The strange world of demon cultivators

"What is it?"

The eldest brother's deep and powerful voice suddenly rang out.

Ji Yao turned his head, his gaze falling on his eldest brother in military uniform.

Then he shrugged slightly, indicating that he was also unaware of what was happening.

Subsequently, the two of them stood shoulder to shoulder.

Together, they stood quietly at the doorway, their eyes fixed on the door before them.

At this moment, the eldest brother's expression was exceptionally solemn.

As if he could feel an invisible pressure constantly emanating from behind that door.

On the door, thick black aura continuously surged outwards.

These black wisps resembled black silk ribbons, wantonly drifting in the air and rapidly burrowing back into the door.

"It's planning to divide and conquer!" Ji Yao murmured.

Upon hearing this, the eldest brother's heart tightened.

His eyebrows instantly furrowed together, and he hurriedly asked, "Are you saying it can really break in like this?!"

Ji Yao appeared quite calm, responding with an indifferent expression:

"This door isn't locked. If an ordinary person wanted to enter, they could simply push it open.

Even if the door were locked, it wouldn't be difficult for an ordinary person to open it easily.

However, the situation is very different for ghosts.

Unless someone actively invites them, they cannot enter the house at all."

In fact, the eldest brother naturally understood what Ji Yao was saying.

But what puzzled him was what Ji Yao meant by 'divide and conquer'.

"Besides that, there's another possibility.

If this ghost possesses extremely powerful ghostly energy, then it's entirely possible for it to break through this door on its own!"

At this point, Ji Yao couldn't help but click his tongue twice.

Unexpectedly, this mysterious thing was so intelligent.

No matter how strong a defense system is, there will always be some subtle, imperceptible gaps.

And it, like water, is able to seep in through these tiny gaps.

Slowly infiltrating, eventually succeeding in entering!

After hearing Ji Yao's words, the worry in the eldest brother's heart could no longer be suppressed, instantly surging up.

He was anxious and wished he could immediately turn around and wake the others.

However, just as he turned around, Ji Yao quickly reached out and grabbed his arm.

He gazed calmly at the eldest brother and said in a faint tone:

"Don't worry!

Even if it doesn't have a real form, it absolutely cannot get in!"

When saying this, Ji Yao deliberately emphasized the pronunciation of the word "in", as if to reassure his eldest brother completely.

Hearing this, the eldest brother couldn't help but look up, staring straight into Ji Yao's eyes.

He saw a kind of unwavering confidence in those deep eyes, which made him trust him.

Thus, the two locked eyes, and the atmosphere became somewhat heavy.

A full minute passed before the eldest brother finally let out a long breath.

His tense body gradually relaxed, and he slowly turned back, dispelling the idea of waking the others.

Seeing this, the corners of Ji Yao's mouth slightly curved upwards, giving his eldest brother a reassuring smile.

Immediately afterwards, he strode forward without hesitation, heading straight towards the door.

Arriving at the door, Ji Yao paused slightly, then raised his right hand and gently knocked on the door.

Two crisp knocks rang out—"Dong... Dong".

Although the sound was not loud, it was particularly clear in this silent environment.

The sudden knock was like a thunderclap, violently shaking the black aura that permeated the door.

The shadow outside the door seemed startled by the sudden sound, instantly stopping its original bizarre movements.

At this time, Ji Yao slowly spoke:

"Hey! You ghostly thing... listen carefully, if you still want to live, get lost right now!"

His voice was cold and full of authority, as if carrying an unquestionable power.

Hearing Ji Yao's arrogant words, the eldest brother was stunned.

His eyes, which were usually calm and deep, were now as wide as copper bells.

His face even showed an exaggerated expression he had never had before in his life.

This expression was in stark contrast to his usual steady and experienced image.

It seemed extremely uncoordinated and out of place.

"Jus... jus... th-th-this... th-this... direct threat?"

The eldest brother stammered, his words full of disbelief and apprehension.

Obviously, he was very shocked by Ji Yao's simple and rude approach.

Ji Yao waved his hand dismissively, responding:

"Otherwise?

Are we supposed to negotiate slowly and kindly with this evil thing?

I'm afraid this thing doesn't even know what negotiation is!"

With that, the corners of his mouth slightly turned up, revealing a disdainful smile.

However, the eldest brother did not relax because of Ji Yao's explanation.

Instead, he pointed his trembling finger straight at the closed door, his face full of astonishment, saying:

"Bu-but... it probably doesn't even understand what a threat is!"

Upon hearing this, the smile on Ji Yao's face suddenly disappeared, replaced by a serious expression.

He stared at the eldest brother and said word by word:

"No... it understands... and it understands far more than you think..."

Ji Yao's words made the eldest brother tremble, and a chill rose from his spine, instantly spreading throughout his body.

A creepy feeling gripped his heart, making him shiver involuntarily.

At this moment, the black shadow that had been standing still outside.

As if it was really intimidated by Ji Yao's threat, the black aura surrounding it slowly retreated.

As time passed, the black aura that was originally as thick as ink gradually thinned.

Gradually, the figure of the black shadow, like diluted ink, slowly faded until it completely disappeared into nothingness!

And the eldest brother, who had already activated his talent, could now clearly perceive that the mysterious existence had indeed left!

Even so, besides being shocked, the eldest brother felt more fear towards what Ji Yao had just said.

Recalling their initial encounter, it was fortunate that they had not taken any overly激烈的 actions.

Otherwise, based on what they now knew, they probably wouldn't even know how they died.

Ji Yao lightly clapped his hands a few times, brushing off the dust from his palms.

Then he turned around without hesitation and walked towards the room in the main hall.

He planned to find a quiet place to meditate.

After all, some residual ghostly energy had not yet been completely absorbed by him.

And what he least wanted to see at this moment was any ghostly thing disturbing his cultivation process.

Therefore, only the eldest brother was left standing alone in front of the door, silent for a long time.

After Ji Yao's figure completely disappeared into the room.

The eldest brother slowly turned around, his eyes staring straight at the direction Ji Yao had left.

In the depths of his eyes, a strong, unyielding sense of apprehension surged.

At the same time, the various doubts lingering in his heart not only did not diminish because of the black shadow's departure.

Instead, they expanded even more, like a fire burning brighter and brighter, scorching his uneasy heart.

Who exactly is he?

Could he be a reclusive expert?