I Created a Sanctuary in Marvel

Chapter 93 Mental Clash with the Soul-Eating Beast

Ye Feng slowly approached the majestic Dragon Scale Gate, his fingertips gently touching the cold, hard scales on it.

As he touched it, the entire door suddenly emitted a strange, seven-colored light, as if an ancient being that had been dormant for thousands of years had been suddenly awakened.

"Buzz!"

A deep and persistent resonance echoed in the air. At the same time, Ye Feng clearly sensed the enormous and chilling spiritual power behind the door.

This perception was clearer than ever before, as if I had directly touched the essence of that terrifying being.

"Such a powerful mental fluctuation—"

"In terms of sheer mental strength, this Soul-Eating Beast is no less powerful than Professor X, who is enhanced by a brainwave-enhancing device."

Ye Feng's eyes narrowed, and his expression became unusually serious.

He realized that he might have underestimated this monster that had been sealed away for thousands of years.

In movies and TV shows, the Soul-Eating Beast seems to be easily burst by the ten rings, but reality is far more cruel than the movies.

According to his understanding of the original plot, this Soul-Devouring Beast only absorbed the souls of some members of Tarot Village and the Ten Rings Gang before it quickly grew to the point where it could devour the soul of a divine dragon.

In this real world without the protagonist's halo, a moment of carelessness can lead to irreversible consequences.

"Has Your Majesty made any discoveries?"

The two sisters, Yingnan and Yingli, quietly approached Ye Feng from behind.

They naturally sensed the unusual activity at the Dragon Scale Gate, but because Ye Feng had informed them of the plan beforehand, they were not overly nervous.

Seeing Ye Feng staring at the Dragon Scale Gate for a long time, Ying Nan couldn't help but ask.

"I imagine it to be even stronger."

"This is somewhat beyond expectations. This dragon scale gate cannot actually completely seal the Soul-Devouring Beast behind it."

Ye Feng turned around, his gaze sweeping over the solemn faces of the two sisters.

He pointed to the Dragon Scale Gate: "You may not be able to sense it, but there is an extremely powerful surge of spiritual energy behind the gate."

This monster is far more dangerous than you realize.

"What?!"

Yingli and Yingnan froze on the spot; the news was like a bolt from the blue for them.

"Moreover, this guy is very smart."

"It is well aware of Tarot's strength, so it has been concealing its mental energy fluctuations. I speculate that it is waiting for someone who can help it break the seal."

Ye Feng continued, his tone serious.

He turned his gaze to Yingli: "Yingli, have you ever wondered why Xu Wenwu is so obsessed with Tarot?"

"Why would a powerful being who has lived for over a thousand years suddenly develop such a strong interest in this secluded land? And why did he fall in love with you at first sight?"

Yingli's face turned deathly pale instantly. She seemed to have thought of something, but dared not think about it too deeply.

Ye Feng had only just figured out this relationship.

Xu Wenwu's obsession with tarot, his seemingly destined encounter with Yingli, and Yingli's decision to give up her identity as the Dragon Envoy for him—all of these may very well be influenced by the mental suggestion of the Soul-Devouring Beast.

Especially in the original work, the scene where Xu Wenwu was easily swayed after Yingli's death further convinced Ye Feng of his speculation.

"Was my meeting with him all preordained?"

Yingli's voice trembled; she could hardly accept this possibility.

Not entirely.

"More likely, the Soul-Devouring Beast sensed that Xu Wenwu possessed the strength to help it break the seal, so it guided him to the Tarot."

"Simply put, your falling in love was not within its expectations, because the Soul-Eating Beast cannot understand human-like love."

"But it has detected the resonance between your souls, and it may very well have deepened that resonance."

Ye Feng shook his head.

He paused for a moment, allowing Yingli to process the information, before continuing, "You gave up your identity as the Dragon Envoy and all your power for Xu Wenwu."

"He gave up the ten rings and all his strength for you."

"Imagine what Xu Wenwu's state would be if something happened to you? A thousand-year-old powerhouse, overwhelmed with grief, would have a psychological vulnerability, making him the easiest target for the Soul-Devouring Beast."

Yingli gasped, realizing that this speculation was very likely the truth.

Xu Wenwu gave up his ten rings and the power he had accumulated over a thousand years for her, and she, having lost the power of the dragon, was indeed extremely vulnerable in the face of worldly feuds.

"Fortunately, His Holiness the Pope arrived at Tarot in time."

Yingnan, standing to the side, said with lingering fear.

Tarot had sealed the Soul-Devouring Beast for thousands of years, yet never realized it possessed such powerful spiritual energy. If Ye Feng hadn't pointed it out, they might not have understood what had happened until the Soul-Devouring Beast broke free of its seal.

This also explains why Xu Wenwu was so obsessive after Yingli's death in the original work, but chose to protect the child after seeing the Soul-Devouring Beast with his own eyes, because he finally came to his senses at that time.

"You all step back."

"It would be best to evacuate the entire village temporarily. With the Dragon Scale Gate in place, the Soul-Devouring Beast's true form can't escape, but I need to try and see if I can weaken its spiritual power."

Ye Feng turned to face Long Linzhi, his tone serious.

"We understand."

Yingli and Yingnan immediately returned to the village and organized the evacuation of the people.

Upon hearing the truth about the Soul-Devouring Beast, the villagers were all terrified.

Xu Wenwu stood there dumbfounded, his face filled with shock and self-mockery.

"I realize how insignificant I truly am—"

"Without realizing it, they became pawns in the power struggle among the strong."

He smiled bitterly and muttered to himself.

Looking at the busy, dispersing group, he took a deep breath: "It seems that cultivation is indeed inevitable."

Under the organization of Yingli and others, the villagers evacuated the village quickly and in an orderly manner.

Even the dragon that had been sleeping at the bottom of the lake broke out of the water, its massive body circling several times in the air, using its abilities to take away a large amount of aquatic life, ensuring that they would not be affected by the upcoming battle.

"Aww!"

A clear and melodious dragon roar resounded through the sky, and all the strange beasts around quickly retreated from the area at the dragon's call.

"Now, let's see just how far you can go."

After confirming that everyone had retreated to a safe distance, Ye Feng sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes.

"Buzz!"

The power of his inner universe surged forth from within him, instantly enveloping the previously dim environment in golden light. Ye Feng seemed to transform into a sun that had fallen to earth, dazzling and radiant.

Immediately afterwards, the golden light transformed into a celestial constellation, with countless stars twinkling and shimmering behind him.

Ultimately, the star chart settled on the Virgo constellation.

If you want to help the deceased find peace and purify evil spirits, what could be more suitable than a Virgo?

"Splash~ Splash~"

A sound like surging tides echoed in the void, a manifestation of spiritual power condensing into substance.

The soul beasts behind the Dragon Scale Gate clearly sensed the threat, and their immense spiritual power began to emanate from the seal.

"boom!!!"

The two vast spiritual forces collided violently, instantly unleashing an invisible storm.

The aftershocks of the mental energy spread out like ripples, and even the Tarot members who were far away in the safe zone felt a sharp pain in their brains, as if they had been hit on the back of the head by a heavy object. Their vision went black and their legs went weak.

Apart from Xu Wenwu, who was protected by the Ten Rings, and Ying Li, who was empowered by the power of the Divine Dragon, who were barely able to stand, almost everyone else collapsed to the ground, their brains throbbing with pain.

"Is this the power of the Psychic Storm?"

"Your Majesty is right. We have underestimated this monster for thousands of years."

Yingnan leaned against the tree trunk with difficulty, her face pale.

Tarot has guarded the seal for thousands of years without ever slacking off, yet it still hasn't been able to completely seal the Soul-Devouring Beast monster.

The Tarot elders, even in the distant city of Yujing, sensed the fluctuation. Despite the distance, they felt dizzy and nearly lost their footing.

"In retrospect, agreeing to cooperate with His Holiness the Pope was our wisest choice."

"The Soul-Eating Beasts, and those dark creatures from evil dimensions—they are truly terrifying."

An elder said with a solemn expression.

In the center of the battlefield, the battle between Ye Feng and the soul beasts had reached a fever pitch.

"Sky Demons! Monsters and monsters!"

Ye Feng's spiritual power transformed into countless bizarre entities, rushing towards the Soul-Devouring Beast behind the Dragon Scale Gate.

Behind the door, besides the immense spiritual power of the Soul-Devouring Beast itself, there were numerous smaller spiritual fluctuations. These were tools created by the Soul-Devouring Beast using its spiritual power, specifically for preying on souls.

"Autumn! Chirp! Chirp!"

The sharp, incessant screeching sounds, like a chorus of thousands of birds, were dizzying.

An even stronger mental force surged out from behind the door, attempting to suppress Ye Feng's attack.

"The cycle of rebirth in the six realms!"

Ye Feng's mental power suddenly surged, manifesting the phantom of the Six Paths of Reincarnation around his body, attempting to sever the mental connection with the Soul Devouring Beast and use the power of reincarnation to purify its mental power.

However, the Soul-Devouring Beast was extremely vigilant and immediately withdrew its mental energy after realizing Ye Feng's intention.

Although the reaction was swift, a small portion of the spiritual energy was still captured by the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

"roar!"

The agonizing roar pierced through the Dragon Scale Gate, and even with the seal blocking it, it still sent chills down one's spine.

The pain of having one's mental energy severed far exceeded that of physical injury, and the Soul-Devouring Beast had clearly suffered a serious blow.

Taking this opportunity, the star map behind Ye Feng changed again, and the pattern of Cancer appeared.

A ghostly blue light flickered around him, emanating a cold and mysterious aura.

"Slaughtering Corpse Qi! Demon Azure Flame!"

Ye Feng raised his right palm upwards, and a ball of blue flame suddenly condensed.

The spiritual power of the Soul-Devouring Beast, captured by the Six Paths of Reincarnation, was instantly enveloped by the Ghost Azure Flame and vanished amidst a mournful, silent roar.

"Too bad, you got away fast."

Ye Feng slowly opened his eyes, the golden light gradually fading from them. He knew that the Soul-Devouring Beast, having suffered a great loss, would not dare to test him again in the short term.

This encounter gave him a more accurate assessment of the strength of soul beasts.

Having been sealed away for thousands of years and unable to consume any souls, the Soul-Eating Beast's condition was not very good.

At the same time, he also confirmed one thing.

Behind the Dragon Scale Gate, there is no connection to the unknown dimension beneath Kunlun.

It's more like a separate space specifically designed to seal away soul beasts.

This is good news for him.

This means that there won't be as many concerns about dealing with the Soul-Eating Beasts later on.