The old ghost and Lin Qing fought fiercely, making the old ghost increasingly distressed, even feeling an urge to cry.
Though his special physique made him incredibly hard to kill, the expenditure of so much energy left him exhausted.
Thus, during a lull in the fight, he glanced back at Su Xi and urged, "Can you hurry up? I can't take much more."
"If this continues, I feel like I'm about to be beaten to a pulp."
This wasn't an exaggeration; he was genuinely at his limit.
The current situation was dire, and given the chance, he wouldn't waste another moment.
Lin Qing, for some unknown reason, was completely unkillable.
Upon hearing the plea for help, Su Xi nodded and offered reassurance, "Don't worry, I'll be done soon."
Su Xi had no choice at the moment. If she charged in now, it would be futile. Only when she was ready could she achieve her objective.
Otherwise, even if she discovered Lin Qing's weakness, it would be useless without preparation.
After all, Lin Qing's strength had reached a level where his weaknesses were only relative.
If she couldn't exploit these weaknesses for a decisive blow, it would be incredibly difficult to find another opportunity.
Knowing this, Su Xi had to ensure everything was foolproof, leaving no room for error.
Just as the old ghost was sent flying by Lin Qing once again, Su Xi finished her preparations and appeared before Lin Qing with a blink.
Before Lin Qing could react, Su Xi suddenly produced images of the "Thousand Man Slaughters" and tossed them directly in front of him, ensuring he saw them from every conceivable angle.
Images of over a hundred women, including Teacher Cang, Taonai, and Baishi, were instantly projected before Lin Qing.
Gazing at the titillating images, Lin Qing's movements faltered. His eyes widened in shock as he took it all in.
What was this?
Why were these pictures so appealing, so familiar, creating a sudden, almost overwhelming urge within him?
"Mmmph? Mmmph?!"
An intensely peculiar sound echoed in his mind.
Seeing this, Su Xi gained a burst of energy, knowing it was time to act. Delaying further would mean missing her chance.
Since an opportunity had arisen, she wouldn't let it slip away.
Seizing the moment, she decisively launched her attack, preparing to strike a fatal blow.
The old ghost, observing Su Xi's actions, shook his head, sensing impending trouble.
He had initially assumed Su Xi’s prolonged preparations would yield a significant solution. However, it now seemed her method was remarkably simple.
If Lin Qing could be so easily harmed, why had he endured such suffering, almost becoming canine excrement?
Su Xi, however, felt no doubt looking at the situation.
For them, this was precisely the opportune moment.
While the old ghost's methods failed to harm Lin Qing, it didn't mean she was powerless.
If she acted now, there was no one who couldn't be killed.
She firmly believed that those considered "unkillable" simply hadn't found the right approach.
After all, she now possessed greater power, and the strength from the Meteor God Sword could melt a soul.
A mere clone of Lin Qing would surely be unable to resist.
Witnessing the scene, Su Xi plunged the Meteor God Sword directly into Lin Qing's body without hesitation.
Just as the old ghost expected Su Xi to falter, he saw Lin Qing's face contort in shock and pain. Then, flames erupted from his body with a series of crackling sounds.
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While the previous assaults had no effect, Su Xi's attack left Lin Qing unable to recover, rendering it completely useless.
The old ghost, witnessing this, felt a cascade of dark lines appear on his forehead.
What was going on?
Su Xi's attack seemed ordinary, yet it yielded such potent results?
Though utterly perplexed, Su Xi knew this move was far from simple, and her expression held no trace of ease.
A slight misstep could not only fail to resolve the issue but also cost her life.
This strike had employed the Solar True Fire from the Meteor God Sword and the power of the Soul Judgment from the Judge's Brush, simultaneously drawing upon her own life force.
Such a continuous barrage of attacks would leave anyone disoriented, let alone able to persist.
As Lin Qing's screams intensified, his body began to melt, his skin gradually disintegrating.
In a matter of moments, he dissolved into a pile of dust that scattered on the ground.
Seeing that the problem was resolved, Su Xi acted decisively, stating without delay, "Now that the issue is settled, we must move quickly."
While she could handle one Lin Qing, she couldn't contend with multiple.
Therefore, for safety, caution was paramount.
Before they were surrounded, they needed to escape the area.
She and the old ghost continued forward, intending to locate Lin Qing as quickly as possible.
However, the surroundings were ordinary and unremarkable, showing no signs of anomaly.
"We've searched everywhere. Is there no one here?" the old ghost asked Su Xi, looking around with confusion, wondering if Su Xi had made a mistake.
Su Xi shook her head, asserting with certainty, "No, the person must be here. We just haven't found them."
When Su Xi was previously taken in as Lin Qing's disciple, she had established a bloodline connection.
That token, besides allowing normal entry into the sect, was crucial for sensing each other's presence. This sense wouldn't fade with time or distance; they could easily feel each other when close.
Su Xi felt this now, knowing with certainty that Lin Qing had not left.
The only explanation was that they hadn't discovered the entrance yet.
The old ghost, noting Su Xi's firm conviction, asked hesitantly, "You're so sure, but where exactly has the person gone?"
They were equally curious, completely unaware of the person's whereabouts and why Su Xi was so confident.
Su Xi didn't answer the old ghost but raised her weapon to the sky and shouted, "Sword, come!"
The old ghost watched Su Xi's actions, his face filled with bewilderment.
Had they come to the wrong place?
"Sword, come!" didn't seem to belong in this story.
Even if it was from the same website, surely anyone couldn't just use it.
However, before he could voice his doubts, he suddenly saw countless dense flying swords converging from all directions.
The countless flying swords, emitting sharp glints of light, sent shivers down his spine.
If those struck him, he'd be stripped of his skin, if not killed outright.
It truly was "Sword, come!"
Su Xi paid no mind to the old ghost's thoughts, instead turning and striking a specific point ahead, preparing for a decisive blow.
As Su Xi acted, the surrounding dark energy began to thin.
In a short period, all the dark energy was absorbed, becoming energy for the sword formation.
As Su Xi dispelled the surrounding dark energy, a black hole appeared before them.
This black hole had been hidden within the dark energy, unnoticed.
Now, with the dissipation of the dark energy, the black hole was revealed.
Seeing this, Su Xi beckoned to the old ghost, "Let's go. We'll see if there's anything we want inside."
The old ghost looked at Su Xi and couldn't help but swallow.
This person did possess some skill, which was why they were so formidable, capable of finding such a hidden location.
Even with his formations, he couldn't have discovered such a concealed place.
Su Xi, noticing the old ghost's reaction, became more wary.
Although they had found where Lin Qing was trapped, it was clear this place was not as simple as it seemed, nor was it merely a prison.
Those who had gone to such lengths to conceal it wouldn't let them simply take the person away.
"Be careful." As they advanced, the old ghost suddenly spoke and pulled Su Xi behind him.
In that instant, he sensed a powerful surge of energy, a fluctuation that filled him with dread.
Such an intense wave made his heart palpitate.
In this situation, what could possibly be so powerful as to generate such a strong disturbance?
"What is it?" Su Xi was already on full alert but detected no immediate threat.
The old ghost gazed ahead and said, "Someone has already arrived here and has blocked all our escape routes. Leaving will likely be difficult."
The individuals who charged in clearly possessed immense power.
Yet, they couldn't detect anyone now, implying the person was exceptionally formidable, capable of masking their presence and evading detection.
"Heh heh heh!"
Just as Su Xi surveyed the scene, her eyes widened in disbelief at what she saw.
What was this? It was so mysterious.