The awkwardness persisted, but that was not the focal point. Yu Ci was still conversing with Gan Shi Zhen, trying to grasp the situation here. In a few sentences, he had seized the crux of the matter:

How to break the current deadlock?

In fact, the situation had already changed. His joining forces with Gan Shi Zhen had certainly exceeded the Demons' calculations. Moreover, after the Five-Thunder Talismans had shown their might, the Demons on the opposing side would inevitably adjust their tactics to regain absolute dominance.

During this period of chaos, when the old situation was changing and the new one had yet to form, there was an opportunity for Yu Ci and his companion.

If they missed this chance, they would likely face a siege from hundreds of Demons. Particularly according to Gan Shi Zhen's intelligence, there were at least three Golden Elixir Stage demons on the other side.

This was a headache-inducing number, but Yu Ci was more surprised by the female cultivator's description.

"The initial siege involved four, and you killed one? Master Gan, may I ask, what is your Cultivation Level?"

"Golden Elixir Upper Level, currently stuck at the bottleneck of Vacuum Walking," the female cultivator whispered.

Yu Ci smirked, once again confirming that this delicate-looking elder, had formidable combat abilities. Without the absolute suppression of rank, achieving such results and deterring the Demons for over ten days was truly remarkable.

The discomfort in addressing her did not last long. Yu Ci found that Master Gan was not one to put on airs. She would interact with others, but she preferred to stay quiet. More importantly, she did not mind letting others take the lead in conversation, turning herself into a thorough listener. Facing such a person, he did not need to change his communication style.

Once he understood this, his mind became more active. An idea began to sprout in his heart, gradually taking shape.

After weighing it in his mind a few times, Yu Ci felt that this idea had some feasibility. Or rather, it was the most practical plan he could think of in a short time.

Now, only one thing was missing: "Master Gan, do you have this kind of Elixir and Pill..."

His entire body shook, separating the Divine Soul from the flesh body, until the "membrane" was opened, and the Yin Spirit was released.

The transition from a physical perspective to a Yin Spirit perspective was natural. This "Birth of the Yin Spirit from the Fetal Garment", Yu Ci was getting more proficient at.

Since the day his Yin Spirit was released, he had tried it twice in ten days, but for safety reasons, he did not persist for too long. This time, with someone to guard the law, he took the opportunity to familiarize himself more. It felt quite good. The peripheral layer of Yang Qi also gradually seeped in, nourishing the Divine Soul. The feeling of fullness even made Yu Ci think that the Yin Spirit had solidified into a physical form.

"The Tianjun Zheng Law of the Four Clarity Sect truly lives up to its reputation."

The "Tianjun Zheng Law" of the Four Clarity Sect was one of the famous methods for soul gathering and spirit calming. Yu Ci originally wanted to ask the female cultivator if there were Elixirs and Pills like the "Soul Soothing Pill" that were beneficial for the release of the Yin Spirit. However, he did not expect Gan Shi Zhen to be proficient in this method. After she used it, its effect was even better than the "Soul Soothing Pill".

Gan Shi Zhen, a woman, gazed at the Shadowy Ghost, her brows furrowing in concern. "This is too risky!" she exclaimed. "You've only recently entered the Nature-Connecting Upper Stage. Your Divine Soul is unstable, your magic weak, and you hardly have the strength to defend yourself. The Demons have a keen sense of perception. If you were discovered by a Soul Devourer creature, you..."

"Why are you worrying so much, Master Uncle?"

Before the female cultivator, Yu Ci, a man, was becoming more and more uninhibited. His Shadowy Ghost circled in the void for several weeks, familiarizing himself with the sensation while laughing,

"Avoiding the Demons' perception is not difficult, I have my ways. Besides, who says I can't defend myself?"

With a casual stroke, the Shadowy Ghost drew a brilliant Divine Light, and a Talisman was instantly inscribed.

This was a "Five-orientation Telepathizing Talisman". The symbol initially combined elements of the Cloud Thunder Script, Dragon Phoenix Scripts, and Monster and Ghost Scripts. It was originally the most complex Talisman known to Yu Ci, but now he was adept at using it, even in his Yin Spirit State, without any hindrance.

With the aid of this symbol, Yu Ci's Yin Spirit Sensing became even sharper. The pulsations of living beings within several miles could hardly escape his notice. Then, with a thought, the Five-Thunder Talismans previously sealed in the Divine Bronze Mirror flew out from the cyan light and hovered above the Yin Spirit's head.

After being enhanced nine times by the Qi Leading Method, the Five-Thunder Talismans were more akin to Five Thunder Beads. Although far from the terrifying Thunder Pearl possessed by Elder Jie Liang, they floated above his head, surrounded by electric light, the size of a fist. Layers of purple light radiated from the core, creating an imposing sight.

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Gan Shi Zhen's beautiful brows furrowed, "This will make it even harder to conceal."

Seeing her expression, Yu Ci laughed heartily, no longer teasing her. He chanted a spell, and the Thunder Pearl above his head crackled and buzzed. Suddenly, a layer of lightning net unfolded, falling down and covering the Qi of Yang, fortified by the female cultivator's "Heavenly Principle Law". The purple light and electric radiance suddenly brightened, and then, along with the Thunder Pearl above his head, disappeared.

This "Wind Thunder Heavenly Robe", woven from Thunder and Lightning, served both offensive and defensive purposes and was a variation of the Five-Thunder Talismans, taught by Elder Jie Liang. Yu Ci had previously used it with some lack of skill, but in the Yin Spirit State, his senses were sharp, deeply connected with the Primordial Qi of the outside world, making the use of the Talisman even smoother.

Upon seeing this, Gan Shi Zhen finally felt somewhat reassured. She didn't mind Yu Ci's flamboyant display, and instead praised him lightly:

"Your mastery in talismanic arts has truly reached an advanced level."

Pausing a moment, she brought up another matter: "Now that your Yin Spirit has formed, which path do you plan to choose?"

After the formation of the Yin Spirit, a cultivator's cultivation would generally head in two directions.

One was known as 'Divine Power', the other as 'Immortality'.

The former focused on cultivating around the Yin Spirit, actively exploring the potential of the Divine Soul, connecting it with the Primordial Qi of heaven and earth. This would result in unpredictable resonances, giving birth to Divine Power. This power could control clouds, summon lightning, move mountains, and overturn seas. However, there were limitations on the cultivation level of the flesh body, and many eventually chose to abandon their flesh bodies, cultivating a "Yang Spirit" in pursuit of longevity. Those who chose this path found that proficiency in talismanic arts was an excellent foundation, making many subsequent cultivation practices much more effective.

The latter emphasized the unity of vital essence and spirit, without particularly highlighting the role of the Yin Spirit. It involved refining the Divine Soul while also diligently cultivating the flesh body, advancing on both fronts simultaneously. This path led to the sanctification of the flesh body. At its most profound levels, one could 'Ingest the Universe and Exhale Evil Spirits', unleashing power that could move wind and thunder, an ultimate might.

Both paths had their own merits and until one reached the Vacuum Walking Realm, the differences were not significant, but merely a matter of emphasis. For Yu Ci, these paths were still far in the future. He had plenty of time to choose and consider. For now, he needed to focus his energy on the issue of the Demons.

With a smile towards Gan Shi Zhen, Yu Ci's Yin Spirit suddenly disappeared.

The flight of the Yin Spirit was an incredibly liberating experience. Unhindered by the limitations of the flesh body, it could pass through wood and stone, fly in the sky, and hide underground. This sense of boundless freedom and omnipresence was intoxicating. Many cultivators in the world chose the path of 'Divine Power' for the love of this feeling.

Yu Ci also enjoyed this sensation, but he knew better than to get carried away.

In the atmosphere and within the layers of soil, invisible "Demon Soul Silk" floated, dense and seemingly endless. It was impossible to avoid, but it had little effect on intangible entities like the Yin Spirit.

Yu Ci easily left the range of the "Demon Soul Silk Net", bypassing the first line of defense of the Demons, and headed towards the periphery.

Along the way, Yu Ci used the "Five-orientation Telepathizing Talisman" to enhance his perception, while a large bird overhead provided a bird's eye view of the entire landscape. With a combination of far and near, and careful vigilance, the Demons wandering in the mountains had difficulty discovering his trace. Even for those with particularly sharp senses, he was able to avoid them in time.

Nevertheless, he also saw, just as Gan Shi Zhen (a female) had said, that the demons in this place were incredibly powerful. At least, if you count the three Golden Elixir Stage demons, regardless of the cost, if they were to swarm, a female cultivator might not have been able to hold out until today. The occurrence of this situation suggests that the opposing demons possess considerable intelligence, at least smart enough to value their lives. On the other hand, it's also possible that they are not entirely united, and some might be interested in preserving their strength—of course, this is just speculation.

What can be certain is that such a group of demons gathered here must have a purpose. However, Yu Ci (a male) does not care about these. His current priority is to break out. In his plan, it doesn't matter what the demons do, as long as their reactions follow the usual logic.

In the blink of an eye, nearly half an hour had passed. Yu Ci, relying on his memory, flew over a mountain, already tens of miles away from the encirclement of demons.

"Where is it, where is it?"

Muttering in his heart, Yu Ci was actually somewhat anxious. He couldn't predict how his intervention would affect the group of demons, and if they decided to encircle and attack, even though the damage would be severe, Gan Shi Zhen, including his flesh body on the other side, would undoubtedly be unfortunate.

Now it's a race against time!

In the sky, the previously obedient bird suddenly emitted a harsh cawing sound, flapping its wings and flying sideways, no longer obeying Yu Ci's command.

But Yu Ci was not angry, but rather happy, because he had found his target! Without any hesitation, he activated a talisman, and a bolt of lightning tore through the sky, striking that area.

Almost at the same time, tens of miles away, a booming sound of explosive energy erupted, echoing through the mountains, surging incessantly.

Yu Ci's heart trembled, just about to turn back, when a earth-shattering roar shook the mountain, the echoes layered, and even more powerful, suppressing the distant explosion.

From the depths of the clouds and mist, Ghost Beasts strolled out. The previous lightning hadn't caused it any harm, but its red eyes were like burning fire, staring dead at Yu Ci's shadowy ghost.

With another roar, the massive body turned into a gust of wind, tearing through the clouds and mist, and charged straight at him.

The Yin Spirit's movement speed was already quite impressive, but under the Ghost Beasts' high speed, it still couldn't avoid it and was completely penetrated by the rolling giant body.

Due to lack of effective control, the extremely pure Illusion Power of Rakshasa burned fiercely. But compared to the completely useless flesh body collision, this flame, transitioning from gray to pale white, scorched the Yin Spirit, making Yu Ci feel a chill, as if a ghost fire was breeding.

He snorted, Yu Ci suppressed this feeling, and flew back the way he had come. The shadow flickered several times, but the Ghost Beasts were able to collide with it at an incredibly high speed every time. The burning Illusion Power of Rakshasa, however, posed a real threat.

Yu Ci gathered the Qi of Yang to protect the Yin Spirit, without looking back, only when the illusion fire was at its most unbearable, he dived into the ground, quickly flew out again, constantly baiting the Ghost Beasts' anger, and rushed towards the battlefield that had just opened in the distance.