Reborn Medicine King

"Uncle..."    

Gu Xie absorbed Wan Chengfeng's spirit into himself and then charged at the opponent without hesitation. The adversary, sensing Gu Xie's approach, smirked and rushed forward instead of retreating.    

Wan Chengfeng had already reached a formidable level, and with the added power of the formation, he could almost bridge the gap between them. Clearly, he wanted to test his newfound strength, and Gu Xie seemed like the perfect opponent.    

Gu Xie's entire body glowed with a golden light, his expression calm as he swiftly closed the distance. He extended his palm and struck.    

The opponent didn't dodge but met the attack head-on. The force he wielded was terrifying, far surpassing what Wan Chengfeng had once possessed, highlighting the difference in their understanding of the natural order.    

Bam—    

The clash of their palms echoed loudly, yet Gu Xie stood firm while the opponent's body shuddered. In the next moment, the spirit in black was forcibly expelled from Wan Chengfeng's body.    

Gu Xie sneered, "Showing off in front of an expert!"    

The spirit attempted to return to its body, but Gu Xie pulled Wan Chengfeng's body back and tossed it to Jiang Fann behind him.    

She didn't hesitate, charging directly at the spirit with a clear goal: to follow Jiang Fann's order and eliminate the opponent.    

The spirit never imagined that, having nearly fused with the body, it would be forcibly expelled. The opponent used a unique method that targeted the spirit directly, and their bloodline power was overwhelming.    

Jiang Fann breathed a sigh of relief. Gu Xie was incredibly reliable. The opponent had no idea of Gu Xie's true identity; otherwise, they wouldn't have been so careless. Gu Xie was a formidable force, a top-tier bloodline restored after consuming the royal blood of three demonic clans.    

Even someone as strong as Xiao Mo was completely restrained by her power, capable of having her strength devoured, let alone this insignificant spirit.    

When Jiang Fann released his demonic form, it absorbed two demonic artifacts, but Gu Xie, from the Mortal Separating Stage, ambushed and expelled them. This spirit, still unstable, was no match.    

"Ridiculous!" Jiang Fann mocked, then protected Wan Chengfeng's body. He glanced at Xiao Mo, who, despite being suppressed by the body, was holding her own.    

He then approached Wan Xin and, seeing her state, said directly, "Why are you crying? Your uncle is fine."    

Even though Wan Chengfeng hadn't woken up yet, Wan Xin was already aware that with Jiang Fann around, Wan Chengfeng should be fine. Unfortunately, the formation was linked to the palace's grand array, and Jiang Fann couldn't break it directly. He advised Wan Xin to be cautious and then transferred Wan Chengfeng's body into a pocket dimension. With the power of the immortal herb, the body would remain unaffected.    

The spirit, relying on the array's power, continuously hindered Gu Xie's attacks. Jiang Fann knew it was time for him to act. Gripping the God-Slaying Blade, he unleashed the Devil God Spell, fully activating the power of divine blood. With a low shout, he opened his domain, enveloping the entire hall.    

In that instant, the array's operation seemed to slow down, but only Jiang Fann knew that facing such an array and the celestial corpse, his spiritual strength was depleting at a visible rate and couldn't be sustained for long. However, a brief moment was all he needed. His form vanished mysteriously, and with the Chapter of Body Arts enhancing his domain, Jiang Fann's speed became astonishingly fast.    

The spirit's attention was entirely on Gu Xie, unable to multitask. Gu Xie relentlessly pursued, and the bone technique was bizarre, leaving the spirit overwhelmed. The sudden changes around him were startling, but he had no chance to respond.    

In the next moment, a figure silently appeared behind him, trapping him between Gu Xie and the newcomer. The Blade of the God Slayer swung directly at him, its light flashing as it aimed for his head. Unable to dodge in time, he shifted to the side, and the blade struck his shoulder, severing his arm instantly.    

At this point, Gu Xie broke through the barrier in front of him and advanced, using golden spiritual energy to restrain him. The man's body glowed with a dark light as he tried to resist, but he couldn't break free from Gu Xie's hold.    

Meanwhile, the corpse fighting with Xiao Mo unleashed enhanced spiritual energy, forcing Xiao Mo back before turning to charge at Gu Xie. However, before it could take more than a few steps, Xiao Mo caught up and blocked its path, releasing spiritual energy to hold it in place.    

Realizing he couldn't resist, the spirit hurriedly spoke, "I think..." But before he could finish, bone spikes emerged from Gu Xie's palm, piercing through the spirit without giving it a chance to negotiate, erasing its spiritual sense.    

As the spirit's power dissipated, the corpse fighting Xiao Mo collapsed to the ground, clearly losing control, and the surrounding formations ceased to function. Gu Xie absorbed the remaining power and turned to Jiang Fann, saying, "Master, I've completed the task."    

Jiang Fann took out Wan Chengfeng's body and handed it to Gu Xie.    

"Can you send his spirit back?"    

Gu Xie nodded. "It's simple. However, once he returns to his body, he'll need a few days to stabilize his spirit."    

"No problem! I'll leave it to you."    

Gu Xie released Wan Chengfeng's spirit and merged it with his body. For someone of her level, this was a straightforward task.    

As Gu Xie helped stabilize Wan Chengfeng's spirit, the formation in the hall shifted. Wan Xin was released, while the body that had been fighting with Xiao Mo was enveloped by the formation's power and slowly sank into the ground. Xiao Mo tried to intervene but was too late, and the body vanished before everyone’s eyes.    

However, it didn’t reappear, which reassured Jiang Fann. It seemed everything was returning to normal, and with the spirit gone, it felt like the situation was resolved.    

Wan Xin looked at Wan Chengfeng with concern.    

She asked Jiang Fann, "Is my uncle okay?"    

Jiang Fann nodded. "Don't worry. If you're fine, he will be too."    

Xiao Mo returned to Jiang Fann's side and said, "Master, it seems like the power of the formation is resetting. I'm not sure what changes will occur next."    

"Let's head up the mountain in a bit. There might be something valuable left behind, and we could find some good opportunities."    

The Eternal Garment suddenly spoke, "Back in the day, we destroyed two of that big shot's three souls. There should still be one left, though we don't know where it's hiding. It might even be nearby, watching us."    

The Martial Decree added, "She's right. We need to be cautious. Since things have come this far, there's no need to hold back. We must eliminate the last soul to prevent any future trouble."    

Jiang Fann sensed the formation within the grand hall and, after confirming there was no overwhelming power present, communicated directly with Lin Zhan and Xiao Ai.    

"Enter the formation. While observing it, see if you can detect the presence of the soul they mentioned. Let me know immediately if you find anything."    

"No problem!"    

Jiang Fann infused spiritual strength into the formation, then released it, allowing Lin Zhan and the others to enter the palace's formation. If there truly was another soul, it was likely hiding within this hall.    

Earlier, Wan Chengfeng had been successfully possessed. If Jiang Fann hadn't arrived quickly, the other soul would have rushed to merge, increasing its power.    

Wan Chengfeng awoke from his stupor, feeling a splitting headache. He struggled on the ground for a moment before coming to his senses, drenched in sweat, his clothes soaked through.    

He sat up abruptly, shocked to see Gu Xie before him. It was only after spotting Wan Xin and Jiang Fann that he finally breathed a sigh of relief.    

He looked at Jiang Fann, his expression serious, and said, "Thank you."    

Jiang Fann replied, "No need for such formalities, Wan. You should consult with Gu Xie on how to stabilize your spirit. Right now, your spirit is still weak and needs time to recover."    

Before Wan Chengfeng could ask, Gu Xie approached him and placed a finger on his forehead, clearly imparting the method to stabilize his spirit. Jiang Fann didn't interrupt them but instead turned to let Xiao Mo stay and guard them. He himself headed outside the palace.    

This was just one building; the mountain still had a significant distance to its peak, and there might be more treasures up there. Jiang Fann sensed the presence of a formidable array.    

Xiao Mo stayed in the hall to prevent any unexpected spirits from emerging, which Gu Xie might not be able to handle alone. He had means to protect himself and was confident he could hold out until Xiao Mo could assist.    

Jiang Fann ventured here alone, so he wasn't overly concerned. After all, the entities here didn't have any particular advantage over him.    

He continuously sensed the mountain's powerful formations. These arrays were strong and operated independently from the larger formation of the restricted area. Without a spirit controlling them, they posed little threat to Jiang Fann, allowing him to pass through the barriers freely.    

The mountain was rich in spiritual energy, with various herbs growing all over, though not densely. After using the Chapter of Pill Dao, Jiang Fann roughly determined the locations of these herbs and etched this simple map onto a piece of spiritual jade. He summoned Guo Lin and handed him the jade, entrusting him with the task of collecting the herbs.    

For Jiang Fann, the more herbs, the better—especially those growing in this environment. Unique varieties often appear here, ones that might not be found for many years, and they can be incredibly useful when crafting special remedies.    

Jiang Fann continued to explore around the palace. Finding nothing of note, he headed toward the mountain peak. Soon, he reached the area where he had sensed a barrier. It was a defensive shield, large in scale but not overly complex. Jiang Fann harmonized his spiritual strength with it, and in less than ten minutes, he had successfully passed through.    

On the other side of the barrier, sunlight bathed him, and the clouds stayed away from the mountain. The atmosphere was calm and serene. A few mystical creatures frolicked in the forest, their attention drawn to Jiang Fann. They craned their necks to get a better look, clearly curious about this new presence.