Immortal Mansion Royal Beast

In the desolate underground of the far western desert, Lou Yuan was in a difficult situation.

The terrifying gust of wind came suddenly, bringing with it a powerful force that could destroy anything. The heavy sand in the wind seemed to have infinite destructive power. Once it hit a person, the person would end up with loose air all over.

Although Lou Yuan had reached the perfect stage of foundation building and possessed considerable magical power, he knew that he could not resist such a strong wind.

It is difficult for man to fight against heaven. The more he practiced, the more Lou Yuan understood this truth. So he could only hide obediently deep underground, hoping that this storm would pass as soon as possible.

However, the gusts of wind in the desolate desert often lasted for several months. After a few days, seeing that the gusts of wind still did not stop, Lou Yuan had no choice but to use the earth escape technique to travel underground and explore at the same time.

Underground in this desolate desert, life quietly emerges in a unique way.

When Lou Yuan was burrowing underground, the most common things he saw were some fungi emitting faint light.

These fungi are like stars in the dark. They rely on special nutrients and water underground to grow, showing tenacious vitality.

Then, there is a group of small underground insects. They are small in size, agile in movement, and can move freely in the cracks of the soil.

These insects have a unique way of survival. They feed on underground humus and fungi, forming a tiny but vibrant ecosystem.

There are also crystal clear underground rivers, unique species of spiritual fish, and special hunters, which together constitute the underground life circle.

In the darkness underground, several days had passed and Lou Yuan was staying in a mezzanine of an underground river. He was holding a few spiritual fish he had just caught and was roasting them with spiritual fire.

The spiritual fire danced, emitting a warm light, illuminating the small space.

While flipping the grilled fish, Lou Yuan said thoughtfully, "According to the situation, the resources here are quite abundant. There shouldn't be no forces occupying it, unless there are unknown dangers that we can't see. Do you think I'm right, Old Ghost?"

The Master Wan Zhu standing by transformed into a fist-sized white jade spider, staring at the grilled fish in Lou Yuan's hand in a trance.

After being reincarnated as a spider in this life, his taste has indeed changed a lot. He is not lucky enough to enjoy such delicious food.

After a long while, Master Wan Zhu slowly spoke in a mature voice: "There is definitely danger. There is no such thing as not being dangerous when you go out on an adventure, but I guarantee that you will not die."

After hearing what Master Wan Zhu said, Lou Yuan chuckled. He felt much more at ease with this old ghost by his side.

The spiritual fish gave off an enticing aroma when roasted over the spiritual fire. Lou Yuan took a bite and the tender fish meat melted in his mouth, bringing a sense of satisfaction.

Lou Yuan smiled and invited: "Would you like some? It's delicious."

Master Wan Zhu just snorted. Now that he was reincarnated as a spider, his taste had changed. He preferred to eat soft, juicy and fresh food.

Just as Lou Yuan was about to continue enjoying the grilled fish, his expression suddenly froze, and he heard Master Wan Zhu's reminder: "Wait, it seems someone is coming, don't eat anymore."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lou Yuan reacted quickly. The moment he realized the special situation, he immediately stopped what he was doing and decisively extinguished the spiritual fire.

Darkness instantly enveloped the underground river. Lou Yuan turned around and disappeared into the surrounding soil like a ghost. His movements were light and agile, without making any sound.

At this moment, Master Wanzhu also quickly jumped onto Lou Yuan's head. The man and the spider cooperated very well, as if they had rehearsed it countless times.

In the soil, Lou Yuan restrained his breath and quietly observed the movements here.

A few breaths later, a man in a black robe and a dragon-head mask appeared as expected.

He stood quietly in the middle of the dark river, his black robe fluttering slightly in the faint air flow, and his eyes behind the mask seemed to be examining everything around him.

The man tilted his head slightly, as if listening to something. His movements were slow and graceful, yet carried an indescribable sense of oppression.

The sound of flowing water in the underground river seemed particularly clear at this moment, as if playing a low melody for the appearance of this mysterious man.

Lou Yuan cursed inwardly "Damn it" in his heart. He had already realized that the man in black robe was actually a Jindan cultivator, and the other party had already unfolded his own alchemy field.

This was really bad luck. Lou Yuan hurriedly used a secret technique to communicate with the old ghost above his head: "Old ghost, are you sure you can kill him?"

Master Wan Zhu almost rolled his eyes. He responded, "This is a golden elixir, not a cabbage. I'm just a spider. Do you expect that from me?"

Lou Yuan's heart sank, he also understood the horror of facing a Jindan cultivator. Although he was confident in his own cultivation, but he was in the late stage of foundation building and was fighting against an unknown Jindan cultivator, so there was a high chance of failure.

At this moment, the monk with the dragon-head mask slowly spoke, his voice echoing in the dark river: "Daoyou are so leisurely and elegant, grilling fish here, I smelled the fragrance and came here, but Daoyou is avoiding me like this, why?"

Although his words were calm, they carried an unquestionable majesty.

When Lou Yuan and Master Wan Zhu heard these words in the soil, their hearts sank. They knew that they had been discovered by the Jindan cultivator and it was no longer possible to hide.

Lou Yuan took a deep breath, communicated with Master Wanzhu using secret techniques, and then slowly emerged from the soil.

He showed a perfectly awkward smile on his face, and bowed to the monk with the dragon-head mask, saying, "Please don't blame me, senior. I was just afraid of your extraordinary aura, so I avoided you."

The monk with the dragon-head mask narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Lou Yuan. His gaze seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts, making Lou Yuan feel a chill.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" asked the monk.

Lou Yuan calmed down and replied, "I am Yuan Lou, a junior. I came here by mistake while trying to avoid the wind in the desolate desert. I wonder if you have any advice for me?"

On the surface, Lou Yuan tried his best to remain calm, reflecting the reaction that a Foundation Establishment cultivator should have at the moment, but in his heart he was thinking about how to deal with this powerful Jindan cultivator, and whether he could take him down by cooperating with Wan Zhu.

"Yuan Lou? A pseudonym, right? But it doesn't matter. I am Shangguan Yuanlong, a disciple of the Shangguan family in Black Wind Valley. This is our Shangguan family's affiliated territory. You should report your presence here to us and get permission."

Shangguan Yuanlong, the monk wearing a dragon-head mask, spoke with unquestionable majesty in his tone.

"Ah, this piece of land belongs to your family?" Lou Yuan asked in disbelief.

It was really hard for him to imagine that there was a family claiming territory underground in this desolate desert.

Lou Yuan secretly wondered in his heart how powerful the Shangguan family was that they could actually designate this mysterious area as their subordinate territory.

Shangguan Yuanlong raised his chin slightly, seeming satisfied with Lou Yuan's surprise.

"Yes, this area was discovered by my Shangguan family after several generations of exploration, so it is naturally our territory. You have entered without permission, which is a violation. However, considering that you are unaware, I can give you a chance."

Lou Yuan's heart tightened. He didn't know what opportunity Shangguan Yuanlong was talking about. He asked cautiously, "What opportunity do you mean, senior?"

Shangguan Yuanlong was silent for a few breaths and then slowly said: "Come with me to the family territory to show your identity. Then if you can work for my Shangguan family and do a few things, I can promise you to stay here."

Lou Yuan felt depressed. Why did he have to work before he could look for opportunities? How could he have the body of a holy ox or horse?

However, he also understood his current situation. Since this was the Shangguan family's territory, and the Shangguan family was a force in the Black Wind Valley, their roots were indeed strong and he seemed unable to afford to offend them.

Lou Yuan pondered for a moment, weighing the pros and cons, wondering whether he should just pretend to be a snake and fool around for the time being. So Lou Yuan raised his head, looked at Shangguan Yuanlong, and bowed slightly, saying:

"Since Senior said so, I will obey your order. But I don't know what Senior needs me to do."

Shangguan Yuanlong raised the corner of his mouth slightly, as if he was satisfied with Lou Yuan's tact.

"I will tell you the details when we get to the family territory. Now, follow me."

After saying that, Shangguan Yuanlong turned and walked in one direction.

'Now, do it!'

The moment Shangguan Yuanlong turned around, thousands of spiders leaped high from above Lou Yuan's head, and a spider web of magical power was instantly activated, attacking Shangguan Yuanlong.

Lou Yuan was shocked, but he reacted immediately and cooperated with Wan Zhu's actions.

'The Thousand Layers Earth Waterfall Cage!'

At the moment when the spider web magic of thousands of spiders shot out, Lou Yuan did not hesitate to use the "Ultimate Thousand Layers - Earth Waterfall Cage".

The surrounding soil suddenly surged and swept towards Shangguan Yuanlong like a raging wave. The waves of soil quickly condensed into a solid cage, trapping Shangguan Yuanlong inside.

Shangguan Yuanlong obviously did not expect that Lou Yuan and Wan Zhu would suddenly launch such a swift attack.

While he was entangled in the spider web, he was also trapped in the earth waterfall cage, and his movements were restricted for a while. His eyes were wide open and his aura was fluctuating violently as he tried to break free.

However, Lou Yuan and Wan Zhu would not give him a chance. Wan Zhu kept spitting out more spider webs to strengthen the restraint on Shangguan Yuanlong, while Lou Yuan continued to inject spiritual power to maintain the solidity of the earth waterfall cage.

"Do you think you can trap me like this? You are so naive!"

Shangguan Yuanlong roared, and a powerful force burst out from his body. He tried to break free from the restraints, but he couldn't break free.

Then there is a problem. How can a Jindan cultivator be unable to break free from the magic cast by Lou Yuan, a cultivator in the late foundation building stage?

Seeing this, Lou Yuan realized it belatedly. He sneered:

"Fellow Daoist Shangguan? I'm afraid it's also fake, right?"

Seeing that he couldn't break free, Shangguan Yuanlong stopped moving and asked in confusion: "How did you find out my weakness?"

Lou Yuan's eyes were full of vigilance, and he said slowly: "How could a Jindan cultivator be so easily trapped by the magic of a late foundation-building cultivator like me? It's really too strange.

Moreover, your appearance was full of doubts from the very beginning. How could it be such a coincidence that someone from the Shangguan family would appear in the desolate desert underground?

The most important thing is that the clothes you are wearing are from many years ago and no one wears them anymore."

The styles of Taoist robes in the world of immortal cultivation also have a fashion cycle. The robes Shangguan Yuanlong is wearing at this moment are probably equivalent to the Renaissance. From the perspective of today's people, they have been out of date for too long.

The spiders also landed on Lou Yuan's shoulders, making subtle noises, as if communicating something with him. Lou Yuan nodded slightly and continued to say to Shangguan Yuanlong:

"Who are you? Or what are you? Why do you want to pretend to be Shangguan Yuanlong?"

Shangguan Yuanlong was silent for a moment, then suddenly let out a sinister laugh:

"Hehe, I didn't expect you to see through me. If that's the case, there's no need to pretend anymore."

After saying that, Shangguan Yuanlong's figure began to become blurred, and a strange aura spread.

Lou Yuan stared closely at Shangguan Yuanlong's changes, secretly accumulating strength in his hands, ready to deal with any danger that might arise at any time.

As Shangguan Yuanlong's figure gradually disappeared, a gloomy and terrifying ghost appeared in front of them. The ghost was emitting black mist all over his body and his eyes were flashing with strange light.

Lou Yuan's heart tightened. The aura emitted by the ghost made him feel very uneasy. Master Wanzhu also stared at the ghost vigilantly, ready to attack at any time.

"Shangguan Yuanlong? Are you the remnant of his dead soul, or have you already devoured it?"

The ghost's eyes, which were flashing with strange light, stared at Lou Yuan and Wan Zhu, and slowly said:

"Hmph, Shangguan Yuanlong? His soul has long been devoured by me. Now I am neither his remnant soul nor just him. I am the master of this underground world. All of you intruders will become my prey."

At this moment, the nervousness on Lou Yuan's face disappeared, revealing a sly smile, and said to Master Wan Zhu who was sitting on his shoulder:

"Hehe, you are really stupid. You say anything when you are easily provoked. You are really brainless. Dealing with ghosts and spirits is your specialty. Now you will have a feast too."

Wan Zhu also started to complain:

"At first, I was almost intimidated by him. The dragon-head mask on his face is a rare treasure. It should be the real magic weapon carried by Shangguan Yuanlong. This ghost took advantage of it. In fact, his real strength is only equivalent to the late stage of foundation building. No wonder he wants you to follow him. I guess he is not sure of capturing you, so he plans to take you to a place where more ghosts gather to deal with you properly."

Lou Yuan was also a little scared at this time. Just at that moment, he was indeed tempted and almost got deceived.

"You deserve to die, Thousand Layer Explosion!"

Thinking of this, Lou Yuan shouted angrily, clenched his fists suddenly, and used his magic more domineeringly.

The powerful spiritual energy fluctuations rushed towards the ghost like a surging wave, and the air seemed to be buzzing with this force.

The thousands of spiders took off like a flash of lightning and stretched out their tiny fangs towards the controlled ghosts.

The fangs flashed with cold light, as if they could penetrate everything. With just one bite, it tore off a palm-sized piece of dark mist from the ghost's body.

The spiders bit tightly on the dark mist torn from the ghost, and their small claws chewed hard, making a slight "crunching" sound.

The dark mist in its mouth was like delicious food, and it swallowed it greedily.

As the dark mist entered its belly, a strange glow appeared on the spider's body, and its eyes flashed with excitement, as if it was enjoying a feast.

Its movements were swift and precise, constantly tearing more of the dark mist from the ghost and swallowing it quickly.

The ghost struggled painfully under the attack of thousands of spiders, but could not escape the deadly devouring. The thousands of spiders were like a hungry hunter and would not miss any opportunity to eat.

At this time, the ghost saw himself being devoured by thousands of spiders and his power gradually dissipated, and he began to beg for mercy.

His originally eerie voice was now trembling and urgent, carrying endless fear and despair, echoing like a ghost's lament in this dim underground space.

"You can't do this to me, I'm Shangguan Yuanlong! You can't be so cruel, please let me live."

The ghost cried miserably and twisted its body, which seemed to be there and not there, as if making its last struggle.

His eyes, which were flashing with strange light, were now full of pleading, and the black mist became disordered because of his panic.

The spider turned a deaf ear and continued to eat frantically. Its figure looked particularly terrifying in the dim underground world. The dark mist kept disappearing in its mouth, as if it was sucked into a bottomless black hole. The power of the ghost was gradually weakening, and it finally became dying.

When the last trace of dark mist was devoured by the Ten Thousand Spiders, they stopped moving. They stood there quietly, their bodies emitting a lazy aura.

"Done, it's delicious, it's a pity you can't eat it, otherwise I would let you try it."

The voice of the spider was particularly clear in this silent underground space. Its small body was shaking slightly, as if it was still savoring the "feast" it had just had.

Lou Yuan silently picked up the fallen dragon head mask and looked at it carefully.