Mortal: Supreme Being of the Ghost Path

Meanwhile, a skeleton fell from mid-air over the sea, crashing into the waves and splashing up two small sprays of water before being swallowed up by the waves in the blink of an eye.

The ghostly mist surrounding Qin Han slowly dissipated, and his pale red eyes swept across the sea below, his expression calm.

The two cultivators from earlier were of mediocre cultivation, only at the early stage of Core Formation, and their methods were even more ordinary.

He was two minor realms higher than them, and with the powerful magic weapon in his hand, he naturally killed them in a few strokes. The whole process took only a few breaths, clean and efficient.

Qin Han withdrew his gaze, but did not leave immediately.

He gazed at the deep sea below, and a scene from the original story suddenly came to mind.

After Han Li left the Void Heaven Palace, he encountered Ling Yuling in this sea area.

The "Old Man of Longevity" who later lived for three thousand years was besieged by cultivators from the Reverse Star Alliance, but was rescued by Han Li, who then led Han Li into Tianxing City.

"What a coincidence."

Qin Han immediately had an idea.

His current situation is remarkably similar to that of Han Li in the original novel.

Both escaped from the Void Heaven Palace and needed to enter Tianxing City to use the teleportation array.

Instead of risking stealing someone else's identity ring, it's safer and easier to enter the city by borrowing Ling Yuling's help.

Thinking of this, Qin Han's gaze narrowed slightly as he looked towards a certain spot on the sea. Suddenly, he spoke, his voice not loud, yet it clearly carried for miles around:

"Fellow Daoist, you've been hiding for so long, isn't it time to show yourself and have a chat?"

However, the sea remained calm.

The waves surged and the sea breeze howled, but there was no response.

Qin Han wasn't in a hurry. He just smiled faintly, but his tone turned cold: "Since that's the case, then I'll have to personally invite you out, fellow Daoist."

After saying that, he raised one hand, and black energy surged in his palm. The cold ghost energy slowly condensed and turned into a ball of black mist, emitting a terrifying magical power.

"Fellow Daoist, wait a moment!"

Just then, a clear voice came from the seabed, carrying a hint of urgency.

The ghostly mist in Qin Han's hand slowly dissipated, and he still stared at the sea with an expressionless face.

The next moment, a white beam of light burst forth from the seabed and stopped a few feet away from Qin Han.

When the light faded, it revealed a stunningly beautiful woman with a face as white as jade, dark eyebrows reaching her temples, phoenix eyes, a delicate nose, and tender red lips.

This person is none other than Ling Yuling!

Qin Han looked her over for a moment, then nodded slightly without saying anything.

Ling Yuling was also sizing up the unfamiliar man in front of her.

He was dressed in a black robe, with a cold and stern face, and his pale red eyes revealed a hint of indifference.

She had clearly seen it from the seabed; the two treasures—a pitch-black pagoda and a bone ring—were incredibly powerful.

This person is ruthless and no ordinary cultivator!

Thinking of this, she took a deep breath, clasped her hands in a fist and said, "May I ask your esteemed name, fellow Daoist? I am Ling Yuling, the Enforcer of the Star Palace's External Affairs. Thank you for your help!"

Qin Han hesitated for a moment.

He didn't want to reveal his true identity to the person before him. The Inner Sea was currently in a state of panic; news of the Void Heaven Palace hadn't yet spread, but it would be exposed sooner or later.

The best course of action is to keep a low profile and escape the inland sea as soon as possible.

"My name is Mo Juren."

Qin Han remained expressionless, but suddenly, on a whim, he blurted out a name without thinking.

Ling Yuling nodded slightly, not pressing the matter. Her gaze swept over the direction Qin Han had traveled, and she suddenly said, "Judging from the direction Fellow Daoist Mo is heading, are you perhaps heading towards Tianxing City?"

Qin Han nodded.

Ling Yuling pondered for a moment and said, "Fellow Daoist, you may not know this, but Tianxing City is currently under martial law. The Reverse Star Alliance is frequently attacking Star Palace disciples, and the checks for entering and leaving the city are extremely strict. Strangers simply cannot enter the city. Even if you go, you probably won't be able to enter smoothly."

Qin Han frowned slightly, but remained silent.

Ling Yuling glanced at him, then suddenly smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist just saved my life, and I have no way to repay you. If you don't mind, I'm willing to take you into the city to repay your life-saving grace."

Qin Han was secretly delighted, but remained outwardly calm, feigning hesitation as he said, "Didn't you say that the Star Palace is currently under martial law...?"

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to worry. You just killed those two Reverse Star Alliance cultivators without saying a word, so your identity is naturally not in question," Ling Yuling chuckled and patiently explained.

Upon hearing this, Qin Han nodded: "In that case, I'll have to trouble Fellow Daoist Ling."

That's exactly what he was waiting for.

He killed the two Reverse Star Alliance cultivators on the spot in front of Ling Yuling, just to dispel her concerns.

Now that Star Palace and the Reverse Star Alliance are irreconcilable enemies, he killed members of the Reverse Star Alliance. Even if he wasn't a friend of Star Palace, he certainly didn't do anything hostile to Star Palace.

Ling Yuling took him into the city, which both repaid the life-saving grace and did not violate the rules of the Star Palace, achieving two goals at once.

Without another word, the two transformed into two streaks of light and flew side by side toward Tianxing City.

A gentle sea breeze blew along the way, and the vast expanse of blue waves stretched out before us.

The two chatted casually, and the atmosphere was quite relaxed.

"The two treasures that Fellow Daoist Mo just activated were truly powerful," Ling Yuling said casually, glancing at Qin Han. "However, I noticed that the pagoda and bone ring seemed quite similar to demonic artifacts, yet they were different from any demonic artifacts I had seen before. And the cultivation technique you practice also seems rather peculiar..."

Qin Han sneered inwardly, knowing that the other party was trying to trick him into revealing information.

His expression remained unchanged as he calmly said, "My cultivation technique is indeed somewhat peculiar, but it is merely an ordinary demonic art, not worth mentioning."

Ling Yuling gave an "Oh," without pressing further, and changed the subject: "Fellow Daoist so easily killed two Core Formation cultivators, your supernatural abilities are truly remarkable. I wonder if you would be interested in joining our Star Palace? Although my position is not high, I can still make an introduction for you."

Qin Han was not surprised at all by these words.

In the original story, Han Li also encountered the same situation. After all, the situation was critical. Although the Star Palace had a large influence, it also needed to recruit cultivators from all walks of life for the sake of safety.

The strength he had just displayed was enough to make Ling Yuling's heart flutter.

"I appreciate your kind offer, Fellow Daoist Ling."

Qin Han shook his head, his tone indifferent, "It's just that I've always been used to a carefree life and can't stand being constrained. I'm truly sorry."

Ling Yuling smiled slightly, seemingly unsurprised: "It's alright. Actually, I quite like being free and unrestrained, but being in the Star Palace, I have no choice in what I do."

She paused, then said, "Although you have no intention of helping me, the gates of the Star Palace will always be open to you."

Qin Han didn't reply, only hummed in response, and then said nothing more.

The two continued on their journey in silence.

……

One day later.

In the distance, where the sea meets the sky, the outline of a massive city slowly emerges in view.

But then they saw that Tianxing City was magnificent and imposing, with its city walls towering into the clouds, like a giant beast lying on the sea.

The city walls were filled with swirling spiritual light and numerous restrictions. Groups of cultivators could be faintly seen flying back and forth in front of the city, clearly ready for battle.

Looking at the colossal city, Qin Han secretly breathed a sigh of relief; they had finally arrived at Tianxing City…