forward to greet Master Kui Tuo.
Then, under the guidance of Master Kui Tuo, everyone entered the palace and came to an ice cellar filled with ice.
The three disciples of the Ascetic Sect who died suddenly a month ago were frozen here.
The three of them were the mainstays of the Ascetic Sect and were also Master Kui Tuo's three disciples. Master Kui Tuo had high hopes for them.
Master Kui Tuo had never married or had children in his life, so these three disciples were like his own children to him.
After suffering such a huge blow, it was really pitiful.
Karen took the lead to check.
"There are no obvious external injuries, and their sea of consciousness isn't damaged. They all died after their souls were directly wiped out. This kind of method is definitely not something an ordinary person can use. The murderer is definitely a Soul Grandmaster, and normal Soul Grandmasters wouldn't be able to easily do this. Only Soul Grandmasters at the seventh rank or higher would be able to do this."
Meng Die frowned, and said, "Not necessarily. As far as I know, some soul beasts can also do this."
"Soul beasts?"
Xue Bin seemed to have thought of something, "Meng Die, are you talking about the Nightmare Eating Tapir?
This soul beast can devour a person's soul in their sleep. Master Kui Tuo, did your three disciples die in their sleep? "
"Yes, it happened at night, and they were only discovered the next morning. Not only that, there have been more than fifty cultivators who have died in the desert recently. Almost all of them happened at night."