in2ebook Chapter 201 The contract begins, and a dangerous road is in sight
Chapter 201 The contract begins, and a dangerous road is in sight
"You're finally here..." Lei Yi's voice was deep and hoarse, like a demon from ancient times, completely devoid of his usual gentleness. He stood up abruptly, the magic crystal in his hand gleaming brightly, reflecting his strange and unpredictable expression.
Dongfang Liuli's heart nearly skipped a beat. She had never seen Lei Yi like this before, and the unfamiliarity frightened her. But she quickly regained her composure. With a wave of her slender hand, a pale blue light enveloped the two of them. "Lei Yi, hold on! This is the magic crystal affecting your mind!"
Lei Yi ignored her and just stared at the corner of the room. There, a thick dark aura was slowly condensing, and a hideous face vaguely emerged in the distorted air.
"Hehehe... I didn't expect that you could actually sense my presence." The cold and harsh voice echoed in the room, making people shudder.
"Who are you? Why are you hiding in the magic crystal?" Lei Yi asked sternly, enduring the stabbing pain in his head.
"Who am I? You will find out soon, but before that..." The black shadow suddenly pounced on Lei Yi, but was blocked by the light curtain, and let out a sharp and piercing hiss, "I will take away your soul first and make you my puppet!"
Dongfang Liuli's face was solemn. The strength of this evil force far exceeded her expectations. She gripped her sword tightly, her clear eyes gleaming with determination. "If you want to hurt him, you'll have to get past me first!"
At this moment, a faint voice came from the other corner of the room, with a hint of trembling and fear, "Save...save me..."
The voice was as weak as a candle in the wind, as if it would go out at any time, but it also carried a hint of inexplicable sadness and helplessness, which made people feel pity.
Lei Yi was slightly startled and turned his gaze towards the direction where the sound came from. He saw a blurry ball of light huddled in the corner, with a faint light flickering, as if it would disappear at any time.
"Be careful, there's a trap!" Dongfang Liuli frowned slightly and warned, the longsword in her hand glowing brighter as she watched the ball of light warily. The Ghost Lord's methods were sinister and treacherous; who knew if this was another trap?
Lei Yi naturally understood this, but he had a vague feeling that the voice didn't come from the Ghost Lord, but from someone else. Perhaps it came from the innocent souls imprisoned by the Ghost Lord?
"Liuli, I know what you're worried about, but I can't just stand by and watch it die." Lei Yi turned to look at Dongfang Liuli, his eyes determined. "If it's truly an enemy, we can just take advantage of its own tactics. If it's innocent, we can't just stand by and watch."
Dongfang Liuli opened her mouth and wanted to persuade him again, but seeing the determination in Lei Yi's eyes, she finally sighed and nodded, "Okay, I trust your judgment, but you must be careful."
Lei Yi smiled slightly, gave her a reassuring look, and then walked cautiously towards the ball of light. He was extremely careful with every step he took, while secretly mobilizing the power of the magic crystal to prepare for any unexpected situation.
As the distance got closer, the ball of light gradually became clearer, and a human figure could be vaguely seen, but the face could not be seen clearly. Only a faint whimpering sound could be heard, and it looked pitiful.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Lei Yi slowed down his pace and spoke softly, his tone as gentle as if he was comforting a frightened deer.
Hearing his voice, the ball of light seemed to tremble, then slowly raised its head, revealing a pale face. It was the face of a young woman, with delicate features, but completely bloodless. Her hollow eyes were filled with fear and despair, which made people feel pity.
"Please... save me..." The woman's voice was weak, as if she had used up all her strength.
Lei Yi's heart softened, and he was about to step forward to investigate when he suddenly felt a palpitation in his heart, and alarm bells rang in his mind. Almost instinctively, he stepped back and shouted, "You're not her! Who are you?!"
Before he could finish his words, the ball of light suddenly exploded, transforming into a blood-red light that rushed towards Lei Yi with lightning speed. A ferocious, terrifying face flashed through the blood-red light, accompanied by a chilling sneer: "Too late! Die!" The blood-red light was extremely fast, and despite Lei Yi's quick reaction, it still grazed his shoulder, instantly tearing his skin and staining his clothes with blood. He groaned and stumbled back, his face slightly pale.
"Lei Yi!" Dongfang Liuli exclaimed, thrusting the longsword out like a flash of lightning. The sharp sword energy forced the blood-red light back. The blood-red light tumbled several times in mid-air before recondensing into a humanoid form. It was a man in a blood-red robe, his face grim and his eyes burning with rage.
"You despicable human, how dare you ruin my good deeds!" The Blood Shadow Demon Soul roared with gritted teeth, his voice as cold and piercing as if it came from the Nine Nether Hell.
Dongfang Liuli stood guard in front of Lei Yi, a cold glint in her beautiful eyes. "How dare a mere evil spirit act so presumptuously here!" Before she finished speaking, she flashed, transforming into a shadow, engaging the Blood Shadow Demonic Soul in a tangle. Swords flashed, demonic energy surged, and the two figures intertwined, making it difficult to determine the winner.
Lei Yi clutched his wound, sat cross-legged, and channeled the power of the magic crystal within him to suppress the injury. He watched the battle with a solemn gaze, but a turbulent storm surged within him. The attack from the Blood Shadow Demon Soul seemed to resonate with the soul contract within him, causing him to feel an inexplicable throbbing.
Could it be that the appearance of this Blood Shadow Demon Soul is related to the soul contract?
A bold guess arose in Lei Yi's mind. He recalled the images he had seen in the magic crystal before, the imprisoned souls, the painful wails, and that mysterious voice...
All of this seems to point to one place - the cemetery of souls!
Lei Yi took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the uneasiness in his heart, and said to Dongfang Liuli, "Liuli, help me hold him back, I'll be back soon!"
Although Dongfang Liuli didn't know what he was going to do, she had absolute trust in Lei Yi and nodded in agreement without hesitation. Her sword's momentum shifted, and she attacked the Blood Shadow Demon Soul with even greater ferocity, entangling it tightly.
Lei Yi took the opportunity to stand up, regardless of his injuries, and resolutely turned around and ran towards the Soul Cemetery. He knew that there were unknown dangers there, but he had no other choice.
Only by unlocking the secret of the soul contract can he completely break free from the control of the Shadow Ghost Lord and protect himself and Dongfang Liuli!
He took firm steps and his figure gradually disappeared into the darkness, leaving only Dongfang Liuli, struggling to hold on in the battle with the Blood Shadow Demon Soul.
Ahead lies a cemetery of souls lurking in peril; behind lies a battle where life and death are uncertain. Can Lei Yi succeed?