Gentlemen, it's time to enter the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls.

Chapter 312 Which one? That one!
Chen Ye stared at the witch and couldn't help but ask, "Is this why you insist on cooperating with me? Because the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts are related to that shadowy figure and can help you bypass this powerful guard and enter the deepest part of the Ruins of Return? Now, shouldn't you tell me what's locked up inside?"

Youluozi shook his head and said, "You wouldn't understand even if I told you. Those names have long been buried in the ruins. You've never even heard of them, so it's useless to tell you. You just need to know that I do need your help to truly reach the depths of the Ruins. You and I can cooperate. Before that, you don't need to worry that I will kill you."

Chen Ye asked, "Doesn't that little soulfire figure also know the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts? Why don't you ask him for help?"

"Didn't we already go looking for him?" Youluozi said aggrievedly, "I went to the Pearl and Treasure Pavilion to cause trouble for the righteous path, just to help him divert their attention so that he could possess the body of the Demon Lord Wujiu. In the end, it was your Yellow Springs Sect that ruined my plans again. He is now severely injured, and it will take him many years to recover."

Chen Ye replied, "If he had truly possessed the body of Demon Lord Wujiu, you would have died long ago."

Youluozi scoffed, "So what if he's the Demon Lord Wujiu? He was still killed by Zhang Qi with a single sword strike. Chen Ye, you've witnessed that beast's power. Do you really think Zhang Qi could kill him with a single sword strike?"

Chen Ye shook his head and said, "I don't understand swordsmanship, so I can't judge."

Whether it was the dark figure or Zhang Qi's sword, Chen Ye felt the same way: they were invincible, and he would surely die if he encountered them.

But Youluozi said with an air of certainty, "Then let me tell you, even if you take out that gourd, you won't be able to kill that shadow. You'll just be eaten. Even when Wujiu Demon Lord was at his peak, it was the same."

"What good is it to attain the Dao? Without entering the ranks of immortals, we are still just mortals. But the dark figure you saw was a divine beast that even immortals treat with utmost respect. If it weren't for the fact that it was already reduced to a wisp of remnant spirit, I wouldn't have even considered attacking the Ruins of Return."

Chen Ye hesitated for a moment, then tentatively said, "At least tell me the name of that dark figure."

Youluozi looked at Chen Ye in confusion, not understanding why he insisted on knowing the name, and wasn't he more concerned about what was locked behind the door?

Seeing that Chen Ye's expression was quite serious, Youluozi replied, "If you really want to know, I will tell you that the true form of this black shadow is called Devouring Moon."

"Swallowing the Moon?" Chen Ye frowned; it was a name different from what he had guessed.

Youluozi chuckled, saying with a hint of sarcasm, "I already said, these names are long forgotten, so it's useless for you to know them."

But Youluozi didn't expect that Chen Ye would immediately ask, "Is the name 'Swallowing the Moon' its real name, or does it mean that this divine beast has actually swallowed the moon?"

Youluozi's expression changed, and he asked in return, "Why would you ask that?"

Upon seeing her expression, Chen Ye immediately realized that he had guessed correctly.

Chen Ye asked, "So, this is a divine beast that has truly swallowed the moon, but 'swallowing the moon' is just its nickname. The reason why the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts can make this divine beast react is because the person close to this divine beast also knows the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts... Let me be more specific, the master of this divine beast also knows the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, right?"

Youluozi didn't speak, but just stared at Chen Ye, as if he wanted to dig out his soul and search it thoroughly.

Chen Ye didn't care what You Luozi thought. He couldn't beat that big black dog, so why should he be afraid of this witch? He hadn't even used his sword energy gourd yet.

Seeing Youluozi's appearance, Chen Ye knew that he had indeed guessed correctly.

Unfortunately, the divine general he transformed into was just a figment of his imagination, and it was probably very different from his true self; otherwise, it would have been Youluozi's turn to be startled.

Youluozi asked, "Sect Leader Chen, you really impress me. At your age, where do you know all this?"

Chen Ye casually replied, "I read a lot of books."

Chen Ye didn't reveal all his guesses, but it was enough to make Youluozi dare not try to fool him anymore.

Youluozi didn't press the matter further. No matter how Chen Ye learned these ancient secrets, he certainly wouldn't reveal them.

Unfortunately, she was not omniscient, and Chen Ye was not someone she could manipulate at will.

Chen Ye didn't bother arguing with her and said directly to You Luozi, "Since that divine beast can even swallow the moon, the Azure Dragon must be dead. You should give me the secret technique you promised me."

Perhaps genuinely frightened by Chen Ye, Youluozi was much more decisive this time, immediately saying to Chen Ye, "I'll teach you now." Chen Ye didn't stand on ceremony with her either, and right there in front of the Guixu Gate, atop the tombs of the four dragons, he earnestly began to learn the "secret teachings" of the Azure Dragon Demon Lord that Youluozi was teaching him.

Just as the Azure Dragon Lord said, no matter how hard Youluozi tried, he could only find out bits and pieces of information, not the complete Azure Dragon inheritance.

Just like the "secret teachings" of the Bewitching Demon Lord that Qu Heng taught Chen Ye, it was only a superficial understanding and could not possibly reach the level of Youluozi's ability to bewitch people with voice transmission over thousands of miles.

But Youluozi didn't lie; she did know how the highly poisonous seawater inside the Azure Dragon Lord's body was made.

What surprised Chen Ye was that this secret technique was actually a body-refining method, similar to the Gang Sha Body Refining Technique that Qu Heng passed on to him, which involved a complete transformation from the inside out, from bone marrow to flesh.

The overall principle of the Azure Dragon Secret Technique is similar. When refining the body, one transforms oneself into the form of a dragon. The poisonous water within the body is just one part of this process, and it is perfectly suited for digesting all sentient beings in the world.

However, Chen Ye couldn't really use this method.

He had already surpassed the level of Gang Sha Body Refinement and could only try to simulate it using the Eight-Nine Arcane Technique.

After all, his dragon body was "purer" than that of the Azure Dragon Lord.

With Youluozi's almost completely open guidance, Chen Ye finally managed to refine a small amount of azure poisonous water within his dragon body.

When Chen Ye spat out the tiny droplet of water, You Luozi immediately retreated ten feet away, which shows how frightening that small, azure droplet of water was.

"Now that you have mastered this technique, our deal is complete. Although the Azure Dragon is dead, the turmoil will not subside. The Yellow Springs Sect is now my ally, and there will be considerable trouble ahead. You must be careful."

Whether it was a misperception or not, Chen Ye felt that Youluozi's tone and attitude had changed.

During their previous conversations, the witch would always use her charms intentionally or unintentionally, speaking in a soft and alluring tone. But now she seemed much more distant, cold and distant, as if she didn't want to waste words with Chen Ye.

But this is a good thing. Chen Ye doesn't want to keep banging his head on the wall every day; too much of that will give him a headache.

Chen Ye said to Youluozi, "Thank you for the reminder, but I'll probably have to go into seclusion. I'm not afraid of them causing me trouble, I'm just afraid they won't dare to come to the Northern Frontier."

Youluozi shook his head and said, "That's not necessarily true. The Yellow Springs Sect was founded on the 14th of July, and today is already the 7th of July. The death of the Azure Dragon will be enough to spread throughout the world within seven days. Don't think that the Azure Dragon was really all alone. A Venerable Master can't be without a few truly loyal people. On your Yellow Springs Sect's big day, someone will definitely cause trouble for you."

Chen Ye retorted, "Lord Youluo, your attitude is baffling. Do you still expect me to help you release that person from the Ruins of Return?"

Chen Ye had already witnessed the horrific battlefield and the remnant black dog guarding the gate.

There are still demons in this world who require that person to personally intervene, and the fight is so fierce that in the end, the beloved dog is left to guard the gate.

How terrifying are the things imprisoned in the Ruins of Return?
If they were released, no one in the world would have a way to survive.

Chen Ye not only refused to help, but also planned to kill the Soul Venerable as well, so that no one in the world could help Youluozi open the door, and only then could he feel at ease.

Youluozi probably guessed Chen Ye's thoughts as well.

When Chen Ye revealed the identity of the shadowy figure, Youluozi knew that simple words would not fool Chen Ye, but without the help of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, there was no way to bypass the shadowy figure's protection.

As for that Soul Master, Youluozi might not be able to count on him either.

That's why she needed a more convincing reason for Chen Ye.

What price must be paid to get Chen Ye's help?
Does this kid have any weaknesses?

(End of this chapter)