Wait… something’s wrong!
A sudden realization struck the White-Robed Golden Immortal. How could the revered elders, patriarchs, and guardians of the Jade Void Sect ever come to such a rundown place? This must be an illusion!
The millennium-old female ghost had also acted hastily due to her serious injuries.
“Foul witch, you truly know how to bewilder people, but your Mirror of Illusory Magic cannot deceive me!” The White-Robed Golden Immortal roared, once again playing his erhu and shattering the illusions one by one.
However, the lake surface shimmered continuously, countless illusions emerging endlessly.
The millennium-old female ghost was trying to use the Mirror of Illusory Magic to forcefully trap the White-Robed Golden Immortal within a world of illusions.
“Damn it!”
With the illusions multiplying and becoming increasingly difficult to handle, the White-Robed Golden Immortal’s erhu was practically smoking…
“I’ll finish this with you!”
The White-Robed Golden Immortal abruptly stopped playing, leaped into the air, and charged directly at the millennium-old female ghost with his long sword.
“Heaven and earth are impermanent; illusions deceive all beings. When the world changes, illusions arise in the heart!” Facing the White-Robed Golden Immortal, the millennium-old female ghost remained calm, a cold smile appearing on her lips. After chanting the incantation, she transformed into a dazzling beam of white light. The White-Robed Golden Immortal hastily shielded his eyes and retreated, but when he opened them again, the surroundings had completely changed—the millennium-old female ghost had vanished.
In reality, the female ghost was still in the same spot; it was just that the White-Robed Golden Immortal could no longer see her.
He had already been infected with a heart demon by the female ghost, his mind completely controlled.
At this moment, he was just like Shui Miao—physically present in the real world, yet seeing only illusions.
“Die!”
Suddenly bursting from underground, the White-Robed Golden Immortal lunged directly at the Golden Immortal wielding twin crimson hammers.
“Senior Brother, what… what’s wrong with you?!”
Wait… something’s not right!
The White-Robed Golden Immortal’s heart stirred as a sudden thought struck him. How could the esteemed elders and protectors of the Jade Void Sect, figures of such noble stature, possibly come to this wretched place? This was clearly an illusion!
The Millennium Female Ghost, due to her severe injuries, had acted somewhat hastily.
“You demoness, you’re quite skilled at deception, but your Phantom Demon Mirror can’t bewilder me!” the White-Robed Golden Immortal roared loudly, once again strumming his erhu and shattering illusion after illusion.
However, the surface of the lake flickered incessantly, countless illusions emerging one after another, as if there was no end to them.
The Millennium Female Ghost was attempting to use the Phantom Demon Mirror to forcefully overwhelm the White-Robed Golden Immortal and trap him in a world of illusions.
“Dammit!”
The illusions multiplied, becoming increasingly difficult to handle. The White-Robed Golden Immortal’s erhu was practically smoking from the strain…
“I’ll fight you with everything I’ve got!”
The White-Robed Golden Immortal abruptly put away his erhu, leaped into the air, and charged straight at the Millennium Female Ghost with his long sword.
“The heavens and earth are ever-changing, illusions deceive all living beings; the universe is in flux, the heart of the phantom demon awakens!” Watching the White-Robed Golden Immortal approach, the Millennium Female Ghost remained unhurried, a cold smile curling at the corners of her lips. As she finished chanting the incantation, she transformed into a blinding white light. The White-Robed Golden Immortal hastily retreated, shielding his eyes. When he opened them again, the surroundings had drastically changed, and the Millennium Female Ghost had vanished.
In reality, the Millennium Female Ghost was still in the same spot—it was just that the White-Robed Golden Immortal could no longer see her.
He had already been implanted with an inner demon by the Millennium Female Ghost, his mind now under her control.
Just like Shui Miao, he was physically in reality but seeing nothing but illusions.
“Kill!”
The White-Robed Golden Immortal suddenly emerged from the ground and charged directly at the Twin Golden Hammers Golden Immortal.
“Senior brother, what’s… what’s wrong with you?”
The Twin Golden Hammers Golden Immortal had been teaming up with the Black-Robed Golden Immortal to suppress the Obsessed Buddha when the White-Robed Golden Immortal suddenly attacked them indiscriminately, throwing their formation into disarray.
“Die!”
Seizing the opportunity, the Obsessed Buddha let out a furious roar, snapped the chains binding him with a “snap,” and engaged in a fierce, chaotic battle with the Black-Robed Golden Immortal.
Meanwhile, the Millennium Female Ghost focused all her energy on activating the Phantom Demon Mirror, intent on killing these three Golden Immortals, devouring them to heal her injuries and restore her strength.
As for Shui Miao, the Millennium Female Ghost no longer had the capacity to deal with him.
With the meager spiritual power provided by Cai Enkang, Shui Miao’s injuries gradually healed.
But it wasn’t long before Shui Miao opened his eyes and made a startling discovery—his physical body was gone. He was now in his soul form.
“The illusion must have been dispelled!”
Shui Miao’s heart stirred, sensing that an opportunity had arrived.
His soul no longer felt any pain.
Turning around, he saw that Cai Enkang was also in soul form!
“Old… old brother, why are you also in soul form?”
“What!”
Cai Enkang looked down at himself and was instantly horrified. His thoughts raced. “This is bad! I remember meditating at home yesterday at dusk. While I was deep in meditation, Old Zhang came to find me. Then, in a daze, I left with him. Now they’re all gone. Could it be that my soul was captured by some evil sorcerer? Trapped in an illusion?”
“It must be. Old brother, you should return quickly. I’ll find you when I get the chance.”
Shui Miao turned and began assessing the situation.
“Little brother, what about you?” Cai Enkang quickly grabbed hold of Shui Miao.
Shui Miao shook his head. “Don’t worry about me. I have an irreconcilable grudge against that Millennium Female Ghost in the bronze coffin. You should leave quickly. I’ll be fine.”
“Then take care, little brother. I’ll go back and check things out first…” Cai Enkang suddenly remembered that he hadn’t left just yesterday at dusk—it seemed like he had left several days ago at dusk. His mind was foggy, and a sense of unease washed over him. He hurried back to investigate.
Nodding to Cai Enkang, Shui Miao ran toward the direction of the dry well and stone cave in Jingshui Village.
“Goddammit, that Millennium Female Ghost has been toying with me all this time! Even though I have no spiritual power and no soul-devouring abilities, she must be overwhelmed right now. I need to uncover the truth—what did she do to my father? If she harmed him, I’ll fight her to the death!”
At this moment, Shui Miao was filled with nothing but rage and hatred.
The feeling of being played like a fool—anyone who experienced it would understand.
Just as Shui Miao was rushing toward the dry well, and the Obsessed Buddha was on the verge of killing the Black-Robed Golden Immortal, two more Golden Immortals arrived from the Jade Void Sect, summoned by Cai Enkang’s talismans.
As soon as the two Golden Immortals arrived, they joined the battle.
The Obsessed Buddha was once again suppressed.
The White-Robed Golden Immortal was also suppressed.
The pressure on the Millennium Female Ghost intensified. Gritting her teeth, she struggled to hold on, devoting all her energy to dealing with the Golden Immortals.
Clearly, no more Golden Immortals would be coming.
In the Spirit Commander’s main tent, there were no less than a hundred Golden Immortals.
Back then, the Millennium Female Ghost hadn’t feared them. Now, with only a few Golden Immortals present, she didn’t even regard them as a threat.
When Shui Miao reached the dry well and stone cave, he discovered that there had been no construction there at all—it was just an open field. Everything before had been nothing but an illusion.
Grateful to be in soul form, Shui Miao easily entered the dry well and the cave. After some searching, he found the Millennium Bronze Coffin hidden in a dark corner.
Of course, all Shui Miao could see was the bronze coffin.
Silently, Shui Miao’s soul flew toward the coffin.
Suddenly, the Millennium Female Ghost materialized above the bronze coffin.
Seeing Shui Miao, she coldly asked, “You dare come here? Aren’t you afraid of death?”
“Afraid of death? If I were afraid of death, I wouldn’t have come.”
Shui Miao stepped closer to the Millennium Female Ghost. “Today, even if I die, you must give me the truth.”
“The truth?”
The Millennium Female Ghost’s face was cold and stern, her pupil-less eyes fixed intently on Shui Miao. “Haven’t you already learned the truth? Or do you think that because I’m severely injured, you can take advantage of the situation and kick me while I’m down?”
“Do you think I’m like you? Only someone like you would engage in such vile, shameless, despicable, and scheming acts. In your eyes, others are nothing but worthless pawns. For the sake of your so-called vengeance, you manipulate people as you please. You’re truly formidable, truly remarkable! With such fine character, it’s no wonder you’ve cultivated for a thousand years!” Shui Miao’s anger burned fiercely within him, and the more he spoke, the angrier he became, unable to stop. “A woman like you—no wonder the Spirit Commander abandoned you. Even if it were me, I would have done the same!”
Shui Miao had thought these words would enrage the Millennium Female Ghost.
To his surprise, she didn’t get angry. Instead, she let out a few cold laughs.
“Why are you laughing?”
Shui Miao couldn’t help but stop in his tracks, suddenly feeling uncertain.
The Millennium Female Ghost looked at him with a cold smile. “I’m laughing at how pitiful you are. You think you’ve been greatly wronged, you think I’ve been toying with you and manipulating you, but you know nothing.”
“You never tell the truth. How could I possibly know?” Shui Miao retorted sharply.
The Millennium Female Ghost also grew angry. She shouted back, “You fool! If you had known earlier, you would have been dead long ago! If it weren’t for me protecting you, do you think you would have survived until today? Do you think the Immortal Realm is some bright, sacred, and holy place? You need to understand that all of that is just your own wishful thinking. You have no idea how cruel reality truly is!”
“…”
Seeing the Millennium Female Ghost’s anger and her seemingly genuine demeanor, Shui Miao was taken aback.
The Millennium Female Ghost shook her head and let out a long sigh. “I went through great pains to nurture you, devised every possible method to temper you, and even seized elixirs to help you improve your cultivation. All of it was for your sake—to help you mature, to prevent you from becoming a blind sacrifice in the Immortal Realm, to make you my right-hand man. Then, together, we would storm the Immortal Realm, slaughter immortals, behead buddhas, and savor the sweetness of vengeance.”
“No, I don’t believe you. You’re definitely lying to me again!”
Shui Miao shook his head, refusing to easily trust anything the Millennium Female Ghost said.
The Millennium Female Ghost, her anger unabated, nodded repeatedly in agitation. “Fine, fine, fine! Since you refuse to believe me, I’ll let you learn the truth. I’ll let you go to your death. I can’t be bothered to nurture you any longer!”
“What… what truth?”
For some reason, Shui Miao suddenly felt that the Millennium Female Ghost had genuinely been helping him all along, not merely using him as a pawn.
“Die!”
Wait… something’s not right!
The White-Robed Golden Immortal’s heart stirred as he suddenly realized: the esteemed elder immortals and guardians of the Jade Void Sect, beings of such noble status—why would they come to this wretched place? This is clearly an illusion!
The Millennium Female Ghost, due to her severe injuries, had acted somewhat hastily.
“Demoness, you’re quite skilled at deception, but your Illusion Demon Mirror can’t bewilder me!” the White-Robed Golden Immortal roared loudly, once again strumming his erhu and shattering illusion after illusion.
However, the surface of the lake flickered continuously with light, countless illusions appearing one after another, as if there was no end to them.
The Millennium Female Ghost intended to use the Illusion Demon Mirror to forcefully overwhelm the White-Robed Golden Immortal and trap him in a world of illusions.
“Dammit!”
The illusions multiplied, becoming increasingly difficult to handle. The White-Robed Golden Immortal’s erhu was practically smoking from how fiercely he played…
“I’ll fight you with everything I’ve got!”
The White-Robed Golden Immortal abruptly put away his erhu, leaped into the air, and charged directly at the Millennium Female Ghost with his long sword.
“The heavens and earth are ever-changing, illusions beguile all living beings; the universe is in flux, the heart gives birth to demonic illusions!” Watching the White-Robed Golden Immortal, the Millennium Female Ghost showed no hurry. A cold smile curled at the corner of her mouth as she finished chanting the incantation. Instantly, she transformed into a blinding white light. The White-Robed Golden Immortal hurriedly retreated, shielding his eyes. When he opened them again, the surroundings had drastically changed—the Millennium Female Ghost had vanished.
In reality, the Millennium Female Ghost was still in the same spot; it was just that the White-Robed Golden Immortal could no longer see her.
He had already been implanted with an inner demon by the Millennium Female Ghost, his mind now under her control.
Just like Shui Miao, he was physically in reality but seeing nothing but illusions.
“Kill!”
The White-Robed Golden Immortal suddenly emerged from the ground and charged directly at the Twin Golden Hammers Golden Immortal.
“Senior Brother, what’s… what’s wrong with you?”
The Twin Golden Hammers Golden Immortal had been teaming up with the Black-Robed Golden Immortal to suppress the Obsessed Buddha, but the White-Robed Golden Immortal’s sudden chaotic assault threw their formation into disarray.
“Die!”
Seizing the opportunity, the Obsessed Buddha suddenly roared, “snapping” the chains binding him, and engaged in a fierce, tangled battle with the Black-Robed Golden Immortal.
The Millennium Female Ghost, meanwhile, focused all her energy on activating the Illusion Demon Mirror, intent on killing these three Golden Immortals, devouring them to heal her injuries and restore her strength.
As for Shui Miao, the Millennium Female Ghost no longer had the capacity to deal with him.
With the meager spiritual power provided by Cai Enkang, Shui Miao’s injuries gradually healed.
But it wasn’t long before Shui Miao opened his eyes and suddenly realized his physical body was gone—he was now in soul form.
“The illusion must have been dispelled!”
Shui Miao’s heart stirred, sensing that an opportunity had arrived.
The soul no longer felt pain.
Turning around, Shui Miao saw that Cai Enkang was also in soul form!
“Old… old brother, why are you also in soul form?”
“What!”
Cai Enkang looked at himself and was instantly horrified. His thoughts raced. “This is bad! I remember meditating at home yesterday at dusk. While I was deep in meditation, Old Zhang came to find me. Then, in a daze, I left with him. Now they’ve all disappeared. Could it be that my soul was captured by some evil sorcerer? Trapped in an illusion?”
“It must be. Old brother, you should hurry back. I’ll find you when I get the chance.”
Shui Miao turned and assessed the situation.
“Little brother, what about you?” Cai Enkang quickly grabbed hold of Shui Miao.
Shui Miao shook his head. “Don’t worry about me. I have an irreconcilable grudge with that Millennium Female Ghost from the bronze coffin. You should leave quickly. I’ll be fine.”
“Then take care, little brother. I’ll go back and check first…” Cai Enkang suddenly remembered that he hadn’t left just yesterday at dusk—it seemed like he had left several days ago. Feeling disoriented and uneasy, he hurried back to investigate.
Nodding to Cai Enkang, Shui Miao ran toward the direction of the dry well and stone cave in Jingshui Village.
“Dammit, that Millennium Female Ghost has been toying with me like this! Even though I have no spiritual power and no power to devour spirits, right now she must be overwhelmed. I need to uncover the truth—what did she do to my father? If she harmed my father, I’ll fight her to the death!”
At this moment, Shui Miao was filled with nothing but rage and hatred.
The feeling of being played like a fool—anyone who experiences it would understand.
Just as Shui Miao was rushing toward the dry well, and the Obsessed Buddha was on the verge of killing the Black-Robed Golden Immortal, two more Golden Immortals arrived from the Jade Void Sect, summoned by Cai Enkang’s talisman.
As soon as the two Golden Immortals arrived, they joined the battle.
The Obsessed Buddha was once again suppressed.
The White-Robed Golden Immortal was also suppressed.
The pressure on the Millennium Female Ghost intensified. Gritting her teeth, she struggled to hold on, devoting all her energy to dealing with the Golden Immortals.
Clearly, no more Golden Immortals would be coming.
In the commander’s tent of the Spirit Army, there were no less than a hundred Golden Immortals.
Back then, the Millennium Female Ghost hadn’t feared them. Now, with only a few Golden Immortals present, she didn’t take them seriously at all.
When Shui Miao reached the dry well and stone cave, he discovered that there had been no construction there—it was just an open field. Everything before had been an illusion.
Grateful to be in soul form, Shui Miao easily entered the dry well and the cave. After searching around, he found the hidden millennium bronze coffin.
Of course, all Shui Miao could see was the coffin.
Silently, Shui Miao’s soul flew toward the bronze coffin.
Suddenly, the Millennium Female Ghost materialized above the coffin.
Seeing Shui Miao, she coldly asked, “You dare come here? Aren’t you afraid of death?”
“Afraid of death? If I were afraid, I wouldn’t have come.”
Shui Miao stepped closer to the Millennium Female Ghost. “Today, even if I die, you must give me the truth.”
“The truth?”
The Millennium Female Ghost’s face was cold as frost, her pupil-less eyes fixed intently on Shui Miao. “Haven’t you already learned the truth? Or do you think that because I’m severely injured, you can take advantage of the situation and kick me when I’m down?”
“Do you think I’m like you? Only someone like you would do such vile, shameless, despicable, and scheming things. In your eyes, others are just worthless pawns. For the sake of your so-called hatred, you manipulate people however you want. You’re truly powerful, truly remarkable! With such fine character, it’s no wonder you’ve cultivated for a thousand years!” Shui Miao’s anger burned fiercely within him, and the more he spoke, the angrier he became, unable to stop. “A woman like you—no wonder the Spirit Commander abandoned you. Even if it were me, I would have abandoned you too!”
Shui Miao had thought these words would enrage the Millennium Female Ghost.
To his surprise, she didn’t get angry. Instead, she let out a few cold laughs.
“Why are you laughing?”
Shui Miao couldn’t help but stop in his tracks, suddenly feeling uncertain.
The Millennium Female Ghost looked at him with a cold smile. “I’m laughing at how pitiful you are. You think you’ve been greatly wronged, you think I’ve been toying with and manipulating you, but you know nothing.”
“You never tell the truth. How could I possibly know?” Shui Miao retorted sharply.
The Millennium Female Ghost also grew angry. She shouted back, “You fool! If you had known earlier, you would have been dead long ago! If it weren’t for me protecting you, do you think you would have survived until today? Do you think the Immortal Realm is some glorious, sacred, and pure place? You need to understand—all of that is just your own wishful thinking. You’ll never know how cruel reality truly is!”
“……”
Seeing the Millennium Female Ghost’s anger and her seemingly genuine demeanor, Shui Miao was instead taken aback.
The Millennium Female Ghost shook her head and let out a long sigh. “I went to great lengths to nurture you, devised every possible way to temper you, and even seized pills to help you cultivate. All of it was so you could mature further, so you wouldn’t become a blind sacrifice in the Immortal Realm. I wanted you to become my right-hand man, so together we could storm the Immortal Realm, slaughter immortals and behead buddhas, and savor the satisfaction of vengeance.”
“No, I don’t believe you. You’re definitely lying to me again!”
Shui Miao shook his head, resolutely refusing to easily believe anything the Millennium Female Ghost said.
Her anger still burning, the Millennium Female Ghost nodded repeatedly in agitation. “Fine, fine, fine! Since you refuse to believe me, I’ll let you learn the truth. I’ll let you go to your death. I can’t be bothered to nurture you any longer!”
“What… what truth?”
For some reason, Shui Miao suddenly felt that the Millennium Female Ghost had genuinely been helping him all along, not merely using him as a pawn.
Meanwhile, the millennium-old female ghost focused all her energy on activating the Mirror of Illusory Magic, determined to kill these three Golden Immortals, consume their essence, heal her wounds, and restore her power.
As for Shui Miao, the female ghost no longer had the capacity to deal with him.
With the help of Cai Enkang’s meager spiritual energy, Shui Miao’s injuries were gradually healing.
But not long after, Shui Miao opened his eyes and suddenly realized his physical body was gone—he was now a soul.
“It must be because the illusion has been dispelled!”
A sudden realization struck Shui Miao—he instinctively felt an opportunity had come!
A soul no longer felt pain.
Shui Miao turned around and saw that Cai Enkang was also in a soul form!
“Old… brother, why are you also a soul?”
“What?!”
Cai Enkang looked at himself in shock, his thoughts racing, “Oh no! I remember meditating at home yesterday evening, and then Old Zhang came looking for me. After that, I got all drowsy and somehow ended up here. Now they’re all gone—could it be that I’ve been captured by some evil cultivator and trapped in an illusion?”
“Exactly, old brother! You should return quickly. I’ll find you again if I get the chance.”
Shui Miao nodded and turned his attention to the battlefield.
“Little brother, what about you?” Cai Enkang hurriedly grabbed Shui Miao’s arm.
Shui Miao shook his head. “Don’t worry about me. I have an unresolved vendetta with that female ghost from the millennium-old coffin. You go quickly—I’ll be fine.”
“Then take care, little brother. I’ll go back and check first…” Suddenly, Cai Enkang recalled that he hadn’t just come out yesterday evening—he had actually left several days ago. A vague sense of unease gripped him, and he hurriedly turned to return.
Shui Miao nodded at Cai Enkang and ran toward the stone cave near the dry well in Jing Shui Village.
“That damn millennium-old female ghost! Even though I have no spiritual power or Soul Devouring ability, she must be too preoccupied to notice me now. I must find out the truth—what exactly did she do to my father? If she harmed him, I’ll fight her to the death!”
At this moment, all Shui Miao felt was anger and hatred.
No one could truly understand the feeling of being treated like a monkey—used and manipulated.
Wait… something’s not right!
The White-Robed Golden Immortal’s heart stirred as he suddenly realized: the esteemed elders and protectors of the Jade Void Sect, how could such noble figures come to this wretched place? This is clearly an illusion!
The Millennium Female Ghost, due to her severe injuries, had acted somewhat hastily.
“Demoness, you are quite skilled at deception, but your Phantom Demon Mirror cannot bewitch me!” the White-Robed Golden Immortal roared loudly, once again plucking his erhu, shattering illusion after illusion.
However, the surface of the lake flickered continuously, countless illusions emerging one after another, as if there was no end to them.
The Millennium Female Ghost intended to use the Phantom Demon Mirror to forcefully overwhelm the White-Robed Golden Immortal and trap him in a world of illusions.
“Dammit!”
The illusions multiplied, becoming increasingly difficult to handle. The White-Robed Golden Immortal’s erhu playing grew so frantic it seemed to smoke…
“I’ll fight you with everything I’ve got!”
The White-Robed Golden Immortal abruptly put away his erhu, leaped into the air, and charged straight at the Millennium Female Ghost with his long sword.
“The heavens and earth are ever-changing, illusions deceive all living beings; the universe is in flux, the heart gives birth to phantom demons!” Watching the White-Robed Golden Immortal charge, the Millennium Female Ghost remained unhurried, a cold smile curling at the corner of her mouth. As she finished chanting the incantation, she transformed into a blinding white light. The White-Robed Golden Immortal hastily retreated, shielding his eyes. When he opened them again, the surroundings had drastically changed—the Millennium Female Ghost had vanished.
In reality, the Millennium Female Ghost was still in the same spot; it was just that the White-Robed Golden Immortal could no longer see her.
He had already been infected by an inner demon planted by the Millennium Female Ghost, and his mind was now under her control.
Just like Shui Miao, he was physically in reality but seeing nothing but illusions.
“Kill!”
The White-Robed Golden Immortal suddenly emerged from the ground and charged directly at the Twin Golden Hammers Golden Immortal.
“Senior brother, what… what’s wrong with you?”
The Twin Golden Hammers Golden Immortal had been teaming up with the Black-Robed Golden Immortal to suppress the Obsessed Buddha, but the White-Robed Golden Immortal’s sudden chaotic attack threw them into disarray.
“Die now!”
Seizing the opportunity, the Obsessed Buddha let out a furious roar, “snapping” the chains binding him, and engaged in a fierce struggle with the Black-Robed Golden Immortal.
Meanwhile, the Millennium Female Ghost focused all her energy on activating the Phantom Demon Mirror, intent on killing these three Golden Immortals, devouring them to heal her injuries and restore her power.
As for Shui Miao, the Millennium Female Ghost no longer had the capacity to deal with him.
With the meager spiritual power provided by Cai Enkang, Shui Miao’s injuries gradually healed.
But it wasn’t long before Shui Miao opened his eyes and made a startling discovery—his physical body was gone, and he was now in a soul form.
“The illusion must have been dispelled!”
Shui Miao’s heart stirred, sensing that an opportunity had arrived.
As a soul, he no longer felt pain.
Turning around, he saw that Cai Enkang was also in soul form!
“Old… old brother, why are you also in soul form?”
“What!”
Cai Enkang looked at himself and was instantly horrified. His thoughts raced. “This is bad! I remember meditating at home yesterday at dusk. While I was deep in meditation, Old Zhang came looking for me, and then, in a daze, I left with him. Now they’re all gone. Could it be that my soul was captured by some evil sorcerer? Trapped in an illusion?”
“It must be. Old brother, you should return quickly. I’ll find you when I have the chance.”
Shui Miao turned and assessed the situation.
“Little brother, what about you?” Cai Enkang quickly grabbed hold of Shui Miao.
Shui Miao shook his head. “Don’t worry about me. I have an irreconcilable grudge against the Millennium Female Ghost in that millennium-old bronze coffin. You should leave quickly. I’ll be fine.”
“Then take care, little brother. I’ll go back and check…” Cai Enkang suddenly remembered that he hadn’t left just yesterday at dusk—it seemed like he had left several days ago. Feeling confused and uneasy, he hurried back to investigate.
Nodding to Cai Enkang, Shui Miao ran toward the direction of the dry well and stone cave in Jingshui Village.
“Dammit, that Millennium Female Ghost has been toying with me! Even though I have no spiritual power and no soul-devouring ability, she must be overwhelmed right now. I need to uncover the truth—what did she do to my father? If she harmed him, I’ll fight her to the death!”
At this moment, Shui Miao was filled with nothing but rage and hatred.
The feeling of being played like a fool—anyone who experiences it would understand.
Just as Shui Miao was heading toward the dry well, and the Obsessed Buddha was on the verge of killing the Black-Robed Golden Immortal, two more Golden Immortals arrived from the Jade Void Sect, summoned by Cai Enkang’s talisman.
The two Golden Immortals immediately joined the battle upon arrival.
The Obsessed Buddha was once again suppressed.
The White-Robed Golden Immortal was also subdued.
The pressure on the Millennium Female Ghost intensified, and she gritted her teeth, struggling to hold on as she focused entirely on dealing with the Golden Immortals.
Clearly, no more Golden Immortals would be coming.
In the Spirit Commander’s tent, there were no less than a hundred Golden Immortals.
Back then, the Millennium Female Ghost had feared nothing, and now, with only a few Golden Immortals present, she didn’t take them seriously at all.
When Shui Miao arrived at the dry well and stone cave, he discovered that there had been no construction—it was just an open field. Everything before had been an illusion.
Grateful to be in soul form, Shui Miao easily entered the dry well and the cave. After searching around, he found the millennium-old bronze coffin hidden in a dark corner.
Of course, all Shui Miao could see was the bronze coffin.
His soul silently floated toward the coffin.
Suddenly, the Millennium Female Ghost materialized above the bronze coffin.
Seeing Shui Miao, she coldly asked, “You dare come here? Aren’t you afraid of death?”
“Afraid of death? If I were afraid, I wouldn’t have come.”
Shui Miao stepped closer to the Millennium Female Ghost. “Today, even if I die, you must give me the truth.”
“The truth?”
The Millennium Female Ghost’s face was cold and stern, her pupil-less eyes fixed sharply on Shui Miao. “Haven’t you already learned the truth? Or do you think that because I’m severely injured, you can take advantage of the situation and kick me when I’m down?”
“Do you think I’m like you? Only someone like you would engage in such despicable, shameless, underhanded, and scheming actions. In your eyes, others are nothing but worthless pawns. For the sake of your so-called vengeance, you manipulate people however you please. You’re truly formidable, truly remarkable! With such fine character, it’s no wonder you’ve cultivated for a thousand years!” Shui Miao’s anger burned fiercely, and the more he spoke, the angrier he became, unable to stop. “A woman like you—no wonder the Spirit Commander abandoned you. Even if it were me, I would have done the same!”
Shui Miao had thought these words would enrage the Millennium Female Ghost.
To his surprise, she didn’t get angry but instead let out a few cold laughs.
“Why are you laughing?”
Shui Miao couldn’t help but stop in his tracks, suddenly feeling uncertain.
The Millennium Female Ghost looked at him with a cold smile. “I’m laughing at how pitiful you are. You think you’ve been greatly wronged, you think I’ve been toying with and manipulating you, but you know nothing.”
“You never tell the truth. How could I possibly know?” Shui Miao retorted sharply.
The Millennium Female Ghost also grew angry, shouting back, “You fool! If you had known earlier, you would have been dead long ago! If it weren’t for my protection, do you think you would have survived until today? Do you think the Immortal Realm is some bright, sacred, and holy place? You need to understand—all of that is just your own wishful thinking. You have no idea how cruel reality truly is!”
“…”
Seeing the Millennium Female Ghost’s anger and her seemingly genuine demeanor, Shui Miao was taken aback.
The Millennium Female Ghost shook her head and let out a long sigh. “I went through great pains to nurture you, devised every possible method to temper you, and even seized pills to help you cultivate. All of it was to help you mature, to prevent you from becoming a blind sacrifice in the Immortal Realm, to make you my right-hand man so we could storm the Immortal Realm together, slaughter immortals, behead buddhas, and savor the sweetness of vengeance.”
“No, I don’t believe you. You’re definitely lying to me again!”
Shui Miao shook his head, refusing to easily believe anything the Millennium Female Ghost said.
Her anger unabated, the Millennium Female Ghost nodded repeatedly in agitation. “Fine, fine, fine! Since you refuse to believe me, I’ll let you learn the truth. Go to your death if you must—I can’t be bothered to nurture you any longer!”
“What… what truth?”
For some reason, Shui Miao suddenly felt that the Millennium Female Ghost had genuinely been helping him all along, not merely using him as a pawn.
As soon as they arrived, they joined the battle.
Wait… something’s not right!
The White-Robed Golden Immortal’s heart stirred as he suddenly realized: the esteemed elders and protectors of the Jade Void Sect, how could such noble figures come to this wretched place? This is clearly an illusion!
The Millennium Female Ghost, due to her severe injuries, had acted somewhat hastily.
“Demoness, you are quite skilled at deception, but your Phantom Demon Mirror cannot bewitch me!” the White-Robed Golden Immortal roared loudly, once again plucking his erhu, shattering illusion after illusion.
However, the surface of the lake flickered continuously, countless illusions emerging one after another, as if there was no end to them.
The Millennium Female Ghost intended to use the Phantom Demon Mirror to forcefully overwhelm the White-Robed Golden Immortal and trap him in a world of illusions.
“Dammit!”
The illusions multiplied, becoming increasingly difficult to handle. The White-Robed Golden Immortal’s erhu was practically smoking from the intensity of his playing…
“I’ll fight you with everything I’ve got!”
The White-Robed Golden Immortal abruptly put away his erhu, leaped into the air, and charged straight at the Millennium Female Ghost with his long sword.
“The heavens and earth are ever-changing, illusions deceive all living beings; the universe is in flux, the heart gives birth to phantom demons!” Watching the White-Robed Golden Immortal charge, the Millennium Female Ghost remained unhurried, a cold smile curling at the corners of her mouth. As she finished chanting the incantation, she transformed into a blinding white light. The White-Robed Golden Immortal hastily retreated, shielding his eyes. When he opened them again, the surroundings had drastically changed, and the Millennium Female Ghost had vanished.
In reality, the Millennium Female Ghost was still in the same spot—it was just that the White-Robed Golden Immortal could no longer see her.
He had already been implanted with an inner demon by the Millennium Female Ghost, his mind now under her control.
Just like Shui Miao, he was physically in the real world but seeing nothing but illusions.
“Kill!”
The White-Robed Golden Immortal suddenly emerged from the ground and charged directly at the Twin Golden Hammers Golden Immortal.
“Senior Brother, what’s… what’s wrong with you?”
The Twin Golden Hammers Golden Immortal had been jointly suppressing the Obsessed Buddha with the Black-Robed Golden Immortal when the White-Robed Golden Immortal suddenly attacked them chaotically, throwing their formation into disarray.
“Die!”
Seizing the opportunity, the Obsessed Buddha let out a fierce roar, snapped the chains binding him with a “snap,” and engaged in a fierce struggle with the Black-Robed Golden Immortal.
Meanwhile, the Millennium Female Ghost focused all her energy on activating the Phantom Demon Mirror, intent on killing these three Golden Immortals, devouring them to heal her injuries and restore her strength.
As for Shui Miao, the Millennium Female Ghost no longer had the capacity to deal with him.
With the meager spiritual power provided by Cai Enkang, Shui Miao’s injuries gradually healed.
But it wasn’t long before Shui Miao opened his eyes and made a startling discovery—his physical body was gone, and he was now in a soul form.
“The illusion must have been lifted!”
Shui Miao’s heart stirred, sensing that an opportunity had arrived.
His soul no longer felt any pain.
Turning around, he saw that Cai Enkang was also in soul form!
“Old… old brother, why are you also in soul form?”
“What!”
Cai Enkang looked at himself and was instantly horrified. His thoughts raced. “This is bad! I remember meditating at home yesterday at dusk. While I was deep in meditation, Old Zhang came to find me. Then, in a daze, I left with him. Now they’re all gone. Could it be that my soul was captured by some evil sorcerer? Trapped in an illusion?”
“It must be. Old brother, you should return quickly. I’ll find you when I have the chance.”
Shui Miao turned and assessed the situation.
“Little brother, what about you?” Cai Enkang quickly grabbed hold of Shui Miao.
Shui Miao shook his head. “Don’t worry about me. I have an irreconcilable grudge with that Millennium Female Ghost from the millennium bronze coffin. You should leave quickly. I’ll be fine.”
“Then take care, little brother. I’ll go back and check first…” Cai Enkang suddenly remembered that he hadn’t left just yesterday at dusk—it seemed like he had left several days ago at dusk. His mind was hazy, and a sense of unease washed over him. He hurried back to investigate.
Nodding to Cai Enkang, Shui Miao ran toward the direction of the dry well and stone cave in Jingshui Village.
“Dammit, that Millennium Female Ghost has been toying with me all this time! Even though I have no spiritual power and no soul-devouring abilities, she must be overwhelmed right now. I need to uncover the truth—what did she do to my father? If she harmed my father, I’ll fight her to the death!”
At this moment, Shui Miao was filled with nothing but rage and hatred.
The feeling of being played like a fool—anyone who experiences it would understand.
Just as Shui Miao was rushing toward the dry well, and the Obsessed Buddha was on the verge of killing the Black-Robed Golden Immortal, two more Golden Immortals arrived from the Jade Void Sect, summoned by Cai Enkang’s talismans.
As soon as the two Golden Immortals arrived, they joined the battle.
The Obsessed Buddha was once again suppressed.
The White-Robed Golden Immortal was also suppressed.
The pressure on the Millennium Female Ghost intensified. Gritting her teeth, she struggled to hold on, devoting all her energy to dealing with the Golden Immortals.
Clearly, no more Golden Immortals would be coming.
In the Spirit Commander’s tent, there were no less than a hundred Golden Immortals.
Back then, the Millennium Female Ghost hadn’t feared them. Now, with only a few Golden Immortals present, she didn’t take them seriously at all.
When Shui Miao reached the dry well and stone cave, he discovered that there had been no construction here—it was just an open wilderness. Everything before had been nothing but an illusion.
Grateful to be in soul form, Shui Miao easily entered the dry well and the cave. After searching around, he found the millennium bronze coffin hidden in a dark corner.
Of course, all Shui Miao could see was the bronze coffin.
His soul silently floated toward the coffin.
Suddenly, the Millennium Female Ghost materialized above the bronze coffin.
Seeing Shui Miao, she coldly asked, “You dare come here? Aren’t you afraid of death?”
“Afraid of death? If I were afraid of death, I wouldn’t have come.”
Shui Miao stepped closer to the Millennium Female Ghost. “Today, even if I die, you must give me the truth.”
“The truth?”
The Millennium Female Ghost’s face was cold and stern, her pupil-less eyes fixed intently on Shui Miao. “Haven’t you already learned the truth? Or do you think that because I’m severely injured, you can take advantage of the situation and kick me while I’m down?”
“Do you think I’m like you? Only someone like you would engage in such vile, shameless, despicable, and scheming actions. In your eyes, others are nothing but worthless pawns. For the sake of your so-called vengeance, you manipulate others as you please. You’re truly formidable, truly remarkable! With such fine character, it’s no wonder you’ve cultivated for a thousand years!” Shui Miao’s anger burned fiercely within him, his words growing increasingly heated, unable to stop. “A woman like you—no wonder the Spirit Commander abandoned you. Even if it were me, I would have done the same!”
Shui Miao had thought these words would enrage the Millennium Female Ghost.
To his surprise, she didn’t get angry. Instead, she let out a few cold laughs.
“Why are you laughing?”
Shui Miao couldn’t help but stop in his tracks, suddenly feeling uncertain.
The Millennium Female Ghost looked at him with a cold smile. “I’m laughing at how pitiful you are. You think you’ve been greatly wronged, you think I’ve been toying with you and manipulating you, but you know nothing.”
“You never tell the truth. How could I possibly know?” Shui Miao retorted sharply.
The Millennium Female Ghost also grew angry, shouting immediately after, “You fool! If you had known earlier, you would have been dead long ago! If it weren’t for my protection, do you think you would have survived until today? Do you think the immortal realm is some glorious, sacred, and pure place? You need to understand—all of that is just your own wishful thinking. You will never know how cruel reality truly is!”
“…”
Seeing the Millennium Female Ghost’s anger and her seemingly genuine demeanor, Shui Miao was taken aback.
The Millennium Female Ghost shook her head and let out a long sigh. “I went through great pains to nurture you, devised every possible method to temper you, and even seized pills to help you improve your cultivation. All of this was for your growth, so that you wouldn’t blindly sacrifice yourself in the immortal realm. I wanted you to become my right-hand man, so that together we could storm the immortal realm, slaughter immortals and behead buddhas, and savor the sweetness of vengeance.”
“No, I don’t believe you. You’re definitely lying to me again!”
Shui Miao shook his head, resolutely refusing to easily believe anything the Millennium Female Ghost said.
Her anger unabated, the Millennium Female Ghost nodded repeatedly in agitation. “Fine, fine, fine! Since you refuse to believe me, I’ll let you learn the truth. I’ll let you go to your death. I can’t be bothered to nurture you any longer!”
“What… what truth?”
For some reason, Shui Miao suddenly felt that the Millennium Female Ghost had genuinely been helping him all along, not merely using him as a pawn.
The White-Robed Golden Immortal was also restrained.
The pressure on the millennium-old female ghost increased dramatically, and she gritted her teeth, desperately trying to handle the Golden Immortals.
Clearly, no more Golden Immortals would come.
In the general’s tent of the Spirit General, there were hundreds of Golden Immortals.
At that time, the millennium-old female ghost had not feared them, so she certainly wouldn’t fear just a few now.
When Shui Miao arrived near the dry well and stone cave, he found that there was no construction at all—just an open field. Everything before had been an illusion.
Thankful that he was now a soul, Shui Miao easily entered the cave beneath the dry well. After searching around, he discovered the hidden millennium-old bronze coffin in the shadows.
Of course, all Shui Miao could see was the coffin.
His soul silently drifted toward the coffin.
Suddenly, the millennium-old female ghost appeared atop the bronze coffin.
Seeing Shui Miao, she coldly asked, “You dare come here again? Don’t you fear death?”
“Death? If I feared death, I wouldn’t have come.”
Shui Miao stepped closer to the female ghost. “Today, even if I die, you must give me the truth.”
“The truth?”
The female ghost’s face was icy, her pupil-less eyes fixed on Shui Miao. “Haven’t you already known the truth? Do you think I’m seriously injured and you can take advantage of me?”
“Do you think I’m like you? Only someone as despicable, vile, and scheming as you could do such things to others. In your eyes, others are just pawns to be manipulated for your revenge. You’re truly amazing, truly impressive! With such a character, it’s no wonder the Spirit General abandoned you! Even if it were me, I’d abandon you too!”
Shui Miao had expected these words to enrage the female ghost.
But to his surprise, instead of anger, the female ghost merely laughed coldly.
“Why are you laughing?”
Shui Miao involuntarily stopped, suddenly feeling uncertain.
The female ghost looked at him with a cold smile. “I’m laughing at your pitifulness. You think you’ve been wronged, manipulated by me, yet you know nothing at all.”
“You never tell the truth. How can I believe you?” Shui Miao retorted fiercely.
The female ghost’s anger flared, and she snapped, “Fool! If you had known the truth earlier, you’d already be dead! Do you think you could have survived this long without my protection? Do you really think the Immortal Realm is so bright and pure? Do you really think it’s a holy place? You must understand—those are just your illusions. You’ll never know how cruel reality truly is!”
…
Seeing the female ghost’s genuine-looking anger, Shui Miao was momentarily stunned.
Shaking her head, the female ghost let out a long sigh. “I’ve gone to great lengths to cultivate you, devised countless trials to temper you, and even stolen pills to help you improve your cultivation. All of this was to make you stronger, to prevent you from blindly sacrificing yourself in the Immortal Realm. I wanted you to become my right-hand man, so together we could storm the Immortal Realm, slay immortals, and kill Buddhas, seeking vengeance and justice.”
“No, I don’t believe you! You’re definitely lying to me again!”
Shui Miao shook his head, unwilling to believe any of the female ghost’s words so easily.
The female ghost’s anger had not subsided. She nodded repeatedly, her voice trembling with emotion. “Fine! Since you refuse to believe me, I’ll let you see the truth for yourself—even if it means your death. I’m tired of nurturing you anymore!”
“What truth? What are you talking about?”
For some reason, Shui Miao suddenly felt that the female ghost might have truly been helping him all along, rather than treating him like a mere pawn.
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