Taoist Master Leaves the Mountains: All My Senior Sisters Love Me-Chapter 1709 - 1708: 9-Layer Rakshasa Gate

The air currents around them began to change as the two conversed.

Wang Ye realized that the other party could control their powers through various means, and even his Divine Sense couldn’t detect the surroundings.

"Hehe, young fellow, you’re quite capable to arrive here and still act so recklessly,"

said the man with the replaced arm, flashing a set of remarkably white teeth.

In such a situation, anyone would feel extremely uncomfortable.

After making such a move, a terrifying oppressive force filled the air.

The pressure from this force was almost unbearable.

Wang Ye never expected the opponent to display such overwhelming strength.

Before he could make another move, he saw the other man already wielding a very strange longsword.

"Everyone, have you eaten and drunk well?"

The strange man spoke as he grabbed his own cheek forcefully with his right hand, making his face a bloody mess.

This action left people wondering what exactly this guy was doing?

In an instant, the atmosphere around them changed.

No matter who it was, they could easily see that this guy intended to make a move.

Although he did not pose a strong threat, everything around created an invisible sense of pressure during their meeting.

Wang Ye understood that something was bound to happen here, so he preemptively activated a Miniature Teleportation Talisman in his hand.

Yet, just as he activated it, the bloody-faced man burst into laughter.

In his mind, such small tactics were completely no match for him.

Soon, the man clutched forward forcefully, causing the surrounding Spiritual Power to vanish entirely.

Without Spiritual Power, Wang Ye and the others couldn’t use any techniques.

It was only then that they understood the eerie guy before them was very powerful.

Wang Ye looked towards Yun’er, considering she was a Demon Beast surviving in this secret realm, albeit now his demon pet after transformation, she should know something.

Hearing Wang Ye’s message, Yun’er felt deeply ashamed.

Although she had lived in this secret realm for a long time, she never dared enter this place. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

For her, survival was already satisfying enough.

Without any information, Wang Ye had to rely on himself.

He first conversed with the man, hoping to resolve the current problem peacefully.

But suddenly, the man before him fell to the ground, his body decaying beyond recognition as a human.

Only then did Wang Ye realize they had entered a very terrifying place, where everything was controlled by various puppets, being manipulated as entities they could possess.

Upon discovering this situation, Wang Ye knew they couldn’t leave easily, but he expressed a desire to speak with the person controlling everything behind the scenes.

After all, the situation was rather troublesome.

If not properly addressed, they wouldn’t be able to pass through here.

"Senior, please show yourself! Since you are in this place, it indicates it was once prosperous. You seem hospitable, so why continue to hide?"

These words from Wang Ye indeed prompted the real master of this place to reveal themselves.

An old man leaning on a cane, assisted by the woman who invited Wang Ye earlier, walked step by step towards the crowd.

He explained that he created many puppets to prevent himself from feeling too lonely.

"It’s been so long since I’ve seen so many guests. Can you imagine how lonely I feel?"

"Senior, since you have stayed here so long, you must know what this place is about, right?"

Wang Ye, seeing how approachable the other was, didn’t hesitate to ask.

The old man sighed while leaning on his cane and began to describe his situation here, then voluntarily introduced himself.

The old man’s name was Xuanguang; he was originally an ordinary cultivator, but in his youth, he met a very enchanting woman and became her disciple.

Xuanguang believed meeting his master was the luckiest thing in his life.

However, it was also the beginning of his torment and captivity.

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After some conversation, they learned something of each other’s circumstances.

Wang Ye did not detect any hostility from the other, maintaining a respectful demeanor throughout.

To ensure the situation remained relatively safe, he even asked whether he could also inquire about setting up a banquet here.

Xuanguang candidly explained everything to Wang Ye, stating that one could either stay or be killed and turned into a puppet.

These words put Wang Ye and his companions on high alert.

If the old man wanted company, the matter wasn’t entirely unfeasible.

Wang Ye repeatedly asked about various inexplicable matters, and the other answered them all candidly.

Though some aspects were not entirely clarified, the entire secret realm’s workings were disclosed.

He told Wang Ye the place was called the Black River Secret Realm, initially a tower from top to bottom, created as an independent space by his master thirty thousand years ago.

Originally intended to establish a sect, his master was met by enemies, gravely wounded, and hid within.

Xuanguang continually sighed as he spoke.

Then, for countless wanderers and Demon Beasts over thirty thousand years, they entered this tower’s independent space, forming the Black River Secret Realm.

"This tower has a Black River running from top to bottom, thus it’s called the Black River Secret Realm. I hope you realize your current situation,"

said Xuanguang, then asked Wang Ye whether he would like to cultivate with him here?

This question made Wang Ye ponder for a moment.

He didn’t know if he should really answer truthfully.

For revealing the truth could provoke an aggravated response from the other.

At that moment, he relayed a message to Yun’er and Ya Yun, instructing them to be ready to battle at any time.

If the opponent made a move, they were to immediately opt for full defense.

Although unable to sense Spiritual Power, they could use their physical strength to temporarily handle the immediate trouble.

Hearing this, Yun’er and Ya Yun exchanged a knowing glance, ready for action at any time.

Reassured somewhat, Wang Ye then answered Xuanguang’s question.

"Senior, I wish to explore this Black River Secret Realm. If you allow me to explore, I promise to return and drink with you for three days and nights."

"Hehehe, so you mean not to stay behind?"

Xuanguang heard this and seemed a bit disappointed.

However, he soon entertained himself, holding a wine cup in each hand, talking to himself, as if resigning them to death.

As soon as he put down the wine cups, the ground started to shake.

Suddenly, a massive gate with a green face and fangs emerged from the ground.

Soon after, eight more appeared.

The Ninefold Rakshasa Gate appeared, a move Xuanguang executed each time before making a move.

His intention was to confine Wang Ye and his companions within a space in front of him, preventing them from leaving his sight.