The four elders in black robes saw Meng Naihe instantly subdued by Yi Qin, their pupils contracting. Although Meng Naihe's strength was slightly inferior to theirs, the difference was marginal. Yi Qin's casual tone clearly indicated she didn't take Meng Naihe seriously. This meant the four of them were likely no match for Yi Qin either.
"Your Excellency, please show mercy," the elder in the black robe sighed in resignation and cupped his hands. His posture had become very humble.
"Now, can you take us to see the Empress you mentioned?" Yi Qin didn't release her grip, only shifting her gaze to the elder in the black robe and speaking.
"Qin Guang, the Empress is in a critical juncture. If anything goes wrong, can you bear the responsibility!" Meng Naihe shouted sternly as the elder in the black robe was about to nod.
"Noisy!" Yi Qin's eyes turned cold upon hearing this, and the strength in her hands instantly increased. In a flash, Meng Naihe's face turned ashen and contorted.
"Senior, please this way." Qin Guang hurriedly spoke up. Although Meng Naihe's strength was inferior to his, his status in the Ghost Realm was not low. If he died before his eyes, this matter would become extremely serious.
"Dare to spout one more nonsense, and no one will save you today." Yi Qin curled her lips and directly threw Meng Naihe aside with a cold snort, then walked up to Qin Guang and said, "Lead the way."
"Senior, please." Qin Guang quickly stepped aside to signal, while also glaring fiercely at Meng Naihe before following them with small steps.
"I think you should pray at this moment, pray that his sister is alright. Otherwise, your Ghost Realm might cease to exist," Jian Chi said in a low voice as he walked past Meng Naihe and stopped. Then, ignoring Meng Naihe's hateful gaze, he followed.
After Li Xuan and the other two disappeared, Meng Naihe's expression gradually calmed down. However, a trace of viciousness flashed in his eyes, and he quickly got up and left.
A few minutes later, Li Xuan and the other two followed Qin Guang and the other four to the rear of the palace.
Under Yi Qin's gaze, Qin Guang and the other four exchanged glances and simultaneously moved their hands. The next moment, a spiritual light shot into the void. Following that, a golden barrier appeared and then opened, revealing a natural stone cave to Li Xuan and the other two.
"You three, please enter." After the stone cave appeared, Qin Guang looked at Li Xuan and Yi Qin and said.
"Let's go in." Seeing Yi Qin nod, Li Xuan's figure moved, and he walked in.
Upon entering the stone cave, Li Xuan immediately felt several gazes directed at him. In the center of the area, there was a bright red wooden coffin.
Li Xuan was somewhat excited, yet also somewhat apprehensive. The moment he entered the stone cave, Li Xuan sensed Li Yao's aura. However, there was also a strange feeling within this aura.
"Qin Guang, how dare you bring outsiders here!" As Li Xuan was about to step forward to examine, a figure suddenly blocked his path and glared directly at Qin Guang, saying.
"I..." Qin Guang sighed with a troubled expression. Before he could finish speaking, Li Xuan's voice rang out.
"Get lost!"
"A mere early stage Martial Emperor, who gave you the courage to speak to this King like this!" The former frowned and then waved his sleeve, sending Li Xuan flying.
The aura of a Saint was undeniably revealed.
"Saint Envoy, you must not!" Qin Guang's pupils contracted sharply. Attacking Li Xuan in front of the people behind him, was he courting death?
As expected!
As Li Xuan was flung away, the coldness in Yi Qin's eyes intensified, and she instantly struck out with a palm.
Bang!
The next moment, the middle-aged man who had attacked looked down in terror. A bang sounded from within his body, and his body gradually turned into a blood mist from bottom to top. In less than five breaths, the middle-aged man completely dissipated.
Shock!
Qin Guang and the others turned pale, and even the remaining nine people inside the stone cave now looked at Yi Qin as if facing a formidable enemy.
"Go ahead." Yi Qin glanced at Li Xuan, and seeing that although Li Xuan had blood at the corner of his mouth, his gaze was still fixed on the wooden coffin, she spoke.
Li Xuan took a deep breath and then walked towards the wooden coffin again. This time, no one dared to stop him.
Soon, Li Xuan reached the wooden coffin. After hesitating for a moment, Li Xuan's eyes gradually firmed as he looked into the wooden coffin.
Upon looking, tears streamed down Li Xuan's eyes.
Inside the wooden coffin lay Li Yao.
Yi Qin let out a complex sigh, then slowly walked to the front of the wooden coffin. Looking at Li Yao lying within, Yi Qin's brow furrowed.
"This is... the Art of Fusion!"
Li Xuan heard this and immediately looked at Yi Qin, saying, "Senior, what is the Art of Fusion?"
Yi Qin fell silent upon hearing this. After a moment, she spoke, "The Art of Fusion is the merging of two souls. Once merged, the weaker soul will lose its dominance and ultimately disappear."
"Disappear?" Li Xuan's eyes sharpened upon hearing this.
Yi Qin nodded slightly, "Within your sister, there are currently two soul consciousnesses. One is your sister's, and the other soul consciousness is very powerful."
"The other one must be the Empress they spoke of, right?" Li Xuan's gaze immediately turned to Qin Guang and the others. According to Yi Qin's explanation, if this Art of Fusion concluded, wouldn't his sister Li Yao become someone else?
This act was essentially erasing Li Yao's existence!
Upon thinking of this, a strong killing intent appeared in Li Xuan's eyes.
"However, there is one more thing. Your sister's consciousness and the other consciousness within her seem to have similar auras," Yi Qin frowned.
"Your Excellency, to be frank, your sister is a reincarnation of a wisp of soul from our Ghost Realm's Empress. Otherwise, we would not have brought your sister back. Although your sister's consciousness will disappear after the Art of Fusion concludes, it will have no effect on her body," Qin Guang said.
Li Xuan sneered upon hearing this, "Then the one who awakens will be the Empress you spoke of, right? And my sister Li Yao will become a sacrifice for your Empress's awakening?"
"This..." Qin Guang was stunned and finally sighed helplessly, remaining silent. Li Xuan was correct; once the Empress awakened, Li Xuan's sister would disappear.
Seeing Qin Guang's expression, Li Xuan understood that he was right. Once the Art of Fusion concluded, Li Yao would completely disappear. For a moment, Li Xuan's sword energy began to churn.
"Don't worry, I have a way to stop this Art of Fusion." Sensing Li Xuan's aura becoming increasingly erratic, Yi Qin placed a hand on his shoulder. The next moment, Qing Xiao in Li Xuan's dantian also stopped, and the sword energy aura emanating from Li Xuan dissipated.
"Senior, will stopping this Art of Fusion have any impact on Yao'er?" Li Xuan asked hurriedly after taking a deep breath.
Yi Qin shook her head upon hearing this, "There will be some impact, more or less, but in the end, it can be considered a fortunate encounter. You don't need to worry, at least she is still your sister Li Yao. If she succeeds, those impacts will not be a big deal."
Li Xuan frowned, but soon accepted it. As long as Li Yao was still there, no matter what problems she had, she was still his sister!
"Your Excellency, although your strength is immense, our Ghost Realm will not allow you to disrupt the Empress's fusion!" At this moment, a figure appeared, looking at Yi Qin and speaking sternly. Behind him stood an old woman, who was none other than Meng Naihe.
Yi Qin turned around and glanced at the man, her gaze sweeping over Meng Naihe with a slight smile, "So, you've gone to fetch reinforcements."
"Hmm, there's still time." Yi Qin smiled, then looked down at Li Yao before looking at the man and saying, "Come, I'll give you an opportunity."
"Make your move."