Under the cover of night, the Yunlan Sect was shrouded in wisps of mist, giving it an ethereal feel. However, at the secluded cultivation spot of the old sect master in the back mountain of the Yunlan Sect, Yun Shan's mood was far from pleasant. Protector Lu was one thing, but even a Dou Wang could so easily intrude into the Yunlan Sect, completely disregarding him.
"Master Lin Feng, you've intruded here so late at night. If you don't have important business, please stay in the Yunlan Sect and refine medicine for three years!"
Yun Shan waved his hand grimly, his Dou Zong aura unmistakable.
"Boom!"
The two Dou Zong auras collided, producing a tremendous sound. Even the surrounding rock walls cracked and teetered on the brink of collapse. Fortunately, Lin Feng had set up a seal; otherwise, the entire Yunlan Sect would have been alerted.
"A Dou Zong expert!"
Yun Shan exclaimed in extreme shock, enunciating each word clearly.
"How is that possible? According to intelligence, you are a native of the Empire, and you are only twenty years old. How could you have reached such a level in alchemy while also making such rapid progress in your battle qi realm? Could it be that you have been possessed by some old monster?"
"Hahaha, thank you for your concern, Senior Yunshan. I am merely slightly more talented!"
Lin Feng waved his hand slightly, then his expression turned serious.
"It is indeed my fault for visiting so late at night. However, I have come here to inquire about Senior Yunshan's matter of being a protector of the Soul Hall. I hope you can tell me the truth!"
"Master Lin Feng," Yunshan's expression, which had just softened, changed again, becoming uncertain. "To be honest, Master, my advancement to the Dou Zong realm was indeed due to the Soul Hall's assistance."
"I'm afraid it's more than that! I suspect the Soul Hall has placed a soul restriction deep within Senior Yunshan's soul. If you hadn't obeyed, your life would have been in danger!"
"What!"
Yunshan's expression changed drastically throughout the night. He was truly miserable; even his simple act of seclusion had led to this scheme.
"Master Lin Feng, since advancing to Dou Zong, I've been using my Dou Qi to examine my body, but I haven't found anything unusual. Could it be that Master..."
Yunshan didn't finish his sentence, but Lin Feng naturally understood his suspicions. He wasn't angry, after all, the Soul Hall's methods were terrifying to most.
"Senior Yunshan, do you have the courage to let me examine you?"
Hearing Lin Feng's words, Yunshan, unusually, didn't get angry. Instead, a thought echoed in his mind: "Yunshan, since I was able to help you advance to the Dou Zong level, I naturally have ways to take your life, hehehe."
"Although I've been in seclusion, I've heard of Master Lin Feng's noble character through the sect's channels. Please, Master, make your move!"
After hesitating for a moment, Yunshan finally decided to gamble on Lin Feng's character. He slowly stood up and opened his mind.
Seeing Yunshan cooperate so easily, Lin Feng, though unaware of the reason, knew this wasn't the time to hesitate. He had to act quickly. After all, no one could predict when Protector Lu would return.
He reached out onto Yunshan's arm, and a powerful five-colored Dou Qi surged forth, slowly flowing through Yunshan's body. Lin Feng's mind followed suit.
After searching twice with his powerful soul force, he still couldn't detect anything unusual. It seemed that Yunshan's body contained no other aura besides wind-attribute Dou Qi.
"The people of the Soul Palace would never be so kind. In the original story, Protector Lu seems to have some kind of control method that allowed Yun Shan, who was also a Dou Zong, to be devoured without any resistance."
Lin Feng's soul power continued its probing. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him. "Could it be?"
Reaching a certain point, Lin Feng's soul power surged back into Yun Shan's mind. "Not only Yun Shan, but even my powerful soul perception couldn't detect it. Therefore, it can only be here."
"Senior Yun Shan, if Protector Lu wants to place a restriction on you, and you, at the Dou Zong realm, can't detect it, it can only be deep within your soul. Senior, would you allow me to investigate?"
Although he already had a guess, Lin Feng didn't act immediately. While he could kill an unsuspecting Yun Shan with a single blow, the depths of the mind were different, hiding the very essence of a person—the soul.
If Lin Feng had malicious intentions, he could even secretly establish some kind of control here. Therefore, Lin Feng needed Yun Shan's consent first.
"Very well!" Yun Shan, still unaffected by Protector Lu, was also a hero of his generation. "Master Lin Feng, my life is in your hands. Please, Master, make your move!"
As soon as Yun Shan finished speaking, Lin Feng didn't waste any more time, and his soul power surged into Yun Shan's mind.
"Rumble!"
Yun Shan felt a series of booming sounds, but Lin Feng's lips curled into a smile. "As expected, I found you here!"
"Five Elements Sealing Barrier!"
The battle qi surging into Yun Shan's body, under Lin Feng's exquisite control, transformed into a barrier that shifted between reality and illusion, enveloping a dark and evil mist deep within Yun Shan's mind.
"Hoo,"
Lin Feng exhaled a breath of turbid air, feeling somewhat tired. This task was no simple matter. The restrictions left by Protector Lu were not so easy to control. He had to ensure that Yun Shan was not harmed while also killing him with a single blow. After all, if that black mist were to erupt in Yunshan's mind, not to mention being detected by Protector Lu, Yunshan would at best become an idiot.
"Senior Yunshan, please look, this is the restriction Protector Lu uses to control you!"
Although Yunshan didn't know what had happened, the sense of relief emanating from the depths of his soul was undeniable. Hearing Lin Feng's words, he slowly opened his eyes and saw the black mist controlled in Lin Feng's palm.
"That wretched Protector Lu, he usually hides in the black mist, I never thought I would also be controlled by this evil black mist."
Yunshan said angrily, growing angrier with each thought, and unconsciously gathered his fighting spirit in his palm, wanting to shatter the black mist with one blow.
"Senior Yunshan, please wait. If you destroy this black mist restriction now and Protector Lu detects it, then everything will be in vain."
"What does Master Lin Feng mean?"
"Senior Yunshan, we just need to do this and this..."
Lin Feng slowly explained his plan, and Yunshan nodded from time to time, his eyes growing brighter and brighter.
"Hahaha, Master Lin Feng, that's the plan! We'll definitely capture that Protector Heron!"
The two exchanged a glance, then discussed the details again before Lin Feng quietly departed. Yun Shan, controlling the restriction Lin Feng had left behind, slowly channeled it into his mind to avoid being discovered by Protector Heron. With the barrier left by Lin Feng in place, although he felt nauseous, he wasn't afraid of the black mist.
(End of Chapter)