Chapter 610 - 172: Vajra Demon Subduing’s First Limit Break, Enemies on a Narrow Path in the Flame Fire Forbidden Land

"Yes, Young Master." Mo Yunzi accepted the order at once, without the slightest hesitation. Seeing this, Li Qingxue opened her mouth as if to say something, a flash of genuine longing in her eyes. But in the end, she said nothing, merely pressing her lips together in silence. ’From the bottom of her heart, she wanted to go out and adventure with Chu Fan, even if it was just to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with him and gaze at the scenery along the way.’ But reason told her clearly that with her current cultivation at merely the Early Stage of the Divine Power Realm, she would be of no help to Chu Fan at all. Right now, Chu Fan was being targeted by the Ghost Bone Elder, and also by the Moon Worship Sect... If they truly ran into danger, she would only become a burden that Chu Fan would have to divert his attention to protect. Mo Yunzi, on the other hand, was a top-tier master of the Acupoint Realm. Even if he couldn’t provide Chu Fan with significant aid, he would have no trouble protecting himself and would certainly not hold him back at such a critical moment. Watching as Chu Fan and Mo Yunzi quickly packed their belongings and their figures gradually disappeared through the main gate, shrouded in the morning light, the disappointment in Li Qingxue’s eyes gradually transformed into a firm resolve. She took a deep breath, spun around, and returned to her training grounds, tightly gripping the Long Saber in her hand. "Nine Tribulations Blood Prison Saber, Slash!" The next moment, on the Martial Arts Arena, a blood-red saber light erupted once more—fiercer and more resolute than before, carrying with it an air of utter, unyielding determination! ... Approximately five hundred li south of Qing Province City lay a stretch of rolling, desolate mountains and wilderness, rarely frequented by birds or beasts, let alone any sign of human life. Deep within an extremely hidden, dark mountain cave, gusts of sinister wind howled. The temperature was low enough to chill one to the marrow, seeping straight into their organs. The Ghost Bone Elder sat cross-legged atop a massive black skull, his body wreathed in a black mist that exuded a grim, ghostly aura, enough to make one shudder in fear. The black mist was not stationary; it writhed continuously like a living creature, faintly coalescing into a series of hideous, terrifying skulls. Within the deep-set eye sockets of each skull, a sickly green Ghost Fire danced, flickering in and out of sight in the darkness. Suddenly... The Ghost Bone Elder, who had been meditating and regulating his breathing, seemed to sense something and snapped open his eyes—a pair of turbid orbs that nonetheless gleamed with an extreme, venomous malice. His hand, as withered as old tree bark, twitched, and an ancient, mottled disc made of bone slid out from his sleeve. The disc was inscribed with complex and profound directional Runes, and at this moment, it was trembling slightly, as if it had sensed something. In the center of the disc, two points of light—one red and one green—were blinking on and off. The red dot represented Baili Bing of Medicine King Valley. The green dot represented that brat he hated to the very bone, Chu Fan. Now, when the Ghost Bone Elder’s gaze swept over the red dot, his eyes were calm and indifferent, completely devoid of killing intent. He had initially wanted to kill both of them because Chu Fan and Baili Bing had joined forces in the Chaotic Stone Forest to shatter the Top-Grade Demon Puppet he had painstakingly refined, destroying a hundred years of its cultivation. But now, all of the Ghost Bone Elder’s attention was completely and utterly fixed on the green dot representing Chu Fan! ’He’s finally on the move...’ The Ghost Bone Elder’s voice was hoarse and dry, like two stones grinding against each other. Not only had this bastard set a trap that cost him an incredibly precious clone, severely damaging his main body’s Primordial Energy... More importantly, it was highly likely that the kid was hiding some heaven-shaking secret treasure, which had ignited his endless greed and possessiveness. ’This kid sure has a lot of patience, hiding in his shell like a turtle for a whole month without taking a single step out of Qing Province City...’ The Ghost Bone Elder let out a strange cackle, the sickly green Ghost Fire in his eyes flickering even more violently, revealing a sinister ruthlessness. However, the next moment, as he watched the direction the green dot was moving on the disc, his brow furrowed deeply, and he made no move to get up and leave. The green dot was moving north. He had placed his unique Blood Curse on Chu Fan. But strangely, Chu Fan and the Demon Suppression Bureau had long known of the curse’s existence. Yet, contrary to all expectations, they had left it in place instead of asking a top expert from the Bureau to remove it. Both sides had their own ulterior motives. The Ghost Bone Elder had to be on his guard. Last time, it was precisely because he had been cautious enough to only send a clone to test the waters. Otherwise, he would have likely suffered a catastrophic defeat! That time, the Demon Suppression Bureau had ostensibly used Chu Fan as bait, but had secretly invited Princess Zhaohua, Wang Yiyi of the Wang Family, and Li Qingcang of the Li Family, making it a clear attempt to trap him. In that battle, if his main body had gone rashly, facing the combined assault of those three top-tier geniuses, even if he hadn’t been killed, he would have been skinned alive! ’And this time?’ The Ghost Bone Elder’s withered fingers tapped lightly on the edge of the bone disc, making a dull thudding sound. Who could be certain that Chu Fan’s departure from Qing Province City this time wasn’t just another trap set by the Demon Suppression Bureau? Only a short month had passed since his clone was destroyed. Even with his incredibly profound Demon Techniques, it was impossible for him to recover to his peak condition in such a short amount of time. The Ghost Bone Elder snorted coldly. The killing intent in his eyes surged and receded, but was ultimately suppressed by a deep sense of caution. ’The youngsters these days are even more cunning than I was back in my day...’ ’Fine. Once I have fully recovered to my peak cultivation, I will capture you, perform Soul Extraction and Spirit Refining, and find that secret treasure that allowed your cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds!’ The Ghost Bone Elder slid the bone disc back into his sleeve. The black mist around him roiled and surged as he slowly closed his eyes once more. The cave returned to a deathly silence, with only the sinister wind continuing to howl. ... 「North of Qing Province City, deep within Tuo Cang Mountain.」 This was a strange land, regarded by all as an Absolute Forbidden Area. An invisible dividing line completely separated this place from the rest of Tuo Cang Mountain, as if it were two different worlds, cleaved apart like dusk from dawn.