Chapter 64: Holy Spirit Cult
Binding Spirit Thread!
Although Kong Xuan didn't know the name yet, he recognized at a glance that what was currently Binding his right wrist was Shui Ling's Spirit.
He looked around but didn't find any trace of Kong Ling.
But he knew that by following this thread, he would surely be able to find Shui Ling.
Just as Kong Xuan wondered why Shui Ling suddenly used her Spirit to find him, he heard Shui Ling's voice from the thread wrapped around his wrist.
Kong Xuan suddenly realized, thinking it was no wonder she could easily control the entire arena during the competition; it turned out her Spirit, in addition to controlling her teammates' bodies, could also transmit sound.
But Kong Xuan had no time for such thoughts, because the two words transmitted through the thread were "Help me"!
Kong Xuan didn't know why Shui Ling was calling for his help. The auction had just ended; could someone be trying to kill and rob her?
But the teacher who came with Shui Ling was a Six Ring Spirit Emperor.
If a Spirit Emperor had fallen, what good would it do to find him, a Second Ring Great Soul Master?
"Brother Xuan, what are you looking at?"
Xu Wei followed Kong Xuan's gaze to his right wrist; there was nothing there.
Kong Xuan was conflicted for a moment, then clenched his fist and glanced at Xu Wei, saying, "Wait for me here; I'll be right back."
In the end, Kong Xuan chose not to pretend he hadn't heard, but decided to go and see.
As for why Kong Xuan wanted to go, even he couldn't quite articulate it.
If he had to give a reason, perhaps it was because if he didn't go, his thoughts wouldn't be clear.
After all, as a Transmigrator with a cheat, how could he retreat when faced with trouble!
Although this could be dangerous, Kong Xuan also had trump cards for self-preservation, confident that even against a Titled Douluo, he could contend for a bit.
If all else failed, wasn't there still the one-hit power of the as-you-will golden-banded cudgel?
However, this was a "treasure for Tang God King"; unless absolutely necessary, he didn't want to waste it here.
After all, he had always hoped that God King Tang would be its first experiencer.
Under Xu Wei's astonished gaze, Kong Xuan's figure quickly darted forward, disappearing around the corner in a blink of an eye.
Xu Wei stared blankly as Kong Xuan vanished from his sight. Not knowing what had happened, he hesitated for a moment but decided to stay put as Kong Xuan had instructed.
On the other side, Kong Xuan was continuously tracking forward along the thread on his right hand.
He felt that the other party should also be constantly moving, otherwise, if Shui Ling's Spirit could extend this far, it would be quite terrifying, considering she was only a Second Ring Great Soul Master.
After tracking along the thread for a while, just as Kong Xuan was about to give up, under his powerful vision, he finally saw two figures.
The night wind swept across the deserted path. Kong Xuan maintained his speed, gradually approaching.
Even though dark clouds obscured the moon tonight, and there were no Spirit-guided lights along this path, Kong Xuan could still see Shui Ling's hands bound by a silver-white Spirit-guided handcuff, stumbling behind a person cloaked in black.
Her Face was pale, her lips tightly pressed, seemingly unable to speak, but her eyes remained defiant.
Kong Xuan remembered that earlier in the auction house, Shui Ling's team of three and their accompanying teacher were all present.
But now, only Shui Ling was here, clearly indicating that the other party was targeting her, so it shouldn't be a case of killing for treasure.
However, the others were likely in grave danger.
Kong Xuan's golden eyes ignited in the darkness, his gaze penetrating the cloak's concealment, directly looking at that figure.
Vast, ocean-like spirit power surged within the other party. Even from a distance, Kong Xuan felt a terrifying pressure, as if substantial, crushing down on him, making him involuntarily gasp.
Kong Xuan's expression changed, and cold sweat instantly broke out on his body. The other party was definitely a Titled Douluo!
Despite being mentally prepared, when he truly discovered that the opponent was a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse, his mind couldn't help but tremble.
"Since you're here, why hide?"
A hoarse voice exploded directly in Kong Xuan's ear, like a cold blade scraping against his nerves.
Kong Xuan's pupils contracted, and all his muscles instantly tensed.
The black-robed figure slowly turned around. In the shadow beneath the hood, two points of crimson light ignited, locking onto him directly.
He'd been discovered!
Kong Xuan felt a blur before his eyes. The figure, which had been hundreds of meters away, appeared before him in just a few blinks.
"Little fellow." The black-robed man's voice slithered into Kong Xuan's ear like a venomous snake: "Don't meddle in others' affairs."
Since coming to this World, Kong Xuan had met many Titled Douluo, but this was his first time directly encountering a malevolent Titled Douluo.
He took a deep breath, trying to remain calm.
"Senior." Kong Xuan slowly spoke, his voice steady: "I wonder how my classmate offended you, to warrant your personal intervention?"
The black-robed man chuckled, his laugh like metal scraping, sending shivers down one's spine.
"You are quite composed!"
He slightly raised his hand, and a wisp of black mist swirled from his fingertips: "I bear no ill will towards your classmate; I am merely taking her home."
The black mist spread like a living thing, exuding an eerie and sinister Aura.
In an instant, Kong Xuan thought of many things, and at the same time, he confirmed the other party's identity.
Evil Spirit Master!
This was a Titled Douluo-level Evil Spirit Master.
Shui Ling's Spirit Ability could absorb others' spirit power, or it could be described as devouring.
Such an ability, in Shrek Academy's judgment, was definitively an evil Spirit. A Spirit Master with such a Spirit was an Evil Spirit Master!
Clearly, this Evil Spirit Master also thought so, which was why he said he was taking her home.
But from Kong Xuan's observation, Shui Ling hadn't shown any signs of madness or bloodlust because of this Spirit; she was completely different from a so-called Evil Spirit Master.
Moreover, he himself had come here because of Shui Ling's cry for help; clearly, Shui Ling did not want to return to the Evil Spirit Masters' "big family."
Undoubtedly, the situation had now reached its worst.
Kong Xuan was likely going to confront this Titled Douluo-level Evil Spirit Master, and the other party should be a high-ranking member of the Holy Spirit Cult.
He just didn't know which of the twelve offerings and eight Grand Elders this person was.
Just as Kong Xuan was still pondering how to respond, the Evil Spirit Master opposite him spoke first.
"Kong Xuan!"
These two words sent a shiver through Kong Xuan; the other party actually knew his name.
Could it be that he himself had also been targeted by the Holy Spirit Cult? His Spirit didn't carry any evil Aura or function.
"The precious grandson of Silver Moon Douluo Kong Deming."
His subsequent words dispelled Kong Xuan's doubts. So, he was noticed because of Kong Deming.
"For the sake of Silver Moon Douluo, I won't make things difficult for you."
"But the affairs of my Holy Cult are not something you can meddle in."
As his voice fell, the terrifying Aura of a Titled Douluo crushed towards Kong Xuan, clearly intending to make Kong Xuan retreat due to the difficulty.
Even with Kong Xuan's formidable physique and Spirit Abyss Realm mental force, he couldn't help but take a few steps back at this moment.
But he didn't turn and leave; instead, he raised his head and looked directly into the crimson eyes hidden beneath the other party's hood.
"Since I'm here today, I will take my classmate with me."
"Boy, don't be ungrateful."
The Evil Spirit Master's tone suddenly turned fierce, and the threat in his words was no longer concealed: "Silver Moon Douluo's strength is very strong, but he is no match for my Holy Cult."