In the deep pit, Protector Wu was severely injured, but his consciousness was incredibly clear.
He knew very well that if he didn't take some measures, the young man in front of him might really kill him.
Even if he wanted to settle scores and seek revenge later, he had to survive first!
Thinking of this, Protector Wu immediately softened his tone and said, "Young friend, young friend, please be merciful. This old man truly didn't intend to spy on you just now. It's just that this old man had reached an agreement with the former Sect Master of Yunlan Sect, deciding to protect him during his breakthrough to Dou Zong. That's why I was extra vigilant around his secluded cultivation area, which is how I happened to see you, young friend."
"This old man swears to heaven, I absolutely had no ill intentions towards you just now, young friend!"
Of course, this was a lie!
Initially, Protector Wu was indeed alerted because Qi Lin and his group passed by this place.
But after being called out by Qi Lin, he keenly sensed Qi Lin's extraordinary nature, and thus had other thoughts about Qi Lin.
If he could turn Qi Lin into someone like Yun Shan, that would naturally be best.
If Qi Lin was unwilling to cooperate, he wouldn't mind adding another talented expert's soul to The Soul.
However, although he had tried his best to overestimate Qi Lin, even viewing him as an expert on par with himself.
But unfortunately, Protector Wu's overestimation was still not enough.
Qi Lin's power had already exceeded his imagination.
And before Qi Lin could even speak, Yun Yun was already agitated.
Her gaze, sharp yet tinged with a hint of nervousness, swept towards Protector Wu, "What agreement have you reached with my teacher?"
Intuition told Yun Yun that this black-robed man, who had been suppressed by a single pressure from Qi Lin, was probably not a benevolent person.
And her teacher had secretly reached an agreement with this person, without even her knowing about it.
This made a sense of unease rise in Yun Yun's heart, feeling that her teacher was playing with fire.
"Heh heh, what agreement could there be? Naturally, it's to help him break through to the Dou Zong he's always dreamed of!"
Protector Wu feared Qi Lin, but he did not fear Yun Yun.
Yun Yun's eyes narrowed, "With no ties of kinship, why would you help my teacher break through to Dou Zong? And what is the price?"
"Price? Heh heh, it's nothing more than making him obey my commands. Compared to breaking through to Dou Zong, this is just a trivial price."
Of course, Protector Wu would not tell the truth.
For example, once Yun Shan broke through to Dou Zong with his help, Yun Shan's life and death would also be at his whim.
"That's it?"
Yun Yun heard this, half-believing and half-doubting.
She always felt it wasn't that simple, but couldn't pinpoint what was wrong.
At this moment, Qi Lin casually said, "I heard that some of The Soul's methods target souls."
As soon as these words came out, a sharp glint flashed in Yun Yun's eyes!
It seemed that her teacher's soul had probably been tampered with by this person in front of her.
In this way, even if her teacher broke through to Dou Zong, he could only obediently be controlled by this person.
Thinking of this, the expression on Yun Yun's face immediately became incredibly sharp, and she conceived the idea of forcing this person to remove the methods on her teacher.
However, this person was suppressed by Qi Lin after all, so how to deal with him was naturally up to Qi Lin. After being Sect Master for so many years, she still understood this rule.
And Protector Wu's expression stiffened slightly when he saw Qi Lin expose The Soul's methods to Yun Yun.
However, his life was still in Qi Lin's hands, so he naturally dared not harbor any resentment towards Qi Lin, only forcing a smile and saying, "Young friend, this old man has already said everything that needs to be said. I wonder if you can let me off this time?"
Qi Lin pondered for a moment, then opened his mouth and said, "Theoretically, yes, but I don't really like people who deceive me. For example, you just swore to heaven that you had no ill intentions towards me, but I seem to sense that you were lying?"
"Since that's the case, I will act on Heaven's behalf and punish you for your crime!"
"The first finger is to punish you for the crime of deceiving Heaven!"
After speaking, Qi Lin pointed a finger, and a brilliant golden light instantly burst forth from his fingertip, piercing through Protector Wu's dantian.
The next second, the aura on his body rapidly withered like a deflated balloon, and in the blink of an eye, he was left with only Dou Qi strength.
"Ah..."
"My strength!"
"You... you actually crippled my strength!"
Protector Wu's eyes were bloodshot and bulging, never expecting Qi Lin to show no respect for The Soul behind him.
Now his only consolation was that he had at least saved his life. As long as he could safely return to The Soul, he could still pay a hefty price to have the Venerable Elder help him recover from his injuries.
However, before he could continue to rejoice, Qi Lin had already pointed out the second finger.
"The second finger is my personal punishment for your malicious intent towards me!"
Chi!
The next second, Protector Wu's spirit power also instantly withered.
It should be known that The Soul is most adept at spirit power. If his spirit power was also damaged, then with the cruelty within The Soul, even if Protector Wu could cunningly return to The Soul alive, he would probably only be met with a dead end.
The Soul Venerables would not spend a great deal to heal a cripple like him.
"You, you are so vicious!" Protector Wu gnashed his teeth and roared, his tone filled with belligerence.
But Qi Lin didn't even bother to look at him again, casually saying, "I'll leave him to you. Whether to kill or dismember him, you decide!"
After speaking, Qi Lin continued to walk forward.
These words were clearly spoken to Yun Yun.
And after Yun Yun heard them, a look of pleasant surprise immediately appeared on her face, and she quickly bowed to Qi Lin's back in thanks, "Thank you, Sir Qi Lin, for your generosity!"
After speaking, she directly raised her hand and grabbed, and Protector Wu was seized in her hand.
However, she did not forget the main business, and instead led Qi Lin and his group to a stone cave.
At the entrance of the stone cave, an ancient and heavy-looking stone gate stood, appearing weathered and ancient.
And on the stone gate, three large characters were inscribed in a flourish.
Life and Death Gate!
Yun Yun looked at the stone gate in the distance and said in a deep voice, "Sir Qi Lin, this is the forbidden area of my Yunlan Sect, the Life and Death Gate!
Next, you only need to touch the stone wall of the Life and Death Gate one by one. If you can be chosen by the Life and Death Gate, there will naturally be a special phenomenon."
"Is that so..."
Qi Lin nodded, and before he could speak, Shui Yue'er beside him was already unable to sit still. She took three steps to the Life and Death Gate and reached out to touch it.
Yun Yun saw this and shook her head with a smile, "It's not that simple to gain the recognition of the Life and Death Gate. Among all of us in Yunlan Sect, only I and Yanran have gained the recognition of the Life and Death Gate."
However, before Yun Yun's words fell, the stone gate in the distance suddenly burst forth with brilliant light, emitting countless green rays.
Shui Yue'er looked excited and turned to look at everyone.
"Hahaha, I succeeded, I succeeded!"
Yun Yun's expression also froze, and a hint of astonishment flashed as she looked at Shui Yue'er.
She never expected her to actually succeed!
And what shocked her had only just begun.
The rest of the Tianshui Girl Group rushed to the stone gate one after another.
"Little Yue'er, move aside, let us try too."
Immediately after, green light continuously burst forth from the stone gate.
The members of the Tianshui Girl Group and Little Fairy Doctor, without exception, all received the recognition of the Life and Death Gate.
Yun Yun, as the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect, was completely dumbfounded!
Was this still the Life and Death Gate she remembered?