Chapter 66: Ghost Flame Secret Realm

The others took out the things they wanted to exchange, but Ning Daoran was no longer interested.

These people are all in the late stage of Qi Refining, and the things that can be produced by those in the late stage of Qi Refining... Ning Daoran really would not be too interested in them. The most urgently needed thing for those in the late stage of Qi Refining is the Foundation Establishment Pill, which he no longer lacks.

"This fellow Taoist."

At this time, Shangguan Xing opened and closed his lips gently, and said to Ning Daoran: "I haven't asked for your Dharma name yet, fellow Taoist?"

"My surname is Zhang, and I am known as Master Zhang in Jianghu."

“…”

Shangguan Xing almost didn't know how to respond.

Good boy, you are so young and you dare to call yourself a real person at the seventh level of Qi Refining? "So it's Fellow Daoist Zhang."

He said calmly, "Can I ask you what you want this extremely yin-filled dark wood for?"

"I have a friend who is a ghost cultivator."

"I see!"

Shangguan Xing's eyes lit up, and he transmitted his voice, "If ghosts want to cultivate magical instruments, spiritual woods that contain Yin energy are indeed the first choice. I wonder if you are interested in the Seven Killing Wood, one of the ten Yin Woods?"

"Seven Killing Wood?"

Ning Daoran's heart moved. He was naturally interested. The yin energy contained in the Seven Killing Wood was far beyond what the Yin Sinking Wood could compare to.

If you use the Seven Killing Wood to make paper, refine paper figures, and inject spirits into them, the combat power that can be retained will definitely be higher! He knew very clearly in his mind that the role of the substitute paper figure is far more than just a substitute.

During a fight, releasing a substitute paper man to fight with you can also greatly increase your combat power!

For example, if you face an opponent stronger than yourself, if you have two paper figures with more than 30% of your own combat power to help you, the result may be different.

Things like this that increase one's own hard power should not be missed easily!

"Fellow Daoist, do you possess the Seven Killing Wood?" he asked with a smile.

"That's not the case."

Shangguan Xing said in a deep voice: "But I know a piece of news. The Ghost Flame Secret Realm will be secretly opened in a month. Several Taoists have decided to join forces to explore it. It is rumored that there is a Seven Killing Tree growing in the Ghost Flame Secret Realm.

The restrictions of this secret realm weaken every thirty years, and it will be at its weakest in a month. If you are interested, you can cooperate with me and explore the secret realm together."

Another secret place!

Ning Daoran took a deep breath and said in a voice transmission: "I wonder who are the people traveling with us?"

“Madam Linglong and True Man Qingluan, both of them are in the late stage of Qi Refining. In addition, the Huang family ancestor will also bring several clansmen to explore the secret realm together.

This Huang family ancestor is in the early stage of foundation building, he is kind and well-respected in Shanyang County, so fellow Taoist, don’t worry.”

Shangguan Xing is a smart man, so he naturally knows what the other party is worried about.

Three have completed Qi Refining, plus one is in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, plus a few members of the Huang family, at most three more can complete Qi Refining.

Ning Daoran was silently conducting a risk assessment in his mind.

Now that he has the Yinchen wood in his hand, it is more than enough for him to make talisman paper and refine paper figures within a month... Moreover, the Yinchen wood has a strong yin energy, and the soul paper figure refined from it has at least 20% of his own strength.

The risk assessment of this trip will not be too high. After all, I have the ability to kill all these people.

As for the part that requires adventure in exploring the secret realm, the paper man goes first! "Okay."

Ning Daoran said, "Then I will accept your invitation once, fellow Taoist. I will participate in the Ghost Flame Secret Realm, but let me make it clear first. If I find the Seven Killing Wood in the secret realm, it will belong to me. I don't need any other opportunities."

"It's a deal!"

Shangguan Xing said happily: "How about we gather at Qingxuefang in a month and set out together?"

"Can."

…

Qiongbi Peak.

Ning Daoran pounded the sunken wood into wood pulp, then dried it in the sun, and after a complicated process, made it into paper.

There were not many of them, but they were all the essence. In the end, five top-quality paper figures were refined. After injecting their souls, they indeed possessed about 20% of their own strength.

With Ning Daoran’s current combat power, 20% of his strength is already quite powerful!

You have to know that when a little bit of soul is injected, it means that the paper man also possesses 20% of Ning Daoran's various unique skills. He knows a little about the Wood Escape, Evergreen Art, and Wind-Riding Art of the Return to Nature level, which is already quite impressive.

Placing all five paper people in key positions in the storage bag, these are now considered to be the most important skills.

In addition, Ning Daoran consumed a large amount of fine talisman paper and refined dozens of ordinary paper figures. These were not infused with souls and had no combat power, but were more than enough to deceive the Qi Refining cultivators.

Keep them all, maybe they will all be useful.

Bring various talismans and magical instruments and embark on a journey to explore the secret realm.

“Ahhh~~~”

On the side, the big stupid deer arched his arms, indicating that he couldn't leave him this time.

"Okay, let's go together."

Ning Daoran said: "Old Deer, you can transform into a leopard. After all, I am also in disguise for this trip."

The big stupid deer was overjoyed, and its bones quickly changed, its aura transformed, and it transformed into a snow leopard with clear eyes.

“Squeak~~”

In the fish pond, a big black fish floated to the surface, spitting bubbles, wishing its owner a successful journey.

Ning Daoran scanned his soul with his spiritual sense.

After making sure that the big black fish had no rebellious intentions, he turned and left.

In the water, the big black fish was trembling.

Fortunately, I locked my mind and didn't reveal my true thoughts, otherwise they would have been exposed.

As soon as Ning Daoran left, it immediately shook its head and wagged its tail, as if it had become the king of this six-acre fish pond.

If the master doesn't come back, I, Xiao Heizi, will be the overlord here! A group of spirit fish trembled in fear, not daring to make a sound.

…

Qingxiefang, backyard.

Ning Daoran, who transformed into "Master Zhang", was carrying a snow leopard and wearing a gray robe. He indeed had some of the aura of a Taoist disciple.

"Daoyou Zhang!"

Shangguan Xing came forward with a smile: "You are here... Let me introduce these people."

“No need.”

A plump young woman in a pink palace skirt came forward, bowed and said with a smile: "Let me introduce myself. I am Madam Linglong, and I am honored to meet you, Fellow Daoist Zhang."

Ning Daoran returned the gift.

An old man in a green shirt looked at Ning Daoran and the big stupid deer that transformed into a snow leopard, and said with a smile: "Fellow Daoist Zhang actually has a first-stage late-stage spirit beast. He is truly a remarkable person. I am True Man Qingluan."

"Greetings, Daoist Fellow Qingluan."

"Is everyone here?"

At this moment, a figure came from the air, and a foundation-building aura came over like an overwhelming force.

There is no concealment at all, he is worthy of being the ancestor of the Huang family.

In the air, an old man in a yellow robe put his hands behind his back, exuding the aura of foundation building, and said with a smile: "This time when exploring the Ghost Flame Secret Realm, I hope that all Taoist friends will cooperate sincerely and each will get what they need.

As for me, I will take a few of my family members to see the world. Fellow Taoists, rest assured that they will not share any of their opportunities."

Behind him followed several young members of the Huang family, who were basically at the seventh or eighth level of Qi Refining.

"Sure, sure."

Shangguan Xing asked, "Senior Huang, shall we set off immediately?"

"Let's go."

The Huang family ancestor nodded, turned around and disappeared into a beam of light.

Everyone took out their flying magic weapons and followed.

Ning Daoran was stepping on the green bamboo leaves, with a big stupid deer perched at his feet.

He looked at the figure of the Huang family ancestor in front of him. He was worthy of being a foundation-building person. The Huang family ancestor was full of momentum, and from his appearance to his actions, he acted as if everyone must follow him.

It seems that it is hard to say how many risks there are in the Ghost Flame Secret Realm, and it may not be easy for the Huang family ancestor to pass this level.

But none of this matters. What matters is that this group of people take me to the Ghost Flame Secret Realm. If that doesn't work, they can split up and it won't be a problem for me to find the Seven Killing Wood by myself.

…

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Three days later, in the dense forest on the border of Qingzhou.

An invisible restriction slowly emerged in front of them, and the forest suddenly became eerie and ghostly. Although the restriction had not yet been broken, the gloomy energy that was blowing in their faces was already making people feel quite uncomfortable.

"Let's work together to break the ban first."

The Huang family ancestor swept his eyes over everyone and said, "I hope you fellow Taoists will not think about conserving your magic power. After the ban is lifted, there will be a period of time for everyone to meditate and recover their magic power."

Everyone nodded.

Ning Daoran touched the big deer's furry head.

“Meow~~~”

The big stupid deer roared, then quickly shut up. Even he was ashamed of this roar that was totally inconsistent with that of a wild beast.

Then, everyone used their magic power to start breaking the ban.

Ning Daoran raised his hand and shot out a stream of Changqing Jue magic power. This incomplete Changqing Jue was widely circulated in the Eastern Wilderness's immortal cultivation world and was not unique to the Chaos Sect.

"oh?"

Madam Linglong couldn't help but be a little surprised: "Fellow Daoist Zhang is actually practicing the Changqing Jue?"

"Exactly."

Ning Daoran said, "I am ashamed. I am nearly forty years old now and have practiced for many years but I am only at the second level of the Changqing Jue."

"No wonder you look so young, it's because of the Evergreen Art."

Shangguan Xing smiled slightly, with a hint of teasing in his eyes.

Practicing Changqing Jue is destined to have no chance of achieving the Great Dao. It is basically impossible to build a foundation in this lifetime. Moreover, Changqing Jue is a health-preserving technique, and its effectiveness in fighting is not very optimistic.

It can be said that the only benefit of practicing the Art of Evergreen is that you look younger.

Fellow Daoist Ning didn't care about all that. He just focused on outputting the Evergreen Technique mana, looking quite focused and trying his best.

Naturally, this amount of magic power is probably not even a drop in the bucket for him.

…

Two hours later.

The restriction slowly dissipated, like melting ice and snow.

Everyone entered the secret realm and immediately meditated to restore their magic power.

"Daoyou Zhang."

Madam Linglong's voice suddenly came to my ears: "I don't know much about Shangguan Xing, but True Man Qingluan and the Huang Family Patriarch are old friends. We should support each other when we cooperate to enter the secret realm.

If anything happens later, you can join forces with me and we can move forward and retreat together!"

"Um."

Ning Daoran nodded immediately: "Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Linglong. If anything happens, I will fight alongside you."

Suddenly, Madam Linglong chuckled and gave him an irresistible charming look.

…

Soon after, everyone's magic power was restored to full, and they officially began to explore the secret realm.

After crossing a wasteland, fog suddenly rose on both sides, making it impossible for everyone to communicate with each other.

"Be careful, it's ghost fog!"

The voice of the Huang family ancestor came: "Beware of the ghosts hiding in the ghost fog."

"good!"

Several Huang family members responded.

Ning Daoran immediately used the breath-concealing technique, the invisibility technique, and the sound-absorbing technique. He cast a spell and leaped into the vines on both sides. Immediately, he used the wood escape technique to bypass the ghost fog area and move forward.

The crowd was dispersed and everyone fought on their own.

In the thick fog, one can hear the sounds of fighting and the whistling of magical weapons.

“Shua——”

Suddenly, a blood-colored thread containing Yin energy passed through the clouds and mist, and in Ning Daoran's field of vision, a Huang family disciple who was at the seventh level of Qi training fell straight down, with his head rolling several meters away.

"Be careful of the ghost's attack!"

The voice of the Huang family ancestor came from a distance.

Ning Daoran was too lazy to care about all this and slowly moved forward using Wood Escape to avoid any danger.

…

"Friend Zhang, save me!"

Not long after, Madam Linglong's voice suddenly came from the front.

When Ning Daoran arrived using the Wood Escape technique, he saw Madam Linglong trapped by a Yin Beast. Although she had sacrificed a first-grade superior talisman to protect herself, the Yin Beast's repeated attacks had caused countless cracks to form on the talisman.

Ning Daoran rushed out, wielding his sword, and the Yin beast was frightened and retreated quickly.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

Madam Linglong looked very pitiful and was about to bow.

But in the next second, her charming face suddenly cracked, and several poisonous silver needles flew out at such a fast speed that they penetrated directly into Ning Daoran's body! When he looked again, the person in front of him was not Mrs. Linglong at all, but a puppet.

Shangguan Xing mentioned that Madam Linglong was a puppet master.

"Humph... With your little ability, you still want to be a hero and save the beauty. Do you think I'm interested in you?"

Madam Linglong's true form walked out of the mist, her face full of sarcasm: "I've seen a lot of stinky men like you!"

As she spoke, she kicked over Ning Daoran's fallen body, her face suddenly filled with horror.

This is not Ning Daoran at all, just a paper figure with poison needles stuck in its face! ...

“Buzz!”

Amid the sound of breaking wind, Ning Daoran's real body fell from the sky. With one shot, Madam Linglong's head shattered like a crispy watermelon.

(End of this chapter)