Killing these ghostly shadows in the dark seems to have an impact on Anan in the distance.

As the slaughter continues, Anan's movements slow down.

"I understand now."

Yu suddenly spoke.

Xu Guang also found the answer in his heart.

Facing the inquiring gaze of others, Yu softly said.

"It seems the existence of Taiyi Temple is closely related to this Anan. That little banner suppresses Anan, but Anan, being a Saint Realm Star Spirit, will not sit idle and wait to die. These ghostly shadows are his counterattack."

"So, Miss Yan, what is the relationship between this and the opening of Taiyi Temple? What does it have to do with us leaving here?"

Yu smiled at the corner of her mouth. She liked such fools; of course, whether the other party was pretending, she was too lazy to distinguish.

"If this place is filled with eeriness, Anan might be able to escape. Our task here is to clean up these Yin Ghosts hidden under the sand, to prevent Anan from breaking the seal. If nothing unexpected happens, once the ghostly shadows here are cleared, we can leave."

Everyone revealed expressions of sudden realization.

Xu Guang carefully observed each person's expression. Even though everyone pretended well, only a few seemed genuinely enlightened, while a faint disdain lurked deep in most people's eyes.

To cultivate to the First Grade Realm, one must be over fifty, with quite some experience walking the Jianghu.

No one is a fool; Yu is trying to find cannon fodder, but now it seems...

Heh.

Xu Guang remained expressionless, his eyes holding deep thoughts.

Yu was still speaking over there, as if recruiting helpers, even making a promise.

Looking at her graceful figure, Xu Guang's eyes flashed with an unusual color, reminding him of certain things.

Many entered that side hall, but why were so many suddenly drawn into this Anan's dark place?

Think about it, could it be because someone triggered a mechanism?

Does this woman... seem to understand the situation here, appearing very composed since she first entered, even when she saw Anan for the first time, calmer than ordinary people?

But now, the most important thing is to find a way out.

Xu Guang mixed in with the crowd, as they continued walking in the same direction, guided by Yu.

The ghostly shadows encountered on the road grew more numerous, increasing Xu Guang's suspicion of Yu.

Suddenly.

A long, dark shadow swept across the crowd.

Suddenly looking up, Xu Guang saw what came sweeping towards them—it seemed to be a black tail covered in scales, with a diameter of three meters.

Yu flew into the sky, her fingers quickly forming a Seal Technique, Source Qi turning into starlight, condensing into a rune in front of her.

The next instant, she flicked her finger, the rune flashed, striking the black tail.

Boom!

A loud explosion sounded.

That small rune burst open, starlight pervaded, the force was so potent it blocked the long tail.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Yu withdrew while another rune condensed in front of her, raising her hand.

A Flying Sword formed in the air, not carrying immense Sword Qi, but filled with a pervasive cold, like starlight.

Borrowing the light from the exploding rune, everyone could discern what had attacked them.

It appeared to be a creature resembling a black giant python, but with enormous fish fins on its sides and back.

Its scales were dense, each one containing a purple-red eye, blinking, brewing a dangerous glow.

The beast's body emerged from the sandy ground, the portion exposed to the sand stretching three hundred zhang long, its massive head bare.

As it crawled slowly, a surge of resentment and hostility burst forth.

Decaying serpent whale. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

This beast seems to possess Dragon Blood lineage, influenced by the Anan Star Beast core. If not for this place being affected by the Celestial Capital, it couldn't breakthrough to First Grade.

Otherwise, it would've undergone Nirvana Transformation long ago.

Yu's starlight smacked the Yin Ghost's tail, yet failed to affect it.

A First Grade expert from the sea clan smelled the monster's dragon aura, greed flickering in their heart, intending to seize the Dragon Blood.

But unexpectedly, the previously repelled giant tail now seemed indestructible, their Divine Techniques barely affecting it.

"This beast has undergone Nirvana Transformation, save me!"

Yet no one could react in time, the purple-red eyes on the tail opened, Yin Qi burst forth, piercing like Martial Dao's true essence, instantly shattering the protective Gang Qi on the sea clan expert.

Crunch!

A muffled sound, the sea clan expert completely vanished.

Everyone's expression slightly changed.

This monster has seemingly developed some intelligence, even feigning weakness.

The most troublesome trait of Yin Ghosts is their undying nature, coupled with such wisdom; ordinary First Grade experts can't deal with it.

Besides this beast, there's one more thing capturing everyone's attention.

It's a peculiar small tree, only three feet high, resembling a peach, growing deep in the yellow sand.

The tree's trunk is robust and intricate, deeply rooted in the sand, its bulky trunk about as thick as an ordinary person's thigh, its branches and leaves twisted, each leaf an eerie black-green.

What makes everyone's breath quicken is the fact that three fruits hang at the tree's top.

Pitch black, like a peach, yet seemingly nurturing starlight within.

Vitality fruit.

A divine fruit benefiting both Martial Dao and Immortal path.

For Martial Dao, consuming it aids in understanding, comprehending Martial Dao's essence.

For Immortal path, consuming it facilitates Divine Soul transformation, condensing the essence of Daoist Techniques.