On the way to the Life and Death Gate, Little Fairy Doctor and Shui Bing'er got to know each other, but Qi Lin and Yun Yun, who were walking at the front, had little conversation.
Yun Yun herself was not eloquent, and even though Qi Lin had displayed extremely terrifying strength, she had no intention of currying favor with him.
As for Qi Lin, his interest in Yun Yun was more out of curiosity for a special supporting character from the original work.
After all, in terms of appearance and temperament, the other women were not inferior to her.
A few women, such as Little Fairy Doctor, could even completely overwhelm her in all aspects.
Along the way, the few rare conversations between the two were Yun Yun introducing the origin and information of the Life and Death Gate to Qi Lin.
Since they were already prepared to let Qi Lin in, it wouldn't hurt to grant him another favor.
"Legend has it that the Life and Death Gate already existed when my Yunlan Sect was first established, and it was eventually discovered by my Sect's founding ancestor, Old Ancestor Yun Potian."
"And the reason it is so miraculous, even designated as a forbidden area by my Sect, is because there is a special space within this Life and Death Gate."
"The energy in this space is unusually dense, but it is also full of dangers. Without the strength of a Dou Wang, one is very likely to die inside. This is why we named it the Life and Death Gate."
"Of course, as long as one can successfully pass through the Life and Death Gate, their strength can also greatly increase. When I first entered the Life and Death Gate, I was only a One-star Dou Wang, but after I emerged from it, my strength had already reached the Dou Huang level."
Upon hearing this, Qi Lin asked curiously, "Since the Life and Death Gate can increase one's strength, why don't you let all the Dou Wang Elders in the Sect go in and try it? If those Elders become stronger, wouldn't that also strengthen the Yunlan Sect?"
Yun Yun shook her head and continued to explain, "It's not the same. The Life and Death Gate is not that simple. It seems to possess a spirit, and only those recognized by the Life and Death Gate have a chance to enter."
At this point, Yun Yun paused slightly and added, "Of course, I believe that with your talent, Sir Qi Lin, gaining the recognition of the Life and Death Gate will be effortless. As for others..."
A hint of hesitation appeared on Yun Yun's face, clearly indicating that she didn't believe everyone else could be recognized by the Life and Death Gate.
Qi Lin waved his hand casually, "No matter, just lead us there. As for how to enter the Life and Death Gate, that's our business."
Yun Yun nodded upon hearing this.
Halfway there, Qi Lin suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing this, everyone turned their gaze towards him.
Qi Lin chuckled, scanning his surroundings before locking his gaze on one particular direction.
"Friend, have you spied enough?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes narrowed, following Qi Lin's gaze.
Who?
Yun Yun's heart jolted. Even following Qi Lin's gaze, she still couldn't detect anything unusual, which meant that the strength of the person secretly observing was probably higher than hers.
And on this Yunlan Sect, besides Qi Lin, whose strength could be higher than hers?
Could it be Master?
Wasn't Master in seclusion for a breakthrough? Has he broken through to Dou Zong and emerged?
Just as Yun Yun's thoughts drifted, a strange laugh suddenly echoed from afar.
"Hehehe!"
"Interesting. I didn't expect to find someone like you in this remote Northwest Continent. So young, yet even this Protector cannot see through you."
While the voice was still reverberating, a figure clad in a black robe, with his face shrouded in shadow, appeared within everyone's sight.
He walked out from the direction Qi Lin had been looking, treading on air, exuding a powerful pressure.
The moment Yun Yun saw the black-robed man, her pupils constricted sharply.
It wasn't Master!
Who is he?
Treading on air, why would such a Dou Zong expert suddenly appear in the Yunlan Sect, and she, the Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect, was completely unaware?
Yun Yun had many questions in her heart, and her expression became even more solemn.
The women beside Qi Lin also noticed the black-robed man, but their faces, apart from an initial surprise, quickly returned to calm.
What if he's a Dou Zong expert?
Little Fairy Doctor is also a Dou Zong, and Brother Qi Lin (Teacher Qi Lin) is even a Dou Zun expert.
Qi Lin was also looking at Protector Wu with interest. This fellow played a crucial role in the original Battle Through The Heavens novel.
Especially since Protector Wu was the only Protector in The Soul in the original work who completed his mission.
After all, besides finding the ancient jade, his mission was to capture Yao Lao, and indeed, Yao Lao was captured by him.
As Qi Lin sized up Protector Wu, his gaze also caused Protector Wu, beneath his black robe, to frown, feeling a hint of displeasure.
Is this guy... treating this Protector like a monkey in a zoo?
At this thought, a dangerous glint flashed in Protector Wu's eyes as he looked at Qi Lin.
After a moment, Protector Wu took a deep breath, regaining his composure and said, "You seem not to fear me. Do you know my identity?"
"Aren't you just a Protector of The Soul? Why should I fear you?" Qi Lin spread his hands.
Protector Wu was slightly stunned, not expecting Qi Lin to recognize his identity.
"Since you know my identity, yet still show no fear towards me, young man, which Central Plains faction do you come from?"
"Are you from the Pill Tower, or the Two Sects?"
"Interesting. Just now you were secretly observing us, and I haven't even questioned you, yet you're already trying to gather information about me."
Qi Lin chuckled, and as his last word fell, he slowly extended a hand and suddenly flipped it downwards.
In an instant, a surging aura, like a sleeping giant dragon suddenly awakening, emanated from his body.
"Get down here!" Qi Lin roared.
The next second, an invisible pressure instantly fell on Protector Wu's head, and with a "boom," it immediately smashed Protector Wu from mid-air to the ground, sending countless soil and stone fragments shooting up from the ground.
Everyone gazed at this scene in shock, especially Yun Yun, who was utterly astonished.
She had originally thought that Qi Lin's mere gaze suppressing Elder Yun Leng meant his strength was certainly not that of an ordinary Dou Zong.
But now, she didn't expect that even this mysterious Dou Zong in front of them was made so disheveled by a single roar from Qi Lin.
To what extent had his strength reached?
Could it be a Dou Zun?
This... how is that possible!
And besides Yun Yun, someone was even more shocked than her!
That was Protector Wu, who was now lying sprawled like a dead dog in a deep pit.
Protector Wu looked disheveled, his black robe torn, and his body covered in blood.
At this moment, his brain was buzzing, and the bones throughout his body felt as if they had been pulverized, radiating incomparable pain.
He couldn't understand how he, a dignified Dou Zong expert, couldn't even withstand a single pressure from this young man.
Even the Revered Elders within The Soul might not be able to do this, right?
What kind of monster is this kid?